Would you take a ghost tour while exploring a new city? From haunted hotels and historic buildings to eerie alleyways and spine-tingling stories, ghost tours offer a completely different way to experience a destination!

In this episode of The People You Go With, we're talking about our experiences taking ghost tours while traveling to different cities. We share spooky stories, interesting local legends, haunted history, and the fun of discovering a city's mysterious past after dark.

Whether you're a believer in ghosts, a history buff, or just looking for unique things to do on vacation, ghost tours can be a memorable addition to any travel itinerary.

Join us for some laughs, a few chills, and plenty of travel stories as we explore the haunted side of sightseeing!

Topics: Ghost tours, haunted cities, haunted history, spooky travel experiences, haunted places, walking ghost tours, paranormal tourism, historic ghost tours, local legends, haunted hotels, unique travel experiences, things to do while traveling, sightseeing adventures, travel stories, travel podcast

What better way to celebrate a birthday than with a baseball-filled road trip through North Carolina? In this episode of The People You Go With, we're heading to the Piedmont region to explore four minor league baseball teams: the Greensboro Grasshoppers, Durham Bulls, Fayetteville Woodpeckers, and Winston-Salem Dash!

From the fun atmosphere of minor league ballparks to the unexpected places we discovered along the way, this trip was about more than just baseball. We share our experiences at each stadium, the random day-trip stops, and the little adventures that made this birthday getaway so memorable.

Because sometimes the best travel memories happen between the planned stops!

Topics: North Carolina road trip, Piedmont region, minor league baseball, Greensboro Grasshoppers, Durham Bulls, Fayetteville Woodpeckers, Winston-Salem Dash, birthday getaway, ballpark experiences, spontaneous day trips, roadside attractions, unexpected adventures, travel memories

Family vacations are supposed to create memories—but sometimes the wildlife makes sure they’re unforgettable. 🐻🦌🐒

In this episode, we’re sharing some of our funniest and most unexpected wildlife encounters from family trips over the years. No one was actually in danger (even if it may have felt that way at the time!), but there were plenty of surprises, laughs, and stories we’re still telling today.

Because sometimes the best vacation memories are the ones you definitely didn’t plan.

Topics: Family vacations, funny wildlife encounters, unexpected animal encounters, travel stories, family travel memories, vacation mishaps, wildlife while traveling, unplanned vacation moments, funny family stories, travel adventures

Travel sounds great…until your brain starts listing everything that could possibly go wrong. 😂 In this episode of The People You Go With, we’re talking travel anxiety, whether all-inclusive resorts are actually worth it, and the idea of traveling without your usual crew. We share our own experiences, what makes us nervous, what makes travel easier, and why the “right” way to travel looks different for everyone. Whether you love an all-inclusive, would rather explore on your own, or just need a little push to take the trip—you’ll probably relate to this one.

Topics: TravelAnxiety, SoloTravel, AllInclusiveResorts , TravelTips , TravelPodcast, TravelSoloTips, Punta Cana

What happens when another documentary obsession turns into a family vacation? This time, it takes us underground to Mammoth Cave, where the kids are forced to face some very specific fears—including rabies, cows and underground rivers. Along the way, we explore one of America’s most fascinating places, sneak in a little history, and once again prove that sometimes the best family memories start with an idea everyone else wishes you’d forget.

Topics: Mammoth Cave, Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky travel, family road trip, cave tours, national parks

The Outer Banks started as a family vacation and turned into a tradition we couldn’t imagine giving up. But as we’ve learned over the years, the same beach can be a very different vacation depending on the people you go with. From couples who probably shouldn’t have traveled together and best friends who became part of the family, to the activities and traditions we look forward to every year, we’re sharing the good trips, the not-so-good trips, and why we keep coming back to OBX.

Topics: Outer Banks NC, OBX vacation, North Carolina beaches, family vacation, beach trip, family travel

A trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula starts with one big challenge: crossing the Mackinac Bridge. Once across, being Ohio State fans in Michigan brings plenty of opportunities for a little friendly rivalry. And no trip to the U.P. would be complete without feeding an unusual obsession with shipwrecks and documentaries by diving into the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald. From bridge anxiety and football rivalries to Great Lakes legends, this road trip proves once again that sometimes the things you remember most aren't necessarily the things you planned.

Topics: Upper Peninsula Michigan, Mackinac Bridge, Great Lakes travel, Edmund Fitzgerald, Michigan road trip