Flirting With Travel Podcast

Hang out with Misty and Lexee as they unravel the tales of a carefree lifestyle filled with travel adventures and reckless spending. In this podcast, they candidly share the highs and lows of living life to the fullest, exploring exotic destinations, and embracing the thrill of spontaneity. However, the duo also delves into the inevitable reality check when the financial puzzle pieces don't quite fit.

Join them as they navigate the challenges of balancing wanderlust with financial responsibility, offering insights into how they learned to make their favorite year as adults repeatable. Discover practical tips, personal anecdotes, and a dash of humor as Misty and Lexee share their journey towards achieving a harmonious blend of excitement and financial stability. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or someone dreaming of carefree adventures, this podcast is your guide to reliving your favorite moments while keeping your finances in check. Tune in and learn how to make every year as unforgettable as the last.

Join us in this podcast as we reflect on our whirlwind 2023 adventures and share Lexee's valiant quest to conquer the 7 World Wonders in a single year. Dive into the triumphs, challenges, and unexpected tales from Lexee's ambitious globetrotting pursuit.

Discover Misty's strategic game plan for the upcoming year as she unveils her goals to visit 15 countries while juggling a full-time office job. Tune in to explore Misty's ingenious strategies for balancing work demands with an insatiable wanderlust, shedding light on the tips and tricks that make travel dreams a reality even within a structured work routine.

From globe-trotting challenges to ingenious travel hacks, this episode is filled with stories, insights, and aspirations for the future that will inspire your own travel pursuits. Tune in and get ready for an inspiring and informative journey through the world of travel aspirations and adventures!

Non-Rev is a form of travel where you fly standby, only paying taxes or flying for free. Today’s episode is jam-packed with all you need to know to successfully travel Non-Rev, both domestically and internationally, with the golden rule in mind: always have plans A through F already figured out. We discuss the best time to travel and the benefit of having a few different routes planned out, before dispelling the rumor that Non-Rev is 100 percent free. Next, we share two useful digital tools for flying Non-Rev, and tell you why we are team carry-on, as well as why a roll-aboard suitcase might actually be a superior choice to a backpack. The better you get at planning, the more spontaneous you can actually be. We discuss why this is true, why the gate agents are your friends, and why you should be kind to them! We hope you join us today.

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Even if you can’t afford to upgrade to business class, there are still many ways that you can improve your traveling experience. If you’re interested in some hacks that will help you fly with ease, you’ve come to the right place! Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do about your fellow passengers traveling habits (although Misty does share a story about a family being removed from a flight due to other passengers' requests), or the attitude of the flight attendants (which seem to differ depending on which class you are flying), but if you are well prepared you can arrive at your vacation destination relatively refreshed. From airport yoga to bathroom slippers to the size of your backpack, Lexee and Misty have expert travel tips that they have developed over years of experience which will make travelling fun for you, and prevent you from being the kind of traveler that other people can’t stand!

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You may have a beauty regimen that works for you when you’re at home living your normal life, but have you thought about how to adjust that for when you are traveling? If you haven’t, Lexee and Misty have got you covered. In today’s episode you’ll get a full rundown of the numerous approaches these vibrant sisters use to beautify themselves. From lip blushing, to microbladed brows, to Dermapen treatments, Misty and Lexee have tried it all, and they candidly share their thoughts and opinions, as well as some stories which will make you shudder (including an experience so painful it put Misty to sleep, and a DIY lockdown project which didn’t work out as planned!). Different vacation destinations require different beauty methods, but no matter where you are going Lexee and Misty have tips which will make your experience as smooth as possible.

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When you think about it, every trip begins the moment you start packing your suitcase at home. It makes sense then that having a well-organized home and wardrobe will help you minimize bulk and maximize comfort and style when you travel, which is why today’s conversation is all about Marie Kondo-ing your life, plus some of our no-fuss packing philosophies! Misty and Lexee discuss the challenges (and expenses) of living abroad and deciding whether or not to ship your belongings home when you leave, and the benefits of distilling your experience in that country down to ‘knick knacks’. Tuning in, you’ll learn about the benefits of building a capsule wardrobe and investing in compression packing cubes, and Lexee shares today’s travel tip, which is about curating a simple color palette when you travel. Find out how open storage helps Misty keep her shopping habits in check, why you should choose quality over quantity, and how COVID has changed our perspectives on our possessions, as well as why we are going to avoid shopping specifically for our vacations in future and only surround ourselves with things that level up our lives, not weigh us down. Join us for all this and more in today’s episode of Flirting With Travel!

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Food can often be a challenge when you are traveling. If you have a restrictive diet, or even

allergies, immersing yourself in local cuisine can prove to be difficult. However, if you are lucky

enough to be allergy-free and you have an open palate and mind, food is one of the best ways

to connect with people and culture in a foreign place. In today's episode, Lexee and Misty

reflect on some of their food-related travel memories. We hear about what it would be like

traveling while on a keto diet, and Lexee makes the case for letting restrictions go while on a

trip. Imagine going to Italy and not eating any pizza or pasta? Lexee and Misty also talk about

some of the best countries for vegetarians to visit, and unpack whether you can call yourself a

foodie if you are vegetarian. Because so many cultures use meat or seafood in their meals, you

would be missing out on a very particular set of experiences if you did not eat these dishes. We

also hear about what food is like in Kuwait and how big chains compare to their American

counterparts, Misty's battles with the bland food in Japan, and what local alcohol in different

countries is like. Be sure to tune in to hear more!

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• Lexee and Misty's coffee habits and what happens when they overdo it.

• What nutritional yeast is, and why so many vegans use it in their cooking.

• Whether it is possible to keep up with a keto diet while you are traveling.

• The difficulties that come with having a restrictive diet when you are traveling.

• Misty's experience in Ghana, where there was crayfish powder in the common sauce.

• The reason Lexee thinks she felt so bad when she was traveling in Cuba.

• Why Lexee does not think that you can be a vegetarian travel foodie.

• Some of the most vegetarian-friendly countries, including India, Ethiopia, and Sri Lanka.

• Where in the world is good for keto: Northern Europe and North Africa.

• Hear about Lexee and Misty's milk preferences.

• Lexee's decision to boycott some businesses and support smaller ones instead.

• Aside from a handful of chains, there are mostly mom-and-pop restaurants in Kuwait.

• How McDonald's and Burger King in Kuwait compare to their American counterparts.

• Your palate can change over time and you can get used to new flavors.

• Misty's food struggles in Japan, where Lexee lived and grew to love the flavors.

• Reflecting on Misty's jam-packed visit to Japan.

• Why Lexee was underwhelmed by the food in the Bahamas.

• Lexee's allergies, which have gotten worse with age.

• Take medicine along on your travels if you have food allergies.

• You should try the local alcohol at least once but you don't have to have it every time.

• The difficulties of traveling with someone who has a limited palate.

We are finally tackling a topic that's been a long time coming: vaccines and travel. In today’s episode, Misty and Lexee share how they feel about vaccines. While Lexee has already gotten hers, Misty is still cautious about getting her jab because she believes they were developed a bit too quickly. Nonetheless, the sisters realize that having a vaccine will likely mean that they can travel again soon, given that some countries are opening up only to vaccinated travelers. We hear about vaccine passports, some of the ones that are currently being used, and potential challenges that come with having to be responsible for a whole other document. The pandemic has also really brought to light how difficult it is for some people to travel, even when borders are not closed and travel is unrestricted. Misty and Lexee reflect on their privilege and the shock they felt at having their movements restricted. Wrapping up the conversation, Lexee shares details on the birthday trip she has planned for Iceland this year. Tune in to hear it all!

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Today on the show Lexee sits down with Misty to share her experiences of two weekend getaways to California, one to Carmel and another to Temecula. Lexee was in Temecula last weekend, whereas her Carmel trip was in mid-March. Our two hosts start their discussion off on weather preferences, and Lexee wishes she had done her trips in the other order because it was freezing in Carmel. Of course, due to COVID restrictions, indoor dining was prohibited in Carmel, and we hear Lexee’s laments about her icy outdoor dining experience there. She gets into her communications (or lack thereof) with her mother, and then dives right into the different wine tasting experiences on offer at the two destinations. Carmel takes the prize for more exciting food and more convenient wine tasting, whereas in Temecula you have to go all the way to the wineries. After sharing her time driving down Big Sur alone and imaginings of van life there, we get a blow-by-blow account of the Temecula weekend. Expect to hear about old town tours, hikes and rattlesnakes, and a hot air balloon pilot who didn’t exactly make his passengers feel safe! We wrap up with Lexee’s wine tasting tour in Temecula and an unusual meal consisting purely of a bar of crushed chocolate. So tune in and take a ride with us on Flirting With Travel today!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Misty

Lexee

La Bicyclette

Temecula Creek Inn

The Tradewinds Carmel