Gary Arndt and Jen Leo

This Week in Travel

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A weekly roundtable discussion on travel news and the travel industry with leading travel writers, bloggers, and podcasters.

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Gary Arndt and Jen Leo

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#91 - Chris Elliott and Family “Away is Home” 06.08.2011 57:34

Hosts Gary Arndt, Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week’s guest: the Elliott family: Chris, Kari, Aren, Iden, Erysse This weeks news Sex on Croatian Yacht Leads to Severed Hand, Missing British Tourist Newly authorized Cuba trips sell out fast, run into controversy Crying woman kicked off plane Airbnb offers $50,000 insurance policy after user’s ‘nightmare’ Hote...

#90 - JD Andrews (EarthXplorer) and "Underwear Free Travel" 30.07.2011 1:06:49

This week's guest is JD Andrews of of EarthXplorerJD Andrews (EarthXplorer)This Week's News: Airbnb burglary victim says company tried to quiet her - Faster Forward On Safety: A Word From Airbnb How The Hell Is This My Fault? Vegas casino warning after Legionnaire's cases Have Facebook, Won’t Travel Google Launches Hotel Search Tool With Room Price Data Jeopardy! host injured...

#89 - "Photography and Google+" w/ Trey Ratcliff 16.07.2011 47:40

Regulars Chris Christensen and Jen Leo are joined by this week’s guest Trey Ratcliff of StuckInCustoms.com This Week's News: New screening method could speed plane boarding The 19 Most Hated Companies in America - Gus Lubin and Vivian Giang - Business Jet Blue to the rescue with $4 fares during California's Carmegeddon Naked Man Arrested Near JFK Airport Fuel Depot Man jailed for tossing peanuts,...

#88 - "Fly Kids Free" with guest Gene Quinn 02.07.2011 1:06:37

This week's guest is Gene Quinn co-founder of Tnooz.com joins regulars Jen Leo and Chris Christensen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#87 - “Video Tips and Internet Woes” w/ Tim Shisler, Jessical Speigel – 22.06.2011 48:10

Regulars Chris Christensen and Jen Leo are joined by this week’s guests:Tim Shisler the photography and video editor for Mountain News Corporationand Jessica Spiegel of Bootsnall and italylogue.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#86 - "A Cast of Tens" 11.06.2011 1:41:24

The 3rd live episode of This Week in Travel was recorded at a meetup in British Columbia with attendees of TBEX 2011 (Travel Blog Exchange Conference). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#85 - "Crap Souvenirs" w/ Doug Lansky 06.06.2011 39:34

This week's guest is Doug Lansky of CrapSouvenirs.com and SignSpotting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#84 - "Texas Standoff" w/ Kim Mance and Sherry Ott 29.05.2011 52:40

This week's guest are:Kim Mance of TBEX and Galavanting.comSherry Ott of Ottsworld and Meet, Plan, Go Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#83 - "Don't Travel With Women" with Michael Hodgson and Beth Whitman 08.05.2011 52:29

with guests:Beth Whitman of Wanderlust and LipstickMichael Hodson of Go, See, Write Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#82 "Royal Wedding" with guest Sean O'Neill 30.04.2011 46:00

This week's guest is Sean O'Neill from Budget Travel and geatawayvehicle.comThis week's news: * The Royal Wedding discussion * Bombing in Morocco- 14 dead * Former Miss USA feels 'violated' by TSA pat-down * New rules for U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba * An end to classic cars rumbling across Cuba? Picks of the week * Gary - Ljubljana * Jen - Christoper P. Baker's, Cuba Class...

#81 - "Kung Fu Airlines" w/ Jeff Jung 21.04.2011 43:10

This week's guest is Jeff Jung of CareerBreakSecrets.comThis Week's News: * Delta's Rodent Problem: Droppings 'Too Numerous to Count' Found On Plane * TSA Gives Pat Down to 6-Year-Old Girl in New Orleans - AOL Travel News * Hong Kong Airlines' Flight Attendants Take Mandatory Kung Fu Training * Air-traffic controller suspended for watching a DVD on duty * Gov't wants airlines to rep...

#80 - Spud Hilton, Johnny Jet - "Johnny Jet is Naked" 12.04.2011 1:01:48

with special guests Spud Hilton and Johnny Jet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#79 "The Quaint Picturesque Episode of Contrasts" w/ Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström 28.03.2011 36:44

This week's guest is Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström. Official photoblogger for Sweeden.se Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#78 Pam Mandel and "Bingecations" 22.03.2011 45:51

This week's guest is Pam Mandel of Nerd's Eye View. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#77 - "New York Times Travel Catch and Release Program" w/ Matt Gross and Jodi Ettenberg 13.03.2011 56:09

This week's guests are Matt Gross, New York Time's Frugal Traveler emeritus, and Jodi Ettenberg of legalnomads.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#76 - Andrew Evens, Jessica Spiegel - "It's Oprah's World" 07.03.2011 1:01:21

This week's guests are Andrew Evans of National Geographic and Jessica Spiegel from Boots N' All. This week's news: * Overheard locker tot outrage * Thai mystery hotel death toll jumps to four * Thais doubt seaweed killed Sarah Carter * Shipping vs. Checking: Which would you rather do? * Canadian Tourist Arrested For Giving Nazi Salute Outside Reichstag * Gunman Flees Las Vegas C...

#75 - Live from the New York Times Travel Show 27.02.2011 1:04:53

This week's news China plans 45 new airports as travel booms Las Vegas to get two new Mob museums Airline apologizes for carrying pork on Israeli flight IndiGo Airlines Passenger Refuses To Fly With Female Pilot Hostel Bookers Survery Picks of the week Gary - Stocking hat Jen - Born Wild by Tony Fitzjohn, How to open a wine bottle with your shoe Chris - Metropolitan Museum of Art Learn more about...

#74 – Chester A. Arthur’s Pants 21.02.2011 50:34

This week’s guest are:David Farley, author of An Irreverent CuriosityRobert Reid of the BBC (Lonely Planet) and ReidOnTravel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#73 - The Travel Blog Game 14.02.2011 1:06:08

This week's guests are Sheila Scarborough and Jessica SpiegelThis week's news: * Top 10 most-ordered hotel movies in 2010 * Hottest Flight Attendants: Virgin Atlantic Tops In Survey * 77-Year-Old Woman Dies After Riding Disney Carousel * Travel: 'Sesame Street' creates new museum near D.C. * Travel Blog: The Game * Sarkozy Asks Ministers To Take Vacation In France * Talk on Eg...

#72 - Nazi Golf Cats 07.02.2011 56:35

This week's guest is Mike Baresh of Galdling.comThis Week's News * Discussion on Egypt * Airlines offer free in-flight Facebook * Rudest city in the USA? Hint: It's not what you're probably thinking * Nazis' Ukraine HQ to become a museum; Hitler tour in Germany draws criticism * Antarctica Cruise Ship Runs Aground * Man sues tour operator for failing to let him shoot an elephant ...

#71 - Protesters, Smugglers and Filth 30.01.2011 56:44

This week's guest is Sean O'Neill, senior editor at BudgetTravel.com This Week's News: Social media and revolution: Egypt protests mimic those in Tunisia Unsurprisingly, Woman Fails To Smuggle 44 iPhones Into Israel TripAdvisor's 2011 Top 10 Dirtiest Hotels Airport security officials brand three inch toy gun "firearm" (From Bournemouth Echo) Picks of the week: Sean - iPhone app JotNot for...

#70 - Self-Defence Agains Pirates 27.01.2011 1:02:44

This week's guest is Pam Mandel of nerdseyeview.comPam MandelThis Week's News: * No U.S. airline fatalities in 2010 * Pirates take record 1,181 hostages in 2010 * Report: Cruise ship blasted pirates with sonic weapon * Monk caught with nun's skeleton at airport * Spanish Judge Nixes 'Unfair' Airline Fee * Marriott Bans Porn In Hotels * Large hotel chain to start phasing out po...

#69 - Bedbug Dogs, Pirates and Mexico 17.01.2011 52:55

This week's guest is Tim Leffel This Week's News A New Breed of Guard Dog Attacks Bedbugs Southwest Airlines pilot holds plane for murder victim’s family Can you name the countries mentioned by the New York Times less than Paris Hilton? TSA Worker Gets 2 Years for Planting Logic Bomb in Screening System Safety in Mexico Snake Lost on Train in Boston Report: Pirates pursue cruise ship in Indian Oce...

#68 - Gun Carrying, Coffee Spilling Buffet Terrorists 07.01.2011 1:02:21

This week's guest is Sean Keener of BootsNAll.com This Week's Stories * Spilled Coffee Caused United Plane To Divert * Hijacker Overpowered on Norway-Turkey Flight * Four Planes At JFK Have Long Waits On Tarmac * Man boards plane at IAH with loaded gun in carry-on * Al Qaeda threat involving hotels buffets 'credible,' report says * Man Tries to Bring Turkey On Plane * Four Pla...

#67 - New Year's Predictions 03.01.2011 58:10

This week's guest is Johnny Jet from JohnnyJet.com This Year's Predictions Gary - 1) Google will keep moving into travel, as will Apple, 2) TSA will pull back, 3) Big year for travel bloggers Chris - 1) American will come back to Expedia and Orbitz, 2) Liquids ban will go away, 3) Will still make big cruise ships Johnny - 1) Airlines remove from booking sites like Expedia, 2) More airlines will mo...