Wandering Women: Real Women. Real Stories. Real Advice.

May the road rise up to meet you, and the best kinds of people come to greet you. This week, our host Janessa Alexis is on the road, in real time. And she’s joined by an expert in the field: Gabriela, a hostel receptionist! Gabriela is spilling the tea on hostel pet peeves, the best craic, and possibly the best Irish drink. Spoiler: it’s not Guinness!  Go beyond the bunk beds and straight to the f...

A tale as old as time: a girl is a born, a woman is wed, a home is made. Or is it? This week, our host Janessa Alexis welcomes Shruti into her home. Not one to follow rules or conventions, she’s been solo travelling since her early college days in India. There have been some setbacks and pushbacks, but Shruti knows one thing for sure: the best education you can have is travel. Tune in to hear how...

Loving your family and where you come from is at the heart of a person. But what happens when you feel suffocated by the things you love most? This week, our host Janessa Alexis meets Fazia for the first time. Her story has taken her across continents, her passion has driven her into accepting new opportunities, and her desire for true self-expression has led her home. This duo takes you through T...

Small cities but big dreams — traveling the world might be your passion until you're parked and... passport-less? This week, our host Janessa Alexis catches up with Isabela, long-time friend and even longer solo traveler. She's crossed continents, immersed herself in different cultures, and worn her nationality with pride. These ladies talk travel, chasing opportunities, and staying true t...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or tuna rice with avocado and Japanese basil. This week, our host Janessa Alexis managed to snag Hana, a globetrotter whose trajectory would make any layperson dizzy. She's sailed to Colombia, partied (a little too) hard in Japan, and maybe even fallen in love with a Mexican? A Swiss? Buckle up, listeners. Today's episode will take you through the...

There are ups and there are downs, but nobody knows the true cost of lows better than those who have seen them firsthand. This week, our host Janessa Alexis welcomes Lei, a forgotten friend from a fateful meeting in Korea. While Lei loves cultures and encounters, she takes the time to acknowledge the places that have broken her heart, brought her sadness, and inspired deeper reflection. Join these...

In good times and bad times, sickness or health, an episode must be released. And our host Janessa Alexis is willing to risk it all (mostly her sleep schedule) for her friend Anna. One chance meeting in Portugal has sparked a friendship that’s now spanned continents. But between the sparse texts and quick check-ins, Anna has been reminiscing on warmer weather, better food, and more direct bus rout...

It’s 2026: new year, new guests, same season. And to kick things off, our host Janessa Alexis connects with fellow Canadian Natasha!  Based in the GTA, Natasha is a one-woman show: she’s completing her degree in genetics, working as a social media manager, running a whimsical Bookstagram - and also traveling on the side? Settle in to listen as Natasha shares her love of fashion, science, and snow!...

To finish off 2025, our host Janessa Alexis is joined by her favorite drinking buddy Jessica. Her teaching career has taken her from her hometown in South Africa to two very different corners of the globe: Korea and Kuwait. Reminiscing about their shenanigans in Seoul, and laughing over Jessica's culinary disasters in Kuwait, these ladies are giving you a look into the reality of living abroad...

This week , our host Janessa Alexis got to pick the brain of a perfect stranger. Sidonie started solo traveling in 2022 and absolutely fell in love. Three years later, she was ready to return to her favorite country, her coup de coeur . But getting deported tends to derail the best of plans. Catch up with these two strangers as they delve into Sidonie’s love for new cultures and intense adventures...

On this week's debut episode of Wandering Women, our host Janessa Alexis sits down with her old friend Joanna to tackle the topic of solo female traveling. Joanna's journey has taken her through South America, Asia, and more, and now she's ready to spill the tea on all things travel-related. Together, they give you the inside scoop: tips and tricks for navigating new environments, stay...