🤑 Get Bumped, Get Money (01:34)There’s a lot of side hustles out there, but one of the most unique has to be purposely booking oversold flights and getting money to get bumped. While this isn’t a new technique, it’s certainly not one that most people are willing to try.&nbsp; 🌃 Daytime vs Nighttime (07:47)Rio is known for its beautiful beaches, rainforests, and attractions but they also have a nightlife that is simply unmatched. While we’re very much of the mindset that we have to do it all when we’re on a trip, we discuss if we’d prefer daytime or nighttime activities if we could only choose one. 🇧🇷 Getting Real About Rio (12:20)As we pack for our upcoming trip to Rio de Janeiro, we’re giving you everything you need to know! From history and fun facts, to a breakdown of the beach culture, top things to do, and their national food and drinks, we really get into it all. 🚡 Trains, Planes, and Gondolas? (48:05)There’s a new transportation method on the rise (literally) and it’s not what you might think… Gondolas are a quick, reliable, and affordable way for major cities to create a new public transportation route that avoids traffic. We discuss which unexpected city is in the midst of their first gondola, and whether or not these will become all the craze.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

🔥Travel Sign (01:31) Earth, Wind, Fire, Water…yes, all very important elements to Avatar (the blue people and the anime show) but your sign may very well impact the way you prefer to travel! Isn’t all of that star sign and ish just a bunch of fantasy? No! It’s real and it’s fun especially when it comes to their impact on travel!&nbsp;✨ New Years Resolutions (08:50) Cliche, classic, lame, exciting whatever you think about New Years Resolutions, on this adventure we embrace it! Because with all travel, you gotta go in with an open mind. Now you’re probably expecting us to say travel more or visit all 7 continents but we have jobs and things sadly cost money so we share a bit about our more lowkey resolutions but of course we had a travel twist 📍 2026 Top Travel Destinations (15:10) Paris is out and Philadelphia is IN! You think that sounds crazy? Well we explain why it makes all the sense in the world. This year we have 5 destinations that will be all over the feeds and timelines. Some of these, you’ll nod your head and say “yup” and others, like Philly, will have you questioning everything you knew.&nbsp; 🧳 2026 Travel Predictions (26:39) We nailed the 2025 Travel Predictions (some may say we are experts) so we’re back with our 2026 travel predictions! Is this the year RVs make a comeback? Maybe everyone is heading off to Maine, or perhaps the sail is the vessel of the year. Well we both have picks we are almost guaranteed to be all the rage!&nbsp; 🌎 2026 Travel Headlines (33:20) If you thought 2025 was packed full of travel stories and news, well yeah it was, but 2026 is already shaping up to be one epic sequel! From new amusement parks, to changes at the National Parks to a country reshaping your desire to travel, the year ahead (that we know of) will be one fun adventure

2026 Travel Trends & Predictions

🛏️ Hotel Booking TrickWhen it comes to finding the best place to stay, there’s a new technique that can give you the 5-star experience without the 5-star price tag!! It comes down to accepting a little less space. The idea is you book the worst room at the nicest hotel to enjoy everything it has to offer versus a suite or upgraded room at a cheaper hotel 🧀 The Rule for Queso&nbsp;Queso comes in all shapes and sizes or perhaps not. There’s a hot debate going on whether queso should be simply cheese with no additives while others claim the cheese is a good foundation but the flavor lives with the additions.&nbsp; 🤖 Everything You Need to Know about AustinAustin truly is different than anywhere else in Texas, it has a full on bat display, 100 foot light posts, a nude beach and a ton of tech! Keep Austin Weird is a fitting phrase, one the city adopted thanks to local businesses. A place that start as just a pile of dust, took over as capitol and has become the spot for bachelorettes! We unpack everything you need to know about Austin!&nbsp;🎨 Las Vegas Art MuseumLas Vegas has been struggling over the last year and continues to look for ways to reinvent itself! What was once just a desert full of casinos, has added in a F1 race, major US sports teams, immersive experience district, and now a formal fine art museum. Crazy to think a city full of unique and special experiences with all of their shows and Nevada, home to burning man, never had an art museum until now!&nbsp;

Packing for Austin - History, Fun Facts, Must-Dos

🚽Windows in Airplane Bathrooms (01:45)Is it weird to have windows in an airplane bathroom? No, but think about it. If you’re 30,000 feet in the air, who even will be able to peak in and see what you’re doing? It may actually be nice to get some natural light in there. Although if you need to use the bathroom at the gate… 🧳 The Best Travel Story of the Year (05:42)There’s a lot of bold travel takes, weird tips and hacks, and trends that sometimes just don’t really make sense. We discuss some of our favorites like Rednote, Bloody Mary’s, McAtlas, and Oliver &amp; Phoenix 🌎 Recapping the Biggest 2025 Travel Trends and Topics (21:42)It’s hard to unpack all of the travel happenings in the year - Spirit emerging from bankruptcy, Epic Universe, Tariff Travels, Flag Jacking, Southwest removing free checked bags….we can’t list em all!!! We’ll we could but that would ruin some of the fun with listening!

Unpacking 2025 Travel Trends & Stories

🎅🏽 The Land of Christmas…Literally (01:33)We start the show chatting holiday movies! While we could really go on forever about holiday movies, we really just wanted to tell you about where they’re filmed. Because, turns out, they’re almost all filmed in the same location. 📍 The North Pole’s Bag Tag Code (07:35)Today’s seat pocket is about a bag tag. Not just any bag tag, but the bag tag code we would pick for the North Pole, if the North Pole had an airport. Let us know which one’s your favorite in the poll! 🎄 Europe’s Christmas Market Arms Race (11:18)This ain’t a scene, it’s a Christmas Market Arms Race! More specifically, the arms race to become the Capital of Christmas from Europe’s traditional Christmas markets. We dive into the history, the rise, and the tourism of it all. 🛂 U.S. Border News For International Travelers (37:31)The United States’ Custom &amp; Border Protections has an interesting update for international visitors. While this new policy is not yet approved, it may require out-of-country tourists to disclose additional information, including your social media history from the past 5 years. If you’d like to leave a comment on this pending policy, you have until February 9, 2025. Comments must reference OMB Control Number 1651-0111 and be sent to: CBP_PRA@cbp.dhs.gov

Europe's Christmas Market Arms Race

💸 Budget Airline Meets Budget…Restaurant? (01:35)It’s all fun and games until you get surprise charges tacked onto your final bill. The Ryan Air CEO got a taste of his own company’s medicine when he went out to a local restaurant for dinner, which ended up costing him more than expected. It was actually all fun and games, though!&nbsp; 🗺️ One Country From Each Continent T (07:38)If we could only visit one country from each continent for our final bucket list, which destinations would make the cut? There’s a lot of amazing countries out there, and many that we’ve never been to! But only 6 (not including Antarctica) can be chosen (each). 🤝 What Are Airline Alliances? And, Why Do They Matter? (22:37)Even if you don’t know what they are, chances are that you’ve benefitted from an airline alliance! In this episode, we run through everything you need to know, including what they are, how they got started, and why they matter for travelers and airlines alike.&nbsp; 🎰 The Latest News on New York Casinos (53:14)New York is known for many things, but casinos is not one of them! That might change after 3 brand-new, downstate casino proposals were all approved. Coming soon (ish) to Queens and the Bronx, find out what these casinos entail and how they’re likely going to impact travel to the city.

Airline Alliances & Why They Matter

🛍️ Travel Tuesday (01:36)HAPPY TRAVEL TUESDAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE!!! Today wraps up the holiday season of deals - We discuss what our strategy is when it comes to finding our travel deals for the year and why it’s important to plan far out and give a safety net! Oh and how do you pronounce Marriott? We’ve all been pronouncing Marriott wrong our whole life 🛋️ Are You a Fan of Airport Lounges? (07:34)Everyone has an opinion on Airport lounges. Sure you get “Free” food and a place away from the chaos…wait….do you get a place away from all the chaos when they’re so overcrowded and require waitlists? We debate if we’re in or out on Airport Lounges 🛫 The History and Rise of Airport Lounges (12:19)At some point, there was the first airport lounge - you can thank the CEO of American Airlines for their arrival. We unpack why airport lounges came to be, when they took off, why they have taken over airports, and we look at what the future holds!&nbsp; 🌺 Southwest Opens First Airport Lounge (35:02)Speaking of the future of airport lounges, Southwest is set to be unveiling their first ever airport lounge for Southwest Loyalty members at the Honolulu Airport! This is one of many changes ahead for Southwest

The Rise of Airport Lounges

🚗 2025 Thanksgiving Travel (01:38)We’re set to break the record for the busiest travel weekend of all time! Yes, we have set that 3 times a year since this pod has been around but we swear, we’re not lying!!! We dive into why Thanksgiving travel is so busy and why we keep reaching new heights!&nbsp; 🧐 Dress Code of the Golden Age of Travel (07:12)There’s a hot debate going around over what the dress code for air travel should be thanks to Sean Duffy’s “"The Golden Age of Travel Starts With You" efforts. Should you be allowed to wear pajamas when flying or should we bring back the classic, upscale look of a suit and tie?&nbsp; 🦃 International Thanksgiving Travel (18:16)Thanksgiving isn’t really celebrated outside of the US…well traditionally it’s not but some places are starting to offer dinners away from home as travelers look to celebrate the holiday out of the country! We take a deep dive into the stats and logic of why traveling international over the long holiday weekend makes a ton of sense 🍗 Why Thanksgiving Travel is so Stressful (27:56)As avid fans of travel and Thanksgiving, even we must admit Thanksgiving Travel is a different form of stress but why is that? We unpack the elements that make the holiday week so hectic, and what sets Thanksgiving apart from other holiday travel. Don’t worry, we provide some tips and tricks to keep things a little less stressful when you’re on the move 👵🏻 Boomer vs Gen Z Travel Habits (44:16)Oh, and we give you a little game to play at the Thanksgiving table so you don’t have to speak about politics with your family - Boomer vs Gen Z travel habits!&nbsp; 🏈 NFL x Super Sonic FlightHere’s a crossover you probably weren’t expecting - the NFL and Boom Super Sonic! Yes, the NFL has been keeping a close eye on the development of Overture. It’s no secret the NFL is looking for world domination as they expand across Europe, Australia, and South America but logistics continue to be a problem. Super Sonic jets may provide a major solution to the biggest issue the league faces.&nbsp;

Why Thanksgiving Travel is so Stressful

What in the World is going on in Boston?&nbsp;They have finally gained star status! Yes, one of the oldest cities in the nation has finally received its first Michelin Star but how could that be?&nbsp; We unpack why it took Boston so long to get a Michelin Star Restaurant, what other cities and states have yet to get recognition and unpack how the star can boost tourism for the cities packed full of top notch cuisine!&nbsp;

Boston's Michelin Star Restaurant

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