Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake chose chaos a couple of months ago, going off script with no structure to discuss trip planning for Thailand!

Note: at the time this episodes airs, Gail and Piper will already be in Thailand, so check their social media for live updates of their trip or stand by for future episodes recorded in Thailand!

It's happening, dear listeners. Brace yourselves.

The approach: have a home base in Bangkok, working and writing during the week and taking day trips or venturing beyond Bangkok for weekend jaunts.

The objective: work anywhere.

Piper will also be working day job! On US time! Thus practicing a biphasic sleep schedule. 

The philosophy: we're enjoying the lifestyle, the digital nomad experience, and we're very likely to be back.

Coordination and Planning

• shared Google doc for asynchronous notes on our travel destination and questions
• Travel Buddies - it's a trio of friends with a combination of shared interests and contrasts
• packing prep
• Researching desired foods to seek out and try, making lists!

Key Questions We Asked Each Other

• what kinds of things do you want to do?
• what kinds of sight seeing do you enjoy?
• what travel vaccines do we need?

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Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode!

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Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss things that just don't make it into the suitcase or carry on, things we often forget to bring along on travel.

But first! Where have Gail & Piper been?

Piper did a stay-cation in Seattle, hosting Piper Mommy and her brother with his wife: Chihuli Garden and Glass, conveyer belt sushi, ASEAN Street, and more...

Gail Often Forgets:

• Socks
• Bathing Attire incl. swim cap, goggles, bathing suit
• Update all apps/download entertainment media
• Refrigerated items

Piper Often Forgets:

• Swimsuit
• Second pair of pants
• Alternate shoes: casual flats
• Jewelry

Gadgets:

• Gail's gadget: tested the Flight Flap
• Piper's gadget: in search of a new hair styling device more compact than the T3 curling iron

Shoutouts:

From Piper: Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai

From Gail: Unconquerable Sun by Kate Eliott

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Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss their coping methods when there are travel delays long and short, but especially long.

But first! Where have Gail & Piper been?

Gail & Piper had a writing retreat together in Honolulu (February 2023) and Gail experienced major travel whammy!

Piper's Coping Mechanisms:

• Have the airline app on my phone, so I can get boarding updates without having to hear the announcements
• Find the quiet spots in the airport, such as a gate that does NOT have a flight boarding any time soon
• Find a restaurant with power outlets for food and power
• Pack a tennis ball for physical therapy  

Gail's Coping Mechanisms:

• Looking for a nicer sit down restaurant

• Chair massage or nail salon
• Do some shopping - duty free or otherwise
• Migrating sleep kit to carry on

Gadgets:

• Gail's gadget: back up battery charger with key chords with all the adapter ends
• Piper's gadget: selection of ear buds (Apple Air Pods) for noise cancelling

Shoutouts:

Gail's Tinkered Starsong series 

Piper's Wings Once Cursed & Bound

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Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! 

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