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Visiting Disney World in 2021 with Rope Drop Radio
Jenn is joined on this episode by Derek and Doug from Rope Drop Radio as they talk about all things Disney! Tune is as they talk about Disney in 2021, how the park adjusted to the ongoing pandemic and what you can expect when visiting the park and how to still have fun while being safe! The trio are passionate about Disney so you won’t want to miss this episode and be sure to subscribe to Rope Drop Radio to stay up to date on all things Disney as protocols and park precautions change, they can be your first hand guide to Disney World!
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Should You Take A Cruise Vacation?
Cruises are usually a “YES I LOVE THEM or NO, THEY AREN’T FOR ME” travel topic! Meggan is not really a fan of cruises while Jenn is. We talk about our own cruise experiences and really dive into what a cruise is, how to book one, tips while on board, how to take excursions, what is included, what you can expect and why it may or may not be for you! The idea of cruising in these times is really up in the air but as things start to slowly head back to normal – consider this episode as your guide to making that cruising decision!
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Cape Breton Part 2: Sydney, Isle Madame, St. Peter’s, Louisbourg, Glace Bay & Iona
Cape Breton Island is so beautiful and unique, we had to do two episodes to cover it and we are sure there is even more to discuss! In part 2 we cover the largest town Sydney, as well as places to visit on the Eastern side of the island, including one of our favourites, the Fortress of Louisbourg Cape Breton is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, friendly people, good food and world-class hiking plus so much more! Join us as we talk about just some of the amazing sights to see and adventures you can have on what has been named the Top Island…
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Cape Breton Part 1: Cabot Trail, Inverness, Port Hood, Judique & Meat Cove
Cape Breton Island is so beautiful and unique, we had to do two episodes to cover it and we are sure there is even more to discuss! In part 1 we cover the famous Cabot Trail, Inverness, Port Hood, Judique and Meat Cove. There’s plenty of small towns to visit. Jenn traveled to Cape Breton and did some exploring in October of 2020 and well, we recommend making sure the things you want to see are open before you go, just trust us!
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Travel Would You Rather & We Answer Your Questions!
We decided to take this episode and have some interactive fun! We put out a call on our Social Media (@TravelMugPodcast) and find out what our listeners wanted to learn about us and the podcast. We took some time to chat about travel and our journeys to this point including questions about our favorite meal while travelling and do Jenn and I journal while traveling? We also played a bit of “Would You Rather” and dug into some scenarios that we honestly hope we never have to choose between!
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Travel In 2021 With Ken from Trafalgar
Our first guest on the podcast was Ken Nickerson, Senior Business Development Manager from Trafalgar, a global tour company! He joined us to talk about Trafalgar and how they were working through this new world of travel mid-pandemic and also their plans for what travel could look like post-pandemic. We gained insights into travel, we talked about his (and our) favourite places traveled and we gained hope as we talked about getting back out into the world. Listen in to hear what a travel expert has to say about the future of travel and don’t forget to “Dream Big” as you make your plans!
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Visiting Yarmouth, Acadian Shores, Digby & Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia
We continue to explore our beautiful province of Nova Scotia by taking you on a journey through what is locally known as our “French Shore” and into the harvest and winery rich Annapolis Valley. Want to visit an attraction named “Balancing Rock” or visit a village named Bear River? What about discovering one of approximately 12 wineries? Is cider more your thing? How about the Annapolis Cider Company? Are you a huge fan of scallops? We have those too! Listen in as we discuss all of this and most importantly, where you can find it all! Have your phone nearby to take notes or the old fashioned way – grab…
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Guide To The South Shore Of Nova Scotia
We are both Nova Scotia girls through and through but even more than that – we were both born and raised on the South Shore of Nova Scotia! Nova Scotia is a small but beautiful province with so many nooks and crannies, places to shop and eat and discover – I mean, we might be biased but you gotta visit! Join us as we proudly discuss popular spots you likely may already have heard of but also some hidden gems that might be a surprise to learn about! For instance, did you know there was a UFO Museum due to a possible UFO sighting off of Shag Harbour, NS in…
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Road Trip Fails & How To Plan A Good Road Trip
The idea of planning a road trip can be very overwhelming and often when people think of a road trip they just think of the long drive but it can be so much more than that with proper planning! Join us as Jenn talks about some interesting road trip fails and we discuss how you can make your road trip really work for you by planning your route, stops, pre-booking accommodations and understanding drive times! No matter what – do not forget to leave some time with nothing planned, you never know what cool stuff you will see along the way. After this episode – you may just want to…
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Iceland’s Golden Circle – Day Trip From Reykjavik
You’re in Reykjavik and you don’t have a ton of time to travel around but what should you do with a free day – we vote for the Golden Circle. Yes, stay with us – we know it is popular and likely busy but it is busy for a reason, it is worth the time and money! Either by renting a car or taking a bus tour where the planning is done for you! Prepared to be wowed by seeing: Gullfoss Waterfall, Geysir Geothermal Area, and Þingvellir (Thingvellir) National Park. These amazing sites are literally along a loop that will take you back to Reykjavik at the end of your…