What's your travel bucket list? New York Times travel writer Matt Gross talked with a group of young travelers who have documented their travels with a twist, now documented in the MTV series, The Buried Life. The group sets out to not only visit new places but accomplish something from their list, like give a toast at a stranger's wedding. Matt Gross and frequent flyer expert Randy Petersen also give tips on finding the best fares and the latest on accumulating miles.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Matt Gross: Writes the Frugal Traveler column for the New York Times.
Randy Petersen: Editor and publisher of Inside Flyer magazine and founder of FlyerTalk dot com.
The Wailin' Jennys' folk harmonies Folk trio The Wailin' Jennys won the Canadian version of a Grammy award by wooing fans with their organic 3-part harmonies. They've performed on A Prairie Home Companion and with Roseanne Cash. The group's latest CD is The Wailin' Jennys Live at The Mauch Chunk Opera House (2009).10:06 a.m.
Guests
The Wailin' Jennys: The group performs live in Maude Moon Weyerhauser studios.
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