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5 Benefits Of Signing Up For Free Travel Rewards Programs
We are all familiar with a lot of options that are out there for methods to get free flights such as on specific credit cards but did you know, there are other perks that go along with many of those reward programs? Whether it is a hotel or car rental reward program, tune in as Jenn shares some other benefits of joining those reward programs which are often free and essentially you are joining an email list! You don’t want to miss out on even the smallest benefit – save where you can these days!
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Do You Know The Laws When Traveling?
Every country is different therefore we must expect that the law can vary as well! As this is an ever changing world, we discuss the importance of knowing the laws of the land you will be visiting and how this can be important for respect, safety and overall travel enjoyment. We cannot depend on other countries being like our own so part of your travel planning should be understanding the rules and laws for the best travel experience possible all around the world!
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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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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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Are You Prepared For 2024 Travel?
It is only halfway through 2023 but here on the Travel Mug Podcast we are already looking to the future. In this Travel Tip Tuesday we talk about how you can start planning and saving now for your 2024 adventures! Money matters and it is necessary to travel so if you have adventure dreams for the next year – this is your sign to start saving!
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Save Money On Your Rental Car In Europe
Meggan and her husband usually rent cars and do long road trips when travelling to Europe. To save money and make use of local transportation they usually plan things out strategically! Planning to pick up your car rental upon arrival at the airport and dropping it back a few days early to enjoy your arrival/departure city worry free is their advice on the way to do it! Tune in as she shares how they plan and why you should utilize this strategy as well!
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Edelweiss Inn, Middleton Nova Scotia
Meggan shares with us about her recent stay at the Edelweiss Inn near Middleton, Nova Scotia. Inn owner Barbara bought the Inn and moved to NS a few years ago, thinking it would be a quick renovation and she would be able to open – turns out the Inn needed a ton of work and it took much longer than expected. The summer of 2023 is their first full season and the team is eager to welcome you! Edelweiss Inn is set on 63 acres of peaceful property with an adjoining German Restaurant with authentic German food. There are 9 rooms and breakfast is included PLUS we give you a discount…
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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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The Surprising Benefits Of Traveling
We love planning a getaway and having stuff to look forward to – we love travel so much we started a podcast. So Meggan wanted to dive into what the science and research actually says about the overall benefits of traveling and some of the reasons could have big health implications! Travel is beautiful and can be far or near but outside the obvious, just us to discuss the true and life changing benefits of disconnecting and getting out there!
