Best Travelhacks Podcasts (2025)

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Our Top 10 Bucket List Hikes Around the World 1:08:13

1d ago1:08:13

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You loved our current travel bucket list…so now let’s talk about our top bucket list hikes! From charming day hikes to multi-day treks, these are our top 10 hikes around the world we want to accomplish...or run if you're like Chris! Don’t forget to grab the Ultimate Guide to Paris for everything you need to know about visiting Paris! https://worldw…

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JUMP 183: Driving Through Central America with a Camper and a Dog 1:01:43

8d ago1:01:43

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Chris and Sara bought a 1988 Land Cruiser Camper and set out just over a year ago with plans to drive it from the US all the way down to Argentina, with their dog Kramer in tow. Today they tell all as we find out what kinds of adventures and major misadventures they got into throughout Central America, and why they now have their sights set in an e…

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How We're Hoping to Recapture Our Top Travel Memories 59:58

8d ago59:58

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You all loved our current travel bucket list, so now we’re covering our top travel memories…and how we’re hoping to recapture it in future travels! Whether it’s spotting new animals in the wild we’ve never seen before or capturing the magic of the Christmas markets, this is how we’re planning to capture it again in our travels. Relevant Links (may …

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Staying at Apukka Resort in Finnish Lapland 52:38

15d ago52:38

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Back in late February/early March, Kat went to Finnish Lapland. In a previous episode, we discuss travel to Rovaniemi, Finland, but in this episode, we’re discussing what it’s like to stay at Apukka Resort in Finnish Lapland. We talk about the iconic glass igloos, things to do at Apukka Resort, what it was like learning to dogsled, food options, a …

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JUMP 182: The Tao of Adventure with Filmmaker and Humanitarian Jordan Campbell 55:36

22d ago55:36

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Adventure is stepping out into the unknown, whether that takes us deeper into our backyards or across the world, and we have the choice to say yes to it. Saying yes to adventure sets in motion a path toward strength, resourcefulness, education, and ultimately lessons and momentum to carry us forward. Saying yes to adventure has the power to complet…

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Travel to Rovaniemi, Finland in Finnish Lapland 46:09

23d ago46:09

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In late February/early March this year, Kat had the chance to visit Rovaniemi, Finland. She spent about a week in Finnish Lapland, chasing the Northern Lights, learning to dogsled, enjoying a reindeer sleigh across the night, and even meeting Santa Claus. In this podcast episode, we’re talking about travel to Rovaniemi in Finland. Learn about the a…

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Day Trip to Cotopaxi National Park & Banos From Quito, Ecuador 35:17

29d ago35:17

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We’re wrapping up our podcast episodes about Ecuador with our day trip to Cotopaxi and Banos from Quito. We spent about a week in Quito and during this time, we knew we had to take some day trips. We already discussed going to the Mindo Cloudforest on the podcast, and now we’re talking about Cotopaxi National Park and Banos. Between astounding wate…

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JUMP 181: Milestone - Celebrating 11 Years of Podcasting with Jackie 1:16:11

1M ago1:16:11

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This episode is one for the books. Eleven years ago this week, Jackie first launched this podcast. Why? Largely because of the advice of Podcast Hall of Fame inductee Lou Mongello, who is here as a guest host today. Listen in as Lou himself picks up the mic and turns it on Jackie, to reflect on and celebrate the past decade-plus of her podcasting j…

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Our Current Bucket List Trips 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

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Everyone who loves travel likely has a travel bucket list. And, the more you travel, the more it evolves. We’ve talked about dream destinations on the podcast before. But, as time has gone on, our travel bucket list has evolved. Some places we’ve been lucky enough to go to. And there are other places that have pushed our original bucket list destin…

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Mindo Cloudforest Day Trip From Quito in Ecuador 36:35

1M ago36:35

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During our 2-week trip to Ecuador, we had about a week in Quito. And during this time, we knew we needed to take some day trips. So, we booked a day trip to the Mindo Cloudforest and it turned out to be the best day trip we took! Between bird watching, hiking to waterfalls, and chocolate tasting, you cannot go wrong with a day trip to Mindo from Qu…

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JUMP 180: Pilot, Diver, & Most Interesting Woman in the World Kellee Edwards 47:52

2M ago47:52

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Join Jackie and guest Kellee Edwards, licensed pilot, scuba diver, television host, and “Most Interesting Woman in the World.” Kellee shares her story about how she got started on her path to becoming a pilot and having a show on the Travel Channel, plus what inspires and drives her to keep going, as well as her advice on how to act on big dreams. …

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7 Things We Used to Do in Travel That We Rarely Do Anymore 40:29

2M ago40:29

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Way back when, we were younger travelers looking to save money as much as possible and travel more. This meant sometimes booking inconvenient flights, flying home before work the next day, etc. Now in our mid-30s, we noticed that there are a lot of things we used to do in travel that we rarely do anymore. As we all grow and change, so too do our tr…

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Travel to Quito, Ecuador 52:41

2M ago52:41

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We spent about a week in Quito, Ecuador (including taking a couple of day trips) before our Galapagos cruise! So in this episode, we’re diving into Quito with information on places to eat, great markets, amazing churches, and other fun things to see and do in Quito! Plus, we briefly mention our day trips (stay tuned for episodes on those!), talk ab…

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JUMP 179: Baja Beyond the Beaches with Agave Expeditions 59:35

2M ago59:35

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It’s one thing to feel a connection to a place beyond what you see and what you might already know about it, but it’s another step entirely to truly get off the beaten path and explore the depths of it. Gabe Erivez from Agave Expeditions has done exactly that with Baja California Sur. Beyond the crowded beaches and surf breaks, Gabe has sought out …

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Which Wildlife Trip is Best For You: Amazon, Galapagos, African Safari, Gorilla Trek, etc.? 40:20

2M ago40:20

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We love wildlife travel. I know, it’s not a shock. But which is best for you? What is each experience like? We discuss our different wildlife trips and which ones we’d recommend based on what you want to do. Between the Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos, African safari, jungles, gorilla trekking, etc. there is a lot of epic wildlife viewing to be had. H…

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How to Choose Your Galapagos Adventure 36:49

2M ago36:49

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There are a lot of ways to plan a trip to the Galapagos. Do you go independently or with a group? Do you do a land tour or cruise? Where do you go in the Galapagos? When do you go to the Galapagos? These were all questions we asked ourselves in the planning process for our Galapagos trip, and we're here to walk you through your options so you can p…

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JUMP 178: Epic Adventure Honeymoon in Patagonia 50:30

3M ago50:30

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Meet Sarah & Seth, JUMP podcast listeners and newlyweds who not only went to Patagonia for their honeymoon, but had Jackie personally design their trip! Today we find out what their criteria was for their dream honeymoon, and how Jackie mixed rugged backcountry experiences with cultural adventure, culinary delights, and a little luxury to round out…

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7-Day Galapagos Cruise Itinerary of the Western & Central Islands 1:03:41

3M ago1:03:41

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After spending a week in the Galápagos Islands, we’re here to talk about our full itinerary! We snorkeled, we hiked, we kayaked, and we had a great time! We’re recapping this amazing Western and Central Galápagos Islands cruise itinerary for your future travels! We were so impressed with this epic Galapagos itinerary! This is the Galapagos cruise w…

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Top Things To Bring To The Galapagos...And What To Leave At Home 41:42

3M ago41:42

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Not sure what to bring to the Galapagos? We’ve got you covered! Thankfully, after just coming back from a great cruise in the Galápagos Islands, we have tips on what we were so glad we brought with us…and things you should just leave behind at home. Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! S…

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JUMP 177: New Zealand Adventures and First Impressions 54:49

3M ago54:49

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Abigail Hannah, host of New Zealand’s top travel podcast Aotearoa Adventures, takes the mic and interviews Jackie today about her recent first-time experience in New Zealand. Tune in to find out why Jackie chose New Zealand, what activities she and her JUMP Adventures groups did while there, favorite places and highlights, surprises, must-do advice…

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Top 12 Tips For Visiting the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador 50:56

3M ago50:56

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We’re back from an epic 2-week trip to Ecuador including time in Quito, the Mindo Cloud Forest, Banõs, Cotopaxi, and the Galápagos Islands. In this podcast episode, we’re discussing the top tips for visiting the Galápagos Islands. From how much cash to bring, fees to look out for, key things to pack, and other great tips, this is what you need to k…

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2024 Travel Year in Review: Best Food and Drinks of 2024 52:21

3M ago52:21

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This is our last 2024 travel year in review episode. In this part of the series, we’re covering the best food and drinks we’ve had while traveling in 2024. From hot chocolate and Champagne to chocolate mousse and Swedish meatballs, these are the best things we ate and drank while on the road in 2024. Here were our top food & drinks! Kat’s best food…

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Welcome to JUMP with Traveling Jackie 2:49

3M ago2:49

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JUMP Podcast is your invitation to adventure. Through a mix of guest stories, solo episodes and often raw and personal accounts with host Traveling Jackie, JUMP explores travel, adventure, and lifestyle in ways meant to motivate YOU to get out and see the world. Let this show be a source of travel advice and inspiration, and remember that in the en…

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JUMP 176: Exploring Uncomfortable Places with Mark Johanson 51:11

4M ago51:11

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When we travel, especially solo, our surroundings have a way of reflecting back to us the peaks and valleys within ourselves. Listen today as Jackie speaks with Mark Johanson about his recently published book Mars on Earth: Wanderings in the World’s Driest Desert, which is part travelogue, part memoir about the forgotten places of Chile and Mark’s …

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2024 Travel Year in Review: Our Top Travel Memories...and Embarrassing Moments! 1:11:59

4M ago1:11:59

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It's that time of year when 2025 travel is getting started, and we're reflecting on 2024 travel moments. In this podcast episode, we're discussing our absolute best travel memories of 2024...and embarrassing moments. Because you can't have so many travel highs without something to keep you humble. Do you have any top travel memories and/or embarras…

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2024 Travel Year in Review: Travel Stats & Shoutouts 48:11

4M ago48:11

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We're back with our travel year-in-review series! This time, we're reflecting on 2024 travel and to kick it off is our travel stats and shoutouts episode! We're discussing how many days we've traveled, miles earned and burned, places we've visited, and our top blog posts and podcast episodes of 2024. Then, we wrap it up with our top hotel stays and…

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2025 Travel Trends...And Where To Travel! 56:20

4M ago56:20

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2025 is a year with some interesting travel trends! With the rise of all-inclusive resorts again, JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), mountainous getaways, and traveling for goodies, there are a lot of cool destinations to check out! In this podcast episode, we’re discussing 2025 travel trends and giving you ideas for your 2025 travels! Some ideas are from …

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JUMP 175: How Two Expats Find Work-Life Balance with a Coffee Shop in Spain 55:04

4M ago55:04

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Amber & Christian Meier have figured out their path to work-life balance by following their passions for cycling and coffee. The result? Opening a "cycle cafe" in Girona, Spain, where they even roast the coffee themselves. Join us today as we listen to their inspiring story and learn about the one thing that has helped them overcome countless chall…

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2025 Travel New Year's Resolutions 51:29

4M ago51:29

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Happy New Year! As we begin 2025, we're reflecting on our travel New Year's Resolutions from 2024, admitting to ourselves how we did (hint: we did okay!), and making travel New Year's Resolutions for this year! Whether it is to be more mindful while traveling or even being a tourist in our own town, these are our travel goals for 2025. What are you…

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Winter in the Mountains of West Virginia: Destination Guide to Davis, WV 46:06

5M ago46:06

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Back in the summer, Kat's dad had a brilliant idea to celebrate Thanksgiving closer to her sister's place in DC. So, he rented a cabin in Davis, West Virginia, and off we went! And it turned out to be the best Thanksgiving we've ever had. It snowed, we went winter hiking, admired the snowfall from the comfort of the hot tub, played games, and even …

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