Away She Goes: The Girls Who Travel Podcast

Happy October, listeners! To celebrate the start of Carli's favorite month of the year, we are learning all about Halloween and its origin in Ireland! Joining Carli and Sophia is the wonderful Stuart Mackey, a prominent Irish social media influencer. With enthusiasm, he'll unravel intriguing facts and Halloween tidbits deeply intertwined with his homeland. Prepare to uncover the origins of Hallowe...

Join hosts Carli and Sophia as they dive into the world of Burning Man. In this episode, GWT and Burning Man volunteer Jacobina shares her personal experience as an 8 year Burning Man attendee and shares insider tips on finding your place in this incredible community. From the unique challenges faced this year to the incredible stories and people, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who's eve...

Join hosts Carli and Sophia as they chat with special guest Julia D'Albert in this exciting episode of their travel podcast! Get ready to set sail as Julia spills the tea on her incredible experience working on luxurious yachts in the breathtaking Mediterranean. From glamorous destinations to thrilling adventures, she shares unforgettable stories that will ignite your wanderlust! And that's not al...

Many travelers do not think about the relative ease with which they can walk to certain places or navigate the world. For those who are wheelchair users, traveling can introduce a whole new and different set of challenges. This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by Renee Bruns, who describes to us her experiences traveling to almost 120 countries as a wheelchair user. Renee shares stories, tips, tr...

Join hosts Carli and Sophia as they dive into the world of travel with special guest, Arden. In this episode, they explore the exciting topic of teaching English abroad, with a focus on Japan. Arden shares her personal experiences, challenges, and the incredible moments she's encountered while living and working in this vibrant country. Whether you're an aspiring teacher or just curious about life...

For many people, a delayed flight or a crowded airport is no more than an inconvenience. For others, a deviation from the plan may have a profound impact on the entire trip. Join us this week as we sit down with Cheryl, who travels the world as an autistic person. Cheryl shares their lived experience traveling as an autistic person and what that means for them, as well as sharing some of their fun...

Many of us wonder how we can be more eco-friendly when we travel. What is the environmental impact of flying? What about taking a cruise? In this episode, Sophia and Carli discuss how to be more eco-friendly with your travels, from incorporating a more plant-based diet to traveling close to home, and so much more. Stay tuned for the upcoming release of our Eco/Ethical Travel workbook where we will...

As you may know, Carli has just returned from our first ever Girls Who Travel trip to Portugal! Carli spent a week in sunny Portugal with other Girls Who Travel members and is here today to talk with Sophia about the highlights of the trip including beaches, sights, port wine, and more!  This is of course paired off with some Portugal advice for all kinds of Portugal itineraries be it a city trip,...

Happy Pride Month, listeners! Today, Carli and Sophia sit down with Maartje Hensen, author of The Pride Atlas. We discuss how the idea for the book came to be and a bit of what the creative process looked like. Maartje also discusses tips for LGBT+ travelers including how to identify safe destinations and what allies can do to help, as well as some of her own personal favorite destinations.    To...

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by having to create an itinerary that you simply didn't know where to start? Away She Goes is here to help! This week, Carli and Sophia sit down with Cherish Tours Founder and Lead Memory Creator Megan. Megan gives us an in-depth analysis and insight into her itinerary-planning process and how to create the perfect itinerary for yourself! If you'd still prefer to...

Many of us have had dreams of being famous and getting to travel the world. But what is it really like? In this episode, Sophia is joined by Jess Bowen and Bowie Jane. Jess is a drummer who toured with her own band the summer set and various other musicians. Bowie is a DJ who gigs all over the US, Australia and the UK. Both share their stories and give an insight into what it's really like to trav...

This week, Carli and Sophia sit down with Mama Doctor Jones, aka Dr. Danielle Jones. Dr. Jones is a board-certified ObGyn and online educator who has amassed a following of over 2 million across platforms. She is an expert in periods, pregnancy, and gynecologic health and is passionate about science education, autonomy, and patient-centered care. She is here with us to discuss traveling while navi...

Welcome back travelers! Carli and Sophia are back and ready for season 2 of Away She Goes. In our first episode back, our co-hosts will fill you in on all of their travel and life updates since October and let you know what's ahead for this season of your favorite podcast.

In this special bonus episode before the official launch of Season 2, join Carli as she sits down with Alex from G Adventures. G Adventures has been a leader in small group adventure travel for more than 30 years. Like Girls Who Travel, G Adventures is also on a mission to redefine the way travelers see the world. Carli and Alex will discuss our partnership, including our upcoming trip to Portugal...

In this short clip, Carli and Sophia announce that they will be taking a few months break from podcasting to hibernate properly! Feel free to listen to our library of episodes in the meantime, and we will be back in Spring of 2023 with plenty of new and exciting content for you! Thank you all so much for your support so far!

Happy November, Away She Goes! November is Native American Heritage Month, a time for us to recognize and celebrate Native American heritage, culture, and history. This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by Paul Gowder of www.powwows.com to discuss what to expect if you visit a powwow and how to support Native Americans this month and throughout the rest of the year. To find a powwow near you, plea...

Have you ever wanted to visit the mysterious Moai statues of Easter Island? Here is your chance! Her Adventures team member Danielle sits down with Carli and Sophia to give us all of her tips and tricks for visiting this Chilean island. You'll hear funny stories, sights to see, and travel tips for the most remote destination we've ever talked about!

Join Carli in her quest to find out more about Sophia's favourite country: Norway. They talk about living in an expensive country, doing as the locals to and what not to miss in Oslo. You will learn about the best hikes to do, the cheapest places to eat at and very importantly, when and where to best see the northern lights. So dig out your scarf and gloves and join us for a trip up north!

This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by fellow Team HERA member Katie-Beth, author of the Her Adventures Solo Travel Workbook (not released yet but coming up soon). All three ladies will discuss various aspects of solo travel including how to feel comfortable by yourself, what to expect as a solo traveler, health and safety, making friends, photography tips, and more! If you've ever thought abou...

Are you a new traveler who is hesitant to take the plunge and book a trip? Have you been stuck at home these past couple of years due to the pandemic and feel nervous to jump in to travel again? If so, then this episode is for you! Carli and Sophia sit down this week to discuss the travel basics: what to expect with different modes of transportation, different kinds of accommodation, packing tips,...

Happy International Dog Day! In honor of the best holiday of the year (in our humble opinion) we spoke with several Team HERA members to get the 411 on all things travel when it comes to dogs. Jenny will tell us all about sailing around the world with her dog Baxter. Sophia shares tips and tricks for sharing a campervan with her dog Nox. Annalisa talks about moving overseas (and back) with her dog...

Anchors up listeners! Today we are joined by HERA team member Jenny who will share the ins and outs of her experience sailing around the world with her husband and dog in their personal boat. Jenny will share some of her favorite stories from her time on the water, her plans for the future, and advice for any aspiring sailors. If you've ever wanted to set out and sail the world, this episode is fo...

Grab your sunscreen and your swimsuits, this week we're heading to Puerto Rico. Carli shares her experiences, favorite stops, foods, and tips and tricks from her visit to Puerto Rico. You'll learn a ton of facts about this small Caribbean island and what makes it such a great place to visit. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a couple of Puerto Rican urban legends. 

This week, Carli is joined by Erica from Intrepid Travel. Erica tells us all about what Intrepid has been up to, how the travel industry is moving forward in the coming months, her predictions for summer 2022 travel trends, and about what's next for Intrepid Travel. To learn more about Intrepid Travel, you can find them online here:   Website: https://www.intrepidtravel.com Instagram: @intrepidtra...

Happy Anniversary, listeners! For our special one year celebration, Carli, Sophia, and other members of Team HERA share what they've been up to this past year as well as upcoming travel plans. We also have a special surprise in store for our Snack Attack and What the Bleep segments.   For a chance to win a 25$ voucher for our shop which you can spend on anything, including our new Away She Goes Me...