Destinations Beyond Expectations

Greenland is a Haven for Nature Lovers and Adventurers

With outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, whale watching, and more, Greenland is a haven for nature lovers and adventurers. Malisha Mendis from the Short Girl on Tour blog joins Stevie to share more about Greenland and some top things to do while you’re there.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 3/21/25 Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:28 - The Landscape and Terrain of Greenland3:20 - Most Popular or the Best Time to Visit Greenland5:54 - Outdoor Activities to Enjoy in Greenland8:35 - Hiking Around Ilulissat10:54 - Whale Watching in Greenland12:28 - Traditional Food in Greenland14:17 - Stay Connected with Short Girl on Tour17:22 - Malisha Mendis is a Student of TravelRead Malisha's Blogs About GreenlandFollow Short Girl on Tour onInstagramFacebookPinterestX

Hikes, Views and History to Discover in Madeira

Known for its lush surroundings, Madeira offers some incredible hiking opportunities that come with amazing views. Joining Stevie to talk more about Madeira is Maria Kru from Picture the World, a fantastic photography and travel blog.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 3/7/25 Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:25 - Madeira's Natural Beauty and Where it's Located3:53 - The History of Madeira6:44 - The Weather and Times of Year to Plan a Trip to Madeira8:27 - Hiking in Madeira10:56 - The Beaches in Madeira14:12 - Whale Watching in Madeira16:15 - Festivals That go on Throughout the Year in Madeira21:19 - Stay Connected with Picture the World24:55 - Maria Kru is a Student of TravelCheck Out Picture the World's Madeira eBook GuideRead More About MadeiraFollow Picture the World onYouTubeInstagram

The Awe Effect of Italy's Top Travel Destinations

Italy is a country that so many travelers have on their bucket lists - it has beautiful beaches, incredible art, historic cities and much more to discover. Stevie is joined by LivTours founder and Rome native Angelo Carotenuto for a conversation about Italy’s most visited cites, and other Italian destinations that travelers should have on their radars.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 2/28/25 Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:59 - Why do People Come Back to Italy Year After Year?4:17 - The Jubilee and How it Will Affect Tourism in 20258:00 - Things to do in Rome14:00 - The Historic City of Florence16:06 - The Tuscan Region as a Whole20:00 - Things to do in Venice24:59 - More About Milan28:38 - Naples and What it can Offer to Visitors32:38 - Puglia and What the Region is Like35:29 - Sicily and Things to do There38:13 - Stay Connected with LivTours42:40 - Angelo Carotenuto is a Student of TravelFollow LivTours onFacebookInstagramPinterestYouTube

Culture, Food, Music and Coffee Throughout Colombia

You may have heard of Colombia’s big cities like Bogotá, but there is so much wonderful culture, food, music and coffee to discover throughout Columbia’s 32 departments. Joining Stevie to talk about the beautiful country of Colombia is Ginna Taylor from Broken Boots Travel.Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 2/7/24 Timecodes0:00 - Intro2:56 - Why is Colombia a Special Place for People to Visit?6:42 - An Overview of Bogotá11:15 - Vallenato Music and Seeing the Biggest Vallenato Festival15:21 - La Guajira and Things to do in the Region19:20 - Why Should Someone Add Cartagena to Their Colombian Itinerary?22:44 - Colombia's Coffee Growing Region27:18 - Stay Connected with Broken Boots Travel29:15 - Ginna is a Student of Travel Follow Ginna as She Explores Colombia's 32 DepartmentsFollow Broken Boots Travel onFacebookInstagramYouTube

10 Days in Portugal: Q&A Trip Review

Stevie and Maddie got a lot of great questions about their adventures in Portugal, so they figured they'd close the 10 Days in Portugal series by doing a little Q&A. In this episode, you’ll hear Maddie and Stevie talk about things like their favorite day on the trip, how they decided to travel to Portugal and much more.Show Notes ⬇️Published on 1/31/25Timecodes0:00 - Intro1:35 - Why Portugal?4:51 - Favorite Area of Portugal?7:00 - Favorite Hotel?10:16 - Favorite Day on the Trip?13:06 - Favorite Day Trip: Sintra or Douro Valley?15:20 - Favorite Non-Day Trip Get Your Guide Experience? 18:05 - What's One Thing You'd Change?Follow Destinations Beyond Expectations onFacebookInstagram