Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds

After sharing ideas for a Scandinavian trip in the last episode, #nerdbirds Kai, Rachel, and Jeremy are pressed to share cultural values and norms within Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway. The Weekly Roundup discusses Virgin Atlantic's bankruptcy, Southwest decreasing aircraft cleaning, and other COVID-related travel news.

During our Traveler Lifecycle research, one request appeared for taking a multi-week trip to Sweden. Join co-hosts Jeremy and Rachel along with #nerdbird Kai as they provide an overview of the Stockholm region, along with weekend trips to destinations only an hour's flight away in Finland (Helsinki), Denmark (Copenhagen), and Norway (Bergen/Oslo/Trondheim).

The #nerdbirds answer a listener question about potential travel to the East Coast; Pilot Sarah talks to Rachel about the two paths to become a commercial pilot and cultural differences between major airlines; The Weekly Roundup features pilot negotiations, the end of British Airways Flight 1, and revenge travel.

After Jeremy's weekly aviation roundup, Pilot Sarah joins our podcast! She has been a flight instructor and startup, corporate, cargo, and commercial pilot. Listen in as Rachel springs the lightning round and questions from other #nerdbirds on Sarah in the this part of Conversations with a Pilot. Learn more about Sarah's favorite airports, where to sit on the plane when she's not flying one, and h...

In the first episode of our Destination Series, co-hosts Jeremy and Rachel share tales from travels across Canada -- from Vancouver and a good chunk of British Columbia, to Calgary and the Canadian Rockies, and from Toronto and Montreal all the way to Atlantic Canada.

We're debuting a new feature: The Weekly Recap, where co-hosts Jeremy and Rachel discuss travel and aviation news of interest during the first half of the episode. Fellow #nerdbird Sebastian joins us in the second half to add insight on the Dreaming stage of The Traveler's Journey, pondering group trips and family travel while growing up in Hawaii.

No two words incite more opinions than...Airplane Food! Get to know #nerdbirds (and foodies) Sebastian and Tom during this lightning round episode. Co-hosts Rachel and Jeremy challenge them to come up with the worst and best dishes on airplanes and airport lounges, from 50 Shades of Beige, pre-digested pasta, and sea urchins to JetBlue Mint breakfasts, Air France La Première everything...and even...

Your flights & hotel are booked, but it's not time to leave yet! In this episode, Jeremy & Rachel talk about the pre-departure checklist, covering everything from immigration and health to activities and packing.

Nearly every traveler's biggest nightmare is being stranded at the airport. Listen in as we share tips on navigating cancelled, delayed, and missed flights through a variety of stories: from listener Allen rerouting to Las Vegas and exploring the Strip at 2 AM, to co-host Rachel exploring the St. Louis Arch; from #nerdbird Charlie dashing lightning-fast through three terminals and a parking lot at...

Rachel said it best when she called booking a "hot mess." Though it sounds simple on the outside, the booking process is one of the most confusing steps in the traveler lifecycle. Listen as Rachel & Jeremy discuss pain points, strategies, and tips, for booking flights, transit, and accommodation. Have questions about Google Flights? Check out Jeremy's Google Flights Guide [https://www.youtube.com/...

We've brought back the infamous lightning round from our first episodes! Listen in as #nerdbirds Jeremy, Charlie, Eric, and Rachel share stories of worst passport photos, interesting stamps, and unique cover designs.

In the first episode of The Traveler Lifecycle series, #nerdbirds Jeremy and Rachel break down the first two steps: dreaming and planning. Listen as they describe their approach to these steps, pain points that travelers experience, and potential solutions to promote healthy, engaging travel. Plus, hear an update about travel during COVID-19 after Jeremy's flight home.

After 25 episodes, we thought it was time to start a new season -- and what other way to start than with responding to listener voicemails! Listen in as #nerdbirds Rachel and Jeremy discuss driving vs. flying to Southern California, and reflect on the making of this podcast while answering a question about suggested podcasts and audiobooks for an upcoming road trip.

If it weren't enough for co-hosts Jeremy and Rachel to fly to San Francisco from two different cities, they promptly embarked on a series of roadtrips throughout Northern and Central California. Listen in as they maneuver closures, pit stops, crowds, and drive-thrus -- and share tips on how to be a roadtrip travel ninja this summer.

In this episode, learn about flying during COVID-19 through the eyes of your hosts. While Rachel was sitting in first class with an empty seat beside her, Jeremy was stuck in a middle seat in economy on a completely full flight. Learn about their different experiences and what it means for your summer air travel plans.

In the first ever Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds episode recorded in-person, listen to Rachel and Jeremy recount how they planned their unique trips to San Francisco during the coronavirus pandemic.

In most of the world, airports are sterile, dark, and unfriendly to the senses. In this episode, Rachel, Jeremy, and #nerdbird David explore how we can put the fun back into functional airport design -- from the cool relaxed vibe of Paine Field to the resort feel of Singapore.

Who doesn't love a roadtrip?! Well, you might not if you're only focused on getting to your destination. Join hosts Rachel and Jeremy as they share the ups and downs of roadtrips long and short, along with advice for making the most of your time on the road. Leave us a voicemail with your roadtrip questions, and we'll answer them in a future episode!

Turning on the "out-of-office" email response is a highlight for every working person. In this episode, listen as Jeremy, Rachel, and #nerdbird Brendan talk about what "vacation mode" means to different types of workers, how the COVID-19 pandemic has blurred the lines between work and rest, and what a post-pandemic vacation might feel like.

It's no secret that air travel will be forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, listen as Rachel, Jeremy, and #nerdbird Kai discuss their travel dreams -- and what the future might look like from technology and health viewpoints.

Though all of us #nerdbirds love our solo travel and vacations with friends, family travel is just as important. Join Jeremy, Rachel, and special guest Ida to discuss family travel tips to make the journey incredible for the little ones!

Travel and food go together like peanut butter and jelly. And what kind of travel podcast doesn't have an episode about food? Listen along as Rachel, Jeremy, and #nerdbird Charlie talk about their foodie habits and stories of their strange food encounters along the way. We hope you're hungry!

In this episode, Jeremy, Rachel, and #nerdbird David dispel the age-old tourist vs. traveler dichotomy. Listen as they discuss their experiences uniting the two with stories from travels to France, Hawaii, Disney World, North Korea, Morocco, Japan -- and even the Scandinavian Days Festival in Oregon!

As we embark upon our second month of quarantine, the staycation may be the only way to unwind. Listen to your hosts, Rachel and Jeremy, as they chat about their staycation experiences and tips, from spa days to cooking classes and art to digital detoxing. Just because you're stuck inside doesn't mean a staycation is out of reach! Linked resources can be found at nerdbirds.co [https://nerdbirds.co...

Before the pandemic, the global airline industry was facing a race to the bottom for both employee wages and the passenger experience. In this episode, listen along as Rachel, Jeremy, and #nerdbird Kai discuss the triple bottom line - people, planet, and profit - a new metric for sustainable success in the post-COVID-19 travel industry.