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Travel to Montenegro: Complete Travel Guide - Where to Go & What to Know

Travel Brava — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:01:00 -0500

Welcome to our next destination deep dive series highlighting the STUNNING Montenegro! A country we fell in love with, it packs a massive punch. From places to go like the Bay of Kotor, the Budva Riviera, Skadar Lake, Sveti Stefan, Durmitor National Park, Biogradska Gora National Park, and Prokletije National Park, there is loads to see in this small but mighty country. We'll cover culture including the people of Montenegro, Montenegrin cuisine and foods to try, and Montenegrin history, and we also give you a few basic Montenegrin phrases to have in your back pocket. We hope you enjoy!!

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New Destination Series Teaser: Black Mountains & An Epic Bay

Travel Brava — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:36:45 -0400

Hint hint at where we are diving into next! Comment your guesses and tune in next week to find out where we are spotlighting for our next Destination Series on Travel Brava!

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Travel to Albania: Berat, Gjirokaster, Theth & Butrint

Travel Brava — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:33:49 -0400

The best of Albania beyond the Riviera! We cover the UNESCO World Heritage cities of Berat and Gjirokastër (their history, why they're famous, and what to do there), the ancient ruins of Butrint, and the Albanian Alps, including the villages of Theth and Valbonë and the Theth-Valbona hike that connects them. Plus Albanian wine, with a winery recommendation of Cobo Winery, and the Blue Eyes, including Syri i Kaltër. A great episode if you're building an Albania itinerary with more than beach time or if you want to come along with us to fuel your wanderlust! Episode 4 of 4 in our Albania series, after our 2-part country overview and our Albanian Riviera guide.

For the full episode show notes, visit: http://travelbrava.com/
For our photos and videos: https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

Travel to Albania: The Albanian Riviera Beaches with Himarë, Dhërmi, Qeparo & Sarandë

Travel Brava — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:01:00 -0400

Welcome to the Albanian Riviera! Where beaches line a mountainous coastline, towns climb up the olive-tree covered hills, and the water is impossibly turquoise blue and crystal-clear. Learn about the towns on the Albanian Riviera and their atmospheres, where to stay, what to do, which beaches to go to on the Albanian Riviera, and our Brava Traveler tips for navigating this beach-haven vacation spot! Whether you're deciding where to base yourself (from Dhermi, Qeparo, Himare, Sarande and Ksamil) or just researching beach destinations in Albania, this episode will help you choose.

Episode 3 of 4 in our Albania series. Next up: Berat, Gjirokastër, Theth & the Albanian Alps, and more beyond the coast.

Find our photos and videos of the Albania Riviera on Instagram: www.instagram.com/Travelbrava
For the full episode show notes, visit www.TravelBrava.com

Travel to Albania: Complete Travel Guide - Where to Go & What to Know (PART 2)

Travel Brava — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:21:38 -0400

Welcome to PART 2 of the Albania Overview episode! We continue talking Albanian food and drink, and we uncover cultural aspects you'll find in Albania, what to know before you go (including learning a few key phrases in Albanian) and Brava Traveler tips! We hope you love it.

If you're planning a trip to Albania or wondering whether it belongs on your Balkans itinerary, start with Part 1 of this episode and then continue here. This is episode 2 of our 4-part Albania series, followed by the Albanian Riviera and our guide to everything else, including Berat, Gjirokastër, and the Albanian Alps.

For the full show notes: www.TravelBrava.com
To see our photos and videos, you can find us on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TravelBrava

Travel to Albania: Complete Travel Guide - Where to Go & What to Know (PART 1)

Travel Brava — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:24:44 -0400

Learn all about Albania in this episode! We take you to the places you should see, the foods you should try, and teach you all about Albanian culture. Part 1 of 2!

If you're planning a trip to Albania or wondering whether it belongs on your Balkans itinerary, start here. This is episode 1 of our 4-part Albania series, followed by Part 2 of this episode, the Albanian Riviera, and our guide to everything else, including Berat, Butrint, Gjirokastër, and the Albanian Alps.

For the full episode show notes, visit www.travelbrava.com
To see our photos and videos of Albania: www.instagram.com/travelbrava

New Destination Series Teaser: Coming Up Next on Travel Brava

Travel Brava — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:42:05 -0400

Tune in to hear some hints about where we are taking you next week... in the meantime, Travel Brava!

For more visual hints and to follow along on our year of travel...
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Quitting Our Jobs for a Year of Travel: Off the Cuff Episode

Travel Brava — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:58:29 -0400

In this special episode, we are releasing the very first thing we ever recorded. It was a Friday night, Ben had just finished his last day of work, and we decided to record our thoughts and how we felt as we prepared to leave in a week for a year of travel. This is an off-the-cuff episode, meaning it's been extremely lightly edited and is full of raw emotion.

We hope you enjoy this fun one, full of anticipation for the year ahead!

Travel to Chile: A Guide to Chilean Food and Drink

Travel Brava — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:01:00 -0400

A focused episode on Chilean food and drink: what to eat in Chile, from empanadas and pastel de choclo to seafood on the coast, plus a guide to Chilean wine and other must-try drinks. If you're a food-focused traveler planning a trip to Chile, this episode will tell you what dishes and drinks to seek out and where.

Travel to Chile: Central Valley and Chiloé – Wine Country and Island Myths

Travel Brava — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:01:00 -0400

Two very different sides of Chile in one episode: the Central Valley, home to Chile's famous wine regions like Colchagua and Casablanca Valley, and Chiloé, an archipelago known for its wooden churches, folklore, and unique island culture. We cover wine stories, beach towns along the coast, plus what to expect when island-hopping to Chiloé. A great episode for travelers interested in Chilean beaches, wine, and the myths and legends of the Chilote's culture.

For more information, visit http://travelbrava.com/
To see out photos and videos from Chiloe and Chile's Central Valley, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

Travel to Chile: The Best Hikes and National Parks

Travel Brava — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:01:00 -0400

Today we are rounding up our favorite hikes and national parks in Chile, from treks in Patagonia to trails and National Parks in the Lake District and beyond. If you're building a Chile itinerary around hiking and outdoor adventure, this episode highlights the trails and parks worth

prioritizing!

For the episode show notes, visit https://travelbrava.com/
For photos and videos of our favorite hikes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

Travel to Chile: The Carretera Austral of Chilean Patagonia

Travel Brava — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:06:30 -0400

Chilean Patagonia is a bucket-list destination for outdoor travelers, and in this episode we break down everything you need to know to have an epic adventure along the Carretera Austral, Chile's stunning southern highway. We take you on a journey through the national parks from Pumalin National Park to Cerro Castillo, quaint towns from Hornopiren to Cochrane, and the ever-changing scenery that is in store for you along this beautiful road. All of this, plus we give you tips on what to pack, when to go, and how to be a Brava Traveler. Strap in for the journey, this is a FUN one!

For the full episode show notes, visit: www.travelbrava.com
To see our photos and videos of our time along the Carretera Austral, check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/TravelBrava

Travel to Chile: The Chilean Lake District - Volcanoes, Lakes & Quaint Towns

Travel Brava — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:01:00 -0400

Learn all about the Chilean Lake District in this episode! The Chilean Lake District is one of South America's most scenic areas, packed with snow-capped volcanoes, sapphire blue lakes, and charming German-influenced towns like Pucón and Puerto Varas. In this episode, we cover the best places to go in the Chilean Lake District and the best things to do, including hiking the Sierra Nevada trail, relaxing in hot springs, the cultural experience of Temuco's Feria Pinto and lakeside towns to enjoy around Lake Llanquihue and the other lakes in this district! If you are planning a Chile itinerary or seeking wanderlust inspiration, make sure to give it a listen.

For the complete written guide and full show notes, visit: http://travelbrava.com/chilean-lake-district-travel-guide
Find photos and videos of our time spent here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

Travel to Chile: Complete Travel Guide - Where to Go & What to Know

Travel Brava — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:44:38 -0400

A complete Chile travel guide covering everything you need to know before you go: which areas to go to in Chile including Patagonia, the Chilean Lake District, Chile's Central Valley and Chiloé Island, when to visit, all about Chilean culture and history, Spanish phrases to know, and travel tips for embarking on your journey to Chile. If you're planning a trip to Chile or researching South America travel (or just want some good old travel wanderlust inspiration!), this episode gives you the big-picture foundation before we dive deep into different areas and topics in the rest of the series.

For the full, detailed blog post, visit: http://travelbrava.com/chile-travel-guide/
Find photos and videos we took in Chile on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

TRIGGER WARNING: suicide

Welcome to Travel Brava & Our Story

Travel Brava — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:18:27 -0400

Welcome to the Travel Brava Podcast! In this episode, we uncover what Travel Brava is and what you can expect from the Travel Brava Podcast. We also tell you about our story and what led us to taking a year off of work to travel, how we met, and ultimately what led to us launching our company, Travel Brava.

To find the Travel Brava blog, visit TravelBrava.com
To find us on Instagram and TikTok, search for @TravelBrava