Are you making the most of your travel points? Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just dipping your toes into the world of rewards, this episode of Stacking Adventures is a must-listen. We’re joined by Cindy Greenstein, aka The Points Mom, who shares her insider secrets for getting top value from your travel rewards. From […]

Why does wine taste different when you’re sipping it abroad? And how do you design a wine tour that’s both unforgettable and Instagram-worthy? Today, we pop the cork on all things wine tourism with Kylie Sheriff, an Australian expat who traded her banking career for the lush vineyards of Chile. Crystal shares her globe-trotting wine […]

This week on Stacking Adventures, Joe and Crystal take us on a journey through Peru with two unique travel stories and a treasure trove of tips for travelers of all styles. First, Carrie and Eric share their unforgettable slow-travel experience, staying in an Airbnb, shopping at vibrant local markets, and immersing their kids in Peruvian […]

Adventurer Ann joins us today to share her travels through Ireland. Her road trip avoided the major tourist spots so that they could see the “real” parts of the country. What did they experience? How about soaring cliffs, the Lousitania museum, AirBnBs, wonderful foods, and Irish scones! Ann shares all of her best travel tips, […]

Emmy winner Joseph Rosendo joins us! In this special episode, Joseph, known for his PBS show ‘TravelScope,’ shares invaluable travel tips focusing on the importance of immersing oneself in local cultures rather than merely visiting tourist sites. He emphasizes the need to interact with locals to truly enrich your travel experience. The episode also covers […]

Today, we’ll take you to BACK to Japan, a place that Crystal visited and shared her experiences from. Now we share YOUR hilarious and insightful adventure stories, including mishaps like throwing up in your boss’s wife’s shoes, avoiding canceled flights due to typhoons, and playing the exchange rate game. We also gather practical travel tips […]

Dive into the vibrant and enigmatic world of New Orleans as Crystal and Joe are joined by authors Sharon Keating and Christi Keating Sumich, who take us on a journey through the city’s rich (and haunted) cocktail history. In this episode, you’ll learn about iconic drinks such as the Absinthe Frappe and the famous Sazerac […]

Today we embark on a spine-tingling journey through America’s most haunted ghost tours. Discover eerie hotspots like New Orleans, Williamsburg, and Charleston, where tales of haunted houses, mysterious tunnels, and historic lantern-lit streets come to life. Along the way, Crystal and Joe delve into their personal ghost tour experiences, sharing memorable costumes from childhood and […]

On today’s episode we asked YOU for advice on packing for travel, accumulating points, and generally making things easier and more fun. Boy, did you come through! We feature advice from MANY people from our adventure community on this episode. Have you been to Japan? Peru? Chile? Share your advice on our voicemail at http://stackingadventures.com/mystory […]

Why we went to Peru Cheryl has always (like every third person we meet) wanted to go to Machu Picchu, one of the world’s seven wonders. Note from Cheryl–I wrote a report on the Incas in third grade and felt I needed to follow through! How We Decided To Travel When you go someplace as […]