No Tourists Allowed - An Insider's Guide to Travel

Why Your Hotel Room Isn't Ready Until 4 PM, and Other Travel Questions Answered

No Tourists Allowed is trying something new. Instead of the usual format, Mike and James are opening up the mailbag and working through the questions, thoughts, and compl

Merger Talks, Low Rivers, and Lounge Wars: The State of Travel Right Now

The Wall Street Journal broke the story that United CEO Scott Kirby called Delta's Ed Bastian to float a merger between the two carriers, and that the call came before Un

The Algorithm Knows You're a Tourist

Mike is back from his annual sixteen-day golf pilgrimage through Scotland, and he's got stories: a near-career round at the Old Course (two under through fifteen before l

Record Crowds, Crumbling Rooms: Travel's Boom Meets Its Breaking Point

Ever checked into a Las Vegas hotel room only to find the smoke detector wrapped in a towel and hanging by a cord? In this episode of No Tourists Allowed, Mike and James

The $10 Bag Fee That Ruined Air Travel

Learn expert travel tips to avoid rising airline baggage fees, navigate Venice's new overtourism tax, and uncover affordable Eastern Europe destinations. Episode Resourc

Why Are Airlines Allowing In-Flight Calls?

Are phone calls ruining in-flight etiquette? Discover the best travel books for 2025 and new EU entry delays on the No Tourists Allowed travel podcast. Episode Resources

Wearing 25 Pounds of Luggage to Fly Free

Learn how to beat baggage fees on low-cost airlines using the Flygaroo vest. Plus, explore the rise of bleisure travel and the demand for travel advisors. Episode Resour

How AI Just Changed Travel Planning Forever

Discover if Punta Cana all-inclusive resorts are worth it, how agentic AI in travel empowers advisors, and essential global travel safety updates. Episode Resources: Of

This Secret App Replaces Human Tour Guides

Ditch the group! VoiceMap CEO Iain Manley reveals how self-guided audio tours let you explore at your own pace. Plus: travel news and a luxury getaway! Episode Resources

Smart Travel: Exploring Cologne & Vienna Plus The Best Walking Tour Apps

Discover authentic European travel tips for Cologne and Vienna. We cover Kölsch beer, smart walking tour apps, and finding local eats without the tourist traps. Episode

Smooth Travels: Biometric Tech and the Massive Wave of New Cruise Ships 2025

Discover the latest in travel tech. From biometric airport IDs to the explosion of new cruise ships 2025, learn how to travel smoother and smarter this year. Travel is c

American Airlines’ Betrayal vs. The Perfect European River Cruise

Have you ever dreamed of floating down the Danube, exploring medieval towns and world-class cities from the comfort of a luxury ship? In this episode of No Tourists Allow

Defining Riviera Travel's Upper Premium River Cruises

Is a river cruise just a floating hotel, or can it be one of the most authentic ways to travel? In this episode, we explore the world of Riviera Travel river cruises with

Beyond the Ballroom: How to Plan Authentic Corporate Events

Tired of business trips that feel like a copy-paste of the same sterile ballroom and conference room? How do you transform a mandatory work trip into a memorable, cultura

Overtourism's Ugly Truth: Our Wild Adventures in Panama & Europe

Join Mike Putman and James Ferrara from No Tourists Allowed as they recount their latest global adventures, from the bustling Panama Canal and historic Istanbul to vibran

Michelin Guide Scandal Exposed and Flight Attendant Warns: Never Drink This on Planes

Skip the tourist traps and discover Michelin's pay-to-play scandal, why you should NEVER drink airplane coffee, and MasterCard's surprising #1 summer destination for 2025

Beyond Resort Walls: The Rise of Island-Inclusive Packages and Authentic Cruise Experiences

Discover how travel leaders are breaking down resort walls and cruise ship decks to deliver authentic cultural experiences. Mike and James reveal Celebrity Cruises' innov

All-Inclusive, All Authentic: Rewriting Resort Stories

When Jim Tedesco saw fire dancers performing at street corners rather than resort stages during his first post-pandemic trip to Mexico, he witnessed tourism's invisible e

The 400% Flight Markup: How Your Passport Flips the Travel Script

Would you book a one-way ticket to Europe to save $8,000 on business class flights? In this revealing episode, discover why airlines charge Americans up to 400% more than

Is Air Travel Still Safe? Surprising Facts You Need to Know

Is air travel becoming more dangerous? We confront this question head-on and reveal surprising statistics that will make you rethink your fears. We also take you behind t