Practical Wanderlust

The Story of Louisville, KY

Horse races, bourbon, baseball bats, and a...death tunnel? Today we tell the story of Lia's hometown: Louisville, KY! We trace the history of the city from its frontier origins to the modern-day. Louisville's history runs deep, and it's not always pretty. So pour yourself a bourbon and tune in. Unless you're driving - that's not cool. For more Louisville content, check out: * 15 Lovely Things to Do on a Romantic Getaway to Louisville [https://practicalwanderlust.com/romantic-getaway-louisville-ky/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] * 50 Places to Visit in Louisville, Kentucky [https://practicalwanderlust.com/places-to-visit-in-louisville-kentucky/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] * 27 Best Breweries, Distilleries, and Bars in Louisville, KY [https://practicalwanderlust.com/bourbon-breweries-distilleries-bars-louisville-ky/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] * 29 Amazing Place to Eat in Louisville, Kentucky [https://practicalwanderlust.com/places-to-eat-in-louisville-kentucky/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] Interested in quitting your job to go travel? Check out the new book by Practical Wanderlust's own Lia Garcia: How to Quit Your Job and Travel [https://www.amazon.com/How-Quit-Your-Job-Travel-ebook/dp/B08P41MSTB/], available December 8th on Amazon.

Hiking and Camping Stories (or "High Stakes F*ck Ups")

Mudslides, panic attacks, altitude sickness, and a very judgey llama. These are just a few of the things we have encountered on our many...many...MANY hiking and camping misadventures. Want the full details of these stories? Check our links below: The Mono Hot Springs Disaster [https://practicalwanderlust.com/mono-hot-springs-incident/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] The Cataract Falls Catastrophe [https://practicalwanderlust.com/the-cataract-falls-hike-disaster-marin-california/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] Mudslides on the Valle de Cocora Hike [https://practicalwanderlust.com/guide-to-hiking-valle-de-cocora-salento-colombia/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] Days of Fun on the Quilotoa Loop [https://practicalwanderlust.com/hiking-the-quilotoa-loop-ecuador/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] High Altitude Hijinx at Laguna 69 [https://practicalwanderlust.com/laguna-69-trek-huaraz-peru/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] The Complete Failure that was Machu Picchu [https://practicalwanderlust.com/machu-picchu-failure-on-the-inca-trail/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] And for those of you who are not as terrible as we are, check out our 42 Car Camping Essentials [https://practicalwanderlust.com/camping-checklist-car-camping-essentials/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast]!

Welcome to Season 2!

Quarantine amirite? We took a season break earlier than planned, but we are BACK! On this mini-update, we look at how we've handled the season break (mostly screaming into the void and baking bread) and how Season 2 of the podcast will be different.

California Highway One Road Trip (or "The Best Highway in the World")

A humanist cult, a Danish hideaway, a gravitational anomaly, towering trees, a spoiled rich kid's castle, clothing-optional hot springs, and the cutest animals (and weirdest) imaginable: welcome to Highway One, the most beautiful highway in the world! In this episode, we cover everything you need to plan your trip up the California Coast and all the weird history you never knew about the stops along the way. Planning a road trip up the Pacific Coast Highway? We've got a few blog posts that will help: * The Ultimate 10-Day Highway One Road Trip Itinerary [https://practicalwanderlust.com/pacific-coast-highway-road-trip-itinerary/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] * 8 Places to Visit on California's Central Coast [https://practicalwanderlust.com/central-coast-california/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] * Self-Guided Los Angeles Brewery Tour [https://practicalwanderlust.com/craft-beer-and-bikes-los-angeles/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] * Travel Guides: Mendocino [https://practicalwanderlust.com/things-to-do-in-mendocino/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast], Morro Bay [https://practicalwanderlust.com/things-to-do-in-morro-bay/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast], & Paso Robles [https://practicalwanderlust.com/things-to-do-in-paso-robles/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] We’ve also created a free, printable Highway One itinerary [https://practical-wanderlust.ck.page/2a11bc25e6]! The 7-page PDF also includes our San Francisco Self-Guided Walking Tour [https://practicalwanderlust.com/the-ultimate-san-francisco-walking-tour/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast]. Plus, we’ll also send you our favorite tips to help you plan an amazing California road trip! For more ridiculous adventures visit us at PracticalWanderlust.com [https://practicalwanderlust.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram [https://instagram.com/practicalwanderlust], YouTube [https://youtube.com/practicalwanderlust], and Facebook [https://facebook.com/practicalwanderlust]! Audio production & music composition by Tyler Hafer.

Bali, Indonesia (or "Don't Trust the Monkeys")

Monkey thieves, temples, Jeremy crashing a motorbike into a tree, and coffee made from ... er, poop. Lia and Jeremy are talking about the breathtaking island of Bali, including all of the must-dos and please-do-nots. Visit our blog for more Bali travel tips: * 25 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking in Bali [https://practicalwanderlust.com/backpacking-bali-indonesia/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] * The Perfect 2-Week Bali Itinerary [https://practicalwanderlust.com/bali-itinerary/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] * How to Visit Bali on a Budget [https://practicalwanderlust.com/bali-on-a-budget/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] * What to Pack for Bali [https://practicalwanderlust.com/what-to-pack-for-bali/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast] Find more ridiculous adventures at PracticalWanderlust.com [https://practicalwanderlust.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=Podcast], and follow @practicalwanderlust on Instagram [https://instagram.com/practicalwanderlust], YouTube [https://youtube.com/practicalwanderlust], and Facebook [https://facebook.com/practicalwanderlust]! Sign up for our semi-monthly newsletter [https://practical-wanderlust.ck.page/7e02e8d710]! Audio production & music composition by Tyler Hafer.