Ep 19; Hotel Living

07/31/18 • 25 min

Sometimes 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 you're done

4:30 - How do you decide when to have house-keeping come in? Tip: If you're a rewards member you can earn extra points by putting out your "do not disturb sign"

5:45 - Tip every day! (housekeeping staff rotates rapidly)

8:12 - Stealing from maid-carts => "Maid in Manhattan"

9:22 - Dealing with being in a "non-native" climate/altitude

Hydrate!
Ibuprofen is ok
Be prepared for your food choices to deviate
Altitude sickness can sap energy and focus; don't let it ruin your trip!
Ramen is your friend
Start the trip with a slow but kind of lengthy walk to acclimate (this can be combined with scouting out the hotel and conference area before the madness begins)
Local cuisine and "special things"

16:25 - How do you save your voice through a highly social event?

tea is your friend
honey
pineapple juice (get it from the bartender and cut with seltzer)

20:04 – Gadgets!? - Feet soaking (for tired feet) - Pineapple juice - Weather report (humidity is key to check!) - Ballet flats

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24:14 - Outro and thanks to: Producer Matt

Special thanks to Dan Sawyer of Artistic Whisper for editing this episode!

Thanks for listening; Travel smart and pack the snacks!

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Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20minDelay @PiperJDrake @GailCarriger

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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 you're done

4:30 - How do you decide when to have house-keeping come in? Tip: If you're a rewards member you can earn extra points by putting out your "do not disturb sign"

5:45 - Tip every day! (housekeeping staff rotates rapidly)

8:12 - Stealing from maid-carts => "Maid in Manhattan"

9:22 - Dealing with being in a "non-native" climate/altitude

Hydrate!
Ibuprofen is ok
Be prepared for your food choices to deviate
Altitude sickness can sap energy and focus; don't let it ruin your trip!
Ramen is your friend
Start the trip with a slow but kind of lengthy walk to acclimate (this can be combined with scouting out the hotel and conference area before the madness begins)
Local cuisine and "special things"

16:25 - How do you save your voice through a highly social event?

tea is your friend
honey
pineapple juice (get it from the bartender and cut with seltzer)

20:04 – Gadgets!? - Feet soaking (for tired feet) - Pineapple juice - Weather report (humidity is key to check!) - Ballet flats

– – –

24:14 - Outro and thanks to: Producer Matt

Special thanks to Dan Sawyer of Artistic Whisper for editing this episode!

Thanks for listening; Travel smart and pack the snacks!

- - -

Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20minDelay @PiperJDrake @GailCarriger

Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

Previous Episode

Ep 18; Hats on a Plane

Traveling 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 containers the ladies discuss (or a Tupperware containers)

-and don't forget to consider what your ties shape/color/dimensions says about you!

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9:15 – Main Topic -> Packing that Hat (and other weirdly shaped stuff)

Hat containers?
How to protect the shape of your headpiece
Wear your fancy as you go
Use your significant other as a hatrack
Being considerate of your fellow traveler
Consider the mateiral of the thing, is it something that can re-assume it's old shape easily?
Corset packing
Distribute your stuff across both checked and carry-on bags, just in case there are travel whammies
Wrap things (even inside your suitcase) in plastic to protect from potential bad weather (and spils)
Carry-on Pizza?
Request use of the flight closet (in the nicest way you can!)
Tips for when mobily impaired
Stuff your stuff with other stuff so it keeps it's shape