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  • #61 - Kung Pao Guinea Pig

    This week's guests are Jodi Ettenberg of LegalNomads.com and Jessica Speigel of WhyGoItaly.com.

    This Week's News:

    • Europe issued warning over A380 plane engine
    • TripAdvisor slaps Red Badge on hotel for writing own reviews
    • Odd Goings-On : Camelot Castle TripAdvisor Reviews
    • Mt Everest now has cell phone service
    • Hotel death undiscovered for two weeks: do not disturb
    • Italian women face 500 euro fine for wearing miniskirts
    • EU to Italy: Clean up Naples trash or face fines
    • Traffic accidents are top killer of U.S. travelers abroad
      • Gary - Kodak PlaySport Camera
      • Chris - Tamron Lens 18-250mm
      • Jessica - Naples, Italy
      • Jodi - Lima, Peru

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        1 hr 3 min
      • #60 - Crocodile on a Plane

        This week's guest is Kevin May of TNooz.com

        This week's stories:

        • Competitors Claim ITA Acquisition Would Give Google an Unfair Advantage in Travel Search
        • Woman faces three months in jail for stealing hotel towels - USATODAY.com
        • Escaped crocodile causes plane crash | News | Breaking Travel News
        • Bed Bug Registry - Check Apartments and Hotels Across North America
        • McDonald's getting into the wedding business

          • This week's tips:

          • Kevin: ask for an upgrade, Gen-Y Collective
          • Jen: Mashable.com
          • Chris: Avalon River Cruises

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            40 min
          • #59 - Mexican Pirates

            Show notes October 20
            This week's guests are Rolf Potts and Robert Reid.

            • JetBlue flight attendant Slater pleads guilty in meltdown incident
            • Does JetBlue’s All You Can Jet Pass Fill You Up? Users Respond
            • "All of Mexico" Travel Warning Could Affect Texas Tourism 10/18/10
            • Whisper Facebook password to get free Internet at Affinia hotels this month
            • It’s time to say “no” to the TSA’s full body scanners

              • Picks of the week

              • Gary - Find My iPhone
              • Jen - Wanderfly.com
              • Robert - Ian Frazier, "Travels in Siberia"
              • Rolf - New Zealand

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                1 hr
              • #58 - The House Always Wins

                This week's guest is Hunter Hillegas of RateVegas.com and the Vegas Mate iPhone app.

                This week's news:

                • SATW Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Winners
                • Will Mendocino County become the Napa Valley of marijuana?
                • Reinventing the Suitcase by Adding the Wheel
                • Celeb watch — Virgin America woos Wi-Fi crowd with free People
                • Free meals on planes fly into the sunset
                • What's new in Las Vegas? Hotels, bars, shows

                  • Picks of the week:

                  • Gary - CardMuch.com
                  • Hunter - Instapaper.com
                  • Jen - iPhone Boarding Pass,

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                    1 hr 11 min
                  • #57 - Terrorists, Baggage Fees and Death Rays

                    This week's guest is Brett Snyder of CrankyFlier.com.

                    • European Travel Warnings Issued as Terrorism & Security Concerns Grow
                    • Scottevest ad rejected by Delta Airlines for trying to help passengers avoid baggage fees
                    • Attendants' in-flight Lady Gaga dance becomes Web sensation
                    • Mobile Phones Should be Allowed on Airplanes
                    • Vdara hotel 'death ray' claiming victims in the Las Vegas Strip
                    • Are guidebooks facing extinction?
                      • Gary - Schwartz's Deli
                      • Chris - TopGuest.com
                      • Jen - Footprint Travel Guides
                      • Brett - EU Airline Blacklist, Flight Aware

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                        1 hr 1 min
                      • #56 - Frequent Flyer Makeover

                        Show Notes September 30

                        This week's guest is George Hobica of Airfare Watchdog.

                        • Southwest Buys AirTran
                        • Ryanair boss aims to axe 'unnecessary' co-pilots
                        • 'Playboy centerfold' tries to jump from JetBlue flight in midair
                        • Unruly passenger forces Delta flight's return to Seattle
                        • Gels, liquids may be allowed back onto planes by 2012
                        • Cuba travel bill put on hold
                          • Gary - Back up your photos
                          • Jen - Angkor Wat
                          • Chris - Plane Finder AR

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                            1 hr 3 min
                          • #54 - The Man Cave

                            With guest Spud Hilton Travel Editor of the San Francisco Chronicle

                            • SkyRider airplane seats lack legroom, resemble saddles
                            • Dutch Police Arrest Two Passenger Suspects of Preparing Terrorist Attack In Amsterdam
                            • Erroneous Crash Landing Alert Terrifies British Airways Passengers
                            • Will guests turn against hotel brands that charge for Internet?-01 September, 2010
                            • Marriott to drop Internet fee at more hotels
                            • On-time rates, flier complaints both on rise in July 7
                            • http://www.facebook.com/SpudontheRoad

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                              57 min
                            • #53 - The Virtual Hair Salon

                              This week's guests are Pam Mandel and Melanie Waldman.

                              This week's news:

                              • Disgruntled JetBlue flight attendant gets reality TV show offer
                              • The Funded’s Adeo Ressi Arrested After Virgin America Flight Incident
                              • Asthmatic hotel guest fights $250 Hyatt Regency smoking charge
                              • Airline Lets Passengers Pay for Checked Bags With Miles
                              • Travel industry uses Facebook and Twitter to reach customers

                                • Picks of the week:

                                • Gary - Lightroom 3
                                • Jen - Have the credit card used when purchasing ticket when picking them up
                                • Pam - Avidtrips.com/blog
                                • Melanie - Don't wait to use frequent flyer miles.

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                                  1 hr 4 min
                                • #52 - The Virtual Girlfriend

                                  This week's guests are Sherry Ott and Jessica Spiegel.

                                  This week's news:

                                  • Legal hookers and hash bars in Vegas?
                                  • Resort Attracts Men With Virtual Girlfriends
                                  • Maldives Hotel Offers Underwater Bridal Suite
                                  • The bear truth: men traveling with teddies
                                  • Amsterdam Schiphol’s Airport Library
                                  • Meet, Plan, Go
                                    • Gary - Gowalla Highlights
                                    • Chris - Locals vs Tourists photo maps
                                    • Sherry - Brenthaven Backpack
                                    • Jessica - Rolf Potts traveling without luggage, Lighten Your Load contest

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                                      1 hr 4 min

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