Travel Horror Stories Podcast

In this episode, Christopher sits down with two of the top travel bloggers in the world to talk about the future of the travel and tourism industry post-COVID-19 and pre-vaccine. The husband and wife team, Dave Bouskill and Debra Corbeil from the award-winning travel blog The Planet D, have visited over 115 countries on all 7 continents, working with industry partners in the travel space and offer...

In this episode, Christopher chats wellness travel with Dr. Yvette McQueen, Emergency Physician & Travel Doctor. As a travel doctor, Yvette shares her knowledge and experience when travelling via plane and staying in accommodations for work, during this pandemic. They talk about what Airline companies are doing –  and not doing  to keep you safe. About The Guest(s) Yvette McQueen MD is a global ph...

Safety And Precaution. In this episode, Christopher welcomes Dr. Nadeen White-Underwood to the RTS (Rudderless Travel Studio to officially get to the bottom of what the COVID-19 is, what it’s like to be a hero on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 and what we need to think about when it comes to travel safety and COVID-19. About The Guest(s) Dr. Nadeen White is a “Blogger by Day, Physic...

In this follow up to episode 008: I’m Anxious About Travelling Amidst COVID-19 , Christopher speaks with Stacie Boyar LMHC, MSed a licensed Psychotherapist from South Florida about travelling, anxiety and COVID-19. They discuss some of the things that made the guests from the previous episode anxious as well as other common anxieties around travel. Stacie gives some amazing techniques and strategi...

Christopher speaks with Christopher Mitchell & Allison Green from the podcast  I’m Anxious About  to discuss being anxious about traveling + COVID-19. On  I’m Anxious About  Christopher and Allison have candid and funny discussions about things they are anxious about. Although airlines preparing to fly again most people are not ready. Anxiety when travelling already leaves most people on the Tarma...

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Kepnes from the travel blog Nomadic Matt and author of the New York Times Best Seller  ‘How to Travel the World on $50 a Day’  who receive positive test results for COVID-19. Matt takes us through what it was like finding testing and the feeling of having some of the COVID-19 symptoms. He also shares his unique experience of having his plasma used to help stre...

Danielle and Christopher talk about money and travel amidst a global pandemic but most importantly how to get a flight refund. As we heard from the past five episodes flights were getting cancelled left, right and centre as travellers struggled to get home. Various accommodations, conferences, events and insurance companies were also cancelling, postponing and cancelling coverage as cities shut do...

The Corona Virus Chronicles (Week 5) with Kasia Writes, Lora Pope, Kimberly Erin Davis   & Andy Vanr In this special round table episode, Christopher Rudder brings together four previous guests to further discuss the trials and tribulations of trying to get home during a pandemic. Kimberly Erin Davies (  Episode 001 ), Andy Vanr ( Episode 002 ), Lora Pope ( Episode 003 ) & Kasia Writes ( Episode 0...

What would you do if while on route from Rome to Catania for a travel conference you find out that Italy has decided to close its borders to prevent future spread of the Corona Virus. The Corona Virus Chronicles (Week 4) with Kasia Writes By the time Kasia arrived in Catania, Italy for their TBEX Conference (Travel Bloggers Exchange) the Italian Prime Minister had already closed the borders leavin...

What would you do if while visiting another country for a travel conference, the Corona Virus not only postponed the conference but closes the countries borders - leaving you scrambling to get home. The Corona Virus Chronicles (Week 3) with Lora Pope & Alex Kallimanis By the time Lora & Alex arrive in Catania, Italy for their TBEX Conference (Travel Bloggers Exchange) the Italian Prime Minister de...

What would you do if while vacationing on a small island in Portugal, the Corona Virus' quick spread suddenly makes it very challenging for you to get home. The Corona Virus Chronicles (Week 2) with Andy Vanr Andy shares his crazy story of trying to get back to Canada from a small, remote Island on Portugal's Azores Islands as COVID-19 spread rapidly gets worse. From prop planes to ferry boats to...

What would you do if while countries close borders and flights get cancelled or grounded due to COVID-19 taking over the planet in your attempts to try to get back to Canada you find yourself stranded in Peru? The Corona Virus Chronicles (Week 1) with Kimberly Erin Davis Kimberly Erin Davis shares her crazy tail of trying to get back to Canada from Peru during the COVIS-19 Pandemic. While getting...

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF… That taxi cab driver suddenly decides to take you way off the destination route. That delicious paella you ate while in Madrid is starting to churn in your stomach. That Airbnb rental with all the pretty pictures turns out to be the accommodation rental from hell. You’re about to pay for that lovely souvenir when you realize your wallet and your passport are missing That shor...