The 2026 Travel Blueprint: World Cup, Winter Olympics, & The New Global Hotspots

Spring Was Amazing THIS Year! Best Places to Travel (From Poutine to Gelato Weeks) 🌸

Welcome back to Wavering Wayfinders! In this episode, Malcolm and Indiana are officially shaking off the winter blues and chasing spring through our favorite cities: Ottawa, Canada, and Turin, Italy. 🇨🇦🇮🇹Spring is the absolute sweet spot for travel it's not too cool, not too warm, and if you can survive the pollen allergies, it is easily the most beautiful time of the year to explore. From massive tulip festivals to historic castles surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms, we’re sharing our ultimate list of things you need to do this season. Plus, we dive deep into the local food scenes. Grab your walking shoes, get your dose of vitamin D, and let’s get out there!🌸 STOPS & HIGHLIGHTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:• The Canadian Tulip Festival (Ottawa, Canada) • Castello di Pralormo & the "Messer Tulipano" exhibition (Turin, Italy)• Major’s Hill Park & The Dominion Arboretum (Ottawa)• Sacra di San Michele hiking trail (Val de Susa, Turin)• The Orléans Poutine Fest & Street Food Frenzy (Ottawa)• The Italian "Sagra" food festivals & Gelato Week (Italy)• Osgoode's Osperila Trail (Watch out for the beavers and birds!)• Plus... a bizarre amount of spring inspiration courtesy of Shrek. Where is your absolute favorite spot to watch the seasons change? Have you ever tried snail or frog legs? Let us know in the comments below! 👇⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Traveling close to home this Spring00:48 - Surviving spring allergies for the views01:25 - Ottawa’s Canadian Tulip Festival history02:15 - Turin's Castle Tulips: Messer Tulipano03:55 - Why you should book a free walking tour04:35 - Recharging your Vitamin D in the city parks05:35 - Major's Hill Park vs. Turin's Cherry Blossoms07:20 - Hiking the Italian Alps & Lakes08:15 - The Sacra di San Michele hike09:45 - Ottawa Food Festivals: Poutine, Butter Tarts & Ribs12:15 - Walking off the calories along Ottawa's canals13:40 - The Italian "Sagra" & Verona Polenta Festivals15:50 - The Italian Gelato Week Experience!18:30 - Eating Frog Legs, Snails, and Flying Termites?!23:05 - The Central Turin Botanical Gardens & Lavender Fields27:15 - The Capital of Lilacs: Franktown & Lilac Lane28:10 - Lake Maggiore: Breathtaking English Gardens29:20 - Feeding birds on the Osperila Trail (The Snow White moment)30:50 - What Shrek teaches us about Spring camping32:15 - Chasing waterfalls in Quebec

Unexpected Countries Participating in the Winter Olympics

From Countries situated in the tropics to Island Nations we explore how a lot of the more temperate weathered nations hold their own at the winter Olympics. and as a bonus we explain what exactly you should expect if you do visit them!

Norway, A winter Olympic Travel Review

We all saw Norway bossing it at the Winter Olympics this year. so we did some research to figure out what makes them soo unique and good at winter sports! join us this week on the Wandering Wayfinders!

The 2026 Travel Blueprint: World Cup, Winter Olympics, & The New Global Hotspots

We are officially back! Join Diana and Malcolm as we kick off the new year by looking back at the record-breaking travel stats of 2025 and projecting exactly where the world is headed in 2026. From the Winter Olympics in Milano–Cortina and Cannes Film Festival to the FIFA World Cup takeover of North America, we’re helping you get your ducks in a row and travel smart in 2026!

Why These Unique Cities are 2026’s Must-Visit Destinations: South America Edition

Welcome to South America! When it comes to travel, spreading the spending is the new trend. We need to consciously move away from frequently visited global cities where overtourism is negatively affecting local economies and look toward unique destinations. The world is filled with countless cities and hidden visits that are beyond belief—and I think it's worthwhile to see as many of them as possible. . . So travel with us as we explore unique cities you probably have never heard of!