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This place is awesome. That's really all. I get into details from my two trips to Rainier this summer. Everything from hiking, swimming holes, sledding in August, glaciers, lost Asian hikers, and why Mt Rainier is worth more than a "maybe we'll get to it if we have a free day in Seattle" destination.

So what was downtown Portland really like? We lived just a handful of blocks from the center of Portland protests, news coverage, and everything else all summer. Here's our story presented without bias or agenda. Enjoy!

So what was Portland actually like this summer? We lived about a 5 minute walk from ground zero of the Portland protests and stories all summer. This is our story...give her a listen if you want a boots on the ground report of living there with our 4 and 6 year old kids. *Note - got a little fired up and dropped an f-bomb or two while telling a story. Just in case the kids are in the car, there is your warning.

On the list of Arizona destinations, Tucson probably gets overlooked. I run through a short trip to Tucson and talk food, Saguaro National Park, Mount Lemmon, hiking, U of Arizona campus, seeing slices of meteorites, and the general feel and vibe of what I'd consider a sneaky good town. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You can't have a travel podcast and not do a Paris episode. It took us around 60 episodes to get there, but we finally got it done. We talk to Brian and Courtney Marsh, who have been to Paris 6 times, which, oddly enough, includes a trip to get married there. We get into museums, culture, food, crowds, the lure of Paris, best places to get a drink, mistakes that American tourists make, why we think Parisians are welcoming and hospitable, the best cities to add on to a trip to Paris, how the French are better at living and pace of life than Americans, and a whole lot more from this iconic city that I believe lives up to the hype. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I spent a few days in Sedona in early February, so let's talk about it. I talk in circles and touch on outdoor activities, hikes, food, beer, old people, midwesterners, recreational drugs/dispensaries, vortexes, caves that make you more fertile, and why you'll either never want to leave or will get bored quickly. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk to Emily Thiagaraj - @travelingthiagaraj on instagram - about her goal to take her daughter to 100 countries before she turns 18, the 44 countries that Emily has visited, and why it is important to create a global perspective when raising kids. At the 14:45 mark, we shift to Mexico City and why it is such a sneaky good destination. We get into details and recommendations of the incredible food scene, the best cup of coffee she's ever had, museums, the plethora of green spaces and parks that Mexico City has to offer, art, history, why you should never drive there, what makes it a destination that she and her family would consider moving to, chats with locals, pyramids, mountains, and a few other thoughts that may surprise you about the 2nd largest city in the Western Hemisphere (Sao Paulo is #1 in case you were wondering). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk to Andres Maclean (andresmaclean.com and @theboliviantraveler on instagram), who is a full time travel and adventure photographer that happens to call Bolivia home. We talk culture, destinations, how Bolivia looks like another planet, beautiful landscapes, people, music, food, and how to best plan an itinerary around flying into Bolivia's two largest cities, La Paz and Santa Cruz. Enjoy! Links from this episode: singani63.com chufly.com andresmaclean.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk to Tina Albin, who moved from a town of 600 people in Minnesota to Zhuhai, China and has stayed for close to 8 years. In her time there, she has traveled to 17 provinces and several nearby countries. We get into adjusting to life with 1.4 billion new friends, culture, why most westerners forget and overlook all that China has to offer, the vast differences between different regions, the fact that China has over 100 cities with a population over 1M (the US has 14), mega cities, deserts, mountains, beauty, and why it's a place that you need to visit. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The year is over and we're gonna talk about it. We talk best food and drink, best days, best overall trip, best moments, disappointments, best experiences with our kids, the most beautiful things that we saw this year, and some other nonsensical things that we got into in 2019. I hope it's helpful and maybe gives you a few ideas to try. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk to Suzanne Solomon of glutenfreedestinations.com about life as a traveler after a Celiac diagnosis in 2013. We get into her story, routines, packing, planning, why Ireland should have a Celiac Visa, and all sorts of stories from her extensive travel. Destinations discussed at varying lengths and detail include Helsinki, St. Petersburg (Russia, not Florida), Ireland, Japan, Slovenia, Croatia, New York City (where she calls home), Los Angeles, Louisville, and Montana. If you or someone you know is hesitant to travel due to Celiac or a gluten sensitivity, this will be informative, encouraging, and practical. Enjoy! Gluten Free Travel Food for your Suitcase! Moon Cheese Country Archer beef jerky Epic beef, chicken, pork, lamb and turkey bars Bakery on Main gluten free granola Kind granola bars Annie’s gluten free granola bars Annie’s gluten free mac and cheese Mama instant rice vermicelli rice noodles Lotus Foods Rice Ramen Terra chips From the Ground Up cauliflower crackers Canyon Bakehouse bread Bionaturae GF pasta San-j gluten free soy sauce packets Gluten Free Meister instant ramen --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We (Laura) took the kids to Disney! And I am a negative loser of a husband and father that only wants to complain about how much it costs. If you want to hear us have that argument for 33 minutes, give this one a listen. We do get into some park details, but that's not what this episode is about. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Big Bend National Park is one of the least visited National Parks in the lower 48 with about 350,000 annual visitors. That is both a shame and completely understandable. This place is remote, hard to get to, SO beautiful, raw, unique, and worth going to. There is a long list of reasons to go and reasons not to; I'd contend that most of those reasons are right. Give this one a listen and see if it's worth the trek to Southwest Texas to see one of the more impressive places that the US has to offer - both in terms of the landscape and the insane night sky. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk to Nick Mock of TripPossible (mytrippossible.com) about his recent trip to Seattle, the small towns and islands just across the sound, and hiking and exploring Olympic National Park. It's one of the few places where you can walk past a Fortune 10 company's world headquarters, eat at a James Beard award winning restaurant, and then take a short drive to a rainforest, mountain views, and/or see salmon jumping up a waterfall. As a destination, Seattle and the surrounding area has something for everyone. Give this one a listen and I'd venture to guess that Seattle will be in consideration for your next trip. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So how do we help pay for travel? I drive strangers around on Friday and Saturday evenings. It is further evidence that truth is stranger than fiction. These are my travel related, inspiring, crazy, and sad stories from about 400 trips. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk to Bryon of gocaving.com - @cavemanstew on Instagram - about all things caves and why you need to explore the world of caving and spelunking. Listen and you'll hear some cool stories, learn a few things, and probably get on cavern.com to start searching caves in your area. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Anchor - anchor.fm The Extremities Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/extremities/id1467292185 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're talking about our recent family trip to Southern California. We get into beaches, playgrounds, sea cave kayaking, trying to not die while sea cave kayaking, Channel Islands National Park (and half of our group got a little seasick on the boat out), eating, shopping, hiking, Danish Festivals, something called Ostrichland, Santa Barbara county wine, why we don't like LA, cereal milk ice cream, and all sorts of other shenanigans and memories. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk to Heather Shaivitz, who runs the travel blog myfriendscallmejulie.com about her recent family trip to San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. They flew into San Francisco, did 4 days there, rented a car, drove to Lake Tahoe, and spent a few days there as well. If you're thinking about a good city/outdoors combination trip, you may need to give this trip a hard look. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Based on the inspiration of a previous episode, we did a family trip here (plus Grand Staircase and Escalante National Monument). Here's our account and 2 cents. Enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is part 2 from our conversation with Jimmy Lindsay. In this episode, we discuss his time in India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. We discuss, among other things, what it's like to experience healthcare in remote parts of India, why the food in Tokyo is the best he's ever had, why we both think Melbourne is the most underrated city in the world, gaining perspective by breaking bread with foreigners, why you should start your New Zealand trip on the South Island, and how time abroad changes you. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk to our friend Jimmy Lindsey about his decision to quit his job, take 6 months off, and go make memories all over the world. He did a total of 14 countries and over 30 cities over the course of 6 months. In this episode, we focus on his travels in the US (LA, Colorado, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Houston, Austin, and Pittsburgh), British Columbia, and Europe (Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Croatia, Vienna, and Budapest). We get into all sorts of great travel stories but also focus on why he decided to make this very intentional, unorthodox decision to press pause in the middle of his career and just go. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We had a chat with Ceara Thompson (@travelbeeut on instagram) about several trips and her time spent on Kauai. We talk about beaches, hikes, views, snorkeling/scuba, swimming with sharks and sea turtles, why busloads of Asian tourists flock to a sub par shopping mall in Kauai, and all the reasons why you should consider flying over O'ahu and Maui to go to Kauai. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk with Chris & Leslie Stroud of 7wayfinders.com about their recent 2 month stay in Tokyo and their trip to climb Mt. Fuji (37:30). We get into Japanese culture, the rich museum scene in Tokyo, Japanese arcades, the fact that Tokyo may have the best and cleanest public parks on the planet, food, going to a Japanese bath house (they are everywhere!), getting around with kids, and all things climbing Mt Fuji. Helpful Links: 7wayfinders.com www.youtube.com/7wayfinders Cassette Eyewear - thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip for 20% off non rx sunglasses --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk to Anna Jacobson of Santa Barbara Adventure Company about all things Santa Barbara and the best National Park that you've probably never heard of. We get into beaches, mountains, front country and back country hiking, the Santa Barbara food & wine scene, what it's like to have perfect weather every day, crazy marine wildlife, all sorts of outdoor activities, and California's best kept secret - Channel Islands National Park. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We chat with Spud Groshong - Portland resident, world traveler, and host of the Lost in Transit Podcast about all things Pacific Northwest coast. We get into weekend trips, day trips, best place to see a sunset, trying to figure out how massive trees/driftwood ended up on the beach, but mostly, just how and why the Oregon Coast and the Olympic Peninsula are beautiful and awesome. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We think Melbourne may be the most underrated city in the world and a vastly superior destination than Sydney. We spent 10 days there and can't wait for you to hear about the great meals, wine, shopping, and adventures that we had...and what it's like to spend a 17 hour flight next to a guy that smelled like he was homeless. Cheers! Helpful links: Our awesome AirBnB in Carlton: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/plus/16397591?bev_ref=&eal_exp=1552012048&eal_sig=732e9c632fb895d1bba42b47f400991590ba89e00003e0990d75e542561d5d36&eal_uid=41664565&euid=0570ffee-b492-e3f8-3f6b-2fa51def8b04&photo=&user_id=&source_impression_id=p3_1562182004_SDymQcX48H3NgYVr Sponsor: thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip for 20% off of all non prescription sunglasses --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we talk to some old friends that moved to The Netherlands about the decision to make a move, the adjustments that came along the way, opportunities to experience culture (and now have a 5 year old daughter fluent in Dutch), travel around Europe, and the pace of life and work in the US vs Europe. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk about a trip that every American needs to make. We rented a car from Paris and did an overnight trip to the Normandy region of France to take in all of the historical sights and a gem of a French town called Honfleur. It's almost Memorial Day; give this a listen and think of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. What I'm really trying to say is - you need to listen. Do it for the troops! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You know what's great? Waking up in the mountains, sunrise hikes, being in nature, and making memories with people you love. You know what's not great? Cooking, cleaning, setting up a campsite, starting a fire, putting out said fire, and having to deal with the dark side of camping. Colorado Camp Chauffeurs (coloradocampchauffeurs.com) is a all inclusive camping guide service that lets you pay someone else to take care of all the nonsense that you do not want to when it comes to camping in Colorado. They pick you up at the airport or desired destination in the Denver/Colorado Springs metro area, take you to one of their favorite spots, and do all the hard work. Enjoy the episode and give their website a visit for more detail and pricing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Don't sleep on Alaska as a winter destination! We talk with Nina Wilson of @wilsontribe5 about their recent trip to Alaska in the winter. We get into Denali National Park, seeing the northern lights, glaciers, North Pole, Alaska (yes, that's a real place), dog sledding, hot springs, and all sorts of other winter activities. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We talk with Tamara Gruber of we3travel.com and The Vacation Mavens Podcast (go check 'em out) about her recent 12 day trip to Morocco. We cover Casablanca, Marrakesh, Fes, Chefchaouen, camping and sandboarding in the Sahara Desert, culture, food, the Moroccan national sport of negotiating, and all sorts of other things that you may not know about Morocco. Enjoy! Useful Links: www.we3travel.com www.thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip for 20% off www.anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The NCAA Tournament is the best sporting event that our country has to offer. What better place is there to watch it than in Las Vegas? We talk through my recent trip for the first weekend of the tournament, plans to avoid crowds and chaos, the 2nd vs 1st weekend feel, and my rules for Las Vegas. Enjoy! Links from our sponsors: www.anchor.fm www.thecassettecompany.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we finish our conversation with Tammy Bennett of @heroictribe. We discuss their recent 12 day trip to O'ahu and talk through some of their favorite stories and memories from 9 months of full time travel in the US and Europe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we talk to Tammy Bennett of @heroictribe about their process of converting to full time travel with 6 kids. We talk through their journey leading up to selling their home, all of their belongings, and hitting the road along with some stories and details in US and European stops along the way. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we cover just about everything you can think of regarding the most visited national park in the US. We get into hikes, trails, views, crowds, Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, where to stay, history, and why everyone in Tennessee loves Dolly Parton. Useful links: http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/ Show sponsors: www.thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip for 20% off www.anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Joey and Anna of ourtickettofreedom.com come on to share some incredible travel stories and best practices around maximizing the use of points. If you are on a budget and love seeing the world, give this a listen as they have done a phenomenal job of using points and a well thought out budget to create some insane memories for a very small amount of out of pocket expenses. Enjoy! Useful Links: www.ourtickettofreedom.com www.thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip for 20% off www.theinfatuation.com www.anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ever wondered what it's like to look down on the world from a 20,000 foot peak? Well, guess what, you have to earn that story. In this episode, we talk about climbing Kilimanjaro and everything that goes into it. What are the routes? What are the stopping points along the way? How hard is it? How does one prepare? And finally, how do you go to the bathroom at 18,000 feet of elevation? Links from our sponsors: www.thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip for 20% off www.theinfatuation.com www.anchor.fm

In this episode, we discuss a guys trip taken to Park City in August. We talk about ski towns in the summer, fly fishing, jet skiing, ziplines, Olympic Village, mountain biking, a little food, and a conspiracy theory regarding Chinese tourists and world domination. Enjoy! Useful Links: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/4190518?eluid=0&euid=230c5f94-322b-5a2b-9bc3-960ea4683430&guests=1&adults=1 ziplineutah.com parkcityflyfishing.com Sponsors: thecassettecompany.com promo code trip for 20% off www.theinfatuation.com www.anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we talk to Emily Bell (@lostbells) about their decision to leave the comforts of home in suburban Utah to set off for a new destination/home every month for a year. They rented their home to help with income along with an independent location, working from home job and are navigating their way around the globe with the intention of spending 1 month in 12 different places. Enjoy! Links from our sponsors: www.thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip at checkout www.theinfatuation.com www.anchor.fm --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You probably know nothing about Romania. Neither did our guests, Jake and Katherine, when his job offered him a position in Bucharest. We talk about the adjustment to living in a foreign country, Bucharest, Transylvania, the Carpathian Mountains, culture, expat life in general, and day to day living with a family. Enjoy! Useful links: www.thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip for 20% off www.theinfatuation.com www.anchor.fm/start www.marlosbakeshop.com - promo code TRAVIS10 for 10% off --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we discuss a 7 day trip to see some of the best natural wonders that the US has to offer. We talk North Rim vs. South Rim for a Grand Canyon stay, hikes, adventures, altitude, and why you need to make it here if you've never been. Enjoy! Useful Links: Angel's Landing Hike: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy6K0KoMrco www.thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip for 20% off at checkout www.theinfatuation.com www.marlosbakeshop.com - promo code TRAVIS10 for 10% off at checkout --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We live here! Let's talk about it. We get into food, culture, diversity, shopping, perception vs. reality when it comes to Texas, and all sorts of other things about the place that we call home. Useful links: These guys help us monetize the podcast...don't be such a freeloader - check 'em out. www.thecassettecompany.com promo code trip at check out for 20% off at checkout https://marlosbakeshop.com/discount/Travis10 for 10% off of soft baked biscotti. www.theinfatuation.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In the last year or two, we have discovered some best practices that, while not unique to us, have been incredibly helpful and have probably cut out flight prices by 50-75% on international travel and a smaller but very helpful margin on domestic travel. Some of the deals we've taken advantage of in the last year or so were Houston to Oslo $420 round trip, Houston to Milan $467 round trip, Houston to Denver $80 round trip, and Houston to Maui $371 round trip. Links and sponsors from this episode: www.thecassettecompany.com promo code trip for 20% off www.marlosbakeshop.com promo code travis10 for 10% off www.theinfatuation.com escape.flights secretflying.com scottscheapflights.com google.com/flights skyscanner.com theflightdeal.com faredealalert.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Columbus is a sneaky good city that has been on the rise and growing over the last 10-12 years. We talk with Sam Clark of Columbus Grub - @columbusgrub on Instagram. He was born and raised in Columbus and talks about how the city has changed, different neighborhoods, things to do, but most of all, eating your way through Columbus. Enjoy! www.thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip at check out for 20% off. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our guest this week, Andrew Deere, has been to 8 of the 14 SEC schools for a gameday weekend. We rank those experiences and provide a practical guide to tailgating, in game experiences, and finding a good meal in the college towns of the SEC. www.thecassettecompany.com - promo code trip at checkout for 20% off --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We did 8 days in Northern Italy with some friends of ours that used to live there and were very familiar with all of the great small towns and less trafficked areas of Northwest Italy. Enjoy! Show notes - Useful links: www.thecassettecompany.com promo code: trip (at check out) www.duparc.it/en/hotel agriturismo.it www.lagomaggioreexpress.eu www.montelio.it https://www.agriturismocascinamadonna.it/en --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Glenn and Tara lived in Boston, exploring all that the New England outdoors had to offer. Then one day, they had an idea to move to Colorado. And then they actually did it! In this episode, we discuss the struggle and reality leaving the familiar in pursuit of a new adventure across the country (and not for a job). We also get into some very practical detail regarding outdoor activities and destination in Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Colorado. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We took a family vacation with our 2 and 4 year old daughters to Colorado. It was fun? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Part 2 with Henry Hentges on his time in Africa. This episode focuses on his time in Cape Town! Presenting sponsor - Cassette Eyewear www.thecassettecompany.com - enter promo code trip at check out for 20% off of all non-prescription eyewear. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, we speak with Henry Hentges, who spent a week with locals in Tanzania. Believe it or not, there is more to Tanzania than Kilimanjaro. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app