Best Travel Experts Bruce And Shelly Podcasts (2024)

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Top 5 Animal Encounters - Adventure Travel Tips 48:00

2M ago48:00

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Looking to add adventure to your next trip? Would you be down to swim with sharks, hike with bears and trek with chimps? It’s ok, don’t be scared! We’ve got you covered. Today we count down our top animal encounters we’re sure will leave you saying yes to that next adventure. Orcas in Washington State Grizzlies in Yellowstone Sharks in Bahamas Big …

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Think Outside the Bucket List - Nova Scotia and the Antigonish Highland Games 32:00

3M ago32:00

32:00

Today we host a special guest who we guarantee will inspire you to add this destination to your summer travels. If you've dreamed of visiting the Scottish Highlands or the Emerald Isle to immerse yourself in Gaelic culture, but can't make the trip across the Atlantic - keep listening! Highlands, haggis and heritage are just three reasons to make th…

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How to Choose a Co-Branded Card: Travel Hacking Update 40:29

4M ago40:29

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You’ve got your wallet set up, and you’ve earned some points - so what’s next? Today Shelly and I share some of our favorite ways to redeem points, why you shouldn’t hoard points and how we decide on our next co-branded card. In this episode, we cover: How many points we currently have and some of our favorite ways to redeem Why you shouldn’t hoard…

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Why We Chose Uganda for Our African Safari Part 2 25:18

5M ago25:18

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This week we bring you round two of our Ugandan safari adventure! Today's episode includes... Chimp tracking Gorilla trekking Tree-climbing lions Banana Gin! Support the Show. Join our Travel Community on Facebook to connect with other like minded travelers, share stories, tips, tricks and travel hack wins- Travel More Insiders Subscribe to our New…

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Why We Chose Uganda for Our African Safari - Part 1 30:10

5M ago30:10

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An African safari is a bucket list destination for many people and we could talk for hours, days, maybe even weeks about our trip to Uganda. Today we're just sticking to how we picked the country, what we experienced while we were there and what we would do differently. We're going to leave a future episode to discuss what to expect on African safa…

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Perfect Weekend Getaway Destinations: Las Vegas 29:01

5M ago29:01

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This is part of our new series where we highlight “easy” weekend trips. We’re part of the 9-5ers that are just looking to use our PTO in the best way possible. Weekend trips are a great way to start to get out there with minimal planning (because it's just a short trip). It's a great way to “get your feet wet” so to speak and work your way up to th…

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How to Plan a Trip Budget Based on Your Travel Style 33:17

6M ago33:17

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Have you ever begun budgeting for a trip and can’t figure out how much you SHOULD be spending on your hotel? What about activities? Food and drink? Travel budgeting can be stressful, especially when you don't have a solid benchmark for how much you should be spending to get the most out of your trip. Today we narrow this down for you - keep listeni…

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How to Plan the Perfect Couples Trip + Who Planned it Better 35:44

6M ago35:44

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Looking to go on your first couple’s trip together and not sure where to start? Or maybe all your vacation time has been used up on family trips with kids in tow, and it’s been forever since just the two of you have gone away? Whether a big, international trip or small weekend getaway is what your heart desires, we’ve got you covered. Today we disc…

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7 Expert Travel Tips You Need to Know Before Your Next Trip 35:31

7M ago35:31

35:31

Today we dive into all the greatest travel tips we've stumbled upon in our years of domestic and international travel. Everything from updating your basic packing list to getting free upgrades- this is where we spill it all. Topics covered in today's episode: Flight hacks: Free extra seats, when to book, and more Roadtrip tips: how to get where you…

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How to Plan Budget Travel without Points: The Travel Talk Revisited 33:24

7M ago33:24

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Drowning in travel hacking content and don’t know where to go next? Not sure if you want to open lots of credit cards and take classes to figure out how to use your points? Trying to buy a house or car soon and worried about the multiple credit checks on your score but still want to travel? We got you this week. Today we’re breaking down our yearly…

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Travel More and Often - A New Year's Resolution 30:26

8M ago30:26

30:26

Our year in review takes a turn into some tips and tricks on how to make your travel dreams a reality in 2024. We want to thank everyone who's been around for our first year of Travel More and we're so excited to keep it going in 2024. We'll be back the second week of January to bring you the new and updated, Travel Talk. Today we talk about Where …

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How We Celebrated Christmas in Portugal and Spain for Under $2000 43:20

9M ago43:20

43:20

Don't be fooled into thinking all the travel deals happen in the shoulder seasons. While there are cheaper times to travel, you can still find some gems if you have to travel during the busy seasons. Here's a breakdown of how we spent Christmas in Porto, Portugal and Vigo, Spain for under $2000. We used Going and got an alert for our flights Our Ma…

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Black Friday Travel Deals- Our Yearly Roundup 27:08

9M ago27:08

27:08

Half of the battle of planning travel is when you book it. Black Friday gives you the perfect excuse to book that 2024 travel, or even better- give the gift of travel this holiday season! Some of the holiday deals we've found so far! Get $25 off Going Virgin Voyages Celebrity Cruises Frontier All You Can Fly TourRadar For a full list of the deals w…

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Travel Hacking Update - One Year, One Million Points 36:33

10M ago36:33

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Travel Hack Update 2023 If you think travel hacking takes years to payout with free flights, hotel nights and extra perks, think again! We’ve spent over 100 hours researching and testing travel hacks to bring you our first full year in review on today’s travel hack update. Full disclosure: we started really looking into travel hacking in May of 202…

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Where to Travel for Halloween: HHN Edition 29:19

10M ago29:19

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Love spooky season and want to cap the occasion with a trip where people know how to celebrate? Today we break down where you should plan next year’s Halloween adventure and we reveal our #1 Halloween event that has become an annual tradition for us and our friends! Where to Visit for Halloween in the US We’re not going to get into international de…

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Blues, BBQ and Soulful History Memphis, TN: Underrated Destination 40:19

11M ago40:19

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Planning your next trip and not sure where to go? Hearing horror stories about overcrowded tourist destinations, high prices and low availability? We’ve got a better idea! Today we’re starting our exploration of underrated destinations to consider for your next trip. A foodie paradise meets soulful history in today’s episode of underrated destinati…

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Why Every Traveler Should Consider Camping for Accommodations 33:29

11M ago33:29

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Camping - loved by some for the fresh air, the night sky and closeness to nature. Hated by those who would rather not sleep among the bugs, be away from their beds and have to forgo a hot shower. But there’s more to this accommodation option than what the stereotypes tell us - camping can be affordable, luxurious, unique and a solution for your fut…

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How to Plan the Perfect New England Fall Adventure 38:44

12M ago38:44

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It's that time of year! The air is getting cooler, the days grow shorter, and the leaves turn their vibrant hues of oranges, yellows and reds. Fall. And what better place to experience the season than the states of New England? Today we share our local tips on where and when you should go, and what our favorite, must plan activities are for your fa…

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How to Redeem Points for Free Travel 25:32

12M ago25:32

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Chapter 5- How to Spend Your Points You’ve mastered the lingo, built your wallet and got your intro bonus points, but how do you use them? Earning enough points may seem tough, but finding quality redemptions can be just as tricky. Fortunately, there are a few tools to make this easier! In today’s episode of Travel More, we talk about… How to redee…

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Don't Let Language Barriers Hold You Back: Our Favorite Language Learning Apps 24:11

1y ago24:11

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Don’t let language barriers hold you back: Our favorite language learning apps Does the thought of speaking in a new language fill you with dread, and maybe even stop you from booking that trip you’ve always wanted to take? Learning a new language can be daunting - but there are so many tools today to help you navigate a new place with ease. Travel…

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How to Earn Credit Card Points for Free Travel 19:02

1y ago19:02

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How to Earn Credit Card Points for Free Travel So you have your wallet set up, you’ve got your main and supporting player cards, and you’ve mastered the basic travel hack lingo - now what? Today we break down four main ways to maximize your point earning potential and get one step closer to free travel. If you aren’t sure where to start with travel…

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Skip Airport Security: TSA Pre-Check Vs Global Entry 16:22

1y ago16:22

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Skip Airport Security: TSA Pre-Check Vs Global Entry Do you ever find yourself wishing you had one more hour on vacation? Or do you travel with kids and dread waiting through the security line with them? Or maybe you’re like us and carry a lot of electronics traveling and hate unpacking and repacking them every time you arrive at the airport? We’ve…

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Best Travel Credit Cards: Co-Branded Cards 14:13

1y ago14:13

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Best Travel Credit Cards- Main Players Date: 08-1-2023 Travel More Podcast Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Southwest, United, Delta There’s so many different brands and so many credit cards to get- how do you choose? In this edition of our Travel Hacking series, we’re going to focus on the Supporting players of your wallet. These shouldn’t be your first c…

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Christmas in July! Our Favorite Under-Rated Travel Products 18:10

1y ago18:10

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It’s Christmas in July, what makes your Christmas list this year? This isn’t your typical travel list, these are only the things we deem necessary and underrated in the travel space. You won’t find luggage or the best travel shoes on this list, these are the real gems of travel. The things that take your experience from uncomfortable and dreary to …

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How to Save Money While Traveling: Top Free Activities 13:19

1y ago13:19

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How to Save Money While Traveling: Top Free Activities Date: 7-18-2023 Travel More Podcast Of course, beaches, hikes and wandering around a city are (usually!) free while traveling- but did you know there are hidden secrets that budget travelers have known for years about FREE things to do around cities. Here is our rundown of the best free or near…

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Best Travel Credit Cards: Main Players 15:37

1y ago15:37

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Best Travel Credit Cards- Main Players Date: 07-11-2023 Travel More Podcast Want to get started with travel hacking but don’t know where to begin? Overwhelmed by the amount of credit cards on the market and don’t know what to choose? Today we continue our summer school series on travel hacking, breaking down the best travel credit cards to start bu…

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Delayed Flight Compensation: Know What to Ask For Next Time You Fly 21:26

1y ago21:26

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Delayed Flight Compensation: Know What to Ask For Next Time You Fly Date: 7/4/23 Travel More Podcast Almost 8,000 US flights delayed or canceled due to severe storms! These were the headlines leading into the fourth of July weekend. And while that’s not what you want to see before heading to the airport, knowing your passenger rights, airline compe…

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Are Airport Lounges Really Worth It? What to Expect and How to Get In 12:46

1y ago12:46

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Are Airport Lounges Really Worth It? What to Expect and How to Get in Date: 6/27/23 Travel More Podcast Traveling through an airport can be stressful and expensive. Movies and TV shows always show airport lounges for business and first class travelers- but we’re here to tell you, it doesn’t have to be that way. Today we’re unveiling the mythical ai…

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Beginner Travel Hacking- Breaking down the Lingo 10:21

1y ago10:21

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Beginner Travel Hacking- Breaking down the Lingo Original Air Date: 6/20/23 Travel More Podcast- Summer School Bonus Travel hacking, like most hobbies- can come with its own lingo. Whenever you start to talk to people in the points and miles word it can quickly feel like they're talking in a foreign language. We’re here to translate that for you: W…

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Essential Travel Tools: 5 Websites We Use for Every Trip 13:28

1y ago13:28

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Essential Travel Tools: 5 Websites We Use for Every Trip These websites we’re going to share are our utility belt of travel planning tools. None of these websites require sign ups or email addresses and they are all free to use (in the way we do!). Today’s lesson will help you find the cheapest flights, navigate through any itinerary, and find the …

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Why Cruising Should Be On Every Traveler’s Bucket List 35:38

1y ago35:38

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Why Cruising Should Be On Every Traveler’s Bucket List Travel More Podcast Some people swear it's the only way to travel - others turn their nose at the thought - is cruising really so controversial? There’s more to cruising than what you’ve seen in brochures or heard from sitting through your relatives slideshow from their 12th Caribbean adventure…

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Why We Would Skip Yellowstone and Where We Would Go Instead 25:55

1+ y ago25:55

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Why We Would Skip Yellowstone and Where We Would Go Instead Are you ready to get outside this summer but aren't sure where to go? Is Yellowstone national park on your bucket list? Today we share why we may skip one of America’s most famous parks and what we might do instead, plus we give you our insider tips for visiting America’s national parks. F…

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How to Create a Travel Budget for Your Trip 29:37

1+ y ago29:37

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How to Create a Travel Budget for Your Trip Are you someone who feels stuck before you even get started planning a trip? Does the word budget make you feel dread and panic? Have you been putting off that bucket list trip because it always seems out of reach? Today we break down the essentials of planning a budget using two strategies that Shelly an…

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AirBnB Vs. Hotels - How to Choose the Perfect Stay and Avoid a Nightmare 45:24

1+ y ago45:24

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AirBnB Vs. Hotels - How to Choose the Perfect Stay and Avoid a Nightmare Travel More Podcast A question that plagues the modern traveler- do I book an AirBnB or a Hotel? Both have their unique pros and cons. Today we share some of our dream AirBnB stays like our tropical paradise in the Everglades and Florida keys, but also our nightmare experience…

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What is Local Travel and Why Should You Already Be Doing It 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

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What is Local Travel and Why Should You Already Be Doing It Want to travel more but feel overwhelmed by flying, finding a week off, or leaving the country? Or maybe you already travel some but you're feeling stuck in your routines? Are you at a place in life where it’s hard to commit far in advance? We have the solution - and today we go over exact…

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What Should a Trip to Disney World Cost? 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

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Date: 3-21-23 Travel More Podcast Make sure to enter the giveaway here! https://travelmorepodcast.com/landing-page You’ve heard it before, the classic question following victories, major achievements and the super bowl - what will you do next? We’re going to Disney World! But how do you get there? What does it typically cost? Is it really a once-in…

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The Great American Roadtrip- How to Plan and What to Expect 49:52

1+ y ago49:52

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The Great American Roadtrip- How to Plan and What to Expect Want to travel more but hate to fly? Do the cost of those plane tickets always stop you saying yes to your next trip? Today we dive into one of our favorite ways to travel, where the journey is just as fun as the destination - the classic road trip. #1 Why Road Trips? This was our #1 way o…

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Bucket List Trip: Christmas in Paris for $3000 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

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Stuck on the budget for that dream trip to Europe? Would you believe us if we said you could have a week in Paris for just $3000, without staying in hostels, skipping experiences or saying no to your 3rd pastry of the day? Stick around to hear our full itinerary breakdown of our Christmas in Paris for two and we’ll share a treasure trove of tips on…

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Don't Be Scared of Layovers- How to Maximize Your Vacation 30:50

1+ y ago30:50

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What if you could add another country to your itinerary with zero costs, and potentially lower your costs? What if you could do the most iconic trip in that country in just one day? On today’s episode we tackle a dirty word in travel - the dreaded LAYOVER - if this word strikes fear into your heart, stick around to find out how a layover can become…

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The Key to Free Travel- Travel Hacking 101 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

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Have you ever wondered how people travel so often? Or maybe you’re listening to this now because you’ve always wanted to travel more but couldn't figure out how to make it happen? Stay tuned to hear about one of our favorite strategies to make the most of our yearly travel budget: Travel Hacking. #1 Beginners Travel Hacking Travel hacking is using …

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How to Set Up Your Year for More Travel: The Travel Talk 13:52

1+ y ago13:52

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Original Air Date: Jan 10 2023 Travel More Podcast Our #1 Strategy to Traveling More in 2023- EP 01 Stop dreaming about travel and start booking those trips with The Travel Talk strategy. This strategy gives you the tools you need to be confident in booking trips when deals pop up so you can make the most out of your travel budget. Whether you’re l…

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