Travel Mug Podcast

You Can Still Have Summer Fun In September! Travel Tip Tuesday

Is summer really almost over? Before the cooler weather settles in, Meggan shares some easy ways to make the most of the remaining warm days and help you squeeze a littl

The Best Careers For Travel Lovers

Want to travel more without waiting for your next vacation? We explore some of the best careers and work arrangements for travel lovers. From pilots and flight attendants

Get Travel Perks from Owning Stock With Shareholder Benefits - Travel Tip Tuesday

Did you know that owning shares in certain travel companies can come with perks like cruise onboard credits, hotel discounts, elite status, and car rental savings? In thi

Beginner's Guide to Cruising with Geoff from Abeam Travel Design

Thinking about taking your first cruise? In this beginner’s guide to cruising, we’re joined by travel advisor Geoff from Abeam Travel Design to break down everything you

Why You Should Get an Extra Driver on Your Car Rental - Travel Tip Tuesday

Meggan shares her car rental experience in Portugal and why it was important to add a second driver, which they don't normally do!  Support the Travel Mug Podcast b

Our Weekend Away - Do We Actually Like One Another?!

We have officially taken our first trip together. Learn how we planned our weekend away, where we went, what we ate, and who we met (hint: it's a pretty famous autho

Should You Travel With Your Wedding Rings - Travel Tip Tuesday

Ever wonder if you should leave your wedding rings (or other sentimental/expensive jewelry) at home while you travel? Jenn considers when you should leave them home and h

What to Do, Eat and See With One Week in Copenhagen - Jenn's Trip Recap

Jenn is back from one week in Copenhagen (& one day in Sweden!). She shares all about the Copenhagen airport and EES, where to stay in Copenhagen, what to do, tours to ta

WestJet and Icelandair Announce a Codeshare Agreement!

Exciting news for Canadians visiting Europe or Europeans visiting Canada, WestJet and Icelandair signed a reciprocal codeshare agreement in June. Meggan shares what this

The Ultimate Guide to Long-Term Travel with a Baby with Riana from Teaspoon of Adventure

Instead of spending their parental leave at home, Riana and her husband decided to put all of their things in storage and take their baby and dog on a long-term travel ad

Is Air Travel Getting More Turbulent? Travel Tip Tuesday

After a not-so-fun flight, Jenn researches whether turbulence is getting worse (spoiler alert: it is). She also shares some tips to make flying more comfortable (and less

Meggan's Portugal Road Trip - What She Did, Ate, and Saw (& Mistakes She Made)

Meggan and her husband spent two weeks traveling Portugal, and she shares all the highs and lows of their adventure, including what she would choose to do differently nex

New Currency Conversion Trap to Avoid - Travel Tip Tuesday

Meggan shares her recent experience in Portugal when paying with her credit card or withdrawing cash. The machines may ask if you want to "accept or reject conversion" an

Beginner's Guide to Glasgow, Scotland

If you're planning your Scotland adventure, don't miss heading to Glasgow! This fun city is full of great things to do, eat, and see. We break down how to get t

Your Last Chance to Fix 4 Things Before Summer - Travel Tip Tuesday

If you plan to travel this summer, now is the time to make sure you have your ducks in a row! Meggan shares four things you should do now to make sure you're ready t

Mastering Aeroplan and Air Canada Status with Geoff from Abeam Travel Design

If you're wondering how to get free flights with Aeroplan points, how to get into the Maple Leaf Lounge, or what the SQCs mean, Geoff breaks it all down for us. He s

Can Airlines Add a Fuel Surcharge After You Book? Travel Tip Tuesday

Flight and fuel prices have been chaotic over the past few weeks. With all the uncertainty, many are wondering if airlines can charge you a fuel surcharge on existing fli

How We Reset After a Rough Travel Day

Bad days happen when you are traveling, but you can reset! Here is how we handle jet lag, anxiety, illness or injury, transportation issues, and more! Support the Travel

What is the New Iceland Road Tax in 2026 - Travel Tip Tuesday

Iceland has introduced a new road tax: a per-kilometre fee that applies to everyone driving in Iceland, even tourists! Here's how much it will cost and how to pay th

Everything You Need to Know About Getting Married Abroad with Aimee from Snap Happy Travel

Have you been thinking about a destination wedding or getting married abroad? Aimee from Snap Happy Travel joins us to talk about planning a wedding in a different countr