Incurable Wanderlust

It's getting to that time of year again - summer vacation! Whether you are heading out on your own or with family, luxury or budget, or you just want to listen to some travel mishaps then this episode is for you. I got over a few unique spots in North America to check out, a few luxury locations / accommodations you must see to believe, 5 ways to save money on your vacation, 5 tips for travelling with kids, and the episode ends with 5 common mishaps. This fun and light episode is the perfect companion for your summer vacation planning whether you have your trip already ready to go or you are debating going. Safe travels! Articles you may enjoy: Travelling During Labour Day When should I travel? Top 4 tips for a Kid Friendly road trip Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

When it comes to flying, where you sit can make such a big difference on how you handle your flight. Do you want to arrive refreshed or annoyed and sore? If you picked annoyed and sore then this is NOT the episode for you! In this month's episode we go over seat configurations, how to pick the best seat on the flight, how to pick the best seats for you, and more.  If this episode is interesting to you then check out the other podcast episodes we have on flying and the links below.  Mentioned in this episode: Who uses Boeing's Aircrafts  All About Boeing's Airbuses  How to tell the difference between an Airbus & Boeing  Articles you may enjoy: What flights are the "best"? Popular flight seats Reading flight boarding passes / tickets Survive Economy  Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

With roughly 25 million American's, 1 in 10 Canadians, and 24% of Brits being scared of flying, Aviophobia is one of the most common fears in the world. This means that if you do not suffer from it the chances are pretty good that you know someone who does but did you know that there are things you can do to try to overcome this fear? If getting over your anxiety / fear of flying is something you are interested in then this episode is for you.  If you know someone who suffers from anxiety or the fear of flying then make sure to share this episode with them as well! Mentioned in this Episode: Turbulence Guide by Flyingmag.com Helpful Articles: Survive Economy Flying Hints from Airline Staff Things Attentive Pilots Watch For What to Generally Pack for a Flight 10 Gifts Needed for the Traveller in your Life Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Airports, whether you love or hate them, if you are planning on travelling the world they are necessary.  In this episode I talk about the best and worst airports as per the Skytrax Airport Awards 2023 as well as some of the weirdest airports out there. If you are not a fan of flying or air travel scares you then you will not want to listen to the last 6 of the weirdest airport list as they are certainly some white knuckling experiences.  Pop on your headphones, make sure your seat trays are in their away position, and join me on this episode into the sky! Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Have you ever looked at a hotel and noticed it said it is a "three star" or maybe a "four diamond" hotel but the reviews say it is 4.5 stars and wondered how the eff did the hotel get that rating? Welcome to the confusing world of hotel rankings! In this episode we go over what a hotel ranking is and look at the two most popular ones - AAA / CAA Diamond and Forbes Stars. I do go over how the rankings vary from country to country, what each level means, as well as how I go about booking a hotel. If you book hotels for yourself then you will not want to miss this episode! Links mentioned: TheFemaleAbroad.com TheFemaleAbroad.com/podcast Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Do you check Travel Advisories before you book a trip or go on one? Have you ever heard the term of Travel Advisory? If you have not then you are making a possibly huge (and expensive) mistake as these Government issued warnings can affect not only how you travel, where you travel, but also if your trip insurance will cover you. If you have never heard of a Travel Advisory before then you will want to listen to this episode!  Make sure to like this episode and save it for your next trip! Helpful Links: Registering for Travel Abroad - Canada & US Canadian Travel Advisories American Travel Advisories Travel Smart App Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Have you always wanted to travel with your little ones but it seems like its too much stress to even bother? Maybe you have travelled with your little ones but you are looking for tips and tricks that might make it easier? This episode is for you! Join Jenna of Purpose Intended as we chat about family travel - domestic travel to the beach with three little ones. This episode is full of tips and tricks that she has learned over the years as a mom of three and a coach for mom's who are trying to balance life while looking after themselves.  Make sure to visit Jenna's website and social media for more tips! Blog: purposeintended.com Instagram: @purposeintended TikTok: @purposeintendedMake sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

While I have talked about what a tourist is, did you know that there is a wide variety of tourism types? Everyone in the travel agency markets whether it be by word of mouth referrals, social media, print, or media they need to know who their niche or clients are and due to this, tourism has branched off into a variety of forms that are all based around classifying the trip you are taking based off of what you are doing while you are travelling.  If you are a travel agent or want to become one, I highly suggest giving this episode a listen as it will give you a really great background as to what "tourism" covers.  In this episode I mention: 6+ ways to travel cheap or free Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Did you know that some countries require you to get vaccinations to gain entry? I'm not just talking about COVID, well I do talk about it in this episode but I am talking about things like malaria, STI's, and more. I also go into details about what a Travel Clinic is and why you may need to visit one as well as how to find information on required vaccinations. If you are travelling any time soon or are planning to then this is an episode you do not want to miss! Links listed in this episode: CDC list of travel illnesses: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/diseases Canada Government's website for travel requirements: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/vaccines Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Have you ever been interested in travelling to Peru and / or Bolivia? This interview with Laëtitia of Unleash Your Soulshine, who headed to South America for a whirlwind, monthlong solo trip but ended up having to pivot when she caught COVID. We talk about her visit to Lima, Paracas, Arequipa, Colca, Chivay, Puno, Cusco while in Peru and Bogota, Isla Mucura, Cartagena in Colombia. Make sure to check out Laëtitia at: www.unleashyoursoulshine.com linktr.ee/UnleashYourSoulShine @unleashyoursoulshine - on Instagram & Facebook Safe Travels! Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Does owning a dog prevent you from travelling? Have you always wanted to travel with your fur baby but not sure how? In this episode I go over the questions and information to look for in a destination to book accommodations as well as how to go about road trips and flying with puppers. If you are a dog owner then this is an episode you won't want to miss! Interested in being interviewed on a future episode? Make sure to join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/incurablewanderlust  Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Did you know that Halloween (or some form of the holiday) takes place in different ways around the world? While I have done my fair share of travelling for the holiday, I always find it interesting to learn about how the festival / holiday is enjoyed in other areas around the world if there is a version of it at all. Halloween is one of those holidays that had ancient routes which slowly spread to most of North America and is now continuing to spread to even more nations over the last 20 years. In this episode I briefly touch on the origins of the holiday before where in the world celebrates a version of it, who celebrates the first week of November, and where you will not find it at all.  Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

What is worse Jetlag or a delayed flight? While they are pretty close, jetlag usually wins out as it is one of the hardest things to get over. After years of following what you should / shouldn't do to beat jetlag, I've come up with my own top 10 that work after years of trial and error. Listen in to this episode to learn the top 10 things to do to get over jetlag, the top 5 things not to do, and how to get used to your own time zone when you return.  Articles you may enjoy: Must do travel tips Advice I wish I had Make sure to visit TheFemaleAbroad.com for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

When it comes to travel, most people think about the scams that they will experience / come across while in destination, but what about the scams that you can come across while booking or planning your trip? That is where this episode comes in! I discuss the most common pre-travel scams, as well as what to look out for if you don't realize it's a scam and a few tips you can follow to help keep yourself safe or at least reduce your chances of falling for a scam. Article mentioned in episode: Travel Scams You might also like: When I was scammed in Havana, Cuba Make sure to visit ⁠TheFemaleAbroad.com⁠ for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

How to save money while travelling is by far the question I hear the most, and luckily for you, you have found this episode of the Incurable Wanderlust podcast! Throughout the 6+ (well, more like 9+) tips and tricks, you will learn multiple ways that you can either save money on your travel or allow you to travel for free. If you are someone who loves to save, then this episode is for you. Article mentioned in Episode: More ways to travel for cheap or free You may also enjoy the Savings page on TheFemaleAbroad.com features more helpful ways to save on your travel Make sure to visit ⁠⁠TheFemaleAbroad.com⁠⁠ for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

With the airline industry struggling due to the recent explosion in travellers knowing how to pack and travel with a carryon bag is becoming more important than ever. In this episode I go over what a carryon bag is, standard sizes & weights, things you should know about what cannot go in one, things that must go in one, and more. If you are planning on travelling anytime soon, you NEED to listen to this episode! Links mentioned in the episode: Website with Newsletter Sign Up & Free, Printable PDF's: TheFemaleAbroad.com Pinterest with Checklists: https://pinterest.com/female_abroad/ Safe Travels! Make sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠TheFemaleAbroad.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Eating while travelling is super important and part of the entire experience. In this episode I provide red flags to look out for and tips on how to find a local, authentic restaurant and not something super touristy. If you are interested in the more "local" vibe of travelling then also check out my article on Ways to Act Like a Local which can be found here: https://thefemaleabroad.com/ways-to . Safe travels! Make sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheFemaleAbroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Welcome to Episode 3! I know that I said I would do one episode per week but as today I wanted to cover two completely different requested topics I decided to split them out into two separate episodes.  This episode is all about answering the question "How do you tell if a city has more than one airport? How do you decide which one to use?". If you really want to increase your flight knowledge and learn not only how to tell if a city has more than one airport to use but also how to read airport codes then this episode is for you. I do mention things like IATA and creating a reference sheet so here are the links to those: If you are interested in learning about IATA, check out my article here: https://thefemaleabroad.com/iata Cities with multiple airport reference sheet: https://ko-fi.com/s/df13d18b97  Make sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheFemaleAbroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Have you wanted to plan your own trips or are you thinking you might be able to plan them better? Wondering where you should travel? This podcast is for you!  In this episode we go over the three questions (well technically 4) that you need to answer in order to plan your trip properly. I also go over the meaning of high season, low season, and shoulder season as well as what time is best to visit countries around the world. With those answered then we move on to discovering how long you should make your vacation if you are flying somewhere, some European cities that are not in Europe, pick your brain as to what certain sentences mean that could help you save money or add value to your trip, and more! There is a lot of information covered in 20 minutes so make sure to have a pen & paper to take notes as well as save this episode so you can reference it easier when you need it.  Safe Travels!  Transcript: thefemaleabroad.com/new-post2 Make sure to visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠TheFemaleAbroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information to help with your trip planning as well as where to find all our podcast episodes. Also, make sure to follow and like our Social Media accounts which is @female_abroad on all major platforms (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, etc). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message

Welcome to Episode #1!  Ever heard of the term Traveller (Traveler for my American friends) and tourist? Ever wondered why there was a difference? In this episode we go over what a traveller is and what a tourist is; there is also a quiz to see which term you would fit under.  Make sure to follow / subscribe so you can find the Incurable Wanderlust Podcast when you need it for your next trip. Share it with people you travel with - after all sharing is caring! Leave a rating and a review. If you can, make sure to leave a topic or destination you would like to learn more about in your review comment. Also check out TheFemaleAbroad.com for more tips, tricks, and trips as well as podcast transcripts.  If you want to stay up to date with me then follow me on Instagram @female_abroad . Thanks for listening and safe travels! Transcript: thefemaleabroad.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/female-abroad/message