In this episode, we chat about the 2010 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips." We chat about how travel in the Balkans has changed over the past fifteen years, how to get out of Dubrovnik to see more of the Balkans, and why Kotor and Mostar are such magical places.

Guest: Cameron Hewitt, from Rick Steves' Europe and author of The Temporary European: Lessons and Confessions of a Professional Traveler

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Dubrovnik Travel Resources

• Planning A Trip To Croatia: Your Travel Checklist
• Essential Croatia Packing List: What To Wear & Pack For Croatia
• 13 Traditional Croatian Breakfast Foods: What To Eat For Breakfast In Croatia
• Your Ultimate 3 Days In Dubrovnik Itinerary
• 13 Incredible Day Trips From Dubrovnik
• 11 Delightful Things To Do In Dubrovnik In Winter
• How To Visit The Dubrovnik Christmas Market & Dubrovnik Winter Festival
• The Best Hotels & Accommodations In Dubrovnik Old Town 

Mostar Travel Resources

• Everything You Need To Know About Wonderful Mostar
• 11 Delightful Bosnian Souvenirs & Gifts To Bring Home
• Where To Stay In Mostar: Hotels & Accommodations You’ll Love
• Mostar Instagram Inspiration: 10 Most Instagrammable Spots In Mostar

Kotor Travel Resources

• Where To Stay In Kotor: Accommodations & Hotels We Love
• Essential Montenegro Packing List: What To Wear & Pack For Montenegro
• 7 Magical Things To Do In Montenegro In Winter
• 1 Week In Montenegro: Itinerary For A Fantastic Trip
• 17 Awe-Inspiring Places To Visit In Montenegro
• 13 Useful Driving Tips For Montenegro (+ Bonus Outstanding Montenegro Scenic Drives!)

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In this episode, I mentioned my trip to the Olympic Peninsula and Washington State. You can see what I've written about my trip so far:

• 33 Perfect Things to Do on the Olympic Peninsula: Bucket List & Beyond!
• 13 Things to Know Before Visiting Ludlow Falls in Port Ludlow & Hiking the Ludlow Falls Interpretive Trail
• 17 Fabulous Things to Do in Palouse Falls State Park & Nearby + Tips for Visiting Palouse Falls

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In this episode, we chat about the 2004 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "The Majesty of Madrid." We'll chat about Madrid's Spanish Civil War history, how many Madrid art museums is too many, and how tourism in Spain has changed over the past twenty years.

Guest: Kate Storm from Our Escape Clause 

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Madrid Travel Resources

• How to spend one day or two days in Madrid (Itinerary + tips)
• How to spend three days in Madrid
• The best quotes about Madrid, Spain
• How to see Madrid on a budget
• How to take a day trip from Madrid to Toledo

Spain Travel Resources

• The best souvenirs from Spain
• The best things to do in one day in Gijon, Spain
• Funny puns and jokes about Spain for your trip
• Barcelona's Groundbreaking Monument to Trans history
• Beautiful quotes about Barcelona
• Funny puns and jokes about Barcelona
• The best things to do in Mallorca in winter

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In this episode, I mentioned my trip to El Salvador. You can see my photo essay full of pictures of the Ruta de la Flores.

Episode Topics: things to do in Madrid Spain | Madrid travel tips | Madrid things to do | Madrid vacation ideas | family vacation in Madrid | where to go in Madrid | Madrid itinerary ideas | Madrid travel tips | Madrid tips | what to do in Madrid in one day | Madrid in two days | Madrid in three days | Madrid Spain trip ideas | day trips from Madrid | what to eat in Madrid | what to eat for breakfast in Madrid | Rick Steves Madrid | Madrid city break | weekend in Madrid | Madrid itinerary tips | itinerary for Madrid | one week in Madrid | Madrid travel guide 

I'm sharing three things I've enjoyed recently that made me want to travel more of the former USSR! Join Us!

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Former USSR Travel Resources

• Ethics and Etiquette of Red Tourism
• What to pack for Armenia
• How to Visit Geghard Monastery (Armenia)
• 75 Reasons to Travel Azerbaijan
• How to buy a SIM Card in Armenia
• The best things to do in Ganja, Azerbaijan
• How to get a SIM Card in Azerbaijan
• How to Get from Ganja to Sheki (Azerbaijan)
• How to Get from Sheki to Tbilisi (and Vice Versa) (Azerbaijan & Georgia)
• What to pack for Azerbaijan
• Should you visit Tbilisi or Baku (Georgia or Azerbaijan)
• What to know before renting a car in Azerbaijan
• Beautiful Instagrammable places in Azerbaijan
• What to pack for Georgia
• How to Get a SIM card in Georgia
• How to visit the Dry Bridge Market in Tbilisi(Georgia)
• Where to stay in Chisinau, Moldova
• The best day trips from Chisinau, Moldova
• What to pack for Moldova
• Pictures of Tiraspol, Transnistria (Moldova)
• How to see the Struve Geodetic Arc in Rudy, Moldova
• How to visit Rudy Monastery from Chisinau (Moldova)
• The best things to do in Chisinau, Moldova
• The best Chisinau photo spots (Moldova)
• Destination Russia (a travel memoir)
• Puns and jokes about Russia
• Pictures from Chernobyl (Ukraine)
• Tips for Touring Chernobyl (Ukarine) 
• What to pack for Ukraine
• What happened at Chernobyl (Ukraine)
• A history of Kyiv (Ukraine)
• The best books about Chernobyl and the Chernobyl Disaster (Ukraine)
• The best puns and jokes about Ukraine
• Poignant quotes about the Chernobyl Disaster (Ukraine)
• Beautiful churches in Kyiv (Ukraine)
• The best things to do in Kyiv, Ukraine
• Beautiful churches in Odesa, Ukraine
• How to get to Big Almaty Lake by Taxi (Kazakhstan)
• The best day trips from Almaty (Kazakhstan)
• The best reasons to travel Kazakhstan
• Interesting facts about Kazakhstan
• Visiting Nomad's Land in Kazakhstan
• Visiting Tamgaly Tas in Kazakhstan
• Pictures of Big Almaty Lake (Kazakhstan)
• Planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan
• Things to do in Bosteri, Kyrgyzstan
• Attending the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
• How to get a SIM Card in Kyrgyzstan

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In this episode, we chat about the 2016 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Germany’s Dresden and Leipzig." We'll chat about Dresden's Altstadt versus Neustadt, the best things to do in Saxony beyond these two cities, and why Stephanie disagrees with Rick's take on Dresden.

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Dresden Travel Resources

13 Quirky & Enchanting Things to Do in Dresden Neustadt

17 of the Most Instagrammable Places in Dresden, Germany

Dresden Street Art: 15 Famous Pieces and Offbeat Gems

7 Dresden Tours You Should Book & One to Avoid at All Costs!

27 Pictures of Dresden to Inspire Your German Wanderlust

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I'm sharing my 2022 travel goals and how I created them. These are NOT predictions, just me throwing my aspirations into the universe and praying I get to Europe once or twice this year!

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After a tumultuous autumn, we have big news!

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Chris Mitchell

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His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Stephanie Craig

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Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe.

In this episode, we chat about the 2013 episode of Rick Steves' Europe, "Vienna and the Danube." From Vienna's cafes to its river cruises, travel to Vienna is magical.

So magical that Stephanie has a mini-meltdown because Vienna feels so far away at the moment, while Chris does his best to keep us on course! 

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Chris Mitchell

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His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Stephanie Craig

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Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Her opinion on the best places to visit in Europe.

Stephanie's Vienna Travel Resources:

• What to Pack for Austria
• Things to Do in Vienna in Winter
• Visiting Schoenbrunn Palace
• Inspirational Quotes about Austria
• Puns and Jokes about Austria
• Visiting Hallstatt-Dachstein Cultural Landscape
• Should You Visit Berlin or Vienna?
• Should You Visit Vienna or Bratislava?

 

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For this minisode, we chat about the places we miss the most in Europe! We know one day we will travel to Europe again, but right now we are homesick for some of our favorite places in Europe!

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Chris Mitchell

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His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Stephanie Craig

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Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Her favorite places in Europe.

In this minisode, Stephanie is solo and sharing her best Jackson, Mississippi travel tips from her recent road trip around the South!

She talks about where to eat in Jackson, the best things to do in Jackson, where to stay in Jackson or nearby, and her favorite Jackson tours. See below for links to help you plan your own trip to Jackson, Mississippi!

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Jackson Travel Resources:

• The Perfect 3 Days in Jackson, MS: A Magical Weekend in Jackson Itinerary
• The 27 Most Instagrammable Places to Take Pictures in Jackson, Mississippi

Chris Mitchell

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His podcast I'm Anxious About.

 

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In this minisode, Stephanie interviews Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman about flight anxiety including tips for how to reduce it. We also chat about Dr. Bowman's new book The Psychology and Communication Behind Flight Anxiety: Afraid to Fly.

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Chris Mitchell

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In this minisode, Stephanie is solo and sharing her best Gatlinburg travel tips (and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!) from her recent road trip around the South!

She talks about where to eat in Gatlinburg, the best things to do in Gatlinburg, where to stay in Gatlinburg or nearby, and her favorite Gatlinburg tours. See below for links to help you plan your own trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee!

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Gatlinburg Travel Resources:

• 13 Essential Gatlinburg Travel Tips: Everything You Need for Planning a Trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee!
• A one-day Great Smoky Mountains National Park itinerary from Gatlinburg
• National Parks in Tennessee (includes an overview of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park)

Chris Mitchell

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His podcast I'm Anxious About.

 

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