Busy Gallivanting

It's New Year's Eve so we have to reflect and make our new goals for 2025. Trigger warning: we talk about death and grief in this episode. If that's not your jam, you can skip to 12:15 to get into the New Year stuff This episode is all part of my 2025 manifestation ritual. I talk about what I learned in 2024 (especially the tough lessons), what I'm releasing, and what I'm saving room for in the ne...

We're back with Kate (@katherinehere) to talk about her annual birthday trip. Destination? Madeira. This time, we made it out with both ankles intact (check out our Costa Rica episode if you want to know more). In this episode, Kate and I do a classic jam-packed itinerary through Lisbon, Sintra, and of course, the island of Madeira. Known as the Hawaii of Europe and the Island of Eternal Spring, w...

Travel with us as we venture to Scotland in the Summer. The sun is out late, the temperature is warm (for Scotland), and the grass is so so green. In this return to Scotland, I venture with Keely, my friend who is also a post-grad candidate for Public History and Cultural Heritage. We book another tour with Rabbie's to venture into the West Highlands, with our base of operations in Tobermory on th...

Welcome to another episode of Yappy Gal— my monthly Q&A episode. Today's topic is mental health where I answer your questions about everything from beating the winter blues (hello seasonal depression) to coping with a narcissistic tiger mom, and toxic aunties during the holidays. My story is one I'm sure a lot of Asian (especially Filipino) kids can relate to and I hope that in listening to th...

La vie est belle! We're bringing Beauty and the Beast to life in today's episode. The destination? The South of France, the Côte D'Azur, the French Riviera. While we hit hotspots like Nice, Monaco, and Marseille, I dive a little deeper into my favorite little towns like Èze and Aix-en-Provence. Beyond the glitz and glam of this playground of the rich and famous, come find hidden gems and an easier...

Yee-haw! In this episode, we find out why Austin, Texas is known as the live music capital of the world and how they're proud to Keep Austin Weird. @chrisjunebug and I venture to this southern capital to attend the 3-day Austin City Limits music festival and watch amazing shows from: Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan, Blink-182, Benson Boone, Dom Dolla, and so many more artists We also keep our hearts and b...

It's Halloween week— let's get metaphysical! In honor of this spooky holiday, this week's episode is focused more on the spiritual. Specifically, auras and aura photography. I'll define what an aura is, yes vibes and energy, but so much more . The history of aura photography, and I'll walk through my two separate experiences taking my aura photo. In particular, I'll talk about the alignment seen i...

It's part 2 of our travels to Italy in this week's episode— after visiting Pisa and Florence in last week's episode, I chat with Christine of @ChristineMade_ to talk about our separate experiences traveling in Rome. Our favorite neighborhoods (Prati, Trastevere, Monti), favorite monuments (Vatican Museum, Colosseum, Forum), and of course, the food. We talk about the differences in traveling as I w...

Let's travel to Florence— I'll provide a little bit of historical background to the birthplace of the Renaissance and then we'll dive into the treasures of this Tuscan capital. In this episode, I'll talk about my summer experience in Italy starting with visiting Pisa and then going to Firenze aka Florence. Florence is an art history/architectural nerd's dream. From the beautiful Piazzas (Piazza de...

This episode was brought by YOU! I collected a bunch of questions sent in by listeners to this podcast to answer them in bulk during our first Yappy Gal episode— I hope there are many, many more <3 The topics I answer include but aren't limited to: How many countries have I visited? How do I decide my next trip? How do I travel safely as a woman? How do I approach packing for each trip? Am I sp...

Welcome to Season 2 of Busy Gallivanting! In this episode, we're kicking off with what started Busy Gallivanting— an Akashic Records Reading. The Akashic Records contain everything that every soul has ever thought, said, and done over the course of its existence—as well as all its future possibilities . This valuable information can help you with any aspect of your life journey. I detail how m...

Pics or it didn't happen? Nah, pics because it sure as hell happened! I talk with Thania, a Gen Z-er who is self-aware that her digital footprint is very much there. We chat through her path to creativity via photography and a soul-awakening love for live music which led to an overall appreciation for capturing the moments, big and small, in life. She started filming "What's in my bag...

Here's my approach to finding the best travel souvenirs. It's the third and final part of my solo summer sessions and I talk about what is arguably my favorite travel activity: shopping! But it's not just fun and games. I talk about how my approach to travel consumerism shifted over the years and went from a collector's mindset of Pokémon proportions to something that I hope is more thoughtful and...

In this week's episode, we talk with @lorygutier as we discuss her passion of conquering whatever fancy comes her way. As the daughter of Mexican-American immigrants with big dreams, she talks us through her journey through young adulthood to now. From saving turtles in Cuba to starting a small business, and navigating corporate America, she teaches us that the best thing to do is to bet on yo...

**GIVEAWAY DETAILS AT THE END OF THE EPISODE** It's a solo Summer Session and Part 2 of 3 as I dive into some of my passions outside of traveling. We began last week in Part 1 with my entry into the world of beauty. In this week's episode, we talk fashion and personal style and how what you wear can enhance your memories without having to sacrifice comfort. From a wannabe cool girl, I'...

**GIVEAWAY DETAILS AT THE END OF THE EPISODE** In the words of viral TikTok sensation @joolieannie, we're being very demure, very cutesy in today's episode. It's a solo Summer Session and Part 1 of 3 as I dive into some of my passions outside of traveling. We begin with my entry into the world of beauty and how I accidentally manifested my 10-year career in this industry. No, really. I...

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Busy Gal Summer Sessions. Throughout the summer, I'll have conversations with various women to talk about their interests, hobbies, and creative passions. In a world where women are often defined by how they serve others, I want to know what serves them . This episode features a familiar guest in Kate (@katherinehere) but outside of her love for travel and t...

In an age where BookTok is throwing fairy romance, beach flings, and mafia bosses at you, @MelsLiteraryDisco is here to tell you there's so much more! We chat with Melissa, the creator behind @MelsLiteraryDisco, "Studio 54 but for books". A space where books of all kinds can come together and just jam. It's a thoughtful conversation where we discuss her entry into reading after n...

Welcome to the third episode of the Busy Gal Summer Sessions. Throughout the summer, I'll have conversations with various women to talk about their interests, hobbies, and creative passions. In a world where women are often defined by how they serve others, I want to know what serves them . This episode features one of my best friends and we have a conversation about her love and natural talen...

Welcome to the first official episode of the Busy Gal Summer Sessions. Throughout the summer, I'll have conversations with various women to talk about their interests, hobbies, and creative passions. In a world where women are often defined by how they serve others, I want to know what serves them . This debut episode features my best friend and we have a conversation about her two main hobbie...

Hey Bestie... catch up with me and my bestie (@chrisjunebug). Today's episode is the chance for you to be a fly on the wall of one of our daily conversations where we talk about summer plans, what it's like to be friends with a frequent traveler, and our shared but still unique experiences growing up as eldest daughters of immigrants. We're kicking off Busy Gal Summer Sessions : a casu...

Busy Gallivanting Season 1 Finale. Part 2 of 2. **Trigger Warning** This episode briefly discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country. For the United States, the numbers are as follows: The National Suicide Prevent...

Part 1 of the Busy Gallivanting Season Finale. This episode is the most vulnerable you'll see me thus far. And that's such a good thing. In a world where we're often taught to be on and perfect all the time, I'm unpacking what's taken years for me to learn. How being so on top of it all can just as easily lead to a downfall. Through a lot of self-reflection, learning, listening...

Lobster rolls, sunrise at Cadillac Mountains, and glorious, glorious nature. Join us on one of our first trips in a post-lockdown world as we embark on a girls road trip from New Jersey to Maine to try and reacquaint ourselves with travel again in 2021. We indulge in seafood, kayak in open waters, and climb summits in this jam-packed vacation. Listen for our favorite food recs, hidden gems for swi...

Come chat with us for a casual conversation as Belle ( @lavieavecrosebelle ) and I get ready for a fun event while taking you into one of our usual conversations about folklore, myths, and legends. One of the most fascinating parts of travel to me is learning about local wives tales and mythology and how these weave their way into a location's history and culture. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram:...