Seattle to Unknown: Recent Episodes
Seattle to Unknown
This week's episode brings us to the wild world of international snack box subscriptions. Join us as we talk about what we got and how weird (or strangely familiar) what we received was
Hello Friends! Holy Cow its 2021 and we are back with more fun venturing into the unknown! Join your favorite travel pod hots as we discuss sexy potatoes in an amusing game of Am I the Asshole. So yeah there are swears in this one FYI but its a good episode so you are going to want to listen!
Hey folks, this week's episode is about what the new year will hold, what changes we're making, and Sarah's hopes for turning Mellinda into a fanny pack fan.
Scrambling to find gifts for the travelers in your life? don't worry, we've got you covered
Hello friends! Have you like Sarah ever participated in a campaign on Kickstarter for some sweet innovative travel gear? Well we have some great trial and error Kickstarter stories and a quiz to fill you in just in case you are more like Mellinda and have never ventured onto the site. Can you guess which were the real products and which were made up? Test your knowledge with this week's episode!
This week's episode is inspired by Buzzfeed's list of what other countries consider "American." Can Mellinda guess them all?
Hello Friends! This week we talk about what movies we like to watch when we need a break from the world! So get comfy, grab some snacks and start adding movies to your streaming lists!
So you're thinking of venturing out into the world, but you're concerned about keeping viruses and whatnot at bay. This week's episode is all about precautions you can take to keep yourself safe before, after, and during your adventures.
Hello Friends! This week we have our second guest to the pod! Join us as we pit Carrie against Sarah in a friendly game of pub trivia where we all learn something new and figure out who really is the favorite person (hint: it's totally Mellinda).
This week's episode is all about quarantines of the past, the present, and what it means for our future of travel
Hello friends! This week's episode we talk about places we are dreaming about going to, you know one day when the world isn't in the middle of a pandemic. Join us as we talk about things we are looking forward to seeing in the future!
Bet you thought we were done with the icebreaker questions, didn't you? Well, jokes on you. This week we come back with the REAL last part of our Career Break Site questions.
This week we are back with more questions from Career Break Site, where Mellinda quizzes Sarah on her travel preferences, favorite memories, and of course, which animals would win in a fight (you know, totally normal stuff)
Hello friends! This week Sarah and Mellinda share some of their favorite travel reviews that have all been given one star. Join us as we read some interesting takes on some great and maybe not so great places to see while on vacation.
For this week's episode, Mellinda quizzes Sarah on her favorites, least favorites, and biggest travel blunders.
Welcome back friends! Join Sarah while she tests Mellinda's geography skills with some timed knowledge tests! Will Mellinda ace these world questions or will her public school knowledge fail her in this weeks Quaranteeny episode!
This week we play a round of Travel Would You Rather?, talk about Sarah's run-in with the eldest Hanson brother and a pilot who let his girlfriend steer a plane (or not??)
Hello! Quarantine is still happening but seems to be letting up in some places but the world is still changing. Lets just take some time to talk about nothing and anything so we can still find a way to connect and feel human.
Hello and welcome back to this week's episode, in which Sarah and Mellinda play a game of travel 20 questions. Mellinda doesn't cheat, per se...but Sarah's still not happy.
Hello friends! This week's Quaranteeny episode we play ye old drinking game: Never have I ever. What could be a better way to get to know a travel friend then by playing this game? So grab a beverage of choice and play along with Sally and Mell Mell! Don't worry, this will all make sense at the end.... I think.
Hey there and welcome back! This week's episode is in the style of a classic slumber party: we sit around, drink, and take dorky travel quizzes off the internet. What could be better? grab a drink and cozy up while we bare our souls. Who knows? maybe a pillow fight will break out*
*it won't. Nobody has ever had a pillow fight at a slumber party; they're strictly urban legends
Hello friends! So most of us are staying home to stay safe or in quarantine of some sort so this week we are talking about what that looks like for us and what we are doing to stay sane. We call these the Quaranteeny episodes! Join us as we try and navigate these hard times together.
Hey folks! We know it's tough to be stuck inside when you want to be out exploring, which is why this week we bring you a taste of easter traditions from around the world.
Hey everyone, unfortunately due to crazy work schedules and shelter in place stress, there is no new episode this week BUT! we will be back next week with an episode all about interesting Easter traditions from around the world. We'll see you back here next week!
Hello!This week we try and help you game plan so you can have a smooth trip at Disneyland and reminisce about some good times we have had at the park. We give tips on how to make the most out of your time and some key tips on staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen. Seriously, drink water and wear sunscreen you guys.
Soooo...things have gotten pretty "interesting" lately, eh? It looks like travel is off the table for a little bit, so what are we to do? This week is all about tips for keeping yourself going while on what we are choosing to look at as a lengthy staycation
Life can get a little crazy sometimes so this week is our second Sidekick episode (YAY!). Join us as we get off topic but come back too fast too furious with travel gear and how Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights became a thing. Trust me this is a good Sidekick you won't want to miss!
As you may have guessed from the title, this week's episode is all about travelling with kids. We talk about how to decide if travelling with your kids is right for you, and if you decide it is, how to stay safe and keep your mini-mes safe and entertained.
This week we talk about extra vacation time and road trips. We cover how to get ready, what to bring with you, and introduce you to a little something we call road trip sushi!
This week's episode is for pet owners who might be considering travelling with their furry family but aren't sure if it's feasible. You can, indeed, travel with pets but it's A LOT of work, so listen carefully and see if all the work is worth it for you.
Hello! Yes this week's episode sounds like a bad cooking show title (now with no msg!) but we are actually talking about an upcoming process that will change how some people enter the EU and then we take a detour into the realm of Lord Of The Rings... just go with it, it's a good episode full of handy information. Warning for those who are sensitive there is vomit talk in the beginning....
This week's episode is a fundamental topic in the world of travel--how do you save money to make it possible? Sure, we all want to see the world, but that comes at a cost and this week we tell you our tips and tricks for socking away enough cash to make it happen.
Well hello! This week we talk about where your passport can take you and the hoops you might have to jump through to get a visa depending on where your passport is from
This week's episode is all about fantastic accommodations and where to find it. No, not the magical kind, unless your defintion of magical is chichi and surreal, in which case you're in luck.
Hey everybody! We're back and we're introducing our Sidekick episodes where we dive into reviews of travel gear that you might want to check out. This week we're talking about the Flight Flap (or Flex Flap, as they're effectively the same thing) and Grid-It. Give it a listen and find out if we think these are essentials or essentially worthless.
Welcome back! This week's episode is our last before our holiday break. Whether you're traveling by plane, train, or automobile, here are our recommendations for how to keep yourself entertained during your holiday travels.
Hello again! This week's episode is all about what Mellinda and I want to see and do in the next year. Come and listen to our travel goals for 2020 and maybe gather some inspiration for your coming adventures.
Christmas is nearing and it's getting down to the wire. Do you know what you're getting your loved ones for Christmas? We can't help you with everything, but we can help you find the perfect gifts for the travellers in your life. Give this week's episode a listen and be the hero of the holiday.
So you're looking for winter travel ideas? What a coinkydink, because this week, we've got em. This week's episode is all about winter fun, from unusual Christmas markets to Christmas Market food
Hello there! When you think of travel, do you think of a fond travel memory, what do you think of? Hanging out on a beach? a really cool museum? Or do you, like us, remember that one meal you had that you will sadly never get again? Ok, sure, we think of those other things too, but who doesn't lust after food they once had? This week's episode is all about food that's worth travelling for.
Anybody else getting hungry now? If not, you will be after listening.
Hey 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.
Hey! 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 :)
Welcome 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.
Hey Everybody! This week's episode is all about the ultimate Halloween destinations. Buckle in for a spoopy good time.
Welcome 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!
So, 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.
Hey 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.
Hey there, people! This week's episode is all about how to plan your first international trip if you're feeling about anxious about the prospect of going abroad. You CAN do it! It's all a matter of managing your stress and not overloading yourself. Give this week's episode a listen and then come back next week when we will discuss managing travel anxiety while you're out on our adventures
Travel 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!).
Hey 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!
This 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
Welcome 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
Hey 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.
Hey 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.
Fancy 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!
Hey 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
Hey 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.
We 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/
Ever 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!
Hello 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!
If you spend more than 5 minutes on any given travel discussion forum, you will hear all kinds of travel "truths" that fall apart under any level of scrutiny. Things like how you have to book flights on Tuesdays for maximal savings or how Europeans don't wear white shoes (?). This week we talk all about these little kernels of "wisdom" that just. won't. die. That, and fanny packs (because duh).
Join us next week when we will share some money saving tips that should help you keep your money where it belongs--in your bank account, waiting for you to book your next adventure
We're back this week and we're discussing what stuff you need to take care of before you leave on your adventures. Don't get caught off guard by visas and passport requirements! We also offer up two new tips of the week and touch on some interesting travel stories in the news this week.
Come back next week when we dive into some travel myths that just don't seem to die.
Researching a trip and don't know where to start? This week we talk about what sources you can use for researching your vacation and their pitfalls, babble about facebook groups, and give you two handy dandy new travel tips of the week.
Do you ever wonder if hotels or hostels can really be as bad as the reviews say? This week we're talking about a few that really live up to their ratings--murders, bedbugs, and drunk intruders, we've got it all. Plus, this week we introduce you to our official patron saint, Joey Tribbiani, Saint of Over Packers (may he deliver us from baggage fees).
Come back next week for an episode all about where to get ideas for your next big trip
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This week we talk about weird museums, the Elephant Man, little travel tools, and then offer up some travel tips of the week. It gets really weird and super off-topic (as if you'd expect anything less).
Join us next week for hotel and hostel horror stories as well as a weird coincidence that proves how small the world really is
This week's episode is all about travelling with dietary restrictions. We go over the full spectrum of reasons for there being limits on what you eat, from pickiness to lifestyle choices, to medical reasons. If there are medical reasons for limiting your diet, please consult a doctor, however, we do have a few tips that might be useful to you. We wrap the episode up with two more general travel tips.
Come back next week for an episode all about little things you might want to pack to make your life on the road a little bit easier.
This week Mellinda and Sarah discuss packing and how to get the most space out of your bag, as well as share two new travel tips of the week.
Hey Everybody! Welcome back for episode 008! This week we're talking preventative measures you can take to stay safe while you're travelling. We discuss money belts (yay or nay?), emergency contacts, dummy wallets, and purse snatching as well as offer another two handy dandy travel tips for all you fine listeners.
Come back next week for a discussion of packing dos and don'ts!
Hey there! This week we celebrate 100 downloads, get an update on Sarah's parents' cruise, talk about the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, and then we finally dive into our oft-teased story of the world's most polite kidnapping in China (plus all the stupid decisions we made that lead to said polite kidnapping.
Next week we will talk about travel safety tips so that you, dear listeners, can learn from our failures. Just remember, we make these mistakes for you. It's almost charitable of us to be this dumb, if you really think about it.
This week we talk about the fire at Notre Dame, last chance tourism, and the responsibility we all have to respect the sites we visit so that those who come after us can enjoy them as well.
This week we dive into our personal travel fears. Mellinda talks about the likelihood of dying on a cruise (probably not as high as she thinks, but definitely not as low as you'd hope) and Sarah discusses fears which have less to do with travel and more to do with her own neuroses and poor organization.
Come back next week for an episode on travel safety and we will finally tell you the oft-teased story of what happened to us in China that left us wondering, "Did we just get kidnapped?"
Welcome back to episode 004! This week we talk about how we dress to breeze through security and stay comfy on flights. Sarah talks about accidentally mooning her entire high school, they both discuss the nonchalance with which the people of Van Nuys regard pools of blood (#StabbyTarget), and wrap up with new tips for the week.
Welcome back! This week we're talking about the end of WOW Air (pour one out) as well as things you can do to minimize the amount of liquids you need to bring when travelling.
We are joined on the mic this week by Sarah's dog, Moose. Keep your ears pealed for his cameo at the end where he shares his thoughts about this whole "podcasting" thing. Hint: he doesn't care for it. Thanks, and we will see you back next week!
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Welcome back for episode 2 of Seattle to Unknown. This week we dive into tips for choosing the perfect luggage for you, pros and cons of wheelie bags v backpacks, and what to look for when picking a bag. We discuss our personal bag picking odysseys and talk about the long-standing belief that backpacks are superior to suitcases in every way (spoiler alert: they're not)
The first episode of Seattle to Unknown is finally here! Come listen to us talk about our travel mishaps, tips, tricks, and for the love of god, please learn from our mistakes.