Travel Squad Podcast

Travel Squad Podcast

Travel Squad Podcast is the #1 vacation podcast! We’re long-time friends traveling the world - one passport stamp at a time! In this podcast Kim, Brittanie, and Jamal share international vacations, destination recommendations, national park adventures and recommended hikes, epic road trips, guided tour experiences, and show you how to make weekend getaways possible. All while providing tips, hacks, and travel advice to save money and get the most out of YOUR trips.

  1. 2d ago

    Exploring Québec City’s Old World & Canadian Magic

    We’re taking you on a journey through Québec City, where old-world charm meets vibrant modern culture, visiting the iconic Fairmont Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and Petit-Champlain plus savoring Quebec’s farm-to-table cuisine and setting sail on an unforgettable AML River Cruise. WE also go beyond the city walls to take in the soft outdoors with a day at Strom Spa, Montmorency Falls, Canyon Sainte-Anne, Chutes Jean Larose, and kayaking on Ile d'Orleans. Highlights of Quebec City in this episode: Where to eat & drink in Quebec CityAML River CruiseMontmorency Falls, Canyon Sainte-Anne & Chutes Jean LaroseStrøm Spa NordiqueSunset Kayaking on the St. Lawrence RiverOur top recommendations for hotels in Québec City: ⁠Hilton Quebec ⁠⁠Hotel Palace Royale Center⁠⁠Le Capitole Hotel⁠Or check out these ⁠highly rated hotels in Quebec City⁠ Explore our curated list of ⁠Quebec City tours and things to do⁠ that we recommend and a few more we wish we had time for! Find a great flight deal to Quebec City, or anywhere else, with ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription. —--------------------------------------- Shop:⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠&⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠ Connect:⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠,⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

  2. Aug 7 ·  Bonus

    4 Alaska National Parks We’ve Visited + Our Plans for Denali & Katmai

    In this episode, we recap our adventures in Kenai Fjords, Glacier Bay, Wrangell-St. Elias, and Lake Clark National Parks, sharing our favorite hikes, glacier cruises, bear viewing experiences, wildlife encounters, and travel tips. We also reveal our plans for visiting Alaska’s remaining national parks: Denali, Katmai, Kobuk Valley, and Gates of the Arctic. From watching brown bears catch salmon at Brooks Falls to camping above the Arctic Circle and exploring one of the most remote wilderness areas in America, we’re sharing exactly how we hope to experience these bucket-list destinations. In this episode: Kenai Fjords National Park travel tipsGlacier Bay National Park cruise experienceWrangell-St. Elias flightseeing & glacier hikingLake Clark bear viewing adventureOur Denali National Park itinerary plansKatmai National Park & Brooks Falls bear viewingVisiting Kobuk Valley National ParkExploring Gates of the Arctic National ParkTips for planning an Alaska National Parks road trip and fly-in adventure Kenai Fjords: Hotels: Harbor 360 Hotel  or Breeze Inn Episode: Kenai Fjords National Park in 2 Days by Land & Sea  Viator Shop: Kenai Fjords Viator Experiences Itinerary: 2 Day Kenai Fjords National Park Itinerary  Glacier Bay:  Episode: 2 Day Glacier Bay National Park Adventure Itinerary: 2 Day Glacier Bay Itinerary Wrangell - St. Elias:  Hotels: Kennicott Glacier Lodge or Blackburn Cabin Itinerary: 3 Day Wrangell - St. Elias National Park Summer Itinerary Find a great flight deal to Anchorage with Thrifty Traveler Premium’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription. —--------------------------------------- Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠ Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

  3. Aug 4

    Alaska’s Wild Frontier: Exploring Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Root Glacier & McCarthy

    We’re taking you to one of the most majestic national parks in America and sharing everything you need to know to plan your visit, including driving the legendary McCarthy Road, staying in historic Kennicott, hiking across the Root Glacier, taking a breathtaking flightseeing tour over the Bagley Icefield, and exploring the historic Kennicott Mine. We’ll cover our full itinerary, where we stayed, what we ate, how to get there, transportation options, glacier adventures, flightseeing tours, and all of our tips for visiting one of America’s most rugged national parks.  You can download this itinerary in PDF form with details on the route, time allocation & more here: 3 Day Wrangell - St. Elias National Park Summer Itinerary or we combine this trip with Kenai Fords and Lake Clark for a 6 Day Alaska National Park Itinerary. In this episode, we cover: ​How to drive the famous 60-mile McCarthy Road​Renting a vehicle from Alaska 4x4 that allows access to the park​Scenic stops along the drive from Anchorage to McCarthy​Staying at Kennicott Glacier Lodge​Hiking the Root Glacier with Kennicott Wilderness Guides​Exploring historic Kennicott and the abandoned copper mine​Flightseeing over the Bagley Icefield with Wrangell Mountain Air​Tips for planning your Alaska national park adventureFind a great flight deal to Anchorage with Thrifty Traveler Premium’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription. Hotels for this trip we recommend; ​Kennicott Glacier Lodge (where we stayed and recommend + meal package available)​Blackburn Cabins​Ma Johnson’s Historical Hotel —--------------------------------------- Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠ Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

  4. Jul 28

    A Springtime Adventure in Tokyo, Japan: Temples, Tea, Food, and some Tokyo Magic

    In this weeks Travel Tuesday Flashback Episode, we’re taking you with us to vibrant, bustling Tokyo! From theme parks to tea ceremonies, ancient temples to glowing digital art museums, we packed our itinerary with the best of Japan’s capital city—and now we're sharing it all with you. Whether it’s your first trip to Tokyo or you’re planning a return visit, this episode is full of helpful travel tips, must-do activities, and honest insights to help you experience the magic of Tokyo like a squad pro. Download our ⁠⁠5 Day Tokyo Itinerary⁠⁠ to make your trip planning even easier! Stay at the ⁠⁠Rembrandt Style Tokyo Nishikasai Grande Hotel⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠DoubleTree by Hilton⁠⁠ near the Kyoto StationGet an eSim from ⁠⁠Airalo ⁠⁠before you go and the ⁠⁠Tokyo Tourist Subway Passes⁠⁠ as soon as you get thereReserve your ⁠⁠Tokyo Disney Sea ⁠⁠tickets well ahead of timeWe highly recommend the ⁠⁠Tea Ceremony Workshop⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Sumo Wrestling Show⁠⁠ the ⁠⁠Onsen⁠⁠ experience, and going to ⁠⁠TeamLab Planets ⁠⁠while it’s still there.Visit iconic sites like Sensoji Temple, Sumida Park, Nezu Shrine, and Ueno Park during cherry blossom seasonStroll through Tsukiji Outer Market, sampling sushi, seafood, and Japanese street snacksDiscover hidden gems like Hamarikyu Gardens and the peaceful Nezu Shrine away from the crowdsTake in sweeping skyline views (for free!) from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building’s observatory and catch their epic Godzilla-themed light show Find more recommended activities in our⁠⁠ Japan Experience's Viator Shop⁠ Find a great flight deal to Tokyo, or anywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription. —--------------------------------------- Shop:⁠⁠ Trip Itineraries ⁠⁠⁠&⁠⁠ ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠ Connect:⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, and⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

  5. Jul 21

    Vacationing Like a Local in St Pete, FL

    We’re taking you along on a five-day staycation in St. Petersburg, Florida, to see what it would actually be like to live in this sunny Gulf Coast city and explore it for the first time. Kim got a free 5 night stay on Trusted Housesitters in exchange for dog sitting so this is vacationing like a local! We share how to balance remote work, explore local coffee shops and fitness studios, relax at amazing beach resorts, dine at St Pete restaurant, experience the St Pete Pier, and see dolphins along its beautiful waterfront park. St Pete Episode Highlights: Experiencing St. Pete while working remotely and traveling Saving over $500 on accommodations through Trusted Housesitters (see our episode on Trusted Housesitters too) Tips for visiting St. Pete, including transportation, parking, and best times to go Relaxing at SkyBeach Resort and The Don CeSar using ResortPass Exploring the St. Pete Pier, Vinoy Park, and downtown waterfront Discovering local coffee shops, restaurants, rooftop bars, and nightlife Visiting St. Pete Beach and exploring the Gulf Coast beaches nearby Brittanie’s honest take: could St. Petersburg actually be a place to live? If you go the traditional hotel route, here are some hotels in St Petersburg, FL we recommend: The Don Cesar on St Pete Beach The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club overlooking Tampa Bay and the marina downtown Hilton Garden Inn St Pete - Oceanfront hotel with the fun Coconut Charlie’s beachfront bar attached  Check out our favorite St Pete, FL things to do in our Viator Shop. Find a great flight deal to St Petersburg with Thrifty Traveler Premium’s flight deals. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription. —--------------------------------------- Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠ Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

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Travel Squad Podcast is the #1 vacation podcast! We’re long-time friends traveling the world - one passport stamp at a time! In this podcast Kim, Brittanie, and Jamal share international vacations, destination recommendations, national park adventures and recommended hikes, epic road trips, guided tour experiences, and show you how to make weekend getaways possible. All while providing tips, hacks, and travel advice to save money and get the most out of YOUR trips.

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