Out, About, and Abroad Travel Podcast

Today is story time, where I recount a few times that things went wrong on my travels. The kind of things that I had always feared would ruin a trip, but come to find out - I was able to work through them and none of it was as terrible as I had imagined! So I want to share these stories with you to help ease some fears about the "what if's," discuss how I problem solved and share some wilds stories while I'm at it! Things like: - Getting hurt - Getting sick - Transport Breakdowns - Losing credit cards or bank accessCheck out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pictures and videos to go along with these stories, to follow future travels and with some travel humor sprinkled in too. It's also the best place to reach me if you have questions! If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!)Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠⁠⁠⁠Please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) Thanks for listening!

In today's episode I wanted to hear the friends I made here in Quepos talk about what it was like to move here and live here. What I got was a little different from what I anticipated but I love it and them and think it's a fun episode. I hope it brings you a bit of inspiration and a bunch of happiness! Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pictures and videos from Quepos and the adventures we've gone on here. And also to see what I am up to currently as well as some travel humor stuff. It's also the best place to reach me if you have questions! If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠⁠⁠  (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠⁠⁠ Please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) Thanks for listening!

In today's episode I talk about the two months I spent in the towns of Quepos and Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica. I give you 4 reasons why I think these towns are a great destination, and then I share about my favorite foods, activities, and excursions from my time there! This area is so lovely that I already have my return planned and half booked! Reason #1 @ 3:00 minutes in Reason #2 @ 17:50 Reason #3 @ 22:10 Reason #4 @ 28:05 My favorites - Foods @ 34:30 Activities @ 38:30 Nightlife @ 44:40 Excursions/ day trips @ 45:30 If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠⁠  (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠⁠ Thanks for listening!

In this episode Lauren and I discuss our experience taking a four week Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course in Costa Rica! We take the course through Maximo Nivel. They have four campuses, and we took our course at the Manuel Antonio location. So for one month we lived in the town of Quepos, attended school in Manuel Antonio with a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean (see the Instagram), and learned how to teach English to speakers of other languages! If you're considering taking a TEFL or ESL course, then this episode is for you! If you aren't familiar with TEFL or ESOL/ESL but may be interested in teaching, in living and working abroad either long term or for a gap year, give it a listen! Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pic and videos from the school and our time taking this course. And also to see what I am up to currently as well as some travel humor stuff. Please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠  (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠ Thanks for listening!

Wondering why in the world I haven't been releasing episodes? I've been traveling since August 2023! Listen here for a life update and a plan for the podcast moving forward. Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pictures from what I am up to currently as well as some travel humor stuff and please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠  (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF Thanks for listening!

Dad, Jon and I discuss our trip to Glacier National Park, Bozeman Montana and a stop in Badlands National Park as we finish sharing our story about our 3- week western US road trip. We talk more about traveling by camper and finding places to stay, about what to see in Glacier and Badlands National Parks, and what we liked most about traveling in this way. Some places we discuss: Hungry Horse Reservoir, Lost Johnny Point Campground West Glacier and East Glacier National Park Trail of the Cedars and Avalanche Lake Devil's Creek Campground St. Mary Falls and Virginia Falls, Jackson Glacier Overlook Many Glacier, Lake Josephine and hike to Grinnell Lake Summit Mountain Lodge Steakhouse Goat Lick Overlook Montana Ale House and Bridger Brewing Badlands National Park, Pinnacles Entrance and Overlook Wall, South Dakota Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pictures from this trip as well as dad's camper setup, and please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link:  https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA  (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF

Dad and I continue our conversation that we started in Episode 6 about a cross country road trip we took in his camper! Episode 8 covers our time in Yellowstone National Park. Hear about well known attractions like Old Faithful, Morning Glory Pool, Grand Prismatic Spring but also tips on seeing less frequented attractions. Learn great places to view the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and how to feel like you're in Mars (by visiting the Norris Geyser basin). We also talk a bit about Cody, Wyoming, Buffalo Bill Cody and the Cody Night Rodeo. Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pictures from this trip as well as dad's camper setup, and please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠

In this episode my dad and I continue the conversation we started in Episode 6 but here we discuss our experience visiting the Grand Tetons via camper. We talk more about dispersed camping and how to find a site, hikes we took and would recommend, the town of Jackson Hole and the glory of waking up with the most magnificent view of the Tetons from our campsite. If you want info about this National Park, to hear more about free camping, or inspiration for a father-daughter road trip, tune in! If you want to know more about my dad's camper setup or his first 7 weeks on the road, go back and listed to episode 6! Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pictures from this trip as well as dad's camper setup, and please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF

Today we are joined by my dad (Rory) who outfitted a 16-ft camper to travel with in his retirement. In this episode he reflects on his first 10-week camping trip and recounts what he loved about it most. He talks about his setup and ways he modified his tow-behind camper to fit his needs and the routines he had on the road. He shares about biking, fishing and exploring across the United States both alone and with a friend. If camper life (or camper retirement) appeals to you or you have questions about what it's like, then this is the episode for you! Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pictures from this trip as well as dad's camper setup, and please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠⁠ (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! 

Today we interview Jon about a trip that he and a friend took to Costa Rica. They flew into San Jose and then explored a chunk of the Pacific Coast from Jaco to Uvita. We get to hear about volcanoes, hot springs, and coffee around Arenal. Then we head to the coast for surf lessons in Jaco, ziplining, nighttime jungle hikes in Manuel Antonio National Park and many beaches. Jon's favorite day of the trip involved exploring some waterfalls and a coastal cave that's only accessible at low tide. Overall an exciting yet revitalizing week of Pura Vida. Listen in if you are planning or dreaming of traveling to Costa Rica! Check out the Instagram @Andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing Jon's pictures from this trip and my pictures from a later trip, and please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it :) If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠⁠ (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! 

Episode 4 takes place in the land of Belize on my first semi-solo trip in which I left home on my own to join up with a group tour by Intrepid Travels. This trip took us from Belize City to the Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, then over to San Ignacio and finally out to Caye Caulker. We learned about Mayan history at Lamanai and Cahal Pech, and possibly my favorite adventure in the Actun Tunichil Muknal Caves. We enjoyed island life in the cayes and took a catamaran snorkeling tour on the mesoamerican barrier reef. I also went for a scuba diving trip on our free day. We ate classic belizian dishes and delicious fresh caught lobster. And we bonded as a group of strangers on an adventure together in a foreign place. You could say it was .... unBELIZEeable. I'm excited to share about my experience and I look forward to hearing from those who listen! You can find me on Instagram at @andyaboutandabroad where I'll share photos and videos from this trip. I'd love for you to reach out or to leave a review wherever you listen :) If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠⁠ (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! 

In Episode 3 you'll meet Erin and join as we discuss a girls trip we just took in Feb 2023 with our friend Beth to Guatemala. We take a domestic flight up to Flores to explore the Mayan ruins at Tikal and enjoy the laid back atmosphere on the island of Flores among Lake Peten Itza. Then we travel to Lake Atitlan to spend a few nights in San Pedro, enjoying the backpacker atmosphere and exploring some other towns on the lake- San Juan, San Marcos and Panajachel. Finally we end our trip in the colonial city of Antigua, a place of vibrantly colored buildings and markets, delicious food and a stunning backdrop of volcanoes. We are excited to share about our experience and I look forward to hearing from those who listen! You can find me on Instagram at @andyaboutandabroad where I'll share photos and videos from this trip. I'd love for you to reach out or to leave a review wherever you listen :) *Since a few people asked- I stayed at Los Amigos Hostel in Flores and booked my tour through them. Messaging me on the Instagram is the best way to reach me!! If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠⁠ (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! 

Episode 2 takes us back in time to a New Year's trip Jon and I took at the end of 2021. We started off with a couple nights stay at an eco lodge in El Yunque National Forest, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the rainforest. Then we head down to La Parguera for swimming in a bioluminescent bay and snorkeling on the coral reefs. We also check out mangroves, beaches and the Cabo Roja salt flats nearby. Finally we spent our last days in Old San Juan wandering the colorful, colonial city and ringing in the new year.  We are excited to share about our experience and I look forward to hearing from those who listen! You can find me on Instagram at @andyaboutandabroad where I'll share photos and videos from this trip. I'd love for you to reach out, or to leave a review on the podcast wherever you listen :)  If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠ (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠ Thanks for listening! 

For our first episode we are heading to Mexico to discuss a recent trip to Cancun and the surrounding Riviera Maya region. We talk about the Hotel Zone and day tours from the Cancun area including Mayan ruins, cenotes and island time. We visit the well known archeological sites of Chichen Itza and Tulum, and less popular sites at Coba and Yaxunah. Join us for swimming in cenotes, tacos and tequila, and relaxing on Isla Mujeres.  We are excited to share about our experience and I look forward to hearing from those who listen! You can find me on Instagram at @andyaboutandabroad where I'll share photos and video from my travels.  Thanks for listening!   If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠ (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠

Introduction to my reason for starting this podcast! Destination episodes to follow shortly.