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Do you love to travel? We love to travel and we are here to help you make the most of your traveling adventures. Whether you are traveling with kids, dogs, your significant other, or just yourself we will have you covered. No matter if you want to fly to fun places, drive the backroads of America, take the train or a ship we will discuss it. We will give you reviews, top lists, stories, interviews with travel experts, and more. So come and join the conversation and let's hit the road
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On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, two Extended Stay hotels battle to see which is better. The first is the Chauncy Hotel, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a boutique hotel located in the heart of Iowa City, Iowa. The second hotel in this challenge is Staybridge Suites by Intercontinental Hotel Group, located just up the road a few minutes in Coralville, Iowa. The Staybridge Suites in Coralville, Iowa, has many positive attributes, includ...
In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we discuss renting a car with loyalty. According to most rental car companies, if they offer their loyalty service at a location, it should be as simple as showing your driver's license and being on your way, but is it? In the last couple of months, I have rented cars from Budget, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz, which are my local companies, and I am a member of each of their loyalty programs. Which one do you think will hav...
In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over some of the great attractions (some of them even free!) in the area around the Chicago Loop. Here are some must-see things in the area: Millennium Park and the BeanNavy Pier Lincoln Park ZooChicago Cultural Museum Taking the El Train - (we recommend riding the Brown Line or the Green Line west (to suburban attractions to be talked about in a future podcast), but do not recommend riding the Green Line south of McCormick Tribun...
On this episode of Travel Fun and Adventure, we discuss our tips for planning a great trip along US Route 66. Route 66, also known as the Mother Road, took people from the heart of Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in the Los Angeles Area. The road was used by many people trying to escape the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression, which was written about in the famous book The Grapes of Wrath, which came out in 1939 and was followed by the movie the next year. But of course, Route 66...
In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we give you tips for saving money when traveling to Switzerland and the surrounding European Countries. Traveling to Switzerland and the surrounding countries can be expensive, but here are some ideas for saving money. Travel during the shoulder season- We say this in most of our recommendations: Travel during the shoulder season of fall and spring and save money. Use Public Transportation - Don't worry, you won't die on ...
Looking for https://www.facebook.com/buttermilkcafe1/some great restaurants in Iowa or Nebraska? In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we recommend a list of restaurants we have recently eaten at. Here are some restaurants we have been to recently and can recommend them: Margaritas Restaurant119 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845(303) 455-3484kearney@3margaritas.comLe Peep Aksarben 6920 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68106(402) 933-2776Cedar Falls Restaurant2627 Center St, Cedar Falls...
On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we review the hotels AmericInn in Fort Dodge, Iowa and Holiday Inn in Kearney, Nebraska. AmericInn - Fort Dodge, Iowa100 Kenyon Rd W, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501515-576-2100Pros: -Excellent Breakfast (best AmericInn breakfast)-Comfortable Bed -Pet Friendly Cons: -Unfriendly Staff-Poor value for the dollarHoliday Inn - Kearney Nebraska110 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847 308-237-5971Pros: -Free Breakfast -Best Breakfast layout I h...
In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, I go over my trip quick trip to Nebraska for a presentation. Was I prepared for everything that could happen? Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Mus...
On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we review our list of the best attractions on the mid-Oregon coast that stretch from Tillamook in the north to Florence in the south. Tillamook Creamery4165 N Hwy 101Tillamook, OR 97141Tillamook Air Museum6030 Hangar RdTillamook OR, 97141Cape Meares Lookout and Lighthouse3500 Cape Meares LoopTillamook, OR 97141Sand Lake Recreation Area7000 Gallaway RoadCloverdale, OR 97112Pacific City Beach35170 Brooten RoadPacific City, ORRegatta ParkN...
On this week's episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over our favorite places to eat on the mid-Oregon Coast, from Tillamook on the north to Florence on the south. Tillamook: Chinese Gardens 1145 Main Ave NNetartsThe Schooner Restaurant and Lounge2065 Boat Basin RoadPacific CityPelican Brewing Company33180 Cape Kiwanda DriveLincoln City60's Cafe & Diner4157 NW Highway 101Matzalan828 NE Hwy 101Lee's Chinese144 SE Highway 101 (across from D-River WaysideDory Cove2981 SW Hwy...
On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over our tips for planning that National Park trip now that you have decided which park to go to. 1. Decide what kind of accommodations you are interested in, whether camping, cabins, lodges or outside-the-park lodging. 2. Make your reservations as soon as possible. 3. Plan what other activities you want to do besides visiting the park itself, whether in the area around the park or on the way to the park. 4. Pl...
In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over our list of things to think about when planning a trip to a national park, specifically, which one you should choose. While the first two items are important to nail down before you start your planning, the rest of the tips are all things to consider while planning your trip. Set a budget for the trip. Figure out how much time you have to take a trip. Decide when you want to go to the park. Think abo...
Sorry, there will not be a regular episode this week as I had an accident and have a big brace on my right hand, making it hard to edit a regular podcast. Just one update from last weeks episode, the Wagon Wheel in Drummond, Montana has sadly closed. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Ad...
On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we give you our favorite must-stop at restaurants when we are traveling. Morris Inn Steakhouse206 Sycamore StreetMorrison Iowa, 50657Holy CowSwitzerland (several locations) Bobby's Place140 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91101Crown Burger Several Locations in the Salt Lake ValleyFirst Hong Kong Cafe 117 SE 2nd StMiami, FL 33131Leo's Coney Island9845 Telegraph Rd.Taylor, MI 48180Wagon Wheel Cafe & Motel316 E Front StPob 127Drummond, MT...
Have you ever considered using Hotwire to book your travels? In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we review our experiences with Hotwire and whether it is a good choice for you. Hotwire was started in 2000, with funding coming primarily from the major airlines. The goal was to provide a new avenue to purchase tickets for seats that the airlines had a hard time filling. Within a few months, they added being able to book hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages. ...
In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we have a Holiday Inn going head-to-head with a Hilton Garden Inn located 1.25 miles apart in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Holiday Inn Cedar FallsHilton Garden Inn Cedar FallsHoliday Inn Pros: Good Customer Service, Clean, Up to Date, good public spaces, and plenty of parking. Hilton Garden Inn Pros: Clean, good public spaces, good customer service, plenty of parking. Holiday Inn Cons: Poor sound insulation, not pet-friendly, value for ...
Are you considering an Airbnb during your next rental? On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we will review our tips for booking an Airbnb (or VRBO) and what to watch out for. One thing that Airbnb does right is its search engine, which hotels can learn a thing or two about. Are you looking for a cabin in the woods? Oceanfront? Lakefront? Off the grid? A castle? These are just a few of the options you have in Airbnb, which is better than even VRBO. Of course, you ...
This episode marks two years since the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast got started, and today, we give out our awards for the best of the best in those two years.Best Fast Casual Restaurant Holy Cow - SwitzerlandBest Sit Down Restaurant Morris Inn - Morrison, IowaBest Attraction Polynesian C...
It's a special episode for the last podcast of the year. Sometimes, there are things that happen while you are traveling, and at the time, it seems like a terrible thing, but looking back, you have to just laugh at what happened. I go over a few stories of my own and hopefully, it gives you a good laugh. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the...
In this special episode, I go over a few memorable Christmas Trips. What are your most memorable Christmas Trips? Music for this episode: Frosty the Snowman:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-barracuda/frosty-the-snowmanLicense code: PIJUCOOH6XABHQ8BHappy HolidayMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/happy-holidayLicense code: UR3X9Y49SPD4BGMCLet's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter...
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