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  • Creating and Launching a Travel App: Treazie
    Jul 17 2024

    In this episode, the Itinerary Boss talks with Topher Klein about creating and launching Treazy, a travel app aimed at simplifying trip planning. They begin by sharing their background as neighbors and discussing Topher's entrepreneurial journey. Topher describes his love for cruises, often taken for the experience rather than the destinations, which inspired him to create Treazy.

    Treazy connects travelers with locals for personalized travel recommendations, making trips more enjoyable and less stressful. Users can purchase quick guides or custom itineraries from local experts, tailored to their preferences. The app's gig-based model allows locals to offer their services flexibly. The episode highlights the value of local knowledge in enhancing travel experiences and the importance of adaptable trip planning tools like Treazy.


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  • Planning Trips as a Perfectionist: Singapore, Philippines, and France Highlights
    Jul 10 2024
    In this episode, the Itinerary Boss dives into the intricacies of planning trips as a perfectionist, with travel enthusiast Lauren Perussault sharing highlights from Singapore, the Philippines, and France. They engage in a lively conversation about the importance of meticulous preparation. Lauren recounts her adventures from backpacking through Singapore with friends to relaxing in the pristine waters of the Philippines, emphasizing how over-preparing can lead to a smoother, more enjoyable travel experience. She reveals her approach to travel planning, which often involves comparing every detail of potential hotels or activities to ensure the best possible experience. Their discussion also touches on memorable travel experiences from Lauren's childhood trips to France and her time living in Belfast and studying abroad in Barcelona. Lauren's stories illustrate the lifelong value of travel, from early family vacations in France to spontaneous decisions to join friends on significant adventures. They highlight the significance of travel planning, the benefits of exploring new places with loved ones, and the lasting memories created through well-planned trips. Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ itineraryboss.com⁠ Links Mentioned In Episode: Italy Southern ItineraryMarina Bay Sands, SingaporePuerto Princesa Hotels Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort Palawan, PhilippinesSeda Lio El Nido, PhilippinesBoracay Mandarin Island Hotel Boracay Island, PhilippinesBadian Island Wellness Resort Badian Island, PhilippinesHotel Continental Portifino, ItalySantorini, GreeceAmsterdam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Travel Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClickUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ConvertKit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lauren's Instagram
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  • 3 Week Solo Trip to 11 Cities & Safety Tips for Solo Female Travel
    Jul 3 2024
    In this episode, we dive into a three-week solo trip to 11 cities and discuss safety tips for solo female travelers with Niki Stretzel. Niki, a college friend from Radford, has traveled extensively, with her recent solo adventure offering valuable insights. Despite initial fears, Niki embraced solo travel, highlighting the joy of reconnecting with friends in various countries, exploring new cities, and experiencing unique events like a Swedish House Mafia concert in Sweden. Her journey included destinations like Copenhagen, Stockholm, Croatia, Montenegro, and Switzerland, each offering its own memorable experiences. Niki shares practical safety tips for solo female travelers, emphasizing the importance of research, vigilance, and preparation. She recommends removing jewelry when walking at night, staying in women-only hostels, sharing itineraries with friends, and being cautious about sharing personal details with strangers. Utilizing tools like ChatGPT for planning and Reddit for firsthand advice also played a significant role in her trip. Niki's approach ensured a safe and enriching travel experience, proving that with the right precautions, solo travel can be incredibly rewarding. Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ itineraryboss.com Links Mentioned In Episode: Dubrovnik, Croatia Split, Croatia San Diego, California Dana Point, California Tulum, Mexico Copenhagen, Denmark Stockholm, Sweden Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Travel Store⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClickUp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ConvertKit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Niki's Instagram
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  • Importance of Proactive Planning, Organizing & Recent Trip to Australia
    Jun 26 2024

    In this episode, the Itinerary Boss discusses the importance of proactive planning and organization with guest Valerie Malick. Valerie shares her best practices for planning successful trips, including a recent trip to Australia and New Zealand. She highlights the importance of proactive planning to make the most out of trips, from financial savings to maximizing sightseeing opportunities. Valerie talks about how her sister Rachel inspired her to travel, starting with a visit to Florence and a family trip to Paris. She fell in love with travel and began saving money for trips to places like Bali and Patagonia. We discuss the value of planning trips a year in advance to save money, make the most of the experience, and ensure everything is in place. Valerie shares her tips, such as using Google and social media for itinerary ideas, and emphasizes the importance of preparing well for long flights, like her recent journey to Australia, which included dealing with unexpected visa requirements.


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    1. Ubud & Seminyak in Bali, Indonesia
    2. Vibe Hotel Sydney, Australia
    3. Airedale Boutique Suites Auckland, New Zealand
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    - Hotel Cumbres Puerto Varas Los Lagos, Chile

    - Uman Lodge Futaleufú, Chile


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  • Snowboarding in Japan and Italy + Honeymooning in New Zealand
    Jun 19 2024
    The Itinerary Boss and guest Ryan Poe dive into their exciting snowboarding adventures and travel experiences. They reminisce about trips to destinations like Whistler, Jackson Hole, Big Sky, and Colorado. Ryan shares highlights from his snowboarding trips to Japan and Italy, and his honeymoon in New Zealand. In Japan, he talks about the amazing snow in Hokkaido and cultural experiences like catching his own dinner. Italy’s expansive Dolomites, with its 12 resorts and over 450 lifts, offered a unique challenge, especially with rental car issues and navigating Austrian toll passes. Ryan emphasizes the beauty and affordability of skiing in Italy, recommending the Sella Ronda circuit for an uninterrupted skiing experience. They discuss the importance of proactive planning for ski trips, utilizing passes like the Ikon and Epic Pass to explore international destinations affordably. Ryan's excitement about future travel plans, including a potential trip to Patagonia for summer snowboarding, is palpable. The episode wraps up with a discussion about Ryan's honeymoon in New Zealand, chosen for its outdoor adventures, renowned snowboarding spots in Queenstown, and the couple's love for "The Lord of the Rings." Ryan's stories offer valuable insights for listeners planning their own travel adventures. Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ itineraryboss.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links Mentioned In Episode: Whistler, Canada (3 options): 2 Bedroom Condo5 Bedroom Apartment8 Bedroom Home Lake Tahoe (2 Options) Winter HomeSummer Home Te Manava Luxry Villas & Spa Cook Islands Airedale Boutique Suites Auckland, New ZealandNovotel Rotorua Lakeside Rotorua, New ZealandScenic Suites Queenstown Queenstown, New ZealandScenic Hotel Franz Josef Franz Josef, New ZealandPunakaiki Resort Punakaiki, New ZealandRutherford Hotel Nelson Nelson, New ZealandVilla Mayr Dolmites, Italy (Snowboarding)The Green Leaf Niseko, JapanVilla Actea Positano, Italy ⁠⁠Amazon Travel Store⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ClickUp⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ConvertKit⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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  • Discovering Latin America and Australia: Business Travel Tips and Cultural Insights
    Jun 12 2024

    In this episode, the Itinerary Boss and guest Nick Burton dive into how travel can really change you and open your mind to new cultures. Nick talks about his time studying in Australia and how it gave him a fresh perspective on the world. They share stories about learning from local customs and the need to respect cultural differences. Both agree that immersing yourself in different environments is incredibly rewarding, and they offer some great tips on how to make the most of your travel experiences.

    The conversation also gets into practical travel advice, especially for business trips. They discuss their go-to business credit cards, like the American Express and Capital One Venture, which come with awesome travel perks. They share hacks for making the most out of loyalty programs and travel insurance.


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  • Traveling To Europe With An Infant
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode of the World Travel Made Easy podcast, guests Arnie and Chloe discussed their diverse travel experiences. Their first international trip was a high school tour around Ireland. After a hiatus, they traveled extensively in 2018, visiting Eastern Europe, Rome, Thailand, and some Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico. They also shared how family vacations evolved from local beach trips to the Caribbean during high school. A pivotal moment was a study abroad program in Nice, France, which led to extensive European exploration and a lasting appreciation for international travel.

    The conversation highlighted how travel broadens horizons and deepens cultural understanding. Traveling with their daughter Kinsley has enriched their lives despite challenges like managing an infant’s schedule. They found that bringing supportive family members and being flexible made the experiences rewarding. Practical tips included booking Airbnbs with pack-and-plays, using travel strollers, and arranging private transfers with car seats. Their insights emphasize the importance of preparation and adaptability when traveling with infants, ensuring an enjoyable and enriching journey.


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  • First Time Abroad On A Teacher's Budget
    May 29 2024
    In this episode of "World Travel Made Easy with Itinerary Boss," host Ross talks with his longtime friend Austin Campbell about the ins and outs of traveling abroad on a teacher's budget. Austin shares his experiences from their first trip, a 14-day tour of London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Madrid, to subsequent adventures in Budapest, Prague, Santorini, and Croatia. They reflect on their early days growing up together and the challenges of budgeting for international travel on a teacher's salary. Austin emphasizes the importance of planning and having a detailed itinerary, crediting Ross for making their trips smooth and enjoyable. Austin also shares insights into how travel has broadened his perspective, exposed him to different cultures, and helped him grow personally. He highlights the practical aspects of preparing for international travel, such as bringing a good water bottle, a light backpack, portable phone chargers, and outlet converters. Austin now runs a consulting business helping teachers transition into new careers, underscoring the value of taking time off to recharge and explore the world. This episode is packed with tips and anecdotes, making it a must-listen for anyone considering travel on a budget. Website:⁠ itineraryboss.com Booking.com Links: Madrid Prague Budapest Dubrovnik Split Hostel World Links: London Barcelona Amsterdam ⁠ClickUp⁠ ⁠ConvertKit⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Austin: Austin's Website Instagram Business Instagram
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