2TravelDads Podcast

Visiting Lake Tahoe and Carson City is great any time of year when you have a local's insider information. Tips of when to visit and where to find great travel deals to the Reno Tahoe area. Show notes here: Lake Tahoe and Carson City Like a Local

There are many ways to boost immune support to stay healthy, both while traveling and at home. 10+ easy ways to support your immune system, from vitamins to home remedies and natural health options. Full show notes here: Ways to Boost Immune Support and Stay Healthy While Traveling From both our own daily lives to what health care professionals recommend we talk about the many ways to boost and support our bodies' immunity. During a time when public health is a major concern, what can you do to make sure you and your family are taking care of each other for the future?

The Santa Maria Valley is one of our favorite destinations, both for outdoor recreation AND for experiencing wine country! We chat with two SMV wine makers, Norman Beko and Wes Hagen, about what makes the area so ideal for wine, as well as traveling to LA's wine country during COVID restrictions. Full show notes here: Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Norman Beko of Cottonwood Canyon Winery explains the foot up the Santa Maria Valley has over other wine regions when it comes to growing and producing wines, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Wes Hagen gives the rundown on managing wine tasting culture and creating remote wine experiences while much of California is still not fully open. But the Santa Maria Valley is OPEN and READY for wine country tourism with lots of safety precautions and creative problem solving!

We've been to both Disney World and Universal Orlando during the Coronavirus pandemic. These are our observations and opinions of how each park is handling safety precautions and enforcing rules while COVID-19 is still a concern. Read our full review of each park... Complete show notes/comparison here: https://2traveldads.com/disney-world-or-universal-orlando-during-covid/ Disney World During COVID Universal Orlando During Coronavirus See what we observed between the two major theme parks and what we'd choose today. There were HUGE differences in how each of the park is handling the Coronavirus pandemic, including how guests and managing themselves. Get the full rundown after we've visited both parks several times.

Affording Travel is more than working full time, but starts with saving and budgeting. Actionable tips to save and plan travel, making it a part of your everyday life. Show notes here: https://2traveldads.com/affording-travel-tips-for-saving-and-planning/ We interview Danielle of the Thought Card Podcast all about saving and being intentional with finances to set yourself up for the type of life, including travel, that you want.

Buying a vacation rental can be complicated. We bought, fixed up, and ran a profitable short term rental in less than a month. Here's how we did it and tips for running a successful vacation rental in Florida (or anywhere). Full show notes here: https://2traveldads.com/buying-a-vacation-rental-successful-investment-property/ If you've been thinking about jumping into an investment property or want to hear what it's like, both buying a vacation rental and then running it (while learning on the fly) this is the episode for you!

Not for fun-travel, but because we had to, we did a pandemic road trip across the USA. These are our experiences and observations across the country during COVID19. Show notes here: https://2traveldads.com/pandemic-road-trip-buying-a-camper-during-coronavirus Hear all about how we conquered the necessity of driving across the USA to relocate, including purchasing a camping trailer, prepping for our first RV trip with a cat, and finding the best route... ALL DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC!

Deciding to move across the country is a huge life change. This is how we reached the decision, how we executed the move, and what we learned from a cross-country relocation. Show notes here: https://2traveldads.com/moving-across-the-country-how-to/ The whole process of finding a new home town, selling our house and buying a new one, and figuring out all the logistics was a bit crazy, espicially during the peak of coronavirus. Listen to how we made the decision to move, including the benefits of such a huge life change, and learn from our mistakes...

Have you considered which is better for your trip to Florida? Universal Orlando or Walt Disney World? We break them down, from the fun to the ease of transportation. Show notes here: Universal Orlando vs Disney World. We have our favorite attractions and lands, and we break it all down. Digging into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter as well as Pandora in Disney's Animal Kingdom, we talk through it all to help you decide which is the better option for you (and which we'd pick to go back to).

Disney's California Adventure is one of our favorite theme parks. Often we're asked if it's worth adding to a Disneyland trip. YES! This is our guide to the most fun and what's actually worth waiting for. Show notes here: Guide to Disney's California Adventure From Pixar Pier to taking kids on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout we talk about the attractions and experiences that are worth waiting in long lines for. Also, what shows and experiences are not to miss. Tips for having the best visit to Disney's California Adventure any time of year.

Digging into Disneyland and chatting about each lang and its attractions and shows. Our best tips for making the most of your time in the Happiest Place on Earth. Show notes here: Best Disneyland Attractions and Shows Starting in the new Star Wars land, Galaxy's Edge, we review the two main attractions and then work our way through the rest of Disneyland. We've been many times and following our most recent trip, we have done EVERY ride and attraction with the kids and have tips for having the most fun, including what you should actually wait in line for.

We're always looking to ways to save on travel. FlyLine has an awesome technology to pair flights from different carriers to create cheaper, big flight discounts, especially for longer flights. Show notes here: Best Flight Discounts Thru FlyLine Find out what interlining is, get tips for both search for and booking cheap flights, and hear from the people who actually manage FlyLine to get the best ideas for getting deep discounts on travel.

Washington DC is beautiful in the spring with more than 3000 cherry trees in bloom, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, and more happening. Show notes here: DC Cherry Blossom Festival and Activities Have you been to Washington DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival or any of the other spring events? We dig into the famous blossoms of the Tidal Basin, other places to see cherry blossoms around Washington DC, and some surprising events open to the public.

The three best attractions in each Walt Disney World Park and #1 dining pick for each park too. Show notes here: Disney Expert picks each park's top attractions & dining We talk about the four parks and which attractions are the most worthwhile or that you just can't miss. We also talk about a lot of dining options, including picking our #1 restaurant for sit-down dining in each park. Hint: we couldn't pick just one in Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Montana is a gorgeous state with some of the coolest towns, both modern and old west. From Billings to Big Sky, we dig into the best sights and activities in Yellowstone Country. Show notes here: Montana Road Trip from Billings to Big Sky. Special guest host Meagan Wristen of Mommy Travels shares her road trip itinerary... that goes our same route but with COMPLETELY DIFFERENT points of interest, things to do, and hotels. So much to see and do in Yellowstone Country!

Two days' worth of itineraries for exploring the best sights of Yellowstone National Park: part 2. Show notes here: Yellowstone Itinerary Part 2 In this episode we cover two days of traveling through Yellowstone. These two road trip routes go through the northwest corner of the park, stopping at Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Falls, the Lamar Valley, and our best wildlife viewing tips.

We talk through our complete Yellowstone National Park itinerary: four days to conquer the park, part 1! Show notes here: Yellowstone Itinerary Part 1 In this episode we cover the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Norris Geysers, Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake. Each itinerary route is its own day in the park and covers the best sights and tips for enjoying driving through Yellowstone National Park.

Part 2 of our Yellowstone National Park Geysers series highlights the geyser areas that are the easiest to miss. Show notes here: Yellowstone National Park Geysers Part 2 In this episode we cover the hidden pockets of geysers that are really easy to get to but that most people just drive by. Some of the best sights in Yellowstone National Park are right under everyone's noses, but we'll help YOU experience them!

Best geyser recommendations in Yellowstone National Park. Must-see hot springs and geysers that most people miss when they visit Yellowstone. Show notes here: Yellowstone NP Geysers Part 1 We share our favorite geysers and hot springs that most people skip when they visit Yellowstone. Check out our top picks for natural wonders that are too easy to drive by but YOU'VE GOT TO SEE!

Podcast episode covering the best need-to-know Yellowstone National Park tips. Show notes here: Need-to-know Yellowstone Tips From where to camp to where to stay outside of the park, favorite sights and things to watch for, the basics of having an awesome trip, and some of our favorite stories through the years.

We did a thing. We went all in and did the full Korean Spa experience. Show notes here: OMG. Our Korean Spa Experience. We talk about our favorite spa experiences we've had in our travels and what we expect... and then what the Korean Spa was really like. Hint: it was shocking and there were some amazing aspects.

We've picked our favorite restaurants in Victoria, BC and are dishing out from breakfast to dinner. Show notes here: Favorite Victoria BC Restaurants. These are our top picks for where to eat in Victoria for local farm to table, vegetarian, and family friendly dining. See who we think makes the best breakfast cocktails or fish and chips in Victoria.

After 8 trips to Victoria BC, we know where to stay. Show notes here: Victoria BC Hotel Reviews and Recommendations We review our favorite hotels in Victoria, BC, from budget friendly to top tier. We suggest some unique accommodations as well as trusted travel brands with hotels in Victoria. We have some really great recommendations!

Answers for how to get to Victoria BC, because there are seven different ways to get to Vancouver Island. Show notes here: How to Get to Victoria BC Podcast episode breaks down the travel options to visit Victoria including seaplane routes, walk on ferries and driving across the US / Canada border. Highlights of each type of travel with some great activity recommendations.

In this episode we talk about the most iconic and interesting places to visit in Victoria BC. Show notes: https://2traveldads.com/podcast-episode-victoria-bc-things-to-do We're chatting about everything from touring parliament to biking up-island to the Butchart Gardens. This is the first of five podcast episodes about Victoria BC.

We're talking about the Columbia Gorge Waterfall Area in this episode. Show notes here: Columbia Gorge Waterfall Road Trip Either a great summer hiking road trip or an easy day trip from Portland, this area is gorgeous and great to visit with kids. We finish this episode with some recommendations in Hood River, Oregon.

Show notes here: All about the Painted Hills A day trip from Bend or a weekend getaway, the views, the hiking and the geology make a unique National Park site and easy trip for any traveler.

If you haven't been to both Disneyland and Disney World, you might think that they're the same, but in different states. Show notes here!: Disneyland or Magic Kingdom? We talk favorites of each! We are comparing what we love and don't love about Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. We've got some tips and recommendations... and clearly we need to dive deeper into each park in more episodes, so stay tuned!

The northern shore of Nova Scotia is one of the most beautiful places we've traveled and it's perfect for a Nova Scotia road trip. The Bay of Fundy is home to both the most aggressive tides on earth and some of the epic sights. And the top pick for a lobster meal that you'd never expect... Show notes available here: Bay of Fundy Road Trip

The many Florida springs are amazing. These are the best places for manatees, alligators and paddleboarding through Florida's jungles. Show notes here: Florida Springs Favorites We dish on our favorite springs and what makes some of the totally weird, or even contoversial, Florida tourist destinations.

If you haven't been to both Disneyland and Disney World, you might think that they're the same, but in different states. Show notes here!: Disneyland or Magic Kingdom? We talk favorites of each! We are comparing what we love and don't love about Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Disney World. We've got some tips and recommendations... and clearly we need to dive deeper into each park in more episodes, so stay tuned!

Beyond historic St Augustine there are tons of beaches and cool sights to see all around the area. Show notes here: Best of Saint Augustine Beaches (and activities) Whether you're into alligators or want to visit an obscure National Park site, we've got the scoop on it all. And we've got some great restaurant picks too!

We go on a tour of St Augustine, Florida: the oldest city in the USA. Show notes here: Best of St Augustine: the USA's first city Get our tips and picks for the best places to visit for history and fun, both with kids and without. Our favorite restaurants after many trips back to the Ancient City, including where to try datil pepper sauce downtown.

Between understanding and leveraging brand loyalty to using third party sites to earn miles, we've got useful and effective tips to make more affordable travel accessible. Show notes here: Top Tips for Points and Rewards Travel See how we actually use our points programs and our top recommendations to earn usable points for yourself.

Highlights and recommendations for exploring Nova Scotia's southern shore. Starting in Halifax and traveling the lighthouse route, these our our favorite picks for enjoying Nova Scotia's beautiful maritime history and food. Full show notes here: Nova Scotia Lighthouse Route

Halifax, Nova Scotia is both a cool, modern city and it's full of history. From maritime sites to the Citadel, downtown is a fun city to explore. Beyond the city you'll find some of the most picturesque Canadian sights, especially when it comes to fall colors and fishing villages. View show notes here: Exploring Halifax, Nova Scotia

Welcome to the 2TravelDads podcast! We're excited to share more, to turn our blog and advice into on-the-go travel stories. And in this episode we also share our journey from when we took our first trip together, to having kids, to eventually starting 2TravelDads: the original LGBT family travel blog. Show notes available here: Welcome Episode