Renee Hannes of Dream Plan Experience explains what slow travel really means and how you can travel slow even on quick trips! In this episode we romanticize slow travel in Paris and give recommendations for the perfect slow travel days in the city of light.

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On this week's Just the Tip, we're sharing tips for anyone going backpacking for the very first time! We did our first backpacking trip in March 2024 and learned a lot, this episode hopes to help others with the learnings we had from our first experience.

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We’re taking you along for a four-day trip to Oahu, Hawaii for beach adventures, Hawaiian living, outdoor and historical adventures.

Highlights of Oahu in this episode:

• Waikiki Beach 
• Foodland
• Hiking Manoa Falls, Koko Crater Tramway, Lanikai Pill Box Trail
• The North Shore beaches
• Pearl Harbor 
• Dining at local spots like Kono's and Ted's Bakery

If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Oahu Itinerary.

These are the hotels, tours, and resources we recommend in Oahu:

• Waikiki: Park Shore Waikiki, Aston Waikiki Beach Tower, or Halepuna Waikiki
• North Shore: Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore or Turtle Bay Resort
• Oahu activities we recommend via Viator

If you're looking for a flight deal to Oahu, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.

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On this week's Just the Tip we go to South Padre Island, TX for a quick beach getaway. In this episode we share where to stay, things to do, and how to enjoy the most of this vacation getaway destination.

Highlights of South Padre Island include:

• Beach activities

• Fireworks

• Ocean-side resort pool

• Turtle Sanctuary

• And so much more!

These are the tours and hotels we recommend in South Padre Island:

• Courtyard Marriott South Padre Island 

• Margaritaville Beach Resort

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites South Padre Island

• South Padre Island Tours & Experiences on Viator

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We went to Singapore on a two-day stopover, in true TSP fashion we saw and did a lot in these 48 hours and are sharing it all in this episode. 

Highlights of Singapore in this episode:

• Hawker food halls 

• Gardens by the Bay 

• The St. Regis hotel for an ultra luxurious experience.

• Chinatown 

• Marina Bay Sands 

• The underground malls in Singapore 

• Singapore Airport and its impressive amenities.

If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Singapore Itinerary.

These are the hotels, tours, and resources we recommend in Singapore:

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• Pan Pacific Singapore 
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• Singapore activities we recommend via Viator 
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• Airalo eSim

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On this week's Just the Tip, we're taking you along a 2-day, overnight jungle trek through Chang Mai, Thailand.

We did the 2 day, 1 night overnight jungle trek with Chiang Mai Trekking with Piroon in northern Thailand and are sharing all the details on how to prepare, what to expect and what you'll see along the way.

They offer: 3 day/2 night, 2 day/1 night, & daytrips. We decided to do the 2 day/1 night option because we didn’t want to have a large backpacking backpack and wanted to be able to fit everything in a normal size backpack. We picked our dates and placed a deposit of 1000 baht, the rest is paid in cash the day before in person.

Supplies you'll need:

• Backpack - this is a collapsible, lightweight backpack that was perfect for the trek, just make sure to do a mock pack before you leave for your trip and make sure it all fits 
• Sleeping bag (we did not bring due to space but would have been warmer) 
• Hiking shoes 
• Jacket/sweater (fleece)
• Sandals- these are perfect while you are in the village and also great for the rafting adventure
• Hat 
• Toiletries- pack baby wipes, toilet paper, & she wee
• Towel - quick dry towel 
• Bathing suit 
• Flashlight 
• Insect repellent - our go to insect repellent that never lets us down

We stayed at Away Chiang Mai Resort before and after the trek and we were able to leave our luggage at the hotel while we were away.

Download our 5 day Chiang Mai itinerary, which includes this experince and so much more of this beautiful region and listen to our Bangkok and Phuket episodes to continue your Thai travels!

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We're sharing our experiences from five amazing days in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In this episode, we talk about the city's rich history, cultural attractions, and travel tips, including the best temples to visit, local cuisine, and unique experiences like visiting Tiger Kingdom, participating in a cooking class, and an overnight jungle trek adventure.

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When visiting Chang Mai, do not forget to download an eSim from ⁠Airalo⁠ and pack ⁠insect repellent⁠, a ⁠rechargeable powerbank⁠, and this ⁠foldable backpack really came in handy!

We recommend staying where we stayed at the Away Chiang Mai Thapae Resort A Vegan Retreat , but other good options are Phor Liang Meun Terracotta Arts or the Coucou Hotel

In this episode we did a Thai Farm Cooking Class and a Jungle Trek (2 days/1 night) and HIGHLY recommend both!

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On this week's Just the Tip, we give our honest opinion about the amazing experience of flying business class with Singapore Airlines. We discuss whether it's worth the price, walk you through the whole experience, and share how you can book this with points.

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In this episode the squad is taking you to Phuket, Thailand to spend two days enjoying its amazing beaches, exploring nearby islands by boat, eating amazing Thai cuisine and experiencing the ionic Phuket nightlife on Bangla Road. We share tips for visiting, navigating, and where to stay in Phuket.

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We went to the Simon Cabaret Show and did the James Bond Island Luxury Sunset Cruise - both of which we highly recommend!

When you visit Phuket, we recommend staying at the Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach (we stayed here and loved it!), Memory Boutique or La Flora.

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On this week's Just the Tip, we're taking you along with us for 24 hours in Bangkok. In this whirlwind trip we explore the city's rich culture and temples, vibrant street food scene, and give some essential travel tips for navigating the bustling capital.

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We recommend an eSim card from Alalo and tours from Thailand Viator Shop especially if you have more time and want to maximize your visit.

Hotels in Bangkok we recommend:

• Mercure Bangkok Makkasan
• Banyan Tree Bangkok
• Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

Episode Highlights: 

• How to get around Bangkok 
• General Tips for visiting Bangkok 
• Bangkok Chinatown 
• Temples in Bangkok: The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun
• Sukhumvit & Nana Plaza 
• Michelin Rated Mango Sticky Rice

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