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Travel Daily Podcast 12/25/2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of timely travel alerts, policy updates that affect your wallet, smart destination ideas, and a pop-culture pick for your holiday downtime.
Federal transport minister defends Canada’s high airfares, blaming structural challenges
By Kenneth Chan | December 24, 2025
Source: Daily Hive
Canada’s transport minister says domestic flights are likely to remain expensive due to geography, weather, and market realities, even as travelers face rising fees and fewer perks. The piece also highlights policy debates over airport taxes and fees, labor pressures that hit reliability and costs in 2025, and more contract talks coming in 2026 that could bring fresh disruptions. For travelers, the takeaway is to plan early, expect higher baseline prices at home than abroad, and watch for policy changes that could ease costs over time.
London travel disruption over Christmas and New Year 2025: Full list of Tube and train closures for December 24–January 2
By Amy Houghton | December 24, 2025
Source: Time Out London
Holiday rail works are set to snarl travel across London, with Liverpool Street closed Dec 25–Jan 1 and recurring suspensions on parts of the Piccadilly line and Elizabeth line between Liverpool Street and Stratford. New Year’s Eve brings overnight Tube, Overground, Elizabeth line, and DLR service, but with targeted station closures and altered routes. Check routes in advance and build in extra time—especially if you’re connecting to national rail or airports during the festive period.
Review – Trinity, Daughter of Wonder Woman #6: Fathers and daughters
By Ray Goldfield | December 24, 2025
Source: GeekDad
Tom King’s latest Trinity issue trades corgi-fueled antics for heartfelt drama as Lizzie confronts her father, Steve Trevor, on the eve of his destiny. The story blends big emotional stakes with Wonder Woman lore, earning high marks for character work and resonance. It’s a strong pop-culture pick to unwind with on the road—or between holiday connections.
Plataforma salvadoreña de viajes fomenta la adopción de bitcoin a través del turismo
By Kevin Rivera | December 24, 2025
Source: Cointelegraph en Español
El Salvador–based Bitcoin Travel lets users pay exclusively in BTC—via Lightning—for bookings with 250+ airlines and 2.5 million hotels, aiming to turn crypto into an everyday travel tool. The startup has processed about USD 34,000 in BTC so far, earned a Google for Startups grant, and is pursuing eSIMs and other add-ons on its path to a “bitcoiner” travel superapp. For crypto-forward travelers, it’s an early glimpse of a frictionless, card-free trip.
I visit South Korea almost every year. Seoul is great, but I recommend visiting these 4 lesser-known cities instead.
By Justine Lee | December 24, 2025
Source: Business Insider
Beyond Seoul, the author spotlights Busan for sunrise views at Haeundae Beach and seafood markets; Suwon for Hwaseong Fortress and café-lined walks; Gyeongju for Silla-era history and “Gyeongju bread”; and Incheon for Chinatown eats and port heritage. It’s a concise blueprint for diversifying itineraries with culture, cuisine, and coastal scenery. Consider pairing Seoul with a 1–2 day hop to one or two of these cities for a richer, less crowded experience.
From pricey skies at home to festive rail detours, from crypto-powered bookings to fresh ideas for your next Korea trip, today’s stories share a common thread: smarter planning pays off. Stay flexible, watch the fine print on routes and fees, and keep exploring tools and destinations that stretch your budget—and your horizons.
