The 33 Best Gifts For Travelers, 2014 (Podcast)

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Christmas is only a few weeks away, and if you’re anything like me, you probably haven’t even started to think about what to get your favorite traveler, let alone bought anything.

Don’t worry, Heather and I got you covered.

From less than $10 to over $1,000, we’ve picked out travel gifts that fit in any budget.

And with gifts ranging from backpacks to the best earplugs and from Panama hats to cork globes, there’s something here for everyone.

So start shopping and happy holidays!

A special thanks to today’s sponsor Tortuga Backpacks.

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In This Episode:

  • 05:44 Some advice on external Harddrives
  • 08:22 Why we (really, really) want a GoPro.
  • 14:00 Sleep well on the road.
  • 17:27 Travel Book nerds, this is for you
  • 23:56 Trav really loves these Moleskin notebooks.
  • 25:33 Just for women!
  • 30:00 And then the men!
  • 32:20 Things that Heather particularly recommends
  • 35:20 Trav’s favorite gift recommendations
  • and much more!

 To See the Gifts for 2014:

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Is Bali Really That Cheap?

 

Accounts vary dramatically. Is Bali really cheap? Or really expensive?

The truth lies somewhere in the middle. You can visit Bali for cheap and still be comfortable, or if you have a higher budget, you can live like a king.

Today Heather joins me to discuss what we’ve noticed about the average prices of accommodations, food, activities and more in Bali.

Bali can be done in any way you please, but it is true, Bali really can be that cheap.

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In This Episode:

  • 07:30 The types and prices of accommodations available.
  • 13:47 Eating and drinking.
  • 15:30 Bali compared to Thailand.
  • 18:12 The price of transportation around the island.
  • 19:32 Shopping & haggling in Bali.
  • 24:00 Activities & renting a driver.
  • 25:29 Getting to the Gili Islands.
  • 27:33 The price of SCUBA certification.
  • and much more!

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15 Travel Websites We Love

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Today Heather and I list the top 15 websites that we LOVE to use to plan our travels. If we’re paying for plane tickets (yes, it happens) we know where to go.

Train tickets? Check.

We’ve even got a ton of sites for accommodations and a great one to help budget your travels.

And of course, you need to know what to do when you get there!

If we use it, we’ve linked it and there are some great resources here to help you plan your trip from the moment the idea pops into your head to the moment you return home, exhausted, but thankful for the entire experience.

What are some of your favorite travel sites? Let us know in the comments below!

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In This Episode:

  • The best way to find plane tickets that you’ll actually pay for.
  • Alternative methods to get between one city and another.
  • The best sites to find accommodations anywhere in the world.
  • What to do when you get to South East Asia.
  • How much is that going to cost?
  • The frequent flyer concepts that are even more advanced!
  • And our favorite site of all!
  • and much more!

 The Top 15 Sites Discussed in This Episode:

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Destination Diary: Guatemala

Guatemala.

As far as I was concerned, it was that place south of Mexico, and north of Brazil.

That was until I met Robb and Dave. They had spent almost 3 months in Guatemala on a previous trip and listening to their stories made me realize that I need to know more. A lot more.

Today I bring back Robb Hillman and David McMullin to share their experiences in Guatemala with all of us so that we too can fall in love with this seemingly beautiful country. We talk about some of the best sites to see, including Tikal, active volcanoes, and caves best seen by candlelight.

We also chat about the “Chicken Bus” phenomena and the Killer Tomatoes, and how you never really know whats coming until you get there.

Guatemala sounds like a fabulous place, and it’s officially made it’s way to a top spot on my list of places to visit!

Have you ever been to Guatemala? Share your experiences in the comments below!

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In This Episode:

  • 2:40 What’s south of Mexico and north of Brazil?
  • 06:30 Safety concerns.
  • 08:55 Visiting Tikal.
  • 16:35 Learning Spanish.
  • 18:43 Climbing an Active Volcano.
  • 23:33 Chicken buses.
  • 33:40 Staying at a Finca.
  • 37:55 Going through a cave by candlelight.
  • and much more!

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Money, Money, Money…When Traveling!

 

What’s the best way to change your money?

Should you bring cash and change it when in the country?

Or maybe you should use an ATM to get it there. But what about ATM fees?!

Figuring out the best practices for your money abroad can be a hassle and one that can lose you a lot of money if you get it wrong.

Luckily, we’ve already done it for you!

Today Heather joins me to share our 14 rules for money abroad. We cover everything from the best way to get cash when you travel, the best bank accounts to use, and the best practices for keeping your money safe while you travel.

Did we miss any big tips? Let us know in the comments below, we’re always looking to save more!

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In This Episode:

  • The 3 things you should NEVER do.
  • The best bank account out there for foreign travel.
  • How to handle your credit cards and when to use them.
  • Currency conversions.
  • How much cash should you carry?
  • Avoiding those pickpockets.
  • The benefits of splitting up your money.

and much more!

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This episode has been sponsored by our good friends at Tortuga Backpacks.  I’ve used my Tortuga backpack all over the world and love it.  If you’re looking for a new backpack, check out Tortuga.

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