<![CDATA[The Departure Lounge]]>Welcome to The Departure Lounge, where great journeys begin with great conversations. I'm Sandy, Travel Advisor and Owner of Andaggio Destinations. Join me and my husband and co-host Tom. Together, we share candid, unscripted converations about the places we've been, the lessons we've learned and what really makes a trip unforgettable. We'll talk hidden gems, incredible experiences, group adventures, travel mishaps, great hotels, surprising discoveries, and the little things we've learned from years of exploring the world and helping others do the same. Sometimes we'll agree, sometimes we won't. But we'll always tell you what we really think. So grab a seat in The Departure Lounge. You might just discover where your next great journey begins.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:50:09 GMTFri, 18 Sep 2026 21:28:09 GMT60Sandy McMillen<p>Welcome to The Departure Lounge, where great journeys begin with great conversations. I'm Sandy, Travel Advisor and Owner of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.andaggio.com" target="_blank">Andaggio Destinations</a>. Join me and my husband and co-host Tom. Together, we share candid, unscripted converations about the places we've been, the lessons we've learned and what really makes a trip unforgettable. We'll talk hidden gems, incredible experiences, group adventures, travel mishaps, great hotels, surprising discoveries, and the little things we've learned from years of exploring the world and helping others do the same. Sometimes we'll agree, sometimes we won't. But we'll always tell you what we really think. So grab a seat in The Departure Lounge. You might just discover where your next great journey begins. </p>episodicSandy McMillensandy@andaggio.comno<![CDATA[An unexpected lunch with a Princess!]]>We went to Italy as tourists. We ended up having lunch with a Princess. No fancy gowns. No royal banquet. Just lentil soup, Italian wine, a roaring fire, and a conversation we will never forget. And now, almost 20 years later, the story has an unexpected new chapter. Join us for Episode 3 of The Departure Lounge: An unexpected lunch with a Princess!

]]>f6e3b906-f07b-43e8-b7ba-768da325ff77Sun, 11 Oct 2026 19:09:20 GMT<p>We went to Italy as tourists. We ended up having lunch with a Princess. No fancy gowns. No royal banquet. Just lentil soup, Italian wine, a roaring fire, and a conversation we will never forget. And now, almost 20 years later, the story has an unexpected new chapter. Join us for Episode 3 of The Departure Lounge: An unexpected lunch with a Princess!</p>no00:25:44An unexpected lunch with a Princess!full<![CDATA[Exploring Travel Styles - What's Yours?]]>Sandy and Tom McMillen explore how to find a travel style that fits you—from packed itineraries to slower, more immersive trips. With practical advice and stories from their own travels, they share how to choose the right balance of tours, independence, comfort, and adventure for a vacation you’ll truly enjoy.

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]]>73741098-bca4-4e51-ba2a-f5e7100ab0e0Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:13:11 GMT<p>Sandy and Tom McMillen explore how to find a travel style that fits you—from packed itineraries to slower, more immersive trips. With practical advice and stories from their own travels, they share how to choose the right balance of tours, independence, comfort, and adventure for a vacation you’ll truly enjoy.</p><p><a href="https://andaggio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Andaggio Destinations Website</a></p>no00:30:402Exploring Travel Styles - What's Yours?full<![CDATA[Introducing The Ordinary Couple]]>The Departure Lounge is where great journeys begin with great conversations. Join Travel Author, Travel Agency Owner, and Travel Advisor Sandy and her husband, Tom, for a relaxed conversation about their backgrounds, what inspired them to begin traveling and ultimately create a Travel Agency, and their goals for the Departure Lounge Podcast Episodes. Expect plenty of laughs, a few travel mishap stories, behind-the-scene stories and honest conversations about travel experiences. Learn the story behind their title as "The Ordinary Couple".

Whether yo're planning your next adventure, dreaming about somewhere new, or simply love a good travel story, pull up a chair and relax with us in The Departure Lounge. Get ready for take-off!

Andaggio Destinations

]]>3f5b7174-0281-44a1-b15d-f44f3f04b6ceWed, 23 Sep 2026 14:37:06 GMT<p>The Departure Lounge is where great journeys begin with great conversations. Join Travel Author, Travel Agency Owner, and Travel Advisor Sandy and her husband, Tom, for a relaxed conversation about their backgrounds, what inspired them to begin traveling and ultimately create a Travel Agency, and their goals for the Departure Lounge Podcast Episodes. Expect plenty of laughs, a few travel mishap stories, behind-the-scene stories and honest conversations about travel experiences. Learn the story behind their title as "The Ordinary Couple".</p><p>Whether yo're planning your next adventure, dreaming about somewhere new, or simply love a good travel story, pull up a chair and relax with us in The Departure Lounge. Get ready for take-off!</p><p><a href="https://www.andaggio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Andaggio Destinations</a></p>no00:20:45Introducing The Ordinary Couplefull