Today’s guest is former Frugal Traveler columnist for the New York Times and author of Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious, Seth Kugel. Seth is also known in some circles as the “Latino food expert”, can claim that he has written for the New Yorker but can’t claim that his work has appeared in the New Yorker, and is one of the funniest guys out there (just read his about page!).
Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!
Do you have travel questions for Trav about travel or travel hacking? Tweet us @packofpeanuts or Instagram with #askepop to @extrapackofpeanuts, or even on Facebook! Anywhere you can find us!
In This Episode
02:54 Not Making it in Playboy
05:30 Why Do You Love Travel
10:00 Goal of the Book
11:35 What’s Hurting & What’s Awesome About Modern Travel?
19:40 How Do We Experience a Place With More Authenticity
Joining me today is Lucas Peters, an award-winning writer and photographer, who has lived abroad in village on a mountain and then moved to one of the world’s most expensive cities, and who is pushing me (in a good way) to take Heather to Morocco more than anyone else on the planet – and who has literally written the book on that wonderful country, Moon Travel Guides: Morocco.
If you’ve been to Morocco, what has been your not-to-miss place or experience? What are your recommendations for our eventual trip? Let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts!
Do you have travel questions for Trav about travel or travel hacking? Tweet us @packofpeanuts or Instagram with #askepop to @extrapackofpeanuts, or even on Facebook! Anywhere you can find us!
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
Each year there are always a handful of days that stand out.
Some of those perfect travel days that you couldn’t have planned in a million years, but that really stick with you, months later.
Today, Heather and I go through our top 16 experiences of 2018 spanning the globe from Budapest to British Columbia to the warmth of sunny Florida and Mallorca.
What were some of your best experiences in 2018? Let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts!
Do you have travel questions for Trav about travel or travel hacking? Tweet us @packofpeanuts or Instagram with #askepop to @extrapackofpeanuts, or even on Facebook! Anywhere you can find us!
We love desserts, anything from ice cream to pastries, peppermint bark to doughnuts…it all tastes amazing.
Everyone loves desserts, so we know you’re not skipping this episode!
Today Heather and I go through our top 7 desserts (14 total plus 1b from me) from 2018, from hometown to widely available to cities around the world, if it’s delicious, it’s on the list!
What was your favorite dessert of 2018? Do you know the scoop on the food trucks in the Congdon’s Doughnuts parking lot at night? Let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts!
Do you have travel questions for Trav about travel or travel hacking? Tweet us @packofpeanuts or Instagram with #askepop to @extrapackofpeanuts, or even on Facebook! Anywhere you can find us!
