Why We Traveled To Costa Rica During COVID

Extra Pack Of Peanuts Podcast Why We Traveled To Costa Rica During COVID

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If you don’t follow us on Instagram then SURPRISE we are in Costa Rica and have been for over a month and today we are talking about how we came to the decision to come down here, the preconceived notions we had about the experience during COVID, and what it is like now that we are here and have been for a few weeks. We also may drop some hints on what our plan is moving forward.

Is Costa Rica on your list of must-visit places? Have you traveled at all during the pandemic? What was your experience?  Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

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In This Episode

  • 06:15 Making The Decision: What Went Into It
  • 10:20 What Did We Have To Do To Be Able To Travel To Costa Rica
  • 12:20 General Safety Precautions We Took As Well
  • 14:10 Fully Booked Flights: Panic Attack Material
  • 17:00 Feeling Safer In Costa Rica
  • 20:10 Why Did We Choose Costa Rica?
  • 23:00 What Are The Plans For Your Time In Costa Rica?
  • 27:10 Why Did We Record This Episode?
  • 30:50 Traveling With Kids During COVID

 

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Best Experiences: 2020 In Review

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast Best Experiences 2020 Year In Review

We return with our final part in our Year in Review Series

Check out Part 1: Travel Stats

Check out Part 2: Superlatives

Check out Part 3: Best Drinks

Check out Part 4: Best Desserts

Check out Part 5: Best Meals

Each year there are always a handful of days that stand out. While 2020 definitely did everything in its power to limit those, they still prevailed in spades.

Today, Heather and I go through our top 10 experiences of 2020 from multiple honorable mentions to really appreciating the big and the little things in life.

What were your favorite experiences of 2020? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs!

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In This Episode

  • 05:15 Honorable Mentions
  • 12:55 Getting A Peek Into Our Diaries
  • 14:35 Travel Blogging Friends + A Social Distance Shindig
  • 17:05 Whit & Hadley: Best Buddies
  • 19:25 Pre-Covid Cocktail Crawl
  • 21:55 Road Tripping
  • 24:00 The 100th Country Party (Pre-Covid)
  • 26:45 Beaches…Feeling Normal Again
  • 29:40 Love, Deuce, Match
  • 32:15 Heather’s Happy Place
  • 36:40 Walks With Mom
  • 38:30 Beautification Of The Backyard & Family Celebrations
  • 42:45 Collegiate Times
  • 45:05 Girl Date & Zoom Weddings
  • 49:30 Porch Sitting & Beach Days
  • 53:00 The Launching of Ju Ju + Co
  • 55:30 Hanging Ten
  • 01:01:20 Zone Of Genius
  • 01:06:40 Daddy Daughter Time
  • 01:12:25 Our Number One’s

 

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Best Meals: 2020 In Review

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast Best Meals: 2020 In Review

We return with Part 5 of 6 in our Year in Review Series

Check out Part 1: Travel Stats

Check out Part 2: Superlatives

Check out Part 3: Best Drinks

Check out Part 4: Best Desserts

If you know anything about us, it’s that we love to eat. We tried to eat out to help support restaurants as much as we safely could during COVID.

Today Heather and I are going to go through our top 8 meals of the year (each) for a total of 16 awesome places that you should definitely check out if you’re going to be in the neighborhood!

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

What was your best meal of 2020? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs!

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In This Episode

  • 06:30 Honorable Mentions
  • 13:35 The List Begins
  • 19:55 Good Ol’ Biscuit’s
  • 23:10 Fantastic Chicken Options
  • 27:15 Heather Can Make It Even Better
  • 29:40 Thai Is The Best
  • 33:40 Trav “Acai Bowl” Sherry
  • 37:15 It Is ALL About Comfort Food
  • 42:30 A Homemade Southern Tradition
  • 47:40 Bringing it Back to Philly
  • 52:00 Home Cooking Papa Style
  • 54:45 Drum Roll Please….#1’s

 

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Homemade or Multi-Location

  • Trav’s Grilling
  • Pineapple Stuffing & Salt & Vinegar Mashed Potatoes by our buddy Crime
  • Papa Sherry’s Gumbo
  • Tattooed Chef Acai Bowls

North Carolina

Philadelphia

Philly Suburbs

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Best Desserts – 2020 in Review

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast Best Desserts 2020 YIR

We return with Part 4 of 6 in our Year in Review Series

Check out Part 1: Travel Stats

Check out Part 2: Superlatives

Check out Part 3: Best Drinks

We love desserts, anything from ice cream to pastries, key lime bars to doughnuts…it all tastes amazing. Everyone loves desserts, so we know you’re not skipping this episode!

Today Heather and I go through our top 5 desserts (10 total + 2 honorable mention (& 1 dishonorable mention) from 2020, from hometown to widely available to cities around the world if it’s delicious, it’s on the list!

What was your best dessert of 2020? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs!

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In This Episode

  • 04:15 Dishonorable Mention (A First on the Podcast)
  • 05:35 Honorable Mentions
  • 10:20 Do You Want S’Mores?
  • 13:25 Keeping It In The Family
  • 16:20 Doughnut Crazed
  • 22:20 Perfect Bars
  • 22:55 Philly Pride
  • 24:35 Do You Want Some Salt?
  • 29:20 More S’Mores?
  • 34:05 For The LOVE Of Pies
  • 39:50 PB Ice Cream

 

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Multi Locations

Homemade

  • Peppermint Bark – Julie

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Philadelphia

 

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Best Drinks: 2020 In Review

Extra Pack oF Peanuts Podcast Best Drinks 2020 YIR

We return with Part 3 of 6 in our Year in Review Series

Check out Part 1: Travel Stats

Check out Part 2: Superlatives

We’ve decided to bring all drinks into one episode due to the restrictions on travel we had this year because of COVID.  Join us today as we bring you our tops spots for coffee, wine, and anything that wets your whistle.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

What was your best drink or drink experience in 2020? Do you like sparkling water, yes or no? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs!

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In This Episode

  • 06:10 The Reason Heather Is Drinking
  • 07:10 Honorable Mentions
  • 10:55 Coffee First
  • 18:55 East Coast Love
  • 21:50 Europe Does It Right
  • 27:25 Trav’s Picks

 

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Wilmington, North Carolina
Chicago, Illinois
Charlton, Massachusettes
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nashville, Tennesse
General

 

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