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There are ups and there are downs, but nobody knows the true cost of lows better than those who have seen them firsthand.This week, our host Janessa Alexis welcomes Lei, a forgotten friend from a fateful meeting in Korea. While Lei loves cultures and encounters, she takes the time to acknowledge the places that have broken her heart, brought her sadness, and inspired deeper reflection.Join these two ladies as they delve deep into the beauty of cultural connection alongside the complicated realities of tourism and its impact on the locals.

In good times and bad times, sickness or health, an episode must be released. And our host Janessa Alexis is willing to risk it all (mostly her sleep schedule) for her friend Anna.One chance meeting in Portugal has sparked a friendship that’s now spanned continents. But between the sparse texts and quick check-ins, Anna has been reminiscing on warmer weather, better food, and more direct bus routes.Settle in for a soothing session that reflects on the joys of solo travel — and the quiet loneliness that sometimes comes with it.

It’s 2026: new year, new guests, same season. And to kick things off, our host Janessa Alexis connects with fellow Canadian Natasha! Based in the GTA, Natasha is a one-woman show: she’s completing her degree in genetics, working as a social media manager, running a whimsical Bookstagram - and also traveling on the side?Settle in to listen as Natasha shares her love of fashion, science, and snow! She demonstrates that if you lead your life with passion, there will always be room for serendipity.Follow Natasha's adventures on Instagram: @Natasha_Babcock.Check out where Natasha does her fashion work: @SpaceVintagexo

To finish off 2025, our host Janessa Alexis is joined by her favorite drinking buddy Jessica.Her teaching career has taken her from her hometown in South Africa to two very different corners of the globe: Korea and Kuwait.Reminiscing about their shenanigans in Seoul, and laughing over Jessica's culinary disasters in Kuwait, these ladies are giving you a look into the reality of living abroad in the pursuit of something new and exciting.This heartfelt year-end send-off celebrates the power of friendship, personal growth, and the messy magic of life on the road.

This week, our host Janessa Alexis got to pick the brain of a perfect stranger. Sidonie started solo traveling in 2022 and absolutely fell in love. Three years later, she was ready to return to her favorite country, her coup de coeur.But getting deported tends to derail the best of plans.Catch up with these two strangers as they delve into Sidonie’s love for new cultures and intense adventures. Hear how she fell in love with Latin America. And if you stick around until the end, you might even discover the unexpected friendship that connects her to our host.

On this week's debut episode of Wandering Women, our host Janessa Alexis sits down with her old friend Joanna to tackle the topic of solo female traveling. Joanna's journey has taken her through South America, Asia, and more, and now she's ready to spill the tea on all things travel-related.Together, they give you the inside scoop: tips and tricks for navigating new environments, staying safe on the road, and learning how to take risks.Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning that first solo trip, this episode is packed with valuable insights that will leave you feeling ready to take on your next big adventure.Follow Joanna on Instagram to stay up-to-date on her next travel expedition! @Joanna.Explore