It’s our last pod before Christmas! Jake talks about how he used his few minutes with Alicia Keys via a company (SiriusXM/Pandora) sponsored Zoom meet & greet to confirm details of something he saw at the JFK Concorde Room in 2014 (at the start of …
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The Must-Have List for Trekking
As we search for new ways to travel and explore, we step outside the airport to explore things like “trekking”. Trekking is a popular form of adventure travel that involves hiking over long distances. Well-known examples include The Inca Trail, Everest…
Read MoreJoel Bruner Seizes Opportunities and Starts a new Journey in Thailand
Building on the opportunities he’s had traveling with and contributing to the blogs of travelling foodie Mark Weins (Migrationology, Eating Thai Food), Joel Bruner is charting his own YouTube course. After hitting some travel headlines, we talk with Jo…
Read MoreSuitcase of Clean. Our Chat With Deena Lang.
We skip the whole news portion to talk with Jake’s longtime radio friend and co-founder of Emotional Support Threads Deena Lang about a whole Thanksgivning-style cornucopia of topics. From cleaning your AirBnB during covid times to travelling outside y…
Read MoreA big fat Amex Platinum Bonus & SO Much Random
We may veer off course a number of times in this podcast so feel free to skip in a bit for news on an Amex Platinum bonus with tons of potential to earn. We also chat about the major airline alliances pushing for quarantine-free travel soon. Plus, we t…
Read MoreUnhackable: Tips for Keeping Your Devices Secure When Travelling
Whether it’s a family road trip or a business hop – it’s always best to keep things stress-free. To that end, you’re best off taking necessary steps to ensure each trip is well-planned and organized while putting your safety and…
Read MoreCamping Business Class. Tips for Mastering the Campervan.
Campervans are becoming more popular all across the world. If you scroll through travel accounts on social media, you’ll find more and more people opting for an off-the-grid trip across the country in a camper. The popularity of these vehicles ma…
Read MoreAir Marshalls & Angry Neighbors
Modhop hosts are fairly mild mannered but are apparently a nuisance as neighbors in your building. We talk at length about the noise problems in our respective homes but eventually get to some travel news and talk. Airline lounges are more open than yo…
Read MoreAn Airline’s bold Plan for 2021 and our Terrible Plan for on-board Catering.
With Friday naps behind us (well, one of us), we dive into new data about how likely it is that you’ll get covid 19 on a plane. Plus, it looks like United is going to storm back into JFK with a vengance in 2021 and we look at a European […]
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JFK’s new Lounge, Japan & an App That Proves You’re Healthy.
Jake shares an embarrassing moment of lost patience before diving into news about the new Flagship Centurion lounge at JFK, an app that proves you’re healthy and an airline that’s hangin’ in there. Plus, we talk about where we’d…
Read MoreJake Passes on IHG While Anthony Gets Le LIT!
Jake sets a record for getting off course talking about his new phone, why he’ll never fly a plane and his drug-dealing high school math teacher. Somewhere in the mix are our chats about the stellar IHG (Holiday Inn, Intercontinental, Kimpton) cr…
Read MoreFlorida? 7 Basic Tips for When You’re Ready to go Back.
Pandemic blues have you itching to book a vacation to Florida? Here are 7 tips that can be useful to know before you go…once you’re ready. Stay safe in the sun Florida isn’t called the ‘Sunshine state’ for nothing! Most pe…
Read MoreCovid Tests, That Grocery Bonus and PeePal.
The guys are back again with some long-winded banter about pandemic times wrapped around some travel-related bits. A couple of airlines are offering Covid testing, we’ll break down who and how much. Plus, we’ll talk about Jake’s unint…
Read MoreChase Gets Flexy as we Fire the Podcast Back up.
We’re back to give our pal “Contributing Author” a break. We dust off our talking skills to chat about where US Citizens are currently welcome, why NOT to steal sand in Italy and vanishing airline change fees. Plus, we daydream (out l…
Read MoreBasics: The Day Trip.
Are you planning on booking a day trip to a city or a different destination sooner rather than later? If so, it’s important to approach this the right way. Sure, it’s not the same as a grand flyaway vacation experience but there are some ba…
Read More3 Hobbies to Pursue When we Get Back out There.
Even if you consider traveling your hobby, there are often things that you come across in your travels that you end up loving just as much, (especially if you’re unable to do it at home). When we’re allowed to, of course, look out for that …
Read More8 Spots in Asia We Can’t Wait to Travel Back To.
The pandemic has put a stop to most of our 2020 travels, but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream a little and plan. Asia is a worthy destination for any bucket list, whether you’re a backpacker or planning a trip with your family. There&…
Read MoreCamping is Back. Here’s Why.
Even before the coronavirus pandemic hit, we were living through strange times. Politics were out of control. There were forest fires, floods, and typhoons that seemed to augur the world’s end. And our obsession with smartphones was reaching new …
Read MoreBasics: Being Away + Protecting your Home.
Whether it’s travel in normal-times or just sheltering out of town, being away from your primary residence comes with a lot of stress and added ‘home’ anxiety. Did you remember to lock the back door? Did you switch off the heating? Di…
Read More“Travel bubbles” & Winning at Groceries
Anthony and Jake barrel through kid interruptions (at Jake’s house) with ease while catching up on grocery delivery strategies. We also talk about countries plans to restart tourism from a June 1 plan for Greece to Australia and New Zealand’…
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