On this week's Just the Tip, we're taking you along with us for 24 hours in Bangkok. In this whirlwind trip we explore the city's rich culture and temples, vibrant street food scene, and give some essential travel tips for navigating the bustling capital.

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We recommend an eSim card from ⁠Alalo⁠ and tours from ⁠Thailand Viator Shop⁠ especially if you have more time and want to maximize your visit.

Hotels in Bangkok we recommend:

• Mercure Bangkok Makkasan⁠

• ⁠Banyan Tree Bangkok⁠

• ⁠Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

Episode Highlights:

• How to get around Bangkok

• General Tips for visiting Bangkok

• Bangkok Chinatown

• Temples in Bangkok: The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun

• Sukhumvit & Nana Plaza

• Michelin Rated Mango Sticky Rice

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In this episode we take you on a 7 hour road trip from Austin to Big Ben National Park for a weekend trip to glamp at Bubble Terlingua, explore the desert town of Terlingua, see the most amazing starry night sky and ride donkeys from Big Bend into Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico.

We updated our Big Bend Itinerary to now cover 4 days in the park and nearby areas.

If Bubble Terlingua is fully booked, take a look at these other unique stays near Big Bend National Park. Also check out these fun experiences in the Terlingua area we recommend from our Viator Shop for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.

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In this week’s Just the Tip, we’re going on an overnight getaway to Temecula, California for a wine tasting getaway in this small, but mighty Southern California wine region. Just an hour from San Diego and about 90 minutes from Los Angeles, Temecula is known for its beautiful rolling vineyards, Mediterranean-style climate, and nearly 50 amazing wineries to explore.

We share experiences and wine notes from:

• Ponte Vineyard
• Bottaia Winery
• Wiens Cellars
• Europa Village

Where we recommend you stay in Temecula

• Ponte Vineyard Inn - We stayed here, beds are amazing and the property and views from your room’s patio is gorgeous
• Europa Village Resort - Gorgeous, huge property with different European themed villages
• If those are fully booked, check out these highly rated hotels in Temecula

Check out our Temecula experiences in our Viator Shop for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.

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