Travel Mug Podcast
Come chat with Meggan & Jenn about travel planning, travel tips & tricks, and travel fails every week. Don’t forget your travel mug!
Episodes
276 episodes
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 flights. Find out what you should do about your summer flights!Supp...
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 Mug Podcast by
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 this new road tax in 2026.Episode Resources:
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 country. Including how to pick a destination, what you consider, and the expense...
United Airlines New Headphone Policy - Travel Tip Tuesday
United Airlines has officially banned listening to your phone or other device without headphones! This means streaming videos, scrolling social media, and listening to music. And if you don't comply, you can be removed and banned from the airli...
How to Earn a Freelance Income to Travel More or Move Abroad with Jen on the Run
If money and time off from work are holding you back from travelling more, Jen from Jen on the Run discusses how to start a freelance career and how she moved from America to Europe while working on her business. We talk about making the jump f...
Consider a Travel Carbon Monoxide Detector - Travel Tip Tuesday
Yes, this episode is a bit of a bummer, but it is also an important safety consideration. Many Airbnbs do not provide a carbon monoxide detector, an odorless, tasteless and colourless gas that can be deadly. Jenn highlights the dangers and what...
How to Plan a Quick Trip (48 Hours or Less)
Planning a quick weekend getaway trip can be tricky, especially when you only have two days to explore. Here we share tips and tricks to plan a quick trip, and how to make the most of your time away, whether it is a local staycation or a destin...
When to Trust Your Instincts and Cancel a Trip - Travel Tip Tuesday
We've all seen the headlines: multiple destinations have been impacted by world events. But when should we hit cancel on a trip? Meggan talks about research and trusting your instincts.Support the Travel Mug Podcast by
Beginner's Guide to Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
If you've been dreaming of visiting Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, to see the Valley of 72 waterfalls for yourself, we break down everything you need to know, including how to get there, where to stay, what to do, and even how to save a little mon...
Medications That Are Illegal to Bring to Japan
Did you know it's illegal to bring certain medications into Japan, even with a prescription? Medications that contain stimulants are banned, so what does this mean if you regularly take Adderall, Tylenol 3s, or decongestants with pseudoephedrin...
Why You Should Live and Work Abroad with Ryan Floyd
Ryan Floyd joins us to talk about his experience living and working abroad, including moving to Mumbai in his 20s and learning Hindi. We also talk about how to make the most of work trips and incorporate community-based activities while travell...
Check Before You Pack Your Vape - Travel Tip Tuesday
We talk about the recent vaping/e-cigarette ban in Mexico and other countries where vaping is banned! It's not worth going to jail over, so check before you pack!Episode Resources:
Couples Travel with the Travel Mug Podcast Husbands
If you've ever wondered what Meggan and Jenn are actually like to travel with, this episode is for you! Meggan, Jenn, and their husbands talk about couples travel, overplanning, annoying travel habits and much more!Support the Travel ...
Why You Should Visit Canada in 2026 - Travel Tip Tuesday
Canada is a beautiful country (not that we're biased... okay, we're totally biased) and we think you should come visit us! Coastlines, mountains, large cities, and plenty of trees - we have it all! Meggan outlines some of the best things about ...
Travel Tips with Mark from Wolters World
We chat travel with professor and YouTuber Mark Wolters from Wolters World. He shares how his popular YouTube channel started, his love of travel, how he balances travel and work, his approach to filming content, and so much more. If you're a f...
Travel Hack to Save on Hotels - Travel Tip Tuesday
Jenn shares a travel hack she recently stumbled upon that saved her over $530 on her hotel in Toronto. The bonus? It only takes a few minutes to do!Support the Travel Mug Podcast by
2026 Travel Trends: 10 Ideas You Can Build a Trip Around
Need some travel ideas for 2026? We review Flight Centre's list of the top 10 travel trends for 2026, and how we might adapt them for our own travels.Support the Travel Mug Podcast by
Avoid Voiding Your Ticket Refunds - Travel Tip Tuesday
Many of us buy refundable tickets in case our travel plans change, but did you know you could accidentally void your refund by downloading tickets in advance? Jenn shares a cautionary tale and how you can avoid this happening to you.S...
2025 End of Year - Where Will We Go in 2026?
It's the end of 2025, so that must mean it's time for our year-end wrap-up, where we share where we are planning to go in 2026! Spoiler alert: we BOTH have trips booked. Thanks for a great year :)Support the Travel Mug Podcast by ...
Travel as an Extension of Your Everyday Life - Travel Tip Tuesday
What if you could enjoy your favourite things in a different location? Meggan shares how to make travel an extension of your everyday life by incorporating your hobbies and making trips more personal.Support the Travel Mug Podcast by ...
Christmasy Things to Do in Toronto, Ontario
Looking for festive things to do in Toronto? Jenn recently visited and shares all the holiday-related things she did (and the things she missed).Support the Travel Mug Podcast by
Ryanair Boarding Pass Changes in 2025 - Travel Tip Tuesday
Ryanair recently announced that it is moving to 100% digital boarding passes as of November 12th, 2025. But what does that mean for travellers who do not have access to a smartphone? We review the policy and what to do if you need a paper board...
Exploring Italy with PBS Dream of Italy Host Kathy McCabe
We chat with Kathy McCabe all about traveling to Italy. Kathy is the founder of Dream of Italy and Dream of Europe and hosts PBS shows of the same name. She is one of America’s leading voices on Italian culture and travel, and she shares some o...