Away She Goes: The Girls Who Travel Podcast

Happy Holidays, listeners! In the spirit of the holiday season, Carli and Sophia will spend this episode walking you through the top Christmas markets in Europe. From food and drinks, to lights, to history, to winter amusement parks, we will cover it all and help you decide which markets to visit. Please note that we are taking a break in two weeks for the holidays, but we will be back on January 9th with our first episode of the new year. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season. See you in 2024!

Join hosts Carli and Sophia as they dive into the exhilarating world of travel. In this episode, Sophia shares her personal experience as au pairs and divulges insider tips on finding the perfect host family. From the challenges of living abroad to the incredible cultural insights Sophia has gained, this episode is a must-listen for any wanderlust-filled traveller. Whether you're dreaming of becoming an au pair or simply seeking inspiration for your next adventure, this podcast will ignite your wanderlust and leave you yearning for far-off destinations. Don't miss out!

Let’s talk about travelling for free, yes, as in without having funds. Meet Alexa West, best-selling travel author and founder of the Solo Girl's Travel Guide. She’ll share her stories about leaving America with $200 to her name, tips about travelling for free, the best ways to get into work and travel and more! You won’t want to miss it! https://alexa-west.com/

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If you’re looking to spend Halloween on the road, this episode is for you! Join Carli and Sophia as they highlight different destinations around the world that are ideal for celebrating Halloween, including Transylvania, Ireland, Salem, and Mexico. For those who prefer to stay closer to home, our hosts also highlight their favorite Halloween movies and books so that you can travel anywhere while still enjoying a night in. Stay tuned for our third and final Halloween-themed episode this month, exclusively on Away She Goes.

Happy October, listeners! To celebrate the start of Carli’s favorite month of the year, we are learning all about Halloween and its origin in Ireland! Joining Carli and Sophia is the wonderful Stuart Mackey, a prominent Irish social media influencer. With enthusiasm, he'll unravel intriguing facts and Halloween tidbits deeply intertwined with his homeland. Prepare to uncover the origins of Halloween and its modern-day celebrations in Ireland. Stay tuned for a trio of Halloween-infused episodes this month, exclusively on Away She Goes. Stuart can be found on Instagram @stuartmackeyofficial, and on TikTok and YouTube @heyitsstuart.

Join hosts Carli and Sophia as they dive into the world of Burning Man. In this episode, GWT and Burning Man volunteer Jacobina shares her personal experience as an 8 year Burning Man attendee and shares insider tips on finding your place in this incredible community. From the unique challenges faced this year to the incredible stories and people, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever considered attending Burning Man. Whether you're dreaming of becoming a regular attendee or simply seeking inspiration for your next adventure, this podcast will ignite your wanderlust and leave you yearning for far-off destinations. Don't miss out!

Join hosts Carli and Sophia as they chat with special guest Julia D'Albert in this exciting episode of their travel podcast! Get ready to set sail as Julia spills the tea on her incredible experience working on luxurious yachts in the breathtaking Mediterranean. From glamorous destinations to thrilling adventures, she shares unforgettable stories that will ignite your wanderlust! And that's not all - Julia also spills exclusive details about her time on the hit TV show Below Deck Med! Don't miss out on this captivating conversation. Tune in now and let the travel dreams begin! ✈️🌍⛵️ https://myrtleandmaude.com/ @juliadalbert

Many travelers do not think about the relative ease with which they can walk to certain places or navigate the world. For those who are wheelchair users, traveling can introduce a whole new and different set of challenges. This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by Renee Bruns, who describes to us her experiences traveling to almost 120 countries as a wheelchair user. Renee shares stories, tips, tricks, and things she’s learned as well as information that she wishes everyone understood about traveling as a wheelchair user. To connect with Renee online, you can find her on Instagram @wheelstravels and online at reneebruns.net .

Join hosts Carli and Sophia as they dive into the world of travel with special guest, Arden. In this episode, they explore the exciting topic of teaching English abroad, with a focus on Japan. Arden shares her personal experiences, challenges, and the incredible moments she's encountered while living and working in this vibrant country. Whether you're an aspiring teacher or just curious about life in Japan, this episode will inspire and entertain you with tips, stories, and cultural insights. Get ready to satisfy your wanderlust and broaden your horizons with Carli and Sophia on this travel-filled adventure. https://ardenjoy.com/ https://girlswhotravel.org/ Pre-order keep this off the record on amazon: https://a.co/d/f0uJXTa

For many people, a delayed flight or a crowded airport is no more than an inconvenience. For others, a deviation from the plan may have a profound impact on the entire trip. Join us this week as we sit down with Cheryl, who travels the world as an autistic person. Cheryl shares their lived experience traveling as an autistic person and what that means for them, as well as sharing some of their funniest travel stories, tips, and tricks. If you’d like to connect with Cheryl online, you can find them on Instagram and TikTok @_thislineismine

Many of us wonder how we can be more eco-friendly when we travel. What is the environmental impact of flying? What about taking a cruise? In this episode, Sophia and Carli discuss how to be more eco-friendly with your travels, from incorporating a more plant-based diet to traveling close to home, and so much more. Stay tuned for the upcoming release of our Eco/Ethical Travel workbook where we will take a deeper dive into all things eco-friendly!

As you may know, Carli has just returned from our first ever Girls Who Travel trip to Portugal! Carli spent a week in sunny Portugal with other Girls Who Travel members and is here today to talk with Sophia about the highlights of the trip including beaches, sights, port wine, and more! This is of course paired off with some Portugal advice for all kinds of Portugal itineraries be it a city trip, island hopping or a road trip, this country has a lot to offer. Want to be the first to know when we launch our next trip? Use this link to sign-up for our email list so that you’re notified immediately when new trips are announced. Link. We hope to see you on our next trip! The recipes for portuguese bolo levedo: https://girlswhotravel.org/bake-yourself-around-the-world/ Azores Tips: https://girlswhotravel.org/azores-hidden-gem-of-the-atlantic/

Happy Pride Month, listeners! Today, Carli and Sophia sit down with Maartje Hensen, author of The Pride Atlas. We discuss how the idea for the book came to be and a bit of what the creative process looked like. Maartje also discusses tips for LGBT+ travelers including how to identify safe destinations and what allies can do to help, as well as some of her own personal favorite destinations. To learn more and to order your copy of The Pride Atlas, visit https://prideatlas.com/ or @theprideatlas on Instagram. If you’d like to follow Maartje, she can be found @maartjehensen.

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by having to create an itinerary that you simply didn’t know where to start? Away She Goes is here to help! This week, Carli and Sophia sit down with Cherish Tours Founder and Lead Memory Creator Megan. Megan gives us an in-depth analysis and insight into her itinerary-planning process and how to create the perfect itinerary for yourself! If you’d still prefer to leave it to the professionals, we’ve got you covered there too. For a limited time, any Girls Who Travel Member can use the code GWT23 when booking a trip through Cherish (https://www.gocherishtours.com/) to unlock 5% off of a trip as well as a premium welcome gift and a complimentary welcome drink. Find Cherish online at https://www.gocherishtours.com/ or on social media @gocherishtours .

Many of us have had dreams of being famous and getting to travel the world. But what is it really like? In this episode, Sophia is joined by Jess Bowen and Bowie Jane. Jess is a drummer who toured with her own band the summer set and various other musicians. Bowie is a DJ who gigs all over the US, Australia and the UK. Both share their stories and give an insight into what it’s really like to travel for work as a musician and how it differs from traveling for fun. The two also share their favourite travel tips for bus and plane travel. Find out more about the two: Babes Behind the Beats: https://www.babesbehindthebeats.com/ and @babesbehindthebeats on all socials Bowie Jane: https://www.djbowiejane.com/ and @djbowiejane on all socials Jess Bowen: @jessbowen on all socials and https://www.thesummerset.com/

This week, Carli and Sophia sit down with Mama Doctor Jones, aka Dr. Danielle Jones. Dr. Jones is a board-certified ObGyn and online educator who has amassed a following of over 2 million across platforms. She is an expert in periods, pregnancy, and gynecologic health and is passionate about science education, autonomy, and patient-centered care. She is here with us to discuss traveling while navigating periods, pregnancy, and so much more. If you’d like to connect with Dr. Jones online, you can find her website at https://mamadoctorjones.com and her youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MamaDoctorJones You can also follow her travels on Instagram @jonestravelingcircus

Welcome back travelers! Carli and Sophia are back and ready for season 2 of Away She Goes. In our first episode back, our co-hosts will fill you in on all of their travel and life updates since October and let you know what’s ahead for this season of your favorite podcast.

In this special bonus episode before the official launch of Season 2, join Carli as she sits down with Alex from G Adventures. G Adventures has been a leader in small group adventure travel for more than 30 years. Like Girls Who Travel, G Adventures is also on a mission to redefine the way travelers see the world. Carli and Alex will discuss our partnership, including our upcoming trip to Portugal and an exciting giveaway from G Adventures! Learn more about G Adventures and International Women’s Day here: https://www.gadventures.com/international-womens-day/ To learn more about The Last Tourist, visit here: https://thelasttouristfilm.com/

In this short clip, Carli and Sophia announce that they will be taking a few months break from podcasting to hibernate properly! Feel free to listen to our library of episodes in the meantime, and we will be back in Spring of 2023 with plenty of new and exciting content for you! Thank you all so much for your support so far!