Synopsis
Stories, tips, and tricks for people who have caught the travel bug
Episodes
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Episode 033: Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah
18/11/2019 Duration: 01h04minHey everybody! This week's episode is all about travel laws. Some are things you might not know but should, others are just silly laws that you might not ever need to know, but will make you laugh anyway. Come back next week for an episode all about the food that's worth travelling for.
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Teaser for Episode 033
10/11/2019 Duration: 09minHey! So...this episode is a little different and a little short. Here is a brief teaser for the next episode. Come back next week for the whole thing :)
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Episode 032: Pull On Your Big Traveller Pants
03/11/2019 Duration: 51minWelcome back and welcome to one of everyone's favorite topics: pet peeves. We've all got 'em, the little things that happen while travelling that drive you batty. Whether it be the jerk in the hostel who wakes everyone up at the buttcrack of dawn or the person who clips their nails on the airplane. We cover allll the things that drive you insane.
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Episode 031: Halloweentown
27/10/2019 Duration: 01h29minHey Everybody! This week's episode is all about the ultimate Halloween destinations. Buckle in for a spoopy good time.
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Episode 030: Maybe You Shouldn't Travel Together...
20/10/2019 Duration: 48minWelcome back! This week's episode is all about the importance of choosing the right travel partner(s), how to find them, and how to keep them. The right travel buddy is key to an enjoyable trip and choosing the wrong person can be a disaster waiting to happen. Give this week's episode a listen and see what things you need to consider when making this very important decision!
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Episode 029: #ForeverSoggy
13/10/2019 Duration: 54minSo, you're packing for a trip and the entire internet is shouting "PACK LESS STUFF" at you, but what they don't tell you is how you're supposed to smell fresh as a daisy when you're wearing the same shirt for the fifth day in a row. This week's episode is all about how to deal with the dreaded laundry pile that's forming in your bag. What can you do to keep yourself so fresh and so clean? What should you pack that might mitigate that swampy feeling? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
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Episode 028: Magical Golden Ticket
06/10/2019 Duration: 58minHey Folks! This week we are discussing a man with a magical golden ticket for American Airlines, travel anxiety, and ways to cop with those anxieties.
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Episode 026: _____ People Get To Travel Too
22/09/2019 Duration: 48minTravel is, despite what the internet may have you believe, not reserved for one type of people. This week we talk about travel shaming in many of its ugly forms, and offer a friendly reminder that travel is for everyone. It's something we all need to remember occasionally--our way is not the only way, our bodies are not the only acceptable bodies, and all people of all ages occasionally need to get from point A to point B (yes, even crying babies!).
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Episode 025: We're Gonna Get Sued
15/09/2019 Duration: 37minHey folks! This week we talk about how to deal with your post-vacation blues. Do you have your own tip for shaking off the I've-got-to-return-to-the-real-world-funk? Shoot us an email so we can share it in future episodes!
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Episode 024: It's A Sky Penis
08/09/2019 Duration: 01h10minThis week's episode is part II of our Nordic Adventure travelog. We talk about Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki and the weird, weird art of Scandinavia. We also discuss Marriott and Hyatt's recent green efforts, and send you on your way with a new tip of the week
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Episode 023: That's How You Get Your Ass Haunted
01/09/2019 Duration: 59minWelcome back! This week we regale you with stories of our recent adventures, Mellinda tells you about a haunted doll you may want to avoid in Florida, and we leave you with a new tip of the week. Come back next week for Part II
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Episode 022: The Penguins Have To Accept Me As Their Own
25/08/2019 Duration: 01h20sHey folks! This week we talk about our goals for our upcoming vacation through Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. What do we want to see? What do we hope to achieve? Tune in again shortly to find out if we achieved those goals and for us to regale you with stories of our most recent adventures.
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Episode 021: I'm Gonna Scramble Up Washington's Nose
18/08/2019 Duration: 51minHey there, folks! As you might have noticed, the file for episode 021 that we uploaded last Sunday was little...funky. Here it is, this time with no weird audio overlaps and back down to its normal length. Tune in to this episode for information on bad travel hacks you should avoid at all costs, a story about a woman who decided to climb Mount Rushmore, and our brand new travel hack of the week (a good one, though!). Come back next week for an episode where we dive into our goals for our up coming vacation.
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Episode 020: I'm Not Bailing You Out
04/08/2019 Duration: 01h03minFancy meeting you here! Thanks for joining us for another episode of Seattle to Unknown. This week we dive into the world of travel tech--what do you need, what is nice to have, and what is better off being left at home? As always, if you have any opinions on the topics we discuss, send us an email or hit up our facebook page. We love hearing from you!
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Sickisode 001: Sarah is Diseased
28/07/2019 Duration: 12minHey folks, we have a bit of a shorter episode this week because Sarah is out sick with the plague.* Mellinda fully takes the wheel and tells us some interesting stories from the news, shares a clip from an episode that didn't make the cut, and tells us how YOU, yes YOU, can book a stay in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.Come back next week for an episode all about travel tech and how to make the most of your digital resources while travelling.*probably not actually the plague
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Episode 019: There's A Sh*t Ton Of Yogurt In Here
21/07/2019 Duration: 42minHey there! We're glad you've joined us for another episode of Seattle to Unknown. This week we're discussing what steps you can take towards more sustainable travel. Travel is an inherently pretty wasteful process, but there are absolutely things you can do! Remember, small acts add up and every little bit helps.
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Episode 018: Um. That Sounds Like An American Thing...
14/07/2019 Duration: 57minWe promised a special guest and we delivered! This week we have Dr. Andrew McCracken discussing how to stay comfortable and healthy on long flights. Tune in for his tips and tricks, which have been tried and tested over numerous 32 hour (!) journeys he's taken to his home country of New Zealand. If you are in the Dusseldorf area and have been toying with the idea of visiting a chiropractor, we highly recommend scheduling an appointment with Andrew. You can find him at https://www.andrewmccracken-chiropractic.de/
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Episode 017: Generation Vaping Tide Pods
07/07/2019 Duration: 01h02minEver get indecisive when looking for souvenirs? We've got you covered. This week we talk about tips for picking the right gifts and what to avoid (Nobody wants that joke t-shirt, Karen) and some practical ideas that you might want to consider instead.Come back next week when we have a very special guest to discuss in-flight comfort!
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Episode 016: I Will Easily Find Something Stupid to Say (AKA Mo' Money, Mo' Travel)
30/06/2019 Duration: 49minHello there. Fancy meeting you here. Welcome back to another episode of Seattle to Unknown. This week we talk about money saving tips for keeping prices down and money in your pocket. Do you have any groundbreaking tips for saving money while travelling? Send us an email and maybe we will share them on a future episode! We also talk about the Nara deer and the difference between how Sarah and Mellinda choose episode titles (hence this week having two titles).Come back next week when we discuss how we choose to commemorate our travels and lots of ideas you might want to try!