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Ethical Travel Part 1: Animals, Reducing Waste & Supporting Local
We are committed to being better humans on this planet, which is why we are chatting about ethical travel. In this episode we chat about ethical animal travel tips, how to reduce waste at home and on the road, and why you should be thinking local when booking accommodations, tours, restaurants, etc.
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All About Accommodations & Some Of Our Favourites
Wondering how Meggan always finds AMAZING Airbnbs? (Jenn does!)Wondering what the heck the difference is between hotel/motel/inn/bnb/Airbnb is? We’ll tell ya!Wondering how to find places with the amenities you want AND in your budget? Jenn will help you out!This episode is all about accommodations – and at the end we share some of our fav places we’ve stayed and what makes them so special!
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Planning Long Term Travel
Lia and her husband Jeremy from Practical Wanderlust did what most of us dream about – they quit their jobs and travelled for a year. But what goes into planning long term travel? And how the heck did they afford it? Lia brings us through her planning process, chats about how things went (and what went wrong!) and how a year long trip actually changed her life.
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Staying Healthy & Fit While Traveling
Certified personal trainer, nutrition and wellness specialist and weight loss coach, Deborah Peddle-Hann from Journey To Wellness shares tips and tricks for staying healthy while you’re traveling or on the road, including choosing healthier food in restaurants, how to get enough sleep, and staying active while traveling!
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Packing For A Trip – Tips & Tricks To Pack The Right Amount
In this episode, we chat all about packing! We share our must-haves when we travel, and some of the silliest things that we’ve forgotten to pack. We also chat about different packing methods like packing cubes, rolling your clothes and regular folding!
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Our Travel Anti-Regrets – Things We Are Happy We Did
Following up the last episode, we had to share some of our travel anti-regrets, or things that we are happy that we did! Sometimes it’s worth spending money on experiences when you’re traveling! Meggan shares a unique experience near Killarney, Ireland. Jenn shares her love of Disney and the backstage tour they took. You don’t want to miss the fun in this episode!
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Our Travel Regrets
Meggan and Jenn share all of their travel regrets, including things they paid for that they wish they didn’t, Jenn’s over-planning, and some things that they missed out on. Meggan shares her experience at a hotel she wishes she didn’t book, Jenn shares the story of her almost regret from Iceland.
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Should You Take An All-Inclusive Vacation?
Have you ever wondered if taking an all-inclusive vacation is right for you? Meggan has been to a few, and Jenn has never been! We chat about what an “all-inclusive” actually includes, typical countries that offer all-inclusive resorts, what to do at the resort, and tips for booking the best resort for you.
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Should You Take A Cruise Vacation?
Cruises are usually a “YES I LOVE THEM or NO, THEY AREN’T FOR ME” travel topic! Meggan is not really a fan of cruises, while Jenn is. We talk about our own cruise experiences and really dive into what a cruise is, how to book one, tips while on board, how to take excursions, what is included, what you can expect and why it may or may not be for you! The idea of cruising in these times is really up in the air, but as things start to slowly head back to normal, consider this episode as your guide to making that cruising decision!
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Travel Would You Rather & We Answer Your Questions!
We decided to take this episode and have some interactive fun! We put out a call on our Social Media (@TravelMugPodcast) and find out what our listeners wanted to learn about us and the podcast. We took some time to chat about travel and our journeys to this point including questions about our favorite meal while travelling and do Jenn and I journal while traveling? We also played a bit of “Would You Rather” and dug into some scenarios that we honestly hope we never have to choose between!
