Asbestos and meat pies in Buffalo, New York + Minneapolis, Minnesota27 September 2023Does your latest luxury vacation involve an abandoned warehouse? Alison brings us on a hard-hat expedition, while Lulu spends her fake 10K on the most extravagant pillow you’ve ever heard of (hint: it involves 3D imaging).10K. 24 hours. Real research, imaginary travel! Join us as we find the fancies...00:55:19
Donkeys and candlelight in Toronto, Canada + Milan, Italy20 September 2023Welcome to our 300th episode of 10K Dollar Day! We're marking this milestone by switching up our format! It's a celebration day. Alison and Lulu spend their 10K allowances in Toronto, Canada, and Milan, Italy this week. Amidst the shoes in this episode, we have two hotels with celebrity status, one ...01:00:36
299: (VINTAGE) olive oil and surgery in Peschiara del Garda, Italy, + Klaipėda, Lithuania13 September 2023Alison brings us on a culinary adventure, getting some hands-on education about some of the most luxurious foods in Peschiara del Garda, Italy, while Lulu explores elective surgery in Klaipėda, Lithuania. How else would they spend an imaginary 10K in 24 hours? This vintage 2022 episode is the last i...00:54:38
298: (VINTAGE) Cappuccinos and flying dresses in Vienna, Austria + Santorini, Greece06 September 2023Ever scheduled a photo shoot while on vacation? You'll definitely consider it from now on, as Alison spends her fake 10K in a truly glamorous fashion in Santorini. Meanwhile, Lulu takes us on an indulgent trip to Vienna, where she discovers a unique way to drink a cup of coffee on the run. Ten thou...00:55:00
297: (VINTAGE) caviar and starships in St. Petersburg, Russia + Pioneertown, California30 August 2023In this vintage 2018 episode, Alison and Lulu return to one of their favorites — spending a fake 10K in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Pioneertown, California! If you’re a fan of fancy bathhouses, you’ll love this episode — and if you’re a Star Trek fan, you’ll find a strange new world or two this week...00:46:55
296: (VINTAGE) auctions and scrap metal in The Poconos, Pennsylvania + Kyiv, Ukraine23 August 2023Alison and Lulu continue their vintage series with this gem, featuring a water-filled trip to the Poconos and a snapshot of beautiful places and spaces in Kyiv, Ukraine. Get ready for them to spend their fake 10K in two very different places around the world! They find auctions, wishing trees, and ...01:21:17
295: (VINTAGE) momcations and lighting designers in Newton, Kansas + Burlington, Vermont16 August 2023As we count down to episode 300, we continue to revisit some of our favorite episodes. This episode, recorded in a very dungeon-y Philadelphia Airbnb (you can see the filming of this episode on our YouTube channel!), features Alison planning a momcation where kids are very, very, very much not allow...00:54:14
294: (VINTAGE) bar crawls and parade permits in Panama City, Panama + Mason City, Iowa09 August 2023This vintage episode from 2019 is a special one -- we recorded it in Stockholm on a real-life vacation (on a much-less-than-10K budget). Even though we were squeezing the most out of every dollar on our trip, we were still able to write these silly adventures. Lulu spends her fake $10,000 in Panama...00:58:03
293: (VINTAGE) zombies and Barbies in Auckland, New Zealand, and Malibu, California!02 August 2023In honor of all the Barbie-palooza, here's a February 2020 episode that definitely draws a lot of inspiration from our Barbie-playing childhoods. Lulu brings us to Malibu for some luxury fit for a living doll. Wearing pink isn't required for listening, but it can't hurt. Meanwhile, Alison spends a f...00:45:36
292: (VINTAGE) Baby attacks and fancy bathrooms in Vassenden, Norway, and Lucas, Kansas26 July 2023It's the official countdown to Episode 300! This vintage 2020 episode features our signature imaginary luxury travel days in two very different locations, Norway and Kansas. But we manage to find the prettiest bathrooms in both places. And isn't that the kind of travel info you actually need? Join L...00:57:22