Travel Fun and Adventure

In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over some of the great attractions (some of them even free!) in the area around the Chicago Loop. Here are some must-see things in the area: Millennium Park and the Bean Navy Pier Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago Cultural Museum Taking the El Train - (we recommend riding the Brown Line or the Green Line west (to suburban attractions to be talked about in a future podcast), but do not recommend riding the Green Line south of McCormick Tribune Campus Center Station or the Red Line south of 35th Street. Field Museum Shedd Aquarium Alder Planetarium Art Institute of Chicago Museum of Contemporary Photography Willis (Sears) Tower Skydeck Chicago History Museum The Rookery The Fine Arts Building Pritzker Military Museum & Library Museum of Ice Cream The Chicago Loop area is filled with many attractions. In future podcasts we will talk about some of the attractions in the suburbs, our favorite places to eat in the Chicago area, and tips for planning a trip to the Windy City. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

On this episode of Travel Fun and Adventure, we discuss our tips for planning a great trip along US Route 66. Route 66, also known as the Mother Road, took people from the heart of Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier in the Los Angeles Area. The road was used by many people trying to escape the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression, which was written about in the famous book The Grapes of Wrath, which came out in 1939 and was followed by the movie the next year. But of course, Route 66 was a bigger part of the cultural heritage than that, as it was the basis for the television show Route 66, which starred Martin Milner and became even more famous for playing officer Pete Malloy in the television series Adam-12. While Route 66 had been long gone by 2006, it was still a major part of the animated movie Cars. Our tips for planning a trip along Route 66: 1. Budget your Trip 2. How many days do you have? 3. What time of the year do you want to travel? 4. Do you want to drive the whole route or just a portion of it? 5. Who will be traveling with you? 6. How will you be getting to Route 66? 7. What Kind of Vehicle will you be using? 8. How much time do you want to dedicate to seeing attractions and what kind of attractions are important to you? 9. Check out independent motels from the era along the route. 10. Do you want to take detours to places such as the Grand Canyon? 11. Check out local events during your travels. 12. Connect with the local communities. 13. Check out the local specialties when it comes to food options. 14. Be sure to do lots of research with Route 66 guides, whether in book form or online. For more detailed explanations of all of these tips, be sure to check out the whole podcast. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we give you tips for saving money when traveling to Switzerland and the surrounding European Countries. Traveling to Switzerland and the surrounding countries can be expensive, but here are some ideas for saving money. Travel during the shoulder season- We say this in most of our recommendations: Travel during the shoulder season of fall and spring and save money. Use Public Transportation - Don't worry, you won't die on public transportation; millions of people use it every day. In fact, in Switzerland, I observed more females traveling. alone early in the morning or late at night more than any place ever has been. Purchase a Swiss Rail Pass or Eurorail Pass—The Swiss Pass is an excellent deal that includes not only rail and bus transportation through Switzerland but also transit travel in the cities and admission to over 500 museums throughout the country. If you are traveling through multiple European countries, then the Eurorail Pass might be the best option for you. Look for accommodations that are a good value for the money - If more than 2 of you are traveling, look to Airbnb and VRBO. Save money on meals - Look for hotels that have free breakfast (although most charge in Europe) and at places like the CO-OP and Migros stores, where they have warm food at good prices. Take advantage of free attractions - Explore the natural beauty of Switzerland and surrounding countries, as many parks and hiking trails are free. Visit museums on free days—If the Swiss Rail Pass doesn't work for you, many museums have free days. Drink tap water - Switzerland, the surrounding area has good water, so you don't need bottled water. Use No Foreign Transaction Fees Credit Cards Don't use the conversion—When you go to an ATM or at many restaurants and hotels, you are asked if you want the bill converted into your own currency. Do not do it, as you will end up paying substantially more than if you let your bank or credit card company do the conversion instead. The worst part of these fees is the merchant at the restaurant or hotel doesn't get any of the money. It all goes to the banks. Hopefully some of these tips will be helpful to you. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

Looking for https://www.facebook.com/buttermilkcafe1/some great restaurants in Iowa or Nebraska? In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we recommend a list of restaurants we have recently eaten at. Here are some restaurants we have been to recently and can recommend them: Margaritas Restaurant 119 3rd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845 (303) 455-3484 kearney@3margaritas.com Le Peep Aksarben 6920 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68106 (402) 933-2776 Cedar Falls Restaurant 2627 Center St, Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA (319) 266-6705 Buttermilk Cafe 1008 1st Street West, Independence, IA (319) 334-4285 El Viego Mexican Restaurant 90 Twixt Town Road, Cedar Falls, IA (319) 200-4447 Bubba-Qs 1110 North Quincy Avenue, Ottumwa, IA (641) 682-0082 Riverside Restaurant 1317 East St. Mary Street, Ottumwa, IA (641) 682-2386 Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we review the hotels AmericInn in Fort Dodge, Iowa and Holiday Inn in Kearney, Nebraska. AmericInn - Fort Dodge, Iowa 100 Kenyon Rd W, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 515-576-2100 Pros: -Excellent Breakfast (best AmericInn breakfast) -Comfortable Bed -Pet Friendly Cons: -Unfriendly Staff -Poor value for the dollar Holiday Inn - Kearney Nebraska 110 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847 308-237-5971 Pros: -Free Breakfast -Best Breakfast layout I have ever encountered -Friendly staff -Convenient location -Good Value for the Dollar Cons: -Was noisy during a blizzard. While the AmericInn did end up with a grade of C, I cannot recommend it because of its price, poor front desk staff, and distance from the heart of Fort Dodge. However, I can recommend the Holiday Inn in Kearney, Nebraska. It has the best hotel breakfast layout I have even seen, is reasonable priced, has a good staff, and is conveniently located. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, I go over my trip quick trip to Nebraska for a presentation. Was I prepared for everything that could happen? Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we review our list of the best attractions on the mid-Oregon coast that stretch from Tillamook in the north to Florence in the south. Tillamook Creamery 4165 N Hwy 101 Tillamook, OR 97141 Tillamook Air Museum 6030 Hangar Rd Tillamook OR, 97141 Cape Meares Lookout and Lighthouse 3500 Cape Meares Loop Tillamook, OR 97141 Sand Lake Recreation Area 7000 Gallaway Road Cloverdale, OR 97112 Pacific City Beach 35170 Brooten Road Pacific City, OR Regatta Park NE 14th Street Lincoln City, OR D-River Wayside 101 US-101 Lincoln City, OR Depoe Bay Devils Punchbowl 122 1st Street Otter Rock, OR 97369 Yaquina Head Lighthouse 750 NW Lighthouse Dr Newport, OR 97365 Yaquina Bay Lighthouse Newport, OR Hatfield Marine Science Center 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 Oregon Coast Aquarium 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road Newport, OR 97365 Devil's Churn 815 US-101 Yachats, OR 97498 Hecta Head Lighthouse 725 Summer Street Florence, OR 97439 Sea Lion Caves 91560 Hwy. 101 N. Florence, OR 97439 Oregon Dunes south of Florence, Oregon Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

On this week's episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over our favorite places to eat on the mid-Oregon Coast, from Tillamook on the north to Florence on the south. Tillamook: Chinese Gardens 1145 Main Ave N Netarts The Schooner Restaurant and Lounge 2065 Boat Basin Road Pacific City Pelican Brewing Company 33180 Cape Kiwanda Drive Lincoln City 60's Cafe & Diner 4157 NW Highway 101 Matzalan 828 NE Hwy 101 Lee's Chinese 144 SE Highway 101 (across from D-River Wayside Dory Cove 2981 SW Hwy 101 Depoe Bay Gracie's Sea Hag 58 US-101 Newport Newport Chowder Bowl 728 NW Beach Drive Chalet Restaurant and Bakery 2026 N Coast Hwy Waldport Hilltop Cafe Bistro 828 S.W. Pacific Coast Hwy Florence The Dunes Cafe 1780 Highway 126 La Pomodori Restorante 1415 7th St Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over our tips for planning that National Park trip now that you have decided which park to go to. 1. Decide what kind of accommodations you are interested in, whether camping, cabins, lodges or outside-the-park lodging. 2. Make your reservations as soon as possible. 3. Plan what other activities you want to do besides visiting the park itself, whether in the area around the park or on the way to the park. 4. Plan your days but leave time for rest days if possible. 5. Do more research on the specific park you will stay at, such as park regulations and tips from other visitors. If you are bringing a pet, be sure to find out where you can take your pet and where you cannot take them. 6. Check out weather conditions not only at the park itself but other areas you will be visiting. Keep in mind that the weather forecast can change day by day, so keep up track of what the latest forecast is. 7. Make a list of what you need to bring on the trip, including: 8. When packing, pack as minimalist as possible, but also remember that you might encounter many different temperatures. For example, on one trip, we had 100-degree temperatures at Craters of the Moon Park and then encountered snow on July 1st on Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park. 9. Think about the food and snacks you want for the trip. Consider taking some non-refrigerated microwavable meals that you can eat in a hotel so you don't have to go out to a restaurant when you are tired from a long day. 10. Don't forget to bring water, and if you are hiking, think about bringing water filtration systems with you. 11. Bring a first aid kit. 12. Don't forget all the other items you will need on the trip, such as hiking shoes, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and insect repellent. 13. Maps and navigation systems because there will be areas where you don't have cell signals. 14. Pet supplies if you bring a pet along on the journey. 15. When at the park, be sure to Leave No Trace, and DO NOT try to take a selfie with a Bison. 16. Don't forget about the possible educational opportunities with the children or yourself, for that matter. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we go over our list of things to think about when planning a trip to a national park, specifically, which one you should choose. While the first two items are important to nail down before you start your planning, the rest of the tips are all things to consider while planning your trip. You will also want to check out the Park Regulations to see if there is anything that you are planning to do that the park does not allow. You may not be allowed to video your experiences in some national parks; drones are not allowed in National Parks, and so on. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

Sorry, there will not be a regular episode this week as I had an accident and have a big brace on my right hand, making it hard to edit a regular podcast. Just one update from last weeks episode, the Wagon Wheel in Drummond, Montana has sadly closed. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we give you our favorite must-stop at restaurants when we are traveling. Morris Inn Steakhouse 206 Sycamore Street Morrison Iowa, 50657 Holy Cow Switzerland (several locations) Bobby's Place 140 N Lake Ave Pasadena, CA 91101 Crown Burger Several Locations in the Salt Lake Valley First Hong Kong Cafe 117 SE 2nd St Miami, FL 33131 Leo's Coney Island 9845 Telegraph Rd. Taylor, MI 48180 Wagon Wheel Cafe & Motel 316 E Front St Pob 127 Drummond, MT 59832-9603 Pig N Pancake Several locations on the Oregon Coast Margarita's Mexican Restaurant 2414 N Fitzhugh Ave Dallas, Texas Clinkerdagger 621 W Mallon Avenue Spokane, WA 99201 PFE Sushi & Chinese 3rd and Harvey Milk Shanghai Garden 524 6th Ave South Seattle, WA 98104 Shakers Restaurant 601 Fair Oaks Ave South Pasadena, CA 91030 Park Road Soda Shoppe 4121 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209-2229 Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

Have you ever considered using Hotwire to book your travels? In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we review our experiences with Hotwire and whether it is a good choice for you. Hotwire was started in 2000, with funding coming primarily from the major airlines. The goal was to provide a new avenue to purchase tickets for seats that the airlines had a hard time filling. Within a few months, they added being able to book hotels, car rentals, and vacation packages. Hotwire is now owned by the same company that owns Expedia, Booking.com, Travelocity, Orbitz, and others. When booking a hotel with Hotwire, you have the chance not to know what hotel you are booking or see the name of the hotel, which will cost you more and be the same prices you would find on their other agitators. However, just because you don't know the name of the hotel does not mean you cannot try to find out what hotel you are looking at. When you input your destination and dates, it will give you a map of the area that you are heading to, usually divided up by several subareas. One way to try to find out what hotel you are looking at is to go back and forth from Hot rates to standard rates and look for hotels with the same rating and also the same distance from the place that you input in your initial search. This should give you a good idea of the hotel you may be booking. That being said, starting a few years ago, we started getting hot-price hotels that were not showing in the standard hotel rates. This caused us to end up getting booked in hotels that were very questionable, including the worst motel experience I have ever had in my life. When you look at hotels that are between one and three stars, it will tell you the type of hotel brand you should be getting, but as mentioned above, that has not been true lately, and in fact, less than 50% of the time did the hotel end up being a chain hotel at all which does not bother except for the fact that all of them had issues. However, from 3.5-star hotels and above, it will guarantee you that it will be one of 4 brands so you will not have a fear of getting something less. Another thing to consider when booking with Hotwire is the number of people that will be traveling. If it is just you or you and a significant other who wants to be in the same bed, then you don't have a problem. However, if you are traveling, say, with a couple of children or a friend, so you want a separate bed, make sure that the place you are choosing will give you the option to choose whether you need one bed or two. Otherwise, if it says that the hotel makes the choice, then you could be at the mercy of a place that will try to gouge you for additional money to get a room with two beds. If price is most important to you and you don't care about getting loyalty points or any of the benefits of being a member of the hotel's loyalty program, Hotwire can be a good option to save money with your hotel stay. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

In this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we have a Holiday Inn going head-to-head with a Hilton Garden Inn located 1.25 miles apart in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Holiday Inn Cedar Falls Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls Holiday Inn Pros: Good Customer Service, Clean, Up to Date, good public spaces, and plenty of parking. Hilton Garden Inn Pros: Clean, good public spaces, good customer service, plenty of parking. Holiday Inn Cons: Poor sound insulation, not pet-friendly, value for the dollar. Hilton Garden Inn Cons: a couple of maintenance issues. Final Grades: Holiday Inn: C+ Hilton Garden Inn: B Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

Are you considering an Airbnb during your next rental? On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we will review our tips for booking an Airbnb (or VRBO) and what to watch out for. One thing that Airbnb does right is its search engine, which hotels can learn a thing or two about. Are you looking for a cabin in the woods? Oceanfront? Lakefront? Off the grid? A castle? These are just a few of the options you have in Airbnb, which is better than even VRBO. Of course, you will need to know exactly what kind of experience you want, but you do not have to name a specific place like you do on the hotel websites, which gives you much more freedom in finding the place for you. Once you determine where you want to go, you will want to do a Google search and see if there are any rules on short-term rentals. For example, in Hawaii, there are only certain areas where you can rent a place for under 30 days. You will want to make sure it is legal to rent there so that you do not have an unpleasant surprise. Once you have selected a place or experience or both, then you will have a large number of places to select from. You will want to filter them by the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, price range, and any other amenities you must have. There is also an option that will allow you to indicate if you have pets so that places that don't allow pets are eliminated. You will also want to look at multiple properties and see how they differ and which ones would appear to meet your needs the most. Hopefully, you can narrow it down to about three to five properties. Once you have properties selected, start going through the listings. You will want to look at the pictures, and if there are specific features you want (say a deck that looks onto the water), then you will want to ensure that the place does have a deck that overlooks the water. One thing to remember with pictures is that many of the pictures will be at wide angles, so the rooms look bigger than they are. Another thing to look at is if the pictures seem to try to avoid showing certain aspects, such as a poor picture of the kitchen or no pictures of the beds. Also, check the location of the property. Even though you do not get the exact address until you book, by looking at the maps, you can easily find out where the place is located, get a feel of the neighborhood, and see if the house looks like it matches the pictures. You will also want to check out the house rules to make sure there is nothing in there that could come to haunt you, such as some unreasonable requirements that seem to be popping up on some Airbnb's lately. Finally, click on the picture of the host, which should give you more information about the host. See if they are from the area that the rental is or are they rent a place in Salt Lake City and live in New York City. With short-term rentals being the latest get-rich-quick schemes, try to avoid people from out of the area. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

This episode marks two years since the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast got started, and today, we give out our awards for the best of the best in those two years. Best Fast Casual Restaurant Holy Cow - Switzerland Best Sit Down Restaurant Morris Inn - Morrison, Iowa Best Attraction Polynesian Cultural Center Best Hotel Experience Hilton Hawaiian Village Best Rail Experience Golden Pass - Switzerland Best Experience Zurich, Switzerland Best Airline Air France You will need to listen in on the podcast to hear the complete list of winners. Special Music for this episode: Seize the Day Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day License code: VQE2UQ0WX8JJO1EX Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

It's a special episode for the last podcast of the year. Sometimes, there are things that happen while you are traveling, and at the time, it seems like a terrible thing, but looking back, you have to just laugh at what happened. I go over a few stories of my own and hopefully, it gives you a good laugh. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

In this special episode, I go over a few memorable Christmas Trips. What are your most memorable Christmas Trips? Music for this episode: Frosty the Snowman: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/dan-barracuda/frosty-the-snowman License code: PIJUCOOH6XABHQ8B Happy Holiday Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/happy-holiday License code: UR3X9Y49SPD4BGMC Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we review our favorite YouTube travel channels. There are many travel-related channels out there, but these are our favorites that we will listen to when every one of their episodes comes out. General Travel-Related YouTube Channels: Wolters World Wolters World Eats Wolters World Shorts Yellow Productions The Tour Guy A Means to Travel A Wanderlust for Life The next group of channels usually covers a specific geographic area (although they are also known to travel): Area Specific YouTube Channels: New York City: Here Be Barr The Megan Daily Washington DC: Trip Hacks DC Las Vegas: Jacobs Life in Vegas Europe: Near From Home The Traveling Swiss Weekend in Swiss The next group of YouTube Channels are primarily Travel Vlog Channels but are also known to delve into other things. Travel Vloggers: Flying the Nest Hey Nadine Brian and Carrie The Endless Adventure This is only a tiny sampling of the YouTube channels devoted to travel, and I left out some I really like. I also didn't include any that primarily do transportation reviews although there is many of them I enjoy and they do a great job, I tried to focus on those that deal with with the generals of Travel. Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO

On this episode of the Travel Fun and Adventure Podcast, we give tips on finding the right ski resort for a tremendous ski-related trip. In this list, we give you several items you should consider before you book your trip. -First, you need to decide what your budget will be. If you are not careful with your budget, you can spend much more money than you would want. -Second, you must decide what kind of ski resort will be best for your group. If everyone is new to skiing, looking for a resort with a lot of beginner hills will be vital because you do not want to be a beginner and end up at a ski resort with nothing but double black diamond (expert) ski resorts. -Third, when it comes to the resort's location, there is a lot to consider. Some resorts are located in resort towns such as Park City, Utah, and Aspen, Colorado, and you can stay in the town, but you will pay a price for that. Or you can consider a more resort hotel, which might have limited amenities, but there may also be options in nearby communities that may be about an hour away but have everything you need. -Fourth, if people need instructions, you will want to find a resort with good ratings for their instructors. -Fifth, if you have smaller children, you will want to find out what facilities the resorts have for them because they will probably be bored quickly watching mom and dad skiing down hills, so what is there that will give them their adventure? -Sixth, if you need to rent equipment, you will want to find out how much it will cost you to rent that equipment. Once again, the more famous areas will cost much more for rentals than some lesser-known resorts. -Seventh, as we always tell you, don't prepay if you can avoid it because it may save you a few dollars but cost you a ton of money in the long run. One thing to consider is when you are traveling and if the resort you are going to will have enough snow for your trip, but what if it has no snow due to a warm winter? If you prepay, you may be out of money, but if you do have to prepay, find out what the facility's policies are if they end up having no snow. The problem is you can wait until you find out they should have snow, but it may be too late to book because ski resorts can book up months to even a year or more ahead. -Eighth, what kind of local attractions can you explore as you will not want to be skiing all day or every day? Let's talk about this episode on our Facebook page. We also have a Twitter page where we post airfare specials we see or articles important to those looking to travel now or in the future. Our website can be found at Travel Fun and Adventure. Travel Fun and Adventure PO Box 842 Hudson, IA 50643 jdornoff65@gmail.com Music provided by: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone License code: JSMBIKZBIADTYR Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/albert-behar/dixieland-strut License code: 6BME73BXSUHQOKIO