Welcome back to another episode of Xenial Mindset! Today, we dive into the world of travel, exploring the unique perspectives and experiences of Xennials, those born between 1977 and 1983. We share personal travel stories, discuss how travel has evolved over the years, and offer practical tips for planning and budgeting your adventures.

What's in this episode...

1. What is a Xenial?

   • Brief reminder of the Xennial micro-generation, born between 1977 and 1983.
   • Discussion on how Xennial blend Gen X and Millennial characteristics.

2. Early Travel Memories:

   • Marie shares her childhood travel experiences, growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, with lots of camping and road trips.
   • Anne-Marie shares early memories of moving from Montreal to Edmonton and family trips to Hawaii and Disneyland.

3. Travel in the Teen Years:

   • Marie talks about her nomadic family life, frequent moves, and cross-country travels.
   • Anne-Marie discusses more structured trips, including family vacations to Mexico.

4. Evolution of Travel Planning:

   • Nostalgic look at pre-digital travel planning, using maps, AAA, and travel agents.
   • Contrast with today's technology-driven travel planning with apps, GPS, and online bookings.

5. Booking Travel: Then and Now:

   • Memories of paper tickets and travel agent bookings.
   • Comparison to modern conveniences like e-tickets, online check-ins, and mobile boarding passes.

6. Practical Travel Tips:

   • Marie shares tips on budgeting, planning family trips, and the benefits of cruising for budget-friendly vacations.
   • Anne-Marie discusses prioritizing comfortable flights, planning around good food, and the importance of budgeting.

7. Spontaneous Travel:

   • Stories of spontaneous trips, including a memorable Super Bowl weekend in Vegas.
   • Discussion on how travel spontaneity has changed post-9/11.

8. Impact of 9/11 on Travel:

   • Reflection on how 9/11 changed the travel landscape, introducing stricter security and increased travel costs.

Join the conversation!

• Share your childhood travel experiences and how they influence your travel habits today in the comments.
• Stay tuned for part two of our travel adventures, where we'll dive deeper into travel ideas and the Xenial mindset.
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Resources Mentioned:

• Intro & Why Xennial Mindset | Xennial Mindset #001

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