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Away We Go, by Kayla Ossachuk & Andrew Martel, is dedicated to helping couples who have the means, the money, and the time to travel to get out on the road and create their own travel memories. Are you overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there surrounding travel? Do you dream of seeing the world but can’t figure out where to start? Are you tired of hearing about solo travel and just wish you could hear from REAL couples who travel the world together? In this podcast, we will cover couples’ travel from idea to execution to help you make the leap and book your next (or first) trip abroad. You will find interviews with fellow travellers, as well as expert advice on what to pack, when to travel, and how to budget, and the good, the bad, and the funny stories that we have from over a decade of travels, leaving you feeling more confident in your decisions and ready to get that next passport stamp. For a more behind the scenes look at some of our travels, make sure to follow us on instagram, @awaywegopodcast.

Location:

Canada

Description:

Away We Go, by Kayla Ossachuk & Andrew Martel, is dedicated to helping couples who have the means, the money, and the time to travel to get out on the road and create their own travel memories. Are you overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information out there surrounding travel? Do you dream of seeing the world but can’t figure out where to start? Are you tired of hearing about solo travel and just wish you could hear from REAL couples who travel the world together? In this podcast, we will cover couples’ travel from idea to execution to help you make the leap and book your next (or first) trip abroad. You will find interviews with fellow travellers, as well as expert advice on what to pack, when to travel, and how to budget, and the good, the bad, and the funny stories that we have from over a decade of travels, leaving you feeling more confident in your decisions and ready to get that next passport stamp. For a more behind the scenes look at some of our travels, make sure to follow us on instagram, @awaywegopodcast.

Language:

English

Contact:

4165691264


Episodes
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046 - Portugal in 21 Days, Part Two - Coimbra, Aveiro, Nazare, Sintra, and Lisbon

10/27/2022
We're back for part two of our Portugal trip and it's jam packed! We're talking about the original capital of Portugal, beach days and impromptu futbol (soccer) games, 5k training, wifi "stealing", our trip to the oceanarium AND (of course) beer. Join us as we travel through Coimbra, Aveiro, Nazaré, Sintra, and back to Lisbon before we say good bye to Portugal (but only for now). Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:01:02:21

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045 - Portugal in 21 Days, Part One - Lisbon, Albufeira, and Porto

10/13/2022
Welcome back to Away We Go! This week we're chatting about our biggest 2022 trip, our trip to Portugal. We explored the country for 21 days and we're breaking down the first 12 days with you. After landing in Lisbon and absolutely FALLING IN LOVE with the city, we made our way south to the beaches of Albufeira before flying north to Porto. We're talking speakeasies, craft beer crawls, tattoos and more in part one of this two part special and we can't wait to take you with us! Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:54:16

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044 - (Not-So) March Madness: Travel Edition, part 2

5/29/2022
We're back for episode 44 of Away We Go after a longer back after a longer break than we anticipated with part 2 of our March Madness brackets. This time Andrew is grilling Kayla on where she wants to vacation next. Will it be Ireland or Indonesia? What about Madagascar? Place your bets and tune in to find out. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:31:59

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043 - March Madness: Travel Edition, part 1

3/31/2022
It's March and that means it's time for March Madness. Join us for an intense head to head battle to determine where Kayla would live next. 16 countries enter but only one will come out on top. Will it be Peru or Cuba? What about Spain or Vietnam? In part 1 of our 2 part March special all your questions will be answered. Welcome to Away We Go. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:37:45

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042 - Travel Safety in the Season of Covid

3/17/2022
After our Honeymoon trip to the Dominican Republic late last year we have a few tips for anyone planning a trip in the new year. We know it can be scary but there are ways to keep yourself safe while traveling abroad. Join us for tips, and a few stories, in episode 42 of Away We Go. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:26:38

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041 - Honeymooning! 7 Days at a Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Resort

3/3/2022
Welcome to Season 3 of Away We Go. We're kicking things off with a dramatic re-telling of our honeymoon this past November to the Dominican Republic. We stayed at the beautiful Emotions Juan Dolio and had so much fun lounging by the VIP pool, soaking up the sun, and catching some fabulous entertainment...except for that one day... Grab your favourite beach beer and listen in for our tips and stories about our all-inclusive vacation. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:01:10:14

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040 - Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022 Travel!

1/6/2022
Happy New Year! 2022 is here and we're wrapping up our 2021 travels with our honeymoon in the Dominican Republic. Join us, with a pint of Presidente beer as we re-cap our big travel moments from 2021 (including a bunch of camping and a glamping dome) and welcome 2022. We can't wait to tell you where we're off to next. Join us for episode 40 of Away We Go. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:34:07

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039 - Vietnam in 21 Day, Part 2 - Hue, Hoi An, The Mekong Delta, and Ho Chi Minh City

12/16/2021
We're finally back with part 2 of our Vietnam deep dive. This Canadian couple is travelling from the DMZ and Imperial City in Hue, through some drunken nights and custom clothes in Hoi An, and down the Mekong Delta to the heart of Ho Chi Minh City (which totally surprised us in the best way)! Join us for episode 39 of Away We Go for this and so much more. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:41:55

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038 - Vietnam in 21 Days, Part One - Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Sapa

10/14/2021
Welcome back to Away We Go! This week we're chatting about one of our bigger trips abroad, when we went to Vietnam in the fall of 2018 for 21 days. In part one we dove into the first quarter of our trip as we landed in Hanoi and began to take mini trips around the city to some of the other awe inspiring locations in Northern Vietnam. From the bustling cities streets of Hanoi, including our misadventures with hostels and our night excursion to a jazz bar, to our cruise along Ha Long Bay and the beauty surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and finally to the mountain town of Sapa with it's Hmong tribes and rice fields, we're taking you with us in this two part adventure. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:41:00

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037 - We Booked our Honeymoon!

9/16/2021
We finally booked our honeymoon and if you've listened to our podcast because, it's probably not what you would expect from us. We can't wait to tell you all about it, BUT FIRST, we have our second Travelista Box and we're opening it with you live on the show. Join us for episode 37 of Away We Go. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:21:48

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036 - The Politics of Travel in Canada and Beyond

9/2/2021
This week, on Away We Go, we're getting a bit political. With a federal election just around the corner here in Canada, we're chatting about passport privilege, how our leaders influence how and where we can travel, and we even dared to talk about the taboo subject that is the dreaded Covid-19 Vaccine Passports. Did you know that Kayla already has a vaccine passport? In fact, most Canadians do...All this and more is packed inside episode 36. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:27:48

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035 - Backpacks for a Couple of Travelers

8/19/2021
We've been a few backpacking trips at this point and it seems like every time we go away we realize why our current backpacks aren't quite perfect for use. With our around the world trip on the horizon, we've started to look into what we need when it comes to backpacks for a year on the road. Join us this week on Away We Go as we review some of the backpacks we've owned, share our tips for backpack shopping, and let you in on our priorities for our next backpacks. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:37:22

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034 - Our Travel Themed Wedding, PEI, and an Around the World Adventure

8/5/2021
We're back! After an impromptu break we're back in the studio to fill you in on our little escape from the podcast world, all about our travel themed wedding, and our recent trip to Prince Edward Island, Canada's smallest province. Not only that but we're talking about Honeymoon plans and why our travel plans for 2024 are playing a big role on where we travel next. All that and more on episode 34 of Away We Go. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:35:26

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033 - Canadian Travel Regulations, an Unboxing, and Future Adventures

6/24/2021
Hey! Welcome to episode 33 of Away We Go. Today on the podcast we're getting a bit political as we discuss the new Canadian travel restrictions and how they affect us, our wedding, and our friends and family. Not only that but we're unboxing our first Travelista Box and chatting about where we've booked a ticket to for the fall! Interested in trying out the Travelista Box? Use our code KOSSACHUKVIP at checkout to get $10 off your first box! Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:46:05

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032 - It's Camping Season in Canada

6/10/2021
Like the title says, it's camping season in Canada, and we just got back from our first camping trip of the year. Today we're chatting all about our love for camping in Canada when the summer rolls around, why Andrew has a hate for charcoal BBQs and only camped once, and Kayla's summer tradition that spans over 2 decades. Welcome to episode 32 of Away We Go. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:44:45

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031 - Thailand in 21 Days, Part Two - Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Kanchanaburi

5/27/2021
We're back for episode 31 of Away We Go with the second part of our deep dive into our 2017 trip to Thailand. This time we're talking about the last two weeks of our trip including that time we lost our laundry, when we witnessed a Buddhist right of passage, Andrew's bad night over the River Kwai, and our visa mixup which gave us an impromptu trip to China for 36 hours. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:01:10:54

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030 - Thailand in 21 Days, Part One - Bangkok, Phuket, and Koh Lanta

5/20/2021
This week we're taking a trip down memory lane as we re-read, review and revisit the photos, stories and memories of our 21 day trip to Thailand back in 2017. Join us as they reminisce about the beauties from Bangkok to Phuket to Koh Lanta in Part 1 of this auditory journey. Welcome to episode 30 of Away We Go. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:01:04:26

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029 - A Couple's Guide to Travel Credit Cards

5/6/2021
Andrew is in heaven this week as we discuss everything to do with credit cards, specifically travel credit cards for couples. Everything from the perks to look for to some hints about how to rack up even more points during sign up is on the table on episode 29 of Away We Go. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:44:34

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028 - How Bucket Lists Influence Your Travel Style

4/22/2021
Do you have a bucket list? How about a bucket list for travel? Do you make a bucket list for specific trips? We do! And we're chatting all about how our bucket lists affect how we travel. Join us for Andrew's Taj Mahal photo secrets, that time we found out Kayla could have been a human sacrifice, how we think couple's should go about making their first bucket list, and all of the things we put on our bucket lists before we go away. Welcome to episode 28 of Away We Go. Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:46:57

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027 - Reimagining Honeymoon Planning

4/8/2021
It feels like we have been planning our Honeymoon since 2018. It's probably because we have been. Kayla started planning the moment Andrew proposed and with a postponement due to Covid our honeymoon has gone through several different iterations. The thing we've learned since we started planning (the first time) is that there are no rules for honeymoon planning. Join us this week as we discuss all things honeymoon and the 4 things we looked at while planning our trip.⁠ Welcome to episode 27 of Away We Go. Don't forget to come say hello! Support the Show. We want to hear about your adventures! Don't forget to follow us @awaywegopodcast on Facebook and Instagram and if you're interested in seeing some of our travels check out Kayla on TikTok @Kaylaontheroad. As always, happy planning and we cannot wait to see you on the road soon!

Duration:00:34:49