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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In this laugh-out-loud episode, Jake and Becky dive into everything from The Devil Wears Prada 2 to near-death “fun,” ethical safaris, and why conservation isn’t always what it seems. Becky shares her latest book obsession, her run-in with Tanzanian police (and a suspicious roll of cash), and a terrifying standoff with a London fox. Meanwhile, Jake admits to a newfound fear of flying and rants about greenwashing in travel. Expect chaotic tangents, travel confessions, and a lot of unsolicited life advice along the way.

Send your stories to talesofatravelagent@gmail.com and don’t forget to vote in the great Jake vs Becky debate!

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A listener email sparks a big conversation about how to choose the right host agency — from spotting MLM-style traps to finding genuine support and community. Plus, the rivalry continues with an all-important poll: Who would you rather travel with — Becky or Jake?

It’s a fun, unfiltered, and laugh-out-loud look at travel life, industry truths, and total nonsense in between.

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In this episode, Becky returns from the Expedition Cruise Network Conference with wild stories — including being dragged on stage for The Price is Right to win a £22k Antarctic cruise cabin! Jake and Becky dive into the collapse of Classic Collection and share what really happened while Jake was in Marbella with the team when the news broke.

The pair also tackle the upcoming Entry/Exit System chaos, talk about the end of print magazines in the travel trade, and explore fascinating ocean facts — from 16,000-year-old sea creatures to Becky’s insane night dive in Zanzibar (involving sardines… lots of them).

As always, expect laughs, chaos, and unfiltered chat from your favourite travel industry duo.

✉️ Have a story to share? Email: talesofatravelagent@gmail.com

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We're back with a jam-packed episode! Jake and Becky celebrate six months of the podcast with plenty of laughs, rants, and travel chaos. From Ryanair’s brutally savage tweets to low-cost airline disasters, baggage claim frustrations, and why people STILL can’t remember their seat numbers — we cover it all.

Becky shares a wild story from Bangkok involving a ping pong show gone very, very wrong 😳, while Jake recalls Jamaica’s water trampoline fails and a hilarious banana boat moment. We also dive into cruise industry drama, including shocking commission disputes, accessibility challenges, and why travel agents need to prepare NOW for upcoming 2027 launches.

And yes… we talk liquid rules, Lumi Spa “vibrator” mix-ups, and a few travel tips you won’t want to miss!

🎙️ Listen now for chaos, laughter, and some seriously unexpected travel tales!

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In this jam-packed episode, Jake and Becky dive into the world of ski holidays — from beginner-friendly slopes to luxury resorts, insider tips on selling ski packages, and why travel agents shouldn’t be afraid of the jargon. They also discuss the rise of niche travel markets, including a fascinating listener email from a U.S. agent helping plus-size travellers navigate cruises, theme parks, and the “will I even fit?” moments of travel.

But that’s not all — things get competitive as Jake takes on Becky’s ultimate travel numbers quiz. Expect plenty of wrong answers, unexpected facts, and a lot of laughs as they tackle questions about world time zones, UNESCO heritage sites, the Eiffel Tower, and more.

If you love travel industry insights, funny stories, and a bit of chaos, this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to send your stories to talesofatravelagent@gmail.com

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In this episode of Tales of a Travel Agent, Jake and Becky are back with a jam-packed catch-up full of cruise adventures, fam trip chaos, and hilarious industry stories. Becky shares tales from her luxurious Windstar yacht experience, complete with endless food, cliff jumping, and a passport mishap, while Jake reflects on his villa getaway and why he’s officially “done” with all-inclusive resorts.

They also dive into the ripple effect of fam trips, strange customer requests (including an Australia booking without flying), the rise of small-ship cruising, upcoming award nominations, and why event prize draws aren’t always as glamorous as they seem.

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This week, Becky and Jake are joined by their very first guest — Lorna Willis Edwards from TIPTO! 🎉 Get ready for a jam-packed episode as Lorna shares her 29-year journey in the travel industry, spills insider secrets about planning epic events, and reveals the wildest requests she’s ever had (yes, someone really only eats chips and bread!).

From hotel horror stories and tips for networking to what really happens when travel agents get too drunk at events, this episode is full of laughs, lessons, and behind-the-scenes gossip from the world of travel. Plus, Becky tests Lorna with a TIPTO-themed quiz — and let’s just say… the results are hilarious.

Whether you're a travel agent, an industry insider, or just here for the chaos, you don’t want to miss this one!

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In this week’s episode of Tales of a Travel Agent, Jake and Becky dive into wild travel tales, bizarre customer requests, and incredible adventures around the world. Becky shares her authentic trekking experience with the Hmong people in Vietnam’s Sapa Mountains, spills the secrets behind Tanzania’s Maasai tribes, and gives her review of the jaw-dropping book The White Masai.

Plus, the Fake News game returns! From a family demanding guaranteed snow in Lapland in July to a traveller complaining the sea was “too salty”, Jake and Becky sort through the weird, the wonderful, and the downright ridiculous of the travel world.

✈️ Expect laughs, travel tips, and a few “did they really just say that?!” moments.

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This week, we dive into everything from manifestation myths and goal setting to ridiculous client requests (yes, someone really complained about too much sea mist 🫠). Jake shares his full journey into the travel industry — from his early Thomas Cook days to becoming CEO of The Good Travel Agent — and Becky has plenty to say about Below Deck, dating apps for travel pros, and customers who want Wimbledon moved “to next month.”

Expect laughs, rants, and a few behind-the-scenes travel secrets you won’t hear anywhere else!

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It’s been a week of pure travel mayhem, and Jake and Becky are here to unpack it all. From chasing down a last-minute villa request for a Monday departure, rescuing stranded holidaymakers after an airport shutdown, and juggling urgent seat bookings from the side of the road, to frantically packing for cruises and family getaways – it’s peak travel agent chaos.

But that’s not all. The pair dive into the smart (and sneaky) ways to post deals on social media without giving customers everything they need to book elsewhere, share clever hacks to make yourself look like the ultimate travel expert, and reminisce about the good old “mystery hotel” days. Along the way, they trade hilarious and shocking industry stories – including a plane flying to the wrong island, bizarre airport security checks, and the absurdity of checking in a 151-year-old passenger.

Of course, no episode would be complete without TV talk: Destination X, Tempting Fortunes, The Traitors, Fortune Hotel, and more – plus a sprinkle of travel marketing gold inspired by viral internet moments. It’s unpredictable, jam-packed, and unapologetically Jake and Becky at their best.

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This episode is an unfiltered rollercoaster—from deep chats to laugh-out-loud chaos, Jake and Becky cover it all. Kicking off with a candid talk about mental health and why a flat tyre doesn't mean a bad day, things quickly veer into darkly hilarious territory when Becky reveals Jake is now listed in her "death document." (Yep, really.)

As always, the duo dig into the wild world of travel. Becky shares how she accidentally recruited a new travel agent for Jake’s franchise, while they both dive into the dos and don’ts of joining a travel agency—covering commission splits, hidden fees, support structures, and whether or not you can work from abroad.

There's also talk of viral marketing genius (Jet2, we're looking at you), a Ryanair shoutout (again), and the eternal curse of being on hold with customer service. Jake spills what it was like giving a travel careers talk at a secondary school and gets roasted by a Year 7 with the now-iconic line: “What in the David Attenborough?!”

As the conversation devolves (in the best possible way), they tackle stag and hen dos, why “taster cruises” aren’t really tasters, and the strange things that suppliers make you do to actually claim your incentives.

And finally, a listener submits the ultimate unbelievable-but-true customer name combo: Mr. Curry and Ms. Rice.

Buckle up—this one’s messy, morbid, insightful, and hilarious in equal measure.

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This week’s episode is a wild ride through the highs and lows of travel life — from red carpet recognition to flat tyres and collapsing wardrobes. Becky kicks things off with the full, unfiltered story of how she took home a prestigious CLIA Master Award (yes, she’s now officially award-winning), complete with a surprise announcement, hair commentary from strangers, and a near miss with a gravy-soaked trophy. Jake dishes on what it was like witnessing the moment, and how Becky accidentally became the Lara Croft of travel.

We dive deep into the chaos of awards nights — six-hour ceremonies, slightly disappointing celebrity acts, candle wax disasters, and yes, someone actually straddled Ashley Banjo. Becky gets serenaded by singing waiters at a Tipto event, and the duo campaign to ban cruise ship magicians in favour of mentalists.

But it’s not all glitz and glamour — Becky’s post-awards week has been pure disaster: flat tyres, car breakdowns on roundabouts, tow trucks at 1am, and a wardrobe that literally fell off the wall. Meanwhile, Jake reintroduces us to the timeless brilliance of Benidorm, and both hosts rant about the sheer audacity of some recent customer requests — including someone wanting to cruise to Japan from Southampton with a three-week holiday allowance.

They also call out travel agents who no-show on fam trips, remind everyone that visas require real passport numbers (shocking, we know), and celebrate the rise of listeners recognising Becky just by her voice.

It’s unfiltered, funny, full of travel truths, and proof that even award-winning travel agents still deal with chaos.

💌 Got a tale, rant, or ridiculous customer request? Send it to: talesofatravelagent@gmail.com

🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and share — and let’s start that campaign for Best Travel Podcast 2025 while we’re at it!

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In this laugh-out-loud and painfully relatable episode, Becky and Jake tackle one of the most controversial topics in the travel trade — are friends and family actually the worst people to book holidays for? From being ghosted after sending quotes, to awkward “can you match this screenshot from On the Beach?” requests, they discuss why those closest to us often make the most difficult clients — and how to set boundaries early on.

But it’s not all complaints! They also dive deep into the difference between being a travel agent versus just being a transactional booker. Jake shares how asking the right questions and recommending based on true insight builds long-term relationships, while Becky gives top tips on adding thoughtful touches, like personalized gifts and clever follow-up strategies, to keep customers coming back year after year.

Plus, the pair chat cruise advice (of course), the ethics of animal encounters on holiday, how to make use of all those branded freebies from supplier events, and the shocking realisation that Becky has miscounted her visited countries for years. Spoiler alert: she’s actually been to 54, not 49.

Expect mini-rants, real talk, and the kind of insider stories only travel agents can truly appreciate. If you've ever questioned your career after quoting for your cousin’s dream holiday only for them to book it themselves — this one’s for you.

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Becky and Jake are back—and melting in a windowless London studio before glamming up for the Agent Achievement Awards. This episode dives into some of the weirdest travel stories yet, including a poop-filled cruise disaster, customers bringing toasters on holiday, solar-powered suitcases, and someone trying to train it to the Maldives.

They also tackle a hot topic from a listener: should travel agents ask for reviews, and how do you do it without feeling pushy? Spoiler alert: you absolutely should—Jake’s got some pro tips! Plus, a good old-fashioned rant about bare feet on planes (ew), Crocs, and the horror of fake lagoon views.

Prepare to laugh, cringe, and question humanity. Just another day in the life of a travel agent.

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