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• How Delta’s AI Is Changing Airfare and What It Means for Travelers #196

  Love the show? Help shape what’s next—take this quick listener survey.Delta is using AI to price tickets in real time. Are you getting a deal… or getting played?Delta has started using artificial intelligence to personalize airfare pricing, and it could change how you book flights forever. But is this new tech a money-saver or just a smarter way for airlines to charge more?In this episode, host Kim Anderson breaks down what Delta’s AI pricing strategy actually means for travelers, why this shift matters, and how it fits into a much bigger trend in the airline industry. From the evolution of flight pricing to the rise of hyper-personalized fares, this conversation will give you a clearer view of what’s happening behind the scenes the next time you search for a flight.You’ll get insight into what’s changing, what to watch for, and a few potential ways travelers are trying to avoid getting overcharged.IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:What we know about Delta’s AI pricing system and how it could impact your airfareThe difference between dynamic pricing and surveillance pricingA few practical ways travelers are trying to work around AI-driven faresWhether you fly often or only once in a while, this episode will help you make smarter decisions when it comes to booking your next trip.Tune in to find out what the algorithm might already know about you and how it could be shaping your next flight price.Like this, WANT MORE? Tune into these episodes about how AI is transforming the travel industry:Will AI Take Over Travel? What Every Creator and Traveler Needs to Know Right Now w/ Ross Borden #194What Every U.S. Traveler Needs to Know About the 2025 REAL ID Deadline | TRAVEL TALK #169The Future of Travel: Pros & Cons of Digital & Biometric Passports | TRAVEL TALK #102Support the showLOVE THE SHOW? Help shape what's next. Take this quick listener survey! Travel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout

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• The Ultimate Guide to Scenic Train Travel Across America on the Empire Builder #195

  Ever wondered what it’s really like to travel across the U.S. by train?In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at Amtrak’s Empire Builder, one of the most scenic and underrated train routes in North America.Host Kim Anderson shares her personal experience riding the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago with her young son, and walks you through everything you need to know about planning your own Amtrak train trip.Whether you're curious about cross-country train travel, looking for an alternative to road trips and RV life, or just want a relaxing, unplugged adventure with incredible views, this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn: • What it’s like to travel the full Empire Builder route from Seattle to Chicago • Where to stop along the way (hint: there are AMAZING options!) • What to expect from Amtrak sleeping cars, meals, and lounge access • Pro tips on luggage, Wi-Fi, and why this journey is a great option for families, solo travelers, and slow travel fansThis is your sign to slow down, take the scenic route and see a whole new side of America.Planning your own Amtrak adventure? Tune in to learn how to make the most of the Empire Builder route and decide if cross-country train travel might be your new favorite way to explore.Support the showLOVE THE SHOW? Help shape what's next. Take this quick listener survey! Travel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout

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• Will AI Take Over Travel? What Every Creator and Traveler Needs to Know Right Now w/ Ross Borden #194

   AI is changing how we travel—and raising big questions about who gets left behind.In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Ross Borden,  the founder of Matador Network to explore how artificial intelligence is turning the travel world upside down. From simplifying trip planning to disrupting the creator economy, this conversation dives deep into the promise—and the peril—of a new era.You’ll hear how Matador’s GuideGeek AI is reshaping the way travelers find information, why personalization is becoming the norm, and how brands are racing to keep up. But it’s not just about innovation: Ross shares honest reflections on the ethical challenges of AI, the environmental impact of large-scale data models, and what all of this means for the future of authentic travel storytelling.What you’ll learn in this episode:The inspiration behind building an AI travel assistant and what it can (and can’t) doHow AI is eroding traditional web traffic and changing how creators earn a living (spoiler alert: it's not al doom and gloom!)Why ethical considerations, accuracy, and sustainability matter more than everWhether you’re a digital creator, an avid traveler, or simply curious about where technology is taking us next, you’ll walk away with fresh insights and maybe a few tough questions to ponder.RESOURCES:Connect with Ross on Instagram & Matador Network WebsiteGuideGeek⚡️ROUND travel tip: Skip the crowds at Muir Woods and check out the redwoods on Stinson Beach Steep Ravine Trail instead.Like this? Try these epsiodes:Behind the Scenes of a Delta Brand Ambassador: FromCorporate Girlie to Full Time Travel Creator w/ Your Travel BFF Janelle on a Jet #129Below Deck IRL: How to Work on Superyachts and Get Paid to Travel w/ Hugo Ortega #132Astrotourism 101: How to Plan the Ultimate Stargazing, Dark Sky, and Northern Lights Trip w/ Stephanie Vermillion #172EPISODE DETAILS:07:41 - Even with the rise of AI creators will become14:54 - Websites that are not AI-centred 16:05 - Optimized for AI20:40 - Double down on your own experience 21:47 - Branch out31:11 - To keep your environmental footprint down23:36 - Be as specific Support the showLOVE THE SHOW? Help shape what's next. Take this quick listener survey! Travel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout

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• What Van Life in New Zealand Taught Me About Freedom, Travel, and Trusting Myself #193

  What happens when you say yes to the unknown with just $2,000 and a surfboard? Spoiler: It might change your life and your idea of freedom, forever.In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson takes you along on her personal journey through New Zealand’s South Island, where she learned the true meaning of freedom, travel, and trusting herself. Armed with only $2,000, a surfboard, and a bold spirit, Kim stumbled into van life and discovered a life of simplicity, self-reliance, and wild possibility.From buying a van with serious mishaps to staying warm in winter with creative hacks, Kim shares candid stories about the challenges and magic of solo female van life. More than just a travel tale, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on community, nature, and breaking free from traditional success to live life on your own terms.You'll learn:How to embrace solo female van life with confidence and couragePractical advice for adapting to New Zealand’s unique van life challengesWhy sometimes the best journeys start with saying yes to the unknownIf you want a fresh perspective on freedom, travel, and what it means to trust yourself on the road, this episode will inspire you to say yes to your own wild dreams.Like this WANT MORE? Check out these episodes about traveling as a solo female:1. Fantastic Characters, Weird Jobs & Memorable Moments on the Road in New Zealand: Solo Episode2. Solo Travel for Black Women: Cultural Adaptation, Dating, and Mental Health Abroad w/ Christina Jane #1193. How to Handle Foreign Privilege and Unwanted Attention Abroad - Solo Female Travel Tips | TRAVEL TALK #122Support the showLOVE THE SHOW? Help shape what's next. Take this quick listener survey! Travel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout

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• Thinking About Van Life? What to Know About Vehicle Conversions, Remote Work, and Daily Life on the Road #192

  If you’ve been eyeing van life content but are still wondering how people really do it, this one’s for you.For the last five years, Fiorella and her husband have lived full-time on the road in not one but two self-converted vehicles. They’ve road-tripped through 40+ states, explored more than 30 national parks, and turned a fire investigation truck into a fully off-grid home on wheels. Fiorella also works remotely as a content marketing specialist for RVshare, giving her a front-row seat to both sides of the mobile lifestyle.In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Fiorella to talk about all the practical, unexpected, and magical parts of van life. Whether you’re van-life curious, ready to convert your own vehicle, or just love hearing how people design unconventional live, they’ve got stories and insight for you.You’ll hear what it really takes to live on the road full-time, how to decide what kind of vehicle and layout might work best for your lifestyle, and what they’ve learned the hard way over two conversions.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to choose a vehicle and avoid the biggest first-timer mistakesWhich features they now consider non-negotiable after years of living on the roadHow to find those off-the-beaten-path places that make van life truly magicalIf you're dreaming of a more flexible life or just want to know if you could ever make this work, this episode is for you.RESOURCES:Connect with Fiorella on Instagram & YouTubeWant to try van life before committing to the lifestyle? Check out RV ShareFiorella's favorite boondocking spot: Flaming Gorge, UtahFind the best dry camping / off radar locations with Onyx Offroad⚡️ROUND BOOK: Nowhere for Very Long: The Unexpected Road to an Unconventional Life by Brianna MadiaWANT MORE stories about Overlanding or Epic Road Adventures? Check out these epsiodes:Extreme Adventure: Motorbiking the Pan-American Highway and Canoeing the Darien Gap w/ Charlie Reynolds #142What It’s Really Like to Overland Solo as a Woman Across Africa & the Middle East w/ Charline Ribotta #103Roadmap to Happiness: Overlanding & Unschooling Around the World while Living a Global Mission w/ Brittney Highland of Hourless Life  #41Support the showLOVE THE SHOW? Help shape what's next. Take this quick listener survey! Travel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout

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