Love It There

A Travel Podcast

Honest reviews and recommendations for different cities around the world from your favorite sister duo. You can also expect to hear some crazy travel stories, how to get the best travel deals, and maybe even learn a thing or two about the places on your bucket list. Even if travel doesn’t interest you, we promise that you will still be entertained along the way. For all of the Love It There content, visit our website: loveitthere.square.site Follow us on Instagram: @loveittherepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    76: Japan

    Your favorite sister duo chats with their guest Mia, who shares about her experience living in Japan. She discusses cultural nuances, travel tips, and hidden gems across the country outside of the top tourist destinations. Whether you're planning your first trip or dreaming of long-term stays, you’ll find valuable advice to enhance your journey. Japan recommendations: Activities: Takayama (Japanese Alps)Kanazawa (for art lovers)Wakayama (beaches and Sandanbeki Caves)Hokkaido (for nature lovers, skiing, Sapporo (beer), Otaru (music boxes, canals))Kyoto (traditional temples and shrines, bamboo forest, matcha)Osaka (comedy, great food scene)Onsen (do your research) Karaoke Izakaya Purikura (Photo booth) Kaitenzushi (Conveyer belt sushi) Festival food and researching interesting local festivalsAnything from the vending machine Tea ceremony Donki (Don Quijote, but most just say Donki): Japanese pharmacy for some great productsGet an omikuji (fortune) Shinkansen (Bullet train) Helpful Resources Book, Learning to Bow Klook: booking transport and activities Tabelog: restaurantsSuica app: tap to pay for public transport and vending machinesRail Pass: public transport Music & Show Recs Hana Yori Dango (Boys over flowers) Any Miyazaki film (Spirited Away & Kiki’s Delivery Service, and My neighbor Totoro) Music (My personal favorites): Radwimps, Mitsume, One Ok Rock, For Tracy HydeTerrace House is helpful when learning Japanese Language Resources  Italki (good for continued practice)Pimsleur - great for travelersHelloTalk (Essentially a social media app for language exchange) Genki books (grammar) Jdramas/Movies Helpful Phrases Arigatou Gozaimasu (Thank You)Sumimasen (Excuse me/ Sorry)……. doko desu ka? (Where is….)Betsu Betsu /Isho...Ishouni (Separate / Together) Used when paying bills. Koko de / ommochikaeri (For here/ Takeaway) Often used in Starbucks or other fast food restaurants and coffee shops. .....desu ka (phrases that end this way are always a question) Eigo no menu ga arimasuka? (Is there an English menu?)Onegaishimasu / Kudasai (Please)Konnichiwa / Konbanwa (Good morning / Good evening )Oishi / oishikatta desu (Delicious / That was delicious)  Check out our website: loveitthere.square.site Follow Love It There on Instagram: @loveittherepod Prefer video podcasts? Watch on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  2. 26 FEB

    73: Australia

    Your favorite sister duo chats with their guest, Jenna, to recap her bucket-list trip to Australia — from iconic city moments to rugged outback adventures. Jenna shares about her time exploring Sydney, Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, the Mornington Peninsula, and Uluru. They dive into what it’s really like to fly halfway across the world (including a jet lag “Fly Kit” hack that actually worked), the magic of seeing an opera inside the Sydney Opera House, sunrise runs along Apollo Bay, glow worms in the forest, penguins at sunset, and the unforgettable “Sound of Silence” dinner experience under desert skies. Jenna also shares practical tips on road tripping the Great Ocean Road, navigating Australia’s laid-back culture (no tipping!), must-try foods like chicken salt and Tim Tams, and why Australia feels familiar — yet bigger, wilder, and more expansive than anywhere she’s been before. If you’re dreaming of dramatic coastlines, wildlife encounters, and a perfectly balanced mix of adventure and culture, this episode is your Australia starter guide. Australia Recommendations: Sydney See a performance inside the Sydney Opera House — not just a photo stop.Blue MountainsGrand CanyonWentworth Falls Melbourne Drive the Great Ocean Road (take a few days to do this!)Apollo Bay is a good town to stop inMust see spots:Twelve ApostlesCape Otway LightstationThe GrottoLondon BridgeMelba Gully (glowworms!)Queen Victoria Market Phillip Island: see the Penguin Parade! Mornington Peninsula Thermal poolsLocal wineriesConsider taking the ferry to get here from QueenstownPoint Nepean National ParkMoonlit Sanctuary to pet/feed native Australian animals  Uluru & The Outback Ayers Rock ResortThe “Sounds of Silence” dinner under the starsSee Kata Tjuta Food to Try Fresh seafoodFlat whitesTim TamsAnything with chicken salt! Flykitt to avoid jetlag! Check out our website: loveitthere.square.site Follow Love It There on Instagram: @loveittherepod Prefer video podcasts? Watch on YouTube! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

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Honest reviews and recommendations for different cities around the world from your favorite sister duo. You can also expect to hear some crazy travel stories, how to get the best travel deals, and maybe even learn a thing or two about the places on your bucket list. Even if travel doesn’t interest you, we promise that you will still be entertained along the way. For all of the Love It There content, visit our website: loveitthere.square.site Follow us on Instagram: @loveittherepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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