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Nov 19, 2020
The Cluster Cast - Pandemic Travel
The world shut down a few months ago, but weirdly we found ourselves on planes, in hotels, and visiting rest stops in the midst of it. In this first ever guest episode Anna & Scott along with their friends Eric & Emily discuss what it was like to travel during the 'Rona. We share our own experiences and risk assessments and what prospective travelers can anticipate as they re-enter the world of travel.
Nov 9, 2020
The Cluster Cast - Farewell PNW
Planning a visit to the Pacific Northwest? Anna and Scott share their favorite places from when they lived there.
Jul 27, 2020
The Cluster Cast - The other side of the Mic
Happy Birthday, little podcast! To celebrate, we compiled your suggestions and questions into a "This American Life" style episode
Jul 9, 2020
The Cluster Cast - Arizona because of the 'Rona
So your "brag-alicious" trip to the Maldives was cancelled. Now What? A road trip you'll pretend to be excited about? Most Likely. In this episode Anna and Scott talk about how to make the best of your second best when visiting the American Southwest.
Apr 8, 2020
The Cluster Cast - Cathart
Grief, loss, failure, and catharsis. This episode, Anna and Scott dive into their personal experiences of mourning the loss of normalcy after some major life events and how "achieving your dreams" isn't always awesome.
Mar 23, 2020
The Cluster Cast - The COVID-19 Quarantine Special
That awkward moment when your regular life turns out to be everyone's "social distancing nightmare". Here is how we manage working and educating from home on the regular, and how you can survive it too. Also, wash your hands!
Mar 9, 2020
The Cluster Cast - Lost Luggage and Emotional Baggage
You don't think it will happen to you...and then it does. The airline loses your luggage and you are stuck in a wintry Europe with nothing but a coloring book and a tube of chap stick. Here is how you survive.
Feb 24, 2020
The Cluster Cast - Greece is the word
Beaches, and temples, and good food - oh my. Greece is AMAZING. Getting there? Not so much. Anna and Scott break down the logistics of their trip so you don't have to.
Feb 10, 2020
The Cluster Cast - In Sickness and in Health
So your kid will inevitably lick the window of the London Underground and you will get sick. That is just how it goes. This is how we cope.
Jan 27, 2020
The Cluster Cast - Flying with kids
May the odds be ever in your favor. Flying with kids: it's rough. You will sweat. You will cry. You will be covered in cracker crumbs. You WILL survive.
Jan 13, 2020
The Cluster Cast - Cash, Money, Millionaires
Tired of buzz-kill comments about travel "not being as expensive as people think it is"? Anna and Scott rip off the band-aid and share how much their travels cost and how they pay for them
Nov 25, 2019
The Cluster Cast - Disneyland
Surviving the happiest place on earth. Sound like an oxymoron? Well, it is. In this episode Anna and Scott delve into navigating the Land of Disney with kids.
Nov 10, 2019
The Cluster Cast - Family and Adventure
As a committed traveler and extended family member, how does one balance the time between family and adventure? In this episode, Anna and Scott serve up their boundaries and strategies for making the most of family reunions.
Oct 28, 2019
The Cluster Cast - Normandy and D-Day Beaches
A shared history and a common interest - Anna and Scott share their itinerary of visiting the World War 2 historical sites in Northern France
Oct 14, 2019
The Cluster Cast - Worst Short Term Vacation Rentals
Haunted mansion or cute French country house? We share our worst experience with a short term vacation rental and how we survived it...and how you can avoid it in the first place.
Sep 30, 2019
The Cluster Cast - Road Trips
Road trips don't have to be the hillbilly cousin to flying. We make the best of it with our Road Rules. Find out how we survive long haul days in the car with tiny dictators.
Sep 16, 2019
The Cluster Cast - The Worst Honeymoon
The first official Cluster Fuss trip. Where it all began.
Sep 2, 2019
The Cluster Cast - Credit Card Points
The one where we delve into the world of travel hacking and credit card points.
Aug 19, 2019
The Cluster Cast - Airport Lounges
What are they? How do you get in? Is it worth the hassle in the first place? We'll give you our honest opinion.
Jul 27, 2019
The Cluster Cast - Pilot
Who we are. Why we travel. Why you should definitely keep listening.