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.

Download our ⁠1 Day Bangkok Itinerary⁠

Visit ⁠Wandr Health⁠ and use promo code TravelSquad10 to get 10% off your made-to-order travel medication kit.

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

Find great flight deals to Bangkok, and everywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠⁠ to get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

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.

Find a great flight deal to nearby Austin or El Paso by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

—---------------------------------------

Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠

Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

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.

Find a great flight deal to nearby San Diego or Riverside by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

—---------------------------------------

Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠

Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

In this episode the squad is taking you to Phuket, Thailand to spend two days enjoying its amazing beaches, exploring nearby islands by boat, eating amazing Thai cuisine and experiencing the ionic Phuket nightlife on Bangla Road. We share tips for visiting, navigating, and where to stay in Phuket.

Download our ⁠2 Day Phuket Itinerary⁠

We went to the ⁠Simon Cabaret Show⁠ and did the ⁠James Bond Island Luxury Sunset Cruise⁠ - both of which we highly recommend!

When you visit Phuket, we recommend staying at the ⁠Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach⁠ (we stayed here and loved it!), ⁠Memory Boutique⁠ or ⁠La Flora⁠.

Find great flight deals to Phuket, and everywhere else, by signing up for ⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠ to get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

Planning the ultimate girls trip or Galentine’s getaway? In this Just the Tip episode, we’re sharing the best girls trip destinations from beachy Tulum to wine-filled Napa, adventurous Sedona, relaxing Austin, and nightlife-packed Miami. We break down what to pack (matching PJs included), where to stay, and exactly why each destination is perfect for bonding, relaxing,

Beach Destination: Tulum

• Stay at the Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya - beachfront resort with an amazing pool
• Use our 7 day Tulum itinerary to make planning even easier

Wine Region: Napa

• Stay at Elm house Inn - Mansion bnb vibes
• Use our Weekend Napa itinerary to take the exact girls trip we did

Adventure/hiking: Sedona

• Stay at the The Wilde Resort and Spa for a big beautiful resort in the heart of Sedona, bonus spa onsite for extra relaxation after all the hiking

Spa/Relaxation: Austin

• Stay at the Lake Austin Spa Resort or Miraval - Both are beautiful situated on the lake and have daily activities for spiritual wellness, fitness, and outdoor activities, healthy food, luxe stays
• Or stay in Austin at Omni Barton Creek (which has a great spa!) but go to Ottine Mineral Springs

City & Nightlife: Miami

• Stay at Fountainbleu Miami for a gorgeous vibey stay that has nightlife of its own

Plus we share our favorite girls trip essentials to make it that much more special.

• Matching PJ’s: Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve options
• Atomizer Perfume Spray Bottle
• Collagen Mask
• Sleeping eye mask
• Jewelry travel organizer
• Portable steamer
• Crossbody bag
• Tripod
• Matching fitness dresses

—---------------------------------------

Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠

Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

We’re exploring the Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York, a perfect fall destination known for dramatic waterfalls, scenic lakes, and world-class wineries. From hiking the iconic Watkins Glen State Park and chasing Ithaca’s best waterfalls to sipping Riesling at Sheldrake Point Winery and driving the Seneca Lake Scenic Byway, we’re sharing our full Finger Lakes weekend itinerary, travel tips, and must-visit stops.

Finger Lakes Episode Highlights:

• How to get to the Finger Lakes

• Where to stay in the Finger Lakes

• Fingerlakes Wine Trail

• Best state parks in the Finger Lakes

• Best waterfalls in the Finger Lakes

Our top recommended stays in the Finger Lakes:

• Watkins Glen: The Benjamin Hotel or Lakeside Resort

• Penn Yan: Hampton Inn Penn Yan or Best Western Plus Vineyard Inn

• Ithaca: Hilton Garden Inn Ithaca

• Or check out these hotels in Finger Lakes

If you want to take this exact trip, download our Finger Lakes Itinerary!

Find a great flight deal to Louisville by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

—---------------------------------------

Shop: Trip Itineraries ⁠& ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠

Connect: ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠, and ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

Contains affiliate links, thanks for supporting Travel Squad Podcast!

On this week's Just the Tip, Kim is taking you along on a bucket list experience The Blue Lagoon in Iceland! This world-renowned steamy turquoise spa experience is as amazing as it looks. In this episode, we bust a few mistruths and share the full experience to get you excited to visit yourself!

You can book the same ⁠Combo Blue Lagoon & Transfer ticket on Viator⁠ that we used.

Since you are going to The Blue Lagoon, you'll want to check out our ⁠Sky Lagoon⁠, ⁠Winter Iceland Trip⁠ and ⁠Summer Iceland Trip⁠ episodes too and our ⁠Iceland Itinerary⁠ too!

Find great flight deals to Iceland by signing up for ⁠⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

Come with us to the land of fire and ice for a week in Iceland - in the dead of winter! On this wintry adventure we go to Snæfellsnes Peninsula, The South Coast, The Blue Lagoon, on an epic Northern Lights chasing tour in the middle of the night, and even saw some real lava! This episode is full of tips for visiting Iceland in the winter, how to navigate stormy roads, and how to plan for this finicky destination during the dark, winter season.

We HIGHLY recommend: These two items from Amazon for your winter Iceland trip: ⁠Heated Jacket⁠ and ⁠Hand Warmers⁠, but check out our whole ⁠Winter Travel Packing List on Amazon⁠ for more suggestions!

Hotels we stayed at:

- Upscale stylish hotel downtown

- Great private room on Rainbow road

- In Hofn near Vatnajökull National Park - Big guest house with nice rooms and a restaurant (with a breakfast buffet!) on site

This trip was booked entirely off tours, check out our ⁠Iceland Experiences Viator list⁠ for all the tours we did + more we couldn't fit into our schedule!

Find great flight deals to Iceland by signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ and get flight deals sent straight to your inbox. Use our promo code TSP to get $20 off your first year subscription.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Shop: ⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.