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2TravelDads Podcast
by Rob Taylor
2TravelDads.com is the original LGBT Family Travel blog. We focus on sharing the most interesting destinations, sights, family moments, and travel tips. It's not all family travel, we take trips without the kids too. Whether National Parks or weekend getaways, we're all about helping others get out and explore.
Episodes
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Surprise Mississippi: I had no idea Ridgeland and the Natches Trace were this cool
Do you ever think of Mississippi as a destination that you'd plan to visit? We've driven through plenty of times, but apparently Mississippi is so much more than what you see from the highway. Okay, I knew there was more to it. From Ocean Springs, MS to Jackson, you'll find all kinds of towns and...
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MidCoast Maine: Dishing on our Favorite Northeast Vacation Destination
We visit MidCoast Maine at least once a year and always have a good time. It's not what a lot of people expect though, as it's a complicated sort of place to visit. "You can't get there from here..." From just north of Portland all the way to Acadia National Park, MidCoast Maine is one of those...
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Post Pandemic Travel and How It's Changed Us
Even though 2020 seems like so long ago, we're still feeling the effects of how the COVID pandemic changed the world, including travel. It's weird to think back and remember washing our groceries and not being allowed to sit down in public places. And I remember the day I lost my job and we...
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Best of the Southwest - Desert Icons and Places Not to Miss
We are always ready for a visit to the American Southwest, and these iconic sights are some of the best! If you haven't gotten the chance to explore Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and California, we've got some fantastic suggestions for seeing some of the most beautiful canyons and desert landscapes…
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Travel Depression - What is it and HOW do you FIGHT it?
I had no idea that "travel depression" was a thing. I love when we're traveling or I'm out exploring or on a work trip. What is there to be depressed about with travel? So, in this podcast episode, the first of our Let Me Ask You This series, we talk about what travel depression actually is and…
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Meet the Author - So Said the River by Colleen Miniuk
As a writer I get excited to talk to other writers about their work. Landscape photographer Colleen Miniuk has a new book hitting the presses all about self-discovery and picking up the pieces after what feels like failure. I've gotten to interview other friends who've written books, such as…
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Exploring the Andes - Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and Endless Vomiting
Yes, visiting the Andes in Peru has been at the top of our bucket list for a long time, and yes, Machu Picchu was awesome... but did we have the best experience? Will we talk about it for years to come for all the right reasons? Ehhh... But let's talk about it today! We did have a very…
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Our Peruvian Amazon Adventure - Treehouses, Sloths and Monkeys Galore
I am so excited to share our Amazon Rainforest podcast with you! There are few places that leave me speechless or move me to tears, but sitting in a boat on the Amazon River at sunset watching monkeys above me did it. In this episode we dive into just what our Amazon jungle experience was like,...
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Two Weeks in Peru - Part 1: Itinerary Planning
We just had an incredible two weeks in Peru, exploring from Lima to the Andes to the desert to the Amazon rainforest. Putting together this trip was no easy feat and required both research and help. In this episode, we talk about how we landed on Peru for our family's first South American...
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Hawaii Expedition Sailing with Kids - UnCruise Safari Explorer
As adventurous parents we see the full value of taking our kids out to explore, and our adventure in Hawaii with UnCruise aboard the Safari Explorer was incredible for us. Daily expeditions of snorkeling, hiking, kayaking and more had us immersed in both science education and Hawaiian culture. In...
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Overlooked Acadia National Park (from an Artist in Residence!)
Acadia National Park in Maine is extremely busy in the summer, but there are some beautiful overlooked parts of the park. Also, did you know that despite the potentially extreme winter conditions that sometimes roll through, Acadia NP is beautiful and OPEN in the winter? On this podcast episode…
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What is an UnCruise? - Digging Into Small Ship Expedition Adventures
We are not cruise people, but we love to see the world from the water. We recently completed an UnCruise Adventure sailing on a small ship, the Safari Explorer and we have A LOT to say about it. Give a listen an see just what an UnCruise is and how this varies from an actual cruise. From ship…
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Life as a Professional Landscape Photographer - special guest Colleen Miniuk
One of my favorite parts of being a blogger is getting to go out into the world and explore, capturing beautiful photographs as I go. The bulk of my job though comes in the writing and web publishing side of things. I love getting to speak with other creative professionals about what they do and...
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Tips for Exploring Ireland with Kids - planning, itinerary ideas and more
Ireland is a popular destination for Americans to visit when they're tracing their roots, but it's also just a fun and beautiful place to visit with kids! As we dig into what makes Ireland a great place to plan a European adventure with family, you'll see that in general many of the day to day...
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Experiencing New York City with a Preteen
I go to New York City every year and usually visit alone, but I'm NEVER doing that again. Doing NYC with a pre-teen is actually one of the most fun travel experiences I've had. We both really enjoyed our time together and enjoyed the city. For me, this was a brand new take on a place that I...
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Flirting with Disaster: Chatting with Author Angie Orth and the Book Publishing Process
Creating a memoir is a complex task, and writing a book in general isn't for everyone. Angie Orth shares the struggles and successes of writing her own novel-style memoir and working with a major publishing house to do it. She shares the truth of it and advice for others to be successful in their...
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A Surprising LGBTQ Inclusive Destination: Pensacola, Florida
When I was first asked to visit Pensacola, Florida I didn't know what to expect. Being very close to the FL/AL border and very near some towns that aren't known for being very welcoming/inclusive to LGBTQ people, I wasn't sure what to expect. It turns out that Pensacola is a surprisingly…
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Visiting the UK: a First International Family Trip
International family travel is quite different than traveling solo as an adult. See what you can do to make planning and executing an international trip with kids easier and something everyone will remember for all the right reasons. (podcast episode focusing on UK travel) Not everyone grows up...
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The Bahamas for Beginners: an Intro to Paradise
The Bahamas are so close to Florida that they are many people's first taste of international travel. It's an easy destination to visit, short travel time, and it's a beautiful paradise... but most people's first visit is via a cruise ship. That doesn't have to be the case! With more than 700...
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Arizona Winter Road Trip - National Parks and Roadrunners
Arizona is awesome for a road trip. You might not immediately think of exploring the desert as an epic destination, but if you can visit in the winter, you'll fall in love. We completed a very comprehensive road trip from Phoenix to the Grand Canyon, back through several National Monuments and...
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Stranded in Paradise: When you're already in your destination and EVERYTHING gets cancelled
Have you ever been on what was going to be the most epic trip only to have it cancelled once YOU'RE ALREADY THERE?! Well, that just happened to us, and being intense planners and very careful travelers, we had the joy of doing a mad scramble to find transportation, accommodations and activities…
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Dealing with Travel Anxiety Before You Depart
I've learned a lot about travel over the years and for me it's second nature... but that is NOT the case for tons of people. In this episode we've got our friend Kate - anxious but brave traveler - sharing about what obstacles she faces with travel and how she combats the anxiety of the unknown.…
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Best Friend Travel: Why it’s Such a Life-affirming Experience
It might actually be true that I travel more with my best friend than I do with my husband or kids... I can neither confirm or deny this, but I can tell you that traveling with my best friend of 20 years really is an experience I'm thankful for. Kelly B is back on the podcast chatting with me…
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Stuck in a Herd of Moose (and More Montana Adventures) w/ special guest
Where to begin?! Glacier Country, Montana is always fun and interesting, but you should hear our youngest talk about it. In this episode of 2TravelDads Podcast we've got Elliott, our 8 year old, recounting his favorite highlights from our trip to Missoula, MT and Glacier National Park. My…
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Key West Water Adventures: Our Favorite Florida Keys Experiences
We visit the Florida Keys a lot, and really do spend a lot of time in Key West... on the water! Having done water tours and activities with the kids so many times, we for sure have our favorites. In this podcast episode we dive into some of our favorite snorkeling spots and tours, including...
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Why Yes, I'd Love a Luxury Train Adventure: the Rocky Mountaineer
I didn't know that a luxury train ride across Canada was what was missing from my life. In this podcast episode, we dig into what it means to be a luxury train in North America and all the details from our adventure on the Rocky Mountaineer train from Vancouver BC to Banff, Alberta. Special…
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Navigating Airline Loyalty: How We're Mastering American Airlines Advantage
Apparently I've been trying to acheive and upgrade my airline status wrong. In this podcast episode Chris shares how he's absolutely surpassing me at the mileage game with American Airlines and shares all of his hacks for maximizing it. He's two levels above me and we travel the same amount.…
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Making Big Life Decisions to Pursue Joy
We are all about finding happiness and joy in life, for our family and for ourselves. This means something different for everyone, but for us and for our friends Tammilee and John, this means re-evaluating WHERE we are in life and updating our homebase to become a source of joy. You can read all...
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How to Plan Hawaii Island Hopping (and some budget tips!)
We love Hawaii and have been very fortunate to get to visit many times. In this episode we talk about how to plan a Hawaii itinerary, including island hopping options. If you've never been to Hawaii planning a trip there might seem very daunting, and you know what, it is. From budgetting for...
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Visiting Maine in Winter (and a lot of food talk!)
We just got back from exploring Portland and MidCoast Maine in winter. We live in Florida, so we weren't sure what to expect, but lemme tell ya, it was great! From snow and what it's like driving in Maine in the winter to all the different regional food was loved, that's what this episode is all...
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Everything About Universal's Islands of Adventure
We love visiting Universal's Orlando Resort, but our favorite part of it is Islands of Adventure! We dig into this fun and awesome theme park, from Seuss Landing to Jurassic World, hashing out our favorite rides and dining. We've got some big tips too for saving time and money, including the...
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Universal Studios Florida - Full Scoop from Rides to Dining to Diagon Alley and Harry Potter
Universal Studios Florida is one of the three theme parks at the Universal Orlando Resort. Here you'll find Springfield (the Simpsons) New York City, Chicago, San Francisco and London, aka Diagon Alley from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We love Universal Studios, so we've picked what we...
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Universal Orlando Resort - Understanding the Parks and Money/Time Saving Tips
Universal Orlando Resort is one of the most popular Florida vacation destinations. But it's not at all like Walt Disney World. In this episode we break down how Universal Orlando is laid out, what there is to do outside of the main two parks, and how to actually have a more affordable visit.…
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Hiking the Waimea Canyon and Kauai's South Shore
Are you ready for a side of Hawaii that ISN'T resorts and is just jaw-dropping? This is Kauai's South Shore!! From hiking the amazing Waimea Canyon to doors-off helicopter flights, hear all about our adventures exploring one of the most unique parts of Hawaii. We even have a random luxury stay...
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Exploring Kauai's North Shore and Na Pali Coast - EPIC Hikes Await You!
Visiting Kauai means having an adventurous Hawaii trip. The Garden Island is lush and green, but also really intense when it comes to hiking. Hear what we loved and what YOU should make time for on the North Shore of Kauai (including our favorite poke place). We've spent a lot of time on Kauai,...
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Best of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is one of the most unusual places we've been. From lava tubs to glowing molten rock under the stars, we've explored everything Hawaii Volcanoes has to offer. Find out just what you'll see at Kilauea and the Halamaumau Crater, what you'll experience in the Mauna Loa...
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Exploring Hilo and the Hamakua Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii
There's more to the Big Island of Hawaii than the Kona Coast. Hilo and the Hamakua Coast are amazingly beautiful with great communities, bike paths, beaches and waterfalls. We talk about some of our favorite places in Hilo and chat, just a bit, about Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (we have an...
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Coffee, Carvings and the Kona Coast of Hawaii
Sure you've heard of Kona Coffee or the Big Island of Hawaii, but have you been? What makes visiting the Kona Coast so special. We dig into all there is to do and see on the west coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, from our favorite snorkeling spots to the best places to be immersed in Kona Coffee...
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Lake Tahoe and Carson City Like a Local, When to Visit and Deals to Find
Visiting Lake Tahoe and Carson City is great any time of year when you have a local's insider information. Tips of when to visit and where to find great travel deals to the Reno Tahoe area. Show notes here: Lake Tahoe and Carson City Like a Local
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Ways to Boost Immune Support and Stay Healthy
There are many ways to boost immune support to stay healthy, both while traveling and at home. 10+ easy ways to support your immune system, from vitamins to home remedies and natural health options. Full show notes here: Ways to Boost Immune Support and Stay Healthy While Traveling From both our...
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Tasting Santa Maria Valley Wine Country: travel and chatting with winemakers
The Santa Maria Valley is one of our favorite destinations, both for outdoor recreation AND for experiencing wine country! We chat with two SMV wine makers, Norman Beko and Wes Hagen, about what makes the area so ideal for wine, as well as traveling to LA's wine country during COVID restrictions....
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Disney World vs Universal During COVID 19: how each park is handling Coronavirus
We've been to both Disney World and Universal Orlando during the Coronavirus pandemic. These are our observations and opinions of how each park is handling safety precautions and enforcing rules while COVID-19 is still a concern. Read our full review of each park... Complete show notes/comparison...
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Affording Travel: Tips for Saving and Making Travel a Part of Everyday Life
Affording Travel is more than working full time, but starts with saving and budgeting. Actionable tips to save and plan travel, making it a part of your everyday life. Show notes here: https://2traveldads.com/affording-travel-tips-for-saving-and-planning/ We interview Danielle of the Thought Card...
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Buying and Running a Successful Vacation Rental Property
Buying a vacation rental can be complicated. We bought, fixed up, and ran a profitable short term rental in less than a month. Here's how we did it and tips for running a successful vacation rental in Florida (or anywhere). Full show notes here:...
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Cross Country Pandemic Road Trip
Not for fun-travel, but because we had to, we did a pandemic road trip across the USA. These are our experiences and observations across the country during COVID19. Show notes here: https://2traveldads.com/pandemic-road-trip-buying-a-camper-during-coronavirus Hear all about how we conquered the...
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Relocation: deciding to and moving across the country
Deciding to move across the country is a huge life change. This is how we reached the decision, how we executed the move, and what we learned from a cross-country relocation. Show notes here: https://2traveldads.com/moving-across-the-country-how-to/ The whole process of finding a new home town,...
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Universal Orlando vs Disney World: which to choose?
Have you considered which is better for your trip to Florida? Universal Orlando or Walt Disney World? We break them down, from the fun to the ease of transportation. Show notes here: Universal Orlando vs Disney World. We have our favorite attractions and lands, and we break it all down. Digging...
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Disney's California Adventure: guide to the best fun and what's actually worth waiting for
Disney's California Adventure is one of our favorite theme parks. Often we're asked if it's worth adding to a Disneyland trip. YES! This is our guide to the most fun and what's actually worth waiting for. Show notes here: Guide to Disney's California Adventure From Pixar Pier to taking kids on...
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Disneyland - Best Attractions, reviews and top tips for magical fun!
Digging into Disneyland and chatting about each lang and its attractions and shows. Our best tips for making the most of your time in the Happiest Place on Earth. Show notes here: Best Disneyland Attractions and Shows Starting in the new Star Wars land, Galaxy's Edge, we review the two main...
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Best Flight Discounts Thru FlyLine (really smart booking tool!)
We're always looking to ways to save on travel. FlyLine has an awesome technology to pair flights from different carriers to create cheaper, big flight discounts, especially for longer flights. Show notes here: Best Flight Discounts Thru FlyLine Find out what interlining is, get tips for both...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
2TravelDads.com is the original LGBT Family Travel blog. We focus on sharing the most interesting destinations, sights, family moments, and travel tips. It's not all family travel, we take trips without the kids too. Whether National Parks or weekend getaways, we're all about helping others get out and explore.
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Rob Taylor
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