
Me and the Magic
Hosted by Amanda Bauner · Amanda Bauner: Solo Travel Expert, Podcaster, and Blogger
4.9from 74 ratings
- 161
- Episodes
- 12
- Transcribed
- 74
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
About Me and the Magic
Me and the Magic provides solo travel and vacation planning tips, dining and resort reviews, and much more. Join Amanda Bauner on her travels around the United States and different parts of the world, including Disney destinations and Disney cruises.
- Publisher
- Amanda Bauner: Solo Travel Expert, Podcaster, and Blogger
- Category
- leisure · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 2 Aug 2021
- Latest episode
- 14 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
12 of 161 episodes have a transcript.

14 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 190: How to Choose Between Carry-On and Checked Luggage

31 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 189: Top Destinations to Experience Dolly Parton's Legacy

10 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Episode 188: Why Sustainable Travel Matters Now More Than Ever
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Episode 190: How to Choose Between Carry-On and Checked Luggage
Published 14 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Now I've done both, but I am more likely to check my bag. So let's look into both and all the various aspects for you to consider for your next trip. First of all, cost. What is the cost to check a bag? And this will depend on the type of seat that you booked. Economy bookings usually have a cost per checked bag. It wasn't that long ago. I remember that cost being $25 and now it's $45 for some major airlines. Now, however, if you look at economy now, there are all these different levels often. So within economy, you might see economy basic or economy light, and you have to read the fine print because usually economy basic might only include the bag under your seat for free. […]
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 62 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 12 ratings
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- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 85
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Amanda Bauner host the show. Published by Amanda Bauner: Solo Travel Expert, Podcaster, and Blogger.
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