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Alberta Travel Guide: 8 Days in Calgary, Banff, Jasper & Canmore
Alberta is a really beautiful province, and Jenn recently visited for a wedding, but lucky for us, she also took some time to explore and has come home to share all about her adventures. Tune in to this episode as Jenn shares some really helpful tips for navigating your way through the beauty of the mountains, find out who “Gary” is, and how many waterfalls and lakes do you think are too many!? Hint: we say “too many” isn’t a thing when it comes to natural beauty! Jenn shares her experience of staying in a hostel for the first time, some great meals she enjoyed, and what passes might be…
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Why You Should Take a Solo Weekend Getaway
Ever thought about taking a weekend getaway all by yourself? Meggan shares the benefits of taking a solo weekend trip, from getting a mental reset and stepping away from your usual responsibilities to having complete control over your schedule. We also chat about how solo travel can build confidence, encourage creativity and give you some much-needed time to yourself. Plus, we share our very different perspectives on traveling alone—and why a solo getaway might be worth trying, even if you’re not naturally comfortable with alone time.
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Insider’s Guide to Bali
Many places in the world feel overrated or overrun with tourists, but what if you knew more about them than what influencers and Instagram want you to see? What if there are places to visit and stay that can offer you a different experience if you know more and have insider tips from someone who lives there and experiences it differently? We are thrilled to be joined on the podcast by Silvia from the Good Observer Blog. Silvia visited Bali years ago and was captivated by it, making it her mission to eventually live there, which she has. Join us as she shares what she’s learned, the people she’s stayed…
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Air Canada Business Class Basic: Is It Worth the Savings?
Air Canada announced a couple of new fare types at the end of July, and we are here to spill the beans on what you can expect from these fares! The new fares are: Premium Economy Basic and Business Class Basic. Jenn will break down what these fares include, what they don’t include, and what you can expect in savings. These fares bring Air Canada in line with other airlines with similar fares, but are they worth the savings, or would it make more sense to pay the full fare with all the perks? We give you the information, and you decide!
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The Ultimate Guide to Shoulder Season Travel: Pros, Cons & Tips
We are big fans of shoulder season travel here at the Travel Mug Podcast, but what does shoulder season really mean, and why should you consider it? We are excited to be joined by Susan Catto from Travelzoo Canada to chat about this topic! Susan is well-travelled and works in the business, so we are excited for her to share her expertise. There are lots of things to consider, including what type of trip you want to have, who your travel companions are, the weather, what is open/closed, and so much more! Shoulder season certainly has its myths, and we are here to bust them, but one thing that was…
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You Can Still Have Summer Fun In September
Yes, it is early September, but also, the calendar has not yet flipped its pages from summer, so what can you do about it? What could you be spending this time doing? Even if you have kids or are a teacher, meaning back to school, or if you have not gotten to do everything you wanted to this summer, there is still time. Tune in to this quick-hit episode where we share great ideas and inspiration for things you can still accomplish while the weather is nice and the sun is still fairly high in the sky. Hint: could involve sunsets, picnics, random road trips and device-free days…let us tell…
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The Best Career For Travel Lovers
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a career that fully immerses you in travel? Actually being out in the world while earning money…for some, this is the dream, but how and what career should you choose? Join us on this episode as we dive into some careers you could embark upon that could allow you to travel the world, or even your country for that matter, while earning. There are quite a few options with a lot of things to keep in mind, as you would still be working; it isn’t quite all fun and games, but would it be better for you than a…
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Get Travel Perks from Owning Stock With Shareholder Benefits
Shareholder benefits? We can see you wondering: “What the heck does that mean?” We all come across new information from many sources, and Jenn recently learned about Shareholder Benefits from a co-worker and how this applies to travel, including hotels, airlines and cruise lines! We had no idea! Tune in to find out how having some shares in certain companies can lead to benefits and discounted prices, which I think we could all benefit from in this economy! Looking for new ways to save without spending a ton to be eligible? This Travel Tip Tuesday is for you! Podcast Transcript Thank you so much for all your support. We love…
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Beginner’s Guide to Cruising
We are stoked to welcome Geoff back to the show and excited to bring his in-depth cruising knowledge to you all to help our listeners make really informed decisions. Choosing a cruise ship, a cruise line, a package, and a cruise itinerary can be confusing, with so many options. Geoff helps walk us through how to make informed decisions, what you can expect, what room categories could work best for which travellers and also how a travel advisor can help make it all so much simpler…and sometimes less expensive.
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Why You Should Get an Extra Driver on Your Car Rental
Peter and Meggan recently went to Portugal and rented their car from ‘Sicily by Car’ and overall had a great experience, and for the first time, they added a second driver. The price for a second driver was very reasonable, plus Meggan had a bit of intuition, something that said – yes add the second driver so they did! There are four major benefits we cover in the episode to help you see why it could be important if you are able to afford it and have other drivers with you who have licenses. And luckily for Meggan, her intuition paid off, and for the first time ever, adding a…
