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In this week's epsiode, we're highlighting Buenos Aires, the metropolitan city, architecture-rich, foodie city in Argentina. We tour the city, immerse ourselves in its history, patroned its rooftop bars, and spent a day at a traditional Guacho Party at the Santa Susana Ranch.

Episode Highlights:

• Tips for visiting Buenos Aires, like getting an ⁠e-sim⁠
• City Highlights: The Obelisk & Teatro Colon
• Buenos Aires City tour with stops to Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral, La Boca neighborhood, & Recoleta Cemetery
• Learning how to Tango & going to a Tango show
• Gaucho Party at the Santa Susana Ranch

We stayed right near the Obelisk, at the ⁠Buenos Aires Marriott⁠. This was a really great location because it was close to Florida St, the Obelisk, Teatro Colon, as well as variety of restaurants and coffee shops. There is so much to do and see in Buenos Aires, so be sure to check out all of the tours we think are worth doing in our ⁠Buenos Aires Viator Shop⁠.

This Buenos Aires trip was a continuation of a Gate1 guided tour that started in ⁠Rio de Janeiro, Brazil⁠ and then went to ⁠Iguazu Falls⁠ so go back and listen to those episodes too!

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We’re taking you to Iguazu Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders and largest waterfalls. It has 75 separate cataracts across a span of two and one-half miles, wider than Victoria Falls and higher than Niagara Falls and more dramatic than both. 80% of the falls are on the Argentinian side and 20% are on the Brazilian side.

Episode Highlights:

• Visiting the Brazilian side of the falls including Devil's Throat

• Visiting the Argentinian side of the falls via the Upper Circuit

• Gran Adventura boat ride to the falls

Where to stay in Iguazu Falls: We loved our stay at⁠ Loi Suites⁠, but if you love a luxury stay then consider staying at the ⁠Gran Melia⁠.

Don't forget your bug spray!! This is a very tropical, lush, humid area and you will need it. We live and die by this⁠ Sawyer insect repellent⁠!

This Iguazu Falls trip was a continuation of a Gate1 guided tour that started in⁠ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil⁠ and then went to⁠ Buenos Aires, Argentina⁠ so go back and listen to those episodes too!

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This week's Travel Tuesday takes you along our girls trip to the Napa Valley wine region! Britt and Kim meet Robin there for four winery and tasting experiences, three days, two nights, and one wholesome, silly, and cute weekend. We loved Napa, and you will too!

On this trip we went to 4 amazing wineries and had an amazing brunch:

• St. Supery Estate Vineyards - ⁠From Grape to Garden Wine and Vegetable Pairing Experience⁠
• Round Pond Estate - ⁠Gourmet Experience⁠
• Sterling Vineyards - ⁠Hilltop Experience⁠
• Winston's - Sunday morning brunch

Here are some resources to help plan your trip to Napa:

• Download our ⁠Napa Valley Weekend Itinerary⁠ FREE
• Hotels in Napa: ⁠Hilton Garden Inn Napa⁠, ⁠Napa Winery Inn⁠, ⁠Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa⁠, or ⁠The Cottages of Napa Valley⁠
• Places to Stay in Yountville: ⁠Napa Valley Railway Inn⁠, ⁠Mason Fleurie, A Four Sisters Inn⁠, ⁠Napa Valley Lodge⁠
• St. Helena Hotels: ⁠Vineyard Country Inn⁠, ⁠El Bonita Motel⁠, ⁠Harvest Inn⁠
• ⁠Napa Valley wine experiences, tastings, and tours⁠: If you want to do Napa escorted, we highly recommend hiring a local private vehicle through Viator to take your group.
• Travel ⁠reusable wine packing envelopes⁠ to keep the bottles you buy safe until you get home.

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On this week’s Just The Tip, we are sharing the ultimate winter travel packing list covering winter clothes, supplies, winter packing gear and beauty & wellness must-haves for the colder season. Everything can be found in the Winter Packing List on our Amazon Shop.

1. Heated Jacket 

2. Waterproof Jacket (not just water resistant!)

3. Waterproof Snow pants for men or women

4. Wool Socks 

5. Heated Socks 

6. Merino Wool Thermals 

7. Thermal Gloves

8. Ice Cleats Attachment

9. Hand Warmers Rechargeable 2-Pack or One-Time Use Multi-Pack

10. Lip Balm with Sunscreen

11. Vitamin C & Immune Boosters

12. Compressible Packing Cubes 

13. Shoe Bags

14. Portable Power Bank

15. Headlamp or small flashlight 

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In this episode we go to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and share where we stayed, all the best things to do in Rio and share a few tips we learned that will make your visit to Rio a success, like using an ⁠airalo e-sim⁠.

Highlights of this trip were taking in the views atop Sugarloaf Mountain, riding the cogwheel train to the top of Corcovado Mountain to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, and walking along the boardwalk of Copacabana beach. Check out all of the tours we think are worth doing in Rio in our ⁠Rio de Janeiro Viator Shop⁠.

We stayed right on Copacabana beach at the ⁠Windsor Leme Hotel⁠. The rooftop pool had fantastic views of the beach and the dining area had views of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Another great beach is Ipanema Beach and ⁠Atlantis Copacabana Hotel⁠ straddles both Ipanema and Copacabana beaches.

This Rio de Janeiro trip is the start of a Gate1 guided tour that continued on to ⁠Iguazu Falls⁠ and ⁠Buenos Aires, Argentina⁠ so listen to those episodes too!

Find a great flight deal to Rio, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

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We’re revealing how Thrifty Traveler’s premium subscription helps you travel more for less in 2025. Discover how to find mistake fares, first-class upgrades, and luxury hotel deals using one powerful membership. From flight alerts to insider travel hacks, learn how this subscription turns dream trips into affordable adventures. We share how we've used the subscription to find great deals and how we booked them.

• How Thrifty Traveler Premium really works

• Custom flight deal alerts from your home airport

• Mistake fares & business-class savings

• Premium+ hotel deal alerts using travel points

• Smart travel hacks & credit card tips

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Here’s what you’ll hear:

 In this episode, we reveal how to spend 48 hours soaking in the best of Louisville, immerse you in Louisville’s alive and thriving history, local culture, and surrounding things to do and see. There is so much to do in this beautiful city, and the people are some of the most hospiable in the country! Throughout the episode we give you a day-by-day itinerary shows off Louisville’s character and charm and will leave you wanting to book a trip!

 If you want to take this exact trip, download our two-day Louisville Itinerary! 

Louisville Episode Highlights: 

• Staying at SuperStays Swepson Guest Loft

• SALT wellness visit in Crestwood 

• Eating Kentucky classics like the Hot Brown Sandwich

• Visiting Atrium Brewery for their amazing beers and sours

• Classic Louisville Museums

• Wine tasting at Forest Edge Winery in Shepardsville 

• Historical Architecture Tour & Ghost Tour

Our top recommended accommodation in Louisville: 

• SuperStays - We stayed in the Swepson Guest Loft and loved it! You can rent the entire building or just an apartment. 
• The Brown Hotel for a classic stay

• Or check out these hotels in Louisville

Check out our Louisville Activities & Tours for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.

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In this week’s Just The Tip, we're sharing 4 splurge-worthy tasting dinners we've done on vacation and inspiring you to indulge in a special, culinary journey while on a trip. And we share a couple more tasting dinner we have our eye on!

1. Food Cellar Martk, Reykjavik, Iceland
2. Joel Rubuchon, Las Vegas, NV, USA
3. Barley Swine, Austin, TX, USA
4. Pasta Bar, Austin, TX, USA

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Today we're taking you to South Western Colorado to spend three days exploring Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park!

Download our ⁠Itinerary to follow our same route in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park⁠

It is one of Colorado’s four National Parks and is Colorado’s least visited national park. It is in western Colorado, not far from the Utah Border. The Canyon is a deep, steep-walled gorge carved through Precambrian rock by the Gunnison River.

There are two main sections of the park, the more remote North Rim and the more popular South Rim, both have views of the canyon's dramatic drops and the striated Painted Wall cliff. There is another section called East Portal, which is a steep road that descends to the river. The park was named for its cliffs that are often darkened by shadows, making the walls appear black. The canyon itself is so vertical that the Gunnison River drops an average of 43 feet per mile, and 240 feet per mile at its steepest point at Chasm View, making some of the steepest mountain descents in North America.

Episode Highlights:

• Tips for visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
• Best hikes and view points on the North Rim
• Best hikes and view points on the South Rim
• Driving down the East Portal
• Where to stay in Crawford (⁠The Hitching Post Hotel and Farm Store⁠ or ⁠The Stone House Inn⁠)
• Where to stay in Montrose (⁠The Rathbone Hotel ⁠or ⁠Fairfield by Marriott⁠)
• Items to pack: ⁠reusable utensils⁠, ⁠tripod⁠, and ⁠mini travel umbrella ⁠

When is the best time to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?

This national park is best seen from May- September. During the winter the north rim shuts down completely and the south rim is only open to the visitor center.

If you are going to visit this park, you'll also want to ⁠visit Mesa Verde National Park⁠. Listen to our episode for details before you go!

Find a great flight deal to Black Canyon, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription!

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In this week’s Just The Tip, we share how to score free accommodations around the world  by pet sitting, or get free pet sitting for when you are out traveling! We’ll share details about the Trusted Housesitters platform, what to expect from being a host or pet sitter, real stories from Kim’s experiences, and tips for landing your first sit. Perfect for budget travelers, digital nomads, and anyone who loves pets and adventure.

Use our promo code 12TRUST to get 12% off your membership when you sign up at Trusted Housitters using our link!

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