The Bag Tag Travel Podcast

🥇 Which Athlete [Draft] Is Going Home With Gold? (01:35) We’re sad to say that the 2026 Winter Olympics are coming to a close. Before we begin mourning the post-Olympic era, we’re giving you an update on which team won this year’s Athlete Draft. Spoiler: the scores weren’t even close! 🔥 Who Do We Think Will Win Survivor 50? (08:38) Survivor is the longest running reality TV series, and its 50th...

🫖 Olympic Tea is Best Served Hot (01:34) It’s week 2 of the 2026 Winter Olympics and there’s no shortage of stories, and tea, to discuss! From first-to-continent medals, to cheating, scams, injuries, disqualifications, plushies, and pasta noodles, if you can name it, it probably happened at the Olympic games! Plus, we give you an update on our athlete draft point status and who’s currently in the...

Olympic Parade & Ski-Mo (01:54) As if we need more motivation to travel, the Olympic parade really gets the travel bug moving…yes, from just the athletes walking into the Opening Ceromonies. Like we said, it doesn’t take us much. Ohhhh and, have you heard of Ski-Mo (aka Ski Mountaineering?!) it’s the newest olympic sport and it sounds electric!  Favorite Winter Olympic Sport (11:32) We lo...

🏠 We’re Baaaaaack (01:33) It’s only been a week for you, but it’s been a month for us! Does that make us time travelers? While we were away, the news didn’t stop. From Groundhog’s Day and Sundance Film Festival to the Superbowl and Olympics, we catch up on all things travel happening this week. 💃 What’s Our Next South American Country? (21:50) Brazil was the first time either of us visited South...

🍅 Are Bloody Mary’s Better 30,000 Feet Up (01:33) A couple of weeks ago we were telling y’all that people have claimed it is a scientific fact that bloody mary’s are better when cruising off on an adventure. Chantel is a supporter of bloody marys and Wyatt is not so we figured we’d be great tasters of this theory. Well the results are in and we’re ready to discuss 😵‍💫 Worst Travel Habits (06:48...

Window in Airplane Bathroom (01:37) As if by some miracle, we spoke of an airplane bathroom with a window into existence! On our flight to Austin, Texas we were blessed with the airplane bathroom window and let us tell you it lived up to the hype and more! It was pure luxury. Every airplane needs one! Iguazu Falls or Parque Nacional dos Lencois Maranhenses (05:55) Our Brazil adventure is not silo’...

🤑 Get Bumped, Get Money (01:34) There’s a lot of side hustles out there, but one of the most unique has to be purposely booking oversold flights and getting money to get bumped. While this isn’t a new technique, it’s certainly not one that most people are willing to try.  🌃 Daytime vs Nighttime (07:47) Rio is known for its beautiful beaches, rainforests, and attractions but they also have a...

🔥 Travel Sign (01:31) Earth, Wind, Fire, Water…yes, all very important elements to Avatar (the blue people and the anime show) but your sign may very well impact the way you prefer to travel! Isn’t all of that star sign and ish just a bunch of fantasy? No! It’s real and it’s fun especially when it comes to their impact on travel!  ✨ New Years Resolutions (08:50) Cliche, classic, lame, excit...

🛏️ Hotel Booking Trick When it comes to finding the best place to stay, there’s a new technique that can give you the 5-star experience without the 5-star price tag!! It comes down to accepting a little less space. The idea is you book the worst room at the nicest hotel to enjoy everything it has to offer versus a suite or upgraded room at a cheaper hotel 🧀 The Rule for Queso  Queso comes in...

🚽Windows in Airplane Bathrooms (01:45) Is it weird to have windows in an airplane bathroom? No, but think about it. If you’re 30,000 feet in the air, who even will be able to peak in and see what you’re doing? It may actually be nice to get some natural light in there. Although if you need to use the bathroom at the gate… 🧳 The Best Travel Story of the Year (05:42) There’s a lot of bold travel t...

🎅🏽 The Land of Christmas…Literally (01:33) We start the show chatting holiday movies! While we could really go on forever about holiday movies, we really just wanted to tell you about where they’re filmed. Because, turns out, they’re almost all filmed in the same location. 📍 The North Pole’s Bag Tag Code (07:35) Today’s seat pocket is about a bag tag. Not just any bag tag, but the bag tag code...

💸 Budget Airline Meets Budget…Restaurant? (01:35) It’s all fun and games until you get surprise charges tacked onto your final bill. The Ryan Air CEO got a taste of his own company’s medicine when he went out to a local restaurant for dinner, which ended up costing him more than expected. It was actually all fun and games, though!  🗺️ One Country From Each Continent T (07:38) If we could onl...

🛍️ Travel Tuesday (01:36) HAPPY TRAVEL TUESDAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE!!! Today wraps up the holiday season of deals - We discuss what our strategy is when it comes to finding our travel deals for the year and why it’s important to plan far out and give a safety net! Oh and how do you pronounce Marriott? We’ve all been pronouncing Marriott wrong our whole life 🛋️ Are You a Fan of Airport Lounges? (07...

🚗 2025 Thanksgiving Travel (01:38) We’re set to break the record for the busiest travel weekend of all time! Yes, we have set that 3 times a year since this pod has been around but we swear, we’re not lying!!! We dive into why Thanksgiving travel is so busy and why we keep reaching new heights!  🧐 Dress Code of the Golden Age of Travel (07:12) There’s a hot debate going around over what the...

What in the World is going on in Boston?  They have finally gained star status! Yes, one of the oldest cities in the nation has finally received its first Michelin Star but how could that be?  We unpack why it took Boston so long to get a Michelin Star Restaurant, what other cities and states have yet to get recognition and unpack how the star can boost tourism for the cities packed full...

📺 Travel Shows, Movies, Books & Pods (01:24) Unfortunately, a harsh reality all travelers come to realize is we can’t ALWAYS be on an adventure…tragic, I know. So when we’re stuck at home resting, relaxing, recouping for the next big trip, we can turn to entertainment to get our travel fix. Wyatt has just begun the journey of Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown and discuss what other shows, movies...

❌ Delayed and Canceled with the Government Shutdown (01:27) Believe it or not, closed air space does in fact have an impact on our daily travel. With the first weekend of 4% airspace closed, what does that look like and what it is on the horizon with 6%, 8%, 10%, and potentially more look like as we get closer to the busiest travel weekend of the year!  🚂 The Best Train Movie (13:15) Are we...

📚 Dr Seuss is Back and GEM has the artiFacts (01:40) That’s right THE Dr. Seuss is dropping a new book, Sing the 50 United States, which is different than Fifty Nifty which Wyatt sings…or attempts to sing to the taggies against Chantel’s desires. Plus, the Grand Egyptian Museum is finally open after 2 decades of work.  🥤 Dirty Soda - What is the Best Kind of Pop (07:43) Spoiler Alert - we’v...

🍅 The Drink that Tastes the Best at 30,000 Feet (01:38) Not all drinks are equal when at cruising altitude. No, this isn’t a bold claim by yours truly, it is a scientific fact!!! Thanks to the low moisture, low pressure, and the loud noise of flying….yes, noise plays a factor in taste, tomato juice and bloody mary’s are the best tasting drinks. Personal opinion, some of us respectfully disagree...

🚌 Landlines - Airplanes for the Ground (01:31) Airplanes for the ground? Aren’t those just cars? Nooooo, that’s crazy! Landlines are buses. More specifically, Landlines are a service offered by American Airlines that opporates like an airplane where you go to the airport, fumble through TSA, stroll down your gate and BAM you board a bus that drives on the tarmac! No, we’re not crazy, just listen...

🎒 Is travel attire going to get you banned? (01:29) Picking your plane outfit can really make or break your flight experience and we all love a good travel hack. But when travel attire and innovation mix, is it a recipe for disaster? We start off today’s episode discussing the latest unique travel clothing and why airlines might not like it. 💸 Free Bags vs. Free Booze (09:30) The battle of the f...

✈️ Your Next Airplane Movie (01:31) It’s no surprise that movies with a travel thing just hit different when you’re at cruising altitude on the way to your next destination. On our last flight, Wyatt discovered a new movie that he thinks fits the criteria perfectly: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Don’t let the title fool you, it is indeed a perfect airplane movie. 💸 How Much Is Convenience Wort...

🇨🇦 Have you heard of Flag Jacking? (01:33) It’s not what you think it is, or is it? Flag Jacking is one of the latest trends for travelers abroad where they rep not their home country, but somewhere else. We discuss why folks feel the need to do this and what we think about it. 🍁 The Best Fall Flavor (08:37) A new season means new flavors and nothing says, “fall is here” like that first taste of...

🐻 Big Week in Travel (01:31) No we’re not just talking about our return to the US but instead Fat Bear Week & World Tourism Day! Fat Bear week from Katmai National Park celebrates the big beasts and gives us something to smile about and National Tourism Day highlights the good and importance of Tourism with a new theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation” and host country Malaysia  🏙...

💺The Exit Row Hack is Not Real (01:35) Sure, booking the exit row sounds like the cheat code for infinite legroom. But after six hours of flying, you’re not stretching out like royalty—you’re the unofficial leaning post for every aisle-stretcher and bathroom wanderer. Congrats, you’ve basically booked a lobby. ✈️ What to Do if Your Plane is Diverted (06:44) Your flight just pulled the ultimate pl...