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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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Why You Should Visit Canada in 2026
Besides being the country that has brought you the international phenomenon ‘Heated Rivalry’(you’re welcome), we have a lot more to offer as well! Canada is safe and friendly, and our doors are open. Whether you enjoy more urban travel, we have big and small cities to suit your interests. We have nature and lakes and coastline…like so much nature! Don’t make the mistake of thinking Canada is just Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, as there is so much more to see from coast to coast. Think Newfoundland and Nova Scotia or the prairie provinces, but no matter what, come visit Canada and enjoy all we have to offer! You won’t regret it!
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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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Travel Hack to Save on Hotels
Jenn saved $533 with this one travel hack – Yes, you read that right! This is an episode you won’t want to miss if you regularly book hotels when you travel! Jenn shares her experience splurging on the Fairmont Royal York on a recent pre-Christmas trip and how she saved $533 by doing something so simple that we figure a lot of people wouldn’t think to do or bother. Do you want to potentially save even a bit off of your upcoming hotel stay? If so, tune in and hear this super simple tip! Podcast Transcript Thank you so much for all your support. We love making this podcast, and…
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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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Avoid Voiding Your Ticket Refunds
Could this be a new travel fear unlocked!? Jenn happened upon a story she felt compelled to share with us all as a cautionary tale, which involves something none of us want to do – read the fine print! The story involves refundable train tickets, downloading tickets, changing plans and the loss of cash – sounds terrible, right? Tune in to find out why it is so key for you to ensure you don’t just skim over the details as well as the terms and conditions, because you may regret it if you don’t! Podcast Transcript Thank you so much for all your support. We love making this podcast, and…
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2025 End of Year – Where Will We Go in 2026?
Cheers to the end of 2025… but what will 2026 bring for Meggan and Jenn? We dive into our travel plans and where we hope to go in 2026. But mostly this is a thank-you episode. We love creating this podcast for you and knowing that it helps you plan your travels all over the world. Thank you for listening to us yap about travel.
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Travel as an Extension of Your Everyday Life
There is always a trend to follow if you want to find one, even in travel. In 2026, travel, like life, can be expensive, and there is a trend setting in of planning your travel around what you love to do in your everyday life. Let us explain! Do you like to read!? Plan a vacation somewhere relaxing, where you can spend your time reading, but in the luxury of a different space! Do you love to spend time with your family!? Plan a multi-generational trip to make memories that last a lifetime. Is it really important for you to have “alone time”? Plan a trip just for yourself, and…
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Christmasy Things to Do in Toronto, Ontario
It is December, and you know what that means: the holiday season is upon us! If you celebrate, it is a fantastic time of year for many activities, and Toronto comes alive with Christmas markets, the Nutcracker, Winterfest events, Christmas light tours and more. Jenn travelled to Toronto and was able to experience some of the events firsthand. Tune into this episode to hear what she got up to, where she stayed (hint, she had a luxury experience) and what you could see if you plan to be in Toronto at this festive time of year!
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Ryanair Boarding Pass Changes in 2025
How would you feel about no longer having a paper boarding pass to hold in your hand as you board an airplane? We could be on the cusp of this happening. Ryanair is switching to fully digital boarding passes – almost! Most of their passengers already check in online and use digital boarding passes, so they likely won’t see it as a huge shift. You will need to check in online, and if you don’t check in before arriving at the airport, you will be charged. If you have checked in online and cannot use your phone for some reason, you will be issued a paper boarding pass, but again,…
