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Meet Us in Paris
There’s nothing we love more than world-wide travel. Our close second? Talking about travelling, be it destinations, food, customs, gadgets or craziness we’ve encountered. If you are an avid traveler, we’re your virtual water cooler buddies, in a convenient take with you, podcast format.
And, despite our podcast name, we’ll be discussing world-wide travel, whether it’s one-hour away by car, or a one-day plane ride. Why “Meet Us in Paris”? It just captured the romantic coolness that we feel while travelling.
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Today, we are absolutely thrilled to present an extraordinary tapestry of captivating travel news that promises to whisk you away on a journey of discovery. Our treasure trove of updates…
Bonjour, everyone, and welcome to another episode of “Meet Us in Paris!” Today, is December 21st which means you have less then 4 days to get your holiday gifts ordered. So, we’re…
Today we have some Crazy Holiday Travel Promos to share. From how Amazon is offering round trip tickets for as little as $25 for students, how you can stay in Santa’s cabin,…
Over the years we’ve had a few podcasts about various drinks and the one that keeps coming up it that dark elixir coffee, it’s history and various stories about it…
In 1785 William Cowper wrote the poem, “in The Task” where he stated that variety is the spice of life that gives it all its flavor”. However, when it comes to food, spices are wonderful, but…
Today we’ve got a special episode in store for you. We’re counting down the top 5 unusual travel accommodations that will leave you in awe and have you planning your…
So, it’s almost Holiday season again. How the heck did we get here already? I just got used to signing my checks with 2023! Anyways, I’m Zen and please join…
Today, we have a fantastic episode lined up for you. We’re about to uncover the secrets of a travel expert in the art of travel planning. Our friend Kayla (kaylabartravels.com)…
One of the questions that we get a lot is: how do we choose our next destination? We usually tell them that we use some Dungeons and Dragon’s gaming dice,…
Today, we’ll be delving deep into the pages of our favorite books the scenes from iconic movies and the dreamy destinations that set the stage for unforgettable adventures. We’ll offer…
Today we jet-set to a few worldwide destinations, and unravel the mysteries behind some strange laws and their historical, cultural, or just plain peculiar origins. Things like: how in San…
We were recently introduced to Aaron from a common acquaintance, and we knew that we had to have him on our podcast, and here’s why. Aaron Millar is the two-time winner of…
James Beard once said, “Food is our common ground—a universal experience.” And so do we, so with the dwindling days of summer, we thought it would be a great time to talk…
Let’s be frank. Gift giving is hard. Even more difficult? A person that has a very specific hobby, like us travelers. And because of that, today we’re going to talk…
Today, once again, we dive into the tapestry of international festivities that take place in August and September. From enchanting celebrations to exciting traditions, we’ve got your calendar covered! Things like Burning…
We have a fascinating guest with a fascinating story to share today. Our dear friend Amy recently had an extraordinary adventure aboard a European cruise ship on the Seine river…
Today we’re here to talk about random topics that are tangentially related to travel. We’ll be discussing destinations, 3d printers, Japanese TV and the Computer History Museum we visited in Silicon…
Today, we have a delightful surprise for our listeners. We’re introducing a new co-host at large who will be joining us on our future adventures. You may recognize her voice…
Today, we have an incredible lineup of interesting travel news to share with you guys today. From the latest updates on passports to the virtual reality travel industry which is…
Today we embark on a voyage through time and space, unraveling the architectural wonders that have shaped our world. From towering skyscrapers to ancient castles, we’ll dive into the art, engineering, and cultural…
So about two weeks ago, we did a “Things We Hate About Travel.” And it was cathartic. It was nice to get all the things we despise about trips off…
Today we’ll dive into the fascinating world of wellness and how it can intertwine with travel or be the reason for your trip. We’ll be sharing our personal suggestions, stories,…
Today we take you on a journey through the most captivating UNESCO World Heritage sites. From ancient wonders to natural wonders, these sites have been recognized by the United Nations Educational,…
Today, we have a special episode lined up for you as we discuss the topic that’s on everyone’s minds when they go on a trip: “Things We Hate About Travel.”…
Today, we invite you to join us on an exciting adventure filled with captivating stories, fascinating facts, and a whole lot of travel trivia. Welcome to “Meet Us in Paris”!…
Today, we have a very special guest joining us. Her name is Kathleen, Kristin’s sister! Kathleen recently embarked on an unforgettable journey through the captivating landscapes of South Africa. There are…
Today we interview one of our digital nomad friend, Nikol. Nikol moves from city to city a month at a time exploring the world and documents her adventures on her…
In this week’s episode, we’re embarking on a vibrant adventure as we travel with our dear friend Tanya to the beautiful land of Argentina. So, grab your headphones and join…
In this episode, we return to our “This Month, Next Month” topic where we explore the world of international festivals taking place in May and June 2032. From ancient cultural…
Last week we talked about London day trips and all the great things you can do outside of the city. We wanted originally to repost our London podcast that we…
So Kristin just came back from London and it’s whereabouts. So for this week, we’re taking a closer look at day trips outside of London – a chance to escape…
As you know, last week we talked about all the great daytrips you can take outside of New York City. Well, what about inside of New York City? Well, guess what…
NYC is the most visited place in the US. In a typical year, over 10 million people visit the Big Apple. And while there are a ton of things to…
Bonjour and welcome to the Meet Us in Paris podcast! Last week, we discussed all of the great daytrips you can take outside of Tokyo Japan. If you missed it go…
In today’s episode, we’re venturing outside of the bustling city of Tokyo to explore some incredible day trips. From tranquil temples and stunning mountain views to charming villages and delicious…
Bonjour and welcome to the Meet Us in Paris podcast! If you were listening last week, you know that we just discussed all of the great daytrips you can take…
Bonjour! Today we will be taking you on a journey outside Paris, the City of Lights, to explore the hidden gems and breathtaking scenery of the surrounding regions. From charming…
So, are you guys ready to explore the world of travel doodads? From the latest tech to the simple but helpful things, today we’re discussing a few items that we’ve recently discovered…
So, this week, we’re returning to our This month, next month where we bring you the latest updates and insights on some of the most exciting and vibrant festivals from around…
Welcome to ‘Japanese Travel Trivia’, your ultimate guide to the hidden gems and unique experiences of Japan. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the tranquil temples of Kyoto, we’ll…
Welcome to “Passport to Trivia: UK,” where we take you on a journey around the world to explore the most interesting and obscure facts about international travel. In each future…
As we mentioned next week, we need a little break from recording while we take care of some personal family issues, and heck knows we don’t want Zen soloing another…
Looking to buy a video cam to record your travels? This week on our podcast, Zen has three suggestions that he currently rocks: iPhone, the Insta360 GO2, and the DJI Osmo…
Once upon a time a wise man named George Carlin once said, “A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff.”…
Hello! Today is our Seinfeld episode, and it’s about…nothing. Yup, no formal Meet Us in Paris Intro, no music, nothing, nada. Anyways, It’s the end of the year and you…
So, we were chatting about all the things we like to splurge on when travelling, that we normally wouldn’t do when we are at home. Some of them purchases, some…
As you can imagine, around our office, when it comes to travel, we’re go-to people when it comes to travel. And since we work at a university, we are blessed…
Every time you hear us do our podcast introduction you hear us mention all things travel, including customs. And since tomorrow is Thanksgiving, it seems like it is a great…
Greetings and Salutations! Today on our show, we re-present one of our favorite episodes from our archives called, 10 Life Saving Hotel Hacks! If you you’ve heard it, we think you…
So, here in Southern California, it’s starting to cool down and the days are getting shorter. And when we’re in town, it’s the perfect time to grab a blanket, cuddle…
Today we continue on our irregular tom-foolery, that is vs. our regular tomfoolery and are bringing back our “three questions” podcast, but with two, because we’re feeling unmotivated today. So…
Did you know about Sweden’s Turkish influence? No? Well, you may be interested to find out that Swedish Meatballs are culturally from Turkey! Want more convincing? You may be interested…
So, this week, we’re doing another” This month, next month in the world” where we highlight something awesome that has recently happened at one of our favorite travel destinations, and…
Anthony Bourdain once said about Colombia “It’s ludicrous that this place exists and everybody doesn’t want to live here” and it’s true! And as we’ve mentioned before, nothing tells you…
A few months ago, we did a podcast called A Meth Burrito, a Machete and a Can of Bear Spray Walk Into a TSA Checkpoint where we listed all of the crazy,…
It was once said that the best things in life are unexpected. And this is particularly true when it comes to travel especially when you immerse yourself into an unknown…
Rebroadcast from April 1, 2019. London, is truly the city that has captured out imagination. And being the home of kings and queens, and a documented history of over 2000…
Just as we were about record our podcast for this week, we got news that Queen Elizabeth had passed away. It was then we decided to postpone our planned topic…
In 2020, the pandemic created the rise of the digital nomad. If you don’t know what a digital nomad is, it’s a subset of a remote worker who travels the…
So, what’s the difference between a Motherland or a Homeland? A motherland is where your ancestry comes from. On the other hand, your homeland is the place you call home.…
Today, we’re talking something even more specific than cultural foods, we’re turning it up to 11. Since we’re in the heights of summer in the US, we thought it would…
When you think of Bordeaux, the first thing that you may think about is the wine. But, Bordeaux is much, much more. Located on the southwest corner of France, A world-renowned city,…
Today we discuss Naples, Italy! Even if you’ve been to Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice, you may not actually been to Italy yet until you’ve visited Napoli. Napoli, also known…
Today we’ve a fun topic! Customs from around the world. Call them what you want, usage, doctrine, customs or traditions, a big part of travel is learning about the world, and the…
So, this week, we’ve a quick round ofWhat’s Happening Around the World. This again, is where we highlight a cool event around the world that you should consider attending if…
Today we’d like to introduce you to our newest passenger in the Meet Us in Paris Podcast sports utility vehicle, Tanya! Tanya was born in Columbia, raised in Puerto Rico,…
Last week we finally got around to doing a “get to know your podcast host Kristin” roughly 2.5 year late, but who’s counting. However, that’s not a record for us.…
In the past we’ve done a podcasts introducing our former co-hots, but we just realized that Kristin, who has been with us for YEARS has never gotten her time in…
Today’s special guest is Steve Ladd, the author of The Five-Year Voyage: Exploring Latin American Coasts and Rivers. In this fascinating book, Steve journals his 5-year journey with his girlfriend (now wife) Ginny…
So, if you’ve been listening for a while, you know that Kristin and Zen both have kids. So, the obvious question is: Where’s my podcast on how to travel with…
A few weeks back, we decided put up a few of our older podcasts on to what to pack for your next trip. We put re-ran two of them but…
If you’ve tuned into our podcast, you know we love trying different foods from around the world. That’s why today we’re very excited to have Dennis Littley as a special…
So, one of the forgone conclusions of traveling is the actual traveling part. While it may belabor the obvious, usually to get to a destination of interest, you need to invest…
So, we’ve some happy and sad news. Emily has taken an offer for a job on the east coast, and we’re super excited for her new opportunities. On the other…
This week, we return to our “This month, next month in the world” topic where we highlight to you, something awesomethat has recently happened at one of our favorite travel destinations, and an upcoming event in the next month that you…
Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and Spain, Portugal has over 3000 hours of sunshine per year and with its mild climate and 500 miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches, it’s a…
As we mentioned last week, we’re taking a two week break. But don’t worry, this week we’re posting the second of our two-part “what to pack” podcasts and we’ll be…
Today we have something a little different. We’re taking a break, specifically a two-week break. You know, to do something, like go outside. Maybe staycation, or visit a beach. But don’t worry, we’re going to…
Today we revisit our three questions theme, where we ask each other three travel related questions. If you didn’t hear our podcast in December of last year when we last…
Today we bring to you what many truly consider an exotic destination, Hawaii. Despite what you might think, Hawaii is not only beaches and golf though, there’s a lot of rich…
So, iSo, if you heard our last podcast, you know that our fried Shaunt was living in Florence for a little over a month and it’s hard to talk about…
So, today we have a special guest, it’s our buddy Shaunt. If you’ve been a long-time listener, you may recognize Shaunt’s voice. He’s the smooth baritone orator of some of…
Today we bring to you again a destination, man on the ground podcast, to give you an idea of things to do if you decide to visit. The location? A…
So, with the days becoming longer and the weather starting to warm in California, it’s not a bad time to start considering a road trip! Taking a road trip allows you to…
This So, this week, we’ve a new topic that we hope to use every month or so. We call it: This month, next month in the world where we highlight…
Last week we talked about the top 10 things that the TSA confiscated in 2021. It was so weird, and their comments were so funny that we had to do…
In the last week, the TSA released their 2021, top 10 confiscated items. We’re talking about the things that were seized at United States airports last year. It was only…
So, if you’re like our co-host Zen, who’s totally socially awkward, you probably have a hard time starting up a conversation at a party. We’re here to help and offering…
Emily has recently come back from Fairbanks Alaska on the search for the Aurora Borealis. If you’ve heard our previous podcasts, you know that she has attempted this before, travelling…
So last year we discussed a few items that the traveler on your gift list may want. But what about your favorite traveler? (That’s you) Well we have a few…
So, we’re well into December and if you are like us, you’re probably still in a panic purchasing gifts for your friends and family. And furthermore your friends are probably…
Did you know that Disney World is celebrating its 50th anniversary? The celebration began in October of 2021 and has slowly continued to build, with Disney introducing new experiences, foods, merchandise, and…
When we’re podcasting there’s a lot of travel questions that come to our mind, but we skip them, because they are unrelated to the podcast topic of the week. And…
We’re very lucky to have Julie today! Julie is the author of Paris Blue: A Memoir of First Love which was just release in mid-October! Her book is an experience of being in Paris during the 70’s, to study music and finding love. All in…
In our introduction we mention all things travel, including food! It’s been a while since we’ve talked about international culinary delights, so today, we’re going to talk about all things…
So new podcast, more shenanigans. This week we continue to be up to no good with our bad travel reviews, specifically on Japanese destinations. If you aren’t familiar with this…
But it’s okay we all know that this will eventually pass. But in the meantime what’s a restless traveler to do? Well, we’ve a few suggestions for those of you with…
We turn 150…. episodes that is and what a crazy ride it has been! We’ve had some hosts who have come and gone, a pandemic that we’re still dealing with,…
So last week, we had an open topic hour and talked about travel hacks, getting passports for babies and airfare prices. What we realized afterwards is that we forgot to…
Last week, we talked about some of our favorite fall foods from around the world. Go check it out if you haven’t already. But enough about the past, this week…
Last week, we chatted about some of the best College towns. We found them everywhere in the US all the way from California, Texas, Ohio, and others. And while they…
This week we’re visiting the best colleges towns that we’ve been to. We’ll leave the definition of what “best” means to the presenter, it could be things to do, night…
Last week, we talked about the most fabulous places we’ve stayed at. Some cheap, some historic and some just downright nice. Kristin offered up the Czech Inn (LOL!) a super chill hostel…
No matter where you go, you always need somewhere to stay. On today’s podcast we list our favorite domiciles from around the world. They include: A culinary resort in Vietnam,…
Today we’ve a special guest, Laura Morelli! Laura is a USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction who’s works include “The Gondola Maker”, an IPPY Award and Benjamin Franklin Award winner, “The Painter’s…
Today we have a new segment, and we’re calling it one-three-three. One-three-three is where we pick a topic, choose (1) favorite worldwide location that meets that criteria to us, (3)…
Whenever we’re not on a trip, we’re planning for the next one. Emily threw out the great idea that we should discuss what technologies (hardware and software) we are using…
When you think of international travel, the destination that immediately comes to mind is “Paris” the city of lights. The sights, adventure, romance and foods all embody what we think…
So last week we talked about places you should skip, that ironically included Disneyland and maybe not so surprisingly things like wax museums. This week, we return to the more…
So last week we talked all of the crazy museums we’ve visited and want to visit like the National Mustard Museum and International Museum of Surgical Science in Chicago. One…
Last week we chatted about all of the unusual places we’ve visited like the Icelandic Phallological Museum, the Cryptozoology Museum and the Kite museum and had quite a blast. What…
So, one of the things we really enjoy about travel is all of the random encounters. These things are interesting, and reflective of the place that we’re visiting, but sometimes…
Well it seems like we jumped the gun a little and international travel floodgate haven’t opened like we were hoping. But that’s okay! The United States is still open to…
Last week we did a “tip show” in the form of “questions” where we gave out random travel tips and information to make your travel’s easier. It was based off…
It’s been a while since we’ve all taken a trip, so we thought it would be a good time to have a travel refresher and offer up some travel tips..…
Leonardo Da Vinci was born just outside of this city; the story of Pinocchio was written there and David the giant slayer resides there. Of course, we are talking about…
On May 18th, U.S. News released their Best Vacations spots for 2021! Their compiled list reflects the general mood of travelers after our one-year covid stay at home and many…
On May 14th a little over 50% of American’s have at least one vaccination and the CDC has given guidance that individuals who are fully vaccinated don’t have to wear a…
Today, we wanted to have a little fun, and found a funny quiz to take. If you’re interested in taking it with us, you can find the quiz on Buzzfeed…
Wikipedia defines a tourist trap as an establishment (or group of establishments) that has been created or re-purposed with the aim of attracting tourists and their money. Based off of that description, a movie is a…
On our sister podcast Mains Street UCI, we often talk about the things we’re watching on TV, and streaming, to give our listeners some ideas of what to watch, that…
So, in California, we’re pretty lucky. Our Covid cases are going down and vaccinations are going up. And if you haven’t paid attention to our last few podcasts, that makes…
Today we’ve special podcast. With Disneyland in California opening up in the next few weeks, we were daydreaming about which of the parks we’d like to visit. On the other…
This week we were inspired by Reddit’s Ask Me Anything, where you can ask an “expert” question. The quotes around expert were on purpose, especially in our case. But since we…
Travelling with friends? Want to know them better? Need to pass some time? Well here’s a bunch of fun questions you can ask them to pass the time on your…
WE CAN’T WAIT TO TAKE A TRIP! Did we mention that? Maybe? So, as you can imagine, the last few weeks we’ve been discussing some potential travel destinations in the US…
Hey guys, we couldn’t record this week. But we know you crave new content, so we found an unused recording from earlier this year on international desserts that we think…
With coronavirus’ spread being controlled and vaccines being distributed we may be able to travel soon! However, when we say travel, we mean domestically. Now in the past, we’ve many…
So if you haven’t heard, with the release of the covid vaccines, if we’re lucky, a certain amount of normalcy may occur this Summer. And that even means domestic travel. So…
We miss travel so much because of Covid restrictions that we’ve stooped down to belittling travel because it’s out of our reach. If this was stages of grief, we’re sorry…
An army travels on its stomach, but that’s not all, world traveler’s do too! In the past, we’ve talked about alcohol, deserts, terrible food and amazing food that we’ve encountered,…
Austin, Austin, Austin. Why the heck to we keep hearing about Austin, everybody’s talking about it. You’ve got questions, we’ve the answers! Austin the capitol of Texas is one of…
So, we won’t get into the discussion on how we came to today’s topic because it’s kind of Las Vegasy, but the topic is libations around the world, or alcohol.…
You live your life one quarter of the globe at a time. Wait a minute, that’s a “Fast and Furious” reference, not a “Gone in 60 Seconds” reference. Darn it…
When travelling round the world, we look for three things. Museums, entertainment and food. And continuing on the latter, we try to see if we can find a local food…
After our last podcast I (Zen) asked Leigh about some of her experiences in Taiwan and we had a lot of fun comparing notes, when I brought up some really…
Amelia Earhart once said “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. It’s the butterfly effect, where once…
One of the things we love about travelling is the unexpected, or the unknown. This can be something as simple as seeing hearing a local song of the radio, a…
This week we bring to you, “Wouldcha?!?”, or “would you” game. This home brewed “designed here” travel quiz is where we pose a question, offer two options and one has to…
Sorry we’re so late with our podcast, we’ve had some technical issues with our server. So, as you can imagine, we’ve had a lot of time at home the last…
We’ve all made them. Travel mistakes. And unlike a run-of-the-mill mistake, nothing magnifies a problem than being in a foreign country, miles away from home. But like with all things…
So, this week we’re talking Chi Town. For some of you who have never been, you may be thinking, Chicago? Really? Well we’re here to tell you thatChicago has everything…
There’re so many things to do in Los Angeles California that people often forget that it’s also a movie lover’s haven. Not only is it the home to Hollywood, thousands…
On our podcast we often concentrate on a single location that we’ve been to, and we often forget the real reason of why we travel in the first place. It’s about the experiences that…
As you can imagine, we do a lot of research before we decide on our next destination. This brings us to a variety of websites including, Yelp, Travelocity and Expedia…
We had so much fun scaring the dickens out of each other last week with American urban legends that we’ve decided to do it again with a little twist. Today…
So today is a semi special episode. Apparently, this is our one hundred and first podcast! That’s right, we’ve hit the big 101! Anyways, we’re coming up on October (can you believe…
There’s an old saying, “Who doesn’t like a good party”? Well the idea holds true when travelling. Where ever you go in the world, people love to celebrate! Some events are…
So, the other week, we were chatting online about topics for our water cooler talk and Leigh offered to tell us about her adventures of about traveling up and down…
So, today, we’d like to try something different. Instead of the normal, regimented format, we thought it would be fun to have a free form conversation about travel. You know…
Today, we’re going to be talking about some of the challenges of being a women traveler with an all-woman podcast, offer up some female specific suggestions and maybe a few…
For some of us, it’s been five months since we’ve been able to leave the house, much less travel the world. What’s an avid traveler to do to ease our…
So, Emily and I also co-host another podcast that highlights all things Disney called “Main Street UCI” and this week we talked about how comic-con went virtual and we talked…
So today, we’re going to address the elephant in our virtual recording studio, Covid and what’s the future of travel. And to give some firsthand perspective, our co-host Leigh just came back…
Every once in a while, a movie stands out to us when it’s set in another country, mostly because we recognize the location. But, every once in a while, the…
Hog Town, how we love you! You check off so many of our travel destination checklist needs. International? Check. Cosmopolitan? Check. Museums, great food, artisans, theater and outdoor activities? Check,…
During our trip planning, we often come across quizzes to determine what our next destination should be. Naturally we were intrigued by a quiz that we found on the travel…
We’ve had 50+ podcasts to learn about our co-hosts Kristin and Zen. But what do we know about Emily and Leigh other than that they love to travel? Well on…
This week we were fantasizing about travel. Needless to say, we started researching and came across this gem of a review on Vatican City. “Didn’t see the pope. Lost my favorite pen…
A few weeks ago, we did a little thing here called, “Battle of the Best” where we compared two cities that a traveler may consider similar as a vacation destination…
When we recorded this, we were entering 9th week of stay-at-home, where we can’t go out to local stores, much less travel to another country. Our inability to travel is causing…
Today’s destination is best known for its baked beans, Fenway Park, a marathon, the location for the TV show Cheers, and why we as Americans drink coffee instead of tea like most of the…
Two weeks ago, we did a podcast on the Battle of the Best and we totally had a ton of fun doing it, so since we are a benevolent dictatorship…
We’ve seen some awful tourist traps in our travels, you know the ones to get you to buy stuff, inane statues and the like. That got us to wondering about…
In life, there are so many choices. Coffee or tea? Lamborghini or Ferrari, or ice cream or Gelato? Travel destinations are a lot like these choices. There are so many…
So, if you are like us, you may be getting a little stir-crazy staying at home. And when we say stir crazy, we mean crazy. Last week we talked about…
We imagine that you’re still stuck at home like us, so this week, to help you get over your no-travel blues, we’re taking a quiz to find out where we…
On our podcast for today, we visit the Santiago, Chile region, with a special guest, Zen’s wife Vanessa! Vanessa’s family is from Santiago and she has been visiting Chile for…
According to google, there are over 2500 virtual tours that are available from museums and galleries around the world. That’s a lot to sort through, so we thought we would…
Well if you haven’t heard, Vidcon has been canceled. What? You haven’t heard of Vidcon? Well, step right up my friend. Vidcon is the hottest convention that isn’t comic related,…
Whenever we’re not on a trip, we’re planning for the next one. Emily threw out the great idea that we should discuss what technologies (hardware and software) we are using…
On today’s show we bring the flavors of the world to you. Not unlike like our food podcast from a few months back (you did listen to it right?), but instead…
In California we’re in our first week of lockdown, and our government has advised strongly, not to travel abroad. What’s a traveler supposed to do? Practice their foreign language skills…
So, today’s topic is: Abandoned Places. If you search YouTube, you’ll see that there’s more than a few individuals who make a living, visiting and documenting abandoned structures and locations.…
Cuba is a small country that is located about 90 miles south of Florida and was an infamous playground for both celebrities and mobsters alike. They hung out in places like…
We have a new destination today! This country national animal is the Unicorn, Nessy hangs out in the local waters and is the birth home of a few notable entertainers like…
To define dumb travel stuff, we need to define smart travel stuff. Smart travel stuff is things that we bring along with us on a trip that makes our lives…
No one want to go on vacation with a cold. Even more so, no one wants to go on vacation and GET a cold. So, on our current podcast, we’re going…
Never been on a cruise and are wondering, what should I bring? How much money do I need? What clothes should I pack? And most importantly, how do I get…
What would we do without alcohol on occasion, it’s the world’s best social lubricant, and the catalyst of a million stories. Last week, while we were bumping around the office,…
With the Oscars coming up, we wanted to have an award ceremony of our own. So, for this week’s podcast, we will be honoring our favorite museums from around the…
It’s New Year already? Wow. Time flies when you are having fun! In the last year, we’ve said goodbye to our host Michelle, and introduced two new ones, Kristen and…
Today we visit the location which hosted the 1962 World’s fair, home to Microsoft and of modern coffee culture in the US, Starbucks. It’s a city, but set against the…
So, to us, snow is kind of a mystical substance in Southern California and we don’t take it for granted. Because of that, we seek it out whenever we can…
So, if you travel internationally, one of the givens is airports. And like the Tom Hanks movie, “The Terminal”, we all know that some strange, some bad and wonderful things…
When you think Colombia, you think of the stunning cities like Bogotá, Medellín, Cali or Cartagena. Or you may visualize the colorful Barranquilla Carnival or the natural beauty of the Sierra…
We’re very lucky to have Robin today as she is the author of 100 Things to Do in Orange County Before You Die that was just published in August of this year…
In this week’s podcast we continue on the path of self-discovery. This week we answer the question: If we had one month to live, pick three places you would travel…
If you have been following us for a while, you know that each of our co-hosts have very different ways of travelling. While we know it, we’ve had a difficult…
Not all vacations are about the destination as they are about the journey. So, on today’s podcast we thought that it would be a lot of fun to talk about…
When we travel, we like to make our stay as comfortable as possible. Here’s ten of our favorite hotel hacks that we’ve picked up over the years, that will make…
Warning! We tell a story about a plane crash survivor in this podcast, so if you have little ones, who you like to listen to our podcast with, this may…
If you are a Gen-Xer, you know that the Go-Go’s never sang about staycation. https://bit.ly/1xBRw6g . Well this week, we’re going to change your stodgy impression of staycation being, “not having enough…
“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments…
In the past, we’ve talked about some of our travel horror stories, but we’ve never done one on the wonderful things that we’ve randomly encountered, all which make us want…
The funny thing about travel is, it’s expensive. But what if we told you there was a way to travel and someone would pay you to do it? This week…
When we came up with the idea to offer suggestions of what to pack, we thought it would be a single episode. To our surprise, we are now three deep…
This week we step away temporarily from our packing recommendations as Katherina has just returned from Barcelona, Copenhagen and Poland. If you recall, we offered up a few suggestions of…
This week we talk about stuff to bring on a trip, and as a teaser, here’s a few things that we mention: Hudsalve, Multi USB Chargers, Sholdits and AAA powered…
Kristin is out for another week and we’ve recruited our dear friend Leigh, a “leet” traveler to chat with us this week. In the first of three podcasts, we discuss…
Well one of the problems with doing a podcast about travel is: the hosts travel. Kristen is in Brazil right now and we couldn’t record this week. However, we didn’t…
So, one of friends recently came back from Japan. If you’ve listened into our podcast before, you know it’s one of our favorite places to go. What make Garry’s experience…
Next to food, clothing is one of the most accessible ways that one can experience a culture. Not only is it a nice reminder of our journeys past, it also serves…
Leonardo Da Vinci was born just outside of this city; the story of Pinocchio was written there and David the giant slayer resides there. Of course, we are talking about…
Orange County. The lefthanded, redheaded, stepchild that is overlooked as a vacation spot in California. Well no more! In our second installment in “The Real OC” we’ve got the goods as…
If you ask many from outside of California, “What is Orange County known for?” the top answers are: “Disneyland and the Real Housewives of the OC”. Well this week we’re…
Katherina has planned a trip to Copenhagen and still doesn’t know what to do. So, we thought it would be kind of an interesting opportunity to help her plan her…
We got a topic suggestion from one of our listeners, Kevin Black, to do an Amtrak podcast. We thought, “brilliant! Why didn’t we think of that”? So today we talk…
On June 6th, 1944 men from all over the world came to fight in Normandy to defeat German Nazis and liberate our ally and brother France. This momentous effort would…
Flights from coast-to-coast seem to be at a multiyear all time low still we thought we should feature a east coast city once again. That’s when we realized that we…
We all bring them back from our trips, but what is it separates a great souvenir from a bad one? In this week’s podcast we talk about our favorite things…
Did you ever realize that you can’t spell “luggage” without the word “lug”? In this week’s podcast we discuss our love hate relationship with suitcases, our favorite brands, styles and…
To quote Anonymous: “Coffee, a magical substance that turns “leave me alone or die” into “Good morning!”. Needless to say, when we are abroad, our need for coffee consumption doesn’t wane, if…
At the time we post this podcast, coast to coast flights are as little as $300 from LAX to NYC. You know what that means, right? A Podcast about the…
Now that summer is approaching, its time to start planning where to go on vacation. The problem is that it seems like all potential vacation locations have their own PR…
Things that tick us offIt’s rage time on Meet Us in Paris. This week we talk about all the things that make travel miserable. To list a few; Well there’s…
If it’s “All about the journey, not the destination” then the transport we take is obviously the most important part of the trip. So today we talk about all of…
Music. Art. Food. Craft Beer. Questionably dressed individuals. Honestly, that’s enough for us, but for those of you who need more convincing, we’ve the 911 on about what to expect if…
It lent its name to a U2 album. It’s the backdrop to the Eagles album cover and has religious significance to early settlers. What is it about the Joshua tree…
So, we’ve been doing this for half a year now, and through the backchannels of social media, we’ve gotten a few questions about what we do for a living and how we can afford to travel so much…
As Americans, one of the first ways we are introduced to different countries is through their food. It tells us about their unique their culture, agriculture, and the inhabitants themselves.…
Every summer 130,000 people descend upon San Diego, CA to visit Comic-Con, the world’s premiere geek’s paradise. What is it about this convention that captures our imagination, that individuals are…
London, is truly the city that has captured out imagination. And being the home of kings and queens, and a documented history of over 2000 years, you can’t trip over…
Travelling to a foreign country can be intimidating enough with time changes, cultural differences, and venturing into the unknown. The cherry on the top is not speaking the language, or…
If you traveled enough, we all know of horror stories from the road, whether you heard them second hand or experienced them in person. In this week’s podcast, we tell…
On today’s podcast, we once again team up with our sister podcast “Mainstreet UCI, which discusses all things Disney (if you are a Disney fan, it’s a must listen) and…
This week we continue on our California kick and travel to San Francisco, where we discuss everything from the local chocolate, Ghiradelli (yum!) to the Charles Schultz Museum in neighboring…
San Diego almost always shows up in every top 10 lists of places to visit in the US due to its great weather and things to do, from a world…
Spring is just around the corner and that means beach season. And when we think beaches, we think California! In this week’s podcast we reveal our favorite dog (and human)…
There’s nothing more fun than traveling during the holidays and we love to see how other cultures and countries celebrate. If you are looking for a few ideas for your…
You may not know this, but we have a sister podcast “Main Street UCI” which discusses all thing Disney (Zen is a co-host). Since many of you come to So-Cal…
In this week’s podcast, we share our strangest trivia that we learned while on a trip. One of our favorites? Wombat scat (poop) is square in shape. For reals, look…
For a lot of people, the only thing they know about New Zealand is It’s where they filmed the Lord of the Rings and Kiwi’s, but it’s much more than…
You’re in Washington DC during the federal shutdown. All of the national monuments are closed. All 19 of the Smithsonian Museums are closed. What are you going to do? Don’t…
Looking for your next adventure? Let the experts help! Today we discuss how we choose our next destination based on, location, safety, and the destinations offerings. Our decision making varies…
If you are seasoned travel veterans like us, you know your carry-on bag can be the difference between a great flight or a miserable one. Today we do a “flight…
We’ve been asking ourselves recently, “Why do we choose the places we decide to journey to?” It’s a strange existential question, and today we answer them together. It’s a bit…
We’ve all heard about the “California Dreaming” vacation. Pacific coast highway in a vintage VW bus with your beau, but we’ve never met a person who actually has done it…
Looking to visit Asia? Taiwan should be at the top of your list! It’s a fascinating amalgam of Chinese, Japanese and Western culture. About the size of Maryland, Taiwan was…
When you think of Europe, Poland probably doesn’t spring to the mind as a top travel destination, but you’d be remiss if you overlooked it. Poland is about the size of…
As much as we love travelling to other countries, we love traveling domestically as well. In this podcast we visit our neighbor, Los Angeles the city of angels, known for…
When you think of international travel, the destination that immediately comes to mind is “Paris” the city of lights. The sights, adventure, romance and foods all embody what we think…
Today we visit Japan, the “Land of the Rising Sun”, one of our favorite places to visit in the world. Our hosts first offer up their favorite don’t miss spots…
Collectively we’ve flown over a half a million miles to international and domestic destinations. As you can imagine, during this time. we’ve picked up a travel tip or two that makes…
The world’s your oyster and we’ve brought our oyster knives and aprons. Learn more about our hosts favorite places to visit in the world (Taiwan, Japan and Poland), some interesting…