With the World Cup heating up in the pool stages, we talk about why this matchup is exactly what you need for both football and travel. We're hopping from Palmerston North to Ghent in this episode, going tit-for-tat in classic tiki-taka football style!

Are you in it for the Belgian chocolate or the Mānuka honey? Whatever you choose, these are two world-class destinations, and we're diving into both of them!

Discovering New Zealand

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnFQySR5NvM&t=1328s

Discovering Belgium

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfzQuszykzM&t=8s

Welcome back to Wavering Wayfinders! In this episode, Malcolm and Indiana are officially shaking off the winter blues and chasing spring through our favorite cities: Ottawa, Canada, and Turin, Italy. 🇨🇦🇮🇹Spring is the absolute sweet spot for travel it's not too cool, not too warm, and if you can survive the pollen allergies, it is easily the most beautiful time of the year to explore. From massive tulip festivals to historic castles surrounded by blooming cherry blossoms, we’re sharing our ultimate list of things you need to do this season. Plus, we dive deep into the local food scenes. Grab your walking shoes, get your dose of vitamin D, and let’s get out there!🌸 STOPS & HIGHLIGHTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:• The Canadian Tulip Festival (Ottawa, Canada) • Castello di Pralormo & the "Messer Tulipano" exhibition (Turin, Italy)• Major’s Hill Park & The Dominion Arboretum (Ottawa)• Sacra di San Michele hiking trail (Val de Susa, Turin)• The Orléans Poutine Fest & Street Food Frenzy (Ottawa)• The Italian "Sagra" food festivals & Gelato Week (Italy)• Osgoode's Osperila Trail (Watch out for the beavers and birds!)• Plus... a bizarre amount of spring inspiration courtesy of Shrek. Where is your absolute favorite spot to watch the seasons change? Have you ever tried snail or frog legs? Let us know in the comments below! 👇⏰ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Traveling close to home this Spring00:48 - Surviving spring allergies for the views01:25 - Ottawa’s Canadian Tulip Festival history02:15 - Turin's Castle Tulips: Messer Tulipano03:55 - Why you should book a free walking tour04:35 - Recharging your Vitamin D in the city parks05:35 - Major's Hill Park vs. Turin's Cherry Blossoms07:20 - Hiking the Italian Alps & Lakes08:15 - The Sacra di San Michele hike09:45 - Ottawa Food Festivals: Poutine, Butter Tarts & Ribs12:15 - Walking off the calories along Ottawa's canals13:40 - The Italian "Sagra" & Verona Polenta Festivals15:50 - The Italian Gelato Week Experience!18:30 - Eating Frog Legs, Snails, and Flying Termites?!23:05 - The Central Turin Botanical Gardens & Lavender Fields27:15 - The Capital of Lilacs: Franktown & Lilac Lane28:10 - Lake Maggiore: Breathtaking English Gardens29:20 - Feeding birds on the Osperila Trail (The Snow White moment)30:50 - What Shrek teaches us about Spring camping32:15 - Chasing waterfalls in Quebec

From Countries situated in the tropics to Island Nations we explore how a lot of the more temperate weathered nations hold their own at the winter Olympics. and as a bonus we explain what exactly you should expect if you do visit them!