Today, Carli and Sophia are joined by Alexandra Jimenez, founder of Travel Fashion Girl and host of Women’s Travel Fest. Alex explains how she started Travel Fashion Girl as well as what goes into running a successful travel business. We also discuss the upcoming Women’s Travel Fest!* To find Alex online, follow her on Instagram @travelfashiongirl. For more information on Women’s Travel Fest, follow @womenstravelfest.

*At the time of recording, Women’s Travel Fest was to be held in March 2025 in Los         Angeles. Since recording, the event has been postponed to 2026.

For our first destination episode of Season 3, follow along as Carli describes the Girls Who Travel group trip to Vietnam! From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (and everywhere in between), follow along with the 15 lucky ladies who got to explore Vietnam with GWT and listen along for plenty of tips to plan your own trip to Vietnam!

Join hosts Carli and Sophia as they chat with special guest Julia D'Albert in this exciting episode of their travel podcast! Get ready to set sail as Julia spills the tea on her incredible experience working on luxurious yachts in the breathtaking Mediterranean. From glamorous destinations to thrilling adventures, she shares unforgettable stories that will ignite your wanderlust! And that's not all - Julia also spills exclusive details about her time on the hit TV show Below Deck Med! Don't miss out on this captivating conversation. Tune in now and let the travel dreams begin! ✈️🌍⛵️ 

https://myrtleandmaude.com/

@juliadalbert

Many travelers do not think about the relative ease with which they can walk to certain places or navigate the world. For those who are wheelchair users, traveling can introduce a whole new and different set of challenges. This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by Renee Bruns, who describes to us her experiences traveling to almost 120 countries as a wheelchair user. Renee shares stories, tips, tricks, and things she’s learned as well as information that she wishes everyone understood about traveling as a wheelchair user.

To connect with Renee online, you can find her on Instagram @wheelstravels and online at reneebruns.net .

Join hosts Carli and Sophia as they dive into the world of travel with special guest, Arden. In this episode, they explore the exciting topic of teaching English abroad, with a focus on Japan. Arden shares her personal experiences, challenges, and the incredible moments she's encountered while living and working in this vibrant country. Whether you're an aspiring teacher or just curious about life in Japan, this episode will inspire and entertain you with tips, stories, and cultural insights. Get ready to satisfy your wanderlust and broaden your horizons with Carli and Sophia on this travel-filled adventure. 

https://ardenjoy.com/

https://girlswhotravel.org/ 

Pre-order keep this off the record on amazon: https://a.co/d/f0uJXTa 

For many people, a delayed flight or a crowded airport is no more than an inconvenience. For others, a deviation from the plan may have a profound impact on the entire trip. Join us this week as we sit down with Cheryl, who travels the world as an autistic person. Cheryl shares their lived experience traveling as an autistic person and what that means for them, as well as sharing some of their funniest travel stories, tips, and tricks. 

If you’d like to connect with Cheryl online, you can find them on Instagram and TikTok @_thislineismine

Many of us wonder how we can be more eco-friendly when we travel. What is the environmental impact of flying? What about taking a cruise? In this episode, Sophia and Carli discuss how to be more eco-friendly with your travels, from incorporating a more plant-based diet to traveling close to home, and so much more. Stay tuned for the upcoming release of our Eco/Ethical Travel workbook where we will take a deeper dive into all things eco-friendly!

As you may know, Carli has just returned from our first ever Girls Who Travel trip to Portugal! Carli spent a week in sunny Portugal with other Girls Who Travel members and is here today to talk with Sophia about the highlights of the trip including beaches, sights, port wine, and more! 

This is of course paired off with some Portugal advice for all kinds of Portugal itineraries be it a city trip, island hopping or a road trip, this country has a lot to offer.

Want to be the first to know when we launch our next trip? Use this link to sign-up for our email list so that you’re notified immediately when new trips are announced. Link. We hope to see you on our next trip!

The recipes for portuguese bolo levedo: https://girlswhotravel.org/bake-yourself-around-the-world/ 

Azores Tips: https://girlswhotravel.org/azores-hidden-gem-of-the-atlantic/

Happy Pride Month, listeners! Today, Carli and Sophia sit down with Maartje Hensen, author of The Pride Atlas. We discuss how the idea for the book came to be and a bit of what the creative process looked like. Maartje also discusses tips for LGBT+ travelers including how to identify safe destinations and what allies can do to help, as well as some of her own personal favorite destinations. 

To learn more and to order your copy of The Pride Atlas, visit https://prideatlas.com/ or @theprideatlas on Instagram. If you’d like to follow Maartje, she can be found @maartjehensen. 

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by having to create an itinerary that you simply didn’t know where to start? Away She Goes is here to help! This week, Carli and Sophia sit down with Cherish Tours Founder and Lead Memory Creator Megan. Megan gives us an in-depth analysis and insight into her itinerary-planning process and how to create the perfect itinerary for yourself!

If you’d still prefer to leave it to the professionals, we’ve got you covered there too. For a limited time, any Girls Who Travel Member can use the code GWT23 when booking a trip through Cherish (https://www.gocherishtours.com/) to unlock 5% off of a trip as well as a premium welcome gift and a complimentary welcome drink.

Find Cherish online at https://www.gocherishtours.com/ or on social media @gocherishtours .

Many of us have had dreams of being famous and getting to travel the world. But what is it really like? In this episode, Sophia is joined by Jess Bowen and Bowie Jane. Jess is a drummer who toured with her own band the summer set and various other musicians. Bowie is a DJ who gigs all over the US, Australia and the UK. Both share their stories and give an insight into what it’s really like to travel for work as a musician and how it differs from traveling for fun. The two also share their favourite travel tips for bus and plane travel. 

Find out more about the two: 

Babes Behind the Beats: https://www.babesbehindthebeats.com/ and @babesbehindthebeats on all socials

Bowie Jane: https://www.djbowiejane.com/ and @djbowiejane on all socials

Jess Bowen: @jessbowen on all socials and https://www.thesummerset.com/ 

This week, Carli and Sophia sit down with Mama Doctor Jones, aka Dr. Danielle Jones. Dr. Jones is a board-certified ObGyn and online educator who has amassed a following of over 2 million across platforms. She is an expert in periods, pregnancy, and gynecologic health and is passionate about science education, autonomy, and patient-centered care. She is here with us to discuss traveling while navigating periods, pregnancy, and so much more.

If you’d like to connect with Dr. Jones online, you can find her website at https://mamadoctorjones.com and her youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@MamaDoctorJones 

You can also follow her travels on Instagram @jonestravelingcircus

That’s right, Carli and Sophia are back with Season 3 of Away She Goes! Our cohosts fill you in on their life and travel updates since you last heard from them in late 2023. They’ll also give you a look ahead on what to expect this season. We’re so happy to be back!

Welcome back travelers! Carli and Sophia are back and ready for season 2 of Away She Goes. In our first episode back, our co-hosts will fill you in on all of their travel and life updates since October and let you know what’s ahead for this season of your favorite podcast.

In this special bonus episode before the official launch of Season 2, join Carli as she sits down with Alex from G Adventures. G Adventures has been a leader in small group adventure travel for more than 30 years. Like Girls Who Travel, G Adventures is also on a mission to redefine the way travelers see the world. Carli and Alex will discuss our partnership, including our upcoming trip to Portugal and an exciting giveaway from G Adventures!

Learn more about G Adventures and International Women’s Day here: https://www.gadventures.com/international-womens-day/

To learn more about The Last Tourist, visit here: https://thelasttouristfilm.com/

In this short clip, Carli and Sophia announce that they will be taking a few months break from podcasting to hibernate properly! Feel free to listen to our library of episodes in the meantime, and we will be back in Spring of 2023 with plenty of new and exciting content for you! Thank you all so much for your support so far!

Happy November, Away She Goes! November is Native American Heritage Month, a time for us to recognize and celebrate Native American heritage, culture, and history. This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by Paul Gowder of www.powwows.com to discuss what to expect if you visit a powwow and how to support Native Americans this month and throughout the rest of the year.

To find a powwow near you, please visit: www.powwows.com/calendar

What to expect at your first powwow: www.powwows.com/powwow101

Shop Native Directory: www.powwows.com/shopnative

Have you ever wanted to visit the mysterious Moai statues of Easter Island? Here is your chance! Her Adventures team member Danielle sits down with Carli and Sophia to give us all of her tips and tricks for visiting this Chilean island. You’ll hear funny stories, sights to see, and travel tips for the most remote destination we’ve ever talked about!

Join Carli in her quest to find out more about Sophia’s favourite country: Norway. They talk about living in an expensive country, doing as the locals to and what not to miss in Oslo. You will learn about the best hikes to do, the cheapest places to eat at and very importantly, when and where to best see the northern lights. So dig out your scarf and gloves and join us for a trip up north!

This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by fellow Team HERA member Katie-Beth, author of the Her Adventures Solo Travel Workbook (not released yet but coming up soon). All three ladies will discuss various aspects of solo travel including how to feel comfortable by yourself, what to expect as a solo traveler, health and safety, making friends, photography tips, and more! If you’ve ever thought about taking a solo trip, this episode will help you gain the confidence and knowledge to do so! Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date for when the workbook comes out, click here: https://www.subscribepage.com/heradventures

Budget Travel toolkit: https://shopheradventures.com/product/budget-travel-toolkit/

Are you a new traveler who is hesitant to take the plunge and book a trip? Have you been stuck at home these past couple of years due to the pandemic and feel nervous to jump in to travel again? If so, then this episode is for you! Carli and Sophia sit down this week to discuss the travel basics: what to expect with different modes of transportation, different kinds of accommodation, packing tips, and more! For a more detailed look at Travel 101, check out our workbook (written by Carli) which shall be out soon here: https://shopheradventures.com/

Happy International Dog Day! In honor of the best holiday of the year (in our humble opinion) we spoke with several Team HERA members to get the 411 on all things travel when it comes to dogs. Jenny will tell us all about sailing around the world with her dog Baxter. Sophia shares tips and tricks for sharing a campervan with her dog Nox. Annalisa talks about moving overseas (and back) with her dog Kimber. Finally, Danielle shares information about her job pet sitting and how she gets to travel as a result. Grab your pets and settle in for our dog-themed episode!

Anchors up listeners! Today we are joined by HERA team member Jenny who will share the ins and outs of her experience sailing around the world with her husband and dog in their personal boat. Jenny will share some of her favorite stories from her time on the water, her plans for the future, and advice for any aspiring sailors. If you’ve ever wanted to set out and sail the world, this episode is for you!

Here are the links Jenny mentions: 

https://heradventures.com/crew-on-a-sailboat-across-the-atlantic-ocean/ 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hGCxzZ-QVho

Happy Holidays, listeners! In the spirit of the holiday season, Carli and Sophia will spend this episode walking you through the top Christmas markets in Europe. From food and drinks, to lights, to history, to winter amusement parks, we will cover it all and help you decide which markets to visit. 

Please note that we are taking a break in two weeks for the holidays, but we will be back on January 9th with our first episode of the new year. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season. See you in 2024!

Grab your sunscreen and your swimsuits, this week we’re heading to Puerto Rico. Carli shares her experiences, favorite stops, foods, and tips and tricks from her visit to Puerto Rico. You’ll learn a ton of facts about this small Caribbean island and what makes it such a great place to visit. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a couple of Puerto Rican urban legends. 

Website: https://www.intrepidtravel.com

Instagram: @intrepidtravel

Happy Anniversary, listeners! For our special one year celebration, Carli, Sophia, and other members of Team HERA share what they’ve been up to this past year as well as upcoming travel plans. We also have a special surprise in store for our Snack Attack and What the Bleep segments.

For a chance to win a 25$ voucher for our shop which you can spend on anything, including our new Away She Goes Merch (!!!), fill out our questionnaire here: https://forms.gle/gYQhKQ3RmuDPy8ks8 

This week, Carli and Sophia sit down with outdoor adventurer Annie to discuss her takes on bikepacking, camping, and some of her past and upcoming accomplishments and travels. To learn more about Annie and her projects, check her out at https://www.thebotbeyondthebrainz.com .

Happy International Stewardess Day! Becoming a flight attendant is a dream job for many, and this week Resham Gupta joins us to talk about her experience and her career. We will hear information on the process of becoming a flight attendant as well as some funny and even spooky stories from the air. 

This week, Carli and Sophia sit down to discuss travel safety, one of the topics addressed in the upcoming release of Her Adventures toolkits. We will take a deep dive into the Travel Safety workbook (written by our very own co-host Carli) and learn various safety tips across all different areas of travel. To get notified when our Travel Safety toolkit comes out and get 10% off (or other workbooks in our series), click the following link: https://heradventures.com/toolkit/ 

For female pilot day, Carli sits down with pilot Bianca Riess to discuss her journey to become a pilot, and life living in Alaska. Bianca shares some information for aspiring pilots tells her story of deciding to become a pilot, and shares some unique stories and experiences from the air.

https://heradventures.com/?p=20451

Join hosts Carli and Sophia as they dive into the exhilarating world of travel. In this episode, Sophia shares her personal experience as au pairs and divulges insider tips on finding the perfect host family. From the challenges of living abroad to the incredible cultural insights Sophia has gained, this episode is a must-listen for any wanderlust-filled traveller. Whether you're dreaming of becoming an au pair or simply seeking inspiration for your next adventure, this podcast will ignite your wanderlust and leave you yearning for far-off destinations. Don't miss out! 

Sophia and Carli sit down to highlight some of the famous female travelers throughout history who have paved the way for us all. Learn about historical backgrounds, biographical information, and interesting stories and anecdotes about some of your favorite female travelers. Who knows, this episode might just inspire you to book your next trip!

https://heradventures.com/ten-things-you-should-know-about-ida-laura-pfeiffer/

https://shopheradventures.com/product-category/collections/sheroes/

*Trigger warning: Mention of depression and suicidal after the first 19 minutes* This week, Carli and Sophia are joined by Lacey C. Clark! of Phenomenal Everywhere (www.peverywhere.com). Lacey tells us about her experience living on 5 different continents, as well as the story behind her world travels and writing, touring, and performing her solo play.

Happy Valentine’s Day, listeners! Join Carli and Sophia as they sit down to discuss all different kinds of Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day travel, either with your squad, your partner or by yourself! Learn about some ideal destinations for each different kind of trip, as well as some fun activities to partake in on your trip.

https://heradventures.com/10-valentines-day-gifts-for-travel-lovers/

https://heradventures.com/my-unexpected-valentines-day-experience/

This week, Carli and Sophia interview world traveler Taylor Demonbreun, who broke 4 world records while she traveled to every country in the world. Taylor tells us how she came up with the idea to visit every country in the world, some stories from the road, and the process for registering her accomplishments with the Guinness World Records. To connect with Taylor online, check her out on Instagram @trekwithtaylor and online at https://www.trekwithtaylor.com/ .

#worldrecords #worldtravel #explore #aroundtheworld #everycountry #guinessworldrecord #travelrecord #tuvalu

To kick off 2022, Sophia and Carli each count down their top 5 dream destinations. Each co-host will give you some fun facts about their destinations, as well as some books and movies about each location to get you into the traveling spirit. Are any of these in your top 5 destinations as well? Let us know on Instagram @girlwhotravel .

#bucketlist #dreamtrip #countdown #newyears #explore #aroundtheworld #dreamdestinations #exoticdestinations #top5

Sophia and Carli speak with Her Adventures team member Debbie Petrone about what it looks like when our trips take unexpected turns. All three ladies share hilarious and cringe-worthy stories about some travel fails that they have experienced while out on the road. For more stories, take a look at this article on our website: https://heradventures.com/my-unexpected-valentines-day-experience/

Carli sits down with Sophia to answer Her Adventures member questions about her experiences in Iceland, the land of fire and ice. This is a must-listen episode if you are planning a trip to Iceland in the near future. Later on, Carli tries some Icelandic snacks, and Sophia teaches us some Icelandic swear words. Check out these articles for more information on Iceland: https://heradventures.com/reykjavik-iceland-ϸhingvellir-national-park-and-more/ https://heradventures.com/visit-iceland-on-a-budget/ 

In continuation of our #thisistravel campaign, Sophia sits down with author and microadventure expert Alastair Humphreys (@al_humphreys) to discuss his tips and tricks for taking small, but meaningful trips. For more information on Alastair Humphreys and all of his work, please visit https://alastairhumphreys.com/ 

Carli and Sophia share submitted stories from Her Adventures members about their memorable staycations in honor of our #thisistravel campaign. #Thisistravel is a movement to celebrate all that travel can be. For more information, please see our Facebook group and visit www.heradventures.com. 

In honour of World Vegan Day on November 1, Sophia sits down with vegan chef Kirk Haworth (@kirk_haworth) for a one on one discussion about all things vegan, including travelling while vegan and how travel inspires his cooking. 

For more vegan travel tips, check out Sophia's article on our HERA website: https://heradventures.com/world-vegan-day-how-to-travel-when-you-are-vegan/

#vegan #worldveganday #plantbased #herbivore #vegantravel #plateslondon #foodporn #foodie #myvegan #veganday#veganvacation

Let’s talk about travelling for free, yes, as in without having funds. Meet Alexa West, best-selling travel author and founder of the Solo Girl's Travel Guide. She’ll share her stories about leaving America with $200 to her name, tips about travelling for free, the best ways to get into work and travel and more! You won’t want to miss it!

https://alexa-west.com/ 

This week, Carli and Sophia are back to give you some tips and tricks on staying in Airbnbs responsibly, sustainably, and affordably.

https://heradventures.com/staying-ethically-with-airbnb/

#airbnb #ecotravel #bnb #air #sustainable #accomodation #tourism #environmentallyfriendly #eco #accomodationintourism #ethically #ethical

Has money ever stopped you from planning a trip? Carli and Sophia are joined by HERA member Ashaki Wallace to give you their best tips for traveling anywhere on a budget. From flights and food to accommodation, learn how to never miss out on a dream trip again

In this episode, Sophia answers some of your burning questions about all things Greek! Hear about her trip to Greece and learn about her favourite sites, experiences, and food! Opa!

Carli and Sophia sit down with actor, director, and author Gabrielle Stone to talk about her travels and what inspired the writing of her hit book, Eat, Pray, #FML. Learn more and order your copy at www.eatprayfml.com !