Julie & Art share their travel adventures on The Places Where We Go podcast
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Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
On episode 16, Julie & Art take a day trip out of Bath England. This is the third part of several episodes where we talk about a perfect day trip from Bath as we visit Cheddar Gorge, Glastonbury Tor, and Wells. Listen in to join our adventure in Somerset.
Daytrip Destinations
Traveling with Mad Max Tours, we explore interesting destinations outside of Bath England. This day of travel took us to the following places:
Cheddar Gorge
The town of Glastonbury with a featured stop at Saint Margarets Chapel
Glastonbury Tor
The city of Wells with a featured stop at Wells Cathedral
Restaurant and Foodie Highlights
We highlight the Fosso Lounge as our foodie stop in Wells, England.
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 Bath England
We hope this episode inspire you to consider the Bath area in England as part of your UK travels.
You’ll find our blog posts on our day trip excursion from Bath at the link below:
Glastonbury Travel - Excursion from Bath (Blog post)
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Bath?
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Saturday Feb 22, 2020
Saturday Feb 22, 2020
On episode 15, Julie & Art continue their tour of Bath England. This is the second part of several episodes where we talk about our travels to Bath and nearby areas in Somerset. Join us in exploring the history and charm of Bath, England.
Top ten things to do in Bath
In this podcast, we finish off our top 10 list of things to do in Bath England. This episode features numbers four through ten and include the following:
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Restaurant and Foodie Highlights
We highlight a few of the eateries we enjoyed while in Bath including:
Ponte Vecchio Fine Italian Restaurant
Lodging
We also chat about our lodging in Bath. We stayed at The Forester & Flower Bed & Breakfast
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 Bath England
We hope this episode inspire you to consider the Bath area in England as part of your UK travels.
You’ll find our blog posts on our Bath visit at the link below:
https://www.theplaceswherewego.com/city-of-bath/
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Bath?
The Places Where We Go
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Sunday Feb 09, 2020
Sunday Feb 09, 2020
In episode 14, Julie & Art travel to Bath, England. This is the first part of several episodes where we talk about our travels to Bath and nearby areas in Somerset. Join us in exploring the history and charm of Bath, England.
Top Ten Things To Do in Bath
This podcast starts our top 10 list of things to do in Bath, England. This episode features numbers one through three and include the following:
Top Tip For Bus Travel in a Foreign Country
Art shares his epiphany on foreign bus travel. Will this solution keep us from being lost again when traveling by bus in parts unknown?
The Rest of our Top 10 List for Bath
Please tune in next time as we complete our top 10 list of things to do in Bath, England.
The Best Places to Visit in Bath England
Check out our blog post to learn more about The Best Places To Visit in Bath England
Travel Resources
We consulted “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” to identify specific attractions to include during our trip. The book helped identify walking tours and museums and provided days and times when particular places were open. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a more extended trip.
Visit Bath England
We hope this episode inspires you to consider the Bath area in England as part of your UK travels.
You’ll find our blog posts on our Bath visit at the link below:
https://www.theplaceswherewego.com/city-of-bath/
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Bath?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app as well as on our website at www.theplaceswherewego.com
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Julie & Art
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Jan 26, 2020
On episode 13, Julie & Art travel the streets near downtown Los Angeles in search of the earliest homes where Julie's grandparents lived in the 1920s and 1930s. They were the first folks on her dad's side of the family to move way out west to California.
In Search of 3 Early Family Residences
Having found records of the early family residences through census records and public documents, we drive the streets of Los Angeles to find, take photos, and walk by the three earliest homes inhabited by Julie's grandparents. Pictures from this day of exploration can be found on our blog post recapping this visit: Exploring East L.A.
A Stunning Church
Among the family records Julie found, there was a baptismal certificate for her father when he was two years old. We find the church in Los Angeles and are surprised by the artistic beauty of the church - Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
Tips For Exploring Your Family History
We also share a few tips for your consideration if you're interested in exploring early history of your family.
The Best Tacos We've Ever Had
We review Guerrilla Tacos in Los Angeles. We stopped here for tacos after our historic home exploration. This is a must stop for taco lovers in Los Angeles. If you're not within driving distance, you'll have to do some work, but you can make famous Guerrilla taco recipes at home. Check out the book, Guerrilla Tacos - Recipes from the Streets of L.A.
The Places Where We Go
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Sunday Jan 12, 2020
Sunday Jan 12, 2020
On episode 12, Julie & Art travel to Dunster England. This is the second stop as part of our exploration of the Somerset area.
Top ten things to do in Dunster
In this podcast, we take you through our top 10 list of things to do in Dunster England. Listen for our travel tips and overview of our suggested places to visit, including:
Dunster Museum and Dolls Collection
Cleeve Abbey
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cleeve-abbey/
Travel Tips and Fun Facts
We also share a few fun facts and tips you’ll want to consider on your visit to this city which is easily accessible from Taunton.
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 Dunster England
We hope this episode inspire you to consider the Dunster area in England as part of your UK travels.
You’ll find our blog posts on our Dunster visit at these links:
An English Country Fair in Dunster
Stolling Dunster Seaside
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Dunster?
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 Dec 28, 2019
Saturday Dec 28, 2019
In episode 11, Julie & Art travel to Watchet, England. This is our first stop as part of our exploration of the Somerset area.
Read Our Blog Post on Things To Do in Watchet, England
Top Ten Things To Do In Watchet
This podcast takes you through our top 10 list of things to do in Watchet, England. Listen for our travel tips and overview of our suggested places to visit, including:
War Memorial and St. Decuman Mosaic
Travel Tips and Fun Facts
We also share a few fun facts and tips you’ll want to consider on your visit to this city, which is easily accessible from Taunton.
Travel Resources for Visiting Watchet, England
Click here to access our Watchet Itinerary in PDF format
We leveraged “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” to identify specific attractions during our trip. The book helped identify walking tours and museums, plus times and days particular places are open. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a more extended trip.
Visit Watchet, England
We hope this episode inspires you to consider the Watchet area in England as part of your UK travels.
You’ll find our blog post on our Watchet visit at this link:
Top Things To Do in Watchet, England
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Watchet?
The Places Where We Go
Podcast: The Places Where We Go Podcast is released every other week in your favorite podcast app 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 Dec 14, 2019
Saturday Dec 14, 2019
On episode 10, we travel to Colorado for our NHL Arena Bucket List in Denver trip. We take in our 6th NHL arena as part of a bucket list to visit every arena in the National Hockey League.
Exploring Downtown Denver Before The Game
We soak up downtown Denver on day one of our weekend excursion. Our stops include Union Station, the 16th Street Mall, and the Colorado State Capitol. Then after strolling downtown, we enjoy dinner and beers at the Wynkoop Brewing Company.
Pepsi Center - Our 6th NHL Arena Bucket List trip
Our primary destination was the Pepsi Center (today Ball Arena) in downtown Denver. We attended a hockey game between the Colorado Avalanche and our Anaheim Ducks. This trip marked our 6th NHL arena as part of an NHL arena bucket list.
Golden Colorado - Day After the Game Day Trip
On day two of our NHL arena bucket list trip in Denver, we next ventured to Golden Colorado. During this day trip, we visited and toured the Coors Brewery. We also made a point to explore some of the old-west feel of downtown Golden.
The Best Places to Stay Near Ball Arena
The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Downtown is the top-rated hotel (9+ rating out of 10) closest to Ball Arena.
The Places Where We Go
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Julie & Art
Saturday Nov 30, 2019
Saturday Nov 30, 2019
On episode 9 California RV Show Podcast, Julie & Art explore travel trailers at the 2019 California RV Show in Fontana, California. Listen as we search for a no-slide travel trailer for our future camping adventures.
Airstream Hunting at the California RV Show
First, we plan an essential stop for a no-slide trailer at the Airstream display. Perhaps the most iconic no-slide trailers on the market, we peek in to see what’s in store for aluminum dreamers in 2020.
Lance 2075 Debut
Rumors of a no-slide model from Lance were indeed confirmed at the show. You’ll catch some of the earliest impressions of the Lance 2075 on this podcast. The Lance 2075 is scheduled for release in early 2020. Because we are leaning heavily toward a no-slide trailer, this new model fills a niche between lower-priced (and lower quality) models and the higher-priced Airstreams. Welcome the Goldilocks model of no slide units.
The new Lance 2075 is a viable competitor to Airstreams for folks looking for an Airstream-like floorplan.
Since we visited the show, the Lance website has been updated with highlights of this new trailer:
https://www.lancecamper.com/travel-trailers/2075/
Stay tuned in upcoming episodes to see if we get either of these trailers for our future camping adventures.
Read our California RV Show Visit Blog Post Here
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Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Saturday Nov 16, 2019
Barry Island Introduction
Welcome to episode 8 - our Barry Island podcast. We made an afternoon excursion to the seaside town of Barry Island while staying in Cardiff, Wales.
Barry Island is a popular seaside resort that has been a popular destination for tourists since the 19th century. This seaside town has something for everyone, from its iconic amusement park to its golden beaches.
We discuss our afternoon in Barry Island, relaxing on the edge of the Bristol Channel, and tips to help you plan a visit to Barry Island. So, join us as we explore Barry Island in Wales.
One way of enhancing your visit to any destination is to plan an excursion to a nearby location. As a result, Barry Island became one of our afternoon trips out of Cardiff.
Barry Island Highlights
On Barry Island, we had a wonderful time! The carnival rides at Barry Island's Pleasure Park provided a festive atmosphere. We explored the Barry Island Visitor Center to get a better understanding of the local history and culture (or lack thereof), and strolled along Whitmore Bay Beach. We also took some time to relax at Friars Point and watched kayakers make their way in the Bristol Channel.
This was another trip influenced by Julie’s genealogy research upon tracing family tree branches to Glamorgan. We enjoyed walking on the land once home to our ancestors - hundreds of years ago.
Barry Island - Where To Stay
If you visit Barry Island, the best place to stay is Gail's Guest House. It's rated 9 out of 10 stars on Expedia.
Lovely stay , really helpful , very clean place room lovely recommend to anyone. Also breakfast was really good .
Samantha - An Expedia reviewer
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Travel Planning Resources For A Cardiff Visit
We leveraged “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” to identify specific attractions during our trip. The book helped identify walking tours and museums plus times and days particular places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a more extended trip.
Click here to access our Cardiff Itinerary in PDF format.
Our Blog Posts on Places Near Cardiff Wales
Cardiff Wales is a gem of the UK that is well worth your travel consideration. We hope these episodes inspire you to consider this great Welsh town.
You’ll find our blog posts on our Cardiff area visit at these links:
Tracing a Family Tree in Raglan
National History Day (St. Fagans Museum)
Thanks For Listening To Our Barry Island Podcast
Barry Island in Wales is a great weekend getaway destination. The area offers stunning views of the Welsh coastline and the Bristol Channel. Barry Island is especially popular for its sandy beaches, which make it a perfect spot for sunbathing, swimming, and walking.
Barry Island is also home to attractions such as Barry Island Pleasure Park, Barry Island Zoo, and Barry Roast Dinorwic Railway.
You can sample traditional Welsh cuisine, including the famous Barry Island Pasty. And there are plenty of restaurants, pubs, and shops to explore. Barry Island is great for a day trip or weekend stay in Wales!
What attractions will you visit on a trip to Barry Island?
Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com
We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art
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Saturday Nov 02, 2019
Saturday Nov 02, 2019
In episode seven (Cardiff Castle Podcast), we uncover the rich history of Cardiff Castle in Wales.
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Our Visit to Cardiff Castle
We have more travel adventures on this episode - Cardiff Castle Podcast, with highlights from our visit to the legendary castle. We also share a few fun facts and travel tips in our episode that you’ll want to consider on your visit to this castle.
About Cardiff Castle
On this Cardiff Castle Podcast, we introduce you to one of Wales’ leading heritage attractions. This castle, a site of international significance, is located in the heart of the country's capital. The walls of the castle and its fairytale towers contain wonders of history that span nearly 2,000 years.
Did you know that Wales is known as the castle capital of the world? It holds more than 4000 castles. That makes for more castles per square mile than anywhere else in Europe. And the capital city of Cardiff is famous for having more castles than any other city in the world.
As Cardiff Castle stood tall and proud in the heart of the city center, it became a must-stop on our visit.
Cardiff Castle is a treasure trove of history that dates back over two thousand years! Built around 55 AD, this former Roman fort was located at the edge of a legion led by Julius Frontinus during his conquest of the Silures - the warriors of South Wales. It's a wonderful place to immerse yourself in 2000+ years of history.
Highlights of our Cardiff Castle Visit
Our two-hour tour of Cardiff Castle included viewing most of the grounds and some of the castle rooms.
Inside was an amazing history spanning the Roman era through the castle’s place to safeguard Cardiff residents during WWII.
Julie explored links to her family lineage as we read about the prior inhabitants of the castle. Yes, William Herbert, a branch on Julie’s family tree, is connected to this castle.
Outside, we made our way past a moot and up a large mound to the castle’s defensive keep.
Optional tours include:
Clock Tower Tours: Make your way up the spiral staircase as you ascend perhaps the most recognizable landmark in Cardiff
Film Location Tour: Learn more about the exceptional grounds which have been the backdrop for BBC hit TV shows, including Doctor Who, Sherlock, and The Sarah Jane Adventures.
Connoisseur Tour: This exclusive visit gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Castle’s exquisite decoration and the influential personalities that transformed the Castle in the nineteenth century. Plus, a visit to the Clock Tower is included.
Our Travel Planning Resources For Our Cardiff Visit
As we made this visit with our base in Cardiff, you can also find our recommended itinerary for visiting Cardiff.
Click here to access our Cardiff Itinerary.
We leveraged “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” to identify specific attractions during our trip. The book helped identify walking tours and museums plus times and days particular places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a more extended trip.
Check out our Blog Post for more details on our visit to Cardiff Castle
Visit Cardiff Wales
Cardiff Wales is a gem of the UK that is well worth your travel consideration. We hope these episodes inspire you to consider this great Welsh town.
You’ll find our blog posts on our Cardiff area visit at these links:
Tracing a Family Tree in Raglan
National History Day (St. Fagans Museum)
Which attractions will you visit on a trip to Cardiff?
Write to us at comments@theplaceswherewego.com
We’ll see you at the places where we go.
Julie & Art