The Travel Lemming Podcast

With 11 countries, traveling in Southeast Asia offers an incredible opportunity for geographical and cultural diversity. But there's a LOT to know before you hit the ground running. In this episode, Betty & Laura chat about what you need to know before visiting Southeast Asia. They mention which countries & regions are NOT currently safe to travel, safety tips, when to go (& not go), and how to plan a budget. Plus, so much more. Have a question about traveling in Southeast Asia? Drop it in the comments 👇 📰 Articles from Travel Lemming: -Products To Beat the Heat & Humidity in Southeast Asia: https://travellemming.com/favorite-products-for-heat-in-southeast-asia/  -Things to Do in Singapore: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-singapore/ -Things to Do in Hanoi: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-hanoi/ -Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/ -Thailand Travel Tips: https://travellemming.com/solo-travel-in-thailand/ -Places to Travel Article: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/  👉 Travel resources mentioned in the episode: -Kuala Lumpur Airbnb Experience: http://airbnb.pvxt.net/c/1816126/264339/4273?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.airbnb.com%2Fexperiences%2F157841  -Grab: https://www.grab.com/sg/  #southeastasia #SEAtravel #southeastasiatravel Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Southeast Asia overview 00:01:30 – Where should first-timers go? 00:07:00 – Which areas aren't first-timer friendly? 00:13:00 – Best experiences in Southeast Asia 00:22:34 – Common tourist traps 00:26:17 – Best time to visit 00:28:00 – How to get around 00:32:12 – How to budget your trip 00:34:29 – Is Southeast Asia safe? 00:37:12 – Tips for visiting 00:39:17 – Conclusion   

It's the largest and most populous of Spain's Canary Islands, but Tenerife is a place like none other. In this episode, Betty interviews Sky about her month-long stay in Tenerife, and shares exactly what travelers need to know before they go. Learn expert tips about renting a car & driving around Tenerife, whether you should stay in the north or south, and etiquette tips. Sky also shares unique foods to try while you're there! Have a question about Tenerife, Spain? Drop it in the comments 👇 📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com: -Spain packing list: https://travellemming.com/spain-packing-list/  -Things to do in Spain: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-spain/  -Places to visit in Spain: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-spain/  -All Spain guides: https://travellemming.com/spain/  #spain #tenerife #canaryislands Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:26 – How to get to Tenerife 00:02:10 – Where to stay on Tenerife 00:05:04 – Best things to do 00:12:19 – When to go 00:15:19 – How to get around 00:18:06 – Is Tenerife affordable? 00:18:56 – Safety tips for Tenerife 00:21:01 – Must-try foods and drinks 00:24:46 – Tenerife etiquette you should know 00:25:55 – Tips for visiting 00:29:08 – Plan your trip with TravelLemming.com  

Don't wing it in Madeira. In this episode, Betty interviews Cat about her recent 5-day trip to Madeira, and they share everything travelers should know about the island before they go. They chat about where to stay in Madeira, if you really need a car or not, and how Madeira is different from mainland Portugal. They also share the must-try foods that Madeira is famous for. Have a question about Madeira, Portugal? Drop it in the comments 👇 Stories from Travel Lemming.com:  - 5 reasons to visit Madeira, Portugal: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/reasons-to-visit-madeira/  📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com: -Portugal packing list: https://travellemming.com/portugal-packing-list/  -20 places to visit in Portugal: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-portugal/  -All Portugal guides: https://travellemming.com/portugal/   #madeira #madeiraportugal #portugal Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:43 – Where is Madeira and how do you get there? 00:06:50 – Best things to do 00:09:35 – Staying in Funchal 00:11:55 – Getting around 00:14:36 – When to visit 00:17:03 – How safe is Madeira? 00:20:14 – Must-try foods in Madeira 00:24:43 – Madeiran etiquette to know 00:26:38 – Cat's top tips for visitors 00:31:00 – Final thoughts

Sick of your smartphone? Taking a digital detox vacation may be the answer.  In this episode, Betty interviews Abigail about her recent 10-day road trip where she turned off email, the search bar, and social media. They chat about how to plan a digital detox trip just like hers, if you should or shouldn't go entirely offline, and how to ease back into daily life post digital detox. Have a question about the digital detox travel trend? Drop it in the comments 👇 📰 Perspectives from Travel Lemming.com What Abigail learned from the digital detox travel trend: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/digital-detox-travel-trend/  #digitaldetox #digitaldetoxtravel #traveltrends Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:30 – What is the digital detox travel trend? 00:01:57 – Abigail's 10-day road trip 00:02:57 – How to plan a digital detox vacation 00:07:12 – Stopping the scroll 00:07:51 – Stress levels during digital detox 00:12:33 – Science-backed benefits of a digital detox 00:14:54 – Best ways to participate in this kind of travel? 00:16:44 – Key takeaways from the experience 00:20:42 – Long-term benefits 00:22:35 – Outro

Stressing about planning a wedding abroad? You're in the right place. Betty & today's guest Courtney chat about everything you need to know about planning a destination wedding. They share specific resources for making the planning process easy & chat about wedding planner packages, photographers, budget, and much more. Have a question about planning a destination wedding? Drop it in the comments 👇 📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com -Planning a Puerto Rico destination wedding https://travellemming.com/puerto-rico-destination-wedding/  -41 Honeymoon destination ideas:https://travellemming.com/honeymoon-destinations/  Wedding Planning Resources: -The Wedding Travel Company: https://www.theweddingtravelcompany.com/ -JJ's House: www.jjshouse.com/  #DestinationWedding #MarriedAbroad #DestinationWeddingPlanner Timestamps: Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Top 5 tips for planning a destination wedding 00:05:59 – Why choose Greece? 00:07:26 – Do this first 00:09:51 – How to plan a budget 00:10:27 – Guest list tips 00:12:02 – How much notice did you give guests? 00:13:07 – Finding a venue 00:15:29 – Wedding websites 00:18:24 – How to find a wedding dress 00:20:11 – Wedding planners 00:23:41 – What about the photographers? 00:24:19 – Food & drinks at the wedding 00:26:30 – Was there any unexpected aftermath? 00:28:02 – What was the best part about planning a destination wedding? 00:30:38 – Is a destination wedding worth it?