Do you want to take a trip but can’t find the vacation time for that week long adventure? Or maybe you’re just starting your travel journey and want something more manageable. New York City could be a great option!Welcome back to our weekend warrior series. Today we’re going to focus on NYC and why it can be the perfect weekend destination. But be careful! Dropping in to this massive metropolis without any landmark or event in mind may leave you feeling lost and over budget. On today's e...
Have a cruise coming up and wondering what excursions you should book? Are you unsure what’s worth the hype, money or convenience? Or maybe you’re thinking about building your own excursion from scratch? On today’s episode we share how we decide if a cruise excursion is worth it.Three things we will cover this episode:What to look for when choosing a cruise excursionWhat excursions can be easily done on your ownWhat cruise excursions were totally worth the hypeSupport the showJoin our Travel ...
And we’re back! After a brief break this summer we are so excited to share what we’ve been up to, where we’re going next and topics for next week's full length episode.Meet us back here at our regular Tuesday time for the first (regular) episode back: Are Cruise Excursions Worth the Hype. It's a great episode if you have a cruise planned or if you’re just thinking about jumping on the cruise bandwagon (or just want more crazy travel stories!). Either way, it's sure to be a fun time. Thanks ag...
Looking to add adventure to your next trip? Would you be down to swim with sharks, hike with bears and trek with chimps? It’s ok, don’t be scared! We’ve got you covered. Today we count down our top animal encounters we’re sure will leave you saying yes to that next adventure.Orcas in Washington StateGrizzlies in YellowstoneSharks in BahamasBig 5 in Africa - Rhino Sanctuary!Gorilla and Chimp Trekking Uganda and more!Support the showJoin our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with oth...
Today we host a special guest who we guarantee will inspire you to add this destination to your summer travels. If you've dreamed of visiting the Scottish Highlands or the Emerald Isle to immerse yourself in Gaelic culture, but can't make the trip across the Atlantic - keep listening! Highlands, haggis and heritage are just three reasons to make the trek to this Canadian Province. Special Guest: Dan Cochrane Antigonish Highland GamesNova Scotia TourismSupport the showJoin our Travel Community...
You’ve got your wallet set up, and you’ve earned some points - so what’s next? Today Shelly and I share some of our favorite ways to redeem points, why you shouldn’t hoard points and how we decide on our next co-branded card. In this episode, we cover:How many points we currently have and some of our favorite ways to redeemWhy you shouldn’t hoard points How you can choose your next card once you have all the major players Support the showJoin our Travel Community on Faceb...
This week we bring you round two of our Ugandan safari adventure!Today's episode includes...Chimp trackingGorilla trekkingTree-climbing lionsBanana Gin!Support the showJoin our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Subscribe to our Newsletter for access to our giveaways and travel hacking tips Visit our Website https://travelmorepodcast.com/ Join Going (Scott's Cheap Flights) Use code: ...
An African safari is a bucket list destination for many people and we could talk for hours, days, maybe even weeks about our trip to Uganda. Today we're just sticking to how we picked the country, what we experienced while we were there and what we would do differently. We're going to leave a future episode to discuss what to expect on African safaris in general. What we cover in today's podcast: Why Uganda- what led us to choosing this rather unconventional country for our first tr...
This is part of our new series where we highlight “easy” weekend trips. We’re part of the 9-5ers that are just looking to use our PTO in the best way possible. Weekend trips are a great way to start to get out there with minimal planning (because it's just a short trip). It's a great way to “get your feet wet” so to speak and work your way up to those bucket list getaways. Weekend getaways obviously vary on how easy or realistic they are based on where you’re based but generally, this i...
Have you ever begun budgeting for a trip and can’t figure out how much you SHOULD be spending on your hotel? What about activities? Food and drink? Travel budgeting can be stressful, especially when you don't have a solid benchmark for how much you should be spending to get the most out of your trip. Today we narrow this down for you - keep listening for our take on travel styles, and how knowing yours can make budgeting much more manageable. In today's episode, you'll find:What are the ...
Looking to go on your first couple’s trip together and not sure where to start? Or maybe all your vacation time has been used up on family trips with kids in tow, and it’s been forever since just the two of you have gone away? Whether a big, international trip or small weekend getaway is what your heart desires, we’ve got you covered. Today we discuss the most important aspects of couple trips, how to make sure both parties get a say and even a little friendly competition to get the ball roll...
Today we dive into all the greatest travel tips we've stumbled upon in our years of domestic and international travel. Everything from updating your basic packing list to getting free upgrades- this is where we spill it all. Topics covered in today's episode: Flight hacks: Free extra seats, when to book, and moreRoadtrip tips: how to get where you need to go- fastHotels: Free upgrades, reconsidering hostels and explaining why housekeeping walks in during the middle of your stay.All ...
Drowning in travel hacking content and don’t know where to go next? Not sure if you want to open lots of credit cards and take classes to figure out how to use your points? Trying to buy a house or car soon and worried about the multiple credit checks on your score but still want to travel? We got you this week. Today we’re breaking down our yearly Travel Talk. Our #1 strategy for traveling more on a budget without the need for credit card points (though you can still use those with this stra...
Our year in review takes a turn into some tips and tricks on how to make your travel dreams a reality in 2024. We want to thank everyone who's been around for our first year of Travel More and we're so excited to keep it going in 2024. We'll be back the second week of January to bring you the new and updated, Travel Talk. Today we talk aboutWhere our travels have taken us in 2023Why local travel is the most important travel to usWhy you should continually make an effort to get out o...
Don't be fooled into thinking all the travel deals happen in the shoulder seasons. While there are cheaper times to travel, you can still find some gems if you have to travel during the busy seasons. Here's a breakdown of how we spent Christmas in Porto, Portugal and Vigo, Spain for under $2000. We used Going and got an alert for our flightsOur Marriott Account and Capital One Venture X paid for our hotels (all but $50)Our bus/train ticket from Porto to Vigo and back again was $40 a piece.&nb...
Half of the battle of planning travel is when you book it. Black Friday gives you the perfect excuse to book that 2024 travel, or even better- give the gift of travel this holiday season! Some of the holiday deals we've found so far!Get $25 off Going Virgin Voyages Celebrity CruisesFrontier All You Can Fly TourRadar For a full list of the deals we've found- sign up for our travel newsletter here.If you're looking to make 2024 the year of your bucket list travel to off the beaten path destinat...
Travel Hack Update 2023If you think travel hacking takes years to payout with free flights, hotel nights and extra perks, think again! We’ve spent over 100 hours researching and testing travel hacks to bring you our first full year in review on today’s travel hack update. Full disclosure: we started really looking into travel hacking in May of 2022, but it does take a while to hit bonuses, find new cards, etc., so 2023 is our first full year of hacking and here’s how it went!Today we go ...
Love spooky season and want to cap the occasion with a trip where people know how to celebrate? Today we break down where you should plan next year’s Halloween adventure and we reveal our #1 Halloween event that has become an annual tradition for us and our friends!Where to Visit for Halloween in the USWe’re not going to get into international destinations because if you’re like us, its just not an easy time to travel. Where this may be a topic we can cover later, this list is going to focus ...
Planning your next trip and not sure where to go? Hearing horror stories about overcrowded tourist destinations, high prices and low availability? We’ve got a better idea! Today we’re starting our exploration of underrated destinations to consider for your next trip. A foodie paradise meets soulful history in today’s episode of underrated destinations.Some of the reasons we love Memphis: The Food- you know it as a BBQ capital but there's more to the Memphis food scene than meets th...
Camping - loved by some for the fresh air, the night sky and closeness to nature. Hated by those who would rather not sleep among the bugs, be away from their beds and have to forgo a hot shower. But there’s more to this accommodation option than what the stereotypes tell us - camping can be affordable, luxurious, unique and a solution for your future group trip. Camping is not one size fits all! Today we share why every traveler should consider camping for their next trip. In this episo...