On this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of September. We break down 12 different news articles, including:

The devastation facing the Bahamas did not destroy it’s tourism industry. Popular islands like Nassau, Paradise Island, and the Exumas are operating as normal. Don’t cancel your trip just yet and know that any vacation to this country will be a great help for their recovery efforts.

Jeff FREAKING Goldblum is coming to the Disney streaming service for “The World According to Jeff”....I guess life, ugh, finds a way.

Sip on some of the best italian vino and get paid to do it. Italy needs your help repopulating some of its lesser known cities. Make the move and earn up to 27k a year!

Dark Tourism: From the 9/11 Memorial to exploring the ruins of Chernobyl. This odd sector of the travel industry is causing a buzz and we were very intrigued to discuss it on the podcast.

The mega tour company Thomas Cook collapsed in September leaving 600,000 travelers stranded worldwide - some finding their plans were cancelled just days before they were supposed to leave for their weddings.

You can become a “Citizen Scientist” by signing up for the opportunity to live in Antarctica with the on-site research team through AirBNB’s newest sabbatical opportunity.

Up This Month:

-Robin of Safari Deal provides information on how we can book safaris around the world.

-Analisa talks to us about her six month stay in Nicaragua.

-Angelie talks to us about her project Bloom where she travels the world in search of the individuals who are helping under resourced people.