About this episode

Gunnar and Kyle share embarrassing travel mistakes from themselves and their listeners.

Gunnar and Kyle have already made fools of themselves with their most embarrassing travel mistakes. Now it’s your turn in the spotlight. After a deluge of emails, the guys share your big mishaps and goofs … plus a few more of their own, for good measure. What have we learned? Check your dates and reservations closely, don’t book a 10-hour bus ride in Cambodia, and definitely don’t eat nickels.

Topics covered

• travel mistakes
• embarrassing stories
• travel tips
• listener experiences
• reservations

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