Become a travel pro! Travis Sherry, from the Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast, answers your burning travel questions in 10 minutes or less in his new podcast, Lets Jetto. Don't forget - to find the world's cheapest flights, download the Jetto app from letsjetto.com
When you book a deal with Jetto, you're already making a huge score by getting a plane ticket 40%, 60%, maybe even 80% off. But do you earn frequent flyer miles when you fly on those flights? Here's the answer.
Flexibility is key when trying to score the cheapest flights but some people don't have that luxury. You need a flight and you need it for very specific dates. Here's how you can make sure you're getting the cheapest flights even if you don't have any flexibility in your schedule.
Sleep - the ultimate luxury when you're on a flight. Not only will you get to your destination (somewhat) refreshed, but the trip goes so much faster and smoother. Here are 5 tips to help anyone - even those people who claim they can't sleep on planes - possibly catch a few z's.
If you travel enough, inevitably there will be a time where you have to fly while sick or injured. Or, even worse, where you get sick WHILE flying (probably shouldn't have eaten those shrimp tacos before the flight)! Being stuffed in a metal tube with stale air and hundreds of other people is never ideal, but here's a few things you can do to make it more bearable when you are sick or injured - including a few that most people don't know about.
Europe is a continent full of diverse, magical, drool-worthy destinations. So if it's your first (heck, or even your second, third, fourth, or fifth) time going, it can be hard to decide where to go. Let Trav help you decide - here are his picks on where to go on this incredible continent.
TSA Precheck is awesome - it allows you to skip through the security lines when catching your flight without the rig-a-ma-roll of taking off your shoes, taking out your laptop, and the other 73 other crazy things TSA makes you do. But, how do you get it? And what's the difference between TSA Precheck and Global Entry? All those answers in today's show.
For US citizens, Global Entry is a godsend. It allows you to skip through customs lines when re-entering the US, which can save you literally hours (JFK, I'm looking at you)! Here's everything you need to know about how to get it, including how much it costs and how long it lasts.
You've got both frequent flyer miles and cash - hello baller! Here's how to decide when to use your miles and when you should part with your hard earned cash and save the miles for something else using Trav's CPM method.
So, you want to go to Grandma's house for Christmas. Great! But so does everyone else, which means demand is high and ticket prices go up, up, up. And while you might not be able to score the same deal you would if you were going to Siberia in January, here are 3 tips for finding cheap(er) flights during the holiday season - so you've got still got some money leftover for presents!
Although it may seem like it when you sit in New York or LA traffic, not everyone lives near a huge airpot. But that doesn't mean you still can't score good flights. Here's how to find good flights even if you live somewhere more remote, like Medford, Oregon!
Traveling for a year is a dream come true for most people - heck, traveling for longer than few weeks is pretty awesome. But that doesn't mean it's all rainbows. When you've got so much time, and so many options, planning can seem daunting. Here's how Trav tackles planning a longer trip, including how much you should book ahead and how much you should "go with the flow".
So you just landed in a new place and you're ready to go out and explore. Great! But wait...where should you go? What direction is North? And where's the best "hidden gems"? Here's how Trav learns to navigate a new city right from the moment he lands.
Long haul flights can be brutal, but if you want to travel to some far flung destinations, they are inevitable (and way better than taking a 3 week trip aboard a ship or something crazy)! Here are 7 tips to survive - and maybe even halfway enjoy - your long haul flight.
One of the best ways to truly experience a place and it's culture is to get friendly with locals. But sometimes, this can be harder than it seems, especially if you are an introvert. Luckily, Trav has 3 tips that can help you start meaningful, fun conversations with locals no matter where you are.
Jet lag is an unavoidable (and sometimes hellacious) part of traveling. So while Trav won't promise to solve your jet lag problems completely and forever, he will give you 5 tips that have worked to drastically reduce his jet lag and get him out exploring on day 1 instead of sleeping in until noon!
We all fancy ourselves as travelers, not tourists, and so ending up eating a meal at a tourist trap is quite possibly the worst faux pas one can commit. Here's some great tips on how to find (usually) great local food and avoid those dreaded tourist traps and their 5 language menus.
Home insurance? Of course. Car insurance? A must. But travel insurance? Is it worth it? And what the heck does that little check box mean when buying a flight? In today's episode, Trav gives a definite yes or no and answers your other questions surrounding this misunderstood part of travel.
Travel is exciting because it's full of new experiences - but you also don't want to show up completely ignorant or oblivious (or do you?). In today's episode, Trav tries to decipher the fine line between too much research and not enough research.
If you're not a travel veteran, you may be asking yourself "where should I travel first?" Here are Trav's recommendations on the best places to travel, with options spanning the globe, for people who are just starting out.
Spending time in airports sucks - or, at least it does until you discover lounges, with their free food, free alcohol, showers, and wifi. After entering the world of lounges, you'll want to start showing up early to the airport on purpose! Here's how to get access to them so that you can start living the good life!
Many people believe that children under 2 fly for free. So did Trav...until his first trip with his little guy, when he got a nasty surprise. Here's how to not make the same mistake - and save yourself hundreds of dollars (and a lot of anger).
Trav has a new take on the age old question "What's the cheapest day to fly?".
Here are the best options for using your cellphone while traveling internationally for every situation.
Now that you know how awesome housesitting is (you did listen to our last episode, right?) it's time get your first one. Here's all the tricks and tips to help you score your first housesit, even if you don't (think you have) experience.
Ever dreamed of staying in a chateau in the French countryside or a castle in Ireland? How about a penthouse in Manhattan or a bungalow on the beach? Now, imagine it was free! It's possible with housesitting, and in this episode Trav gives you all the details on just what housesitting is and how you can get started.
Should you get currency from your bank at home or exchange it when you arrive? How much should you have on you? And how can you avoid all those pesky extra fees banks charge you when traveling? Trav tells you all that and more, including exactly how much he brings with him and the banks he uses, in this episode.
$125 tickets to Milan. $225 tickets to Madrid. $300 tickets to South Africa. These are real mistake fares Trav has scored in the last 6 years - and in this episode, he explains why they happen and how you can find and book them for yourself!
If you've ever flown business or first class, you know it's a MUCH better experience. In this episode, Trav describes his famous $7 "trick" which may get you upgraded - but will always put a smile on someone's face!
In this introduction episode, learn all about what Let's Jetto will be and the story behind both the Let's Jetto podcast and the app (it involves champagne, Dublin, and New Year's Eve).