In a special episode, hosts Jon, Max and Saskia investigate the costs of European group tours from some of the most well-known travel companies. Are these pre-organized trips worth their hefty price tags? Tune in to find out.

Sarah Croft initially planned on traveling throughout Europe with a friend, but when the plan fell through she decided last-minute to book an organized group tour for people under 35. For the next few weeks, Sarah would visit countless countries, make a bunch of new friends and have some unforgettable experiences — but not without a few caveats. In this episode, Sarah talks about the ups and downs of organized tours and offers some advice for those interested in group travel.

Join hosts Jon, Saskia, and Max for the Layover - the travel talk show that brings you the latest travel headlines, lesser known locations to inspire your next adventure and more. In this week’s episode, we discuss global passport rankings, dive into a questionable Tik Tok trend and recommend a beautiful port side city to visit in Bulgaria.

When the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, Krysten Kaladkarin had been traveling for years. So she decided to call Ukraine home for a while. Two years later, Russia started a war with the country, threatening the safety of citizens and travelers alike. In this episode, Krysten explains why she decided to stay in Ukraine and how she is using her status as a world traveler and blogger to help causes that she cares about.

At 20 years old, after graduating from university, Krysten Kaladkarin decided to take a quick trip to Cambodia before heading to law school. Instead, she burned her return ticket and hasn’t returned home since. For the last five years, Krysten has been hitchhiking and hiking the borders of over 20 countries, from Cambodia to Ukraine. In this episode, Krysten discusses the countless challenges she has faced as a solo traveler, navigating border crossings with a passport from a developing country, and challenging stereotypes.

Join hosts Saskia and Max for the Layover Lounge — the travel talk show that brings you the latest travel headlines, your tourism traffic report and lesser known locations to inspire your next adventure. In this week’s episode, we look into how gas prices may or may not affect international airfare, discuss our worst breakdown stories and explore Thailand’s secret Monkey City.

Before she turned 30, Kasey Hardin decided to ditch her nine-to-five job, bought a van and embarked on an adventure to South America. But the trip didn’t always go as planned. Her 15-year-old van broke down constantly, leaving her stranded in often treacherous situations. In episode 20, Kasey offers a look into the highs and lows of a life-changing adventure, and offers advice for those who are looking to do the same.

Join hosts Jon, Saskia and Max for the Layover — the travel talk show that brings you the latest travel headlines, your tourism traffic report and lesser-known locations to inspire your next adventure. In this week’s episode, we look into the Argentinian Blue Dollar and how you can make the most of your currency exchange abroad, explain Cuba’s current tourism status and explore Uppsala, Sweden as a new holiday destination.

Jessica Montgomery has always been a high achiever. So when she needed a break from her busy life as an attorney, sitting on the beach sipping cocktails wasn’t her first choice. Instead, she decided to climb the highest mountain in Africa — Mt. Kilimanjaro. In this episode Jessica talks about what it takes to train to climb the fourth tallest mountain on earth, gives tips on navigating the ethics of the porter industry and recounts her epic journey to the summit. 

Join hosts Jon, Saskia and Max for the Layover Lounge — the travel talk show that brings you the latest travel headlines, your tourism traffic report and lesser known locations to inspire your next adventure. In this week’s episode, we investigate the a Tik Tok that made waves in the travel community, discuss scuba diving and adrenaline travel, and explore Bratislava, Slovakia as a new holiday destination.

For the last few years, Kelan Dammers has been traveling the world with one main goal on his mind: wingsuit BASE jumping. In this episode, Kelan recalls flying over some of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world and details a few close calls along the way.

Episode 15: The Layover — French Customer Service, Montenegro and Travel during Ukraine Crisis

Join hosts Jon, Saskia and Max for the Layover Lounge — Terilyn Steverson was getting cabin fever after being stuck at home for a year during the COVID-19 pandemic. So when Iceland became one of the first countries to open up to U.S. tourists, she booked her ticket without a second thought. Little did she know that it would become her “best” and “worst” trip yet. In Episode #14 Terilyn recalls the challenge of solo camping in the desolate Iceland wilderness with little to no experience outdoors.

Join hosts Jonathan Otero, Saskia Hatvany and Maximille Gonzales for the Layover Lounge — the casual travel talk show that brings you the latest travel headlines, your tourism traffic report and lesser known locations to inspire your next adventure. In this week’s episode, we discuss travel anxiety, overtourism in the Cenotes of Tulum, Mexico and what travel is going to look like post the Omicron surge.

In his 30’s, Javier Labourt was a psychologist looking for a way to combine two things that he loved: travel and psychology. That’s when it hit him: what if I was able to leverage travel as a form of impactful therapy and self help? Since then, Javier has developed a five-step psychology method, become a TEDx speaker and is working towards getting his own travel television show. In this episode, Javier “the travel psychologist” talks about how travel can be applied to face one’s fears, build confidence and achieve higher overall happiness.

The Layover — Irrational Fears and Travel Safety, Where to Draw the Line? (pt.2)

Episode 10: The Layover — Eco-Tourism and How to Get a Working Holiday Visa (pt.1)

Like many college students, Karina Boyea wanted to take a gap year to travel abroad. There was only one problem — she had a very limited budget. In episode 9, Karina reveals how she managed to travel the most expensive continent in the world on less than $20 a day, spending less than $1000 during her seven week stay in Europe.

John Putrino had just gone through a difficult loss when he decided to ditch his nine-to-five job to travel full-time in his pickup truck. In episode 8, John talks about becoming a wilderness guide, making mistakes in the great outdoors and having to flee a historic flash flood.

After graduating from high school, Sandor Hatvany wanted to take a gap year before going to college, but he also wanted to challenge himself. After hearing about the Australian Working Holiday Visa program, Sandor flew to Sydney at just 18 years old and started looking for work on fruit farms. There was only one problem, it was nowhere near fruit-picking season. In Episode 7, Sandor recalls crashing a tractor, chasing after an unruly herd of cattle, and facing the brutal nature of the dairy industry in the Australian Outback.