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In this episode we got to speak with award-winning, Travel and Lifestyle journalist, Alice Dubin about her recent article called, "I've traveled the world with two kids, these are the mistakes I'll never make again". There is a lot we can learn from her.  www.AliceDubin.com  https://lnk.bio/alicedubin https://www.instagram.com/alicedubin/  Click here for the beginner Southwest Credit Card you need to start earning points! Earn up to 40,000 bonus points with any Southwest Rapid Rewards personal Credit Card. Business owners can earn up to 80,000 bonus points with Southwest Rapid Rewards business Credit Cards. I can be rewarded too, learn more.  https://www.referyourchasecard.com/226d/1ARW0WOEZC

What we have always feared has finally happened. It has something to do with our oldest son and it all going to be different now but first, we want to tell you about our experience at the new The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.  Mike is pissed! 

We spent our 2021 Christmas in Puerto Morelos and Cancun, Mexico.  We got so many questions from you guys about where to stay, what is there to do, and most importantly, how safe is it. We tell you exactly what to do in order to minimize your risk for violence and covid.  For any questions, please DM us on: www.instagram.com/joinourvidaloca 

New Travel Covid Restrictions for Europe and what to know before you go. 1. Check https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions to check the latest restrictions in the country you want to visit.  2: Get Travel insurance: Shop around! We have used: https://www.trawickinternational.com/ 3. Meet our special guest for next weeks episode. Wendy Miller, author of "3 Secrets to the Happy Healthy Relationship you've always F*****g Wanted".  4: We answer questions about "how we do it". 5: We tell you about some of our Airbnb nightmares and how to avoid them! www.instragram.com/joinourvidaloca

So we finally traveled to Portugal, Greece, and Turkey during the rise of the Covid-19 Delta Variant. A few obstacles popped up, and we will tell you how we dealt with them.  Were we nervous? Did we throw caution to the wind? Did we wear masks? How was it getting tested in Europe?  We hope this helps with your travel plans.  https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card https://travel.gov.gr/#/ instagram.com/joinourvidaloca

Our best friends want to leave their home for one year. What is holding them back? What are their concerns, goals, hopes, and hesitance? Have you ever wanted to do the same thing?  Oh yes, we were drinking while recording this, so sorry in advance. 

Ok, this episode is kinda loaded with different places. In this show, we tell you about Costa Rica and all the precautions they have taken during this pandemic.  https://www.trawickinternational.com/  https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sjols-los-suenos-marriott-ocean-and-golf-resort/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_MzgxMzg0NC03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24uZ29vZ2xlX3dlYnNpdGVfb3ZlcnJpZGU%3D   Did we book tickets to Portugal? Is the EU open yet? What was Nashville like? Everything was freaking open! We felt weird being the only two wearing masks. LOL. 

We have been reading a lot of great articles on Medium.com. We came across one called, "Life Lessons Learned in My 40’s That I Wish I Could Tell My 20-Year Old Self" by George Ziogas. It made us think.  Hit the FOLLOW button, please. We would love to hear from you. Contact us with questions or comments. 

Today we speak to @Marty_SanDiego, who wrote a book called the "ABC Travel Greenbook". She is a world-traveling influencer doing her best to bring attention to major brands about diversity and inclusion.  You can find her here at: https://www.instagram.com/marty_sandiego/ and her book on Amazon.

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Why is Vanesa so sad? OMG! With the help of a very eye-opening article by David Allan from the Wisdom Project, we help you become a traveler and not an annoying, selfie-taking tourist.   Please write to us with your questions, and/or comments. Complaints should be directed to Vanesa.  https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/travel-smarter-wisdom-project/index.html By: David Allan https://twitter.com/davidgallan?lang=en