Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast
 

Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast

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The EPOP Travel Podcast is hosted by Travis Sherry, a serial entrepreneur & world traveler. Known as "Rick Steves for the new generation", this podcast will teach you everything you need to know to travel more & spend less. From interviews with some of the world's most famous travel names, like Chris Guillebeau, Bruce Poon Tip, AJ Jacobs & others to specific travel advice on how to use frequent flyer miles, score cheap hotels, pack like a pro, & travel on a budget, this show does it all.

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Best Drinks: 2020 In Review

Wednesday Jan 20, 2021

Wednesday Jan 20, 2021

We return with Part 3 of 6 in our Year in Review Series

Check out Part 1: Travel Stats

Check out Part 2: Superlatives

We've decided to bring all drinks into one episode due to the restrictions on travel we had this year because of COVID.  Join us today as we bring you our tops spots for coffee, wine, and anything that wets your whistle. 

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

What were your drink spots in 2020? Do you like sparking water, yes or no? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs!

 

In This Episode

  • 06:10 The Reason Heather Is Drinking
  • 07:10 Honorable Mentions
  • 10:55 Coffee First
  • 18:55 East Coast Love
  • 21:50 Europe Does It Right
  • 27:25 Trav's Picks

 

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Wilmington, North Carolina
Chicago, Illinois
Charlton, Massachusettes
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nashville, Tennesse 
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Superlatives: 2020 in Review

Tuesday Jan 12, 2021

Tuesday Jan 12, 2021

Every year that we break down all our travel stats, best meals, best travel superlatives, best drinks, etc and we hear a ton of feedback from you all.

Apparently, these are some of your favorite episodes.

We are running our 6 part series (!!!) that covers our superlatives, the stats, best meals, best drinks best desserts, and best experiences in our year in review.

In this episode, we go into the Superlatives of our 2020 travel year. Best of, worst of, the best value, and a host of other things.

And then definitely reach out to @ExtraPackofPeanuts and let us know what is the most positive yet unexpected thing that happened to you in 2020?

In This Episode

  • 05:00 Most Expensive Accommodations
  • 07:00 Cheapest Accommodations
  • 08:15 The Best Value
  • 12:20 The Worst Value
  • 14:35 Favorite Accommodations
  • 19:55 Least Favorite Accommodations
  • 21:20 Craziest Thing We Did In 2020
  • 28:20 Best Thing We Bought
  • 34:05 Biggest Change in 2020
  • 35:55 Most Unexpected Good Thing
  • 39:10 Most Unexpected Bad Thing
  • 44:30 Most Underwhelming Thing
  • 47:55 Neatest Person We Met
  • 51:50 Biggest Travel Mishap

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Travel Stats: 2020 in Review

Tuesday Jan 05, 2021

Tuesday Jan 05, 2021

Obviously, this year travel has been a lot different but we are still going to cover the nerdy statistics of 2020 in the traveling we have been able to do. We'll figure out about how many miles we traveled, how many different places we slept in, and how many states we visited plus much, much more!

We'll be covering road trips, accommodations, and some experiences, but food and drink have their own episodes coming later this month.

So if you're into the numbers, or would like to compare your stats with ours have a listen! And then definitely reach out to @ExtraPackofPeanuts and let us know some of your stats like how many miles did you travel in 2020, the number of countries or states that you visited, and/or what's next for 2021 especially post vaccine!

 

In This Episode

  • 06:16 Slept In How Many Places & The Breakdown
  • 11:15 Longest Consecutive Time In One Place
  • 14:40 Beach House Stats: Visitors vs Alone Time vs Airbnb Rentals
  • 20:20 Flights
  • 21:10 Overland Miles
  • 23:00 Number of Countries
  • 23:25 Number of States
  • 24:00 Final Thoughts & What's Next

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Travel Wishlist 2021

Tuesday Dec 29, 2020

Tuesday Dec 29, 2020

To say that we didn't get to any of the places we had on our 2020 Travel Wishlist would be an understatement but that is what makes our 2021 list that much more special. We have a vaccine being rolled out so we are crossing our fingers to be able to get out and travel this coming year. Heather and I are going through our top 5/6 destinations (and some honorable mentions), including a couple of surprising destinations from us both. Where will we go first?

What trips are on your travel wishlist for 2021? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode

  • 05:58 Honorable Mentions
  • 08:45 Central America is Represented
  • 13:45 Road Tripping 
  • 16:00 Aloha Time
  • 19:35 Showing Some Love To The Midwest
  • 24:40 An Honorable Mention Makes The Actual List
  • 28:55 The Most Likely Trip To Happen In 2021
  • 34:55 Oh Canada!
  • 39:50 Our #1's

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Top 10 Holiday Movies

Tuesday Dec 22, 2020

Tuesday Dec 22, 2020

We are trying something different today as we have crowdsourced from you our EPOP community, over on Instagram, all of your favorite holiday movies. We had you list your top 5 by rank and each number had a point amount which ended up giving us the top 10...yes, there was math, and yes, we did use a calculator because we are all business here 🤪.

Thank you so much for everyone that participated and if you enjoy this style of episode then we would love to do more in the future. Let us know over on Instagram if you want us to do more of these!

Did your favorite movie make the list? Do you want to see more crowdsourcing type episodes in the future? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks!

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Throwdown Showdown: Cold vs. Warm Christmas

Tuesday Dec 15, 2020

Tuesday Dec 15, 2020

It is time for another throwdown showdown (requested by the EPOP community) and we are combining it with the holiday season to decide which is better a cold location Christmas or a warm location Christmas. Do you want to get away from the cold and sometimes dreary weather or celebrate all that the holidays are in a traditional snowy weather place?

Who was the winner? Which team did you agree with the most? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks!

In This Episode

  • 06:15 Rules Of The Debate
  • 09:15 Cold Weather Opening Arguments
  • 12:00 Warm Weather Opening Arguments
  • 15:40 Peaceful Cold Weather
  • 18:00 Simplified Warm Weather
  • 19:35 Traditional Cozy Holiday
  • 22:40 Does The Food Matter?
  • 25:10 Breaking With Traditions
  • 26:10 Magic Of Christmas
  • 29:05 Acai Bowls & Margarita's vs Hot Chocolate & Mulled WIne

 

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Top 10 Winter Road Trips

Tuesday Dec 08, 2020

Tuesday Dec 08, 2020

It is time to hit the road but we are putting a winter spin on it. We have listed our top 5 (each) winter road trips and are sharing them with you and with each other. Some of these we have taken but not necessarily in the wintertime which puts a whole new lens on the experience. Grab your favorite warm beverage, get snuggly in your softest blanket, and sit back and enjoy this episode!

What road trips would make your list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks!

 

In This Episode

  • 07:25 Honorable Mentions
  • 12:10 Number 5
  • 18:35 Number 4
  • 26:10 Number 3
  • 35:30 Number 2
  • 46:10 Number 1

 

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Top 10 Places To Spend Christmas

Tuesday Dec 01, 2020

Tuesday Dec 01, 2020

First, we want to give a huge thanks to our amazing listeners who gave us some fantastic holiday-themed ideas for podcasts for the entire month of December which spurred on today's episode. Heather and I are talking about our top 5 places (each) that we would like to spend the Christmas season. Of course, they are ranked but do you think any place made both lists?

What places would make your list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks!

In This Episode

  • 08:20 Honorable Mentions
  • 11:00 Number 5
  • 16:35 Number 4
  • 19:35 Number 3
  • 26:55 Number 2
  • 32:30 Number 1

 

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Thanksgiving Thanks

Tuesday Nov 24, 2020

Tuesday Nov 24, 2020

It’s great to practice thankfulness all year long but it’s definitely in overdrive during this season and we couldn’t be happier. So to continue in the celebrations, Heather and I look back at the past year (as difficult as it was) and reveal the people & things we are most thankful for in 2020. 

We want to know what are the unexpected things you are thankful for this year? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks!

In This Episode

  • 06:15 Number 7
  • 09:55 Number 6
  • 14:45 Number 5
  • 20:55 Number 4
  • 29:00 Number 3
  • 40:15 Number 2
  • 53:30 Number 1

 

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From Business Traveler To Pleasure Seeker w/ Malcolm Teasdale

Tuesday Nov 17, 2020

Tuesday Nov 17, 2020

Joining me today is someone who has visited 98 countries, lived in 5, and who figures he’ll settle down when he’s 95, former business traveler and now strictly pleasure seeker, Malcolm Teasdale from MalcolmJTeasdale.com.

Do you travel for business? How do you mix business travel with pleasure travel? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode

  • 04:15 Getting Bit By The Travel Bug
  • 06:35 Seeking Out Business That Requires Travel
  • 10:05 Making Business & Travel Work Together
  • 13:30 Pros & Cons Of Living In All The Places He Has Lived
  • 18:25 Cruise Ships Speaking As A Way To Travel The World
  • 29:55 Getting Off The Beaten Path & Places To Go
  • 32:10 Bhutan Beauty & Exploration
  • 37:50 The Highlights Of All His Travels
  • 41:20 The Places That Will Be Visited
  • 42:45 Save and Splurge Travel
  • 47:25 Biggest Travel Mishap

 

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