About this episode
The guys bring on co-worker and extra special guest Kasey DellaPenna - aka @kaseymeetsworld - to share her story of becoming a backpacking digital nomad and travel influencer … who splits her time between living in Guatemala, the U.S., and traveling the world. After a whirlwind trip, she recaps a visit to Hong Kong, Shanghai to cap off her official worldwide ranking of all the Disney parks. Plus, our most beautiful places on earth - and why Kasey is proudly a Disney adult.Thanks to HotelSlash for sponsoring this episode of the show! Try it out today: Use promo code THRIFTYTRAVELER for a free 90-day trial – plus, get $20 off your first prepaid booking!Watch us on YouTube!00:00 - Explaining our time travel-y episode00:40 - Introducing our friend and colleague Kasey, a self proclaimed Disney adult 02:42 - Kasey’s best travel deals including a Hawaii stopover & her expert tip for finding the cheapest flights abroad07:50 - Kasey’s biggest travel mistake: An embarrassing missed flight in Orlando11:45 - A word from our sponsor: HotelSlash, the easiest way to book a cheaper hotel stay - & rebook when prices drop12:35 - Kasey’s travel origin story – and becoming a backpacker and digital nomad24:20 - How she wound up living in Guatemala half the year and her pitch for the perfect Guatemala vacation32:00 - A Disney expert’s tips on how to travel to the parks on a budget36:18 - Walking us through her epic trip through China and Hong Kong – including flying Delta Premium Select42:00 - The Disney parks in Shanghai and Hong Kong & how they compare44:00 - The official ranking of Disney Parks worldwide49:30 - Listener Question: Our most jaw-dropping “wow” destinations53:00 - On the Spot, Haters Edition: Places we don’t need to go back to…Produced by Gunnar Olson and Sylvia ThomasAudio editing by Sylvia ThomasVideo editing by Kyle ThomasShow music: “All That” by Benjamin Tissot
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