The Travel Lemming Podcast

👉  Where to stay in Victoria, Vancouver Island: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-victoria/ 
👉 23 things to do on Vancouver Island: https://travellemming.com/vancouver-island-things-to-do/ 
Planning a trip to Vancouver Island, Canada? Don't go before watching this episode.
Cat lives in nearby Vancouver, BC, and shares everything a first-time visitor needs to know before they go. Is Vancouver Island safe? Where are the best places to visit? How do you even get to Vancouver Island? They cover all this and more.
They also chat about the best FOOD to sample on Vancouver Island.
Have a question about visiting Vancouver? Drop it in the comments 👇
📰 Articles from Travel Lemming:
-Where to Stay in Vancouver: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-vancouver/  
-All Vancouver guides: https://travellemming.com/vancouver/  
-All British Columbia guides: https://travellemming.com/british-columbia/  
-Things to Do in BC: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-british-columbia/ 
-5 Day Vancouver Itinerary: https://travellemming.com/vancouver-itinerary/ 
-Day Trips from Vancouver: https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-vancouver/ 
💻 Perspectives from TravelLemming.com
-Salt Spring Island: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-think-everyone-should-visit-salt-spring-island/ 
#VancouverIsland #VictoriaBC #BritishColumbia
Segment Timestamps
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:21 – Vancouver vs Vancouver Island: what's the difference?
00:02:20 – How to get to Vancouver Island
00:03:53 – Getting around the island
00:06:00 – Best things to do
00:07:22 – Victoria
00:08:23 – Tofino
00:09:13 – Hidden gem towns
00:10:37 – Nature, hiking & Gulf Islands
00:12:18 – Beaches
00:13:16 – Where to stay
00:14:30 – Budget tips
00:15:52 – Best time to visit
00:17:26 – Weather & rain
00:18:10 – Safety
00:19:06 – Must-try foods
00:21:09 – Local etiquette
00:22:38 – Final travel tips
00:24:17 – Why visit Vancouver Island?

What planning trips teaches kids 👉 https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-let-my-kid-wander-freely-around-the-airport-here-are-my-reasons-why/ 
Nervous about traveling with your kids for the first time? In this episode, Betty chats with Travel Lemming creators Elizabeth & Claudicet as they share everything you need to know about traveling with kids.
Whether your kids are babies, toddlers, or a little older, they share how to plan for a vacation, planes vs road trips, finding kid-friendly activities, and their favorite family-friendly travel destinations. 
Have a question about traveling with kids? Drop it in the comments 👇
📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com
-Things to do in Nashville with kids: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-nashville-with-kids/ 
-Things to do in Seattle with kids: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-seattle-with-kids/ 
-Things to do in Denver with kids: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-denver-with-kids/ 
-Things to do in Orlando with kids: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-orlando-with-kids/ 
🎙️ Other Links Mentioned: 
-AutoCamp Cape Cod: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/autocamp-cape-cod-off-season/ 
-Benefits of letting kids wander freely around the airport: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/i-let-my-kid-wander-freely-around-the-airport-here-are-my-reasons-why/ 

#KidsTravel #TravelWithKids #FamilyTravel
Timestamps: 
00:00:00 – Introduction & guest overview 
00:02:38 – How travel changes through different kid stages 
00:04:50 – How to prepare & plan trips with kids 
00:07:00 – Surviving long flights & road trips 
00:13:22 – Dealing with public meltdowns 
00:15:11 – What parents overthink 
00:16:35 – Budgeting & saving money with kids
00:20:06 – Is it worth traveling with kids too young to remember? 
00:20:42 – Money saving tips for attractions 
00:21:20 – What NOT to do when traveling with kids 
00:22:22 – Chaotic travel stories 
00:24:50 – Safety tips while traveling with kids 
00:27:04 – Advice for first-time traveling parents 
00:28:10 – Best time of year to travel with kids 
00:30:02 – Best ways to get around with kids 
00:31:11 – Final tips
00:32:49 – How travel has changed since having kids 
00:34:41 – Favorite destinations with the kids 
00:37:09 – The best thing about traveling with kids

In this episode, Lea Rose & Betty chat about all things North Carolina! Lea Rose was born & raised in North Carolina, and she shares essential things to know about the state + what you should know before visiting.
They chat about the three regions of North Carolina, how to stay safe, the top experiences you need to have, and so much more. Plus, Lea Rose shares what you need to know about North Carolinian food.
Have a question about North Carolina? Drop it in the comments 👇
 
📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com
-All North Carolina guides: https://travellemming.com/north-carolina/ 
-Best Things to Do in NC: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-north-carolina/
-Best Things to Do in Asheville: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-asheville/
-Asheville vs Charlotte: https://travellemming.com/asheville-vs-charlotte/ 
-Where to Stay in Asheville: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-asheville/ 
-Where to Stay in Charlotte: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-charlotte/ 
-Places to Visit in North Carolina: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-north-carolina/ 
-North Carolina Foods: https://travellemming.com/north-carolina-food/ 
-North Carolina Packing List: https://travellemming.com/north-carolina-packing-list/
-Towns in Western North Carolina: https://travellemming.com/towns-in-western-north-carolina/ 
 
📰 Perspectives from Travel Lemming.com
-Don't just visit Western North Carolina, experience it. Here's how: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/appalachian-culture-western-north-carolina/ 
#NorthCarolina #NorthCarolinaTravel #traveltips 
 
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Introduction & Overview
00:01:46 – Top Things To Do
00:09:17 – Must-Try Foods & Drinks
00:13:33 – Outer Banks
00:15:37 – Where To Stay
00:18:34 – Budgeting & Getting Around
00:21:39 – Safety Tips & Hurricanes
00:23:31 – Best Time To Visit
00:27:19 – Final Tips & Wrap-Up

Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip to Mexico City for Dia de los Muertos. In this episode, Betty & Cat discuss exactly what you need to do in order to prepare for the holiday.
They chat about what Day of the Dead actually is, how long it runs for, the main events in Mexico City, where to stay for the festival, safety, etiquette tips, + so much more.
👉 Read "Why you should go to Mexico City for Day of the Dead" TravelLemming.com: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/mexico-city-day-of-the-dead-festival/  
Have a question about Dia de los Muertos in Mexico City? Drop it in the comments 👇
📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com
-Where to Stay in Mexico City: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-mexico-city/
-Things to do in Mexico City: https://travellemming.com/things-to-do-in-mexico-city/
-Mexico City neighborhoods: https://travellemming.com/mexico-city-neighborhoods/ 
-Museums in Mexico City: https://travellemming.com/museums-in-mexico-city/
-Mexico packing list: https://travellemming.com/packing-list-for-mexico/
-All Mexico City guides: https://travellemming.com/mexico-city/
#DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos #MexicoCity
 
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - What is Day of the Dead in Mexico City?
03:30 - First impressions, parades, & ofrendas
13:11 - Is it worth going solo?
14:33 - What is the "big parade"?
15:09 - How to prepare (Cat's #1 tip)
16:29 - How to pack (don't forget this!)
17:20 - Where to stay for the festival
19:18 - What does a realistic budget look like?
22:33 - Is the festival safe?
23:55 - How to get around Mexico City
26:53 - When exactly is the festival (know these dates)
29:35 - Know this etiquette before you go

Imagine going to Machu Picchu and your view is 100% blocked by fog! This happened to Nate on his recent Peru trip, but thankfully he made a decision the night before that saved his whole visit. 
In this episode, Nate gives his crucial tips for visiting quintessential Peru spots like Machu Picchu, Cusco, The Sacred Valley, and Lima. He also shares his #1 Peru itinerary planning tip, incredible hotels to stay in, epic sites, food, & so much more.

Nate also has a full YouTube video guide to Machu Picchu: https://youtu.be/TLP9--O2Q2c?si=i06NE0PLpzrp0mn4

And also a playlist of 10 YouTube Peru videos, perfect for planning your trip: https://youtu.be/QrkK8NKRkhU?si=zuFSPGBGbg-vHnhg 
Have a question about Peru? Drop it in the comments 👇
📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com
-Where to stay for visiting Machu Picchu: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-for-machu-picchu/ 
-Where to Stay in Cusco & The Sacred Valley: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-cusco/ 
-Where to Stay in Lima: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-lima/ 
-10 day Peru itinerary: https://travellemming.com/peru-itinerary/ 
-21 Peru travel tips: https://travellemming.com/peru-travel-tips/ 
 
🛎️ Peru Hotels Nate Recommends
-Tambo del Inka, Sacred Valley: https://travellemming.com/hotels/tambo-del-inka/
-JW Marriott El Convento Cusco: https://travellemming.com/hotels/jw-marriott-el-convento-cusco/
-Jaya Machu Picchu Boutique Hotel Aguas Calientes: https://travellemming.com/hotels/jaya-machu-picchu-boutique-hotel/
-Palacio del Inka Cusco: https://travellemming.com/hotels/palacio-del-inka/ 
-Hilton Lima Miraflores: https://travellemming.com/hotels/hilton-lima-miraflores/ 
#Peru #PeruTravel #PeruPodcast 
Timestamps:
00:00 - How Nate almost failed Machu Picchu
05:01 - Where to stay for Machu Picchu
08:08 - How to prep for the altitude (important!)
12:30 - Is Peru just for trekkers?
15:58 - Why you shouldn't skip Lima
21:23 - History you should know
24:54 - Cusco sites & where to stay
28:25 - A traditional Peruvian drink
29:27 - Get this ticket for Cusco & the Sacred Valley
33:12 - Our Peru itinerary & more Peru guides