Destinations Beyond Expectations

Many families who have children with disabilities go through certain hurdles during their travels in terms of communication, planning ahead, and other things that many of us don’t necessarily have to think through or worry about when we travel. Adam Probolsky joins DBE for a discussion on curating family travel with a special/medical needs child.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 12/29/23 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:21 - Adam's Son3:16 - Adam's Initial Thoughts on How or If Traveling Would Work4:43 - How the Travel Industry can Improve on Accommodating Families9:01 - Steps Adam Takes in Terms of Communication13:15 - Are Hotels Understanding of Needs From Families?16:46 - Change that Adam Wants to See19:30 - Final Messages About Family Travel with a Special/Medical Needs Child21:13 - Stay Connected with Probolsky Research25:50 - Adam Probolsky is a Student of TravelExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Skiing, winter festivals, hot springs, frozen waterfalls - what could be better than visiting Idaho during the winter season? Katie Williams from The Traveling Spud joins Stevie to talk all about amazing wintertime experiences in Idaho. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 12/22/23 Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:52 - Why is Visiting Idaho in the Wintertime Magical?3:19 - Idaho's Hot Springs in the Cold Months6:47 - McCall's Winter Carnival8:14 - What Boise is Like During the Winter10:37 - Skiing in Idaho During the Wintertime12:36 - Visiting a Frozen Waterfall in Idaho14:53 - Stay Connected with The Traveling Spud17:34 - Katie Williams is a Student of Travel Read Katie's Idaho Winter Blog Post The 20+ Best Things To Do In Idaho in the WinterFollow The Traveling Spud on Social MediaFacebookInstagramTwitterExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

If you take an adventure to see the northern lights with the right camera, gear and knowledge, you can walk away with some incredible photography! Kendall Vowels from The Traveller's Timelapse joins Stevie to share some great tips for photographing the northern lights. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 12/1/23 Timecodes0:00 - Intro3:39 - Where and When to See the Northern Lights5:45 - Conditions that Factor into Whether the Northern Lights Are Visible8:34 - How Apps and Tours can Help Anyone See the Northern Lights11:14 - How to Capture the Northern Lights on Your Smart Phone13:08 - What Lens to Use to Capture the Northern Lights14:22 - How a Tripod can be Beneficial to Photographing the Northern Lights17:06 - Camera Setting Tips for Photographing the Northern Lights21:16 - Stay Connected with The Traveller's Timelapse25:51 - Kendall Vowels is a Student of Travel Read Kendall's Northern Lights Photography Blog Post How to Photograph the Northern Lights (With or Without a Tripod)Follow The Traveller's Timelapse on InstagramExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

There is no shortage of scenic hikes and stunning views across Utah’s 5 gorgeous national parks! Deanne and Ryan from the Scenic and Savvy blog share some of their takeaways from a trip they took to Utah’s Mighty 5. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 11/3/23 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:01 - Utah's National Parks and Why They're Popular for Travelers2:53 - Arches National Park and What Makes it So Unique5:08 - What is Canyonlands National Park Like?6:40 - The Little Wild Horse Canyon 8:41 - How Spread Out are Utah's National Parks From One Another?10:01 - Tips for Visiting Capitol Reef National Park12:30 - Scenic Byway 12 is a Pretty Cool Drive14:09 - Bryce Canyon National Park and What to Discover There15:35 - Photographers Out and About at Utah's National Parks16:19 - Best Aspects of Visiting Zion National Park18:07 - What Makes Zion National Park a Scenic and Savvy Favorite19:12 - Stay Connected with Scenic and Savvy and Destinations Beyond Expectations20:52 - Scenic and Savvy are Students of Travel Read Deanne & Ryan's Utah National Parks Blog Post Utah National Parks Itinerary: How Many Days Do You REALLY Need?More Related Reading from Scenic and SavvyBest National Parks in Utah: All 5 Ranked and ComparedDelicate Arch Sunset Hike: 10 Important Things To KnowCapitol Reef National Park, Utah: Trip It or Skip It?6 Reasons Why Fall Is The Absolute Best Time To Visit UtahFollow Scenic and Savvy on Social MediaInstagramFacebookExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

The Big Easy has plenty of unique adventures. From live jazz music, to delicious food, to getting out on the bayou and more - Karen O'Bryan from GalavantGal chats about some of the must-do's when in New Orleans. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 10/27/23 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:05 - Best Time or Times of Year to Plan a Trip to the Big Easy3:27 - Staying in the French Quarter at the Hotel Monteleone5:23 - Must See Places in the French Quarter7:16 - Gumbo in New Orleans8:55 - Beignets in New Orleans11:11 - Jazz Music in New Orleans13:01 - The NOLA Nightlife16:57 - Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties in New Orleans17:23 - Airboat Tours Near New Orleans21:17 - More Popular Things to Add to a New Orleans Itinerary24:17 - Stay Connected with GalavantGal and Destinations Beyond Expectations26:16 - Karen O'Bryan is a Student of Travel Read Karen's New Orleans Blog PostHow to Spend a Weekend in New OrleansFollow GalavantGal on InstagramExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but don't overlook cities like Newport, which probably have more to do for travelers than you think! Jackie Swayze from Maximizing My PTO sits down with Stevie to talk about mansions and more in Newport, RI. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 9/29/23 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:05 - Newport's Location and How to Get There2:50 - Visiting Newport During July3:34 - Why and When Mansions in Newport were Built5:06 - The Cliff Walk6:23 - How do Mansion Tours Work in Newport?7:46 - Getting Out on the Water in Newport8:36 - The International Tennis Hall of Fame9:41 - Places to Eat Around Newport11:27 - Stay Connected with Maximizing My PTO and Destinations Beyond Expectations13:00 - Jackie Swayze is a Student of Travel Read Jackie's Newport, RI Blog PostHow to Spend a Weekend Getaway in Newport, RIFollow Maximizing My PTO on InstagramExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

You may have heard of the Ring of Kerry, but are you familiar with some of the other great places in County Kerry to explore on a visit? Lynne Nieman from Wander Your Way joins Stevie on the podcast to highlight some of the top things to do around County Kerry Ireland. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 9/22/23 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:08 - Basic Info About County Kerry Ireland3:50 - The Ring of Kerry5:55 - The Skellig Ring7:39 - Killarney National Park10:03 - The Dingle Peninsula11:19 - Dingle Town13:16 - Stay Connected with Wander Your Way and Destinations Beyond Expectations Related ListeningDriving Ireland’s Ring of KerryRead Lynne's County Kerry Blog Post13 Of the Best Things To Do in County Kerry IrelandFollow Wander Your Way on Social MediaInstagramFacebook PinterstCheck Out the Wander Your Way PodcastExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Not far from Washington DC sits Montgomery County, Maryland - a place with a variety of outdoorsy things to do, some neat breweries and wineries, and much more. Sam Linnett from Discover with Sam shares some experiences you can discover on a DC day trip to Montgomery County, MD. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 9/8/23 Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:53 - Montgomery County's Location and Why it's Worth Visiting on a DC Day Trip2:59 - The Adventure Park at Sandy Springs5:03 - Some of the Best Places to Sip Around MoCo6:37 - The Brookside Gardens7:38 - Shopping in Montgomery County9:12 - Restaurants in Montgomery County10:36 - Hotel Options in Montgomery County11:27 - Stay Connected with Discover with Sam and Destinations Beyond Expectations Read Sam's Montgomery County Blog Post DC Day Trip: Things To Do in Montgomery County, MDFollow Discover with Sam on Instagram Explore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

A drive around Ireland's Ring of Kerry can be an absolutely enriching experience. Isabelle Hoyne from Cultured Voyages joins the podcast to share some great tips for driving the Ring of Kerry.    Show Notes ⬇️  Published on 9/1/23  Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Basic Information About the Ring of Kerry Drive 2:30 - Where to Start the Ring of Kerry and Which Direction to Go 4:17 - How Long Does it Take and When to Drive the Ring of Kerry? 5:49 - Favorite Stops Along the Ring of Kerry 8:40 - Tips for Driving the Ring of Kerry 10:19 - How to Get to Killarney  12:02 - Where to Overnight Along the Ring of Kerry 14:15 - Stay Connected with Cultured Voyages and Destinations Beyond Expectations    Check Out More DBE Episode About Ireland Dublin + Day Trips: Blarney Castle, Galway, DublinDublin + Day Trips: Dublin, Northern IrelandRead Isabelle's Ring of Kerry Blog Post Driving the Ring of Kerry: A Scenic Local’s GuideFollow Cultured Voyages on Social Media InstagramFacebookExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe

Porto has been covered on DBE before, and the response to that episode was so great that Stevie's featuring this charming Portuguese city again! Sara from Travel à la Mer is today's guest, and she'll be talking all about port wine, stunning art and more in Porto. Show Notes ⬇️Published on 8/25/23Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:07 - Important Things to Know About Porto3:48 - Why Port Wine is Significant in Porto4:41 - Taking a Day Trip to the Douro Wine Region5:58 - Popular Dishes in Porto7:09 - The Dom Luis I Bridge8:13 - Azulejos in Porto9:31 - Top Recommendations for Someone Planning a Trip to Porto11:13 - Stay Connected with Travel à la Mer and Destinations Beyond Expectations Check Out Another DBE Episode About PortoDiscover Magic and History in Porto, PortugalRead Sara's Porto Blog PostsPORTO PORTUGAL TRAVEL GUIDEBEST PLACES TO SEE AZULEJOS IN PORTO PORTUGALFollow Travel à la Mer onSocial MediaInstagramPinterstFacebookExplore Group Experience to Learn how to Build your Travel Tribe