Have you always wanted to try a hostel, but didn't know what to expect? Do you want to meet others while traveling across the globe? Are you a budget backpacker looking for ways to keep saving money? This episode is your one-stop shop to perfecting the art of staying in hostels... and no, it does not happen overnight, it may not even happen in 1 year. Hostels are not what they were 20, 25, 30 years ago. These days they are more like boutique hotels that can bunk 8 or 12 people at one large...

Trizzy is our in-house (US) National Park expert, traveling far and wide across the country to visit as many parks as possible.  The top two National Parks that she recommends visiting during the summer are Olympic National Park and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In this episode, Trizzy shares travel tips and tricks for visiting, her past stories & experiences, and other helpful hints to ensure you have the best time visiting her favorite summertime parks.  There are four (4!!)...

OUT: European Summer. IN: Latin American Summer!! Make 2024 (and every year after) the summer YOU get down to Latin America, from Central America all the way down to Patagonia in Argentina. Yes, the southern hemisphere is the opposite and has it's winter while the north is having a lavish summer, but for you travelers that will mean smaller crowds, cheaper prices and flights, and more space to yourself! Euro Summer is now crowded, expensive, hot, no ice, and basically overrated. We don't...

Trizzy dives into utilizing shopping portals to stack points and miles to earn more for travel - flights, hotels, car rentals, and more. She always uses shopping portal to help her earn rewards for travel, whether its buying retail, services, etc. and teaches YOU how to use them and make them work for you!  Timestamps: 0:45 Episode intro 4:20 Coffee & Tea of the episode #LACaffeinated #TeaForTrizzy 4:56 Start of main episode 5:50 Which airlines have a shopping portal? 6:15 What is an...

It's like the World Cup, but for the Western Hemisphere... Copa America, that is! And it's happening in Summer 2024 in our hometown of LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Since Leah is a longtime fan of soccer (and actually played for 8 years growing up! Until she didn't make the high school team 😞 ), and Copa America 2024 tickets are already on sale as of February 2024, we wanted to release this time sensitive episode, especially as this is only the 2nd time in the oldest tournament in the world's...

Theresa and Kyle of Mountain Town Ramblers detail everything you need to know about visiting quite possibly one of the most beautiful sights in the world: Banff National Park. This episode talks about which season is best to travel, what to wear and bring, where to stay, and what to expect.  Connect with Theresa & Kyle of Mountain Town Ramblers: • website: https://mountaintownramblers.com/ • IG: @mountain_town_ramblers • Youtube:...

THE MOST beautiful island in the world: Palawan, The Philippines!  We didn't crown it, but we truly believe it, especially with their limestone formations, white sandy beaches, clear waters, kayaking and water activities, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Palawan has received the award of "Best Island in the World" on a global level! This episode is for those people that didn't know that you can sail between the two hot spots of El Nido and Coron, on Palawan... mainly because we recommend you...

Sometimes the tiniest moments during travel - good or bad - make the biggest impact on our lives and give us pause while we're roaming the world! Whether it was something said or done, whether we did it, or it happened to us, travel stories stick with us forever. Travel memories ingrained into our minds and the way we adventure around the world can change us for the better, or teach us a lesson. This episode expands off Rhino's social media campaign titled "Travel Truths" knowing "Travel...

What happens when you combine National Parks, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and 2 friends who love cheesy jokes?!? Reading funny National Park Service Tweets, of course! This is a light episode that includes funny tweets and memes from the National Park Service in the USA, plus our travel stories, tips, and anecdotes from the relatable ones.  Cheers to the start of our National Park series - look out for it on Ticket 2 Anywhere this year! Timestamps: 0:43 Episode Intro 2:25 Coffee and...

Welcome to the Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast, especially all of our new friends! We're stoked that you love travel as much as we do, and we hope to encourage and motivate you to book your next destination or weekend getaway feeling fully prepared. We are Leah & Trizzy, and we run the full show here at Ticket 2 Anywhere, as producers and co-hosts. This is a travel essentials podcast, made possible by the support of our community: YOU. Feel free to browse through our previous 78 episodes, and...

For our last episode of 2023 (see you in January!),  we've created a life we love that centers around travel, and we'd love for each of you to create your dream travel life. This episode will help you plan and set your future travel goals, no matter what budget, what kind of traveler you are, or wherever in the world you want to go. If you have questions like: where should I book accommodation? Flights or hotels first? What destinations are hot for 2024? This last Ticket 2 Anywhere...

Trizzy and Maui (@yourbasictraveler) get deep in today's episode on LGBTQIA+ travel: what countries to visit, how to prepare for travel, what research to do, feelings traveling as lesbians, what kinds of questions they were asked, and how to deal with certain situations on the road. We hear stories and tips from their past travels to Egypt, the Philippines, USA National Parks, and Europe. This episode is sponsored by Rhino, a social app that focuses on diversity in travel, and enables...

With the holidays looming, many of you will be traveling and experiencing long layovers or stopovers. This episode was created to be your guide on planning a long layover: where to stay, how to find transportation in/out of the airport or city, what else to look for, what to bring, and what you need to research beforehand.  We've traveled with plenty of long stopovers, and this episode highlights some of our best ones (such as Paris and Istanbul), with tips to help yours go smoothly. Don't...

Entrepreneur, cyclist, and world traveler Monica Busby, aka The Cycling CEO, joined us to talk all things cycling and active traveling. As much as she loves relaxing on the beach, she loves traveling domestically and internationally to bike miles on miles around all of the USA (she's gone through 48 states), plus many more countries worldwide! This episode highlights how beginner cyclists can get started, best tips for cycling gear and apps, plus how to find just the right cycling tour for...

This episode has been a LONG TIME COMING. Introducing: Our Top 10 Favorite Places in the World. Trizzy and Leah talk you through their absolute favorite trips on this planet: from national parks, to big cities, to entire countries. In each of these special trips, we talk about why we love that particular place, best way to use transport there or how to get there, any hot tips or travel advice to keep in mind, any must-dos, must-see, or what to eat while there, and even recommend...

What does Filipino-American History Month (October) actually mean? Is it ube-flavored lattes and lumpia? Is it Manny Pacquiao and an obsession with Kobe Bryant? Leah and Trizzy dive deeper into the contributions, success, trials, and culture of Filipino-Americans and their history and shaping of the United States.  Even though Leah is a first-generation Filipino-American, she didn't truly feel connected to or understand her Filipino roots until going off to university. Listen in on the...

One of the most divisive topics in the travel community, and we're here to settle it. OK - maybe not settle, but definitely continue debating: Are you Team Backpack or Team Luggage? This could also be broken down further into Team Carry-on vs. Team Check-in! We give use cases and great examples for both, as well as our experiences and lack thereof using either.  Why should you use a backpack, versus carry-on luggage? In this episode are helpful tips to help you decide for your next...

What's in a medicine bag? We've both had ailments around the world from extreme heat rash to allergies that won't even let us open our eyes, so you'd be surprised at all the extra goodies we carry on our travel to ensure our health is top notch while exploring the globe. Both of us like to bring our own items from home as it saves time looking for them whenever we land in a new country! One can never been too cautious when it comes to the body! Our aim with this episode is to introduce you...

How can you tell if a homestay is any good? Is it number of reviews? A perfect 5-star rating? Is it on all the booking sites? Is it REAL? This episode is for those travelers who are looking for sharper ways to evaluate what actually makes an excellent homestay, what to do when you find THE ONE for your trip, and how to maximize your time there. Leah and Trizzy appreciate all types of accommodation but there's something special about having your own space to relax, work, and cook full meals...

A question often asked by solo travelers and curious wanderers alike, one that doesn’t have an exact or correct answer, but rather, pick the method you like the most.  This episode is for you if you ever had questions about: How to meet people while traveling, how to keep in touch after the travels, where to look for new friends, and inspiring and uplifting stories about the people we meet on the road. You’ll hear how Leah & Trizzy’s travel community friendship with Akemi (today’s...

Visiting Hawaii shouldn't be a topic of contention, but it is! As often and as much as we go, sometimes it's an internal battle thinking "are we contributing to the overtourism?"  Not to shame anyone that travels to this tropical American paradise just 6 hours west of California (we believe it's literal paradise on Earth & should be explored properly and enjoyed), but at what cost to the locals and animals? This episode is a thinkpiece and our personal experiences on why you should (and...

Join us as we explore what Gary Arndt has learned from traveling to over 200 countries (and territories) in the past few decades. From starting a blog, to picking up a camera, to beginning his travels right before the iPhone dropped to the world, to not succumbing to peer pressure, and winning countless photography awards, Gary's story is one to be admired and respected. Gary Arndt is a 3x travel photographer of the year and host of the Everything Everywhere Daily podcast. ---- Always...

Summer is upon us in sunny So-Cal, but we are lucky to have pretty great weather all year around! This has inspired us to create a short and sweet guide for locals and visitors alike on what to do, see, & eat in our homeland: Southern California. Leah was born and raised in & around LA, whereas Trizzy came to the LA area for college and never left. Enjoy this episode on crafting your ideal 3-day itinerary traveling through Southern California, and let us know if you use a summer...

Leah has been solo traveling for over a decade, but Trizzy recently took her first solo trip to... LONDON & SCOTLAND!   For those that have ever wanted to take a solo trip and didn't know where to start, this episode covers what to bring, how to pack, safety, tips for the road, and solid advice for your first solo travels.  Trizzy's Solo Travel Items: Insta360 X3 - https://amzn.to/40JV9X3 ---- Always protect yourself on your travels: Sign up here to get your own SafetyWing Nomad...