The Gaggle's first stop in season 2 is London. Walk through how they handle big sights, crowds, and jet lag with three teenagers and a Grampy in the mix. They keep the trip fun by pacing, staying flexible, and choosing good vibes over checking every box. 
• blending a new family dynamic while traveling together for the first time 
• using the London Underground with tap-to-pay, Oyster options, and Google Maps 
• first London moments that hit hard 
• walking London well, with parks, squares, and food stops that keep energy up 
• Borough Market reality, crowd overwhelm, and why a second attempt might help 
• Tower Bridge vs London Bridge confusion and learning to laugh it off 
• taking the Yeoman Warders tour at the Tower of London 
• discovering Lebanese food at Marouche and leaning into local eats 
• reading the room, skipping Stonehenge, and why pacing prevents revolt 
• Greenwich Market, neighborhood routes, cheese tasting, and a mini food tour 
• why we rent apartments instead of hotels, from kitchens to shared space 
• West End culture night with Hamilton and Phantom, plus teen homesickness 

Our approach to planning episode 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-approach-to-planning-ten-steps-to-the-perfect/id1845603008?i=1000737217755

The London Eye

https://www.londoneye.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sc_brand&utm_campaign=646453_lon&utm_content=813794290770&utm_term=london%20eye_p&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23971218220&gbraid=0AAAAADGO9U8VwUF4_IFKp9JYLkqrqAg6U&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8t_3oqbDlgMVAgutBh19Og4WEAAYAyAAEgKtZPD_BwE

Angelsea Arms Pub 

https://share.google/IzKBqUGPJWpocNj7d

Bourough Market

https://boroughmarket.org.uk/

Tower Of London 

https://www.london-tower-ticket.com/en?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24129932863&gbraid=0AAAABAaubCg2h-Ml5pHNqDVFs0TnHG5Vx&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu6WMl6jDlgMV2EX_AR1jAwGgEAAYASAAEgKShvD_BwE

Maroush restaurant 

https://share.google/JQ62nwlLlffBLO9cB

Greenwich Market 

https://greenwichmarket.london/

Neal's Yard Dairy 

https://www.nealsyarddairy.co.uk/

Pierre Herme' Paris

https://www.pierrehermeuk.com/

Instagram

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Contact Steve 

[email protected]

Music by Steve Webb

https://open.spotify.com/album/0boqNyhBk1U1sww21uEWaD?si=i7tv7ndiStueqQ0qCrJX_w

Some of the interstitial drum tracks courtesy of 

Pocket Queen New Breaks Volume 1

https://www.thepocketqueen.com/

Steve shares the 10-step framework for planning trips, from choosing destinations that truly fit to pacing days so the fun lasts. Anchors, alternation, and a single shared Google Doc turn daunting into ease without losing the spark.

• choosing a destination by connection, food, climate, culture, relaxation
• using guidebooks and searches to find anchor experiences
• building a shared Google Doc with confirmations and backups
• alternating city and country to manage energy
• one main activity per day and making options optional
• booking must-see sites and stays ahead to protect spontaneity
• why group travel thrives in a home over hotel
• flights with price alerts and regional comparisons
• visas and entry rules done on official sites
• revisiting and revising plans while asking locals for food

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If you like the theme music check our Steve's album with the links below

https://open.spotify.com/album/0boqNyhBk1U1sww21uEWaD?si=RRG2ZItGSImrpIN14t_c2g

https://themostfamousstevewebb.bandcamp.com/album/national-treasure

Some of the drumtracks on the interstitial music were originally derived from the Pocket Queen’s New Breaks Vol 1

https://www.thepocketqueen.com/

Contact Steve:

[email protected]

Sample Itinerary:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UtzpCxd0WuKVkOZGtyIZG94nsf-KLO8yFMWMyXsbfGs/edit

The gaggle returns to Bangkok to land the final days of a month across Thailand and Cambodia, trading checklists for pacing that keeps joy alive. A missed palace, a Michelin detour, a neon river cruise, and a noodle farewell show how small choices turn fatigue into celebration.

• managing energy and expectations at trip’s end
• navigating Sukhumvit with kids and avoiding nightlife zones
• poolside reflections on Thailand’s modernization and Cambodia’s scars
• Thai Niyom Cuisine and why Michelin means consistency
• missing the Grand Palace and dropping FOMO
• gridlock strategies and the dinner cruise pivot
• dance floor catharsis on the Chao Phraya
• tuk tuk night run through the red light district
• Benchakitti Park calm and motorbike taxi chaos
• closing with a humble noodle shop and future plans

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https://g.co/kgs/ScJkwa1  (Thai Niyom Cuisine)

https://www.chaophrayaprincess.com/index.php  (river cruise)

https://g.co/kgs/sp7sKBK  (Benjakitti Park)

If you want to see pictures of the fam on their adventures check them out on Instagram @wwggwithstevewebb

If you like the theme music check out Steve's album, National Treasure, with the links below or anywhere you stream music 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0boqNyhBk1U1sww21uEWaD?si=RRG2ZItGSImrpIN14t_c2g

https://themostfamousstevewebb.bandcamp.com/album/national-treasure

Some of the drumtracks on the interstitial music were originally derived from the Pocket Queen’s New Breaks Vol 1

https://www.thepocketqueen.com/

Contact Steve: 

[email protected]

Steve and family head to Siem Reap and find more than temples: hard history, true art, and everyday resilience. Between jeep tours, hero rats, and student-run kitchens, the city shifts from chaos to compassion in real time.

• visa prep tips for Cambodia and arrival logistics
• first impressions from Pub Street to quiet side roads
• Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, and Bayon highlights
• guides’ personal histories and unfiltered context
• pacing kids through heat, history, and long days
• where to eat with purpose and why it matters
• Apopo’s landmine-detecting rats and impact
• the Cambodian circus as art and recovery
• revising snap judgments and embracing nuance
• links and recommendations for tours and food

http://www.evisa.gov.kh   (get you visa ahead of time!)

http://toursbyjeeps.com

https://apopo.org/support-us/apopo-visitor-center/   (heroic rats)

https://share.google/DQ5KlKZ1xcwa760qa  (Street Three Eatery) 

https://www.spoonscambodia.org/   (5-star restaurant school)

pharecircus.org  (Cambodian Circus)

If you like the theme song check the album National Treasure by The Most Famous Steve Webb anywhere you stream music. 

https://open.spotify.com/album/0boqNyhBk1U1sww21uEWaD?si=RRG2ZItGSImrpIN14t_c2g

https://themostfamousstevewebb.bandcamp.com/album/national-treasure

Some of the drumtracks on the interstitial music were originally derived from the Pocket Queen’s New Breaks Vol 1

https://www.thepocketqueen.com/

If you haven’t followed the podcast yet, please hit the little plus sign in the top right corner of Apple Podcasts, or the follow button on Spotify or whatever platform you use

For pics of the fam on their adventures follow on Instagram @wwggwithstevewebb
 

Contact Steve:

[email protected]

Steve and crew head out to The Elephant Nature Park in Northern Thailand and learn how ethical sanctuaries center animal needs, not tourist schedules. Between river rituals, calf chaos, and quiet kitchen work, they find a better way to travel as a family and a deeper respect for elephant lives.

• why they chose an ethical sanctuary in Chiang Mai
• first encounters with Granny and her world
• baby elephants, caretakers and safe distance
• river swims, mud as sunscreen and comfort
• rescue histories, trauma recovery and trust
• vegan meals, rainy nights and family pacing
• kitchen duty, food prep and safe feeding
• the gatekeeper’s landmine story and resilience
• off‑script elephant drama and calm reroutes
• fruit “cakes” for Big Sister and shared joy

If you want to see pictures of the family on their adventures follow the show on Instagram @wwggwithstevewebb

If Where We’re Gonna Go has been fun and informative for you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform

Elephant Nature Park:

https://www.elephantnaturepark.org/

If you like the theme music check out Steve's album, National Treasure by the Most Famous Steve Webb anywhere you stream music:

https://themostfamousstevewebb.bandcamp.com/album/national-treasure

https://open.spotify.com/album/0boqNyhBk1U1sww21uEWaD?si=RRG2ZItGSImrpIN14t_c2g

Some of the drum tracks on the interstitial music were originally derived from The Pocket Queen's New Breaks Vol 1

https://www.thepocketqueen.com/

Contact Steve: [email protected]

Steve and Fam explore Chiang Mai with a steady pace, from khao soi and night markets to river tubing with elephants, Monk’s Trail quiet, and a cooking class that wins over the teens. He shares practical tips, honest laughs, and why travel keeps minds open.

• choosing a calm base near Tha Phae Gate
• anchoring days with food, markets, and rest
• Sunday night market strategy at 5 pm
• river tubing turning magical with elephants and buffalo
• waterfall hike, slides, and safe footwear
• Monk’s Trail to Wat Pha Lat and temple etiquette
• JJ Market finds and avoiding hunger spirals
• Zab E. Lee cooking class with Focus energizing the group
• songthaews, landmarks, and easy laundry logistics
• reflections on travel as mindset expansion

Links to their favorite things:

https://www.facebook.com/graziethaifood/

https://www.tubingchiangmai.com/

https://www.elephantnaturepark.org/enp/visit-volunteer

https://g.co/kgs/ysdhjf2   (Wat Phan On=the best low cost noodle bowls)

https://g.co/kgs/gjL7Yeh.  (Monks Trail)

https://zabb-elee-cooking.com/

Theme Music available on Bandcamp, Spotify or anywhere you stream music:

https://themostfamousstevewebb.bandcamp.com/album/national-treasure

https://open.spotify.com/album/0boqNyhBk1U1sww21uEWaDsi=RRG2ZItGSImrpIN14t_c2ghttps://

Some of the drum tracks on the interstitial music were originally derived from the Pocket Queen’s New Breaks Vol 1 

www.thepocketqueen.com/

If you want to see some pictures of the fam on their adventures, follow on Instagram @wwggwithstevewebb

If you've enjoyed where we're gonna go, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with your friends

contact Steve: [email protected]

Steve and Fam head to Koh Samui’s quieter north shore, trade big itineraries for smart pacing, and find joy in jungle ridgelines, hidden lagoons, and night markets. A cliff-edge scare, a storm pivot, and an airport save sharpen how they travel together and why it works.

• choosing the north shore for calm, walkable food, and fewer crowds
• villa setup with beachside pool, house chefs, and settling rituals
• pacing rules: one anchor activity per day, rest and room to roam
• atv jungle tour, safety-first guiding, and zodiac temple views
• ang thong boat day with fluke, kayaking hidden lagoons, snorkeling
• food heuristics: plastic chairs, tin roofs, and perfect snapper
• storm pivots at chaweng, shopping interlude, skipped fire show
• family dynamics: teens bonding over pool, jokes, and shared wins
• maintaining good group vibes with naps, snacks, and flexible plans
• Ro's criminal past almost catches up, LL loses his identity at the airport

Massage:
https://share.google/oVObTj5qWDhFKjxMv

ATV Jungle Tours:

 https://www.xquad-samui.com/

Koh Samui Boat Charter:

https://kosamuiboatcharter.com/en

If you’ve enjoyed Where We’re Gonna Go please follow and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform

And if you want to see some pictures of the fam on their adventures follow on instagram @wwggwithstevewebb

If you like the theme music Check out the album National Treasure by the most famous Steve Webb anywhere you stream music

https://themostfamousstevewebb.bandcamp.com/album/national-treasure

https://open.spotify.com/album/0boqNyhBk1U1sww21uEWaD?si=RRG2ZItGSImrpIN14t_c2g

some of the drum tracks on the interstitial music were originally derived from the Pocket Queen's New Breaks Volume 1 https://www.thepocketqueen.com/

Four days in Bangkok with three teens and Grampy. See how Steve and Fam pace a big city, savor street food, and find calm inside the noise. Tricks that saved their sanity, the moments that floored them, and the choices that turned detours into family lore.

• setting expectations for long-haul flights and arranging first rides
• using Grab, landmark pins, and cash strategies for smooth transit
• morning markets in Watthana and simple Thai phrases that help
• jet lag reset using sunrise, sunset, and light exposure
• Wat Pho’s art, awe, and how sacred places change your pace
• spice levels, rooftop river views, and missing plans without regret
• Khao San bargaining and Chinatown grazing done right
• canal tour into the khlongs and stumbling into Buddha Day
• tuk-tuk detours, suit shop surprise, and setting boundaries
• Chatuchak market flow and “eat fast, move on” culture
• afternoon breaks as a rule, not a treat
• Thai massage that hurts, heals, and becomes a story
• rainy-season timing, alcohol laws on Buddha Day, and stocking up
• wrapping Bangkok and shifting to island pace on Ko Samui

Restaurants:

https://www.supannigaeatingroom.com/https://

somtumder.com

Thai Massage:

https://www.healthlandspa.com

Chatuchak Market:

https://share.google/A1zMwqkNXYfdsO8x9

if you want to see some pictures of the family on our adventures, follow me on Instagram @wwggwithstevewebb

If Where We're Gonna Go has been fun and informative for you please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform

National Treasure by The Most Famous Steve Webb:

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/album/0boqNyhBk1U1sww21uEWaD?si=6tmfky3WS46uRBnrVkYZ-A

Also Available on Bandcamp

https://themostfamousstevewebb.bandcamp.com/album/national-treasure 

Some of the drum tracks on the interstitial music were originally derived from The Pocket Queen New Breaks Volume 1 http://thepocketqueenofficial.com