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61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsTwo ladies who travel a lot… talk about it briefly.
Romance authors and consummate travelers Gail Carriger & Piper J Drake dish tips, tricks, gadgets, and horror stories on traveling by land, air, and sea.
We get there, so you don’t have to.
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EP_63; Work Anywhere Thailand
October 08, 2023 16:58 - 29 minutes - 21.4 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake chose chaos a couple of months ago, going off script with no structure to discuss trip planning for Thailand! Note: at the time this episodes airs, Gail and Piper will already be in Thailand, so check their social media for live updates of their trip or stand by for future episodes recorded in Thailand! It's happening, dear listeners. Brace yourselves. The approach: have a home base in Bangkok, working and writing during the week and taking day trips or...
Ep_62; FrequentlyForgotten
October 08, 2023 16:25 - 29 minutes - 21.7 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss things that just don't make it into the suitcase or carry on, things we often forget to bring along on travel. But first! Where have Gail & Piper been? Piper did a stay-cation in Seattle, hosting Piper Mommy and her brother with his wife: Chihuli Garden and Glass, conveyer belt sushi, ASEAN Street, and more... Gail Often Forgets: Socks Bathing Attire incl. swim cap, goggles, bathing suit Update all apps/download entertainment media Refrig...
Ep_61; Delayed in Transit
September 07, 2023 23:27 - 43 minutes - 31.9 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss their coping methods when there are travel delays long and short, but especially long. But first! Where have Gail & Piper been? Gail & Piper had a writing retreat together in Honolulu (February 2023) and Gail experienced major travel whammy! Piper's Coping Mechanisms: Have the airline app on my phone, so I can get boarding updates without having to hear the announcements Find the quiet spots in the airport, such as a gate that does NOT have a...
Ep_58; Travel Hopes and Plans
January 09, 2023 01:37 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss their plans for 2023 and related travel plans. But first! Where has Piper been? Piper was a guest author at Dragonsteel MiniCon in Salt Lake City. She chats with Gail about the pros and cons of managing an author table in an Exhibitor Hall or Dealer's Room solo. Gail's Hopes and Plans: Discussing the state of the travel industry and avoiding holiday travel Scheduled for 4 to 5 events in the beginning of 2023 and anticipate 1 or 2 more by end ...
Ep_57; Restrategizing Business Travel
December 27, 2022 19:54 - 37 minutes - 52 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss how they are updating their author business strategies moving forward and how that impacts travel. But first! Where has Gail been? Gail went to Wild Wild West con this past year. She was reminded that the desert can get quite cold, depending on time of day/year. She had to take the risk and pack a large checked-bag. One of the delights of a steampunk event - really fun masks! Gail's Business Considerations: split between cons with high cost...
EP_56; Technology Upgrades
November 21, 2022 14:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss their technology upgrades, respectively, and how they impact their travels But first! Where has Piper been? Piper compares and contrasts a trip to Salt Lake City last year with a planned trip to Salt Lake City this year. Last year involved gaming and cooking, immediately followed by a trip to Orlando for Piper Dad. This year, Piper is again gaming and cooking and a guest author at Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel Mini-Con. Then she's heading to...
Ep_55; Things We Hoard When We Travel
November 07, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss things each of them hoard when they travel. But first! Where has Gail been? Impromptu reunion and abbreviated writing retreat to the Boston area. Reasons for traveling carry-on only whenever possible. Piper is mildly concerned regarding Gail's shoe choices for this trip. Piper's Hoard-able Items: Clean napkins and tissues Hotel disposable (not cloth) laundry bags Hard boiled eggs Condiments (tiny jams and tiny ketchups) - especially one...
Ep_54; The Road Trip Option
October 30, 2022 22:07 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss travel by car as an option to get to where one is attempting to go. But first! Where have Gail and Piper been? Both Gail and Piper were in North Carolina, BUT they were not in North Carolina at the same time. Piper shares a few tips for handy things to have in case one becomes ill while traveling and Gail adds her thoughts for a medical kit. Piper's Road Trip Thoughts: Summer of 2022 air travel issues resulted in a lot of travel vloggers reco...
Ep_52; Travel By Sea
August 29, 2022 01:16 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss travel by sea as Piper prepares to board a cruise again for the first time in years. But first! Where have Gail and Piper been? Gail and Piper had a small writing retreat together in Vegas, while BTS was in Vegas for concert performances, and the two of them did not go to the concerts or even interact with the "Vegas Experience" - they wrote. A lot. And they ate a lot of food, mostly from off the strip, particularly some very good Thai food. Tra...
Ep_51; 3 Fluid Ounces
August 08, 2022 03:53 - 42 minutes - 59 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss toiletry bags (also known as the 2-1-1) and what they include in these particular kits. *This episode was recorded in October 2021. We had encountered technical difficulties and had to await a new motherboard, but we are back! But first! Where have Gail and Piper been? Gail attended a writer's conference in Denver, CO and managed to alarm Piper with the makeup Gail used. Gail's toiletry bag notes: prompted by Gail's foray into Japanese / Kore...
Ep_50; Anticipated Updates to Travel
March 21, 2022 00:32 - 35 minutes - 49 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss anticipated updates to their travel habits as they return to travel. But first! Where have Gail and Piper been? Piper travelled to Carlsbad, CA via San Deigo International Airport. Gail and Piper's Anticibated Updates to Travel Habits Gail's changes Stompy boots as travel shoes New laptop! (plus updates to tech on the travel checklist) Piper's changes Nude toned flats MacBook Air vs iPad Pro Gadget Picks! Gail's pick: Cloud-service fo...
Ep_49; City of Memories
October 25, 2021 02:41 - 38 minutes - 29.1 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss cities they have each traveled too multiple times and would like to return to in the future. But first! Where have Gail and Piper been? Each of them shares their experiences getting vaccinated earlier this year. Gail's cities full of memories London, UK Boston, MA USA Florence, Italy Piper's cities full of memories London, UK San Diego, CA USA Philadelphia, PA USA Gadget Picks! Piper pick: Handheld Portable Nebuliser Gail's pick:...
Ep_48; City of Possibilities
September 12, 2021 19:47 - 34 minutes - 27.2 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss cities they each want to visit, someday, and have never managed to yet. Gail's someday cities Montreal, Canada Bangkok, Thailand (Gail and Piper are planning to go together in fall of 2022! Check out the planning episodes on 20 Minute Delay) Tokyo, Japan Wellington, New Zealand Piper's someday cities Singapore Cape Town, South Africa Sydney, Australia Do you remember the game that was a sort of precursor to Pokémon Go? Let us know! ...
Ep_47; Thailand - The Planning Stage
July 05, 2021 00:36 - 34 minutes - 25.8 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake are planning travel to Thailand, together! They share some of their planning stage thoughts. Where has Gail been? Gail went into a 2 week self-quarantine for family reasons and made the best of it as a writing retreat. Going to a remote, rural location was a nice change of setting and was great for easing back into travel without risking sensory overload. Planning for Thailand Time of year Priorities: Fruit, Other Food, Points of Interest Key ...
Ep_46; Travel Memories and Keepsakes
May 31, 2021 03:44 - 33 minutes - 25.7 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss the kinds of keepsakes and souvenirs they like to gather in their travels. Souvenirs: Piper's favorite keepsakes: Pressed pennies Collector coins Fountain Pens Jewelry Gail's favorite keepsakes: Weird regional foods or candies with unique flavors Interesting scarves Locally printed, locally published history books of a place Jewelry What do we do with our keepsakes? Both ladies wear their keepsakes, for the most part, or use them ...
Ep_45; Village Memories
April 19, 2021 03:14 - 37 minutes - 28.5 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss a few of the villages, small towns, and rural places of their travels and why the love them. Where have you been? Piper went on a socially distanced getaway! Road trip with Corbin to Getaway House for a tiny cabin and camp site glamping week with private bathrooms in each cabin. Yay! Village Memories: Piper's remembered places: Chonburi, Thailand Biberach an der Riss, Germany Gail's remembered places: small town on Northern California Co...
Ep_44; Food That Travels To You
March 22, 2021 03:19 - 32 minutes - 24.7 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss their favorite foods to order, so that it comes to each of them. * new episode! Foodie Desires Piper's must obtain: Instant packs of โจ๊ก (Thai Jok, rice porridge) from Thailand พริกป่น (Thai Prik Bon, Thai Roasted Chili Powder) from Piper's stepmother Plant seeds for ผักบุ้ง (Thai Water Morning Glory; Water Spinach) Gail's must obtain: malty tea leaves from UK Tea leaves from Thailand, via California distributor Hale's Blue Boy Sala ...
Ep_43; City of Dreams
January 26, 2021 01:04 - 21 minutes - 16.7 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss cities they would love to return to and why. * new episode! Cities of Dreams Piper would like to return to: Tokyo, Japan Wellington, New Zealand London, UK Gail would like to return to: Strasbourg, France Cusco, Peru Barcelona, Spain Gadgets! On her trip to Wellington, New Zealand, Piper came across a surprising gadget. Gail has now seen the picture, but it won't be posted. We'll leave it to your imaginations, dear Listeners! – –...
Ep_42; Listening to other Podcasts About Travel
January 04, 2021 03:16 - 33 minutes - 25.8 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share podcasts they listen to about travel or while traveling. * new episode! Where have you been? Piper went somewhere! *gasp* Exercising caution and following social distancing considerations for maximum safety. Writing research trip to Deception Pass in Washington state. Key tidbit: Gail and Piper are bereft and will deeply miss Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza as it is retired from their menu. Other Podcasts About Travel Piper's Podcasts Writing Exc...
Ep_41; Nightmare Hotels
November 23, 2020 02:51 - 25 minutes - 19.7 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share their most horrific hotel experiences. * new episode! Nightmare Hotels Piper shares her worst day job biz trip experience with a hotel and shares an important lesson learned about what to do when the hotel isn't ensuring your safety. She also shares her worst experience at a writerly conference hotel. There was also the instance in which she encountered a Mr. Mime in her hotel room. Gail ponders why a water park would be in the basement of a hot...
Ep_40; Train Stories
November 09, 2020 01:49 - 39 minutes - 31.5 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss train travel memories through the years. * new episode! Train Stories Piper has very contrasting train adventure memories. First, she shares her impressions of a childhood overnight train trip in Thailand, traveling with family from Bangkok to Northern Thailand. Then, she shares college late night train rides to visit friends at other colleges. Her favorite memory is her most recent train trip experience from Seattle to Vancouver. Gail has a s...
Ep_39; Road Trip Memories
September 28, 2020 04:35 - 32 minutes - 23.6 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss favorite road trip memories. * new episode! Road Trip Memories Road trips are a big thing for Gail and she has many memories of various road trip memories. Shout out the Carmen. Piper grew up with a lot of family road trips and tended to visit her friends at other colleges in her college days as well as memories of annual road trips from New Jersey to Maryland for Otakon in order to accommodate cosplay wardrobe and accessory choices, plus con...
Ep_38; Hotel Adoration
September 14, 2020 05:30 - 31 minutes - 23.3 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss favorite hotels in their past histories with travel. * new episode! Favorite Hotels of All Time Piper's fav: Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Gail's fav: Adobe on Green Street Inn in Santa Cruz (possibly closed) Honorable Mentions Gail & Piper both mentioned Mandala Bay Gail: Marina Bay Sands Piper: Hotel Monaco Seattle Gadget Pick! Favorite Hotel Provided Items Gail - nicely scented shampoo/conditioner, make up wipes, and whole milk ...
Ep_37; Movies That Call Us to Places
August 31, 2020 02:05 - 40 minutes - 30.7 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss movies that give a strong sense of place. * new episode! What do Gail and Piper think of when they bring up movies that give them a sense of place? Gail thought of movies with an upbeat, positive ambiance because that's what she loves. Piper thought of places that she wanted to visit after watching particular movies. Both Gail and Piper have lived in different parts of the US and for a time, in different parts of the world, and they have "he...
Ep_36; In Flight Entertainment
August 17, 2020 02:34 - 35 minutes - 26.1 MBRetrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discussed in-flight entertainment choices. *This episode was recorded in 2017, prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions. Where have you been? Piper had traveled to the Princeton area for day job and it was relatively freezing as compared to where she lived, at the time, in the Phoenix, AZ area. She encountered a mysterious crate that reminded her ...
Ep_35;Books That Call Us To Places
July 27, 2020 01:05 - 36 minutes - 27.4 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share books that give them a strong sense of place. * new episode! What do Gail and Piper think of as a book that gives them a sense of place? Gail thought of books that make her want to travel somewhere and particularly thinks of the light of a place. Piper thought of not only books that made her want to travel to a place, but also books that created the perfect scene that pulled her into the book. Gail and Piper discuss the writing craft aspect o...
Ep_34;Rewards for Suffering
July 13, 2020 01:06 - 30 minutes - 22.2 MBRetrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discussed travel rewards programs and related credit cards. *This episode was recorded in 2017, prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions. Where have you been? Piper had traveled and returned from Chicago, but ORD is one of Piper's hellmouth airports. Both Piper and Gail agree the food scene in Chicago is off the charts good. They also agree th...
Ep_33;Most Memorable Flight
June 29, 2020 05:12 - 29 minutes - 21 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share their most memorable flights to date. * new episode! Where have you been? Nowhere, because shelter at home. But! Piper and her partner, Matthew, look forward to a new apartment (in the same building) with more space. Gail and her SO explore their neighborhood. Main Topic Piper's most memorable flight - a positive memory of Piper's first experience of Business Class on an international flight (very different from domestic First Class/Business...
Ep_32; Iron Chef Airport and Listener Questions
June 15, 2020 00:54 - 40 minutes - 29.6 MBRetrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake play "Iron Chef" Airport edition at the request of a listener. *This episode was recorded more than a year prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions, and also prior to recent events involving the Romance Writers of America. Where have you been? Piper was at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle and discussing the solutions hotel management implements to...
Ep_31;Rituals To Remind You You're Home
May 31, 2020 23:11 - 25 minutes - 18.9 MBGail Carriger and Piper J. Drake talk about rituals to remind you that you're home -- or home comforts. * new episode! Where have you been? Or rather, how has it been at home? Piper and her partner rearranged their living room to sacrifice space for better sound buffering as they are each on separate videoconferencing as they work day jobs remotely. Gail and her partner rearranged their living room to open up more space, but need to set up curtain rods for videoconference background...
Episode 30; Lists of Kits
May 18, 2020 00:29 - 45 minutes - 33.8 MBRetrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss packing lists and favorite kits. *This episode was recorded more than a year prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions, and also prior to recent events involving the Romance Writers of America. Where have you been? Nowhere! Piper was somewhere in Pennsylvania. Gail was somewhere on the Gold Coast in California. Main Topic Lists of Kits...
Ep_29;Best Buffets
May 04, 2020 06:11 - 48 minutes - 36.1 MBRetrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss the best breakfast buffets they've experienced in their travels to date. *This episode was recorded more than a year prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions. Listener Question! Go-to toiletries Piper packs her own shampoo and conditioner, at minimum. Longer trips require more supplies. Gail packs her own facial wash and skin cream, etc. ...
Ep_28;Squat the Seat
April 20, 2020 03:31 - 29 minutes - 22.3 MBRetrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss seat choices and the angle of approach. *This episode was recorded more than a year prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions. Where have you been? Piper had been through Orlando International airport and Gail discusses the deplorable lack of caffeine in the terminal she goes through at MCO. Main Topic Seat Preferences! Squatting the Ais...
Ep_27;From Travel Bag to Go Bag
April 06, 2020 06:01 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MBWe're back! Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake return after an unplanned hiatus due to a myriad of technical difficulties. Main Topic: Turning your travel bag into a Go Bag Gadgets! Gail - Pajama-esque comfy pants and tees Piper - EC30 Clean Body Wash Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! - - - Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20minDelay...
Ep 26; Return Destinations
April 16, 2019 20:00 - 38 minutes - 43.7 MBBeen there, done that! But you can't help but think that you could have done it better. Tips and tricks for optimally re-visiting already trod travel-ground. Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:24 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 1:06 - Gail visits Piper J in Seattle for a local signing 1:33 - PodCon! 2:17 - All the food. Place Pigalle, Storyville, and more! 3:48 - Dealing with TSA shutdowns - - - Main Topic - Returnin...
Ep 25; Caffeine Situation
March 18, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 53.2 MBHow do you stay awake? When do you choose to stay awake? Tricks to accomplishing your caffeine ingestion intelligently while far from home! Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:21 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 1:05 - Piper went to Disney over the crazy-busy Christmas Holiday 2:10 - Disney's Magic-band wrist-bands are near Magic 5:15 - Gail Carriger, Tea on the Go (video on Gail's caffeine process) --> https://youtu.be/IzPzj...
Ep 24; Rental Car Renting
January 07, 2019 02:26 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBTransportation from home to any destination requires some form of "last mile" transit. Gail and Piper discuss tips and thoughts on car renting when that's the choice that's made. 0:23 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:41 - Piper has a story, both for Gail and for listeners about a Virginia wedding (including hellmouth travel via ORD) 2:54 - The behaved childhood version of Adam Sandler and his Vegas "Money Man" ...
Ep 23; Bag Checking Protocol
December 10, 2018 07:59 - 27 minutes - 50.8 MBWhen your trip requires enough luggage that you MUST check a bag, what does the experienced traveler do? Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:25 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 1:01 - Gail went to PHX (Phoenix) and has THOUGHTS 2:26 - The internet told her it would be hot, sure, duh - but the taste of the filtered water is... awful - the worst Gail has experienced the world over 3:28 - Piper's water heater that had a hole ea...
Ep 22; Delay Vouchers
November 27, 2018 08:39 - 30 minutes - 55 MBTravel vouchers can turn a stressful travel whammy into a new experience. Honest! And, what should you do about lost luggage? Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:20 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:44 - Gail and Piper discuss Smokey Mountains Writers' Retreat 3:39 - Map out your journey ahead of time (screenshot your map in case you lose cellphone service in rural areas) 5:42 - Going to Urgent Care (or emergency room, o...
Ep 21; Traveling Alone
September 17, 2018 06:25 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBTravel is enriching and we recommend it. Sometimes one must travel alone. How do you stay safe? Where do you keep your money and documents? What's "SA"? Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:24 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:44 - Newark airport and the attached Marriott hotel - - - Main Topic -> Traveling Alone 7:48 - Traveling alone as a woman -> Safely. 8:48 - Ensuring money and ID is safely hidden (away from ...
Ep 20; Seat Reclining, The Angle of Repose
August 20, 2018 09:30 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIts undeniable, some people are taller than others. But travel seats are designed with a "one-size-fits-all" mentality. So what is one to do when seeking the relaxation of repose? Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:22 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:45 - Listener question: "What are some tips and tricks for traveling if/when mobility impaired?" Wooden cane for getting through metal detectors (TSA) Tips for preparing be...
Ep 19; Hotel Living
July 31, 2018 13:49 - 25 minutes - 46.4 MBSometimes traveling friends get to meet up - and that's exactly what this episode is! A rare side-by-side recording from the ladies as they discuss how to live in hotels and take care of your voice. Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:22 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake Main Topics -> Hotel Living 2:02 - Flow packing - as soon as you arrive unpack your things to "zones" - pack your suitcase a little bit each night after...
Ep 18; Hats on a Plane
July 18, 2018 15:11 - 32 minutes - 60.4 MBTraveling already requires high level packing skills. But what about when you want (aka, NEED) to bring a hat. How do you keep your topper in top condition? Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:21 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:52 - Listener question from the Facebook group Ty akas: "What's the best way to travel with extra ties?" -Be aware of where the knot sits, fold carefully, and consider some of the special conta...
Ep 17; Secondary Transportation: Getting around within your destination
July 04, 2018 20:58 - 30 minutes - 55.5 MBSo you've arrived at your destination, now what? How do you get around? What if you don't have cell service? Piper and Gail discuss what to do and who to trust. Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:23 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:52 - Gail Traveled to Tucson, Arizona -> Festival of Books 1:26 (and 3:29) - Weird Uber/Lyft experiences. How to tell if you're about to be scammed. Be wary of the overt chumminess. 2:15 - ...
Ep 16; Dressing up While Traveling; How to pack smart when traveling WITH style
June 19, 2018 21:01 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBAward ceremonies, weddings, conventions, fancy meals - sometimes you need to bring your super swanky dress clothes. How does a traveler handle that? Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:21 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:51 - Piper visited Producer Matt in Texas -> Wichita Falls 1:55 - Tips on how to pick people up from the airport like a pro 3:45 - Gail shared pasta and with an Italian family on a Swiss puddle-jumper - ...
Ep 15; Hotel Scents (sniffs and struggles)
June 04, 2018 20:15 - 31 minutes - 56.9 MBScent is heavily tied to memory. Disney hacks it with aplomb. Hotels (especially major chains) try. With varying success. The ladies discuss how to deal. Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:29 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 1:06 - Piper stayed home -> but still went to a con: Taiyou Con 6:48 - Piper met Yaya Han (an awesome cosplayer) in a bathroom – – – 7:49 – Main Topic -> Hotel Scents! scents come from more than ...
Ep 14; Shoes
May 15, 2018 16:41 - 43 minutes - 79.1 MBHardest thing to pack? Shoes. But you need them. Often traveling to an event/work/vacation requires more than one kind/type of shoe. What's a shoe whore to do? Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:22 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:48 - Gail went on a writing retreat 1:09 - Traveling with "different" (and/or wrong) personality types 2:15 - How to set yourself up for success when traveling and/or working and/or staying i...
Ep 13; Exercising while Traveling
May 03, 2018 20:36 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MBTraveling interrupts patterns. Gail and Piper give tips and tricks for exercising while traveling - and discuss meeting Kevin Bacon due to good swimming habits! Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:17 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:38 - Question from a listener! -> Stress management on the go? Get your question featured by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20minDelay @PiperJDrake @G...
Ep 12; Travel Snacks - To eat or not to eat?
April 09, 2018 16:39 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MBFood is important while traveling. Many (like Piper and Gail) would even say its the entire point. Traveling means you're on the move though, so it's important to bring or grab snacks as you go? But there are so many options, what do you being and why? 0:27 - Intro 0:55 - Piper's Seattle Trip 1:45 - Tips for scoping out a new city that you're moving to 2:15 - SeaTac (Seattle airport) hacks 4:30 - Uber and ride-share tips for Seattle 6:20 - tangent about travel reward lounges (T...
Ep 11; Prepping for Travel, a compendium of tips
March 12, 2018 12:24 - 32 minutes - 59.6 MBHow does one prepare mentally and physically for travel? Regardless of the reason for taking a trip, necessity, pleasure, work, illness, visiting family - irregardless of any of those reasons it's still important to be properly prepped to make the most of it. Main Topic -> Travel Preparation, the how and why Gadgets -> Face masks! Gail - soothing infused paper Piper - Tulasara eyemask from Aveda Special Thanks -> Artistic Whispers Production Inc for editing the audio for this ...