We are back to unpack tourist traps around the world! No destination is free of tourist traps, but is that always a bad thing? Some landmarks or experiences may fall into the tourist trap category, but can still be worth adding to your travel plans. Others, well, we recommend skipping them entirely. Check out our opinions on U.S tourist traps in part 1: https://youtu.be/0xhLRxnjoioWhat international tourist traps do you love, hate, or love to hate? Let us know in the comments, or on soci...

No matter where you travel, you are sure to encounter tourist traps. Annie Yu is back to unpack all our opinions about tourist traps in the United States, including some we love and some we hate. We also share some tourist traps we think are worth skipping in our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. What tourist traps do you have in your area? Let us know in the comments on anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked Come back next Friday when we unpack tourist traps around the wo...

Guten Tag! Pack your bags, because this week we are unpacking what it is like to be an American living abroad! Our guest, Cari Briggs, lived on a U.S. military base in Germany with her family and shares what it was like immersing herself in a new place and culture. Share your stories or questions with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpackedThis podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://khmtravel.com/

Is it rude to recline your seat on an airplane? What arm rests are you supposed to use? How can you make sure you are a courteous flyer? This week we are unpacking all our opinions on airplane etiquette! We welcome back our guest, Ashley Jacin, who joined us previously to talk about our airport icks. If you haven't already, be sure to check it out! https://youtu.be/8K3wrwI_M1g What do you hate to see when flying? Let us know in the comments or on social media using #TravelStoriesUnp...

Hey y'all! This week we are unpacking Nashville! Ashley is joined by Becca Morris, who lived in Nashville for three years and shares what she learned during her time there. Including how to spot a tourist, what places you should check out on your Nashville visit, and of course, food recommendations! Share your Nashville questions, stories, or opinions with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group....

Paid travel is a great perk of having a career in the travel industry, but is it as glamorous as your friends and family think it is? Do they roll their eyes when you tell them it's actually a lot more work than they'd expect?This week, we go behind the scenes with Chantelle Nye and unpack what really goes on during work trips, planning travel events, and the blood, sweat (A LOT of sweat), and tears that travel agents put into their businesses!Do you travel often for work? Share your travel s...

Load up the minivan because we are unpacking road trips for National Road Trip Day! Ashley is joined by her friend, Will, who took a 41 day road trip with his family from Oregon to Ohio, with stops all long the country. Will shares his tips for planning a road trip, how to keep a ten year old entertained in the car, what destinations you need to add to your bucket list... and what places to skip. Share your road trip stories, questions, and opinions with us in the comments, or...

Our guest, Sara Rawlings, is back this week to talk about her recent trip to Japan. We are unpacking all the delicious foods she tried like ramen, taiyaki, okonomiyaki, melonpan and more! Sara also shares the one place she thinks everyone should go when visiting Japan! Check out part one if you haven't already! https://youtu.be/BscXYydzkbcShare your travel stories with us in the comments or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by ...

Japan is a bucket list destination for many travelers, and this week we are unpacking all the questions you might have about a vacation to Japan. What is a capsule hotel? What is a bathhouse? What do I need to know about Japanese culture as a tourist? Our guest, Sara Rawlings, joins Ashley to talk about her recent dream trip and answer all these questions and more about a vacation in Japan. Join us next week for part two of unpacking Japan! We are going to get into one of our f...

Taking time to vacation as a family is important, but it also has its challenges. How do you navigate the potential disagreements and drama? This week Ashley and guest, Brigett Gerber, unpack their family travel experiences: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Share your family travel stories with us in the comments or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://khmtravel.com/