Rick Steves Over Brunch

Latest Episodes:

Minisode: Gatlinburg Travel Tips + Great Smoky Mountains National Park Aug 11, 2021

Show notes

In this minisode, Stephanie is solo and sharing her best Gatlinburg travel tips (and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!) from her recent road trip around the South!

She talks about where to eat in Gatlinburg, the best things to do in Gatlinburg, where to stay in Gatlinburg or nearby, and her favorite Gatlinburg tours. See below for links to help you plan your own trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee!

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Stephanie Craig

Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Gatlinburg Travel Resources:

13 Essential Gatlinburg Travel Tips: Everything You Need for Planning a Trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee!
A one-day Great Smoky Mountains National Park itinerary from Gatlinburg
National Parks in Tennessee (includes an overview of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park)

Chris Mitchell

Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio.

His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Minisode: Nashville Travel Tips Aug 08, 2021

Show notes

In this minisode, Stephanie is solo and sharing her best Nashville travel tips from her recent road trip around the South! She talks about where to eat in Nashville, the best things to do in Nashville, where to stay in Nashville, and her favorite Nashville tours. See below for links to help you plan your own trip to Nashville, Tennessee!

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Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.
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Stephanie Craig

Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Nashville Travel Resources:

23 Essential Nashville Travel Tips for Planning a Trip to Nashville
National Parks in Tennessee (includes an overview of Andrew Jackson's home in Nashville)
Best Nashville Souvenirs for your trip
The best quotes about Nashville for trip inspiration

Chris Mitchell

Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio.

His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Rick Steves on Why We Travel [Rick Steves Interview] Jul 20, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, Rick Steves (yes, THE RICK STEVES) joins to discuss his travel special "Why We Travel."

In this Rick Steves interview, we discuss his approach to travel and business over the past year, learn some never-before-discussed behind the scenes of "Rick Steves' Europe," and share our hopes for the future of travel.

Looking for a particular bit of wisdom? Check out the interview transcript at:

"Why We Travel" - An Interview with Rick Steves

Rick Steves Interview on Why We Travel

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Chris Mitchell

Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio.

His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Stephanie Craig

Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Minisode: Vietnam Travel Tips Jul 07, 2021

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For this minisode, Stephanie is joined by travel writer Emily Lush, who lived in Vietnam for a year, to discuss our best tips for traveling to Vietnam. We chat about Vietnamese food and cuisine, scams, and why we absolutely adore this country.

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Chris Mitchell

Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio.

His podcast I'm Anxious About.

How to See Vietnam in 3 Weeks

Stephanie Craig

Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Emily Lush

Find her at Wander-Lush.

Minisode: Worst Travel Fails, Part 2 Jun 27, 2021

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For this minisode, we chat about more of the worst things that have gone wrong on our travels that we *mostly* caused ourselves!

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Chris Mitchell

Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio.

His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Stephanie Craig

Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Andalucía: The Best of Southern Spain Jun 21, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, Bri joins Chris to discuss the 2010 special of Rick Steves' Europe, "Andalucía: The Best of Southern Spain."

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Chris Mitchell

Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio.

His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Stephanie Craig

Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Minisode: The Road Trip Survival Guide with Rob Taylor May 23, 2021

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For this minisode, Stephanie interviews Rob Taylor, the author of The Road Trip Survival Guide, about road trip tips and his new book.

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Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.
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Chris Mitchell

Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio.

His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Stephanie Craig

Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Guide to the Best Road Trip Songs

European Easter, Part II May 02, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we chat about the second half of the 2016 special of Rick Steves' Europe, "European Easter."

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Chris Mitchell

Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio.

His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Stephanie Craig

Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Minisode: Germany Travel Tips Apr 18, 2021

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For this minisode, we share our favorite Germany travel tips! From Bavaria to Berlin to Dresden, here's what you need to know before you visit Germany for the first time.

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Join our Facebook Group: Rick Steves Over Brunch Podcast Listeners.
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For more, find us:

Chris Mitchell

Find him at travelingmitch, Ultimate Ontario, & His Writer's Portfolio.

His podcast I'm Anxious About.

Stephanie Craig

Find her at History Fangirl, Sofia Adventures, & Oklahoma Wonders.

Her podcast The History Fangirl Podcast.

Guide to 21 Things to Know Before Traveling to Germany: Tips and Advice

European Easter, Part I Apr 04, 2021

Show notes

In this episode, we chat about the 2016 special of Rick Steves' Europe, "European Easter." We discuss what it's like to be in Europe at Easter, how many Easter Egg painting museums are too many, and how strange it is to see crowds on tv (YouTube) right now.

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