Ever wonder if you'd thrive wandering the streets of Paris solo or if you're better off swapping stories over cocktails with new travel buddies in Bali? In this episode, we’re soaring into the pros and cons of solo vs. group travel—from creepy stares at 35,000 feet to magical nights under the Eiffel Tower. We’re opening up about our own travel habits, biggest surprises, and a few hilarious (and slightly sketchy) stories from our journeys. We’ll also chat about how our flight attendant perks have shaped the way we travel, why we were originally hesitant about group trips, and what changed our minds. Plus, we share an emotional listener story that'll have you reaching for the tissues.

Episode Highlights:

[1:00] - Drew gets creepily stared at by a passenger—and we try to unpack the serial killer vibes.
[3:25] - Rich's magical Paris layover and surprise encounter with Two Guys on a Plane fans.
[6:20] - Our initial fear of group travel and how Bali totally changed the game.
[8:00] - Why Drew's idea of "solo travel" really just means traveling with Rich.
[10:20] - The Airbnb horror story with chain-smoking hosts and red mattresses.
[13:08] - That time we maybe kind of almost got murdered in Greece… or not?
[15:42] - What actually made our Bali group trip so magical (spoiler: it wasn’t just the food).
[18:41] - Our hybrid travel style: freedom + structure = the perfect itinerary.
[22:06] - Spicy suckling pig, sweating through dinner, and trying new foods.
[23:00] - Feeling safe and supported: why group travel opens doors for everyone.
[24:06] - Built-in friends, low stress, and why you should travel with us.
[26:43] - Listener story: CPR at 35,000 feet and a beautiful reunion in the skies.
[28:21] - Shout out to our amazing community, Patreon supporters, and what’s next.

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