Travel Squad Podcast

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.

  1. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    Is Delta One Upgrade Experience Review Worth It? 

    We’re taking you along on her first-ever trip at the front of the plane: a 9 hour Delta One flight from Rome to JFK in New York City. She gives the full review including what the lie-flat seat and Missoni amenity kit are really like, every course of the meal (short rib, an ice cream sundae, and a warm chocolate chip cookie included), and how she maximized remote work life and worked on free Wi-F. Highlights of the Delta One review: What Delta One is and which flights offer itFlying standby and why Kim paid only $338 in taxes and feesWhy you should always ask about paid upgrades at check-in and the gateThe cabin: lie-flat seats, 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access, mattress pad, and suites with closing doors on newer aircraftPlush bedding and the Missoni amenity kit with Grown Alchemist skincareMimosas, hot towels, and a chef-curated multi-course mealSeatback entertainment and free Wi-Fi for working at 35,000 feetDelta One Lounges at JFK, LAX, BOS & SEASky Priority perks: check-in, security, boarding & bagsIs Delta One worth paying for? Find a great Delta One flight deal with Thrifty Traveler Premium. 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. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

  2. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Review: Los Angeles to Hong Kong

    We’re giving you the inside scoop on what it’s really like to fly Premium Economy with Cathay Pacific. From priority check-in to mid-air meals and in-flight sleep quality, we break down every part of the 16-hour red-eye journey from Los Angeles to Hong Kong. If Hong Kong is on your list, be sure to check out our full ⁠Hong Kong itinerary⁠ and ⁠episode⁠ for even more tips and must-do experiences. Whether you're considering an upgrade or just curious if it’s worth the points, this honest review covers everything: seat comfort, service, entertainment, food, and overall experience. Enjoy bulkhead seats with extra legroom, located right behind business classReceive priority check-in and early boarding benefitsGet 2 free checked bags, up to 50 lbs eachExperience upgraded seating with amenity kits, larger pillows, and calf restsElevated in-flight meals: beef with roasted veggies, fried pork noodles, Ghirardelli chocolate, and Haagen-Dazs ice creamSip on wine and cocktails, with a broader drink selection than economyNoise-canceling headphones and enjoy a wide selection of in-flight entertainmentCons: limited storage, no window, and no Wi-Fi Find amazing flight deals on Cathay Pacific Airlines by signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and getting daily flight deals (points and cash) sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to save $20 on your first year subscription. Check out our other airline reviews below, or listen to our complete⁠ ⁠Airline Reviews playlist on Spotify⁠⁠ to hear them all in one place: ⁠⁠Singapore Airlines Business Class Review ⁠ ⁠⁠Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Review⁠ ⁠KLM Business Class Review⁠ ⁠⁠Egypt Air Business Class Review⁠ ⁠⁠American Airlines Domestic Business Class Review ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Review ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TAP Air Portugal Stopover Program ⁠ —--------------------------------------- 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.

  3. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    KLM Business Class Flight Review: San Diego to Amsterdam

    We took a KLM Business Class Flight from San Diego to Amsterdam and are giving you the inside scoop on our experience. From the check-in process and lounge access at SAN, to the onboard service, seat comfort, in-flight dining, and even how we felt stepping off the plane in Amsterdam we're covering it all. Whether you're planning an international trip or just curious about what it’s like to fly KLM’s premium cabin on a long-haul route, this episode has everything you need to know. Here’s what we cover: Seat setup: window vs middle seats, storage, and lie-flat comfort Amenity kit + perks: champagne, mocktails, noise-canceling headphones, and more In-flight dining: from crab salad & truffle pasta to French toast & cheese plates Entertainment & WiFi (or lack of it) Service experience: how KLM stacks up against Singapore Airlines & others The iconic ceramic Dutch house souvenir  Our overall rating: 7/10 good value, but with some misses Check out our other airline reviews below, or listen to our complete ⁠Airline Reviews playlist on Spotify⁠ to hear them all in one place: ⁠Singapore Airlines Business Class Review ⁠⁠Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Review ⁠⁠Egypt Air Business Class Review  ⁠⁠American Airlines Domestic Business Class Review ⁠⁠Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Review ⁠⁠⁠TAP Air Portugal Stopover Program ⁠⁠ Find amazing flight deals on KLM Airlines by signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and getting daily flight deals (points and cash) sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to save $20 on 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!

  4. 6d ago ·  Bonus

    Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Review: Tokyo to Los Angeles

    We’re taking you aboard Singapore Airlines’ Premium Economy for their 10-hour flight from Tokyo to LAX. Was the experience worth the points? How does it compare to flying economy or splurging on business class? (P.S. We’ve reviewed Singapore Airlines Business Class too—check that one out after this! We’re breaking down the entire experience:Booking with points & paying extra for those prime bulkhead seatsPre-flight perks like priority check-in and 2 free checked bagsThe seat comfort (hello calf rests & 8-inch recline!)In-flight service & amenity kitsOur gourmet meals via Book the Cook Entertainment options, WiFi access, and more! Download our ⁠⁠Singapore Itinerary⁠⁠ and listen to our ⁠two days in Singapore⁠ episode for the perfect plan to spend two days in this amazing island nation. These are the hotels, tours, and resources we recommend in Singapore: ⁠⁠St. Regis Singapore⁠⁠⁠⁠Marina Bay Sands ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pan Pacific Singapore ⁠⁠⁠⁠Singapore activities we recommend via Viator ⁠⁠⁠⁠Airalo ⁠⁠eSim Check out our other airline reviews below, or listen to our complete⁠ ⁠Airline Reviews playlist on Spotify⁠⁠ to hear them all in one place: ⁠⁠Singapore Airlines Business Class Review ⁠⁠⁠KLM Business Class Review⁠ ⁠⁠Egypt Air Business Class Review⁠  ⁠⁠American Airlines Domestic Business Class Review ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cathay Pacific Premium Economy Review ⁠⁠⁠⁠TAP Air Portugal Stopover Program ⁠⁠ Find great flight deals with Singapore Airlines by signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! 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. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

  5. Oct 16 ·  Bonus

    Zuvier Spa Review: Amsterdam's Nude Coed Wellness Oasis

    We’re taking you inside Zuvier Spa in Amsterdam to explore the saunas, steam rooms, pools, tranquility spaces, and wellness experiences. We share details of what to expect, how to navigate nude vs swimsuit required days, walk through the different ticket options, and detail the lunch menu. Zuvier Spa is a gorgeous and unique wellness venue - but very different than other coed spas we’ve reviewed. In this Zuvier Spa episode we cover: How to get to Zuvier Spa from city center Tips for using Google translate to read signs within the spa (but most people speak English) What to pack and what to rent at Zuvier Spa Hotels in Amsterdam we recommend: Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHG Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park Tivoli Doelen Amsterdam Hotel Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht Find a great flight deal to Amsterdam 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!

  6. Oct 13

    Amsterdam Solo Traveling: Where to Stay, What to Eat & What to Do By Yourself

    We’re taking you on a 3-day solo trip to Amsterdam starting with a business class flight on KLM and straight to exploring the city by foot and by canal cruise. We share what we did for 3 days including a museums, vintage shopping, coffeeshops, tasting dinners, a nude spa and more. We share if Amsterdam is good for solo travel and what we’d do differently if we went back again - including a few nearby day trips. In this episode: Amsterdam history and modern culture factsGetting from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal by NS train in about 30 minutesA review of the Kimpton De Witt: plants in your room, daily cocktail hour, free bikes and breakfastWhere to eat, drink, and enjoy coffeeshop shenanigans in AmsterdamSightseeing and shopping in Jordaan, Bloemgracht, Egelantiersgracht, Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House and Dam SquareThe canal cruises with snacks and free flowing drinks, and how to choose between different experiencesTravel tips for Amsterdam: English is spoken almost everywhereDon't photograph or film sex workers or the windows in the Red Light DistrictUse the NS app for train times and ticketsThe center is walkable: most spots are 10–20 minutes on foot; museums and Vondelpark are about 35Book timed Van Gogh Museum tickets in advance because they sell outHotels in Amsterdam we recommend: Kimpton De Witt Amsterdam by IHGPillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the ParkTivoli Doelen Amsterdam HotelAndaz Amsterdam, PrinsengrachtFind a great flight deal to Amsterdam 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. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

  7. Oct 9 ·  Bonus

    10 Haunted Cities & Spooky Tours in the U.S.

    Spooky season is here, and we're sharing 10 haunted cities and ghost towns across the U.S. that we've explored. We go from the Salem Witch Trials and a haunted hotel room at the Hotel del Coronado to Savannah's squares, New Orleans' Casket Girls, and the cursed ghost town of Bodie. Even if you don't believe in ghosts, these ghost tours are one of the most fun ways to learn a city's history. Haunted places in this episode + where to stay & the haunted tour to take: Salem, MA: Stay at the Hawthorne Hotel or The Salem Inn and do the The Salem Witch Trials Tour San Diego, CA: Stay at the Hotel del Coronado or The Westgate Hotel and do the Haunted San Diego Ghost Tour Charleston, SC: Stay at the Meeting Street Inn | Drury Plaza Hotel and do the Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour St. Augustine, FL: Stay at the Casa Monica Resort & Spa or Casablanca Inn on the Bay and do the Ghostly Encounter Tour Louisville, KY: Stay at the The Brown Hotel  or SuperStays if you have a big group, and do the Louisville Ghost Tour. Gettysburg, PA: Stay at the Farnsworth House Inn or The Hotel Gettysburg and do the Spirits of Jennie Wade Ghost Night Tour in Gettysburg San Antonio, TX: Stay at the The Menger Hotel or The Emily Morgan Hotel and do the  Haunted Dinner Tour Bodie, CA: Stay at the Bridgeport Inn or The Bodie Hotel and do a Bodie Ghost Walk Savannah, GA: Stay at the Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District or the Hotel Bardo and do the Savannah History and Haunts Candlelit Ghost Walking Tour New Orleans, LA: Stay at the Hotel Mazarin or the Hotel Monteleone and do the New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour Find a great flight deal to your spookiest bucket-list city 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. Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

  8. Oct 6

    Arasan Spa Review - Unique Beauty & Wellness Experiences in a Traditional Bathhouse in Almaty, Kazakhstan

    We're taking you inside the Arasan Spa & Bathhouse in Almaty, Kazakhstan, for one of the most interesting spa experiences we've ever had! We break down the Russian banya, Finnish sauna, steam rooms, and pools, how to navigate a communal (and nude!) bathhouse, and our nearly 2-hour spa package with a body scrub, seaweed wrap, and a massage from a Kazakh lady who does not hold back. Highlights of this episode: What the Arasan Bathhouse is Tips: finding the right entrance, how pricing works, and what to bring Bathhouse etiquette (yes, it's nude) Finnish sauna vs. Russian banya vs. steam room The venik ritual The swimming pools (bring a swim cap) Eastern/Turkish hammam Spa services: massages, peels, wraps & packages Our "Tales of Maghreb" package: body peel, seaweed wrap & massage Hotels in Almaty we recommend: Rahat Palace - where we stayed; big atrium, pool, hot tub, sauna & steam room  The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty - home of the Sky Lounge, Vista, and Le Petit Chef  InterContinental Almaty by IHG Holiday Inn Almaty  Stay connected with an e-SIM from Airalo and check out our Kazakhstan Viator Experiences for all activities we recommend and even some we wanted to do but couldn't get to. Find a great flight deal 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. 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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  • Creator
    Travel Squad Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    513
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