The Skift Travel Podcast

How I Travel: Rafat Ali Featuring Jason Clampet

Dec 31, 2024

Jason Clampet, Skift’s Chief Product Officer, shares his insights on travel with Rafat Ali. They discuss the importance of a relaxed travel mindset and balancing local with international trips. Jason's pet peeves about hotel usability spark interesting debates, especially regarding practical bathroom features. They cover culinary experiences, emphasizing the joy of local dining. The conversation also delves into the evolution of travel habits and the value of souvenirs, with tips for navigating new destinations and staying fit on the road.

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Jason Clampet

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Quick takeaways

Adopting an unfussy approach to travel enhances enjoyment by promoting patience and adaptability during unexpected situations and disruptions.

Exploring local destinations fosters deeper connections and appreciation of the area while reducing environmental impact and building community relationships.

Deep dives

Travel Philosophy: Embracing Calmness

An unfussy approach to travel underscores the importance of maintaining a calm demeanor during trips. Stressing that complaining won't change circumstances, the traveler suggests a relaxed mindset when facing travel disruptions. This mindset is informed by past experiences, including observing others react poorly in tense situations, leading to negative outcomes. Ultimately, adopting a chill attitude allows for a more enjoyable traveling experience, as it is about embracing patience and adaptability.

Intro

2min

Philosophy of Travel: Embracing Relaxation

20min

Exploring Culinary Experiences While Traveling

2min

Navigating Hotel Choices: Chains vs. Independents

3min

Frustrations with Hotel Usability: Hooks and Lighting

2min

Navigating New Destinations

10min

Navigating Travel: Tools, Tales, and Transformations

14min

In this episode of the Skift How I Travel series, Skift Founder & CEO, Rafat Ali, interviews Skift's Chief Product Officer, Jason Clampet, about his travel habits and philosophies. They discuss Jason's unfussy approach to travel, the balance between local and international trips, airline loyalty, packing strategies, and the importance of food in travel experiences. Jason shares insights on family travel, home swapping, and his pet peeves regarding hotel usability, particularly in relation to hooks and lighting. In this conversation, Rafat and Jason discuss various aspects of travel, including hotel experiences, exploring new destinations, maintaining fitness on the road, food choices, the role of technology, overcoming language barriers, and the appeal of cities like Copenhagen. They also touch on how their travel habits have evolved over time, the significance of souvenirs, and advice for future travelers.

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