Nov 27, 2018
Time Stamped Show Notes:
0:20 – Intro (Steampunk Girl
by John
Anealio)
Host Introduction; Gail
Carriger and Piper
J Drake
0:44 - Gail and Piper discuss Smokey Mountains Writers' Retreat
3:39 - Map out your journey ahead of time (screenshot your map in case you lose cellphone service in rural areas)
5:42 - Going to Urgent Care (or emergency room, or doctor) while traveling
9:00 - Traveling to the middle of nowhere can be fun - hole up in the cabin near the fire while others go out and hike/snowboard
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Main Topic -> Travel Vouchers
11:21 - obtaining airline vouchers (example: plane overbooked)
13:01 - taking a later flight (risk/reward)
13:51 - don't accept the first offer! Offer will improve as the time for the flight approaches
14:56 - tips for college students on holiday travel
16:12 - use resources like SeatGuru to recon your plane
16:44 - don't lose your voucher! Take a picture of it
19:06 - dealing with having your luggage lost
21:41 - keep a photograph of what your checked bag looks like on your phone to help describe your suitcase on the report
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Gadgets
23:35 - luggage accessories
Piper - airline app for the airline you're flying (luggage info syncs)
Gail - distinguishing mark on your luggage (ex: octopus)
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29:01 - Outro and thanks to: Producer Matt
Special thanks to Dan Sawyer of Artistic Whisper for editing this episode!
Thanks for listening; Travel smart and pack the snacks!
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