• Episode 30 - What to Know About Visiting Europe in 2025 + Manta Rays and Volcanoes on the Big Island
    Jan 14 2025

    Don't miss the sparkling 30th episode of the BUT DID YOU DIE travel podcast with your favorite travel blogging sister duo, where we discuss: the new visas Americans need to travel to Europe, the fees to drive in New York City, our favorite things to do on Hawaii's Big Island including snorkeling with manta rays, summiting Mauna Kea to see the clearest skies in the world, visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park when it's not erupting.


    01:00 The last Christmas before the baby

    01:29 How Angie ended up in the trunk on Christmas Eve

    02:30 Dad wrote new lyrics for Feliz Navidad

    04:15 Potential names for Baby Miller

    05:45 Angie plans her unpaid maternity leave

    06:15 TRAVEL NEWS OF THE WEEK: Americans will soon need an ETIAS to go to Europe

    09:15 Americans now need an ETA to visit the UK

    12:48 DESTINATION OF THE WEEK: The Island of Hawai'i

    13:24 Why is it called the Big Island

    16:10 Rae is very confused about volcanoes

    17:45 Where to stay on the Big Island - The Outrigger

    21:00 Snorkeling with Manta Rays

    24:00 Sea to Summit tour with Hawaii Forest & Trail

    30:30 Kona coffee culture

    32:00 DISASTER OF THE WEEK

    34:10 TRAVEL TIP OF THE WEEK


    Links to all the tours and excursions we did on the island of Hawaii:


    Where we stayed on the Big Island:


    ETIAS (EU) details: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

    ETA (UK) details: https://etauk.co.uk/apply/


    Stay in touch with us:


    Instagram.com/angieaway

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    https://angieaway.com

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    40 mins
  • Episode 29 - "I died 5 times on this hike" and other adventures from Kauai
    Dec 9 2024

    Welcome to the No. 2 most popular sibling podcast in the world - probably - after NEW HEIGHTS. In Episode 29 of the BUT DID YOU DIE travel podcast, your favorite adventurous sisters are back with all the shenanigans you've come to love. Plus a HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT at the end! TRAVEL NEWS: Did you travel Thanksgiving week? We discuss the busiest travel day ever in the USA—the crowds, the chaos, and why we're happy to avoid all that every Thanksgiving. Our travel DESTINATION OF THE WEEK takes us to the beautiful island of Kauai in Hawaii. We talk about the top things to do in Kauai, from hiking the iconic and sometimes dangerous Hanakapia'i Falls Trail to exploring the stunning Na Pali Coast and Angie's favorite new hotel, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay. Whether you're planning your next Hawaiian getaway or just love travel inspiration, this episode is packed with ideas for exploring Kauai’s natural beauty. And Angie shares the BIG DISASTER from her latest trip... and it's probably not what you'd think. Stick around 'til the end to hear a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT from one of us. 01:00 Our Wicked reviews 04:20 Angie has no idea what subscriptions she pays for 06:00 What's on your Spotify Wrapped 07:00 TRAVEL NEWS: The busiest travel day EVER in the USA 08:00 DESTINATION OF THE WEEK: Kauai, the Garden Isle 10:30 Angie commits to a favorite destination 11:30 Where to stay on Kauai, @1hotels 13:00 One big disappointment on our Kauai trip 14:45 Top Things to do in Kauai

    LEARN MORE: https://angieaway.com/2017/03/15/10-things-to-do-in-kauai/

    18:00 Is Hawaii friendly to tourists? 20:45 DISASTER OF THE WEEK: The Hanakapia'i Falls Trail on the Na Pali Coast 23:00 Dangers to look out for on the Kalalau Trail / Hanakapia'i Trail

    LEARN MORE: https://angieaway.com/2012/11/07/hanakapiai-trail-hike/

    25:00 Tips for hiking in Hawaii 28:00 A full circle Hanakapia'i moment 34:00 HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT Stay in touch with us! https://instagram.com/angieaway https://instagram.com/thejetsisters https://instagram.com/raeaway https://angieaway.com

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    36 mins
  • Episode 28 - A WICKED Travel Tale from the Most Haunted House in Mississippi
    Oct 30 2024

    GOOD NEWS, munchkins! It’s the first-ever special Halloween episode of BUT DID YOU DIE?! with your favorite duo: Glinda and Elphaba—oh wait, it’s really just Angie and Rachel, THE JET SISTERS, back with the most POPULAR travel podcast in all of Oz! In honor of our beloved musical making its way to the silver screen in November, we’re serving up the most WICKED lewks from DEAR OLD SHIZ on this week’s episode. First we DEFY GRAVITY and fly right into WONDERFUL travel news, including how airlines are finally cracking down on the scourge known as "gate lice." Then, we’ll take you on a delightful detour through the Mississippi Delta, sharing our adventures, ONE SHORT DAY in Vicksburg and SOMETHING BAD—the spookiest story from our travels that you won’t want to miss. As always, THANK GOODNESS for all of you tuning in and sharing the joy with us. We’re excited for you to join us DANCING THROUGH LIFE as we unpack these incredible tales and the bonds we’ve formed FOR GOOD! So grab your broomsticks, settle in, and let’s get this adventure started! As always, thank you for tuning in and sharing. This was a fun one and we're excited for you to watch, listen and share! Show Notes: 2:00 How old is too old to trick or treat? 2:30 Are you a Glinda or an Elphaba? 3:00 Taylor Swift in Miami N1 Recap 4:10 TRAVEL NEWS: Airlines are finally cracking down on gate lice 7:45 ORDER MUST BE MAINTAINED 7:50 TRAVEL DESTINATION OF THE WEEK: Vicksburg, Mississippi 9:50 Nora discovers Glinda the Good Witch 11:30 DISASTER OF THE WEEK: Exploring McRaven, allegedly the most haunted house in the South 14:00 Werewolf false alarm 15:20 When the "welcome" video is scarier than any scary movie you've ever seen 17:00 "Are you ok, Rachel?" 18:30 We have two options: leave her or drag her body to the car 19:30 Option 3 Take a Picture 20:30 The aftermath of touring McRaven 21:50 TRAVEL TIP OF THE WEEK: Read those itineraries carefully 24:40 A haunted house but... 25:00 The most dramatic rose ceremony election ever 25:30 Election day tradition: go to Hawaii and jump in a volcano Mississippi Road Trip Guide

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    26 mins
  • Episode 27 - Should you visit the Caribbean during Hurricane Season? Plus, St. Lucia's best hotels!
    Oct 21 2024

    Welcome to another sass-filled episode of BUT DID YOU DIE?! with your favorite traveling duo: The Jet Sisters! We're back from dealing with Hurricanes Helene and Milton and trying to get on track with life and work and podcasting. Thanks for your patience! This episode is all about traveling during hurricane season. We've got tips, destinations to consider / avoid and of course, lots of Angie raging about stupid people who refuse to prepare appropriately for hurricanes. And don't miss all the tips on things to do and see in St. Lucia, one of the loveliest islands in the Caribbean. Of course we wrap up with a travel disaster and tips to help you plan your next trip. Enjoy! 00:45 Sorry for the delay... blame FLORIDA!!! 01:20 Hurricane prep when you get 3 in a row 02:00 TRAVEL NEWS: North Carolina destruction from Hurricane Helene 03:15 Maybe video podcasting isn't for us 03:50 Ange's weather has moved to Threads 04:30 That one guy from TikTok hates Ange now 05:05 Ange is mad at the education system but Rae doesn't care 06:00 The problem with having a strong sense of justice 06:26 What to do with your pets in a hurricane: HINT: NOT what this guy did 08:27 Here's 15 seconds of what grinds Ange's gears re: hurricanes 09:30 DESTINATION OF THE WEEK: St. Lucia 11:00 Where to stay in St. Lucia: Jade Mountain & Ladera Resort 12:10 What's the difference between Pitons and Tetons? 16:30 Hiking the Pitons and other UNESCO World Heritage sites 18:00 Ange forgets what we're talking about 20:00 How much are these luxury hotels in St. Lucia? 22:40 DISASTER OF THE WEEK: Canceled flight 24:40 TRAVEL TIP: Traveling during hurricane season 27:50 We're going to the Eras Tour again! 29:50 What should we wear to the Eras Tour in Miami Special thanks to Ben for spending time with us in the studio this week. GET WORLD NOMADS TRAVEL INSURANCE: About our destination of the week: Saint Lucia is a fertile island country in the Caribbean Sea. Its closest neighbors are the islands of Martinique, to the north, and Saint Vincent, to the south-west. It was formed by volcanic activity. Its geographic features include a central ridge of mountains, many rivers and boiling sulphur springs. RESOURCES: 7 Things to do in Soufriere, St. Lucia: Ladera Resort: Romantic Jade Mountain: Jade Mountain: Peek Inside St. Lucia’s Most Famous Hotel Romantic St. Lucia: Visiting Ladera Resort 7 Things to do in Soufriere Things to do at Jade Mountain: Tell us about YOUR travel disasters in the comments! And stay in touch on social: https://instagram.com/angieaway https://instagram.com/raeaway https://instagram.com/thejetsisters https://angieaway.com

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    31 mins
  • Episode 26 - What If Your Cruise Hits an Iceberg? Plus Insider Tips for the Jane Austen Festival
    Sep 16 2024

    In this exciting new episode of BUT DID YOU DIE with THE JET SISTERS, we dive into two fascinating topics that will make you think and laugh! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon so you never miss a moment of our podcast. 🎧✨ First, we tackle the jaw-dropping story of the Carnival ship that collided with an iceberg in the icy waters of Alaska. What would you do if you were on board during such a dramatic situation? Swim to shore? Sing a Celine Dion song? Then, we whisk you away to the charming streets of Bath, UK, where the annual Jane Austen Festival is in full swing. This 10-day celebration attracts thousands of Austen enthusiasts who don their finest Regency attire to honor the beloved author. From elaborate costumes to lively festivities, we’ll give you an inside look at the vibrant world of this literary extravaganza and discuss why it’s such a magical event.


    TRAVEL NEWS OF THE WEEK: Carnival Cruise ship hits an iceberg in Alaska

    DESTINATION OF THE WEEK: The Jane Austen Festival in @visitBath


    DISASTER OF THE WEEK - Why we don't recommend traveling immediately after an appendectomy


    Tell us about YOUR travel disasters in the comments! And stay in touch: https://instagram.com/angieaway https://instagram.com/raeaway https://instagram.com/thejetsisters https://angieaway.com

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    31 mins
  • Episode 25 - Astronauts are stuck in space and why you might want to hop on a group trip in 2025
    Sep 3 2024

    Welcome to the podcast that's old enough to rent a car, BUT DID YOU DIE?! WITH THE JET SISTERS! It's Episode 25 and we're talking about group trips, flying on the Concord and prepping for Rae's birthday. Fasten your seatbelts, here we go!


    *~*Want to travel with us in 2025? Tell us in the comments where you'd like to go!*~* Check out Angie's new book: Sign up to be notified of our group trips FIRST: ~*~*~*~*~* Resources from today's episode of But Did You Die?! Lockheed & NASA Partnership Astronauts stuck in space Follow the adventure in real time: angieaway.com instagram.com/angieaway instagram.com/raeaway

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    29 mins
  • 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