Switchbacks: Our Year in the National Parks

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#61: Indiana Dunes, our 61st National Park Mar 06, 2019

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If you missed the big news out of the National Park Service a few weeks ago, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore was renamed Indiana Dunes National Park, making it the U.S.'s 61st national park. Of course, we have to talk about it. We share our thoughts, our experiences at the park, and clips from an interview we recently conducted with Kailey Capuano of Indiana Dunes Tourism. Enjoy the show! Music: http://bensound.com

#60: Traveling to Africa: Planning & Executing our Dream Safari Trip (+ Our Top 5 Game Drives) Feb 04, 2019

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When it comes to backpacking on a budget through a giant region, Southern Africa is no Southeast Asia. It doesn't have the extensive travel infrastructure, the masses of digital nomads, or the shoestring-budget travel possibilities. But as a travel destination, Africa called to us. Today we're sharing our start-to-finish planning process for our 66-day trip through Africa. We also list our Top 5 game drives of the two months. Music: bensound.com

#59: Our Top 18 Travel Experiences of 2018 (+ An Announcement!) Jan 07, 2019

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2018 has been good to us, especially in terms of travel experiences. Dozens of new countries, two new continents (for Elizabeth!) and millions of memories. Listen for our top 18 travel experiences last year. Let's see if 2019 can top it! Music: http://bensound.com

#58 - Listener Questions: travel vs. debt, affording Alaska, new National Park, TPIR and more! Dec 05, 2018

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In honor of Thanksgiving, this episode covers a smorgasbord of topics… all from you! We picked out some great questions and comments from our listeners over the past 6 months since we ended the first season of the podcast and started our 3-month traveling hiatus. Should I spend on a dream trip or accelerating debt payments? The app that donates to charity when you log exercise. How do you afford to take 3 months off? Why Gateway Arch National Park is a sham. What's the best Africa overland tour company? How do I get on The Price is Right? AND MORE! music: bensound.com

#57 - Round Table Discussion on International Travel Nov 05, 2018

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We are so grateful for the friends we met this summer while on an overland tour through eastern and southern Africa. They taught us a lot, but one thing that stuck is that we have SO MUCH of the world left to explore. Today we're sharing a discussion we recorded back in July with our new friends about the ups and downs of travel, magical travel moments, and why travel is important. Enjoy the show!

#56: Season 2 Preview and Our Top Travel Budget Tips Oct 01, 2018

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We're back and we're overly excited to kick off Season 2 of Switchbacks. We're going international, people. Want to know what we've been up to lately? Curious about our very favorite budget travel tips? Listen for more, and check out today's show notes at switchbackkids.com/podcast. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: bensound.com

#55: 60th National Park - Gateway Arch History and Controversy May 27, 2018

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In February, Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri quietly became the 60th national park. Today we're breaking down the history behind the famous Arch, and the controversy that surrounds its national park status. Listen for more, and check out today's show notes at switchbackkids.com/podcast. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: bensound.com

#54: And... We're Off! May 21, 2018

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Today we're taking off on a 3.5-month trip abroad to Eastern Europe and Africa. Listen to hear where we're going, why we're taking time off social media, and what you can expect from our podcast in the next few months. Listen for more, and check out today's show notes at switchbackkids.com/podcast. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: bensound.com

#53: Our Top Resources for Visiting Alaska + Our Book is Here! May 16, 2018

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We are thrilled to announce that our eBook all about how to visit Alaska's national park is now available for download. You can find it here: http://switchbackkids.com/product/ebook-visit-alaskas-8-national-parks/ Today, we spilling five of our top resources for building your own Alaska adventure. Whether you are planning to visit the parks or travel to other parts of the beautiful state, tune in. You might save hundreds of dollars on your next big trip! Listen for more, and check out today's show notes at switchbackkids.com/podcast. And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: bensound.com

#52: Our Ultimate Long-Haul International Packing List May 13, 2018

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Ever think about striking out for a long-haul international excursion? Over the last two years and ten international trips, we have been learning about what we need and what we don't. Today we're sharing our list for our upcoming 3.5-month trip through Europe and Africa. For links, and the entire list, go to our show notes at: switchbackkids.com/podcast And check out SwitchbackKids.com for blog posts, videos and ebooks with tips, info and visuals on each National Park. Or find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for much more! Adventure on! Music: bensound.com

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