Travel Advice
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Couples Travel with the Travel Mug Podcast Husbands
This is a first for the Travel Mug Podcast as we are joined by our husbands for a travel chat! Did you ever wonder what it is like to really travel with us? What are our annoying travel habits? How much of a planner is Jenn really? What special memory stands out most from their travels, according to her husband, Ryan? Is this memory the same for Jenn? What does Peter think couples should understand when travelling together, and what is one of his favourite travel memories with Meggan? We have the scoop, and it’s a fun one!
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Travel Tips with Mark from Wolters World
We are so excited to be joined by Mark from the popular YouTube Travel channel, Wolter’s World. With 1.16 million subscribers and nearly 3,000 videos on a wide variety of topics, Mark has a lot to share about seeing the world. Mark is a professor and family man from Illinois who has lived in multiple countries across Europe, speaks multiple languages, and has travelled extensively. Join us as Mark shares his worldly insights, the story of how he got started travelling & started a YouTube channel, plus why he loves sharing travel advice and insights rather than just documenting his travels. While you are there, be sure to visit YouTube…
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2026 Travel Trends: 10 Ideas You Can Build a Trip Around
Well, believe it or not, 2026 is upon us, and our friends at Flight Centre have compiled their Top 10 Travel Trends for the year! It is early in the year, so there’s still time to ensure you don’t miss out on what is trending in travel, and we feel like there is something for everyone. Whether you want to support your home country, wellness travel sounds appealing, or even travelling and visiting the country of your ancestors, the trends of 2026 have it all! So tune in and see if any of these appeal to you, and based on what we are seeing, there is even an opportunity to…
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Tips for Traveling in Winter – What to Pack, How to Stay Warm & Safe
It is that time of year – some people hate winter and some people love it, but either way, winter can be very beautiful, and a lot of adventures can be had! If you aren’t from a cold climate, it can be stressful and confusing to know what to pack and what to buy in advance to ensure a safe and fun holiday. In this episode, we break down what cold weather actually is, what to buy and pack, tips for renting a car, and general tips to help you be properly prepared. Mother Nature is her own boss, and while you cannot control the weather, you can control how…
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Making Travel Easier as You Age: Mobility-Friendly Travel Tips
Joining the podcast are Cary and Trish. Trish has multiple sclerosis and uses a mobility scooter to get around, but this has not stopped her and Cary from travelling. Based on their travel stories and adventures, Cary has written a book entitled: “On Two Legs and Three Wheels – The Travel Adventures of a Couple Overcoming Age and Disability” We were thrilled for them to join us and discuss what it is like to travel as a person who uses a mobility scooter, how the world has changed with more accommodations (or has it), where they have been and where they still want to go. This is an important topic…
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Exploring History Through Travel
Wherever you go in the world, there is history to be explored – there is significance all around us. Join us on this episode as we look at six places throughout the world that hold deep significance in history and should never be forgotten as we forge forward in today’s uncertain world. As everyday travellers, it can be challenging to know how we can be better travellers and humans. We feel that one way is to visit these sites of significance, immerse yourself in the history, understand the impact of the events there and pass that on to others. May we never repeat the atrocities of the past and appreciate…
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How to Move to Another Country
If you’ve been dreaming of moving to another country but aren’t sure where to start, then our guests Sara and Paolo have the tools for you! They moved their family from Bermuda to Italy and they want to help others make their dream move! They’ve created Operation Relocation, a workbook and website to help you plan and execute your move! We chat about moving abroad with kids, how to choose a new city, and how their lives have changed since moving to Italy.
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How to Deal With Travel Day Anxiety
For many of us, travelling is so exciting and something we truly look forward to and even if that is the case, it can still cause us anxiety and in some cases, severely so. What causes this anxiety, and how can you combat it? Join us as we discuss some of the general root causes of this anxiety, how we each deal with it and a few tips to help you as well. If your travel day anxiety is something that is getting in the way of the fun, it could be a great idea to speak to a professional to help you work through it so you can enjoy…
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Dos and Don’ts of Plane Travel Etiquette
Join us on this cathartic episode inspired by a Buzzfeed article, where we talk about all things plane travel etiquette – the quintessential dos and don’ts of spending time cramped in a small space with strangers. We reached out to our listeners and had them weigh in, and in this episode, we dive into their most irritating pet peeves and what you can do to be a better plane traveller. No one is perfect, and most of us have done at least one of these either on purpose or by accident, but in a world where people seem more concerned with themselves than the collective, have a listen and see…
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Consider Safety When Planning Travel
As we navigate the state of the world, we are used to our governments issuing travel warnings of the places not to visit for safety or other reasons, but what are the safest places right now to visit? As Meggan ponders a potential trip later this year, she got to thinking, is this place we are thinking about on the list? Dear listener, it was not on the list however a list does exist with the number one place for safety in 2025 being Iceland. Who else made the list and why is it important for you to consider this? Tune in and find out!
