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Travel Radio PodcastRoad Trip Through the Yucatan State, MexicoWhat is it like to drive in Mexico? Lori Gold starts us off with some guidelines to manage expectations and help you successfully road trip through Mexico. After that we move onto a REALLY FANTASTIC five point round up of Yucatan State attractions.
This is also available in a video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w_PcPlcCNp0
Format:Top five road tripping points for Yucatan state in Mexico. M: Welcome back to the program Lori Gold! You can pretty well host the show today because you are super familiar with it by now!
2021-05-1328 min
Travel Radio PodcastCosta Rica: Exploring Arenal Volcano & Costal Papagayo AreasReturn guest Emma Major Schroeder recently spent time in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is defined by very distinct geological and cultural influence. We go into great depth on two of those regions.
For this week's blog on Costa Rica entry requirements click here.
Costa Rica loose podcast format includes:
Emma's favorite recent Costa Rica story
Regional highlights for Papgayo and Arenal regions of Costa Rica
Property stayed at
Insights or tips for this region of Costa Rica
The bumpy journey to Arenal Area from Papagayo
Special geological features in this region. Can you share them...
2021-04-2233 min
Travel Radio PodcastAn Episode For Easter Oberammergau Passion Play 2022(This is a Monday Replay)
It is ironic that a play started as means to prevent the plague from ravaging their small town in Bavaria has been halted by one. However, this Passion Play is not canceled it is only postponed! You can still make it to the Oberammergau Passion Play of 2022.
A unique aspect of this play is the casting practice and qualifications to perform in the play. Only villagers of Oberammergau may participate. Of the 5k+ village nearly half of them from children to seniors participate. It is a ten year reunion no one...
2021-03-2945 min
Travel Radio PodcastTop Three Reasons to Visit ScandinaviaTop Three Reason To Visit Scandinavia:
Pop Quiz! I told Theresa Chu-Bermudez we would both talk about our top three reasons to visit Scandinavia - I changed my mind! I gave Theresa a trivia game quiz, you an unconventional way to learn and some great insight into Scandinavia. Yes, Theresa did eventually get to share her top three reasons for visiting Scandinavia!
A Video of this interview is available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/-cGjit6EK1Y
What are some top tips for visiting Scandinavia?
What countries are in Scandinavia?
Is...
2021-03-1118 min
Travel Radio PodcastSo, You Want to Start a Travel Podcast, with Megan ChapaSo, you want to start a travel podcast? In this episode, I sit down and have a candid conversation with travel industry veteran Podcaster Megan Chapa on what travel pros need to consider before they start a podcast.
Podcasting is a great and accessible way to reach an audience who is interested in the type of travel experiences that inspire you and that you like to share.
Maybe you have been looking for a new way to reach an audience outside of social media. Maybe even a way to develop your creativity in audio form.
2021-02-2851 min
Travel Radio PodcastReplay Monday | Perfect Paths For Catholic Pilgrims!During this very trying time in world history faith is more important than ever to many people. This episode highlights a very important path for Catholics wanting to connect with their faith via historical sites of religious importance. Post pandemic travel your clients or even you, dear travelers, will find the information on this podcast useful.
Judy Yirsa has a heart for faith pilgrimages. She wants to connect with her Creator in the places He performed miracles and revealed himself to his people. Even her honeymoon was tracing the path of Fatima.
For Judy there is a...
2021-02-1550 min
Travel Radio PodcastMichigan: Luxury Travel In the Tip of The Mitt-chigan!You can't believe this is the US! Spark envy among your friends with a trip to the Tip of the Mitt in Michigan.
M: Hello and Welcome to Travel Radio Podcast. I am your host Megan Chapa. Before we get started I just want to give a shout out to the other podcasts on the Travmarket Media Network. I'm loving your content! Listeners, please take a minute to leave a review for a podcaster today! It is the highlight of a podcasters day to get a review. I would love it if it could be mine or one...
2021-02-041h 07
Travel Radio PodcastFire Festival | Up Helly Aa? | Shetland, ScotlandHell Yeah - Up Helly Aa! (I couldn't resist...)
In my mind... If 2020 was a Viking Ship bound for a fiery end, Up Helly Aa would be its doom. I would cathartically burn its losses in licks of flame. This is not the right festival for that. That is the energy fueling the procession of Burn The Clocks Festival in Brighton, UK. I digress...
Up Helly Aa is CELEBRATION! This is a glorious fire festival celebrated across Sheltand, Scotland. It is actually a night that culminates a holy season and is celebrated through, fire, post partie...
2021-01-2836 min
Travel Radio Podcast2020 Christmas Episode | Travel Radio Podcast2020 years ago a man changed the world. We mark our calendars by the birth of a child who treated people with kindness, recognized indignities and lifted people up. He healed the sick and united people groups previously alienated to each other. How does this relate to travel? This man walked miles and miles. He sailed the region and droves of people swarmed him wherever he went. His Goodness was contagious. He was comfortable on land and on sea, in any country.So, as you snuggle in with your family... Or, as you make your path out o...
2020-12-2503 min
Travel Radio PodcastMexico With New Eyes - Matthew Wahlgren of Matt.travelOur ears are in Mexico this week! Just like when you visit a place you gain new insight, moving to that destination changes your perspective in greater magnitude. My frequent flyer guest Matthew Whalgren is back to talk about his new life in Mexico.
We talk about his new experiences that are remote but amazing additions to any (most) travelers' itineraries. If you frequently send clients to Puerto Vallarata these tips might add some zip into the returning guests experience. Or, if you want a travel agent on the ground Matt is available for a chat!
...
2020-12-1732 min
Travel Radio PodcastReopening Thailand & Planning Your First Trip | Ric GazianSponsor break 15:30 estM: Welcome to Travel Radio Podcast. Today I am pleased to welcome a new guest to the program, Ric Gazian. Thank you for joining me Ric!
R: It's a pleasure to be here Megan.
M: Ric, would you take a moment to introduce yourself?
R: (Excerpt from Ric's bio) "Hi, I am Ric Gazarian aka GlobalGaz. I am on a quest to travel to all 193 UN countries and I plan to share with my readers; must-see places, unique experiences, and off-the-beaten path locations.
There are so ma...
2020-12-0442 min
Travel Radio PodcastThankful For The Good in 2020 | Travmarket Media Network MessageWe have so much to be thankful for in 2020. This episode is heartfelt and personal thankful messages from a majority of the hosts on the Travmarket Media Network of podcasts.
Let us also thank you for listening. We hope you are safe and at least in communications with your loved ones if you can't be physically present with them this year.Blessings to you and gobble, gobble, gobble,~ Megan Chapa
Network Producer Travmarket Media NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-11-2625 min
Travel Radio PodcastEpic Girls Getaways For The Return of TravelM: Welcome Quiana Thomas would you please take a moment to introduce yourself?
Q: Thanks for having me Megan. I run my own independent home based travel company called Girls Getaway 360 Vacations and I started a new company called Travel Agent Tees which is an apparel and accessories company catered to those working in the Travel Industry.
M: Yes! I just received my very own Travel Agent Tee in the mail and even the packaging was a joy to receive. It's cool!
Q: Awesome! I’m so glad you like it!
M: Yes, I...
2020-11-2424 min
Travel Radio PodcastBlind Review with Kevin LoweMegan: Hello and welcome to Travel Radio Podcast. Today I am privilege to have Kevin Lowe on the podcast for the first time. Kevin will you take a moment to introduce yourself?
Kevin: Absolutely. I'm the owner of Better Days Travel where I get to help make people's dreams come true through the design of Bucket List vacations. In addition I'm an avid blogger and host of my own podcast called The Lowe Down on Life and Travel. And of course I should mention the one characteristic that does set me apart from the majority, and that be...
2020-11-1941 min
Travel Radio PodcastThe Wellness of Travel | Tips To Healthier Travel with Edyta SatchellM: Hello and welcome, Edyta would you please take a moment to introduce yourself?
E: It’s so wonderful to be here with you Megan. I help people who travel for business or leisure to be travel ready, to be healthy, look and feel their very best before, during and after travel so that they can have it all beauty, youthfulness, energy, healthy, productivity and success whether they are at home or conduct business on the go. And especially now when people travel during Covid, they want to be healthy.
I also help corporations by crea...
2020-11-0536 min
Travel Radio PodcastIntroducing The Travel Lab with Nikita Brown of Travel Agent CollectiveBy our powers combined we are nine! Today I have the privilege of welcoming Nikita Brown, host of The Travel Lab to Travel Radio Podcast. Nikita's podcast and expertise are heartily welcomed. The Travel Lab will focus on uncomplicating social media for Travel Agents. I selfishly and excited to have this on the network because I need her help!Topics for today's podcast:
Nikita's background and journey in the travel industry
How to find Nikita online
Telling your story as therapy and social media tool
Easy actionable social media tips...
2020-10-2929 min
Travel Radio PodcastRecorded Phone Call | Travel Hesitation and Travel MotivationThis is not the phone call I thought we were going to have. I am way more on the, "We are all gonna die" side of Corona Virus mentality than Richard is. I thought he was sheltering in his Hobbit Hole as much as our family it. He's not! This conversation was really helpful for me to hear and encourage me to mask up and GET OUT THERE.I text Richard Earls, Publisher of Travel Research Online,"Pick up the phone, I'm calling and I'll probably record it..." Apparently, Richard is a gambler. He picked up, rolled with i...
2020-10-2229 min
Travel Radio PodcastLive From The Dominican Republic - Resort Life NowMatty K has been a guest on the podcast previously talking about one of his specialties Poland! Today he surprised me by asking if I wanted to record live from The Hyatt Zlara. Heck Yes I did. I hope more of you call me on location to record.
You will observe the value of a travel agent on this episode. What airlines are blocking middle seats? Who is doing school programming for kids?
On this episode, Live From The Dominican Republic, we discuss:
Flights to the Dominican Republic and Mexico
Capacity of flight and resor...
2020-10-1520 min
Travel Radio PodcastEnglish Royalty Theme on British Travel, England, United KingdomThe United Kingdom may be similar in size to a singular US State but don't be fooled! There is a lot of ground to cover and thought public transportation is very good you could spend your entire trip commuting. Let's set realistic expectations.
Map of Official Royal Palaces in the UK
UK Regions Compared To US States
Here is one of the ways I discuss traveling the UK, specifically England with my clients and how you might also. This itinerary will likely take you 7 - 10 days to complete. Don't forget to book end your...
2020-10-0339 min
Travel Radio PodcastEdinburgh on the Fringe, Scotland Off the Beaten Path!Let's get hunting! Travel differently with this list of experiences outside of Edinburgh, Scotland. Told through the eyes and extensive exploration of David Weinczok, you will be captivated and googling (just click the links below) the places mentioned. Most of the locations mentioned are dog friendly - so bring the pups! They are Calvin, David's pup, approved!
Get outside city center Edinburgh, Scotland and explore these lesser known and magical places. Really, a hidden Pegasus carved into the roof of an underground Iron Age Roman cold storage cellar, a hidden Eagle set at a romantic glen, a herd...
2020-09-2642 min
Travel Radio PodcastFall In Love With Egypt | Nigel Hetherington | Past PreserversWorld class archeologist and Egyptologist, Nigel Hetherington, is today's guest! This episode on Egypt is long but it will remind you, the travel agent, why you fell in love with this industry. It will make you, the traveler, excited to meet the people of Egypt and invest your monies in this culturally and historically rich country.
This episode is long. This episode is 100% worth your listening minutes! We are all burned out on travel training webinars and this is NOT that! This is candid stories about how to understand and appreciate the culture of Egypt as a touri...
2020-09-171h 04
Travel Radio PodcastMelia Orlando Resort Review w/ Therese Chu BermudezIt is the new era of road trips and Florida is attracting vacationers unable to fulfill their international trips and desperate to escape the routines of working from home. One of Florida's not-so-hidden attractions is Disney World. It's family friendliness and sunny year round weather will keep it on the top of many domestic destination bucket lists.While Disney resorts offer some great extra perks they won't work for every traveller. That is where we turn to the Disney Good Neighbor hotel properties. The Melia Orlando is in this category and offers some pretty great amenities to it...
2020-09-1219 min
Travel Radio PodcastUnlocking Ireland with Tour Guide Cathy WhelanCONTACT: Cathy Whelan Independent Tour Guide
Cathy on Tours By LocalsCathy on ITGAEveryone needs a friend on the ground and your friend in Ireland is Cathy Whelan. My relationship with Cathy began when I interviewed another guest of mine, Shari Kavalin. Shari told me she has the best tour guide for me in Dublin, Ireland! I made plans with Cathy to tour Dublin with our family and then everything fell apart.
An insane storm ripped through the UK. Cathy even contacted us the warn that the ferries weren't being able...
2020-09-0446 min
Travel Radio PodcastMegan Chapa: Meet the Podcasters | Travmarket Media NetworkMegan Chapa, host of Travel Radio Podcast, talks about the makings of her life in the travel industry, the formation of Travel Radio Podcast and the eventual beginnings of the Travmarket Media Podcast Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2020-08-2411 min
Travel Radio PodcastPuglia, Italy Seaside By Bicycle w/ Mr. and Mrs. ItalyDebra and David Levinson set out on their dream vacation and it didn't disappoint. It was so amazing they decided the next year they would bring their children for an entire month. In the age of pre-internet reviews, the Levinsons rented what appeared to be their Italian dream villa. On arrival in Italy the property was not as advertised. Walking into town the family broke off and met at a recently renovated monastery turned hotel. In a twist of fate the Levinsons barter for a room, heal the purveyor of his ailments and wind up attending his wedding with their...
2020-08-2447 min
Travel Radio PodcastNew Jersey To Wyoming | Cultivating A Love Of Travel Along The WayNew Jersey To Wyoming | Cultivating a Love of Travel
Housekeeping: (Megan speaking) I will am moving transatlantic from England to Virginia. Many of my previous guests have graciously hosted episodes of Travel Radio Podcast in my absence. I will be back mid August with some EXCITING NEWS.
Thank you Katherine Parker-Magyar for hosting this episode and roping your amazing mother into the project. You are both gems and I am thankful for your insight into helping us all travel better domestically during this crazy time. Your interview kept me laughing and we all need to...
2020-07-2834 min
Travel Radio PodcastVienna: Christmas Market Planning For FamiliesNow is the Time To Plan Your Vienna Christmas Market Vacation
NOTE: This is Megan writing a few insights on this episode for visiting Vienna, Austria over the Christmas Market season.
Firstly, the activity links provided are for the do-it-yourselfers. In a time of tourist attractions running well under capacity you must book ahead! The links provided are through the tour provider GetYourGuide. I chose to provide these links because this company has a very reasonable refund policy. This is super important in this ever changing global travel landscape. Full disclosure these are affiliate links.
2020-07-1625 min
Travel Radio PodcastBoston: Day Trips In And AroundBoston Road Trips And New England Day Trips
Joan and Martin McEntee of Trailblazertoursboston.com join me on the podcast and YouTube channel to plot out four amazing routes to road trip this summer and fall. A point of comedy is that they are clearly from the UK and recording from Boston. I am clearly American and recording from England. It's a bit of a country swap and a pleasant surprise!
In normal times Joan and Martin would be divine small group tours both on foot and via luxury vehicles. Now, in the unusual time...
2020-07-0839 min
Travel Radio PodcastNapa Valley, St. Helena's Boutique Vineyards & Hidden Gems w/ Lisa Redmon of Redmon WinesNote from Megan Chapa: Today is the first of an exciting series of guest hosted episodes you will get to experience. My past guests have volunteered to create content for me so that I can make a transatlantic move this late summer/early fall. Content will focus on many drivable destinations in the US. I hope you will enjoy this series as my guests truly know travel well. They have all also made themselves available to you for questions or assistance planning your own trips. Feel free to tell them how well they did.
Redmon...
2020-06-2926 min
Travel Radio PodcastSandals Resorts: How To Choose The Right Sandals All-inclusive Resort For YouSandals Resorts: How To Choose The Right One!
Enter Valerie's Sandal's Resorts, Red Lane Spa Product, Give Away! Click Here.
As you will be able to tell from this interview, Valerie Gossett, and I are BIG FANS of the Sandals family of properties. We also know that looking at the Sandals All-inclusive website can be overwhelming. What the casual viewer may not be able to tell is that Sandals Resorts were each built with a vacation style in mind. BUT, how can a person tell the difference between these Sandals Resorts?
2020-06-2239 min
Travel Radio PodcastDouro Valley: Oporto & Northern Portugal Wine Regions Private ToursWine Tourism in Oporto and Northern Portugal, the Douro Valley
Confession Time: There is always Portuguese wine on our table with dinner! It is also sometimes in our glasses other times of the day too! Portuguese wines are one of the greatest discoveries my husband and I learned about living in the UK. The Douro Valley is beautiful because of the vineyards and olive groves it’s famous for. Recording this episode was no chore for me as we are already eyeing this destination for ourselves.
Why aren’t Portuguese wines packing the shel...
2020-06-1529 min
Travel Radio PodcastKrakow, Poland: Beauty, Value and Vodka! Must Dos And Local AttractionsTitle: Poland, Start in Krakow, Must Dos And Local Attractions
Guest Matty Kondrup (Matty K), shares why Krakow, Poland has captured a piece of his traveling heart. Shortly before the start of WWII Matty's grandparents fled Poland to the safety of America. His grandmother then joined the US Army, returning to Poland to fight on the side of the Allies. Matty initially visited Poland with an old flame. He certainly fell in love but with Poland, not the gal!
Since his first trip to Poland he has returned two more times...
2020-06-1043 min
Travel Radio PodcastJamaica Now! New Laws, Hotels, Decriminalized Cannabis and More.What's New In Jamaica?
The short answer is SO MUCH is new in Jamaica! Thankfully, I was able to get Irene Sauger on the program, Vacation Guru and JJG Group (Just Jamaica Group). Irene, gives us updates on the boring stuff in Jamaica, i.e. bans on plastics, new smoking laws and decriminalizing of marijuana possession. She also gives us the goods on Jamaica’s new resort openings, expansions, culture offerings and more!
Listen before you plan your trip to Jamaica!
Topics Covered in the Podcast:
What’s Ne...
2020-06-0239 min
Travel Radio PodcastRiver Cruising In a Post Covid-19 World with Pam Jarvis of Distinctive VoyagesWatch the video version of this interview with Pam's own River Cruise pictures here:
Where can you travel after lock downs lift? What travel bubbles will effect my itinerary? Where can I go in Europe with the new regulations? Why might a river cruise be a safer choice for future travel? We attempt to answer these questions and show some great photos along the way.
River cruising is already immensely popular. Post Covid-19 I expect River Cruising to become even more so. Today on the podcast my guest, Pam Jarvis, joins me talk about the...
2020-05-2636 min
Travel Radio PodcastTravel To Colombia. Is it Safe? Are there luxury options? Glamping, Beaches, Nightlife, Food and Exploding Games!Travel To Colombia | Safety | Language | Destinations
Photo by Flavia Carpio on Unsplash
Morning! This is Megan having a moment of out-loud truth. Colombia was never on my radar. My impressions were based on damning news cycles and comedy bits about Colombia from popular sit comes like Modern Family. I thought Colombia = danger.
However, that is one of the reasons I wanted to have Joni Wu on the program. I saw that she was on a trip to Colombia and immediately asked if she would like to be on the podcast. Joni has...
2020-05-181h 02
Travel Radio PodcastSurviving to Thriving, Walt Disney's Life | Success After Adversity and GIVEAWAY!
Walt Disney survived the Spanish flu, WWI, the Great Depression and WWII. His life and determination to triumph in the face of adversity is a lesson for all of us today in 2020.
For those of you in the travel industry, keep your chins up. This is a lesson from one of our own dreamers, Walt himself.
WATCH THE VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH JEFF BARNES:
Listener Appreciation Giveaway! No. 2
As mentioned in the podcast, Jeff is giving away a pair of signed books and a speaking engagement to be fulfilled before...
2020-05-1144 min
Travel Radio Podcast#traveldreaming Travel Industry Mix Tape and other destination jams...Mix Tape For The Travel Industry
...and other destination based jams.
Good hedgerows make for good neighbors... or so the expression goes. I would argue that it should be,
"Good hedgerows make good neighbors but music has no bounds."
This is what I found out a few weeks ago working in my Oxford in the garden.
Suddenly, I heard my name. I turned around and there was my neighbor Charlie poking his head over the garden fence. Perched in the most precarious position, wobbling with large gadren shears in...
2020-05-0509 min
Travel Radio PodcastMongolia? Antarctica? Planning The Exceptional SabbaticalMongolia? Antarctica? Planning The Exception Sabbatical
Planning an exception sabbatical with room to travel, rest, think and brainstorm is a daring game of Tetris. However, it can be done and done to maximize the benefits intended of sabbatical time. Susie Chau, Carpe Diem Traveler, is the master brick stacker for the job.
At this moment, we are all inside, sheltering from Covid-19. It is giving lots of us time to pause and think about our next life phase. It may even feel like you are on a forced sabbatical, not of your choice or timing...
2020-04-2749 min
Travel Radio PodcastAutistic Children: TAKE THEM EVERYWHERE!This episode earns a rating of DD. That is, "Dynamic Duo", "Determined Dames" or simply "Dina and Dee"! These two ladies joined the podcast to offer insights, suggestions and encouragement for persons who travel or want to travel with their autistic children. I hope these ladies are two new resources for you. All resources mentioned are below in the show notes!
This episode is also for the rest of us who don't travel or live with autistic persons. We too will engage with them and need a little insight on how to be supportive. My hopes are...
2020-04-2044 min
Travel Radio PodcastLove Paris Travel Dare!
Paris Dare... We Dare YOU Not To Love This City!
Consider this your guide to LOVING PARIS! I hope this episode will keep you #traveldreaming!
The level of immersion into French culture, cuisine, music, fashion and history packed into this itinerary will blow your mind. You will need to take pictures to recall everything packed into this trip. Oh, what is that? You don't take excellent photos? That is OK - if you book soon you will get a private photography session on site, IN PARIS! Capture your experience just in time to...
2020-04-141h 00
Travel Radio PodcastNashville: Music Venue Insider TipsNashville, Music City Insider Tips!
As Director of the Contemporary Music Center in Nashiville, Warren Pettit, knows musicians and venues inside and out. More importantly, he has low tolerance for mediocrity of the same. If you are lucky enough to be selected, for one of just 30 places each college semester, beware! He will ruin your tolerance for sub-par music and lack-luster venues. More over, he will push you to develop your craft so that too you can contribute gloriously to the marvel that is "Music City". Described as an "Edutainer" his students love him and...
2020-04-0618 min
Travel Radio PodcastProject Chimps | USA ROAD TRIP!Project Chimps - Not Wild But FREE!
Pack up the minivan, this is a USA road trip worthy destination! Make it a multi-day stop with a hike on the Appalachian Trail (southern most trailhead is close by) and a stop at the largest Big Foot Museum in the USA.
I asked my kids, "How would you like to put on a parade for chimpanzees at Halloween time?". I got one very excited "YES" and one absolute "NO". To be fair, the negative was a four year old that was not allowed to have ALL of...
2020-03-3027 min
Travel Radio PodcastAloha From Quarantine! Cruise Ship to Military BaseThe Spirit of Aloha in Quarantine...
(NOTE: This is information from an interview with Brian and Rowena Vasquez's first hand account. Medical advise and references for Coronavirus related matters should be derived from the WHO or CDC.)
Brian and Rowena Vasquez, ambassadors of Aloha for Princess Cruise Lines, ukulele and hula instructors are locked in but not down. These two can be counted on for a smile or kind word not matter where they are. Brian even plays "Over The Rainbow" at the conclusion of the episode and it is a delight.
A...
2020-03-2451 min
Travel Radio PodcastPlaya Please: Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resort ReviewsIn the Playa (brand) ... Family Of Resorts!
Dominican Republic, Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resorts
You know you want to visit the Dominican Republic. The blue waters and sugary sand are calling your name...
BUT, GOSH DARN IT! Too Many Choices
How do you sort through all the all-inclusive properties!? Picking the right one, or the wrong one, could make or break your vacation. This week I welcome back my recent guest, Michelle Tatum, to discuss her very recent trip to four Playa Hotels and Resorts in the Dominican Republic.
Topics...
2020-03-1140 min
Travel Radio PodcastCoronavirus News Resources
Coronavirus is a nightmare for the travel industry as the restrictions on travelers gets tighter and tighter. I've been fielding questions about where to travel, when it will be safe to travel and more. As a travel professional I consume a lot of programming on the Coronavirus. This episode of Travel Radio Podcast includes the resources I am sending to people when questioned, a couple podcasts I like and a news article that hypothesises the virus dissipating with the return of spring weather.
Please enjoy! Links to everything are directly below in the show notes. Or, you...
2020-02-2714 min
Travel Radio Podcast"A" Is For Awesome African Adventure On A Luxury Kenyan SafariTake A Luxury Safari In Kenya
You keep saying that Africa is on your list. Don't hesitate because of the creature comforts you think you'll miss. There are plenty of comfortable and even luxurious ways to see African. Listen to this interview with Matthew Wahlgren about his recent Kenya Safari.
The video above is additional content and includes Matt's 5 Tips for taking a Luxury Kenyan Safari.
Topics we will include are:
Flying to Kenya
Airport Expectations
Language Concerns
Currency/Money Advice
Accomodations:
comfort level
room...
2020-02-101h 08
Travel Radio PodcastPlan A Disney Cruise w Michelle Tatum
This is the video companion to the Travel Radio Podcast episode on YouTube. This video gives some highlights, in picture to help you see what cruising Disney is like. As much fun as we had making the video, the podcast has much more information. I recommend you listen to the podcast as it goes into much greater detail on what you can expect, etc.
Highlight Video Features Include:
Two adorable middle aged women in Minnie Mouse ears...
Disney Cruise Ship Pics
Cabin Pictures
Castaway Cay Pictures
Cruise Tag holders vs Disney's supplied...
2020-01-2734 min
Travel Radio PodcastLanguage Immersion: Take a Language or Cultural Retreat!
Take A Vacation, Take Home A New Language
Therese Lafleche created her language retreats to be efficient in time and value for your monetary investment. She credits their success to a combination of fun, relaxation, time and immersion. You will be out of your everyday life routine in a space with no interruptions, no rushing off and more importantly not allowing time to go by before the next lesson. There is nothing more frustrating than starting a lesson only to realise you have forgotten half of what was learnt the week prior. These retreats don't...
2020-01-2023 min
Travel Radio PodcastCanary Islands: Oh Madeira, Oh Madeira, Oh Madeira, Are You Wine?The Canary Islands, Madeira, Malaga & Lisbon By Sea
When North American's (I'm including Canada too) think about going someplace tropical the easiest choices are options with short, direct flights. It is no surprise that Mexico and the Caribbean are popular, quick, price friendly choices. At an average of 14 vacation days, who can blame them for wanting to get on vacation with as little hassle as possible. It is not surprising that
It's no different for the Brits and Europeans. Located even further North, the days are even shorter, often overcast and colder in those longitudes...
2019-12-111h 07
Travel Radio PodcastBRAND SPANKIN' NEW, NORWEGIAN ENCORENew Car Smell? This is NEW SHIP SMELL !
Have you even been inside a brand new car? Can you imagine new car smell? Let's talk NEW SHIP SMELL! Can you imagine aroma therapy in the spa and fine dining sizzling in the kitchens? Visualized new upholstery everywhere, crisp white linens on the tables and sports equipment without a scratch! Add a luxury bedroom, loads of dining places, a race car track AND Kelly Clarkson!? That is what it's like to sail the Norwegian Encore right now!
My guest Kelley Wright, of...
2019-12-0238 min
Travel Radio PodcastSINGLES WORLD CRUISE!99 Nights At Sea Where Singles Mingle
*At Singles Travel International it's all hands on deck planning this first ever WORLD CRUISE for the singles market. *
I am really excited to have Tammy of Singles Travel International back on the podcast. On her last episode we introduced the idea of single, baby boomer travel. This is a group of people who are looking to travel but may not have someone of like interest to travel with. Twenty Five years ago Tammy recognized the need for a "match making service" to help this demographic explore...
2019-11-2643 min
Travel Radio PodcastAlaska: Cruising Past IcebergsHowdy folks - we're back after a small delay in releasing episodes! Why the delay? Four back-to-back storms extended our cruise and we were "stuck" three days longer. More about that later! This episode was recorded in October so references to summer dwindling will make you nostalgic for warmer days. Enjoy today's episode of Travel Radio Podcast on Cruising Alaska on a Celebrity Cruise Ship.
Pre-topic travel banter includes: More love for the Polish people and Polish pizza! I will taste it in April! Look out Poland the Chapa's are incoming! Matt does not speak any Polish...
2019-11-1851 min
Travel Radio PodcastMARK MURPHY: travFACTS.org, Brexit What the Hexit and U.S. TourismMark Murphy on travFACTS.org, Brexit and US Travel
This episode was recorded September 30th, 2019. The information it contains is current as of time of recording.
On this episode we cover a lot of ground and as such there are a lot of links here in the show notes. Seriously, scroll down, all of the links are belong to us.
Mark Murphy: Photo Credit TravelPulse.com
You may recognize this week's guest, Mark Murphy, from his frequent appearances on network television news shows or his voice from his own podcast...
2019-10-1447 min
Travel Radio PodcastGame of Thrones: Red Wedding, Black Dinner and Giants OH MY!Welcome to the second installment of David Weinczok's interview on the real places and history that inspire Game of Thrones. In his book (see links below) there is an excellent map (map in previous episode's show notes) of where these location are in Scotland.
Today's episode includes a chapter on mythical creatures, gods and more (....muahahahahaha, insert very Halloween feeling here...) Specifically, we talk the giants of Westeros vs the traditional giant of Scottish folklore.
(Photo credit National Trust, UK)
The second chapter we cover gets into the Black Dinner. This is an actual...
2019-10-0736 min
Travel Radio PodcastGreat Scott! Game of Thrones Travel w/ David WeinczokThe History Behind Game of Thrones The North Remembers
David Weinczok is back so - "LET'S GEEK OUT ON CASTLES!"
David is a Canadian born, castle enthusiast, daily found waist high in nettles, tramping the ground of a Scottish castle. There are approximately 2,000 castles to conquer and David has put (to date) 400 under his own foot. Powered by a passion for history, and a love for the environment David gets to most of these sites via bicycle.
David has yet to find a dragon in his journeys. However, the patterns he noticed and...
2019-09-2550 min
Travel Radio PodcastKatherine Parker-Magyar: New Destinations For Experienced Travelers!New Destinations For Experienced Travelers
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If I had to assign Katherine Parker-Magyar a spirit animal it would be a youthful pup caught in a "full-body-wag".
"You love travel? I love travel! LET'S TALK TRAVEL!"
That is my experience interviewing Katherine.
Katherine Parker-Magyar has the accomplishments of a rigorous academic, a sense of adventure rivaling Lewis and Clark and stamps on her passport to brag about. This episode will expose you to the joy Katherine brings to travel writing and perhaps pick up...
2019-08-121h 30
Travel Radio PodcastAustralia Travel Tips with Cloe JagerCloe Jager:
Aussie | Journalist | Travel Lover | Podcaster
Journalist by day and podcaster by night, Cloe Jager joins the podcast to talk about traveling in Australia. She is also the host of the Travel Lust Podcast. Cloe brings her passion for travel to Travel Radio Podcast this week to help travelers manage expectations and travel smarter while touring in Australia.
Episode Topics Include:
• Is Cloe an Aussie criminal?
• Local weather trends
• Are locals friendly? (Please note Cloe's spot on "Old Timer" voice...)
• Three cities to visit as a tourist
2019-06-1845 min
Travel Radio PodcastFlying Virgin Atlantic Airlines For The First TimeFlying Virgin Atlantic Airlines For the First Time
On today's episode Joe and Sara Springer join the podcast to bring two different perspectives on flying Virgin Atlantic for the first time. We talk Wine Bingo, Lady Gaga's meat dress, beating the "touchscreen" entertainment console, Laser beam eyes and more...
Hands down - Three for three participants give Virgin Atlantic two thumbs up!
Key Points:
Where to book your flights
Compare Economy Basic to extra leg room in Comfort Delight
Flying Virgin Atlantic with kids in tow vs. middle seat single...
2019-05-1447 min
Travel Radio PodcastUkulele Lovers Cruise to Alaska 2020Strumming the Spirit of Aloha Through Alaska
Rowena describes "Aloha" as, "Sharing the best of myself with you and in return you share the best of yourself with me."
If the temperature of traveling to Alaska concerns you - traveling with a pair of Hawaii ambassadors will insulate you better than your downy parka. Brain and Rowena Vasquez will share their aloha and advanced ukulele instruction on this 2nd annual Ukulele Lover's Cruise.
On this episode you will here Rowena, Brian and Chuck recap the 2018 Ukulele Lover's Cruise and what guests can look...
2019-04-2935 min
Travel Radio PodcastPerfect Paths For Catholic Pilgrims!Easter Pilgrimage Podcast!
An estimated 168 Million Christians take faith based trips each year! The events of the Easter season and their locations are among the most popular destinations. As the Easter season approaches and Christians set off on their travels, maybe you are feeling left behind. Are you wondering where they are going? What are they doing? What is so important about Easter? Today's episode will shed light on these locations and thier historic significance.
Photo by Stephanie LeBlanc on Unsplash
Judy Yirsa, St. Christopher Mission's Travel, specialises is Catholic Pilgrimages for...
2019-04-1548 min
Travel Radio PodcastAha! Wild Child Travel Planning w/ Joe Sanok, Practice of The PracticeDISCLAIMER: This episode is awesome. We cry within 5 minutes of Joe's introduction...
Joe Sanok started his counseling career by running a yacht club for troubled youth, worked his way to a successful counseling practice and the NUMBER ONE mental health podcast on iTunes, "The Practice of the Practice".
Episode Topics Include:
Joe's history working with troubled youth
Joe's career as a counselor
Knowing your child's strengths and identifying activites they can succeed in
Knowing your child's triggers and identifying ways to curb or avoid travel that sets them off
Setting expectations before...
2019-03-2959 min
Travel Radio PodcastLuxury Travel For Young Professionals With Joni WuJon Wu? More like Joni Wooo Hooooo!
Joni's clients love her and you will know why after listening to this episode. Her connections in the travel industry mean her clients get white gloves service and extra amenities wherever they go. How does Joni define success? She measures in thank you notes and Christmas Cards!
I asked Joni where she would eat as a luxury travel planner. Joni eats it all! She loves a Michelin rated restraunt but give her a food truck serving fried chicken butt and she's in heaven! Shout outs go...
2019-03-1143 min
Travel Radio PodcastTrek to Mt. Everest Base Camp with Expedition Guide Karl NesslerMt. Everest Base Camp, A Surprisingly Achievable Bucket List Expedition
From Kathmandu: 1 hour Panoramic Everest Flight
After interviewing Karl Nessler (bio and contact info by clicking his guest profile up top) I am convinced that choosing your expedition guide carefully is of utmost importance when hiking to Mt. Everest base camp. Without reserve I can say that Karl Nessler embodies the proper proportions of first hand experience, cultural knowledge, wilderness skills and a genuine love for people both Nepalese and tourists.
Hiking to Mt. Everest Base Camp your body and mind will...
2019-02-1149 min
Travel Radio PodcastSingle Travelers Resolve to Travel More in 2019!Single Travelers Resolve to Travel More in 2019!
Today's episode is really fantastic for Baby Boomers who are active and would love to travel more! Singles Travel International aims to matchmake you with a compatible travel partner. Offering both land based and cruise type intineraries.
Episode Topics Include:
Introduction of delightful guest Tammy Weiler
Introduction of Singles Travel International (STI)
Who is the right fit for STI?
How does the matchmaking process work?
What types of travel does STI offer?
Sample Itineraries
Are "non-singles" welcome?
What happens if they discover someone is not single while...
2019-01-2831 min
Travel Radio PodcastHappy New Year! Visit Windsor Castle, BauBax Travel Jacket and Fuji Instax Mini 9!HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I am so thankful to have had so many persons from so many countries listen in 2018. My aim is to keep bringing interesting destinations, new types of travel and the professionals of the trade to the podcast. The line up is filling out nicely and I hope you enjoy my guests. They are meant to be a resource to you in planning your next adventure and would love to hear from you! #travelon
As always, if you have enjoyed this podcast series, please leave a comment or review. I would be delighted to ehar...
2019-01-1437 min
Travel Radio PodcastDisney Holiday Insights, Mickey Turns 90, Walt Disney's Birthday and Star Wars in coming to Disney 2019!It all started with a mouse...or was it a rabbit!?
Jeff Barnes teaches the only accredited college course on Walt Disney and is a fantastic resource for travelers headed to the parks!
Show Topics:
Who was Walt Disney's favorite President and why is he signicant to Thanksgiving?
Why is Jeff wiritng about the 12 books of Christmas on his blog?
Plan ahead to make the most of your Disney trip. Seriosuly, plan now or fail on arrivall! Megan recommends contacting Lisa Hill for a travel planner.
Star...
2018-12-1149 min
Travel Radio PodcastApulia, Visiting Puglia Italy with Sharon OldhamApulia or Puglia Italy
Welcome to the boot of Italy where the olives are amazing, the wines are smooth and the water in FINE! Influenced by the Greeks, Romans, Arab and more this region is a site to see! Do you want a beach stay or a farm stay? You will be hard pressed to pick because of the fantastic options before you. Join me, Megan Chapa and Sharon Oldham to talk about all things Puglia and what makes this region unique!
Click Sharon's picture (up there ) in the guest section...
2018-11-1937 min
Travel Radio PodcastCarnival Cruise Line, VP, Mike Julius Explains Why Carnival is America's Cruise Line!
...WAIT FOR IT! Keep listening... Carnival offers an awesome "Vacation Gaurantee"! Mike explains how Carnival is invested in you taking your first cruise on one of their gorgeous ships. It's pretty enticing, CRUISE VIRGINS get ready - you are about to "Choose to Cruise" Carnival! There is no risk, they will even fly you home within 24hrs! It's a real thing, click the link! !
Are you are a relaxed extrovert? Are you a hard working kid pleaser? Then this is your cruise line! Bring the kids and Grandma! Carnival aims to please all...
2018-10-1534 min
Travel Radio PodcastAntigua and Barbuda with Kim Quimby of Double K TravelAntigua and Barbuda!
How do you say Anitgua anyway? You've probably been making the same mistake Megan makes. Learn the right way and fit in with the locals!
Kim Quimby, certified Antigua and Barbuda Specialist, joins the program to talk about this friendly duo. Topics includes, the BEACHES, money, transporation, planning calendar, locals, how not to get eaten by a sting ray and more. Weather you are looking for a couple's getaway or a family beach trip these islands have something for you.
They also boast...
2018-10-0238 min
Travel Radio PodcastCunard Queen Mary 2 For First Time Cruisers with Rick and Sue SpringerFirst time cruisers, Sue and Rick Springer recap their transatlantic voyage on the Queen Mary 2. The episode covers expectations, dress code, dining, entertainment, embarkation, disembarkation and more. Fun fact, this is Megan's parents - so this episode is a real family funster!
Shout out to David Sipress for a job well done on this themed voyage featuring New York Times Cartoonists.Links:David Sipress | The New YorkerIconic Transatlantic cruises 2018 & 2019 - Cunard — Here is a link to the QM2 website. I (Megan and host of this podcast) strongly suggest booking through a travel professional. There ar...
2018-09-1028 min
Travel Radio PodcastOberammergau with Judy Yirsa of St. Christopher Mission Travel
Nearly 400 years ago the history of the Passion Play began. The plague raged in many parts of Europe and did not spare Oberammergau either.
In 1633 the Oberammergau villagers promised to perform the suffering, death and resurrection of Christ every tenth year, in so far as no one was to die of the plague anymore. The villagers were answered by God and therefore in 1634 the first Passion Play took place. The promise has been kept until today. From May 16th to October 4th 2020 the 42nd Passion Play will take place in Oberammergau.
~ Information provided by the...
2018-09-0343 min
Travel Radio PodcastRoyal Princess British Isles 12 Day Cruise Recap12 DAYS, 9 PORTS, 2 KIDS, A LOT OF TRAVEL GOODNESS AND JUST A LITTLE BIT OF SLEEP!
Megan Welcomes back Orya, Joey and Joe to share about life on the Royal Princess sailng a 12 night British Isles Cruise Itinerary.
Podcast Format:
The kids talk for a short time on their favorite moments and prove that you do not need to bring toys, crafts and stuffed animals on a Princess Cruise. They will come home with full hands!
Joe and Megan attempt to blitz through the ports of call (but there are 9 and...
2018-08-0752 min
Travel Radio PodcastPart 1: Machu Picchu Three Day Trip Prior To Amazon River Cruise with Matthew Wahlgren
Matthew Wahlgren is the perfect guest for this weeks episode because the podcast turned ONE and Matt was my first guest! Happy Birthday Travel Radio (yippee!) and thank you all my guests!
Matt recently returned from a three day pre-cruise trip to Pachu Picchu and a River Cruise down the AMAZON! We talk transit to Peru through Panama on a regional carrier, some wild cuisine (possibly your pets), a bus trip to the top and an abandoned city 9,000 ft above sea level.
Listen next week for Part 2 and find out what is considered a "...
2018-06-1928 min
Travel Radio PodcastSuzie Schwartz: Portable Careers in Tourism & New BookI discovered Suzie Schwartz's career history in the tourism industry through he new book, co-authored with her husband, Gen. Norty Schwartz. On this podcast we connect travelers to travel professionals and Suzie is a former rock star at Hyatt and Hilton hoteliers. I often get emails from listeners and frequently asked by military spouses about working in the tourism industry. I fully believe the travel and tourism industry is a fantastic portable career path and Suzie and I talk specifically why this is a great choice for military spouses.
The podcast moves on the talk about Suzie's...
2018-05-2832 min
Travel Radio PodcastOXFORD: Two Day Itineraries For Oxford Universities and City CenterMegan and Joe talk two day itineraries that can be easily altered to substitute the preferred colleges or museums. The pubs are among our favorites and you will also love them for location and cuisine! To expand you itineraries and for ticketing and tours please contact your trusted travel professional. This will help you make the most of your time on the ground!
Day One:
College Tour (We chose Magdalene College as an example)
Botanical Gardens
Head of the River
Day Two:
Museum of Your Choice (We chose Ashmolean and University...
2018-04-2343 min
Travel Radio PodcastTravel Agent Interview is now TRAVEL RADIOCheck out the new name!
Introducing Travel Radio! I (Megan Chapa) changed the name because I thought the previous title sounded like it was only for travel industry professionals. In fact, the goal is to pair travelers with travel professionals that offer unique types of travel or have niche specialties. I hope the new name is welcoming and helps everyone travel better!
New episodes announced in no particular order:
Las Vegas
Zappos Culture Tour
New Orleans
Antigua and Barbuda
Celebrity Cruises
Carnival Cruises
Trip report from the...
2018-04-1607 min
Travel Radio PodcastCoventry, England, WWII History Buffs Must See and UK City of Culture 2021Family Travel Episode to Coventry, England:
Ever wonder why Lady Godiva rode her horse naked? Coventry is where that story originated and also where we get the expression "Peeping Tom"!
If you visit England please put Coventry on your list. The historical value and beauty of the Cathedral, even it is ruined state, are truly treasures to behold. Bring tissues if you cry easy. Read the plaques! We learned a lot and have a great respect for the people of Coventry and their ability to recognized and start reconciliation prior to the end of WWII...
2018-02-2625 min
Travel Radio PodcastSan Francisco Bay Area Travel Show Featuring Travel Professional AcademyThis episode is being published early in Liu of Monday's episode. As this is time relevant and incredibly interesting Megan thought you wouldn't mind. Enjoy!
The San Francisco Bay Area Travel Show is happening SF / Bay Area / February 17 – 18, 2018 Santa Clara Convention Center. This event caters to globe trotters and persons potential interested in working in the wonderful world of tourism.
Big name travel media celebrity presenters include Rick Steves, Samantha Brown and Pauline Frommer. Included along side these celebrity personalities are travel industry celebrities Anita Pagliasso and Richard Earls. Anita and Richard formed Travel Pr...
2018-02-1516 min
Travel Radio PodcastFamily Travel: 72 Hours In Brighton, England, UK with Children
Megan, Joe, Orya and for the first time Joey, the two year old, lay out a 72 visit for families in Brighton. This is a great walkable, or busable destination for families even in the winter!
Game plan:
Day 1 arrive afternoon at the beach and pier
Day 2 Brighton Sealife Center
Day 3 Brighton Pavillion and lanes
Day 4 Wake up and roll out!Special Guest: Joseph Chapa.Links:SEA LIFE Brighton - Official WebsiteBrighton PavillionWelcome to Brighton Palace PierTravel Radio Podcast - YouTube — Travel Radio Podcast is on YouTube! Please li...
2018-01-2920 min
Travel Radio PodcastMental Health Benefits of Travel with John DennisJohn Dennis, LPC, NCC, ACS joins Megan to talk about the mental health benefits travel can produce. This episode is a therapy session you want to hear again and again. Its also a great exposure to a licensed counselor that has a popular mental health blog and soon to be podcast of his own.
Travel Agent Tip: Share this episode! Your therapist has spoken, you NEED to vacation!Special Guest: John Dennis,LPC,NCC,ACS.Links:Parents & Families, Individual and Couples Therapy l Harrisburg, PA 17109 — Connect with John Dennis and read his me...
2018-01-1525 min
Travel Radio PodcastChristmas 2017 Podcast and 2018 PreviewFinal episode of 2017 quick holiday message, funny Christmas stories, 2018 preview and safety tip for American's traveling abroad (STEP Program).
Please accept my apologies for slight departure in sound quality. Those are the breaks when you record from a beach front balacony...😉Special Guest: Joseph Chapa.Links:Smart Traveler Enrollment Program — Do this American Travelers!WineMaker's Cruise A Wine Cruise - Home — Contact Keith and Martha now if you want the LAST cabin on their Wine Maker's River Cruise through Germany on AMA Waterways! Cabins still available for their Holland America New England Winemaker...
2017-12-2210 min
Travel Radio PodcastVisit Nevis, Birth Place of Hamilton and Island Gem with Denora Willams!The episode starts with weird Christmas traditions, include pickle trees and a character only idolized by Dwight Schrute. Denora then tells us about Boutique Hotels, Foodie paradise, the birth place of Alexander Hamilton and more. From beaches to mountains Nevis is a fantastic place to explore. Want to visit? See Denora's contact info below and let her plan the perfect trip for you and your family to NEVIS!
News flash: Megan bleeps out her first word on this episode!Special Guest: Denora Williams.Links:Denora's Home Page — Denora's Website!Weird Christmas Traditions Ar...
2017-12-0432 min
Travel Radio PodcastSpecial Episode: Dr. Disneyland Best Selling Author Dr. Jeff BarnesBOOK GIVEAWAY: ENTER HERE
Amazon Bestselling Author Dr. Jeff Barnes visits the Travel Agent Interview to talk leadership and life lessons using an example from the tourism industry, Walt Disney (perfect)!
Megan and Jeff cuss and discuss Jeff's background, including his U.S. History course on the History of Disneyland. Yes, you can take it for COLLEGE CREDIT! The course includes guided tours of both U.S. Parks. Ummmmm - stop reading, go sign up!
The conversation moves to Jeff's first book, "The Wisdom of Walt" and then, "Beyond the Wisdom of Walt"...
2017-11-2740 min
Travel Radio PodcastCatholic Pilgrimage For Families with Judy YirsaMegan and Judy catch listeners up on the latest with Judy's baby life. They baby has arrived (see photo below)! The girls move on to a crazy article on cruise passengers staging a mutiny over not being allowed to dock in a port with confirmed cases of the PLAGUE (news article below). Fun Disney trivia to introduce future guest Dr. Jeff Barnes otherwise known as Dr. Disneyland. Then Judy talks about her carefully planned Catholic pilgrimage. We learn more about the route, the importance of those stops to the Catholic faith and some activities along the way. Judy encourages...
2017-11-2031 min
Travel Radio PodcastDevon, U.K. Jurassic Coast on a Family Travel Log Special EditionMegan is joined by the family for a fun run down on their quick trip to Dawlish and Lyme Regis. The episode includes, beaches, seashells, commute, a side trip to Castle Combe, and actually finding fossils! Special Guest: Joseph Chapa.Links:The Jurassic Coast World Heritage SiteDawlish - Visit South DevonTravel Radio Podcast - YouTube — Travel Radio Podcast is on YouTube! Please like and subscribe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2017-11-0624 min
Travel Radio PodcastJamaica for Every Vacation with Irene Sauger - Mon!Irene talks Mobile Passport as this weeks tech minute. A "must have" additional to anyones travel apps. It's like a fast pass for customs! Get it!
Megan and Irene talk about Irene's journey to becoming a travel professional. It put her on the path to LOVING Jamaica and getting certified as a an exert by the Jamaican Board of Tourism. Irene knows Jamaica beyond the All-Inclusives and has a few wild stories about off the beaten places that you need to visit!
Don't stop listening before Irene gets to her time in South Africa! Megan...
2017-10-3026 min
Travel Radio PodcastCosta Rica with Marshall O'Hearn!In this Ecotourism, Costa Rica audio adventure Marshall starts things off talking about a bug repellent product easy to use for kids and easy to find on-line (link to Amazon below). Then Megan and Marshall talk about how his love for Costa Rica began during a semester exchange program. During Marshall's time there he put his foot on every part of the country he could scramble to. He also took advantage of the language immersion opportunity to perfect his Spanish skills. Now he travels there frequently with his family and can help you get there too. Subjects touched on...
2017-10-2323 min
Travel Radio PodcastOxford University Museum of Natural History & Pitt River Museum for KidsOxford is known for educating the worlds best and brightest (don't hate Ivy League, I read it in a report..) and everything tediously preserved by historians. Though this is true, you can still keep your littles busy here!
Today's episode features a nice half day to the Oxford University's Museum of Natural History and the Pitt River's Museum. If you love a New England fall - you will love Oxford Fall. Autumn man, get out your beard oil and pumpkin spice latte, this is your Mecca. Megan and Orya talk through what is a nice half day...
2017-10-0921 min
Travel Radio PodcastAmazon River Cruise Updates and How You Can Become a Travel ProfessionalMatthew Wahlgren returns to talk about the Amazon River Cruise, a new video recording with the tour provider that is available and cabin inventory. The tech minute features Matt's partner's blog jason.matt.travel that chronicles their culinary adventures traveling. If you haven't listened to episode one you need to! The sparrow - THE SPARROW! Make sure to check out Jason's entry on this mystery bird too.
Matt talks about his new role helping travel lovers decide if a career in the travel world is the right professional choice for them. Interested persons can follow the link...
2017-10-0222 min
Travel Radio PodcastWeek Kelley Pearson Talks Her Favorite All-Inclusives!Good news - prior to this episode airing all if the "Wish List" items Kelley's adopted hurricane family's need have been met. The community has really rallied and done amazing things. Thank you from all of us!
This week we swap the gadget minute to talk about ways to effectives help hurricane victims based on Kelley's first hand experience. The plan was to post wish lists from several families in need but the lists have been satisfied. Kelley will update us when she has another family set up for assistance.
Kelley is a New York...
2017-09-2525 min
Travel Radio PodcastDiverted: Live From Royal Caribbean Oasis of The Seas with Valerie GossettMegan has the privilege to speak with Valerie Gossett for a coincidental second week in a row while she is on board the Oasis of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean International ship. Valerie is calling it the cruise that never ends! RCI is really showing their class in passenger treatment for those on board, those with canceled cruises and the islands that host their ships.
This is Valerie's third time on a cruise in 10 years while there was a hurricane in the Caribbean. She is not afraid to sail during hurricane season because the ships will just...
2017-09-1120 min
Travel Radio PodcastPart 4 Queen Mary 2 - Disembarkation, Lost Luggage and Kid CommentaryThis is the last episode of the Queen Mary 2 mini series on sailing successfully with children in tow. Megan and Joe talk about favorite travel activity books for kids by Kumon. The Chapa family talks about family favorites, a secret elevator and fun traditions to bring along. This episode concludes with disembarkation process. Cuteness alert, there is commentary from a 5 year old little girl who is clearly part of the "Finer Things" club. #shelikesteaandfancydresses Special Guest: Joseph Chapa.Links:Travel Radio Podcast - YouTube — Travel Radio Podcast is on YouTube! Please like and subscribe!
2017-08-2927 min
Travel Radio PodcastPart 3 Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic, Dining OptionsThe tech minute takes a break and we discuss an amazing charity for combat wounded veterans, the Colorado Wounded Vet Run, www.CWVR.org and nationwide, www.theyfoughtwerun.com .
Shout out to Brianna and Hillary. Thanks for the feedback and for tuning in. We miss you guys!
The bulk of the episode and what you've been waiting for - DINING options on the Queen Mary 2! There a many, we managed to cover most of them! Topics include, main dining, casual options, kids options, specialty dining, afternoon tea and Cunard's ability to cater to dietary needs.
2017-08-2130 min
Travel Radio PodcastPart Two of Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic, Attire and EntertainmentThis is episode two of a four part series on a translatlantic crossing on this Queen Mary 2. The first episode featured embarkation from NYC and the children's programming. On this podcast Megan and Joe talk about the dress code and entertainment.
Also in the show Megan thanks Bright Bear Technologies for solving her technology woes. They are a shining star in the blackness of the interwebs space cosmos!
Additionally, Megan gives updates on many of the 2018 trips her guests are hosting and where to find their information. (Pssst - they are selling out fast! I'm...
2017-08-1327 min
Travel Radio PodcastPart 1 Queen Mary 2 Sailing With KidsFor the first time Megan talks about one of her specialties, travel within the UK. Adding to the "first times" on the podcast, she is joined by her hunky hubby Joe. (This is Megan writing, my husband is as good looking as he is well spoken... ;o )
This episode cusses and discusses embarkation from the Brooklyn Cruise terminal through first impressions of the children's programming. This podcast should give you some pretty clear insight into weather taking your kids on board the historical and regal Queen Mary 2 is right for your family. Special Guest: Joseph...
2017-08-0717 min
Travel Radio PodcastQuilting Cruises with Alpha Daily MajorsIf you love quilting and handy crafts this episode is for you! Alpha and Megan talk about quilting gadgets, the making of the quilt cruise and fun finding like minded artisans in Nassau Bahamas. Alpha is even collecting quilting magazines, seems rippers and other supplies to send to their new made friends.
Don't quilt but your spouse does? There is plenty for you to do aboard this NCL Ship too! Special Guest: Alpha Daly Majors.Links:Cruise Details! — Keep scrolling - its down there and its good stuff!Slide Show For Stepping St...
2017-07-1719 min
Travel Radio PodcastLuxury Vacations For The Discreet Affluent Traveler w/ Guest Lauren LiebertTRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE ----->
Megan and Lauren talk Carrr Matey, a clever app to locate your rental car, during the tech minute. Then Lauren talks about her specialty planning high luxury trips for her discerning clients. There is above and beyond and then there are the things that Lauren does for her clients! Fake names, casinos, and PIRATES - OH MY!Special Guest: Lauren Liebert.Links:Carrr Matey in iTunes — Yarrrrrrr! Use this app to find your carrrrrrr! Follow the treasure map!Lauren Liebert Facebook — Get social on FB with Lauren Liebert! Lauren Lieb...
2017-06-1918 min
Travel Radio PodcastItalian Travel Specialist Sharon OldhamMegan and Sharon talk language learning options. Then Sharon gives her history as an educator that lead to her learning Italian and joining the travel industry. Listeners will crack up at her sleepy client's mistake and never order spaghetti and meatballs!
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Megan Chapa: Sharon, we talked a little bit about gadgets and technology that we love for travel and one of the things we specifically talked about is technology and technology specifically for learning a new language or helping our clients become acquainted with just the knots and bolts...
2017-05-2710 min
Travel Radio PodcastGolf Tournaments Around the World w/ Kim and Keith QuimbyMegan and the Quimbys talk RFID wallets before cussing and discussing the 24hr decision for Kim to pursue a career as a travel agent. Keith shortly followed Kim into a career filled with exciting trips around the world golfing the best courses, fine dining and friendship!
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"Megan Chapa: Amazon is getting a good plug from us today. All right, thank you guys for that input. I think we should move on to the section that's about you guys, the stars of our show. Kim, would you...
2017-05-2011 min
Travel Radio PodcastRiver Cruising With Matthew WahlgrenMegan and Matthew talk River Cruising. Matthew makes a surprise announcement about his latest charter Amazon river cruise for May 2018. http://www.matt.travel/Peru.html
We also discover that Matthew is VERY adventurous when it comes to trying new food (this time in Japan). He came on the show to talk River Cruising but you might just decide to call him for an adventure in Japan too!
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Matthew: So it's most likely going to be the week of May 19th of next year.
Megan...
2017-05-2011 min