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The World Wide Honeymoon Travel Podcast is hosted by Kat and Chris Butler, two newlyweds navigating the world of couples travel. Join Kat and Chris as they take you on a journey across the globe and fill you with inspiration, wanderlust, and amazing practical tips for your next romantic getaway! World Wide Honeymoon is all about staying adventurous while traveling the world with your love. Kat and Chris chat all things regarding couples travel including destination guides, travel tips, trave ...
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Travel Goals Podcast

Portia Jones - travel journalist, podcaster and adventurer

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Do you want to travel smarter, cheaper and more purposefully? Welcome to the Travel Goals Podcast, where we help you travel better with on-location destination episodes and interviews with top travel experts. Host Portia Jones is an intrepid travel journalist and will take you on a deep dive with top travel experts to bring you what's new in travel, as well as a range of actionable travel hacks, destination inspiration and stories of travel adventures from around the world. Tune in for in-de ...
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After spending 11 days on the Norwegian Dawn on a Mediterranean cruise, Kat has a list of pros and cons of cruising on a larger cruise ship. I also have a Substack about this here: https://worldwidehoneymoon.substack.com/p/pros-and-cons-of-cruising Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! Su…
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Kat had the chance to visit Helsinki, Finland for a few days during her trip to Finland in late February/early March! She started her trip to Finland here before continuing to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland. In this podcast episode, Kat is discussing all the best things to do in Helsinki, where to stay in Helsinki, where to eat, and more! Relevant Li…
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You loved our current travel bucket list…so now let’s talk about our top bucket list hikes! From charming day hikes to multi-day treks, these are our top 10 hikes around the world we want to accomplish...or run if you're like Chris! Don’t forget to grab the Ultimate Guide to Paris for everything you need to know about visiting Paris! https://worldw…
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You all loved our current travel bucket list, so now we’re covering our top travel memories…and how we’re hoping to recapture it in future travels! Whether it’s spotting new animals in the wild we’ve never seen before or capturing the magic of the Christmas markets, this is how we’re planning to capture it again in our travels. Relevant Links (may …
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Back in late February/early March, Kat went to Finnish Lapland. In a previous episode, we discuss travel to Rovaniemi, Finland, but in this episode, we’re discussing what it’s like to stay at Apukka Resort in Finnish Lapland. We talk about the iconic glass igloos, things to do at Apukka Resort, what it was like learning to dogsled, food options, a …
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In late February/early March this year, Kat had the chance to visit Rovaniemi, Finland. She spent about a week in Finnish Lapland, chasing the Northern Lights, learning to dogsled, enjoying a reindeer sleigh across the night, and even meeting Santa Claus. In this podcast episode, we’re talking about travel to Rovaniemi in Finland. Learn about the a…
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We’re wrapping up our podcast episodes about Ecuador with our day trip to Cotopaxi and Banos from Quito. We spent about a week in Quito and during this time, we knew we had to take some day trips. We already discussed going to the Mindo Cloudforest on the podcast, and now we’re talking about Cotopaxi National Park and Banos. Between astounding wate…
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Think you know the Lake District? Think again. Join us on an epic audio journey as we peel back the layers of Cumbria to reveal a side you probably never expected—one bursting with art, heritage, and culture. When most people picture the Lake District, they see shimmering lakes, rugged fells, and charming country inns. And yes, all that is spectacu…
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Everyone who loves travel likely has a travel bucket list. And, the more you travel, the more it evolves. We’ve talked about dream destinations on the podcast before. But, as time has gone on, our travel bucket list has evolved. Some places we’ve been lucky enough to go to. And there are other places that have pushed our original bucket list destin…
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During our 2-week trip to Ecuador, we had about a week in Quito. And during this time, we knew we needed to take some day trips. So, we booked a day trip to the Mindo Cloudforest and it turned out to be the best day trip we took! Between bird watching, hiking to waterfalls, and chocolate tasting, you cannot go wrong with a day trip to Mindo from Qu…
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Boston is a city shaped by water. From its earliest Indigenous inhabitants, to its dramatic role in the American Revolution, the city’s history is written in its harbours, rivers, and shorelines. But Boston’s connection to the water isn’t just about the past—it’s alive and thriving today. Join host Portia Jones and producer Luke as they explore Bos…
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Way back when, we were younger travelers looking to save money as much as possible and travel more. This meant sometimes booking inconvenient flights, flying home before work the next day, etc. Now in our mid-30s, we noticed that there are a lot of things we used to do in travel that we rarely do anymore. As we all grow and change, so too do our tr…
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We spent about a week in Quito, Ecuador (including taking a couple of day trips) before our Galapagos cruise! So in this episode, we’re diving into Quito with information on places to eat, great markets, amazing churches, and other fun things to see and do in Quito! Plus, we briefly mention our day trips (stay tuned for episodes on those!), talk ab…
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We love wildlife travel. I know, it’s not a shock. But which is best for you? What is each experience like? We discuss our different wildlife trips and which ones we’d recommend based on what you want to do. Between the Amazon Rainforest, Galapagos, African safari, jungles, gorilla trekking, etc. there is a lot of epic wildlife viewing to be had. H…
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There are a lot of ways to plan a trip to the Galapagos. Do you go independently or with a group? Do you do a land tour or cruise? Where do you go in the Galapagos? When do you go to the Galapagos? These were all questions we asked ourselves in the planning process for our Galapagos trip, and we're here to walk you through your options so you can p…
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After spending a week in the Galápagos Islands, we’re here to talk about our full itinerary! We snorkeled, we hiked, we kayaked, and we had a great time! We’re recapping this amazing Western and Central Galápagos Islands cruise itinerary for your future travels! We were so impressed with this epic Galapagos itinerary! This is the Galapagos cruise w…
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Not sure what to bring to the Galapagos? We’ve got you covered! Thankfully, after just coming back from a great cruise in the Galápagos Islands, we have tips on what we were so glad we brought with us…and things you should just leave behind at home. Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! S…
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We’re back from an epic 2-week trip to Ecuador including time in Quito, the Mindo Cloud Forest, Banõs, Cotopaxi, and the Galápagos Islands. In this podcast episode, we’re discussing the top tips for visiting the Galápagos Islands. From how much cash to bring, fees to look out for, key things to pack, and other great tips, this is what you need to k…
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This is our last 2024 travel year in review episode. In this part of the series, we’re covering the best food and drinks we’ve had while traveling in 2024. From hot chocolate and Champagne to chocolate mousse and Swedish meatballs, these are the best things we ate and drank while on the road in 2024. Here were our top food & drinks! Kat’s best food…
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It's that time of year when 2025 travel is getting started, and we're reflecting on 2024 travel moments. In this podcast episode, we're discussing our absolute best travel memories of 2024...and embarrassing moments. Because you can't have so many travel highs without something to keep you humble. Do you have any top travel memories and/or embarras…
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We're back with our travel year-in-review series! This time, we're reflecting on 2024 travel and to kick it off is our travel stats and shoutouts episode! We're discussing how many days we've traveled, miles earned and burned, places we've visited, and our top blog posts and podcast episodes of 2024. Then, we wrap it up with our top hotel stays and…
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2025 is a year with some interesting travel trends! With the rise of all-inclusive resorts again, JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), mountainous getaways, and traveling for goodies, there are a lot of cool destinations to check out! In this podcast episode, we’re discussing 2025 travel trends and giving you ideas for your 2025 travels! Some ideas are from …
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Happy New Year! As we begin 2025, we're reflecting on our travel New Year's Resolutions from 2024, admitting to ourselves how we did (hint: we did okay!), and making travel New Year's Resolutions for this year! Whether it is to be more mindful while traveling or even being a tourist in our own town, these are our travel goals for 2025. What are you…
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Back in the summer, Kat's dad had a brilliant idea to celebrate Thanksgiving closer to her sister's place in DC. So, he rented a cabin in Davis, West Virginia, and off we went! And it turned out to be the best Thanksgiving we've ever had. It snowed, we went winter hiking, admired the snowfall from the comfort of the hot tub, played games, and even …
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Who doesn't love a good food and drink experience? We've been lucky enough to enjoy some fantastic culinary experiences that can include delicious food and drink but also an incredible ambiance/atmosphere/unforgettable moment. In this podcast episode, we're talking about our top experiences when it comes to food and drink! Whether it is opening a b…
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This past May, Kat went all the way to Stockholm, Sweden with her 2 friends to explore, enjoy iconic museums (ABBA Museum anyone?), and also attend the Eras Tour (Stockholm Night 3 represent!). Now, Kat is sharing the best way to spend 3 days in Stockholm Sweden including the best museums like the ABBA Museum and Vasa Museum, where to eat, the impo…
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