Walking along the beach in Bali and gazing out over the expansive water was enough to make us dread our upcoming flight the next day.
A flight that would begin our 27-hour journey back to Philadelphia.
Flying home for the holidays sounded like a great idea — until it really sunk in that we would be in transit for longer then it takes most people to plan their entire trip.
Because this was not the first time, nor the last, that Trav and I would be embarking on such a long journey, we decided to make a list of all the things we do to make long-haul flights more enjoyable bearable. (more…)
Pilot Mark has been to all seven continents, became a qualified pilot at age 22, has flown over 2 million miles, which is the equivalent of 4 roundtrips to the moon, and is my guest on today’s episode. He is the man behind the Flying and Travel website where he gives tips on flying, great destinations, and how to become a pilot. He has some amazing insights into different locations that you have to check out because they will give you wanderlust like nothing else.
Do you have travel questions for Trav about travel or travel hacking? Tweet us @packofpeanuts or Instagram with #askepop to @packofpeanuts, or even on facebook! Anywhere you can find us!
In This Episode
03:10 Flying To The Moon?
04:50 Where Did The Love Of Travel Come From?
08:58 Wanting To Become A Pilot & Training
16:05 Second Thoughts?
17:53 Pro’s & Con’s
21:43 Long Haul & Short Haul
24:45 Why Two Of You?
28:30 Camaraderie Between Pilots & Crews
37:00 On Your Own Or With The Crew
39:15 Finding Balance & Days Off
42:05 Timezones & Jet Lag Tips
46:35 Perks Of Being A Pilot
50:22 Round The World Trip
51:00 Friends & Family Hookups
52:00 Friendly Skies With Other Airlines
56:20 What Is The Most Annoying Thing A Flyer Can Do?
57:40 What Has Been The Nicest Thing A Flyer Has Done?
01:02:45 Favorite Spots & Experiences
01:05:30 Underwhelming Spots
01:07:25 Ways To Save Money On Travel That Anyone Can Do
And you know me, I’m always in it for the best price.
So we’ve developed an almost unconscious step by step system to booking flights that can ensure that you’re getting the most bang for your buck (or mile) when you’re booking your next trip.
Heather and I go through our Step by Step process to getting the cheapest flights in today’s episode, including checking budget airlines, mistake fares, and nearby airports for cheaper flights.
And if you want to use your miles instead? We do a super quick recap of how to figure out if your flight is going to be worth it!
If you’re intrigued by today’s episode don’t forget to sign up for our Extra Pack of Peanuts Masterclass on Tuesday, October 24th! You can find more details here.
Have you ever used any of these steps to save a ton of money on a flight? Share with us at @ExtraPackofPeanuts!!
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Jon Levy explains how, by using science (yes, SCIENCE!) he went from being a nerd – before nerds were cool – to spending Thanksgiving at Kiefer Sutherland’s house, hosting dinner parties for some of the world’s most interesting people, and narrowly escaping death while running with the bulls.
