Travel Stories

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. As more and more of us are getting vaxxed, more and more of us are beginning to travel….. For me, this is an indicator that things are returning to some sort of normal. Is it the old normal, or is this the new normal? You have to answer that for yourself. As road warriors begin to gather in hotel bars, airport terminals, and restaurants o...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. Summer is approaching fast, and this week's episode centers around that summer road trip and how this year it's going to be a bit different. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor , or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com . Check us out on the web at PodPage or Instagram . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stev...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. This month the crazy is in high gear. United Passenger Bites His Seatmate’s Ear Off After Using The Lavatory Fight breaks out at FLL terminal after travelers refuse to wear masks.... seriously? Man faces stiff prison after urinating on his plane seat.....Booze or no booze, your guess.  Marriott Hotel Tries To Charge Guests 2% For Paying W...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. After an epic 21-day road trip, the CEO decided to fly in to meet me and start our Spring Break from the road. There were stops in Asheville, NC, Pigeon Forge, TN, and finishing up in Highlands, NC. Good food and fun sights filled our week. Thanks for listening! Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com . Ch...

Being recorded in the Old Edwards Inn & Spa, Highlands NC. Finishing up a 28-day 1400 mile road trip that has taken me from Florida to Georgia to North Carolina to Tennessee back to North Carolina with possibly one more night in Georgia before being back in my bed in Central Florida. The CEO flew in a week ago and we’ve spent the last seven days on our Spring Break 2021 tour. The plan is to un...

Recorded in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. After 3 years of episodes, we have our first-anniversary show. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor , or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com . Check us out on the web at PodPage or Instagram . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

Recorded in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. Leave a message on Anchor , or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com . Check us out on the web at PodPage or Instagram . --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit travelstories.substack.com

Recorded in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. It's time for the February crazy travel roundup. Atlanta Man arrested for driving a car inside a downtown Atlanta hotel lobby.  Naked suspect hurls knives, trash can at police in Florida hotel standoff. TSA officer helps a family get to Portland, Maine after a mix-up lands them 3,000 miles away. Angry cat shreds737 cockpit. This Amex cardmember is...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. This week we start out talking about: Travelers that gobbled down 30 kilograms of oranges to save on luggage fees, a great Megabus deal, and surprising facts about Spirit Airlines. Finishing up with The Towns I Like Mt. Dora, FL. Mt Dora Facts - Population in 2019: 14,516. Estimated median house or condo value in 2019: $301,155 (For refer...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL Think back to February 2020 Kobe Bryant his daughter and 7 others had just tragically died in a helicopter crash. There was this talk of COVID, but for the most part, it was overseas, and no great concern unless you were traveling internationally By mid-March, everyone's world was getting turned upside down - Everyone was sheltering in pla...

Recorded in the beautiful DoubleTree Hotel, Pooler, GA. You've landed that first job that requires you to travel...... now what? Listen to this episode and the one next week. Tips, tricks, and expert advice ( I Added That Part ) all of which are guaranteed ( Maybe Not ) to make your life easier. This part we cover: Building that travel knowledgebase Booking travel And yes, finally, credit cards Th...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL You've landed that first job that requires you to travel...... now what? Listen to this episode and the one next week. Tips, tricks, and expert advice ( I Added That Part ) all of which are guaranteed ( Maybe Not )to make your life easier. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL It's been a while, a long while since we've devoted an entire episode to crazy travel....... guess what it is time. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message This is a p...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL If you've never spent time in Savannah, GA... you are missing out! Where to stay, what to eat, and what to do... and we just scratch the surface with this episode. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: h...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. New Year..... Same Old Me! You know the gig, time for those resolutions. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/message This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subs...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. For Christmas, I received a crystal ball that has the ability to predict what 2021 travel will look like, and in this episode, I will share that information with you............. exciting stuff. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagra...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. Tonight is the second of two reposted episodes. Both episodes got the most downloads of all the posted episodes and both episodes include the CEO of Chateau’ Relaxo, my wife, Jackie. Our 2019 vacation, remember those? was to Niagra Falls and the next two reposted episodes detail the experience. One of the destination locations that I've n...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. Tonight is the first of two repost episodes. Both episodes got the most downloads of all the posted episodes and both episodes include the CEO of Chateau’ Relaxo, my wife, Jackie. Our 2019 vacation, remember those? was to Niagra Falls and the next two reposted episodes detail the experience. One of the destination locations that I've neve...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. The 2020 travel year in review? This could be the shortest episode ever, so we throw in an update on my 2020 travel resolutions. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/steve-frick/messa...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport or as the locals say the Atlanta airport. The Atlanta airport is Georgia's largest employer and contains over 100 restaurants and at least 6 Starbucks. Plenty to and plenty to hear about..... plus a few secret ATL tricks. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL. In case you've been living under a rock and hadn't realized it..... this year is a bit different. So what do you get a road warrior that's been off the road since March? This episode will give you some ideas as well as a trip down memory lane filled with gifts from past episodes. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot m...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL In a social setting, talk often turns to destinations, where to go, where we’ve been. How many times have you heard - “I’d love to go but I have to find someone to go with  —  I’m not going to travel there by myself. Nobody wants to do that.” More than once I bet. How about seeing an acquaintance eating solo, Do your thoughts immediately g...

Recorded in the beautiful home office, Chateau' Relaxo, FL If you've never spent time in Atlanta... you are missing out! Where to stay, what to eat, and what to do... and we just scratch the surface with this episode. Thanks for listening. Leave a message on Anchor, or shoot me an email at TravelFrick@gmail.com Check us out on the web at HypeAmerica or Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https:...

Recorded in the beautiful Hampton Inn & Suites, Sarasota, FL. Recently several of the blogosphere travel bloggers have been asking that exact question. You don’t need an MBA to know that hotel occupancy numbers are down. However, my own very sophisticated 2-factor research shows that occupancy numbers are on the rise, not by much but they are on the rise. Factor one asking the desk staff durin...

Recorded, once again, inside the beautiful home office of Chateau' Relaxo. In the past few months, I have...... Spent 17 nights in hotels, Some of those nights with Jackie Attended almost as many meetings Spent three days in a hospital, including the COVID ward. doing an assessment Stopped at truck stops Dined out As you could imagine it was only a matter of time..... Thanks for listening. Leave a...