A few years ago Lia & Jeremy quit their jobs, put their stuff in storage, & took off on a year-long honeymoon. (It was basically a disaster, but they had fun anyway.) Today, they travel and write about their ongoing (mis)adventures on their travel blog, PracticalWanderlust.com. On this bi-weekly podcast Lia and Jeremy share their most ridiculous travel stories and practical tips to help you avoid making all of their terrible, terrible mistakes - plus all of the weird history they've learned ...
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Horse races, bourbon, baseball bats, and a...death tunnel? Today we tell the story of Lia's hometown: Louisville, KY! We trace the history of the city from its frontier origins to the modern-day. Louisville's history runs deep, and it's not always pretty. So pour yourself a bourbon and tune in. Unless you're driving - that's not cool. For more Loui…
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Hiking and Camping Stories (or "High Stakes F*ck Ups")
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1:21:08Mudslides, panic attacks, altitude sickness, and a very judgey llama. These are just a few of the things we have encountered on our many...many...MANY hiking and camping misadventures. Want the full details of these stories? Check our links below: The Mono Hot Springs Disaster The Cataract Falls Catastrophe Mudslides on the Valle de Cocora Hike Day…
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Quarantine amirite? We took a season break earlier than planned, but we are BACK! On this mini-update, we look at how we've handled the season break (mostly screaming into the void and baking bread) and how Season 2 of the podcast will be different.By Lia and Jeremy
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California Highway One Road Trip (or "The Best Highway in the World")
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1:06:55A humanist cult, a Danish hideaway, a gravitational anomaly, towering trees, a spoiled rich kid's castle, clothing-optional hot springs, and the cutest animals (and weirdest) imaginable: welcome to Highway One, the most beautiful highway in the world! In this episode, we cover everything you need to plan your trip up the California Coast and all th…
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Bali, Indonesia (or "Don't Trust the Monkeys")
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35:34Monkey thieves, temples, Jeremy crashing a motorbike into a tree, and coffee made from ... er, poop. Lia and Jeremy are talking about the breathtaking island of Bali, including all of the must-dos and please-do-nots. Visit our blog for more Bali travel tips: 25 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Bali The Perfect 2-Week Bali Itinerary How …
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Disney World & Disneyland (or "The Happiest Place on Earth?")
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49:17A futuristic utopia that's definitely not a cult. A suicide-themed ride. Lia's college internship. What do they all have in common? Disney World, of course! In this episode, Lia spills all the Mad Tea on the most magical place on Earth, plus insider tips from her time as a Cast Member. We also explain our tried & tested Disney Strategy (aka STRAT),…
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Mini-Episode: The Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt
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32:54On our first mini-episode, we talk about Lia's ridiculously elaborate display of affection creepily early on in our relationship. And in true Liaremy fashion, it is needlessly extra and doesn't go as planned. So pull up a comfy chair, pour some wine, cut yourself a few slices of cake, and enjoy (because self-love is also part of Valentine's Day)! F…
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Lake Tahoe, California (or "Our Morbid Obsession with The Donner Party")
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51:55Towering pine trees, ancient granite cliffs, crystal clear water, cannibalistic pioneers... wait, what? Today we travel to Jeremy's favorite place on Earth: Lake Tahoe, California. Strap on your snow goggles and come along as we cover the macabre past and enchanting present of this alpine paradise with more ghosts than you can shake a ski pole at. …
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The Year-Long Honeymoon: Part 3, Europe & The Rest of It (or "Grandpa Bob's Death Party")
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1:03:49Jeremy gets a BMW stuck in a French castle, Lia wakes up to an unwanted guest in her bed, and Grandpa Bob fakes his own death. This is the final chapter of our disastrous year-long honeymoon! More stories from our year-long honeymoon: The Whole Honeymoon Story (& how much we spent) What NOT to do on a French road trip 30 Things nobody tells you abo…
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The Year-Long Honeymoon: Part 2, Peru (or "The Machu Picchu Kerfuffle")
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52:13Altitude sickness, a stolen backpack, surfing accidents, and our failed Machu Picchu hike. This is the story of our disastrous two months in Peru! More stories from our year-long honeymoon: The Whole Honeymoon Story (& how much we spent) Things no one tells you about backpacking in South America Things no one tells you about backpacking in Peru The…
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The Year-Long Honeymoon: Part 1, Colombia & Ecuador (or "Can We Add Another Subtitle?")
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1:15:36Sweaty hikes through the jungle, dorm-mates on cocaine, sassy llamas, and one chill as f*ck rooster: it's finally time to share the entire story of our disastrous year-long honeymoon (in multiple parts). In this episode, we cover a two-month stretch from the Caribbean coast of Colombia to the Andes of Northern Peru... and all the sh*t that went hor…
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Belgium (or "Chocolate and Beer and Frites, Oh My!")
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1:01:41Beer made by monks, disembodied hands, chocolate high tea, pugs in Santa costumes, eternally peeing statues, and Jean Claude Van Damme. If it's weird or delicious, Belgium has it and Lia and Jeremy won't shut up about it. More Belgium content below: Weird & Offbeat Museums in Brussels Romantic Things to do in Bruges Beginners Guide to Belgian Beer …
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San Gil, Colombia (or "Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls")
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42:39In our most ridiculous travel fails yet, Lia gets rescued off of a waterfall, Jeremy channels his inner Rob Thomas, and we both (sort of) find our tranquilo in San Gil, Colombia. Photos & the original blog post Our 1 Month in Colombia Itinerary 30 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Colombia Follow along with our ridiculous adventures at P…
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San Francisco (or "Don't Call it San Fran")
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56:11In our inaugural episode, we're covering Jeremy's adopted hometown: San Francisco! Find out what to eat, where to drink, & the best things to do, plus answers to questions you never knew you had... like whether there is weed everywhere (yes) and if you'll accidentally see nudity (double yes). We're also spilling the fair-trade, organic, ethically s…
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