Where Did Travel Go?

How are people celebrating Christmas this year with all the restrictions to travel?

We got updates from Holland/Amsterdam, Tunisia, Bali, Mexico and Japan covered! 

See what Christmas is like at each location, as well as a special update on cross-border travel amongst different countries from Marc Leftkowitz.

Special bonus Xmas tracks at the end of this episode.

If you appreciate this work, I work for beer, so that that you can travel more!

Jessop and Laura's latest travel musings and updates.

Hello! Tours "Holiday by Post" Subscription | Teaser Video Here!

The Mysterious Monolith & Monolith Tracking

Changi Airport Jewel Glamp-cation

Jewel at Changi Airport

Laura's YouTube Channel - Konnichiwa!

Laura's Japan Times Article

Visit the city of Hagi, Japan! | Japan Travel Hagi Guide

Cycling in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan

A cafe discussion with Lauren Shannon, General Manager of Arigato Food Tours in Japan talking about her journey as a travel professional as well as some of the innovation they're implementing with online experiences.

https://arigatojapan.co.jp/

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Much like travel, Laura and Jessop suddenly disappeared for a few weeks.

This week, we find out what they've been up to, domestic Japan travel updates, Halloween, and fixing up abandoned houses in the Japanese countryside.

References from the show:

Jessop's Ireland Japan Movie showing in the US November 18th (19th in Japan)

Find out how a family with 2 children traveled the world, non-stop, for 6 years!

Special Guest: Jason Jenkins

Check out An Epic Education here!

Where Did Travel Go? is a podcast produced by 2 travel industry (one currently former) professionals, making the most out of a pretty rotten situation. We get a kick out of doing this and hope you do too. Thank you for your support.

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Finding the spark that we all had as a child and how it fuels our craving for travel.

FEATURING:

Safe Travel Barometer: https://safetravelbarometer.com/

Fresh Prince of Bel Air House for Rent: Airbnb Rental

Questo App: https://www.questoapp.com/

Akiya & Inaka: https://www.akiyainaka.com/

Jessop's Cabin in Yuzawa: Airbnb Cabin

Travel Again - Like a Child: Article Here

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Robert talks about life as a travel professional, the impact of photography on destinations, and tips for tour operators.

This is a continuation from Part 1, where he talked about his career journey as well as his ideal night out in Tokyo. Listen here if you missed it.

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Also supported by Monolith Communications. Thank you!

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SPECIAL GUEST - ROBERT MICHAEL POOLE

WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER

He’s also the former Chief Editor for CNN Travel in Japan and current runs a small boutique social media agency in Tokyo called “Plus Alpha”.

This week, Laura and I welcome Robert to the podcast and talk about his road to being a professional travel journalist. As well as some ridiculous accommodation options in Japan you need to hear to believe!

REFERENCES:

Robert's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertmichaelpoole/?hl=en

Free Accommodation in Tokyo: Read more.

Stay the Night Live Stream Accommodation: Check it out!

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Monolith Communications

Hello! Tours

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After 1 month of podcasting, what have we learned and where are we going with this podcast?

FEATURED CONTENT:

Sunrise DJing from Hot Air Balloon. Watch here!

Tom Cruise renting cruise ships in Norway.

Climbing the Monolith. Read more.

Where is Ibaraki, Japan? Find out!

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Former TripAdvisor VP of Technology and current "Chief Nerd" at Tourism Solved and non-executive Director at Flotepace, joins Jessop and Laura to discuss life in a world without travel.

Thank you to Monolith Communications for your support!

https://vimeo.com/discoverworldwide/ep5monolith

HIGHLIGHTS:

4:35 - Earth Celebration by KODO on Sado Island

7:20 - Chocolate Winter in Olten, Switzerland (Lindt)

8:35 - AirBNB is back! 10:22 - Brian Chesky

10:40 - IKEA #IKEAVacations

13:53 - Hello! Tours Awards from TripAdvisor

18:00 - Featured Guest - Jeff Lewis

21:23 - Issue with sailing right now during COVID (fascinating)

27: 56 - What is TripAdvisor?

31:09 - Tourism Solved

35:00 - Viator’s growth

35:20 - Flotespace

37:05 - Play NZ Campaign

45:12 - Jeff’s trip to Antarctica

44:43 - Quants flights to Antarctica

49:44 - Meeting with Ninja Food Tours (Yuma-san)

50:13 - DreamDrive

52:36 - BONUS CONTENT > Microphone Testing Out-takes

RESOURCES:

Hello! Tours Corona Diaries & Awards - Read more here.

Sado Island & KODO host Earth Celebration Online - Watch the 3-day event again here!

IKEA "Vacations in a Box - All you need is a little imagination.

Chocolate Snow in Switzerland - Find out about this crazy phenomenon. 

AirBNB Making Headlines - See what's shaking here. 

Make sure to stick around at the end for some amusing bonus content - microphone testing! (MUST LISTEN)

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