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 ...
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It's a Wrap! Top Travel Tips, Tricks and Hacks from Season Four
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33:31A 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.By Expedia
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Looking Ahead: Trends for Travel for 2023
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39:01This 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.By Expedia
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Travel Immersion: How to actually travel like a local
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39:17Getting 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.…
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The Pressures of Being 'the Holiday Booker'
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34:09Planning 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 …
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Some 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.By Expedia
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Author 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.…
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Disney 4.0: Best Lodging Options and Booking Tips for Disney Resorts
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46:11Nisreene 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.By Expedia
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Disappearing Destinations: How to Travel More Sustainably
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37:42Venice, 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-tou…
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Finding Your Om: Travel Wellness and Mindfulness
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43:45Traveling 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 …
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Small Town Adventures: Vacations in Your backyard
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31:13New 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…
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Travel Gear and Packing Tips from a Celebrity Stylist
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39:20Wouldn’t it be useful to have a pre-travel checklist for when you need to pack? In this episode, celebrity stylist and professional luggage packer for the stars, Jennifer Michalski-Bray shares her insider tips on how to pack a carry-on-friendly, away-from-home wardrobe that will have you effortlessly put together.…
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What makes people 'made to travel': is it something you're born to do or shaped into doing? That’s what this episode will be exploring with our guest, Yolanda Edwards, founder of the Yolo Journal.By Expedia
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Loyalty Scheme Hacks: How to Stretch Your Dollar for More Travel in 2023
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39:06What membership programs and loyalty schemes are worth signing up for? And which credit cards can help you unlock more travel in 2023? Nisreene speaks to Katherine Fan (Points Guy/Nerdwallet) to get an insider’s tips on hacking the loyalty game that only a personal finance pro would know. Learn how to hack the Expedia Rewards program and others wit…
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The Stigma of Travel Destinations: Demystifying the World
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39:25There are some places that will get you funny looks when you mention your travel plans there. But why? In this episode, Nisreene speaks with Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman who has visited every country in the world to talk about traveling to unexpected and controversial places. If you’re looking for advice on how to get off the beaten track…
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Honeymoons are expected to soar post-pandemic, meaning that epic resort you saw on Instagram might be all booked up by the time you're ready to jet-set. In this episode, Nisreene speaks to the couple currently on the world’s longest honeymoon, to get the low-down on how to pivot plans without sacrificing the exciting and epic.…
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Expedia’s Out Travel the System is back for a 4th season! Join host Nisreene Atassi as we cover all the latest travel tips, tricks, hacks and shortcuts with global experts, and tackle the changing landscape of travel and how to navigate.By Expedia
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Nissy's New Year Travel Trends and Top Destinations
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9:19Welcome to 2022 - we couldn't let it go by without a little something from our team at Out Travel the System, even as we continue planning Season Four! On this mini-episode, we're hoping to help you set your travel intentions for the year by giving you the inside scoop on 2022's hottest destinations. Host Nisreene Atassi also details what the Exped…
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Expedia's Best Travel Hacks to Take You Through 2022
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11:15Hey Out Travel the System listeners - we're not slouching on our mission to be your ultimate travel companion, even while we're on hiatus between Season Three and Season Four! In this episode, we are bringing you deep data right from the vaults of Expedia and the Airlines Reporting Corporation , an industry leader in air travel intelligence. These …
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney Welcome You to Wrexham
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47:39We're wrapping up Season Three of Out Travel the System on an extremely high note - by interviewing none other than Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney! Although you may know them best from their antics on both the small and big screen, the topic at hand is their new project, Wrexham AFC - one of the oldest football clubs in the world. Listen in to ou…
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Fantastic Tips to Get the Full France Experience
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36:05Ooh la la, it's time for the last deep dive into an international destination this season - get ready for it, Out Travel the System is heading to France! In this episode, host Nisreene Atassi draws on the expertise of Jackie Kai Ellis , an author, designer, and classically-trained pastry chef with a home base in Paris, and Antoine Walter , a Direct…
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When to Splurge and Go Big When it Comes to Travel
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30:31In all of the conversations we've had this season, a couple of threads keep resurfacing: how much we appreciate the ability to travel, and how to really maximize a trip. Well, we thought it was high time to devote an episode specifically to this! Out Travel the System host Nisreene Atassi dives into the idea of splurging while traveling, and how th…
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It's time to wrap up the 'Only In' series we've been taking on this season of Out Travel the System, by heading to Hollywood South. Yes, it's Austin's turn in the spotlight, and you know we had to line up an extremely special guest for this - none other than Becca Tobin , of The Ladygang, among many endeavors. She takes host Nisreene Atassi through…
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How to mark PSL Season in Style with Steffy Degreff
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26:03Well it's official, Out Travel the System fam - Pumpkin Spice Latte Season (PSL Season) is underway. What better way to mark it than by mapping out your route to check out fall foliage, head out on a quick road trip, or indulge in your favorite fall activities and dishes? Listen in as host Nisreene Atassi chats with 'Queen of Fall' Steffy Degreff o…
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Cruising Your Way through Cruise Booking with Captain Kate McCue
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27:15To cruise or not to cruise - that is the question a lot of travelers are asking themselves these days. It's a big topic, and one Out Travel the System host Nisreene Atassi is grateful to tackle with the help of experts. Captain Kate McCue shares her insights into life on board and in charge of Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Edge through her incredibl…
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The Truth About Traveling with Kids Under 5
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29:58Parents with young kids, we get it, we really do - the world of travel with your little one may seem like it is full of so many potential pitfalls. Let us give you the tips you need to succeed when you listen to this episode of Out Travel the System. We're especially here for you, first time parents who may have never traveled with their kiddo befo…
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