TripplCast

Pompeii isn’t a monument. It’s a functioning Roman city that stopped mid-routine.In this episode, we walk its streets as infrastructure, not spectacle. From the stone road grid and drainage system to inward-facing houses and structured bath complexes, Pompeii reveals how daily life was organized in a provincial Roman city. The Forum anchors civic space. The amphitheater defines entertainment at the edge. Graffiti covers walls with ordinary voices.And then the interruption: ash layers sealing rooms, objects, gestures — preserving not imperial grandeur, but repetition.Pompeii doesn’t survive because it was powerful.It survives because it was sealed.🎧 This is not an episode about disaster alone. It’s about urban design paused in place.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Everyone talks about “authentic travel” — but almost no one agrees on what it actually means.This episode breaks down the idea people chase without questioning. The quiet shift that happens when a place gets discovered. Why “hidden gems” don’t stay hidden. Why trying to “live like a local” often turns into a performance.It also looks at something less obvious — the role of timing, expectations, and behavior. How the same street can feel completely different depending on when you arrive. How cities adapt to tourism without you noticing. And why the version of a place you experience is often shaped long before you get there.This isn’t about telling you where to go.🎧 It’s about understanding what you’re actually looking for when you travel — and why chasing “authenticity” might be the reason you miss it.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Machu Picchu isn’t a city carved into rock or enclosed behind walls. It’s inserted into a mountain ridge — negotiated into terrain rather than imposed onto it.In this episode of TripplCast, we walk the site step by step: the narrow ridge between Huayna Picchu and Machu Picchu Mountain, the engineering of the terraces, the precision of mortarless stonework, the hierarchy of elevation, the Temple of the Sun’s curvature, fragmented circulation, and the controlled water system that moves with gravity.Instead of repeating the “lost city” narrative, we focus on placement. Why here? Why this slope? Why these alignments?Because Machu Picchu doesn’t dominate the Andes. It adapts to them.🎧 If you’ve seen the photos, this episode helps you read what you’re actually looking at.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Most trips don’t feel off because of where you go. They feel off because of when you go.We’re used to planning travel in months. April, May, summer, off-season. But cities don’t behave like that. They shift constantly. A place can feel calm, balanced, and enjoyable for a short window… and then completely different just days later.This episode breaks down the idea of micro-seasons — those short, often overlooked time frames where everything actually works. The moment right before crowds build. The brief period when a city comes back to life. The times that look perfect online but feel frustrating in reality.The difference isn’t huge on paper. It’s just a few days. But once you’re there, it changes everything — how you move, how you experience the place, how much you enjoy it.🎧 If you’ve ever felt like a destination didn’t live up to expectations without knowing why, this is probably it.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Petra is often reduced to a single façade — the Treasury. In this episode, we focus on the sequence that makes that façade powerful.We begin in the Siq, examining how compression and limited visibility prepare the reveal. We analyze the controlled first glimpse of the Treasury, the difference between carved ornament and structural mass, and why the interior feels radically different from the exterior.Moving beyond the Treasury, we explore Petra as a carved city — from the theater to the High Place of Sacrifice and the Monastery — reading how terrain, elevation, and subtraction define the architecture.🎧 This is a step-by-step spatial guide to how Petra controls movement, scale, and perception.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Spring gets called the “best time to travel” every year—but that idea is more fragile than it sounds.In this episode, we break down what spring travel is actually like beyond the aesthetic: the short timing window, unpredictable weather, rising crowds, and the pressure to get everything just right. From quiet city moments before peak season to the reality of missed timing and shifting conditions, this is the honest version most people don’t talk about.🎧 If you’re planning a spring trip, this isn’t about where to go—it’s about whether spring is even the right choice for you.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Notre-Dame is often described as iconic. In this episode, we focus on how it actually stands.Starting from the west façade, we break down the structural grid behind the symmetry. Inside the nave, we examine ribbed vaulting, vertical layering, and how height is built in stages rather than in one overwhelming leap.We step outside to understand how flying buttresses redirect force away from the walls, allowing stained glass to replace stone. At the crossing and the apse, we look at how Gothic geometry bends without losing structural logic.This is not a historical recap.🎧 It’s a step-by-step spatial reading of how Gothic engineering creates lightness without losing stability.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Travel often feels like freedom — new places, different cultures, unfamiliar cities waiting to be explored. But every destination also comes with its own laws, customs, and expectations. The moment we arrive somewhere new, we step into a system that wasn’t built around us.Sometimes those rules feel easy to follow. Other times they feel unfamiliar, restrictive, or confusing. From dress codes in religious spaces to social behavior in public areas, travelers constantly move through environments where the boundaries are different from what they’re used to.In this episode, we explore what it really means to travel as a guest. Where does respect for local traditions begin, and where do personal values start to create tension? How do we navigate situations where local laws or customs feel difficult to understand? And how has modern tourism sometimes pushed the limits of what communities are comfortable with?We also look at the psychology of the “vacation mindset,” the difference between laws and cultural expectations, and why responsible travel today requires more awareness than ever before.🎧 Because travel doesn’t just change our location — it changes the systems we move through.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Have you ever disliked a city instantly — then changed your mind later?First impressions in travel feel powerful. But they’re often built on jet lag, weather, stress, and expectations we carried before boarding the plane.This episode explores why our brains rush to label places — and what actually shapes those early verdicts.🎧 Before you decide a city isn’t for you, it might be worth asking:Is this the place talking — or just the moment?📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

The Pantheon is often described as “impressive” or “ancient.”In this episode, we focus on why it still works.From the rectangular portico outside to the perfect circular interior, we walk through the building step by step. We examine the proportional system that allows a sphere to fit exactly inside the cylinder of the rotunda. We break down how the dome reduces weight as it rises, how the coffers are structural rather than decorative, and how the oculus acts as a moving light source that turns the space into a natural timekeeper.We also look at the marble floor geometry, the hidden relieving arches inside the walls, and the engineering decisions that allowed the Pantheon to survive for nearly 2,000 years.🎧 This isn’t a historical recap. It’s a practical spatial guide to reading one of Rome’s most precise buildings.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Sagrada Família is one of the most visited buildings in the world — but very few people experience how it actually works.In this episode, we guide you through the basilica step by step: from its irregular exterior façades to the branching interior columns, from the way stained glass controls time through color, to how sound disperses inside the vast nave.We examine why the building feels organic rather than symmetrical, why the towers change your sense of scale, and how an unfinished structure can still feel structurally complete.🎧 This is not a biography of Gaudí. It’s a practical guide to moving through the space properly — slowly, intentionally, and with attention.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Hagia Sophia is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world — known, photographed, and referenced endlessly. But recognition doesn’t equal understanding.In this episode, Hagia Sophia is read as a working space rather than a symbol. How light is distributed, why attention never fully settles, how orientation changes with use, and how the building adapts naturally to its function as a mosque today.Instead of focusing on timelines or identities, this episode treats Hagia Sophia as architecture that absorbs change without breaking — a structure designed to hold different rhythms, movements, and meanings over time.🎧 Not a history lesson. A guide to how the space actually works.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

The Colosseum is usually remembered for violence. Gladiators, blood, spectacle.But that’s only the surface.This episode looks at the Colosseum as a system — not a battleground. A structure built to manage tens of thousands of people at once, control movement, enforce hierarchy, and synchronize emotion without chaos.From seating and entrances to the underground machinery and the role of shared memory, this is a slow audio guide to how Rome used architecture to shape behavior. 🎧 Not myths. Not movie scenes. Just how the space actually worked — and why it still feels familiar today.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

The Louvre is the most visited museum in the world — and one of the most overwhelming.Most visitors leave exhausted, slightly frustrated, and unsure of what they actually understood.This episode breaks the Louvre down not as an art collection, but as a space designed to guide movement, attention, and perception. From its origins as a royal palace to the way crowds are absorbed, rooms are ranked, and meaning is quietly filtered, this is a practical audio guide to Louvre Museum as it really works.🎧 Not a list of artworks. Not an art history lecture. A way to read the building itself.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Most people visit the Acropolis, take a photo of the Parthenon, and leave believing they’ve understood it.They haven’t.This episode breaks down the Acropolis not as a single monument, but as a carefully designed system — one built to communicate power, belief, and control through space, elevation, and architecture. From optical illusions in the Parthenon to the political role of marble, destruction, and controversial restoration decisions, this is a slow, detailed audio guide to Acropolis as it was meant to be experienced.🎧 No myths, no romanticized ruins — just what’s actually there, why it looks the way it does, and what most visitors completely miss.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Amsterdam in January is quieter, slower, and more honest.No tulips, no peak-season crowds, no pressure to rush from one highlight to the next.This episode breaks down why January is one of the best times to experience the city — from crowd-free museums and calm neighborhoods to cafés that become destinations on their own. We talk about what works, what doesn’t, what to skip, and how to adjust your expectations so the city gives you more instead of less.🎧 If you like travel that feels real instead of staged, this one’s for you.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

The new year often comes with the promise of rest. Slower days, quieter moments, fewer plans.But for many people, stopping doesn’t bring calm — it brings noise.In this episode, we talk about why anxiety can get louder when life slows down. Why movement can feel safer than stillness. And why rest isn’t always peaceful right away — especially after a year of constant motion.This isn’t a guide to fixing yourself or forcing calm. It’s a quiet conversation about rhythm, overstimulation, and learning how to ease into rest without pressure.🎧 A gentle way to start 2026.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Travel is usually framed as something purely positive — curious, enriching, open-minded by default. But the way we travel today has changed. Faster trips, constant documentation, and pressure to “see it all” have quietly reshaped our relationship with places and the people who live in them.This episode explores what happens when cities become checklists, locals fade into the background, and discovery turns into extraction. It looks at how content culture, speed, and identity have blurred the line between experiencing a place and consuming it — often without intention, and without noticing the impact.Rather than offering rules or guilt, the conversation invites reflection. What does responsible travel actually look like? What changes when we stop treating places as products and start seeing them as lived-in environments we temporarily step into?🎧 Not about traveling less — but about traveling with awareness.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Why do we start planning the next trip before the current one is even over? This episode looks at the psychology behind anticipation, control, and emotional escape — and why our minds are often more comfortable in the future than in the present. From dopamine-driven planning habits to end-of-year anxiety and identity tied to movement, this conversation unpacks how travel can quietly turn into a forward-only experience. 🎧 It’s not about stopping planning or romanticizing presence, but about understanding what we’re actually chasing when “what’s next” becomes louder than “what’s here.”📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Winter trips always look magical online… until you’re actually out there freezing, navigating delays, dodging crowds, and questioning every packing decision you’ve ever made. This episode dives into the side of winter travel that never makes it into the brochures — the daylight problem, the airport chaos timeline, the overpriced market food, the strange hunger that appears out of nowhere, and the emotional rollercoaster of exploring in the cold.If you’re travelling this month, consider this your unofficial winter playbook. Practical tips, small hacks, honest truths, and the kind of reassurance that only comes from someone who has already suffered so you don’t have to.🎧 Stay warm, travel smart, and enjoy the little moments that winter makes unforgettable.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Fifty episodes later, it’s time for a full travel confession session.For this milestone, the TripplCast community sent in their best questions — the chaotic ones, the deep ones, the oddly specific ones, and the universal “why am I like this when I travel?” ones.This episode gathers 50 real audience questions into a fast, fun, 10-segment conversation about everything from airport fears to instant travel friendships, weird food confidence, culture shock, overpacking guilt, and the tiny moments that make a place feel like home.It’s a warm, honest, slightly unhinged ride through the psychology of travel, why we act different abroad, what builds connection on the road, and the little truths we all secretly relate to but never admit out loud.🎧 A milestone episode made entirely from community energy — celebrating travel, curiosity, and fifty weeks of conversations that somehow became a tradition.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

We all know the feeling. The second you land in a new country, something shifts. You walk differently. You talk differently. You say yes to things you would politely decline at home. You become braver, softer, more curious, maybe even a bit chaotic — and none of it feels out of character.This episode explores why we unlock different versions of ourselves when we travel. From unexpected confidence and emotional openness to the freedom of being anonymous in a foreign city, we dive into the subtle ways culture shapes behaviour. Travel doesn’t just change what you see. It changes how you see yourself.🎧 If you’ve ever wondered why you feel more alive, more honest, or simply more “you” abroad, this is the episode that finally puts it into words.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

This episode explores how tourism transforms the daily realities of the people who actually live in the world’s most visited cities. From rising rents and disappearing neighbourhood shops to overcrowded public spaces and cultural erosion, the conversation looks at how destinations slowly shift from lived-in communities to curated experiences. It also examines how cities are responding, what responsible travel genuinely looks like, and the small, practical choices travelers can make to respect the balance between exploration and local life. 🎧 A grounded, thoughtful look at the impact travel leaves behind the scenes.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

We’ve all done it — seen one photo, read one story, or watched one scene and decided that’s where I belong.This episode unpacks the quiet psychology behind wanderlust and the strange way our minds idealize faraway places. From the seed of a travel fantasy to the myths shaped by media, it explores why imagination can feel more vivid than memory.“Fernweh,” the longing for somewhere you’ve never been, becomes a kind of emotional geography — mapping not where we’ve gone, but what we’re missing.This isn’t about perfect postcards or curated escapes. It’s about the moment the plane lands and the dream meets reality — and how that moment teaches us more about ourselves than any guidebook ever could.🎧 If you’ve ever stared at a photo of another country and felt homesick for it, this one’s for you.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Sometimes the best travel plan is no plan — just silence, fresh air, and zero notifications.In this episode, we explore ten breathtaking destinations where Wi-Fi fades and peace begins. From the misty Scottish Highlands to the volcanic cliffs of the Azores, these places remind you how to travel slower, breathe deeper, and actually feel where you are.🎧 Whether it’s watching balloons rise over Cappadocia, soaking in Icelandic hot springs, or sitting under olive trees in Tuscany, this episode is your sign to pause the noise and rediscover the joy of quiet travel.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Ever been to that “quiet beach” that was actually a selfie convention? Or that “hidden gem” that smelled like wet socks? You’re not alone.In this special community episode, we asked Mytrippl listeners to share their funniest “Instagram vs Reality” travel stories — and the results were pure gold. From overcrowded sunsets in Santorini to luxury Airbnbs that turned out to be glorified broom closets.🎧 We’re reading ten of the most relatable travel fails that prove one thing: filters can’t fix everything.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

From wearing kimonos at music festivals to turning sacred traditions into souvenirs — where’s the line between loving a culture and using it?In this episode, we unpack one of travel’s trickiest moral debates: cultural appropriation. We talk about power, privilege, and perspective — how fashion, media, and tourism can blur the meaning behind cultural symbols, and what true appreciation actually looks like.With stories from around the world and practical tips for mindful travelers, this episode explores how to enjoy global diversity without erasing it.🎧 Because travel isn’t just about seeing the world — it’s about respecting it.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Not everyone feels alive at the airport. For some, the thought of traveling sparks anxiety instead of excitement — and that’s perfectly human.In this TripplCast episode, we explore the psychology behind why certain people genuinely dislike traveling: from fear of the unknown and loss of control to the myth of “relaxing holidays” and the comfort of identity.It’s not about judging wanderlust — it’s about understanding that our brains, personalities, and histories shape how we experience movement and stillness.🎧 Whether you love airports or dread them, this episode unpacks what travel really does to the mind — and why home might be the most underrated destination of all.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Havana is not just a postcard city of pastel cars and colorful streets. It’s a place where history, music, and everyday chaos meet to create something unforgettable. In this episode, you’ll get a full pocket guide to Cuba’s capital: how to ride the vintage cars without falling into tourist traps, the secrets to finding mojitos that actually taste good (and what to drink instead), and why the Malecón feels like three different cities depending on what time of day you visit.We’ll also explore Havana’s food scene, from churros on the street to family-run paladares serving the kind of ropa vieja that stays in your memory forever. Music lovers will find out how to avoid overpriced shows and still catch unforgettable live performances in tiny bars and street corners. You’ll get tips on staying safe, spotting the most common scams, and choosing the right neighborhood to stay in — whether you want energy, nightlife, or peace and quiet.🎧 Havana isn’t a city you just “see.” It’s one you live in, dance through, and taste on every corner. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to experience it without losing the magic or your wallet.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Every trip tells a story — but what makes us pick one story over another? This episode dives into the world of theme-based journeys: from the ancient roots of pilgrimages and spice routes to modern obsessions with food tours, wellness retreats, pop culture pilgrimages, and chasing natural wonders. It explores why travelers — especially Gen Z — crave a lens to frame their adventures, how these themes help filter overwhelming choices, and what the future of personalized, niche travel might look like.🎧 Whether you’re planning your first food crawl, a history-filled Grand Tour, or a bucket-list chase for the northern lights, this episode shows how themes give shape, meaning, and memory to every journey.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Forty episodes deserve forty unforgettable journeys. This milestone special dives into the many ways you can experience our planet — not just through destinations, but through the lens of adventure, culture, food, and nature. From sailing the Greek islands and floating over Cappadocia at sunrise, to trekking Patagonia, celebrating Holi in India, and watching the Northern Lights in Iceland — each story is a reminder that travel is about how you see the world, not just where you go.🎧Think of this as the ultimate bucket list — forty unique experiences that can transform the way you see life, one journey at a time.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Forget the dusty guidebooks of the past—today’s travelers are planning trips through TikTok reels, Instagram carousels, and even memes. In this episode, we explore how Gen Z has reinvented the travel guide into something short, visual, and endlessly scrollable. From 15-second city rundowns to algorithm-driven destinations, we break down why vibes matter more than logistics, why memes double as cultural insight, and how these pocket-sized guides are shaping the way we travel. 🎧Think of it as your crash course in the new language of travel—snackable, funny, and perfectly designed for your saved folder.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Perfect sunsets, empty beaches, “hidden gems” that feel just a little too staged—sound familiar? Social media has changed the way we see the world, and not always in a way that matches reality.In this episode, we dive into the world of influencer tourism. From filters that turn muddy rivers into turquoise lagoons to crowds edited out of frame, we explore how travel content online often sells an illusion. But behind the illusion are real consequences: overcrowded destinations, cultural shortcuts, and a cycle of disappointment for travelers chasing perfection.🎧This isn’t just about calling out fake moments. It’s about asking what travel really means when the camera is off—and whether honesty can still inspire us more than curated lies.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Some places are so much more than a vacation. You wander through their streets, sit in their cafés, watch the sunset from a hidden spot — and suddenly the thought hits: I could live here. In this special season finale of TripplCast, we’re wrapping up summer 2025 by exploring 10 destinations that captured not just attention, but hearts. From Lisbon’s pastel-tiled neighborhoods and Seoul’s sleepless neon buzz, to the cozy canals of Copenhagen and the wide-open beauty of Cape Town, these are the cities and towns that turned summer trips into relocation daydreams. It’s not just about beaches and landmarks — it’s about vibes, daily rhythms, and that mysterious feeling of belonging in a place you’ve only just met. Whether you’re planning your next trip or secretly hunting for a new home abroad, this episode will take you through the destinations that made travelers pause and think.🎧What if this wasn’t just a holiday?📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

From scorching heatwaves in Europe to the surprise rise of Albania’s beaches and Japan’s incredible rebound, Summer 2025 was a season full of contrasts. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the destinations everyone was flocking to, the slower travel trend that finally went mainstream, and the viral cultural moments — from Taylor Swift’s tour to the TikTok shaped trips — that shaped where and how people traveled.We also explore the headaches of crowded airports, lost luggage, and climate disruptions, alongside the exciting shift toward night trains, sustainability, and smarter, AI-driven trip planning. Was this the summer when travel finally grew up — less frantic, more intentional?🎧Join us as we unpack the stories, lessons, and future predictions from one of the busiest travel seasons in recent memory.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Some travel goodbyes are easy — a quick hug, a “safe travels,” and you’re on your way. But then there are the others. The ones that stick. The stranger who became a friend in just one night. The dog who walked you home every evening for a week. The café table you’ll never sit at again.In our 35th episode, we share the goodbyes that left their mark on us — the places, people, and moments that quietly stitched themselves into our stories. From a broken-down train in Italy to an unexpected pen pal in Portugal, a mountain guide in Nepal to a street dog in Chiang Mai, these are the memories we didn’t plan for… and can’t forget.🎧Because in travel, goodbyes aren’t just endings. They’re proof you found something worth missing.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

In this Episode, we dive into the silent codes that shape life in public — the rules you won’t find in any travel guide, but that will absolutely define your experience of a place. From the meditative hush of Japanese train carriages to the unhurried rhythm of Parisian cafés, from the sacred order of a British queue to the joyful chaos of street food culture in Mexico, these unspoken norms tell you everything about how a society works.This episode shares stories of standing too close, waiting for service that never comes, misreading “heated” conversations, and learning the choreography of sidewalks, markets, and metro stations. Along the way, it unpacks why noise is normal in some cities and taboo in others, how love looks different across cultures, and why breaking these rules isn’t just awkward — it’s a window into the heart of a place.🎧Because travel isn’t just about seeing the sights. It’s about learning to share space, even with strangers, in a way that feels like you’ve been part of the rhythm all along.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

What if your best travel memories aren’t about doing — but not doing?In this episode, we slow things way down and talk about the underrated joy of unplanned days, skipped itineraries, and lazy afternoons that somehow become unforgettable. Eliza and Russel dive into the guilt, the pressure, and the quiet rebellion of choosing rest while everyone else is rushing. From micro-moments of stillness to entire trips built around hammocks and long lunches, this one’s for anyone who's ever needed a reminder that doing nothing is more than okay.🎧 It might be exactly what you need.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

They said travel brings people closer — but they forgot to mention the shared bathrooms, Google Maps fights, and emotional breakdowns over pizza. In this brutally honest episode, we unpack the beautiful chaos of traveling with your partner. From packing mismatches and budget clashes to suitcase meltdowns and weird moments of unexpected intimacy, this one’s for anyone who's ever looked at their person mid-trip and thought, "Wait… are we okay?"Whether you're planning your first romantic getaway or your fifth “let’s-never-speak-of-this-again” city break, consider this your survival guide.🎧 A gentle reminder that love often shows up between missed trains and melting gelato.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Group travel is fun — until it’s not. From passive-aggressive planners to the couple that forgot they’re not alone, this episode dives deep into the chaotic dynamics of shared vacations. Why does travel bring out everyone’s quirks? What actually makes someone “the chill one”? And how can you survive your next trip without muting half your group chat?This isn’t a guide full of clichés — it’s a brutally honest, funny, and slightly therapeutic breakdown of what really goes wrong on group trips and how to fix it.🎧 With 10 parts and real talk about photo drama, itinerary tension, and energy vampires, this one’s for everyone who’s ever screamed internally while waiting for someone to pick a restaurant.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Thirty episodes, thirty truths. This special edition of TripplCast brings together the real, the hilarious, and the occasionally chaotic rules of travel learned along the way. From eSIM fails and hostel kitchens to solo journeys and unexpected wins, this is a heartfelt, unfiltered guide for anyone who’s ever packed a bag and hit the road.🎧 Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just getting started, these 30 rules are for you.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

We’re back! After a week-long Mytrippl summer break, Eliza and Russel return to TripplCast with sun-kissed stories and fresh travel inspiration. In this special episode, they dive deep into the timeless charm of the Mediterranean — not just as a destination, but a feeling.From the cinematic cliffs of Amalfi to the quiet, no-car magic of Hydra, this episode is a love letter to slow travel, long lunches, ferry rides, and that golden Mediterranean light. Spots mentioned in this episode:🇬🇷 Santorini (Greece)🇮🇹 Amalfi Coast (Italy)🇫🇷 Nice (France)🇭🇷 Rovinj (Croatia)🇬🇷 Hydra (Greece)🇮🇹 Procida (Italy)🇬🇷 Paros, Naxos, Ios (Greece – Cyclades)🇬🇷 Crete (Greece)🇪🇸 Southern Spain (Andalusia)🇮🇹 Sicily (Italy)🇭🇷 Split (Croatia)🇮🇹 Bari (Italy)🇬🇷 Patras (Greece)🎧 Expect personal stories, underrated gems, and a mini itinerary for your next coastal escape.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

In this episode, we take a hard look at one of the world’s most hyped travel destinations: Iceland. From breathtaking waterfalls and black sand beaches to eye-watering prices and unexpected crowds, this is the full reality check travelers need. The episode explores where Iceland still feels magical, how to avoid the most common mistakes, what route to actually take, and why it’s not the trip for everyone. Mentioned in this episode:Skógafoss & Seljalandsfoss waterfallsSnaefellsnes Peninsula – Iceland in miniatureEast Fjords – including SeyðisfjörðurMývatn Nature Baths (North Iceland alternative to Blue Lagoon)Secret Lagoon, FlúðirGolden Circle (Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Geysir)Westfjords – for wild solitudeReykjavik (brief mention)Ring Road vs. East/North-focused routeAnd we’ve got exciting news:To celebrate Mytrippl’s 2nd birthday, our TripplPass flight subscription campaign has been extended until the end of June!Use the code MT2YIL for exclusive discounts on domestic plans, or MP2YIL for international and premium plans.🎧 It’s a guide that goes beyond the Instagram fantasy — with real tips, honest perspectives, and plenty of surprises along the way.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Paris is the most visited city in the world — again. But what’s it really like to visit in peak summer? This episode is not another picture-perfect postcard. It’s a guide through both the magic and the mess of Paris in June and July: the crowds, the quiet corners, the cafés worth walking to, and the moments that feel more cinematic than the Eiffel Tower ever could.We talk about:– Whether it’s worth visiting the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre– What to skip, and what to slow down for– The rhythm of Parisian life, beyond the Instagram version– How to not be “that tourist”– And the quiet, everyday poetry that tourists usually missMentioned in this episode:Views: Trocadéro, rooftop at Galeries LafayetteMuseums: Musée de l’Orangerie, Musée Rodin, Picasso MuseumNeighborhoods: Canal Saint-Martin, Rue des Martyrs, Butte-aux-Cailles, Le Marais, Place des Vosges, Parc des Buttes-ChaumontTravel tips: Learn to say “Bonjour,” avoid overplanning, and leave space for stillness🎧 If you’re heading to Paris this summer, this one’s for you. And if you’re not — maybe it’ll make you want to go in the fall.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Eliza returns from a solo trip to Slovenia’s quiet capital — Ljubljana — and sits down with Russel to unpack a city that doesn’t shout, but gently lingers. From river reflections and fog-covered castles to a ceramicist named Luka and the silence of a jazz bar, this episode isn’t about checklists or landmarks. It’s about stillness, sincerity, and the rare magic of a place that doesn’t perform for tourists. 🎧 In a world rushing forward, what happens when a city asks you to slow down?📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

It’s episode 25, and Russell is flying solo! With Eliza off on a field trip, Russell takes the mic to unpack a big question: is summer travel really worth the hype?From overpriced flights and crowded destinations to the emotional burnout no one talks about, Russell gets honest about why the busiest travel season might not be the best one. Expect personal stories, sharp insights, and practical tips on how to rethink your summer — plus why skipping the rush can sometimes feel like freedom.🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful, no-filter conversation to close out May!📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Ever overheard a conversation abroad that stuck with you for years? In this episode, Eliza and Russel share unforgettable travel moments — from a Swiss train philosopher and a Tokyo arcade whisperer, to a rooftop ultimatum in Istanbul and a claw machine life lesson. Some are hilarious, others deeply human. All are real.Joined by stories from our Mytrippl community, this is a warm, funny, and unexpectedly emotional episode about the strangers who change our lives — even for a moment.🎧 Featuring listener stories from Thailand, Sarajevo, Paris, Lisbon, and more.📩 Want to be featured in the next episode? DM us @mytrippl or tag #TripplCast📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

We often dream of starting over in a new country or city — leaving everything behind and becoming someone entirely different. But does changing your location really change who you are? Or do your fears, habits, and hidden parts find their way into your new life anyway?This episode explores the illusion of clean slates, the layered self that travels with us, and the quiet grief of outgrowing places that once felt like home. It’s about the stories we tell ourselves when we move, the parts we try to shed, and the versions of us that only certain places allow to surface.🎧 If you’ve ever hoped that a plane ticket could rewrite your story, this one’s for you.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

It’s the ultimate bonding test: a trip with your mom. In this special 22nd episode, Eliza & Russel unpack everything that happens when you travel with parents — the passport panics, the overpacked suitcases, the food debates, and those weirdly emotional rain-soaked walks. Whether you're planning a Mother’s Day escape or still recovering from one, this episode is part therapy, part chaos, and 100% relatable. 🎧 Bring snacks. Bring patience. Bring a backup scarf.📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!

Everyone says solo travel changes your life—but what if it just makes you feel… alone? In our 21st episode, Eliza and Russel strip away the Instagram filters and get brutally honest about the side of solo travel no one talks about. From awkward hostel encounters and table-for-one dilemmas to the mental fatigue of doing it all yourself, this episode dives into the raw, unfiltered reality of exploring the world solo. It’s not all self-discovery and sunsets—and maybe that’s okay.🎧 Tune in if you’ve ever booked a solo trip and wondered halfway through: “What am I even doing here?”📱👉 ⁠⁠⁠Download the Mytrippl app⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your next adventure!