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Sunshine Travelers Podcast

Sunshine Travelers Podcast

By: Scott and Melissa Barronton
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Real Travel Tips, Bucket List Inspiration, and the Confidence to Book the Trip and Go! Ready to travel more and better? The Sunshine Travelers Podcast is your go-to travel podcast for real-world travel tips, inspiring stories, and expert guidance to help you plan extraordinary trips, with less stress and more joy. Hosted by real travelers Scott and Melissa Barronton, this podcast is built for midlife travelers and couples looking to finally take that dream trip—whether it’s a luxury safari in Kenya, a scenic train journey or walk through Europe, a coastal road trip in the US, or that dream cruise. Each weekly episode features: • Bucket list destination guides (think places like Italy, Iceland, South Africa, Greece, & more) • Practical tips on packing, planning, and using points & miles • Curated itineraries with hidden gems & local insights • Interviews with experienced travelers and travel pros • Travel hacks that save you time, money, and overwhelm • Travel Deals that are too good to pass up From avoiding overtourism, finding the best-value travel deals, traveling to new places and in new ways, this podcast helps you navigate every stage of your journey. They believe travel should be meaningful, memorable, and attainable, no matter where you’re starting from and they help you do just that. Follow the show and join them each week as they help you stop dreaming and start booking.© 2026 Sunshine Travelers Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Episode 173 - How Local Food Experiences Helped Connect us Deeper With Italy and Spain

    Episode 173 - How Local Food Experiences Helped Connect us Deeper With Italy and Spain
    May 19 2026
    Have you ever wondered what happens when you stop simply sightseeing and start participating in a destination? There’s a point on many trips where you realize what you remember aren’t the famous landmarks, museums, and attractions. For us, this trip through Spain and Italy started to change when we stopped simply looking at places and started participating in them. Some of our favorite moments happened sitting around tables, helping prepare food, hearing family stories, and learning how people actually live in the places we were visiting. In this episode, we wanted to talk about three experiences that completely changed how we connected with this trip and encourage you to seek out similar experiences on your next trip. All three experiences had something in common. They helped us appreciate these destinations in a way that went far beyond sightseeing. In this episode you'll discover: Why local food experiences create stronger travel memories A private cooking class in the hills outside Florence Traditional Italian food culture and family life Cheese making at Masseria Fragnite near Ostuni Learning to make mozzarella and burrata by hand Why Puglia feels different from other parts of Italy The value of slowing down while traveling How meaningful travel often happens outside the main tourist areas The role food, wine, and conversation play in Italian culture Why immersive travel experiences help destinations feel more personal Resources and Links from this Epsiode (Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure) If you'd like to connect with Marina and Nacho to book this experience, you can reach out to her on Instagram here. Or to book with them via EatWith, Click here. Or book one of their on-site properties, here and here. You'll also be able to book cooking classes and dining experiences with them once you book. To see more EATWITH Experiences, click here. For the Cesarine experience we booked with Cristina, Cooking class in a lemon grove in the hills of Florence and other Cesarine experiences in Italy, click here. For the Cheese Tour and tastings at Masseria Fragnite click here - be sure to choose the private experience to be able to make the cheese. More Resources & Links: Get help planning your next trip. Learn more at sunshinetravelersexperiences.com or sunxtravel.comWant to learn more about making money planning and booking travel for yourself and others. Learn more at https://www.sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/become-an-advisorAnd if you’re a content creator like us, why not turn your passion for travel and the resources you’re already sharing into even more of an income? You can learn more at https://www.sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/contentcreators Get Our FREE Ultimate Packing Guide See ALL our Favorite Travel Resources Don’t waste your precious vacation time with Jet Lag, get Flykitt and watch Jet Lag disappear!Protect your privacy, boost your security, and keep your browsing data safe with Express VPN. Plus, get 3 months free with a yearly plan. Follow Sunshine Travelers Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on TikTok @sunshinetravelerspodcastFollow us on X @sunshinetrvlrsConnect with us on LinkedIn @sunshinetravelerspodcast Get travel tips and follow our travels on Instagram: @sunshinetravelerspodcastFollow us on Facebook @sunshinetravelerspodcastConnect with us on Threads @sunshinetravelerspodcastSee our travel videos on YouTube @sunshinetravelerspodcastSave our travel ideas on Pinterest @sunshinetravelerspodcast Music: This Acoustic Happy Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay Italy travel Spain travel Food tourism Cooking classes in Italy Agriturismo and Masseria experiences Slow travel Authentic local experiences Cultural travel experiences Tuscany travel tips Puglia travel inspiration
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    50 mins
  • Episode 172 - Walking Through Tuscany with Macs Adventure | Self-Guided Italy Travel

    Episode 172 - Walking Through Tuscany with Macs Adventure | Self-Guided Italy Travel
    May 12 2026
    Last year, we partnered with Macs Adventure for their Umbria Short Break, a self-guided walking trip through the Italian countryside where we moved from town to town each day while our luggage was transferred ahead for us. It completely changed how we thought about adventure travel. So this year, we decided to experience a different style of trip with Macs Adventure, the Relaxed Trails of Tuscany. Instead of packing up and moving every day, this itinerary slowed things down a little more. We spent multiple nights in each destination, used walking trails to explore both the countryside and the towns themselves, and had more time to get to know Tuscany. In this episode, we’re going to share what our days actually looked like on the trail, introduce you to some new friends we made along the way, and talk about why these self-guided walking trips have become one of our favorite ways to experience Europe. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Click here to learn more about the Relaxed Trails of Tuscany walk we did with Macs Adventure and all of their walking trips in Italy and Europe Click here to hear more about our Macs Adventure Short Break in Umbria last year. Resources & Links Get help planning your next trip. Learn more at sunshinetravelersexperiences.com or sunxtravel.com Want to learn more about making money planning and booking travel for yourself and others. Learn more at https://www.sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/become-an-advisor And if you’re a content creator like us, why not turn your passion for travel and the resources you’re already sharing into even more of an income? You can learn more at https://www.sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/contentcreators More Resources & Links: Get Our FREE Ultimate Packing Guide See ALL our Favorite Travel ResourcesGet Our Ultimate Packing Guide for Traveling Smart and Packing Light + Access to Exclusive Weekly Content here.Don’t waste your precious vacation time with Jet Lag, get Flykitt and watch Jet Lag disappear!Protect your privacy, boost your security, and keep your browsing data safe with Express VPN. Plus, get 3 months free with a yearly plan. Follow Sunshine Travelers Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on TikTok @sunshinetravelerspodcastFollow us on X @sunshinetrvlrsConnect with us on LinkedIn @sunshinetravelerspodcast Get travel tips and follow our travels on Instagram: @sunshinetravelerspodcastFollow us on Facebook @sunshinetravelerspodcastConnect with us on Threads @sunshinetravelerspodcastSee our travel videos on YouTube @sunshinetravelerspodcastSave our travel ideas on Pinterest @sunshinetravelerspodcast Music: This Acoustic Happy Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay
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    52 mins
  • Episode 171 - Why We Think Bologna the MOST Underrated City in Italy?

    Episode 171 - Why We Think Bologna the MOST Underrated City in Italy?
    May 5 2026
    Bologna wasn’t on our itinerary. It was supposed to be a simple stop between Morocco and Tuscany. A place to rest, reset, and move on. Instead, it became one of the most unexpectedly enjoyable cities of our entire trip. In this episode, we share what surprised us about Bologna, what we almost skipped (but shouldn’t have), and why this underrated Italian city deserves a spot on your itinerary. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. In this Episode you'll discover: • What Bologna actually feels like compared to Florence and Rome • The best views in the city and why it's not where you think • A hidden canal most travelers miss • One of the most unique rooms we've ever seen in Europe • The walk and workout to San Luca • Where we ate and how we kept it simple • Practical tips for getting around and what to expect If you're planning a trip to Italy and looking for something that feels more local, less crowded, and still delivers incredible food and experiences, this episode is for you. Full blog with all locations: https://www.sunshinetravelers.com/blog Ready to plan your own trip? Head over to sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/plan-your-trip or reach out directly info@sunshinetravelers.com we would love to help you build your next trip. You can also Help Support the Podcast by Buying us a Coffee ☕️ More Travel Resources & Links: Get Our FREE Ultimate Packing Guide See ALL our Favorite Travel Resources Want to learn more about making money planning and booking travel for yourself and others. Learn more at https://www.sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/become-an-advisorIf you’re a content creator like us, why not turn your passion for travel and the resources you’re already sharing into even more of an income? You can learn more at https://www.sunshinetravelersexperiences.com/contentcreators Don’t waste your precious vacation time with Jet Lag, get Flykitt and watch Jet Lag disappear!Protect your privacy, boost your security, and keep your browsing data safe with Express VPN. Plus, get 3 months free with a yearly plan. Follow Sunshine Travelers Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on TikTok @sunshinetravelerspodcastFollow us on X @sunshinetrvlrsConnect with us on LinkedIn @sunshinetravelerspodcast Get travel tips and follow our travels on Instagram: @sunshinetravelerspodcastFollow us on Facebook @sunshinetravelerspodcastConnect with us on Threads @sunshinetravelerspodcastSee our travel videos on YouTube @sunshinetravelerspodcastSave our travel ideas on Pinterest @sunshinetravelerspodcast Music: This Acoustic Happy Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay
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    49 mins
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