The gate agent calls for volunteers. The number keeps climbing. It feels like free money. Crystal took it once in Denver and spent the night in a windowless hotel with a $12 meal voucher she couldn't use. This week Joe and Crystal break down what actually happens when you say yes, plus everything el…The gate agent calls for volunteers. The number keeps climbing. It feels like free money. Crystal took it once in Denver and spent the night in a windowless hotel with a $12 meal voucher she couldn't use. This week Joe and Crystal break down what actually happens when you say yes, plus everything else changing fast in the world of travel right now.
In this episode:
The real math on airline vouchers and why the airlines almost always win, what Southwest's assigned seating change actually means for travelers, how to survive the new TSA reality, and whether TikTok destinations are worth the trip.
Biggest takeaways:
Before you volunteer, check where the airline actually flies. A $600 credit is worthless if none of the destinations are on your list and it expires in a year.
Discount airlines have fewer flights. If you miss one or it cancels, the next one might be a full day away. That math changes the deal completely.
Pre-check and Clear are more valuable than ever right now, and your credit card may already be paying for them without you knowing it.
Adventure of the week:
Jennifer is taking her dad to Ireland on a three-week family history quest, flying premium economy on points. We want to hear how it goes, Jennifer.
Where in the world is Crystal?
We've narrowed it down significantly. Think you know? Head to stackingadventures.com/mystory to guess and win travel swag from Emerald Cruise Lines.
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Travel gear we actually use: stackingadventures.com/gearofthedaymore
In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Jacob shares his extraordinary journey of biking around the world. Starting from Denver and trekking through various terrains and countries, he details his experiences, challenges, and the remarkable people he met along the way. Jacob discusses hi…In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures Podcast, Jacob shares his extraordinary journey of biking around the world. Starting from Denver and trekking through various terrains and countries, he details his experiences, challenges, and the remarkable people he met along the way. Jacob discusses his transition from an aerospace engineer to an adventurer, camping in the most unusual places and confronting nature's extremes. He speaks about his encounters with different cultures, from Russia to South America, and the lessons learned on endurance and solitude. Post-adventure, Jacob's life took a turn towards creativity, leading him to build artistic ant farms and more recently, to guide e-bike tours in Colorado. He's also created a podcast called, "How to Move the Stars", a day-by-day retelling of his bicycle ride twice around the world. He emphasizes how the journey changed his worldview and his approach to life's challenges, offering insights that go beyond just the physical feat of cycling across the globe.
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Join us as we take you on an epic road trip to all four of Colorado’s national parks!
These four parks are incredibly diverse, and this trip will have you driving through alpine forests in the Rocky Mountains, hiking up the tallest sand dunes in North America, climbing ladders as you explore cultu…Join us as we take you on an epic road trip to all four of Colorado’s national parks!
These four parks are incredibly diverse, and this trip will have you driving through alpine forests in the Rocky Mountains, hiking up the tallest sand dunes in North America, climbing ladders as you explore cultural treasures, and standing on the rim of a seemingly bottomless dark canyon.
We’ve organized this episode with the road trip starting in Denver and driving clockwise around the state, but you can pick up our trail anywhere along the loop. And we’ve made suggestions for several add-on sites you’ll also want to consider, including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Chimney Rock National Monument, and a mountain pass highway in southwest Colorado with million-dollar views.
Summer is here, and it’s time to hit the road. And we have the perfect itinerary planned for you – coming up!
Here are a few helpful links related to this episode:
· Where to get Mesa Verde NP tour tickets
· A link to Pike Peak’s website where you can buy visitor and vehicle timed-entry tickets
· More information about Rocky Mountain National Park’s timed entry permit program
· Link to our Patreon account
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