TTB 233: Journey Through Machu Picchu and Patagonia: An Immersive Adventure Yaneth Cisneros and Matt Waugh, expert tour guides at South Andes Travel, are renowned for crafting immersive travel experiences in Peru. Their tours emphasize authentic local interactions and extensive exploration of South America's mountains and trails. They enthusiastically discuss expanding their offerings across South and Central America, including Patagonia. South Andes Travel takes pride in creating extraordinary journeys, revealing the region's diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and thrilling adventures ..read more

TTB 232: Traveling to Eastern Ukraine Amidst the echoes of conflict in Eastern Ukraine, traveler and Oxford scholar Harry Mitsidis brings a touch of humanity to the front lines. Through his poignant conversations with survivors, Harry—a seasoned author known for unraveling the intricate tales of a conman (The Curious Case of William Baekeland) and spinning tales of nomadic adventures (Welcome to the Hotel NomadMania)—seeks to shed light on the resilience and enduring spirit of those facing unimaginable adversity in a time of war. The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each we ..read more

TTB 231: October Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  Rival US mountaineers die in Tibet while competing An empty-nest mama bear just won Fat Bear Week Airbnb users flock to ‘underground’ listings after NYC clampdown GeoGuessr stages esports breakout, crowns underdog champion SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker ..read more

TTB 230: September Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  Cruise Ship Ran Aground In Greenland Huge rescue mission for US man deep in Turkey cave Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria The End of Airbnb in New York NASA is developing a supersonic jet with Boeing Earth's Hidden Eighth Continent Is No Longer Lost SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address ..read more

TTB 229: August Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  United Flight Passengers Saved by Warning System Before Accidentally Plunging into the Pacific Airline close calls more common than publicly disclosed Travel Will Represent a $15.5 Trillion Economy by 2033 Disaster is on the horizon for travel and tourism if we don't start doing things differently We discuss the devastating fires in Maui SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Sc ..read more

TTB 227: July Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  Flying car gets airworthiness certificate from FAA Check out the Flight Misery Map The Case Against Travel Countries are adding regulations to reduce the dominance of English A man stayed in a five-star hotel for two years without paying SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE tra ..read more

TTB 226: June Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  How 4 children survived 40 days in the Amazon jungle after a plane crash FAA issues final rule requiring second cockpit door Venice’s Grand Canal Turned Bright Green This Weekend 22 bizarre things you didn't know were banned or illegal around the world SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send ..read more

TTB 225: How to Hike Through Norway Agathe Ledoux is the author of “Find Your Norway”, a book designed to provide you with all the tools you need to plan your own breathtaking trip through the mountains, fjords, and trails of the Norwegian wilderness. Today we spoke with her about her move from France to Norway, how she plans her hikes, which hikes are worth the time, and tips on how to go off the beaten path!   The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guide ..read more

TTB 223: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World @EricWeinerbooks is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and speaker. His books include The Geography of Bliss and The Geography of Genius, as well as the spiritual memoir Man Seeks God and, his latest title, The Socrates Express. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Eric is a former foreign correspondent for NPR, and reporter for The New York Times. He is a regular contributor to The Washington Post, BBC Travel, and AFAR, among other publications. This week we talked with Eric about why hap ..read more

TTB 222: April Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  660-mile rescue flight in Alaska Google Flights provides refunds if the airfare price drops after you book Ryanair flight forced into emergency Dublin Airport landing Demand for flights soars as Americans can't get enough of Europe Less Cars, More Money: My Visit to the City of the Future More over Airbnb - Fairbnb is making waves in Venice! Canadian police investigating $20 million gold heist at ..read more