Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily

2023 Recap – the highs were high and the lows were low. In this episode Ashley and Emily are talking about their business and personal life and everything that happened in 2023 – with some extra juicy insides including how Ashley bought and sold a car within the same week! Here's what you can expect from this episode: Ashley talks about her how her business succeeded but how she struggled per...

Most of us are solo traveling girlies BUT sometimes traveling with a partner has its perks! Whether you're a seasoned traveler or someone who's dreaming of exploring the world with a partner, this episode offers valuable insights, heartwarming stories, and practical advice. Listen in to Emily and Ashley share the behind the scenes of traveling with a partner, romantic or platonic! In thi...

Ever wonder what a travel content creator does with their day? Well, here is your answer! In this episode, Ashley and Emily share what their day in the life looks like as travel content creators! From morning routines to murder walls, and from social media strategies to traveling content tips, we've covered it all. And remember, success in content creation boils down to creativity, planning,...

All travelers secretly, or not so secretly, dream of taking luxurious business-class flights around the world. Sipping champagne, delicious meals, and having your own bed?! A dream! In this episode, we follow Emily on her exciting journey to book her first-ever Q Suites flight. Along the way, she shares her experience with different credit cards and her dream of buying her mom's first busines...

Being a solo female traveler doesn’t been you have to be solo. It is easier than ever to meet and connect with other solo female travelers around the world. From Facebook groups to group trips, there are TONS of resources, free and paid! In this week's episode, Ashley and Emily give a ton of inside tips and tricks on how to make friends with other travelers. Listen in to find out more! In thi...

Everyone remembers how transformational their first solo travel experience was. You either worked through the fears of doing things on your own, gained a bit of confidence, or made incredible memories. In this episode, Ashley and Emily reminisce and give all the details of their first solo travel experiences. And they can both agree on one thing, traveling solo is something you MUST do at least on...

Everyone knows that European summer is unmatched. From wandering around romantic cities to sipping an Aperol spritz by the ocean, it is everything! But, there are some things to know before you go! In this week's episode, Ashley and Emily give tips for those who have spontaneously planned a last-minute trip to Europe. Everything from how to explore Europe on a budget to the best tips for last...

A traveler's worst nightmare is being lost or stranded in a foreign country with no data. Traveling with Wifi only is a thing of the past and there are so many better ways to do it! In this episode, Ashley and Emily get into what some of the best practices are for getting data abroad! Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley Gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy...

Most people don’t have to consider how their career impacts their dating life, but what about when you have upwards of 60,000 people following you on social media? What does privacy look like when your job is to post about your life? This week Ashley and Emily chat about what it’s like navigating different aspects of living a public life as a travel influencer! Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explo...

Maybe being a digital nomad is actually easier than moving back home?? With an unfurnished apartment, WIFI issues, and a toilet that just doesn’t want to be fixed, life back in Asheville isn’t going as smoothly as Ashley had hoped. Is Ashley regretting quitting the nomad life? Listen to this week's episode with Ashley and Emily to find out! Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley f...

Social media is increasingly becoming a place where we share vulnerably, especially as content creators, but where do you draw the line? On this week's episode of Travel Chat, Ashley and Emily talk about what they would and wouldn’t share on social media. Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel...

Finding community as travel content creators isn’t always easy, that’s why Ashley and Emily ADORE the Women In Travel Summit! It’s a place to connect with other female travelers, gain knowledge about anything and everything in the travel content-creating space, and just simply enjoy a new location! In this week's episode, Ashley and Emily share their experience at WITS 2023 and why YOU should...

As a content creator getting banned from any social media platform can be a nightmare. In this week's episode, Emily spills all the details on how she randomly, and seemingly for no reason, had her TikTok account shut down! In this episode, Ashley and Emily chat about: Emily loses her Tiktok account Why Emily doesn’t love TikTok Remembering that social media is rented space Why download all t...

You see it all over Instagram, digital nomads working from exotic beaches with a mojito in their right hand while they smile down at their laptop. The digital nomad life has been painted as this fairytale lifestyle. Feeding people the false perception that being able to work from ANYWHERE in the world means all your problems disappear. However, what happens when you achieve that location-independe...

Ashley and Emily are no strangers to the perks that come with solo traveling. Getting to come and go as you please, not having to discuss plans with anyone else, and as an introvert - the alone time is lovely. However, in this episode, your hosts discuss some of the perks of group travel and why solo travelers should consider taking a group trip!  In this episode, Ashley and Emily chat about: - Em...

Welcome back to another episode of The Travel Chat Podcast with Ashley and Emily! Listen, we all know an 8-hour flight in a middle seat on Spirit Airlines is less than ideal. But, that's not how traveling has to be! There can be ways to fly, even in economy, comfortably! On this week's episode with your hosts, Ashley and Emily, we are talking all things in-flight amenities from what to p...

Even budget travelers love a bit of luxury when traveling! In this episode Ashley and Emily chat about some of the best luxury experiences they've had while traveling around the world... and for half the cost! This episode covers everything from spa treatments in Asia to all the airport lounge luxuries you could want. In this episode Ashley and Emily chat about: Why Southeast Asia is the best...

On this week's episode of Travel Chat, Ashley and Emily talk toilets! Maybe using the bathroom abroad isn't something you think of as complicated, but your hosts are about to remind you of all things you should know when it comes to using the loo in other countries! In this episode Ashley and Emily chat about: - Bathroom situation in other countries - Paying to use bathrooms in Europe -...

Are you a die-hard Airbnb user OR a Hotels for Life kinda person? On this week's episode of the Travel Chat Podcast, Ashley and Emily debate which is better! Are the outrageous cleaning fees for Airbnb worth it or are hotels where it's at? Listen in to find out what your two full-time traveling hosts have to say about accommodations around the world! In this episode Emily and Ashley chat...

Food is arguably the best part of travel, just ask any foodie traveler or watch the series Parts Unknown by the world-renowned chef and traveler, Anthony Bourdain! From pasta in Italy to pho in Vietnam, food is how we fully experience a new country! However, there are ways to eat well and also ways to eat badly in a foreign country. Check out this episode with Ashley and Emily where they talk abou...

So far on this podcast, you've got a ton of hot gossip on Ashley's travel dating history and an inside look at Emily's 10-year-long relationship, but this week things are a little different. Listen to this week's episode to get the inside scoop on points and miles from the travel hacking expert herself, Ashley from Ashley Gets Around! You don't want to miss this chat where...

Have you ever been curious about how the mile-high club originated or have you ever thought about joining yourself? (Don't worry we won't tell) Well, in today's episode Ashley and Emily tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the mile-high club! Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley Gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share trav...

As solo female travelers it can be difficult to find a life partner when you're constantly exploring the world. Emily has been in a committed long-term relationship for 10 years and talks all about how she's managed to make the distance work! Ashley, on the other hand, shares how distance has made some of her significant relationships a bit challenging. Hear all about both of their roman...

It is a travelers DREAM to become a digital nomad and work while traveling. Yet, it's not always the perfect dream that it's made out to be on social media! In this weeks episode Ashley and Emily share their honest experience as entrepreneurs and digital nomads. Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, s...

Have you been wanting to travel solo, but haven't taken the leap because you're worried about your safety? Well this episode is for YOU! On this weeks episode of Travel Chat, Ashley and Emily talk all things safety as a solo female traveler. Combined Ashley and Emily have traveled OVER 120 countries so they know a thing or two about how to stay safe. You might even learn that your selfie...