Europe
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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, which started as a newsletter and membership program to help share her love of all things Italy back in 2002! Kathy joins us to talk about how she fell in love with Italy during a trip to their ancestral town with her mother out of college, her early career, her Italy favourites, her “Dream of Italy” empire and how she feels the 2026 Winter Olympics will put Italy on an even bigger stage, especially the North! Kathy feels Italy will…
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What is the Entry/Exit System (EES) in Europe?
In October of 2026, the rollout of the new EES program, or Entry/Exit Requirement for Schengen Border Control, began. It has not been fully instituted yet, but will be by April 2026. What does this mean for you, the traveller who is NOT an EU citizen, and why is this change taking place? Tune into this episode as we break down the when, where, what, and why of it all. TIP: The great thing is, for this requirement, you don’t need to do anything before travel!
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Barcelona Adventures: Tips and Recommendations
Join us as Meggan recounts her recent 8-day stay in Barcelona, Spain! She was able to experience the sights and vibrant culture of this amazing city from the Sagrada Familia to the National Palace and everything in between! She was able to experience the culture of eating Tapas and talks about the great, non-touristy neighbourhood she stayed in and how she got around the city during her stay! Tune in for all of the ins and outs, and tips and tricks to help you plan your trip to Barcelona!
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Beginner’s Guide to the Isle of Skye, Scotland
The Isle of Skye is magical, whether you’re visiting for the first time or are planning a subsequent visit, there is so much to plan! If you’re wondering where to stay, how to get around Skye, and what to do, Jenn shares her experience, plus some of her favourite places to eat!
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Visit Florence, Italy with Martina from SunFlorence Tours
We are so excited to chat with Martina about Florence, Italy! She talks about the rigorous process of becoming a tour guide, the tours she offers, and why tours are important! Trust us, you’ll be ready to book your trip to Florence at the end of the episode!
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Beginner’s Guide to Dublin, Ireland
Join us in this episode as we give you all the rhyme and reason you need to start planning a trip to Dublin. In Dublin, you will encounter history, green spaces, fascinating people, great food and some touristy sites, of course, but it’ll all be part of the experience as you visit Ireland’s capital city. Whether you see the Book of Kells or evidence of the Easter Rising of 1916 or swing by a few of the over 700 pubs, a visit to the Emerald Isle is something you will never regret! So tune in, take some notes, and then do your own research to make the trip all you…
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Beginner’s Guide to Innsbruck, Austria
Nestled in the Nordkette Mountain Range in the Tyrol region, you will find charming and beautiful Innsbruck Austria. Steeped in history with museums putting that history on full display, a beautiful Old Town, the famous Golden Roof all along the Inn River, Innsbruck should definitely be included in your European itinerary. If you travel there in winter, you can attend the amazing Christmas markets and do some skiing and if you go in summer, you can stroll the parks, people watch and take a cable car up the mountain for some amazing views. No matter the time of year, we cannot recommend Innsbruck enough!
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Exploring Amsterdam: Tips, Tastes, and Travel Tales from Meggan
Meggan gives us a recap on her week in Amsterdam! Tune in to hear about where you should eat and stay and why you should go to Amsterdam! There is so much to see and do, so much history, amazing food and so many bikes! She also shares some things to keep in mind when traveling to the city and things to watch out for (hint: it is mainly bikes 🙂
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Beginner’s Guide to Frankfurt
Frankfurt is known for its frankfurter of course but there is so much more to do and see and explore and eat! Whether you wander to Old Town and Römerberg or along the River Main and over the Iron Footbridge or to the Main Tower and the financial district, you won’t be disappointed. Spend some time shopping on Germany’s version of the Golden Mile on Zeil Street and don’t forget the museums – so.many.museums! We hope we inspire you to get planning your first or next trip to this great European city. We also dive into how our partners at SafetyWing can help cover you while you are traveling to…
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Iceland Road Trip: Staying on Budget & Where to Go
Join us on this episode as Meggan gives us a rundown of her latest adventure to Iceland! How has the country changed in the last 6 years, what did she do differently this time than last, where did she stay and what did she get up to!? In this episode we talk about her flights, car rental, itinerary, food and drink insights, tips for saving money and what it is like to use a credit card as car rental insurance and what happens when something goes wrong!? It was expensive but as an inside scoop – she wouldn’t change a thing!! Tune in to hear all about it!
