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When Should You Renew Your Passport?
No matter what country you reside in, I am sure you have heard at least some rumblings of how long it is taking since the pandemic to get passports renewed!Tune into this Travel Tip Tuesday as Jenn shares some insight on timelines from different countries, things to look out for when renewing and when you should renew!You don’t want to be planning the trip of a lifetime and realize your passport needs to be renewed so plan head!
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Our Top 10 Travel Planning Tips
Not everyone is a seasoned traveller and like anything in life, there are people trying it for the first time.One thing we know for sure, no matter how many trips you have planned, it can be overwhelming and when you are attempting it for the first time, it can be stressful!We share some tips and advice to help you get started – everything from packing tips through, the actual planning process with some tools that can be useful through to some advice for during your trip. Travel should be fun, let us help you get started!
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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! It’s a good one, don’t miss it!
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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!
