Iceland is a place many travellers dream of visiting; if, like me, you've been lucky enough to see Iceland, you probably desperately want to return. In this Chats with Locals episode, I talk with three Icelanders about their country: why they like living there, what Icelanders are really like, and a…Iceland is a place many travellers dream of visiting; if, like me, you've been lucky enough to see Iceland, you probably desperately want to return. In this Chats with Locals episode, I talk with three Icelanders about their country: why they like living there, what Icelanders are really like, and all about their favourite Icelandic traditions. I also ask them what surprises visitors to Iceland, why they think it's such a popular place for travellers, and what important information we need to know before we go.
The Chats with Locals series, sponsored by Slowly, a global penpal app, is something I've been wanting to do for ages: some of the best moments of our trips come from speaking with local people, learning about what's the same or different where they live compared to us, and getting the unexpected stories that you don't know about (for me in this episode, it's about the fame of cats in Reykjavik - there's an intriguing reason!). Since Iceland is one of my all-time favourite places, it seemed a great place to begin! A huge thank you to my three guests Ragnhildur, Alda and Halli for so openly and warmly sharing information about their home country, Iceland.
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• Ragnhildur Jóhanns, artist - https://www.instagram.com/ragnhildur_johanns/
• Ragnhildur's shop The Heart of Reykjavik - https://www.hjartareykjavikur.com/ and on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theheartofreykjavik/
• Alda Sigmundsdóttir - https://aldasigmunds.com/
• Alda's books about Iceland - https://amzn.to/4s8cXYC
• Alda's new book The Shape of Silence, coming soon
• Haraldur (Halli) Thorleifsson - https://www.haraldurthorleifsson.com
• Halli's Ramp Up - https://www.rampup.team
• Iceland reading list on Amazon https://amzn.to/4dpAyR3
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Travel expert and co-founder of the award-winning Black Tomato tour operator Tom Marchant joins Tanya Rose to divulge his travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Tom shares why he believes everyone must visit Iceland, his poignant experience working with charities in Morocco and takes us behind …Travel expert and co-founder of the award-winning Black Tomato tour operator Tom Marchant joins Tanya Rose to divulge his travel secrets this week.
In this episode, Tom shares why he believes everyone must visit Iceland, his poignant experience working with charities in Morocco and takes us behind the scenes of his hit James Bond-inspired travel tours…
Plus, Tom discusses why he thinks Mykonos is overrated and reveals his top tip for getting the best service when on holiday.
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Places mentioned:
Birmingham, England
The Pantanal, Brazil
Reykjavik, Iceland
Smokey Valley, Iceland
Cochrane, Chile
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Belgrade, Serbia
Mykonos, Greece
Kefalonia, Greece
Zante, Greece
Paros, Greece
Monaco
Austria
Paris, France
Lake Como, Italy
Matera, Italy
The Corinthia, London
The Oberoi, India
Delhi, India
Ethiopia
La Coupole, Paris
La Fontaine de Mars, Paris
Williamsburg, New York
The Ear Inn, New York
Cherry Tavern, New York
La Bomboniera, New York
Nashville, USA
Morocco
Kyoto, Japan
Chapters
00:00 Intro
07:59 Secret 1: Number 1 travel destination everybody should go to
15:22 Secret 2: Most unexpected travel experience
18:32 Secret 3: Most Over or Underrated travel experience
25:33 Secret 4: Best Food & Drink while travelling
In this week’s Just The Tip, we're sharing 4 splurge-worthy tasting dinners we've done on vacation and inspiring you to indulge in a special, culinary journey while on a trip. And we share a couple more tasting dinner we have our eye on!
• Food Cellar Martk, Reykjavik, Iceland
• Joel Rubuchon, Las …In this week’s Just The Tip, we're sharing 4 splurge-worthy tasting dinners we've done on vacation and inspiring you to indulge in a special, culinary journey while on a trip. And we share a couple more tasting dinner we have our eye on!
• Food Cellar Martk, Reykjavik, Iceland
• Joel Rubuchon, Las Vegas, NV, USA
• Barley Swine, Austin, TX, USA
• Pasta Bar, Austin, TX, USA—---------------------------------------
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In this week's Travel Flashback Episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an unforgettable journey through the land of fire and ice —beautiful Iceland. Tune in to hear our experiences, tips, and recommendations for making the most of your Icelandic adventure.
Download our Summer Iceland …In this week's Travel Flashback Episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an unforgettable journey through the land of fire and ice —beautiful Iceland. Tune in to hear our experiences, tips, and recommendations for making the most of your Icelandic adventure.
Download our Summer Iceland Road Trip Itinerary so you can replicate this adventure!
In this this episode we cover:
• Tips for visiting Iceland in summer
• Things to do & see in Reykjavik
• Thingvellir National Park & Silfra Fissure Snorkel
• The best waterfalls to see in Iceland including Skogafoss
• What to do in Vik & Iceland's South Coast
• Where to see Puffins on Iceland's South Coast
• Diamond Beach & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
• Things to do on Reykjanes Peninsula
• Sky Lagoon Hotels we stayed at:
• Hotel Viking - near Reykjavik
• Vik Cottages in Vik
• Fosshotel near the Glacier Lagoon
• 201 Hotel - near Reykjavik
Check out our Iceland Experiences Viator list for all the tours we did + more we couldn't fit into our schedule!
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We've just wrapped up four episodes from my time in Iceland – a country that's as jaw-droppingly beautiful as it is expensive.
But is there a way to travel this pricey paradise on a budget? That's the question I'll be tackling today with someone who knows a thing or two about affordable travel.
I'…We've just wrapped up four episodes from my time in Iceland – a country that's as jaw-droppingly beautiful as it is expensive.
But is there a way to travel this pricey paradise on a budget? That's the question I'll be tackling today with someone who knows a thing or two about affordable travel.
I'd already heard the rumour, so in Reykjavik I set out to find out just how expensive it is and we start the episode back in Reykjavik where I walked into a supermarket to check the prices of random things.
And then, I'm thrilled to welcome Matt Kepnes, aka Nomadic Matt, back to the podcast. He's one of the most well-known names in travel. He's the New York Times bestselling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and the creator of the massively popular blog, NomadicMatt.com. Over the years, he's inspired millions to see the world without breaking the bank.
And now, he's back with a completely revamped version of his iconic guidebook. Now called How to Travel the World on $75 a Day. It's not just an update – it's almost an entirely new book, reflecting how travel has changed since the pandemic, with fresh tips, destination advice, and even new ways to save.
Order the book here: https://www.nomadicmatt.com/how-to-travel-the-world/
