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Everything You Need to Know About Getting Married Abroad
Making the decision to have your wedding abroad is a big one with many things to consider! We are joined in this episode by Aimee from Snap Happy Travel, who experienced the wedding of her dreams 7 years ago in Italy. Aimee shares practical tips, the cost of getting married abroad vs. her home country of Ireland, logistics to consider and more. If you are considering a wedding abroad or just interested in hearing the ins and outs of making it happen, this episode is for you!
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How to Earn a Freelance Income to Travel More or Move Abroad
We love travelling, and that is obvious, but so are some of the roadblocks that prevent it: time and money! We are excited to be joined on this episode by Jen of ‘Jen on the Run’, an American freelancer who has taken her skills and turned them into a job where she can have it all – work and travel! Jen shares with us some common mistakes new freelancers make, what influenced her to want to travel and pursue this as a career, and where she is living now. It hasn’t always been easy; there are a lot of adjustments with a lot to think about, but if you have…
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How to Plan a Quick Trip (48 Hours or Less)
Long vacations get a lot of attention because you have a lot of time to do a lot of things, but have you ever considered that quick trips also need a lot of planning!? If not, this episode is for you! Because of the travel time required by plane, train, or car, and the short duration of the trip, putting time and thought into what you will pack, where you will stay, what you will do, and what kind of trip you are taking is key. What is your intention for the trip? Will you return to this destination so you don’t need to be so rushed, or is it a…
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Medications That Are Illegal to Bring to Japan
Tune into this episode if you travel with prescription medication, because while this episode is about Japan specifically, it is also food for thought to ensure that you research any travel destination when traveling with medication. Jenn shares that it is actually illegal to bring in some medications, others require forms to be filled out, and some medications, if brought into the country illegally, can lead to arrest and even imprisonment. Let us share this super important information with you: what you need to know and how you can avoid the worst-case scenario when bringing certain medications into Japan.
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Why You Should Live and Work Abroad
We are joined on the podcast by Ryan Floyd; Ryan is a portfolio manager and founder of Barca Captial. Besides his investment business, Ryan is a lifelong seasoned traveller, having travelled extensively in India in his early 20s and continuing to travel throughout his life for both work and personal reasons. He joined us to talk about his many travels and to discuss what it is like to live and work abroad. It was a really interesting conversation with a great perspective on seeing the world and what it means to travel at any age.
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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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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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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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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,…
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Tips for Traveling in Winter – What to Pack, How to Stay Warm & Safe
It is that time of year – some people hate winter and some people love it, but either way, winter can be very beautiful, and a lot of adventures can be had! If you aren’t from a cold climate, it can be stressful and confusing to know what to pack and what to buy in advance to ensure a safe and fun holiday. In this episode, we break down what cold weather actually is, what to buy and pack, tips for renting a car, and general tips to help you be properly prepared. Mother Nature is her own boss, and while you cannot control the weather, you can control how…
