The Travel Lemming Podcast

Curious about walking the Camino de Santiago? In this episode, Betty chats with Cat who has walked the pilgrimage twice.

They discuss the various routes, how to prep for the Camino, your accommodation options, safety on the trail, what NOT to do while on the pilgrimage, + so much more.

Have a question about walking the Camino de Santiago? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from TravelLemming.com:

-All Spain guides: https://travellemming.com/spain/ 

-Camino de Santiago packing list: https://travellemming.com/camino-de-santiago-packing-list/ 

-Walking the Camino de Santiago...

-Review of the JW Marriott Masai Mara - https://travellemming.com/perspectives/jw-marriott-masai-mara-safari-review/

If you've ever dreamed of going on a luxury safari in Kenya's Masai Mara, this episode is for you. Nate booked an all-inclusive safari experience through JW Marriott Masai Mara… and he did it entirely with Marriott Bonvoy points.

In this full review, Nate shares what to expect on game drives, what animals he saw, how this experience is different from budget options, what to expect at the lodge, how to book entirely using credit card points, & so much more.

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Heading to The Big Easy? Watch this BEFORE you go! In this episode, New Orleans local Meg chats with our host Betty about how to do the city right if it's your first time.

Whether you're visiting for Mardi Gras or just want to see the sites, Meg & Betty cover etiquette you need to know, the top sites & attractions, food you need to try, exactly where to stay, + so much more. 

They also reveal the WORST time to visit New Orleans & Meg's top tips for visiting.

Have a question about New Orleans? Drop i...

If you're looking for things to do outside of Orlando's theme parks, then this is the episode for you! Betty interviews Katie, an Orlando local, about the very best of Orlando + everything you need to know before you go.

They chat about the best things to do in Orlando, day trips to take, what you need to know about alligators, & travel mistakes not to make.

Have a question about Orlando? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Orlando guides: https://travellemming.com/orlando/   

-Things to Do in Orl...

Planning a trip to Arizona? In this episode, Betty & Abigail chat about everything you need to know before you go.

They discuss hidden gems most people don't know about, where you should base yourself on your trip, how to find the best food, when NOT to visit Arizona, & so much more.

Have a question about traveling to Arizona? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Arizona guides: https://travellemming.com/arizona/ 

-Things to Do in Phoenix: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-phoenix/ 

-Where to Stay i...

California dreamin'? Then this is the episode for you! Betty & Laura are California locals who chat about everything you need to know before you go.

They chat about the best beach towns, how to get off the beaten path, how to structure your itinerary, + etiquette mistakes not to make.

Have a question about California? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All California guides: https://travellemming.com/california/  

-All Los Angeles guides: https://travellemming.com/los-angeles/ 

-All San Diego guides: https://travellemming.com/san-di...

Heading to the Dominican Republic? There's more to it than Punta Cana! In this episode, Claudicet & Betty chat about everything you need to know before traveling to the Dominican Republic.

They chat about the dreamiest destinations, secluded beaches, foods to try, safety, & hidden gems you might not know about. Claudicet also spills her #1 tip for what NOT to do - whether you're at a resort or not.

Have a question about Dominican Republic? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Dominican Republic guides: https://travellemming.com/dominican-republic/

Planning a trip to Colorado? This episode has everything you should know before you go. Our host Betty chats with Travel Lemming Writer & Editor (& Colorado local) Abigail Bliss about what makes Colorado so great.

They discuss hidden gems you might not know about, the most iconic attractions in the state, & the biggest safety concerns you should know about. Abigail also shares what she thinks is the WORST time to visit Colorado + etiquette mistakes not to make. It's all in this episode & more.

Have a question about Colorado? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from T...

Planning a trip to Istanbul? In this episode, Travel Lemming founder Nate & creator Catherine share everything you need to know before you go.

They chat about the best things to do in Istanbul, day trips, how to stay safe, where to stay, and so much more. They even discuss which attractions may NOT be worth it for you + tips for visiting both the Europe & Asia sides.

Have a question about Istanbul? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-Where to Stay in Istanbul: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-istanbul/ 

👉 Al...

In this episode, Lea Rose & Betty chat all things Chicago! As a local, Lea Rose shares essential things to know about the city & how travelers should plan their visit.

They chat about the best things to do in Chicago (+ hidden gems), the best restaurants, where to stay, how to stay safe, and so much more. Lea Rose also shares the #1 tourist attraction she thinks is overrated.

Have a question about Chicago? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Chicago guides: https://travellemming.com/chicago/ 

-Where to Stay...

In this episode, we're talking all about Boston, Massachusetts. Laura interviews our local Boston creator, Claudicet, about the city and how travelers should plan their visit.

They chat about the best things to do in Boston, day trips to take, how much to budget, Claudi's favorite hidden gems, and so much more. Claudicet also shares mistakes she sees tourists make and how to avoid them.

Have a question about Boston? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Boston guides: https://travellemming.com/boston/  

-All Massachusetts guides...

Planning a trip to Wales? In this episode, our local Wales expert Ruthie shares everything you need to know before you visit.

Betty interviews Ruthie about the best experiences to have in Wales, etiquette to follow, where you should stay, how Wales differs from the rest of the UK, and so much more. Wondering how to pronounce Welsh words or how to get around Wales? It's all in this episode. 

Ruthie also shares what she thinks are the biggest mistakes travelers make when they visit.

Have a question about visiting Wales? Drop it i...

In this episode, two SF experts share their expertise on everything you need to know before visiting San Francisco. 

Betty interviews San Francisco local Laura about iconic things to do in SF, hidden gems tourists don't know about, the best neighborhoods to stay in (& avoid!), how to stay safe in the city, tips for visiting, and so much more.

Laura also shares the biggest mistakes travelers make when visiting San Francisco. ⛔

Have a question about visiting SF? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All San Francisco...

In this episode, two NYC experts share their knowledge on everything you need to know before you visit the Big Apple.

Sky interviews Travel Lemming Writer Niamh Hayes about New York City travel tips, etiquette, and so much more. Wondering how to take the subway, what local gems to visit, and which neighborhoods you should book a hotel in? It's all in this episode.

They also share what they think is the WORST time to visit New York City - and it may not be what you think.

Have a question about visiting...

In this episode, Laura chats with Travel Lemming Scotland local Louise as she shares everything you need to know about traveling Scotland.

Louise reveals the best Scotland festivals, the key differences between Edinburgh and Glasgow, whether you should rent a car, top experiences, and how far in advance you should book your trip.

She also gives her hot take on the Loch Ness monster + etiquette mistakes not to make while you're there.

Have a question about Scotland? Drop it in the comments 👇

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Scotland guides...

In this podcast we're talking about our favorite Western USA road trips with 3 of Travel Lemming's road trip experts.

Betty interviews Travel Lemming Editor Abigail Bliss and Senior Travel Writer Laura McFarland about road tripping the Western USA.

They share how to plan your trip, mistakes not to make, hidden gems, and why the best time of year to travel may not always be what you think. They also share recommendations for different types of trips & travelers. Learn from these three experts as they take you around the American West.

Have a question...

Planning a trip to Washington D.C.? Watch this before you go. Our local expert Alexandria Taylor shares everything you need to know about traveling to the capital of the U.S. Wondering where to stay, if you need a car, how to stay safe, or the best things to do? Alexandria has got you covered & more.

BONUS: Watch til the end for Alexandria's ideal 1-week Washington D.C. itinerary - planned out step by step!

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-Things to do in Washington DC: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-washington-dc/

-Wh...

Watch this before planning a trip to Nashville. Travel Lemming Editor Elizabeth Demolat is a Nashville local and dishes what travelers should know before they go. From how to navigate the party scene on Broadway to where to stay if you're on a budget - Elizabeth knows it all. She also shares her favorite day trips from the city, family-friendly things to do, and more.

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Nashville guides: https://travellemming.com/nashville/

-Things to do in Nashville: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-nashville/

-Where to Stay in N...

A special thanks to Tortuga for sponsoring this episode.

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Planning a trip to Italy? You need to watch this before you go. Travel Lemming's Managing Editor Lea Rose Allbaugh shares everything you need to know to plan the perfect Italy vacation. Lea Rose shares her favorite things to do & see, places to visit, how to get around, how to stay safe in Italy, & practical tips.

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Italy guides: https://travellemming.com/italy/ 

-Places to Visit in...

Planning a trip to Canada? Watch this before you go. Travel Lemming's Director of Marketing Taylor Herperger shares everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Canada. Taylor details her essential things to do & see, places to visit, how to get around, travel tips, when to visit, & so much more.

A special thanks to Tortuga for sponsoring this episode.

👉 Get 10% off at Tortuga: https://travellemming.com/tortuga/

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

- When to visit Canada: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-canada/ 

- Driving in Canada: https://travell...

Are you a solo female traveler or planning your first solo trip? This episode is for you. Travel Lemming creators Laura McFarland & Sky Ariella are seasoned solo female travelers, and in this episode, they give their top tips for having a successful solo trip as a woman.

Learn how to plan a solo trip, safety precautions to take while traveling, what to pack, and so much more. Plus, Sky & Laura share their top solo travel destinations and experiences.

A special thanks to Tortuga for sponsoring this episode.

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Planning a trip to London? Watch this before you go! Travel Lemming local creator Brooke Horrobin tells everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to London, UK. Brooke dishes her top attractions, where to stay, how to get around, travel tips, and safety in London.

Brooke also gives her top restaurants, pubs, and day trips that you can't miss.

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All London travel guides: 

-Things to do: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-london/ 

-Where to stay: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-london/ 

-London...

Americans make a lot of mistakes when visiting Europe. Watch this before your next trip to Europe to avoid them. Travel Lemming founder Nate Hake & co-host Betty talk about visiting Europe from the perspective of American travelers. Learn Nate's #1 tip for maximizing your time in Europe. Nate & Betty also each share their perfect 2 week itinerary for Europe.

Plus more like: the best destinations in Europe, when to visit, how to travel on a budget, and common mistakes Americans make.

A special thanks to Tortuga for sponsoring this episode.

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Watch this before visiting Paris. Travel Lemming local creator Rachel Kapelke-Dale tells everything you need to know to plan the perfect trip to Paris, France. Rachel details her essential things to do & see, how to get around, where to stay, travel tips, her Paris itinerary planning services + hidden gems you don't want to miss. This episode also includes Marriott's nature-focused collection, TimeOut's 50 best cities for 2025, looking like a tourist while traveling, and taking a writing retreat in the stables of a French castle.

👉 Paris custom itinerary planning service: https://travellemming.com/services/paris-custom-travel-itinerary/

📰 Articles from Travel...

Watch this before visiting Puerto Rico. Travel Lemming local creator Vanessa Ramos walks us through everything you need to know to plan the perfect Puerto Rico vacation. Vanessa tells us her essential places to go, things to do, travel tips + hidden gems you don't want to miss. This episode also includes the most turbulent flights of 2024, an Isochronic map from 1881, and how to practice yoga while traveling.

📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com

-All Puerto Rico travel guides: https://travellemming.com/puerto-rico/

-Things to do: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-puerto-rico/

-Safety: https://travellemming.com...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a Flight Attendant? Maybe you're considering it as a career or maybe you're just curious. In this episode, Travel Lemming Podcast Host Betty Hurd tells us about her career as a Flight Attendant + how she chose it as a career path.

This episode also includes the biggest misconceptions of being a Flight Attendant, Betty's interesting Flight Attendant Stories, & more.

👉 Articles from TravelLemming.com

-50 Best Places to Travel in 2025: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/ 

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com 

-Denied entry from China...

Planning a trip to Seattle? Travel Lemming's local Seattle creator Chelsea Booker tells us about her top Seattle travel tips + hidden gems in the city. Watch this before your first trip to Seattle.

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com
-Backpacking to the most remote town in Washington: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/backpacking-to-stehekin/ 

-Seattle's unfriendly reputation: https://travellemming.com/opinion/why-is-seattle-unfriendly/ 

📰 Seattle travel guides

-Best things to do: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-seattle/

-Where to stay: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-seattle/ 

-Best time to visit: https://travellemming.com/best-time-to-visit-seattle/ 

-Pike Plac...

Need travel inspiration for 2025? In this epic collab episode, Travel Lemming's team of experts tells us about 50 amazing destinations that should be on your travel bucket list in the new year. Places to travel around the world for all types of travelers. Watch this before you book your travel in 2025.

👉 Read and share Travel Lemming's full list of 50 Best Places to Travel in 2025: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/ 

Also in this episode: Nate & Betty discuss AI's impact on the travel blogging industry.

#Travel #BestPlacesToTravel #TravelDestinations

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00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:41 – How the...

Our guest Laura McFarland tells us all about why Lombok, Indonesia is an underrated alternative to Bali -- and why it's #1 on Travel Lemming's list of places to travel in 2025 (full list here 👉 https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/).

Laura shares her expert tips for traveling to Lombok & her favorite things to do. Watch this before you visit Lombok, Indonesia. 

Also in this episode: An incident at a hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, Notre Dame is reopening in Paris, a stowaway flew from NYC to Paris, how to stay healthy while traveling, and Betty's experience getting denied entr...

Planning a trip to Disney World? Our guest Katie Neufeld worked at Walt Disney World for 12 years and shares all her expert tips for visiting the theme parks. Watch this before your first visit to Walt Disney World.

Also in this episode: Helsinki is named "most sustainable travel destination", Viking skeletons were discovered in Denmark, and Disney introduces a new pricey skip-the-line pass.

💻 Articles from TravelLemming.com 

-Disney World Guides: https://travellemming.com/disney-world/ 

-Where to Stay at Disney World: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-disney-world/ 

-Best Time to Visit Disney World...

Is Ireland on your list? Our guest Abigail shares her adventures road tripping through the Emerald Isle. Also, Nate & Betty dish some of their best tips to level up your travel photography game. Also in this episode: Germany hires an "AI influencer," Malaga bans Airbnbs, American Airlines cracks down on "gate lice," Google Flights has a new cheap flight feature, Prague bans pub crawls, traveling as a redhead, why Japan is one of the best solo travel destinations, why you should travel locally, and more.

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com -Traveling alone: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/prefer-to-travel-alone/ -Traveling as...

Want to experience authentic Mexico? Nate shares why the Yucatán is the perfect destination for cultural travel, foodies, and outdoor adventure. Learn why you should visit, how to plan your trip, and insider secrets for visiting Merida, Valladolid, Izamal, and other top Yucatán destinations. 

Also in this episode of the Travel Lemming Podcast: Japan travel hacks, is Chicago the best big USA city?, becoming an "au pair," airport anxiety & group travel tips. 

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com 
-Japan travel hacks: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/these-japan-travel-hacks-make-my-trip-10x-easier/ 
-Chicago: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-think-chicago-is-americas-best-major-city/ 
-Au...

Can an overactive case of wanderlust be a bad thing? In the first episode of The Travel Lemming Podcast, Nate & Betty discuss "Travel FOMO". Also in this episode: overrated Japan attractions, how Americans stand out abroad, Barcelona protests tourists, hostel rules, roots-based travel, Stehekin Washington, and new United destinations.

💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com 

-Backpacking Stehekin: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/backpacking-to-stehekin/
-Roots-Based Travel: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/roots-based-travel/
-Hostel Etiquette: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/hostel-etiquette-rules/
-19 Ways Americans Stand Out Abroad: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/american-habits-and-behaviors/
-Overrated Japan Attractions: https://travellemming.com/p...