Sunshine Travelers Podcast

Sunshine Travelers Podcast

Hosted by: Scott and Melissa Barronton

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,...

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Episode 153 - What We Learned Through Travel in 2025: Key Experiences, Lessons, and What’s Next

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re stepping back from individual destinations to reflect on how we traveled this year, and how that is starting to shift everything for us. From revisiting familiar places in new ways to...
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Episode 152 - Best Food Tour in Penang, Malaysia (with Culture stops)

Join us as we explore the heart of Penang, Malaysia, where food is more than just a meal—it's a cultural inheritance. With the guidance of a local expert, Poh, we visited vibrant hawker stalls and tasted traditional...
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Episode 151 - Visiting Kuala Lumpur: What to See, Eat & Experience on Your First Trip to KL

Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Here's the link to the exact tour we booked. It included the entrance to the Petronas Twin Towers.  What We Cover in This Episode In this episode, we share with you...
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Episode 150 - Lombok Cruise Port Guide: The Perfect Day Trip to Waterfalls & the Gili Islands

 Our first stop in Asia was nothing short of unforgettable. In this episode, we take you with us to Lombok, Indonesia—just east of Bali—where we spent one of the most meaningful travel days of our lives. From learning...
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Episode 149 - Disneyland Hong Kong: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go: Our Experience

We literally hit record on this episode as soon as we got back to the hotel from visiting Hong Kong Disneyland.  We had an amazing day and don't want you to miss out on all the fun! In this episode you'll...
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Episode 148 - Exploring Cairns & the Great Barrier Reef: Our Unforgettable Upolu Reef Snorkel Adventure

Some adventures feel almost dreamlike—where even in the moment, you know you’ll remember every detail. That was Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef for us. After sailing up from Tasmania, we arrived in the tropical...
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Episode 147 - What Surprised Us the Most About Sydney & Brisbane Australia - One Day Itineraries & Tips

We spend one day in each port - Sydney & Brisbane Australia and could Sydney be the best port view in the world? Here's how we recommend that you spend one day in each of these port cities in Australia to get just...
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Episode 146 - Cruising Australia to Asia: Tasmania, Eden, and the Journey North on the Crown Princess

In this episode, we are live from aboard the Crown Princess as we sail along the coast of Australia and are sharing the highs, hiccups, and unforgettable moments from the start of our 3-week adventure through...
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Episode 145 - Hong Kong: Disney by Day, Skyline by Night, Two Perfect Days in Hong Kong

Of course! Here’s your revised version of the description and What You’ll Hear in This Episode section, written in the first person to match your friendly, storytelling podcast style: Episode 144: Our Hong Kong...
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Episode 144 - Travel Deals Thursday: Iceland's Winter Magic, A Mediterranean Dream, and what about that cruise status?

  Iceland’s Winter Magic, A Mediterranean Dream, and What About That Cruise Status?  This week’s episode is packed with some serious wanderlust fuel. We’re talking: 1. A snowy escape to Iceland for under $300 2. A 25...
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Episode 143 - Singapore In a Day: Slowing Down in the City of the Future - Gardens by the Bay

What happens when you have just one day in Singapore—and limited mobility? In this episode, Scott and Melissa share their one-day itinerary for Singapore, designed around accessibility, intention, and immersive...
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Episode 142 - Discovering Malaysia: Insider Tips on Kuala Lumpur and Penang with Colin + Meg

Many thanks to our friends Colin + Meg for coming on the show again to share his love and knowledge of Malaysia with us.  Please follow them on Instagram at @colinandmeg and @dailystepswithmeg, as well as on their...
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