x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds

The #nerdbirds met on a Virgin America final flight in 2018, and believe the journey is just as fun as the destination. They discuss all aspects of the travel experience, focusing on design, sustainability, and destinations off the beaten path.

society & culture places & travel

All Episodes

00:07:15

Travel Bites: 13...Actually, Three Ways to Travel...

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/11/06

#nerdbirds Rachel & Kai riff on selected ways to travel responsibly from an article - and also reminding viewers Ameri-centric views don't apply everywhere, so do your research!

en-us

00:08:15

Travel Bites: What's the Future of Hotels? (#126)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/10/30

#nerdbirds Kai & Rachel chat about the future of hotels and how they've been affected by the pandemic, and what the path forward will be for hotels, such as work from hotel packages or the unbundling (or accelerated unbundling) of items previously included as part of hotel prices.

en-us

00:07:44

Bite-Size Travel Tales: Lighter, Brighter Airport...

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/10/23

Co-hosts Kai and Rachel chat about the changing nature of airport lounges and trying to stay healthy during long-haul travel.

en-us

00:10:57

If It's Boeing...Am I Going?! Meet #nerdbird Mark (#124)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/10/16

It only took 18 months from our first episode for #nerdbird Mark to finally appear for his intro with our now-vintage lightning round questions! Unlike the founding #nerdbirds, Mark was not on the Virgin America final flight in 2018 and brings different perspectives on aviation, including his time at Boeing and decades-long loyalty to Delta (not to mention the decade of roadtrips with co-host Rachel). This is also our first live episode at an airport, so enjoy the background sound effects.

en-us

00:06:28

Bite-Size Travel Tales: Overgrowth & Overtourism (#123)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/10/09

#nerdbirds Rachel & Kai bring you another Travel Bites episode, opining on an opinion article about overgrowth and overtourism. While the opinion piece covers the Vancouver, BC metro area and especially the Sea to Sky Highway between Vancouver, BC and Whistler, BC - Rachel & Kai talk about other places they've experienced overtourism/overgrowth and the best ways to mitigate it on a personal level.

en-us

00:07:41

Bite-Size Travel Tales: Queer Travel of Tomorrow? (#122)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/10/02

#nerdbirds Rachel & Kai riff on where queer travel has come from and where it's going, and how it's helped other marginalized groups improve their own travel experiences, too.

en-us

00:06:35

Bite-Size Travel Tales: Quality vs. Quantity of...

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/09/25

#nerdbirds co-hosts Rachel and Kai taking a bite-sized look this week at an article about how major European cities like Amsterdam, Prague & Barcelona are looking to restrain, curate, and generally enhance positive tourism (read: rowdy tourists, hen/stag parties, etc.)

en-us

00:05:15

Bite-Size Travel Tales: Luggage Wheels and Gender...

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/09/18

For Season 6, #nerdbirds co-hosts Rachel and Kai are playing with a new format -- a maximum 5-minute chat about one "thing." This week looks at an article about the origins of wheels on luggage and the surprising role gender had in its slow adoption. Read the in-depth article here: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/jun/24/mystery-of-wheelie-suitcase-how-gender-stereotypes-held-back-history-of-invention

en-us

00:40:49

Looking Back on 9/11 and The Future of Travel (#119)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/09/11

#nerdbirds Sebastian and Rachel say goodbye to Season 5 by pondering the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, from where they were on that day to what's happened with travel since -- including changed packing habits and navigating the new world of Security Theater. They also chat about the tribute musical "Come From Away" and Rachel's unplanned stop in Gander, Newfoundland, which then spurred stories of medical emergencies on planes -- all interjected with the typical #nerdbird humour, non sequiturs, and bad

en-us

00:40:40

Travels with Wine, Whiskey, and Whatever Floats Your...

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/09/04

It's Labor Day weekend in the US -- picnics and BBQs galore -- and #nerdbirds Brendan and Rachel reminisce with travel stories of all things drinkable: whiskey tasting in Tennessee and Japan, Guinness in Ireland, unique wineries in Central and Northern California, a surreal submarine bus tour in LA, Italian drinking culture, and nonalcoholic cocktails in the airport lounge.

en-us

00:36:18

Travel Encounters of the Animal Kind (#117)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/08/28

#nerdbirds Rachel & Kai talk about travelling with animals, travelling to see animals, and the experiences we have with animals during our travels. Goats in Mongolian buses, dog guides in Ireland and long-haul parrots in New Zealand!

en-us

00:34:40

Destination New England: Vermont's Fall Colors, Maple...

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/08/22

#nerdbirds David and Rachel talk about life in New England in the fall -- from where to see different types of fall colors to other activities in Vermont, with a sprinkling of New Hampshire, upstate New York, and Maine. David shares stories from growing up in southern Vermont, and Rachel shares a trip to find fall colors that includes a train from New York and driving from Vermont to Maine.

en-us

00:41:07

Club 400: What Happens When #nerdbirds Stop Flying?...

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/08/14

425. 452. 457. 470. 498. 500. For a group that loves flying, the thought of going that many days nowhere near a plane seems unthinkable. Find out what #nerdbirds Tom, Brendan, and Rachel did and how they felt while literally being grounded during the first part of COVID-19.

en-us

00:50:42

Flex Your Creative Travel Muscle, Level 1 (#114)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/08/08

At the end of the last episode, #nerdbird Rachel wondered how she and Kai could make their seemingly innate travel skills accessible to others, especially in the smartphone/COVID era where human interaction is not practiced or encouraged. They come up with the idea of cultivating your creative travel muscle in the gym of the world -- whether your neighborhood or further afield. In Level 1 training, they share stories of finding one's way around food from different cultures and micro interactions

en-us

00:45:06

West Coast I-5/101 Roadtripping: Northern California...

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/07/31

Join #nerdbirds Rachel & Kai as they talk about hidden gems in Northern California as the final part of a series guide on a road trip from Seattle down to the SF Bay Area. Rocky rough coasts, volcanic byways or lush redwood forests? It's all in your reach in Northern California!

en-us

00:51:52

Triathlons and Tea: Sports Travel Stories Around the...

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/07/24

With the start of the Olympics, #nerdbirds Brendan, David, and Rachel reminisce about traveling for sporting events around the world. From triathlons in Japan where participants break mid-event to BBQ to stopping for elevenses on the hiking trail in England, they ponder the idea of the American need to cross the finish line first vs. other cultures that focus more on the journey. They also share thoughts on virtual fitness journeys and tips for packing sports equipment.

en-us

00:43:55

Destination Series: First Time in New York City (#111)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/07/17

#nerdbirds Charlie and Rachel talk about their first memories of New York City in the late 90s/early 2000s -- interspersed with a 2019 trip report with David and Sebastian to visit the TWA Hotel preview at the new World Trade Center. They also share advice for first-time travelers to the city that truly never sleeps, including things to do if the city feels overwhelming.

en-us

00:46:48

Pacific NW Roadtripping: Seattle South to Oregon (#110)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/07/10

Join #nerdbirds Kai & Rachel as they chat about roadtripping down I-5 from Seattle and through the state of Oregon - Mt. St. Helens, the other Vancouver, Portland, Eugene, Junction City, Grants Pass, Medford -- along with stops along the Oregon Coast.

en-us

00:38:18

Boom! The Glamour of Supersonic Flight (#109)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/07/04

Time for a sonic boom! #nerdbird Rachel has her hands full with both Brendan and Sebastian's witty banter, from Sebastian reminiscing about his flight on the famous Concorde to Brendan sharing thoughts on design in the Jet Set era. They also discuss the book Supersonic: The Design and Lifestyle of the Concorde and ponder Boom Supersonic's vision of a flight to anywhere in the world in 4 hours or less.

en-us

00:38:09

How do Different Cultures Celebrate Summer? (#108)

Travel Tales from the #nerdbirds ·

2021/06/27

#nerdbird co-host Kai found himself missing the Finnish midsummer holiday, so Rachel thought it would be fitting to talk about global celebrations in the summer and how Americans make them their own, from Scandinavian Days in Oregon to Japanese Obon Festivals in California.

en-us

187 results

Similar Podcasts

Voices of Life

APG Mannheim

Promo Estereo Podcast

Promo Estereo

Talking Timelines Podcast

Talkingtimelines

גיקונומי

ראם שרמן ודורון ניר

Drømmefanger

Drømmefanger