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Six Affordable Places to Travel in 2026
There is a big world out there with so much to explore, but these days it feels like you cannot leave home without spending a minimum of $50 – it costs a lot of money to exist. If you love to travel, how can you do it all? Join us on this episode of the Travel Mug Podcast as we have a little fun comparing some expensive spots with potentially cheaper alternatives that maybe you hadn’t considered. We need to do what we can to afford to live, and if travel is a priority for you, switching up your destination to a cheaper location could help you afford to do…
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Pros and Cons of Extreme Day Trips
Extreme day trips are growing in popularity! Would you take a flight for the day by leaving early and returning home late at night? What would it take for you to do this? We also dive into the pros and cons of this idea because, like with anything, there are reasons why ‘heck yeah’ you should do it and also, why in the world would you!? It’s an interesting one – let us know what you think!
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Exploring National Parks and All 50 States with Matt Tory
Matt is a writer and filmmaker based in California, and he has recently released a book called “Go See America,” chronicling his adventures visiting all 50 states and every national park in the contiguous United States. Before writing the book, Matt wrote and directed a wide range of films and streaming series, including the comedy series The Beech Boys as well as the mockumentary We Make Movies, which was called “one of the best films of the year” by Cinescape Magazine. Tune in to hear about his adventures throughout the USA!
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Why Book a Hotel For Your Arrival Morning
If you are anything like us, you cannot sleep sitting up! A plane or a bus is not where you find comfort and the ability to have a good sleep. This can be particularly tough when taking an overnight flight to a new location where all you want to do is sleep, but also see all the things on your first day. Tune in as we give you a quick idea on how you can grab some shut-eye early and then get out and seize the vacation day! Podcast Transcript Thank you so much for all your support. We love making this podcast, and it truly is a labour of…
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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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Sonder Apartment Hotels Review
Jenn recently went on a true Canadian trip to our nation’s capital, Ottawa, and also headed over to Montreal by train. When travelling, where you stay can sometimes make or break your trip, but you don’t want it to break your bank account. So, while trip planning, Jenn came across the hotel brand Sonder. Sonder started in Montreal and has locations worldwide, including Ottawa and Montreal. Join us as Jenn gives her feedback on her experience, introduces us to the brand and answers the question – should you give Sonder a try?!
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Making Travel a Financial Priority in 2025 and Beyond
The folks at Flight Centre reached out about an interesting survey they helped conduct, and we wanted to dive into it, so here we are discussing how people intend to travel financially in 2025! The participants of the survey from different countries, generations and genders were asked about what they intend to budget, spend and give up for travel in the year ahead. Some of the results might surprise you – they did us, in particular, what people are NOT paying for to be able to travel, and we cannot say we would do the same. So tune in to hear about travel plans, and we have to wonder –…
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Avoid These Common Travel Scams
Scams are sadly a part of our everyday lives, and this includes while you are travelling and on location. Join us in this Travel Tip Tuesday as we talk about some popular scams, what to look out for and how you can avoid them. Protecting yourself while travelling is something you should always keep in min, and this goes for scams as well. Ensure you are having fun, but be vigilant, especially in large crowds and near main tourist attractions and make sure you avoid THESE scams!
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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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What is an Open-Jaw Flight?
Jenn recently took a trip to Ontario and Quebec for vacation but didn’t want to do things the traditional way for personal and price reasons, so she booked an open-jaw flight! It has a fun name, but what does it mean!? Tune in to this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday to learn about what an open-jaw flight is, how it could work for you, and why it might be a good option in certain situations!
