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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!
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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…
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Using Rover For Pet Sitting When You Travel
If you have a pet and you travel, you know it can be stressful having to rely on family and friends to care for your furry loved ones!Jenn fills us in on Rover.com, a service where you can find pet sitters in your town who can actually stay at your house, care for your animals and send you updates! This service is available in Canada and nine other countries and it has been a really great experience for Jenn and her animals. This is an episode not to be missed if you have a pet and want another pet-sitting option for when you are away – even on a day…
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Is The Santa Clara Airport VIP Lounge Worth It?
Meggan shares about her recent experience at Santa Clara airport in Cuba where she and her husband recently paid for access to the VIP lounge for the first time in their travels! Was it worth it? Tune in to hear us discuss what was included and how it could be worth it for you…or not?
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Avoid Paying Too Much For Car Rental Insurance
As Jenn and her husband prepared for their next trip, they were booking a car for an extended period of time, for the first time! Insurance was going to double the cost of their car rental! Tune in as Jenn discusses how they were able to save a lot of money and not have to pay anything for car rental insurance and how you can too – possibly! Saving money is a favourite pastime for most so why not tune in and learn how you can possibly save on your next car rental!
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Hire A Local Tour Guide
We love to support local so on this episode of Travel Tip Tuesday Meggan talks about an experience in Cuba with a personal guide and driver and what a difference it can make in the enjoyment of a tour! Hiring local supports the economy and tourism and the people of that country. You get your burning questions answered directly and you don’t have to deal with other people on a tour bus! So much winning! If you aren’t sure where to start in booking a local, more private tour, talk to your Travel Agent or like we always say, do some research and you won’t regret it!
