# Stats show 1/3 of European travelers have canceled their plans

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*On the Sunday, March 13th, 2022 edition of The Travel Guys…*

- In the **Travel News**, Rick Steves, who escorts trips around the planet, has canceled his tours which include stops in Russia for 2022. In fact new statistics show 1/3 of people who were planning to travel to Europe have canceled those plans for now and another 1/3 are reconsidering travel to the continent, all because of the war in Ukraine. Also, the Queen Mary, which has been in the news and closed recently, has a new lease on life.
- In our **Smarter Traveler** segment, we revisit the decision of whether or not to pay an additional charge for seats on the plane. Mark points out there are a few situations where you need to consider it.
- **Sonoma's International Film Festival** celebrates its 25th anniversary. It starts Wednesday and we have a look at some of the highlights.
- Finally, Mark talks about **International Women's Day**, which was on the calendar. He points out the hypocrisy of companies who say one thing in situations like this, but their actions don't always support those comments.

## Highlights

- [The Sonoma International Film Festival](https://sonomafilmfest.org/festival/)
- [People in Need - Help for Ukrainian refugees](https://clovekvohrozeni.sk/help-to-ukraine/)
- [Shipwreck in Antarctica](https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/ernest-shackleton-endurance-shipwreck-found-scn/index.html)
- [Nevada's Seven Weirdest Wonders](https://www.forbes.com/sites/micheleherrmann/2022/01/25/travel-nevada-releases-its-inaugural-seven-weirdest-wonders-list/?sh=6a22b7c3798d)
- [This is how to get a refund from a bankrupt cruise line](https://www.elliott.org/cruises/news-how-to-get-refund-from-bankrupt-cruise-line/)
- [Tech Safety on the Road, What's a "Burner Phone?"](http://www.mcgarvey.net/2022/02/22/burners/)
- [Human Designs in the Snow - Most unique!](https://travelguysradio.com/sites/default/files/2022/02/degrees-in-the-snow.mp4)

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