Travel opens doors to amazing places, and usually, some pretty amazing people. But let's be real, not every encounter is heartwarming. Sometimes, you do meet people who are rude, shady, or just flat out awful. So in todays episode Steph and Andrea share some of those rare but unforgettable run-ins with the worst kinds of people that they've met abroad. They're not the kinds of stories you hope for, but they are the kind you never forget.

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Have you ever landed in a new place with no plans, just your backpack and a sense of adventure, only to stumble into something incredible? A surprise street festival, a local holiday, or maybe a once a year cultural celebration that you never saw coming? Tune in as we dive into magical moments experienced abroad where no itinerary turned out to be the best plan of all!

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Ever felt personally victimised by a hotel charging more because you dared to travel alone? Or been awkwardly denied a two-seat table like you're some kind of pariah? SAME.

In this fiery episode, Andrea and Steph wave the flag for solo adventurers everywhere. From the sky-high single supplement to being rejected by restaurant hosts for daring to dine without a plus-one, the girls share their recent solo travel wins and woes from New Zealand to South America.

Expect rants, relatable stories, and a rallying cry for change. Whether you’ve travelled solo or just dreamt of escaping the group chat, this one’s for anyone who's ever felt the sting of being a party of one.

Justice for solo travellers? We’re starting the movement.

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It's time for a catch up after some amazing travel adventures! With Andrea just getting back from Brazil and Peru, checking off not one but two wonders of the world, and Steph who's been road tripping through the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand, they swap stories, share some travel tips as always and relive some of the epic, unforgettable moments they got to experience on these trips.

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Let's talk all the shit we didn't see abroad! Steph and Andrea have been to some pretty amazing places around the world and in these amazing places there are plenty of famous landmarks and attractions that we didn't see while there. Now does that matter? Not at all. Because the real magic of travel isn't about the sites that you should see or the things that you should do, but in the moments that you create along the way and the memories that you make.

Tune in now to hear about the beauty of traveling without a checklist and all the shit we didn't do abroad!

00:02:23 - The Blending of Travel Time

00:03:04 - Travel Choices and Societal Expectations

00:03:52 - Minimal Sightseeing in Portugal

00:10:39 - Skipping Kruger National Park

00:13:05 - Immersing in Local Culture in South Africa

00:14:46 - Statue of Liberty Experience

00:17:31 - Skipping the Eiffel Tower

00:18:44 - Vancouver Tower Visit

00:21:18 - Venetian Gondola Ride in Las Vegas

00:24:09 - Venice and Budget Travel in Barcelona

00:27:06 - Sagrada Familia and Gaudi Stops

00:30:00 - Missing the Venus de Milo at the Louvre

00:33:53 - Reflecting on Travel During a Hurricane

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Life is too short to wait for the perfect time, so it's time to encourage you to just book. that. trip. Money will come and go but time is finite, it's something you can't get back. So Andrea and Steph want you to pack your bags, take that leap, and let adventure be your guide. You will never regret traveling, but you will regret not going. So it's time to dive into why you should just book the trip!

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It's time to dive into the world of travel apps. Let's face it, the app world is blowing up. If you're not using apps in your trip planning, you're already falling behind. That said, which ones are actually worth downloading? Steph and Ange talk about their favourite travel apps that make their trip planning so much easier from packing your suitcase to booking your activities and everything in between. The right app will save you time, stress and maybe even a little bit of money!

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In this episode of All the S**t I've Learned Abroad it's a full on planning session! With our New Years travel resolutions fresh on our. minds, we really want to make sure we get them all ticked off the list this year! So in this episode, Steph walks us through her New Zealand trip planning all in real-time. So from flights, car rental, and hostel accommodation (yes, we said hostel!) we're searching for the best deals and we're booking them as we find them. Tune in now to learn some hot tips and tricks you can use in your own next travel planning session!

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Happy 2025! What better way to kick off the new year than with All the S**t I've Learned Abroad's annual travel resolution episode. Join Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis as they revisit their 2024 travel resolutions to see which were actually achieved, and then let's look ahead to their 2025 travel goals and resolutions to get your inspired for your own travel journey! What will be on the list this year? Tune in to find out!

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In this episode we're talking all things no-plan travel today. Have you ever planned an unplanned trip? Bit of an oxymoron there! For the spontaneous and 'non planner' people out there, mystery trips are growing in popularity, so what are you mystery trip options?

Want to learn more about the sites we talk about in this episode? Check out:

• Black Tomato's Get Lost - The Ultimate Adventure
• Wowcher UK's Mystery Holiday

00:00:00 - Introduction to No-Plan Travel

00:01:55 - OptimiSing Destination Weddings

00:03:09 - Upcoming Trips: Berlin and Texas

00:05:06 - Plus One at Weddings: Normalising Best Friends

00:07:06 - No-Planning Trips: Concept and Experiences

00:09:05 - Personal Experiences with Unplanned Travel

00:12:06 - Future Unplanned Travel Plans

00:14:16 - Practicalities of Booking Last-Minute Flights

00:17:34 - Spontaneous Road Trip in Ontario

00:20:12 - Challenges and Excitement of No-Plan Travel

00:20:56 - Black Tomato: The Ultimate No-Plan Experience

00:24:01 - Affordable Mystery Holidays with Woucher

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