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Womxn Travel

74 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

A podcast about the places womxn have been and the things they did there.

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WT 39: My Mom Went to Israel

February 16, 2022 02:25 - 31 minutes - 35.6 MB

It's the last episode of Womxn Travel! And I interview my mom about her travels to Israel back in 2016.  My favorite quote: "You think you know something until you go to another country that does it on a regular basis and does it right. That’s when you realise those weren't olives at all."  Thanks to the 'King and Queen of the Losers' for the use of the song "Circle K" on bandcamp.  Travel safe my friends. <3  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-...

WT 38: Terri's World Peace (Part 2 Interview)

December 31, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MB

Terri and I start by discussing Guam then end up talking about Aliens and World Peace. Enjoy the episode and thank you for listening! Have a Happy New Year!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 37: Terri in Thailand Pt. 1

December 01, 2021 05:24 - 41 minutes - 47.4 MB

I interview Terri Vasecka-Atwood, a local historian and Vietnam Veteran. She is one of the first female Radio DJ's in the 1970s and travelled to Thailand to produce shows with the Air Force. Check it out and come back for Part Two, December 15th.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 36: MT Hood and Defining Travel

November 15, 2021 18:14 - 13 minutes - 14.9 MB

Hello! I just wanted to check in, talk about some things. I like to remind myself why I make this show. I hope it reaches people who travel stories and love to listen to human experiences. I hope you like it too. Thank you for listening!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 35: Sully and Jay in the Vanlife

November 01, 2021 17:39 - 26 minutes - 29.9 MB

We have Jay Traywic @sullyandthebird talking about her van customizations and what the real #vanlife has been like before and during Covid-19 - turns out, it's not all that Instagram wants you to believe!  Audio was updated 11-30, Thanks to Listener FiascoJoe for the vital feedback! Music by King and Queen of the Losers  If you like this please share with a friend!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

Mid-Month October: The Cu-Chi Tunnels of Vietnam

October 14, 2021 22:08 - 8 minutes - 18.6 MB

New format of mid-month episodes are gonna look like this: Pep-Talk Revisiting something I am still curious about from the last episode. And What is coming down the pipeline Finally, something I am hopeful about. Resources: Cu Chi Tunnels Length: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%E1%BB%A7_Chi_tunnels#Tourist_destinations Population of Ho Chi Minh 2021 https://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/ho-chi-minh-city-population A clip of Ken Burns on Vietnam “It was a war based on Body Cou...

WT 34: The Cu-Chi Tunnels of Vietnam

October 14, 2021 22:08 - 8 minutes - 18.6 MB

New format of mid-month episodes are gonna look like this: Pep-Talk Revisiting something I am still curious about from the last episode. And What is coming down the pipeline Finally, something I am hopeful about. Resources: Cu Chi Tunnels Length: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%E1%BB%A7_Chi_tunnels#Tourist_destinations Population of Ho Chi Minh 2021 https://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/ho-chi-minh-city-population A clip of Ken Burns on Vietnam “It was a war based on Body Cou...

WT 33: Cass in Vietnam

October 01, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 88 MB

Audio Warning - audio may be difficult to listen to with headphones. I'd recommend going without if possible.  We dicuss teaching English in China, Vietnamese street food, and Cass' experience in China during Covid in the spring of 2020. Places listed in Vietnam:  Travel Tip: Look into the Pleco App for Chinese to English translation --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 32: Annie in Istanbul

September 03, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

I interview Annie Sisson from IntoTheBold.com about her travels and all the things she's done. We touch on how she coped with Covid-19, her views on travel safety, and some of her favorite places including the PlintVice Lakes in Croatia.  For more, go to womxntravelpodcast.com or visit @womxntravelpodcast on Instagram  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 31: Annie in Istanbul

September 03, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

I interview Annie Sisson from IntoTheBold.com about her travels and all the things she's done. We touch on how she coped with Covid-19, her views on travel safety, and some of her favorite places including the PlintVice Lakes in Croatia.  For more, go to womxntravelpodcast.com or visit @womxntravelpodcast on Instagram  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morgan-estberg/message

Fall 2021 Trailer

August 04, 2021 20:42 - 46 seconds - 1.77 MB

New Episodes coming September 1st!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 31: Kyana Swims with Crocodiles

May 01, 2021 06:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

From Tijuana to Shanghai, and Costa Rica to Australia, Kyana Van Houten joins me this month to talk about all her global adventures! Kyana is currently working as a physicist and volunteers teaching at a local prison. And her travel life has been just as incredible as her daily activities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 30: Brittany Speeds it Up

April 01, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

New Womxn Travel episode 👐Brittany and I talk about Traveling With Your Parents - because your parents are people too! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 30: Brittany Travels with Family

April 01, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or see what your local news is doing. (I'm not on your local news, but it's important to check in sometimes).   Also, please consider donating to Support AAPI communities and those affected by anti-asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Support the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund: https://aapifund.org And keep in mind that May is AAPI History month, coming up.   Music is by The King and Queen of the Losers: https://kingandque...

WT 29: Chloe Camps in Antarctica

March 05, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Chloe Gustafson lets me question her about ice - and why it's so dang important to her. And, as it turns out, there's a lot going on under those frozen shelves. Edit to the episode were made 3-6-2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

ReBroadcast WT: Katie Creates in Spain

January 15, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Thank you to King and Queen of the Losers for the intro theme.  New website is womxntravelpodcast.com. Double-Dog-Dare you to check it out! 

ReBroadcast WT: Katie Paints in Spain

January 15, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

We revisit an interview with Katie Meyer @inkkubator We discuss living in Spain, the manhole covers, and a wide range of topics from violent democracy to nipple pasties. Who knew these could all be put in the same sentence? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

Women Travel: Trailer

January 07, 2021 21:57 - 59 seconds - 919 KB

Wanna know what we're about? Give us a listen! And I would recommend starting with the episode about leeches #25.

Womxn Travel: Trailer

January 07, 2021 21:57 - 59 seconds - 919 KB

Wanna know what we're about? Give us a listen! And I would recommend starting with the episode about leeches #25.

WT 28: In Review

January 02, 2021 03:40 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Welcome to the end of 2020 and the dawning of 2021, as I’ve been saying, if it can’t be better it can at least be different. I wanted to use this episode to look back at some of my favorite moments of the show, and to include a bonus episode about modern roller-blading. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 27: Dani Helps Us Celebrate Christmas!

December 21, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

Bringing humility and her wonderful laughter, Dani from Life's Kitchen (Boise) joins us to share her knowledge of leadership in and outside the kitchen! Special thanks to Life's Kitchen - a nonprofit devoted to helping young people gain life skills in a meaningful setting. Check them out online: https://www.lifeskitchen.org/about-us --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 26: Natascha Talks Sex Toys ((Not for Annika's mom))

December 01, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Thank you so much to Natascha from Bozeman's Erotique coming on the show and talking about the business of sex toys, right when folks are wrapping up their holiday shopping. Check them out here: https://erotiquestyle.com/shop --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 25: Verena Hikes With Leeches in Nepal

November 15, 2020 22:57 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Verena is a scientist who lives in Montana. She traveled to Nepal a few years ago and shared with us her experience of hiking to tea shops, living in the Nepal-Metro area, and her take aways from "Volun-tourism" in a foreign country. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 24: Crystal Finds Her Can-Can Kick in Alaska

October 30, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

To quote Mr. Rogers, "Think about what you're planning and doing so it can be a real help to your neighbour." I'm talking to Crystal this week about her adventures traveling and how they helped her find reasons to be optimistic and to understand her goals. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

Crystal Finds Her Purpose

October 30, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Song is "Circle K" by King and Queen of the Losers, you can get it online or at Bandcamp.  Please consider supporting the show through Patreon:  Become a Patron!

WT 23: Annika Rings the Bell

October 16, 2020 03:48 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

We have a short interview this week in place of our Halloween episode (which will be out soon!) Instead, we talk about reading books by their covers, the importance of communication, and how Annika partied in Sun Valley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

Ring That Bell - With Annika

October 16, 2020 03:48 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

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WT 22: Chris Deciphers Drag

October 01, 2020 19:08 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

We talk about Drag - spilling the tea on Rue Paul, Gender identity, and the language of the drag world! Talk about fabulous and powerful! Chris is a Gender Studies and Linguistics professor at BSU along with running local drag competitions! *headphones* we do cuss a few times in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

Drag Beasts with Chris!

October 01, 2020 19:08 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Wanna know what we meant?  Chris can be found @haleystreetdrag and @aidenantares  Met Gala Ball:  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/04/style/met-gala-what-is-camp.html Drag Language Snippet:  These words that have become a staple of our pop culture can be traced back further and wider still, with many finding their origins in Black gay culture. Yas is attributed to Paris is Burning, because it is a word used in those balls attended by the communities it was busy documenting! And ...

WT 21: Vatau Gets Tattoo'd in American Samoa

September 15, 2020 20:31 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

How many pro-wrestlers like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson are from American Samoa? We discuss wrestling, traditional island tattoos (and why you shouldn't get one), and tourism in American Samoa and Hawaii. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

American Samoa with Vatau

September 15, 2020 20:31 - 37 minutes - 34 MB

How many pro-wrestlers like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson are from American Samoa? We discuss wrestling, traditional island tattoos (and why you shouldn't get one), and tourism in American Samoa and Hawaii.

Womxn In The Wilderness

September 01, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Thank you to Taryn, Crystal, Verena, and Lauren for your time.  And thank you to Kelsey, Andrew, Kenyan and Derrick for the hike!  Find out more about MT. Whitney here: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/whitney.htm Become a Patron!

WT 20: Morgan Hikes a Mountain

September 01, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

There's a lot of people on this podcast as Morgan finds all her backpacking friends and Annika comes in at the end to find out Morgan's guilty secret. Tune in! Next episode will be Sept 15th with Vatau discussing tourism in Hawaii and American Samoa. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 19: We Present Books To Expand Your World

August 15, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Annika and Morgan discuss six books that inspire them to make Womxn Travel the podcast, and that have granted some wisdom. We'll be back Sept. 1 with an episode on Womxn Backpacking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

Books To Expand Your World

August 15, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Become a Patron! BOOKS  Politically Correct Bedtime Stories Love Letters of the Great War No Ordinary Lives In the Land of Armadillos Bow First, Ask Questions Later The Raven Steals the Light MUSIC "Music by Tri-Tachyon - https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums"

WT 18: Katya Teaches Us About the Russian Rebels of the 1800's

August 01, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

We learn from Russian Literature professor Dr. Katya Severts about two Stunning Russian Womxn: Nazdezha (Alexander) Durova, who was an officer during the Napoleonic wars and Sofia Kovalevskaya who is noted as the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics. Dr. Severts teaches Slavic mythology, the Russian Language, and literature courses at the University of Texas in Austin. She has published 11 books on various themes (such as racism, travel advice, and fiction) surrounding Victorian ...

Russian Rebels of the 1800's

August 01, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

Support us on Patreon to listen to full-length episodes, subscribe to our newsletter with, and  to keep Morgan powered on iced coffee and will power in order to edit these episodes in 107' degree heat! But really, would love your support.  https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=8656664 If you can't support financially, we would love to hear from you anyway!  email us at: [email protected]  Or, visit our instagram: @womxntravelpodcast Or, give us a lil heart on Spotify ~ Music ...

Womxn Work Mini Episode : It Does Happen Here with Arlie and Kennedy

July 29, 2020 23:43 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Morgan chats with Arlie Bledsoe and Kennedy Hines about their zine, "It Does Happen Here" about POC and the police in Idaho including the 2018 death of Jesse Jesus Quinton, The Black History Museum in Boise and the prison labor used to pick Idaho Potatoes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

Memphis Blues

July 15, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Thank you to Annika in putting so much effort into today’s episode We’ll be posting the 1st and 15th And we’re creating mini episodes called WomxnWork. Go check that out and if you haven’t already please donate to the PieHole Protestors. And we have a newsletter with articles following up previous episodes! And updates! Contact us through instagram, email, twitter, and we’ll get you on the list.   The song at the end is from MixKit for royalty-free stock music Check out  Hats ...

WT 17: Annika Gets the Memphis Blues

July 15, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Well, Guys, Annika broke the rules and went to Memphis TN in a sardine can. But, she's healthy (so far) and has a good story about the Slave Haven Underground Railroad, The Lorraine Motel, a Witch Shop, and her father's last flight. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

Womxn Work Mini Episode : The Pizza Proletariat

July 08, 2020 19:50 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MB

The Pizza Picketer - This is a new mini-show called Womxn Work! Today's episode features a protest with Kiwi P. at Pie Hole Broadway in Boise ID. They asked for a raise and for their efforts, were fired immediately thanks to Idaho's misleading "Right to Work" Laws. Learn more and Donate to picketers here: https://boisedsa.org/blog/press-release-boise-dsa-to-provide-solidarity-funding-to-local-workers-protesting-unjust-treatment/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...

Independence Day & Protests - Bonus Episode!

July 02, 2020 19:09 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

This is in Boise Id and has little commentary about current travel.  However, if you want to learn more, Annika referenced Marsha P Johnson, a Trans Woman and a huge player in The Stonewall Riots.  And, check out shitty things that white people do like White Tears, Progressive Stacking, and gas-lighting complaints.  Other podcasts you could try: Minority Report just did a great episode on Venmo, I did see Black Women Travel on Patreon (but I haven't listened to it yet) and Yoga i...

WT 16: Morgan Goes to The Protests - Bonus Episode!

July 02, 2020 19:09 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Annika interviews me, Morgan Estberg, about the protests I've been attending in Boise ID and she asks the key question - how can white people take steps now to do better? (step one, learn how to actively be anti-racist). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 15: Bessie Coleman Takes Flight in Europe

July 02, 2020 04:57 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

Annika and I chat about the woman who truly was the first American-Born flier, Ms. Elizabeth Coleman. We get on our high-horses about Black Lives Matter, especially in history. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

American Aeronatrix Extraordinaire

July 02, 2020 04:57 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

You can find me on Instagram at: MorganEstberg And Annika on Instagram at: Annikasev17 

Hawaiin Doodles

June 17, 2020 17:08 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Brookyn Sketchbooks:  https://brooklynartlibrary.org/ Speaking to BLM in Hawaii:  Black lives matter: Ignorance is not bliss By KADARA MARSHAL

WT 14: Annika Doodles in Hawaii

June 17, 2020 17:08 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Annika went to Hawaii earlier this Spring! And we talk about that! We also talk about: Alternate Universes, Pink Army hospital, Kona - Volcano Island and Volcano Forests. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

Fan Fiction Pt 2

June 04, 2020 16:26 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

"ooh Sodium!"    The bible is referenced several times  The true story behind the Medusa Story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medusa The Minotaur  Mythology  King James I  A summary of Fan Fiction 

WT 13: Annika Continues to Explain Fan Fiction, Pt 2

June 04, 2020 16:26 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Why is the King James Bible called that? What motivated him to sponsor a bible? Why does that relate to FanFiction? We talk about the creation of the bible, along with the creation of minotaur. We also create our own fanfiction with Oscar Wilde and Vlad the Impaler. We got goofy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morgan-estberg/message

WT 12: Annika Explains Fan Fiction, Pt 1

May 21, 2020 17:13 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Disclaimer: We do cuss about Hemingway, and there’s some extreme violence about Vlad the Impaler, and queer erotica regarding Star Trek. So, if you’re listening at work, maybe put in some headphones. But, it’s really funny. We’re trying to get better equipment. So please forgive the sound quality. Its a work in progress. But I promise this is a really great conversation about fan fiction and how people relate over this topic, where fantasy influences reality. --- Send in a voice message: ...