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Travel Mug Podcast
Come chat with Meggan & Jenn about travel planning, travel tips & tricks, and travel fails every week. Don’t forget your travel mug!
Episodes
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Experiencing The Antigonish Highland Games
This week we chat with Dan, the operations manager of the Antigonish Highland Society about the upcoming 2023 Antigonish Highland Games. The Antigonish…
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Should You Register Before Traveling Abroad? Travel Tip Tuesday
In this episode Meggan and Jenn chat about the pros and cons of government travel programs, like the Registration of Canadians Abroad in Canada. When traveling…
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Beginner's Guide To Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Cape Breton is so amazing, it deserves it's own episode! Learn what you need to know about visiting Cape Breton Island, including how to get there, how many…
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The Surprising Benefits Of Traveling - Travel Tip Tuesday
On this episode of Travel Tip Tuesday, Meggan digs into the science behind why we love travel so much and how it can actually improve our physical and mental…
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Beginner's Guide To Mainland Nova Scotia
Planning a visit to Nova Scotia? Meggan and Jenn do a deep dive into helping you plan your travel to Nova Scotia including how to get here, what's not to miss…
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Can You Leave The Airport During A Layover? - Travel Tip Tuesday
The age old question. "I have a long layover in ______ city, can I leave the airport?" The answer is likely yes, however is it actually smart to leave the…
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Travel Chat With Youtube Vlogger Where Is Dan
This week we welcome travel vlogger Dan to the show from the YouTube channel Where Is Dan. Dan shares why he loves to travel, how he has learned 2 languages…
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Why You Should Prioritize Taking Travel Videos - Travel Tip Tuesday
This week on Travel Tip Tuesday, Meggan shares why she loves having video of her travels, plus Meggan and Jenn discuss taking videos and photos vs living in…
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Why Visit New Brunswick & Grand Manan Island with East Coast Mermaid Crystal Richard
We're so excited to bring on East Coast Mermaid, Crystal Richard to the show. Crystal shares why she has a coastal crush on New Brunswick, including some of…
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Using Rover For Pet Sitting - Travel Tip Tuesday
Jenn has 3 animals, a dog and two cats who need to be cared for when they travel. In this episode Jenn shares her experience using Rover.com pet sitters. Want…
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Mount Dora, Florida, Disney After Hours Event, Festival Of The Arts at Epcot & More - Jenn's Florida Trip Report
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…
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Is The Santa Clara Airport VIP Lounge Worth It? - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Cayo Santa Maria Cuba, Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Santa Maria - Meggan's Cuba Trip Report
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…
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Avoid Paying Too Much For Car Rental Insurance - Travel Tip Tuesday
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?…
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Airport Security Tips with CATSA
This week we bring on Sandra, Team Lead of Client Satisfaction at CATSA to talk all about airport security screening! CATSA - The Canadian Air Transport…
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Hire A Local Tour Guide - Travel Tip Tuesday
Have you ever hired a local tour guide? A private tour can be hired all over the world, and it may be less expensive than you think! Meggan shares her…
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Ideas For Romantic Getaways
February is here, and maybe you have dreams of a romantic vacation! Whether you're traveling in February or not, you can take a romantic getaway any time of…
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What To Carry In Your Day Bag - Travel Tip Tuesday
This week, Jenn chats about her day bag essentials, which are her carry-on essentials as well! Be prepared and have everything you need while you are out and…
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Hidden Costs Of Flying, Airbnbs, Hotels & More
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…
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Staying Hydrated While Traveling (Safely) - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Beginner's Guide To Las Vegas
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…
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End Of 2022 Thank You & 2023 Plans!
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…
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Planning Your Arrival Day - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Tips For Traveling South In 2023 - Travel Tip Tuesday
Thinking of traveling down South in 2023? Meggan just booked and she has some tips for you! Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee! You’ll make…
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Magical Places To Spend Christmas Around The World
The Holiday season is upon us! We explore some places around the world where you can celebrate Christmas. Christmas markets, special shows, the official…
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How To Store Your Travel Photos - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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How To Enjoy Museums - Tips From Art Historian Anik
This week we chat with Art Historian Anik, who has a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Anik makes learning about art and its history easily accessible…
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Finding Places Of Interest With Wikipedia
This week Meggan shares how her husband Peter uses Wikipedia to find places of interest when they travel! Support the Travel Mug Podcast by buying us a coffee!…
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Travel Gear, Packing Tips & Owning An Adventure Store with Sue from Take It Outside
In this episode we chat with Sue Stanfield from local stores Take It Outside & The Trail Shop about packing, what to pack, what it's like owning an apparel…
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Apps To Make Airport Customs Easier - Travel Tip Tuesday
Did you know there are apps you can use to make your customs process a little bit easier? In the USA it's called Mobile Passport Control, and in Canada you can…
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Jenn Goes To Disney World: New Rides, Using Genie+, Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party & More
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…
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Read Reviews... With A Grain Of Salt - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Group Travel & All Inclusive Resorts Chat With Lorie From Memory Bank Travel
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…
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Saving Money With City Sightseeing Passes - Travel Tip Tuesday
Do you look into city sightseeing passes or memberships when you travel? It can be a great way to save money on all those entrance fees! Plus there are some…
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Spooky Places To Visit Around The World
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!…
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Download Offline Google Maps - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Beginner's Guide To London, England
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!…
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Do You Need To Inform Your Bank When You Travel? Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Common Travel Mistakes & How To Avoid Them
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…
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Finding Facebook Groups To Plan Travel - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Beginner's Guide To Paris, France
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…
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Tips For Flying In Fall/Winter 2022
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…
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THANK YOU! We're So Excited
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…
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Travel Save or Splurge? What We Spend Money On When Traveling
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…
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Should You Take The CAT Ferry to Maine? Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Meggan's European Adventure - Germany, Switzerland, Austria & More!
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…
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Tips For Visiting Europe - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Jenn's Scotland Trip Report - Edinburgh, Inverness, Isle of Skye, Fort William & Glasgow
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…
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Make Sure To Take Photos Of YOU - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Summer In Nova Scotia - What To Do & See
We think Summer is the BEST season to visit Nova Scotia! There is so much to do outside, inside and all around the province. Episode Resources: Tidal Bore…
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Why You Need A Travel Journal - Travel Tip Tuesday
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!
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…
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Trying New Foods While Traveling - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Solo Travel & Owning an Airbnb with Kat
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…
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How To Choose Clothing For Travel - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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All Things Bar Harbor, Maine - What To Do, Eat & See
Meggan is in love with Bar Harbor, Maine, and as she gets ready to go back after 2 years of being away, she shares her favorite places to eat, drink and…
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Book Your Admissions In Advance - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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Hiking & Backcountry Camping with Deborah Peddle-Hann
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…
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Keeping Your Belongings Safe When Traveling - Travel Tip Tuesday
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…
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What To Do During Spring In Nova Scotia
Spring has sprung here in Nova Scotia. This week Meggan and Jenn chat about what to do during the Spring months. There are a few festivals, some hiking…