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We made you something for Christmas, $197 to Guatemala, and two spots left
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If you've been following along on YouTube, you know we've lost our minds a little bit.
Three videos in three days. Munich. Nuremberg. Stuttgart. Christmas markets until our feet ached and our hands smelled permanently of glühwein and peppermint. We've got two more coming (one drops later today), and then we're stitching together a longer documentary from everything we've filmed across Europe this month (bonus content from Bruges and England)
But here's the thing about that incoming longer video.
We're making it so you can play it on Christmas Day.
Sara and I know what it's like to spend the holidays without family nearby. We've done it more times than we can count. And we know that for a lot of you, this week isn't twinkle lights and togetherness. It's quiet apartments. It's complicated family situations. It's another year of figuring out how to make it through.
So if that's you... if Christmas Day finds you alone or lonely or just needing somewhere to belong for a little while, we want to invite you into ours.
Press play. Grab something warm to drink. Let us take you somewhere beautiful.
You are loved. You are known. And you're welcome at our table.
Pro Tip:
The best gifts we've ever given (and received) weren't things. They were tickets to a show, a reservation somewhere special, a trip planned together. If you're still hunting for something meaningful, consider skipping the stuff entirely. Experiences don't collect dust.
Last week we officially launched our first Christmas market trip. December 2026. Munich, Salzburg, Vienna. Seven days of markets, trains through the Alps, and way too much glühwein.
We opened 8 early bird spots at $200 off. Six are already gone.
If you've been thinking about it, there are 2 spots left at that price. Once they're claimed, early bird is done.
If you've been looking for something meaningful to give yourself (or someone you love), this might be it.
Is there a city you wish we would feature for flights? Email us back and we'll put it in the next email.
We find all of these through Going. It is worth setting up alerts for your home airport. Most of these deals won't last long, so if one catches your eye, don't sit on it.
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A few things we bookmarked this week
Folksy Christmas Playlist – If your Christmas music rotation needs less Mariah and more acoustic guitars by a fireplace, this one's been on repeat for us.
American Airlines now holds flights for tight connections – They're using AI to decide when to hold a plane for connecting passengers and texting you how long they'll wait. Already live at DFW, Charlotte, O'Hare, Phoenix, Miami, Philly, and LAX. One less reason to sprint through the terminal.
The Louvre is raising prices for Americans – Starting January 2026, non-European visitors pay €32 (up from €22). Europeans still get the old price. If seeing the Mona Lisa is on your list, plan accordingly.
The FAA is overhauling U.S. air traffic control– A $32.5 billion project to replace outdated radar, software, and networks by 2028. Flight delays from equipment issues are up 300% this year. About time.
We released three Christmas market videos in three days. Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart. Each one is different, each city has its own thing going on, and we had way too much glühwein filming all of them. If you need something to watch while wrapping gifts or avoiding your family, we've got you covered.
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