Destination Diaries: Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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When people hear Santiago de Compostela, they invariably think of The Camino.

And if you want to know everything about walking The Camino, including how to avoid getting blisters, here’s an earlier interview I did with my twin sister Gale.

But Santiago de Compostela has much more to offer than just The Camino, including some delicious food, an amazing cathedral, and some incredible surrounding countryside.

Today, Gale is back to tell you all the best things to do, see, and eat in Santiago and the surrounding area of Galicia, including where to find the best sangria!

After listening, you’ll realize that you need to get to this remote northwest corner of Spain whether you’re planning on hiking the Camino or not!

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In This Episode:

  • Best day of the week to visit the Santiago Cathedral.
  • A classy restaurant…and an amazing value restaurant.
  • Where to stay in both the old city and right outside of it.
  • Santiago’s best sangria.
  • Amazing day trips from Santiago.
  • Where to find Celtic ruins that are only known to locals.
  • The world’s best tortilla Espanola.
  • How to make sure that you get a spot at one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

and much more!

Links Discussed in This Episode:

Things to Do in Santiago

Places to Eat/Drink in Santiago

Places to stay in Santiago

Day Trips from Santiago

Places to eat and stay in Cangas

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Destination Diary- Portland

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Portland, Oregon has it all.

From excellent beer to delicious coffee, the best ice cream in the world, and amazing food carts around every corner Portland is a dream come true!

As we record this episode we are actually IN Portland for the second time this year. We discuss the different parts of town, some great breweries, restaurants, and the best ice cream in the world.

We also comment on the Multnomah Falls, the gorge, and the Japanese Rose Garden where you’ll find out just how frugal of a traveler I can be.

Capped off with a spectacular 2-day itinerary, you won’t be able to wait to book your next (or first!) trip to Portland.

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In This Episode:

  • How nice the people of Portland are.
  • The best coffee in Portland.
  • An hour-long wait for breakfast that’s absolutely worth it.
  • Where to get the best Ice Cream in the world.
  • How we got a little slice of Japan right in Portland.
  • How much of frugal traveler I really am.
  • The Multnomah Falls and Oneonta Gorge
  • A two-day itinerary of all the must see’s in Portland

and much more!

Things we talked about in this episode:

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Click on the map above to see all the locations we mentioned in this episode on a Google Map for easy planning! Website links for specific places are located below.

Places to Stay

Breweries

Coffee

Food

Food Carts

Activities

Two Day Itinerary

you’re only going to be in Portland for a couple of days, here are Heather and my best suggestions.

Day 1
Breakfast – Tin Shed
Mid Morning – Coffee at Stumptown or Barista
Noon & Mid Afternoon – Japanese Rose Garden.
Alternative – Walk or Bike around Portland.
Mid Afternoon – Hit up a Happy Hour at any of the delicious restaurants around town.
Dinner – Either Tasty n Alder or Andina in the Pearl District
Dessert – The Salt and Straw

Day 2
Multnomah Falls & if you have time, the Oneonta Gorge.
Dinner – Edgefield McMenamins

Links:

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Destination Diary- Colorado

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Colorado. A state where the names of towns and mountains produce a sense of nostalgia for the past. A state of beautiful national parks, gorgeous mountains, and amazing scenery.

And what better way to learn about Colorado then speaking to a local? Today we bring Jason back to share his experiences living in Colorado and to hear what he would suggest for anyone looking to visit.

We cover the best cities, how to visit all the national parks for cheap, great ski spots, delicious food, and of course, great beer. Jason also shares his Rule of Three, a great way to tell the best restaurants in any area you visit!

Have you ever been to Colorado? Tell us about the things Jason’s been missing out on in the comments below!

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In This Episode:

  • A great road trip itinerary around Colorado
  • The best hot springs.
  • Ways to save on National Park admission.
  • How to camp for free on your trip.
  • Some great festivals in Telluride to check out.
  • Some of the best restaurants to eat at in Boulder, Denver, & Breckenridge
  • An Epic way to save money on skiing during the season. (If you like to ski, this is a MUST do!)
  • The top 3 ski locations if you’re on a time crunch

and much more!

Things we talked about in this episode:

Click on the map to see all the locations listed below on a Google Map! It’s a great tool for planning your own trip to Colorado!

Colorado-Map

A Great Roadtrip Path

Take the 285 starting in Denver and head towards Salida and Gunnison before turning south towards Telluride and the San Juan National Forest. Here you’ll find some of the youngest mountains in the state, which are craggier, and very different from mountains found elsewhere in Colorado. Turn west towards Mesa Verde National Park and then loop back up north towards Grand Junction or loop back to Salida before returning to Denver via Boulder.

Click here to see the route in google maps!

Distance: About 1,000 miles but you’ll never leave the state.
Recommended Time: 7 to 10+ days.

Denver:

The Little Man Ice Cream
The Yardhouse

Boulder:

Sherpa’s Adventurers Restaurant & Bar
The Bitter Bar
UpSlope Brewing Company
Fate Brewing Company
Larkburger
Illegal Petes

Breckenridge:

Broken Compass Brewing
Modis

Colorado Springs:

Western Jubilee Recording Studio

National Parks & Camping:

National Park Annual Pass
Bureau of Land Management Camping Information
FreeCampSites.net

Parks Mentioned:

Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs
Mesa Verde National Park
San Juan National Forest

Hot Springs:

Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Orvis Hot Springs

Skiing:

The Epic Pass – This Pass is good for the entire ski season with unlimited access to over 10 ski locations.

Top 3 Ski Locations:

Bear Basin – Close to Denver
Vail
Steamboat Mountain – Good open tree runs.

Festivals:

Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Telluride Blues and Brews Festival

Links:

Top 16 Breweries in America (#1 in Colorado!)

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Destination Diaries- Croatia

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Croatia is a land of beautiful beaches, well preserved historical sites, and delicious fried calamari.

In today’s episode, Heather and I take a look back at our 3 weeks in Eastern Europe, most notably, the time we spent on the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia from Split to Dubrovnik.

From walking the walls of a historical city to exploring abandoned resorts and delicious mini pizzas to giant meat platters, this episode is a great overview of the sights and tastes of Croatia.

We’ll share some of the best places we stayed, ate, and adventured, and make you long for the clear waters and brilliant views that make up the Dalmatian Coast.

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Links for Things We Recommend in Croatia

  • Our itinerary: Split – Brac – Makarska – Dubrovnik – Kupari
  • Natasa’s Apartment – Our wonderful host in Split found through AirBnB.
  • Popaj – Food cart – Great fast food outside of our apartment in Split. $1 Mini Pizzas!
  • Buffet Fife – Highly recommended restaurant in Split, delicious fried calamari.
  • Konoba Korta – Restaurant in Split with delicious giant meat platters
  • Konoba Matejuska – Good, fairly cheap wine in Split. The Fish platter for two was really unique.
  • Guesthouse Vicelic – Our guesthouse in Dubrovnik. The owner Darko was amazing.
  • Nishta – Vegetarian restaurant with great tali & falafel in Dubrovnik
  • Wanda – Best bread and pesto in Dubrovnik, if not the world.
  • D’Vino Wine Par – Great wines in Dubrovnik
  • Pizza Mirakul – Good pizza if you’re in Old Town. Not cheap, but delicious.

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EPoP 057: Destination Diaries- India

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India is an assault on the senses, a country of amazing colors, contrasts, and mostly, confusion.

And a country that can’t begin to understand until after you’ve been there, and one you won’t fully understand afterward.

In today’s episode, Trav and Heather break down their three-week adventure through India, telling you their favorite places they stayed, ate, and experiences they had.

From galloping on camels through a driving sandstorm to riding in a flashing neon tuk-tuk with a driver swigging vodka and trying to sell them textiles, these stories are ones that could only happen in India.

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Links for Things We Recommend in India

  • Our itinerary:  Mumbai-Agra-Jaipur-Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur-Mumbai

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