In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent girls trip to Europe, where they visited Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, and Reykjavik. They share their experiences and recommendations for each city, including favorite accommodations, memorable experiences, and must-try foods. They also discuss their approach to planning the trip, booking accommodations on the go, and navigating transportation. The hosts reflect on the impact of their travels on their perspectives of different cultures and the world. The conversation explores the idea of behaving differently in other countries and being a tourist in one's own city. It also highlights the importance of exploring hidden gems and taking advantage of layovers to visit new places. The main takeaway is to adopt a mindset of curiosity and exploration, whether traveling abroad or in one's own city.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Trip Overview

03:34 Planning the Trip and Booking Accommodations

06:13 Choosing Hotels and Favorite Accommodation

08:05 Memorable Experiences in Budapest

10:40 Thermal Baths and Ruin Bars in Budapest

13:12 Favorite Food Experiences

15:25 Vienna: Music and Palaces

19:22 Hidden Gems in Prague

26:21 Navigating Transportation and Language Barriers

31:57 Planning Itinerary and Tips for Multi-Country Trips

38:56 Traveling as Women of Color

43:52 Impact of Traveling on Perspectives

44:50 Behaving Differently in Other Countries

46:12 Being a Tourist in Your Own City

50:24 Exploring Hidden Gems

51:20 Takeaways and Conclusion

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Takeaways

• Consider booking accommodations and transportation on the go for more flexibility during your trip.

• Research and try local foods and specialties in each city to fully experience the culture.

• Use travel apps like Viator and Google Translate to help with language barriers and find local tours and attractions.

• Be open to spontaneous experiences and adjust your itinerary based on personal preferences and energy levels.

• Traveling as women of color can vary in experiences, but overall, the hosts felt comfortable and welcomed in the countries they visited. Behaving differently in other countries can lead to new experiences and a more active lifestyle.

• Being a tourist in your own city can help you discover new places and appreciate your surroundings.

• Exploring hidden gems and taking advantage of layovers can lead to unique travel experiences.

• Adopting a mindset of curiosity and exploration can enhance your travel experiences.

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