Though travel and adventure have historically been publicly claimed by men, women have always been part of those narratives, too. Each week, host and Condé Nast Traveler editor Lale Arikoglu shines a light on some of those stories, interviewing female-identifying guests about their most unique travel tales—from going off-grid in the Danish wilderness to country-hopping solo—sharing her own experiences traveling around the globe, and tapping listeners to contribute their own memorable stories ...
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Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
Christine Winebrenner Irick, presented by JourneyWoman
Soul of Travel Podcast: Women's Wisdom & Mindful Travel is dedicated to inspiring meaningful, purpose-driven journeys. Each week, host Christine Winebrenner Irick engages in soulful conversations with women who are tourism professionals, trailblazers, and community leaders from around the world. These women share their personal and professional journeys, offering insights that inspire listeners to become more conscious travelers, live life aligned with their values, and create positive impac ...
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Solo Travel Adventures: Safe Travel for Women, Preparing for a Trip, Overcoming Fear, Travel Tips
Cheryl Esch-Solo Travel Advocate/Travel Coach/Freedom Traveler
Equipping Women over 50 to Safely Travel in Confidence Is fear holding you back from traveling because you don’t have anyone to go with? Are you concerned about being a woman traveling alone? Not sure how to prepare for a solo trip? Do family and friends think you are crazy for even considering solo travel in this day and age? In this podcast, you will become equipped to travel safely by yourself. You’ll learn things like tactical travel tips and how to prepare for a trip, and how to overcom ...
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Real stories and helpful tips from women who've traveled solo with other solo women travelers.
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Discovering and sharing the experiences, stories and advice from women who travel. We're building a library of women's travel stories.
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TD, a leading travel trade news outlet, aims to inspire more women (and men) in the travel industry with features highlighting the incredible stories of women in travel who are successful in their own right – from prodigious top executives who ascended the competitive corporate ladder to extraordinary women at the grassroots level. TD and the IWTA (Inspiring Women in Travel Asia) Committee aims to shine the spotlight and advocate for all the inspiring women in the travel, tourism and hospita ...
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A Life Changing Move to Rural Thailand
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Charissa Enget needed to find an engineering course she could afford and she found one in rural Thailand where she got a scholarship and living costs were low. It took her six months to learn the language so she could communicate with fellow students, make friends and travel round the country at weekends. After two years she decided that Thailand w…
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The Deeply Healing Power of Travel with Breanne Kiefner
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Breanne Kiefner. Utilizing her decades of experience in the adventure travel and hospitality businesses, Breanne sought to create something fundamentally different. Her company, Root Adventur…
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Navigating New Travel Rules: Tourist Fees, Digital Entry Systems, and Essential Updates for 2025
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Ever wondered about the latest travel updates that could make or break your next adventure? Don't miss out on crucial news that could affect your plans, from new tourist fees to digital entry systems in Europe. This episode is packed with insights that will help you navigate these upcoming changes seamlessly and keep your travel experiences hassle-…
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From Zero to Travel: Seizing Your Opportunity to Travel Solo
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If a new opportunity comes your way, are you ready to take it? When professional photographer Leslie McKellar was forced to move out of her apartment in 2020 because of toxic mold, she took it as an opportunity to reevaluate her trajectory. After realizing her calling to travel full-time, she set out a plan to make it happen and left for Europe in …
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Mindful Long-Term Global Family Travel with Annika Paradise
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Annika Paradise. Annika caught the travel bug young, devouring maps like her peers did novels. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand, and later as a student travel guide with Where There Be …
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Should You Use AI to Plan Your Travels?
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Ever wondered how artificial intelligence could transform your travel plans. We'll explore how AI tools like ChatGPT, Poe, Claude, and Google Gemini can simplify the often overwhelming task of trip planning. I’ll also stress the importance of verifying AI-generated information through personal anecdotes to ensure your plans are both practical and c…
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A Solo Skiing Expedition Across Antarctica
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Our solo travel mini series has followed guests on a work trip to Cannes and a six-month backpacking odyssey across South America. But in this third and final installment, we speak to a guest who pushed themselves even further—to Antarctica. Lale chats with Preet Chandhi, an endurance athlete who’s broken records skiing alone across one of the worl…
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Thoughtful Travel and Podcasting with Amanda Kendle
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Amanda Kendle, host of the Thoughtful Travel Podcast. Amanda’s motto is: Why just have one career when I can do everything I love all at once? In March 2016, Amanda launched The Thoughtful Tr…
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Unlocking Flight Deals: The Goldilock's Window for Cheaper Flights
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Ready to uncover the secrets of snagging the best flight deals without the hassle? I break down the myth of the "Tuesday deal" and reveal the real "Goldilock's window" for booking flights. Whether you're planning a domestic trip or an international escapade, discover why booking 1-3 months ahead for domestic flights and 2-8 months for international…
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A Solo Backpacking Trip Across South America
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In the second installment of our solo travel series, we hear from Christie Bowers, who spent six months backpacking across South America, stopping everywhere from the Amazon to Argentina. She shares how she planned the trip, budgeted for it, and navigated both the joys and challenges of going it alone far from home.…
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Soulful Mashup: Tourism Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - Part 2
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine continues her conversations with a special summer mashup of guests focused on specific Sustainable Development Goals and how travel can support them coming to life. Guests highlighted include: · Maria Pacheco · Fiona Jeffery …
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Do You Need a SIM Card to Use Your Phone Abroad? Optimizing Your Mobile Connection
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Do you ever wonder how to stay connected without breaking the bank while exploring the world? Cheryl uncovers the secrets to mastering SIM cards and eSIMs for international travel. Learn from her personal experiences with different mobile providers, including the cost-effective options from T-Mobile compared to Verizon’s pricey plans. Discover the …
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In the first installment of our three-part solo travel series, Zakiya Gibbons, host of dating podcast Hang Up, recounts a pretty glamorous work trip to Cannes—and shares how she navigated moments of loneliness, figured out ways to prioritize downtime and actually see the destination, and even managed to squeeze in a date.…
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Soulful Mashup: Tourism Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special summer mashup of guests focused on specific Sustainable Development Goals and how travel can support them coming to life. Content Advisory: Celeste's interview mentions a sensitive cultural practice experience…
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Rediscovering Local Adventures: How Creating a Local Bucket List Can Inspire Living
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Have you ever wondered how to escape the monotony of your routine without venturing too far from home? Join me as I share my journey of creating a local bucket list that's both accessible and thrilling. From the excitement of attending a rodeo at the Fort Worth Stockyards to the elegance of the Dallas Shakespeare Festival, I'll guide you through my…
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Reggae Singer Lila Iké on Staying True to Her Jamaican Roots
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As part of Condé Nast Traveler’s music and travel coverage this month, Lale sits down with reggae singer Lila Iké to find out about life in Kingston, the old school influences that still shape her music now, and what it was like performing live on stage for the first time. But even as she tours the world, she remains faithful to Jamaica’s reggae he…
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Soulful Mashup: Early Travel & Study Abroad
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special summer mashup of guests who discuss the impact of early travel experiences, foreign exchange student programs, and study abroad programs. Guests highlighted include: · Kat Medina · Kirsten Gardner · Tara Busch…
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Embracing the Open Road: Beth Binger's Guide to Solo Road Trips
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What happens when a childhood road trip sparks a lifelong passion for adventure and discovery? Meet Beth Binger, better known as Bing, the founder of WonderBing Travel. In this episode, Bing takes us back to her transformative journey from Pennsylvania to the Grand Tetons at the age of 12, a trip that ignited her love for solo travel. With her trus…
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Freezing your eggs can be logistically challenging—and costly—here in the US, which is why some women are turning their sights overseas. Lale chats with Los Angeles-based Esther Yu McElroy about her own fertility journey, one that took her all the way to Barcelona with a stop in London along the way.…
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special summer mashup of guests who discuss inspiring the next generation through travel. Traveling with children is a topic near and dear to our hearts at Soul of Travel, and we are excited to share these clips with …
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7 Surprising Benefits to Traveling Solo
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Ever wondered what it's like to have complete freedom on your travels? Join me on an exploration of the empowering benefits of solo travel. In this episode, I promise you'll uncover seven compelling reasons to embark on a solo adventure, even if you're a seasoned traveler or contemplating your first trip alone. From setting your own schedule to sav…
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Riding Waves With Olympic Surfers in Tahiti
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The Paris Olympics are in full swing, but far away from the main stadium, the world’s greatest surfers are taking on Tahiti’s biggest wave as part of the competition. Lale catches up with Condé Nast Traveler’s Megan Spurrell, who flew out to the French Polynesian island to witness the power of the wave firsthand—and speak to the women surfers who a…
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Ethical Content Series: Shivya Nath, Climate Conscious Travel
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful replay of her conversation with Shivya Nath as part of our Ethical Content Series. Shivya Nath is a bestselling author and founder of Climate Conscious Travel. Shivya creates stories at the intersection of tr…
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From Soviet Russia to 43 Countries: Polina Ruvinsky's Journey and Highlights on Columbia
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Can travel restrictions spark a lifelong passion for exploration? This episode features Polina Ruvinsky, the inspiring founder of Hype HQ, who takes us from her early days in Soviet Russia to her adventures across 43 countries. We uncover how her curiosity and love for travel grew from those early limitations and how her solo journeys have boosted …
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How to Get Out Into the Wilderness This Summer
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Last time Lale chatted with outdoors expert and Condé Nast Traveler contributor Emily Pennington she was fresh off her book tour for Feral, a memoir chronicling her mission to visit every national park in the US. This week, Emily rejoins us in the studio to talk about what she’s been up to since then, including adventures in Patagonia, how she’s pr…
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Ethical Content Series: Lebawit Lily Girma, Tourism Lens
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful replay of her conversation with Lebawit Lily Girma as part of our Ethical Content Series. Lily is an Ethiopian-American freelance travel journalist specializing in sustainable tourism and storytelling from bo…
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We are so dependent on technology for everything, including traveling. But there is often no way around it. What happens when technology fails us in our most crucial moments? In this episode, we tackle the dependency on travel tech and how to navigate the chaos when it breaks down, as recently experienced with the Microsoft incident that grounded f…
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Erin French on Maine, the Lost Kitchen, and a Mammoth Cross-Country Road Trip
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Each year, Erin French receives 60,000 postcards from people asking if they can dine at her Maine restaurant The Lost Kitchen. “It really becomes a luck of the draw lottery. We have big post office bins that arrive and we literally reach in, we grab a postcard, we call that person immediately and say, ‘Okay, when do you want to come?’” This episode…
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Ethical Content Series: Elisa Spampinato, Traveller Storyteller
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful replay of her conversation with Elisa Spampinato as part of our Ethical Content Series. Elisa is passionate about travelling and people. Amazed by the richness of cultures and beauty that our world still reta…
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Discover Queensland: A Solo Traveler's Ultimate Guide to Adventure and Relaxation with Julie Fenn
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Ever wondered what makes Queensland, Australia such a compelling destination? Join us as we welcome back the adventurous Julie Fenn, who shares her incredible journey across this stunning state. From exploring vibrant rainforests and hinterlands to relaxing on serene beaches along the Great Barrier Reef, Julie paints a vivid picture of Queensland's…
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Listeners on the Magic and Mishaps of Traveling With Kids
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Traveling with kids can be all manner of things—educational yet exhausting, transformative yet taxing, magical yet maddening. In this week’s episode, three listeners share dispatches about the joys and challenges of seeing the world alongside children of all ages, from chasing a total eclipse in Dallas to seeking out new adventures in Japan. Plus, …
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Ethical Content Series: JoAnna Haugen, Rooted
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful replay of her conversation with JoAnna Haugen as part of our Ethical Content Series. JoAnna is a solutions-oriented writer, editor, and public speaker working at the intersection of sustainable travel, enviro…
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Maximize Your Travel Fund with Simple Lifestyle Changes to Travel More
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Ever wondered how to turn your travel dreams into reality without breaking the bank? Discover the secrets to frequent travel through minimalist living and savvy financial strategies! We share our personal stories and effective tips, from tracking daily expenses to cutting out non-essentials like cable TV and car payments. Learn how making small cha…
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Solo Travel, According to Rachel Cargle (Rerun)
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We travel for all sorts of reasons: self-discovery, something new, a chance to break out of our routines. But how often is it truly restorative? In a rerun of an episode from last year, Lale talks to activist, educator, entrepreneur, and ardent solo traveler Rachel Cargle about creating calm in every step of a journey—and her new memoir and manifes…
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Ethical Content Series: Aubrie Canfield, Actuality Abroad
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful replay of her conversation with Aubrey Canfield as part of our Ethical Content Series. Aubrie Canfield, Founder and Managing Producer of Actuality Abroad, an educational travel organization that leads purpose…
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Travel Smart: 5 Travel Scams to Avoid This Summer
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Protect yourself from travel scams this summer with practical tips and real-life stories that will empower you to travel safely and confidently. Have you ever found yourself in a foreign city, unsure if the cab you're about to get into is legitimate? Join me as I recount my own experiences with booking scams and fake taxis, sharing the red flags to…
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Ever dreamed of swapping your current life for a brand new one in Paris? That’s what Jane Bertch did, who chronicles her own journey, and the French cooking school she subsequently opened, in her new memoir The French Ingredient. Lale chats with Jane about the lessons she’s learned (culinary and otherwise) from her years spent in Paris, her tips fo…
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special summer showcase of authors who wrote some of our favorite books at Soul of Travel. Christine is so happy to share about her past guests’ recent books – as well as some favorites from the last few years! These …
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Packing Smart: Your Ultimate Guide to In-Flight Essentials
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Ever wondered how to transform your long-haul flight into a serene, hassle-free experience? Discover my personal flight essentials that will make your journey comfortable and stress-free. From a versatile men's overnight satchel bag from Target to an eye mask and earplugs for uninterrupted sleep, I reveal my must-have in-flight items. Learn how com…
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The Long Legacy of African American Expats
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In her book Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad, Dr. Tamara J. Walker recounts stories of 20th-century African-Americans who chose to build their lives outside of the United States—everywhere from Paris to Nairobi. Lale chats with Tamara about the romantic notions of 20th-century Paris and the creatives who made it their home, …
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Disrupting the Travel Industry for Inclusivity and Change with Martinique Lewis
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Martinique Lewis. Marty Lewis is an award-winning diversity in travel consultant, President of the Black Travel Alliance, both Travel and Leisure and Travel Pulse’s ''Most influential people …
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Balancing Plans and Surprises: A Guide to Spontaneous Travel for Women
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Unlock the secrets to making your travels more thrilling and unforgettable, even if you love detailed itineraries! Through a mix of personal anecdotes and expert advice, Cheryl explores everything from last-minute road trips to surprise vacations planned by companies like Pack Up and Go, Surprise Me Trips, and Journee. You’ll learn practical tips t…
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Two Best Friends Eat Their Way Round the World
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Mumtaz Mustafa and Laura Klynstra are best friends who love to cook—and host—together. Lale chats with them about how their respective childhoods in Pakistan and Michigan helped shape their passion for food, travels in Guatemala, and memories of Karachi street snacks and Dutch potlucks.Av Condé Nast Traveler
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Adventurers to Travel Responsibly with Retha Charette
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Retha Charette. Retha Charette, aka “The Roaming Nanny,” is an adventurer, blogger, and travel nanny based in Vermont, USA. Retha is all about women supporting women and has been from a young…
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Transforming Anxiety into Adventure: A Spiritual Nomad’s Guide to Finding Inner Peace with Guest Monique Giroux
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What if you could transform a rigid, anxiety-filled life into one of peace and spontaneity? Join us as we sit down with Monique Giroux, a former corporate executive who left behind the financial world to embrace the life of a spiritual nomad. Monique's journey began with a life-changing retreat in Bali and led her to adopt practices like yoga, medi…
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The Magic of Island Life in Scandanavia
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There’s nothing quite like the magic of a Scandinavian summer, where daylight is near endless and hundreds of islands come to life for locals to explore and retreat to. Author Dorthe Nors—and repeat guest on this show—joins us to share stories of life on the Danish island of Fano, fascinating folklore, and tips on creating your own island hopping j…
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Curating Purposeful Cultural Exchange through the Arts with Geetika Agrawal
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Geetika Agrawal. Geetika is a designer, avid traveler and founder of VAWAA: Vacation With An Artist. She discovered her love for learning and travel during her early college days when she spe…
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Real-Life Tips for Navigating Bad Booking Accommodations
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Are you ready to learn how to handle disappointing accommodations and what to do if you find yourself in an awful lodging situation? Join me on this episode where I share personal stories and practical advice on navigating less-than-ideal bookings. Discover how I managed a sweltering night in Belize without air conditioning, and why staying adaptab…
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Dinner SOS: I Need an All-American Menu
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Gabe and her husband have befriended an American couple in Treviso, Italy, where they all live. In order to give them a taste of home, Gabe would love to cook her new friends an American meal. But what typifies American food? And how can she source the right ingredients in the Veneto? Host of Dinner SOS Chris Morocco enlists the help of Bon Appetit…
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Fostering Women’s Leadership in Adventure Travel with Kathy Dragon
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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Kathy Dragon. Kathy has over three decades of experience spanning every facet of the travel industry and continues to believe in the power of travel to bring about positive change in the worl…
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