Practical Wanderlust

Lia & Jeremy Garcia

A few years ago Lia & Jeremy quit their jobs, put their stuff in storage, & took off on a year-long honeymoon. (It was basically a disaster, but they had fun anyway.) Today, they travel and write about their ongoing (mis)adventures on their travel blog, PracticalWanderlust.com. On this bi-weekly podcast Lia and Jeremy share their most ridiculous travel stories and practical tips to help you avoid making all of their terrible, terrible mistakes - plus all of the weird history they've learned along the way!

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Mini-Episode: The Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt

Practical Wanderlust

02/10/20 • 32 min

On our first mini-episode, we talk about Lia's ridiculously elaborate display of affection creepily early on in our relationship. And in true Liaremy fashion, it is needlessly extra and doesn't go as planned. So pull up a comfy chair, pour some wine, cut yourself a few slices of cake, and enjoy (because self-love is also part of Valentine's Day)!
For more of our personal stories, check out:

Find more ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com, and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook!
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Audio production & music composition by Tyler Hafer.

Lake Tahoe, California (or "Our Morbid Obsession with The Donner Party")

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02/03/20 • 51 min

Towering pine trees, ancient granite cliffs, crystal clear water, cannibalistic pioneers... wait, what? Today we travel to Jeremy's favorite place on Earth: Lake Tahoe, California. Strap on your snow goggles and come along as we cover the macabre past and enchanting present of this alpine paradise with more ghosts than you can shake a ski pole at.
Planning a trip to Tahoe? We've got a few blog posts that will help:

Find more ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com, and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook!
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Audio production & music composition by Tyler Hafer.

Belgium (or "Chocolate and Beer and Frites, Oh My!")

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12/10/19 • 61 min

Beer made by monks, disembodied hands, chocolate high tea, pugs in Santa costumes, eternally peeing statues, and Jean Claude Van Damme. If it's weird or delicious, Belgium has it and Lia and Jeremy won't shut up about it.
More Belgium content below:

Weird & Offbeat Museums in Brussels
Romantic Things to do in Bruges
Beginners Guide to Belgian Beer
The tours we took: Food and Beer, Chocolate and Beer

Find more ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com, and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook!
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Audio production & music composition by Tyler Hafer.

San Gil, Colombia (or "Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls")

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11/26/19 • 42 min

In our most ridiculous travel fails yet, Lia gets rescued off of a waterfall, Jeremy channels his inner Rob Thomas, and we both (sort of) find our tranquilo in San Gil, Colombia.

Follow along with our ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook!
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Audio production & music composition by Tyler Hafer.

Disney World & Disneyland (or "The Happiest Place on Earth?")

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02/24/20 • 49 min

A futuristic utopia that's definitely not a cult. A suicide-themed ride. Lia's college internship. What do they all have in common? Disney World, of course! In this episode, Lia spills all the Mad Tea on the most magical place on Earth, plus insider tips from her time as a Cast Member. We also explain our tried & tested Disney Strategy (aka STRAT), because waiting in long lines for rides is some Bippity-Boppity-BS.
Planning a trip to Disney? Get the FREE Printable Disney Starter Kit! The Disney Starter Kit includes a Disney packing checklist, 2 Disney Parks Scavenger Hunt previews, and the Disney World Resort Bar Crawl instructions. Plus, we'll send you loads of our insider tips for planning a magical trip to Disney.
We've also created two epic Disney Parks Scavenger Hunts designed to take your Disney trip to the next level!
Check out more of our Disney content on the blog:

Find more ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com, and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and our semi-monthly newsletter!

Audio production & music composition by Tyler Hafer.

The Year-Long Honeymoon: Part 1, Colombia & Ecuador (or "Can We Add Another Subtitle?")

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12/23/19 • 75 min

Sweaty hikes through the jungle, dorm-mates on cocaine, sassy llamas, and one chill as f*ck rooster: it's finally time to share the entire story of our disastrous year-long honeymoon (in multiple parts). In this episode, we cover a two-month stretch from the Caribbean coast of Colombia to the Andes of Northern Peru... and all the sh*t that went horribly wrong.
More stories from our year-long honeymoon:

Find more ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com, and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook!
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Audio production & music composition by Tyler Hafer.

The Story of Louisville, KY

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12/04/20 • 66 min

Horse races, bourbon, baseball bats, and a...death tunnel? Today we tell the story of Lia's hometown: Louisville, KY! We trace the history of the city from its frontier origins to the modern-day. Louisville's history runs deep, and it's not always pretty. So pour yourself a bourbon and tune in. Unless you're driving - that's not cool.
For more Louisville content, check out:

Interested in quitting your job to go travel? Check out the new book by Practical Wanderlust's own Lia Garcia: How to Quit Your Job and Travel, available December 8th on Amazon.

Hiking and Camping Stories (or "High Stakes F*ck Ups")

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10/13/20 • 81 min

Mudslides, panic attacks, altitude sickness, and a very judgey llama. These are just a few of the things we have encountered on our many...many...MANY hiking and camping misadventures.
Want the full details of these stories? Check our links below:
The Mono Hot Springs Disaster
The Cataract Falls Catastrophe
Mudslides on the Valle de Cocora Hike
Days of Fun on the Quilotoa Loop
High Altitude Hijinx at Laguna 69
The Complete Failure that was Machu Picchu
And for those of you who are not as terrible as we are, check out our 42 Car Camping Essentials!

Welcome to Season 2!

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07/28/20 • 17 min

Quarantine amirite? We took a season break earlier than planned, but we are BACK! On this mini-update, we look at how we've handled the season break (mostly screaming into the void and baking bread) and how Season 2 of the podcast will be different.

California Highway One Road Trip (or "The Best Highway in the World")

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05/11/20 • 66 min

A humanist cult, a Danish hideaway, a gravitational anomaly, towering trees, a spoiled rich kid's castle, clothing-optional hot springs, and the cutest animals (and weirdest) imaginable: welcome to Highway One, the most beautiful highway in the world! In this episode, we cover everything you need to plan your trip up the California Coast and all the weird history you never knew about the stops along the way.
Planning a road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway? We've got a few blog posts that will help:

We’ve also created a free, printable Highway One itinerary! The 7-page PDF also includes our San Francisco Self-Guided Walking Tour. Plus, we’ll also send you our favorite tips to help you plan an amazing California road trip!

For more ridiculous adventures visit us at PracticalWanderlust.com and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook!

Audio production & music composition by Tyler Hafer.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Practical Wanderlust have?

Practical Wanderlust currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does Practical Wanderlust cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Funny, Storytelling, Comedy, Adventure, Budget Travel, Podcasts, Vacation and Travel.

What is the most popular episode on Practical Wanderlust?

The episode title 'The Story of Louisville, KY' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Practical Wanderlust?

The average episode length on Practical Wanderlust is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of Practical Wanderlust released?

Episodes of Practical Wanderlust are typically released every 14 days, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of Practical Wanderlust?

The first episode of Practical Wanderlust was released on Nov 25, 2019.

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Practical Wanderlust

Lia & Jeremy Garcia

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