Lauren Bell

Travel journalist and author of the piece adapted for this episode, whose reporting and testing of holiday hacks form the core content of the episode.

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Nov 28, 2025 • 12min

We put 8 viral holiday hacks to the test - here are the results

Join travel journalist Lauren Bell as she debunks popular holiday hacks that flood social media. She reveals that gifting chocolates for upgrades is futile and that checking in late can surprisingly net better seats on Ryanair. Discover why booking flights on Tuesdays doesn’t actually save money, and learn that midweek isn’t always the cheapest time to fly. Plus, find out how haggling with Airbnb hosts can yield discounts, while hotel upgrade emails mostly flop. Tune in for money-saving insights!

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