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Overcoming Travel Planning Overwhelm
Recently, Meggan’s best friend and her husband headed off to France for a big anniversary trip, marking their first time in Europe with an itinerary that includes planes, trains, automobiles, multiple accommodation types, and tours—all booked in advance. This got us thinking–has a complicated itinerary ever stopped YOU from booking a trip or doing certain things you really want to on a trip that just seems too tough to plan? If so, you don’t need to plan it alone because there are trained advisors to help you OR if you really wish to do it on your own but are scared to, just do your research and give yourself plenty…
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Jenn’s Yukon Trip Report
Jenn has returned from her Northern Canadian adventure to the Yukon and is here to share all the details! The Yukon is a Canadian territory with a population of just over 45,000 people, who are likely outnumbered by the nearby wildlife. It is a part of this country that is vast and beautiful, and yes, in the winter, very, very cold! We dive into how Jenn arrived, where she ate, what she saw and overall, what was it like travelling to a remote area that many Canadians haven’t visited! This was a very special trip where she combined work with fun, visiting friends and made it all happen – now…
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Skiplagging: Not Worth the Risk
Skiplagging, also known as hidden city flying, is a growing trend. Apparently, nearly 300,000 people skiplagged by booking flights with layovers and staying at the layover city instead of continuing to the final destination in 2024. But it is a risky way to save money. Learn all the potential consequences and risks before you skiplag!
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Visit Florence, Italy with Martina from SunFlorence Tours
We are so excited to chat with Martina about Florence, Italy! She talks about the rigorous process of becoming a tour guide, the tours she offers, and why tours are important! Trust us, you’ll be ready to book your trip to Florence at the end of the episode!
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Importance of Moving On Flights
On this week’s Travel Tip Tuesday, we talk about a recent story of a Canadian traveller who almost died from a blood clot while flying and we were reminded of the importance of this. Getting up while flying to walk or go to the washroom can seem like a hassle, and often you don’t want to disturb the person next to you, but moving around is so important and could save your life. We dive into the signs to watch out for to help keep you safe while flying! We all want to see the world, but we also want to return home safely!
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Pros and Cons of Being a Solo Digital Nomad
We are excited to be joined by Anna, a Canadian long-term solo traveller and digital nomad. Anna is the founder of ‘Your Travel Friend Anna’, which is a community she has created to connect people internationally in a space where they can learn about places they want to travel, hidden gems around the world, cultural nuances they should be aware of and more! We hope you enjoy our chat as we learn more about what her experience has been like as a solo-traveller, how she has met new people and what it is like to travel the world! Safe to say, Anna is our newest travel friend!
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What is a Travel Deal?
This is a question Jenn is starting to ask herself as she continues to navigate several tools trying to find a travel deal for later in 2025. Up to this point, it has become a bit paralyzing, but why!? We dive into how she is feeling, what she is thinking about her quest to do this and how does she think it will play out? We hope she hasn’t missed her deal but there is still a lot of year left, she’ll find one! (right!?)
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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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Finding Comfort Food While Traveling Abroad
Traveling is about exploring our world and trying new things, and that is why most people do it! One thing about traveling is that there is always a lot to consider while out on the road, such as what you want to see, where you need to go, and what you are going to eat next. Trying new foods can be so fun, and we highly recommend it, but sometimes you are just on the go and want something you know and are familiar with to fill the void! That can mean trying a chain restaurant or coffee shop you know well from your home country, and sometimes, you know…
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Traveling by Train & Sustainable Travel Tips
We are so happy to be joined by fellow podcaster Clara Francken. Clara found her love of travel from an early age, and she has taken that love of travel and transformed it into her career, which spans both YouTube and podcasting. She is also a content creator, marketer and product tester. She has lived in several countries in Europe and is multilingual! Clara joins us to discuss her podcast and YouTube channel, her passion for sustainable and eco-friendly travel and why taking the train in Europe can be a great alternative to cheap flights! Episode Resources Podcast Transcript Thank you so much for all your support. We love making…
