Episode List

Episode 500: The Evolution of Travel

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500 Episodes, can you believe it? What a huge milestone! We did the math, and that is over 9 and a half years of weekly chats – who knew we’d have so much to say! We thought it would be fun to look back at where we were when this all started, and see how […]

Episode 499: Two Days in Milan

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Episode 499: Two Days in Milan
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When someone mentions Milan, what do you think about? Fashion, History, Food? Well, Milan has all of these in spades. It is so much more than just those things and Donna is here to tell us about her short trip to Milan. Sandy – Donna – George

Episode 498 – Searching for Chiopotle in Europe with Brook

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Episode 498 – Searching for Chiopotle in Europe with Brook
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On this show, we’re huge proponents of experiencing the local culture when you travel, and a big part of that is the food. But we also know that sometimes, you just want something that is familiar. Brook and her family live in Germany, and when she asked her son what he wanted to do for […]

Episode 497: River Cruise Expo Updates

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Episode 497: River Cruise Expo Updates
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River cruising is one of the best ways to see Europe. You get to experience several different locations from the comfort of your floating hotel. And unlike ocean cruising, the rivers get you right into the heart of the destination and allow you to see some of the smaller towns and villages. But how do […]

Two nights in Iceland with Robin

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Two nights in Iceland with Robin
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Iceland, nestled in the North Atlantic Ocean, is a land of contrasts. From its rugged coastlines to its steaming geysers, every corner of this island nation tells a story of resilience and adaptation. Robin took a quick trip to Iceland to experience some of its natural beauty, and she’s here to tell us about it. […]

Episode 495: Exploring Netherlands and Belgium

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Episode 495: Exploring Netherlands and Belgium
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When you think of Amsterdam, what do you think of? Windmills? Wooden shoes? A Red Light District? You are not alone. But recently, about half of Team Outlander descended upon Amsterdam and the surrounding area including the rest of Holland as well as Belgium. Tonight, we’d like to find out what they experienced and whether […]

Episode 494: Gorilla Trekking with Leah Iudice

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This week, Leah is here to take us on a journey to Rwanda to recap her recent experience with Gorilla Trekking. How to prepare, what to expect on the trek, and what it’s like to find yourself face-to-face with a gorilla! Sandy – Donna – George

Episode 493: Caribbean News Updates

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Episode 493: Caribbean News Updates
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He’s usually the quiet one on our podcast, but he’s actually our resident pro on all things Mexico and the Caribbean. This week we thought we’d put George on the spot and let him update us on what’s new. Sandy – Donna – George

Episode 492: Virgin Voyages with Tracy Aldridge

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Episode 492: Virgin Voyages with Tracy Aldridge
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If you haven’t heard of Virgin Voyages, it might be because The Scarlet Lady debuted in 2020 when most of us were sequestered in our homes. This new cruise line is getting lots of buzz and winning awards. Touted as an adult only alternative to the mainstream cruise lines, Virgin Voyages is gaining momentum and […]

Episode 491: Disney’s Festival of the Arts

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Episode 491: Disney’s Festival of the Arts
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We love a good Epcot festival, and this one is no exception! Now in it’s 8th year, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts is one of Epcot’s highly anticipated events. This year the festival ran from Jan. 12 – Feb. 19th. Sandy was recently there for a few days and she’s here to tell […]

Episode 490: Icon of the Seas Naming Ceremony with Elizabeth

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Episode 490: Icon of the Seas Naming Ceremony with Elizabeth
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Back in January, the world of cruising changed a little with the brand new Icon of the Seas from Royal Caribbean. Although she has been sailing for a few months now, we haven’t had a chance to talk to Elizabeth yet about her experiences on board a pre-inaugural sailing back then so we inviting her […]

Episode 489: Would You Rather?

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Episode 489: Would You Rather?
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This week we are switching things up. We were trying to think of a fun game we could play, similar to our Two Truths and a Lie series, to help educate our listeners and spark some inspiration for a new bucket list destination. And so Would You Rather, Travel Edition was born! I’m going to […]

Episode 488: Sailing on Oasis of the Seas with Anna

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Episode 488: Sailing on Oasis of the Seas with Anna
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The Oasis of the Seas was the largest ship in the world when she launched in 2008. With every new ship there were more features added, so in 2019 the Oasis was refurbished to add more of the amenities of her sister ships. Anna and her family sailed on the Oasis the week of Thanksgiving, […]

Episode 486: Sailing on Norwegian Escape with Sandy

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Episode 486: Sailing on Norwegian Escape with Sandy
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Norwegian Cruise Line launched the Norwegian Escape in 2015 as part of their Breakaway Plus class. She is currently sailing out of Port Canaveral, and Sandy was joined by friends and family for a New Year’s Eve cruise and is excited to tell us about it. Sandy – Donna – George

Episode 484: Small Ship Sailing on Windstar Cruises with Ward Reid

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Episode 484: Small Ship Sailing on Windstar Cruises with Ward Reid
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Windstar Cruises redefines the traditional cruise experience with intimate, smaller ships, offering unparalleled elegance and personalized service. This week we’re excited to welcome Ward Reid, our Central US Regional Sales Manager with Windstar. A born and bred “Aussie,” Ward now lives Austin with his family, and he’s here to tell us what makes this cruise […]

Episode 483: Sailing the Disney Wish with Elizabeth

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Episode 483: Sailing the Disney Wish with Elizabeth
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In 2022, ten years after they launched their fourth ship, Disney Cruise Line finally added a new ship to its fleet. The Disney Wish is the first of Disney’s new class of ship, Triton class. Over Christmas, Elizabeth and her family got to experience this beautiful ship during the most magical time of the year. […]

Episode 482: Tips for the Brightline

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Episode 482: Tips for the Brightline
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When you think of high speed trains, you may think of Japan, Europe, or really… any place but here. But Richard Branson had a vision to bring high speed rail to Florida, and because he’s Richard Branson… he did it! Connecting South Florida to Central Florida, The bold yellow Brightline has been running its full […]

Episode 481: Norwegian Viva Transatlantic with Brook & Lindsay

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Episode 481: Norwegian Viva Transatlantic with Brook & Lindsay
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Norwegian Cruise Line recently launched their newest Prima Class ship – the Viva! Lindsay and Brooke were fortunate to get to experience the ship’s trans-Atlantic crossing as she made her way to Miami, and they’re here to tell us all about it. Lindsay – Sandy – Donna – George

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