Top 12 Summer Destinations of 2018


Have you planned your summer vacation yet?

If not, it’s time to start planning some trips!

In this episode, Heather and I go through our list of top summer destinations around the globe.  From surprising to serene, vibrant to verdant, and interesting to impactful, there’s a great destination for everyone.

It’s time to imagine some sun and water and plan that summer trip!

What are your favorite summer destinations? Or what are some places you want to go in the summer? Tweet us @ExtraPackofPeanuts!

Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!

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In This Episode

  • 6:50 – Honorable mentions
  • 7:50 – Heather’s #6. She cheated a little.
  • 9:20 – Our criteria for ideal summer destinations
  • 11:25 – Trav’s #6, to Heather’s delight.
  • 13:55 – Heather’s #5. You’ll want to go a little off the beaten path.
  • 18:00 – Trav’s #5. He loves this place, even though it’s crowded.
  • 20:15 – Heather’s #4: A relaxing vibe, places to explore, nature, hiking, beautiful landscape…
  • 22:30 – Trav’s #4. People in this place do summer right!
  • 23:45 – Heather’s #3. If you love nature and you love beer, this is a great destination.
  • 26:25 – Trav’s #3: One of the best countries on earth, and awesome in the summer!
  • 29:25 – Heather’s #2: One of her favorite countries.
  • 33:20 – Trav’s #2: A place that blew away all his expectations!
  • 35:50 – Heather’s top pick (the word “beautiful” comes up a lot).
  • 39:10 – Trav’s top pick: A country that had an outsized impact on him.

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Our 24 Best Experiences of 2015

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2015 was a crazy year of travel, one which saw us crisscross the globe, hit a few new countries and states, and even settle down in our own house for the first time in 5 years.

And while the year was incredible as a whole, there are some instances that stick out as the best – and ones that we will remember forever.

From hot air balloon rides over ancient temples to self-guided food tours of back alley stalls, here are our top 24 experiences of 2015 – including a few that will surprise you!

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Did you have a few experiences in 2015 that stand out as THE BEST?  Let us know in the comments below!

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In This Episode:

  • A cool, live, and FREE live music show in Nashville.
  • A mountaintop experience that we will never forget (for good and bad reasons)!
  • How we ended up hanging out with a Thai gang.
  • The “secret spot” at one of the US’s most famous landmarks.
  • Skiing one of the world’s most famous mountains – and who crashed first!
  • Returning to our traveling roots, seven years later.
  • How and why a $10 day was one of our favorite experiences.

and much, much more.

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Why We Spent 7,000 Dollars in 10 Days

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You all know how I am with money.

I’ve even been called “miserly” in the past (thanks, Heth)

So the title of this podcast might intrigue you. It’s not something you would expect from me, the (sometimes) frugalest of frugal travelers.

But I don’t regret a second of it!

Heather joins me today as we talk about one of our best travel experiences of all time, our trip to Kenya!

We went as part of a group of entrepreneurs to help build schools and go on safari, and we couldn’t have asked for a better time.

Sometimes it really is worth paying someone else to handle all the details…

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In This Episode:

  • 03:42 What is the trip?
  • 07:00 Not planning your own trip? Kind of awesome.
  • 09:30 Building a school!
  • 16:10 No electricity for the president.
  • 23:51 Meeting other awesome entrepreneurs
  • 27:10 Our new possible business ventures from meeting people.
  • 35:00 Really has been the best travel experience we’ve ever had!

and much more!

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