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Seattle to Unknown
by Seattle to Unknown
A podcast for people who love to travel, those looking for that push to get them out the door, and for those who have already been there, done that, but want to laugh with others who know the kind of crazy stuff that happens sometimes when you step out into the world. Hosted by Mellinda and Sarah, two best friends who've made nearly all the possible mistakes, lived to tell the tale, and learned that sometimes a mishap is just an adventure in the making
Episodes
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ETIAS and You With a Dash of LOTR
Hello! Yes this week's episode sounds like a bad cooking show title (now with no msg!) but we are actually talking about an upcoming process that will change how some people enter the EU and then we take a detour into the realm of Lord Of The Rings... just go with it, it's a good episode full of...
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Episode 041: Saving For Travel or Hot Drink With Chunks
This week's episode is a fundamental topic in the world of travel--how do you save money to make it possible? Sure, we all want to see the world, but that comes at a cost and this week we tell you our tips and tricks for socking away enough cash to make it happen.
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Episode 040: Passport Privilege Or Baby New Year Has a Problem
Well hello! This week we talk about where your passport can take you and the hoops you might have to jump through to get a visa depending on where your passport is from
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Episode 039: Waterfall Urinal
This week's episode is all about fantastic accommodations and where to find it. No, not the magical kind, unless your defintion of magical is chichi and surreal, in which case you're in luck.
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Sidekick 001: Fancy Boards
Hey everybody! We're back and we're introducing our Sidekick episodes where we dive into reviews of travel gear that you might want to check out. This week we're talking about the Flight Flap (or Flex Flap, as they're effectively the same thing) and Grid-It. Give it a listen and find out if we...
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Episode 038: Poopy Trap
Welcome back! This week's episode is our last before our holiday break. Whether you're traveling by plane, train, or automobile, here are our recommendations for how to keep yourself entertained during your holiday travels.
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Episode 037: The Mr. T of Llamas
Hello again! This week's episode is all about what Mellinda and I want to see and do in the next year. Come and listen to our travel goals for 2020 and maybe gather some inspiration for your coming adventures.
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Episode 036: Squatchin' Guide
Christmas is nearing and it's getting down to the wire. Do you know what you're getting your loved ones for Christmas? We can't help you with everything, but we can help you find the perfect gifts for the travellers in your life. Give this week's episode a listen and be the hero of the holiday.
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Episode 035: Dolphins, Sun Tan Lotion and Regret
So you're looking for winter travel ideas? What a coinkydink, because this week, we've got em. This week's episode is all about winter fun, from unusual Christmas markets to Christmas Market food
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Episode 034: I Just Wanna Talk About Ranch
Hello there! When you think of travel, do you think of a fond travel memory, what do you think of? Hanging out on a beach? a really cool museum? Or do you, like us, remember that one meal you had that you will sadly never get again? Ok, sure, we think of those other things too, but who doesn't…
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Episode 033: Rah Rah Sis Boom Bah
Hey everybody! This week's episode is all about travel laws. Some are things you might not know but should, others are just silly laws that you might not ever need to know, but will make you laugh anyway. Come back next week for an episode all about the food that's worth travelling for.
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Teaser for Episode 033
Hey! So...this episode is a little different and a little short. Here is a brief teaser for the next episode. Come back next week for the whole thing :)
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Episode 032: Pull On Your Big Traveller Pants
Welcome back and welcome to one of everyone's favorite topics: pet peeves. We've all got 'em, the little things that happen while travelling that drive you batty. Whether it be the jerk in the hostel who wakes everyone up at the buttcrack of dawn or the person who clips their nails on the…
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Episode 031: Halloweentown
Hey Everybody! This week's episode is all about the ultimate Halloween destinations. Buckle in for a spoopy good time.
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Episode 030: Maybe You Shouldn't Travel Together...
Welcome back! This week's episode is all about the importance of choosing the right travel partner(s), how to find them, and how to keep them. The right travel buddy is key to an enjoyable trip and choosing the wrong person can be a disaster waiting to happen. Give this week's episode a listen…
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Episode 029: #ForeverSoggy
So, you're packing for a trip and the entire internet is shouting "PACK LESS STUFF" at you, but what they don't tell you is how you're supposed to smell fresh as a daisy when you're wearing the same shirt for the fifth day in a row. This week's episode is all about how to deal with the dreaded...
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Episode 028: Magical Golden Ticket
Hey Folks! This week we are discussing a man with a magical golden ticket for American Airlines, travel anxiety, and ways to cop with those anxieties.
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Episode 027: The Alps: Quite High And Really Pointy
Hey there, people! This week's episode is all about how to plan your first international trip if you're feeling about anxious about the prospect of going abroad. You CAN do it! It's all a matter of managing your stress and not overloading yourself. Give this week's episode a listen and then come...
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Episode 026: _____ People Get To Travel Too
Travel is, despite what the internet may have you believe, not reserved for one type of people. This week we talk about travel shaming in many of its ugly forms, and offer a friendly reminder that travel is for everyone. It's something we all need to remember occasionally--our way is not the only...
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Episode 025: We're Gonna Get Sued
Hey folks! This week we talk about how to deal with your post-vacation blues. Do you have your own tip for shaking off the I've-got-to-return-to-the-real-world-funk? Shoot us an email so we can share it in future episodes!
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Episode 024: It's A Sky Penis
This week's episode is part II of our Nordic Adventure travelog. We talk about Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki and the weird, weird art of Scandinavia. We also discuss Marriott and Hyatt's recent green efforts, and send you on your way with a new tip of the week
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Episode 023: That's How You Get Your Ass Haunted
Welcome back! This week we regale you with stories of our recent adventures, Mellinda tells you about a haunted doll you may want to avoid in Florida, and we leave you with a new tip of the week. Come back next week for Part II
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Episode 022: The Penguins Have To Accept Me As Their Own
Hey folks! This week we talk about our goals for our upcoming vacation through Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. What do we want to see? What do we hope to achieve? Tune in again shortly to find out if we achieved those goals and for us to regale you with stories of our most recent adventures.
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Episode 021: I'm Gonna Scramble Up Washington's Nose
Hey there, folks! As you might have noticed, the file for episode 021 that we uploaded last Sunday was little...funky. Here it is, this time with no weird audio overlaps and back down to its normal length. Tune in to this episode for information on bad travel hacks you should avoid at all costs…
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Episode 020: I'm Not Bailing You Out
Fancy meeting you here! Thanks for joining us for another episode of Seattle to Unknown. This week we dive into the world of travel tech--what do you need, what is nice to have, and what is better off being left at home? As always, if you have any opinions on the topics we discuss, send us an…
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Sickisode 001: Sarah is Diseased
Hey folks, we have a bit of a shorter episode this week because Sarah is out sick with the plague.* Mellinda fully takes the wheel and tells us some interesting stories from the news, shares a clip from an episode that didn't make the cut, and tells us how YOU, yes YOU, can book a stay in the…
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Episode 019: There's A Sh*t Ton Of Yogurt In Here
Hey there! We're glad you've joined us for another episode of Seattle to Unknown. This week we're discussing what steps you can take towards more sustainable travel. Travel is an inherently pretty wasteful process, but there are absolutely things you can do! Remember, small acts add up and every...
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Episode 018: Um. That Sounds Like An American Thing...
We promised a special guest and we delivered! This week we have Dr. Andrew McCracken discussing how to stay comfortable and healthy on long flights. Tune in for his tips and tricks, which have been tried and tested over numerous 32 hour (!) journeys he's taken to his home country of New Zealand.…
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Episode 017: Generation Vaping Tide Pods
Ever get indecisive when looking for souvenirs? We've got you covered. This week we talk about tips for picking the right gifts and what to avoid (Nobody wants that joke t-shirt, Karen) and some practical ideas that you might want to consider instead. Come back next week when we have a very…
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Episode 016: I Will Easily Find Something Stupid to Say (AKA Mo' Money, Mo' Travel)
Hello there. Fancy meeting you here. Welcome back to another episode of Seattle to Unknown. This week we talk about money saving tips for keeping prices down and money in your pocket. Do you have any groundbreaking tips for saving money while travelling? Send us an email and maybe we will share...
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Episode 015: Not Everything Is About Fanny Packs
If you spend more than 5 minutes on any given travel discussion forum, you will hear all kinds of travel "truths" that fall apart under any level of scrutiny. Things like how you have to book flights on Tuesdays for maximal savings or how Europeans don't wear white shoes (?). This week we talk…
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Episode 014: Define "Legally"
We're back this week and we're discussing what stuff you need to take care of before you leave on your adventures. Don't get caught off guard by visas and passport requirements! We also offer up two new tips of the week and touch on some interesting travel stories in the news this week. Come back...
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Episode 013: You Have Not Properly Swedend
Researching a trip and don't know where to start? This week we talk about what sources you can use for researching your vacation and their pitfalls, babble about facebook groups, and give you two handy dandy new travel tips of the week.
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Episode 012: The Midnight Society
Do you ever wonder if hotels or hostels can really be as bad as the reviews say? This week we're talking about a few that really live up to their ratings--murders, bedbugs, and drunk intruders, we've got it all. Plus, this week we introduce you to our official patron saint, Joey Tribbiani, Saint…
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Episode 011: Two Flaps of a Dragon's Wing
Hey Everybody! This week we talk about weird museums, the Elephant Man, little travel tools, and then offer up some travel tips of the week. It gets really weird and super off-topic (as if you'd expect anything less). Join us next week for hotel and hostel horror stories as well as a weird...
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Episode 010: A Sand Bucket Full of Hummus
This week's episode is all about travelling with dietary restrictions. We go over the full spectrum of reasons for there being limits on what you eat, from pickiness to lifestyle choices, to medical reasons. If there are medical reasons for limiting your diet, please consult a doctor, however, we...
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Episode 009: Roll That Shit Like Sushi
This week Mellinda and Sarah discuss packing and how to get the most space out of your bag, as well as share two new travel tips of the week.
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Episode 008: Don't Be A Dum Dum
Hey Everybody! Welcome back for episode 008! This week we're talking preventative measures you can take to stay safe while you're travelling. We discuss money belts (yay or nay?), emergency contacts, dummy wallets, and purse snatching as well as offer another two handy dandy travel tips for all…
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Episode 007: Hamburger? No Money.
Hey there! This week we celebrate 100 downloads, get an update on Sarah's parents' cruise, talk about the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, and then we finally dive into our oft-teased story of the world's most polite kidnapping in China (plus all the stupid decisions we made that lead to said…
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Episode 006: Double-Edged Swordfish
This week we talk about the fire at Notre Dame, last chance tourism, and the responsibility we all have to respect the sites we visit so that those who come after us can enjoy them as well.
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Episode 005: Norovirus, Murder and Lost Passports (Oh My!)
This week we dive into our personal travel fears. Mellinda talks about the likelihood of dying on a cruise (probably not as high as she thinks, but definitely not as low as you'd hope) and Sarah discusses fears which have less to do with travel and more to do with her own neuroses and poor...
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Episode 004: I don't wanna dance, here's my butt, bye!
Welcome back to episode 004! This week we talk about how we dress to breeze through security and stay comfy on flights. Sarah talks about accidentally mooning her entire high school, they both discuss the nonchalance with which the people of Van Nuys regard pools of blood (#StabbyTarget), and…
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Episode 003: Finding Love on a Cheap Budget Flight
Welcome back! This week we're talking about the end of WOW Air (pour one out) as well as things you can do to minimize the amount of liquids you need to bring when travelling. We are joined on the mic this week by Sarah's dog, Moose. Keep your ears pealed for his cameo at the end where he shares...
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Episode 002: Oh! I'm a Woo Girl!
Hey Everybody! Welcome back for episode 2 of Seattle to Unknown. This week we dive into tips for choosing the perfect luggage for you, pros and cons of wheelie bags v backpacks, and what to look for when picking a bag. We discuss our personal bag picking odysseys and talk about the long-standing...
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Episode 001: Stupid Stuff is Gonna Happen
The first episode of Seattle to Unknown is finally here! Come listen to us talk about our travel mishaps, tips, tricks, and for the love of god, please learn from our mistakes.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast for people who love to travel, those looking for that push to get them out the door, and for those who have already been there, done that, but want to laugh with others who know the kind of crazy stuff that happens sometimes when you step out into the world. Hosted by Mellinda and Sarah, two best friends who've made nearly all the possible mistakes, lived to tell the tale, and learned that sometimes a mishap is just an adventure in the making
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A podcast for people who love to travel, those looking for that push to get them out the door, and for those who have already been there, done that, but want to laugh with others who know the kind of crazy stuff that happens sometimes when you step out into the world. Hosted by Mellinda and Sarah,...
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