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On this week's Just the Tip, we share some of the best luggage on the market for checked bags, carry-ons, and personal items. We're highlighting the latest technology, sustainability, compression, and space in the latest models.

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Episode 160 is making your holiday shopping a little easier by providing 20 amazing gifts to give the travel lover in your life. Feel free to send links to your loved ones to help shop for you! ;) This year we categorized gifts by type of travelers to make it even easier for you. This year you can expect to find gifts for frequent travelers, gifts for photography travelers, gifts for foodie travelers, and SO much more!

This is our 3rd annual best gifts for travelers list, so if you’re looking for more ideas, head over to our website to see more, plus links to make it even easier! https://travelsquadpodcast.com/gifts-for-travelers/

• Luxury Traveler - Personalized Leather Sunglasses & Watch Case
• Business Traveler - Laptop Travel Backpack, Hooks onto Carry On Luggage
• Female Traveler - Mini Blow Dryer, Straightener, and Curling Wand
• Male Traveler - Men’s Leather Duffel
• Practical Traveler - Lightweight Turkish Towel
• Unique Travel Gift - Portable Vanity Lighting System
• Everyday Traveler - Coin Purse
• Frequent Traveler - World Travel Plug Adapter
• To Bring Travel Home - City Themed Homesick Candles
• Little Travelers - Adventure Fund Piggy Bank
• Foodie Traveler - International Cook Book
• Road Tripper - Collapsible Cooler RV Traveler - Hammock
• Photography Traveler - Smart Rotating Phone Tripod
• Solo Female Traveler - The #1 Dress for Travel
• Hiking Traveler - Hiking Backpack with 2.5L Water Bladder
• Couple Traveler - Personalized Push Pin World Map
• Airplane Traveler - Foldable Pillow, Blanket, Eye Mask Kit
• Party Traveler - Waterproof Clip On Bluetooth Speaker
• Nature Traveler - Binoculars

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Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram Jamal: @jamal_marrush Brittanie: @brittanieharbick Kim: @lushdeez

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Episode 228 - Come with us on a week trip to Greece exploring ancient ruins in Athens, beach clubs and nightlife in Mykonos, and the luxurious experiences Santorini has to offer. We share Greece travel tips, the route to take, the things to do in Greece you have to experience on your trip and share why Greece is one of our top 3 favorite places in the world.

See things to do in ourViator Shop with Greece Experienceslike theSantoni Luxury Boat Cruise that is all-inclusive with drinks and a 5-course dinner, and theAcropolis and Acropolis Museum Combo Pass

Highly recommend theSantorini Thirea Suites - The most gorgeous luxury hotel in Oia overlooking the caldera.

If you're looking for a flight deal to Greece, we recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you!

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In this weeks episode we are giving you a Travel Throwback to one of our previous episodes, Episode 14: Touring the Adriatic Coast with Gate1 Travel (Albania, Montenegro, Slovenia & Croatia)

This episode is an "oldie but goodie" and features OG Squad member Zeina. Europe is a Bucket List destination for many people around the world who are not from that continent. With 44 countries to visit and choose from, the options are almost endless. In this episode we are going to visit and discuss some of the lesser traveled countries in the eastern region of the continent that are sure to intrigue and inspire you to start planning your next European visit to this part of the world, and that is why we know you will love and appreciate this Throwback Episode!

In Episode 14 we take you through another Gate1 Travel guided tour, this time along the Adriatic Coast. We go over and discuss tips for exploring this part of Europe, currency exchange while visiting multiple countries using different currencies, the national parks, and packing for varying weather throughout the tour based on the different climates and regions.

We cover A LOT of ground on this 10-day tour through the Adriatic Coast. In this episode we visit:

. Tirana, Albania

. Shkodra, Albania

. Kolasin, Montenegro

. Podgorica, Montenegro

. Kotor, Montenegro

. Dubrovnik, Croatia

. Split, Croatia

. Trogir, Croatia

. Plitvice National Park

. UNESCO World Heritage site Postojana Caves in Slovenia

. Bled, Slovenia

Please note: This episode is NOT sponsored by Gate1 Travel, although we love their services, and can’t recommend them enough! Listen to episode 4 for our China tour with Gate1 Travel too!

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Co-hosts:

Jamal:@jamal_marrush

Brittanie: @bucketlist_brittanie

Kim: @lushdeez

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Get in touch! Email us at [email protected]to discuss:

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Episode 42 is a two-part episode starting in Tokyo, Japan! The squad spent 14 days traveling through Japan, eating ramen and sushi, sightseeing, and enjoying all the attractions this amazing country has to offer.

In episode 42 we cover:

-Japan travel tips

-Sensoji Temple

-Tokyo Tower

-Hedgehog cafe

Shibuya crossing

Ginza District

Mt Fuji Lake Ashi

Imperial Palace Grounds

Harajuku area

Michelin star ramen

Disneyland Tokyo

-Disneyland Tokyo Sea

If you want to take this same itinerary, download our detailed ⁠14 day Japan Guide⁠, which includes travel tips for Japan, a packing list, links to all activities we did in Japan including alternative activities, and a day by day breakdown of the 14 day trip.

Find recommended activities in our ⁠Japan Experience's Viator Shop⁠, including the amazing ⁠all day tour to Mt Fuji and Hakone⁠. ⁠

Stay tuned for part two next week we're continuing through Japan trip into ⁠Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima⁠.

For more resources on Japan check our ⁠Japan blog page⁠!

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