We're back on the road! After almost a year of being grounded we're in the van and traveling around the US. Of course that also means more van disaster stories as we get stuck in the snow AND run out of gas! We also chat about naughty pastor who made an unfortunate pee pee on someone during a flight. Whoops! Episode 71 show notes Support the show o…

On this week's episode we chat about a truly insane avalanche survival story, complete with video footage. Then we tell the true story of Mark Wedeven, a young man who survives being kidnapped in Colombia only to meet another fateful Not So Bon Voyage almost ten years later. Episode 70 show notes Support the show on Patreon Submit a travel story to…

On this week's episode we chat about more quarantine rule breakers, like the guy who walked 260 miles to escape a fight with his wife, and the guy who jet skied between islands to see his girlfriend. Then we chat about some wild airplane passengers and a PSA about avalanches that are causing havoc in the United States this snow season. Episode 69 s…

We're back baby! For our first episode of 2021, we've got some wild travel news stories. We talk about a bear hitting the ski slopes in Romania and an airport brawl at Spirit Airlines. Then we tell all the juicy details about Skylar Mack, the 18 year old American jailed in the Cayman Islands for breaking her quarantine. Episode 68 show notes Suppor…

We're wrapping up 2020 by talking about wild animals attacks! We talk about our own stories of being bit by dogs in Colombia and Nicaragua. And then tell a Voyager submission from Danielle, a travel blogger at Poss and Ruby, about the time she was savaged by a monkey in Myanmar. We also chat about airlines cracking down on emotional support animals…

On today's episode we chat with Ray Blakney, an award winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who grew up in Turkey and lives in Mexico. Ray tells us about the time he was accused of being a CIA spy in Mexico, and almost getting eaten alive by deer in Japan. We also chat about a pants-stealing bison in South Dakota! Episode 66 show notes Support the…

On today's episode we chat with Tom Page from The Worst Traveller podcast. Tom tells us about his misadventures from moving to India with nothing but his phone and wallet! What could go wrong?! We also chat about travel news stories including the mysterious lover who ghosted his fiancé and Michael Knapinski, the hiker brought back to life after get…

On today's episode we dive into a Voyager Chat with Natasha and Cameron of The World Pursuit. They tell us about the time they got caught in a flash flood in Tanzania, as well as a crappy cancelled flight experience in Cyprus. We also chat about a couple of bears who wandered onto an airstrip in Alaska.... whoops! Episode 64 show notes Support the …

On today's episode we cover more travel mishaps at Yellowstone National Park and the controversy surrounding a hiker that went missing for 12 days in Zion National Park. Then we tell a Voyager submission about one traveler's insane sailing trip around the San Blas islands in Panama. It's literally one mishap after another that leaves them stranded …

On today's episode we cover one of Australia's most famous mysteries - the disappearance of UFO enthusiast Frederick Valentich. Then we cover bad reviews of the United States' creepiest hotel. Finally, we wrap up this episode with a shocking news story coming out of Qatar. When an infant is found abandoned in an airport bathroom, a disturbing inves…

On today's episode we share a Voyager submission from one of our new listeners. Jake was getting pretty cocky motorbiking around Southeast Asia, but a mishap in Vietnam leaves him bruised, bloody and alone. Then Christine shares the heartwarming story of one lucky traveler who got to experience one of the 7 wonders of the world all to himself! Fina…

On today's episode we chat about yet another baby born on a plane and an amusement park in Japan that is renting its ferris wheel out for co-working desks! Then Jules tells the story of Colby Coombs, a young rock climber that gets stuck in a wild snow storm with two of his friends. After barely surviving an avalanche, Colby has to use every ounce o…

On today's episode we chat about how a park in Thailand is taking passive aggressiveness to the next level by taking the trash left behind by tourists and mailing it back to them! Pure genius if you ask us. Then Christine tells the heartbreaking and horrifying story of spelunker and cave explorer John Jones. We learn why the Nutty Putty Cave in Uta…

The Not So Bon Voyage podcast is celebrating it's first birthday with a trip down memory lane! On todays' episode we're each recapping our top 3 favorite episodes. We're chatting about which stories were our favorites and why, including the disappearance of Lars Mittank, the Greek Titanic and that time a camper got shot in the face. We also have tw…

This week we chat with Lucy Ruthnum, a fellow travel blogger and one of our real life travel friends! Wet met Lucy four years ago in Thailand and reunited with her the following year in Bulgaria. She blogs about solo female traveling, as well as mental health and wellness, at AbsolutelyLucy.com. We chat with Lucy about how we met, her adventures an…

On today's episode we chat about the American man who thought his Canadian road trip was more important than Canada's quarantine laws. Then Jules reads a Voyager submission about a woman who went to a Caribbean music festival, only to walk away with a face full of.... well you'll see! Finally, Christine tells Jules an insane story of former Hells A…

On today's episode we chat about our recent camping trip and the fires all over California. Then Jules shows Christine a gnarly airplane brawl video that supposedly started over a dispute about seats. For our main story, Jules tells the crazy story of Eric LeMarque, an Olympic hockey player and snowboarder with a harrowing tale of survival on the s…

On today's episode we're diving into a personal story from our travels in Mexico about a camping trip gone wrong. When we couldn't find the campsite we strung up our hammock in a local park, and our lakeside getaway quickly turned into a horror movie. Then Christine tells Jules the truly terrifying story of Tom and Eileen Lonergan, the American cou…

Today we have a very special episode for you because it is Christine's birthday! And there's no way she would rather spend her birthday than with the Voyagers telling crazy travel stories. On today's episode we chat about some wild stories from the news, including a hot air balloon crash and possible satanic rituals at an Airbnb. Then we dig into a…

On today's episode we chat about an airport rumble between passengers and airline employees, a couple of emus wreaking havoc in Australia and 80,000 'not so bon voyages' in Vietnam. Then Christine tells a story about a young blogger who has to play detective on an airplane to get her stolen laptop back. This story has it all, deception, intrigue, a…

This week we chat with Jarryd Salem, award winning travel blogger at Nomadasaurus (https://www.nomadasaurus.com/). Jarryd travels the world with his wife Alesha and they're always on the look out for the next off-the-beaten path adventure. Jarryd chats with us about some wild stories from his travels, like the time he sailed the Caribbean on a cata…

It's our 50th episode extravaganza! On today's very special episode we're sitting down and reminiscing over some of our worst travel mishaps EVER! Instead of our normal show format, we're turning the tables back on ourselves and answering our own Not So Fab 5 questions! We chat about our least favorite countries, the crazy places we've slept and th…

This week we chat with Rachel Rudwall, Emmy-nominated TV host, producer, writer and adventure traveler. Rachel has been to all 7 continents and she documents her travels on her social media @rachelroams (https://www.instagram.com/rachelroams/). Rachel chats with us about some transformative travel experiences that pushed her comfort zone and led to…

On today's episode we chat about a private plane that was denied entry into Italy, because Americans were on board. And why aggressive bees won't leave travelers alone in Joshua Tree. Then Christine tells Jules a Voyager submission story about a student travel guide that had a stressful 'not so bon voyage' in the Galapagos. Listen up to hear how th…

This week we chat with Mike Corey, the man behind the wild travel Youtube channel Fearless and Far (https://www.youtube.com/mikecorey). What originally started as a quest to overcome his many fears, Mike's travel films have now taken him to some of the most insane places in the world. Mike truly has some of the most outrageous stories we've heard s…

On today's episode we discuss the latest travel news from last week, including a $37,000 cruise bill, wildlife attacks on the elderly and how much it will cost to visit the edge of space! Then Jules tells the Voyager story of man who got separated from his wife on a trail in Nepal. No big deal, until he realizes he has all their supplies, so she's …

On today's episode we chat about all the crazy things going on in the world of travel right now! Christine talks about why Cambodia is asking travelers for a $3,000 deposit before they visit. Then she chats about the Utah canal that is blowing up on Instagram, but why you may want to give it a miss. Then Jules discusses a baby born on a flight mida…

This week we chat with Sarah Dodd, inspirational speaker and personal development coach. Sarah has traveled to 121 countries solo and documents her travels at Nomadic Dreamer (http://nomadicdreamer.com/) to encourage others to explore the world. Sarah tells us some crazy stories including the time she almost died from Malaria while traveling solo t…

We kick off this week's episode with an update on the Into the Wild bus! Listen up to hear what is going to happen to this iconic piece of travel history. Then Christine tells Jules the story of Forrest Fenn's $2,000,000 hidden treasure chest. It may sound like a children's book, but Fenn swears this chest is real and is anyone's for the taking! We…

This week we chat with Mike Siegel, host of the Travel Tales podcast (http://www.traveltalespodcast.com/). Mike is a former TV host who has spent the last 4 years traveling the world performing stand up on cruise ships. Mike tells us some whopper stories like the time he got caught in a military coup in Ethiopia. Then he tells us about getting deta…

Travel is finally starting to pick up, so this week we are chatting about adventurers traveling as close as the airport and as far as the deepest seas! Then Jules tells Christine about the insane true story behind the movie Jungle. Four travelers venture into the jungle, but two are never heard from again. Listen up to hear Yossi Ghinsberg and his …

We kick off this week's episode with some travel news. The world is starting to open up again to travelers and we can't wait to see what happens.... when things go sour! We chat about the opening of Vegas casinos, where players are NOT wearing masks (shocking), and Mother Nature's reaction to tourists back in Venice. Then Christine tells Jules the …

This week we've decided to quiet our voices to help promote more Black voices being heard. In this brief episode we discuss 7 Black hosted podcasts we're enjoying this week. You should also check them out: Flirting With Travel - https://flirtingwithtravel.com/ Bruh Issa Murder - https://bruhissamurder.com/ Good Ancestor Podcast - https://linktr.ee/…

On this week's Voyager Chat we sit down with Amanda Kingsmith and Ryan Ferguson, hosts of The World Wanderers Podcast (https://www.theworldwanderers.com/). They've had some epic adventures all over the world, but now they’re telling us one of their wildest stories. Amanda and Ryan loved traveling through beautiful Bolivia, but had one particularly …

US National Parks are starting to reopen, but some of the local residents aren't too happy about it. We kick off this week's episode chatting about wild bison attacking visitors at Yellowstone National Park. Then Jules tells Christine a Voyager story that was submitted by Heather Cole of the Conversant Traveller (https://www.conversanttraveller.com…

It's getting warmer here in California and our episode this week is hot, hot, hot! We kick off the show with an update about the remote island of North Sentinel and their local... Starbucks? Then Jules tells Christine about people who get a little too close to the deadly thermal springs in Yellowstone. And Christine tells Jules about a traveler tha…

This week we sit down with Bob DiMenna, host of The Travelers Blueprint Podcast (https://thetravelersblueprint.com/). Bob is an avid traveler with plenty of fun stories to share. But of course we didn't want to hear the run of the mill travel tales. As soon as Bob told us he had an epic travel story from his trip to Thailand that is too wild for hi…

Happy Mother's Day Voyagers! Shout out to all the moms... and the pears. Jules and Christine chat about yelling bomb in an airport, planes requiring masks and flight attendants being patient zero! Then Jules tells Christine the incredible story of a group of backpackers looking for adventure in the Lost City of Colombia. But when they're woken in t…

We're back with another Voyager Chat, the time with award winning travel blogger Jeremy Scott Foster of TravelFreak (https://travelfreak.com). Jeremy chats with us about the time he went traveling with an Instagram model. The only problem? She didn't speak a word of English! Then Jeremy tells us about how getting ghosted from his dream job led him …

Submit your story - https://notsobonvoyage.com/submit/ Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/notsobonvoyage/ Jules kicks off this week's episode by telling Christine a Voyager story about a Papua New Guinea phone thief who received some interesting local justice. Then Christine tells Jules the wild story about an American couple who visited Me…

We’re starting a whole new series here on the Not So Bon Voyage podcast! We’re still chatting about when stuff goes wrong on the road, but now we’re hearing it directly from the travelers! Every Thursday on our new “Voyager Chat” series, we’ll be bringing on some incredible guests. They’ll range from travel influencers to journalists, entrepreneurs…

Submit your travel story - https://notsobonvoyage.com/submit/ Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/notsobonvoyage/ This week we get straight into the crazy travel stories with a controversial tale that some of you might remember from the headlines in 2018. John Allen Chau was a young missionary who wanted to travel to the most remote parts of…

Support the show Submit your travel story Because our travel stories are so good this week, we’ve decided to skip our In the News stories! And let’s be real, there’s not much happening in the travel news anyway! Jules tells Christine about an Italian man with a love of running in extreme conditions, including the Sahara Desert! But when he loses tr…

Support the show - https://www.patreon.com/notsobonvoyage/ Submit your travel story - https://notsobonvoyage.com/submit/ We kick off this week’s episode with an exciting update! We’ve launched a Patreon page! You can now support our podcast by becoming one of our patrons, which includes exclusive bonus content. We’ve got lots of cool rewards includ…

Submit your travel story - https://notsobonvoyage.com/submit/ Connect with us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/notsobonvoyage/ Not many people are traveling at the moment, but we’ve still have some crazy travel stories from in the news, including a man doing the ultimate self-quarantine by sailing solo around the world. Christine tells Jules the s…

We’re not traveling, but we’ve got some epic travel fails to share with you. Jules talks about the most insane (and aggressive) plane passengers we’ve ever seen, with the videos to prove it! And Christine tells the story of when Erin from Alpaca My Bags podcast (https://www.instagram.com/alpacamybagspod/) visited Koh Rong Samloem and found out she …

Submit your travel story - https://notsobonvoyage.com/submit/ Connect with us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/notsobonvoyage/ We’re a week into our lockdown, but we’re not letting it get us down! This week’s episode is a guaranteed uplifter! We chat about a real life Woody who found a snake in her boots on a trip back from Australia. Jules tells …

Submit your travel story - https://notsobonvoyage.com/submit/ Connect with us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/notsobonvoyage/ We’re back in the San Francisco Bay Area just in time for a Coronavirus lockdown. All travel plans have been put on hold, but that won’t stop us from sharing some of the best travel disaster stories of all time. And we’ve …

By Jules Hatfield and Christine Williams

By Jules Hatfield and Christine Williams