Travel Brigade

Travel Brigade visits Laguna Beach, a unique Orange County, California, coastal town that has beautiful beaches to go along with a thriving arts scene. In our travel podcast we’ll talk about the annual Pageant of the Masters art festival, tell you the best places to find beach views that inspire artists, interview local experts about the many great dining options and activities and tell you about a hotel with amazing beach access. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade visits Laguna Beach, a unique Orange County, California, coastal town that has beautiful beaches to go along with a thriving arts scene. In our travel podcast we’ll talk about the annual Pageant of the Masters art festival, tell you the best places to find beach views that inspire artists, interview local experts about the many great dining options and activities and tell you about a hotel with amazing beach access. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Experience the dramatic natural beauty of Zion National Park as Travel Brigade takes you everywhere from the heights of Angel’s Landing to the depths of the slot canyons in this episode focused on one of America’s national treasures. We’ll interview a local outfitter to find out about adventures in and out of the park. We’ll also talk with a local about Springdale - a charming small town right on the border of the park - about the wide variety of options for dining and accommodations in the area. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.  

Experience the dramatic natural beauty of Zion National Park as Travel Brigade takes you everywhere from the heights of Angel’s Landing to the depths of the slot canyons in this episode focused on one of America’s national treasures. We’ll interview a local outfitter to find out about adventures in and out of the park. We’ll also talk with a local about Springdale - a charming small town right on the border of the park - about the wide variety of options for dining and accommodations in the area. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.  

Enjoy Winnipeg’s Festival du Voyageur! Travel Brigade will be on hand at the “Festival of the Traveller.” This Canadian city’s French Quarter turns into a winter paradise when the rivers freeze over, and it’s time to get out in the day and enjoy the world’s longest naturally frozen skating trail, bike races on ice and a game of broom ball  At night, enjoy concerts galore and unique gourmet dining and arts exhibits ranging from snow sculptures to high concept ice huts. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Enjoy Winnipeg’s Festival du Voyageur! Travel Brigade will be on hand at the “Festival of the Traveller.” This Canadian city’s French Quarter turns into a winter paradise when the rivers freeze over, and it’s time to get out in the day and enjoy the world’s longest naturally frozen skating trail, bike races on ice and a game of broom ball  At night, enjoy concerts galore and unique gourmet dining and arts exhibits ranging from snow sculptures to high concept ice huts. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade visits Scottsdale, Arizona, for a sunny getaway. We’ll chat about great resorts, relaxing spas, championship golf courses and restaurants that give Southwestern fare a fun new twist. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Travel Brigade visits Scottsdale, Arizona, for a sunny getaway. We’ll chat about great resorts, relaxing spas, championship golf courses and restaurants that give Southwestern fare a fun new twist. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Rudesheim, Germany, as we float along the castle-filled Rhine River, while enjoying locally produced riesling wines. Off the water, you can ride a cable car up to the hills above the river and walk through the vineyards while enjoying beautiful views down to the river. This is known as the “Romantic” area of Germany because there are so many castles lining the river, some that you can even stay in. We’ll also tell you how to make a local treat called a flaming-hot “Rudesheim Coffee.” Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.  

Join Travel Brigade in Rudesheim, Germany, as we float along the castle-filled Rhine River, while enjoying locally produced riesling wines. Off the water, you can ride a cable car up to the hills above the river and walk through the vineyards while enjoying beautiful views down to the river. This is known as the “Romantic” area of Germany because there are so many castles lining the river, some that you can even stay in. We’ll also tell you how to make a local treat called a flaming-hot “Rudesheim Coffee.” Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.  

Join Travel Brigade as we travel to the Principality of Lichtenstein, a small nation nestled in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria. Though small in geography, Liechtenstein is filled with history, beauty and opportunities for fun. We’ll drive up to the Prince’s Castle which overlooks the town of Vaduz, stop by museums and wineries and get our passports stamped. We’ll also head up to the mountain resort area of Malbun for skiing in the winter and mountain recreation in the summer. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. 

Join Travel Brigade as we travel to the Principality of Lichtenstein, a small nation nestled in the Alps between Switzerland and Austria. Though small in geography, Liechtenstein is filled with history, beauty and opportunities for fun. We’ll drive up to the Prince’s Castle which overlooks the town of Vaduz, stop by museums and wineries and get our passports stamped. We’ll also head up to the mountain resort area of Malbun for skiing in the winter and mountain recreation in the summer. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade. 

Join Travel Brigade in Lexington, Kentucky - “The Horse Capital of the World.” We’ll visit Keeneland Race Course, a National Historic Landmark where races have been held every spring and fall for decades, and we’ll even interview a “Betologist” who helps novices learn how to have fun playing the ponies. Next, we’ll go to Kentucky Horse Park to see famous horses and breeds from abound the world. We’ll also head out to the rolling hills of historic Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Lucerne, Switzerland, to explore this city rich in beauty and history. The city is built around massive Lake Lucerne and its stunning views. It’s a place where you can find people jumping in for a swim at one of the lakeside spas, or you can take a boat trip around this amazing body of water. The river that runs out of the Lake runs through the Old Town past a tower, bridges, churches and buildings that are hundreds of years old. The city is also home to the moving “Dying Lion” monument. Beautiful vistas can be viewed when you take “Europe’s Steepest Railway” up to the top of Mt. Pilatus. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.  

Join Travel Brigade in Lexington, Kentucky, the heart of the bourbon industry that has been here since the earliest days of America. We’ll travel through the rolling hills of the Bluegrass country to visit Buffalo Trace Distillery and also go to several restaurants where chefs are using bourbon in recipes where they make new twists on traditional Southern recipes. We’ll also go back in time to the 19th Century at Shaker Village, where the history is accompanied by timeless recipes from that era. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Lexington, Kentucky, the heart of the bourbon industry that has been here since the earliest days of America. We’ll travel through the rolling hills of the Bluegrass country to visit Buffalo Trace Distillery and also go to several restaurants where chefs are using bourbon in recipes where they make new twists on traditional Southern recipes. We’ll also go back in time to the 19th Century at Shaker Village, where the history is accompanied by timeless recipes from that era. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Wiesbaden, Germany, where the warm, thermal waters serve as the source for amazing spa experiences. Travelers have been coming to this historic town for hundreds of years for the curative powers of the underground hot springs. Those experiences are still available today in both modern and traditional spas in the area. After a relaxing day in the waters, we’ll tell you about excellent dining with wines from the nearby Rhein region or enjoying a stay at the 200 year-old elegant Hotel Nassauer Hof. Wiesbaden is also home to a James Bond style international casino and a water-powered funicular up to beautiful views overlooking the city from Neroberg hillside. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Join Travel Brigade in Wiesbaden, Germany, where the warm, thermal waters serve as the source for amazing spa experiences. Travelers have been coming to this historic town for hundreds of years for the curative powers of the underground hot springs. Those experiences are still available today in both modern and traditional spas in the area. After a relaxing day in the waters, we’ll tell you about excellent dining with wines from the nearby Rhein region or enjoying a stay at the 200 year-old elegant Hotel Nassauer Hof. Wiesbaden is also home to a James Bond style international casino and a water-powered funicular up to beautiful views overlooking the city from Neroberg hillside. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.

Journey to the top of the Swiss Alps as Travel Brigade visits the town of Engelberg, Switzerland, and heads 10,000 feet up to the top of Mount Titlis on the 360-degree-rotating Rotair tram. The mountain is so high there is a glacier on top year-round and we’ll tell you how you can walk through an ice cave and take the “Cliff Walk” suspension bridge that offers incredible views across the top of the Alps. We’ll talk about amazing skiing in the winter as well as great year round activities on the mountain. You’ll also get a taste of the classic Swiss experience of walking through a mountain meadow while listening to the cow bells ringing on your way to a traditional swiss meal of Alplermagronen. In the charming village of Engelberg at the base of the mountain, we’ll visit a Show Cheese factory and take a horse carriage ride to a centuries old monastery. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.  

Journey to the top of the Swiss Alps as Travel Brigade visits the town of Engelberg, Switzerland, and heads 10,000 feet up to the top of Mount Titlis on the 360-degree-rotating Rotair tram. The mountain is so high there is a glacier on top year-round and we’ll tell you how you can walk through an ice cave and take the “Cliff Walk” suspension bridge that offers incredible views across the top of the Alps. We’ll talk about amazing skiing in the winter as well as great year round activities on the mountain. You’ll also get a taste of the classic Swiss experience of walking through a mountain meadow while listening to the cow bells ringing on your way to a traditional swiss meal of Alplermagronen. In the charming village of Engelberg at the base of the mountain, we’ll visit a Show Cheese factory and take a horse carriage ride to a centuries old monastery. Enjoy the trip! Follow us on Twitter @TravelBrigade.