Best Travelhacks Podcasts (2025)

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JUMP 187: Remote Adventures and Facing Fears in Norway 1:13:10

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Join Jackie and Jason Moore from Zero to Travel Podcast today as they unpack a recent experience in Norway, including first impressions, cultural differences and adaptation in expat life, what makes up the “real" Norway, and a via ferrata on “the highest sea cliff in Europe” that catapulted Jackie straight out of her comfort zone. Takeaways - Only …

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How Our Lives Shape the Way We Travel Over Time 43:09

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We’ve certainly changed how we travel since we were in our early 20s…but over time, how do our lives shape the how, when, and why we travel? Life quickly builds with responsibilities, financial decisions, family duties, and so much more that can alter the way in which we travel. In this podcast episode, we dive into this topic, discussing how prior…

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How to Have an Epic 2-Week South of France Road Trip 1:04:51

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Lavender fields, dazzling beaches, hilltop villages…and cowboys? Yes, a South of France itinerary in 2 weeks is full of surprises! Before Chris and Kat went to the Olympics, Kat embarked on a 2-week solo road trip through the South of France. After falling in love with the area a few years ago on a shorter trip, she knew she had to go back to explo…

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JUMP 186: Road trip in Southern Albania with Jackie 49:02

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Join Jackie for this solo episode on a balcony overlooking the sea in Albania as she recaps a week-long road trip full of adventures across Southern Albania. Alongside details that will help you plan a future trip to Albania, she shares her experiences and stories, which include delicious food, wild landscapes, the kindness of strangers, and how sh…

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Best Tips For Visiting Rome, The Vatican, & Italy This Year & Beyond 37:26

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What is it like to visit Italy right now, in 2025, and beyond? Well, Kat was just in Italy (right before the Conclave no less), and things are…pretty busy. It’s the Jubilee year in Rome and the Vatican. It is a holy year that occurs every 25 years with many events, the chance to go through holy doors in 4 churches in Rome, and more. So, needless to…

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Our Favorite Hotels Around the World 47:52

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After 8 years of traveling extensively together, we’ve been privileged enough to stay at some truly unique and iconic hotels. Here are our best hotels we’ve stayed in around the world! Which hotels are your favorite around the world? Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book through these links, we earn a small commission-at …

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JUMP 185: Behind the Camera with the Real Samantha Brown 51:09

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Jackie sits down with the one and only Samantha Brown as she shares her journey from being an aspiring musical theater actress to becoming a star TV host on the Travel Channel and ultimately going on to create her own show, 'Places to Love,' on PBS. She discusses the importance of grit, persistence and resilience in achieving dreams, recounts a wil…

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11-Day Mediterranean Cruise Itinerary on the Norwegian Dawn 52:30

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Kat went on an 11-day Mediterranean cruise itinerary on the Norwegian Dawn with her parents and sister to celebrate her mom retiring soon. And it was SO much fun! So Kat is breaking down the Mediterranean cruise itinerary. The stops are below: Day 1: Depart from Trieste, Italy Day 2: Koper, Slovenia Day 3: Split, Croatia Day 4: Dubrovnik, Croatia D…

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Pros and Cons of Cruising on Large Cruise Ships 47:06

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After spending 11 days on the Norwegian Dawn on a Mediterranean cruise, Kat has a list of pros and cons of cruising on a larger cruise ship. I also have a Substack about this here: https://worldwidehoneymoon.substack.com/p/pros-and-cons-of-cruising Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! Su…

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JUMP 184: Creating a Career in Travel Storytelling with Rachel Rudwall 50:34

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Rachel Rudwall (aka RachelRoams) shares her story of growing up in the Midwest to becoming a successful travel TV producer and host and adventuring across the globe. Today we explore her journey, including the exact steps she took to create the career in media that would enable her to pursue her dream of exploring the world. In this conversation, J…

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Travel to Helsinki, Finland 41:45

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Kat had the chance to visit Helsinki, Finland for a few days during her trip to Finland in late February/early March! She started her trip to Finland here before continuing to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland. In this podcast episode, Kat is discussing all the best things to do in Helsinki, where to stay in Helsinki, where to eat, and more! Relevant Li…

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Our Top 10 Bucket List Hikes Around the World 1:08:13

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You loved our current travel bucket list…so now let’s talk about our top bucket list hikes! From charming day hikes to multi-day treks, these are our top 10 hikes around the world we want to accomplish...or run if you're like Chris! Don’t forget to grab the Ultimate Guide to Paris for everything you need to know about visiting Paris! https://worldw…

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JUMP 183: Driving Through Central America with a Camper and a Dog 1:01:43

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Chris and Sara bought a 1988 Land Cruiser Camper and set out just over a year ago with plans to drive it from the US all the way down to Argentina, with their dog Kramer in tow. Today they tell all as we find out what kinds of adventures and major misadventures they got into throughout Central America, and why they now have their sights set in an e…

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How We're Hoping to Recapture Our Top Travel Memories 59:58

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You all loved our current travel bucket list, so now we’re covering our top travel memories…and how we’re hoping to recapture it in future travels! Whether it’s spotting new animals in the wild we’ve never seen before or capturing the magic of the Christmas markets, this is how we’re planning to capture it again in our travels. Relevant Links (may …

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Staying at Apukka Resort in Finnish Lapland 52:38

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Back in late February/early March, Kat went to Finnish Lapland. In a previous episode, we discuss travel to Rovaniemi, Finland, but in this episode, we’re discussing what it’s like to stay at Apukka Resort in Finnish Lapland. We talk about the iconic glass igloos, things to do at Apukka Resort, what it was like learning to dogsled, food options, a …

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JUMP 182: The Tao of Adventure with Filmmaker and Humanitarian Jordan Campbell 55:36

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Adventure is stepping out into the unknown, whether that takes us deeper into our backyards or across the world, and we have the choice to say yes to it. Saying yes to adventure sets in motion a path toward strength, resourcefulness, education, and ultimately lessons and momentum to carry us forward. Saying yes to adventure has the power to complet…

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Travel to Rovaniemi, Finland in Finnish Lapland 46:09

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In late February/early March this year, Kat had the chance to visit Rovaniemi, Finland. She spent about a week in Finnish Lapland, chasing the Northern Lights, learning to dogsled, enjoying a reindeer sleigh across the night, and even meeting Santa Claus. In this podcast episode, we’re talking about travel to Rovaniemi in Finland. Learn about the a…

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Day Trip to Cotopaxi National Park & Banos From Quito, Ecuador 35:17

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We’re wrapping up our podcast episodes about Ecuador with our day trip to Cotopaxi and Banos from Quito. We spent about a week in Quito and during this time, we knew we had to take some day trips. We already discussed going to the Mindo Cloudforest on the podcast, and now we’re talking about Cotopaxi National Park and Banos. Between astounding wate…

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JUMP 181: Milestone - Celebrating 11 Years of Podcasting with Jackie 1:16:11

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This episode is one for the books. Eleven years ago this week, Jackie first launched this podcast. Why? Largely because of the advice of Podcast Hall of Fame inductee Lou Mongello, who is here as a guest host today. Listen in as Lou himself picks up the mic and turns it on Jackie, to reflect on and celebrate the past decade-plus of her podcasting j…

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Our Current Bucket List Trips 1:01:08

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Everyone who loves travel likely has a travel bucket list. And, the more you travel, the more it evolves. We’ve talked about dream destinations on the podcast before. But, as time has gone on, our travel bucket list has evolved. Some places we’ve been lucky enough to go to. And there are other places that have pushed our original bucket list destin…

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Mindo Cloudforest Day Trip From Quito in Ecuador 36:35

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During our 2-week trip to Ecuador, we had about a week in Quito. And during this time, we knew we needed to take some day trips. So, we booked a day trip to the Mindo Cloudforest and it turned out to be the best day trip we took! Between bird watching, hiking to waterfalls, and chocolate tasting, you cannot go wrong with a day trip to Mindo from Qu…

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JUMP 180: Pilot, Diver, & Most Interesting Woman in the World Kellee Edwards 47:52

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Join Jackie and guest Kellee Edwards, licensed pilot, scuba diver, television host, and “Most Interesting Woman in the World.” Kellee shares her story about how she got started on her path to becoming a pilot and having a show on the Travel Channel, plus what inspires and drives her to keep going, as well as her advice on how to act on big dreams. …

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7 Things We Used to Do in Travel That We Rarely Do Anymore 40:29

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Way back when, we were younger travelers looking to save money as much as possible and travel more. This meant sometimes booking inconvenient flights, flying home before work the next day, etc. Now in our mid-30s, we noticed that there are a lot of things we used to do in travel that we rarely do anymore. As we all grow and change, so too do our tr…

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Travel to Quito, Ecuador 52:41

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We spent about a week in Quito, Ecuador (including taking a couple of day trips) before our Galapagos cruise! So in this episode, we’re diving into Quito with information on places to eat, great markets, amazing churches, and other fun things to see and do in Quito! Plus, we briefly mention our day trips (stay tuned for episodes on those!), talk ab…

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JUMP 179: Baja Beyond the Beaches with Agave Expeditions 59:35

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It’s one thing to feel a connection to a place beyond what you see and what you might already know about it, but it’s another step entirely to truly get off the beaten path and explore the depths of it. Gabe Erivez from Agave Expeditions has done exactly that with Baja California Sur. Beyond the crowded beaches and surf breaks, Gabe has sought out …

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Which Wildlife Trip is Best For You: Amazon, Galapagos, African Safari, Gorilla Trek, etc.? 40:20

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We love wildlife travel. I know, it’s not a shock. But which is best for you? What is each experience like? We discuss our different wildlife trips and which ones we’d recommend based on what you want to do. Between the Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos, African safari, jungles, gorilla trekking, etc. there is a lot of epic wildlife viewing to be had. H…

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How to Choose Your Galapagos Adventure 36:49

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There are a lot of ways to plan a trip to the Galapagos. Do you go independently or with a group? Do you do a land tour or cruise? Where do you go in the Galapagos? When do you go to the Galapagos? These were all questions we asked ourselves in the planning process for our Galapagos trip, and we're here to walk you through your options so you can p…

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JUMP 178: Epic Adventure Honeymoon in Patagonia 50:30

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Meet Sarah & Seth, JUMP podcast listeners and newlyweds who not only went to Patagonia for their honeymoon, but had Jackie personally design their trip! Today we find out what their criteria was for their dream honeymoon, and how Jackie mixed rugged backcountry experiences with cultural adventure, culinary delights, and a little luxury to round out…

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7-Day Galapagos Cruise Itinerary of the Western & Central Islands 1:03:41

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After spending a week in the Galápagos Islands, we’re here to talk about our full itinerary! We snorkeled, we hiked, we kayaked, and we had a great time! We’re recapping this amazing Western and Central Galápagos Islands cruise itinerary for your future travels! We were so impressed with this epic Galapagos itinerary! This is the Galapagos cruise w…

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Top Things To Bring To The Galapagos...And What To Leave At Home 41:42

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Not sure what to bring to the Galapagos? We’ve got you covered! Thankfully, after just coming back from a great cruise in the Galápagos Islands, we have tips on what we were so glad we brought with us…and things you should just leave behind at home. Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! S…