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 Bl

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

May 26th, 2019 23m 41s

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 grea

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

May 17th, 2019 17m 4s

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

Travel Goods Show Feature: The Chargetab™

Apr 21st, 2019 12m 16s

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 intervi

Travel Goods Show Feature: The Airhook 2.0

Apr 13th, 2019 11m 47s

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 s

Grand Opening, Grand Closing: Boeing, WOW & Joon

Apr 6th, 2019 15m 59s

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 & Twit

Hotel Alternatives for Adventurous Travelers

Mar 23rd, 2019 27m 32s

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

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

Mar 16th, 2019 24m 58s

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 changin

Black Travel History Celebration

Feb 28th, 2019 19m 12s

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 i

There’s a Fine Line Between Curiosity and Racism

Feb 22nd, 2019 32m 41s

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

But Did Anyone Die Tho?? 4 Things to Consider Before Traveling with a New Boo

Feb 15th, 2019 27m 4s

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:

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

Feb 7th, 2019 19m 44s

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 doi

Government Shutdowns are Stupid

Feb 3rd, 2019 17m 1s

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.faceboo

Facebook Saved His Life: Interview with Michael Lythcott

Jan 25th, 2019 33m 56s

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

Travel Safety and Security Interview with Kimberlee Roberts

Jan 10th, 2019 30m 4s

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

Bonus

Travel Resolutions & January Travel

Jan 3rd, 2019 6m 58s

In this mini-episode, Reyna Simone discusses travel resolutions and answers questions about the best time to book travel and US travel destinations that shouldn't be missed. CONNECT WITH ME! Instagram & Twitter: @travelquips Blog: www.tra

Hipmonk, Roadtrippers, and RFID Protectors

Dec 27th, 2018 10m 57s

This short travel tech episode discusses apps that may be helpful during the holiday season: Hipmonk and Roadtrippers. Reyna Simone also discusses RFID protectors--there are some inexpensive ones you can buy for under $5! CONNECT WITH ME! Ins

112.5 Million = Pack Your Patience Part 2

Dec 21st, 2018 20m 8s

The 2018 holiday season is expected to be the busiest travel season on record! Pack your snacks and your patience! This week, Reyna Simone shares some of the staggering travel statistics, the 2018 TSA Airport of the Year, and new TSA technolo

2019 Travel Destinations

Dec 14th, 2018 24m 5s

Many travel publications are sharing their predictions for the best places to travel in 2019. In this episode, we’ll discuss several of these lists—and Reyna Simone will share her own list of top travel locations for 2019. AirBnB 2019 Travel

2018 Holiday Gift Guide

Dec 7th, 2018 15m 1s

It’s holiday season and time to think about those holiday gifts! Reyna shares a few (affordable) ideas for what to give your loved ones! Travel More Hate Less T-Shirts Amazon Prime Waypoint Goods Travel Scarf Xenovo Pro Lense Kit CONNECT WI

John Allen Chau: Missionary Martyr? Or Witless Wanderer?

Nov 29th, 2018 36m 21s

This week’s episode discusses the controversy surrounding the death of 26-year-old traveler John Allen Chau. Chau was killed in November 2018 after attempting to make contact with the North Sentinel tribe—a tribe that has rejected contact with

Passenger Bill of Rights

Nov 22nd, 2018 24m 29s

Happy Thanksgiving! As we head into the busy holiday season, this episode focuses the passenger bill of rights for for airline, railway and cruise line travel. Reyna Simone chats about some of the things she is most grateful for and discusses

It Started with the Poop, But It’s Not Really About the Poop

Nov 15th, 2018 20m 7s

Okay so election season is (almost) over and we’re back to our regular weekly episodes. Thanks for sticking with me during this hectic time! As they say—crap happens. Which unfortunately is so relevant to this episode. Did you hear about th

Big Brother-ish or Nah? The Future of TSA Security.

Oct 25th, 2018 21m 42s

We’re back!! Life happened last week, but Reyna Simone is back just in time to tell you about the future of security with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The agency plans to use biometrics—such as fingerprinting and facial re

Bonus

Mini-Episode 10: Preparing When You Haven't Prepared

Oct 11th, 2018 9m 42s

Sometimes life happens--and this mini-episode is a testament to that. This week, Reyna discusses how to prepare for travel, when you haven't had time to prepare. ******************************************************************************