Podcasts – 2TravelDads

Best Sights in the Southwest – Beautiful Desert Icons Not to Miss

The iconic places to visit in the Southwest stretch from California to Texas. We've picked our favorites for the most beautiful canyons, amazing desert landscapes, and best wildflower blooms in the American Southwest.

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Inspiring Author, Colleen Miniuk, Shares New Book So Said the River (June 2024)

So Said the River is the new memoir by famed landscape photographer Colleen Miniuk. In this interview we discuss with her the themes of personal growth and self-acceptance with the backdrop of the dramatic American Southwest.

Sunset over the Bubbles at Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park, ME

Acadia National Park Itinerary (and Artist in Residence Info!)

This is the Acadia National Park itinerary you need for visiting both the must see sights and the overlooked things to do in the park. This beautiful destination is different in every season, and there's even seasonal Artist in Residency programs to make Acadia NP even more interesting.

Professional Landscape Photographer Feature

Life as a Professional Landscape Photographer – What does that even mean?!

Being a professional landscape photographer is a unique profession, but it's a beautiful combination of technical skills and artistic vision. Colleen Miniuk is a photographer, author and teacher of landscape photography. See how she left her technology career to pursue a joyful existence capturing images of nature from her perspective.

Ireland with Kids: One of the Easiest European Destinations to Visit

Visiting Ireland with kids is a great introduction to traveling in Europe. A very easy country to get around, Ireland is full of sights and activities that are family friendly, full or culture and there are tons of beautiful sights. Get tips, itinerary ideas and listen to our podcast about Ireland with kids.

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Experiencing New York City with a Teen: Tips and Itinerary for a Fun NYC Trip

Exploring New York City with a pre-teen is actually really fun and one of the best trips you can take with a growing kiddo. Get a fool proof NYC itinerary, tips for packing, and listen to a podcast episode featuring our 12 year old adventurer.

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Creating a Memoir: Flirting with Disaster Author Angie Orth Shares her Writing Journey

Creating a memoir is a complex task, and writing a book in general isn't for everyone. Angie Orth shares the struggles and successes of writing her own novel-style memoir and working with a major publishing house to do it. She shares the truth of it and advice for others to be successful in their own writing ventures.

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Pensacola, Florida: a Surprising LGBTQ Friendly Destination on the Gulf Coast

Pensacola is a surprise, not just because of the beautiful beaches and amazing food, but because it's actually a very inclusive LGBTQ destination in FLORIDA. We dig into what makes a city inclusive and why this is important for gay travelers.

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Visiting the UK: a first International family trip

International family travel is quite different than traveling solo as an adult. See what you can do to make planning and executing an international trip with kids easier and something everyone will remember for all the right reasons. (podcast episode focusing on UK travel)

Visiting the Bahamas for Beginners: an Intro to Paradise

Visiting the Bahamas is more than a cruise port option, but can actually be one of the more affordable Caribbean vacation destinations. See what unique activities are in the Bahamas and get recommendations for where to go with kids.

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Glacier Country, Montana: from the Viewpoint of an 8 Year Old Adventurer

Enjoy this podcast episode with a special guest, our 8 year old, talking about Glacier National Park and Glacier Country, Montana. From hiking and wildlife to favorite things to do in Missoula, we cover it all!

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Dealing with Travel Anxiety Before You Depart: Podcast Episode and Travel Tips

Travel anxiety is real and a lot of people face it leading up to a trip. We have tips for how to manage travel anxiety, both before departure and during your travels.

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Best Friend Travel: Why This is Such a Life-Affirming Way to Explore

Have you ever traveled with a best friend? It's a completely different experience than traveling with a spouse or immediate family. Find out why we do it, what we get from it and how it works so well for us.

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Making Big Life Decisions to Pursue Joy: From Travel to Relocation

Making decisions based on pursuing joy is something we actively do. See what sort of things we do to bring joy into our lives, from setting boundaries to choosing where to live for our best lives.

Hawaii Podcast Episodes for Awesome Travel Planning and Inspiration

Hawaii podcast episodes are so helpful for understanding the Islands and planning an unforgettable visit. Listen to podcast episodes about the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring Kauai and more. Travel tips and easy planning ideas.

Disneyland vs Magic Kingdom - what's the similar, which has better attractions, food, and overall better experiences. We break down our favorite elements of the Disney Parks which are ALL OPEN NOW.

Disneyland vs Magic Kingdom: Which Is the Best Disney Park

Disneyland vs Magic Kindom - what's the similar, which has better attractions, food, and overall better experiences. We break down our favorite elements of the Disney Parks which are ALL OPEN NOW.

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Should You Choose Disney World or Universal Orlando for a Family Vacation?

Not sure if you should choose Disney World or Universal Orlando? Thrill rides, family friendly options, dining, and overall costs broken down to help decide between Disney and Universal.

UPDATE – Should You Pick Disney World or Universal Orlando During COVID-19 Pandemic?

Since Orlando theme parks are open, is Disney World or Universal handling COVID-19 pandemic precautions better? Side by side comparison of health and safety measures between Universal Orlando and Disney World.

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Yellowstone National Park Tips & Hacks You Need to Know

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Corvettes on Bear Tooth Highway in Montana's Yellowstone Country

Road Trip Through Beautiful Big Sky And Yellowstone Country

Yellowstone Country is perfect for a Montana road trip. Starting in Billings or Bozeman, exploring through Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Best places to stop and sights to see in Yellowstone Country.

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Is Disney World All It’s Cracked Up To Be? – Best Attractions & Dining In Each Park

The best attractions in each Walt Disney World Park and top dining pick for each park too. The most worthwhile or that you just can't miss, rides and restaurants to plan for at Disney World.

Cherry Blossoms and Washington Monument Washington DC NPS - Carol Highsmith

Washington DC: Beautiful Blossoms And Best Things To Do

Everything you need to know to visit Washington DC for cherry blossoms. When to visit, where to go and everything else to do in the cultural center of DC.

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Yellowstone National Park Itinerary: Best of the Best Things to Do

Our 2 Day Best of Yellowstone National Park itinerary: from the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Norris Geysers, Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake, each itinerary route is its own day in the park and covers the best sights and tips for enjoying driving through Yellowstone National Park.

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Awesome Yellowstone Itinerary For The Best Wildlife And Hot Springs

Two days' worth of itineraries for exploring the best sights of Yellowstone National Park: part 2. In this episode we cover two days of traveling through Yellowstone. These two road trip routes go through the northwest corner of the park, stopping at Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Falls, the Lamar Valley, and our best wildlife viewing tips.