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Making Travel Easier as You Age: Mobility-Friendly Travel Tips
Joining the podcast are Cary and Trish. Trish has multiple sclerosis and uses a mobility scooter to get around, but this has not stopped her and Cary from travelling. Based on their travel stories and adventures, Cary has written a book entitled: “On Two Legs and Three Wheels – The Travel Adventures of a Couple Overcoming Age and Disability” We were thrilled for them to join us and discuss what it is like to travel as a person who uses a mobility scooter, how the world has changed with more accommodations (or has it), where they have been and where they still want to go. This is an important topic…
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Review Your Airlines’ Battery Policy
Having your devices charged before a long flight is a priority, but sometimes life happens, and you don’t get a chance! A lot of airlines now have plugs in the back of each chair for ease of use; however, not all and a good alternative has been battery charging power banks. Due to some recent issues, some airlines have banned them as they can spark and cause fire, which no one wants at 30,000 feet. Tune in to hear a bit more about this and what you should know before packing your power bank in your carry-on!
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Barcelona Adventures: Tips and Recommendations
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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Cross-Packing Strategies
The thrill of a traveller when they see their luggage on the baggage carousel is euphoric, knowing you will have your stuff, but also that you don’t have to go through the hassle of getting compensation and possibly being without your belongings during your travels. Cross-packing is a great idea to help minimize this fear! Cross-packing comes into play when you are travelling with more than two bags, and each person packs some of their stuff in each other’s bag so that if someone’s luggage is lost, you won’t be without all of your things. Jenn doesn’t do exactly this, but has another tip to share and has Meggan ever…
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Exploring History Through Travel
Wherever you go in the world, there is history to be explored – there is significance all around us. Join us on this episode as we look at six places throughout the world that hold deep significance in history and should never be forgotten as we forge forward in today’s uncertain world. As everyday travellers, it can be challenging to know how we can be better travellers and humans. We feel that one way is to visit these sites of significance, immerse yourself in the history, understand the impact of the events there and pass that on to others. May we never repeat the atrocities of the past and appreciate…
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How to Move to Another Country
If you’ve been dreaming of moving to another country but aren’t sure where to start, then our guests Sara and Paolo have the tools for you! They moved their family from Bermuda to Italy and they want to help others make their dream move! They’ve created Operation Relocation, a workbook and website to help you plan and execute your move! We chat about moving abroad with kids, how to choose a new city, and how their lives have changed since moving to Italy.
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Sonder Apartment Hotels Review
Jenn recently went on a true Canadian trip to our nation’s capital, Ottawa, and also headed over to Montreal by train. When travelling, where you stay can sometimes make or break your trip, but you don’t want it to break your bank account. So, while trip planning, Jenn came across the hotel brand Sonder. Sonder started in Montreal and has locations worldwide, including Ottawa and Montreal. Join us as Jenn gives her feedback on her experience, introduces us to the brand and answers the question – should you give Sonder a try?!
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Making Travel a Financial Priority in 2025 and Beyond
The folks at Flight Centre reached out about an interesting survey they helped conduct, and we wanted to dive into it, so here we are discussing how people intend to travel financially in 2025! The participants of the survey from different countries, generations and genders were asked about what they intend to budget, spend and give up for travel in the year ahead. Some of the results might surprise you – they did us, in particular, what people are NOT paying for to be able to travel, and we cannot say we would do the same. So tune in to hear about travel plans, and we have to wonder –…
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Avoid These Common Travel Scams
Scams are sadly a part of our everyday lives, and this includes while you are travelling and on location. Join us in this Travel Tip Tuesday as we talk about some popular scams, what to look out for and how you can avoid them. Protecting yourself while travelling is something you should always keep in min, and this goes for scams as well. Ensure you are having fun, but be vigilant, especially in large crowds and near main tourist attractions and make sure you avoid THESE scams!
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How to Deal With Travel Day Anxiety
For many of us, travelling is so exciting and something we truly look forward to and even if that is the case, it can still cause us anxiety and in some cases, severely so. What causes this anxiety, and how can you combat it? Join us as we discuss some of the general root causes of this anxiety, how we each deal with it and a few tips to help you as well. If your travel day anxiety is something that is getting in the way of the fun, it could be a great idea to speak to a professional to help you work through it so you can enjoy…
