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. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    Color Analysis in Almaty: Beauty Tourism to Treat Yo’ Self While on Vacay

    We're taking you along for one of our favorite experiences in Almaty, Kazakhstan — a personalized color analysis at YESCOLOR. We break down what a color analysis actually is, how Korean and Chinese color-typing goes beyond the classic four seasons, and why we paid $80 for the same 90-minute session that costs $300–$500 in the U.S. This is the first episode in our new beauty tourism series! What you’ll hear in this episode: What beauty tourism is and why it's growing What a professional color analysis is (and how draping works) The four seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter Korean & Chinese color-analysis methods vs. the Western seasonal system Booking YESCOLOR in Almaty over WhatsApp What the 90-minute session includes Our results: Cool Summer & True Winter Beyond color: contrast, Kibbe body types, silhouettes, fabrics, necklines, jewelry, makeup, nails & hair Cost: $80 in Almaty vs. $300–$500 in the U.S. Hotels in Almaty we recommend: Rahat Palace - where we stayed The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty  InterContinental Almaty by IHG Holiday Inn Almaty  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!

  2. 5d ago

    Almaty, Kazakhstan is a Very Underrated Travel Destination, Here's Why

    We're taking you to Almaty, Kazakhstan, where we attended the TBEX travel creators conference and explored the city and the Tian Shan mountains around it! We share some of the best highlights of Almaty, Kok Tobe, the Green Bazaar, Ayusai waterfall hike and Alma-Arasan hot springs, Shymbulak and the best Kazakh food - including horse meat! - we ate along the way. Highlights of this Almaty episode: How to get to Almaty Where to stay in Almaty Where and what to eat in Kazakstan Sky Lounge & Vista at the Ritz-Carlton Kok Tobe: bob carts, Ferris wheel & eagle photoshoot Rakhat chocolate store Green Bazaar Panfilov Park & Zenkov (Ascension) Cathedral Arbat Street Le Petit Chef dinner experience Ayusai (Bear Valley) waterfall hike Alma-Arasan Gorge & Hot Springs TBEX conference & opening night party Color analysis Arasan Spa experience Arba Wine tasting  Shymbulak gondolas to Talgar Pass 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 Gigsky or Airalo. 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 — including business class award redemptions. 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!

  3. Sep 25 ·  Bonus

    Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Things to Do, Where to Stay & Squad Tips

    We're taking you to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, and sharing everything you need to know before you go! We cover the city's Soviet-era landmarks, the stunning Turkish Central Mosque, Osh Bazaar, where to eat, and the travel tips that made our first days in Central Asia a breeze. Highlights of this Bishkek episode: How to get to Bishkek & from the airport to your hotel Tips for visiting Bishkek (cash, e-SIMs, Yandex Go, tipping & more) Where to stay in Bishkek Bishkek Central Mosque (Turkish Central Mosque) Victory Square Oak Park & the Open-Air Sculpture Museum Vladimir Lenin Statue State Historical Museum Panfilov Park Ala-Too Square & the changing of the guard Osh Bazaar Dinner at Papuri (Georgian khinkali!) Hotels in Bishkek we recommend: Sheraton Bishkek — booked with Marriott points, great home base before and after the tour Ak Keme Hotel Orion Hotel Bishkek Book a Private Airport Transfer from Manas International Airport to your hotel — it's about 45 minutes into the city. Check out our Kyrgyzstan Viator Experiences for all activities we recommend and even some we wanted to do but couldn't get to. Find a great flight deal to Bishkek 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!

  4. Sep 22

    Kyrgyzstan: 4 Days of Yurts, Eagle Hunting & Canyons Around Issyk-Kul Lake

    We're taking you off the beaten path to Kyrgyzstan, and sharing an unforgettable private 4-day tour around Issyk-Kul Lake! We cover the canyon hikes, horseback riding, an eagle hunting show, yurt camping, and hot springs that make this Central Asian gem worth the trip. Highlights of Kyrgyzstan: How to get to Kyrgyzstan Where to stay in Bishkek Burana Tower Konorchek Canyons hike (Boom Gorge) Horseback riding in Chon-Kemin National Park Eagle hunting show in Bokonbaevo Yurt camp & swimming in Issyk-Kul Lake Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyons Barskoon Gorge & waterfall Jeti-Oguz (Seven Bulls) Gorge Ak-Suu Hot Springs Karakol's Holy Trinity Cathedral & Dungan Mosque Semenov & Grigoriev Gorges Ruh Ordo Cultural Center & boat tour on Issyk-Kul Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs Hotels in Bishkek we recommend Sheraton Bishkek — booked with Marriott points, great home base before and after the tourAk Keme HotelOrion Hotel Bishkek Book a Private Airport Transfer from the airport to your hotel, and check out the exact 4-Day Issyk-Kul & Chon-Kemin Private Tour and Eagle Hunting Show we booked. Check out our curated list of other Kyrgyzstan Viator Experiences 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!

  5. Sep 18 ·  Bonus

    Luxury Lowcountry Escape: Palmetto Bluff, Hilton Head & Daufuskie Island

    We’re taking you to Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, for a luxurious Lowcountry getaway! We share the adventure of staying in an incredible townhome inside the 20,000-acre Palmetto Bluff community, exploring by golf cart and bike, spotting dolphins and alligators, and enjoying the beautiful May River scenery. We’ll also head to Hilton Head Island for a beach day, explore the secluded Daufuskie Island by golf cart, and spend a day discovering historic Savannah. Hotels near Palmetto Bluff we recommend: Montage Palmetto Bluff The Bluffton Farmhouse Hyatt Regency Savannah Beach House Resort Hilton Head Don’t forget to pack a good bug repellent - we have loved this one for years and newly love this itch relief solution for the bug bites that got through. For your visit to Palmetto Bluff we recommend kayaking in Palmetto Bluff and doing a ghost tour in Savannah. Find a great flight deal to the Savanna airport 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. Sep 15

    Interlaken, Switzerland:4 Days of Alpine Adventures in the Swiss Interlaken Region

    We’re taking you on an unforgettable journey through the Interlaken region of Switzerland, the gateway to the Bernese Oberland. We’ll share insider tips to make the most of your Interlaken getaway, recommend the best towns and villages to visit and detail the hikes and experiences we did including toboggan rides, steam locomotives, waterfalls, fondue, glaciers, and more! Download our ⁠4 day Interlaken itinerary⁠ to take this exact trip yourself!  Episode Highlights:  How to get to Interlaken and the other townsUsing Interlaken as a base Jungfraujoch Adventure Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen Grindelwald First & First Cliff Walk Harder Kulm Viewpoint and panorama restaurant Oeschinensee Lake Gondola, Hike & Toboggan We stayed at: ⁠Hotel Lotschberg ⁠in Interlaken, but if you are traveling by train we recommend staying closer to the train station at ⁠Hotel Interlaken⁠ or ⁠Royal St. Georges Hotel Interlaken⁠. You can also check out other ⁠highly rated hotels in Interlaken⁠, just remember to book early for the most options and best prices! Other Switzerland travel tips and advice:  Purchase an ⁠E-Sim⁠ to have cellular data on the goCheck out our ⁠Switzerland Activities & Tours⁠⁠ ⁠for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.Purchase a ⁠Swiss Half Fare Card⁠, ⁠Swiss Travel Pass/Flex,⁠ or ⁠Bernese Oberland Card⁠Pack a ⁠collapsible day backpack⁠, ⁠umbrella⁠, and ⁠world travel plug adapter ⁠  Find a great flight deal to Switzerland, 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!

  7. Sep 11 ·  Bonus

    A Cozy Coastal Escape in Yachats Oregon

    We’re taking you on a quick trip to Yachats, Oregon, a charming coastal town where rugged basalt cliffs, crashing waves, lush forests, and foggy coastal views come together. We share her some of the best stops from this peaceful Oregon Coast including Seal Rock Beach, Devil’s Churn, Thor’s Well, Spouting Horn, and Heceta Head Lighthouse. Plus, hear about staying at the oceanfront Fireside Motel, dinner at Adobe Resort, peaceful ocean views and walks, and the scenic coastal drive from Salem to Yachats and on to Eugene. Hotels in Yachats we recommend: Fireside Motel - We stayed here & loved it! Overleaf Lodge - Has a nice hot breakfast Adobe Resort - Family friendly & has the only oceanfront restaurant in town Find a great flight deal to Eugene or Portland 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

  8. Sep 8

    5 Days of Wine Tasting in the Beautiful Willamette Valley Oregon

    We’re going to Oregon’s Willamette Valley! To explore world-class wineries, taste wine in intimate tasting experiences and enjoy the gorgeous vineyards and flora and fauna of this beautiful region. We walk you through food & wine pairings, tasting experiences & teach you how to saber a bottle of sparkling! This trip also goes to Silver Falls State Park for a waterfall detour. If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our 5-day Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Itinerary. The itinerary organizes the route from north to south, gives travel tips, restaurant and hotel recommendations, links to every tasting and experience we booked, packing list, and a day by day itinerary for you to follow.  Highlights of this Willamette Valley episode: Chehalem Ridge Bed and Breakfast Bells Up Winery Natalie's Estate Vineyard Domaine Willamette Bjornson Vineyard Willamette Valley Vineyard Estate St Innocent Winery King Estate Winery Silver Falls State Park Hotels in the Willamette Valley we recommend: Chehalem Ridge Bed and Breakfast - You absolutely must stay at this quaint, homey experience. The homemade breakfast is worth it! The Dundee Hotel The Grand Hotel in Salem Inn at the 5th in Eugene Check out our Willamette Valley yours and experiences on Viator for our created list of recommend wine tours and local experiences. Find a great flight deal to Portland or Eugene 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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  • Creator
    Travel Squad Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    505
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