Wheels Up, Windows Down

What starts as a family road trip to Ohio turns into storms, potholes, car trouble in Chicago, five people crammed into one Camry, a 2:30 a.m. tire change, and an invasion of Arkansas mosquitoes. Ric tells the story of a trip where almost nothing went according to plan—and how a return run to Chicago finally gave him the chance to finish Route 66.In this episode of Wheels Up, Windows Down, Ric takes the wheel with a story that begins as a family trip from Arkansas to Ohio, detours through Indianapolis and Chicago, and somehow turns into a multi-state lesson in why travel plans should always come with a backup plan.

Jennifer’s carefully planned India trip unraveled when Middle Eastern airspace closures wiped out her flight home. What followed was an unexpected week in Kerala, a detour through Kuala Lumpur, and a reminder that sometimes the best parts of a trip are the ones you never planned.

Welcome to Wheels Up Windows Down, the travel podcast where things don't always go according to plan—and where those unexpected turns usually make the best stories! In this introduction, co-hosts Ric and Jennifer share what this show is all about: ditching the cookie-cutter "Top 10" lists to explore the real side of travel. From spectacular rental car breakdowns and missed flights to spontaneous detours and life-changing adventures, learn what to expect from upcoming episodes, guest interviews, practical gear tips, and stories from the road.Subscribe now and join us for the ride!