Podcast Episodes

Glasgow, Scotland: the Best Pubs, Restaurants, and Places to See in This European City of Culture

Glasgow had a reputation for being a down-on-its-luck former industrial hub for decades. But the Glaswegians worked hard to turn their city into a wo…

7 years, 4 months ago

Workaway:How to Live Like a Local and Travel the World Through Work Exchanges

My friends Daniel Bakken and Alinne Fernanda have been traveling the world together for nearly two years. They saved up their money before hitting th…

7 years, 4 months ago

New Orleans: A Local’s Guide to the Best Restaurants, Bars, & Quirky Fun

New Orleans celebrates its 300th anniversary this year, and since it’s almost Halloween, I thought this was the perfect time to talk about one of Ame…

7 years, 4 months ago

Solo Travel: A Girl’s Guide to Traveling Alone

Whether you are single or a student, married, retired or a parent, you deserve time to yourself to do whatever you want and explore the world. 

On …

7 years, 4 months ago

Munich Must-Sees Travel Guide (Plus Day Trips)

Today is all about Munich, Germany, often ranked among the world’s most livable cities. I’m continuing my conversation with independent tour guide Ma…

7 years, 4 months ago

Oktoberfest: Your Guide to Enjoying Munich’s Main Event (Even if You Hate Beer and Crowds)

As a vegetarian who doesn’t like beer, I never thought Oktoberfest would be an event for me. But, independent tour guide Maxine Ryder has convinced m…

7 years, 5 months ago

How a South Carolina Slave Became the Most Celebrated Chef in Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina, consistently tops the lists of ‘world’s best cities to visit.’ It’s also a city that was built on the sweat and blood of …

7 years, 5 months ago

LGBT Travel: Resources, Trends, and the Hottest Destinations (Special Focus on Lesbian Travel)

LoAnn Halden, Vice President of Communications at IGLTA, the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association, joins me to talk about the history of LG…

7 years, 5 months ago

Barcelona: Your Ultimate Guide on What to Do and Where to Eat in the Capital of Catalonia

Barcelona has eight UNESCO sites, beaches, mountains, a beautiful historic center, tons of restaurants and boutiques, and art everywhere you look. In…

7 years, 5 months ago

How to Survive Long-Haul Flights When You’re Stuck in Economy

Flying messes with our mind, body, and spirit in all sorts of crazy ways. And if you’re stuck in economy for hours, it feels downright painful. On th…

7 years, 6 months ago