On this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of December. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:

-The volcanic eruption on White Island in New Zealand that claimed the lives of 19 people.

-Hotels are gross. But have you ever heard of someone using the coffee pot to wash their underwear? Or that the maids sometimes use your bed to get some quick shut eye on their break? This article broke down some of the dirtiest and weirdest things about hotel rooms as told by the people who work there.

Up This Month:

- Jeff talking about how you can accrue and spend award travel, credit card points, and airline miles

- Priya talks to us about her figurative journey from a fashion mode to traveler. It ultimately led to a literal journey around the world.

- Valerie talks to us about astrotourism, stargazing, and commercial space travel