Destinations Beyond Expectations
Destinations Beyond Expectations
Stevie G.
The Podcast Designed for Students of Travel
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 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:28 - The Landscape and Terrain of Greenland 3:20 - Most Popular or the Best Time to Visit Greenland 5:54 - Outdoor Activities to Enjoy in Greenland 8...
Mar 21, 2025
21 min
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 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Madeira's Natural Beauty and Where it's Located 3:53 - The History of Madeira 6:44 - The Weather and Times of Year to Plan a Trip to Madeira 8:27 - Hiking in Madeira 10:56 - The Beach...
Mar 8, 2025
27 min
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 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:59 - Why do People Come Back to Italy Year After Year? 4:17 - The J...
Feb 28, 2025
48 min
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 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:56 - Why is Colombia a Special Place for People to Visit? 6:42 - An Overview of Bogotá 11:15 - Vallenato Music and Seeing the Biggest Vallenato Fest...
Feb 7, 2025
32 min
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 1/31/25 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:35 - Why Portugal? 4:51 - Favorite Area of Portugal? 7:00 - Favorite Hotel? 10:16 - Favorite Day on the Tr...
Jan 31, 2025
22 min
10 Days in Portugal: Closing the Trip in Lisbon
Stevie and Maddie review their last few days in Portugal, which featured some fun adventures in the vibrant city of Lisbon. Stevie and Maddie's time in Lisbon included exploring the city by tuk tuk, learning more about azulejos at the National Tile Museum, and seeing one of Portugal’s top soccer clubs in action. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 1/24/25 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Traveling to See Lisbon’s Breathtaking Views 2:39 - Riding Up and Down Lisbon’s Hills 3:18 - Exploring the City i...
Jan 24, 2025
17 min
10 Days in Portugal: Lagos and the Benagil Cave
The Algarve is the southernmost area of Portugal that has breathtaking coastlines and is a popular vacation destination. On this episode, Stevie and Maddie talk about the town of Lagos and their time exploring the famous Benagil Cave by Kayak. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 1/17/25 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:32 - Train to Lagos 1:52 - Laundry Near Our Hotel 3:17 - Praia De Benagil Sea Cave 4:48 - Seven Hanging Valleys Hike 5:21 - Review of Tivoli Lagos Hotel Our Itinerary for Lagos and the B...
Jan 17, 2025
7 min
10 Days in Portugal: Porto and a Day Trip to Douro Valley
Today on part 2 of our series, we’re heading north to the magical city of Porto. Those visiting this charming city can enjoy breathtaking views of the Douro River, Porto’s unique bridges, and the beautiful tile work at the famous Sao Bento train station. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 1/10/25 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:18 - The Train to Porto 2:12 - Lunch and Free Time in Downtown Porto 3:39 - Sunset Walk Along the Douro River 7:43 - Porto Walking Tour 9:27 - Livraria Lello Bookstore 10:03 - ...
Jan 10, 2025
16 min
10 Days in Portugal: An Intro to Lisbon and Sintra
Join Stevie G. and his fiancée Maddie for the first episode of a 5-part series that recaps their 10-day adventure in Portugal. Today’s episode covers the first two days where Stevie and Maddie got their feet wet in Lisbon and took a day trip to Sintra, which included a stop at the famous Pena Palace. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 1/3/25 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 2:18 - The Design of Day 1 2:58 - Strolling Through Praça do Comércio 3:52 - Visiting the World’s Oldest Bookstore 4:54 - Pink Street ...
Jan 3, 2025
14 min
Talking About California's Temecula Valley
In addition to its beautiful wineries, Temecula has done a great job of becoming a year-round destination, adding some outstanding restaurants and gaining a great reputation as a wedding destination. Joining Stevie to talk more about Temecula and its wineries are Holly and Bill Bembenek, owners of the Temecula Wine Trolly Wine Tours. Show Notes ⬇️ Published on 12/27/24 Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Where Temecula Valley is on the Map and What Makes it Unique 3:39 - How Many Wineries can ...
Dec 27, 2024
50 min
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