
Travel More (Travel Experts Bruce and Shelly)
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10 Jan 2023 | How to Set Up Your Year for More Travel: The Travel Talk | 00:13:52 | |
Original Air Date: Jan 10 2023 Travel More Podcast Our #1 Strategy to Traveling More in 2023- EP 01 Stop dreaming about travel and start booking those trips with The Travel Talk strategy. This strategy gives you the tools you need to be confident in booking trips when deals pop up so you can make the most out of your travel budget. Whether you’re looking to stay in 5 star hotels or fly economy, everyone can benefit from making the most out of the budget and we’ll show you how. PS: the better you get at maximizing your budget, the more travel you can count on in the year. Key Concepts #1 Meet Bruce and Shelly! #2 The Travel Talk Strategy #3 What’s next? Resources Mentioned in the Show: Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
24 Jan 2023 | The Key to Free Travel- Travel Hacking 101 | 00:37:42 | |
Have you ever wondered how people travel so often? Or maybe you’re listening to this now because you’ve always wanted to travel more but couldn't figure out how to make it happen? Stay tuned to hear about one of our favorite strategies to make the most of our yearly travel budget: Travel Hacking. #1 Beginners Travel Hacking
#2 Intermediate Travel Hacking
#3 Expert Travel Hacking
Capital One Venture Referral https://capital.one/3LT5QSw Capital One Venture X Referral - https://capital.one/3XxznDD Sapphire Preferred Referral Link- https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6f/QR1AP1HFLV Favorite Blog: https://frequentmiler. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
07 Feb 2023 | Don't Be Scared of Layovers- How to Maximize Your Vacation | 00:30:50 | |
What if you could add another country to your itinerary with zero costs, and potentially lower your costs? What if you could do the most iconic trip in that country in just one day? On today’s episode we tackle a dirty word in travel - the dreaded LAYOVER - if this word strikes fear into your heart, stick around to find out how a layover can become the highlight of your trip. #1 How to Use Layovers and When To Choose Them Layovers can be a pain, but use them correctly and they can be a trip highlight. We would choose a layover with the following criteria:
We had an amazing experience in our Iceland Layover where we got to travel the Golden Circle and even hang out in a “secret” lagoon. We skipped the more touristy hot springs in Iceland but on a return trip, we’d definitely be interested in checking them out. #2 Success Stories and Fails
#3 Our Next Attempt at an Amazi Scott's Cheap FlightsThe #1 way to traveling more is through Scott's Cheap Flights. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
21 Feb 2023 | Bucket List Trip: Christmas in Paris for $3000 | 00:38:35 | |
Stuck on the budget for that dream trip to Europe? Would you believe us if we said you could have a week in Paris for just $3000, without staying in hostels, skipping experiences or saying no to your 3rd pastry of the day? Stick around to hear our full itinerary breakdown of our Christmas in Paris for two and we’ll share a treasure trove of tips on how to create a trip of your own that you can book THIS YEAR. #1 Breaking Down Costs of International Travel : Transportation and Accommodation
#2 Breaking Down Costs of International Travel: Entertainment
#3 Breaking Down Costs of International Travel: Food
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07 Mar 2023 | The Great American Roadtrip- How to Plan and What to Expect | 00:49:52 | |
The Great American Roadtrip- How to Plan and What to Expect Want to travel more but hate to fly? Do the cost of those plane tickets always stop you saying yes to your next trip? Today we dive into one of our favorite ways to travel, where the journey is just as fun as the destination - the classic road trip. #1 Why Road Trips? This was our #1 way of traveling when we were low on funds. We started with weekend trips and graduated to longer, more intense trips. We were able to explore a lot of New England with very little money. Now we use roadtrips not so much as a budget trip, but more of a way to enjoy the journey of a trip, just as much as the destination. #2 How We Planned our Great American Roadtrip We had 5 weeks to do the roadtrip. I know that sounds like a lot of time off, but it goes fast when planning to drive all the way across the country. We were able to visit 12 states, just as many campsites and see some of the best sites in the US. Concept #3 Our #1 Roadtrip Tips and What's Next for Us We mentioned some of these but here’s a roundup of our best tips:
What’s next- We hope to rent a Campervan internationally. To me, the Campervan adds a layer of ease to traditional roadtripping that I think will take the adventures to the next level. I’ll add a blog down at the bottom for my favorite Campervan couple and they even do it with a baby! When I do my Scotland Campervan trip, I’m definitely using their guide. And no, we’re definitely not sponsored, they don’t even know we exist! Here’s their article: https:/ Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
21 Mar 2023 | What Should a Trip to Disney World Cost? | 00:33:50 | |
Date: 3-21-23 Travel More Podcast Make sure to enter the giveaway here! https://travelmorepodcast.com/landing-page You’ve heard it before, the classic question following victories, major achievements and the super bowl - what will you do next? We’re going to Disney World! But how do you get there? What does it typically cost? Is it really a once-in-a-lifetime trip that is growing out of reach for many families? Today we tackle our budget breakdown of a typical family trip to Disney, with our exclusive tips and tricks on how to make your vacation work for your budget. Chapters #1 Disney World Lingo There are three categories of accommodations at Disney World and those are: Value, Moderate and Deluxe. As you can imagine, the perks you get with each level increase as the price increases. There are a few sweet spots in each category but they generally have a price range they stick to. By knowing each category, you’ll know exactly what to expect and whether or not you want to splurge to get a nicer resort. There are also three categories of dining at Disney and those are: Quick Service, Table Service and Signature Dining. In our base level budget that we mention in just a second- we only calculate Quick Service food- which is a cafeteria style experience. If you are looking for sit down meals, you’ll need to up your budget as well. #2 Our Base Budget Our base budget takes into account a family of four, 2 adults and 2 children (under 9 in Disney’s eyes). We have them at a value resort, 4 days at the park (one park per day) and eating 2 quick service meals a day (eating their own food for breakfast and sandwiches for the pool) and about $1000 in transportation- of course this will depend on how you plan to get there. Our budget is $5,000 with all this included. Starting with the base budget, you can see if you want to cut down on that- for example staying off property. Or if you feel like you can add to that- which of course the opportunities for that are endless at Disney World. #3 Our opinion on popular additions The #1 splurge in our opinion is a fireworks dessert party. #2 is a droid or lightsaber building reservation (if you’re really into Star Wars!). We don’t feel like Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is worth it, but there are many furloughed cast members on the facebook page: Ear for Each Other, that do an amazing job! Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
04 Apr 2023 | What is Local Travel and Why Should You Already Be Doing It | 00:28:57 | |
What is Local Travel and Why Should You Already Be Doing It Sign up for giveaway here- http://travelmorepodcast.com/landing-page Chapters #1 There are many ways to define local travel, just like there are many ways to define travel in itself. But here’s how we define it: Local travel is all about getting out of your typical routine and discovering new things. What does that look like? It could look like going on a 3 day weekend to a nearby town. It could look like going to the next town over to go to a festival or fair. It could even mean going to a new brewery in your area. We would consider any of that local travel. #2 The more you say yes- the easier it gets. The more you get out of your comfort zone and experience new things, the more you look for those experiences and when that flight finally shows up and all the stars align- you are much more likely to pull the trigger and say yes because you are already used to choosing new things and putting yourself out there. It’s kinda like Dave Ramsay’s Debt Snowball, if you’re familiar with that financial idea. #3 We live in New England now but we also lived in the panhandle of FL and I lived in Memphis- right in the middle of the country. In each of these places we found cool places to go on local trips. Let’s start with New England In New England- some of our favorite places to “travel local” are to the local fairs- pretty much our entire fall is spent this way. We also love Cape Cod for longer trips and of course, skiing In Memphis- I liked Nashville of course, I actually went there and back in a day a few times. I also visited Saint Louis on a long weekend trip as well as Chattanooga, Hot Springs, the Ozarks and finally Tuscaloosa for a game! And in Florida- we of course did Disney (on a resident’s pass), but we also did St. Augustine, and our very favorite weekend location- New Orleans. We’d love to hear all about some of the local travel adventures you get up to! Shoot us an email at contact@travelmorepodcast.com to tell us all a Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
18 Apr 2023 | AirBnB Vs. Hotels - How to Choose the Perfect Stay and Avoid a Nightmare | 00:45:24 | |
AirBnB Vs. Hotels - How to Choose the Perfect Stay and Avoid a Nightmare Travel More Podcast A question that plagues the modern traveler- do I book an AirBnB or a Hotel? Both have their unique pros and cons. Today we share some of our dream AirBnB stays like our tropical paradise in the Everglades and Florida keys, but also our nightmare experiences, like midnight cockroaches in North Carolina. Keep listening to hear our stories and advice on how to find the perfect accommodation for your next adventure. #1 Explaining the different services
#2 Our Experiences in AirBnBs Good - Everglades Airstreams - Boat in the Florida Keys -Quirky finds in New Orleans Bad - Orlando Apartment -Cleaning Requirements in Vermont - Cockroaches in North Carolina #3 Our Recommendations It depends! Look at both!
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02 May 2023 | How to Create a Travel Budget for Your Trip | 00:29:37 | |
How to Create a Travel Budget for Your Trip Are you someone who feels stuck before you even get started planning a trip? Does the word budget make you feel dread and panic? Have you been putting off that bucket list trip because it always seems out of reach? Today we break down the essentials of planning a budget using two strategies that Shelly and I have used to make our bucket list trips a reality. And stick around to hear about our new found travel love and a hack to skip the nitty gritty of budget planning. Today we are talking about all things travel budget. We have a few different strategies when it comes to planning a budget. We will learn about:
There are two ways to build a budget: destination specific and date specific. Destination Specific Budgets: Destination specific takes more planning but you can more easily check off specific bucket lists. For example, if you want to see the Northern Lights in Norway, you will probably be hard pressed to make that a super budget trip. It's a popular season and an expensive destination. So instead, we will give you the tools to build a specific budget for that destination. Date Specific Budget: Date specific (which is all we talk about in our Travel Talk episode) gives you much more flexibility and is less time consuming, but it does require a bit of trust that you’ll enjoy the destination that is “chosen” for you. I’ll explain that a little more as we go. We also have a fun little bonus that allows you to minimize your planning efforts while also going to specific bucket list destinations. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
16 May 2023 | Why We Would Skip Yellowstone and Where We Would Go Instead | 00:25:55 | |
Why We Would Skip Yellowstone and Where We Would Go Instead Are you ready to get outside this summer but aren't sure where to go? Is Yellowstone national park on your bucket list? Today we share why we may skip one of America’s most famous parks and what we might do instead, plus we give you our insider tips for visiting America’s national parks. First all about Yellowstone Okay, maybe we wouldn’t actually skip it, but we wouldn’t base ourselves there for a major trip. The great part about Yellowstone? Wildlife and geothermal pools The Cons?
So where would we go instead? Easy- the Grand Tetons
Finally we have our top secret tips for visiting a park- you’ll have to tune in to hear all about those! Remember- we’re doing a giveaway to celebrate our summer podcast series- we are so excited! All people on our email list will be eligible for the giveaway so join now if you want to be entered to win- link below in the show notes! Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
30 May 2023 | Why Cruising Should Be On Every Traveler’s Bucket List | 00:35:38 | |
Why Cruising Should Be On Every Traveler’s Bucket List Travel More Podcast Some people swear it's the only way to travel - others turn their nose at the thought - is cruising really so controversial? There’s more to cruising than what you’ve seen in brochures or heard from sitting through your relatives slideshow from their 12th Caribbean adventure. Keep listening to hear our take on both classic and lesser known ways to set sail and find out why cruising should be on every traveler's bucket list. #1 Caribbean Cruises Caribbean cruises are great for people who just want to relax and see some great beaches in the meantime. These aren’t going to take you to the most authentic and cultural places, but they’ll be a fun, all-inclusive experience. These are fantastic for big groups of people, like family vacations, because everyone can go and do their own thing. These can also be an affordable way to vacation. We’ve seen them from as little as $700pp to, well as much as you want to pay. Making sure you pick the correct cruise line is the number one consideration with Caribbean Cruises. #2 European Cruises This is where things get interesting. European cruises obviously drop you off in European cities which are generally easy to get around. This allows you to get out of the tourist traps right on the docks that you will probably be stuck in on caribbean cruises without an excursion. There are also smaller cruise lines like Variety Cruises that are only 49 people tops. Because of the small size of the boat, they are able to port in smaller destinations. This allows you to explore places that would be very difficult to get to on your own. This cruise line goes all over the world but has lots of amazing European destinations- like Greece. #3 Adventure/Expedition Cruises Adventure cruising is cruising that is specifically focused around exploring. You won’t necessarily find mini-golf on the top deck or a 24 buffet in the galley but you will find naturalists on board, sometimes labs are on board, specialists and destinations that you can’t get anywhere else. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
13 Jun 2023 | Essential Travel Tools: 5 Websites We Use for Every Trip | 00:13:28 | |
Essential Travel Tools: 5 Websites We Use for Every Trip These websites we’re going to share are our utility belt of travel planning tools. None of these websites require sign ups or email addresses and they are all free to use (in the way we do!). Today’s lesson will help you find the cheapest flights, navigate through any itinerary, and find the best food in the city. Let’s jump into our top 5 travel websites. https://www.google.com/travel/flights - the best way to search for flights at all times. We use this every single time we book a flight https://www.rome2rio.com/ -the best way to plan a multi-city trip https://www.booking.com/ -create a budget using average hotel prices and book them on this site if needed https://www.tripadvisor.com/ -use tripadvisor for cheap eats! Our absolute favorite feature https://www.viator.com/ -search tours and see what the most popular things to do in the area are- don’t necessarily book through this site. Check out our video tutorial of how to use Google Flights here Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
20 Jun 2023 | Beginner Travel Hacking- Breaking down the Lingo | 00:10:21 | |
Beginner Travel Hacking- Breaking down the Lingo Travel More Podcast- Summer School Bonus
Today we got over these travel hacking terms: Redemptions CPP Player 1 + Player 2 Transfer Partners Portals Flexible Currency Fixed Currency Status Minimum Spend If your head is spinning, don’t worry! We also published an article you can use to help you make it a little easier. You can find it here. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
27 Jun 2023 | Are Airport Lounges Really Worth It? What to Expect and How to Get In | 00:12:46 | |
Are Airport Lounges Really Worth It? What to Expect and How to Get in Date: 6/27/23 Travel More Podcast Traveling through an airport can be stressful and expensive. Movies and TV shows always show airport lounges for business and first class travelers- but we’re here to tell you, it doesn’t have to be that way. Today we’re unveiling the mythical airport lounge experience and letting you know if it’s really worth it and maybe more importantly- how to get in! Airport Lounges are not all created equally, we’ve been to some great ones, and some not so great ones. But even the not so great ones beat sitting at the gate for 2 hours before your flight. There are 4 main ways to get in:
So of course, like most episodes this summer- we suggest getting your feet wet in the travel hacking world. They can get you some great fringe benefits. And while we wouldn’t get the cards JUST for lounge access, it’s nice to have on the side! Here’s our favorite lounge access card: Capital One Venture X Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
04 Jul 2023 | Delayed Flight Compensation: Know What to Ask For Next Time You Fly | 00:21:26 | |
Delayed Flight Compensation: Know What to Ask For Next Time You Fly Date: 7/4/23 Travel More Podcast Almost 8,000 US flights delayed or canceled due to severe storms! These were the headlines leading into the fourth of July weekend. And while that’s not what you want to see before heading to the airport, knowing your passenger rights, airline compensation policies and having access to some travel protections can make a huge difference in your summer travel plans. Today we’ll show you how to protect your summer vacation and why you might already have all you need! #1 Air Regulations Travel to/from EU:
Travel to/from US
#2 Credit Cards and Travel Insurance
#3 Up and Coming
Check to see if your flight is owed compensation at AirHelp Get one of the best travel credit cards for travel protections: Chase Sapphire Do a deep dive of credit card protections Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
11 Jul 2023 | Best Travel Credit Cards: Main Players | 00:15:37 | |
Best Travel Credit Cards- Main Players Date: 07-11-2023 Travel More Podcast Want to get started with travel hacking but don’t know where to begin? Overwhelmed by the amount of credit cards on the market and don’t know what to choose? Today we continue our summer school series on travel hacking, breaking down the best travel credit cards to start building your wallet. We’ve already talked about our Easy, Medium and Hard travel hacking in our Second ever episode so this is going to be more about the full wallet, not just one card! When we say main player cards, we mean where you are spending money and turning things you buy into flexible currency. So your main cards need to be flexible currency (e.g., points that are transferable to airlines and hotel programs) When you start - you will probably have one main card off this list, from one of the ecosystems As you progress - you’ll want to add cards that give you more points in certain categories: What we cover in this episode -The four different “ecosystems” of travel credit cards and what might be best for you. -Combinations of flexible currency cards that make sense to increase your point earning rate -Our rules on opening credit cards and what to watch out for -Some of our favorite redemptions to date Here's the article explaining each piece of this episode- First Travel Credit Card If all this makes your head hurt, you can check out our own credit card wallet and how we use different cards to rack up the points and miles. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
01 Aug 2023 | Best Travel Credit Cards: Co-Branded Cards | 00:14:13 | |
Best Travel Credit Cards- Main Players Date: 08-1-2023 Travel More Podcast Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Southwest, United, Delta There’s so many different brands and so many credit cards to get- how do you choose? In this edition of our Travel Hacking series, we’re going to focus on the Supporting players of your wallet. These shouldn’t be your first choice to open or for every day spending- those were covered in our last travel hacking episode. But they’ll take your travel hacking game to the next level with top tier benefits and savings. There are a few questions you want to ask yourself before you open a co-branded credit card. The biggest one is what is the value this credit card brings- and we mean real value! Not just the “coolness” factor of lounge access and upgrades. We only consider something a value if you would have paid for it anyways. For example, Marriott gives you a free night certificate. If you know you’re going to stay in one hotel a year and pay more than $100 for that night- then the Marriott card will give you at least $5 in value (after its $95/year annual fee). We suggest you use this value strategy when choosing a card! What else we cover in today’s episode -The main hotel cards and why we’d choose each one -What are some perks to look for when choosing a co-branded credit card -Our favorite co-branded perk -How to choose and airline credit card Here is the full episode transcript with all the info we talked about! If all this makes your head hurt, you can check out our own credit card wallet and how we use different cards to rack up the points and miles. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
18 Jul 2023 | How to Save Money While Traveling: Top Free Activities | 00:13:19 | |
How to Save Money While Traveling: Top Free Activities Date: 7-18-2023 Travel More Podcast Of course, beaches, hikes and wandering around a city are (usually!) free while traveling- but did you know there are hidden secrets that budget travelers have known for years about FREE things to do around cities. Here is our rundown of the best free or nearly free things to do while traveling. We are always looking for cheap and free things to do around the world. It helps us travel more if we aren’t spending a ton of money doing activities and while we are known to really throw down on once in a lifetime opportunities, like gorilla trekking or swimming with sharks, we have to have balance too! Other things we cover in today’s episode…
Make sure to check out GPS my city if you’re stuck like we were in Vigo, Spain! Check out the full transcript of the episode (with links!) here Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
08 Aug 2023 | Skip Airport Security: TSA Pre-Check Vs Global Entry | 00:16:22 | |
Skip Airport Security: TSA Pre-Check Vs Global Entry Do you ever find yourself wishing you had one more hour on vacation? Or do you travel with kids and dread waiting through the security line with them? Or maybe you’re like us and carry a lot of electronics traveling and hate unpacking and repacking them every time you arrive at the airport? We’ve got your solution. Here’s how to hack your way to the front of the security line for FREE. In today’s episode of Travel More, we also talk about…
And even better? We hear from one of our travel community members about their crazy travel experience. Click here to get the full transcript and all the links!
Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
25 Jul 2023 | Christmas in July! Our Favorite Under-Rated Travel Products | 00:18:10 | |
It’s Christmas in July, what makes your Christmas list this year? This isn’t your typical travel list, these are only the things we deem necessary and underrated in the travel space. You won’t find luggage or the best travel shoes on this list, these are the real gems of travel. The things that take your experience from uncomfortable and dreary to smooth and rested. So settle in, because we’re taking you on a Christmas list journey today! What else we cover in today’s episode -Our favorite travel products in multiple categories from plane travel to roadtrips -What saved us on our roadtrip across the US -A total game changer on long flights -Our #1 most underrated travel product explained If you’re ready to start making your Christmas list after this episode, head over to the Travel Store on our website- Travel More Podcast to find all our favorites in one convenient spot and get your shopping done early. Here's the full episode transcript with links to all the products! Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
15 Aug 2023 | How to Earn Credit Card Points for Free Travel | 00:19:02 | |
How to Earn Credit Card Points for Free Travel
If you aren’t sure where to start with travel credit cards- check this out first
What else we cover in today’s episode -How to earn the most credit card points on everyday spend -Free apps that help you track your credit card multipliers -How I accidentally earned points by going out to eat -What to be careful about when earning credit card points Make sure to go back and listen to all the episodes on travel hacking during our summer school season! Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
22 Aug 2023 | Don't Let Language Barriers Hold You Back: Our Favorite Language Learning Apps | 00:24:11 | |
Don’t let language barriers hold you back: Our favorite language learning apps Does the thought of speaking in a new language fill you with dread, and maybe even stop you from booking that trip you’ve always wanted to take? Learning a new language can be daunting - but there are so many tools today to help you navigate a new place with ease. Traveling prepared with some key phrases and tools will not only make your next trip less daunting, but so much more immersive and enjoyable. In today’s episode of Travel More, we also talk about…
Apps we mention in the episode include: Primsleur If you’ve got a good story- don’t keep it to yourself! We’d love to hear from you. Click below on our Facebook Community link. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
29 Aug 2023 | How to Redeem Points for Free Travel | 00:25:32 | |
Chapter 5- How to Spend Your Points You’ve mastered the lingo, built your wallet and got your intro bonus points, but how do you use them? Earning enough points may seem tough, but finding quality redemptions can be just as tricky. Fortunately, there are a few tools to make this easier! In today’s episode of Travel More, we talk about…
Links we mention in the show: Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
12 Sep 2023 | How to Plan the Perfect New England Fall Adventure | 00:38:44 | |
It's that time of year! The air is getting cooler, the days grow shorter, and the leaves turn their vibrant hues of oranges, yellows and reds. Fall. And what better place to experience the season than the states of New England? Today we share our local tips on where and when you should go, and what our favorite, must plan activities are for your fall adventures.
Links from the episode Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
26 Sep 2023 | Why Every Traveler Should Consider Camping for Accommodations | 00:33:29 | |
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.
Glamping
Rustic Camping (Car Camping)
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10 Oct 2023 | Blues, BBQ and Soulful History Memphis, TN: Underrated Destination | 00:40:19 | |
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:
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24 Oct 2023 | Where to Travel for Halloween: HHN Edition | 00:29:19 | |
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 US We’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 on weekend trips to take around the US. Today we talk about these Halloween Destinations: Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
07 Nov 2023 | Travel Hacking Update - One Year, One Million Points | 00:36:33 | |
Travel Hack Update 2023 If 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 over: Trips taken:
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21 Nov 2023 | Black Friday Travel Deals- Our Yearly Roundup | 00:27:08 | |
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! Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
05 Dec 2023 | How We Celebrated Christmas in Portugal and Spain for Under $2000 | 00:43:20 | |
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. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
19 Dec 2023 | Travel More and Often - A New Year's Resolution | 00:30:26 | |
Our year in review takes a turn into some tips and tricks on how to make your travel dreams a reality in 2024.
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16 Jan 2024 | How to Plan Budget Travel without Points: The Travel Talk Revisited | 00:33:24 | |
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 strategy too!). Let’s jump in! What we cover today:
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30 Jan 2024 | 7 Expert Travel Tips You Need to Know Before Your Next Trip | 00:35:31 | |
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.
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13 Feb 2024 | How to Plan the Perfect Couples Trip + Who Planned it Better | 00:35:44 | |
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 rolling.
Plus, we talk about our friendly competition in our last couple's trip and how you can use the same idea to bring some spark back into your relationship! Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
27 Feb 2024 | How to Plan a Trip Budget Based on Your Travel Style | 00:33:17 | |
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.
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12 Mar 2024 | Perfect Weekend Getaway Destinations: Las Vegas | 00:29:01 | |
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 is why we say that a trip to Vegas is a great long weekend trip:
In today's episode we talk about:
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26 Mar 2024 | Why We Chose Uganda for Our African Safari - Part 1 | 00:30:10 | |
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.
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02 Apr 2024 | Why We Chose Uganda for Our African Safari Part 2 | 00:25:18 | |
This week we bring you round two of our Ugandan safari adventure!
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23 Apr 2024 | How to Choose a Co-Branded Card: Travel Hacking Update | 00:40:29 | |
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:
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14 May 2024 | Think Outside the Bucket List - Nova Scotia and the Antigonish Highland Games | 00:32:00 | |
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. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
11 Jun 2024 | Top 5 Animal Encounters - Adventure Travel Tips | 00:48:00 | |
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.
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03 Sep 2024 | We're Back! An Unexpected Journey | 00:09:51 | |
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 again for your support, we seriously have found the best travel community on the internet! Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Check out Travel Food on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelmores/ Don’t waste something you’re already paying for! | |||
10 Sep 2024 | Are Cruise Excursions Worth the Hype? When to Plan Your Own Itinerary. | 00:37:15 | |
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.
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