Don't Underestimate

Trains, buses, plains, ferries, cars... if you're going travelling, you're gonna use A LOT of transport. And trying to figure it out in a brand-new place and in a language you probably know a total of three words of, is a recipe for confusion and chaos. We think we've made enough mistakes now to offer a few handy tips, or at least tell you what not to do- like try to get away with fair evading in...

This week we tell a little travel story from our recent SE Asian escapades; one that involves a place called Shark Bay, a Whatsapp man that made our dreams come true, matching tattoos and, you guessed it, emergency visas.

This ep is all about social media while travelling! We go through the good and the bad, before finishing off with our social media icks for each other. Hear about the time we chose to make a Tiktok instead of seeing a famous castle, the landmark Tamsyn didn't want a photo in front of, and how Molly accidentally recovered her attention span (for a month).

We're back this week from Thailand and are having major post-trip blue. So this ep, we try to make ourselves feel better by discussing all the little comforts of home that feel THAT good when you get back. Listen to hear us chat all about our showers, beds, fridges and socks!

We're back with another recommendation episode, this time we've headed to Italy and are chatting all about the Puglia region! It is an underestimated Italian beach destination, but we are here to convince you to add it to the itinerary. From pebble beaches, 4 euro pizza and the best gelato of our lives, there is a lot to explore!

Lagos is everything you want in europe summer all wrapped up in a little town at the bottom of Portugal. It has it all- beautiful beaches, fun hostels, great nightlife... and importantly, all-you-can-eat sushi! While we're away hopefully lying on a beach somewhere in Thailand, we're providing some recommendations for the places you shouldn't underestimate, and Lagos is first up!

Travel, and backpacking in particular, can be tiring and sometimes all you want is a soft bed! This ep we talk all about allowing yourself to take a rest, the times when we couldn't go on without a nap first, and then we share the story of the hardest bed in all of Italy!

As Aussies, we have definitely been guilty in the past of underestimating Americans- but that all changed when we started meeting loads of lovely, funny Americans in hostels! They get some hate, and maybe rightly so sometimes, but this week we are here to defend them... mostly. We share our most fascinating, humorous and heartwarming run-ins with Americans!

That last day before you set off on a trip is a mix of stress, packing, nerves, organisation and A LOT of excitement! We chat through that mix of emotions so you know what to expect, plus we discuss that first 24 hours when you arrive... nothing like the feeling of stepping off the plane!

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Contrary to what the endless europe hauls on tiktok might have you believe, you don't need a whole new wardrobe for europe! This week we chat all about SHOPPING- and how good it is in europe, especially second-hand! Listen now to hear about europe's best flea markets, a love story with a silk shirt and the bag the broke Molly's heart!

Being sick while travelling is a bit of a weird experience- it always happens at the worst times and is pretty frustrating! So this week we are chatting all about how to get through it! Of course, we share a few of our own stories, like the time Molly had to wear compression socks to Europe's biggest music festival!

Last week we covered what to pack... so this week we're chatting all about what to pack all those wonderful things in! We tackle the dilemmas every traveller faces- backpack or suitcase, carry-on or checked-in? And also provide possibly our hottest tip yet; take a sack. Listen in to hear why!

Not sure what to pack for your Europe trip? This week we share all the basic travel essentials we love, our hottest (or arguably lukewarm) tips, and a few things we regretted taking! Listen to hear exactly how many socks is optimal, an in-depth toilet bag discussion, and a lesson about carrying Panadol with you:)

This week we're changing it up and bringing you an ep all about Morocco! We reckon it doesn't get the love and hype it deserves, so settle in for a chat all about the Sahara Desert, tajin, speakeasy bars and Contiki tours (plus somehow the smurfs get a mention).

Hello again! We're back with a (slightly scattered) chat about booking stuff for a trip! We toss up the pros and cons of booking accommodation + transport in advance... or being a bit more flexible (truthfully maybe just disorganised). Listen now to hear about the magic of Google flights, Molly's instant booking regret, and how things change when you're solo travelling!

This week we are once again chatting hostels! They can be just as whacky as they are fantastic, so we share our comprehensive list of do's and don'ts for staying in a hostel! Plus, we expose our toxic hostel trait, and all the times we broke our own rules... enjoy:)

Hello again! This week we chat about the weird and wonderful reputation that Australia has to people around the world, from our snakes and spiders to H20! We discuss what came to mind for other backpackers when we said we were Aussies, and share what shocked them about the land down under :)

Today we present our guide to spending all your savings in europe! If you're curious about how much you'll spend while travelling, how to (or maybe how not to) manage your money and some ways to be a cheap skate- then hit play:) Plus, we tell the story of how Tamsyn ended up crying in a pizza shop in Italy!

This week we chat about why night busses shouldn't (or maybe should) be underestimated! We discuss the pros/cons of travelling via night bus, the best ways to book them and how to prepare for the journey. Plus we share a few hellish night bus experiences of our own:)

We're back again! This week we go through our list of 'loose things' that you shouldn't (or maybe should) be underestimating. We talk yoghurt drinks, sim cards and a particularly rough hangover, so tune in:)

Welcome back friends! This week we bring you some (hopefully helpful) info about the Schengen Zone:) We discuss the world's largest visa free zone in all it's glory- and share how Molly ended up fleeing it in the middle of the night!

Welcome back! In this ep we're telling you why being a grub shouldn't be underestimated! Listen in to hear our grubbiest moments- including a sock incident in Slovenia and a short-lived flood in Paris...

Here we go, ep 1 wooo! Listen in to hear why hostel bed curtains are super handy and should not be underestimated. We tell the stories of the times when hostel bed curtains made all the difference (and the few times they couldn't save the day).

Get ready for Don't Underestimate, the podcast where we tell you what you shouldn't be underestimating while travelling!