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2020 has turned the world and travel industry on it's head. 2 travel industry professionals try to find solace and humor in this new world. Insights, stories, and revelations await as Laura and Jessop bring their firsthand experiences and guests to the show as we all move forward together. Hosts: Jessop Petroski, Digital Producer (formerly of Connect Worldwide Japan) Laura Blackhall, CEO Hello! Tours (Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore) Support This Show: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

Jessop Petroski & Laura Blackhall


    • Dec 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    Christmas at Destinations Around the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 30:11


    How are people celebrating Christmas this year with all the restrictions to travel? We got updates from Holland/Amsterdam, Tunisia, Bali, Mexico and Japan covered! See what Christmas is like at each location, as well as a special update on cross-border travel amongst different countries from Marc Leftkowitz. Special bonus Xmas tracks at the end of this episode. If you appreciate this work, I work for beer, so that that you can travel more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    How's It Going - Travel, Mysteries and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 42:55


    Jessop and Laura's latest travel musings and updates. Hello! Tours "Holiday by Post" Subscription | Teaser Video Here! The Mysterious Monolith & Monolith Tracking Changi Airport Jewel Glamp-cation Jewel at Changi Airport Laura's YouTube Channel - Konnichiwa! Laura's Japan Times Article Visit the city of Hagi, Japan! | Japan Travel Hagi Guide Cycling in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    Lauren Shannon - Japan Food Tours & Online Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 44:07


    A cafe discussion with Lauren Shannon, General Manager of Arigato Food Tours in Japan talking about her journey as a travel professional as well as some of the innovation they're implementing with online experiences. https://arigatojapan.co.jp/ Support This Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    Where Did Jessop & Laura Go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 22:36


    Much like travel, Laura and Jessop suddenly disappeared for a few weeks. This week, we find out what they've been up to, domestic Japan travel updates, Halloween, and fixing up abandoned houses in the Japanese countryside. References from the show: Jessop's Ireland Japan Movie showing in the US November 18th (19th in Japan) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

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    An "Epic Education" Traveling with Jason Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 46:31


    Find out how a family with 2 children traveled the world, non-stop, for 6 years! Special Guest: Jason Jenkins Check out An Epic Education here! Where Did Travel Go? is a podcast produced by 2 travel industry (one currently former) professionals, making the most out of a pretty rotten situation. We get a kick out of doing this and hope you do too. Thank you for your support. SUPPORT THIS SHOW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    Finding Our Child-like Travel Spirit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 40:07


    Finding the spark that we all had as a child and how it fuels our craving for travel. FEATURING: Safe Travel Barometer: https://safetravelbarometer.com/ Fresh Prince of Bel Air House for Rent: Airbnb Rental Questo App: https://www.questoapp.com/ Akiya & Inaka: https://www.akiyainaka.com/ Jessop's Cabin in Yuzawa: Airbnb Cabin Travel Again - Like a Child: Article Here SUPPORT THIS SHOW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    Dream Job - Robert Michael Poole (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 34:30


    Robert talks about life as a travel professional, the impact of photography on destinations, and tips for tour operators. This is a continuation from Part 1, where he talked about his career journey as well as his ideal night out in Tokyo. Listen here if you missed it. Support this show if you like what you hear. Also supported by Monolith Communications. Thank you! #WhereDidTravelGo --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    Travel Life with Robert Michael Poole (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 26:02


    SPECIAL GUEST - ROBERT MICHAEL POOLE WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER AND SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER He’s also the former Chief Editor for CNN Travel in Japan and current runs a small boutique social media agency in Tokyo called “Plus Alpha”. This week, Laura and I welcome Robert to the podcast and talk about his road to being a professional travel journalist. As well as some ridiculous accommodation options in Japan you need to hear to believe! REFERENCES: Robert's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertmichaelpoole/?hl=en Free Accommodation in Tokyo: Read more. Stay the Night Live Stream Accommodation: Check it out! SUPPORTED BY: Monolith Communications Hello! Tours You too can support this show! SUPPORT THIS SHOW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    Travel Insights & Podcasting Know-How

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 37:14


    After 1 month of podcasting, what have we learned and where are we going with this podcast? FEATURED CONTENT: Sunrise DJing from Hot Air Balloon. Watch here! Tom Cruise renting cruise ships in Norway. Climbing the Monolith. Read more. Where is Ibaraki, Japan? Find out! SUPPORT THIS SHOW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    Meet Jeff Lewis, Chief Nerd at Tourism Solved

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 54:18


    Former TripAdvisor VP of Technology and current "Chief Nerd" at Tourism Solved and non-executive Director at Flotepace, joins Jessop and Laura to discuss life in a world without travel. Thank you to Monolith Communications for your support! https://vimeo.com/discoverworldwide/ep5monolith HIGHLIGHTS: 4:35 - Earth Celebration by KODO on Sado Island 7:20 - Chocolate Winter in Olten, Switzerland (Lindt) 8:35 - AirBNB is back! 10:22 - Brian Chesky 10:40 - IKEA #IKEAVacations 13:53 - Hello! Tours Awards from TripAdvisor 18:00 - Featured Guest - Jeff Lewis 21:23 - Issue with sailing right now during COVID (fascinating) 27: 56 - What is TripAdvisor? 31:09 - Tourism Solved 35:00 - Viator’s growth 35:20 - Flotespace 37:05 - Play NZ Campaign 45:12 - Jeff’s trip to Antarctica 44:43 - Quants flights to Antarctica 49:44 - Meeting with Ninja Food Tours (Yuma-san) 50:13 - DreamDrive 52:36 - BONUS CONTENT > Microphone Testing Out-takes RESOURCES: Hello! Tours Corona Diaries & Awards - Read more here. Sado Island & KODO host Earth Celebration Online - Watch the 3-day event again here! IKEA "Vacations in a Box - All you need is a little imagination. Chocolate Snow in Switzerland - Find out about this crazy phenomenon. AirBNB Making Headlines - See what's shaking here. Make sure to stick around at the end for some amusing bonus content - microphone testing! (MUST LISTEN) SUPPORT THIS SHOW --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    The People Behind Tech and Creative Who Will Save Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 39:47


    Episode 4 of "Where Did Travel Go?" Special Guests - Andrew Torrisi, Sammy Levin, and Justin Copenhaver Jessop talks about 5 people who are impacting the travel industry through technology and creativity. Read about the 5 featured innovators here: https://medium.com/@JPetroski/technology-travel-industry-people-bc0e8803bcbc Support Our Show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    Who is Jessop Petroski and why did he jump into the travel industry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 59:20


    Laura will find out why Jessop got into travel and what his first year in the industry was like and what he plans to do moving forward. We will also discuss what it was like for each of us to travel domestically in Japan last week. Support This Show References: Jessop's 1 Year Working in the Travel Industry: Read here Oatmeal & Travel: Read here Irish Central article for Jessop's Ireland & Japan project: Read here Jessop's interview with the "Inbound Ambassador", Joy Jarman Walsh: Listen here "Play New Zealand" Campaign: Try it here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    Who is Laura Blackhall and what is the state of the travel industry right now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 49:56


    On this week's episode: We're recording remotely this week! 4 travel insights you might not know about. Who is Laura Blackhall and what it's like running a tour company in 3 countries. What are we each up to in the coming week and Episode 3 sneak peek. Support This Show Episode References: Tomorrowland's virtual island experience: https://medium.com/@JPetroski/virtual-travel-expderience-78df881cf6bb and teaser video. US Inbound Travel Report: http://www.inboundreport.com/2020/08/04/inbound-travel-to-usa-hits-another-low/ Akiya Hunters in Japan: https://www.akiyainaka.com/ EVA Air flying from Taiwan to Okinawa, with no departure! Read more here. This Week's Teaser Video: https://vimeo.com/444245140 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

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    We’re starting a podcast for travel!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 8:44


    Let’s try starting a podcast. Laura and Jessop try their hand at this new media. Support this show --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

    Kick-off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 0:30


    The start of a new adventure. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/where-did-travel-go/support

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