This episode introduces you to Anna, Nebraska-born, of Laotian heritage, and now studying all the way in Taiwan. She's got stories that span continents and lessons you’ll definitely want to pack with you.From losing her luggage in Morocco, to getting pickpocketed in Lyon, to showing up very underdressed at a ballet in Prague, Anna’s learned a lot the hard way so you don’t have to. This episode is a good reminder for all travelers, don't forget to slow down and laugh at the chaos ;)Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram & TikTok :)Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGASound Effect by Elio from Pixabay
Welcome to Travel Like You - Season 3! Recorded halfway across the world (and sprung as a bit of a surprise), this episode kicks off the season with Ava: a ballet-dancing, wine-loving, pick-up-and-go-without-knowing-a-soul kinda gal… and my very first friend in France! From starting a uniquely permanent travel tradition in Italy, to her big move to Europe, to a (admittedly irresponsible) New Year’s Eve in Paris we’ll never forget, Ava’s got tales you won’t want to miss.Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram & TikTok :) Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
SEASON 2 FINALE: Back by popular demand, Thomas is on the podcast once more to dig deeper into his travels before he traded in transcontinental flight for the slow life. He takes us with him partying in Tokyo, hiking volcanoes in Indonesia, and temple-hopping in Myanmar. Plus, how he (not always successfully) dodged some tourist scams and gained some valuable perspective from miners and monks.Episode notes:Shibuya, Tokyo, JapanAkihabara, Tokyo, JapanRoppongi, Tokyo, JapanKyoto, JapanJakarta, Indonesia (Fact Check: This is in fact the capital, but will change to Nusantara in 2028)Java, IndonesiaMount Bromo, Java, Indonesia (Volcano)Kawah Ijen, Java, Indonesia (Volcano) Bali, IndonesiaUbud, Bali, IndonesiaGili Trawangan, IndonesiaRangoon, MyanmarHpa-An, MyanmarBagan, MyanmarMandalay, MyanmarInlei, Myanmar (Lake)Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA (Fact Check: According to the US Geological Survey, the last giant “caldera-forming” eruption from the Yellowstone supervolcano happened about 631,000 years ago [... and it has] a recurrence interval of about 600,000 to 800,000 years. BBC Science and Nature says “you could fit Tokyo, the world's biggest city, in Yellowstone's super-volcanic crater” and “the fallout from a Yellowstone super-eruption could affect three quarters of the US.”)Silver Springs State Park, North Central Florida, USA (Fact Check: Researchers at the University of Florida say, “Local folklore suggests the monkeys were released while the 1939 movie ‘Tarzan Finds a Son’ was filmed at the site. However, macaques were present in Silver Springs prior to filming, and no rhesus macaques appear in this film. In truth, today's thriving population descended from monkeys intentionally released in the 1930s in an effort to increase tourism to the area.”)Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram & TikTok :)Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
In this episode, I chat with Tam, a spontaneous traveler who skipped Uni to move to Australia, lived the “van life” without a license (and still doesn’t drive), and learned to surf in Guadeloupe. From growing up in a French B&B to farming in Spain, Tam’s journey is full of exciting detours, hilarious moments, and thoughtful takeaways about navigating the world on your own terms.Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram & TikTok :)Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.comLocations mentioned:Grasse, FranceMelbourne, AustraliaCap Ferret, FranceBiarritz, FranceLa Camargue, FranceBarcelona, SpainBasse Terre, GuadeloupeGwada, GuadeloupeMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
Time to take yourself out of your comfort zone. Lucas, the sub-culture seeking, language-loving master’s student from Brazil talks about his passion for rediscovering his home country, and finding a new home in France. Plus he gives us a taste of his month-long Thailand adventure, explains what it’s like travelling as a gay man, and even sprinkles in a few near-death experiences to keep us on our toes.Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram & TikTok :)Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
This episode dives into the pre-pandemic travels of Sonia—an eco-conscious, bi-national British American who’s now practically a Bordeaux local. She takes us back to her days of interrailing, hitchhiking, couchsurfing, and, her personal favorite, biking around Europe. From a chaotic wake-up call in a German hostel to a whirlwind Spanish romance… You're gonna want to buckle up for this one.Episode notes:Poitiers, FranceBrussels, BelgiumAmsterdam, The NetherlandsBerlin, GermanyBudapest, HungaryPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USAPalma, Majorca, SpainPollença, Majorca, SpainValetta, MaltaGozo Island, MaltaBONUS CONTENT - Learn more about Sonia's travels on Instagram @travellikeyou.podWant to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
Meet Thomas, the meditating no-fly former digital nomad who explains how a 6-month stint Portugal turned into TWO YEARS, and led to a much longer journey of self-discovery (including many 17-hour bus rides and a run-in with an off-grid Brazilian Buddhist). We also dive into the boundless generosity of Moroccan people, seven ways NOT to get into a German techno club, and tons of other stories guaranteed to inspire your next trip.BONUS CONTENT - Learn more about Thomas' travels on Instagram - @travellikeyou.podWant to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.comEpisode notes:Locations *loading* ...Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
Welcome to Travel Like You - Season 2! Today’s episode introduces you to Emma, another Bordeaux implant from the UK, who takes you all around the globe talking about ridiculous French translation mistakes, family trips to the Philippines, a very unexpected visit to a Cuban hospital, and as always, much more. BONUS CONTENT - Check out more of Emma’s Filipino favorites on Instagram @travellikeyou.pod Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.com Episode notes: European Solidarity Corps Birmingham, UK Bordeaux, France Manila, Philippines Boracay, Philippines Havana, Cuba Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
*SPECIAL EPISODE* SEASON 1 FINALE: Direct from the beaches of Kos to your headphones, this is the last episode recorded straight from Greece! On my final day, my new favorite New Zealander Kate and I reminisce on our time volunteering at the family-owned glamping site (including why I can no longer trust cows or a full moon). Plus, a look at how our travel habits change with age and how she ended up witnessing the birth of an island.Locations mentioned: - Sails on Kos (Glamping site in Marmari, Kos, Greece)- Countries - France, Germany, UK, Czech Republic, Turkey, Guatemala, Belize, Mexico, New Zealand, Tahiti, Tonga, Australia- San Francisco, California, USA Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram & TikTok :) Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
Seasoned or aspiring solo travelers, outdoorsy folks, you’re going to love this one. Hannah joins the pod to tell us about how she ended up hitching a particularly unique ride down an Italian mountainside, how word travels fast when someone passes out in their soup, and a whole lot more.Locations mentioned:- Tour du Mont Blanc (Hike - Swiss, Italian and French Alps)- Porto, Lisbon, & Lagos (Portugal)- Paris, France- Lacanau, Cap Ferret, & Biscarrosse (Towns along the Atlantic coast, near Bordeaux, France)- Camino de Santiago (Hike - Mainly France, Spain, and Portugal)- Budapest, HungaryFollow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram & TikTok :)Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.comMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
*SPECIAL EPISODE* Coming to you straight from Greece, my new friend Luna joins us to talk about our time working on the island of Kos, along with anecdotes from when she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean... on a sailboat without a working motor. Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram & TikTok :) Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
Lucy and I talk about the realities of dating in another language, how traveling can make or break any relationship, and why French home remedies just don’t stack up to good ol’ American meds. Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram :) Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
Join me and Francesca as we dive into the budget-friendly world of "travel volunteering," why you should always double check the dates on your bus tickets, and much more. Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram :) Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
Anna hops on the pod to reflect on her time in France before she heads back to the US of A, walks us through what *not* to do on your first trip to Marrakesh, Morocco, and more. Side note: This episode may include exaggerations and/or unconfirmed information about border crossing. Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram & TikTok :) Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
Quick hello from your host Sara, the inspiration for the pod and what to expect! Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram :) Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/oakvale-of-albion/easy-vibes License code: FCW8EYAPQSZX8SGA
A sneak peek at what it means to Travel Like You. Mark your calendars for the first episode, August 1, 2024. Follow @travellikeyou.pod on Instagram :) Want to be featured? Send an email to travellikeyoupod@gmail.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-vibe License code: E1EJVRL6JT7KJNNC