It's Labor Day weekend in the US -- picnics and BBQs galore -- and #nerdbirds Brendan and Rachel reminisce with travel stories of all things drinkable: whiskey tasting in Tennessee and Japan, Guinness in Ireland, unique wineries in Central and Northern California, a surreal submarine bus tour in LA, Italian drinking culture, and nonalcoholic cocktails in the airport lounge.

#nerdbirds Rachel & Kai talk about travelling with animals, travelling to see animals, and the experiences we have with animals during our travels. Goats in Mongolian buses, dog guides in Ireland and long-haul parrots in New Zealand!

#nerdbirds David and Rachel talk about life in New England in the fall -- from where to see different types of fall colors to other activities in Vermont, with a sprinkling of New Hampshire, upstate New York, and Maine. David shares stories from growing up in southern Vermont, and Rachel shares a trip to find fall colors that includes a train from New York and driving from Vermont to Maine.

425. 452. 457. 470. 498. 500. For a group that loves flying, the thought of going that many days nowhere near a plane seems unthinkable. Find out what #nerdbirds Tom, Brendan, and Rachel did and how they felt while literally being grounded during the first part of COVID-19.

At the end of the last episode, #nerdbird Rachel wondered how she and Kai could make their seemingly innate travel skills accessible to others, especially in the smartphone/COVID era where human interaction is not practiced or encouraged. They come up with the idea of cultivating your creative travel muscle in the gym of the world -- whether your neighborhood or further afield. In Level 1 training, they share stories of finding one's way around food from different cultures and micro interactions with locals at cultural events -- along with tips on how to find such moments for yourself.

Join #nerdbirds Rachel & Kai as they talk about hidden gems in Northern California as the final part of a series guide on a road trip from Seattle down to the SF Bay Area. Rocky rough coasts, volcanic byways or lush redwood forests? It's all in your reach in Northern California!

With the start of the Olympics, #nerdbirds Brendan, David, and Rachel reminisce about traveling for sporting events around the world. From triathlons in Japan where participants break mid-event to BBQ to stopping for elevenses on the hiking trail in England, they ponder the idea of the American need to cross the finish line first vs. other cultures that focus more on the journey. They also share thoughts on virtual fitness journeys and tips for packing sports equipment.

#nerdbirds Charlie and Rachel talk about their first memories of New York City in the late 90s/early 2000s -- interspersed with a 2019 trip report with David and Sebastian to visit the TWA Hotel preview at the new World Trade Center. They also share advice for first-time travelers to the city that truly never sleeps, including things to do if the city feels overwhelming.

Join #nerdbirds Kai & Rachel as they chat about roadtripping down I-5 from Seattle and through the state of Oregon - Mt. St. Helens, the other Vancouver, Portland, Eugene, Junction City, Grants Pass, Medford -- along with stops along the Oregon Coast.

Time for a sonic boom! #nerdbird Rachel has her hands full with both Brendan and Sebastian's witty banter, from Sebastian reminiscing about his flight on the famous Concorde to Brendan sharing thoughts on design in the Jet Set era. They also discuss the book Supersonic: The Design and Lifestyle of the Concorde and ponder Boom Supersonic's vision of a flight to anywhere in the world in 4 hours or less.