The Elliott Confidential Podcast

What to do in an emergency

In this episode of the Elliott Confidential podcast, we talk about how to survive an overnight flight from Africa. Plus, how to deal with an emergency on the road. And we

We overstayed our welcome. Here's what happened next.

We stayed in Cape Town, South Africa, for two months. That’s way too long. In our latest podcast, we talk about what we did just before we left. Let’s just say things go

He threatened to knock our heads off. So we made a podcast about him.

OK, technically, he threatened to “knock our ugly heads off our shoulders” — and he dropped a couple of “F”-bombs, too. Our crime? I was filming my son, Iden, working on

Secrets for having a better road trip

In this week’s podcast, we talk about road trips — where to go, how to take them, what to avoid. We’ve spent the better part of the last decade on the road, so we have a

Our African adventure continues

Hey, we made it to episode 2 of our podcast! Here’s what happened when we visited South Africa’s townships last week. Plus, we’ll tell you about our Jeep adventure and wh

Out of South Africa

For the podcast reboot, I decided to get out of town — way out of town. We’re in Cape Town, South Africa, a 20-hour flight from our home airport. Here’s my unscripted di

How to predict the future*

Good sources can help you make an accurate prediction about this summer travel season -- and beyond. I'll share my tips on how to find reliable sources. (*Or how to get r

Is it safe to travel yet?

It's one of the most common questions: Is it safe to travel yet? The answer is no -- and yes. As Europe sets to reopen, here are my thoughts.

This is how technology is destroying your vacation

A new ad claims AIs are ruining your vacation. But it's much worse than that. The travel industry's tech problems were on full display last week. Here's how to fix them.

What to do about fakes

The travel industry is filled with fakes. But no one knew the cost of the bogus reviews, blog posts filled with affiliate links, and influencer content. Until now. Here's

Why are airline passengers so mad?

It happened again on Friday. An angry passenger screaming "STOP THE PLANE!" tried to break into the cockpit on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Nashville. The

What they won't tell you about the return of travel

Travel is back -- but not like you remember it. Some parts have returned, others haven't. It's almost like a favorite character in a zombie movie who makes a surprise app

Why the summer travel predictions are wrong

You've probably heard a lot about the upcoming travel season. They're saying pent-up demand will lead to a sold-out summer. And book now before it's too late! Well, I'm s

Here comes the travel boom

Take cover! The travel boom is almost here. Experts have been predicting it for months, warning that pent-up demand for travel would lead to a record-breaking summer for

Get a vaccination ... or else!

If you want to visit Europe this summer, you have no choice. If you want to take a cruise, you don't either. And you'll probably need one if you want to see Canada, too.

What to do about mask confusion

If you're not confused yet about mask requirements, just take a trip. You will be. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued new guidance for vaccinated Ame

You may not leave the country

The U.S. State Department's announcement last week that it added more than 100 countries to its “Level Four: Do Not Travel” advisory list seemed almost routine. The gover

What the tourism recovery actually looks like

If you want to know what the tourism recovery looks like, you have to visit a theme park. Not just any theme park, but the bellwether of American tourism, Walt Disney Wor

Yes, you have my permission to travel

You have my permission to travel again. But some restrictions apply. Five months ago, I urged you to stay home. COVID-19 cases were surging, and the outlook was bleak. An

The most dangerous places to travel this spring

If those crazy pictures of Miami Beach during spring break aren't enough to give you second thoughts about spring break, maybe this will: I have an exclusive list of plac