The People You Go With: Travel Tips, Adventures and Mishaps

Join Nikki and Liz as we explore Buffalo and Western New York! From the beautiful Finger Lakes region to Buffalo's rich immigrant heritage, we discover what makes this part of New York such an underrated travel destination. We're talking cultural influences, local food, scenic landscapes, and outdoor adventures that make Western New York worth exploring. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a road trip, or looking for hidden gems, there's plenty to discover!Topics: Buffalo NY, Western New York travel, Finger Lakes region, immigrant culture, cultural heritage, outdoor adventures, New York road trips, weekend getaways, scenic destinations, things to do in Western New York

What do our families REALLY think about the vacations we plan? In this episode of The People You Go With, our husbands and kids join us to give their honest opinions about our family adventures! From rating our Alaska cruise to revealing what they love (and don't love!) about our travel planning styles, nothing is off limits. Are we amazing vacation planners, or do we take things a little too far? Join us for laughs, honest reviews, and a little family roasting!

Would you take a ghost tour while exploring a new city? From haunted hotels and historic buildings to eerie alleyways and spine-tingling stories, ghost tours offer a completely different way to experience a destination!In this episode of The People You Go With, we're talking about our experiences taking ghost tours while traveling to different cities. We share spooky stories, interesting local legends, haunted history, and the fun of discovering a city's mysterious past after dark.Whether you're a believer in ghosts, a history buff, or just looking for unique things to do on vacation, ghost tours can be a memorable addition to any travel itinerary.Join us for some laughs, a few chills, and plenty of travel stories as we explore the haunted side of sightseeing!Topics: Ghost tours, haunted cities, haunted history, spooky travel experiences, haunted places, walking ghost tours, paranormal tourism, historic ghost tours, local legends, haunted hotels, unique travel experiences, things to do while traveling, sightseeing adventures, travel stories, travel podcast

What better way to celebrate a birthday than with a baseball-filled road trip through North Carolina? In this episode of The People You Go With, we're heading to the Piedmont region to explore four minor league baseball teams: the Greensboro Grasshoppers, Durham Bulls, Fayetteville Woodpeckers, and Winston-Salem Dash!From the fun atmosphere of minor league ballparks to the unexpected places we discovered along the way, this trip was about more than just baseball. We share our experiences at each stadium, the random day-trip stops, and the little adventures that made this birthday getaway so memorable.Because sometimes the best travel memories happen between the planned stops!Topics: North Carolina road trip, Piedmont region, minor league baseball, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Durham Bulls, Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Winston-Salem Dash, birthday getaway, ballpark experiences, spontaneous day trips, roadside attractions, unexpected adventures, travel memories

Family vacations are supposed to create memories—but sometimes the wildlife makes sure they’re unforgettable. 🐻🦌🐒In this episode, we’re sharing some of our funniest and most unexpected wildlife encounters from family trips over the years. No one was actually in danger (even if it may have felt that way at the time!), but there were plenty of surprises, laughs, and stories we’re still telling today.Because sometimes the best vacation memories are the ones you definitely didn’t plan.Topics: Family vacations, funny wildlife encounters, unexpected animal encounters, travel stories, family travel memories, vacation mishaps, wildlife while traveling, unplanned vacation moments, funny family stories, travel adventures