DIY Traveler Podcast

Roadtripping Post Covid-19 - Where We Want to Travel

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 07:13:05 +0000

For Episode 18 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we have Marcus and Kunle to talk about where we want to travel post-COVID-19 when we get our vaccines. Roadtripping will definitely be the first thing on our list and then we can travel via plane.

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Traveling and Planning a Trip to Tokyo, Japan - 8 Times! (ft. Ashley Lim)

Sun, 24 May 2020 18:28:41 +0000

Ashley has been to Japan 8 times and we'll learn how Ashley plans her travels. Will & Yiwen has only been to Tokyo, Japan once, so we'll definitely learn from Ashley.

For Episode 17 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we have a special guest, Ashley Lim. Ashley is currently a student at Babson College. We will talk about Ashley's planning process for a trip to Toyko, Japan.

Notes: Ashley talks about Japan's version of Yelp. It's called Tabelog, visit the website here: https://tabelog.com/en/

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Travel Hacks to Save Time and Money in an Uncertain 2020

Thu, 07 May 2020 21:15:27 +0000

Whether you are a seasoned traveler or someone who is about to have his first trip, there are always a few tips and tricks you can use. You would be surprised to know how the best travel hacks can help you save a ton of money as well as have a fantastic journey.

For Episode 16 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, Kunle and Will talk about travel tips that can make your trip go smoothly. Every traveler has a hack to make their trip stress-free.

Adapted from here: https://www.escapemonthly.com/travel-hacks/

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Keeping Sane at Home and Our Urge to Eat Steak after the Pandemic

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:00:13 +0000

For Episode 15 of the DIY Traveler podcast, Yiwen and Will talk about keeping sane at home and our urge to eat steak when the pandemic is all over. We talk about what foods we're craving once restaurants open back up for dine-in.

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How to Save for a Vacation Without Breaking the Bank

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:00:06 +0000

For Episode 14, Will and Marcus will talk about how you can save for a vacation costing thousands of dollars. We'll talk about saving accounts and how you can budget your expenses.

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Supporting Mom & Pop Restaurants when Traveling (ft. Jordan Carter)

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:58:47 +0000

For Episode 13, Will and Jordan will talk about the importance of supporting Mom & Pop Restaurants when traveling. Jordan recently traveled to Los Angeles, Washington D.C, and Phoenix before the pandemic. He will talk about how he plans his travels the DIY way.

We talked about:

Websites and Apps like Hopper, Skyscanner, Google Flights when booking airfare.
Airbnb and Expedia when booking hotels.

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How Will Travel Change After COVID-19?

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 14:17:03 +0000

For Episode 12, Will and Z will talk about the trends for traveling and our thoughts on how travel will change after the pandemic.

Music: La Pompe Du Trompe by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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First Time in Seoul, South Korea and Our Love for Korean Fried Chicken

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:11:43 +0000

For Episode 11 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked about traveling to Seoul, South Korea for the first-time.

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Weekend Trip to New York City - Soul Food in Harlem, Staten Island Ferry, and Craziness in the Subway

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 01:26:16 +0000

For Episode 10 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we went on an unplanned to New York City. Young Professionals exploring New York City and just having fun.

Things mentioned in the episode:

Melba's
Pearl Diner
Westville Wall Street
Staten Island Ferry
Sushi Para 88
Front Street Pizza
DUMBO
AC Hotel Financial District

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Travel Day - Heading to Seoul, South Korea with Layovers in Zurich and Shanghai

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:00:13 +0000

For Episode 9 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked about our travel day and flying to Seoul, South Korea with layovers in Zurich and Shanghai. Listen to hear how we endured the long hours in the air.

Things mentioned in the episode:

Priority Pass
Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card

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Planning a Trip to Tokyo and Seoul for a First-Timer

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:33:15 +0000

For Episode 8 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked about the planning process for our trip to Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea. It was our first time traveling to these cities, so we spent a lot of time perfecting our itinerary.

Things mentioned in the episode:

Google Flights
Booking.com for Hotels

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What Went Wrong During the Road Trip to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:00:12 +0000

For Episode 7 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked about what went wrong during our Road Trip to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.

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Best Hotel Hacks And They're Pretty Good

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:00:01 +0000

For Episode 6 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked about the Best Hotel Hacks that were found on Twitter and they're honesty pretty good.

Here are some of the hacks we spoke about in the podcast:

Hangers from the room to clip curtains
Shower cap to cover TV remote to prevent germs
Dry cleaning bag for dirty or wet clothes
Hanger in the shower for steaming clothes

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Road Trip to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore - Part 2

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:00:27 +0000

For Episode 5 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked more about our Road Trip to Philadelphia, New York City, and Baltimore. We discussed about the planning process and what went down for our DIY Travel Road trip. This is part two of the Road Trip adventures.

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Road Trip to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:00:27 +0000

For Episode 4 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked more about our Road Trip to Philadelphia, New York City, and Baltimore. We discussed about the planning process and what went down for our DIY Travel Road trip.

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Tools and Apps To Use When You're On-site at Your Destination

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:00:06 +0000

For Episode 3 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we're going to talking about the tools and apps to use when you're on-site at your destination. We decided to choose New York City for our fake destination and guide you on what apps we use when we're there.

We talked about:

Tools and apps to use when you're on-site at your destination
Google Maps for navigation
Parking apps

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Tools And Apps You Should Use When Planning Your Travel

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 10:00:06 +0000

For Episode 2 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we're going to be talking about the planning process of a DIY trip. The planning part is actually the most important aspect because it ensures that you have a trip catered to your needs. Yiwen and I will create a fictional trip to New York City and tell you our planning process.

We talked about:

Tools and apps we use when planning a trip
Apps like Hopper and Skyscanner when booking flights
Booking hotels
Megabus and Greyhound for bus travel

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What is a DIY Traveler?

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 00:17:18 +0000

The DIY Traveler podcast is now out. We've been planning this podcast idea for months and it is time for fellow DIY Travelers to rejoice. In Episode 1, Yiwen and I are going to talk about what a DIY Traveler is and how our travels compare to trips planned by a travel agency.

We talked about:

What is a DIY traveler?
How does a DIY-planned trip compares to travel agency trips
How we actually plan trips ourselves.

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Introducing: DIY Traveler with Will Ma

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 23:44:47 +0000

Here's a sneak peek of the DIY Traveler podcast. A podcast for travelers who take a "Do it yourself" approach to planning their trip. Our goal is to build a community of DIY travelers and share tips on how you can plan a budget-friendly trip yourself.