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  • Europe,  Trip Report

    Portugal Road Trip – What Meggan Did, Ate, and Saw (& Mistakes She Made)

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    Tune into this episode to hear about Meggan’s recent trip to Portugal. She lets us in on their airline, car rental, food, and sightseeing adventures, and just how bad Lisbon airport really is. Her trip consisted of time spent in Lisbon, Nazare, Castelo de Vide, the Algarve, Sintra and Cascais, and she has opinions on all of them, including tips about travelling to Portugal and things she would have done differently. Portugal is a hot destination for a reason, with amazing sights, beautiful scenery, great food and friendly people, but was it for her?

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    We are excited to bring another installment of our Beginners Guide series, and in this episode we are chatting about Glasgow, Scotland. Jenn has been lucky enough to travel to Glasgow and is excited to share what she saw and did, where she stayed, where she ate, and more. We also share some fun facts and give some insights on how to get there and get around. This episode is a great guide to help you get started planning your own Glasgow adventure!

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    If you know us, you know we are BIG fans of Iceland, the magical land of beautiful landscapes and wild horses. In 2026, Iceland introduced a new road tax for residents and tourists. Tune in to hear Jenn break it down for us on how much it costs, what you need to know when renting a car, and how this new road tax is being offset by other changes, making it not as expensive as you might think!

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    Switzerland is arguably one of the most beautiful countries on earth, with a lot to offer, so join us as we dive into the Interlaken region, focusing on Lauterbrunnen and surrounding towns. In this area, you can find hiking, adventure, great food, amazing scenery, waterfalls and all the forms of transportation, including cog trains, regular trains, gondolas and cable cars. There are mountains and streams and cows and so much natural beauty. Meggan spent some time in the area in 2022 and shares what she saw, did and ate and keep in mind, Switzerland is expensive, but if you can afford it, you should go!

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    We are so excited to be joined on this episode by Kathy McCabe!   Kathy is the host of PBS’s “Dream of Italy”, named after her business of the same name, which started as a newsletter and membership program to help share her love of all things Italy back in 2002! Kathy joins us to talk about how she fell in love with Italy during a trip to their ancestral town with her mother out of college, her early career, her Italy favourites, her “Dream of Italy” empire and how she feels the 2026 Winter Olympics will put Italy on an even bigger stage, especially the North! Kathy feels Italy will…

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    Join us as Meggan recounts her recent 8-day stay in Barcelona, Spain! She was able to experience the sights and vibrant culture of this amazing city from the Sagrada Familia to the National Palace and everything in between! She was able to experience the culture of eating Tapas and talks about the great, non-touristy neighbourhood she stayed in and how she got around the city during her stay! Tune in for all of the ins and outs, and tips and tricks to help you plan your trip to Barcelona!

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    The Isle of Skye is magical, whether you’re visiting for the first time or are planning a subsequent visit, there is so much to plan! If you’re wondering where to stay, how to get around Skye, and what to do, Jenn shares her experience, plus some of her favourite places to eat!

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    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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    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…

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