If you’ve been curious about one of the spookiest cities in America, let this episode be your sign to take a trip to Savannah, GA.  We explore the historic sites, go on a ghost tour, and enjoy the lively nightlife and brunch scene in Savannah.

We recommend a ghost tour while in Savannah and the other history and walking tours in our ⁠Savannah Viator Shop⁠.

We recommend these plays to stay in Savannah:

• ⁠Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District ⁠- Free breakfast buffet!
• ⁠Thomas Weihs Haus⁠ - Adorable historic bed & breakfast
• ⁠Hotel Bardo Savannah⁠ - Chic pool and great location downtown

This trip extended in ⁠Charleston⁠, Congaree, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Asheville, NC so make sure to check out those episodes too if you want to do a ⁠week road trip exploring the US south⁠ too.

This trip extended in ⁠Charleston⁠, Congaree, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Asheville, NC so make sure to check out those episodes too if you want to do a ⁠week road trip exploring the US south⁠ too.

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Episode 152 brings you an inside look at what it's like to live, own businesses, and own property in other countries. We go live with Kathleen Piddicord and Leif Simon of Live and Invest Overseas to a jam packed hour of travel. The pair met on a guided tour in Ireland and have since been doing business overseas for over 30 years, including owning multiple overseas properties and operating their website and newsletter dedicated to helping others live and/or invest overseas.

If you've ever been curious about buying a vacation home for yourself or as a business ventures, this is the episode for you! They answer the questions that seem like roadblocks and inspire you with their stories of living in Panama, France, Belize, and more.

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In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 10: Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu [Travel Tips & Trail Stories]

This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Machu Picchu is without a doubt a bucket list destination for any avid traveler. In this episode we share tips, and our own personal stories/experiences, of the time we completed this epic 4-day hiking adventure to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail. This episode will most definitely inspire you to want to complete this epic journey along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode!

Episode 10 is all about hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The four day, three night hike through the Andes was an excursion through ruins and a truly memorable experience unlike anything else.

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Episode 150 is taking diving deep into one of our favorite topics: Guided tours! We have done several prix fixe vacations using guided tour companies like Gate1 Travel, Alpaca Expeditions, and Viking River Cruises. We are BIG fans of guided tours!

A listener messaged us asking to do an episode on guided tours - how to find them, how to determine if a guided vacation tour is a good price, recommend a few travel tour companies, and dedicate a whole episode to the pros and cons of this style of travel. Guided tours allow you to make friends, have unique experiences, eat the best food, and learn more about the local culture and history.

If you've ever considered a guided tour or even if you haven't, this episode will answer all your questions and really inspire you to take one.

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In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our most popular episodes, Episode 43: Traveling Through Japan – Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and Hiroshima [Part 2 of 2]

The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan and created a ⁠14 day Japan Travel Guide⁠ for you! We tell you all the Japanese attractions we saw, travel hacks & tips for getting around Japan without a car or flying, and all the delicious Japanese cuisine we ate along the way. Explore our ⁠Japan Viator Shop⁠ for experiences for all of the tours we did + more we couldn't fit into our schedule!

In this episode we cover:

Tips for traveling throughout Japan

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Arashiyama Monkey Park

Kinkakuji Temple

Nishiki Market

Walking the Streets of the Gion Geisha District

Nara Park

Kasuga-taisha Shrine

Fushimi Inari-taisha

Hiroshima

The floating shrine, aka Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island

Kuromonichiba Market in Osaka Dontonburi area

We recommend staying at our ⁠favorite hotel in Kyoto⁠ and using Kyoto as a base and taking day trips to Nara, Osaka, Hiroshima and Miyajima.

Make sure to listen to Part 1 of the Japan episode series too - ⁠Tokyo⁠!

For more resources on Japan check our ⁠⁠⁠Japan blog page⁠⁠⁠!

This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Japan is an amazing country and one of The Squad's favorite countries we’ve ever visited on our epic travels. Japan continues to be one of the more popular tourist destinations worldwide and our Travel Squad Itinerary best seller, so we feel it's a great time to re-launch this episode to inspire you to visit this amazing country. The sites to see and tips on navigating provided in this episode never become old or outdated, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode!

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Episode 148 is taking you to some of the most special places on earth and some of the most sought after tourist attractions around the globe. These UNESCO World Heritage sites are all amazing. This list takes you to Latin American, Asia, Africa, and Europe to see some of the most amazing historical and beautiful sites this world has to offer.

In these places you can walk where generations thousands of years before also walked. You can see persisting structures that made up ancient civilizations and have the types of experiences that make travel so uniquely amazing and satisfying.

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There are many, many more UNESCO World Heritage sites, so we will be doing a part 2 and 3 of this episode to come.

Episode 42 is a two-part episode starting in Tokyo, Japan! The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan, eating ramen and sushi, sightseeing, and enjoying all the attractions this amazing country has to offer. 

In episode 42 we cover:

-Japan travel tips

-Sensoji Temple

-Tokyo Tower

-Hedgehog cafe

- Shibuya crossing

- Ginza District

- Mt Fuji Lake Ashi

- Imperial Palace Grounds

- Harajuku area

- Michelin star ramen

- Disneyland Tokyo

-Disneyland Tokyo Sea

If you want to take this same itinerary, download our detailed ⁠14 day Japan Guide⁠, which includes travel tips for Japan, a packing list, links to all activities we did in Japan including alternative activities, and a day by day breakdown of the 14 day trip.

Find recommended activities in our ⁠Japan Experience's Viator Shop⁠, including the amazing ⁠all day tour to Mt Fuji and Hakone⁠. ⁠

Stay tuned for part two next week we're continuing through Japan trip into ⁠Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima⁠.

For more resources on Japan check our ⁠Japan blog page⁠!

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Episode 146 is taking you on a Big Sur road trip from San Diego up the Hwy 1 through the best things to see in Big Sur.

What is Big Sur? A coastal stretch of Hwy 1 in California with iconic rugged edge of the cliff views of the crashing ocean and waterfalls below. It’s a gorgeous place. This road trip is about the must sees along the road and how to take this road trip San Diego or LA to Big Sur if you have a couple days just to see pretty things.

If you want to visit Big Sur, we tell you where to stay in Big Sur, the drive to take, the stop along the route and how long you need to do the whole trip.

If you want to take this same itinerary see our Big Sur Guide to download the exact route and itinerary to enjoy too.

Where to Stay in Cambria or San Simeon:

• Cambria: Cambria Beach Lodge, Moonstone Landing, or Castle Inn
• San Simeon: Sea Breeze Inn or Silver Surf Motel

Where to Stay in Monterrey: Stargazer Inn & Suites, El Castell Motel, or The Inn at 1252

Trip Highlights:

• San Simeon Elephant Seals
• Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
• McWay Falls
• Partington Cove Trail
• Pfeifer Beach 
• Pfeiffer Falls Trail
• Bixby Creek Bridge

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Join us as we take you on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Adriatic Coast, traveling through Albania, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, and ending in magical Venice, Italy. This guided tour was packed with epic nature, charming historic towns, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and plenty of hilarious travel moments.

In this episode, we share why choosing a guided tour was the best decision for this multi-country trip, including how we navigated different currencies, terrains, and local customs. We also spill travel tips, funny stories, and can’t-miss highlights from each destination. If you’re thinking about exploring the Balkans or the Adriatic, this episode is your ultimate guide!

Where we went along the Adriatic Coast:

• Albania – Underrated gems and Cold War history in Tirana
• Montenegro – National parks, medieval towns, and stunning mountain scenery
• Croatia – Coastal cities, Game of Thrones sites, and breathtaking waterfalls
• Slovenia – Fairy-tale lakes, caves, castles, and Alpine beauty
• Venice, Italy – Iconic canals, charming bridges, and delicious food

Highlights of Albania Include:

• Tour of Albania's capital, Tirana – Skanderbeg Square, Cold War nuclear bunkers, Berlin Wall relic, Stalin statue, and National History Museum
• Stop in Shkodra, one of Albania’s oldest cities, en route to Montenegro

Highlights of Montenegro Include:

• Visit stunning Kotor, a medieval walled city on the bay (UNESCO site)
• Visit to Moraca Monastery (1252 AD)
• Explore Biogradsko National Park – one of Europe’s last virgin forests
• Marvel at the Tara Bridge over Europe’s deepest canyon
• Hike around Black Lake in Durmitor National Park – a glacial wonder
• Tour Podgorica, including the King’s Palace

Highlights of Croatia Include:

• Cave bar sunset in Dubrovnik
• Dubrovnik Walking Tour – City Walls, Old Town, and Game of Thrones filming locations
• Walk the iconic Dubrovnik City Walls
• Sunset boat cruise and dinner on St. James Beach
• Tour Split and Diocletian’s Palace, a living Roman palace
• Explore Plitvice Lakes National Park – 16 cascading lakes in vibrant hues of blue and green (UNESCO)

Highlights of Slovenia Include:

• Explore Postojna Caves, Europe’s largest show cave
• Stay lakeside at Lake Bled, enjoy the famous Bled Cream Cake at the original Park Hotel
• Row a Pletna boat to Bled Island, climb the 99 steps, and ring the wishing bell
• Visit stunning Lake Bohinj, Slovenia’s largest glacial lake, surrounded by the Julian Alps
• Visit Bled Castle, perched on a 400-ft cliff with sweeping lake views

Highlights of Venice Include:

• Early morning exploration with no crowds – Rialto Bridge & St. Mark’s Square
• Visit the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica
• Indulge in Nino’s Chocolate Shop, gelato at Gelatoteca Suso, and delicious pizza and lasagna
• Getting lost strolling the endless canals and alley ways

We experienced the Adriatic Coast on a guided tour, and all our hotels were included. However, if you plan to visit on your own, to make your travel planning easier, we have included a link for you to find your hotel accommodations with ⁠Expedia⁠ here.

To further help you plan, be sure to check out additional activities, tours and things to do via ⁠⁠Viator⁠⁠ in whatever city or destination you desire.

If you're looking for a flight deals to the Adriatic Coast region , or anywhere else, we recommend signing up for ⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠ ⁠to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you!

Since this is an international trip, make sure you can stay connected and access internet and data on the cheap with ⁠Airalo⁠. Airalo is an E-Sim instant download that allows you to avoid the high costs of accessing internet and data with your home country cell provider while traveling internationally.

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We're taking you skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado on a quick weekend trip to enjoy the snow and crisp mountain air. We took this trip in March which is one of the snowiest seasons making it the perfect time to go skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado. We are not expert skiers! In fact, this was the very first time we tried cross-country skiing and we loved it! We went skiing at the Breckenridge Nordic Center and would highly recommend it!

Highlights of Breckenridge:

• Skiing
• Beautiful mountain views
• Great beer and breweries
• Outdoor adventures 
• The Breckenridge Troll

Places to stay in Breckenridge we recommend: 

• Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge (Hilton)
• Beaver Run Resort 4228
• River Mountain Lodge

Check out our Breckenridge Viator shop for experiences, tours and transfers we recommend.

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