About this episode
BIG NEWS: We're officially Marrying Your Passions: The DINK Travel and Adventure Podcast! After 10 episodes chronicling our epic cross-country road trips, we're getting crystal clear about who we are and who we serve. We're Nathan and Alicia - a childfree couple proving you don't have to wait for "someday" to live your best life. Whether you're DINKs (Dual Income, No Kids) like us, empty nesters with newfound freedom, recently retired, or couples taking kid-free trips, we're here to help you make adventure part of your everyday life. And what better way to kick off our DINK focus than talking about Virgin Voyages - the adults-only cruise line where everyone must be 18 or older? IN THIS EPISODE (PART 1 OF 3): We cover everything you need to know about Virgin Voyages: What makes Virgin Voyages different from traditional cruises Why adults-only matters (and why we don't hate kids despite working with them!) Our Sea Terrace cabin experience - including the famous Virgin hammock The revolutionary dining system - 20+ restaurants, ALL INCLUDED Complete restaurant reviews: Extra Virgin, Pink Agave, Gunbae, Razzle Dazzle, The Test Kitchen, and more Alicia's hilarious drinking game story at Gunbae (spoiler: if you WIN, you DRINK) Why The Test Kitchen's molecular gastronomy is worth trying even if you're nervous The Galley, pizza place, ice cream parlor, and all the casual dining options What you pay for vs. what's free (hint: almost everything is free)Pricing reality and why the mid-tier cost is actually worth it RESTAURANT HIGHLIGHTS: Extra Virgin (Italian) - handmade pasta, fills up fast Pink Agave (Modern Mexican) - GET THE ESQUITES Gunbae (Korean BBQ) - free soju shots and drinking games Razzle Dazzle (Vegetarian-forward) - vegan Nashville hot chicken The Test Kitchen (Molecular Gastronomy) - 6 courses, mind-blowing drink pairings Pizza Place - brick oven, open until 2am Lick Me Till Ice Cream - unlimited free ice cream WHY VIRGIN VOYAGES FOR DINKS: Complete dining freedom - eat when you want, where you want No kids (18+ only) Smaller ships (~2,700 passengers) All-inclusive dining (20+ restaurants) No tipping required Michelin-star chefs Excellent for dietary restrictions (we're vegetarians) FUTURE EPISODES: Part 2: Onboard activities, parties, entertainment, and life lessons Part 3: Excursions, port stops, and SCUBA diving adventures WHO WE ARE: Nathan teaches elementary music to 900 students and has run marathons in 40 states. Alicia works for a nonprofit focused on children. We've explored 47 states, camped 11,775 miles in our t
