n this episode, Becky and Jake catch up on December life, the quiet weeks before peaks, and plans for their upcoming consumer travel show. They read a new listener email that sparks the idea of a “Becky vs Jake” itinerary challenge — and put out a call for any suppliers brave enough to host it.

Becky talks through her recent trip to Egypt, including visiting the pyramids, exploring Cairo, and what it’s really like going inside the ancient tombs. Jake shares a few customer stories from the week, and the pair inevitably drift into their usual mix of travel chat, life updates, and light-hearted tangents.

As always, listeners are invited to send in their stories, questions, and votes on who they'd rather travel with to talesofatravelagent@gmail.com.

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This week, we’re joined by Bruce from Travel Gossip. We dive into how a tiny Facebook group became one of the most chaotic, powerful and downright addictive corners of the travel industry. From fam trip scandals to keyboard warriors, from award nights to who’s on the amber list… we get into it all.

We play This or That, talk about what really happens behind the scenes of the trade, and Bruce faces Becky’s quiz based entirely on Travel Gossip’s own headlines. (Spoiler: it goes about as well as you’d expect.)

If you’ve ever worked in travel, lurked in the group, or wondered why agents are always 3 seconds away from a meltdown – this is your episode.

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It’s the 1st of December, and Becky and Jake are getting festive—well, sort of. From the realities of being a travel agent during the quiet pre-Christmas lull to budgeting tips (and confessions of blowing it all), this episode dives into the highs and lows of the holiday season.

Jake reveals why big ship cruising just isn’t for him, Becky shares a wild story from her days cliff jumping with strangers in Australia, and the pair swap restaurant disasters, book recommendations, and TV obsessions (spoiler: Below Deck and Race Across the World feature heavily).

Plus, there’s another hilarious listener email, some strong opinions about TV volume settings, and a peek into Jake’s chaotic back-to-back event schedule.

Grab a cuppa—or something stronger—and get ready for another unfiltered, laugh-out-loud episode of Tales of a Travel Agent.

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This week, Becky and Jake are back with another hilarious mix of travel tales, rants, and revelations! Becky kicks things off with her latest book obsession before the pair dive into flight frustrations — from kids without headphones to people yanking on the seat in front. Jake shares a side-splitting story about accidentally smuggling a tin of beans through airport security, and Becky reveals how she managed to lose not one but two pairs of Gucci sunglasses (and an AirPod!) on her travels.

The duo also debate missing row 13s, Ryanair’s sassiest social post yet, and give their unfiltered advice to a new travel agent listener — with, as always, questionable helpfulness. Expect laughs, chaos, and a dose of brutally honest travel chat.

✈️ Highlights include:

• Jake’s “bean gate” airport disaster
• Becky’s lost designer sunglasses (again!)
• The truth about missing row 13s on planes and ships
• Ryanair’s savage tattoo comeback
• Real talk on growing up, working hard, and making it in travel

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Becky and Jake are back with another laugh-out-loud episode of The Becky Show, diving headfirst into the realities of expat life and what it’s really like living abroad. From dodgy drama teachers to expat horror stories, the duo share personal tales, play an airport code guessing game, and swap mind-bending travel trivia.

Expect chaos, candid confessions, and some truly wild stories—from hostel life in Cuba to conversations with locals in Vietnam. Plus, find out which city has more canals than Venice and which country has no mosquitoes (you’ll never guess!).

If you’ve ever wondered what travel agents really talk about when they’re off-duty, this is your backstage pass. 🌍✈️

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In this week’s episode of Tales of a Travel Agent, Jake and Becky are joined by the incredible Claire Brighton, Head of the Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers (ATAS). Known as the “Queen of Adventure Travel,” Claire shares her fascinating journey from failing her A-levels to leading one of travel’s most exciting sectors.

The trio dive into everything from the growth of touring and adventure holidays to why travel agents shouldn’t be afraid of selling them. Expect laughs, insider industry chat, and some brilliantly funny stories – including Claire’s unforgettable “slip of the tongue” moment on a trip to Morocco and a shocking balcony incident.

They also chat about:

✨ Why touring isn’t just for coach holidays

🌍 Family adventures vs. kids’ clubs

💡 How TV shows like Race Across the World inspire travel trends

🎥 The importance of real, unpolished content in travel marketing

And, of course, Becky puts Claire through her paces with a tricky travel quiz — but who comes out on top?

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In this hilariously chaotic episode, Becky and Jake kick off with some unexpected compliments, supplier shoutouts, and a chat about why Jetset deserves more love. The duo debate airport-themed travel shops (bad idea), the future of group travel, and why travel agents should be thinking like influencers.

Jake shares his upcoming BBC radio appearance to talk work uniforms, while Becky recounts a terrifying dingo encounter in the Australian outback that left her frozen in fear. There’s also talk of WhatsApp marketing, lounge perks, and — somehow — Jane Goodall, Netflix, and venomous fish.

It’s another wild ride full of travel talk, industry insights, and Becky’s unbelievable life stories.

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