• Episode 24 - Our top things to do, see and eat in Jacksonville for locals and visitors
    Aug 12 2024

    This episode of BUT DID YOU DIE with THE JET SISTERS is brought to you by our partners at Visit Jacksonville. Come explore the Flip Side of Florida with us! 03:30 What is D23? 04:00 TRAVEL NEWS of the WEEK: Disney has it going on right now 05:15 DESTINATION of the WEEK: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 06:00 Bet you didn't know *this* about JAX 06:45 Our favorite things to do in Jacksonville 07:28 Jacksonville itinerary by the Jet Sisters Watch our entire 24 Hours in JAX Video 10:20 Who knew JAX had a river ferry?! 11:10 Three hidden beaches to see in Jacksonville 12:10 What is the Mayport Shrimp Trail? 13:35 Checking out the Four Score Golf Tavern in San Marco 15:01 Our favorite BBQ restaurant in all of Duval County 16:19 Our favorite local bookstore in Jacksonville: San Marco Books 16:50 The No. 1 Attraction in Jacksonville might surprise you 19:00 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp is the most fun you can have... as long as it's not raining 21:00 The Jaguars stadium has swimming pools 23:30 DISASTER of the WEEK 25:40 Angie continues to set ridiculous and unreachable goals 26:10 Rachel is heading to Indiana to direct an episode of The College Tour Resources: https://jacksonvilletraveler.com/ https://www.visitjacksonville.com/ Follow our adventures: website newsletter Angie's book

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    27 mins
  • Episode 23 - Is it too late to become an Olympian and how to see the Swimming Pigs in the Bahamas
    Jul 29 2024

    Welcome to Episode 23 of BUT DID YOU DIE with The Jet Sisters, the No. 1 podcast in the world from traveling Millennial sisters based in Florida.


    This week we're covering a lot of ground, literally, from explosions in Yellowstone to the Olympics in Paris to Angie's favorite destination: The Bahamas! Tune in for all the travel tips and gold medal portion of shenanigans!


    SHOW NOTES:

    01:00 Rae bought a house

    02:20 The Olympics are here. USA USA USA!

    05:00 Is it too late to become an Olympian?

    05:40 Stuff is blowing up at Yellowstone National Park


    READ MORE: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/news/hydrothermal-explosions-yellowstone-national-park


    08:00 Destination of the week: The Bahamas (and more specifically, The Exuma Cays)

    09:30 What you need to know about The Bahamas before you visit

    10:50 How to get to The Bahamas from the US

    11:30 If our friends with yachts are listening...

    13:00 Which Bahama is right for you?

    14:42 Why we love the Exuma Cays

    15:50 How to get to Staniel Cay and what to do when you get there


    READ MORE: EMBRACE Resort in Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas


    16:30 Swimming with pigs in The Bahamas

    17:23 The one thing you HAVE to do in Exuma - animal safari!


    READ MORE: The SWIMMING PIGS of EXUMA


    18:30 Shark petting zoo

    20:00 Tiger sharks in the Bahamas

    22:00 Book the all-day Exuma Cays animal safari with 3N's of Staniel Cay


    TOUR DETAILS from NASSAU

    TOUR DETAILS from STANIEL CAY


    24:30 Where we stay in Staniel Cay


    28:00 Travel tip of the week: ask a Bahamas expert before you book your vacay


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    NOW AVAILABLE! Angie's book, FLIRTING WITH DISASTER

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    30 mins
  • Episode 22 - Are Water Guns the Answer in Barcelona? Plus, Vegas in Summer: Worth the Heat?
    Jul 15 2024

    Welcome back to BUT DID YOU DIE WITH THE JET SISTERS, where we dive deep into the unconventional and sometimes outrageous sides of travel. In Episode 22, we're turning up the heat as we explore the antitourism movement in Barcelona, where residents are taking matters into their own hands with water guns. And if you've ever pondered the idea of experiencing Las Vegas in the summer, we'll weigh the pros and cons to help you decide if it's worth the scorching adventure. It's all about navigating the wild and wonderful world of travel right here on our show! 00:45 Sister memes 01:21 Figchella updates and 4th of July recap 04:30 TRAVEL NEWS of the week: Barcelona anti-tourism water gun fight 08:15 DESTINATION OF THE WEEK: Las Vegas 12:30 Angie describes her 1st Vegas trip in 1 minute 13:30 Angie describes her bachelorette party in Las Vegas in 1 minute featuring our own 17:30 Rachel's last trip to Vegas with Jessi in 1 minute 20:00 Angie describes yet another trip to Las Vegas with Rick in 1 minute 21:05 Renting an exotic car in Las Vegas 22:40 TRAVEL DISASTERS OF THE WEEK: melted shoes and creepy scammy tour guides 24:20 Advice to the girls: DON'T BE NICE. Grown men don't need your help. 26:00 A tour that almost went wrong

    29:00 Am I nice enough? Did I smile too much? Avoiding creepy men on the go... we need to take a class

    31:00 TRAVEL TIP: Don't try to walk everywhere in Las Vegas, it's farther than it looks!

    31:40 Unhinged signoffs SHOW NOTES: Angie's bachelorette party in Las Vegas How to rent an exotic car in Las Vegas Private Cadillac tour with Elvis in Las Vegas STAY IN TOUCH! https://instagram.com/angieaway https://instagram.com/raeaway https://instagram.com/off.day.adventures https://instagram.com/thejetsisters Sign up for our newsletter

    Want to go on a trip with us? Fill out this survey NOW AVAILABLE! Angie's book, FLIRTING WITH DISASTER

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    33 mins
  • Episode 21 - Why do we celebrate American independence with explosives? A patriotic debate
    Jul 1 2024

    Welcome to Episode 21 of "BUT DID YOU DIE?!" with THE JET SISTERS, two gals who really wish people would take it easy on the fireworks this time of year. Our dogs HATE you and we kinda do, too.

    We chat about the best places to catch professional fireworks shows across the USA, our family 4th traditions and some travel tips for pups and people this holiday week.

    Don't blow your hand off, America!

    Don’t miss out—subscribe now and stay in the know with THE JET SISTERS!


    00:30 The perils of being a fig farmer

    2:00 Figchella is upon us

    2:25 Do young Millennials even know about the Brat Pack?

    4:15 Angie just interviewed Andrew McCarthy for her *other* podcast

    5:00 Rae and Ben continue to influence people to walk far in the Cotswolds

    6:00 Rae is famous for walking around

    6:40 The Chipmunk Adventure is our world travel inspiration

    7:50 Travel News of the Week: Passport renewal is now available online

    8:40 Why do passports expire 6 months before they actually expire? WHY

    11:30 Fireworks are just... no

    13:30 But if you do like fireworks, check out America's first cities: Boston, DC, Philadelphia and NYC

    16:40 Fourth at the Orths: our 4th of July family traditions

    20:00 A recent 4th of July TRAVEL DISASTER 26:00 Our plans for Independence Day and beyond

    28:40 The Enneagram & therapy

    30:00 Unhinged sign off of the week

    Where are you celebrating the 4th of July this year? Tell us!


    Andrew McCarthy (from the Brat Pack!) on the Art of Pilgrimages on TRAVELING WITH AAA

    4th of July in Jacksonville


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    31 mins
  • Episode 20 - Is it weird to go on a Disney Cruise without kids? (Just ask Tony from Spain!)
    Jun 17 2024

    Welcome to Episode 20 of BUT DID YOU DIE?! with THE JET SISTERS, the No. 1 podcast by traveling millennial "twins" in the world! Join us as we dive into the latest Disney news, including the hot topic of Splash Mountain's re-theming, Disney Cruise's exciting new island getaway in the Bahamas, and what summer in Florida means for Disney fans. Whether you're a Disney enthusiast or just curious about the latest travel updates, tune in for insightful discussions, insider perspectives, and plenty of laughs. Don’t miss out—subscribe now and stay in the know with THE JET SISTERS! 00:18 Rachel's life is falling apart in FLORIDA!!! 01:35 Is the dentist a scam or is Rachel just a big baby? 04:48 Angie gets gold stars - hurray! 05:49 Travel news of the week - DISNEY 06:25 Tiana's Bayou Adventure is opening this month at Magic Kingdom 08:10 Will you miss Splash Mountain? 08:58 Disney and DeSantis come to an agreement finally 10:15 Disney's new island getaway open now in Eleuthera - Lookout Point 13:00 Disney donated acreage to start a new Bahamas national park 14:55 Destination of the week - Disney Cruise without kids 15:50 Our Disney cruise was so wholesome 16:30 Why we didn't get to cover our Disney Cruise experience like we wanted to 19:00 Dance party with Star Lord 20:00 Why we were blown away by our Disney Cruise in spite of Covid 22:00 Do you remember your cruise staff for years after your trip? We love Tony from Spain 24:15 Angie gets up to her usual shenanigans at the adults only party 24:30 How COVID ruined the travel industry for a long time 27:30 What Rae is watching on TV this summer 28:00 How to visit the Hamptons in August on a budget... no really, how? WATCH: Our Disney Cruise vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FiBKpWdR-c Follow our travel adventures: www.angieaway.com instagram.com/angieaway instagram.com/raeaway instagram.com/thejetsisters instagram.com/off.day.adventures Angie's new travel book is ON SALE: https://amzn.to/3IEJXn1 Sign up for our monthly newsletter: https://angieaway.com/come-away-with-me/

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    29 mins
  • Episode 19 - Why connecting in Madrid (MAD) is a terrible idea (oh yeah, we missed our flight)
    Jun 3 2024

    Welcome back to the No. 1 TRAVEL PODCAST in the whole world by sisters who are also disaster experts! This week we chat about that terrifying turbulent Singapore Airlines flight, things to do in Stockholm and how we missed our connecting flight to the USA because Madrid's airport is a logistical nightmare. 00:30 Summer is almost here 1:15 It's 100 degrees already 1:40 Pool ownership is a scam 2:20 THANK YOU, listeners! We couldn't do it without you! 2:30 What is going on with Google AI? 4:00 Travel news of the week: TURBULENCE 8:30 Destination of the week: Stockholm, Sweden 9:27 Angie is a professional communicator, believe it or not 10:00 Stockholm wasn't that easy to get to 11:00 Why we loved Sweden - the VIBE 13:20 Things to do in Stockholm 13:30 Why we always do a Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour in a new destination 16:00 Why we loved the Vasa Museum 18:00 ABBA Museum and the Eurovision Song Contest 20:00 Why you need to book a spa day after the Eras Tour 21:35 This week's BIG DISASTER and why connecting in Madrid (MAD) is a bad idea 26:00 One World status comes in handy when you miss your flight 26:45 TRAVEL TIP: don't have a short connection in Madrid because you won't be making your flight 28:00 Why you need a buffer day after a long trip 28:50 Summer plans for the Jet Sisters ********* STOCKHOLM RESOURCES Stockholm Hop On, Hop Off Bus tickets Discount tickets to the VASA Museum Tickets to the ABBA Museum GAMLA STAN Walking tour

    Spa day in Stockholm Follow our travel adventures: www.angieaway.com instagram.com/angieaway instagram.com/raeaway instagram.com/thejetsisters instagram.com/off.day.adventures Angie's book is now available Sign up for our monthly newsletter

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    31 mins
  • Episode 18 - What's the deal with TOUR TOURISM and how you can get tickets to the Eras Tour
    May 27 2024

    Disaster duo Angie & Rachel are back from Stockholm, Sweden, with tips on TOUR TOURISM and how to get last minute tickets to the Eras Tour in Europe. WHERE ARE YOU GOING THIS SUMMER? Tell us in the comments! 1:45 Summer travel in 2024 is going to be BUSY 1:55 Why MIA is the actual worst 3:15 Reading comprehension continues to be at an all time low 4:10 The busiest summer travel season on record is now 6:00 Is airline status even worth it? Our experience with OneWorld 8:00 Tour Tourism - what is it? 8:50 Why seeing a show abroad is a great way to vacation 10:30 Where we stayed in Stockholm, Sweden 11:00 Why it makes sense to stay in the city center, even if it costs more 12:10 Where is the Eras Tour going this summer and can you still get tickets? 13:05 Buying tickets on Ticketmaster Sweden 14:05 You'll never guess how much our VIP Taylor Swift tickets cost 15:45 Welcome to the United States of Antagonism 16:30 Stockholm did it up right for the Swifties 17:15 Cities are going wild for Taylor Swift 18:00 Rae goes full Swiftie 19:30 Why Taylor Swift is the Jane Austen of our time 20:00 AP English to Taylor Swift pipeline 21:57 How to get tickets to the Eras Tour in Europe this summer last minute 23:24 Join the Eras Tour Facebook groups in each destination to connect with Swifties abroad this summer Going to Europe this summer? Here are our favorite tours on Get Your Guide Our Stockholm, Sweden hotel Taylor Swift tour dates 2024 summer travel data Why Eras Tour Tickets are cheaper in Europe

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    29 mins
  • Episode 17 - What To Do When You Lose Your Passport Abroad with special guest Jessi Miller
    May 12 2024

    Your favorite jet-setting sisters are back with another episode with travel news for pet lovers, our first ever special guest here to talk about how to handle a lost passport and a sneak peek into what we're wearing to the Eras Tour in Stockholm, Sweden. 2:00 Updates on Flirting with Disaster Book Tour 2:40 Angie needs a nap 3:10 Top Travel News of the Week 3:20 New CDC Restrictions for traveling internationally with pets 5:10 Why we don't fly with our dogs 7:19 Welcome to our first ever special guest, Disaster Correspondent Jessi Miller 9:00 Celebrating 30th birthdays abroad 9:45 Highlights of visiting Madrid, Spain 10:40 Siestas are everything 13:30 Pros and cons of staying in the middle of everything 16:00 Getting from Madrid to Valencia Spain 18:30 Topless tours in Spain? I mean, go off 18:35 Oh, TAPAS tours 20:15 Disaster of the Trip: Jessi lost her passport 22:00 When to file a police report for a lost passport 25:00 Who to call when your passport goes missing 26:50 Why you should always bring your laptop 28:40 Guess where we're going next: Sweden for The Eras Tour! 29:00 What should we wear to the Taylor Swift concert?! 29:15 What should we do in Stockholm, Sweden? 30:14 Unhinged Signoffs Find us everywhere: @AngieAway @RaeAway @TheJetSisters @Off.Day.Adventures

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    31 mins