TTB 081: February Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

Published: March 1, 2020, 5 a.m.

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of February. We break down our favorite different news articles, including: \n\nWe break down some of the most up to date travel information associated with the coronavirus outbreak\nNoooo! Ok, we get it. No one wants to be known as the country people visit to get high. But come on Amsterdam, we have nothing but peace and love for you. Don't shun us, man. \nVacations, now backed by science. An interesting article on how the length of your trip influences your overall mood, happiness, and the enjoyment of your time there. Thank you science....you get me. \nCozy on up to Leonardo DiCaprio or Justin Biebs on a trip to space with Virgin Galactic. Assuming you have the $250k to shell out, of course. \nWe reviewed an inspiring article on how a man overcame his personal struggle with his mental health through travel. \u2060\nFinland just equalized family leave for a total of 14 months! A pregnant parent will also receive one month of pregnancy allowance before the child is born....Come on USA, step your game up. \u2060\n\nUp This Month: \n\nJeff Evans: A high altitude medi-vac, adventurer, and experienced mountain climber\n\nScott Lite: On psychoactive drugs around the world\nAlan Cotter: On Bolivia travel and exploration\nPreston: Who takes adventure to a different level with his ambition to seek out (sometimes dangerous) animals in the wild.