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All Things Travel Podcast

Ryan Hedstrom and Julie Shaffer

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Listen in each week with Creating Magic Vacations Travel Advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie. He is your travel professor, teaching you everything you need to know to have a magical vacation. She is a Disney-loving, Maryland mom of 3 and a specialist in family travel. Whether they're discussing incredible destinations, top vacation tips, or sharing personal stories…it’s always All Things Travel.
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What happened to Bobby, Eddit, Joey, and Charlie? Can you believe they wrote these characters off their shows like this? Listen for these outlandish tales! What is your favorite outlandish way a character was written off a show? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant b…
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In this episode of All Things Travel, Ryan and Julie dive into the world of Viator tours and experiences, sharing their favorite picks and insider tips. Highlights include: -Why travel advisors use Viator and how it benefits travelers -Unique U.S. tours: Snowy safari in Jackson Hole and rainforest trek in Alaska International foodie experiences: Au…
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These bands were banned from other countries for reasons that may shock you! And by "shock," we mean entertain in a highly humorous way. Get ready to laugh your bandanas off! What to you think is the most ridiculous banned band story? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brill…
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In this episode of All Things Travel, Julie and Ryan welcome special guest Emily to share her incredible honeymoon experience in Thailand. Highlights include: Planning a multi-stop honeymoon to Thailand and the Maldives Tips for long-haul flights and adjusting to time differences Detailed breakdown of a 5-day luxury itinerary in Thailand Unforgetta…
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Are you intrigued by the things that sparked controversy in the 60s, 70s, and 80s? Because these bands were banned by the people who like banning things! Do you think any of these bands should have been banned? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography wh…
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In this episode of All Things Travel, Ryan and Julie dive into planning the ideal 3-day vacation based on listener preferences. They explore both family-friendly and adults-only options, all within a budget of $3,000 (excluding flights). Key Points: Listener Poll Results: 91% prefer flying over driving 50/50 split between adult-only and family-frie…
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Ryan and Julie discuss top patriotic and historical travel destinations in the United States, sharing personal experiences and tips for visiting these iconic American sites. Washington D.C. Many attractions are free, including Smithsonian museums and monuments Need reservations for some sites like Capitol tours Great public transportation system Ve…
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Are the thinking machines taking over? Get ready to be both amazed and frightened! Your favorite Beer Thursday hosts are here to guide you through the highly controversial issue of AI creativity. What do you think of the new Randy Travis song? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Ja…
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In this episode, travel advisors Ryan and Julie dive into Julie's recent multi-generational family trip to Beaches Turks & Caicos, one of the top family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. Highlights include: Overview of the massive Beaches Turks & Caicos resort and its five distinct villages Benefits of booking butler level service, f…
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Join travel experts Ryan and Julie, along with special guest Michelle Helmlinger, as they dive deep into a head-to-head comparison between cruises and all-inclusive resorts. Whether you're a family traveler, a group organizer, or someone looking for a perfect couple's getaway, this episode will help you decide which vacation style suits you best. K…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel! As we are in summer travel season, it's clear that travel costs have increased. Today we'll discuss why costs are up and how you can get the best price for your upcoming vacations. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie. In this insightful episode, Ryan and Julie dive deep into …
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Brace your emotions and squeeze on your thinking caps! We're bringing back the random topic generator! What song brings a tear to your eye? What is the strangest movie you've ever seen? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you’re there! Please …
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel! We all know that Walt Disney World can be an amazing vacation destination. However, there are so many enchanting extras to add to your Disney vacation to make it even more magical. Today, we're going to talk about some of our favorites that you should consider on your next trip. Listen in with travel advisors…
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Join your favorite hosts as they look back on the things they can't afford any more. What's something you love that has become too expensive now? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you’re there! Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon …
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel! Looking for an adventure on your next vacation, but not quite ready to give up those nice amenities? You may have heard the term Luxpedition. Well, what's that and how could it impact your next vacation? Today, we'll tell you all about it. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie.…
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Hand me down my walking cane and Fixodent, because today we're talking about few things that might make you--and definitely us--feel old. Check out the Round: Did People in the ’70s Really Look Older? What is something someone says that makes you feel old? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel! Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie. He's your travel professor, teaching you everything you need to know to have a magical vacation. She's a Disney loving Maryland Mom of 3 and a specialist in family travel. Whether we're discussing incredible destinations, top vacation tips…
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We talk lots of movies here on Beer Thursday, today we're celebrating [complaining or about] what happens before movies. What do you think of pre-movie content? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you’re there! Please support us on the Beer Th…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. Several weeks ago, we started discussing a Pacific Coast driving trip with American Tours International. And there was so much great information that we had to break it into two episodes. We'll finish this awesome trip today! Listen in with your travel advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie. He's you…
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Join in as Jay regales the tale of his first trip to The Emerald Isle! Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you’re there! Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! The next 18 Great Human Beings will get access to the Beer Thursday F…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. Everyone needs a getaway sometimes...parents, couples, and solo trips. While Walt Disney World may not be at the top of your list of ideas for an adults only trip, that's exactly what Julie just did. This week, let's talk about what to do in Walt Disney World to have the best adults only trip. Listen in with …
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Enjoy these funny movie lines and let us know how you think they rank! Join us for round 1 of this deep, 2-round discussion! What are your favorite funny movie lines? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you’re there! Please support us on the B…
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 Hello and welcome to All Things Travel! This week it's everything river cruising. We're going to join our April live episode that we do on Facebook every month. Julie and Ryan discuss river cruising in general and specifically his recent river cruise in Europe. On this episode, you'll hear all about this amazing way to vacation. ~~~~~~~ Grab Ryan'…
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Join your evil-destorying heroes as the dive into the wide world of vampires! Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you’re there! Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! The next 18 Great Human Beings will get access to the Beer Thu…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. Amsterdam is a fabulous European city with so much to see and do; and it's also a great jumping off point for other destinations. Ryan recently returned from the "Venice of the North" and we're so excited to share this trip with you. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts, Ryan and Julie. He i…
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Sit back and relax and be real offended by the Archie Bunker quotes we didn't use on this round of Beer Thursday! Also, laugh some! What are your favorite Archie Bunker quotes? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you’re there! Please support u…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. This week we're excited to share this really special trip, which is a Pacific Coast road trip. We are going to take you from Seattle all the way down to San Diego and all the stops in between. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts, Ryan and Julie. He is your travel professor teaching you ever…
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Here the exciting tale of Tim finally meeting one of our childhood heroes! Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you’re there! Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! The next 18 Great Human Beings will get access to the Beer Thursd…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. Traveling to an all inclusive resort can be really relaxing as a vacation. Today, we're going to talk about what not to do when planning your trip to make sure that you have the best all inclusive vacation ever. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie. He's your travel professor,…
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When you plan your Walt Disney World vacation, you generally think of all the attractions and dining inside the theme park. As travel advisors, we always recommend at least one resort day, if you can fit it into your schedule. Today, we're going to talk about how you should spend your resort day as adults or with your family. Listen in with travel …
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Saddle up, pardners! We’re gonna make you an offer you cain’t refuse! Jay finally watched Yellowstone! We’re going to find out if he likes it, why he hates it, who his favorite characters are, and how it reminds him of the old tv show Dallas. What do you think of the TV show "Yellowstone?" Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us …
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 Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. Why do we travel? What are motivations for finally taking that trip? We'll discuss that today and the answers may surprise you. Listen in with Travel Advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie. He's your travel professor, teaching you everything you need to know about having a magical vacation. She's a …
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In a rare serious conversation about a serious topic, our brave do-gooders of do-goody-goodiness, discuss a few scenarios and decide whether or not they would do the right thing. What would you do in these situations? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photogr…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. Travel emergencies are never what you envision when you've planned the perfect trip, but today we're going to tell you how to handle various situations that may pop up so you're prepared for whatever comes next. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie. He is your travel professor…
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In a world where large, upright creatures with large feet can’t catch a break–I mean, you’ve got some people who don’t even believe they exist and others that won’t leave them the heck alone!--our 3 heroes of make-believiness give our hairy friend his due. Do you believe Sasquatch exist? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us kn…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel! This week we have our March 2024 live episode where Julie and Ryan share their favorite travel items for: Packing Plane Travel Theme Parks Cruises Resort Vacations ~~~~~~~ Grab Ryan's free download for planning the ultimate family all-inclusive vacation: https://bit.ly/allinclusivevacationtoptips Grab Julie's…
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Watch your mouth! We earn that “Explicit” tag with this one. (Again) We’ve got more creative phrases to work your offense and outrage muscles. Tune in and cuss your way to laughs! ⁠Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think⁠! Let us know ******* on ⁠Beer Thursday on Instagram⁠ and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you’re there! P…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. I recently sailed on the Disney Wish with my three little ones. Today we're going to give you all the tips and tricks to make your cruise a stress free family vacation. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie. He is your travel professor teaching you everything you need to know t…
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How do you take your coffee? Seriously. Very seriously. We’re taking out coffee with a beer chaser and good friend (You!). Join us as we revisit one of our favorite topics. Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know ******* on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you’re there! Please suppo…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. You know we like to discuss family travel on this show. Well today we're talking about an amazing trip to Japan with our good friends Len and Dawn. What are the tips for immersing yourself in an international destination with a young family? Let's find out. Whether we're discussing incredible destinations, to…
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We all love texting! Except for when our friends and family do these things. Join our illustrious conversation of when texting annoys! What texting habit annoys you most? Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Let us know on Beer Thursday Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography while you're there! Please support us on the …
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We often get great travel questions from our listeners and our Facebook group members. Today we discuss several that may impact your next airport visit. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie. He's your travel professor, teaching you everything you need to know to have a magical vacation. And she's a Disney loving, Ma…
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We're back with the rest--or at least some of them--of the phrases that "woke culture wants to erase from history." Some make sense, and some are absurd. We guide you with truth and wisdom you can only find on BeerThursay. Inspired by the blog post, “You Can’t Say That”: 30 Time-Honored Sayings Woke Culture Wants to Erase from History" What is a ph…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. It's our 200th episode! We look forward to continuing to share our travel expertise with you, our listeners. If you've listened to any of the last 200 episodes, thank you so much. This week we're going to share travel wisdom from some of our colleagues and look forward to what's coming next for All Things Tra…
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Join your most humble and generous hosts as they discuss the brand new Bill Joel song, “Turn the Lights Back On!” We previously talked about Billy Joel a few months ago in Jay's No Stranger to The Stranger, which we discussed one of our favorite of Joel's albums. What do you think about “Turn the Lights Back On?” Send us a voicemail and let us know…
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Welcome to all things travel. This week's episode joins our February live episode, where we talk about my preview cruise on Icon of the Seas. I'm sure you've heard about this cruise ship. It's the newest, it's the biggest of Royal Caribbean's fleet and it has something for everyone. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts, Ryan and J…
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You can't say that! Even if we do, which we don't because these phrases need to be removed from history. According to a blog post. Send us a voicemail and let us know what you think! Share your thoughts on Beer Thursday on Instagram and enjoy Jay's brilliant beer photography and join the convo next time we go live! Please support us on the Beer Thu…
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 Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. Universal Orlando Resort is always changing and adding exciting new theme park options for guests. Well, this year, and beyond, is no exception. Today, Julie and I are going to discuss everything exciting coming to the Universal theme parks. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts, Ryan and Ju…
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There's no bread? Let them eat steak. That is not what Marie Antoinette said, but we are talking about how [and why] Jay likes his steak! Here's what our house elf, Artie, says about this episode. This round of Beer Thursday explores the world of steaks in a light-hearted and humorous conversation. Shayne and Jay discuss their preferences for types…
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Hello and welcome to All Things Travel. 2024 is going to be an exciting time to visit Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Today we're going to chat about changes and new experiences coming to the domestic parks this year. Listen in with travel advisors and destination experts Ryan and Julie. Ryan is your travel professor, teaching you everything you …
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