The Bag Tag Travel Podcast

Since our last two episodes where we discuss our move from Seattle to Los Angeles, we've unfortunately overpacked our life! But...fear not...we have returned! We dive into Barcelona where we spent the weekend on an amazing race style adventure and a week in Amsterdam visiting friends. We end the show discussing the latest travel trend, Parallel Travel. The idea that a group of friends travel together but don't do anything together besides the final meal of the day! 

🌊 Bi-Coastal Travel TidbitsStarting in the east, we discuss the 65-foot hot dog cannon in New York City’s Time Square... What is it? Why is it there? How long will it stay? Then we jump to the west as California has unveiled new welcome signs. You’ll have to check out our social media @thebagtagpod to let us know which version you prefer. 🌟 What Is LA’s Top Tourist Attraction?This week’s seat pocket travel question is not to be answered with hard facts or statistics, but vibes. We’re debating which tourist attraction we think is the #1 in the City of Angels, and we’ll all have to stay tuned to see if our answers change after we move there!🌴 Say, “Hello” to Los Angeles, CaliforniaAfter more than 4 years in the Pacific Northwest, we’re moving down the coast and relocating to LA! Today, we’re answering all your burning questions like why we decided to move to LA, what we’re most excited about, what we’re most worried about, and more. 🌆 Travel News: What’s New in Abu DhabiWe’ve talked about Saudi Arabia’s ambitious NEOM project but now, neighboring Abu Dhabi is taking a different approach with their latest city-to-be, Fahid Island. We’re going over everything you need to know about this luxury wellness-centered city that could be the best place to live a long and healthy life.

Fitting End to Our Final Sun Country FlightWith Allegiant Air looking to sunset the Sun Country branding, we likely took our final Sun Country Flight and it was one for the books. Talking for 3.5 hours straight and an almost arrest! Plus we discuss the new laws for riding in the beds of trucks in Hawaii Is the Space Needle Truly an Iconic LandmarkWe debate if the space needle deserves the praise as an iconic US landmark before we quickly realize there is a much more important question at play - what is the most iconic west coast landmark and how would you rank them? Goodbye Seattle After 4.5 years of calling Seattle home, we’re packing up and moving out. We take a look back at what makes Seattle so special, what we will miss and won’t, and any advice to anyone thinking about visiting or moving to Seattle Pan America Clipper Endeavour After crashing and going missing at sea for nearly 70 years, last week the Pan Am Endeavour was discovered with new surveillance technology. We take a look at why the Endeavour accident was so fatal, how it changed our every day aviation experience, and what this new technology could mean for MH370

⚽ Hosting the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games (01:34)This week is the final week of the World Cup, so naturally we’re already looking ahead to the next! We chat which countries are looking to host the next World Cup, if they’re even allowed… Plus, which cities are hoping to win the bid for upcoming Olympic Games.⏰ How Much of a Trip Should You Have Planned? (06:53)Today’s seat pocket travel debate is how much of a trip you should have planned in advance. Are you a dedicated-each-minute kind of traveler? Or do you prefer to go with the flow?🚗 The Most Influential Main Streets in America (13:12)As part of our celebration of USA’s 250th, we’re diving into the history of Main Streets, their impact on the America we know today, and specific examples of “Main Streets” that you need to know about.🏆 What’s Going on With The World Cup? (27:06)The 2026 World Cup may be ending, but that doesn’t mean the news stories stop! Here’s everything you need to know about the World Cup drama. Maybe drama is too harsh of a word, you let us know!

🍺 The First Beer of the United States (01:34)To kick off today’s show, we’re discussing the very first beer in America created by the very first president: George Washington. But it won’t be around for long so PLEASE try it if you happen to be in New York anytime soon and let us know how it is! Plus, we chat about how cool the World Cup watch party auditoriums are in Jordan.🏞️ What’s Your Favorite National Park? (11:54)This seat pocket travel question is on theme as we debate which National Park is our favorite, if we have one… TBH we realized we haven’t been to very many National Parks so we need to change that soon!⛰️ How America Invented the National Park (19:29)In honor of the USA’s 250th birthday, we’re diving into the National Park system, how it came about, why it matters, and how national parks went international.🎁 BOGO in Taiwan (36:19)You’ve heard of airline loyalty rewards but what about country loyalty rewards? Or something like that. Taiwan is implementing a very interesting travel policy which will reward visitors for coming back! Find out all the juicy deets and start planning your next trip to take advantage.

What if your city almost hosted the FIFA World Cup? We take a look at the American cities that made serious bids but ultimately missed out on becoming host cities for the 2026 tournament. From Washington, D.C. to Denver and the iconic Rose Bowl, we explore how close they came and how different the tournament could have looked.For the first time ever, the famous Times Square Ball won't just drop on New Year's Eve. This Independence Day, the ball will descend multiple times to celebrate midnight across every U.S. time zone. We discuss this unique new tradition and settle the debate: would you rather experience Times Square on New Year's Eve or the Fourth of July?Washington, D.C. may seem like the obvious choice for America's capital today, but history tells a very different story. We travel back to the nation's earliest days to uncover the cities that nearly became the permanent seat of government, including New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Lancaster, and several surprising contenders that could have changed the course of American history.Finally, we head to Frisco, Texas, where Universal is opening its first-ever theme park designed specifically for young children. We explore what makes Universal Kids Resort different, why Texas was chosen, and how this smaller, family-focused destination could reshape the future of theme park vacations.

⚽ FIFA World Cup in Seattle (01:29)Wyatt was lucky enough to be a +1 to a World Cup game here in Seattle and he’s excited to share that it was indeed all it was hyped up to be! Hear his experience and highlights from the Team USA vs Australia match, plus other World Cup stories.📺 Attend IRL or Watch Party? (17:29)Today’s seat pocket debate leans more sports than travel, as we discuss if we’d rather watch these big sporting events in person or on the big screen. But people do travel for thing like the World Cup, Olympics, and Superbowl so it makes sense.📺 America’s 250th Celebration: Hidden Landmarks (21:55)To kick off The United States of America’s 250th Anniversary this year, we’re diving into a whole series of American history and how it shaped the world of travel. Today’s discussion is all around hidden landmarks that quietly shaped our nation.☀️ Project Sunrise is a GO! (38:58)If you were wondering what in the world is going on with Project Sunrise, then we’ve got you covered! We cover everything from planes, launch date, seating configurations, and more!

Would you board a plane without knowing where you're going?That's exactly the question thousands of travelers ask themselves every year when Wizz Air launches its wildly popular "Let's Get Lost" campaign. In this episode of The Bag Tag, Wyatt and Chantel explore the mystery travel phenomenon that has turned spontaneous adventure into one of the travel industry's most fascinating marketing campaigns.From its origins in Austria to its latest 2026 mystery getaway, we'll uncover how Wizz Air convinced travelers to surrender control of their itineraries, why surprise travel has become such a massive trend, and what destinations lucky winners have discovered along the way.We'll also discuss the psychology behind mystery vacations, why travelers are increasingly seeking experiences over perfect plans, and how you can position yourself to participate in the next "Let's Get Lost" adventure in 2027.