In this episode of The Carry-On Crew, Meghan and Victoria head north - way north - with guide, blogger, and podcaster Jennie Fleming from Top Left Adventures. Jennie breaks down smart Alaska planning: set priorities, stick to her “two sleeps per week” rule, and choose cruise, land, or a combo (why cruise tours can actually cut hassle and cost).

We get real about weather (pack a true rain jacket and embrace the day), crowd-busting moves (afternoon port time, balcony cabins, small-group or private tours), and splurge picks that deliver (flightseeing, fly-in bear viewing, and whale watching). Plus, the surprisingly great food scene!

Finally, the unsexy but vital stuff: travel insurance (medevacs = $$$), road and wildlife safety, and gear that actually matters. Whether you’re chasing glaciers, the midnight sun, or just a stress-free first trip, this episode is your no-nonsense guide to Alaska magic.

In this episode of The Carry-On Crew, Meghan and Victoria turn travel insurance into a game show with InsureMyTrip CEO, Suzanne Morrow. From lost luggage and delayed flights to hurricanes, broken bones, and even post-pub mishaps, Suzanne breaks down what’s covered – and what’s definitely not.

We dig into real-life travel scenarios ripped from the headlines, like the scrapped DOT compensation rules and Alaska Airlines’ infamous computer outage, to find out when travel insurance really comes to the rescue. Plus, Suzanne shares insider tips on choosing the right policy, why “Cancel for Any Reason” can be a lifesaver, and how licensed agents can actually help you skip the fine-print headache.

So, whether you’re planning a bucket-list adventure or a weekend getaway, this episode is your crash course in travel insurance – minus the snooze factor.

Buckle up! In this second installment of Turbulence Tales, Meghan and Victoria dive into more unbelievable travel nightmares.

From two besties who accidentally booked San Jose, California instead of Costa Rica, to a ponytail-grabbing mom in Venice who hunted down her pickpockets, to a food-poisoned trekker in Nepal whose nightmare only worsened at a Bangladesh visa desk – these stories are equal parts chaotic and hilarious.

Meghan also shares her own jaw-dropping run-in with a one-legged Italian woman during a Rome pizza-and-gelato tour gone sideways.