S1E5: The Grand Voyage Begins | From Chaos to Queen Mary 2

From night-before chaos to the majestic Queen Mary 2! Auntie Rae takes on the ultimate travel challenge and proves that freedom is worth every struggle.

Welcome back to "Not Your Average Hot Pants Wearing Auntie Travel & Adventures"! In this exhilarating episode, Auntie Rae throws open the doors to the wild, last-minute chaos of her travel day. After her fierce wardrobe hunt, the real test begins: navigating the final, frenzied hours before her transatlantic flight to the Queen Mary 2.

Join Auntie Rae as she hilariously recounts the pre-dawn madness of her "Grand Adventure," from her sister's 4 AM "Bryant Uber" drop-off and a frantic game of car Tetris with her multiplying luggage. Discover how she strategically booked not just one, but

four back-to-back Carnival cruises through the Mediterranean, embracing the "gift of sudden unemployment" as a catalyst for a "Sea, Sip, and Self-Discovery Tour".

Experience the unfiltered reality of modern air travel: a red-eye flight into LaGuardia, the "Hot Mess Express" through the airport, battling airlines that behave like a "sitcom". But through every obstacle, every missed nap, and every unexpected 'what if,' witness Auntie Rae's unwavering faith and her ultimate triumph as she lays eyes on the magnificent Queen Mary 2. Feel the "pure, uncut, soul-wakin’ magic" as she finally steps aboard, the culmination of decades of wanderlust and a defiant choice to live free.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• The humorous, yet real, chaos of Auntie Rae's night before her grand transatlantic voyage.
• Her strategic (and sometimes audacious) booking of a multi-cruise European adventure, fueled by newfound freedom.
• The unfiltered reality of air travel: from airport dashes with overflowing bags to navigating challenging public transit.
• Auntie Rae's profound philosophy on facing fear and trusting flow, no matter what sideways turns travel throws.
• The triumphant, soul-stirring moment of seeing the Queen Mary 2 for the very first time and realizing dreams are worth chasing.
• A reflective look back at her 17-year-old self, connecting past dreams to her present courage and gratitude.