Podcast
Out Travel The System
Hosted by Expedia · EN
Even when we’re not going anywhere, we’re planning our next adventure. As a global leader in travel, Expedia has created this entertaining podcast offering travel information and ideas so you can learn and get inspired. Before you embark on your next trip, join host Nisreene Atassi to swap tips with travel experts and industry insiders, as well as people just like you who have great travel stories to share. Subscribe today, and learn to navigate the online travel booking space and Out Travel The System. Got a great travel story to share? We’d love to hear from you, @Expedia on social media.
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It's a Wrap! Top Travel Tips, Tricks and Hacks from Season Four
Dec 9, 202200:33:31Tap to summarizeA look back at the best travel tips and holiday hacks from Season 4. Nisreene highlights the top travel recommendations from the experts we spoke with this season.
Transcribe →Looking Ahead: Trends for Travel for 2023
Dec 2, 202200:39:01Tap to summarizeThis is the episode for you if you’re looking for travel ideas for next year. Nisreene unpacks the data on Expedia’s 2023 Travel Trends Report with data correspondent Christie Hudson to reveal the new unmissable experiences and the next bucket-list destinations.
Transcribe →Travel Immersion: How to actually travel like a local
Nov 25, 202200:39:17Tap to summarizeGetting away from what's 'touristy' and instead, living like a local has long been a goal for those seeking global adventures. In this episode, Nisreene speaks with digital nomad, Maria Perett about her experiences as a girl who grew up in small-town Appalachia and chose to swap America for slow traveling solo across the world.
Transcribe →The Pressures of Being 'the Holiday Booker'
Nov 18, 202200:34:09Tap to summarizePlanning a family vacation is a lot of pressure, and sometimes it feels impossible to make everyone happy. How do you balance lodging for grandparents, planning activities for the kids, and building in time for relaxation for parents without getting overwhelmed? Nissy speaks with family travel expert, Nevin Martell, to discuss the primary concerns and considerations that should be addressed to ensure a seamless vacation with the family. For ideas on destinations and tips for traveling with groups, children, and older travelers this is the episode to get you the know-how on pleasing the whole family on vacation.
Transcribe →Doppelgänger Destinations
Nov 11, 202200:51:19Tap to summarizeSome of the perfect selfie destinations have become bustling tourist hotspots that are overcrowded and incredibly pricey. So where are those lesser-known but equally unbelievable destinations? Nisreene speaks with former Travel + Leisure Editor, Siobhan Reid, to find out.
Transcribe →How To Plan Your Dream Getaway
Nov 4, 202200:38:04Tap to summarizeAuthor of “1000 Places to See Before You Die” Patricia Schultz discusses the best adventures and tips for planning your bucket list dream destination adventure. Whether that be stateside or across the globe, it’s not out of the question - nor out of your budget. This is the episode to help you start planning for epic vacations in 2023.
Transcribe →Disney 4.0: Best Lodging Options and Booking Tips for Disney Resorts
Oct 28, 202200:46:11Tap to summarizeNisreene speaks with Disney planning specialist Lou Mongello to get tips on finding the best lodging options for a Disney vacation. Tune in to discover the different types of accommodations, booking lead times, how to find the cheapest rates, and much more.
Transcribe →Disappearing Destinations: How to Travel More Sustainably
Oct 21, 202200:37:42Tap to summarizeVenice, The Maldives, The Great Barrier Reef, The Amazon, and Machu Picchu. These are all places where travelers are itching to go but the reality is they’re being destroyed by over-tourism. In this episode, Nisreene speaks with former NY Times correspondent and Author Elizabeth Becker, who is heralded as of the pioneers in the coverage of over-tourism, for her tips on how we can continue to explore the world less damagingly.
Transcribe →Finding Your Om: Travel Wellness and Mindfulness
Oct 14, 202200:43:45Tap to summarizeTraveling can always come with a few challenges, whether it’s a delayed flight or botched reservation, but your vacation shouldn't be ruined because of a bump in the road. Nisreene is joined by Neurologist David Strayer, who shares his advice on staying grounded during your travels, paying attention to your mental health, and some tricks on how to re-center and find peace on the road.
Transcribe →Small Town Adventures: Vacations in Your backyard
Oct 7, 202200:31:13Tap to summarizeNew York has NYC, California has LA and Nevada has Vegas. But outside of these tourist hot spots, there are local gems bursting with history and culture, true Americana style. Small-town adventures can be the quick affordable vacation you need to get out of the city and into some of America’s cutest rural towns. In this episode, Nisreene looks into some of the best unknown small towns in America with author and photographer Matt Hranek.
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