On the Sunday, June 29th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… If Africa is your travel passion, meet Carol Van Bruggen. Her travels to Africa awakened a different sort of passion. She calls it the Africa Hope Fund. On July 20th, a special event will raise funds for that mission. Carol is live in studio to talk about her travels and how they have impacted her life. Everyone loves barbecue, especially in the summertime. Mark has a list of the most popular barbecue spots in the country. Road Reporter Steve LaRosa is on hand to lend his own take on local joints worth patronizing, Tom and Mark share their favorites. Gwen Duncan of Cordially Yours Travel will be in studio to talk with is about the upcoming increase in TSA fees. How much is it and how will it show up on your ticket. Is it justified? Next week's show focuses on ride sharing services, specifically on Uber. If you are a Uber passenger, driver or have experiences you'd like to share, please contact Mark at 916-208-6989, or send him a note from the form on this page. We'd love to talk to you.
On the Thursday, June 19th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… The Magic Bus - take a trip back to the 60's on San Francisco's newest sightseeing phenomena. It looks like an old school bus, but it's actually a modern moving theater, with technology and wheels taking you back 50 years. The Travel a Guys will have their own trip on August 2nd. Seattle Food Tours - Savor Seattle is the name of the company which helps you discover the tastes of Seattle. You knew the Emerald City was famous for coffee, but did you know it's also known for its gourmet chocolate? Ever wanted to go behind the scenes at famous Pike Place Market? Let us make your next visit to Seattle something special. Music Circus - Richard Lewis and his father Russell have over half a century of experience helping Sacramento's theatrical creativity shine. Listen as Richard tells us the story of the "Tune Tent," which eventually became the Music Circus. Mary Poppins headlines a great new season at the Wells Fargo Pavilion and we'll give you an advance look.
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Man Uses Layover At McCarran Airport To Shoot A Celine Dion Music Video
On the Sunday, June 15th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… United Airlines is coming apart at the seams. Mark shares his experiences flying Friday and gives examples why the airlines is due for an overhaul from the top down, and why it needs to come soon. Sports Leisure Vacations, sponsor of The Travel Guys, turns 35. Tom asks Mark to reflect back on 35 years in the travel business. How is it changing? Where does it go from here? Would he recommend a career in the travel industry to a young entrepreneur? Most memorable moments? Most forgettable? Steve LaRosa, our "extra" Travel Guy, who always has the scoop on the most unusual local events, has details on the National Drum & Bugle Competition coming to Sacramento. It kicks off next Sunday at Hughes Stadium. In the travel news, we reveal how airlines regularly redraw international boundaries, but it seems only when it's to their benefit. We'll explain. Plus, we have a list of the most unusual ice cream flavors on the planet, just in time for summer. The weird part of your palate won't want to miss this one.
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Man Uses Layover At McCarran Airport To Shoot A Celine Dion Music Video
On the Sunday, June 8th, 2014 edition of The Travel Guys… Ben Schlappig of One Mile at a Time is not only one of our favorite travel bloggers, he's also an expert world traveler. Ben is homeless in an unusual way. He's changing addresses around the world every 2-4 weeks, and no longer has a home base. How many of us wish we could do that? Ben updates us on his most recent stops on the journey of a lifetime. Ever wish you could be at the Baseball Hall of Fame's annual induction ceremony in August? Maybe attend the World Series? Perhaps snag a ticket to the Super Bowl or any major sporting event? There's a company to help with that, Sports Tours and Travel. We introduce you to Jay Smith, who can take you to all those places. Mark and Tom share the things you SHOULD say to your flight attendant (as opposed to last week, when we share the list of things you shouldn't say).