The Travel Lemming Podcast

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?  

Why you should plan your travels around sports games👉 https://travellemming.com/perspectives/planning-trips-around-sports/ Want to travel for a sports event? In this episode, Laura and Betty chat about how to plan a trip around sports.  They talk about major sports events & how to plan your entire trip from top to bottom. They also talk about how to weave sports into already-planned trips to have better experiences abroad. Have a question about traveling for sports? Drop it in the comments 👇 Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:45 – Tips for sports tourism 00:03:02 – What is sports tourism? 00:03:31 – Destinations for sports travel 00:07:19 – First step when planning sports travel 00:10:21 – Planning accommodation & public transit 00:12:38 – Incorporating sports into a regular trip 00:14:22 – Do you plan trips around sports? 00:16:02 – Key factors for a successful experience 00:18:24 – How does sports travel differ from a regular trip? 00:22:21 – Upcoming major sporting events to watch for 00:25:10 – LA Olympics 00:28:16 – What's the biggest reason to travel for sports? 00:28:55 – Conclusion

👉 Watch Taylor's 19-part Venice series on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1sWKComFtjNSJP1c1eHkuD1jxRPJpzr&si=uKjGX6mE7PMxOY-3  Taylor stayed in 12 Venice hotels over 16 nights. In this episode, she shares common mistakes travelers make in Venice. She also dishes expert tips about where to stay, things to do, and how to plan ahead to have the best time possible. Have a question about going to Venice? Drop it in the comments 👇 📰 Articles from TravelLemming.Com: -Where to stay in Venice: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-venice/  -3 day Venice itinerary: https://travellemming.com/venice-itinerary/  -34 Venice travel tips: https://travellemming.com/venice-tips/  -Private water taxis in Venice: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/venice-private-water-taxi/  📚 Stories from TravelLemming.com: -What I learned after staying in 12 Venice hotels: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/what-i-learned-staying-in-12-venice-hotels/  #Venice #VeniceTravel   Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:56 – Lessons from staying in 12 Venice hotels 00:05:36 – Why visit Venice? 00:07:52 – Venice's layout & sestieri 00:13:04 – Getting around Venice 00:19:09 – Must-sees 00:28:03 – Venetian foods to try 00:30:16 – Tips for Venice 00:36:07 – What were your favorite hotels of the 16-day stay? 00:41:53 – Conclusion