Julie & Art share their travel adventures on The Places Where We Go podcast
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Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021
On episode 46, Julie & Art learn about hiking the John Muir Trail. Special guest Bob Lebeck provides his first hand accounts from multiple hikes on this famous American hiking trail.
The John Muir Trail
The John Muir Trail passes through some the most amazing mountain scenery in the United States. Mountain peaks along the way surpass 14,000 feet in places. Vast canyons and lakes add the beauty of nature to the experience.
The 211 mile long trail runs from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, in California. As it winds through the Sierra Nevada range, the JMT takes hikers through several iconic crown jewels of America’s park system including Yosemite, John Muir and Ansel Adams Wildernesses, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks.
Interview with John Muir Trail Alumni Bob Lebeck
Julie & Art interview Bob Lebeck to learn about the John Muir Trail hiking experience. Bob is a JMT alumni with multiple hikes completed on this famous trail.
Listen to hear tips to help you plan a future hike of the John Muir Trail.
John Muir Trail Resources
Pacific Crest Trail Association website
Planning Your Visit of the John Muir Trail - National Park System
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Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
On episode 45, Julie & Art visit Santa Barbara California and journey through some of the city's lesser popular attractions. We call this episode, Santa Barbara, Off The Beaten Path.
Santa Barbara, California
The city of Santa Barbara lies about 100 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. A drive up highway 101, will take you past magnificent ocean views. As you leave the urban landscape of Southern California, you'll find yourself in a coastal oasis, that is referred to as The American Riviera.
Located between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the city is a popular tourist and resort destination. You can spend days exploring the history and culture found within the city's boundaries.
Five Stops On The Beaten Path
Listen in as we share our own personal stories of some of Santa Barbara's supplemental attractions. On this episode, we take you on a trip through six places that are somewhat off the beaten path. If you are a first time visitor to Santa Barbara, plan to do at least one of these items, though you can even squeeze in several on a weekend visit.
Santa Barbara Cemetery: Located on a beautiful setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean, several notable actors, actresses, musicians and otherwise historic figures are buried at this location.
Inspiration Point Hiking Trail: This hike takes about 1.5 hours and offers panoramic views about 1,800 feet above the city of Santa Barbara. Enjoy hiking through the oaks and sycamores at lower elevations, and the views at the top are, well, inspirational. You can also visit Seven Falls from the same starting point of this hike.
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden: This 78-acre botanical garden is home to over 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants
El Presidio de Santa Barbara: This historic Park preserves the site of the last of four military outposts built by the Spanish along the coast of Alta California.
Santa Barbara Historical Museum: This museum features relics from Chumash, Spanish, Mexican, Yankee, and Chinese cultures, including artifacts, photographs, furnishings and textiles, dating as far back as the 15th century.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Founded in 1941, it is home to both permanent and special collections, the former of which includes Asian, American, and European art that spans 4,000 years from ancient to modern.
More Adventures In Santa Barbara
Be sure to listen to our prior episode which highlighted five of the most popular attraction in Santa Barbara - an episode we call Santa Barbara On The Beaten Path.
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Saturday Apr 10, 2021
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
On episode 44, Julie & Art visit Santa Barbara California and journey through some of the city's most popular attractions. We call this episode, Santa Barbara, On The Beaten Path.
Santa Barbara, California
The city of Santa Barbara lies about 100 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. A drive up highway 101, will take you past magnificent ocean views. As you leave the urban landscape of Southern California, you'll find yourself in a coastal oasis, that is referred to as The American Riviera.
Located between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, the city is a popular tourist and resort destination. You can spend days exploring the history and culture found within the city's boundaries.
Five Stops On The Beaten Path
Listen in as we share our own personal stories of some of Santa Barbara's most popular attractions. On this episode, we take you on a trip through five places that are on the beaten path. If you are a first time visitor to Santa Barbara, plan to do at least one of these items, though you can even squeeze in all five on a weekend visit.
Santa Barbara Mission: The queen of The Missions, offers a historic church, museum, gardens and more.
Santa Barbara Zoo: This 30-acre park is home to 146 species. This small and quaint zoo, is one of our favorites.
State Street: Located in downtown Santa Barbara, a trip to the city is incomplete without a stroll down State Street. You'll find shops, restaurants, and historic architecture located on this historic street. Whether its your first or tenth visit, you're likely to find something of interest here.
Stearns Wharf: Stearns Wharf offers fun recreation, great restaurants and amazing creatures at the Sea Center.
Santa Barbara Restaurants: Offering some of the best food in the United States, there is something for every palette in the city's fantastic restaurants. You'll also find breweries, ice cream parlors, and wine tasting.
More Adventures In Santa Barbara Next Time
Tune in to our next episode in two weeks when we'll continue our tour through Santa Barbara with more places as we take you to destinations off the beaten path.
The Places Where We Go
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Julie & Art
Saturday Mar 27, 2021
Saturday Mar 27, 2021
On episode 43, Julie & Art encourage you to Do Something New with 10 ideas for adventures.
Spring is in the air. Many people are starting to plan how they will fill their calendar this year with travel, adventures, and activities to make new memories. We share 10 ideas on this episode. Most of these, we have done.
Ideas To Suit Any Budget
Our ideas cover price points across the spectrum. Some of the activities are free or have a minimal cost. Others may require a modest investment. And yes, there are even some ideas that can require a chunk of change. The choice is yours.
Ten Ideas For Adventures
Listen in as we share our own personal stories for most of the tips offered on this episode. We hope we inspire you to do something new this year. And if you do get inspired, drop us a line. We'd love to hear your plans and down the road, highlights of your adventures.
The Places Where We Go
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Julie & Art
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
On episode 42, Julie & Art celebrate their one year anniversary as Airstream owners.
We recap our first experience in the RV lifestyle. Highlights include a recap of our Airstream purchase, places travelled, and a glimpse of upcoming adventures. We chat about how reality met our expectations and share our learning moments during year one with our Airstream.
Travels With Our Airstream 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.
The Places Where We Go
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Julie & Art
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
Saturday Feb 27, 2021
On episode 41, 10 Things To Do In Death Valley (Part 2), Julie & Art take you inside Death Valley National Park.
Visiting Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is nestled at the California and Nevada border east of the Sierra Nevada. Boasting extreme temperatures in the summer and one of the lowest elevations on the planet, it offers much to see and explore for visitors. We visit five locations on this episode of our Death Valley series.
Podcast Highlights
In this episode, we explore the following places:
Dante's View and Hike
Harmony Borax Works
Zabriskie Point
Ubehebe Crater
Scotty's Castle
Visit Death Valley National Park
We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to Death Valley National Park.
Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to Death Valley National Park?
The Places Where We Go
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Julie & Art
Saturday Feb 13, 2021
Saturday Feb 13, 2021
On episode 40, 10 Things To Do In Death Valley (Part 1), Julie & Art take you inside Death Valley National Park.
Visiting Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is nestled at the California and Nevada border east of the Sierra Nevada. Boasting extreme temperatures in the summer and one of the lowest elevations on the planet, it offers much to see and explore for visitors. We visit five locations on this episode of our Death Valley series.
Podcast Highlights
In this episode, we visit the following places:
Father Crowley Vista Point
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes
Badwater Basin
Devil's Golf Course
Artist's Drive and Palette
Visit Death Valley National Park
We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to Death Valley National Park.
Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to Death Valley 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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Julie & Art
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
On episode 39, Places Near Death Valley, Julie & Art explore several stops nearby Death Valley National Park.
Visiting Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is nestled at the California and Nevada border east of the Sierra Nevada. Boasting extreme temperatures in the summer and one of the lowest elevations on the planet, it offers much to see and explore for visitors. But nearby Death Valley National Park, there are additional sights to see. We explore a few on this episode.
Podcast Highlights
In this episode where we explore places near Death Valley, we visit the following places:
Amargosa Opera House
Area 51 Alien Travel Center
Rhyolite Ghost Town
Tom Kelly's Bottle House
Goldwell Open Air Museum
Longstreet Inn, Casino and RV Park
Visit Death Valley National Park
We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to Death Valley National Park.
Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to Death Valley National Park?
The Places Where We Go
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Julie & Art
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
On episode 38, Julie & Art take a day trip from Dublin Ireland to the nearby Wicklow Mountains. We conclude our overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists.
Planning Your Dublin Itinerary
Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists. The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your interests, Dublin surely provides many choices to entice your curiosity.
Travel Resources
We consulted Frommer's Dublin Day By Day travel guide 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.
This Dublin guide provides 19 Self-guided Tours, 39 Maps, and several day trips. You'll also find recommendations on the best live music and top kid attractions in the city. It's a great resource to help you experience the best of Dublin in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
- The best of Dublin in one, two, or three days
- Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
- Hundreds of evocative photos
- Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place
- Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
- A tear-resistant foldout map-enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
10 Things To Do in Dublin Ireland
This episode completes our journey of 10 ideas to occupy your time in Dublin. We share our experiences with an overview of a day trip from the Irish capital to the Wicklow mountains. On this journey, we made stops at a few notable places including Lough Tay (aka Guinness Lake) and the Glendalough Monastic City.
Visit Dublin Ireland
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.
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Dublin Ireland?
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Julie & Art
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
On episode 37, Julie & Art take you to Dublin Ireland. We continue our overview of 10 things to do in this Irish capital city to help you get the most out of being Dublin Tourists.
Planning Your Dublin Itinerary
Dublin offers a tremendous amount of choices for tourists. The city has museums, shopping, entertainment, churches, access to nature, and yes, pubs. We do recommend planning one to two key things to do on your daily itinerary. No matter your interests, Dublin surely provides many choices to entice your curiosity.
Travel Resources
We consulted Frommer's Dublin Day By Day travel guide 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.
This Dublin guide provides 19 Self-guided Tours, 39 Maps, and several day trips. You'll also find recommendations on the best live music and top kid attractions in the city. It's a great resource to help you experience the best of Dublin in the smartest, most time-efficient way.
- The best of Dublin in one, two, or three days
- Thematic tours for every interest, schedule, and taste
- Hundreds of evocative photos
- Bulleted maps that show you how to go from place to place
- Hotels, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife for all budgets
- A tear-resistant foldout map-enclosed in a handy plastic wallet you can also use for tickets and souvenirs
10 Things To Do in Dublin Ireland
This episode continues our journey of 10 ideas to occupy your time in Dublin. We share our experiences with the items seven through nine:
- Trinity College and the Book of Kells - We walked into the awe inspiring long library at Trinity College. Our aim here was to see the medieval treasure known as the Book of Kells. This visit did not disappoint. We also learned a few interesting facts about Trinity College which we share on this episode.
- Dublin Churches - We explored the tombstones in front of St. Michan's Church in Dublin. But our main church destination was St. Patrick's Cathedral. Listen in to learn when the best time is to visit this Irish landmark.
- The River Liffey - A trip to Dublin is made just a bit more complete with time spent walking the banks of the River Liffey.
One more episode to go next time to close out our review of 10 things to do while in Dublin.
Visit Dublin Ireland
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.
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Dublin Ireland?
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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaceswherewego
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Email: Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com
We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art