Best Beth Eyres Podcasts (2025)

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AT#947 - Travel to Brunei and Sabah on Borneo 54:03

17h ago54:03

54:03

Hear about travel to Brunei and Sabah on the island of Borneo as the Amateur Traveler talks to Max Walton about his recent trip to these contrasting locations. Why should you go to Brunei and Sabah? Max says, "It's one of the least visited regions in the area. I think in 2023, only 133,000 people visited. It's not many at all. This also offers a di…

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AT#946 - Travel to Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Quebec 1:15:33

8d ago1:15:33

1:15:33

Hear about travel to the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Quebec as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jennifer Doré Dallas from Chasing Poutine about this out of the way road trip. Why should you go to Abitibi-Témiscamingue? Jennifer says, "Most people don't really know about it outside of Quebec. But in our province, it's really well known, especi…

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E101: Small & Simplified Fitness for Moms // Nichole Minton 21:16

13d ago21:16

21:16

Staying fit and getting healthy are often listed with our New Years Resolutions. Well, we're almost halfway through the year... how are you doing with your fitness goals? In this episode, Women's Strength and Wellness Coach, Nichole Minton, shares small and simple things we can do to progress on our fitness journey. It's not about huge undertakings…

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AT#945 - Travel to Victoria, British Columbia 1:05:44

15d ago1:05:44

1:05:44

Hear about travel to Victoria, British Columbia, as Chris Christensen from Amateur Traveler talks about his recent visit to the capital of British Columbia. Join Chris Christensen as he returns to one of the first cities he ever visited outside the U.S.—Victoria, British Columbia. In this solo episode, Chris recounts a week-long press trip to Vanco…

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MT8 - New Zealand Great Walks 1:11:58

18d ago1:11:58

1:11:58

Hear about New Zealand Great Walks as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from jontynz.com about these amazing multi-day treks in his home country. Picture snow-capped mountains, volcanic landscapes, brilliant blue alpine lakes, epic coastal scenery, unusual native birds, wilderness as far as the eye can see, golden sand beaches, historic sit…

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AT#944 - Exploring the Kunisaki Peninsula with Walk Japan 1:09:54

22d ago1:09:54

1:09:54

In this solo episode of Amateur Traveler, I share the story of my recent walking trip through the Kunisaki Peninsula and Yufuin in Kyushu, Japan, with Walk Japan. This immersive journey took me past massive stone Buddhas, forest trails, rural villages, sacred shrines, and into steamy onsens — all while uncovering centuries of Japanese history and c…

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AT#943 - Travel to Auckland, New Zealand 1:02:00

29d ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Hear about travel to Auckland, New Zealand, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane from Jonty Travels about a city that he called home for a decade. Why should you go to Auckland? Jonty says, "Many people go to New Zealand, but spend almost no time in Auckland. It's a bit like a little sister or brother to Sydney in Australia, but with some u…

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AT#839 - Travel to the Queensland Outback (Repeat) 1:07:43

1M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Hear about travel to the Queensland Outback as the Amateur Traveler talks to Melissa from Queensland about a destination she discovered during the pandemic when she could not leave her home state. Why should you go to the Queensland Outback? Melissa says, “Firstly, I think when most people think of Queensland or plan a visit to Queensland, they’re …

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AT#942 - Travel to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida 59:10

1M ago59:10

59:10

Hear about traveling to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, as the Amateur Traveler talks to a longtime Disney expert, former attorney, host of WDW Radio, and Podcast Hall of Fame inductee. Why Visit Walt Disney World? Nearly 87% of Americans visit a Disney park at some point—it's a "rite of passage." Offers a wide range of experiences for all t…

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AT#941 - Travel to Kolkata, India 1:01:38

2M ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Hear about travel to Kolkata, India (formerly Calcutta) as the Amateur Traveler talks to Sam Sarkar from Travels with Dr. Sam about this city built by the British East India Company. Why should you go to Kolkata? Sam says, "It's a real hidden secret. This is a city that has grand colonial buildings. It used to be the second city of the British Empi…

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AT#940 - Travel to Cuba 51:07

2M ago51:07

51:07

Hear about travel to Cuba as the Amateur Traveler talks to 3 listeners of the show who joined this year’s trip to explore this beautiful and sometimes challenging country. Here’s a summary of the 2025 Amateur Traveler's Private Hola Cuba itinerary: Trip Overview Trip Name: Amateur Traveler's Private Hola Cuba Duration: 9 days / 8 nights Start & End…

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MT7 - Fear of Flying with Johnny Jet 36:29

2M ago36:29

36:29

In this episode, Johnny Jet shares his deeply personal story of overcoming a debilitating fear of flying before becoming a travel expert. A dream trip to Australia in high school was derailed when, at the airport, he had a panic attack and refused to board the plane, devastating his family and himself. He spent the next three years struggling with …

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AT#939 - Travel to Germany’s Black Forest 45:06

2M ago45:06

45:06

Hear about travel to Germany’s Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg as the Amateur Traveler talks to Matt Kepnes (Nomadic Matt) about his visit to the hills and woods of southwest Germany. Why should you go to the Black Forest? Matt says, "You'll find incredible hiking, lots of lakes, waterfalls, and cute little quintessential German towns with beauti…

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AT#938 - Travel to the Basque Country in France and Spain 56:58

2M ago56:58

56:58

Hear about travel to the Basque Country in France and Spain as the Amateur Traveler talks to Craig Anderson about his recent trip to the home of the Basque. Why should someone go to the Basque Country? "It's a very unique region so it's got some unique architecture, it's got unique history. The culture is unique and fairly compact, so you can get a…

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E100: 2nd Place is Worth Celebrating 16:12

3M ago16:12

16:12

Thriving With 8 Podcast made it to episode 100! Thanks for listening- a podcast is no good without listeners! What if we have it wrong? What if taking 2nd place is just as wonderful as first, but for different reasons. Listen as I share what my little boy taught me about 2nd place and the value of effort, happiness, and progression. When you fall s…

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AT#937 - Travel to Genoa and Liguria in Italy 1:09:46

3M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Hear about travel to Genoa and Liguria in Italy as the Amateur Traveler talks to Enrica, Ligurian food expert from ASmallKitcheninGenoa.com about her home region in Italy. Why should you travel to Liguria? Enrica says, "Liguria is a wonderful region, not just because this is my region, but there are many reasons for traveling here. First of all, fo…

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AT#936 - Travel to Duluth, Minnesota 52:22

3M ago52:22

52:22

Hear about travel to Duluth, Minnesota as the Amateur Traveler talks to travel photographer Autumn Carolynn about this city on Lake Superior that has captured her heart. Why should you go to Duluth? Autumn says, "There are so many reasons why Duluth to me is a place that someone can go and feel like they are at home, I feel like it is just so unbel…

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MT6 - Questions and Answers 42:21

3M ago42:21

42:21

In this episode, friend of the show Gary Arndt turns the tables on host Chris Christensen and asks him questions about Amateur Traveler, giving a behind-the-scenes view of the podcast. Here are some of the questions that this episode will answer about the Amateur Traveler podcast: Origin Story: "How did you come up with the idea of the Amateur Trav…

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AT#935 - Travel to Stuttgart, Germany 53:49

3M ago53:49

53:49

Hear about travel to Stuttgart, Germany as the Amateur Traveler talks again to Kristin Montgomery from growingglobalcitizens.com and mycornerofgermany.com about her corner of Germany in the Baden-Wuerttemberg region. Why should you go to Stuttgart? Kristin says, "Stuttgart is the car capital of Germany. It's home to Porsche and Mercedes Benz. It's …

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AT#934 - Travel to Palm Springs, California 58:12

3M ago58:12

58:12

Hear about travel to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kathy Condon from the Palm Springs Insider Guide about this desert tourist area she calls home. Why should you go to Palm Springs? Kathy says, "Imagine living in a place where you have 350 days of sunshine. It's hard to explain that how alive Palm Springs is…

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AT#933 - Travel to Hidden Colombia 57:58

4M ago57:58

57:58

Hear about travel to off-the-beaten-track regions of Colombia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Justin Barnes about multi-color rivers, granite monoliths, giant palm trees, and deserts. Why should you go to these places in Colombia? Justin says, "These locations are all extremely unique. Caño Cristales is unlike anything we've ever seen. It's full o…

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AT#932 - Travel to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates 1:01:40

4M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Hear about travel to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates as the Amateur Traveler talks about an unexpected trip to the region. Why should you visit the UAE? The United Arab Emirates is an odd combination of new and old. It is a multi-cultural country where 90% of the people who live there are guest workers from around the world. It is very modern, b…

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AT#931 - Travel to Timor-Leste 1:11:02

4M ago1:11:02

1:11:02

Hear about travel to Timor-Leste as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jonty Crane about this small out of the way tropical country where he is doing volunteer work. Why should you go to Timor-Leste? Jonty says, "... Because nobody else goes if that's your thing. It was quite a shock when I went to Australia, and there were tourists. Whereas going aroun…

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AT#930 - Travel to the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia 1:11:06

4M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Hear about travel to the Eyre Peninsula of South Australia as the Amateur Traveler talks to James Schomburgk about his adventures in this out of the way destination. Why should you visit the Eyre Peninsula? James says, "Because of its remoteness, it's probably the lowest number of tourists in Australia. And yet it's listed as one of the biggest hid…

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AT#929 - Travel to the Languedoc Region of Southern France 1:09:29

4M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

Hear about travel to the Languedoc Region as the Amateur Traveler talks to Craig from Dallas about his road trip through the historic cities of Southern France, including Montpellier, Albi, Sete, Beziers, Carcassonne, and Toulouse. Why should you visit the Languedoc? Craig, says, "We've been trying to spend more time in smaller regions [of France].…

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E99: Finding Rest for Our Weary Mom Souls // Ashlee Miller 24:10

5M ago24:10

24:10

Are you bone tired and soul tired at the same time? Although exhaustion in motherhood is common, we can feel joyful and weary, excited and exhausted, grateful and tired. When we choose to walk everyday with Christ we will find His Rest. Christ will walk by our side, just like a friend, if we let Him. He will show us what He loves about our day and …

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AT#928 - Travel to Machu Picchu, Peru 1:14:38

5M ago1:14:38

1:14:38

Hear about travel to Machi Picchu as the Amateur Traveler talks to Michael from Rochester about his bucket list visit to this famous Inca site and more in Peru. Why should you visit Machu Picchu? Michael says, "I'm going to tell you why I wanted to go to Machu Picchu. First, as I have to say, probably a fifth-grade student, it was just one of those…

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AT#927 - Travel to Paraguay 1:03:35

5M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Hear about travel to Paraguay as the Amateur Traveler talks to Alex from AdventureToEveryCountry.com about this lesser-visited country that he has come to love. Why should you visit Paraguay? Alex says, "So Paraguay is more about the culture than anything else. It's not a country that you come to for bucket list tourist attractions. That's somethin…

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AT#926 - Travel to Menorca, Spain 52:05

5M ago52:05

52:05

Hear about travel to Menorca, Spain, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kristin Henning from travelpast50.com about her visit to the northernmost of the Balearic Islands. Why should you visit Menorca? Kristin says, "In a nutshell, it is so appealing because the entire island of Menorca is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is just stunning, nature wall t…

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AT#925 - Travel to Ushuaia, Argentina 50:57

5M ago50:57

50:57

Hear about travel to Ushuaia, Argentina, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Naomi Linford from "Forever Out Of Office" about her winter trip to the southernmost city in the world. Why should you go to Ushuaia? Naomi says, "I think it has the kind of status as one of those places that you go to, to say you've been to the most southern city in the worl…

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E98: Holiday Traditions That Matter Most 9:24

5M ago9:24

9:24

Have you stopped to think about which holiday tradititons matter most to your family? There's so much to do during this season. How much of it can be set aside without anyone caring? While we can definitely get ideas from other families, it's important not to compare what our families do (or don't do) with others. You don't have to bake cookies wit…

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MT#5 - Hiking in Europe 41:33

5M ago41:33

41:33

Hear about Hiking in Europe as the Amateur Traveler talks to travel writer Cassandra Overby from exploreonfoot.com about how and why to see Europe from its trails and paths. The podcast episode features Cassandra Overby, a travel writer and author of Home Base Hiking Europe and Explore Europe on Foot, discussing hiking as a unique way to explore Eu…

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AT#924 - Travel to Cáceres, Spain 58:36

6M ago58:36

58:36

Hear about travel to Cáceres, Spain, as the Amateur Traveler talks to travel writer Troy Nahumko, who literally wrote the book on this unexplored corner of Spain. Why should you go to Cáceres? Troy says, "It might have made the news over there, this anti tourism backlash that you might have been seeing here in the big cities like Barcelona, Malaga.…

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AT#923 - Travel to Central China 57:16

6M ago57:16

57:16

Hear about travel to Central China as the Amateur Traveler talks to Larry Fan, who was born in the city of Zhengzhou and recently returned to explore his birth country. Why should you go to Central China? Larry says, ” “I think it’s particularly special because it’s considered the cradle of Chinese civilization. Xi’an was the first imperial capital…

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AT#922 - Travel to the 'Stans of Central Asia 59:39

6M ago59:39

59:39

Hear about travel to Central Asia or the 'Stans as the Amateur Traveler talks to Megan Cox from Meg the Rolling Egg about her trip to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. Why should you go to Central Asia? Meg says, "Whilst there was , 'Oh my God, this place is amazing. I don't know why people aren't talking about it more. I don't kn…

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E97: Thriving Through Serving // Melissa Draper 20:59

6M ago20:59

20:59

"Drapers are doers"! That is the motto Melissa Draper has established with her family, both in word and example. As a lover of service, she teaches her kids to say "yes" whenever possible when an opportunity to serve occurs. She is constantly looking for ways that her family can look outside of themselves to help those around them and inspires othe…

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MT#4 - Airlines Points and Miles 56:10

6M ago56:10

56:10

This episode features Tiffany Funk from Point.me, a tool that helps travelers maximize airline points for flights. Host Chris Christensen and Tiffany discuss how to earn, manage, and use airline points effectively. Here’s a summary of the key points: Overview of Points and Miles Why Points Matter: Airline loyalty programs incentivize consumers and …

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AT#921 - Travel to Lyon, France 1:07:17

6M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Why should you go to Lyon? Audra says, "It's a magical town. It is a little bit like Paris in the fact that it has, in fact, two rivers, so maybe a little bit better than Paris, two rivers running through it, a beautiful church on a hill, beautiful French architecture, wonderful museums, wonderful cathedrals, and it's also known as the Culinary Cap…

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AT#821 - Travel to Bolivia (Repeat) 1:05:00

7M ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Hear about an itinerary for travel to Bolivia as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jayne Dear from The Only Way is Not Essex about her recent trip to this landlocked South American country. Jayne says, you “should go to Bolivia because it’s a very diverse country. It has the largest salt flats in the world. Uyuni, which I visited, and I did that on a t…

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E96: Less Stress & More Meaning for the Holidays// Saren Eyre Loosli 28:26

7M ago28:26

28:26

As we approach the holiday season, stress and overwhelm threaten to sneak in. But that doesn’t need to be the case! We can have less stress and more meaning during the holidays as we focus on what matters most. As Saren Eyre Loosli says, “Less is more.” In this episode of Thriving With 8 Podcast, Saren shares some wonderful ideas and experiences re…

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AT#920 - Trips from Manila, Philippines 57:22

7M ago57:22

57:22

Hear about trips from Manila as the Amateur Traveler talks to Justin from justin-travel.com about where to go after visiting the Philippine capital. Justin's recommended itinerary for day trips from Manila includes a variety of locations within a one to three-hour drive, each offering a different experience. Here's the suggested route: Day 1: Explo…

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AT#919 - Travel to Mallorca, Spain 1:19:31

7M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Hear about travel to Mallorca, Spain, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kristin Henning from travelpast50.com and Courtney Drake McDonough from realfoodtraveler.com about our recent press trip to the island. In the podcast, Chris, Kristin, and Courtney share various recommendations for a trip to Mallorca, Spain: Palma: The group suggests starting in…

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Bonus - Career Breaks 1:09:05

7M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

from the Zero to Travel Podcast: How to Start Planning Your First (Or Next) Career Break Today (Using 5 Simple Steps) with Cali O´Connor Have you thought about hitting pause on your career to travel the world but are unsure how to make it a reality? It’s not as unattainable as you may think! Cali O’Connor shares her experience of taking multiple ca…

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AT#918 - Travel to Savannah, Georgia 47:23

7M ago47:23

47:23

Hear about travel to Savannah, Georgia, and the vicinity as the Amateur Traveler talks to Yvonne Johnson about her adopted hometown. Why should you go to Savannah? Yvonne says, "Savannah is just this perfect mix. There's beautiful weather if you come at the right time, and there's great history, and there's great restaurants, and there's just so mu…

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AT#917 - Travel to Door County, Wisconsin 1:02:00

7M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

Hear about travel to Door County in Wisconsin as the Amateur Traveler talks with Bailey Freeman from atravelingbee.com about our recent press trip to the "Cape Cod of the Midwest." Here are the key things to do in Door County, Wisconsin, based on our experiences: Outdoor and Adventure Activities Hiking and Nature Exploration Peninsula State Park: F…

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AT#916 - Travel to the West Indies 49:14

8M ago49:14

49:14

Hear about travel to the West Indies, to the islands of Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, Anguilla, Saba, Saint Barthélemy, and Sint Eustatius, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jeff Ohlfs about his island-hopping adventure. Why should you travel to these 5 islands? Jeff says, "Some of them are not visited at all. Some of them are overly visited. They're a…

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MT#3 - This Week in Travel Reunion 1:12:35

8M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

This Week in Travel was a podcast that was in production from 2009 to 2020. In this reunion episode of This Week in Travel (dubbed "This Decade in Travel"), the original hosts, Gary Arndt, Chris Christensen, and Jen Leo, reconnect after a long hiatus. They share life updates and reminisce about their past travels and podcasting adventures. ... http…

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AT#915 - Travel to the Laikipia Region of Kenya 54:06

8M ago54:06

54:06

Hear about travel to the Laikipia region of Kenya as the Amateur Traveler talks to Shaun Stanley from Stanley Safaris about one of his favorite African destinations. Why should you visit the Laikipia region? Shaun says, "Kenya as a whole is one of the most popular safari destinations in Africa. That's where the safari basically originated. That com…

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AT#914 - Travel to Normandy, France 52:06

8M ago52:06

52:06

Hear about travel to Normandy, France as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kat Butler from World Wide Honeymoon and France Voyager about this historic and wonderful part of France. Why should you go to Normandy? Kay says, "Normandy, I think, just offers so much. My road trip, that I did last year, was literally to prove that there was so much more to N…

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AT#913 - Driving Germany's Romantic Road 1:08:30

8M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Hear about driving the Romantic Road in Germany as the Amateur Traveler talks to Leland and Crissy Walker about their trip through medieval villages, walled towns, thermal spas, and breweries. Why should you drive the Romantic Road? Crissy says, " I would recommend sending someone on the Romantic Road because it's like stepping back in time. It fel…

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