Travel Better with Chris - Yellow Productions Podcast

There are many things about the USA that people see in movies, and on television, and think "That can't possibly be true." But in turns out, many of those weird things you see Americans doing on TV are actually true! I got the inspiration for this video from this Buzzfeed article titled "34 Things Non-Americans Think Are "Myths" About Americans, But I'm Sorry, They're All True." But in that articl...

Having just finished a 6-day 1,200 mile roadtrip with our 2 year-old daughter, I wanted to provide some tips and tricks that we've learned to make our toddler road trips much more relaxing and enjoyable for the whole family: mom, dad, and baby included. I'll share tips to prepare for your trip, packing tips, food and entertainment trips, what to do be most successful during the trip, and some tips...

Having just finished our epic roadtrip to the central valley of California, I wanted to share 23 things you might not know about California’s Central Valley. From agriculture to music to national parks, there are lots of really neat things about this region. ✅ To see more of our trip including detailed videos on the food and the almonds, dive into this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?l...

What’s the difference between a Grand Hyatt, a Park Hyatt, and a Hyatt House? In this video I’ll share everything you need to know about the differences between the 19 Hyatt brands including: Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, Park Hyatt, Andaz, Alila, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt Zilara, Mirval, URCove, Caption, and more! I’m going to break each brand down for you an...

Do Americans eat fast food every day? Are Americans really as rude as you've heard? Is everyone fat in America? I'll be debunking these, and many more common myths that people believe until they visit the USA. When travelers visit the USA they finally realize that many of the things they've heard about the United States of America are just urban legends and aren't true. 1. That we all live in huge...

Joshua Tree and Death Valley are two of the most iconic parks in America. But which one should you visit? I'll be ranking these parks in 8 factors: Location, Things to do, Weather, Lodging, Food, Crowds, Star Viewing, and Greenery. ✅You might enjoy watching my travel guide on Death Valley: https://youtu.be/GDPdxHRJwL4 ✅ or my travel guide on Joshua Tree: https://youtu.be/XQRYM-qRK4k ✅ or my tra...

The American restaurant industry is always evolving, but in 2022 I see some common restaurant practices that will make your eating experience less tasty and less enjoyable this year. From the death of the great American restaurant chains to more sneaky fees there are plenty of negative trends here. But it’s not all bad! I’ll also share six of my favorite trends to look forward to while you’re dini...

The hotel industry is always evolving, but in 2022 I see some common hotel practices that will make your hotel stays less enjoyable and cost more this year. From cuts to housekeeping, to increased fees, there are plenty of negative trends here. But it’s not all bad! I’ll also share five of my favorite trends to look forward to in hotels this year. 1. No Daily Housekeeping 2. No breakfast buffet 3....

Seemingly "normal" Canadian things and customs that first-time travelers find surprising and perhaps even mildly shocking. Could it be that they put gravy on their fries? Or that you see the Canadian red maple leaf logo just about everywhere? Do they really say "Eh?" all the time? Yes, it's all of those things, and more! Table of Contents 1. Poutine 2. The money 3. Canadians are really friendly 4....

Don’t waste your money buying these travel accessories. While these things seem like they will make your travel easier, better, faster, cooler: they won’t. They’ll just be another useless item that you wished you didn’t buy in the first place. Learn from my mistakes and save your money for something better! 😀😀 Enter the 2021 Return to Summer Travel Contest Through September 15 😀😀 ✅ Enter your...

The 20 must eat foods when you visit Hawaii. From Plate Lunches to Poke, we’ll also be sharing some recommendations of the best restaurants, food trucks, and even grocery stores where you can sample the best of these amazing foods in Hawaii. In this live stream I’m joined by Chris K., born and raised in Hawaii and host of the “Hello from Hawaii” channel. Check out more of Chris K on his channel he...

20 of the best pieces of advice that I’ve ever been given about travel. Travel advice from my mom, my wife, and more. I’ve learned that travel isn’t an event, travel is a lifestyle. And there are definitely some tips and tricks to help you enjoy that lifestyle even more! 😀 WHEN'S THE NEXT LIVE STREAM? Sign-up for e-mail notifications of future scheduled live streams here: https://update.yellow-pr...

EVERYTHING you need to know about Las Vegas casino rewards and loyalty programs. If you’re a regular Las Vegas visitor these programs can earn you free hotel rooms, free food, free game play, vip experiences, shorter lines, and even free travel on partner cruise ships. The major rewards programs in Las Vegas are: Total Rewards, M Life, Wynn Rewards, Identity, Grazi, Bconnected, Boarding Pass, and...

What hotel chain offers the best hotel elite status and loyalty benefits? From suite upgrades to free breakfast; these programs can be quite valuable for savvy travels. I'll be comparing Hilton Honors vs Marriott Bonvoy vs World of Hyatt vs IHG Rewards Club. 😀 WHEN'S THE NEXT LIVE STREAM? Sign-up for e-mail notifications of future scheduled live streams here: https://update.yellow-productions.com...

Americans are some of the least likely people to travel abroad. In fact, fewer than 50% of US Citizens hold a valid passport. Never leaving their home country leads many Americans to believe certain myths about the world. When Americans finally do travel internationally they learn that many things they once believed were wrong. America is not “the best” in everything, and sushi is definitely NOT s...

People often ask me how I can afford to travel so much. The answer is simple: Miles and points. In this beginners guide to miles and points I will share the basics of airline and hotel rewards programs, and some advanced tips on how to maximize your mileage and points earnings so you can travel the world for free! 00:00 - 1. What are points and miles: A unit of currency that you can redeem for som...

Japan is one of the best foodie destinations in the world! These are my Top 25 recommendations for Japanese foods that everyone should try when they visit Japan. Besides sushi, people are also often familiar with ramen, but there is so much more to enjoy in Japan! I'll additionally share some of my favorite places in Japan to enjoy these tasty treats. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1- Tempura 2- Yakitori (Per...

19 things I’ve learned traveling all over the world. I'll be sharing what I’ve learned about how to best enjoy travel itself, things I’ve learned about traveling with other people, and things I’ve learned about the world in general. Maybe you’ll learn something new about how to enjoy your future travels! EXPAND DESCRIPTION FOR TABLE OF CONTENTS. About travel in general: 1 - It’s about the journey,...

The best things to do, see, and visit in the state of California. Join me for a live chat with Josh McNair from California Through my Lens. With over 300+ videos just on California, it’s safe to say Josh is an expert on the subject! Check out more of Josh’s informative California travel guides on his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/califrommylens Just a small selection of some of the th...

What is life in Hawaii really like? Join me for a discussion with Hawaii resident, and Hawaii Youtuber, Chris K from the Hello from Hawaii channel. We'll be talking about what it's like not just to visit the Aloha State, but to actually live in Hawaii. Check out more of Chris on his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfG_ywRgWu6OQeHECYg-cA ✅ Checkout of the rest of my Hawaii videos i...

What is life in New York City REALLY like? Join me for a discussion with New York City resident, ex-sportscaster turned vlogger, Jon Barr from Here be Barr. We'll be talking about what it's like not just to visit NYC, but to LIVE THERE. Check out more of Jon on his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKNW9ontOlTd_p4Dg51sRQ ✅ Checkout of the rest of my New York City videos in this play...

What is life in Washington DC REALLY like? Join me for a discussion with Washington DC resident and Tour Guide, Rob Pitingolo. We'll be talking about what it's like not just to visit the Capital of the USA, but to LIVE THERE. Check out more of Rob on his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfSZf34lnKQxPM2l_WX7LYA ✅ Checkout of the rest of my Washington DC videos in this playlist: https...