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The Traveling Twin PodcastS2: Alaskan Adventures: Dog Sledding, Glacier Hiking & the Northern Lights feat. Mandy Garcia from Salmon Berry Travel & Tours 🐕 🥾Since this season is all about bucket list adventures, I figured I would probably be doing you all a disservice if I didn't have an episode featuring Alaska and a few once-in-a-lifetime activities visitors can experience there. I mean, the amount of times I've heard, "My top bucketlist item is to visit Alaska" alone made this episode happen. So today I got the pleasure of having on Mandy Garcia from Salmon Berry Travel & Tours, a tour company in Anchorage, Alaska that gives guests the opportunity to experience dog sledding, glacier hiking, view the Northern lights, and more. If you're...2024-06-0653 min
The Traveling Twin PodcastS2: 🦈 🌊 Cage Diving in the Great White Shark Capital of the World ft. Hannah Snyman from White Shark ProjectsJoin us as Hannah Snyman from White Shark Projects takes us on a dive into the world of great white sharks in Gansbaai, the great white shark capital of the world. Discover the exhilarating experience of cage diving, debunk common shark myths, and learn about the conservation efforts that help protect these big fish. This episode is a deep dive into the adrenaline-pumping waters of South Africa, offering a unique insight into one of nature's most formidable predators (and one of my biggest fears!).
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The Traveling Twin PodcastS2:🏔 The Tale of the 7 Summits & an Everest Expedition ft. Mountaineer Marta MisztalIf you couldn't already tell, this week's episode is all about MOUNT EVEREST!! I was honored to sit down and recently talk with Polish mountaineer Marta Misztal about her journey to the summit of the world's highest peak, and I have to tell you- I was both inspired and a little starstruck 🤩. Marta shares the detailed steps of her climbing progression, from her first mountain to the intense preparation and gritty reality of scaling Everest, including encounters with the remains of past climbers. Tune in to hear how her vibrant personality and fierce determination carried her to the top of the...2024-05-2247 min
The Traveling Twin PodcastS2: 🪂 Dare to Dive: Roberta Mancino's World Record Skydiving AdventuresIs skydiving at the top of YOUR bucket list? Roberta Mancino, a world record-breaking skydiver from Italy joins us on the first episode of the ADVENTURE SEASON (ahh!!) to share her journey from dreaming about skydiving to transforming it into a record-setting career. She also offers invaluable advice for thrill-seekers looking to tick skydiving off their bucket list. Whether you're a curious newcomer considering making the jump or you're interested in hearing about Roberta's unique experiences, this episode will have you ready to go on your next big adventure.
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The Traveling Twin PodcastEverything You Need to Know About Travel Tuesday 2023 ✈️Thinking about planning a trip during Black Friday or Cyber Monday? Well, I’ve got news for you- DONT! Travel Tuesday is the day after Cyber Monday, and there are more travel deals than Black Friday and Cyber Monday COMBINED! Ready to maximize Travel Tuesday this year? Listen to the episode and get prepped for some amazing deals with airline/hotels- and don’t forget to use your credit card points and partners!
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The Traveling Twin PodcastDorian’s Surprise Birthday Weekend: The Best VT Airbnb EVER & Tips to Plan a Surprise Getaway 🍂🍁Tired of getting people possessions for their birthdays? Uplevel your big birthday, holiday, and anniversary gifts by learning about how to plan experiences for your loved ones instead. On this episode, we talk about the planning process while I planned a surprise bday weekend for Dorian with his best friends, his reaction to it, what he did over the weekend, and general tips for you to plan the same!
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The Traveling Twin Podcast2 Rock Concert Lovin Friends, a Sketch Airbnb Host & a Homeless Man Stay in 1 Airbnb: Halloween Epi💀In true Halloween spirit, we bring to you this semi-scary, fully chaotic story about a guy and his friend traveling to a rock concert in Las Vegas. From someone finding a box cutter on their flight and causing an plane evacuation to meeting their strange and SUPER friendly Airbnb host who they were sharing a small house with and his other friend, this is a tale you don’t want to miss.
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The Traveling Twin PodcastStudying Abroad in London: Fish & Crisps (& More) feat. Dharm Pandya ☎️🏴🐟🍟Ever been to London? No? ME NEITHER, but on this episode I discuss everything from English breakfast and Oxford University to Harry Potter with none other than our friend Dharm (who has, in fact, been to London). Dharm studied abroad in England for a couple weeks and he’s got the insight and humor to get your eye on London for your next trip (get it? London Eye pun😜).
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The Traveling Twin PodcastLiving in Italy🇮🇹 :Florence Fashion, Food & Weekend Getaways During Study Abroad feat. Emma SilvermanItaly has always felt like the holy grail of countries; it’s painted as a destination with great food, wine, and people… which makes a lot of us wonder- what would it be like to actually LIVE in Italy? On today’s episode, my friend Emma comes on to talk about her experience studying abroad in Florence for 3 months. From money wiring to weekend jet-setting, this episode has everything you need to prepare for a longer stay in Italy and to give you a good laugh!
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The Traveling Twin PodcastTravel Days Gone Wrong: What to Do When Things Don’t Go Your Way on VacaHave you ever planned the best vacation day EVER just for it to get ruined from some bad weather? Or maybe you’ve rented a scooter in Indonesia just to get there and realize that you actually don’t know how to DRIVE a scooter… or is that just me 😂. Regardless of the details, we’ve all been there. We’ve all had an idea in our head of how a day will play out *we think and hope* and had it turn out the opposite. But for some reason, on vacation, it hits 10x worse. In this solo talk, I tell you gu...2023-10-1228 min
The Traveling Twin PodcastRoma Roma Put Me in a Food Coma: Famous Places & Pizza, Pasta & Wine ft Our Cute Italian Tattoos 🍕🍝🍷PART THREE of our Italy saga: The Roman Experience !! Today’s podcast wraps up the rest of the Italy trip with Callie & Dorian. We touch on everything from Da Michele’s pizzeria in Naples (yes, from “Eat, Pray, Love) and the 4 Roman pastas to visiting the Colosseum and getting a surprise lil tattoo in Trastevere. Oh and our one of our favorite days from the trip (hint hint: it involves LOTS of wine in Tuscany & a crate shipment 😭🤫). Be ready for the inside SCOOP (I’m sorry I had to throw in a gelato pun 🍨).
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The Traveling Twin Podcast10,000 Lanterns, Day Trip Thoughts & Quarter Life Reflections: 25th Birthday Edition 🏮🎇🎂GUESS WHAT TODAY IS… it’s my 25th birthday!! On today’s short solo chat, I recap my recent day trip to Pennsylvania for the famous Night Lights Event sky lantern festival. I also reflect on my first 25 years of life and give suggestions for finding day trips in your area. Oh, and I MIGHT give an extra entry code to anyone participating in my limoncello giveaway 🍋 enjoy!
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The Traveling Twin PodcastDare Devil Divers, A Watermelon Massacre, & Citrus Shenanigans feat. C & D: PART TWO 🍋 🍉PART TWO, HERE WE GOOO!!! On this rare Thursday release, Callie, Dorian, and I discuss watching a near-death cliff experience, participating in a seaside watermelon party led by a chopping ninja, and a little lemon surprise. We also give an honest rating for the Amalfi Coast & some tips to help you plan your own Italian beach experience.
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The Traveling Twin PodcastPositano Boats, Beach Club Floats, Ant Wars,and the Amalfi Coast feat. Dorian & Callie: PART ONE 🛟🐜🌊ITS FINALLY HERE!! Today’s episode is a two-parter where Dorian, Callie, and I finally get to share with you all the details of our trip to the Amalfi Coast: the crazy times, the worth it experiences, and let’s face it- some downright FAILS (lol). We dive into our honest opinions of the famous city Positano, our favorite foods, and recommendations for any people out there with this beautiful destination on their bucket list. We also talk a LOT, laugh, reminisce on some memories only people who have been friends forever can understand, interrupt each other, and have a BLAS...2023-09-1453 min
The Traveling Twin PodcastPositano Boats, Beach Club Floats, Ant Wars,and the Amalfi Coast feat. Dorian & Callie: PART ONE 🛟🐜🌊ITS FINALLY HERE!! Today’s episode is a two-parter where Dorian, Callie, and I finally get to share with you all the details of our trip to the Amalfi Coast: the crazy times, the worth it experiences, and let’s face it- some downright FAILS (lol). We dive into our honest opinions of the famous city Positano, our favorite foods, and recommendations for any people out there with this beautiful destination on their bucket list. We also talk a LOT, laugh, reminisce on some memories only people who have been friends forever can understand, interrupt each other, and have a BLAS...2023-09-1453 min
The Traveling Twin PodcastRaw Revelations: Travel Influencing Pitfalls, Reflecting on Insta Personas & My New Promises to YouSince I was 17, I’ve idolized travel influencers. Specifically, the influencers you see on Instagram in those jaw dropping locations that you didn’t even know existed, clad in stunning clothing, on what seems to be the most amazing trip of their lives. For years I created content mimicking this, trying to create the same effect-but guess what? Some changes are underway. On this episode, I discuss some recent revelations I had while creating content in Italy and I make a new promise to you, my beloved audience, with the hopes of shining a light on carefully curated content and it’s...2023-09-0639 min
The Traveling Twin PodcastFinancial Travel Mistakes, Budgeting & Reminiscing on Early Travel Days w My Twin & Accountant Ryan👫🏼Wondering who the other twin is? Well in today’s episode you’re not only going to meet my twin Ryan, but you’re also going to be able to hear from an experienced accountant about budgeting, how our financials looked when we started traveling, and many many funny stories along the way.
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The Traveling Twin Podcast11 Tips to Make Your Life Easier When Preparing for an International Trip🌍✈️Don’t worry, don’t worry… I know you know how to get on a plane and book an Airbnb; that’s not what I’m talking about in this episode. This episode is about the top 11 quick things you can do to make your life easier when traveling, especially internationally. I’m talking apps to download so you don’t have to wait in the customs line, travel visa tips, and even sharing a crazy story I heard from the news about clearing out your car of certain items when parking at the airport. You don’t want to miss it 😉
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The Traveling Twin PodcastTraveling as a Kid feat. 7-Year-Olds Amy & Landon 👧🏻🧒🏼🧳On today’s episode I’m joined by Amy and Landon, two of my favorite 7-year-olds, to discuss the reality of traveling as a kid. From honest reviews of Disney World to great guesses on how much traveling actually costs, this is an episode sure to entertain (and maybe even make you laugh a little)!
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The Traveling Twin PodcastThe Top 10 Cliche Experiences ACTUALLY Worth Doing 🪂🥾🌅We see hundreds of well-curated photos on Instagram and Facebook every single day, and we wonder: are any of these experiences ACTUALLY as amazing as they look in the pictures? While many aren’t and are simply the culprit of exceptional editing skills, a handful actually are- and that’s what I’m here to talk about today! On this episode, we’re diving into a discussion about experiences that are as fantastic as they look, and I explain the experiences I’ve done firsthand.
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Podcast IG: @thetravelingtwinpodcast
Personal I...2023-08-0241 min
The Traveling Twin PodcastVisiting Istanbul’s Black Market, a Sunrise Bfast in Cappadocia & an (Inappropriate?) Turkish BathOn today’s guest episode, my boyfriend Dorian and I get into ALLLL the details of our trip visiting famous regions in Turkey: Antalya, Cappadocia, and Istanbul. From staying in a Russian (yes, Russian😂) beach resort and a surprise sunrise bfast in a valley with hundreds of hot air balloons to sneaking in to the elusive Turkish black market and Dorian’s (inappropriate?) Turkish bath with me in the same room, it was the trip of a lifetime that we’re so excited to share with you! We have no doubt that you’ll be entertained, and maybe you even learn...2023-07-262h 01
The Traveling Twin PodcastHow to Go On a Free Trip Once a Year Using Credit Card Points 🌍🛩️😍Do you ever wonder how everyone you see on social media is traveling so often? While some people may just have the means to go on extravagant vacations every year, many of those travelers you’re seeing are using credit card point systems to their advantage and using points they’ve accumulated to bankroll their trip. Want to learn how? For over 3 years now, I’ve been using credit card points to pay for the majority of my trips instead of spending thousands on airplane tickets and accommodations- and in this episode, I’m going to teach you how!
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The Traveling Twin PodcastAmalfi Adventures: Must-Know Travel Hacks for a Summer Trip to Italy🇮🇹 (feat. Parker’s Proposal💍)This episode features The Traveling Twin Podcast’s FIRST special guest, Parker Soltis from Drink Positive! Parker traveled to Italy in May of 2023 and he’s here to dish us all the latest about Italy including which restaurants have the most mouthwatering food, jaw-dropping places to visit, and, of course- the deets about planning a surprise proposal for his girlfriend, Nicole. If Italy is on YOUR bucket list, it’s time to get ready- here’s all the info you need in one convenient spot.
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Parker's IG: @parkersoltis
Drive Positive IG: @officialdrinkpositive
Drink Positive Website: https://www.drinkpoz.com/
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The Traveling Twin Podcast5 Common Travel Myths Debunked & A New PerspectiveDo you ever hear assumptions about traveling that you aren’t sure are true? Many people love to discuss the cost of trips and tips that they follow to help them book trips- but are these tidbits of advice even accurate? Find out on today’s poddy!
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The Traveling Twin PodcastAn Introduction to 🌍 The Traveling Twin: Leaving Nursing School to Pursue My Passions & How I Got Into Traveling, Marketing & BloggingWelcome to the first EVER episode on The Traveling Twin Podcast! In this introductory episode, I explain navigating high school and the start of college with a passion for traveling but an unsureness of how I could combine my natural love with a solid career, the unrelated career path I was on, and a major switch I made that changed my life. Think you already know me? Come and see if your preconceived notions were correct ;)
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Podcast IG: @thetravelingtwinpodcast
Personal IG: @the.traveling.twin
Website: www.thetravelingtwin.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thetravelingtwin
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The Historic Lynwood PodcastBEST OF HLT Podcast Season One. Episode 119Whew, that was fun! 2022. Back in April we launched our podcast. The vision was to use the platform as a way to reach the audience that had become accustomed to tuning in every Tuesday to hear the golden pipes of CEO Jeff Brien announce the shows and times at the Historic Lynwood. Unfortunately those days, like a host of other things we had assumed would last forever, didn't. We decided to risk the relatively small start-up cost and the glaring lack of available talent willing to work for peanuts, or popcorn, I should say, and launch a digital version...2022-12-202h 24