Destinations Beyond Expectations

Mexico City is the biggest city in North America, and it has no shortage of delicious food, vibrant neighborhoods, and fun adventures to discover. Becca Siegel from Half Half Travel joins the show to talk bout Mexico City and three great day trips.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 5/31/24 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:35 - Describing Mexico City to Someone Who's Never Been4:05 - The Presence of English in Mexico City5:48 - The Main Neighborhoods of Mexico City10:31 - The Food Scene in Mexico City and Eating as a Vegetarian16:02 - Unique and Cool Cafes in Mexico City18:42 - Safety in Mexico City for Women and More Safety Tips for Travelers24:05 - Unique Places in Mexico City that are Off the Beaten Path28:10 - A Day Trip to the Teotihuacán Pyramids30:32 - A Day Trip to Tepoztlán Pueblo Mágico32:26 - A Day Trip to Xochimilco34:54 - Stay Connected with Half Half Travel40:14 - Becca Siegel is a Student of Travel Check Out These Mexico City Blogs from Half Half TravelThe Ultimate Mexico City Travel Guide (51 Best Things to Do and See)Where to Stay in Mexico City (The Best Neighborhoods)Best Tacos and Gluten-Free Food in Mexico City25 of the Best Mexico City Cafes Worth VisitingIs Mexico City Safe for Travel in 2024?20 Unique and Memorable Day Trips from Mexico CityFollow Half Half Travel onInstagramXFacebookPinterestLinkedInExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Located in the Indian Ocean, the country of Sri Lanka is full of tasty tea, fascinating wildlife and much more to discover. Valerie Edman from Cultured Travel joins the show to talk more about Sri Lanka and some of the unique things you can do there during a visit.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 5/10/24 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:09 - Where is Sri Lanka?3:05 - What's the Weather Like in Sri Lanka?3:51 - The Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temples5:36 - Sri Lanka's Tea Culture7:19 - Some of the Ways to Get Around Sri Lanka9:12 - Some of the National Parks and Wildlife in Sri Lanka10:20 - Cool & Unique Lodging Options12:54 - The Type of Food Sri Lanka is Known For14:36 - Stay Connected with Cultured Travel Read Valerie's Sri Lanka Blog PostJourney Through Sri Lanka: Unforgettable Encounters And ExperiencesCheck out Valerie's Other DBE Episode About Tuscany Follow Cultured Travel on InstagramExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

With Niagara Falls in its backyard,  Buffalo, NY is a town full of great people, delicious food, and fun places to explore! Julia from the Planned Wanderings blog joins Destinations Beyond Expectations to talk all about amazing things to discover in Buffalo. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 5/3/24 Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:53 - Buffalo's Location and Proximity to the Iconic Niagara Falls2:55 - Foods that Buffalo is Known for6:20 - Buffalo's Seasons7:42 - What it's Like to Visit Niagara Falls11:39 - Frank Lloyd Wright Houses in Buffalo14:15 - The Buffalo History Museum16:31 - The AKG Art Museum17:57 - The Buffalo Waterfront19:41 - Stay Connected with Planned Wanderings22:29 - Julia is a Student of Travel Read Julia's Buffalo Blog Post40+ Things to do in Buffalo, NYFollow Planned Wanderings on Social MediaFacebookPinterestInstagramExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

If you're traveling to New York City and are looking to step outside of the city for a day, make sure to have Beacon, NY on your radar! Elizabeth Palumbi from Life of the Traveling Pin sits down with Stevie to talk about why Beacon makes a great NYC day trip. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 4/26/24 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:01 - General Things to Know About Beacon2:58 - Best Things About Beacon Throughout the Seasons4:14 - The Food Scene in Beacon5:08 - Shopping Options in Beacon5:55 - Outdoorsy Things to do Around Beacon7:06 - Other Top Things to do in Beacon8:10 - Stay Connected with Life of the Traveling Pin9:58 - Elizabeth is a Student of Travel Read Elizabeth's Beacon Blog PostEscape the City: Day Trip from New York City to Beacon, NYFollow Life of the Traveling Pin on Social MediaInstagramTikTokXExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Many people travel to North Carolina's beaches each year, but in the western part of the Tar Heel State visitors can discover beautiful mountain views and endless outdoor adventures! Joining Stevie to talk about some of the great things to experience in western North Carolina is Breanna from the Golden Hour Adventurer blog. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 3/29/24 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:22 - What About Western North Carolina Makes it a Special Place to Visit?3:20 - Grandfather Mountain and Mount Mitchell5:50 - Waterfalls to Hike to in North Carolina8:42 - Exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park13:09 - Taking a Scenic Drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway15:41 - Visiting the Biltmore Estate19:56 - Stay Connected with Golden Hour Adventurer23:04 - The Golden Hour Adventurer is a Student of Travel Read Breanna's Western North Carolina Blog Post13 Amazing Things to do in Western North CarolinaFollow Golden Hour Adventurer on Social MediaFacebookInstagram PinterestExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

From music history to outdoor adventures to one-of-a-kind museums, Seattle has a lot to offer for visitors. Joining DBE to talk about the touristy, outdoorsy & quirky things to see in Seattle is Scott Shetler AKA the Quirky Travel Guy.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 3/22/24 Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:47 - What the Seattle Weather is Like Throughout the Year2:46 - The Famous Pike Place Fish Market5:04 - The Space Needle7:04 - Seeing Seattle by Water on a Harbor Cruise8:52 - The Washington Park Arboretum and Japanese Garden10:36 - The Gum Wall12:24 - The Museum of Pop Culture13:31 - Music History in Seattle14:31 - More Top Seattle Recommendations16:19 - Stay Connected with The Quirky Travel Guy18:28 - Scott Shetler is a Student of Travel Read Scott's Seattle Blog PostOne Day in Seattle: Three Awesome Itineraries For a Day Trip (From a Local)Follow The Quirky Travel Guy on Social MediaFacebookInstagram YouTubePinterestExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Each year during the winter in Yosemite National Park, a stunning natural effect dubbed the Yosemite Firefall takes place. Joining DBE to talk about the Yosemite Firefall and how visitors can see it in person is Jeanine Romo from Le Wild Explorer.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 3/15/24 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:13 - What the Yosemite Firefall Phenomenon Actually is3:13 - What Time of Year the Firefall Takes Place and More About the Effect5:30 - Where Horsetail Falls is in Yosemite6:42 - Packing Tips for Yosemite During Firefall Season8:48 - Permit Needed to See the Firefall12:00 - Lodging Available that's not too Far from Horsetail Falls15:51 - Other Top Things to do in Yosemite During the Wintertime19:24 - Stay Connected with Le Wild Explorer22:11 - Jeanine Romo is a Student of Travel Read Jeanine's Firefall ArticleYosemite Firefall | Your Horsetail Falls GuideFollow Le Wild Explorer on Social MediaFacebookInstagram YouTubePinterestExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Situated on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast, Manuel Antonio National Park is a natural treasure. Joining the show to talk about Manuel Antonio National Park is Samantha from Mytanfeet, an amazing blog about traveling in Costa Rica. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 3/1/24 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:12 - Where Manuel Antonio National Park is Located and What it's Known For2:42 - Important Things to Know when Entering Manuel Antonio National Park4:15 - Parking Near Manuel Antonio National Park5:45 - Important Things to Consider Bringing with you to the Park7:43 - Incredible Wildlife You Might See in Manuel Antonio National Park9:18 - The Value of Having a Guide in Manuel Antonio12:56 - The Main Trails and Other Trails Within the Park15:16 - How Much Time to Plan for Manuel Antonio National Park15:59 - Stay Connected with Mytanfeet21:44 - Samantha from Mytanfeet is a Student of Travel Read Samatha's Manuel Antonio National Park GuideThe Complete Guide to Manuel Antonio National ParkFollow Mytanfeet on Social MediaInstagramYouTubeFacebookExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Boasting 131 named lakes, roughly 2 dozen active glaciers and over 700 miles of hiking trails, Glacier National Park is a truly amazing place that draws nearly 3 million visitors a year. Joining DBE to talk about Glacier National Park is friend of the show Janice Moskoff from Gather + Go Travel.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 2/9/24 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:51 - Why Janice Highlighted Tips for Visiting Glacier National Park4:30 - Glacier National Park's Location and Unique Landscape6:31 - Visiting Glacier National Park Throughout the Year11:29 - Lodging in Glacier National Park17:07 - Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road23:18 - Hikes in Glacier National Park31:00 - Getting Out on the Water in Glacier National Park34:16 - Combo Options with Glacier National Park38:29 - Stay Connected with Gather + Go Travel Read Janice's Tips for Visiting Glacier National ParkHow to Plan a Glacier National Park Trip: 17 Essential TipsExplore More Glacier National Park Articles from Gather + Go TravelThe Best of Glacier NP: An Action-Packed 4-Day ItineraryGlacier NP: Ultimate Guide Where to Stay in the ParkGlacier Reservation & Pass: How to Enter This National ParkFollow Gather + Go Travel on Social MediaInstagramFacebookYouTubeCheck out Other DBE Episodes with JaniceA 4-Day Group Trip to Asheville Pt. 1A 4-Day Group Trip to Asheville Pt. 2Find the Outdoors in Door County, WIExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Today we're heading south - technically the furthest south that you can find yourself within the continental United States - we're going to Key West! Lana Sitler from Adventures by Lana joins the show to talk about some top things to do when visiting Key West.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 2/2/23 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:19 - Where Key West is and how to get There4:05 - Why You Should Try Key Lime Pie in Key West5:54 - What Dry Tortugas National Park is and how to get There7:46 - The Significance of Duval Street and the Duval Crawl9:16 - Taking a Sunset Cruise in Key West can be a Great Experience10:16 - Smathers Beach11:38 - The Southernmost Point in the Continental US13:18 - Make Sure You Get Out on the Water in Key West14:08 - Stay Connected with Adventures by Lana15:42 - Lana Sitler is a Student of Travel Read Lana's Key West Blog Post25 EPIC Things You Need To Do In Key West, FloridaFollow Adventures by Lana on InstagramCheck Out This Miami to Key West Road Trip Article by Lana Explore More Florida Keys Blogs From Adventures by LanaExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe