Looking to get off the beaten path and avoid the hoards of other travelers associated with Paris, Tokyo, and NYC? Listen to this week's episode to learn about some under-the-radar locations around the world that you might want to put on your bucket list! If you're looking for the articles mentioned in the episode, look …
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Oh, when I lived in Vienna? Sorry, just channeling my inner college student here. You know, the one who can never stop talking about her time abroad 😋 Cliches aside, studying abroad is a fantastic opportunity, and it's not just for the 18-22 year olds. As you can tell, this week's episode is all about …
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A sneak preview of #1 OK, OK, this is just for fun! People are kind and welcoming all over the world--I've experienced it firsthand. But this week on the podcast, I thought it would be fun to take a look at what the "research" says about where people are the friendliest, happiest, and most welcoming. …
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We're back with part 2! In no particular order, I present the next 10 things that I wish I'd known before I moved abroad (and there are more to come)! To say you learn a lot when you travel or move somewhere else is an understatement, but hopefully these will give you a leg up. …
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Ryanair. If you know, you know 😉 Plane tickets are often the most expensive part of traveling, and while I've come to expect to shell out $1,000+ for a transcontinental ticket, it's a major bummer when even small hops are hundreds of dollars. And that is why I am forever and always budget airlines' biggest …
Packing for a trip is one of my favorite things to do... until it gets to the end and I have three more carry-on bags than anticipated or I can't squeeze my backpack into the overhead compartment 😬 Luckily, I've picked up a few tricks after 10 years of traveling the world, and I scouted …
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Yes, I know, STEP stands for Safe Straveler Enrollment Program, so saying STEP program is redundant. But just saying STEP sounds weird, OK? Check out the episode for the full rundown of what the STEP program is and all the different ways it can help you when you're in a tight spot in another country. …
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A free places to stay around the world and puppies to snuggle? Yes, please! In this week's episode, we get into the ins and outs and pros and cons of housesitting to get you prepped for your next adventure. Check out the episode for more info on all the sites listed below, personal stories, and …
Mid-pandemic check in--how are we all feeling? I don't know about you, but I have a lot of feelings to process from the last two years, and while travel having been largely halted since 2020 is certainly a privileged issue to have, it has had an effect on my mental and emotional health and how …
Continue reading A return to travel in 2022 (COVID update): Tips from the podcast
If you know me, you know that I'm all about train travel. Flying is a necessary evil for me to pursue my passion, but I genuinely love trains. In this week's episode, we're digging into the American classic, Amtrak. True, it's got nothing on train travel around the world. The bullet trains of Asia and …
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