Show Notes
2026 is calling—and if 2025 taught us anything, it’s that life is short, PTO is precious, and the world is way too good to stay in one place.
On this episode of The Travel Brats Podcast, we hit pause on planning the next adventure to look back at a year that gave us new countries, iconic cities, hidden gems, unforgettable food, and some truly core-memory moments (including a magical New Year’s engagement in Brooklyn 🥂💍). If you’re building your 2026 travel bucket list, these are the destinations we explored in 2025 that deserve a top spot on your radar.
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