With an estimated 100,000 tourists heading to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, we’re exploring a classic American pastime: the tailgate. Most people think of tailgating as a time for sharing beers and team spirit. But in this episode, we find out why tailgating motivates so many people to travel — and get to the heart of its culture. 



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Your ultimate guide <a href="https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/sports/events/ultimate-guide-to-super-bowl-lix-in-new-orleans/#:~:text=New%20Orleans%20is%20no%20stranger,host%20the%20most%20Super%20Bowls.">to Super Bowl LIX </a>

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2EOhF1tI08">Eagles-themed party buses</a> take over South Philly tailgates
Learn more about the <a href="https://www.history.com/news/tailgating-history-football-game-traditions-rituals">history of the tailgate</a>

<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4Tw3VL7UOHdmJ9OSEZuE7o?si=206a74c8965042ee">“Cardinal” by Mt. Joy</a>
Spice up your tailgate with these <a href="https://www.ktalnews.com/news/out-and-about-in-sbc/what-are-some-tailgate-foods-people-eat-in-louisiana/">NOLA inspired recipes</a>

The Tourism ‘Crisis’ in San Andrés

Travel can do amazing things: broaden horizons, build relationships, and rejuvenate the soul. But often, those experiences come at a cost. This is Peak Travel, a new podcast from WHYY about how travel shapes communities in hot-spots around the world. We’ll share the wonder that comes with exploring new places, as well as the harm that our worst travel habits can cause. And we’ll try to figure out how we can do it better.Each episode transports you to a new destination. You’ll meet the people who call that place home, hear their stories, and come to understand how tourism has changed their everyday lives. Supported by rich, on-location sound from around the world, Peak Travel unpacks the $1.9 trillion travel industry and its impact on people and the planet.