TravelingTwogether
163 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Travel better for less. Tips and tricks from a family of six. With over 40 vacations under our belt we’ve learned a lot and we want to share with you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
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Puerto Vallarta: Camels & Suspension Bridges
April 16, 2023 11:30 - 4 minutes - 2.42 MBIf you've ever wanted to ride a camel but have made it to Egypt but at the vet at the haji covered. What about visiting an amazing suspension bridge while riding a side-by-side? Come enjoy Puerto Vallarta the with us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Observatorio 1873
April 16, 2023 11:27 - 5 minutes - 2.54 MBWhat would you think about seeing iguanas? Or perhaps some really cool deer exotic birds? Maybe see a really cool mansion from the late 1800s or peacocks? How about some giant tortoises or an amazing view of Mazatlan? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
30k/year 300 Destinations
March 09, 2023 12:25 - 4 minutes - 2.15 MBI believe I've now seen three advertisements for different cruise lines that have been retrofitted so that you can sail around the world in a two to three year period hitting over 300 destinations. The latest was a cruise line that offers for $30,000 a year to give you lodging on their ship and an opportunity to even share your cruising experience with other friends and family they'll like to join you for a limited time. If all of your other expenses were eliminated including healthcare, trav...
Marriott Southwest and Delta
March 09, 2023 12:23 - 5 minutes - 2.53 MBMy frugal wife has been traveling all over the place and reminding me what it means to travel frugally. She found deals at a few different Marriotts and on a couple different airlines as well as on a couple Cruise lines. Listen today's episode if you'd like to travel a little bit more often and do so without breaking the bank. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Carnival To Mexico...Twice
February 27, 2023 12:25 - 4 minutes - 2.29 MBMazatlan and Puerto Vallarta Mexico on Carnival Cruise Lines twice this year? Yep! Melissa and I haven't been on a Carnival Cruise line in several years. But we're looking forward to exploring on one of their remodeled boats loaded with fun and entertainment! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Circumnavigating The World In 24 Months
February 26, 2023 03:05 - 4 minutes - 2.2 MBA friend sent my wife and I a link from Yahoo finance about a company that is allowing people to circumnavigate at the world and 24 months as they reside on a cruise ship. The cost? $8,000 a month. Could that actually save you money if you no longer had to worry about mortgage payments, car payments, and utilities ? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Park City For Free
September 26, 2022 11:23 - 6 minutes - 3.2 MBPark city has some pretty cool places to see. If you like sitting and people watching on a bench made out of a ski lift or out of snowboards, or eating sushi and steak, or maybe just enjoying art galleries and photo galleries visit Park City. Stores like Burton, North Face, Patagonia, and boutique knife shop dot the North and South side of Main Street in Old Park City. And don't forget to visit the museum and all the shops selling Park City trinkets. --- Support this podcast: https://podc...
Tahoe In Summer
September 20, 2022 11:23 - 7 minutes - 3.78 MBIf you like magic shows, amazing German or Italian food, or like playing on a beach or in the mountains then you must had to tahoe! From the tram ride up the mountain to the cool Lake and the excellent outdoor markets you're going to love Tahoe! We had the opportunity to play Pickleball each morning for a few mornings, enjoyed Gelato and eat empanadas while enjoying the sights and sounds of cool summer nights in South Lake Tahoe. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
Wandering Without A Plan
May 10, 2022 03:38 - 5 minutes - 2.71 MBAlways do your homework and plan well in advance and even pay for your vacation in advance. But please do savor those down times and hours and hours in between your planned events. Take time to enjoy some ice cream or get off the beaten path and see something that's not in the travel books. It's always enjoyable to do something that no one else has ever done or that's just a local favorite! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
London Tower or Towers?
April 25, 2022 11:24 - 6 minutes - 3.3 MBDid you know when you go to visit the London Tower in London that there's more than one tower? One Tower houses the jewels, another Tower was for prisoners and yet another Tower was for torturing people. If you love history or if you love architecture then this is a wonderful place to visit! Plan to spend at least 3 hours and enjoy cobblestone streets and the changing of the guard! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Paris...Again
April 18, 2022 11:24 - 7 minutes - 3.43 MBWhat is the best part about Paris? Is it the food? Yes! And the Eiffel Tower? Yes! And so many other cool things to see in Paris! Come visit the Louvre, the Arc de Triumph, the Eiffel tower, and Versailles in today's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
London!
April 16, 2022 23:14 - 7 minutes - 3.51 MBLet me tell you where you want your Airbnb when you head to london. Where will you get your groceries from? How long could you spend in the British Museum? Have you ever wanted to see Egyptian mummies or a statue from Easter Island? Can you see some amazing plays like The Lion King and Wicked in London? Absolutely! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Best Art Museums Worldwide
March 28, 2022 11:23 - 7 minutes - 3.48 MBDid you know that two of the top 50 museums in the world are on the exact same street in Amsterdam? Did you know that Russia has several top 50 museums in the world in St. Petersburg and Moscow? Let's travel and explore some of the best museums in the world together! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Top 16 In The World
March 22, 2022 02:48 - 5 minutes - 2.9 MBDo you love art? If so you could hit up four of the top 16 most visited art museums in the world by simply heading to London. And if you want to quickly pick up three more head over to St Petersburg, Russia. And you could still get another couple in Madrid or a few more in Paris. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Vegas To DC, This Girl Travels Better For Less
March 09, 2022 14:45 - 6 minutes - 3.08 MBMy wife Melissa loves to travel! And she's a master at traveling with friends. Recently she traveled with some of her best friends and family members to Las Vegas. And in a few months she'll be traveling to one of her favorite places on the planet, Washington, DC. On that trip she'll go with a friend and then she'll spend time with a new family member. These trips illustrate how she's able to travel for two to four days at a time for well aboit $500 or less. Listen to today's episode to see h...
Midway Crater, NYC Spy Museum
February 25, 2022 13:23 - 5 minutes - 2.81 MBHave you ever snorkled or scuba dived in a 10,000 year old crater? Have you visited the spy museums in both Washington, DC and New York City? Did you know there's a Nordic museum in Seattle, Washington? In today's episode we go over several really cool places you may have never visited and if you choose to visit are very affordable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
She Who Travels Lightest, Travels Fastest
February 22, 2022 04:22 - 6 minutes - 3.22 MBI love this quote! Traveling light means traveling peacefully calmly and fast. Rethink everything you're going to bring on your next trip and see if you can get down to about 15 lb in a small carry-on and perhaps a backpack. Why? So that you can spend more time building relationships than managing your luggage and your belongings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
The Kids Who Paid For Europe...In Part
February 09, 2022 15:05 - 5 minutes - 2.48 MBTraveling to Europe can be really expensive. That's why Melissa and I decided that we would pay for a lot of the basics for a trip to Europe but that our kids would earn money for the extras that they want to get. It's important to involve your children in the selection of a place to visit, the planning and coordinating for the trip as well as paying for the extras out of their own pocket. Your children may want souvenirs or gifts for others but they're going to appreciate it more and be more...
Dog Sledding In Alaska, Hot Air Balloon In NY
January 31, 2022 15:03 - 7 minutes - 3.81 MBI can't wait to go dog sledding in Alaska after sleeping under the Aurora Borealis. Or the next time I go to Lecthworth State Park in upstate New York I'm looking forward to taking a hot air balloon over the 600 ft waterfalls. And you better believe next time in Seattle I'm heading to the Columbia Center to check out an the view at an affordable price. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Pier 9 And Snowmobiles In A Ghost Town
January 29, 2022 22:56 - 7 minutes - 3.56 MBCan you imagine that someone in Nebraska built a bunch of cars to look like Stonehenge? Did you know it's possible to take a snowmobile ride through a ghost town? Or how about visiting Pier 9 which is lesser known than Pier 39 in San Francisco but still has seafood and a stunning view of the TransAmerica building? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Sunken Ship In Superior & Swamps From The Fugitive
January 19, 2022 15:55 - 6 minutes - 3.16 MBDid you know there's a sunken ship in Lake Superior? Or have you ever wondered where and how to visit the swamps from the movie The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford? Or maybe you'd like to discover another beautiful part of road near the Pacific Coast highway in California. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Nantucket, Kennebunkport and Mark Twain's Home
January 10, 2022 16:13 - 4 minutes - 2.31 MBThere are many fun places to visit in America with populations under 10,000. In today's episode we will explore Nantucket just 25 plus miles south of Cape Cod off the coast of Massachusetts. We'll also talk about Kennebunkport where the Bush presidencies would often visit to relax and unwind. Then explore Hannibal Missouri the home place of Mark Twain and where an annual summerfest celebrates his life and writings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Travelin...
Fluency In 2,000 Words?
January 03, 2022 16:05 - 6 minutes - 3.37 MBDifferent linguists say that it takes between 2,000 to 5000 words to become 90-95% fluent in any language. What language do you need to learn next so that you can be more part of the community you're going to visit? What are the top 100 words or maybe even 2,000 words that you should understand so that you can communicate effectively about transportation, food, and culture? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Wicked, Newsies, Lion King & Freaky Friday
December 18, 2021 17:23 - 7 minutes - 3.49 MBIf you're traveling just a few minutes away to a high school musical, or maybe a few hours by car to see a play today's episode will tell you some of the ideas to be able to make sure your traveling together as a family is enjoyable. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Merry Christmas Travel
December 07, 2021 02:30 - 6 minutes - 3.11 MBToday's episode we cover some tips and ideas and how to make sure your Christmas travel is merry and jolly. What if you're traveling by vehicle through some snowy situations? How do you handle delayed or canceled airline flights? What would you do if you had to pay hundreds and hundreds of dollars for a hotel and couldn't get in or out of the airport for a day or two? Be prepared for holiday travel so that you can have a jolly good time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif...
Over Preparation For Vacation
November 22, 2021 15:48 - 6 minutes - 3.18 MBWith COVID raging throughout the land for the last 18 months or so and arguably into the future, it makes a lot of sense to over prepare for your next vacation. Are you up to date on your vaccinations? Can you prove it digitally and on paper? What will happen if you are forced to quarantine or stay much longer on your next vacation? Are you prepared to work remotely? Do you have all of your travel booked with a refund in mind? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
J. Paul Getty To Taliesin West
November 17, 2021 15:12 - 7 minutes - 3.42 MBWhat was the best art museum you've ever been to? Have you been to one of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces in the west? Inn today's episode we take a Ferris bueller tour into a Chicago art museum and we visit another iconic baseball park or two. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Yankee Stadium and The Crystal Cathedral
November 10, 2021 15:39 - 7 minutes - 3.42 MBToday we discover another 20 or so places from the iconic list about America's favorite architecture conducted by the Harris interactive back in the early 2000s. In today's episode discover places from New Hampshire to California. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Katniss'District 12 House: Henry River Mill Village
November 01, 2021 14:40 - 6 minutes - 3.39 MBIn Burke county North Carolina you'll find Henry River Mill village! Built over 125 years ago and mostly abandoned 40 years ago, this epic place saw the filming of the original Hunger Games over 9 years ago. Would you like to take a look at Katniss's house? Or maybe the bakery? How about the area where she ran to the woods and over the dam? Come travel with me today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
The Biltmore Estate: North Carolina
October 28, 2021 14:18 - 7 minutes - 3.66 MB180,000 ft of majesty. Built in 1895 with an indoor heated pool and a bowling alley what more could you ask for? How about a billiard's room? Or perhaps a hunting room? What would you do with a full-time staff of 20 people? Come discover how a millionaire heir lived with his new bride in North Carolina in the late 1800s and early 1900s. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Lexington And Concord: The Revolution On Walden Pond
October 11, 2021 11:23 - 7 minutes - 3.5 MBHow would you like your next trip to be where the Revolutionary War began? Or how about enjoying some pizza from a place named after Henry David Thoreau? Did you know that Walton Pond is more like a lake? How long would it take to walk around Walden Pond? Come join me in today's episode in discovering a small sleepy town where Henry David Thoreau, Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Louisa May Alcott are buried. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwoge...
Fenway, Green Monster and The Red Sox
October 06, 2021 14:06 - 8 minutes - 4 MBCould you imagine sitting in seats that were made over 85 years ago? Experience the opportunity to hear someone practice for the national anthem before a major televised game. Enjoy seeing a rooftop garden on top of one of the oldest baseball parks in america. And enjoy perhaps one of the best museums in all of sports. Welcome to Fenway park! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Deep Sea Fishing Near Cape Cod
September 29, 2021 00:56 - 7 minutes - 3.44 MBHave you ever been deep sea fishing? My brother-in-law has been six times! And so boy did he teach me a thing or 10 when we went out fishing last weekend near Cape Cod. From motion sickness medication, to a cooler full of sandwiches and drinks, to ensuring that you actually can make money on your fishing expedition. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
TransAmerica Tower to Old Faithful Inn
September 20, 2021 14:58 - 7 minutes - 3.58 MBVisit another 40 places or so in America from the 2006 list on best architecture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
20 Places To Visit Yesterday
September 13, 2021 11:23 - 7 minutes - 3.58 MBToday we explore more of the iconic 150 places to visit in America from a list published in 2006. How many have you been to? And how did you feel when you visited? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
The Sites of 9/11
September 11, 2021 15:25 - 6 minutes - 3.14 MBHave you ever been to the Pentagon? How would you feel if you visited the field where flight 93 went down in Shanksville, pyennsylvania? Did you know they were trying to save the White House? How would it be to go to New York City and see where the Twin Towers were and where the new Twin Towersowers are now? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
7/150 Best Architecture
August 31, 2021 14:28 - 6 minutes - 3.29 MBI ran across a list the other day that inspired me! It was from a study conducted by Harris Interactive back in 2006. They polled Americans about the best 150 pieces of architecture in the nation! So I did what you would do, I went through the list of 150 seeing where I've been, where I want to go and where I want to go again! Enjoy listening about seven of those masterpieces today! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Grounded Together
August 28, 2021 15:58 - 6 minutes - 3.38 MBAfter three out-of-town trips in a few days, Melissa and I felt exhausted. So what did we do? We decided to stay home, rest, begin little tasks and preparations for when we begin traveling again. Laundry, cooking and doing dishes seemed more enjoyable as we relaxingly decompressed. Of course rest and respite is not just a means to an end rather it's essential as part of a thriving family. Enjoying the in-between times is refreshing and allows vacations to be more enjoyable too. --- Suppor...
Parade of Homes
August 14, 2021 16:58 - 6 minutes - 3.22 MBHave you ever been to the parade of homes in your area? Traveling to see other people's homes doesn't need to cause jealousy or envy. Rather visiting other people's homes can inspire and help you in your creative endeavors. Being content and grateful you can move forward with new ideas to implement now or in the future together. Melissa and I have enjoyed going to several parade of homes shows over the last 20 plus years. Some of the best ideas I've come from smaller homes, yet the bigger hom...
When I Visit Washington, DC Next
August 03, 2021 02:41 - 9 minutes - 4.5 MBDo you like history? How about amazing food? Or maybe you just like to see some really cool statues museums and artwork for free. Welcome to Washington, DC! In today's episode we visit about 20 places that I've been to or want to go to in the nation's capital! Let's travel together! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Woodward: mountain biking, BMX and Scooters
July 31, 2021 21:59 - 6 minutes - 3.05 MBMy son wanted to do the ultimate bike riding for his birthday. So him and two friends had an opportunity on an all-day pass to ride to the top of a mountain and then bike down time and time again. They hit speeds of over 30 miles an hour and had an enjoyable time. But what's on the inside of the complex at Woodward will blow your mind! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Park City: Glenn Beck & The Sundance Kid
July 31, 2021 21:49 - 6 minutes - 3.37 MBDid you know that Park city is full of paintings of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance kid? Did you know that this very weekend Glenn Beck is in Park City promoting some of the great artwork that he put together of American icons from the 1900s? What kind of food is available on Main Street Park city? How'd you feel about biking at 7500 ft in altitude? Join me today in discovering some of the cool things to see and do in Park City, Utah. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co...
6,000 Miles In An RV With 7 Weeks Vacation
July 12, 2021 14:43 - 5 minutes - 2.85 MBHow would your RV trip go if you had unlimited money and 7 weeks vacation? Find out exactly what not to do and what to do if you have plenty of time to travel slowly across the US. Hint: don't put too many miles on your vehicle each day and don't be obsessed with the poor quality of roads. And definitely visit lots of diners and dives along with overlooked tourist opportunities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
57 Trips and 128 Travel Days In 2 Years
July 11, 2021 02:37 - 7 minutes - 3.72 MBI followed some advice from Dan the blogger and discovered in my Google Maps that I've traveled 57 times for 128 days in the last 2 years! These trips of course are for business, pleasure, family travel, etc. Nevertheless I was blown away with the number of trips that I've taken in the last 2 years. Thank goodness that Google Maps has done a terrific job tracking what I've done, where I've eaten, where I've stayed, and how I've played so that my best journaling efforts can now be enhanced wit...
Of Temples & Churches, Groves & A Museum
July 02, 2021 14:15 - 8 minutes - 4.14 MBWherever you go throughout the world do you seize the opportunity to participate in sacred spiritual experiences in addition to the fun that you're having? Some of the best times are had when you visit synagogues, temples, and churches of every denomination. In today's episode join with me as we visit churches in New York City, a cathedral in Paris a temple in San Diego, a Holocaust museum in DC and a Grove in Palmyra. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Trave...
Delta AM Ex Platinum= Free Travel
June 22, 2021 14:14 - 8 minutes - 4.18 MBI wouldn't recommend a credit card to most people. But for those people who collaborate and work together and have the money already set aside for a credit card, they can maximize points and thus earn free travel if they're wise in their use of a card. My wife and I minimize our credit card so that we only have one or two at any point in time. And our goal is always a zero balance. And we use the points on our Delta American Express Platinum card to travel to multiple destinations and back fo...
Planning 4 Trips Simultaneously
June 19, 2021 14:44 - 8 minutes - 4.07 MBOver the next 10 months Melissa and I have four trips planned. How? It starts with frugality. Our cars are older than most. Our home was built in the seventies. And we constantly are trying to cut expenses while enjoying family experiences and vacations. Over the last few weeks we've collaborated with children discussed with friends and family and watched videos so that we can be ready for our upcoming trips. We've used multiple apps and we've prepaid a number of items so that we can have the...
Organization For Vacation Optimization
June 14, 2021 14:29 - 7 minutes - 3.72 MBThe Travel Stories app is excellent! You should discover all apps for where you are going. Create exclusive folder on your phone for all apps for your travel destination. Create exclusive Google Drive folder for each folder and a specific location folder in your emails titled 'Travel'. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Rick Steve's Europe
May 27, 2021 14:27 - 5 minutes - 2.52 MBI first discovered Rick Steves' information on Europe over 25 years ago. And reading some of his most important information on his website has helped me to understand how I can have a better trip to Europe next time. What books, videos, or people should you study and learn from so that your next trip will be magnificent? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support
Five Days In PDX SAN CDG BOS and PIT
May 17, 2021 15:01 - 9 minutes - 4.59 MBIf you had 5 days to live where would you spend your last 5 days? After reviewing 3 years of my TravelingTwogether podcast episodes I noticed that many listeners enjoyed the episodes on Portland, San Diego, Europe, Boston, and Pittsburgh / Falling Water. Let's review the top five. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TravelingTwogether/support