Love It There

Your favorite sister duo learns about why Vienna, Austria was the World’s Most Liveable City for four of the past five years. Our guest shares about her experience in the City of Music when she spent a summer there studying abroad. Home to Mozart, Beethoven and other composers, make sure you go to an opera at Schönbrunn Palace to experience Vienna’s rich classical music history. Head to the Vienna Museum Quarter, Europe’s largest museum complex, to learn more about Viennese culture. We also discuss easy day trips to Budapest and Salzburg (where The Sound Of Music takes place). We chat about cultural differences between Austria and the United States, debate about whether schnitzel is worth the hype, and so much more.Austria Recommendations:Museums and Buildings - Hofburg Palace (Spanish Riding School), Vienna Museum Quarter, Belvedere Palace, Stephansdom Cathedral, Sigmund Freud MuseumParks - CopaBeach, Prater, VolksgartenOpera - Schönbrunn PalaceFood - bratwurst, schnitzel, apple strudel, Stiegel (Austrian beer) Where to stay - 2nd DistrictCheck out our website: loveitthere.square.siteFollow Love It There on Instagram: @loveittherepodPrefer video podcasts? Watch on YouTube!

Your favorite sister duo chats with our guest about traveling to Guatemala as a solo female traveler. She gives her top recommendations for budget hostels (think glamping, saunas, and views of active volcanoes from your bed!), must-do activities (like cliff jumping, hiking, and yoga classes). She tells the story of how she found a local to teach her tz’utujil, the ancient Mayan language still spoken in parts of Guatemala. She shares her regrets and what she learned from her solo travels. By the end of the episode, you’ll be planning your own solo travel adventure, and likely to Guatemala!Guatemala Recommendations:Antigua - Acatenango and Fuego hike (Soy Tours), Museo Nacional de Arte Guatemalteco (MUNAG), GuruWalk tour, Chicken Bus Tour, Casi Casa HostelEl Paredon (beach town) - Cocori Lodge, Caracola Boutique HostelLago de Atitlán - Locutor Jeremias Hernandez for Spanish or tz’utujil class; cliff jumping and yoga retreat at San Marcos, La Iguana Perdida and Free Cerveza Hostels Flores - Tikal National Park (biggest Mayan ruin complex)El Mirador - biggest pyramid in the world by volume Food - Tostadas, pupusas, atole, street food next to La Iglesia de la Merced in AntiguaSemuc Champey Nature Preserve  Check out our website: loveitthere.square.siteFollow Love It There on Instagram: @loveittherepodPrefer video podcasts? Watch on YouTube!

Your favorite sister duo shares their best tips on how to travel for cheap! We discuss our top travel credit card recommendations, how to optimize the perks offered and use them to travel for FREE! We also share a few other top recommended resources to help you find the best travel deals. Because if there is one thing we like more than traveling, it's saving money on traveling! 💰💸✈️Travel Hacking Recommendations:Travel Credit Cards: Chase Sapphire PreferredDelta SkyMiles PlatinumIHG One Rewards PremierCapital One Venture XFREE Travel Newsletter: Daily DropFREE Rewards Program: Eat Around Town by Marriott Check out our website: loveitthere.square.siteFollow Love It There on Instagram: @loveittherepodPrefer video podcasts? Watch on YouTube!

Your favorite sister duo chats about Traverse City, the charming lake town in northern Michigan. Kelcy and our guests share their experience there for a girls trip, including their winery recommendations and stories about creepy winery tour drivers. We discuss why Traverse City is a great place to visit year round, from beaches to fall foliage, to golf and skiing, there is something to do in every season. Only a short drive from the Sleeping Bear Dunes, you can hike the dunes and see stunning views of Lake Michigan. There truly is no other place like Up North.Traverse City Recommendations:Wineries - Chateau Chantal, Brys Estate, Bonobo Winery, Bowers Harbor VineyardRestaurants - Hexenbelle (brunch), S2S Sugar to Salt (brunch), PepeNero (Italian), Trattoria Stella (Italian)Store - Cherry RepublicAirport - Cherry Capital AirportSki Resorts - Crystal Mountain, Shanty CreekHiking - Sleeping Bear Dunes (Pyramid Point)Check out our website: loveitthere.square.siteFollow Love It There on Instagram: @loveittherepodPrefer video podcasts? Watch on YouTube!

Your favorite sister duo learns about Aix-en-Provence, a charming town about 30 minutes north of Marseille in the south of France. Home to Aix-Marseille University, Aix is a university town and a unique study abroad location for students, while also a quiet escape for locals. The town is known for its outdoor markets, wineries, and art museums, specifically featuring impressionist painter Paul Cézanne. Aix sits on the foothills of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain, making it a popular destination for hiking and other outdoor activities.Aix-en-Provence Recommendations:Parks - Promenade de la Torse, Parc Jourdan, Pavillon de VendômeHistorical Sites - Saint Sauveur Cathedral, Musee GranetWinery - Château CrémadeFood spots - Madeleines De Christophe Depuis 2006, Crêpes à GogoMarseille Recommendations:Restaurants/Bars - Gaspard, La Bella Pizza, Master K Kebab, Viaghi di Fonfon, Le Vieux PortSunset Spots - Viaghi di Fonfon, Notre Dame de la GardeOutdoor activities - Hike Saint Victorie, kayak the CalanquesChapters:00:00 Episode Intro02:22 Guest Intro and Why to Study Abroad in Aix03:40 Living with a Host Family05:05 What Aix is Known For09:06 More About Staying with Host Mom12:58 French Cuisine18:56 Calissons d'Aix20:38 What Else to Eat in Aix23:48 Outdoor Markets25:42 Parks and Hiking the Sainte Victoire27:47 Must Visit Museums and Cathedrals29:42 Cultural Differences32:47 Day Trip to Marseille 36:03 Winery Recommendation38:02 Future Travel Plans39:42 Closing ThoughtsCheck out our website: loveitthere.square.siteFollow Love It There on Instagram: @loveittherepodPrefer video podcasts? Watch on YouTube!

In honor of Valentine’s Day, your favorite sister duo shares listener-submitted stories about honeymoons, romantic moments while traveling, and some romantic fails of their own. 🥰💌❤️‍🔥Check out our website: loveitthere.square.siteFollow Love It There on Instagram: @loveittherepodPrefer video podcasts? Watch on YouTube!