
Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss preferred qualities in a travel tote. But first! Gail and Piper answer a sensitive listener question with honest recommendations, frank discussion, and travel whammy stories. Note: This episode has been rescued from the limbo of episodes lost in unexpected hiatus and was recorded over a year ago, possibly two. Piper's Tote Ultra slim laptop backpack with a section with a grid of elastic bands for organization Gail's Tote A rigid sided, small tote that fits under any underseat space for US or EU travel Gadgets! Piper's Recommedation: Period panties Gail's Recommendation: Heavy flow pads for delicate skin such as U by Kotex Shoutouts! Gail's Shoutouts: Old Fashioned Cupcake by by Sagan, Sagan Piper's Shoutouts: Love Destiny (บุพเพสันนิวาส) – – – Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – – Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20minDelay @PiperJDrake @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast
Dec 29, 2025
43 min

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss the massive life challenges that drove us into unintended hiatus before diving enthusiastically into discussing our top 5 foods on the go, specifically foods we either pack to go on adventure or foods we immediately look for upon arrival at our destination. Gail's Top 5 Hard Boiled Egg Chocolate Soy Milk Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats (in and out of stock) Cheetos (or Chex Mix) Onigiri Piper's Top 5 Hard Boiled Egg Protein Powder - shoutout to Boba Tea Protein Tofu Tinned Fish Yokult Drinkable Yogurt Gadgets! (or coping mechanisms) Perfume - Gail's been exploring scents that bring her joy. Piper now plans to introduce Gail to a Thai based perfumes: Butterfly Thai Perfumes Lipcare - Piper's been exploring lip glosses and lip balms from Korean, Japanese, and Thai beauty brands. Gail loves lip oils, recommending brands like Versed. – – – Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – – Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20minDelay @PiperJDrake @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast
Dec 8, 2025
47 min

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake briefly check back in regarding their unplanned hiatus to assure listeners of their (imminent) return. – – – Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – – Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media: Facebook.com/20minDelay @20minDelay @PiperJDrake @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast
Aug 7, 2025
56 sec

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss favorite road trip memories.
* new episode!
Sep 28, 2020
32 min

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss favorite hotels in their past histories with travel.
* new episode!
Sep 14, 2020
31 min

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss movies that give a strong sense of place.
* new episode!
Aug 31, 2020
40 min

Retrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discussed in-flight entertainment choices.
Aug 17, 2020
35 min

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share books that give them a strong sense of place.
Jul 27, 2020
36 min

Retrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discussed travel rewards programs and related credit cards.
*This episode was recorded in 2017, prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions.
Jul 13, 2020
30 min

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share their most memorable flights to date.
Jun 29, 2020
29 min
