Julie & Art share their travel adventures on The Places Where We Go podcast
Episodes
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
On episode 29, Julie & Art visit Tropic Utah and Mossy Cave near Bryce Canyon National Park.
Attractions Near Bryce Canyon National Park
You can supplement a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park with any number of additional activities available to tourists nearby the park. We cover two on this episode - Mossy Cave and the town of Tropic Utah. When planning your Bryce Canyon National Park itinerary, consider adding at least one extra day to explore the areas within minutes by car from the park entrance
Mossy Cave
It's not really a cave, it's more of a grotto. This is a short hike that offers a several natural features of interest including the grotto, a waterfall, a relaxing stream and more. You can spend anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours here. And this hike can be fairly easily handled by most travelers - young and old.
Tropic Utah
We'll then take you an audio description of the small town of Tropic Utah. The highlight of our visit to this town was a visit to the town's Heritage Center. Listen to hear descriptions of the exhibits available for visitors to see within the museum walls.
Lodging and Camping
During this trip, we camped at the Cannonville / Bryce Valley KOA. Just about a 15 minute drive from the park entrance, we recap our stay here.
Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
We hope this episode inspire you to consider a visit to Bryce Canyon National Park.
You’ll find related blog posts for this visit at the links below:
Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park?
The Places Where We Go
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Saturday Aug 22, 2020
Saturday Aug 22, 2020
On episode 28, Julie & Art visit Bryce Canyon National Park.
Introduction to Bryce Canyon National Park
This natural wonderland features a stunning amphitheater with amazing structures called hoodoos. One of Utah's Mighty Five national parks, Bryce Canyon National Park is located very close to Zion National Park. If you visit one, add the other to your itinerary.
Let's Go Hiking
We'll take you through two epic hikes that we ventured on during our visit in Bryce Canyon.
Listen for our recap of these fantastic hiking adventures:
Scenic Drive Through Bryce Canyon
We'll point you to several key stops along the scenic drive through Bryce Canyon. When you visit, be sure to stop and admire the views at these stops:
Fun Facts
Our fun facts on this episode include some learning moments on the sky clarity, star gazing opportunities, and Indian legends.
Lodging and Camping
During this trip, we camped at the Cannonville / Bryce Valley KOA. Just about a 15 minute drive from the park entrance, we recap our stay here.
Visit Bryce Canyon National Park
We hope this episode inspire you to consider a visit to Bryce Canyon National Park.
You’ll find related blog posts for this visit at the links below:
Which activities will you plan on a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
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We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
Saturday Aug 08, 2020
On episode 27, Julie & Art disclose their RV decision and being the story of their Airstream maiden voyage.
This episode is a continuation of our California RV Show episode (Episode 9). Highlights include the Airstream purchase, first-time RV travel apprehensions, and learning moments. We also review our very first RV park experience at Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort.
Introducing Ty Arian (The Silver House)
Our Airstream is a 2014 27-foot International Signature model. We purchased from A to Z Motors in Winters, California with a superb buying experience provided by Vince Cardinale. And given a strong Welsh family roots connection on Julie’s side, we named our silver beauty with an affectionate Welsh moniker.
First-time RV Travel Apprehensions
Being new to RV travel, there were a lot of things we didn’t know. And we knew there were additional things we didn’t know that we didn’t know. This was a recipe for a bit of a stressful first-time experience
Among our first-time RV travel apprehensions:
- Hitching process – will the trailer fall off the ball?
- Hookup process – will we know how to hook everything up to the trailer?
- Sewer hookup – you can imagine, this could be quite the messy process. Would we succeed in keeping ourselves clean of muck?
- Long-distance towing – could we handle this and what would our limits be in time and distance per day?
- Backing up – as this process is backwards from normal with a trailer, will we be able to get the rig backed up properly?
- Tire quality – we’ve seen the horror stories of “China bombs”. Will our tires hold up on the road?
Getting Ready For The Maiden Voyage
We did a number of things to prepare for our first trip:
- Camping with friends in their RV before ever purchasing our own rig
- Booking an overnighter at a permanently setup Airstream to feel out being in a travel trailer without a slide. We did this at Flying Flags RV Resort in Buellton California (SP and Links)
- Research, research, research
- RV Show visits
- Checklist development
- Initial Outfitting of the Airstream: Bedding, towels, food storage, cleaning supplies, tool kit, connectors (surge protector, AC cords, water and sewer hoses, etc.)
- RV Apps – we currently are using several including Allstays, Campendium, RV Life, RV Parky
- Backup camera installation in the Airstream – an absolute confidence booster for us while towing the Airstream
- Selecting a hitch. We landed on the Blue Ox and are very pleased with its performance.
- YouTube videos on nearly every topic that these newbies didn’t understand
- Tow vehicle. We actually bought our Ford F250 Diesel a few years before our travel trailer. But knowing the truck would one day tow something (most probably an Airstream), we landed on this model and of course, selected silver (just in case).
Newbie RV Learning Moments
We’ve towed for about 2,000 miles as part of our newbie experience with trips to Utah and Pismo Beach to date.
The first thing we learned was that this was a real good decision. Travelling in the Airstream feels like there is a piece of home with us during our travels.
We save money on food as we are preparing most meals in our trailer.
Additional learning moments:
- Driving limits: We are comfortable at 4 to 5 hours maximum per day, which is about 240 to 300 miles. Towing a trailer is significantly more mentally taxing for us so we’ll take it slower and at shorter distances than our typical car road trips.
- YouTube videos: We continue watching the experiences of others to keep learning – there’s a lot to know.
- Make your own videos: When we purchased our Airstream at A to Z Motors, we filmed Vince Cardinale as he explained all of the features inside and outside our rig. Being able to re-watch these clips before our first trip (several months after our purchase), was immensely helpful in refreshing our memory of how to use our rig.
- Route research. The app RV Life has proven useful to find roads that best for our specific rig. Waze and Google Maps might steer you on a road that isn’t optimal for your RV rig.
- Go slow. We’re travelling on average 55 to 60 miles per hour. Slow, steady and safe.
- Planning ahead for fuel stations. We research maps, via our RV apps, to find out where Truck stops are located on our routes to make sure we can fuel up at places where we can easily maneuver our rig
- Fuel up when unhitched. When we arrive at a location, we’ll fill up the truck before our next hitching cycle. This helps us avoid problematic fuel stops.
- Checklists still need to be refined. We take these on each trip and are still finding opportunities to update these. This process will probably take us a few more trips to get our lists fine-tuned for our situation. Still, the checklists are helping us not forget important parts of the RV process.
Fun Facts
We have a few, but you have to listen to the episode for the details.
Oasis Las Vegas RV Campground Review
We discuss our experience at this resort. Listen for the pros and cons. You can also read our blog post where we review the Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort.
Click here for our Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort blog post.
Coming Soon on The Places Where We Go Podcast
We’ll continue the details of our maiden voyage with several stops in Utah. Stay tuned, keep listening and give us a like on your favorite podcast engine.
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
On episode 26, Julie & Art recap their top 10 memories from their UK travels.
The UK Trip
Our travels to the UK were centered in southern Wales, England's Somerset area, London, and Liverpool.
Our Top 10 Memories
Listen for our recap of our top 10 UK travel memories. Highlights include:
Osterley Park and House
The White Tower
RAF Halton Military Base and Trenchard Museum
Liverpool UNESCO Waterfront site
Travel Resources
We consulted “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
Visit the United Kingdom
We hope this episode inspire you to consider the United Kingdom as part of your future travels.
You’ll find our blog posts on our UK trip at our website.
https://www.theplaceswherewego.com/
Which memories will you make on a trip to the UK?
The Places Where We Go
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Julie & Art
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
Saturday Jul 11, 2020
On episode 25, Julie & Art visit Liverpool England.
Introduction to Liverpool
We introduce you to the town of Liverpool with some key points about the city. Visiting the historic waterfront in Liverpool, is another opportunity to add a UNESCO World Heritage Site to your travel adventures.
Key Attractions
Listen for our review of several places we visited in Liverpool. We'll take you an audio tour of these attractions and landmarks:
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
Beatles Highlights
A trip to Liverpool would be incomplete without soaking up some Beatles history. We take a walk down Matthew Street, to visit the area where the Beatles would hone their craft, including the Cavern Club. We also take photos at the Beatles statue installed on the 50th anniversary of their final Liverpool performance.
Fun Facts
Our fun facts on this episode include some learning moments about the city's Liverbird, musical trivia, and a few things related to railways and libraries.
Restaurant and Foodie Highlights
We highlight a few of the eateries we enjoyed while in Liverpool including:
Lodging
We also chat about our lodging in Liverpool. We stayed at
Ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale Street - Cavern Quarter Hotel
Travel Resources
We consulted “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
Visit Liverpool England
We hope this episode inspire you to consider the Liverpool area in England as part of your UK travels.
You’ll find our blog posts on our Liverpool visit at the link below:
hhttps://www.theplaceswherewego.com/london-to-liverpool/
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Liverpool?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
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Julie & Art
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
Saturday Jun 27, 2020
On episode 24, Julie & Art provide recommendations to get the most out of being London Tourists for your visit to the capital city of England.
Planning Your London Itinerary
Your London itinerary may include some notable tourist attractions. Perhaps you plan on visiting Buckingham Palace or the Tower of London. You might plan an itinerary around any of the numerous historic and notable places in this great European city.
This episode is about additional things you can do after your main itinerary event of the day has been completed.
Top 10 Extra Things To Do in London England
Today's episode recaps our top 10 list of ideas to occupy your time beyond your main itinerary agenda items. We recap our experiences with the following:
- London Underground
- Hyde Park
- Beatles History
- Monuments
- Piccadilly Circus
- Famous Bridges
- Great Music
- Residences of Famous People
- Food & Drink
- Souvenir Shopping
Fun Facts
Listen to the episode for a few fun facts. We share some interesting tidbits on the Great Beer Flood, London's Smallest Statue, and how the Queen is permitted to visit the capital city.
Travel Resources
We consulted “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
Visit London England
We hope this episode inspires you to consider this great European city for your future travels. Our top tips (listen to the podcast) are shared to help you make the most of your visit.
You’ll find our blog posts on our London travels at the links below:
London Underground, Osterley House and a Polish Dinner
Trenchard Museum and Hyde Park
Buckingham Palace and Famous Characters Hunt
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to the London England?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
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Julie & Art
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
Saturday Jun 13, 2020
On episode 23, Julie & Art visit Buckingham Palace in London England.
Buckingham Palace
Join us on this podcast to learn what a visit to Buckingham Palace can offer. We'll walk you through how to spend time nearby before your visit. As there is a higher level of security at this attraction, we'll help you understand what to expect for this part of the visit. And then, we discuss some of the highlights of the State Rooms tour. We finish our visit with a walk through the palace gardens.
Fun Facts
After our walk through this key tourist attraction, we share some fun facts. Listen to learn the secret about knowing if the Queen is in the house during your visit. We'll also tell you about keeping the over 300 clocks inside Buckingham Palace ticking just right.
Travel Resources
We consulted “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
Visit Buckingham Palace
We hope this episode inspires you to consider this historical attraction as part of your UK travels. Our top tips (listen to the podcast) are shared to help you make the most of your visit.
You’ll find our blog posts on our day trip excursion to the attraction discussed on this episode at the link below:
Blog post for our day in London with a visit to Buckingham Palace
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to the UK?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
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Julie & Art
Saturday May 30, 2020
Saturday May 30, 2020
On episode 22, Julie & Art visit the Tower of London in London England.
The Tower of London
Join us on this podcast to learn what a visit to The Tower of London can offer. We'll explore the history of this architectural wonder. Step inside with us to hear about the memorabilia, stories, and moments of history held within the walls of this UNESCO World Heritage site..
Our visit explores key areas of The Tower of London grounds. Listen as we guide you through the following stops along the way:
- The White Tower
- St. John's Chapel
- The Traitor's Gate
- The Crown Jewels exhibit
- St. Peter ad Vincula Royal Chapel
- Beauchamp Tower
Fun Facts
After our walk through this historic site, we share some fun facts. Listen to learn about the Raven Master. We'll also tell you about the secret bar held within these walls.
Travel Resources
We consulted “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
Visit The Tower of London
We hope this episode inspires you to consider this historical attraction as part of your UK travels. Our top tips (listen to the podcast) are shared to help you make the most of your visit.
You’ll find our blog posts on our day trip excursion to the attraction discussed on this episode at the link below:
Blog post for our day in London with a visit to the Tower of London
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to the UK?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
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We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art
Saturday May 16, 2020
Saturday May 16, 2020
On episode 21, Julie & Art visit Westminster Abbey in London England.
Westminster Abbey
Join us on this podcast to learn what a list to Westminster Abbey can offer. We'll explore the history of this architectural wonder. Step inside with us to hear about the treasures contained in this important British sacred space.
Our visit highlights the history of the monarchy in this space, including the origins of Parliament. We'll walk you through numerous altars and chapels. Hear about the numerous tombs and crypts which number in the hundreds at Westminster Abbey.
Fun Facts
After our walk through of the famous Abbey, we share some fun facts. Listen to learn about Britain's oldest door. We have stories of how some of the treasures were hidden during World War II. And there are more secrets, but you have to listen to find out what they are.
Travel Resources
We consulted “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
Visit Westminster Abbey
We hope this episode inspire you to consider this historical attraction as part of your UK travels. Our top tips (listen to the podcast) are shared to help you make the most of your visit.
You’ll find our blog posts on our day trip excursion to the attraction discussed on this episode at the link below:
Blog post for our day in London with a visit to the Churchill War Rooms
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to the UK?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
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Julie & Art
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
On episode 20, Julie & Art visit the Churchill War Rooms in London England.
Churchill War Rooms
What does a visit to the Churchill War Rooms offer? Plenty. This place, beneath the streets of Westminster, served as the underground nerve center where Winston Churchill and his inner circle directed the war efforts during World War II. It is here, where the Chiefs of Staff for the Army, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force would convene to plan war strategy. Not only can you see the actual war rooms in their preserved state, but the attraction also boasts a museum to the memory of Winston Churchill.
Highlights
Let us take you through a few highlights to stoke your interest for a future visit. We'll take you through the underground war planning area. Our visit covers much of you will see. Listen to hear about the cabinet meeting rooms, map room, and communications center.
Next, we learn more about the man, Winston Churchill, as we step into the museum. Here, we learn about the life of this great leader, from childhood, through his time as Prime Minister, and through his later years. Listen to our fun facts on Winston Churchill and you may be surprised by a thing or two that we learned.
Accolades and Critiques
We were thoroughly impressed with our visit to the Churchill War Rooms. So much so, that we highly recommend this as a spot to visit if you find yourself in London. We also share a few thoughts on a few things we wish were given more attention at this site. Listen to the podcast to hear our thoughts.
Travel Resources
We consulted “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
Visit the Churchill War Rooms
We hope this episode inspire you to consider this historical attraction as part of your UK travels. Our top tips (listen to the podcast) are shared to help you make the most of your visit.
You’ll find our blog posts on our day trip excursion to the attraction discussed on this episode at the link below:
Blog post for our day in London with a visit to the Churchill War Rooms
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to the UK?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app along as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
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Email: Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com
We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art