Travel Squad Podcast
Episodes
Top 13 Hikes in San Diego
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 41 returns with our regular travel episodes! In this episode we talk about 13 amazing hikes in San Diego. These are some of the iconic trails ...
10 Unique Ways to Save for Travel
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition YouTube episode, the Travel Squad gives 10 creative ways to save money for a travel fund, and save money on travel purchases t...
Trips We're "Planning" in 2020
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this YouTube edition of the podcast, we’re reminiscing about some of our cancelled COVID trips, talk about our newfound love for staycations, and...
Myth Busting Budget Travel with Travel Influencer Ariel Rose
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by travel influencer, Ariel Rose who has already seen amazing places across the globe and is only in her early twenties. In this g...
Our First Trip Since COVID-19
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition episode we are giving an inside look at how travel looks and feels since COID-19 changed the world. We took a trip to Wyoming ...
What it's Like to be a Travel Podcaster
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what goes into running a travel podcast? From trip planning, coordinating with co-hosts, planning episodes, recording, and promoting, th...
How COVID-19 Changed San Diego
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this quarantine zoom episode the Travel Squad discusses how San Diego looks and feel since COVID hit and things have started reopening. We talk bea...
Stories from our Bad Travel Etiquette Experiences
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This quarantine zoom edition of the Travel Squad Podcast was made for YouTube. In this bonus episode we are highlighting some bad travel etiquette we'...
Rapid Fire Travel Q&A
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Travel Squad Podcast is made up of four people - Jamal, Kim, Zeina, and Brittanie. In this special edition episode the travel squad is asking each...
What Will Travel Look Like After COVID-19?
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Quarantine Special Edition Episode COVID-19 has disrupted just about everything in our lives and travel has been one of the hardest hit. The Travel Sq...
What We're Doing in Quarantine While NOT Traveling
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to quarantine special edition episode #1 We interrupt our regularly schedule travel inspiration for a new take on travel. Since traveling is t...
How Travel Has Changed Our Lives for the Better
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40 we’re talking about all the ways travel has enriched our lives, made us happier, and brought so much joy into our lives. We share experie...
Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountains National Parks
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 39 we are taking you with us on a 3 day weekend getaway to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park for my birthda...
Everything You Need to Know on Why to Visit Boise, Idaho
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're going to the pacific northwest of the USA to the beautiful mountains of Idaho! In this episode we explore Boise, dip in the many amazing nat...
Thailand Full Moon Party - Everything You Need to Know
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 37 is a rager! We’re going all the way to the iconic Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan, Thailand. The monthly all-nighter is full of neon cloth...
How to Stay Fit While Traveling
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 36 we divert a little in the beginning to explain why we are not traveling during coronavirus, send you all healthy energy, and share some ...
Best Things to See, Eat, and Do in Las Vegas
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 35 goes to Sin City! There are so many things to do in Las Vegas, it really is an adult’s playground with so much entertainment, amazing cui...
How to Pack Like a Pro Traveler
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34 provides all the best travel packing tips you need to know to fit an international getaway into a (free) carry on! We also debunk packing c...
Bryce Canyon National Park Weekender
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33 takes us on a weekend trip to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, a place with gorgeous orange and red colors, rock formations like hoodoos...
48 Hours in Dubai
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dubai is a city that dazzles with its mix of futuristic skyscrapers, luxury resorts, sprawling malls, cultural souks, and desert landscapes. Often cal...
5 Days in Lebanon!
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we are taking you on an unforgettable journey through Lebanon – a small but incredibly diverse...
Girls Getaway to Palm Desert
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are taking a girls weekend trip to Palm Desert, California! Brittanie and Kim and joined by Deja and the Chelseas for a trip to remember. Everyone ...
Travel Tips for New International Travelers
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 we are giving all our best travel tips and advice that first-time international travelers should know. We’re taking everything we learned...
Big Bear Lake Weekend Trip
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taking a mountain weekend trip and bringing you the best things to do in Big Bear Lake, CA.Big Bear is a cute small Southern California mounta...
Epic South Africa & Zimbabwe Adventures with Safari in Kruger National Park, Johannesburg and Victoria Falls - Part 2
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The African adventure continues! In Part 2 of our bucket list trip to Africa, we leave eSwatini (Swaziland) and head into South Africa’s Kruger Nati...
Epic South Africa Adventures in Cape Town, Safaris and Great White Shark Cage Diving! - Part 1
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re taking you on a bucket list adventure to Africa! This is Part 1 of our epic 14-day guided tour through South Africa and Eswatini (Swaziland)—...
New York City Travel Tips & Experiences
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're taking you on a trip to The Big Apple! The City that never sleeps! New York City! NYC is a global tourist destination with more things to se...
All the Travel We Did in 2019
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 24 is all about the trips we took in 2019 and a sneak peak of the trips we already have planned for 2020. Among the Travel Squad in 2019, we w...
The Best Things to Do in Death Valley, the Hottest Place in the World
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a HOT episode because we’re exploring the hottest place in the world and bringing you the best things to do in Death Valley National Park.We...
How to Do Hot Springs, Arkansas the Right Way
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 22 is a hoot! This weekend adventure flew us into Dallas with a road trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas. The only place in the country where the to...
Getting Hitched! What to Expect as a Mexican Wedding Guest
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 21 is all about the craziness that is Mexican weddings! As a squad we’ve been to one wild wedding in Mexico, and Kim has been to another eve...
Top 13 Things to Do in San Diego
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This one is all about our home-base of San Diego! From north county to just north of the Mexican border, there is SO much to do in America's Fines...
Venice, Italy - What to See, Eat & Do
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 19 takes you to the Italian water world of Venice, Italy! In this episode we recommend where to eat amazing Italian food in Venice, what to do...
Chicago - An Eventful Weekend Trip
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 18 is one is all about Chi-town! The windy city has deep historical roots in American history and it’s all over the architecture and persona...
How to Plan a Trip and Save Money on Travel
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 17 we share all our travel planning tips and money saving hacks! We take you step-by-step through our process for researching, booking, and...
Exploring Cusco, Peru
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we’re continuing our travels through Peru and diving into the beautiful and historic city of Cusco, Per...
Denver, Colorado on a 3 Day Weekend Trip
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a three day weekend trip to Denver, Colorado to celebrate Jamal’s birthday. We describe the wild adventure to get to Denver ...
Touring the Adriatic Coast with Gate1 Travel [Albania, Montenegro, Slovenia, Croatia]
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, join us as we take you on an unforgettable adventure along the stunning Adriatic Coast, traveling through Albania, Montene...
How to Survive a Long Haul Flight
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 13 we give you tips and advice for surviving a long haul flight. We’ve had travel days lasting over 35 hours to get to some destinations,...
Spending the Day at Shanghai Disneyland
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12 we spend the day at Shanghai Disneyland! It truly is the happiest place on earth. This episode is for all the Disney fans out there! In ...
California Coast Hwy 1 Road Trip [Big Sur, Pinnacles National Park]
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about our Big Sur NOT Big Sur Road Trip where we attempt to brave the worst storm in California in 20 years to road trip up Hw...
Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu [Travel Tips & Trail Stories]
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Travel Squad this week as we take you step-by-step along the iconic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu — one of the most legendary hikes in the wor...
How We Got Into Travel & How We Met
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 9 we’re giving you a more in depth look at where each of us came from, how we met, our journey to becoming travel obsessed, and how we be...
How to Do the American Southwest in 3 Days [Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Valley of Fire State Park]
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
3 days, 4 states, and so much more on this American Southwest road trip.In this episode we tell stories from our three day road trip through Arizona, ...
Cuba Travel Guide
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We spent a week in Cuba back in 2017 and absolutely loved it! It’s an interesting country with so much culture and local love, but it is a somewhat ...
Everything You Need to Know About Cruising
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everything You Need to Know About Life on a Cruise Ship & Why it is Amazing (Episode #6) In this week’s episode we dive into cruise life and tel...
Road Tripping to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Weekend Hiking Trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National ParksIn episode #5 we go on our first weekend road trip! This weekend road trip from San Dieg...
How to Travel More Often
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #4 - How to Travel More Often In this episode we’re giving you all our “secrets” for how we take trips every month, and how you can trav...
China Travel Tips & Experiences
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take you on an epic 10-day adventure through China, one of the most fascinating and culturally rich countries in the world. From t...
How to Spend a Week in Kauai
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We spent a week in Kauai and we’re sharing the must-see hikes, views and experiences!! We share all the things to do, what is worth the entrance fee...
Mexico City Travel Guide
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we reveal how we came up with the idea to start a travel podcast - while we squished in the back of a tiny cab in Mexico City at 1 AM....
Trailer
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We’re the Travel Squad - Jamal, Brittanie, Kim & Zeina - four friends that grew up in the same small town together, moved to San Diego, and star...