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. 14h 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!

  2. 1d 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!

  3. 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!

  4. 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!

  5. 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!

  6. Oct 2 ·  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!

  7. Sep 29

    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!

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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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