We’re back from a girls weekend in Ridgeland, Mississippi, and we have a lot to talk about. Mostly because getting there was a complete disaster.

In this episode of But Did You Die?, we’re taking you along on our trip to Ridgeland, Mississippi, a small city just north of Jackson that surprised us with how much there was to eat, see and do. We ate our way through the Ridgeland steak trail, explored the Natchez Trace Parkway, spotted a gator at Cypress Swamp, rode bikes around town, had afternoon tea, got a 90-minute head spa treatment and ate some very memorable fruit-shaped pastries.

We also learned that a relaxing Mississippi girls weekend can apparently include a field of wildflowers, hot air balloons and a lot of steak.

But first, we had to survive the journey.

Our flight through Charlotte turned into hours of delays, a canceled flight, a questionable explanation involving weather, lost luggage and a frustrating fight over refunds. We talk about what we learned from the experience, including why you should screenshot every airline notification, why travel insurance is worth having and what exactly a “trip in vain” is.

We also share one of our favorite accidental travel hacks: volunteering for an oversold flight. Rachel managed to turn a flight home from New York into a $700 travel voucher, and we discuss whether it’s worth gambling on an even bigger payout.

Plus, we catch up on our recent sibling trip to New York, talk about Rachel’s latest walking adventures, discuss the latest travel news and debate the question of which musician we’d actually spend serious money to travel to see.

And then there’s the big question we ask at the end of every trip: But did you die?

Spoiler: We did not.

If you’re planning a Mississippi trip, a girls weekend, a weekend getaway or a drive along the Natchez Trace, we’ve got plenty of ideas for what to do, where to eat and why Ridgeland deserves a spot on your list.

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Welcome to Episode 31 of But Did You Die? where we’re asking, WHAT IS GOING ON?!

From chaos in the skies to wild world events, we’re breaking it all down. Come with us on a girls' getaway to Tupelo, Mississippi, the cutest little Southern town you've ever seen.

And, Rachel’s pregnancy rage is in full force, our thoughts on Super Bowl advertising and of course we’ve got thoughts on air travel madness and flight anxiety in these scary times. Buckle up—this one’s a ride!

1:00 Angie takes it to a really dark place

2:45 Travel themed baby shower for Rae

5:50 "Du-vaaaaallllll" The new Jags coach ain't right

6:50 DESTINATION OF THE WEEK - Tupelo, Mississippi

8:30 Watch for Elvis in your daily life

15:00 3 Fun Things to do in Tupelo; Fresh Farm, Charcutie and Blue Delta Jeans

20:00 Tips for visiting Tupelo and Mississippi in general

21:29 Natchez Trace Parkway, 444 fabulous miles

How to Visit Tupelo, Mississippi:

Where to stay in Tupelo: HOTEL TUPELO

Where to shop in Tupelo: Relics Marketplace, Reid's Department Store, Tupelo Hardware

22:00 DISASTER OF THE WEEK + TRAVEL NEWS

23:00 What to do if your aerophobia is acting up Fear of flying resources: https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/getting-over-fear-of-flyinghttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/fear-of-flying-airplane-tips-experts/ https://parade.com/health/flight-anxiety-therapist-tips

25:28 Rachel's tip for flying anxiety

28:20 Life is short, don't forget to text your loved ones

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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

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Where we stayed on the Big Island:

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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

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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

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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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

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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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!

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