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Beginner’s Guide to Glasgow, Scotland
We are excited to bring another installment of our Beginners Guide series, and in this episode we are chatting about Glasgow, Scotland. Jenn has been lucky enough to travel to Glasgow and is excited to share what she saw and did, where she stayed, where she ate, and more. We also share some fun facts and give some insights on how to get there and get around. This episode is a great guide to help you get started planning your own Glasgow adventure!
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Your Last Chance to Fix 4 Things Before Summer
We cannot believe it is already May. Winter seemed so long, and yet here we are! What May means besides rebirth and bird migration is that the summer travel season is nearly upon us. Join us on this Travel Tip Tuesday as we dive into four things you should do NOW to ensure you are ready for your upcoming travels. As a teaser to get you started, make sure you go to that special spot you keep your passport and do a quick expiry date check; you never know what you might find. Tune in to hear what else you should be doing and safe travels this summer, friends!
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Mastering Aeroplan and Air Canada Status
We are excited to be joined by Geoff from Abeam Travel and do a deep dive into Air Canada’s travel program, including status! Geoff has been nerding out on the Air Canada programs for years, and we are thrilled he joined us to share all he has learned. We talk about different ways to earn travel miles, what those miles could get you, what the different tiers of status with Air Canada are and how those can be used to your advantage. He is also a great travel agent, so if you are in need of someone to help your travel dreams come true, Geoff is your guy!
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Can Airlines Add a Fuel Surcharge After You Book?
There is a lot going on right now, and so much of it has to do with the talk of oil, including jet fuel, so Jenn wanted to know – can airlines add a fuel surcharge once you have already bought your ticket? Tune in to find out, but one thing we do know for sure is that airline prices and fees are rising, and while it is unfortunate, it is also a reality. If you have summer or fall travel plans, you may want to seriously consider booking your flights as soon as possible and tune in to find out if your ticket is safe from extra charges once…
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How We Reset After a Rough Travel Day
Travel is so many things, including wonderful, exhilarating, educational, and it can also be rough! Whether it is anxiety, illness, transportation issues or other logistics, things do not always go according to plan, and sometimes that just has to be ok. Tune into this episode as we each discuss what can make travel days rough and how we deal with them. One thing that was an underlying theme in this episode is communication, preparedness, and acceptance, and we hope you take something away to help you when you also have a rough travel day.
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What is the New Iceland Road Tax in 2026?
If you know us, you know we are BIG fans of Iceland, the magical land of beautiful landscapes and wild horses. In 2026, Iceland introduced a new road tax for residents and tourists. Tune in to hear Jenn break it down for us on how much it costs, what you need to know when renting a car, and how this new road tax is being offset by other changes, making it not as expensive as you might think!
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Everything You Need to Know About Getting Married Abroad
Making the decision to have your wedding abroad is a big one with many things to consider! We are joined in this episode by Aimee from Snap Happy Travel, who experienced the wedding of her dreams 7 years ago in Italy. Aimee shares practical tips, the cost of getting married abroad vs. her home country of Ireland, logistics to consider and more. If you are considering a wedding abroad or just interested in hearing the ins and outs of making it happen, this episode is for you!
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United Airlines New Headphone Policy
Have you ever been in public and someone was listening to a device without headphones or earbuds? Yeah, us too! United Airlines recently made a change to their rules around this, and we are excited for the change! Tune into this episode to hear the reasons why people do this in the first place and how one airline has stepped forward first to try to do something about it. Will other airlines follow?
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How to Earn a Freelance Income to Travel More or Move Abroad
We love travelling, and that is obvious, but so are some of the roadblocks that prevent it: time and money! We are excited to be joined on this episode by Jen of ‘Jen on the Run’, an American freelancer who has taken her skills and turned them into a job where she can have it all – work and travel! Jen shares with us some common mistakes new freelancers make, what influenced her to want to travel and pursue this as a career, and where she is living now. It hasn’t always been easy; there are a lot of adjustments with a lot to think about, but if you have…
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Consider a Travel Carbon Monoxide Detector
Have you ever booked a cozy cabin on a booking site, then checked whether it has a carbon monoxide detector? We have, and we have noticed that a lot of places do not include one, and Jenn got to thinking, why!? Smoke detectors should be a given; however, carbon monoxide detectors are fairly inexpensive and should be a no-brainer. Having said that, have you considered getting a travel detector and taking it with you to ensure you are safe, even if the host isn’t concerned? Well, we think you should – it isn’t something that people want to think about going on a fun weekend, but also, you want to…
