Don't Underestimate

We are officially Rio bound! Flights have been booked, jobs have been quit and spirits have been raised. Our South America trip is fast approaching and we cannot wait to record all the chaos to come on the pod. As a result, we've decided (cause we make the rules) that this is the beginning of Don't Underestimate Season 2. Enjoy some ramble from us to celebrate a new era!

This week we're talking all about the beautiful city of Vienna! We tell you all about how we were OBSESSED with its peaceful vibe, and how it's a must-do euro destination all year round. It's true what they say... Vienna waits for you!

When you're traveling, supermarkets often become your second home. Whether you're grabbing a quick snack or crafting a cheap dinner from local dips, meats, and cheeses, those overseas supermarkets become both essential AND iconic. In this ep, we dive into our fav supermarkets from the places we've visited, the most memorable snacks we came across, and how not being able to read the packaging reall...

This week we bring you a mindset hack to travel, and maybe even life, that has time and time again served us well. It's pretty easy to get caught up in the idea and fantasy of a destination before you even step foot into the airport, but what if we all just lowered our expectations?

This week we are mentally in Slovenia (anywhere but cold Melbourne pls). With Slovenia surely on many travel bucket lists this Europe summer, Molly is talking us through all her biggest recommendations! From an eventful night out in Ljubljana, to all that Lake Bled has to offer, listen now to be transported to this stunning part of the world xx

Deciding who to travel with can be a bit of a tricky ordeal. Do you bring your bestie? Or should you go with someone you just met? In this ep, we bring to you our advice for choosing who to travel with, plus some few nightmare scenarios to go with it xx

WE ARE BACK! Our deepest apologies for the prolonged break, but never fear we have returned. In this ep, get an insight into our brains right now re: all things travel plans, plus a DU hard launch (kind of). Enjoy xx

Normally on this podcast, ALL we do is hype up traveling. But today, we felt like having a bit of a whinge. Everything has its shit parts, and backpacking is no exception. From packing and repacking your bag 100000000 times, to trying to navigate a brand new train system in a brand new language every second day, it's exhausting work! So, if you feel like listening to two girls who LOVE travel comp...

Spending over 2 weeks on a remote island off the coast of Scotland... What could go wrong? This week Tam tells us all about her experience doing a 'workaway,' where she volunteered to do manual labour in exchange for free accom and food on a tiny island in Scotland. She gives us all the tips on what to look for in a workaway, why you should (maybe) look for workaways with reviews and how a workawa...

Welcome to a very special episode where we let you in to our late night car chats. Expect ramble and slightly poor audio but hopefully a semi-interesting discussion (maybe) about entering the wonderful world of 9 to 5 work. After travelling, going back to work can be a shock to the system - in fact it 'sucks ya,' according to Molly - but listen in to hear us try convince ourselves it's all about m...

Whether it's saying goodbye to your besties after a three-week holiday, or saying goodbye to random's you met in a hostel that you're convinced you'll be friends with forever... saying goodbye is an emotional ordeal! This week we delve into the many difficult times we said goodbye on our travels. We tell you how we bawled our eyes out for a whole day after leaving each other on our trip, and expla...

Ahhh festival season... there's nothing else like it. We just got back from an NYE festival here in Aus and had the absolute best time! Dancing, having zero service, and surviving off nothing but Peanut Butter and Corn Thins really got us thinking about just how different our experience was when we went to a festival in Europe. In today's ep, we compare Aussie festivals to the ones in Europe. Both...

A three-day motorbike loop through the mountains of Nothern Vietnam? Yesss pleaseeee! This week we're talking about the incredible experience that is the Ha Giang Loop. From the JAW-DROPPING scenery, to the most memorable karaoke nights, we walk you through exactly what to expect and tell you why this journey is hyped up among the backpackers for a bloody good reason! We also touch on our safety c...

You know those songs that you listen to that just take you straight back to the feeling of travel, or an exact moment in a big trip? Yeah. We have a few of those. In our last ep of the year, we give you a glimpse into our favourite travel songs and playlists and tell you why curating your own is an absolute must. PLUS, we have a bit of a chat about 2023, and delve into our fav eps and moments doin...

It's not every day you talk about your home city on a travel podcast... But this week we're doing just that! In this (slightly longer) ep, we give you all our recs on what to do in Melbourne, where to go, and what to expect. Strap yourselves in a slight bit of civic pride and a touch of coffee snobbery... We couldn't help ourselves :)

Ah the age-old question, 'what should we eat'? It's something you never stop asking yourself, especially when you're scrabbling for food that's within your budget while backpacking. Today we present to you a solution - Tripadvisor Cheap Eats. When you're stuck on what to eat, a quick search on Tripadvisor really can save the day. We chat about this, and all things eating out, preparing meals, and...

It's a classic backpacker conversation that's probably happening right now in thousands of hostel kitchens and dorm rooms - what are the place you wouldn't go back to? Of course it's completely subjective, but we thought we'd share our list! From big cities to slightly more obscure towns, we've got a few... so listen in and tell us if you agree xx

Hello again friends! Strap yourselves in for a loopy chat about one of our fave place EVER, the beautiful island of Ko Tao in Thailand. It's a tropical getaway combined with a memorable Australian bar, many many backpackers, some seriously stunning beaches and a lot of ute's. Listen now to hear our (rough) guide to Ko Tao!

Love Island... It's a crazy world that we love to watch, but probably could never imagine ourselves being on. That was the case for us... until we backpacked Thailand. This week, we run you through why staying in hostels in Asia is basically like staring on Love Island ( the U.K version of course). We talk you through all the flirty fun, the grafting, and the wild and unpredictable atmosphere that...

Oh the joys of off-season... it's that time of year when it seems that everyone, except us Aussies, has fled home. This week, we're delving into all the reasons why off-season is a slay time to travel. It's cheaper, quieter, and if you go to the right places - sometimes even better than peak season! But, how do you find the right places to go? Is there ever a right place to go? From Italy to the U...

WE ARE BACK! And we are in Prague (we wish). But we are talking about Prague, because under no circumstances should it be underestimated. Prague is full of chimney cakes, goulash, flooded bars, castles and strict tour guides. Listen now for our take on what to do, eat and see in the fairytale town that is Prague. (P.S. PLS FORGIVE US FOR OUR SILLY BREAK)

This week we essentially talk each other through a quarter-life crisis as we tackle the question, 'when is the right time to go travelling?' There's no real answer to that (sorry lol), but we discuss what pushed us to set off for five months last year and share all our stray thoughts on the topic.

We love travelling together, but after spending everyday side by side for months on end - you best believe we have a few travel icks for each other locked and loaded. If you haven't come across the idea of an 'ick' before (talking to you Mum and Dad), it's hard to pinpoint. Essentially, they're little things someone does that aren't necessarily annoying, but just make you feel... icky. Listen in a...

To recline or not to recline, that is the question (when one is on a plane). This week we share our take on this hotly debated topic. We also review our experience flying Scoot- the budget airline known for providing zero food and entertainment on long haul flights, because who needs that stuff anyway. Listen now to hear about Tamsyn's first experience of not being able to sleep on a plane, and ho...

Emotional support water bottles are a very real thing, and going on adventures half-way across the world together only strengthens the bond. It may seem like a small thing, but a good drink bottle is hard to hold onto (for some of us). Listen in to this slightly delirious ep to hear a heartbreaking tale from Tamsyn, as well as how Molly earnt the rep as 'plastic water bottle girl'.