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Welcome, we are April & Cindy! World explorers, passionate travelers and content creators from Southern California. We enjoy talking about travel almost as much as we enjoy traveling. Our channel is dedicated to curating travel stories from real people, providing tips and hacks to improve your travel experience and inspiring you to travel to new places. We cover a broad range of travel styles and budgets, everything from building your own boat to cruise through Europe to couchsurfing and hiking your way through a new place.

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Welcome, we are April & Cindy! World explorers, passionate travelers and content creators from Southern California. We enjoy talking about travel almost as much as we enjoy traveling. Our channel is dedicated to curating travel stories from real people, providing tips and hacks to improve your travel experience and inspiring you to travel to new places. We cover a broad range of travel styles and budgets, everything from building your own boat to cruise through Europe to couchsurfing and hiking your way through a new place.

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English


Episodes
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Top 10 Cities for a Cycling Holiday & Cultural Awareness

1/26/2022
In this episode, April & Cindy are sharing the Top 10 Cities for a Cycling Holiday and then discussing cultural awareness when traveling. We hope this will inspire you to consider some of these beautiful places for a bicycling trip or to reach out to Dave and Meredith with Blaze Adventures. This is a good one folks! ► M O R E E P I S O D E S ► C H E C K O U T O U R Y O U T U B E C H A N N E L F O R M O R E C O N T E N T ► Help Support US to continue providing you amazing...

Duration:00:45:08

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Top 10 Cities of the World and Using History or Literature as a Theme

1/19/2022
In this episode, April & Cindy are sharing the Top 10 Cities of the world and then sharing some ideas for how to use history or a piece of literature as a theme for a trip! This is a good one folks! ► M O R E E P I S O D E S ► C H E C K O U T O U R Y O U T U B E C H A N N E L F O R M O R E C O N T E N T ► Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ F R I E N D S ► INSTAGRAM ► FACEBOOK ► TWITTER ▬▬▬ P E R S O N A L A C C O U N T S + April...

Duration:00:23:21

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Peer-to-Peer Lodging

1/7/2022
In this episode, we are sharing the Top 10 Fountains of the World and then chatting about peer-to-peer lodging. We’ll share our thoughts and tips about using sites like VRBO and AirBnB when booking lodging for your upcoming trips. ► M O R E E P I S O D E S ► C H E C K O U T O U R Y O U T U B E C H A N N E L F O R M O R E C O N T E N T ► Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ F R I E N D S ► INSTAGRAM ► FACEBOOK ► TWITTER ▬▬▬ P E R S O N A L...

Duration:00:49:07

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Real Stories, Real People - Montana

12/23/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Jennifer, who wishes she could speak French, she’s ½ french and “doesn’t speak a lick of it”. She was once attacked by a lobster, while trying to eat it and can burn calories by being sarcastic. She would love to live in Scotland or Montana, and her travel advice is to always carry travel snacks. Today she is sharing about Montana. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ►...

Duration:00:09:37

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Real Stories, Real People - Travel for the Flavor

12/16/2021
In this episode, we meet Linda who wishes she could speak Yiddith and live in a charming - walkabout city, and name her house the Welcome Inn. She once ate tongue and can pick up small items with her toes. She believes every meal should be memorable, she owns over 1,000 cookbooks but rarely follows a recipe. Her travel advice is “Go with an open mind, to appreciate the culture, lifestyle, foods of your destination, be open to meeting locals, and savoring as much as you can.” Today, she is...

Duration:00:15:00

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Real Stories, Real People - Christmas Markets

12/9/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Chavindie, who wishes she lived on Crazy River Street and could speak German. Her travel advice: to be honest on visa applications, and today’s she sharing about her 22-day trip during Christmas and New Year’s in Europe. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ► https://www.patreon.com/travelcollect... We are answering YOUR travel questions on a new episode series - so ask away! ►...

Duration:00:12:32

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Real Stories, Real People - Sailing Adventures

12/2/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Holly who wishes she could speak Tahitian and loves her home in California! She can balance spoons on her nose and once met Bette Midler. Her travel advice is “Pack Less” and today we are talking to Holly about her sailing adventures. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ► https://www.patreon.com/travelcollect... We are answering YOUR travel questions on a new episode series - so ask...

Duration:00:09:34

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Real Stories, Real People - Egypt

11/25/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Laura who would rename her address to Blissful Boulevard and wishes she could speak Arabic and Greek. Her lifelong idol was her grandfather and her secret talent is grading diamonds. She once ate a fried bug and wishes she could meet Richard Gere. Her best travel advice is: “Become an opportunistic traveler and travel off the beaten path.” She has a collection of over 100 travel magnets and today she is taking us to one of her favorite places, Egypt! S...

Duration:00:12:57

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Real Stories, Real People - 3 Men on the Road

11/18/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Mark,who wishes he could live in Victoria, BC, and could speak French and Spanish. His travel advice is, know something will go wrong and enjoy the chaos. He has a special skill that involves waving his hands, and if he could rename himself, he would be called, “Wild Daffodil”. His motto is: “Go out, make a memory, it doesn’t have to be a big thing.” S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ►...

Duration:00:11:52

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Real Stories, Real People - Israel

11/11/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Della who was once mistaken for Sally Fields, and hates spinach, but only when her mom makes it. Her scariest moment was getting down off a roof, her worst job was working at KFC, and today she’s sharing about her experiences in Israel. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho We are answering YOUR travel questions on a new episode series - so ask away! ►https://form.jotform.com/202716285157154 Show us your favorite travel photo! We are now sharing...

Duration:00:07:47

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Real Stories, Real People - Swimming with Dolphins

11/4/2021
In this episode, we meet Shirley who once was a grocery store cashier, hates tomato soup and loves chocolate ice cream. She has 100 pairs of earrings and once jumped from a 25 ft waterfall and wishes she was from England. Today she is sharing about her trip to the Bimini Island. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ► https://www.patreon.com/travelcollect... We are answering YOUR travel questions on a new episode series - so...

Duration:00:14:44

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Real Stories, Real People - New Orleans with Mark & Angela

10/28/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Mark & Angela, who would like to be able to speak Japanese. Angela has shimmied with Kristen Bell, eaten horse pizza and would like to meet Rick Steves. Mark has a collection of magic books, can do a card trick if you ask and his travel advice is to do a tour first. Today they are here to share about New Orleans. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ►...

Duration:00:09:12

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Real Stories, Real People - Comedy Travels

10/21/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Dan who hates liver and loves mint chip ice cream. He looks like Jason Alexander and wishes he was from Australia. He once worked at a scuba shop, but surprise, he’s a stand up comic. And today, he’s going to share about his travels as a comedian. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho We are answering YOUR travel questions on a new episode series - so ask away! ►https://form.jotform.com/202716285157154 Show us your favorite travel photo! We are...

Duration:00:10:29

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Real Stories, Real People - Peru

10/14/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Gayle, who likes to try new things and once tried octopus. She plays the guitar and she wishes she could speak Spanish and live in Costa Rica, at least for a year. Her bit of travel advice is to bring a carry-on backpack with everything you need, down to your toothbrush. And her motto is “Feel the fear and do it anyway” S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ►...

Duration:00:13:10

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Real Stories, Real People - Park Service

10/7/2021
In this episode, we are going to Jake, who was once a door-to-door cable salesman, likes to be out-of-character and can sound like Scooby-doo. He loves huckleberry fudge ice cream, collects videos and wishes he was from Germany. Today’s he’s going to talk about how was able to create a career out of his love for the outdoors. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho We are answering YOUR travel questions on a new episode series - so ask...

Duration:00:10:39

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Real Stories, Real People - Acadia National Park

9/30/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Marty who wishes he could be in more than one place at a time and if he had to teach a class, he would choose the topic - “How to be Human”. He once ate Goat during his travels, and wishes he could spend a year in Alaska or the Rocky Mountains. His travel tip is: “Just Do It!” Today he is sharing about the Acadia National Park. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ►...

Duration:00:14:32

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Real Stories, Real People - Japan Life

9/23/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Mark, who can memorize a list of 20 or more random unrelated words. He hates olives and loves Moose Tracks chocolate ice cream. He looks like Russel Crow and was once the Chucky Cheese. He wishes he was from Burlington, Vermont and he is telling about his life in Japan. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho We are answering YOUR travel questions on a new episode series - so ask away! ►https://form.jotform.com/202716285157154 Show us your favorite...

Duration:00:12:19

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Real Stories, Real People - New Orleans

9/16/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Dawn who plays the flute and once ate frog legs. She wishes she spoke Italian and would love to live in Tahiti for a year. She owns 15 suitcases and her travel tip is: “Roll your outfits up, to save space.” Today Dawn is telling us about her trip to New Orleans. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho Help Support US to continue providing you amazing content: ► https://www.patreon.com/travelcollect... We are answering YOUR travel questions on a new...

Duration:00:18:14

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Real Stories, Real People - Stealth Camping

9/9/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet Zinnia who is originally from New England and was once a summer camp nurse. She can play the bassoon, she hates lima beans, but loves triple chocolate ice cream. Her nickname is Frog, because she won best standing broad jump in the 7th grade. She might look like Janis Joplin, and she has a collection of several hundred cassette tapes. S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho We are answering YOUR travel questions on a new episode series - so ask...

Duration:00:09:22

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Real Stories, Real People - San Diego

9/2/2021
In this episode, we are going to meet David, who would love to speak fluent French, but would live in Hong Kong for a year if he could. He has over 1000 movie posters, once ate frog fat soup in China, and met Robert Redford, likely not on the same day. David’s travel tip is: “Anyone who has never missed a flight is wasting a lot of time in airports.” Today David is taking us to San Diego! S U B S C R I B E ► http://bitly.ws/9oho Help Support US to continue providing you amazing...

Duration:00:13:04