Honest reviews and recommendations for different cities around the world from your favorite sister duo. You can also expect to hear some crazy travel stories, how to get the best travel deals, and maybe even learn a thing or two about the places on your bucket list. Even if travel doesn’t interest you, we promise that you will still be entertained along the way.
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Honest reviews and recommendations for different cities around the world from your favorite sister duo. You can also expect to hear some crazy travel stories, how to get the best travel deals, and maybe even learn a thing or two about the places on your bucket list. Even if travel doesn’t interest you, we promise that you will still be entertained along the way.
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(Originally published 10/31/2024) Your favorite sister duo share the craziest travel horror stories of their own and those submitted by listeners. Between unknowingly getting on a train that splits to two different destinations, stolen luggage, food poisoning in Madrid, traveling isn’t always glamorous. They end the episode answering listener questions: craziest thing they’ve ever eaten and what culinary bridge would be too far to cross; and where to start when planning international travel.
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(Originally published 04/10/2025) Your favorite sister duo hears about the adventure and perils of traveling to Antarctica. Our guest is the most spontaneous and adventurous traveler who saves money on accommodations by house- and dog-sitting in her destinations. Her trip to Antarctica was special because it checked off her seventh continent to which she has traveled. She describes the rough and wild days sailing through the Drake Passage, what to expect on the landing days, and other aspects of Antarctica that might surprise you. Plus, she explains how to save thousands of dollars on an Antarctica trip by checking Black Friday deals!
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(Originally published 02/15/2024) Your favorite sister duo discusses the lure and lemons of Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Learn how to get to these cliff-side towns, even if the ferries are not running. Hear about the club carved into a waterfront cliff, day trips and excursions to do, Argentina friends and “touch and go” relationships.
Amalfi Coast Favorites:
Towns - Positano, Salerno
Cliff-side club - Music on the Rocks
Excursions - Capri, Pompeii, private boat rides
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(Originally published 12/07/2024) After a recap of Halle’s Champagne and Shackles birthday party and discussion of Christmas wish lists, your favorite sister duo discusses where to get the best fondue in Lucerne, the hike you cannot miss, the app you need to easily travel around Switzerland, and more.
Lucerne Favorites:
Restaurant - Fondue House Du Pont
Foods - Schnitzel, Rösti
Hike - Stoos Ridge
Airbnb - Yurt With Fantastic Views
Transport app - SBB
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(Originally published 03/13/2025) Your favorite sister duo chats with our guest about traveling to Guatemala as a solo female traveler. She gives her top recommendations for budget hostels (think glamping, saunas, and views of active volcanoes from your bed!), must-do activities (like cliff jumping, hiking, and yoga classes). She tells the story of how she found a local to teach her tz’utujil, the ancient Mayan language still spoken in parts of Guatemala. She shares her regrets and what she learned from her solo travels. By the end of the episode, you’ll be planning your own solo travel adventure, and likely to Guatemala!
Guatemala Recommendations:
Antigua - Acatenango and Fuego hike (Soy Tours), Museo Nacional de Arte Guatemalteco (MUNAG), GuruWalk tour, Chicken Bus Tour, Casi Casa Hostel
El Paredon (beach town) - Cocori Lodge, Caracola Boutique Hostel
Lago de Atitlán - Locutor Jeremias Hernandez for Spanish or tz’utujil class; cliff jumping and yoga retreat at San Marcos, La Iguana Perdida and Free Cerveza Hostels
Flores - Tikal National Park (biggest Mayan ruin complex)
El Mirador - biggest pyramid in the world by volume
Food - Tostadas, pupusas, atole, street food next to La Iglesia de la Merced in Antigua
Semuc Champey Nature Preserve
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(Originally published 03/20/2025) Your favorite sister duo learns about why Vienna, Austria was the World’s Most Liveable City for four of the past five years. Our guest shares about her experience in the City of Music when she spent a summer there studying abroad. Home to Mozart, Beethoven and other composers, make sure you go to an opera at Schönbrunn Palace to experience Vienna’s rich classical music history. Head to the Vienna Museum Quarter, Europe’s largest museum complex, to learn more about Viennese culture. We also discuss easy day trips to Budapest and Salzburg (where The Sound Of Music takes place). We chat about cultural differences between Austria and the United States, debate about whether schnitzel is worth the hype, and so much more.
Austria Recommendations:
Museums and Buildings - Hofburg Palace (Spanish Riding School), Vienna Museum Quarter, Belvedere Palace, Stephansdom Cathedral, Sigmund Freud Museum
Parks - CopaBeach, Prater, Volksgarten
Opera - Schönbrunn Palace
Food - bratwurst, schnitzel, apple strudel, Stiegel (Austrian beer)
Where to stay - 2nd District
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(Originally published 11/30/2023) A Q&A with your favorite sister duo. Here are a few things they cover:
Travel resources/recs:
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(Originally published 09/28/2023) Your favorite sister duo gives their recommendations on Barcelona's beaches (nude or not), night clubs, restaurants, and more. You'll hear why Barcelona differs from other Spanish cities. They marvel over the beauty that is La Sagrada Familia, the church that has taken over 141 years to build, and other stunning work of architect Antoni Gaudi. You will also learn how to annoy the locals and then subsequently win them over again in a single taxi ride.
Barcelona facts and favorites:
Language - Catalan
Beaches - Playa Barceloneta, Nova Mar (nude beach), Mar Bella (gay beach)
Nightclub - Opium
Food/drink - Paella, Tapas, Tinto de Verano
Restaurants - Gigi Von Tapas, Celler de Tapas Edar
Fresh Food Market - Mercat de la Boceria
Church - La Sagrada Familia
Park - Park Guell
Day Trip - Montserrat
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(Originally published 02/06/2025) Your favorite sister duo learns about the quaint, fairytale town on the north coast of Belgium: Bruges. Our guest this week lived in Bruges for three months, so she has endless recommendations for where to get the best Belgian waffles and chocolate, where to stay, and what to do. She shares about the cultural differences she experienced living there full time versus what you might experience visiting as a tourist. She and her husband also run a travel planning company, Niki and Thom Travel, so be sure to check them out to help plan your next trip! You’ll get a discount if you mention you heard about them through Love It There!
Bruges Recommendations:
Food: frites, ribs, chocolate, waffles
Day trips: Lille, France; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Brussels, Belgium
Things to see in Brussels: Atomium, Europa-Park, Manneken Pis
Breweries: De Halve Brewery, Dulle Greit (Ghent, Belgium - exchange your shoe for a cup!)
Restaurants: FritBar, Otto Waffle
Chocolate Shops: Elisabeth Bruges, Chocolatier Dumon
Sights/Landmarks: Lace Map, Basilica of Holy Blood (has the blood of Jesus), Belfry Bell Tower (“leaning tower of Bruges”), Minnewater lake (walk across the bridge with your partner to make them your eternal love)
Hotels: Hotel Augustyn (view of canals from window), Hotel Duke’s Palace (actually looks like a palace)
Other must-do activities: Farmer’s market, canal boat tour, museums (there are ones about fries, chocolate, beer, and torture..?!)
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(Originally published 10/19/2023) Your favorite sister duo discusses Lake Como and the surrounding towns, specifically Como, Lenno, San Giovanni, and Bellagio. You’ll hear some tips on navigating the water taxi system so that you can make it back to your place without getting stranded. They discuss whether it is best to stay in an Airbnb or a hotel/resort. You’ll also learn about some major movies that were filmed around Lake Como, even though neither Halle nor Kelcy have seen these movies…such a shame.
Como Favorites:
Towns visited - Como, Lenno, San Giovanni, Bellagio
Lakeside restaurant in Como - Ristorante Pizzeria Funicolare
Gelato in Como - Gelateria Guidi
Villa in Lenno (site of movie filming) - Villa del Balbianello
Hiking/mountain bike path - Como Greenway
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(Originally published 09/19/2024) Your favorite sister duo chats with Kelcy’s husband, Jackson, about the underrated city of Budapest. A city full of history, beautiful scenery, nightlife, and great food, Budapest is a must-go spot that is also one of the most affordable cities in Europe, which makes it a great place to study abroad.
Budapest recommendations:
Restaurants: Púder, Mazel Tov
Bars: Szimpla Kert, Morrison’s
Local dish: Goulash
Things to do: Gellert Hill for sunset, Fisherman’s Bastion, ruin bars, thermal baths, local markets
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(Originally published 01/23/2025) Your favorite sister duo chats with this week’s guest about the wondrous and magical place 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador: the Galapagos Islands. This episode covers recommendations for the three inhabited (and most often visited) islands of San Cristobal, Santa Cruz, and Isabela, and how it’s possible to plan a trip independently, apart from a live-aboard cruise. You’ll get recommendations on amazing hikes, beaches, and must-do tours to get the most immersive experience. Plus, hearing stories about the endless amounts of Galapagos wildlife (giant tortoises, sharks, penguins, sea lions, blue-footed boobies, sea horses, and more!) will inspire you to book your trip ASAP.
Galapagos Recommendations:
San Cristobal - Information Center, Leon Dormido (Kicker Rock) Tour
Santa Cruz - fish market, Charles Darwin Research Station, Tortuga Bay, Highlands Tour to Los Gemelos and Giant Tortoise Preserve
Isabela - Las Tintoreras Kayak Tour (Penguins!), Los Tuneles
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(Originally published 02/22/2024) Every family has a place that is important to them but may not seem special to an outsider. Your favorite sister duo discusses the place that is full of tradition and memories for their family: Ossian, Indiana. They talk about their origin stories, how people are influenced by where they grow up, pros and cons of living in a small town, and how their lives would be different if they grew up in a small, country town compared to an affluent suburb.
Ossian Favorites:
Coffee Shop - Crimson House
Donut Shop - Heyerly’s Bakery
Restaurant - East of Chicago Pizza
Candle Shop - Flameworks Apothecary
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(Originally published 01/16/2025) Your favorite sister duo gets to learn all about the capital city of South Korea: Seoul. You’ll get recommendations on where to get the best Korean barbecue and authentic Korean foods. They hear about the beauty of the Han River which flows right through the city, and the miles and miles of parks and walkways along the river. Head south of the Han to try out affordable skin care treatments (...or maybe don’t. Secret Laser Facial anyone?)
Seoul Recommendations:
North side of Han River - cultural markets, classic sight-seeing
South side of Han River - nightlife, fashion, beauty
Grandmother’s Recipe - Michelin Star restaurant with authentic Korean food
Bukchon Hanok Village - neighborhood with classic Korean-style housing
Hotel - Park Hyatt Seoul
Beauty/Skincare - Muse Clinic Gangnam
Sunglasses - Gentle Monster or Blue Elephant
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(Originally published 10/24/2024) Your favorite sister duo learns about Ghana, Africa. From the beaches and lush greenery to the cultural differences, Ghana will likely surprise you. Sometimes thought of as a good “starter country” for Africa, this episode may inspire you to plan a trip. We learn about cultural sites such as Elmina Castle and The Last Bath, where, after walking hundreds of miles from the slave markets, the enslaved washed themselves before being sold to Europeans. We also hear stories about what not to do when you get a snake bite, and about machete men who can apparently fix broken down buses.
Ghana recommendations:
Things to do - Kakum National Park, visit The Last Bath and Elmina Castle, W.E.B. Du Bois’s Museum
Food - Fufu, plantains, gizzard
Cities - Elmina (fishing town), Sekondi-Takoradi (gold mine), Accra (capital, airport)
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(Originally published 11/02/2023) In Part 2/2, your favorite sister duo discusses some of the smaller towns outside of London that are worth a visit, specifically: Windsor, Oxford, Henley, and Ascot. You’ll learn about the prestigious schools in England that are essentially the real-life Hogwarts. They go over some tips for navigating London’s public transportation system, and they discuss a few particular foods that make English cuisine so unique.
(More) London Favorites:
Windsor - home of Windsor Castle and Eton College (“public” boarding school)
Oxford - Bodleian Library (Harry Potter restricted section of Hogwarts library), Bodleian’s Divinity School (Harry Potter infirmary and Yule Ball dance practice scene)
Henley - Henley Royal Regatta (every summer at the end of June/beginning of July)
Ascot - Royal Ascot (horse race every June)
Shopping - Bicester (outlet mall), Guildford (outdoor mall with cobblestone streets)
Public transport apps - Train Line, TFL
Food favs - digestive biscuits, crumpets, fish & chips, beans on toast (?)
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(Originally published 09/26/2024) In today’s episode, your favorite sister duo discuss why Hawaii is more than worth the long travel time to get there. From the lush greenery, national parks, volcanoes, beaches, and mountains, every inch of Hawaii is beautiful. They discuss what to do on each island, what and where to eat, and more.
Hawaii recommendations:
Activities: Volcano National Park, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Kualoa Ranch, Kahala Hotel
Food: Poke bowls (Foodland!), acai bowls
Audio Drive Guides: Shaka Guide, GyPSy Guide
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(Originally published 10/10/2024) Your favorite sister duo is back to chat and catch up, just the two of them this week. They discuss everything about the gastronomy capital of the world: Lyon, France. An easy 2-hour train ride from Paris, Lyon is a must-visit spot for foodies and travelers. You’ll hear about Lyonnais dishes and traditional restaurants called Bouchons. They discuss the Rhône valley wine region and Kelcy tells the story of being denied entry to a wine tour because of the “wrong shoes”. Don’t make the same mistake she did.
Lyon recommendations:
Food - quenelle de Lyon, andouillette sausage, Praluline from Pralus
Restaurant - any local Bouchon (look for the symbol!)
Wineries - Domaine de corps de Loup (wear the right shoes!)
Hotel - Intercontinental Lyon (Hotel Dieu)
Park/Hiking - Pilat Park
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(Originally published 02/08/2024) After a quick pop culture discussion, your favorite sister duo discusses 3 Must Dos and 3 Things To Skip in San Francisco. They cover Muir Woods, Alcatraz, Napa, Palace of Fine Arts, parks, restaurants, and more.
San Francisco Favorites:
Hiking - Muir Woods
Bottomless Brunch - Chubby Noodle
Winery - Domaine Carneros
Picnic Spot - Palace of Fine Arts
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(Originally published 12/05/2024) Your favorite sister duo learns about the “college town” of Heidelberg, Germany, and all that it has to offer in addition to Heidelberg University. Located an hour south of Frankfurt, the charming town is home to Heidelberg Castle for a romantic date spot, mountains for hiking, the Hauptstrasse for shopping, and more. Their guests discuss the Heidelberg and Cologne Christmas Markets, and how they compare to Carmel, Indiana’s Christkindlmarkt, which has been ranked as the top Christmas Market in the United States for the past four years in a row.
Heidelberg Recommendations:
Activities - Heidelberg Christmas Market, Heidelberg Castle, The Hauptstrasse (mile-long pedestrian street with shops), Hike the Philosopher’s Path to the beer garden and historic amphitheater (Thingstätte)
Restaurants - Schnitzelbank
Food/Drink - glühwein, schnitzel, bretzel, dӧner
Day trips - Mannheim, Stuttgart, Schwetzingen
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