UA-124173970-1 google-site-verification=0s5a35dli_mtOsnKZh7kpERYJye8W8PlW1indlDocgI 279506616524861 TTB 006: The Benefits of Group Travel Packages - The Travelers Blueprint

Episode 6

TTB 006: The Benefits of Group Travel Packages

On this episode we talk to Leah Habib about her particular experiences traveling to five continents in just a few short years. She provides incredible insight on her time studying abroad in Spain and England and contributes some great advice on why someone would prefer to travel in packaged groups rather than solo. 

On today’s episode we discuss: 

  • Leah’s experience studying abroad in Leeds, England and Barcelona, Spain - including food, life experiences, and academic comparisons; 
  • We discuss some of the countries Leah had experienced and what kicked off her interest in traveling the world; 
  • We get some great insight on why you shouldn't always trust ticket sellers in New York City;
  • TimTams!
  • Team Genos Steaks vs. Team Pats King of Steaks - Who you got?
  • The benefits of traveling with a tour group, including the ease of meeting new friends, the added safety, and the incredible peace of mind when your trips are all planned for you;
  • The value you get with having a personal tour guide fluent in the language and knowledgeable about the history of your destination; 
  • The costs difference of  traveling with a tour group vs. solo travel; 
  • We brush up on travel experiences in Australia and New Zealand and get some local insight on why we may have to book our tickets in the near future; 
  • Does australia have the most deadly wildlife in the world? We talk about some of the biggest “Nope” spiders Australians have to deal with;
  • We touch up on Leah’s experiences in Morocco, specifically the “Blue City” of Chefchaouen; 
  • And of course, we make just one more travel pact with Leah to meet up in Australia and New Zealand….you can NEVER have enough travel pacts!

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We came up with the name "The Travelers Blueprint" for two main reasons:
To provide information for you to draft your own itineraries or how to begin a career that takes you all over the world.
We both have backgrounds in engineering, architecture, or the environment, so we though a blueprint was an apt title to describe our intentions and end goal.

Why We Do It:
We both recently settled down with our careers and families, and can no longer live the nomadic lifestyle we both still crave. The solution to satisfy our overwhelming wanderlust is this podcast where we get to sit down with savvy travelers, globetrotters, conservationists, nature-lovers, or any other travel enthusiasts to peer into their inspiring lives. By listening to these fascinating individuals, we vicariously live through their experiences, and in turn share them with you.

You will hear the personal stories of extraordinary people who have “been there and done that”. Our guests share their unique wisdom and unpack valuable advice on how to plan your trip, what to do once you get there, and how to make sure you head back home (or not) with memories that will last a lifetime. Each episode’s discussion will range from a particular location, to discussing a travel-oriented project or conservation effort, and everything in between.

Occasionally, we take a break from hosting guests, and you will get the opportunity to listen to us divulge our own travel ideas and travel experiences, or maybe just exchange our thoughts on travel methods. Although we have similar worldviews and travel ideologies, you will quickly learn that we also have some very different travel expectations.

Tune in each week, and discover something new about the world, the fascinating cultures buried within, and learn how to draft your own journey from those who have traveled before you!