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How to plan a trip to Madeira, Portugal (Podcast #48)
Don't wing it in Madeira. In this episode, Betty interviews Cat about her recent 5-day trip to Madeira, and they share everything travelers should know about the island before they go.
They chat about where to stay in Madeira, if you really need a car or not, and how Madeira is different from mainland Portugal. They also share the must-try foods that Madeira is famous for.
Have a question about Madeira, Portugal? Drop it in the comments 👇
Stories from Travel Lemming.com:
- 5 reasons to visit Madeira, Portugal: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/reasons-to-visit-madeira/
📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com:
-Portugal packing list: https://travellemming.com/portugal-packing-list/
-20 places to visit in Portugal: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-portugal/
-All Portugal guides: https://travellemming.com/portugal/
#madeira #madeiraportugal #portugal
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:43 – Where is Madeira and how do you get there?
00:06:50 – Best things to do
00:09:35 – Staying in Funchal
00:11:55 – Getting around
00:14:36 – When to visit
00:17:03 – How safe is Madeira?
00:20:14 – Must-try foods in Madeira
00:24:43 – Madeiran etiquette to know
00:26:38 – Cat's top tips for visitors
00:31:00 – Final thoughts
18 Sept 2026
How to Take a Digital Detox Vacation (Podcast #47)
Sick of your smartphone? Taking a digital detox vacation may be the answer.
In this episode, Betty interviews Abigail about her recent 10-day road trip where she turned off email, the search bar, and social media. They chat about how to plan a digital detox trip just like hers, if you should or shouldn't go entirely offline, and how to ease back into daily life post digital detox.
Have a question about the digital detox travel trend? Drop it in the comments 👇
📰 Perspectives from Travel Lemming.com
What Abigail learned from the digital detox travel trend: https://travellemming.com/perspectives/digital-detox-travel-trend/
#digitaldetox #digitaldetoxtravel #traveltrends
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:00:30 – What is the digital detox travel trend?
00:01:57 – Abigail's 10-day road trip
00:02:57 – How to plan a digital detox vacation
00:07:12 – Stopping the scroll
00:07:51 – Stress levels during digital detox
00:12:33 – Science-backed benefits of a digital detox
00:14:54 – Best ways to participate in this kind of travel?
00:16:44 – Key takeaways from the experience
00:20:42 – Long-term benefits
00:22:35 – Outro
3 Sept 2026
How to Plan a Destination Wedding (Episode #46)
Stressing about planning a wedding abroad? You're in the right place. Betty & today's guest Courtney chat about everything you need to know about planning a destination wedding.
They share specific resources for making the planning process easy & chat about wedding planner packages, photographers, budget, and much more.
Have a question about planning a destination wedding? Drop it in the comments 👇
📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com
-Planning a Puerto Rico destination wedding https://travellemming.com/puerto-rico-destination-wedding/
-41 Honeymoon destination ideas:https://travellemming.com/honeymoon-destinations/
Wedding Planning Resources:
-The Wedding Travel Company: https://www.theweddingtravelcompany.com/
-JJ's House: www.jjshouse.com/
#DestinationWedding #MarriedAbroad #DestinationWeddingPlanner
Timestamps:
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Top 5 tips for planning a destination wedding
00:05:59 – Why choose Greece?
00:07:26 – Do this first
00:09:51 – How to plan a budget
00:10:27 – Guest list tips
00:12:02 – How much notice did you give guests?
00:13:07 – Finding a venue
00:15:29 – Wedding websites
00:18:24 – How to find a wedding dress
00:20:11 – Wedding planners
00:23:41 – What about the photographers?
00:24:19 – Food & drinks at the wedding
00:26:30 – Was there any unexpected aftermath?
00:28:02 – What was the best part about planning a destination wedding?
00:30:38 – Is a destination wedding worth it?
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