For some, a solo trip sounds like an adventure and for others, downright intimidating. Expert solo travelers and influencers Gareth Leonard and Mickela Mallozzi join guest host Courtney Scott, to share their tales from life on the road. These friends have all the tips and tricks you need to make your next (or first!) solo trip one you won't forget. Send your travel tips and stories to podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @Expedia! See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Mar 16, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The global impact of Coronavirus is affecting travelers everywhere with canceled flights, route changes, and travel advisories in place. Here's how you can prepare if you're not changing your travel plans and what to expect if you booked travel with Expedia.
Mar 02, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 20
March Madness is approaching and our team is sharing everything you should know to make your 2020 experience a slam dunk! Big Ten Network Analyst and 20-year hoops expert Mike DeCourcy joins our squad in this episode and reflects on his favorite memories. Send your travel stories to podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @Expedia!
Feb 24, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Should you invite your Taurus bestie on that next vacay, or would your Aries boyfriend be a better fit? The AstroTwins are back again and they're consulting the stars to reveal your best travel companions and what to do when signs collide on group trips. Share your travel stories with us! Send us an email at podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @Expedia.
Feb 17, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Music festival season is upon us, but before you pack those Insta-worthy outfits and lock in your lineup, there are some things you should prepare for. Festival experts, Duncan Meuluma (@undersmusic) and Lauren Brand, creator of the Bombay Beach Biennale, join host and filmmaker, Courtney Scott (@court_scott) to swap advice and stories from their favorite festivals around the world. Have your own awesome festival experience? Let us know at podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook, and...
Feb 10, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Traveling with kids is bound to be stressful and complicated... or is it? Karen Akpan, @TheMomTrotter, and Bethany Braun-Silva from Parenting.com are sharing tried and true travel hacks to make your family spring break a breeze -- whether you're headed to Hawaii, overseas, or just the next city over. Send us an email with your best travel stories and tips at podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @Expedia!
Feb 03, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 16
From sustainable vacations to hopping a shuttle into space, we're looking at some very different future travel possibilities. Ecotourism expert, Gregory Miller, shares tangible tips on how to be an environmentally-conscious traveler and Rose Eveleth, host of "Flash Forward," describes what a journey to Mars might look like. Send us an email with your best travel stories and burning questions at podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @Expedia!...
Jan 27, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Women are increasingly dominating the solo travel scene, so we called in two leading ladies who know a thing or two about setting out on their own. Paula Froelich (@pfro), from "A Broad Abroad," an award-winning adventure travel website and Nicole Wineland, from travel and tours company AdventureWomen dish practical tips and hilarious stories on this episode. Send us an email with your best travel stories and burning questions at podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram...
Jan 20, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Between tourists FaceTiming on the streets and Instagram influencers posting perfect travel photos, it seems like we need to document our every move while on vacation. Guest host and filmmaker Courtney Scott (@court_scott) interviews Tansy Kaschak, Sustainability Editor for @AHotelLife and Heather Lilleston, founder of @YogaforBadPeople, for tips on how to actually disconnect and recharge during your next vacation. Send us your travel stories at podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter, Faceboo...
Jan 13, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Find out what the stars have in store for your 2020 travels in the second installment of our astrology series with The AstroTwins. From Caribbean vacays to hiking the Rockies, the twins are revealing the perfect trip for every sign. Share your 2020 travel plans with us and send us an email at podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram !...
Dec 30, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 12
From New Orleans to the beaches of Hawaii, there's an incredible experience waiting for every college football fan this bowl season. Get your game face on as we tackle everything from tailgating to bucket list bowl games with Connor O'Gara, Senior Columnist at Saturday Down South. Ready, set, hike us your best college football travel stories at podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram !...
Dec 16, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Kent and Canaan Reiersgaard from ‘No Vacation Required' are back for a special bonus episode, with early access to the new Rise of the Resistance ride at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opening today in Orlando. We first got the initial full scoop on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland with Kent and Canaan, back in Episode Three of this season of Out Travel the System. Tell us about your Disney experience at podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram !...
Dec 05, 2019•19 min
Have you ever been tempted by an unbelievable flight deal, only to discover it's gone by the time you get to check out? Do booking sites really increase their prices based on how long you spend on the site? We're fact-checking and myth-busting with Expedia's own Director of Revenue Optimization, Amy Cisneroz. Tell us about the best travel deals you've scored at podcast@expedia.com or find us on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram !...
Dec 02, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
You can battle the Black Friday mobs in stores, or with the help of our guests, snag the best travel deals from the comfort of your computer. Get your credit cards ready as Katherine Fan, from The Points Guy and Dan Reed, Expedia's VP of Merchandising share the best travel deals this shopping season. An unexpected getaway is right around the corner so get your credit card ready! To learn more about all our guests and access more content head to expedia.com/podcast Subscribe today, and learn how ...
Nov 18, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Knowing where you're from is just as important as knowing where you're going. Guest Steve Balistreri traces his roots back to Siciliy in a moving personal story while we discuss the growing popularity of heritage trips with Michelle Ercanbrack, a Senior Family Historian at Ancestry.com To learn more about all our guests and access more content head to expedia.com/podcast Subscribe today, and learn how to navigate the online travel space like the insiders do. PS - Got a great travel story to shar...
Nov 11, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The smell of a freshly-baked chocolate croissant, the sound of waves crashing against the sand, these memories alone are enough to take you back to your favorite vacation. Oscar Reveles from Buzzfeed shares his most memorable trip, inspired by his grandma, while Tammy Snow, Expedia's Sr. Director of User Research, discusses how traveler research has shown us that memories aren’t just the result of vacation – they’re the reason we take trips in the first place. To learn more about all our guests ...
Nov 04, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Whether you’re a baseball rookie or seasoned veteran, we’re covering all the bases in this bonus episode about traveling to the World Series and why it’s an unforgettable experience. Former MLB player and Houston Astros’ Analyst, Geoff Blum, describes all of the sights, sounds and smells of the Fall Classic and why it’s truly America’s favorite pastime. To learn more about all our guests and access more content head to expedia.com/podcast Subscribe today, and learn how to navigate the online tra...
Oct 23, 2019•22 min
Don’t let the stars interfere with your travel plans this Mercury Retrograde (Oct. 31- Nov. 20). In the first installment of this series on astrology and travel, guest host Christie Hudson sits down with The AstroTwins, Ophira and Tali Edut, to talk about how this cosmic cycle can make vacation plans and technology go haywire. Tune in for hilarious travel mishaps and tips for Retrograde-proofing your next trip. To learn more about all our guests and access more content head to expedia.com/podcas...
Oct 21, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6
When’s the best time to fly around Thanksgiving? How do you get the whole family (plus presents) to Christmas dinner on time? Christie Hudson, head of PR for Expedia North America, shares holiday travel advice, while Para Raman, Expedia’s Director of Data Science, backs up his hot tips with some cool stats. Join them, along with guest host Jordi Lippe-McGraw, to unwrap some super-useful holiday booking travel hacks that will get you where you need to go, on time and on budget. To learn more abou...
Oct 07, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
32,000 miles. That's how far Minh-Chau and Vu Chu, a.k.a. "The Traveling Chus" drove with their 4-year-old son, Harvey, on an epic 8-month road trip visiting 51 US National Parks. Together, they discovered the transformative power of travel as they reconnected with one another and explored their passion for nature. They join host Nisreene Atassi to share their stories and tips from the road. To learn more about all our guests and access more content click here . Subscribe today, and learn how to...
Sep 23, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is 14 acres of Star Wars-inspired Disney magic. Modelled as a “remote frontier outpost” on the planet of Batuu, the new land made its public debut at Disneyland in California in May of 2019, and soon after at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Kent and Canaan Reiersgaard of 'No Vacation Required' were there for the opening. These serious Star Wars fans and long-time contributors to Expedia’s ‘Viewfinder’ travel blog join host Nisreene Atassi to give you the lowdown on ...
Sep 09, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
One of the top questions travelers ask us on social media is “When is the best time to book my vacation?” In this episode of Out Travel The System , we're sharing the cold, hard data and busting myths about the best time to book a trip. Chuck Thackston of the Airlines Reporting Corporation and Julie Kyse, VP of Global Air Platform at Expedia, join host Nisreene Atassi to answer this popular question and more. To learn more about all our guests and access more content click here . Subscribe today...
Sep 09, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This short, introductory episode covers what listeners can expect from Expedia's brand new travel podcast, Out Travel The System . Host Nisreene Atassi along with Expedia travel experts Christie Hudson and Adam Francis share a glimpse into the top travel topics we'll be covering each episode. From specialized sports-themed trips (hello Super Bowl) to cosmic travel tips -- this podcast has something for every traveler. To learn more about all our guests and access more content click here . Subscr...
Sep 09, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
At Expedia -- We know travelers have a lot of questions. That’s why we constantly ask ourselves one thing: In the busy online travel space -- what does it mean to be helpful ? Out Travel the System is a brand new podcast designed to help you dig under the surface and help you find the answers to all of your questions before, during, and after your trip. Because with more than 20,000 travel experts, partners and suppliers at our fingertips, who better to help you navigate the complex world of tra...
Aug 12, 2019•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
