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Travel Phone Hacks You Need To Know
Most of us have cell phones these days and we rely on it for a lot of things and it can be a great tool when travelling to keep us safe and on track and on time! Join us as we share some travel hacks and tips so you can put your phone to the best use possible while out on the road!
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Tips For Creating Happier Travel Memories
Jenn shares with us some tips from an article on Pocket that dives into ways to create happier travel memories! We dive into getting out of your comfort zone, travelling to new places (although we see value in some repeat travel too), engaging all your senses and being in the moment and more! Travel seems obvious – the things you should do and see but actually thinking about how to enjoy it more is interesting and a good exercise – join us and let us know what you think about these tips!
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Air Passenger Rights with Gabor Lukacs
If you have ever taken an airplane, this episode is for you! Not everyone has had a bad experience flying with lost luggage or a cancelled flight but you know someone who has and we never know what the future might hold so listen up! We are joined by Gabor Lukács who is an Airline Passenger Rights Advocate! He talks about the amazing resources on his website, some commonplace scenarios that could happen while flying and what you should do and some overall practical advice to protect yourself and why Passenger Rights should matter to everyone! If you’re Canadian, please sign this petition to help strengthen the Air Passenger Protections…
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Be Mindful Of Your Carry-On Size
Things have changed in the past year with many people opting to leave their big suitcases at home and instead, do carry-on luggage instead! While this is a good idea in theory, it is also causing some havoc! People have a tendency to try and stretch the rules with bags that are too big, too many bags or carry-on suitcases that simply won’t fit in the overhead compartment. Jenn covers what to look out for in regards to your carry-on, we advise you to do your research based on the airline you are travelling with and how not paying attention to the rules could cost you at the airport! There…
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Overcoming Travel Anxiety & Mental Health Chat
Jenn flies on her own in this episode as she welcomes Jenny from the podcast “Wake Up with Jenny & Friends”! They have a frank and open discussion about past experiences with travel anxiety whether it is getting ready to travel, planning their itinerary or managing anxiety and stress while in transit. Mental health matters and being able to be honest about past experiences and ways to cope is what makes this episode extra special – we hope it can help you understand it is OK and to not let fear stop you from seeing this big, beautiful world!
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Preparing For A Medical Emergency Abroad
We are joined on this week’s episode by voice actor and theatre performer Shana Pennington-Baird. Shana is from Seattle, Washington however on a trip to Europe while traveling alone she suffered a medical emergency and how she turned it into an audio dramedy and also an actual theatre production, Broken Wide Open! Join us as Shana hilariously recounts her experience in several Irish hospitals, Irish medical care and just how much tea you are served while in that care! She shares how having an aortic dissection abroad has changed her life in so many ways and how attitude and humor are everything! An episode not to be missed!
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Should You Register Before Traveling Abroad?
In an ever changing world with so much going on and not always positive things, considering registering with your government before you leave on vacation is something to start considering if you haven’t before! No one could have dreamed how important it would be to get home than those who were abroad in March of 2020! So next time you get ready to travel, potentially register so your government knows how to reach you if necessary or at the very least, ensure you are prepared with your governments consulate information in case of an emergency!
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Beginner’s Guide To Mainland Nova Scotia
Join us as we chat about our home province! We have specific episodes about Nova Scotia but we really wanted to dive deeper into how to actually plan a trip here! Should you fly in or drive? Should you take the time to visit Halifax or not? What even is Peggy’s Cove? We break down all the stuff you need to know to plan a great trip to Canada’s Ocean Playground – Nova Scotia! Join in the fun!
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Travel Chat With Youtube Vlogger Where Is Dan
This week we welcome travel vlogger Dan to the show from the YouTube channel Where Is Dan. Dan shares why he loves to travel, how he has learned 2 languages, why he loves getting outside of the typical tourist zones, plus insight into YouTube and his plans for the future. We loved chatting with Dan, since his travel experience is so different from ours – can you imagine not researching a place before you visit?!
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Why You Should Prioritize Taking Travel Videos
We all know people love taking travel pictures and it has become so easy since most of us now have a smart phone with us everywhere we go. Sometimes people forget it has a video camera feature too! On this episode of Travel Tip Tuesday, Meggan shares with us how through some recent reviewing of travel videos made her so grateful they document their trips with not just pictures but also video. There are some memories you won’t ever remember if they weren’t on video! You need to make sure to be in the moment but also, balance it with capturing some of the moment to enjoy for years to…
