Podcast Episodes
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How Travel Has Changed: 1970s To Now
Join us as we dive into what travel was like and how much it has changed from the 1970s today! We go from travelling ship to freight trains, hitchhiking, road trips with paper maps and of course airline travel plus everything in between! Prices have gone both up in some cases, down in others and economy class of the 1970s and 80s looked very different than today! Like anything, some changes have been good and some not – join us as we travel through time and break it all down!
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Beginner’s Guide To Disney World
Jenn loves Disney, we all know this BUT we wanted to take all of her knowledge and know-how and share it with you all so that you can make the most of your first trip! All of the info we share is up to date for June 2023 so please check resources as you are planning to be sure nothing has changed since recording! Jenn shares info about parks and Genie + and the best time of year to go and SO MUCH MORE so if you are planning your first trip or you haven’t been in a while, this episode is for you!!
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Experiencing The Antigonish Highland Games
Join us as we chat with Dan from the Antigonish Highland Society (founded in 1861) as he fills us in on the Antigonish Highland Games which take place each year in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. This year July 2-9, 2023 you can visit and stay in Antigonish for a week long celebration of Scottish heritage which includes a street fair, highland dancing, concerts and of course the weekend Scottish Heavy Events! These games are one of Nova Scotia’s biggest summer events and not to be missed.
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Beginner’s Guide To Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
We wanted to give Cape Breton the time and space it deserves in its own episode to help people get a sense of how to plan to visit one of the most famous islands in North America! Cape Breton has amazing landscapes and is so different geographically from the rest of the province! It has amazingly friendly people, a culture all its own and we feel it is a “can’t miss” when visiting our province! From the Cabot Trail to world class golf courses and everything in between – tune into this episode and get planning for a great Cape Breton adventure!
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Beginner’s Guide To Mainland Nova Scotia
Join us as we chat about our home province! We have specific episodes about Nova Scotia but we really wanted to dive deeper into how to actually plan a trip here! Should you fly in or drive? Should you take the time to visit Halifax or not? What even is Peggy’s Cove? We break down all the stuff you need to know to plan a great trip to Canada’s Ocean Playground – Nova Scotia! Join in the fun!
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Mount Dora, Florida, Disney After Hours Event, Festival Of The Arts at Epcot & More
Jenn breaks down her most recent trip to Florida! She gives us the scoop on flights, how her first longer term car rental went! She and her husband got to explore some smaller towns in Florida including Mount Dora and Eustis and are already trying to plan how to spend more time in the Sunshine State. Finally, they were able to also spend some time at their favorite place on earth – Disney! She talks about her experience paying for After Hours Event at Hollywood Studios, experiencing the Epcot Festival of the Arts, and meeting one of their favourite artists!
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Magical Places To Spend Christmas Around The World
Join us as we whisk you around the world in search of Christmas markets, celebrations, food and drink and of course Santa! This week we explore both local and international destinations where you can get your Christmas fill! Did you know Christmas Markets began in Germany in the 15th century!? Tune in and learn about this and so much more and if you are the celebrating kind – Merry Christmas!
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Finding Places Of Interest With Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a great website and mobile app for interesting articles! Did you know you can also use the Wikipedia app while travelling to learn about the ‘Places’ around you? Tune in as Meggan tells us about this great discovery and how it can help you learn more your own town or wherever you go in the world – we love discovering new places and we love finding even easier ways to do it!
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Group Travel & All Inclusive Resorts Chat With Lorie From Memory Bank Travel
We are joined by Truro, NS based travel agent Lorie to chat about her passion for travel! Lorie is an agent who books group and individual travel including arranging a few trips, including one coming up, with a group of folks to head to Mexico with a band! What a fun idea! She shares why she feels travel agents are such an important part of the travel industry (including her policy of being available 24/7 while her guests are travelling) and some of her favourite destinations! We love travel agents here at the podcast and think they do amazing work so join us as we chat travel with Lorie!
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Spooky Places To Visit Around The World
It is that time of year again, time for Haunted Houses and Corn Mazes and Ghost Walks to take their rightful place in the world! Halloween is just around the corner so we wanted to share with you, our listeners, some options for travel that add a bit of fright to your travels (if that is what you are into). Whether you want just a wee scare or whether you are wanting a truly eerie spot to go steeped in history – we have you covered! From Disney to Salem, Massachusetts – let us help you choose your next adventure!
