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The Most Important 2026 Travel Trends You Need to Know

Send us a textWe map the biggest travel shifts for 2026 using real search data, from spontaneous short escapes and small-town storytelling to purpose-driven city breaks and the return of cruises. Practical questions and examples help you plan a flexible, meaningful trip without the stress.Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you editor@thetravellingfool.com You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedInInstagram

Corsicana Texas, World Famous Bakery, One Legged Daredevil and a Reel Cop

Send us a textA quiet Texas town with a world-famous sweet tooth, a high-wire legend, and an oil claim that rewrote state history—Corsicana packs more surprises per mile than most big cities. We head south of Dallas to trace how a German baker created an early mail-order empire, why a mysterious one-legged tightrope walker still draws visitors to a simple grave, and how one cop built a parallel career on set while bridging trust back at home.Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you editor@thetravellingfool.com You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedInInstagram

Incredible man Born in 1700s, Died in 1900s: Was He Really That Old?

Send us a textWe chase the disputed lifespan of Isaac Brock from headstone to census record, then turn a myth hunt into a smart Waco travel plan. Between archives, museums, and good food, we map a route where Texas legend meets places worth your time.Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you editor@thetravellingfool.com You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedInInstagram

Holiday Travel Tips: Smart Ways to Make Your Trip Easy This Year

Send us a textWe share a practical holiday travel game plan to cut stress, avoid delays, and keep your cool from booking to baggage claim. From early departures and car prep to smart packing, safety, and flexibility, these tips help you arrive safe and sane.Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you editor@thetravellingfool.com You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedInInstagram

Travel Deals 101: How to Hunt Down the Best Vacation Savings

Send us a textPrices keep climbing, but the best travel bargains are hiding in plain sight. We walk through the smartest ways to cut travel costs using military portals, deal alerts, credit card strategies, and overlooked memberships that unlock private rates and perks. The goal is simple: stack savings on flights, hotels, cruises, and resorts without sacrificing quality.Please subscribe and leave a review on I-Tunes. Feel free to drop me an email I would love to hear from you editor@thetravellingfool.com You can sign up for my email list Past Podcasts Follow me on social media FaceBook Twitter now X LinkedInInstagram