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Gary Bembridge


Podcast Overview

Want to make more of your precious travel time and money? Then the Tips For Travellers podcast is likely the podcast for you! Every week your host (Gary Bembridge, a published travel author, writer, video maker, blogger and YouTuber - his channel has over 29 million video views!) shares travel inspiration, advice, tips and money saving ideas based on his first-hand experiences of travelling every month of every year for over 25 years. Each episode features one of these (1) destinations reviews and tips, (2) answers to listener travel questions, (3) live travel reports or (4) cruise line reviews and advice on getting the most from them. Visit http://www.TipsForTravellers.com to follow Tips For Travellers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Twitter and to sign up for the monthly newsletter.

Podcast Episodes

Jerusalem Old City - Tips For Travellers Podcast #266

 

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, visits Jerusalem and provides tips for travellers on the 10 must-see sights and attractions. In addition he also provides some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice.

The journey of people following my trip was interesting. When I first said I was going the reactions were “is it safe?” and some did not approving my visit, due to the politics of Israel and Palestine. Once there and I started posting pictures, the comments and discussion changed to amazement and interest in the beauty, history and grandeur of the old city. Is it a strange city to visit, but is it a fascinating and remarkable place to have experienced. This podcast will explore all of this - and of course the safety issue.

My aim is to ensure you do not waste your time in Jerusalem Old City by sharing the best things to see and do.

The episode covers the following must-see sights and attractions:

  1. Jaffa Gate.
  2. Ramparts Walk.
  3. Four Quarters.
  4. Western Wall.
  5. Dome of the Rock.
  6. Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
  7. Tower of David and Light Spectacular.
  8. Mount of Olives.
  9. Israel Museum.
  10. Muslim Quarter Markets.

 

Resources:

 

  • Old City Audio Tour App: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/the-old-city-of-jerusalem-audio-walking-tours/id493089514?mt=8
  • US News Recommendations: http://travel.usnews.com/Jerusalem_Israel/Things_To_Do/Official
  • Official site: http://www.itraveljerusalem.com

After listening to the podcast:

  • Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
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Going on a cruise? Want a great deal?

  • Get great advice and deals through the Tips For Travellers Cruise Line: find out more at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruiseline

 

 

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Silversea Silver Muse - 10 Things You need to Know - Tips For Travellers Podcast #265

 

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, shares 10 things you need to know about Silversea Cruises latest ship: Silver Muse

The ship entered service in April 2017 and was the ninth to join the fleet. It operates in the ultra-luxury cruise category.

The episode covers the following key topics:

  1. Silversea Cruises.
  2. Ship details.
  3. Ultra-luxury cruising - what it means.
  4. All-inclusive fares (inclusions and exclusions).
  5. Suites types.
  6. Cruising experience.
  7. Dining options.
  8. Facilities.
  9. Dress Code.
  10. Passenger Types.

Resources:

  • Tips For Travellers Silver Muse Ship Tour Video: https://youtu.be/zUj3P-OM4jM
  • Tips For Travellers 10 Things about Silver Muse Video: https://youtu.be/IAIGXPtt-P0

After listening to the podcast:

  • Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
  • Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio.
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  • Make a donation at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/paypal

Going on a cruise? Want a great deal?

  • Get great advice and deals through the Tips For Travellers Cruise Line: find out more at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruiseline

 

 

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10 Best Things to do in Singapore - Tips For Travellers #264

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, visits Singapore and provides tips for travellers on the 10 must-see sights and attractions. In addition he also provides some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice.

I like Singapore. A lot. I’ve been lucky enough to visit this city and country rolled into one multiple times, and every time I go I like it even more. While some travellers describe it as sterile compared to other large Asian cities, this has never been my experience. I find it a modern city that is incredibly efficient, smart, tidy, safe – and full of fun things to do. You just need to know the right things to see and do. This is the purpose of this tip for travellers episode!

My aim is to ensure you do not waste your time in Singapore by sharing the best things to see and do.

The episode covers the following must-see sights and attractions:

  1. Gardens By the Bay.
  2. Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Complex.
  3. ArtScience Museum.
  4. Merlion.
  5. Take a “Bum Boat” trip along Singapore River to Clarke Quay.
  6. Chinatown.
  7. Eat at the Cheapest Michelin Star Restaurant in the World.
  8. Kampong Glam.
  9. National Gallery.
  10. Sentosa Island.

If you are looking for things to do in the evening, I recommend the following:

  1. Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari.
  2. Raffles Hotel Long Bar to have a Singapore Sling

Resources:

  • Official tourist site: http://www.yoursingapore.com/en.html
  • My videos:
    • 10 Top Things to do: https://youtu.be/hTw8uXSu5kY
    • Gardens by the Bay: https://youtu.be/LdVYs1ESwuw
    • Universal Singapore: https://youtu.be/wCWzXoGOR20
    • Bum Boat Trip: https://youtu.be/gKCjmh730nk

After listening to the podcast:

  • Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
  • Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio.
  • Consider becoming a Podcast Patron and visit tipsfortravellers.com/patron.
  • Make a donation at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/paypal

Going on a cruise? Want a great deal?

  • Get great advice and deals through the Tips For Travellers Cruise Line: find out more at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruiseline

Taking Amazing Travel Photos on your SmartPhone - Tips For Travellers Podcast #263

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, shares ten tips on how to take amazing (and professional looking) travel photographs that you and your friends and family will be blown away by - just with your SmartPhone or Tablet.

All you need to take incredible travel pictures is your SmartPhone or Tablet and these ten simple tips. You do not need expensive equipment and know all the technical settings to create fantastic images.

The episode covers the following essential tips to take fantastic pictures with your SmartPhone or Tablet on your future trips:

  1. Avoiding the cliche shots everyone else around you is taking.
  2. Using the "rule of thirds".
  3. Framing the subject.
  4. Using leading lines to lead the viewer's eye.
  5. Foreground, middle ground and distance composition.
  6. Golden hour (sunrise and sunset).
  7. Getting close.
  8. Getting high or low - avoiding eye level.
  9. Switching off the Flash.
  10. Post-production

Resources:

  • Picasa (now Google Photos): https://photos.google.com
  • Gimp: https://www.gimp.org
  • Photoscape: http://www.photoscape.org
  • Pixlr: http://pixlr.com
  • Apps: PhotoToaster, Justaposer, LensLight, DistressedFX

After listening to the podcast:

  • Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
  • Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio.
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  • Make a donation at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/paypal

Going on a cruise? Want a great deal?

  • Get great advice and deals through the Tips For Travellers Cruise Line: find out more at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruiseline

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Bath England Tips For Travellers Podcast #262

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, visits Bath in Somerset in England and provides tips for travellers on the 10 must-see sights and attractions. In addition he also provides some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice.

Bath is one of most popular tourists destinations out of London. It is ideal for visitors wanting to feel they have stepped into an old world English city. The city is chock full of Georgian style architecture and is built with distinctive Bath stone. It has a long history dating back to Roman times, and an easy day trip or place to visit for a few days. It gets very busy in summer as its such  draw card. These tips help you make the most of it

The episode covers the following must-see sights and attractions:

  1. Bath Abbey.
  2. Roman Baths and Pump Room.
  3. Thermae Bath Spa.
  4. Royal Crescent and No1 Royal Crescent.
  5. Fashion Museum and Assembly Rooms.
  6. Museum of Bath Architecture.
  7. Museum of Bath at Work.
  8. Jane Austen Centre.
  9. Theatre Royal Bath.
  10. Sally Lunn's Historic House and Museum.

Resources:

  • Visit Bath Official Site: www.visitbath.co.uk
  • Hop-on Hop-Off Bus: https://www.bathbuscompany.com

After listening to the podcast:

  • Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
  • Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio.
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  • Make a donation at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/paypal

Going on a cruise? Want a great deal?

  • Get great advice and deals through the Tips For Travellers Cruise Line: find out more at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruiseline

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Belize City and Belize Tips For Travellers Podcast #261

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, visits Belize City in Belize and provides tips for travellers on the 10 must-see sights and attractions. In addition he also provides some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice.

Many guide books describe Belize City as an unattractive, run down and not very appealing or safe place to visit. However, things are changing and it is an important gateway to the stunning Belize Barrier Reef, Mayan Ruins and many eco-tourist activites and attractions. These are all explored in the podcast.

The episode covers the following must-see sights and attractions:

  1. Belize Barrier Reef.
  2. Caye Caulker.
  3. San Pedro.
  4. Belize City sights: Museum of Belize, St John’s Cathedral and House of Culture.
  5. One Barrel Rum Distillery.
  6. Altun Ha Mayan Ruins.
  7. Lamanai Mayan Ruins.
  8. Xunantunich Mayan Ruins.
  9. Cave Tubing.
  10. Belize Zoo.

After listening to the podcast:

  • Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
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  • Make a donation at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/paypal

Going on a cruise? Want a great deal?

  • Get great advice and deals through the Tips For Travellers Cruise Line: find out more at http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruiseline

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Cayman Islands Tips For Travellers Podcast #260

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, visits the Cayman Islands and provides tips for travellers on the 10 must-see sights and attractions. In addition he also provides some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice.

Cayman islands for many is a tax haven and represents some of the perceived less salubrious sides to global trade and tax avoidance. Its also a place full of gorgeous beaches, luxurious hotels and apartments and a major cruise hub. It’s busy, vibrant and I was more impressed with it than I thought I would be.

The episode covers the following must-see sights and attractions:

  1. Seven Mile Beach.
  2. Stingray City.
  3. Cayman Turtle Centre.
  4. Scuba Diving around shipwrecks.
  5. Hell.
  6. Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
  7. Observation Tower, located in Camana Bay.
  8. Pedro St. James.
  9. Museums: Cayman Islands National Museum and Cayman Car Museum.
  10. Duty Free Shopping.

Resources and links:

  • Visit Houston Official Site: http://www.visithouston.com

After listening to the podcast:

  • Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
  • Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio.
  • Consider becoming a Podcast Patron and visit tipsfortravellers.com/patron.
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Cozumel Mexico - Tips For Travellers Podcast #259

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, visits Cozumel Mexico to provide tips for travellers on the 10 must-see sights and attractions. In addition he also provides some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice.

Most popular cruise destination in the Western Caribbean with over 3.2 million passengers sailing on 1,072 ships a year accorinding to cruiseportinsider.com Only has a population of just over 75,000. It's a big draw for both cruise and land-based travellers due to the great tropical climate and incredible sea and reef for snorkelling and diving. Widely accepted as being the best place to do these activities in the Caribbean.

The episode covers the following must-see sights and attractions:

  1. Faro Celerain Eco Park.
  2. Discover Mexico Park.
  3. Stingray Beach.
  4. Museum de la Isla Cozumel.
  5. Chankanaab National Park.
  6. Mayan Ruins: El Cedral.
  7. Mayan Ruins`: San Gervasio
  8. Beaches.
  9. Palancar Beach and Paradise Beach.
  10. Shopping.

After listening to the podcast:

  • Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
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Houston Texas - Tips For Travellers Podcast #258

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, visits Houston Texas to provide tips for travellers on the 10 must-see sights and attractions. In addition he also provides some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice.

Nicknamed the "Space City", Houston is a global city, with strengths in business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, fashion, science, sports, technology, education, medicine, and research.

The episode covers the following must-see sights and attractions:

  1. Space Center Housto.
  2. San Jacinto Battlefield and Battleship Texas.
  3. Houston Zoo.
  4. Downtown Aquarium.
  5. 17-block Theater District (Houston Grand Opera, Alley Theater, Houston Symphony and Houston Ballet).
  6. Pedestrian-friendly Museum district which includes Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Children's Museum of Houston and Menil Collection.
  7. River Oaks, the upmarket and multi-million dollar homes suburb.
  8. Shopping: The Galleria is Texas' largest shopping Mall with over 400 shops, Houston Premium Outlets and River Oaks, the oldest in the city.
  9. Quirky places: Art Car Museum, Beer Can House, National Museum of Funeral History and Orange Show.
  10. Bayou Bend collection and Gardens.

Resources and links:

  • Visit Houston Official Site: http://www.visithouston.com

After listening to the podcast:

  • Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
  • Subscribe (and leave a review) to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio.
  • Consider becoming a Podcast Patron and visit tipsfortravellers.com/patron.

 

St Maarten Caribbean - Tips For Travellers Podcast #257

In this episode of the podcast Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com, visits St Maarten in the Caribbean to provide tips for travellers on the 10 must-see sights and attractions. In addition he also provides some key observations, historical highlights, best time to visit, getting there and around and general tips and advice.

Saint Maarten is unique is the Caribbean as its truly an Island of two halves - half French and half Dutch dominated. Two capitals on one gorgeous and lush island. Its a mix of gorgeous Caribbean beaches, duty and tax free shopping, with french flair and fine dining and dutch partying thrown in.

The episode covers the following must-see sights and attractions:

  1. Explore Philipsburg.
  2. Explore Marigot.
  3. Explore the Forts close to Philipsburg.
  4. St Maarten Park.
  5. Coterie Farm near Pic Paradis (highest point on island).
  6. Grand Case.
  7. Beaches - 37 key ones in all!
  8. Maho Beach where planes land.
  9. St Maarten Museum.
  10. Boat trips and water sports

Resources and links:

  • St Maarten Island Highlights Tips For Travellers Video : https://youtu.be/hqfqDceJUws
  • Philipsburg St Maarten Tour and Highlights Video: https://youtu.be/fAtevgidnHY

After listening to the podcast:

  • Please leave a comment on Tipsfortravellers.com/podcast, email me or leave a review on iTunes.
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