In a change of pace, Reyna Simone shares a little bit of her “why.”  Why she travels, why she podcasts, and why she’s so dedicated to helping others eliminate barriers to travel.  CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips **************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images

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Episode 60: My Travel Origin Story

Bankrate recently released a report that the average vacation costs close to $2,000.  But don’t let the dollar sign keep you from traveling.  Reyna Simone counts anything as a vacation that allows you to recharge and reset.  There are some great affordable summer options even if you can’t afford a plane ticket.   We’ll talk about some of those things in this episode! SHOW RESOURCES Free Museum Day 2019 Under Canvass and the application to apply for the Glamping “Pay What You Can” vacation opportunity.   CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips **************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#.  Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images   Reyna Simone:  Travel Advice & Travel Tip Expert Extraordinaire 

Episode 59: Making the Most of the Summer Even if You Can’t Afford a Vacation

Reyna Simone is still transitioning and getting settled in with her new job and travel schedule—so we’re continuing with our Travel Goods Show interviews! Most of you know that Reyna is a germaphobe.  From wiping down airplane surfaces to using plastic covers on remote controls, she can be a little… excessive… in her quest to fight travel germs.  Which is why she was happy to chat with the CEO of Plane It Safe LLC, Peter Cook. How you can find Plane It Safe Website:  www.planeitsafe.com Instagram:  @planeitsafe YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkiJXlB1AnU&app=desktop Link to Reyna Simone's IG pic of Plane It Safe CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips **************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images  

Episode 58: A Germaphobe’s Dream: Plane It Safe Travel Safety Kit

Continuing with the theme of awesome products at the Travel Goods Show, this week we feature the Chargetab™.  The Chargetab™ is an environmentally friendly emergency phone charger that ensures “instant power at any hour.”  Check out our interview with the Chargetab™ creator, Mark Lieblein!  This was, hands down, the product Reyna Simone relied on the most while at the Travel Goods Show!  How you can find the chargetab™ Website:  www.chargetab.com Instagram:  @chargetab Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chargetabs/ Reyna Simone’s IG Pic of the Chargetab™   CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips ************************************************* Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images   

Episode 57: Travel Goods Show Feature: The Chargetab™

During the last week in March, Reyna Simone traveled to Vegas for the Travel Goods Show.  The Travel Goods Show features the newest and most innovative products coming to the Travel Market.  For the next few weeks, Reyna Simone will highlight some of her favorite products from the show. First up:  The Airhook 2.0. This is a functional gadget that you definitely want to take with you on your next trip!  This episode features an interview with the creator of the Airhook 2.0, Craig Rabin.     How you can find The Airhook 2.0:   Website:  https://theairhook.com/ Instagram:  @theairhookflys Twitter: @theairhook Reyna Simone's IG Pic of the Airhook 2.0 Information about the 2019 Travel Goods Show:  https://www.thetravelgoodsshow.org/ CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips ****************************************************   Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don’t forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to askreynasimone@gmail.com. **************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com.   Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#.   Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images  

Episode 56: Travel Goods Show Feature: The Airhook 2.0

In this episode of the Travel Quips Podcast, we give the latest updates on the Boeing 737 Max 8 drama and discuss the untimely demise of two promising low cost airline carriers: WOW and Joon Airlines. CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips ***************************************************** Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don’t forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to askreynasimone@gmail.com. ***************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images

Grand Opening, Grand Closing: Boeing, WOW & Joon

In this episode of the Travel Quips Podcast, Reyna Simone discusses three alternatives to staying in traditional hotels—especially for short trips, budget conscious trips, or layovers:  hostels, airport nap pods, and overnight trains and busses. EPISODE LINKS AND RESOURCES: Travel Quips Blog Post:  Should I Hostel? Travel Quips Blog Post:  Hosteling Expectations Izzzleep Mexico City Airport Sleep Pods:  http://www.izzzleep.com/ Reyna's Pictures from her night at Izzzleep!      If you live in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area (or have friends who do), please nominate Travel Quips for the Best Local Podcast!  Here’s how to do it: 1).  Go to: https://indyweek.com/indy-weeks-best-of-the-triangle/2019-best-of-the-triangle-ballot/#// 2).  Click on the “Out and About” section. 3).  Find the category “Best Local Podcast.”  If you are on a laptop, you should be able to see a list of categories on the left side of your screen.  4). Click the word “Nominate” beside Travel Quips.  The top nominees will go on to the final round in April!  5).  Please spread the word!    CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips ******************************************************   Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don’t forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to askreynasimone@gmail.com. ****************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images      

Episode 54: Hotel Alternatives for Adventurous Travelers

This has been an insanely busy travel news week with all of the drama surrounding the Boeing 737 Max 8 airplanes.  In this week of the Travel Quips Podcast, we recap what the issues were all about and the aftermath.  The news on this is changing almost daily—but here’s the latest! EPISODE LINKS AND RESOURCES: Websites you can use to determine what type of airplane you are flying on:  https://seatguru.com & https://www.flightstats.com/v2/ If you live in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area (or have friends who do), please nominate Travel Quips for the Best Local Podcast!  Here’s how to do it: 1).  Go to: https://indyweek.com/indy-weeks-best-of-the-triangle/2019-best-of-the-triangle-ballot/#// 2).  Click on the “Out and About” section. 3).  Find the category “Best Local Podcast.”  If you are on a laptop, you should be able to see a list of categories on the left side of your screen.  4). Click the word “Nominate” beside Travel Quips.  The top nominees will go on to the final round in April!  5).  Please spread the word!    CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips ****************************************************** Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don’t forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to askreynasimone@gmail.com. ****************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images

Episode 53: Boeing 737 Max 8 Airplanes: The Good, Bad & Ugly

  This week, we celebrate pioneers in Black Travel History.  Our celebration discusses The Green Book (the Oscar winning movie vs. the documentary of a similar name vs. the ACTUAL Green Book that both the movie and documentary reference); the inventor of the yellow light; and the explorer that inspires Reyna the most!   EPISODE LINKS AND RESOURCES: The story behind the ACTUAL Green Book:  How the Green Book Helped African-American Tourists Navigate a Segregated Nation Reyna’s Travel Inspiration:  Barbara Hillary If you live in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area (or have friends who do), please nominate Travel Quips for the Best Local Podcast!  Here’s how to do it: 1).  Go to: https://indyweek.com/indy-weeks-best-of-the-triangle/2019-best-of-the-triangle-ballot/#// 2).  Click on the “Out and About” section. 3).  Find the category “Best Local Podcast.”  If you are on a laptop, you should be able to see a list of categories on the left side of your screen.  4). Click the word “Nominate” beside Travel Quips.  The top nominees will go on to the final round in April!  5).  Please spread the word!    CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips ****************************************************** Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don’t forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to askreynasimone@gmail.com. ****************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images  

Episode 52: Black Travel History Celebration

Reyna gives a recap of NBA All-Star weekend and discusses the “operational emergency” Southwest Airlines experienced this week.   During the Reminiscing with Reyna segment, she discusses some of her experiences traveling in China by herself as a black woman.  EPISODE LINKS AND RESOURCES: The article that frustrated me this week:  The untold truth of being Black and studying abroad   If you live in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area, please nominate Travel Quips for Indy Week's Best Local Podcast!  Here’s how to do it: 1).  Go to: https://indyweek.com/indy-weeks-best-of-the-triangle/2019-best-of-the-triangle-ballot/#// 2).  Click on the “Out and About” section. 3).  Find the category “Best Local Podcast.”  If you are on a laptop, you should be able to see a list of categories on the left side of your screen.  4). Click the word “Nominate” beside Travel Quips.  The top nominees will go on to the final round in April!  5).  Please spread the word!    CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips *******************************************************  Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don’t forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to askreynasimone@gmail.com. ********************************************************Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images  

Episode 51: There’s a Fine Line Between Curiosity and Racism

In the vane of Valentine's Day, we chat about the REAL things you need to consider before traveling with that special someone.  And Reyna shares one of her most...interesting travel boo stories.   CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips ******************************************************** Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don’t forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to askreynasimone@gmail.com. ******************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images    

Episode 50: But did anyone die? 4 Things to Consider Before Traveling with a New Boo

Tis the season for large sporting events--Super Bowl was last weekend and NBA All-Star Weekend is coming up.  It's estimated that upwards of 1 MILLION people traveled to Atlanta for Super Bowl weekend...what on earth were all of those folks doing?  This week, Reyna Simone gives her suggestions on what to do when you don't have tickets to the game.   CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips ********************************************************   Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don’t forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to askreynasimone@gmail.com. ******************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images    

Episode 49: 3 Reasons To Go To NBA All-Star Weekend (Even If You Don't Have Tickets To The Game)

During this episode of the Travel Quips Podcast, we discuss the 35 day government shutdown and its impact on the travel industry.    CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips ******************************************************** Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don’t forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to askreynasimone@gmail.com. ******************************************************** Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com.   Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#.   Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images

Episode 48: Government Shutdowns are Stupid

On August 22, 2018, Michael Lythcott posted a message on Facebook:  "Help. In Danger. Call Police."  After an earthquake hit Bali, Michael and his friend Stacey found themselves injured, isolated, and in need of help.  Within moments of posting the message, Michael's world-wide network of friends sprung into action.  In this episode of the Travel Quips Podcast, Michael tells us about his amazing survival story and what he learned from his experiences.     CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips   ************************************************************************************* Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images          

Episode 47: Facebook Saved His Life: Interview with Michael Lythcott

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep yourself safe while traveling, this episode is for you.  In this episode of the Travel Quips Podcast, we chat with Kimberlee Roberts, the President and CEO of Roberts Corporate Counterintelligence Associates LLC (RC2A), a company that specializes in safety and security issues.  Kimberlee discusses why she created a travel safety and security course, the number one mistake travelers make that may compromise their safety, and tips on things to do (and not do) while on vacation! SHOW RESOURCES You can learn more about Kimberlee and RC2A by visiting her website:  www.RC2A.us and feel free to email her at contact@rc2a.us.  You can also connect with her on social media. IG & Facebook:  @KimberleeRoberts.TravelSafety Twitter:  @RC2ATrvlSafety   CONNECT WITH REYNA SIMONE! Instagram & Twitter:  @travelquips Blog:  www.travelquips.com Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TravelQuips *********************************************************************************** Do you have a travel related question that you would like Reyna Simone to answer?  You can leave a voicemail here—Reyna Simone may play it on the podcast!  Just make sure the message is 90 seconds or less and don’t forget to say your first name and where you are from.  Or you can email your travel questions to askreynasimone@gmail.com. ************************************************************************************* Podcast Music & Sound Effects French Disco by Felipe Adorno Vassao available at www.shockwave-sound.com. Screams of Frustration by jorickhoffd.  Attribution License:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ .  Available at https://freesound.org/people/jorickhoofd/sounds/178410/#. Cool Pop by Brion Kennedy available at SoundExpress/Getty Images

Episode 46: Travel Safety and Security Interview with Kimberlee Roberts

The Travel Quips Podcast is the podcast for travel trends, tips, etiquette and advice. From dissecting the latest travel news stories to answering listener questions, Reyna Simone is here to help.

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