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Travel Tip Tuesday

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…

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March 31, 2026
Podcast Episodes, Travel Advice, Travel Tip Tuesday

Why You Need A Travel Journal

How do you want to remember your travels? You may think just having photos is enough, but a travel journal can help you remember the details, the little moments, and…

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June 17, 2022
Europe, Guest Episode

Exploring Italy with PBS Dream of Italy Host Kathy McCabe

We are so excited to be joined on this episode by Kathy McCabe!   Kathy is the host of PBS’s “Dream of Italy”, named after her business of the same name,…

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December 2, 2025
  • Europe,  Trip Report

    Portugal Road Trip – What Meggan Did, Ate, and Saw (& Mistakes She Made)

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    Tune into this episode to hear about Meggan’s recent trip to Portugal. She lets us in on their airline, car rental, food, and sightseeing adventures, and just how bad Lisbon airport really is. Her trip consisted of time spent in Lisbon, Nazare, Castelo de Vide, the Algarve, Sintra and Cascais, and she has opinions on all of them, including tips about travelling to Portugal and things she would have done differently. Portugal is a hot destination for a reason, with amazing sights, beautiful scenery, great food and friendly people, but was it for her?

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    Travel Tip Tuesday

    New Currency Conversion Trap to Avoid

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    Meggan recently returned from Portugal and had a great time; tune in to the next full episode to hear all about it. In the meantime, she wanted to share about a new option to look out for on some POS machines when paying with a credit card.We have talked before on the podcast about declining conversion or choosing local currency and how that can save you money.  Well, on this trip, there was another option to choose after choosing local currency that she hadn’t seen before, and that is essentially there to trick you! So tune in to hear about this new (well, new to us since our last trip…

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    Beginner's Guide,  Europe

    Beginner’s Guide to Glasgow, Scotland

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    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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    Travel Tip Tuesday

    Your Last Chance to Fix 4 Things Before Summer

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    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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    Guest Episode,  Travel Advice

    Mastering Aeroplan and Air Canada Status

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    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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  • Travel Tip Tuesday

    Can Airlines Add a Fuel Surcharge After You Book?

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    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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  • Travel Advice

    How We Reset After a Rough Travel Day

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    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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    Travel Budget Tips,  Travel Tip Tuesday

    What is the New Iceland Road Tax in 2026?

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    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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    Guest Episode,  Travel Advice

    Everything You Need to Know About Getting Married Abroad

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    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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  • Travel Tip Tuesday

    United Airlines New Headphone Policy

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    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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