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In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are taking you to see Oregon waterfalls on an epic three-day road trip around the state. This entire trip was planned around waterfalls in Oregon big and small. The Pacific Northwest gets so much rain and is a land of vast lush greenery which makes the waterfalls even more gorgeous. We detail this Oregon road trip with every stop, where we stayed, the hikes we did, and the best waterfalls in Oregon that are so good you’ll want to plan a whole trip around!Download the ⁠4-Day Oregon Waterfalls Road Trip⁠ Itinerary to follow this same trip!Trip Highlights: Waterfalls: Bridal Veil Falls, Multnomah Falls, Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, & Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State ParkLavender ValleyMirror LakeTamolich Blue PoolMcDowell Creek Falls Country ParkColumbia River Gorge Viewpoints Where to Stay in Portland: ⁠Hyatt Regency Portland & Crowne Plaza Portland near downtown or Radisson Hotel & Holiday Inn Express near the airportWhere to Stay in Salem: ⁠Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem⁠, ⁠The Grand Hotel⁠, ⁠Holiday Inn Salem⁠If you can't take this trip on your own, consider a Viator tour like the ⁠Morning Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls⁠ or the ⁠Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland⁠If you love the Pacific Northwest, also check out our ⁠Washington National Parks Road Trip Itinerary⁠ to see all three of the parks up there with similar lush mossy greenery and waterfalls.Flight Deals: Find a great flight deal to the PNW by signing up for⁠ Thrifty Traveler Premium and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop:⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

In this weeks Travel Flashback Episode we are taking you to see Oregon waterfalls on an epic three-day road trip around the state. This entire trip was planned around waterfalls in Oregon big and small. The Pacific Northwest gets so much rain and is a land of vast lush greenery which makes the waterfalls even more gorgeous. We detail this Oregon road trip with every stop, where we stayed, the hikes we did, and the best waterfalls in Oregon that are so good you’ll want to plan a whole trip around!Download the ⁠⁠4-Day Oregon Waterfalls Road Trip⁠⁠ Itinerary to follow this same trip!Trip Highlights: Waterfalls: Bridal Veil Falls, Multnomah Falls, Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, & Trail of Ten Falls at Silver Falls State ParkLavender ValleyMirror LakeTamolich Blue PoolMcDowell Creek Falls Country ParkColumbia River Gorge Viewpoints Where to Stay in Portland: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hyatt Regency Portland⁠ & ⁠Crowne Plaza Portland⁠ near downtown or ⁠Radisson Hotel⁠ & ⁠Holiday Inn Express ⁠near the airportWhere to Stay in Salem: ⁠⁠Holman Riverfront Park Hotel Salem⁠⁠, ⁠⁠The Grand Hotel⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Holiday Inn Salem⁠⁠If you can't take this trip on your own, consider a Viator tour like the ⁠⁠Morning Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls⁠⁠ or the ⁠⁠Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland⁠⁠If you love the Pacific Northwest, also check out our ⁠⁠Washington National Parks Road Trip Itinerary⁠⁠ to see all three of the parks up there with similar lush mossy greenery and waterfalls.Flight Deals: Find a great flight deal to the PNW by signing up for⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop:⁠⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠Connect:⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

Episode 152 brings you an inside look at what it's like to live, own businesses, and own property in other countries. We go live with Kathleen Piddicord and Leif Simon of Live and Invest Overseas to a jam packed hour of travel. The pair met on a guided tour in Ireland and have since been doing business overseas for over 30 years, including owning multiple overseas properties and operating their website and newsletter dedicated to helping others live and/or invest overseas. If you've ever been curious about buying a vacation home for yourself or as a business ventures, this is the episode for you! They answer the questions that seem like roadblocks and inspire you with their stories of living in Panama, France, Belize, and more. Connect with Kathleen and Leif at Live and Invest Overseas and subscribe to their daily newsletter for more resources on how to make your dream life overseas a reality. Travel Itineraries on Sale Now! We now have six 20+ page PDF trip and national park itineraries that plan the entire trip for you. Get yours now for just $30 here: https://travelsquadpodcast.com/travelitinerary Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_gxT16uimZ2Vrl9gnjk2g? Instagram: @travelsquadpodcast Co-hosts: Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez Get in touch! Email us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to discuss: Being a guest on our podcast or having the squad on yours Ask a travel question for Question of the Week Inquire about brand advertising

Welcome to Lucerne Switzerland’s fairytale town where medieval charm meets alpine beauty. Set along a stunning lake and surrounded by mountains, Lucerne offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and adventure.In this guide, we cover top sights like Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and the colorful Old Town, along with tips for exploring the Musegg Wall, taking scenic hikes, and enjoying lakeside strolls. You'll also find practical travel tips on packing, transportation, and budget-friendly options plus a quick overview of our day trip to the Stoos Ridge Hike.Take this exact same trip, download our 2-day Lucerne itinerary and let us do all the planning for you! Highlights from this trip include:How to get to Lucerne Lake Lucerne City Highlights in Lucerne: Chapel Bridge & Watertower Lucerne Old Town Lucerne Lion Monument Musegg Wall Lucerne Churches Stoos Ridge Hike Our top recommended hotels in Lucerne: Des Alpes Luzern, Hotel de la Paix and Hotel des Balances Purchase an E-Sim to have cellular data on the go.Check out our Switzerland Activities and Tours for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.Things to pack while visiting Lucerne:Collapsible Day BackpackUmbrella World Travel Plug Adapter Wool socksHatBlister bandagesCollapsible CoolerFind a great flight deal to Switzerland by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

On this week's Just the Tip, we share the must-pack items in your person bag for flights. With this checklist, you'll never forget your travel pillow, chapstick, ear pods, or any other flight essentials.Find a great flight and hotel deals by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.---------------------------------------Shop:⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

To kick the new year off, were sharing our top tips and hacks to travel a little more luxury using points, miles, and credit card perks the smart way. We share tips about staying organized and tracking bonuses to flying premium cabins, scoring luxury hotels for nearly free, and maximizing perks like lounge access and hotel credits. If your2026 resolution is to travel more often and spend less, this is the episode for you!Track flight deals on Thrifty Traveler Premium! One of our top hacks is combining points bonuses with point flight deals! Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

We’re breaking down what glamping really is and share unforgettable luxury camping experiences around the world that we’ve had, from bubble hotels in Mexico’s wine country to safari lodges in Uganda and hill country luxury tents in Texas. We’re inspiring you to go glamping with all the info on what to expect, who glamping is best for, and why it’s the perfect way to experience nature with comfort, style, and incredible views.Find a great flight deal to your next glamping destination by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

In this weeks episode, we’re continuing on to Part-two of our adventures in the Canadian Rockies and going to one of the most epic national parks in the world - Banff National Park! We took an early summer trip to this jaw dropping gorgeous destination for several days of hiking, taking in the unreal sights of turquoise blue waters and exploring the great outdoors that only Canada has to offer. If you love lakes, mountains, wildlife, and those beautiful forest mountain vibes, then this is the trip for you! We also dip into nearby Yoho National Park to see the most gorgeous turquoise lake. You don’t want to miss this bonus park when you visit Banff.In this episode we cover: Tips for visiting Banff National Park, including where to buy park passes and the shuttle system General travel tips for the area Where to stay in ⁠Lake Louise Village⁠Lake LouiseThe Beehive Trail & Lake Agnes Tea HouseYoho National Park Emerald LakeNatural Bridge Lake Moraine Cave and Basin Lake MinnewankaTwo Jack Lake Upper Hot Springs Make sure to listen to part 1 of this trip to extend your trip up into ⁠Jasper National Park⁠, you won't want to miss the Icefields Parkway! And if you want to take this trip for yourself, download our ⁠7-Day Banff Travel Guide⁠ & view our ⁠Hiking Must Haves⁠ to help take the planning off your shoulders. If you have more time in the area, check out these ⁠recommended experiences⁠ to get even more out of your trip. Find a great flight deals to Banff, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: ⁠⁠Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠⁠&⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠Connect:⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

On this week's Just the Tip, we're sharing our practical tips to make the most of your time in the airport during a long layover. Find a great flight deals by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: ⁠Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

That’s a wrap on 2025 travel! We’re sharing all the trips we went on this year and giving you a little wanderlust inspiration along the way!Together we took 33 trips to 17 countries, 10 U.S. states, and 3 national parks. We put out 76 new episodes about these travels and more so explore the deep dive trip episodes if any of these destinations pique your interest.Find a great flight and hotel deals by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

Show NotesOn this week's episode we're sharing the best techniques and etiquette for taking picture for fellow travelers, and how you can help someone else take the best travel picture for you!We've joked about this topic for ages, but now we're breaking down real ways to avoid the dreaded picture fail when you ask that kind stranger to help you out. Remember these travel photography tips for your next trip!---------------------------------------Shop:⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

In part-one of this two-part episode we head up to Canada to take Jasper National Park by storm! In this episode we detail the first half of our week trip exploring Jasper and Kootenay National Parks. We share our adventures hiking, exploring the gorgeous lakes, seeing bears, dipping in the hot springs, trekking on a glacier, and stopping along the Icefields Parkway. In this episode we cover:Tips for visiting Jasper National Park, including where to buy park passes General travel tips for Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, and the Canadian Rockies. ⁠⁠Where to stay in Hinton ⁠⁠Lakes: Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake, Maligne Lake, Pyramid Lake, Medicine Lake, Valley of the Five Lakes, Waterfowl LakesWaterfalls: Sunwapta Falls, Athabasca Falls, & Numa FallsCanyons: Maligne Canyon, Mistaya Canyon, & Marble Canyon Downtown JasperMiette Hot Springs Columbia Icefield Adventure: Athabasca Glacier and Skywalk Continental Divide Make sure to listen to part 2 of this episode where we head to ⁠⁠Banff National Park⁠⁠ and if you want to take this same exact trip, we have a ⁠⁠7 Day Banff National Park Travel Guide⁠⁠ for you to download & ⁠⁠Hiking Must Haves⁠⁠ to help take the planning off your shoulders. If you have more time in the area, check out these ⁠⁠recommended experiences⁠⁠ to get even more out of your trip.Find a great flight deal to Jasper National Park, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.--------------------------------------------Shop:⁠⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠⁠&⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠Connect:⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

On this week’s Just The Tip, we’re 5 sharing 5 insane luxury resorts we’ve stayed at across the globe that we highly recommend for a splurge vacation! We share what amenities and views mae these next-level, and share some tips to cover the cost with points vs. paying cash out of pocket so you can experience the finer life without breaking the bank!Thirea Suites - Oia, Santorini, GreeceAtlantis The Palm – Dubai, UAEPhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach – Phuket, ThailandEl Establo Hotel – Monteverde, Costa RicaElephant Plains Lodge – Queen Elizabeth National Park, UgandaPapallacta Hot Springs – Papallacta, Ecuador---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

For the 6th year in a row we are bringing you the very best gifts for travelers! This year we're sharing the hottest presents for the luxury traveler, the organized one, the wellness globetrotter, the tech gear every traveler needs, and for the cautious traveler concerned with safety! We’re also sharing some travel inspiration that would make any vacationer happy!Everything can be found in our ongoing Best Gifts for Travelers Amazon list.Ricardo Beverly Hills carry on luggageMens leather toiletry bagScarf that can double as a  blanket, fashion, or cover upMatching travel set for women1 Layer makeup bagSelf-closing mini bagsDagne Dover Carry All BagCompression socks Travel health insuranceMakeup setting sprayLaundry sheetsSilicone bottle covers Multi-charging cableHandheld fan Magnetic Phone Tripod and a Magsafe 5ft Remote Tripod Cross Body BagAnti-theft ClipsPersonal safety alarmPhone lanyard   Thrifty Traveler Premium Membership - use our code TSP for $20 your first year subscription Travel Squad Podcast Itineraries Viator experiencesA trip!---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

We’re taking you along with us to Camp Hideaway Retreat to experience luxury tent suites, a quintessential fall retreat in Texas Hill Country! You’ll be inspired to go glamping, experience retreat travel, and start planning a wine tasting getaway Fredericksburg, Texas with your friends and family.If Camp Hideaway Retreat is booked, we also recommend Longneck Manor, and Stars Hot Tub Dome for a Fredericksburg stay!Check out our Fredericksburg Viator Shop for experiences, tours, and transfers that we recommend.Find a great flight deal to Austin (just a 90-minute drive to Fredericksburg) by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.—---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

In this week's epsiode, we're highlighting Buenos Aires, the metropolitan city, architecture-rich, foodie city in Argentina. We tour the city, immerse ourselves in its history, patroned its rooftop bars, and spent a day at a traditional Guacho Party at the Santa Susana Ranch.Episode Highlights: Tips for visiting Buenos Aires, like getting an ⁠e-sim⁠City Highlights: The Obelisk & Teatro ColonBuenos Aires City tour with stops to Plaza de Mayo, Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral, La Boca neighborhood, & Recoleta CemeteryLearning how to Tango & going to a Tango show Gaucho Party at the Santa Susana RanchWe stayed right near the Obelisk, at the ⁠Buenos Aires Marriott⁠. This was a really great location because it was close to Florida St, the Obelisk, Teatro Colon, as well as variety of restaurants and coffee shops. There is so much to do and see in Buenos Aires, so be sure to check out all of the tours we think are worth doing in our ⁠Buenos Aires Viator Shop⁠. This Buenos Aires trip was a continuation of a Gate1 guided tour that started in ⁠Rio de Janeiro, Brazil⁠ and then went to ⁠Iguazu Falls⁠ so go back and listen to those episodes too!Find a great flight deal to Buenos Aires, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop:⁠⁠⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠⁠⁠&⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

We’re taking you to Iguazu Falls, one of the world's greatest natural wonders and largest waterfalls. It has 75 separate cataracts across a span of two and one-half miles, wider than Victoria Falls and higher than Niagara Falls and more dramatic than both. 80% of the falls are on the Argentinian side and 20% are on the Brazilian side.Episode Highlights:Visiting the Brazilian side of the falls including Devil's ThroatVisiting the Argentinian side of the falls via the Upper CircuitGran Adventura boat ride to the fallsWhere to stay in Iguazu Falls: We loved our stay at⁠ Loi Suites⁠, but if you love a luxury stay then consider staying at the ⁠Gran Melia⁠.Don't forget your bug spray!! This is a very tropical, lush, humid area and you will need it. We live and die by this⁠ Sawyer insect repellent⁠!This Iguazu Falls trip was a continuation of a Gate1 guided tour that started in⁠ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil⁠ and then went to⁠ Buenos Aires, Argentina⁠ so go back and listen to those episodes too!Find a great flight deal to Iguazu Falls, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop:⁠⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠⁠&⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠Connect:⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

This week's Travel Tuesday takes you along our girls trip to the Napa Valley wine region! Britt and Kim meet Robin there for four winery and tasting experiences, three days, two nights, and one wholesome, silly, and cute weekend. We loved Napa, and you will too!On this trip we went to 4 amazing wineries and had an amazing brunch:St. Supery Estate Vineyards - ⁠From Grape to Garden Wine and Vegetable Pairing Experience⁠Round Pond Estate - ⁠Gourmet Experience⁠Sterling Vineyards - ⁠Hilltop Experience⁠Winston's - Sunday morning brunchHere are some resources to help plan your trip to Napa:Download our ⁠Napa Valley Weekend Itinerary⁠ FREEHotels in Napa: ⁠Hilton Garden Inn Napa⁠, ⁠Napa Winery Inn⁠, ⁠Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa⁠, or ⁠The Cottages of Napa Valley⁠Places to Stay in Yountville: ⁠Napa Valley Railway Inn⁠, ⁠Mason Fleurie, A Four Sisters Inn⁠, ⁠Napa Valley Lodge⁠St. Helena Hotels: ⁠Vineyard Country Inn⁠, ⁠El Bonita Motel⁠, ⁠Harvest Inn⁠⁠Napa Valley wine experiences, tastings, and tours⁠: If you want to do Napa escorted, we highly recommend hiring a local private vehicle through Viator to take your group.Travel ⁠reusable wine packing envelopes⁠ to keep the bottles you buy safe until you get home.Find a great flight deal to Napa, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Shop:⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

On this week’s Just The Tip, we are sharing the ultimate winter travel packing list covering winter clothes, supplies, winter packing gear and beauty & wellness must-haves for the colder season. Everything can be found in the Winter Packing List on our Amazon Shop.Heated Jacket Waterproof Jacket (not just water resistant!)Waterproof Snow pants for men or womenWool Socks Heated Socks Merino Wool Thermals Thermal GlovesIce Cleats AttachmentHand Warmers Rechargeable 2-Pack or One-Time Use Multi-PackLip Balm with SunscreenVitamin C & Immune BoostersCompressible Packing Cubes Shoe BagsPortable Power BankHeadlamp or small flashlight ---------------------------------------Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

In this episode we go to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and share where we stayed, all the best things to do in Rio and share a few tips we learned that will make your visit to Rio a success, like using an ⁠airalo e-sim⁠. Highlights of this trip were taking in the views atop Sugarloaf Mountain, riding the cogwheel train to the top of Corcovado Mountain to visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, and walking along the boardwalk of Copacabana beach. Check out all of the tours we think are worth doing in Rio in our ⁠Rio de Janeiro Viator Shop⁠. We stayed right on Copacabana beach at the ⁠Windsor Leme Hotel⁠. The rooftop pool had fantastic views of the beach and the dining area had views of the Christ the Redeemer statue. Another great beach is Ipanema Beach and ⁠Atlantis Copacabana Hotel⁠ straddles both Ipanema and Copacabana beaches. This Rio de Janeiro trip is the start of a Gate1 guided tour that continued on to ⁠Iguazu Falls⁠ and ⁠Buenos Aires, Argentina⁠ so listen to those episodes too!Find a great flight deal to Rio, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.-----------------------------------------------------------------Shop:⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.