2026 Travel Plans: Clubhouse Meeting & New Adventures

2026 Travel Agenda Kickoff

• 🗓️ The annual Clubhouse meeting convenes to preview the 2026 agenda, including new segments and retired features.
• 🗺️ Listeners are encouraged to share their 2026 travel plans in the Stacking Adventures Clubhouse Facebook group.
• 💡 The show aims to be more interactive, with new ways for Adventurers to participate.

Crystal's 2026 Travel Dreams

• ✈️ Crystal plans to visit Chicago multiple times a year, incorporating family visits, festivals, and birthdays.
• 🎯 A personal growth goal is tied to a trip to Tuscany, Italy, focusing on nature, wine, and relaxation.
• 📸 Crystal continues her tradition of writing a letter to her future self and taking a photo on January 1st.
• 🌺 A dream vacation to Hawaii is planned to visit friends and enjoy water sports.

Joe's Packed 2026 Itinerary

• 💍 Joe has a significant international wedding trip planned to Lebanon.
• 🚴‍♂️ He is looking forward to participating in the Five Burrows ride in New York City, a traffic-free cycling event.
• 🏔️ A major trip to Alaska is planned, including a bush plane journey to Lake Clark National Park for a week of tent camping, hiking, and kayaking.
• 🌲 Spontaneous plans include trips to Santa Fe and Northern Michigan.

New Clubhouse Segments & Games

• ❓ A new game, "Where in the World is Crystal?", inspired by Carmen Sandiego, will be introduced, where listeners guess Crystal's location.
• 📞 To participate in the game, listeners can call in with a yes/no question and a specific location guess.
• 🗓️ Previews of upcoming shows will be shared in the Clubhouse Facebook group.

Gear of the Day & Segment Changes

• 🎧 The Gear of the Day segment will continue, featuring curated travel helpers like headphones, chargers, and fitness tools.
• ❌ The Road Trip Pit Stop segment is being retired but may return for guest appearances.
• 🧲 A discussion about magnetic hooks for cruise ships highlighted potential product limitations and the importance of accurate gear recommendations.

Upcoming Adventures & Cycling Focus

• 🚴 A future episode will feature Corey Mortonson discussing his cross-country cycling journey from Canada to Mexico.
• ❓ The hosts inquire about listeners' interest in cycling trips and experiences.
• 🏞️ The conversation touches on other potential travel destinations like Salt Lake City (for Travel Con) and Palm Springs (for FinCon).