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Away She Goes, a travel podcast for women from the Girls Who Travel network, brings you tips, interviews, stories, guides, and more to help you explore beyond your boundaries and be a more responsible traveler.
Girls Who Travel is a community dedicated to redefining travel to be inclusive, sustainable, and empowering. Visit us at girlswhotravel and join our vibrant and growing community.
Away She Goes, a travel podcast for women from the Girls Who Travel network, brings you tips, interviews, stories, guides, and more to help you explore beyond your boundaries and be a more responsible traveler.
Girls Who Travel is a community dedicated to redefining travel to be inclusive, sustainable, and empowering. Visit us at girlswhotravel and join our vibrant and growing community.
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Happy October, listeners! October is our favorite time of the year, and we are continuing our tradition of spooky October episodes this year. Today, Carli and Sophia are joined by content creator Geo Rutherford @geodesaurus on all platforms, who gives us the ins and outs of her month-long social media campaign that takes place every October - Spooky Lake Month! Geo shares with us how this all got started, as well as some of her personal favorite spooky lake stories! If you're interested to read or colour more spooky lakes, check out Geo's books: https://www.georutherford.com/book
If you're looking to visit one of the most iconic destinations on the US West Coast, Carli is sharing her tips and must-sees for San Francisco fo shape your itinerary. From China Town to sea lions, there's something for everyone and of course, the Golden Gate Bridge with it's infamous foggy weather can't be skipped.
If you're looking for an idea for a spring vacation this year, look no further! Carli and Sophia are joined by Nicole, the Executive Director of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Taking place in April every year in Washington, this unique festival offers visitors the chance to see one of the largest tulip blooms in the world. In addition to millions of beautiful flowers, visitors can participate in countless other festival events held all over Skagit Valley for the entire duration of April. For more information and to plan your trip, make sure to visit https://tulipfestival.org/
Our FOURTH GWT small group trip was a success! Trip leader Debbie sits down with Carli and Sophia to relive all of the magical stops along this amazing itinerary. From spending a night in the Sahara Desert, to riding camels, visiting bustling markets, and even acting out their own movie scene, our travelers truly had a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you're planning your own trip to Morocco, you're sure to find helpful information here. Want to be a part of our next GWT trip? We are working on some amazing new opportunities. Sign up for our newsletter at https://www.subscribepage.com/girlswhotravel to be the first to know when a new trip is coming!
Let's face it, many people do not enjoy flying. Even the thought of a short flight is enough to deter some people from taking a trip. What do you do if you're faced with a long-haul flight? How will you stay rested, comfortable, and not climb the walls? Carli and Sophia are here to help. In the next how-to installment, they provide tips and tricks that they've learned from personal experience to help make your next long-haul flight manageable. Worse case scenario, just binge your favorite podcast ;)
While living abroad is an exciting time, it also comes with many challenges. This week, our guest Kristen Van Nest describes the good, the bad, and the ugly. She talks about experiencing homesickness, culture shock with hot dogs, drinking fine wine and so much more while still experiencing the excitement and happiness that comes along with a new adventure. If you've ever lived abroad before, we're sure you can relate!
What started as a quick trip to mail Sophia a package turned into a hilarious story that we couldn't keep to ourselves. We hope you enjoy this epic fail of a story, as well as the special return of a favorite segment from the past.
With over 5 years having passed since the COVID pandemic started, more people than ever are taking their work/life balance into their own hands and becoming travel entrepreneurs. While an endless life on the road sounds like a dream for many, this lifestyle does not come without its own unique challenges. On this episode, travel entrepreneur Ali Temple describes her experience with burnout and how to avoid it, along with other tips and tricks on making this dream a reality.
Today, join Carli and Sophia on a trip to beautiful Oslo, Norway. Sophia shares her experience living in Oslo and provides plenty of tips and tricks for planning a trip to this popular destination. Whether you're actively planning a trip or just exploring your options, this episode is for you!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit Antarctica? The remote continent is a bucket list item for many. Most people will never be able to visit Antarctica in their lives, let alone live there. Today, Carli meets with Dr. Peter Neff @icy_pete, a glaciologist and climate scientist working primarily to develop glacier ice core records of past climate, environmental conditions, and atmospheric chemistry. Peter describes what it's like to live and work in such an extreme climate, as well as the importance of his work on the current and future climate.
The next episode in our how-to series is here! Today, Carli and Sophia walk you through the ins and outs of planning an international trip. From booking flights, obtaining the proper visa, and dealing with culture shock, we've got everything you need to set off on an epic international adventure!
This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by packing expert Brooke Schoenman of Her Packing List to discuss one of GWT's most popular topics, packing light! Brooke shares valuable tips and tricks for how to make the most of a small packing space and maximize what you can bring on your trip. To follow Brooke online, you can find her on Instagram @herpackinglist or online at www.herpackinglist.com .
This past October, Carli and several other GWT members were lucky enough to go on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa as our third ever GWT group trip! Follow along as we learn about the group's experiences in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia and hear about epic safari drives, hikes, camping, and other adventures. Stay tuned to learn about GWT's upcoming group trips and how you can be a part of the next one!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live a day in your favorite content creator's shoes? Here's your chance! Carli and Sophia are joined by travel content creator Jorden Tually to talk about what it's like to live life constantly on the go and create unique content for millions of followers. Jordan describes the challenges of content creating and shares some of his favorite travel stories and destinations. You can find Jorden on Instagram @jordentually and on YouTube at @JordenTually. #traveltheworld #travelcontent #contentcreator #influencer #travelinfluencer #jordentually #awayshegoes
Introducing a new episode series from Away She Goes! in our new how-to series, Carli and Sophia will take you back to the basics - outlining travel tips and tricks for some of Girls Who Travel's most commonly asked questions. In this first episode, our hosts will describe how to best pack for a beach vacation. Don't forget the sunscreen!
This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by world traveler and TV host Ali Ward to discuss her unique perspectives as someone who has been able to travel the world for work. From performing on cruise ships to hosting red carpet events, Ali shares her experiences and stories with our listeners. You can find Ali on Instagram @aliward.la #traveltheworld #cruiseperformer #awayshegoes #girlswhotravel #travelstories #travelexperiences
Seeing the Northern Lights is a bucket-list item for many. Join Sophia as she describes her journey through Sweden (including spending a night on a night train) in search of the elusive Northern Lights. Will she be successful in spotting any? Tune in to find out, and gain valuable insight for planning a trip of your own!
Today, Carli and Sophia are joined by Alexandra Jimenez, founder of Travel Fashion Girl and host of Women's Travel Fest. Alex explains how she started Travel Fashion Girl as well as what goes into running a successful travel business. We also discuss the upcoming Women's Travel Fest!* To find Alex online, follow her on Instagram @travelfashiongirl. For more information on Women's Travel Fest, follow @womenstravelfest. *At the time of recording, Women's Travel Fest was to be held in March 2025 in Los Angeles. Since recording, the event has been postponed to 2026.
For our first destination episode of Season 3, follow along as Carli describes the Girls Who Travel group trip to Vietnam! From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (and everywhere in between), follow along with the 15 lucky ladies who got to explore Vietnam with GWT and listen along for plenty of tips to plan your own trip to Vietnam!
That's right, Carli and Sophia are back with Season 3 of Away She Goes! Our cohosts fill you in on their life and travel updates since you last heard from them in late 2023. They'll also give you a look ahead on what to expect this season. We're so happy to be back!
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