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A True World Tour "This is gonna ruin the World Tour!" once said Justin Timberlake...but he wasn't even reallyyyy touring around the entire world. Most artists don't actually as they hit maybe three different continents - North America, Europe, and then dealers choice. Only one band in history has ever played live on all 7 continents The Mount Rushmore of Global Cities there are so many amazing cities in the world but when it comes to Global Cities what does it mean and who are the best?! We draft our mount rushmore of global cities How Paris Gave the Streets Back to People The world has become so designed for cars. Society continues to prioritize the automobile as we become reliant on it for our everyday life. That was until Paris decided to fight back against cars. The radical idea has seen results that have been jawdropping and proof that more cities should make the change Write a letter to book There's a hotel in the Canary Islands - El Elvador that embraces a new kind of travel but it's rare and tough to get a reservation. Write a handwritten letter explaining why you want to stay and hope they accept your request! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✈️ The Worst Airport Ad of All Time… If there was ever an ad that would make you turn around, leave the airport, and cancel your trip (or at least miss your flight), it would be this one. 🚌 Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (Buses) This week’s seat pocket travel debate is the best form of European travel method: is it planes, trains, or buses? 🇭🇷 Travel Stories: Unpacking Split & Dubrovnik, Croatia We discuss our time in Croatia, spread across Split and Dubrovnik, plus fun facts, some history, and top things to do in each city. 🚤 Unpacking Our True European Summer While we were actually in Europe for the past 2 months, we’re finally back stateside and running through where we went, our top cities, top food & drink, top sights & activities, and discussing if we did anything right or what we would have done differently. There was a lot packed into these 2 months, so if you want to hear more about a specific destination, check our previous episodes! 🪨 A New National Park Has Entered The Villa While rare, it’s not impossible for the United States to get a new National Park and we might be getting one very soon! We dive into what Chiricahua is, why it should be a National Park, and why some people think it shouldn’t… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start the show discussing the pope… who’s been doing lots of traveling. The pope in Paris and a deep dive into how the Pope travels by plane! Our trip to Italy left us debating pizza or pasta! We unpack our trip to Sorrento and give the fun facts about Sorrento. We end the show discussing what is up with the new passport designs that the government announced for 2028! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Boston’s search for a new airport voice and Germany and Australia’s big Olympic announcements before diving into all things Oktoberfest. Debating Germany’s most iconic food, unpacking our 48 hours in Munich, a look at the history of Oktoberfest, fun facts about Munich, and revealing the legal battles brewing over Oktoberfest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did the LA Ram's think it was a good idea to travel to Australia and play an NFL game with no adjustment period for jetlag? We are zombies after a flight to Europe and we just have to walk around and eat! Okay, Mustard people...what is the best kind of Mustard? Obviously, the people in Dijon will say Dijon...but what does the rest of the world think? We are here to unpack everything you need to know about Dijon, France - the history, fun facts, and must do things in the city as well as give you an update on our time! Plus, there's a new travel experience to add to your bucket list - Samkani Camp (Bolivia)! A newly announced luxury camp by Abercrombie & Kent on the world-famous Salar de Uyuni featuring five architect-designed Airstream suites and a dedicated dining lounge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSA Changes & Ocean Calling You may no longer need a ticket to get through airport security! A major policy change may be in the works as test options role out in select markets. Plus, Ocean Calling is a unique opportunity to mourn and come to peace in San Francisco Walk or take public transit At what point when traveling do you swap the maps from walking to bus or train when trying to get somewhere Annecy, France We spent a weekend in Annecy, France, a true hidden gem destination. With a breathtaking lake view with the French Alps and home to a fairytale style town, it's a must-visit. We breakdown the top things to do in Annecy, the history of Annecy, and fun facts about Annecy First Jet We unpack what happened to Spirit 2.0 and how First Jet might be the first airline we watch come to life since the pod was founded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is this Paris post going viral about Matcha? When it comes to travel everyone has their own way of doing so...for some that means going to places they know and others to only new places. Lake Ontario has been renamed by some but not by us! We address the Great Lake name discussion that really doesn't warrant a discussion Lyon, France is often in the shadow of Paris and the South of France...we give an update on our experience as we have been and currently are in Lyon! Then we breakdown fun facts about Lyon, the history of Lyon, and top things to do in Lyon. We end the show discussing the sad news that the state of Hawai'i is loosing access to the Black Sand Beach and what that means for travelers as well as the potential Yosemite National Park land sale and why it is important Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌊 Bi-Coastal Travel Tidbits Starting 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, California After 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 Dhabi We’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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fitting End to Our Final Sun Country Flight With 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 Landmark We 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🧳 Pokemon Presents: Priorities When Packing (01:30) Pokemon just released a new carry-on suitcase with a very important feature: a plushie compartment! That’s right, your plushies can now be safely tucked away while getting a front-row view of your travels from start-to-end. 🗺️ How Long Do You Need to Spend in a Destination? (04:07) If you’re building your travel itinerary and debating whether you should add a separate location into the mix, how many days do you need to spend there to make it worthwhile? This is a travel debate that has a lot of factors to consider. 🌍 How Country Counting Turned the World into a Scoreboard (09:34) Sports and travel go hand-in-hand, but have you ever thought of travel as a sport in and of itself? That might be the latest travel trend dubbed “country counting.” It’s exactly as it sounds, where travelers prioritize visiting the highest number of countries possible above all else. But we’re wondering: is it worth it? ✈️ Japan Airlines Takes Accountability (51:50) When an employee makes a mistake, who takes the blame? While most of us might say the employee who made the mistake, of course, Japan Airlines is doubling down on their philosophy that culture, responsibility, and accountability starts all the way at the tip top… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚽ 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🍺 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚽ 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.