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Welcome to The Abroad Pod! Your go-to podcast for all things work, life, and study abroad. I'm your host, Nicole, and each week I share helpful travel tips & tricks, especially for all you 20-somethings eager to explore the world on a budget. Each episode also features a destination segment, covering useful country-specific information. As a 20-something myself who studied abroad 3x in college and has traveled to 35+ countries, I can't wait to share my abroad stories and hacks with you all. My hope is to inspire and educate you each week!
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Ep. 15: Happy Wednesday! Welcome back to The Abroad Pod, your go-to podcast for all things abroad! I'm your host Nicole and today's episode is actually the season finale for season 2. I wrapped season 1 with 15 episodes and decided to do the same with season 2. I will be working on a season 3 at some point (I can't imagine putting my mic away for good!!!), but am going to take a nice long break for now to focus on my blog, work, and some fun summer plans! In today's episode I cover some...
Ep. 14: Happy Wednesday! Welcome back to another episode of The Abroad Pod! I’m your host Nicole and today I’m joined by yet another guest for another Abroad Series episode. The Abroad Series is a series I started last season to showcase different abroad programs and experiences around the world. I’m so excited for this week’s episode because today I’m sitting down with Gab! Today Gab is going to share her experience teaching abroad in China. Not only did Gab live and work in Shanghai, she wo...
Ep. 13: Happy Wednesday friends! I’m your host Nicole and today I’m joined by yet another guest for another Abroad Series episode. The Abroad Series is a series I started last season to showcase different abroad programs and experiences around the world. I’m so excited for this week’s episode because today I’m sitting down with Meli, a recent college graduate from Washington State. Meli’s story is a super unique one. Growing up in a military family, Meli spent 11 years of her life living abro...
Ep. 12: Hey guys and welcome back to another episode of The Abroad Pod, your go-to podcast for all things abroad. I’m your host Nicole and today’s episode is going to be another Abroad Series. The Abroad Series is a series I started last season where I bring on different guests to showcase abroad programs and experiences around the world. I’m so so so excited for this week’s episode because today I’m sitting down with Lexie Alford, the Guinness World Record Holder for being the Youngest...
Ep. 11: Hey There! Today's episode breaks down the differences between Airbnbs vs. Hotels vs. Hostels in terms of cost, safety, what's included, and more. I discuss various hotel types to educate you all on which choice may be the best for your next vacation! I also share why hostels are my preferred accommodation choice, and a fun story or two about some of the roommates I've had. I also cover the benefits and disadvantages of staying in one or another. At the end of the episode we travel to...
Ep. 10: Hey Hey Hey! This week is another solo episode led by your host (that's me!), Nicole. In today's episode, I walk you all through exactly how to create a blog and podcast. If you're here to learn about podcasting, skip to about the 25 minute mark. I spend the first 25 minutes of the episode discussing exactly how to set up a blog, from picking a domain name, purchasing a theme, creating a Wordpress account, finding a host, and most importantly, how to write high-quality, engaging conte...
Ep. 9: Hey there! Welcome back to The Abroad Pod! Today's episode is another Abroad Series, where I interview guests and showcase unique abroad experiences around the world. This week's guest is Lindsay Stein, successful travel PR professional, freelance writer, travel blogger, and the founder of the Roundtrip Collective. Lindsay's work has been published in Travel + Leisure, Elite Daily, and more, and her blog, the Nom Nom Blog, has landed her multiple paid press trips around the world. Whet...
Ep. 8: Happy Wednesday! Today's episode is another Abroad Series, this time bringing us to Madrid, Spain! In this episode, I sit down with Cristina, a Panama native and recent grad from Syracuse University. Cristina spent 6 weeks studying abroad in Madrid, Spain as part of a short-term, summer program. This is the first Abroad Series interview I've done about a short-term study abroad program, as opposed to a traditional semester abroad, so tune in if this is something you're interested in!Ch...
Ep. 7: Hey Hey! Welcome back to another week of The Abroad Pod. I'm your host Nicole and today's episode is a solo one all about everything you need to know about studying abroad in Europe vs Australia. I was lucky enough to do two full semesters abroad in college, one in Florence, Italy and a second in Sydney, Australia. In this episode I do something I swore I'd never do- I directly compared my experiences! I'm always asked which one I liked more, and although this question is almost imposs...
Ep. 6: Happy Wednesday! Today's episode is another Abroad Series, this time focusing on Oxford, England! In this episode I sit down with Jordan Lopez, a recent grad who spent the spring semester of her freshman year studying abroad in Oxford, the literary capital of the world! We talk all things home stays, travel around the UK, weather, pub life, and even Albert Einstein. Did you know that Oxford is only 40 minutes from London? If you ever find yourself abroad in England, be sure to add a vi...
Ep. 5: Happy Wednesday! Today's episode is another Abroad Series, but this one is special. It's all about teaching English abroad! My past Abroad Series episodes have covered studying abroad in places like Florence, Galway, and Barcelona, but today's episode covers all things post-grad. I sat down with Kylie Nathan, 24-year-old Hawaii native, who spent 6 months teaching English in rural Thailand and backpacking through South East Asia during her first year of post-grad! Kylie was able to visi...
Ep. 4: The Abroad Series is back baby! I started this series in Season One as a way to highlight different abroad destinations around the world, and am so excited to be back today with an episode all about Barcelona! In this episode I sit down with my good friend Courtney to discuss her semester abroad in Barcelona, Spain. We chat all things restaurants, sights to see, classes, the metro, pick pocketing, clubs, the beach, and more. Whether you're considering studying abroad in Barcelona in th...
Ep. 3: Happy Wednesday! Today's episode covers all things abroad- as most do. This is The Abroad Pod after all! If you aren't/weren't able to study abroad in college (hello college athletes and future scientists I'm talking to you) (oh, and hello COVID-19 pandemic), this is the episode for you. I curated a list of 10+ travel programs for 12-35 year olds that will allow you to travel internationally with a group on either short-term or long-term stays. These programs are for interning abroad, ...
Ep. 2: Happy Wednesday everyone! This week's episode covers 2021 and everything you need to know about traveling this year. I cover COVID-19 and it's effects on the travel industry, how the industry has continued to change, and what trips will trend this year. I've done a lot of research on this topic, and reference sources such as Travel + Leisure and the CDC in this episode, so I hope you find it informative. At the end of the episode, I discuss this week's destination: Belgium! Listen unti...
Ep. 1: Guess who's back?! Welcome to Season 2 everyone! I'm your host Nicole and this is The Abroad Pod, your go-to podcast for all things abroad. After a short hiatus from the pod this past fall, I am back and better than ever for season 2! You can except a new episode from me every Wednesday again, starting with this one- a recap about the last 4 months and what I've been up to. In this episode I discuss my job as Social Director for Serengetee, my new Airbnb Tour, my family's moving plans,...
Ep. 15: Happy Wednesday! This season finale covers all of YOUR abroad questions! I had you guys ask me anything related to travel for this episode on my Instagram (@nicole.rosania) and you did not disappoint! In this episode I cover hostel tips, saving for abroad, how to study abroad more than once, my favorite trips, travel in 2020, and more!Thank you to everyone who has listened to my episodes so far! This quarantine project has turned into a passion of mine and has been an incredible learn...
Ep. 14: Happy Wednesday! Today's podcast episode is all about PACKING! I cover how to stay organized with a backpack, duffle bag, carry-on, or 75 lb. suitcase. These tips will have you packing like a pro for your next adventure! I also answer several questions I've received about packing for a semester abroad and long-haul flight. At the end of the episode I share some facts about Ecuador and stories from my service-immersion experience. This destination segment is one you won't want to miss!...
Ep. 13: Happy Wednesday! Today's episode features two very special guests... my grandparents! Meet Grandma Pat and Grandad Hoagie, the world's best grandparents and avid globetrotters! G&G are both in their early 80s, and have traversed the world together since their honeymoon in 1963. They continue to explore annually and have been an inspiration to me when it comes to travel ever since I was a little girl. In today's episode, they share several of their adventures with us and at the end...
Ep.12: Happy Wednesday! Today's episode is full of tips for traveling on a budget, including how to find cheap flights, where to stay, how to find cheap transportation, discounted activities, and more. At the end of the episode I discuss Bermuda in this week's destination segment and provide recommendations for a hotel, dining, activities, and more!Bermuda blog post: https://theabroadblog.com/2020/07/02/bermuda-travel-guide/
Ep. 11: Happy Wednesday! If you're looking for some car ride entertainment, this is the episode for you! Today my friend Mairin and I discuss everything you need to know about road tripping... from a truck stop in the middle of Kentucky! Yup. We may or may not have broken down in the middle of Kentucky, but used the downtime to record this episode. It may be a bit noisy, but I think the truck horns and whistles add character. Stay till the end for St. Thomas and St. Martin tips!St. Thomas/St....
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