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Trying New Foods While Traveling
When we think of folks who really love to travel, we think of open mindedness. We are very aware that there are lots of food restrictions due to allergies or choices people make about what they will and won’t eat (vegan, vegetarian, etc) however travelling does introduce us to other cultures and ways of life and that includes food! Our tip this week is discussing branching out from what you normally eat and immerse yourself in a food experience. It doesn’t have to be every meal but if you haven’t eaten like a local at least, were you really there? Be adventurous for at least one meal on your travels…
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Solo Travel & Owning An Airbnb
Kat – Owner/Operator of Nova Scotia Airbnb ‘Luna Rosa’ joins us! She stops by to talk about her own travels across the world, which include some amazing treks as a female solo traveller! She shares stories of her time out in the world, some of her adventures and misadventures. Kat also shares with us what it is like to run an Airbnb, especially one that is so special to their family – built by her dad on family-owned property! It was great insight into the other side of Airbnb and also some great inspiration for anyone considering solo (or couple) adventure travel!
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How To Choose Clothing For Travel
We are all out of practice travelling and packing has always been a conundrum for some – I mean what do you pack for a longer trip with multiple weather scenarios? Jenn talks about how she decides what to pack and she gets ready for her next big trip, what she is having trouble deciding between. Our advice is less pants than shirts and try to also book at least one accommodation, possibly in the middle of your trip, that has access to a washing machine! (although the sink will do in a pinch)
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Booking Your Admissions In Advance
When it comes to travel, one of the changes you can expect in some places is that entry requirements include a pre-purchased ticket! Due to some capacity concerns that still exist, please check in advance for the activities you wish to take part in so you don’t show up disappointed! Plus, having your ticket booked in advance can also help you plan better around that activity!
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Tips For Hiking & Back Country Camping
We were so lucky to be joined a second time by Deborah Peddle-Hann! She joined us again to talk about her new passion she picked up during the pandemic, back country hiking! She shares with us what you need to do to be prepared, what to expect, why she fell in love with this activity and shares resources you NEED to enjoy what can be a challenging physical activity. Her advice (and definitely ours too) start with small, shorter hikes and do your research about what it means to be truly prepared as a back country hiker!
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Keeping Your Belongings Safe While Travelling
We do so much to keep safe while travelling but we can never lose sight of our belongings that we leave all day while we are out adventuring. Ensure you don’t leave any valuables around, utilize your room safe if you have one available and also, be a good guest! Not every situation is one to worry about but you don’t know which ones are so it is always better to be neat and tidy and treat the room with respect – this also makes it easier to spot if anything you belong is gone. When you travel like a hurricane, keeping track of your stuff is more tough. Don’t…
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Be Open To Meeting People
Travelling means visiting new cultures, eating different food and oftentimes meeting new people! It isn’t for everyone but if you are out there exploring the world, you are likely open to chatting with locals or meeting fellow travellers! We chat about meeting locals in a pub, other Canadians at a resort in the Dominican Republic, a Disney pal from the UK and some lovely Oklahomans in a bar in Maine! We aren’t talking about the obligation to then pal around with these folks during your whole trip, but more of a fun evening chatting or even keeping in touch after you travel. The world is full of great people, we…
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The Magic Of Travel Photos With Flytographer
We are thrilled to be joined by entrepreneur Nicole Smith! Nicole joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of her business Flytographer from the streets of Paris to a company with photographers capturing dreams all over the world! Based in Victoria, BC Nicole and her team which stretches from Hawaii to Montreal evolved during the pandemic from darkness to light and have come out more diversified and stronger than ever. Head to www.flytographer.com and check out the magic Nicole’s company and the photographers could bring to your next vacation!
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Tips For Going Through Airport Security
So much is involved with getting to the airport and everything that needs to be kept straight! Join us as Jenn covers some tips to help you be Airport Ready! We talk about when you should arrive, what to have ready, how to make things go quicker by being prepared and we make you think twice about eating that pre-flight meal PRIOR to going through security! What do you need to be prepared at the airport? Tune in and find out!
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Do You Need Printed Travel Documents?
We know it sounds archaic but stick with us for a moment! When you make those flight or hotel or car reservations AND you have a printer available, take a few moments to print out copies of your confirmations. We use them to organize ourselves while on the go when we think, where are we going next? But also, you can’t always depend on technology. What if you arrive somewhere and you have no data or your phone is dead?! Printing copies – you may never use them but if you need them, you will sure wish you had them!
