Columbus, Disney, and Biometrics

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Kevin McCullough and Linda Perillo kick off this fiery episode of Travel Tuesday by tackling the Columbus Day vs. Indigenous Peoples' Day debate. Kevin vents about the virtue-signaling he witnessed, while Linda adds her Italian flair, reminding everyone that Columbus was a bold explorer—regardless of who funded his voyage.

The conversation dives deep into history, challenging modern judgments of past figures. Kevin argues that civilizations evolved through cultural exchange, while Linda humorously defends Columbus as the ultimate risk-taker. Both agree: history is messy, and credit should be given where due.

Then, the duo pivots to a heartwarming yet sobering topic—the return of hostages to Israel. Kevin shares emotional moments from his yoga community, contrasting them with the silence from those loudly celebrating Indigenous Day. Linda calls for unity and gratitude, regardless of political leanings.

Travel talk finally takes center stage with Disney's latest price shuffle. Linda exposes the "bait and switch" strategy—lower off-season ticket prices but higher costs for extras like Lightning Passes. Kevin jokes about Disney being "crack for families," while both share hacks for budget-friendly magic.

Closing on a futuristic note, they unpack Europe's new biometric entry system under the Schengen Agreement. From eye scans to digital tracking, Linda calls it "2025 travel reality." The episode wraps with dreamy plans for a 10-day Italian escape—Rome, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast—because after all the drama, who doesn't need a little dolce vita?