Teachers to Travelers

06/30/2025

🧛‍♂️ Ready for a travel experience that will haunt you forever?

In this week's episode of the Teachers to Travelers Podcast, we dive into the eerie world of dark tourism — including Dracula tours in Transylvania, Frankenstein’s legacy in Eastern Europe, and chilling ghost tours that uncover haunted history across the globe.

Whether you're a thrill-seeker, history buff, or just love spine-tingling stories, this episode is your passport to the strange and supernatural. ✈️💀

🎧 Listen to the latest episode of the Teachers to Travelers Podcast now on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube. YouTube Link in Comments!
👻 Don’t say we didn’t warn you…

06/21/2025

Ever wonder how the locals eat when you are on vacation? Check out this conversation I had with Chef Rosh and learn more! https://open.substack.com/pub/teacherstotravelers/p/eating-like-a-local-a-conversation?r=5dneua&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

06/20/2025

✈️ Sure, you can book your trip online…
But when your "ocean view" turns out to be a parking lot, don't say I didn't warn you. 😬

I just dropped a new article on why using a travel agent (yes, like me!) is still one of the smartest—and surprisingly affordable—ways to book your vacation.

From backup when things go wrong to perks Google can’t get you, here’s why it’s time to travel smarter, not harder.

🧳 Read it here 👉 https://open.substack.com/pub/teacherstotravelers/p/you-could-book-it-yourself-but-heres?r=5dneua&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

06/17/2025

🌊✨ Tired of crowded cruise ships and cookie-cutter ports? Imagine gliding into hidden harbors aboard a tall-masted yacht where the sails are raised by hand and the champagne is always chilled.

I just published a new article about one of the best-kept secrets in luxury travel—and why Sea Cloud Cruises might be your dream escape.

🔥🔥🔥Spoiler: it’s more affordable than you think.

🛳️ Read it here 👉https://open.substack.com/pub/teacherstotravelers/p/skip-the-mega-ships?r=5dneua&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Sea Cloud Cruises - International

06/09/2025

“I didn’t know what I was looking for, but I knew staying in place wasn’t the answer.” — Whitney Joy

This is a summary of my latest podcast where I had the opportunity to interview Whitney Joy, upcoming author of "Seven Blank Pages" to be released in early July. The book is about how travel changed her outlook on life. Read the summary at the link below or watch the full episode on your favorite music player!



https://open.substack.com/pub/teacherstotravelers/p/seven-blank-pages?r=5dneua&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

05/30/2025

Sometimes it is interesting to find hidden gems right in your own state. Take a listen to the latest episode of my podcast where I interviewed Amy Piper about hidden gems throughout Michigan. You can find the episode on your favorite music player by searching "Teachers to Travelers" or you can read about it here: https://open.substack.com/pub/teacherstotravelers/p/hidden-alligators-nun-dolls-and-rye?r=5dneua&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

05/13/2025

My latest Substack article: Italy or Las Vegas?

https://open.substack.com/pub/teacherstotravelers/p/from-rome-to-the-strip-a-tale-of?r=5dneua&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

05/07/2025

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Cruises & All Inclusives

05/05/2025

This was a fun episode to record as well. John is an amazing human! https://open.substack.com/pub/teacherstotravelers/p/why-one-man-traveled-to-greece-to?r=5dneua&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

What would make someone travel 5,800 miles just to kiss the feet of a statue?

04/28/2025

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04/28/2025

Hey friends!

Today, I’m sharing a deeply personal update: Part 2 of my medical tourism journey — five weeks after my surgery in Tijuana.

From crossing the border, staying in a Harry Potter-themed hospital suite (!), to learning brand-new eating habits, it’s been a wild, humbling, and rewarding experience.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to travel for medical care — or just want a glimpse behind the scenes — I invite you to check it out.

👉 https://open.substack.com/pub/teacherstotravelers/p/my-journey-through-medical-tourism?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=5dneua

Thanks for being part of this adventure.
More travel stories and guest interviews are coming your way soon!

See you on down the road,
Jerrod Pickering
🎙️ Host of Teachers to Travelers Podcast

04/26/2025

With Speak! Language Center – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉