• 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


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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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    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

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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