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š Travel Madness (01:49)March Madness isn't just about basketballāweāve been running our own travel bracket, putting natural wonders, iconic landmarks, cultural experiences, and hidden gems head-to-head. Plus, chaos struck London Heathrow as a power station fire caused 1,350 flight cancellations, and a Charlotte flight turned into a grueling 13-hour round trip. And if you thought Tom Brady was sticking to football, think againāhe was spotted working as a gate agent in Atlanta. We break it all down.
šŗWould You Rather the Airplane be too Hot or too Cold? (15:07)Temperature on a plane can make or break a flightāso would you rather it be too hot or too cold? Wyatt and Chantel debate the pros and cons of each, from freezing AC blasting overhead to feeling like you're stuck in a flying sauna.
Ā š¦ Unpacking the Serengeti's Wild Wonders (19:58)From the Ngorongoro Crater to the vast plains of the Serengeti, weāre taking you on a safari filled with jaw-dropping moments. We talk about witnessing a baby elephantās birth, a lion feast on a zebra, and the stunning stays at Mawe Mawe and Sound of Silence. Plus, nothing beats watching the sunrise over the Serengeti from a hot air balloon.
š¬ Runway Report: Serengeti Airstrip (67:39)Seronera Airstrip (SEU) is unlike any airport weāve covered before. With a simple walk-in courtyard layout, reusable boarding passes, and an efficiency that makes you rethink big airports, this airstrip delivers a surprisingly smooth experience. But thereās one quirky detailāyou have to go back through security just to use the bathroom!
āļø Sky Score: Auric Air & Precision Air (78:35)Flying through Tanzania meant experiencing some truly unique airlines. Auric Air took us from the Serengeti to Zanzibar, stopping in Arusha, with some surprises along the way. Meanwhile, Precision Air pulled off a flight so fast it landed before its scheduled departure time. We rank both airlines and update our Sky Score leaderboard.
š What in the World is Going on with Frontier & Delta? (90:14)Frontier just made a shocking moveāfree seat selection, free carry-ons, and even free checked bags (with a promo code). Is this a game-changer or just a short-term gimmick? Meanwhile, Delta is looking toward the future with JetZero, teaming up to develop a futuristic, fuel-efficient aircraft that could change the way we fly. Imagine a plane shaped like a manta ray with four aisles and fewer window seats. We break down what this could mean for travelers and the industry.
Buckle upāthis episode is packed with everything you'll want to know about a safari in the Serengeti! āļø
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2026 Olympics: Milan v Cortina
01:04:13|š« Olympic Tea is Best Served Hot (01:34)Itās week 2 of the 2026 Winter Olympics and thereās no shortage of stories, and tea, to discuss! From first-to-continent medals, to cheating, scams, injuries, disqualifications, plushies, and pasta noodles, if you can name it, it probably happened at the Olympic games! Plus, we give you an update on our athlete draft point status and whoās currently in the lead.š Would You Stay, Or Would You Go? (31:51)This weekās seat pocket discussion is on-theme as we debate, if we were athletes who had concluded competing at the Olympic games, would we stay and enjoy the festivities or head home?š¤¼ Milan vs Cortina (34:52)Youāre already familiar with Milan vs Cortina in terms of their role in this yearās Olympics, but what about when the game flame isnāt around? We put the two cities head-to-head and look at them as destinations to travel, their vibes, their cost, and the best time to go.š¦š¹ NDA = Non-Disclosure [Austria] (53:52)Odds are youāve heard of an NDA, maybe youāve even signed one for your job. But have you ever signed one when entering a new country? Thatās right, thereās a new NDA in town and it doesnāt stand for ānon-disclosure agreement,ā itās ānon-disclosure Austria.ā2026 Olympics: How Italy Won the Bid
01:20:23|Olympic Parade & Ski-Mo (01:54)As if we need more motivation to travel, the Olympic parade really gets the travel bug movingā¦yes, from just the athletes walking into the Opening Ceromonies. Like we said, it doesnāt take us much. Ohhhh and, have you heard of Ski-Mo (aka Ski Mountaineering?!) itās the newest olympic sport and it sounds electric!Ā Favorite Winter Olympic Sport (11:32)We love the olympics and we love to make our life difficult which is why we are debating what our favorite winter olympic sport is. Thereās actually quite a few sneaky choices.Ā How Italy Won the Bid to Host the 2026 Olympic (14:35)By now we all know Italy is hosting the olympics, or at least we hope you Taggies sitting on the couch watching the games realize theyāre taking place in Italy. The question is - how did Italy win the bid to host? It was a close battle between Sweden and Italy but there were a few key elements that tipped in Italyās favorOlympic Mascots Milo & Tina (44:37)While weāre still not ready to say goodbye to Phryges, the mascot from the 2024 Olympics, we are ready to fully embrace the TWO new mascots - Milo & Tina. We give the full breakdown on the meaning of the mascots and why the ermine was chosen.Ā Winter Olympic Athlete Draft (57:14)The athletes canāt be the only ones competing over the next two weeks so we decided to get in on the fun! After the success of our summer olympics draft, weāre running it back with winter. We each pick 4 athletes across the board to competeĀ Italyās New Outdoor Dining Rule (71:57)While all the attention is on the Olympics, Florence passed a new rule that will change the way you travel! If you have any plans to visit the city, your restaurant experience will look quite different as Florence has banned outdoor seating in 70 streets and greatly reduced in other parts of the cityĀUnpacking Brazil
01:48:11|š Weāre Baaaaaack (01:33)Itās only been a week for you, but itās been a month for us! Does that make us time travelers? While we were away, the news didnāt stop. From Groundhogās Day and Sundance Film Festival to the Superbowl and Olympics, we catch up on all things travel happening this week.š Whatās Our Next South American Country? (21:50)Brazil was the first time either of us visited South America, marking our 6th of 7 total continents, and weāre not stopping there! In true Bag Tag fashion, weāre already planning our next trip back to this part of the world. The real question is: where will we go?š§š· Unpacking Brazil (26:22)From Rio to Iguazu to Sao Luis to the Dunes, we truly made the most of our time in Brazil! And today weāre unpacking it all including trip food and drinks, beaches, Carnival, our favorite things, and souvos.Ā āļø Runway Report: GIG (89:23)Huge missed opportunity to use the bag tag code RIO! We hit a lot of airports on this trip but only one that really mattered. Consider this our official runway report for the Rio de Janeiro International Airport, aka GaleĆ£o International Airport, and find out how many clouds we find it worth of.š° What In the World Is Going On? (94:09)A better question might be: what isnāt going on? An acquisition, new policies, a reopened road, something with Vegas and good, old fashioned internet beef. We take time to run through a handful of juicy travel stories that occurred while we were gone!The Travel Effect ā How Tourism Quietly Reshapes the World
01:05:46|š Are Bloody Maryās Better 30,000 Feet Up (01:33)A couple of weeks ago we were telling yāall that people have claimed it is a scientific fact that bloody maryās are better when cruising off on an adventure. Chantel is a supporter of bloody marys and Wyatt is not so we figured weād be great tasters of this theory. Well the results are in and weāre ready to discussšµāš« Worst Travel Habits (06:48)Hannah Montana truly said it best āNobodyās perfectā and unfortunately when it comes to travel, we all have bad travel habits. Yes, even us expert travelers have a thing or two weād like to change orrrrrr maybe we donāt care but those we travel with do!Ā āļø The Travel Effect (12:56)When we talk about travel, we usually talk about escape. A break. A reset. A getaway. But hereās the thing we donāt talk about enough: Travel is not neutral. Every plane ticket, hotel stay, museum visit, coffee order, and Instagram post sets off a chain reaction ā one that reaches local economies, national politics, and the daily lives of people who live there year-round. Today, weāre unpacking The Travel Effect ā how tourism quietly reshapes the world, whether we notice it or not.šļø Unpacking Texas (42:15)We kicked off 2026 in style at a wedding in Texas but we have been so busy we havenāt had a chance yet to unpack so what better time to do so than now! We discussed Austin and San Antonio to see how they compare and what surprised us most before giving our runway report on the Austin Airport!Ā š Gondolas in Paris (58:07)Paris is known for so much - food, history, style, architecture, art - but not so much for itās transportation. Well, in an effort to continue providing fast and affordable options to locals and visitors to get around the city of love, Paris is turning to the skys with Gondolas giving people a new perspective on the city!ĀBrazil - Iguazu Falls & Parque Nacional dos LenĆ§Ć³is Maranhenses
55:43|Window in Airplane Bathroom (01:37)As if by some miracle, we spoke of an airplane bathroom with a window into existence! On our flight to Austin, Texas we were blessed with the airplane bathroom window and let us tell you it lived up to the hype and more! It was pure luxury. Every airplane needs one!Iguazu Falls or Parque Nacional dos Lencois Maranhenses (05:55)Our Brazil adventure is not siloād to just Rio! We venture off to Iguazu Falls and Parque Nacional dos Lencois Maranhenses. The question isā¦which are we most excited for! That is our debate for this weekāās seat pockedIguazu Falls - Fun Facts (11:47)If youāve never heard of IguazĆŗ Falls before, thatās okay. Youāre not alone. It doesnāt always get the same instant name recognition as Niagara or Victoria Fallsābut once you understand it, IguazĆŗ tends to ruin all other waterfalls for you.Parque Nacional dos Lencois Maranhenses - What to Know (23:50)Imagine a sea of brilliant white sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see ā like a desertā¦ but with something no desert has: freshwater lagoons that fill with rainwater between the dunes.Ā History and Fun Facts about Brazil (34:07)Brazil didnāt justĀ happen. It collided into existence.Long before Europeans showed up, Brazil was home to millions of Indigenous people, spread across hundreds of cultures and languages. Groups like the Tupi, GuaranĆ, and Yanomami lived off the land, navigated rivers like highways, and built societies deeply connected to nature. The Amazon wasnāt ādiscoveredā ā it was already known, mapped, and lived in.What in the World is Beto Carrero World? (45:17)Beto Carrero Worldāa 14-million-square-meter theme park that just surpassed multiple Disney parks in global rankings and is now teasing a roller coaster set to break six world records.Yeah. Six.Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
58:11|š¤ Get Bumped, Get Money (01:34)Thereās 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 isnāt a new technique, itās certainly not one that most people are willing to try.Ā š 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 weāre very much of the mindset that we have to do it all when weāre on a trip, we discuss if weād prefer daytime or nighttime activities if we could only choose one.š§š· Getting Real About Rio (12:20)As we pack for our upcoming trip to Rio de Janeiro, weāre 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.š” Trains, Planes, and Gondolas? (48:05)Thereās a new transportation method on the rise (literally) and itās not what you might thinkā¦ 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.2026 Travel Trends & Predictions
52:13|š„Travel Sign (01:31)Earth, Wind, Fire, Waterā¦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! Isnāt all of that star sign and ish just a bunch of fantasy? No! Itās real and itās fun especially when it comes to their impact on travel!Ā āØ 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 youāre 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 twistš 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, youāll nod your head and say āyupā and others, like Philly, will have you questioning everything you knew.Ā š§³ 2026 Travel Predictions (26:39)We nailed the 2025 Travel Predictions (some may say we are experts) so weāre 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!Ā š 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 adventurePacking for Austin - History, Fun Facts, Must-Dos
49:53|šļø Hotel Booking TrickWhen it comes to finding the best place to stay, thereās 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 hotelš§ The Rule for QuesoĀ Queso comes in all shapes and sizes or perhaps not. Thereās 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.Ā š¤ 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!Ā šØ 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!ĀUnpacking 2025 Travel Trends & Stories
01:01:52|š½Windows in Airplane Bathrooms (01:45)Is it weird to have windows in an airplane bathroom? No, but think about it. If youāre 30,000 feet in the air, who even will be able to peak in and see what youāre doing? It may actually be nice to get some natural light in there. Although if you need to use the bathroom at the gateā¦š§³ The Best Travel Story of the Year (05:42)Thereās a lot of bold travel takes, weird tips and hacks, and trends that sometimes just donāt really make sense. We discuss some of our favorites like Rednote, Bloody Maryās, McAtlas, and Oliver & Phoenixš Recapping the Biggest 2025 Travel Trends and Topics (21:42)Itās 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 bagsā¦.we canāt list em all!!! Weāll we could but that would ruin some of the fun with listening!