Away She Goes: The Girls Who Travel Podcast

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 simp...

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 tune...

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 ...

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...

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 det...

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...

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 inspir...

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, ...

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...

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 h...

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 mor...

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!

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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 music...

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, pregna...

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 givea...