XX, Will Travel: A Podcast for Independent Women Travelers
74 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 years ago -Travelistas Ines & Kathy share interviews, stories & tips on independent women's travel. Designed for every travel experience level, from first timers to solo travelers.
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A Special Message From Kathy & Ines
May 24, 2018 00:54 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBChange is afoot for the ladies of XX, Will Travel, dear listeners! Tune in to find out more!
Traveling in Belize with Career Expert Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich
May 09, 2018 16:08 - 56 minutes - 52 MBBack in 2014, career expert and content strategist Julie Hocheiser Ilkovich packed her bags and moved to Belize for 6 weeks with her husband. How ddid she do it? We ask her about her decision to become a digital nomad, how she prepared for the trip, and what she learned about the Central American country of Belize and herself during her stay. Julie and Ines--fresh from her trip to San Ignacio and Cay Caulker--also share their best Belize travel tips including must-see excursions and ruins in...
Traveling While Sober with Storyteller Eileen Tull
April 25, 2018 19:23 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBArts educator and storyteller Eileen Tull recently returned from her first trip to Europe, which was also her first trip abroad as a sober traveler. Eileen traveled solo through Paris, a unique situation given France's deep-rooted wine culture. She not only shares the story of her unpexpectedly extended journey (thanks, airlines!), but also reveals her strategies for traveling as a person in recovery. We also discuss ways to support and be an ally to travel partners who are in recovery and t...
Traveling in Brussels, Bruges and Ghent, Belgium
April 11, 2018 03:03 - 35 minutes - 54.8 MBKathy and Ines discuss Kathy's most recent trip, which included an extended stay in the tiny but mighty country of Belgium. Kathy tells us why she was charmed by Ghent's quaintness, why Bruges is the "look at me!" middle child, and why Brussels is so underrated. She also names some of her favorite sites in all three cities, including churches, plazas, churches, museums, churches, swans, churches, and also some more churches. Find out how Maximilian of Austria's hatred of Bruges shaped the ci...
Traveling as a Comedian with Stand-Up Comic Mona Aburmishan
March 28, 2018 14:09 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBChicago-based comedian Mona Aburmishan has lived and toured all over the world. Mona tells us about how she came to travel the globe as a comic and how she uses comedy as an instrument for unity and peace. Mona's Palestinian-American background and her work in international development give her observational humor a global spin that is often missing from mainstream comedy. Her fresh and unique voice definitely makes her someone to watch. Mona was the first Arab and Muslim woman to perform s...
Traveling in Cuzco and Lima, Peru
March 14, 2018 23:28 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWe're finally taking on Ines's home country--Peru! We're here to answer all your pressing questions abou the land of the Incas from both a local and a tourist perspective. Find out how to get to Machu Picchu either via trekking or the "lazy way", discover what other sights and ruins there are to see in Cuzco, get recommendations on some of our favorite eats, and learn the different ways that the altitude can effect you and what to do about it. Then we take on Peru's capital city, Lima, which...
Travel in Movies and Film
February 28, 2018 14:12 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBJust in time for the Oscars, it's our episode on travel and film! We asked for your favorite movies that were either travel-themed or inspired you to take a trip and you answered with more than 200 movies and TV shows. We count down your top 10, discuss our faves and give our takes on the most wanderlust-worthy Academy Award nominees, past and present. Kathy also recounts her 2016 trip to Los Angeles, California for Oscar weekend. (For the full story, check out our episode on LA.) And we c...
A Love Letter to Haiti with Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
February 14, 2018 16:58 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBLong seen as a troubled nation, Haiti isn't usually on many people's list of travel destinations. But after 45's very unsavory comments about the country came to light, we wanted to know: What is Haiti actually like? We sat down with journalist Rosalind Cummings-Yeates, who recently visited Haiti for Port-Au-Prince's International Jazz Festival and considered the trip one of the highlights of her life. Rosalind shares all there is to love about Haiti: from its beautiful mountain landscape, t...
New York Times List of 52 Places to Go in 2018
January 31, 2018 13:40 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBA lot has changed about the New York Times list of 52 Place to Go in 2018 but one thing remains the same: our love/hate relationship with it. Listen as we go on our third annual rant about where we've been, where we'd like to go and how (or how not) to use the list to plan your next travel destination. We also discuss the selection of Jada Yuan, who beat out 13,000 other applicants to become the first 52 Places correspondent. Check out our other episodes for more in-depth details on places...
Writing Great Fiction Based on Real Travels with Gina Frangello, Author of A Life in Men
January 17, 2018 15:33 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBChicago writer Gina Frangello, the author of Every Kind of Wanting and A Life in Men (one of our personal faves!), sets her novels in locations around the world, and the theme of travel as self-exploration runs deep. We talk to Gina about how travel affects her as a writer and as a woman, as well as some of techniques she uses to incorporate it into her writing. We also discuss how Gina came from a family who never traveled to someone who explores the markets of Nairobi with her daughters in...
2018 Travel Goals and Listener Questions
January 04, 2018 03:39 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBIt's back! Our annual episode on 2018 travel goals and resolutions is here. Listeners sent us what they wanted to accomplish, travel-wise, in the coming year and we have tips on how to help them achieve it. We cover (more) budget issues, tell you our favorite savings apps, cheap ways to save on accommodation like housesitting, pet sitting and couch surfing, give you info on workaway options, suggest some road trips routes, share our secrets for maximizing your vacation days, and tackle dest...
Traveling in Santa Fe, New Mexico
December 20, 2017 21:28 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBLand of Enchantment or Land of Entrapment? New Mexico is one of the most beautiful states in the country and its capital, Santa Fe, is buzzing with one of the nation's largest art scene, breathtaking scenery and rich history. We discuss everything there is to love about Santa Fe including hard-to-describe Meow Wolf, the monastic experience of Ojo Caliente spa, the Native American resistance in Taos Pueblo, the non-existent nightlife, and more! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Lik...
Little House on the Prairie and Laura Ingalls Wilder Tourism with Wendy McClure, Author of the Wilder Life
December 06, 2017 22:53 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBWendy McClure has visited nearly every Laura Ingalls Wilder-related site in the US as part of her research for her book, The Wilder Life: My Adventures in the Lost World of Little House on the Prairie. From Pepin, Wisconsin (the Big Woods) to Walnut Grove (the setting of the Little House TV series) to Burr Oak, Iowa (a lost chapter in Ingalls family history), Wendy has seen it all. She's visited dugouts and lean-tos and even Almanzo Wilder's boyhood home in upstate New York. Kathy also discu...
How to Plan a Trip from Scratch: Dealing with the Post-Vacation Blues and Other Travel Anxieties with Kristen Brendel of Per La Vita Wellness
November 22, 2017 20:19 - 42 minutes - 59 MBSometimes the worst part of planning a trip happens after the trip. Coming back to reality can be tough, but we have a few good ways to cope. In our final installment of our How to Plan a Trip from Scratch series, we sit down with mindfulness expert Kristen Brendel of Per la Vita Wellness. We discuss what we can do before a trip to make our return easier, how to relax in a new setting, what to do if we fear flying, how to deal with a stressful travel partner, and more. Subscribe to our mon...
Traveling in Baja California, Mexico with Jen Kramer of Baja Test Kitchen & Moon Travel Guides
November 09, 2017 04:46 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBJennifer Kramer is one of the founders of Baja Test Kitchen, as well the author of the Moon Baja Travel Guide. In this episode, Jen shares her favorite spots to eat, drink and soak up the Mexican culture, with a special emphasis on Valle de Guadalupe. Over the last several years, Valle de Guadalupe has exploded in terms of amazing wines and creative culinary offerings. Jen also gives us the scoop on the women winemakers who are taking Valle de Guadalupe by storm. Also discussed: how to pick ...
Spooky Halloween Travel Tales
October 25, 2017 19:47 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBJust in time for Halloween, we have spooky travel stories from our listeners! The tales of terror include haunted business trips in New Orleans and Puerto Rico (sooooo many haunted business trips), a creeped out camper, animal spirit guides in the Himalayas, mind readers in Quito, ghostly hotels in Illinois, a Cambodian island of doom, and more! Thanks to all those who submitted and were willing to share their tales of horror with our listeners! Interested in learning more about the Howar...
Oneika the Traveller, Travel Journalist and Travel Channel Host
October 11, 2017 15:55 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBOneika Raymond has traveled to 100+ countries and has documented everything along the way on her wildly successful blog, Oneika the Traveller. In this episode, Oneika shares the details of her journey as a blogger as well as what’s next, including her new Travel Channel Show, Big City, Little Budget. We examine social media’s increasing role in the blogosphere, our feelings on why Instagram might not be so insta-great (do we really need more pics of boho girls in floppy hats looking out over...
Travel Writing with Gabi Logan, Journalist and Founder of Dream of Travel Writing
September 27, 2017 20:58 - 44 minutes - 41 MBWe're back! Big time! Our first guest of the season, Gabi Logan, has what some would consider a dream job. As a travel journalist and coach at Dream of Travel Writing, Gabi has been able to explore her favorite travel regions, become location independent and fulfill her vision of encouraging others to fall in love with the world and who they are able to be in it. We talk how she got her foot in the door (or in this case, the page), what outlets are friendlier than others, her favorite advic...
Season 3 Sneak Peak!
September 14, 2017 01:12 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBCheck out where we've been traveling this summer and what's ahead in Season 3. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/xxwilltravel/ Follow XX, Will Travel on Twitter: @XXWillTravel Follow XX, Will Travel on Instagram: @xxwilltravel
Fave Episode! Travel Disasters with Anita Mechler of Drinkers with Writing Problems
August 23, 2017 18:50 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBXX, Will Travel is currently on a hiatus until the fall. In the meantime, we're sharing some of our favorite episodes. Enjoy! It's a flashback to our first guest, writer and archivist Anita Mechler! Anita recounts her harrowing experience during the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. Anita talks about the kindness and take-charge attitudes of her Japanese hosts, her post-traumatic stress, and the new life path she discovered as a result of this experience. ...
Fave Episode! Travel Epiphanies with Jessica Kent
August 09, 2017 22:33 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBXX, Will Travel is currently on a hiatus until the fall. In the meantime, we're sharing some of our favorite episodes. Enjoy! We sit down with guest Jessica Kent to talk about travel epiphanies. Why does travel help us see life so clearly? What have we learned about ourselves through travel? About others? The world? We tackle these questions and discuss other deep issues including trips that inspired us to relocate, the uncanny way travel puts relationships in a new light, the self-awarenes...
What Is the Meaning of Home?
July 26, 2017 15:24 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBWe close out our second season by discussing the place where we begin and end our travel journeys: home. Home means different things to different people. And as more people find themselves living as digital nomads, expats, and immigrants, the meaning becomes even more complex. What makes a place a home and what can you do to make it feel more like one? How does the concept of home influence the way you travel? With help from our listeners, we discuss what makes a place home and whether, like...
How to Plan a Trip from Scratch: Trip Planning Timeline
July 12, 2017 15:05 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWe discuss the ideal timeline for planning a trip: what to do 3 months out, 1 month out, 1 week out, the day before and day of. We also discuss the realities of sticking to that timeline and the challenges that may pop up, ranging from visa issues to coordinating competing schedules to an acute case of procrastination. Learn what is best for the budgest-conscious traveler, when to make hotel/excursion/restaurant reservations, why you may want to hold off on leaving a clean home and other mis...
Traveling in Costa Rica with Ann Becker, Experiential Tour Guide
June 28, 2017 17:33 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBAnn Becker has been leading experiential group trips to Costa Rica for 11 years where she takes travelers off the beaten path and into the heart of the Central American nation. Ann discusses her journey to becoming a Costa Rica expert after unexpectedly “being bitten” by Costa Rica on a family vacation in 2005 and her recent experiences leading tours Nicaraugua and Panama. Ann also talks to Ines about why she should give Costa Rica another shot, despite her "everything that can go wrong did ...
Traveling with Peruvian Hip Hop Musicians Menores
June 14, 2017 13:12 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBFormed by composers Talía Vega and Ana Cabrera and music producer Orieta Chrem, Menores has been taking the local Peruvian music scene by storm and has extended their fan base to all corners of Latin America. We talk to Talía and Orieta about what it's really like to be touring musicians in an industry that's still pretty male-dominated. Find out more about Peru's burgeoning DIY music scene, what it's like to shoot a music video in the middle of the desert, what they pack before they go on t...
Traveling in Nashville, Tennessee
May 31, 2017 14:46 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBNash Vegas. Music City. The Minneapolis of the South?* That's right - we're talking Nashville, Tennessee. Inspired by Ines's recent impromptu road trip and Kathy's many visits, we talk about what's good in Tennessee's capital city. From music to bars to BBQ, we cover it all. We also delve into the bonds that form between roadtripping friends, bar fights we've been in (What? I know!) and how you, too, can pass yourself off as a music producer to sneak into Jack White parties. Special thanks...
How to Plan a Trip from Scratch: Passports, Visas, and Vaccines
May 17, 2017 21:04 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBThere's no way around it: travel documents are tedious, annoying and a bureaucratic pain...but we are determined to make them sexy! After all, you can't get anywhere without them. As part of our "How to Plan a Trip from Scratch" series, we break down the necessary paperwork for trips. We'll give you tips on getting a passport, explain the differences between being a tourist, a resident, and a citizen, offer our sketchiest stories with immigration officials and consulates, and give you some i...
Black in Buenos Aires with Author, Entrepreneur and World Traveler Jennifer Poe
May 03, 2017 19:25 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWriter Jennifer Poe, author of Hola, Morocha!, arrived in Buenos Aires armed with contact info for the only stylist in a 50-mile radius who could do black hair and a sense of adventure. Shortly after, she encountered a word she hadn't heard before: morocha. According to Poe, “I thought people were calling me a roach—granted, some exotic breed of roach that only skittered through luxury—but a roach! When I found out they were basically saying, ‘Hey, black girl, hey!’ I took it as a term of en...
How to Plan a Trip from Scratch: Packing Tips
April 19, 2017 14:34 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBPacking may sound simple but can prove challenging to even the most seasoned travelers. As part of our series "How to Plan a Trip from Scratch", we share our favorite packing trips and strategies for any kind of trip. We discuss the essentials we keep in our carry on, mistakes that have kept us from being our best packing selves, moments of triumph in the world of luggage, and the emotional issues that come up when opening or closing that suitcase. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here....
Traveling with Parents
April 05, 2017 18:19 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBTraveling with parents may be scary, but we're here to help! Kathy recently returned from a successful trip to Iceland and England with her parents in tow, while parental travel has always been a part of life for Ines. Together we give tips and and insights for a successful trip with the people who love you the most (or at least they did before the trip). In addition to offering overall survival strategies, we talk about the importance of picking a place (and a pace) that you can all enjoy, ...
Travel Entrepreneurship with Beth Santos of Wanderful
March 23, 2017 00:58 - 57 minutes - 53 MBBeth Santos is the founder and CEO of Wanderful, a global membership community of over 15,000 independent, adventurous women travelers. She is also the creator of the Women in Travel Summit, an annual summit for female travel influencers and industry members. Beth joins us to discuss how she became a travel entrepreneur, why she created a women-centered network of travelers, and offers tips on making your own travel-centric business come true. Find out how Wanderful can help you in your own ...
Vulnerable Travel with Char Stoever, LGBT Diversity Trainer and Peace Corps Alum
March 08, 2017 16:31 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBChar Stoever is an LGBT diversity trainer and Peace Corps alum assigned to Nicaragua who coined the term "vulnerable traveler." She joins us to talk about how to view vulnerability as a learning tool and relationship builder instead of as a weakness. Opening up is never easy and does require care, particularly for members of marginalized groups. But, as Char discusses, the rewards often outweigh the risks and can lead to a more authentic travel experience. We also touch on self care while tr...
Making a Film in Ghana with Samantha Bailey of Brown Girls
February 22, 2017 21:09 - 39 minutes - 35.3 MBCreator of the Brown Girls web series Samantha Bailey joins us to talk about her experience shooting her short film, Raina's Not Here, in Ghana. We discuss the logistics of making a movie in a foreign country, why Accra should be on your bucket list, the economic barriers of traveling and the personal freedom she found in the African continent, among other fascinating topics. We left the interview wanting to be Samantha Bailey when we grew up and we're sure you will too. Subscribe to our m...
Women's Health While Traveling with Christina Tanner of Chicago NOW
February 08, 2017 13:57 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBCertified nurse midwife and Chicago NOW board member Christina Tanner joins us to talk women's health while traveling. We cover menstruation options for long-term travel, yeast infections, UTIs, birth control and reproductive health around the world, traveling while pregnant, scary bathrooms and squat toilets, managing meds and so much more! So join us for a special V-day celebration (where V stands for vagina) by learning more about your lady bits and all the responsibilities that go with t...
NY Times List of 52 Places to Go in 2017
January 25, 2017 17:32 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBWe take on the New York Times List once again. We discuss where we've been, where we'd like to go and where people should go. We also talk about the list's missteps, overlooked destinations, and whether this edition has a sneaky political agenda. Check out our episodes that cover destinations mentioned on the list: S2E2: Detroit S1E26: Australia and New Zealand with Rachel Grandi S1E6: Oh, Canada: A Tribute to Our Neighbor to the North And of course, last year's review: S1E16: NY Time...
Girls' Trips - Yay or Nay?
January 11, 2017 14:06 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBFrom a bachelorette party full of judgy alpacas to a friends' weekend of post-election healing, girls' getaways take many shapes and forms. We expose the good, the bad and the ugly about girls' trips, along with a little help from their listeners. Need help planning your next girls' vacation? We have tips for that, too! If you like the show, leave us a review on iTunes! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/xxwilltravel/ Follow XX...
2017 Travel Goals and Listener Questions
December 28, 2016 17:02 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWe invited listeners to submit their 2017 travel goals, along with questions on how to achieve them, and they delivered! From space travel to visiting Cuba, dealing with language barriers to logistics of around-the-world trips, we dispense advice gleaned from our years of travel experience, as well as copious research. We also share our own travel plans for the year ahead. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/xxwilltravel/ Follow XX,...
How to Road Trip with Meryl Williams of The Sleeper Hit
December 14, 2016 14:13 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWriter, podcaster and road trip expert Meryl Williams has crossed the USA by car three times! This intrepid traveler shares her tips for how to make the most of your time on the road. After all, it's about the journey, not the destination, right? For more Meryl, visit her @merylwilliams, and subscribe to her podcast and newsletter, both called The Sleeper Hit. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/xxwilltravel/ Follow XX, Will Travel ...
Midwest Is Best
November 30, 2016 22:23 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBFlyover country? More like extended layover country! At least that's what we argue on this week's episode about some of the Midwest's greatest hits. We share our love and travel tips for Milwaukee, St. Louis, Springfield and quaint lake towns, wax poetic over the region's geographic beauty and cultural diversity, and discuss why it's misunderstood. Now, more than ever, it is time to rediscover the secrets and treasures of this underrated travel destination. Subscribe to our monthly newslett...
Insider's Guide to Chicago: Winter Edition
November 16, 2016 18:46 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBWinter visitors to Chicago will not be disappointed. Your favorite Chicago locals, Ines and Kathy, discuss their tips and tricks for making the most of the Windy (Snowy) City. We're not going to lie - they're mostly eating ramen and drinking, but also include our faves in comedy, theatre, and sports. Want more local recs for Chicago? Check out the past, more summery episode that inspired this one, Insider's Guide to Chicago, at https://xxwilltravel.com/2015/06/25/episode-3-the-insiders-guide...
How to Plan a Trip from Scratch: Accommodations
November 02, 2016 11:30 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBResort, hotels, boutique hotels, hostels, AirBnbs, couchsurfing...with so many options, how do you choose the perfect accommodation for your trip? On our latest installment of our "How to Plan a Trip from Scratch" series, we talk where to stay, when to stay and how to book it. Kathy and Ines discuss their preferred accommodations, give you tips on how to find the best one, describe the perfect host or guest, and also share their favorite hotels around the world and the nightmarish ones they'...
XX Will Travel LIVE! Presents "Out of Place"
October 19, 2016 14:23 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWe recreate our first ever live recording of our episode "Out of Place". Listen from Kathy, Ines, and friends of the podcast stand-up comedian Sameena Mustafa (co-host and producer of Simmer Brown) and Danette Chavez (Assistant Editor at The A.V. Club). Stories include feminist awakenings during a Spring Break trip, being a "pocha" on a road trip to Mexico, a short-lived love affair with surfing in Brazil and finding oneself and perhaps love in India and Paris. Thanks to Volumes Bookcafe for...
Traveling in Detroit
September 28, 2016 12:51 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBDetroit. Motown. The Motor City. Whatever you call it, it's not your typical vacation destination. Ines discusses her recent trip where she biked through empty streets, mingled with locals and got lost in Detroit's fascinating and tumultuous history. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/xxwilltravel/ Follow XX, Will Travel on Twitter: @XXWillTravel Follow XX, Will Travel on Instagram: @xxwilltravel
Summer Travel Fails and Triumphs
September 14, 2016 14:35 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe're back! And ready to spill the beans on their hiatus. While Kathy had a summer full of road trips, weekends away and national parks, Ines made every rookie mistake in the book and was stuck in Chicago. They discuss new travel tips learned, challenges they faced, and what kind of traveler they've become. Also: big announcements on live events and more! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/xxwilltravel/ Follow XX, Will Travel on T...
Season 2 Sneak Peek
September 12, 2016 01:54 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBHave you missed us? Cause we missed you! Take a listen at what awaits on our second season. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/xxwilltravel/ Follow XX, Will Travel on Twitter: @XXWillTravel Follow XX, Will Travel on Instagram: @xxwilltravel
Traveling in Los Angeles, California
July 21, 2016 01:27 - 34 minutes - 30.3 MBWe share experiences, tips and recommendations for Los Angeles, California. Topics include getting around without a car (it can be done!), accommodation options, best eats (hello, taco trucks!), and the hits and misses of the sprawling city. Kathy also shows how to do L.A. during the crazed frenzy of Oscar weekend. Love it or hate it or feel conflicted about it, the ladies have lots of opinions about the Left Coast. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on Faceboo...
Disney for Haters with Erika Toy
July 06, 2016 13:04 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBIs our cynicism any match for the Magic Kingdom? Former Disney employee and native Floridian Erika Toy thinks not! Erika pleads the case that Disney resorts can be an amazing adventure for the independent woman traveler. Listen as she gives us the lowdown on her time as an employee at Walt Disney World, as well as some history, trivia, and tips for making the most of your time at the theme parks. We also delve into Disney's dark side, including the reason that no one ever dies at Disney. So ...
How to Travel to Music Festivals with Beth Winer
June 22, 2016 12:58 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBBeth Winer, traveling music fan and lovable Phish head, gives her best tips for surviving music festival season. Highlights include dressing comfortably for a daylong concert, what and what not to eat, planning out who to see in a jam-packed lineup, and the ease with which you can build a music tribe of your own. Oh, and if you happen to lose your boyfriend in a crowd for 15 hours, Beth also has fantastic advice on what to do. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel...
Traveling in Australia and New Zealand with Rachel Grandi
June 08, 2016 02:17 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBRachel Grandi shares her adventures in Australia and New Zealand. In addition to animals both adorable and edible (Koalas are cute. Lamb is tasty.), Rachel discusses the logistics of planning long-haul, multi-country travel (Spreadsheets and snacks are key!), as well as the pros and cons of traveling with your partner. Come along with us to Sydney, Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and more! Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on ...
How to Travel with Kids with Comedian Elizabeth Gomez of the Kates
May 25, 2016 13:24 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBTravel with kids is never easy, so we brought in wisecracking traveler and mom Elizabeth Gomez. Elizabeth joins us to tackle the terrifying endeavour that is traveling with children, along with survival strategies for the airport, tips on helping them enjoy a new place and why it's important to instill a love of travel from a young age. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter here. Like XX, Will Travel on Facebook: www.facebook.com/xxwilltravel/ Follow XX, Will Travel on Twitter: @XXWillT...