Travel Goals Podcast
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Do you want to travel smarter, cheaper and more purposefully? Welcome to the Travel Goals Podcast, where we help you travel better with on-location destination episodes and interviews with top travel experts. Host Portia Jones is an intrepid travel journalist and will take you on a deep dive with top travel experts to bring you what's new in travel, as well as a range of actionable travel hacks, destination inspiration and stories of travel adventures from around the world.
Tune in for in-depth discussions on the latest travel trends with some of the biggest names in the travel industry. There are also immersive destination episodes – recorded on location, that can help you plan your next adventure.
With over 17 years of travel experience, Portia gives you the inside scoop on travelling like a pro and brings you the latest travel trends and how to achieve your travel goals.
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Episodes
How to create a life of travel without sacrificing stability and comfort: A deep dive with Helene Sula
March 25, 2024 17:47 - 37 minutes - 68.3 MBDo you want to travel without sacrificing your financial stability and career? We've got you covered! Join us for a deep dive with travel blogger and author Helene Sula. We discuss how she took calculated risks to follow her dreams of travelling and living abroad without sacrificing stability and comfort and how you can too. Wanting to get out of her comfort zone, Helene quit the corporate world, packed up two suitcases and two dogs, and moved with her husband, Michael, from Dallas, Texas...
Your epic guide to exploring Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way: Unmissable road trip stops
March 09, 2024 16:12 - 53 minutes - 98.3 MBDreaming of exploring the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland? We've got you covered with our epic guide to road-tripping the world's longest, uninterrupted coastal route. Join me and producer Luke for the journey of a lifetime as we explore charming towns, wildlife-rich national parks, food markets and welcoming pubs filled with traditional Irish music. You'll hear incredible soundscapes and interviews with locals as we venture into sections of the Wild Atlantic Way to find out what makes this 2...
Viking Heritage, Seaweed Baths and Castles: Road tripping through Ireland's Ancient East Part 2
February 17, 2024 12:03 - 51 minutes - 94.8 MBIs Ireland on your bucket list? Check out part two of our guide to road-tripping around Ireland's Ancient East. Discover Viking history, single malt whisky, seaweed baths, historic lighthouses, and ocean dips, and learn about a special stone mounted inside a castle. Join me and producer Luke on an immersive journey to discover over 5,000 years of history as we give you the inside scoop on Ireland's Ancient East. In part two of this episode, we dive into Ireland's Viking history in Waterfo...
Celtic trails and coastal roads: Road tripping through Ireland's Ancient East - Part 1
February 06, 2024 09:20 - 38 minutes - 71.1 MBDreaming of exploring Ireland? We've got you covered with our guide to road-tripping around Ireland's Ancient East. Imagine a land of rolling green hills, historical attractions, castles and landscaped gardens framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea. Join me and producer Luke on an immersive journey to discover over 5,000 years of history as we give you the inside scoop on some of the best things to see and do in this fascinating part of Ireland. In part one of this episode, we'll wa...
Spooky Samhain adventures in Ireland - the home of Halloween
November 28, 2023 17:23 - 36 minutes - 66.6 MBDid you know that Ireland is considered the home of Halloween? Discover the spookier side of the Emerald Isle and learn about mystical myths, folklore, fire and feasting, as nights draw in and darkness descends. As part of our special Ireland destination series, we travel to Ireland to explore Halloween's Irish roots and learn more about Samhain - one of the four main festivals of the Gaelic calendar. Let me and producer Luke take you on an immersive journey to County Meath, in Ireland's...
Welcome to Ireland (Teaser)
November 22, 2023 16:53 - 5 minutes - 9.68 MBAre you ready to take a deep dive into Ireland with our immersive and exciting destination series? This teaser episode gives you a sneak peek into our upcoming Ireland mini-series, recorded on location. Over five episodes, me and producer Luke will be travelling around the Emerald Isle to discover why Ireland is a fantastic destination for a holiday year-round. With its warm hospitality, storied history, and ethereal landscapes, Ireland promises a journey that transcends the ordinary a...
How to travel the world for $10 a day - super budget travel hacks from 'The Broke Backpacker'
August 27, 2023 08:22 - 36 minutes - 68.1 MBDo you want to learn how to travel the world on a budget? Check out our ultimate guide to globe-trotting without breaking the bank! In this episode, we team up with Will Hatton – The Broke Backpacker, to unravel the art of savvy budget travel, where adventure knows no financial boundaries. Discover the road less travelled with Will's top travel hacks that transcend conventional backpacking wisdom, and find out how to travel for just $10 a day. We also dive into how exactly Will has travell...
Road tripping in South Iceland - an epic voyage in the land of fire and ice
August 07, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 80.6 MBAre you dreaming of an epic road trip in Iceland? Join us on an immersive audio journey through the land of fire and ice and get inspired for your next adventure. Recorded on location in South Iceland, we visit thundering waterfalls, black sand beaches and glacial lagoons by electric car. We also talk to knowledgable locals about why you should road trip along Iceland's scenic south coast. Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a dream road trip destination with its well-maintained roads, e...
How to pack smarter - top travel packing tips and hacks
July 04, 2023 09:10 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBDo you want to pack smarter and save money on cabin bag charges with airlines? In this episode, we discuss how to pack smarter – featuring top travel packing hacks and tips from travel bag experts. Find out to choose your ideal cabin bag, how to beat airline bag charges and get expert packing hacks and tips, so you can travel lighter and still look stylish. You can also get 15% off a new cabin bag, from our show sponsors Cabin Max, when you use the exclusive discount code travelgoals at...
How to plan the perfect USA National Parks trip
May 05, 2023 08:51 - 35 minutes - 65.8 MBAre you dreaming of adventure and connecting with the great outdoors? Sounds like you need a trip to one of the many incredible national parks in the USA. In this episode, we learn how to plan the perfect USA National Parks trip with Gary Arndt. Gary is the host of the Everything Everywhere Daily Podcast, and he is also an award-winning blogger and national park pro. As part of a personal challenge, Gary has visited most of the national parks in the USA and has a wealth of information and...
Hiking the Atlas Mountains with Morocco's first female mountain guide
April 17, 2023 09:25 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBConquer towering peaks and rugged trails in The High Atlas Mountains with Morocco's first female mountain guide – Hafida Hdoubane. We take a deep dive into hiking trails, female mountain guiding and community tourism with Intrepid Travel – a group adventure travel company and the world’s largest travel B Corporation. Recorded on location, join us on an immersive audio adventure as we hike through the High Atlas mountain routes, meet Amazigh villagers and guides and learn more about how Hafid...
How travel can be a force for good in Morocco
March 30, 2023 05:35 - 29 minutes - 55.4 MBCan travelling to Morocco be purpose-driven, conscientious, and responsible? We take a deep dive into this incredible destination with Intrepid Travel – a group adventure travel company and the world’s largest travel B Corporation. Recorded on location, join us on an audio adventure through the spice-filled souks and lively squares of Marrakech – and the surrounding areas, as we meet with local communities to discover how travel can be a force for good in Morocco. With distinctive cultura...
Travel through the ages - why adventure isn't just for young people
March 16, 2023 07:03 - 39 minutes - 72 MBDo you want to have more adventures but don't know where to begin, travel expert, author and YouTuber Lisa Niver is here to help! In this episode, Lisa discusses how you can make your travel dreams come true and have adventures through the ages, no matter your age or travel experience. Adventure travel has long been advertised with pictures of bright-eyed and wrinkle-free young travellers sporting heaving backpacks and tie-dye trousers, staying in $3-a-night hostels. But that’s not the ...
How to travel to challenging countries and hard to reach places
March 01, 2023 14:35 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBAny type of travel can pose a challenge, especially if you aren’t used to being on the road. From cancelled flights, lost bags, medical emergencies and closed borders, there are many ways that travel can be tough, even for the most hardened explorer. But what about travelling to extremely challenging destinations, conflict areas and closed-off countries, is this even possible? How do you even begin planning an epic adventure to hard-to-reach places? This is where travel companies like Untame...
Why Saint Lucia is the Caribbean island of adventure
January 13, 2023 08:57 - 33 minutes - 61.5 MBHiking mountainous volcanic plugs, diving in colourful reefs and zipping through a dense forest canopy – Saint Lucia is more than just dreamy beaches and luxury resorts – it's a Caribbean island of adventure. Recorded on location, this immersive episode takes you on a journey through St Lucia's adventure activities, while getting unique insights from locals. Beautiful Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation that has an array of volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts...
Incredible Halloween destinations you must visit
October 30, 2022 09:07 - 37 minutes - 70 MBWondering where to go for your Halloween vacation? We've got you covered with our top picks for Halloween destinations you need to visit for thrills and chills. Halloween events, haunted hotels and creepy castles are a huge draw for visitors seeking out supernatural spots, spooky places and family-friendly festivities. Many cities, towns and regions around the world now host huge Halloween events, run ghost tours and encourage guests to stay in haunted hotels and guest houses. On this spec...
How to design your own travel adventures - top tips, apps and hacks
October 26, 2022 12:01 - 34 minutes - 64.5 MBShould you plan your travel adventures with an itinerary, or wing it and see where the road takes you? In this episode, we discuss the benefits of travel planning, how travel apps can make your life easier and how you can design your very own travel adventures, with Emma and Alex from TripMapper. We get stuck into how self-designed travel itineraries, proper planning and travel apps can help you maximise your time in destinations, stay organised and help you track your spending and stay on b...
How to plan a dog-friendly holiday in Britain, featuring dog-travel expert Lottie Gross
August 04, 2022 12:41 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MBAre you planning to take your dog on holiday in Britain? Do you want top tips on the best dog-friendly destinations and practical tips on travelling safely and responsibly with your dog? We speak to author, journalist and dog-travel expert Lottie Gross about her book – Dog-friendly Weekends - 50 breaks in Britain for you and your dog, published by Bradt Guides. In this episode, we chat about Lottie's top dog travel tips and the dog-friendly weekends away in Britain, featured in her book. ...
How travel companies can be a force for good - featuring Intrepid Travel
July 24, 2022 16:55 - 43 minutes - 80.2 MBCan travel companies be a force for good? How can we tell if we're booking with a reputable company, with the right ethos, and how can we positively impact the destinations we visit? We speak to Intrepid Travel's Managing Director James Thornton in this episode, to learn more about how travel companies can make a difference, greenwashing and what responsible travel actually means? Intrepid are small group adventure travel company with a focus on sustainability and responsible travel. A w...
Why Peru should be on your travel bucket list for adventure, culture and food
July 17, 2022 07:49 - 39 minutes - 72.3 MBAre you planning a trip to Peru? Join us on a special on-location episode to discover why it needs to be on your travel bucket list. Home to the captivating cities of Lima and Cusco, the natural wonders of the Amazon basin and Lake Titicaca and the intriguing historic sites in and around Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley, Peru has become a top pick for adventurous travellers. It’s the third largest country in South America, after Brazil and Argentina and has an impressive range of landsca...
Travel Chaos: How to deal with flight cancellations, delays and queues and what your rights are
July 05, 2022 07:54 - 35 minutes - 66 MBWhat happens if your flight is cancelled or delayed? Do you know what your consumer rights are? With travel chaos expected in the UK and European airports this summer, it's more important than ever to know how to deal with cancellations, delays and lost bags. In this episode, we speak to consumer rights champion Jane Hawkes to find out what you need to do in the event of flight delays, queues and holiday cancellations. Across Europe we’re experiencing a summer of travel discontent with da...
Budget travel in your 30s and beyond featuring Rachel Miller from HolidayPirates
May 31, 2022 10:07 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MBBudget travel in your 30s and beyond doesn't have to involve hostels and living off super noodles! You can still save money on travel and not comprise on comfort or little luxuries. Join me and Rachel Miller - content marketing manager at HolidayPirates, as we discuss how travel changes as you get older and how you can still save money on trips by using sites such as HolidayPirates to find last minute holiday deals, package holiday bargains and city breaks, as well as cheap flights, hotels an...
Why you must visit the charming Black & White Villages of Herefordshire in England
May 12, 2022 15:21 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MBFind out why you must visit the charming Black & White Villages of Herefordshire in England, with this special destination podcast. Recorded on location, this episode takes the listener on an immersive audio journey as we adventure through the English countryside, speaking to locals and finding out what makes this beautiful part of the UK so special? Located in a peaceful part of the West Midlands and hugging the Welsh border is the county of Herefordshire. Known for its leafy orchards, pr...
Sacred places, pilgrimages and how spiritual tourism became a new travel trend
January 17, 2022 09:37 - 26 minutes - 48.9 MBOn this episode, we’re talking about sacred spaces, spiritual pilgrimages, how faith tourism became a new travel trend. In the UK, many churches and sacred sites are looking to enhance the visitor experience and increase revenue through tours, activities and even overnight church camping known as ‘champing’. But how do churches and pilgrimage sites balance contemporary travel and tourism growth whilst maintaining the key messages of faith and heritage? Today’s travellers are also looking f...
Travel disasters, off-beat adventures and why travel insurance is essential with Katie Crowe from battleface
November 15, 2021 21:43 - 32 minutes - 60.5 MBWhen we travel, we are bracing the unknown and the unfamiliar. We're casting aside our everyday routines and putting ourselves on the path of adventure and this isn’t without its risks. In this episode, I chat with Katie Crowe, Director of Communications, at Insurance company battleface about travel diasters, having off-beat adventures and why travel insurance is essential. Learn more about planning a trip to lesser-known destinations and the challenges and risks involved as Katie and I sw...
Travel disasters, off-beat adventures and why travel insurance is essential with Katie Crowe from battleface
November 15, 2021 21:43 - 32 minutes - 60.5 MBWhen we travel, we are bracing the unknown and the unfamiliar. We're casting aside our everyday routines and putting ourselves on the path of adventure and this isn’t without its risks. In this episode, I chat with Katie Crowe, Director of Communications, at Insurance company battleface about travel diasters, having off-beat adventures and why travel insurance is essential. Learn more about planning a trip to lesser-known destinations and the challenges and risks involved as Katie and I sw...
Why hotel breakfast buffets are brilliant with Sam Thompson from Made in Chelsea
September 02, 2021 13:10 - 21 minutes - 40.4 MBDo you love a breakfast buffet feast when you're travelling? In this episode, we’re chatting about why hotel buffets are brilliant with TV personality Sam Thompson. He’s best known for his role on the E4 reality show Made in Chelsea, appearing on our TV screens since 2013. You might have also seen him on Celebs Go Dating and Celebrity Big Brother. Sam discusses why starting your day with a selection of eggs, fruits, pastries, juices, teas, and coffees in unlimited portions provides the pe...
How to make friends when travelling - stories and tips from travel pros
August 07, 2021 18:30 - 26 minutes - 49 MBJust how do you make friends when you travel? Do you just walk up to someone and say hi? In this episode, we take a deep dive with travel pros on how to make friends when you travel. One of my favourite things about travel is that you can meet different people from all over the world that perhaps we would never normally encounter back home? From locals to other travellers on the road, there's always someone new to talk to and make a connection with, but is it really that easy? It can fee...
What is slow travel and how can you embrace it? A deep dive with Cat Jones
June 27, 2021 19:20 - 42 minutes - 79.3 MBWhat exactly is slow travel and why is it a growing travel trend? In this episode, we take a deep dive into slow travel with Cat Jones, the founder and CEO of Byway, which offers flight-free holidays. We discuss how slow travel is an immersive approach to more sustainable and reflective travel. It's a type of travel that emphasizes connection to a destination through people, cultures, food and leisurely journeys. We also chat about how slow travel is an emerging travel trend, how companies...
The pros and cons of group travel with Brian Young, MD of G Adventures
May 09, 2021 08:25 - 44 minutes - 83.3 MBEver wondered if group travel is right for you? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the pros and cons of group travel with Brian Young, the MD of adventure travel company G Adventures. We chat about the positives of small-group tours and if group travel is right for you? How G Adventure creates tours by building meaningful relationships with local communities and how group travel can directly benefit the people and places we visit. With over 30 years of experience, Brian’s career ...
Start travel hacking and saving money, a deep dive with Nate Ritter
April 07, 2021 15:19 - 48 minutes - 90.9 MBLearn the best travel hacking secrets with travel expert Nate Ritter. Travel hacking is how savvy travellers save lots of money on travel. It's more than just finding a "deal online, it's a state of mind! In this episode, Nate talks about the best strategies to earn airline miles and hotel points and the best ways to redeem those points, to get free travel, upgrades, and elite status. Nate is a travel expert, who first got started in 2007 when he was able to fly & stay in Paris for just $3...
Travel challenges and writing on the road with travel writer Simon Parker
March 23, 2021 15:05 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MBWant to learn more about creating your own travel challenge? We chat about incredible travel challenges and writing on the road with Simon Parker. Simon is a travel writer and broadcaster who has reported from over a hundred countries by the age of 33 for The Telegraph, The Independent and the BBC. He has sailed and cycled halfway around the world from China to London, driven a rickshaw the length of India, and is currently cycling 3,000 miles around Britain for an article and video series...
Women in leadership in the hotel industry, a deep dive with Caroline Klein
March 07, 2021 17:53 - 44 minutes - 83.5 MBHow can we support and elevate women in the hotel and travel industry? On this episode, we’re talking about women in leadership in the hotel industry with Caroline Klein, Chief Communications Officer for Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest, independent hotel brand. Caroline takes a deep dive into a range of topics including women in the workplace, female role models in the hotel and travel industry and how Preferred Hotels & Resorts champion female leadership? We also talk ab...
Playing the bagpipes in every country in the world - a musical adventure with Ross OC Jennings
February 23, 2021 10:24 - 44 minutes - 82.2 MBRoss Jennings is on an incredible, Celtic musical adventure to play the bagpipes in every country of the world in a world record attempt! In this episode, we talk about how Ross first began his musical adventure and the challenges of travelling full time with an instrument and pipers attire. We also talk about how he finances his adventures, how he found a niche income stream whilst on the road and how you can start planning your very own travel challenge. Ross also documents his adve...
Challenging travel perceptions with Shane Dallas
February 05, 2021 16:37 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MBOn this episode, we chat about challenging travel perceptions with travel writer and TRLT Twitter chat founder, Shane Dallas. In this lively discussion, we talk about perceptions vs reality in travel destinations, what perceptions are most problematic to a destination, politics and travel and what holds people back from travel and how the travel industry and travel writers can help with this hesitation? With more than 30 years of experience in both public speaking and travel photography, S...
Building a travel radio station - a deep dive with Leo Jones
January 22, 2021 16:26 - 34 minutes - 65.2 MBWhat does it take to build a successful digital travel radio station? On this episode, we talk to Travel.Radio director and presenter Leo Jones, who you may recognise from the popular ITV Docusoap Airline, which aired from 1998 to 2007. This flagship show showcased the daily happenings of passengers, ground workers and flight crew of EasyJet. We get into what it’s like to be a radio presenter, as we are both presenters on Travel.Radio, how to convey destinations and travel inspiration thro...
2021 travel trends and predictions - A deep dive with travel experts
January 02, 2021 15:20 - 50 minutes - 93.4 MBOn this episode, we take a deep dive with travel experts on how travel might change in 2021? We talk about pent-up travel demand, travel trends like mindful travel and responsible travel, how the travel industry can adapt to a post-pandemic world, innovative travel business start-ups and how travel media can keep pace with rapid changes in 2021? Travel experts including Paul Charles, Lottie Gross, Lola Akinmade Åkerström and Karin Sheppard give their insights and analysis on 2021 travel ...
How the Wanderful community empowers women travellers
December 16, 2020 17:30 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBOn this episode, we’re talking about how women’s travel network Wanderful, empowers female travellers around the world. Wanderful is an international, identity verified home-sharing network for women who travel. Their mission is to empower women to travel the world by cultivating a live network of other women who have been there. Their many members meet up with travellers for coffee, greet them at the airport, and, of course, host them in their homes for conscious and inspired cultural e...
How to add nature and outdoor adventure to your travels with Linda Ballou
November 27, 2020 19:25 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBDo you want to connect with nature and have more adventure when you travel and close to home? On this episode, we discuss how to add nature and outdoor experiences to your travels with travel writer and outdoor lover, Linda Ballou. Discover how nature, adventure and getting outdoors can enhance your travels. Also, learn how to inject some local, outdoor living into your life, even when you're at home Linda is a California based travel writer and published author who loves the outdoors. Whe...
A deep dive into travel TV presenting with Alex Outhwaite
November 16, 2020 20:03 - 43 minutes - 80.9 MBWant to get a glimpse into life as a travel TV presenter? On this episode, presenter Alex Outhwaite chats with me about life as a globetrotting, travel TV presenter. We discuss the exciting destinations she's visited, the challenges of presenting on location, how travel filming can't be scripted and how she has built up her successful YouTube travel channel. Alex's travel shows are broadcast in 30 countries worldwide as well as on Amazon Prime & a number of airline's in-flight entertainmen...
Spooky destinations, Halloween tourism and haunted locations - A deep dive with travel experts
October 30, 2020 21:26 - 45 minutes - 84.1 MBHalloween towns, haunted hotels and spooky castles are a huge draw for visitors seeking out chilling experiences, haunted happenings and family festivities. On this special Halloween episode, I speak with a number of travel industry experts about Halloween destinations you need to visit, why Halloween tourism is big business and also the origins of Halloween itself. Due to the coronavirus restrictions in 2020, many cities like Salem, who normally generate a lot of income through Hallowee...
Should you quit your job to travel?
October 24, 2020 16:46 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MBA casual scroll through Instagram will have you believing that anyone can ditch their 9-5 job and go and find inner peace on a Thai island. But is it really that easy? On this episode, we talk about all the things you need to consider before you hand your notice in and book that one-way flight. You’ll need to think about your finances, how you will explain an employment gap and what your real motivation is for leaving your job? In this frank and realistic episode, we take a deep dive i...
Solo female travel in Mexico - is it safe? The inside scoop with Shelley Marmor
September 20, 2020 13:50 - 41 minutes - 77.3 MBPlanning Solo female travel in Mexico and not sure if it's safe? You need to get the inside scoop on travelling in Mexico from Shelley Marmor from 'Travel Mexico Solo'. On this episode, Shelley talks about her experiences of travelling and living in Mexico, why Mexico isn’t as scary as you might think and how she empowers women to take the plunge and solo travel. Shelley is a former Miami travel magazine editor, who ditched the office for the world! Well, that's the short & sweet & n...
How to have a positive mindset when travelling with Samantha Wragg
September 09, 2020 12:48 - 38 minutes - 71.6 MBOn this episode, we talk about how to have a positive mindset when travelling, with Samantha Wragg from Coco Travels. Sam discusses some of her travel disasters and how she stays positive when things go wrong on the road. We chat about positive mindsets, problem-solving and how to deal with travel frustrations. Sam is a digital marketer who explores the world one adventure at a time including staycations, European city breaks and long-haul trips. She is a huge advocate for UK travel ...
Peru and the Peace Corps in the 1960s with Evelyn Kohl LaTorre
August 27, 2020 13:38 - 52 minutes - 96.9 MBWonder what travel was like back in the 1960s? We talk about Peru and the Peace Corps in the 1960s with author and traveller Evelyn LaTorre. Between Inca Walls: A Peace Corps Memoir, is a beautiful tale that documents Evelyn’s time with the Peace Corps in Peru at a time when women travelling to far-flung destinations was nowhere near as common as it is today. In this colourful memoir, Evelyn learns to appreciate each culture she encounters. An early sheltered life in rural Montana, a mov...
Breaking into travel writing with Lottie Gross and Steph Dyson
August 10, 2020 18:38 - 43 minutes - 80.3 MBOn this episode, we’re talking about breaking into travel writing with Steph Dyson and Lottie Gross from the Talking Travel Writing newsletter. This super helpful demystifies the travel media and is full of help and advice for seasoned pros and aspiring travel writers. On this show, Lottie and Steph give the inside scoop on breaking into travel writing. We talk about everything from press trips, ethics and life on the road as a travel writer. Learn how you can break into the travel wri...
Solo female travel tips and advice with Efia Sulter
July 18, 2020 12:11 - 38 minutes - 72.2 MBWe take a deep dive into to challenges of female solo travel and what it's like to travel as a black woman with Efia Sulter. Efia is a wellness and solo travel blogger who is on a mission to empower women to live the life of their dreams. She left Scotland for sunnier pastures in 2016 and hasn’t looked back! She is also the author of the solo travel ebook Girl, Solo - A Modern Guide To Travelling Alone. In this episode, we discuss safety concerns for female solo travellers, how to make f...
Planning a perfect staycation with Sophie Davis
July 06, 2020 14:20 - 38 minutes - 72.6 MBAre you planning a staycation or weekend break close to home? Wondering how to budget, where to stay and how to plan a trip in your home country? We take a deep dive into planning the perfect staycation with travel journalist, videographer and photographer Sophie Davis. Sophie will walk you through the steps she takes to plan a staycation, the resources she uses and how you can travel around your 9-5. Sophie is the writer behind Sophie’s Suitcase, a multi-award-winning blog with a passi...
Bonus: Building a Women of Color Podcast Community with Danielle Desir
June 23, 2020 20:10 - 22 minutes - 42.4 MBOn this special bonus episode, we talk about the Women of Color Podcast Community with Danielle Desir. WOC is the first community of its kind dedicated to supporting and amplifying the voices of women of color podcasters. We chat about why representation matters, why you should join the women of colour podcasting community and what the benefits of membership are? This special bonus episode also contains an exclusive promo code to get 50% off your first 1month of WOC Podcasters Insid...
Setting financial goals for travel with Danielle Desir
June 23, 2020 15:54 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MBLearn how to set financial goals for travel and save money for your next vacation with these practical tips. Danielle will walk you through the steps she took to get debt free, buy a house and also save for travel with her simple methods and a determined mindset. Danielle Desir is an author, blogger, podcaster, and founder of The Thought Card. This is an affordable travel and personal finance blog and podcast, empowering financially savvy travellers to make informed financial decisions. ...