Podcasts by Travel Mug Podcast

Mount Dora, Florida, Disney After Hours Event, Festival Of The Arts at Epcot&More - Jenn's Florida Trip Report from 2023-03-15T00:00

This week Jenn chats about her recent trip to Florida. She gets outside of the Disney bubble and explores the "Golden Triangle" of Mount Dora, Eustis and Tavares. She also shares her e...

Is The Airport VIP Lounge Worth It? - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2023-03-07T00:00

Wondering if you should splurge on the airport VIP lounge?  Meggan shares her experience at the VIP lounge at the Santa Clara airport in Cuba and we discuss options for now to actually get into ...

Cayo Santa Maria Cuba, Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Santa Maria - Meggan's Cuba Trip Report from 2023-03-01T00:00

Meggan is home from 2 weeks in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba! She shares her experience with Sunwing Airlines, the state of Cuba in 2023, a review of her resort; Grand Memories, Santa Maria and shares ...

Avoid Paying Too Much For Car Rental Insurance - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2023-02-21T00:00

As Jenn prepares to rent a car in Florida, she and Meggan explore all the options for car rental insurance to avoid paying too much. Are you already covered? Let's talk about the options! Listen

Hidden Costs Of Flying, Airbnbs, Hotels&More from 2023-01-18T00:00

On this episode we dive into those hidden costs when you travel, and they certainly can add up! From the controversial Airbnb cleaning fee to little known country departure fees, plus all of tho...

Staying Hydrated While Traveling (Safely) - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2023-01-10T00:00

If you are traveling to a country where the drinking water may not be safe, Meggan shares some tips for you, including things you should do before you leave home! We also chat about staying hydr...

Beginner's Guide To Las Vegas from 2023-01-04T00:00

We're back with another beginner's guide, this time to Las Vegas, or Paradise, as we learn during this episode!

We chat about when to visit Las Vegas, what area to stay in, va...

End Of 2022 Thank You&2023 Plans! from 2022-12-28T00:00

We want to thank you so much for an amazing and record breaking 2022! In this episode we chat quickly about our 2023 travel plans and what's next for the podcast!

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Planning Your Arrival Day - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-12-20T00:00

Have you ever flown in on the day of an event? How about on the day you're supposed to leave for a cruise? Jenn talks about the downfalls of planning important things on your arrival (or de...

Tips For Traveling South In 2023 - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-12-13T00:00

Thinking of traveling down South in 2023? Meggan just booked and she has some tips for you!

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Magical Places To Spend Christmas Around The World from 2022-12-07T00:00

The Holiday season is upon us! This week we explore some places around the world where you can celebrate Christmas. Christmas markets, special shows, the official hometown of Santa and more!
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How To Store Your Travel Photos - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-11-29T09:00

On this Travel Tip Tuesday, Jenn chats about our precious memories in the form of travel photos! Are yours just sitting on your phone? Here's how to protect them AND enjoy them!

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Finding Places Of Interest With Wikipedia from 2022-11-15T00:00

This week Meggan shares how her husband Peter uses Wikipedia to find places of interest when they travel!

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Jenn finally made it back to her happy place: Disney World in Florida. A few things have changed since her last visit so she shares what it was like going back after 3 years, her experience at M...

Read Reviews... With A Grain Of Salt - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-10-18T00:00

Before you spend your hard earned money on anything travel related, we urge you to read reviews... but always check more than one place and take them with a grain of salt!

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Group Travel&All Inclusive Resorts Chat With Lorie From Memory Bank Travel from 2022-10-12T00:00

This week we bring on travel agent Lorie Nearing from Memory Bank Travel. Lorie is based in Truro Nova Scotia and specializes in group travel, destination weddings, as well as individual travel....

Saving Money With City Passes - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-10-04T00:00

Do you look into city passes or memberships when you travel? It can be a great way to save money on all those entrance fees! Plus there are some other benefits of looking into passes that Jenn s...

Spooky Places To Visit Around The World from 2022-09-28T00:00

Spooky season is upon us! Jenn and Meggan share their experiences traveling to spooky places, and do the research to add a few more to their bucket list!
Salem, Ireland, Transylvania, Sleepy...

Download Offline Google Maps - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-09-20T00:00

Never get lost again! Well we can't promise that but getting stuck without access to Google Maps can be scary. Downloading offline Google Maps can help you when you don't have access t...

Beginner's Guide To London, England from 2022-09-14T00:00

What a time to release a London podcast episode! We recorded this before the Queen passed away, which is why we may use some outdated titles for the Royals!

London has SO MUCH to see a...

Do You Need To Inform Your Bank When You Travel? Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-09-06T00:00

Remember calling your bank to inform them you are going to be traveling? Or maybe you don't! It used to be a thing but do you still need to do it? Jenn does the research for you!

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Common Travel Mistakes&How To Avoid Them from 2022-08-31T00:00

Wondering what some of the most common travel mistakes are? We take a deep dive into some mistakes like booking tight connections, making bad shoe choices, skipping travel insurance and more! Listen

Finding Facebook Groups To Plan Travel - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-08-23T00:00

This Travel Tip Tuesday, Meggan shares how she finds Facebook groups to help her plan travel. These groups can be amazing sources of information from people who live there or have recently trave...

Beginner's Guide To Paris, France from 2022-08-17T00:00

We both love Paris. Meggan spent a month in France, and Jenn visited on her honeymoon. We aren't Paris experts, but we're sharing our experiences on where to stay, what to do and how t...

Tips For Flying In Fall/Winter 2022 from 2022-08-09T00:00

There's no doubt that flying right now in Summer & Fall of 2022 is a bit hairy! With cancelled flights, record numbers of lost luggage and huge delays, what can you do?

We shar...

THANK YOU! We're So Excited from 2022-08-08T13:00

Thank you so much! We've been growing a lot over the last few months and we just want to say a heartfelt thank you.

You may be hearing some ads on our episodes. We are excited to b...

Travel Save or Splurge? What We Spend Money On When Traveling from 2022-08-03T00:00

Some people travel on a tight budget, staying in hostels and eating street food. Some people are splurging on 5 star hotels and Michelin star restaurants... and then there are  a lot of us in be...

Should You Take The CAT Ferry to Maine? Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-07-26T00:00

Meggan is fresh off her experience taking the CAT ferry from Yarmouth to Bar Harbor Maine, and back, but should YOU take it?

The CAT ferry is a long debated service in Nova Scotia and M...

Meggan's European Adventure - Germany, Switzerland, Austria&More! from 2022-07-20T00:00

Meggan finally got to go on her big European adventure and she shares the highlights with us! She visited 5 countries, and trust me, when you listen you'll be planning your European adventu...

Tips For Visiting Europe - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-07-12T00:00

If you're visiting Europe from Canada or North America,  there are some things you may not expect!

We share some things that you might want to bring with you from home,  and what t...

Jenn's Scotland Trip Report - Edinburgh, Inverness, Isle of Skye, Fort William&Glasgow from 2022-07-06T00:00

I (Jenn) actually left Canada! For the first time since starting the podcast over 2 years ago, we finally get to do a trip report episode!

In this episode I share where we went, what we...

Make Sure To Take Photos Of YOU - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-06-28T08:00

Have you ever gotten home from a trip and realized that it looks like you just have a bunch of photos of scenery and no pictures of you? Or you traveled as a couple or with a friend and it looks...

Summer In Nova Scotia - What To Do&See from 2022-06-22T00:00

Our final episode of the "Seasons of Nova Scotia"

We think Summer is the BEST season! There is so much to do outside, inside and all around the province. 

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Why You Need A Travel Journal - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-06-14T00:00

This week Jenn chats about why you need a travel journal, and Meggan shares her way of travel journaling - it doesn't always have to be a pen and paper!

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2nd Birthday Episode - Listener Questions&More! from 2022-06-08T00:00

We can't believe that our second birthday is here! Meggan and Jenn answer listener questions, ask each other questions and chat about the future of the podcast!

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Trying New Foods While Traveling - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-05-31T00:00

Do you try new foods when you travel? Or are you always seeking out familiar foods from back home? Meggan and Jenn chat about how food can really connect you to the place you are visiting.
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Solo Travel&Owning an Airbnb with Kat from 2022-05-25T00:00

This week we chat with Kat, who is way more adventurous than us! She shares some amazing stories from her extensive travel, as well as some insight on what it's like to own an Airbnb.
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How To Choose Clothing For Travel - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-05-17T00:00

On this episode of Travel Tip Tuesday Jenn shares how she chooses clothing for travel to make sure that she has everything she needs! Do you always pack too much? Listen to this episode!
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All Things Bar Harbor Maine - What To Do, Eat&See from 2022-05-11T00:00

Meggan is in love with Bar Habor Maine, and as she gets ready to go back after 2 years of being away, she shares her favorite places to eat, drink and explore.

From getting outdoors in ...

Book Your Admissions In Advance - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-05-03T00:00

On this travel tip Tuesday, Jenn shares why it's more important than ever to book admissions/tickets in advance when traveling! Some places it is required, and sometimes you can save a bit ...

Hiking&Backcountry Camping with Deborah Peddle-Hann from 2022-04-27T00:00

Hiking & camping season is here again, but we are certainly not experts in this type of travel, so we bring on Deborah Peddle-Hann to chat about her experiences, why she loved backcountry ca...

Keeping Your Belongings Safe When Traveling - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-04-19T08:00

This week Meggan shares a cautionary tale on keeping your belongings safe while traveling.  Have you ever had anything stolen from a hotel? Find us on social media and let us know!

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What To Do During Spring In Nova Scotia from 2022-04-13T00:00

Spring has sprung here in Nova Scotia. This week Meggan and Jenn chat about what to do during the Spring months.

There's a few festivals, some hiking, sports, and of course there&a...

Be Open To Meeting People - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-04-05T00:00

On this Travel Tip Tuesday, Meggan and Jenn share how meeting other people has made their travel experiences better, even if they never talk to them again!

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The Magic Of Travel Photos With Nicole From Flytographer from 2022-03-29T00:00

How would you like to come home from your travels with AMAZING travel photos?! That's exactly why Nicole started Flytographer back in 2013.

On this episode we chat with Nicole Smit...

Going Through Airport Security - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-03-22T00:00

If its your first time going through airport security, or first time in a while, Jenn shares some advice on how to get through it as smoothly as possible!

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Do You Still Print Copies? Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-03-08T00:00

Do you still print copies of your confirmations for hotels, flights etc. What would you do if your phone didn't work?

Meggan chats about how she keeps organized before and during h...

Alicia's Travel Fails - Airport Mishaps, Missing Flights&Annoying Seat Mates from 2022-03-02T00:00

We're bringing you some travel fail stories! Returning guest Alicia Simms from Rolling Sea Tattoos, Truro Buzz & Secret Nova Scotia shares her hilarious travel fail stories including mi...

"Planning"To Go With The Flow When Traveling from 2022-02-22T00:00

Can you plan to go with the flow? That's what Meggan and Jenn discuss on this Travel Tip Tuesday. Jenn struggles with downtime when traveling, and as a result ends up burnt out. Meggan is l...

Best Things To Do&Eat In Thunder Bay Ontario from 2022-02-16T00:00

It's not a destination that many people plan to visit, but Thunder Bay Ontario is a hidden gem in Jenn's opinion. She's visited 4 times and shares with us the best things to do, e...

Getting Travel Insurance During A Pandemic - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-02-08T00:00

On this Travel Tip Tuesday Meggan and Jenn chat about getting travel insurance during a pandemic (yes you should get travel insurance!).

Jenn shares her research while planning her tri...

Our Travel Bucket Lists from 2022-02-02T00:00

This week Meggan and Jenn share their ultimate travel bucket list destinations. We chat about places around the globe, and what has inspired us to want to travel there.

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Check Your Passport Expiry - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2022-01-25T00:00

I know we haven't used it in a while, so go find your passport and check the expiry date! Some countries require your passport to be valid for 3-6 months AFTER you leave.

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Common Travel Myths - Fact Or Fiction? from 2022-01-05T00:00

This week Meggan and Jenn chat about common travel myths like booking your flights on a Tuesday, or duty free is always the best deal and whether or not they are true!

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Year End Wrap-up&What's Next For The TMP! from 2021-12-29T00:00

Can you believe 2021 is over?! We started this podcast way back in June 2020 when we thought for sure that by the end of 2021 we'd be back to our regular travel ways! How wrong we were... o...

What is flying actually like right now? December 2021 from 2021-12-21T00:00

Jenn just got back from Thunder Bay Ontario - her first flight in 2 years! In this episode she shares what flying was like in December 2021.

Things are changing fast! This is just my ex...

Using ATMs Abroad&Avoiding Fees - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2021-12-14T00:00

This week for Travel Tip Tuesday Meggan shares her tip for using ATMs abroad and tips for saving money on foreign transaction fees.

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Cautionary Tale: Double&Triple Check When Booking - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2021-11-16T00:00

Welcome to Travel Tip Tuesdays! Short bonus episodes sharing travel tips for you to use. This week Meggan shares a cautionary tale about a couple who's vacation was not quite as long as the...

How To Decide Where To Travel from 2021-11-10T00:00

Wonder where we get our travel inspiration? In this episode Meggan and Jenn chat about how they decide where to travel, and where they find travel destinations that they hadn't thought of b...

Always Pack This In Your Carry-On - Travel Tip Tuesday from 2021-11-02T00:00

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Underrated and Classic Canadian Destinations from 2021-10-27T00:00

In this episode Meggan and Jenn chat about some classic Canadian destinations + some underrated alternatives. 

Canada is such an amazing country, and there is so much to explore!
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Visiting New Brunswick: Why It's Not The"Drive Through"Province from 2021-10-13T00:00

Think there's nothing fun to do in New Brunswick? We are here to prove you wrong! Walk with Llamas? CHECK! See "New Brunswick's Grand Canyon"? CHECK! Water parks? CHECK!
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Why You Need A Travel Advisor&Travel Chat With Christina Vieira from 2021-09-29T00:00

In this episode we chat with travel advisor Christina Vieira from Showcase The World Travel.  We chat about her experiences traveling during the pandemic, plus what she predicts for the future o...

What To Do In Niagara Falls - Canadian&USA Side! from 2021-09-15T17:00

On this episode Meggan and Jenn venture outside of Nova Scotia to chat about Niagara Falls. We talk about what to do, where to stay,  where to eat, and how the American Side compares to the Cana...

What To Do In Nova Scotia In The Fall from 2021-09-01T00:00

HEADS UP: Jenn's audio is a little funky this week, sorry about that! We still think the episode has lots of great info, so we hope you enjoy it anyway!

We chat about everything th...

Secret Nova Scotia&RVing NS with Alicia Simms from 2021-08-18T00:00

In this episode we chat with the amazing and hilarious Alicia Simms. We talk about her Secret Nova Scotia tours, why she moved to NS and then how she sent the Summer RVing around Nova Scotia wit...

Explore Like A Tourist Halifax Challenge with Kerra AuCoin Mansfield from 2021-08-04T00:00

Kerra created the #explorelikeatouristHFX challenge and we loved the idea! We chat with Kerra about the challenge, our favourite things to do in the Halifax area, and the PRIZES!

There ...

Ethical Travel Part 2: Over-tourism, Human Rights&Exploiting Cultures from 2021-07-21T00:00

In part 2 of our ethical travel series, we chat about places suffering from over tourism, and what you can do to help alleviate that. 
We also chat about countries with human rights issues, ...

Ethical Travel Part 1: Animals, Reducing Waste&Supporting Local from 2021-07-07T00:00

We are committed to being better humans on this planet, which is why we are chatting about ethical travel.

In this episode we chat about ethical animal travel tips, how to reduce waste ...

It's Our First Birthday! Learn about us, listener questions&more fun stuff from 2021-06-23T00:00

Travel Mug Podcast is ONE YEARS OLD! How did that happen?

On this episode Meggan and Jenn answer some listener questions, and ask each other some tough questions.
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There's Booze In Our Travel Mug! from 2021-06-09T00:00

On this episode Meggan and Jenn chat about their fav Nova Scotian breweries, cideries, distilleries, etc!

There certainly are a lot of places to drink here! 

With over 50 craft...

Northumberland and Fundy Shores of Nova Scotia from 2021-05-26T00:00

Today we chat about a little visited area of Nova Scotia (including by us)! Thanks to our listeners for their suggestions, we chat about things to do, eat and see in the Northumberland and Fundy...

All About Accommodations + Some Of Our Favs from 2021-05-12T00:00

Wondering how Meggan always finds AMAZING AirBnBs? (Jenn does!)
Wondering what the heck the difference is between hotel/motel/inn/Bnb/AirBnB is? We'll tell ya!
Wondering how to find...

Planning Long Term Travel with Lia from Practical Wanderlust from 2021-04-28T00:00

Lia and her husband Jeremy did what most of us dream about - they quit their jobs and travelled for a year. But what goes into planning long term travel? And how the heck did they afford it? Lia...

A Beginner's Guide To Toronto from 2021-04-14T00:00

This week Meggan and Jenn chat about Toronto (Canada's most populated city, dontcha know?!)
They discuss things to do, tips and tricks for planning a trip + some restaurant recommendati...

Staying Healthy&Fit While Traveling With Deborah Peddle-Hann from 2021-03-31T00:00

Certified personal trainer, nutrition and wellness specialist and weight loss coach, Deborah Peddle-Hann shares tips and tricks for staying healthy while you're traveling or on the road, in...

Tips For Planning A Road Trip Around Ireland from 2021-03-17T00:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day! On this episode Meggan and Jenn chat about planning a great Irish road trip. Meggan did her Ireland trip a few years ago, and Jenn is planning hers for whenever she...

Packing For A Trip - Tips&Tricks To Pack The Right Amount from 2021-03-03T00:00

This week we chat all about packing! Oh we miss packing so much! We share our must-haves when we travel, and some of the silliest things that we've forgotten to pack.

from 2021-02-17T00:00

Nova Scotia has so many great places to visit; everyone knows about Lunenburg, Peggy's Cove and the Cabot Trail, but we have so many other great places to visit! 
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Our Travel Anti-Regrets: Things We Are Happy We Did! from 2021-02-03T00:00

As a follow up to our last episode: our travel regrets, today we chatted about things that we are so happy we did while we were traveling! 

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Our Travel Regrets from 2021-01-20T00:00

This week Meggan and Jenn share all of their travel regrets, including things they paid for that they wish they didn't, Jenn's over-planning, and some things that they missed out on. <...

Should You Take An All-Inclusive Vacation? from 2021-01-06T00:00

Happy New Year! On our first episode of 2021 Meggan and Jenn chat about all-inclusive vacations. They are definitely popular, but are they the right type of vacation for you? 

Meggan sp...

Visiting Disney World in 2021 with Rope Drop Radio from 2020-12-09T00:00

Is Disney still magical during a pandemic? We bring on my favourite Disney podcasters; Derek & Doug from Rope Drop Radio.
We chat about how Disney has changed since reopening in Summer 2...

Should You Take A Cruise Vacation? from 2020-11-25T00:00

In this episode Meggan and Jenn chat about cruise vacations. We share our cruise experiences, what to expect on embarkation day, and our tips and tricks for having a great trip.

We als...

Cape Breton Part 2: Sydney, Isle Madame, St. Peter's, Louisbourg, Glace Bay&Iona from 2020-11-11T00:00

In part 2 of our trip around Cape Breton, Meggan and Jenn chat about the Eastern side of Cape Breton, including Sydney, the former capital of the island! 

There are so many small towns ...

Cape Breton Part 1: Cabot Trail, Inverness, Port Hood, Judique&Meat Cove from 2020-10-28T00:00

In part one of our trip around Cape Breton Island, Jenn chats about her recent trip around the Cabot Trail, and staying in Luxury Camping Domes in Judique. We also chat about all the small towns...

Travel Would You Rather&We Answer Your Questions! from 2020-10-14T00:00

In this very special 10th episode Meggan and Jenn tackle listener questions! Wondering where we are off to next or what our favourite travel meal was? You'll find out!

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Travel in 2021 with Ken from Trafalgar from 2020-09-30T00:00

In today's episode with chat with Ken Nickerson from Trafalgar/Cost Saver/Brendan Vacations about how travel is looking for 2021. Ken shares his expertise with us; he's been in the tra...

Visiting Yarmouth, Acadian Shores, Digby and Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia from 2020-09-16T00:00

Continuing on from our South Shore episode, we pick up our Nova Scotia road trip in Yarmouth. Fun fact, a famous Christmas Carol MAY have been written in Yarmouth, you'll have to find out w...

Guide To The South Shore Of Nova Scotia from 2020-09-02T07:00

In this episode we chat all about the South Shore of Nova Scotia. From charming seaside towns to nordic spa, to a drowned forest, you can find it all here! We’re both from this area and love to ...

Road Trip Fails&How To Plan A Road Trip from 2020-08-19T00:00

Today we chat all about Jenn's road trip fails (there's been a few, including using MapQuest to drive to Boston...). We also chat about how to plan a successful road trip so you don&ap...

Iceland's Golden Circle - Day Trip From Reykjavik from 2020-08-05T00:00

In this episode we chat about the Golden Circle, which is a popular travel route in Iceland, not far from Reykjavik, making it the perfect day trip!

There are 3 main attractions, but we...

Reykjavik, Iceland - What You Need To Do, Eat&See from 2020-07-22T00:00

In today's episode we chat about one of our all time favourite cities: Reykjavik, Iceland. We've both been to Iceland and absolutely fell in love! If you've listened to previous e...

A Local Guide To Halifax, Nova Scotia from 2020-07-08T00:00

In today's episode we are chatting all about the city that we both live in, Halifax, Nova Scotia! We share some of our favourite local restaurants, things to do, hidden gems and fun facts.<...

Advice For Traveling In Uncertain Times from 2020-06-24T00:00

In Episode 1 we chat about traveling in these uncertain times. Covid has definitely messed with our travel plans and the future of travel as well. Here are some tips if you want to get out and t...

How To Save Money For Travel&Travel On A Budget from 2020-06-24T00:00

In episode 2 we chat about Jenn's blog concept; saving money for travel. We share tips on how we are able to travel more often, and how to travel on a budget. We also talk about silly thing...

Travel Mug Podcast Teaser - Full Episodes Coming Soon! from 2020-06-07T13:00

Hi! Nice to meet you
This is Meggan & Jenn from The Travel Mug Podcast! We're getting ready to launch in Summer 2020.

Every episode we'll be talking about travel desti...

Travel Mug Podcast Teaser - Full Episodes Coming Soon! from 2020-06-07T13:00

Hi! Nice to meet you
This is Meggan & Jenn from The Travel Mug Podcast! We're getting ready to launch in Summer 2020.

Every episode we'll be talking about travel desti...