Best Traveltips Podcasts (2025)

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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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To The End Of The Earth: Walking Spain’s Camino de Santiago With Bradley Chermside 42:33

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How can a physical journey trigger profound inner change? What draws a non-religious person to undertake a Catholic pilgrimage? What happens when you encounter both the best and worst versions of yourself on the same path? Bradley Chermside, international best-selling author, entertainer, and host of the El Camino de Santiago Podcast shares his tra…

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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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A grown-up’s guide to Orlando: The best theme parks, dining, wine tasting and hotels for an adult-only vacation 46:54

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Orlando, Florida, is the ultimate family destination, but did you know it's also an amazing adults-only vacation? Join us on an epic audio journey as we explore some of the best things to do for adults in Orlando, including top-rated dining, wine tasting, sunset kayaking, and adrenaline-pumping roller coasters. Pack your bags and join me and produc…

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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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The Geography of Belonging: Finding Home With Catriona Turner 38:30

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What does home mean when you are always moving on? What does belonging mean when your address changes every few years? And how do we reconcile our evolving identities with the places we’ve left behind? Catriona Turner talks about her travels from Scotland to France, to Congo and Uganda, and back home again over 14 years, and how she has redefined w…

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Surviving The Summer Heat at Disney World + Tips for Packing for Your Disney Trip 34:17

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In today's episode I'll be sharing my top 7 tips for surviving (thriving in?) the summer heat at Disney World. Central Florida can get pretty hot and humid during the summer months, but it can be such a great time for families to visit with the flexibility of summer break from school. I'm also linking my favorite Disney products to pack for a summe…

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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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Episode 137: WE BOUGHT A VAN! 🚌 24:18

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Join Ben and Meagan as we talk about our new camper van! Use our Get Away Today affiliate link when you're planning your next Disney vacation to get the best deals! Use our code YellowVan for extra savings on your vacatino package. Use our YNAB link for an extra month free! Check out our blog and Etsy shop Shop through our Amazon affiliate link Ema…

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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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Episode 136: Camping in Banff National Park 19:32

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Join Ben and Meagan as we talk about our experience camping in Banff National Park. Banff National Park Vlog Use our Get Away Today affiliate link when you're planning your next Disney vacation to get the best deals! Use our code YellowVan for extra savings on your vacatino package. Use our YNAB link for an extra month free! Check out our blog and …

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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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Ancient Mysteries and Modern Travels. Egypt With Luke Richardson 34:02

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Why does Egypt continue to fascinate curious travelers? What hidden chambers might lie beneath the pyramids of Giza? How does the duality of Egyptian mythology influence thriller writing? Join thriller authors J.F. Penn and Luke Richardson for a conversation that weaves together archaeological intrigue, travel insights, and the creative process beh…

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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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Summer at Disney World: Resorts, Cool Kid Summer, and More! 32:04

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We were hosted at Disney World last week to preview all of the fun summer activities for families at the resorts and in the parks! There has never been a better time to book a summer trip to Walt Disney World. Disney World is focused on making the summer of 2025 a magical time to visit for young families with extra perks for staying at Disney Resor…

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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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Walking Amongst The Dead: Graveyards, Cemeteries, And Ossuaries With J.F. Penn 30:41

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“The meaning of life is that it stops.” — Franz Kafka I’ve always felt most grateful to be alive when I walk among the dead. That might sound strange, but bear with me! Step through a lychgate into a church yard or descend a narrow stone stair into a catacomb or ossuary, and the pace and the noise of the world falls away. In these quiet spaces—grav…

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Travel with Kids Q&A: Dream Destinations, Working with Tourism Boards, Missing School for Trips, and More! 21:22

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In today's episode I'm answering questions from my Instagram on the following topics: Travel destinations in the next 5 years Birthday trips Missing school for family travels Favorite travel credit cards Couples trip destination ideas Working with Tourism Boards Memorializing our travels US destinations for big families FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www…

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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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Thin Places and Tidal Shores: Lindisfarne, Holy Island, With LK Wilde 41:40

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What makes the tiny island of Lindisfarne a “thin place” where the spiritual and physical worlds seem to meet? How does living in such a close-knit community shape one’s identity? And what secrets lie beyond the tourist paths on this ancient sacred site? LK Wilde and J.F. Penn talk about their love of Lindisfarne.Laura is the award-winning author o…

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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 Afford to Travel So Much (As a Travel Creator and Mom of 4) 44:03

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In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing how we have afforded travel over the years. Personal finance is, well, personal! Everyone's situation is different, so I thought instead of sharing tons of tips about "how to afford to travel more," I would simply share how I do it. In this episode we cover: How I got started as a travel wri…

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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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50 Road Trip Activities for Kids (Mostly Screen-Free) 43:49

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Road Trip Activities: Road Trip Amazon Idea List: https://amzn.to/4lGzyte Travel Journal for Kids: https://a.co/d/4sFw6sl Road Trip Activity Book: https://www.emilymkrause.com/road-trip-activity-book-ages-4-8 Road Trip Scavenger Hunt: https://www.subscribepage.com/packing Conversation Starters Blog Post: https://www.emilymkrause.com/blog/engaging-c…

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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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How to Be A Tourist in Your Own City, State, or Region 14:34

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Whether you're on a budget and saving up for bigger trips, or you're new to travel with kids and don't know where to start, being a tourist in your own city, state, or region might be the solution for you! This topic is near and dear to my heart because I got my start as a travel writer touring my own state. We did day trips and the occational over…

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Lochs And Legends. Scotland With Andy The Highlander 31:04

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Experience the rugged beauty, ancient legends, and captivating history of Scotland with Andy the Highlander. From standing stones and whirlpools to myths and famous battles, Andy shares stories that bring the Scottish landscape alive. Discover why Scotland is more than tartans and bagpipes in this fascinating discussion about culture, heritage, and…

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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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Washington State Family Road Trip Itinerary (Olympic National Park, Leavenworth, and Seattle with Kids) 43:30

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Today's episode is all about our spring break road trip through Washington State! We stopped in Olympic National Park (See previous episode for more details), Leavenworth, and Seattle. FIND ME AT: Blog: http://www.emilymkrause.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomexplores/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amomexplores EMAIL ME AT: hello@amo…

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The Lake District you didn't know existed: Discover Cumbria's art, heritage and culture 39:56

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Think you know the Lake District? Think again. Join us on an epic audio journey as we peel back the layers of Cumbria to reveal a side you probably never expected—one bursting with art, heritage, and culture. When most people picture the Lake District, they see shimmering lakes, rugged fells, and charming country inns. And yes, all that is spectacu…

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Desert Storms and Superblooms: Death Valley With Steve Hall 37:23

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What are the fascinating — and also dangerous — aspects of Death Valley National Park? How does visiting a stark desert landscape give us perspective about our place in the world? Steve Hall is a multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker and a seasoned adventure hiker renowned for his extensive explorations of Death Valley National Park. What’s spe…

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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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Olympic National Park with Kids: Where to Stay, What to Do, and How Long You Need 31:13

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On today's episode of the Travel with Kids podcast, we're talking all about Olympic National Park in Washington State. It's located on the Olympic Peninsula, and the best option for visiting a National Park in spring (especially if you're not used to driving in the mountains in snow). We stayed at Kalaloch Lodge which was the perfect spot to stay i…

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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…