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Episode 14: Kim Tate from Stuffed Suitcase

Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

Release Date: 02/05/2021

Episode 43: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life (Conclusion) show art Episode 43: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life (Conclusion)

Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

In today’s conclusion of our interview with Ashley Smith, we dig deep into the travel side of things before it all comes back to beer again. Ashley tells us how she likes to travel and what some of her favorite places to visit are both domestically and abroad. Then we talk all about Oktoberfest, from her job as a tour leader to our love of that first liter of beer when you sit down in a tent. Finally, we dream together about our next visit to Munich, hoping we can meet up at Oktoberfest again next year.

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Episode 42: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life show art Episode 42: Ashley Smith from My Wanderlusty Life

Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

In addition to being the full-time blogger behind both My Wanderlusty Life and Destination World War II, Ashley Smith is an avid traveler, a beer lover, and an expert on Oktoberfest. In this episode, we talk to Ashley about her varied background, her many degrees, how she started her two very different blogs, and even a little about her beekeeping hobby. Be sure to check back next week to hear more about her travels and what it’s like to be an Oktoberfest guide.

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Episode 41: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu (Conclusion) show art Episode 41: Stu Clemons from Find My Food Stu (Conclusion)

Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

Everywhere he goes, Stu Clemons does his best to find unique and amazing places to eat, bars to drink at, and things to see. He shares them with his audience through professionally produced videos that on their own, may inspire you to book a trip. In this episode, we talk about a few of Stu’s favorite places to travel and two of the spots he knows best: Portland, Maine, and the Yucatan Peninsula.

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Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

Stu Clemons is the researcher, producer, and talent behind Find My Food Stu, where he shows us all the most unique food and drink spots in every place he visits. From tacos in Playa del Carmen to cocktails in Prague, Stu always manages to find the best spots and happily shares them with his viewers. In this episode, we talk about Stu’s background, how Find My Food Stu came to be, and a bit about the amazing foods he’s found while traveling.

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Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

In 2014, after a 12-year career as a marine biologist in Alaska, Brian Burton made the move to Texas and almost immediately began brewing beer. Just a few years later, Brian got together with brewing friend John Powell, and a short time later they opened Hop and Sting Brewing Company in Grapevine, Texas. The brewery and taproom is less than 10 minutes from DFW and is a great place to relax and enjoy a layover. Jeff and Derrick are traveling this week, enjoy this replay of Episode 5.

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Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

In the conclusion of our interview with Patrick Steffens, we talk about how they make brewing decisions at lost barrel brewing, nerd out a bit about hops and hop combinations, discuss why Loudoun County is great for beer and relaxation, and hear some of Patrick’s top recommended places to travel for beer. If you didn’t listen to the first half of our conversation with Patrick, be sure to go back to Episode 37 to catch what you missed.

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Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

Patrick Steffens does more than just head up the beer production at Lost Barrel Brewing, he’s also the general manager and a part of the ownership team. Excited to return to brewing after taking some time off for family, Patrick has jumped right back in with proven recipes and a whole lot of prior brewing knowledge. We talk with him about his background, how Lost Barrel came to be, and a bit about the beers they are making. Be sure to join us again next week for the conclusion of our interview.

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Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

Em Sauter is back this week to talk about the business side of Pints and Panels, her favorite beer festivals to judge and to drink at, and the best places she’s seen while traveling. Hear why Em thinks Chicago has the best beer scene in America, learn a few tips for surviving an all-day beer festival, and be the first to hear where you can meet us at a beer festival later this year. If you missed the first half of our interview with Em, be sure to go back and listen to Episode 35 too!

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Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

Em Sauter has a master's degree in cartooning, is one of only 142 Advanced Cicerones, and is the artist behind Pints and Panels. While working on her second book and studying for the Master Cicerone exam, Em somehow finds the time to put out a new piece of visual beer education every single day. From learning the difference between hops to discovering what foods and activities will pair best with your beers, Pints and Panels has it all.

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Miles & Pints: The Travel and Beer Podcast

After sharing his background and the exciting new things he’s doing with Bilt Rewards in our last episode, we get a bit more personal with Richard Kerr this week. We’ll talk about some of Richard’s favorite award redemptions, a few spots he thinks you need to see, and a little bit about how he picks what beer to have with dinner when he’s traveling. If you missed last week’s episode, be sure to check that out for the first half of our interview with Richard.

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Today’s Guest: Kim Tate

Kim Tate is a family travel expert who runs StuffedSuitcase.com and is a co-host of the Vacation Mavens podcast. Through her site, her podcast, and her social channels, Kim provides amazing information on travel destinations, including what to do, where to eat, where to stay, and how to get there. Add in the tips and tricks she provides for everything from packing and planning to saving on your trip, and you have an impressive one-stop resource for family travel.

 

Times of Note:

1:42 - Kim says Hi.

2:14 - What we’re drinking.

7:14 - Kim’s background and introduction to travel.

9:38 - Some quick Kansas City tourist tips.

11:02 - Travelling with kids.

13:35 - Kim’s professional background.

15:36 - Stuffed Suitcase is born - Kim started with a plan!

17:55 - We realize that Kim is smarter than us (not a shock).

18:55 - All about Stuffed Suitcase.

22:10 - Destinations look to Kim to share their stories.

27:19 - Get out of your bubble and stop comparing your trips to others!

30:04 - Kim has been podcasting for far longer than us.

35:56 - Derrick and Jeff need to like each other - uh-oh!

37:30 - The Wanderlist Book.

41:52 - Team Carry-On for the win!

46:43 - We start talking travel.

50:25 - Kim doesn’t need a butler at her hotel, Jeff and his kids do. 

53:00 - Jeff is the worst kid in his family.

55:30 - How the pandemic has affected Kim's business and travel.

59:17 - Vampires!

1:00:27 - Kim’s favorite domestic destinations.

1:02:24 - Kim’s favorite international destinations.

1:06:56 - Kim’s recommendations for family travel this summer.

1:12:14 - Where Kim is escaping to post-pandemic.

1:14:48 - Where to find Kim and Stuffed Suitcase online.

1:17:23 - The Miles & Pints Theme Song!

 

 

Relevant Links:

Lot Six Double IPA - Evolution Craft Brewing

The Way Things Were American Pale Ale - Marlowe Artisanal Ales

Kat Matting - @katmanning

Bodhizafa IPA - Georgetown Brewing Company

 

Boulevard Brewing Company

American Jazz Museum

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

 

We3Travel.com

 

National Parks Pass - 4th (and 5th) Grade Free

 

 

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Facebook - Stuffed Suitcase

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Facebook - Travel on Point(s)

 

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