Travel Stories Unpacked

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! In this final episode of Travel Stories Unpacked, Ashley and Annie take one last ride through the stories, laughs, lessons, and bloopers that made this show so special. From silly moments behind the scenes to heartfelt reflections on what the podcast has meant to them, this farewell is packed with gratitude and good vibes.Whether you’ve been with us since day one or just discovered the show, thank you for listening, watching, commenting, and sharing your stories. We’re not disappearing—we’re just unpacking travel stories in new ways.📺 Stay connected with us by subscribing to the KHM Travel Group YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/khmtravelgroupWe’ll still be sharing updates, travel tips, and stories—just in a different format!📬 You can still share your travel stories with KHM Travel by emailing us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!And remember: you’re not getting rid of us that easily. This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! ⚠️ Listener Discretion Advised: This episode includes graphic descriptions of an injury that may be unsettling to some listeners. What starts as a dream adventure through Zion National Park — complete with e-bikes, epic hikes, sandboarding, and scenic views — quickly turns into a comedy of travel chaos involving lost gear, surprise injuries, and an unforgettable ER visit in Las Vegas. 😅From action cams on canyon cliffs to bunk beds with slides, we’re sharing ALL the highs and lows of this whirlwind trip. Buckle up for one of our wildest episodes yet of Travel Stories Unpacked!In this episode of Travel Stories Unpacked, we’re diving into:Wild hikes and national park highlights 🌄A travel injury so gnarly it shut down our night in Vegas 💉Why travel insurance is NOT optionalAnd how working with a travel agent can turn a travel nightmare into a story worth telling 🎒Whether you’re hiking canyons or chilling by the pool, working with a travel agent means personalized support, expert recommendations, and real peace of mind. And don’t skip the travel insurance — because sometimes the wildest part of your trip isn’t what you planned.💌 Got a story of your own? Email us at [email protected] This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! May is a special time to recognize the impact of travel professionals — it's National Travel Advisor Month and National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4–10)! In this heartfelt episode of Travel Stories Unpacked, we’re honoring the incredible independent travel agents who make dream vacations a reality through passion, purpose, and expertise.Join hosts Annie and Ashley as they:Share personal misconceptions about travel agents before joining the industrySpotlight what it really means to be a modern travel advisorRead powerful, first-hand stories from KHM Travel Group agents across the country💼 Featured travel agents in this episode include:Annamarie Gebar – Plaid Travel LLCDarla Butler – Destinations by DarlaLinda Allen – The Abundant Life TravelerMandy Duff – Magic by MandyRose Becerril – Andiamo Rose TravelWendy L Payne – Travel with WendyZac Wilson – Daydream VacationsThese stories highlight the heart of the travel advisor profession — from building women's travel clubs to overcoming personal battles, creating inclusive travel experiences, and much more.🙌 A huge THANK YOU to all of our agents for being part of the KHM Travel Group community and for the meaningful work you do every day.👉 Are you looking to start your own travel business with KHM Travel Group? Visit our website to get started! https://bit.ly/TSU-get-started This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! This week on Travel Stories Unpacked, Ashley and Annie are diving deep into the trend of travel de-influencing. From Coachella clout chasers and van life glam shots to airport theory disasters, they’re unpacking how social media has shaped (and warped) our travel dreams. Are influencers the problem—or are we just too easily influenced? Plus, are travel agents becoming the new influencers? Let's talk about the fine line between inspiration and misinformation. Join us as we talk candidly about authenticity, FOMO, and why some travel trends deserve to be left behind.Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected] Source:https://time.com/6989471/travel-influencers-climate-essay/This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! AI (artificial intelligence) seems to be here to stay, and it is changing the way people travel. Are these changes something to fear, or something to embrace? How does AI impact travel agents, and how can they use AI to their advantage? We are sharing tips and tricks that travel agents can use to bring AI into their workflow and provide a better experience for their clients. Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected] Sources:https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250106-the-seven-travel-trends-that-will-shape-2025  https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/07/08/1094733/how-to-use-ai-to-plan-your-next-vacation/This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Annie and Ashley went to Orlando for KHM Travel's Crystal Conference and got to spend the day at Universal Orlando Resort! Visiting both Universal Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure. We unpack our favorite experiences, and compare it to Walt Disney World Resort. We want to hear your theme park reviews! Are you team Universal or team Disney? Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected] This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Travelers have been buzzing about the new airline changes taking place in 2025. Top of the list the month? Southwest Airlines changing their free checked bag policy. Join Annie and Ashley as we unpack this change, and a surprising response from a competitor airline! Be sure to listen to the whole episode for a discount code and find what airline is offering this limited-time offer! Another major change to flying in 2025 is the need for a Real ID. Read more about this on KHM Travel's blog: https://khmtravel.com/travel-agent-resources/prepare-for-travel-id/ We want to hear from you! Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected] This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Planning your next solo vacation as a female traveler? Or wondering where to go for your next girls trip? We are unpacking the best travel destinations for women in 2025! Some of our picks may surprise you! We want to hear from you! Let us know your favorite place to travel as a woman!Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected] Mentioned: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2025/01/22/female-solo-girls-trip-safe-international-destinations/77783245007/https://www.globalrescue.com/common/blog/detail/solo-female-travel-best-countries-apps-resources/https://www.police.govt.nz/advice/personal-community/keeping-safe/visitors-safety-guide#:~:text=New%20Zealand's%20mobile%20phone%20providers,friends%20or%20family%20back%20home.https://www.economicsandpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GPI-2024-web.pdfhttps://www.insightvacations.com/en-us/special-interest-tours/women-only-toursThis podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! What is new in the cruise industry for 2025? Join us as we unpack trending cruise destinations, new ships, cruise line policy changes, and why you should always work with a travel agent! Interested in becoming a cruise travel agent? Visit our website to learn more! https://khmtravel.com/become-a-cruise-travel-agent/Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected] mentioned: https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2025/01/new-cruise-ships-the-class-of-2025/https://www.thestreet.com/travel/carnival-cruise-line-changes-kids-rule-drops-drinks-loopholehttps://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/10/07/changes-coming-to-royal-caribbean-next-year#:~:text=Cabin%20recategoriz[…]e%20&%20Balcony%20categorieshttps://www.celebritycruises.com/riverhttps://truegradefoods.com/whats-on-deck-for-the-cruise-industry-in-2025/#:~:text=The%20cruise%20industry%20in%202025%20is%20on%20track%20to%20redefine,personalized%20and%20eco%2Dconscious%20experience.https://travelweekly.co.uk/destinations/cruise-trends-2025This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Our favorite books, TV shows, comic books, and movies can transport us to an entirely different world. What if we were able to travel to these places in real life? We are unpacking some of our favorite fictional destinations that we wish we could visit! Places like Hogwarts from Harry Potter, The Shire and Rivendell in Middle-Earth from Lord of the Rings, and the mythic Land of Oz to name a few! Let us know what worlds you wish you could visit! Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected] podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! We love to talk about travel, and today we are unpacking what it is like for tourists when they visit the United States. From experiencing our infrastructure, to shopping and American cuisine, there are plenty of culture shocks that tourists face. One thing we can all agree on? Hot dogs are an America staple! Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected] podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Are you planning travel for 2025 and wondering what destinations to avoid? We are unpacking all the places you should think twice about visiting in 2025. From protests, to environmental impacts, to unpleasant crowds and travel delays, considering an alternate destination for your vacation can make your experience more enjoyable and sustainable! What is on your do-not-visit list for 2025? Do you have destinations you would recommend instead? Share it with us in the comments!Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Email Ashley and Annie at [email protected] This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Thank you all for a great 2024, and first year of Travel Stories Unpacked! In this episode, we are going over some of our favorite highlights from the year, sharing your fan comments, and revealing our plans for Travel Stories Unpacked in 2025. Did you have a favorite episode in 2024? What do you want us to talk about in 2025? Let us know in the comments, or email us at [email protected] podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! It's the holiday season, and that can leave us feeling overwhelmed and in need of a vacation. What about skipping your holiday plans and opting for a cruise vacation instead? It isn't just the plot of the movie "Christmas with the Kranks," but a growing sector of travel. Join Ashley and Annie as we unpack Christmas cruises, including an incredible Christmas sailing on the Disney Wish and the new Hallmark Christmas Cruise on the Norwegian Joy*. We also share holiday travel tips and some of our favorite holiday movies with a tie to travel! What do you think about taking a cruise for Christmas? Share your stories and opinions with us in the comments or using #TravelStoriesUnpackedHave a story you want to share? Email Annie and Ashley at [email protected]*Correction: The first Hallmark Christmas Cruise took place in 2024 on the Norwegian Joy. This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Grab the guys, it's time for a vacation! This week, we are unpacking guys trips with our guest, Austin. Austin shares his experiences with bachelor parties in Las Vegas and a birthday in Colorado. Share your guy trip stories and opinions with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked. Want to share your travel story? Email us at [email protected] Have you seen our Girls Trips episode? Check it out: https://youtu.be/qHsJGx-K8qY This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! The holiday season is here, and for many of us that means the daunting task of finding gifts for everyone on our list. Ashley and Annie are here to help you find the perfect gift for the travel lovers in your life! From small stocking stuffers, to our favorite must-have travel essentials, we have something for every traveler and every budget. What are your favorite travel gifts? Let us know in the comments or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Vacation is great for people watching, and sometimes that means watching people do something embarrassing, rude, or downright wrong! We are unpacking some of the things that we think are bad tourist behaviors. Joining Ashley for this travel topic is seasoned, and opinionated, traveler Joanne. What is the worst tourist behavior you have seen while on vacation? Let us know in the comments or on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! What is luxury travel? From contemporary travel brands, to premium and upmarket travel, we are here to talk about all the levels of luxury travel. Bill "Bougie" Coyle is back to help unpack this growing sector of travel and answer all your luxury travel questions! Share your luxury travel stories and opinions with us in the comments or using #TravelStoriesUnpacked Interested in becoming an agent with KHM Travel and attending our Luxury Symposium in 2025? Visit our website: https://khmtravel.com/Agents with KHM Travel Group can visit MyTravelAgentPortal for more information about this and other KHM Travel events. This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! New Orleans is known for its rich history and paranormal activity, and today we are unpacking this spooky city with New Orleanian, Bentlie Logan. Don't believe in ghosts? Well, this episode might change your mind as Bentlie shares her personal ghost encounters from living in a haunted apartment to working at a haunted restaurant. Planning a trip to New Orleans? We also have tips on how to be respectful if you plan to visit any of the Voodoo shops, or the alleged final resting place of "Voodoo Queen," Marie Laveau. Please note, that writing on any tombs is considered vandalism and is now punishable by fine. We want to know your haunted travel stories! Share them with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked. You can also connect with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelStoriesUnpacked/comments/1fdnloo/have_you_ever_experienced_something_supernatural/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Have you ever experienced something supernatural while traveling? We are sharing scary travel stories that were submitted by our listeners! From a ghost tour in Florida, to a haunted restaurant in New Orleans, to accidentally staying at a haunted hotel in Kentucky, we are telling some truly chilling travel tales. Sara Rawlings is back to share her thoughts on these haunted experiences. She also shares her background in the metaphysical, and her own interactions with spirits and other entities. Thank you to all our listeners who shared their stories with us!  Share your scary travel stories with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked You can also share your supernatural travel experiences with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelStoriesUnpacked/comments/1fdnloo/have_you_ever_experienced_something_supernatural/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! How do Halloween traditions and customs spread throughout the world? Join us as we unpack how Halloween is evolving in Southeast Asia, and the surprising roots of Halloween in Tokyo. We welcome back to the show, Annie Yu, who shares her unique perspective of experiencing Halloween in the United States and through her travels to Japan and South Korea. Have you traveled for Halloween, or know of other traditions around the world? Share your stories with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked Connect with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelStoriesUnpacked/ This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Hello travelers and welcome to Travel Stories Unpacked! In this episode we are unpacking river cruises with our guest, Bri Greathouse. Bri describes her Viking river cruise on the Rhine as a "once in a lifetime opportunity." We are going to break down some of the major difference between ocean cruising and river cruising. We want to know your stories and opinions about river cruising! Share them with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked Connect with us on Reddit! https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelStoriesUnpacked/ This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! September 27 is World Tourism Day and the theme for 2024 is Tourism and Peace. Join Ashley and guest Geoff Cox a we unpack this important topic. Geoff has been in the travel industry for more than 30 years, and has experienced firsthand the positive impact of travel, but we also discuss the more complex realities of travel, like sustainability, over-tourism, and the responsibilities of both travelers and the destinations we visit. What does tourism and peace mean to you? Share your stories and opinions with us in the comments, or on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked You can also share your stories with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelStoriesUnpacked/ Learn more about World Tourism Day: https://www.unwto.org/world-tourism-day-2024#WTD24 This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Traveling with your partner can make or break a relationship. Discovering each other's travel style and finding a good balance for everyone takes compromise and commitment.Ashley is joined by longtime her partner, Nate Bricker, to unpack how they navigated their first couples trip to Traverse City, Michigan. What is your dynamic like as couple while traveling? Share your stories and opinions with us in the comments, or on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked.You can also share your stories with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelStoriesUnpacked/ This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! We are happy to welcome back to the show, Ashley Jacin, as we unpack all our opinions about camping. Spoiler: we don't think camping counts as a vacation! But, it can be a rewarding and affordable way to see the world. We want to know your camping stories, hacks, and opinions! Share them with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked You can also share your stories with us on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelStoriesUnpacked/This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! O-H....I-O! That's right, we are unpacking Ohio! Ashley is joined by fellow Ohioan, Sara Rawlings, as we share all the things we love about our home state. There is so much to do in Ohio. From parks and museums, to thrill inducing scares at theme parks and haunted attractions, and of course, amazing foods to try! What do you love, or hate, about Ohio? Let us know in the comments or anywhere on social media using #travelstoriesunpacked We have also started a Reddit community where you can share your travel stories with us! https://www.reddit.com/r/TravelStoriesUnpacked/ This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Leaving the country for the first time can be exciting, overwhelming, and inspiring! This week we unpack it all with our guest, Sami Najjar, as he shares his experiences traveling outside of the United States for the first time. We also discuss the differences in visiting a new country via a cruise, or traveling directly to your destination. What was it like your first time leaving the country? Let us know in the comments, or on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! All-inclusive resorts are one of the most popular vacation options, and we are here to unpack all our opinions, tips, and tricks. From finding the best food, to matching your vacation vibe, we are all about all-inclusive resorts! Our guest, Ana Corsetti, is a big advocate for all-inclusive vacations and she unpacks all the reasons why this is her favorite way to unwind. Share your all-inclusive stories and opinions with us in the comments, or on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked Unpack Ana and Doug's All-Inclusive Destination Wedding: https://youtu.be/ErGmRk9zOSgTravel Agent Tips on How to Book the Best All-Inclusive Resort: https://youtu.be/mQMMUH5FKtwThis podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Welcoming a new baby into your family can be a joyous but hectic time. That's why our guest, Rachel Smith, recommends expecting parents take a Babymoon.We unpack advice on how to make the most of your babymoon and how to prepare for traveling together as a family.This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! We are back to unpack London! In part two, Melissa Rice is back to talk about what her family did while on vacation in London. She shares helpful insights on how to get the most of your time and your budget when visiting a big city, and of course, we have to talk about the food.Check out part one: https://youtu.be/Xho7RjUb5Us This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Take a journey with us across the pond to London, England! Melissa Rice is back to share her experience on her recent family vacation to London and how she used this trip as an opportunity to teach her children how to properly plan for a successful vacation. Join us next week for part two, when we discuss what activities they did, as well as some culture shocks!  Melissa joined us on the show previously to talk about staying healthy while traveling. If you haven't seen it, you can watch part one here: https://youtu.be/TOjFoQjv3dEThis podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! We are back to unpack tourist traps around the world! No destination is free of tourist traps, but is that always a bad thing? Some landmarks or experiences may fall into the tourist trap category, but can still be worth adding to your travel plans. Others, well, we recommend skipping them entirely. Check out our opinions on U.S tourist traps in part 1: https://youtu.be/0xhLRxnjoioWhat international tourist traps do you love, hate, or love to hate? Let us know in the comments, or on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! No matter where you travel, you are sure to encounter tourist traps. Annie Yu is back to unpack all our opinions about tourist traps in the United States, including some we love and some we hate. We also share some tourist traps we think are worth skipping in our hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. What tourist traps do you have in your area? Let us know in the comments on anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked Come back next Friday when we unpack tourist traps around the world! This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Guten Tag! Pack your bags, because this week we are unpacking what it is like to be an American living abroad! Our guest, Cari Briggs, lived on a U.S. military base in Germany with her family and shares what it was like immersing herself in a new place and culture. Share your stories or questions with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpackedThis podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Is it rude to recline your seat on an airplane? What arm rests are you supposed to use? How can you make sure you are a courteous flyer? This week we are unpacking all our opinions on airplane etiquette! We welcome back our guest, Ashley Jacin, who joined us previously to talk about our airport icks. If you haven't already, be sure to check it out! https://youtu.be/8K3wrwI_M1g What do you hate to see when flying? Let us know in the comments or on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Hey y'all! This week we are unpacking Nashville! Ashley is joined by Becca Morris, who lived in Nashville for three years and shares what she learned during her time there. Including how to spot a tourist, what places you should check out on your Nashville visit, and of course, food recommendations! Share your Nashville questions, stories, or opinions with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Paid travel is a great perk of having a career in the travel industry, but is it as glamorous as your friends and family think it is? Do they roll their eyes when you tell them it's actually a lot more work than they'd expect?This week, we go behind the scenes with Chantelle Nye and unpack what really goes on during work trips, planning travel events, and the blood, sweat (A LOT of sweat), and tears that travel agents put into their businesses!Do you travel often for work? Share your travel stories with us in the comments or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked Learn more about KHM Travel as a host agency: https://youtu.be/G8frcMkYUo4 See Ashley's Amiga Island experience: https://youtu.be/rQ2qI6UeElEThis podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Load up the minivan because we are unpacking road trips for National Road Trip Day! Ashley is joined by her friend, Will, who took a 41 day road trip with his family from Oregon to Ohio, with stops all long the country. Will shares his tips for planning a road trip, how to keep a ten year old entertained in the car,  what destinations you need to add to your bucket list... and what places to skip. Share your road trip stories, questions, and opinions with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Our guest, Sara Rawlings, is back this week to talk about her recent trip to Japan. We are unpacking all the delicious foods she tried like ramen, taiyaki, okonomiyaki, melonpan and more! Sara also shares the one place she thinks everyone should go when visiting Japan! Check out part one if you haven't already! https://youtu.be/BscXYydzkbcShare your travel stories with us in the comments or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Japan is a bucket list destination for many travelers, and this week we are unpacking all the questions you might have about a vacation to Japan. What is a capsule hotel? What is a bathhouse? What do I need to know about Japanese culture as a tourist? Our guest, Sara Rawlings, joins Ashley to talk about her recent dream trip and answer all these questions and more about a vacation in Japan. Join us next week for part two of unpacking Japan! We are going to get into one of our favorite topics: food! This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Taking time to vacation as a family is important, but it also has its challenges. How do you navigate the potential disagreements and drama? This week Ashley and guest, Brigett Gerber, unpack their family travel experiences: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Share your family travel stories with us in the comments or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Planning for a vacation on a budget can be stressful, but it is not impossible! Annie Yu is back to talk her favorite budget travel hacks with our host, Ashley Newton. We share some of our favorite budget travel destinations and experiences, as well as those special items that we think are worth splurging on! How do you stay on budget when traveling? Let us know in the comments or using #TravelStoriesUnpackedThis podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Concerts, tours, and festivals are all reasons you might want to travel to see your favorite band or musician. From bucket-list music venues and historic concert halls, to camp grounds and small towns, we are unpacking traveling for music acts with our guest, Kate Wiltrout. Kate has followed multiple musicians and bands across the United States and shares her favorite music venues, travel tips, and a few learning moments along the way. Can you guess what two items she recommends you bring? Share your music travel stories and opinions with us in the comments or using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Have you ever wondered what it is like to own a beach house? This week we are unpacking beach houses with Hannah Butler, whose family owns a beach house in Oak Island, North Carolina. What do you think of this vacation style? Share your beach house stories and opinions with us in the comments or on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Taking rides from strangers. Arriving at a train station in the middle of the night with no idea where you are going next. These are just a few of the travel mistakes that we are unpacking in this episode. Our guest, Carolyn Orf, shares some of her most wild travel mistakes and how these experiences had a positive impact on how she travels now. Share your travel mistakes with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpackedThis podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Are you ready to set sail? This week we are unpacking cruises! Our guest and expert cruiser, Kevin Kelly, shares his experiences from years of first-hand sailing, and booking thousands of guests on cruises. He also shares his impressions of the largest cruise ship in the world, Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas. Be sure to stick around until the end where Ashley and Kevin play a game and match the cruise lines to different cocktails! Share your cruise stories and opinions with us in the comments, or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Let's go girls! It's time for a girls trip! Getting your besties together for a vacation can be a wonderful bonding experience, or it can bring your friendships to the brink of collapse. This week we are unpacking our girls trips gone wrong. Ashley is joined by fellow girls trip skeptic, Sarah Mayfield, as they share their tales of trips gone awry. Share your girls trips stories with us in the comments or using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! Every wonder it is really like to work at a hotel? Or what makes a bad hotel guest? Today we are giving you an insider look at what goes on behind the front desk with our guest, McKenna Sweeny. She spills all the secrets and hotel horror stories from her time working in the hotel industry. We want to hear your travel stories and opinions! Share them with us in the comments, or using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! What is a "Disney adult" and why to do so many people care? This week Ashley is joined by travel agent and self-proclaimed Disney adult, Amy Garner, to unpack this topic. What are your thoughts on Disney adults? Let us know in the comments or anywhere on social media using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel

Share your travel stories and opinions with us! For travelers all across the globe, their journey often starts in the same place: the airport. When do you arrive to the airport? What do you do? What shouldn't you do? Your travel style and airport etiquette can set the tone for your entire trip, so it is important to start things off right!Our guest this week is frequent flyer, Ashley Jacin, who joins us to share her most embarrassing airport story. Share your airport stories and opinions with us in the comments or using #TravelStoriesUnpacked This podcast is brought to you by KHM Travel Group. Learn more: https://bit.ly/TSU-KHMTravel