Travel Stories Unpacked

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We love to talk about travel, and today we are unpacking what it is like for tourists when they visit the United States. 

From experiencing our infrastructure, to shopping and American cuisine, there are plenty of culture shocks that tourists face. 

One thing we can all agree on? Hot dogs are an America staple! 

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected]

This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. 

Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us!

Are you planning travel for 2025 and wondering what destinations to avoid? We are unpacking all the places you should think twice about visiting in 2025. From protests, to environmental impacts, to unpleasant crowds and travel delays, considering an alternate destination for your vacation can make your experience more enjoyable and sustainable! 

What is on your do-not-visit list for 2025? Do you have destinations you would recommend instead? Share it with us in the comments!

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected] 

This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. 

Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

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Thank you all for a great 2024, and first year of Travel Stories Unpacked! In this episode, we are going over some of our favorite highlights from the year, sharing your fan comments, and revealing our plans for Travel Stories Unpacked in 2025. 

Did you have a favorite episode in 2024? What do you want us to talk about in 2025? Let us know in the comments, or email us at [email protected]

This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. 

Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

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It's the holiday season, and that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and in need of a vacation. What about skipping your holiday plans and opting for a cruise vacation instead? It isn't just the plot of the movie "Christmas with the Kranks," but a growing sector of travel. 

Join Ashley and Annie as we unpack Christmas cruises, including an incredible Christmas sailing on the Disney Wish and the new Hallmark Christmas Cruise on the Norwegian Joy*. We also share holiday travel tips and some of our favorite holiday movies with a tie to travel! 

What do you think about taking a cruise for Christmas? Share your stories and opinions with us in the comments or using #TravelStoriesUnpacked

Have a story you want to share? Email Annie and Ashley at [email protected]

*Correction: The first Hallmark Christmas Cruise took place in 2024 on the Norwegian Joy. 

This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. 

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Grab the guys, it's time for a vacation! This week, we are unpacking guys trips with our guest, Austin. Austin shares his experiences with bachelor parties in Las Vegas and a birthday in Colorado. 

Share your guy trip stories and opinions with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked. 

Want to share your travel story? Email us at [email protected] 

Have you seen our Girls Trips episode? Check it out: https://youtu.be/qHsJGx-K8qY 

This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. 

Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

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The holiday season is here, and for many of us that means the daunting task of finding gifts for everyone on our list. 

Ashley and Annie are here to help you find the perfect gift for the travel lovers in your life! From small stocking stuffers, to our favorite must-have travel essentials, we have something for every traveler and every budget. 

What are your favorite travel gifts? Let us know in the comments or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked 

This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. 

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Vacation is great for people watching, and sometimes that means watching people do something embarrassing, rude, or downright wrong! We are unpacking some of the things that we think are bad tourist behaviors. Joining Ashley for this travel topic is seasoned, and opinionated, traveler Joanne. 

What is the worst tourist behavior you have seen while on vacation? Let us know in the comments or on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked 

This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. 

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What is luxury travel? From contemporary travel brands, to premium and upmarket travel, we are here to talk about all the levels of luxury travel. 

Bill "Bougie" Coyle is back to help unpack this growing sector of travel and answer all your luxury travel questions! 

Share your luxury travel stories and opinions with us in the comments or using #TravelStoriesUnpacked 

Interested in becoming an agent with KHM Travel and attending our Luxury Symposium in 2025? Visit our website: https://khmtravel.com/

Agents with KHM Travel Group can visit MyTravelAgentPortal for more information about this and other KHM Travel events. 

This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. 

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New Orleans is known for its rich history and paranormal activity, and today we are unpacking this spooky city with New Orleanian, Bentlie Logan. 

Don't believe in ghosts? Well, this episode might change your mind as Bentlie shares her personal ghost encounters from living in a haunted apartment to working at a haunted restaurant. 

Planning a trip to New Orleans? We also have tips on how to be respectful if you plan to visit any of the Voodoo shops, or the alleged final resting place of "Voodoo Queen," Marie Laveau. Please note, that writing on any tombs is considered vandalism and is now punishable by fine. 

We want to know your haunted travel stories! Share them with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked. 

You can also connect with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelStoriesUnpacked/comments/1fdnloo/have_you_ever_experienced_something_supernatural/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 

This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. 

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Have you ever experienced something supernatural while traveling? We are sharing scary travel stories that were submitted by our listeners! From a ghost tour in Florida, to a haunted restaurant in New Orleans, to accidentally staying at a haunted hotel in Kentucky, we are telling some truly chilling travel tales. 

Sara Rawlings is back to share her thoughts on these haunted experiences. She also shares her background in the metaphysical, and her own interactions with spirits and other entities. 

Thank you to all our listeners who shared their stories with us!  

Share your scary travel stories with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked 

You can also share your supernatural travel experiences with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelStoriesUnpacked/comments/1fdnloo/have_you_ever_experienced_something_supernatural/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button 

This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. 

Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel