t’s just Jake and Becky this week, no guests, no plan… and absolutely no filter.

From January burnout, insane workloads and sleep deprivation, to the things travel agents actually sacrifice behind the scenes, this episode is a brutally honest look at life in the industry when peak season hits hard.

Becky reflects on the opportunities she’s missed from years of being constantly on the move, Jake talks visibility, supplier relationships and why shouting loud actually matters, and somehow the conversation spirals into boxing matches, Hinge dating disasters, porn accidentally playing on ferries, nightmare transfers, and why agents end up telling clients to just get a taxi and send the receipt.

If you’ve ever:

• Questioned your work-life balance in January
• Been burned by transfers (again)
• Felt personally attacked by bed bank room descriptions
• Or wondered why you still love this job despite all of it…

This one will absolutely hit home.

Unstructured, unhinged, and very relatable — welcome back to Tales of a Travel Agent. ✈️🎙️

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In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Tales of a Travel Agent, Becky finally tells her story.

From being bullied at school, to becoming a senior librarian nerd, to living and working in eight different countries, Becky opens up about a decade spent as a professional nanny for high-profile families, travelling the world, living a life most people never see… and constantly being asked “when are you going to get a real job?”

She shares what it’s really like working 24/7, the emotional toll of childcare, why Covid changed everything, and how a breakup, burnout and a bold leap of faith led her into the travel industry full time. This is a raw, honest conversation about risk, passion, side hustles, imposter syndrome and finally backing yourself.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, judged for your career choices, or scared to take the leap into something new – this episode is for you.

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We’re kicking off the new year by heading to the coldest, wildest corners of the planet as we’re joined by Akvile, co-founder of the Expedition Cruise Network, to talk all things expedition cruising.

From her unexpected start in the travel industry to spending a decade at Silversea, Akvile shares how expedition cruising went from a niche product to one of the fastest-growing sectors in travel — and why Antarctica remains the ultimate bucket-list destination.

We chat about what really defines an expedition cruise, why ship size matters, and how travel agents can confidently sell high-value trips by matching clients to the right experience. There’s also a big focus on sustainability, responsible tourism, and why promoting lesser-known expedition destinations is more important than ever.

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