In this episode, I go over the things that most shocked me on our trip.  We talk about everything from costs, mosquitos, to bidets.  

We’re back from our trip now, and I’m exhausted, but I cannot wait to keep this show going so we can keep our travel dreams alive.

The second part is a rebroadcast of the Amalfi Coast Episode–my most listened-to episode.

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

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Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

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As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

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World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

This week, I’m recording from Mallorca, Spain.  I’m not ready to do a full episode on this great place, so I wanted to address the top question I hear when we talk about our trip:  how did you pack?  

The first half of the show is all about some of the nuts and bolts of preparing to leave the country, from insurance, to visa planning, to transportation planning itself.

Then, I break down the things we packed that were brilliant, contrasted with the things I packed that were foolish.  

And in bloopers, we were finally hit by petty crime!  

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week I’m in Valencia, Spain!  This town boasts more than 300 sunny days per year, has tons of arts, architecture, and unique Spanish culture, and is well-worth checking out.

We went to the largest aquarium in Europe called the Centro Aquitico and were impressed.  We also explored various markets, parks, and placas where locals and tourists relax and enjoy life. I review the beach, the museum of science, as well as the restaurant and drinking culture of this city.

This is our final country on the trip, and we’re just soaking in this great country and enjoying the final moments of our trip.  Thank you for being a part of this special project.  We’re not done yet. Also, I admit to paying WAY too much for baklava in the Istanbul airport.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

First this week is a trip down memory lane to our London summer trip in 2022.  This city is packed with museums, arts, pubs, and beer (my favorite as you know).  With a bit of advanced planning, you can get the true London ambiance without the huge pricetag.  This week I’ll include some budget tips on transportation, lodging, and what to do here with your kids.

Then, I go to Mont St. Michel.  This is the destination I didn’t expect to like as much as I did.  There is a specific way I recommend doing this site.  Stay tuned to hear our two-day itinerary, and check out this episode of Join Us In France I did all about our France trip.  

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

Westerners need all the help they can get when traveling to this majority Muslim country.  In this episode, I cover the basics to get you ready for a trip to Turkey.

We first will cover the food, from Adana Kebabs, to Lamuchans, to Gozlemes, and what are Pides?  Are mezzelers a good idea?

Then the drinking culture.  These people are crazy about their black “Turk Cay” (pronounced “Chai”).  Alcohol is consumed sparingly here, but we cover the basics:  Beer, wine, Raki, of course.

Driving in Turkey is pretty easy, but there are some pitfalls and things you should know just like driving in any foreign country.  

What is the tipping culture?  Public transportation?  What are the best places to visit?  Is communication a problem?  We will cover it all this week, plus a bonus point on the safety of Turkey in lieu of Bloopers.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week’s throwback episode is a D-day commemoration.  On June 6, 1944, the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, and started the six-week Battle of Normandy.  We now have so many freedoms thanks to these efforts, and nowhere is this more appreciated than this part of France.  Join us for WTD’s remembrance.

Plus, I talk more about Prague, Czech Republic, an enjoyable city.  My recent episode on this trip received positive feedback so I decided to dig further into the planning that should go into a trip to this city.  

No bloopers this week! I'm sure there will be plenty next week, because, well, it's me.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week I am in Dalyan, Turkey.  This area is contains stunning natural beauty.  It should be in your sights if you plan to travel to the West Coast of Turkey.

We did a boat trip to several coves and felt at home snorkeling in the Mediterranean ocean. We watched turtles swimming from our riverside after-dinner spot. We soaked in ancient mud baths. We, of course, drank lots of Raki.

There are numerous cove beaches reachable by car. Check out my wife's Instagram account to learn more about these spots.

Plus, in Bloopers, I get a Turkish haircut, complete with the "fire treatment." This was actually on my bucketlist.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week I am in Datça, Turkey.  This is a great beach town on the Mediterranean Sea.  It should be in your sights if you plan to travel to the West Coast of Turkey.

I’ll talk about our favorite beach, Kargi.  The water here is so salty it shows on your skin, yet it’s very clear and good for snorkeling.

Eating in town means inevitably getting fresh grilled fish.  Some of our choices are the Kumluk Cafe and Emik Balik. There are numerous fast food and budget friendly restaurants.  

Our favorites are Serin Bahçe Restaurant and Dunya Doner (chain but very good).

When you are in town, let the rhythm of the beach life take over, and enjoy the local wines and almond products.  

Take a trip to the Knidos point for Greek history and a lighthouse hike.

WTD has a scary moment while jogging, and the family rubs elbows with the locals at a tea house while playing the local past time.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

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