Episode Details

Segment 1: (00:00)

· Welcome

· St. Patrick’s Day fun facts & history (Tuesday, March 17)

· Abby Bonell UK tour (England, Wales, & Scotland). Sept. 9-19, 2026

· With partial government shutdown, many TSA are working without pay – be polite & say “thank you”

· Travel Humor


Segment 2: (00:11)

· Positive thoughts on travel

· Emotion v Reality

· Be careful who you get your news from

· STEP: step.state.gov


Segment 3: (00:18)

· US history tours

· LDS church history tours

· Iceland & the Northern Lights with Chad Hawkins, Oct 19-25, 2026; SLC air included

· W from a hotel room? What can you steal


Segment 4: (00:31)

· Why does McDonalds Coke taste better? Scientific answer

· “Jetway Jesus” is gone

· Hawaii & Mexico air/hotel deals


Segment 5: (00:38)

· Disney Update


Segment 6: (00:49)

· Wonders of Vietnam, favorites

· Popular Vietnam foods

· “Riches of the Mekong” river cruise, Nov. 9-16, 2026, AmaWaterways, hosted by Larry Gelwix; cabin prices start at $2,999 + port taxes

· Only 5 cabins left


Segment 7: (00:57)

· Cruise promotions with RCCL, NCL, & Princess

· Cruise cabins to avoid

· Common mistakes cruisers make in port

· “Adventures on the River Seine: Paris & Normandy”, MCT hosted cruise/tour, June 17-24, 2027; AmaWaterways, hosted by Larry Gelwix


Segment 8: (01:10)

· Alaska 2026 & 2027