10K Dollar Day

10K Dollar Day episodes:

• 02.20.2024

  The Final 10K: Parting Cheers with Ghost Town Whispers and High-End Hiking!

  As they pack their bags for one last hurrah, Lulu and Alison invite you to join them on a heartwarming farewell tour through our favorite memories in the final episode of 10K Dollar Day. This isn't just any conclusion; it's...

  
• 01.31.2024

  319: Comedic High-End Travel Encounters and the Bond of Humans and Dogs

  Ever laugh so hard your Invisalign popped out? Well, that's just the beginning of our shenanigans as we, Alison and Lulu, take you on a rollercoaster ride through our dream luxury travels, complete with a fictional $10,000 budget to blow....

  
• 01.24.2024

  318: Splurge Scenes and Accessibility Dreams: NYC Theatrics, Wheelchair Dances, and Charitable Chances

  Ever fantasized about splurging $10,000 in just one day? Buckle up, because Alison and Lulu are taking you on a lavish journey with episode 318, complete with unexpected laughs, theater shenanigans, and a pup that's more than just a furry...

  
• 01.17.2024

  317: Warm Tales and Frigid Adventures: Acting Woes, Scottish Wonders, and a Journey to Harbin's Ice City

  As the chill of winter's grip tightens, Alison and Lulu curl up with stories that bring warmth and laughter to even the coldest days. We're casting off the heavy cloak of post-pandemic blues, sharing tales from the trenches of acting...

  
• 01.10.2024

  316: Sunlight Therapy and Tender Hearts in Mesa, Arizona + Mexican ATV Adventures

  Ever wondered what it's like to splurge without the guilt, or to face the winter blues with a dash of sunlight therapy? This episode takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, starting with a lighthearted $10K daydream that quickly anchors down...

  
• 01.03.2024

  315: Elves and White Paint in Negril, Jamaica + Cairns, Australia

  Looking for an all-inclusive resort that can help you with your family holiday planning? Alison takes us to to Negril, Jamaica, which turns out to be a surprising destination for ... elves! Meanwhile, Lulu attempts to attempt to attempt to...

  
• 12.30.2023

  314: Extra Sleep and Gift Bags in London, England + Luxor, Egypt

  Imagine planning a day out in London with a newborn, high-tech baby gear in tow, even though you've never had kids—sounds like a plot from a whimsical novel, right? Well, that's precisely the adventure Lulu takes you on, exploring the...

  
• 12.21.2023

  313: Campfire Songs and Picnic Baskets in Homer Spit, Alaska + Boca Raton, Florida

  Did you know that you can virtually bankrupt yourself by renting luxury accomodations in Homer Spit, Alaska, and Boca Raton, Florida? Don't worry, we do it for you -- through our signature imaginary travel days. Alison explores Alaska (no crab...

  
• 12.14.2023

  312: Burrito Flights and Superman Dives in Salt Lake City, Utah + Monteverde, Costa Rica

  Lulu's got the secret behind (unofficial) burrito flights, and Alison goes on a  vacation filled with adventure! It's an imaginary luxury vacation -- 10K, 24 hours.  This episode was inspired by the Randomly-Generated Magic Jumping-Off Word, "ROPE." Want to submit a...

  
• 12.06.2023

  311: Secret Watches and Vintage Trophies in the Amalfi Coast + Port Townsend, Washington

  Ever toppled out of your safe and snug bed? Well, join me, Allison, and my co-host, Lulu, as we kick off this episode with a hilarious recounting of such a mishap and a surprising revelation about how many others have...

  
• 11.29.2023

  310: Anti-Fatigue Mats and Private Breakfasts in Luxor, Egypt + Liverpool, England

  Alison and Lulu have all sorts of tips this week, like how to negotiate a private tour at famous places and how to ensure your feet are always plushly comfortable while traveling around the world. Of course, this all comes...

  
• 11.23.2023

  309: Hypnosis and Rented Chairs in Marrakesh, Morocco + Addison, Vermont

  Have you ever wanted to learn the secrets behind animal hypnosis, or wanted to throw a big event on a budget? This week, Alison and Lulu spend their fake $10,000 in their signature creative ways, traveling to Marrakesh, Morocco and...

  
• 11.15.2023

  308: Fancy Aprons and Children's Dresses in Tirana, Albania + Washington, D.C.

  Pack your virtual bags, we're journeying to the cherry-loving country of Albania and the American cherry blossom capital, Washington, D.C.  Armed with an imaginary $10,000, Lulu blows her budget on some kitchen couture while Alison shops in the juniors' section.  This...

  
• 11.08.2023

  307: Rochester, Minnesota + Quito, Ecuador: miscellaneous expenses and playing cards

  Have you ever explored a volcano?  Alison and Lulu take a trek through volcano country in Ecuador, and Alison makes sure to stop by the Mall of America. Sound ridiculous? That's because it's imaginary luxury travel. 10K. 24 hours. Let's...

  
• 11.01.2023

  306: Neoprene dresses and artificial intelligence in Bydgoszcz, Poland + The Valley, Anguilla

  We're spending our imaginary money in two very different locations! Lulu takes us to Bydgoszcz, Poland, where she invests in water safety measures, plans a heavy walking tour, and dines on -- what else? -- Creole cuisine. Don't worry, Alison's...

  
• 10.25.2023

  305: Chalkboard Menus and Eggs on Trees in Rome, Italy + Salzburg, Austria

  If the menu is written on a chalkboard, it's already halfway winning us over. Especially if we can somehow rack up enough of a bill at the restaurant to hit 10K! We do our best in Rome, Italy, and Salzburg,...

  
• 10.18.2023

  304: DNA and Custom Hotels in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo + Largo, Florida

  Lulu decides to master an entire Congolese musical genre, while Alison is confident she can run and design an avant-garde resort. That sounds like two perfect imaginary luxury travel days!  Lulu and Alison each pretend to spend $10,000 in one day,...

  
• 10.11.2023

  303: Bottle service and windmills in Berlin, Germany + Toledo, Spain

  Ever dreamt of living the high life but your bank account says otherwise? Well, we're here to take you on a journey of imaginative indulgence where we – Alison and Lulu – make-believe we're spending $10,000 in two fabulous locations:...

  
• 10.04.2023

  302: Choreography and floating breakfasts in Asunción, Paraguay + the Maldives

  Alison fills her 10K itinerary with overwater bungalows, and Lulu can't resist slipping in some Star Trek propaganda -- this imaginary luxury travel day is full of surprises! And, of course, some tips to help you live long and prosper.  $10,000...

  
• 09.27.2023

  301: Asbestos and meat pies in Buffalo, New York + Minneapolis, Minnesota

  Does your latest luxury vacation involve an abandoned warehouse? Alison brings us on a hard-hat expedition, while Lulu spends her fake 10K on the most extravagant pillow you’ve ever heard of (hint: it involves 3D imaging). 10K. 24 hours. Real...

  
• 09.20.2023

  300: Donkeys and candlelight in Toronto, Canada + Milan, Italy

  Welcome to our 300th episode of 10K Dollar Day! We're marking this milestone by switching up our format! It's a celebration day.  Alison and Lulu spend their 10K allowances in Toronto, Canada, and Milan, Italy this week. Amidst the shoes in...

  
• 09.13.2023

  299: (VINTAGE) olive oil and surgery in Peschiara del Garda, Italy, + Klaipėda, Lithuania

  Alison brings us on a culinary adventure, getting some hands-on education about some of the most luxurious foods in Peschiara del Garda, Italy, while Lulu explores elective surgery in Klaipėda, Lithuania. How else would they spend an imaginary 10K in...

  
• 09.06.2023

  298: (VINTAGE) Cappuccinos and flying dresses in Vienna, Austria + Santorini, Greece

  Ever scheduled a photo shoot while on vacation? You'll definitely consider it from now on, as Alison spends her fake 10K in a truly glamorous fashion in Santorini. Meanwhile, Lulu takes us on an indulgent trip to Vienna, where she...

  
• 08.30.2023

  297: (VINTAGE) caviar and starships in St. Petersburg, Russia + Pioneertown, California

  In this vintage 2018 episode, Alison and Lulu return to one of their favorites — spending a fake 10K in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Pioneertown, California! If you’re a fan of fancy bathhouses, you’ll love this episode — and if...

  
• 08.23.2023

  296: (VINTAGE) auctions and scrap metal in The Poconos, Pennsylvania + Kyiv, Ukraine

  Alison and Lulu continue their vintage series with this gem, featuring a water-filled trip to the Poconos and a snapshot of beautiful places and spaces in Kyiv, Ukraine.  Get ready for them to spend their fake 10K in two very...

  
• 08.16.2023

  295: (VINTAGE) momcations and lighting designers in Newton, Kansas + Burlington, Vermont

  As we count down to episode 300, we continue to revisit some of our favorite episodes. This episode, recorded in a very dungeon-y Philadelphia Airbnb (you can see the filming of this episode on our YouTube channel!), features Alison planning...

  
• 08.09.2023

  294: (VINTAGE) bar crawls and parade permits in Panama City, Panama + Mason City, Iowa

  This vintage episode from 2019 is a special one -- we recorded it in Stockholm on a real-life vacation (on a much-less-than-10K budget).  Even though we were squeezing the most out of every dollar on our trip, we were still...

  
• 08.02.2023

  293: (VINTAGE) zombies and Barbies in Auckland, New Zealand, and Malibu, California!

  In honor of all the Barbie-palooza, here's a February 2020 episode that definitely draws a lot of inspiration from our Barbie-playing childhoods. Lulu brings us to Malibu for some luxury fit for a living doll. Wearing pink isn't required for...

  
• 07.26.2023

  292: (VINTAGE) Baby attacks and fancy bathrooms in Vassenden, Norway, and Lucas, Kansas

  It's the official countdown to Episode 300! This vintage 2020 episode features our signature imaginary luxury travel days in two very different locations, Norway and Kansas. But we manage to find the prettiest bathrooms in both places. And isn't that...

  
• 07.19.2023

  291: (VINTAGE) Zipline canopy tours and cheese trolleys in the Berkshires and the Atlanta airport

  It's the official countdown to Episode 300! This vintage 2019 episode took Alison by surprise when Lulu decided to spend her imaginary 10K in one building, the Atlanta airport. Don't be too tempted the next time you have an unexpected...

  
• 07.12.2023

  290: (VINTAGE) It's Christmas in July!

  It's the official countdown to Episode 300! This vintage 2018 episode represents some of what we love best: silliness, cozy spots, and the holidays. Join Lulu, Alison, and Guest Googler Sean MacLaughlin as they explore how to spend 10K in 24...

  
• 07.05.2023

  289: The Pickle Episode.

  We can have fun on our imaginary luxury travel days in rain or brine…! Lulu takes us to Baltimore for a 10K day, where she spends $10,000 in 24 hours (in her mind). And this week, we have a lot...

  
• 06.28.2023

  288: Crystal Wine Glasses + Driving School in Sofia, Bulgaria

  Alison takes us to Sofia, Bulgaria to on her 10K day — she spends a cool $10,000  in a choose-your-own-adventure kind of way! Lulu gets to help shape the day, and is shocked that they cannot, in fact, afford a...

  
• 06.21.2023

  287: The Jimmies Episode.

  We spend a lot of Benjamins while looking for Jimmies in this imaginary luxury travel episode! Lulu takes us to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to spend 10K in a lavish way. In 24 hours, she manages to blow her cash … without...

  
• 06.14.2023

  286: The Choir Episode.

  We dusted off our old show choir costumes for this day! Get read for some musical mayhem as Alison takes us to Stellenbosch, South Africa to spend an imaginary 10K in 24 hours. Or is that “tenor”-K?  The jokes are...

  
• 06.07.2023

  285: The Zesty Episode.

  A zesty escape, you say? Lulu brings us to Fairfield, CA, for a “tasteful” adventure in 10K style, plus finds a way to take Alison shopping at the local base exchange. It’s truly an imaginary luxury travel day! This...

  
• 05.31.2023

  284: The Movies Episode.

  Alison brings us to glamorous Beverly Hills and spends her fake 10K among the glitz and glamour. An imaginary ten thousand can go pretty quickly there, but we still manage to put together some of our signature dreamy luxury travel!...

  
• 05.24.2023

  283: The Negligence Episode.

  We brings lots of laughs as we head to a verdant Chinese locale to figure out how to spend a fake 10K in 24 hours! Lulu puts together a 10K day around the word ‘neglected,’ which is NOT the word...

  
• 05.17.2023

  282: The Donuts Episode.

  DONUT test us on whether we can spend 10K in a day. We can, and we can make it a sweet journey! Alison brings us to the Outer Banks for a delicious imaginary luxury travel day — and we have...

  
• 05.10.2023

  281: The Plethora Episode.

  With a plethora of options at her disposal, Lulu puts together the perfect 10K day for the lazy adventurer, her signature travel style. In her imaginary luxury travel day, she takes Alison along to a ski village in surprisingly snowy...

  
• 05.03.2023

  280: The Magical Episode.

  Trust an imaginary luxury travel podcast to find a magical, “hot” Patagonian spot. Prepare to suspend your disbelief as Alison spends a fake 10K somewhere in the world!  This episode’s magic-MAGICAL jumping-off word was given to us by Jen...

  
• 04.26.2023

  279: The Unconditional Episode.

  We are experts at unconditional dreaming, but Lulu takes us to a Tennessee farm resort where it’s easy to be unconditionally luxurious — in fact, she has to do some quick thinking to stay under budget!  This episode’s magic...

  
• 04.19.2023

  278: The College Episode.

  Anybody who saw a college-themed movies in the 80s or 90s will love the luxury version of them, which Alison puts together in this week’s episode! She uses her imaginary 10K to put together a vacation day that our younger,...

  
• 04.12.2023

  277: The Moist Episode.

  It was only a matter of time before we got to this word, and we dive in! Lulu puts together an imaginary luxury travel day that involves some very expensive soup in a very beautiful location!  This episode’s magic jumping-off...

  
• 04.05.2023

  276: The Gangster Episode.

  Man, it feels good to be a gangster. And it feels really good to spend a fake 10K. We do both in this episode of imaginary luxury travel! Alison takes us down some dark alleys…  This episode’s magic jumping-off word...

  
• 03.29.2023

  275: The Manifest Episode.

  GET YOUR 40% OFF FITAID ENERGY HERE: http://www.drinkfitaid.com/10Kdollarday If ‘manifest’ brings you a clear and obvious idea of a demonstration or vision — well, this 10K day will cure you of that! Lulu manifests an imaginary luxury travel day that we’d...

  
• 03.22.2023

  274: The Theatre Episode.

  GET YOUR 40% OFF FITAID ENERGY HERE: http://www.drinkfitaid.com/10Kdollarday To spend, or not to spend? That is the question this week, although spoiler alert: Alison spends it. She puts together a luxury travel day with a fair amount of drama! Find out...

  
• 03.15.2023

  273: The Cashmere Episode.

  GET YOUR 40% OFF FITAID ENERGY HERE: http://www.drinkfitaid.com/10Kdollarday Trust us to put the ‘cash’ in ‘cashmere’! Lulu spends her fake 10K in an imaginary travel day that will get you living like a, dare we say, rock star? Come see how...

  
• 03.08.2023

  272: The Numinous Episode.

  GET YOUR 40% OFF FITAID ENERGY HERE: http://www.drinkfitaid.com/10Kdollarday Numinous: having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of a divinity. (Thanks, top Google dictionary search!)  Well, Alison brings us a truly divine way to spend 10K! This...

  
• 03.01.2023

  271: The Culinary Episode.

  Since we unknowingly covered the world’s best restaurant last week, Lulu had to go the opposite way in her imaginary luxury travel day. She spent her fake 10K by organizing an art installation, naturally! But how did she get there...