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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2024 · 15 MIN

Unexpected Travel Mishaps & Desert Island Essentials: A Journey Through Wild Stories and Thoughtful Musings

from An Americanist · host Carol Marks

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITEver been stranded in the middle of the night in a foreign country because your hotel doesn't exist? That's what happened to Mark Javons, a 43-year-old travel blogger, and it's just the tip of the iceberg in this week's episode. We kick things off with Mark's bizarre tale from Egypt, using it as a springboard to discuss the reliability of online reviews and booking platforms. Plus, I dive into the puzzling and potentially hazardous trend of "raw dogging" flights—yes, that's traveling without in-flight entertainment or distractions. Switching gears, we explore the whimsical idea of a personal desert island playlist that could include everything from Bible snippets to comedy sketches and music. It's a fun thought experiment that makes you reconsider what truly matters in a mix. Stick around as I ponder my own desert island essentials and wrap up with a promise of more intriguing content in the next episode. Thanks for tuning in, and I can't wait to share more wild stories and thoughtful musings next time!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to [email protected] and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks  Music by Alehandro Vodnik from PixabayBlog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog 

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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever been stranded in the middle of the night in a foreign country because your hotel doesn't exist? That's what happened to Mark Javons, a 43-year-old travel blogger, and it's just the tip of the iceberg in this week's episode. We kick things off with Mark's bizarre tale from Egypt, using it as a springboard to discuss the reliability of online reviews and booking platforms. Plus, I dive into the puzzling and potentially hazardous trend of "raw dogging" flights—yes, that'...

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