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Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
On episode 36, 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 four through six:
- Jameson Distillery - Jameson Distillery Bow St. (informally the Jameson Distillery) is an Irish whiskey tourist attraction in Dublin. It's the original site where Jameson Irish Whiskey was distilled until 1971. It is now a visitors centre that provides guided tours, tutored whiskey tastings, JJs bar and a gift shop.
- Guinness Storehouse - This is Dublin's most popular attractions. We recap our visit to this iconic brewery and share a few fun facts about Guinness beer.
- The Pub Scene and Temple Bar - A trip to Ireland must include a visit to one or pubs for drinks, food, and music. We'll take you into Temple Bar. We visit The Brazen Head which is said to be the oldest pub in Ireland. And we talk a bit about Irish food.
And we have more things to do in Dublin, but you'll need to tune in to our upcoming episodes for the rest of the list.
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
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Julie & Art
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
Saturday Dec 05, 2020
On episode 35, Julie & Art take you to Dublin Ireland. We start an 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 starts our journey of 10 ideas to occupy your time in Dublin. We start our experiences with the items one through three:
- Exploring the streets of Dublin - notable walking areas include Grafton Street, Henry Street and O'Connell Street. These streets offer shopping and you just might glimpse some local buskers. There is history to be seen as well. We discuss the Irish revolution and evidence of fighting that can be seen to this day at the Dublin General Post Office.
- Monuments and Statues - tourists and locals have an opportunity to honor and learn about famous Irish individuals who are commemorated in statues around the city. We touch on James Joyce and Daniel O'Connell among several examples you can see while touring Dublin. We also discuss some history about the Spire of London.
- National Museum of Ireland - We enjoy exploring at least one museum when visiting a new city. Ireland offers several museums. We take you to the Decorative Arts and History branch of the National Museum of Ireland.
And we have more things to do in Dublin, but you'll need to tune in to our upcoming episodes for the rest of the list.
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
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We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
Saturday Nov 14, 2020
On episode 34, Julie & Art explore El Capitan State Beach.
Visiting El Capitán State Beach
El Capitán State Beach is a protected beach in the state park system of California. It is located about 20 miles west of downtown Santa Barbara.
The campground offers more than 130 camping spots, catering to the RV community and tent campers alike. The beach area is home to tide pools and a variety of wildlife.
Podcast Highlights
Listen to hear our experience and review of this campground. We discuss:
- When to make your reservations
- How to prepare for camping at El Capitán State Beach campground
- Activities you can add to your visit
Top Tips
Our tips on this episode include helpful advise on getting to this location. Hint: Waze might navigate you elsewhere. We also share a few safety tips specific to the campground.
Fun Facts
We dive into the history of this region and discuss the individual after whom this state beach is named.
Visit El Capitán State Beach
We hope this episode inspires you to consider a visit to El Capitán State Beach or any number of beach campground in the California State Park system.
Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to El Capitán State Beach?
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 Oct 31, 2020
Saturday Oct 31, 2020
On episode 33, Zion National Park Nearby Attractions, Julie & Art explore tourist stops in and nearby Kanab Utah.
Visiting to Zion National Park
Utah's first National Park offers some of the most amazing hikes you'll find anywhere. One of Utah's Mighty Five national parks, Zion National Park is located very close to Bryce Canyon National Park. If you visit one, add the other to your itinerary.
Podcast Highlights
In the third in our podcast series featuring Zion National Park, our focus is nearby attractions. Listen to hear our reviews of two attractions in and nearby Kanab Utah. On this episode, we visit Moqui Cave and The Little Hollywood Movie Museum.
Fun Facts
Our fun facts on this episode include movie history as relates to Zion National Park.
Visit Zion National Park
We hope this episode inspire you to consider a visit to Zion Canyon National Park.
Which extra activities will you plan on a trip to Zion 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 Oct 17, 2020
Saturday Oct 17, 2020
On episode 32, Julie & Art visit Zion National Park.
Visiting to Zion National Park
Utah's first National Park offers some of the most amazing hikes you'll find anywhere. One of Utah's Mighty Five national parks, Zion National Park is located very close to Bryce Canyon National Park. If you visit one, add the other to your itinerary.
Podcast Highlights
In the second in our podcast series featuring Zion National Park, our focus is hiking The Narrows. Listen to hear our tips to help you plan your future hike of The Narrows.
Fun Facts
Our fun facts on this episode include how the Olympics are connected to this national park. We'll also share a few phobias that may come into play when you visit Zion.
Foodie Corner
We grab beer and burgers after our hike at Zion Canyon Brew Pub, just outside Zion National Park.
Lodging
While visiting Zion National Park, we stayed at Bauer's Canyon RV Park, nearby in the town of Glendale. We share our review of this camping location.
More Zion Adventures on our Next Podcast
Join us next time as explore things to do in areas nearby Zion National Park.
Visit Zion National Park
We hope this episode inspire you to consider a visit to Zion Canyon National Park.
Which activities will you plan on a trip to Zion 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 Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
On episode 31, Julie & Art visit Zion National Park.
Introduction to Zion National Park
Utah's first National Park offers some of the most amazing hikes you'll find anywhere. One of Utah's Mighty Five national parks, Zion National Park is located very close to Bryce Canyon National Park. If you visit one, add the other to your itinerary.
Podcast Highlights
As the first of a few podcasts where we will discuss Zion National Park, we touch on the following discussions during our chat.
Brief history of the park
Zion National Park Visitor Center
Pa'rus Trail
Checkerboard Mesa
Zion-Mount Carmel Tunnel
Zion Scenic Drive
Tips for visitors
...and more
Fun Facts
Our fun facts on this episode include tourist volume through the decades and information on Zion's earliest inhabitants.
Foodie Corner
We grab coffee and lunch at Perks Espresso and Smoothies in Zion National Park. Listen for a tip on a special coffee offered at some Perks' locations.
More Zion Adventures on our Next Podcast
Join us next time as we journey on one of the most amazing hikes you can ever take - The Narrows.
Visit Zion National Park
We hope this episode inspire you to consider a visit to Zion Canyon National Park.
Which activities will you plan on a trip to Zion 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 Sep 19, 2020
Saturday Sep 19, 2020
On episode 30, Julie & Art visit Kodachrome Basin State Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument 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 - Kodachrome Basin State Park and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. 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
Kodachrome Basin State Park
You might think you've seen all of the magnificence offered by the local landscape if you visit Bryce Canyon National Park. But just a short car ride away, a whole new world opens up in Kodachrome Basin State Park. We'll take you through a couple of hikes, history, and key features of this wonderful state park. You can spend anywhere from half a day to several days camping in the park.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
We'll also take you on a drive through the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Along the route, we'll point out some things to see as well as tips to help you plan a longer visit to the area.
Widstoe Ghost Town
Lastly, a new highlight for us, places to not go to on your travels. That's right. We gave the Widstoe Ghost Town a good try, but tune in for our review and you can decide if you add or delete stop from your itinerary.
Lodging and Camping
During this trip, we camped at the Cannonville / Bryce Valley KOA.
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:
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Which extra 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 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
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
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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplaceswherewego
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theplaceswhere1
Email: Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com
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.