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20 Minute Delay

20 Minute Delay

By: Gail Carriger & Piper J Drake
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Two ladies who travel a lot… talk about it briefly. Romance authors and consummate travelers Gail Carriger & Piper J Drake dish tips, tricks, gadgets, and horror stories on traveling by land, air, and sea. We get there, so you don't have to.Lalana Dararutana Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • EP_66; Totes the Most
    Dec 29 2025

    Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss preferred qualities in a travel tote. But first! Gail and Piper answer a sensitive listener question with honest recommendations, frank discussion, and travel whammy stories.

    Note: This episode has been rescued from the limbo of episodes lost in unexpected hiatus and was recorded over a year ago, possibly two.

    Piper's Tote

    • Ultra slim laptop backpack with a section with a grid of elastic bands for organization

    Gail's Tote

    • A rigid sided, small tote that fits under any underseat space for US or EU travel

    Gadgets!

    Piper's Recommedation: Period panties

    Gail's Recommendation: Heavy flow pads for delicate skin such as U by Kotex

    Shoutouts!

    Gail's Shoutouts: Old Fashioned Cupcake by by Sagan, Sagan

    Piper's Shoutouts: Love Destiny (บุพเพสันนิวาส)

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    Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode!

    Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!

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    43 mins
  • EP_65; Top 5: Food on the Go
    Dec 8 2025

    Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss the massive life challenges that drove us into unintended hiatus before diving enthusiastically into discussing our top 5 foods on the go, specifically foods we either pack to go on adventure or foods we immediately look for upon arrival at our destination.

    Gail's Top 5

    • Hard Boiled Egg
    • Chocolate Soy Milk
    • Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats (in and out of stock)
    • Cheetos (or Chex Mix)
    • Onigiri

    Piper's Top 5

    • Hard Boiled Egg
    • Protein Powder - shoutout to Boba Tea Protein
    • Tofu
    • Tinned Fish
    • Yokult Drinkable Yogurt

    Gadgets! (or coping mechanisms)

    Perfume - Gail's been exploring scents that bring her joy. Piper now plans to introduce Gail to a Thai based perfumes: Butterfly Thai Perfumes

    Lipcare - Piper's been exploring lip glosses and lip balms from Korean, Japanese, and Thai beauty brands. Gail loves lip oils, recommending brands like Versed.

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    Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode!

    Thanks for listening. Travel smart. 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

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    47 mins
  • EP_64; The Unplanned Hiatus and Our Return
    Aug 7 2025

    Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake briefly check back in regarding their unplanned hiatus to assure listeners of their (imminent) return.

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    Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode!

    Thanks for listening. Travel smart. 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

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    1 min
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