Happy 2024 - It's time for our annual new years travel resolutions episode! As always, we revisit last years resolutions to see if and what we actually achieved and then discuss our travel goals and resolutions for the upcoming year as well - and we've got some big ons that we hope will inspire you as well!

00:00:00 - New Year's Travel Resolutions

00:05:34 - The Power of Writing Down Goals

00:06:18 - Revisiting Last Year's Travel Resolutions

00:09:10 - Sailing in the Whitsundays and Travel Goals

00:10:20 - Exploring Queensland and Van Life

00:11:10 - Budgeting for Travel and Setting Financial Goals

00:13:11 - Optimising Weekend Travel in Europe

00:14:04 - Budgeting for Travel and Tracking Expenses

00:16:43 - Planning for Wellness Retreats

00:18:38 - Sky Barrel Accommodation Goal

00:19:05 - Desire to Visit Singapore

00:20:20 - Upcoming Trip to Dubai

00:22:43 - Planning Business and Leisure Trips - "Bleisure"

00:27:52 - The Idea of Tough Love Retreats

00:30:20 - Van Life in New Zealand as a Travel Goal

00:31:28 - Documenting Trips and Creating Photo Books

00:32:43 - Planning for South America and the Seven Wonders

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It's time to talk about van life in Outback Queensland! What’s the best way to plan your route through the Outback and does it feel safe if you do it as a solo traveller? What is a pig race and why is Steph using her ability to starfish as a system of measurement? And most importantly, what’s the biggest travel hack we’ve learned on how you can live the van life for next to no cost.

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00:00:00 Van life adventures.

00:06:12 A massive camper van bed.

00:08:47 Parking challenges in the Outback.

00:13:52 Pig races and ethical encounters.

00:16:24 Feeling safe while traveling.

00:19:06 Self-defense and safety measures.

00:25:26 Qantas Light Show.

00:27:03 New wildlife and bird watching.

00:30:27 Dreaming big in life.

00:36:23 Traveling as you age.

00:37:33 Van life and comfort levels.

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Flight upgrades... are they worth it or a total waste of money? When flying, what is the best way to get a cheap upgrade, whether using cash or points, and when is it actually just not worth it at all? We also delve into hotel and rental card upgrades and the surprisingly easy method to get them for free.

00:00:00 Upgrades can be worth it.

00:09:40 Communication is key in hosting.

00:14:06 Airbnb hosting can be challenging.

00:15:12 Airbnb drama and Philly adventures.

00:23:21 Consider upgrading for long-haul flights.

00:25:22 Upgrade to higher class flights.

00:30:29 Consider cost and comfort for upgrades.

00:37:52 Lounge access can save money.

00:40:52 Always check for flight upgrades.

00:46:03 Use points for upgrades and ask for hotel upgrades.

00:51:00 Upgrade requests can lead to better accommodations.

00:56:20 Hotels in New York are expensive.

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As you age, do you become more or less insecure while traveling? When it comes to age, body image hangups and physical capabilities we discuss why you shouldn't let your insecurities get in the way of experiencing new things while you're traveling.

[00:02:01] Becoming less insecure with age.

[00:04:08] Insecurities while traveling.

[00:11:30] Women and self-image in photos.

[00:16:09] Living in the moment.

[00:19:42] Staying young in hostels.

[00:22:34] Skiing and snowboarding injuries.

[00:26:02] Trying water obstacle courses.

[00:29:02] Overcoming fear of trying new things.

[00:33:22] Body insecurities and empowerment.

[00:36:27] Body insecurities on the beach.

[00:41:31] Club experience in Miami.

[00:43:05] Insecurities and trying new things.

[00:47:51] Weighing for safety and fun.

[00:49:39] Insecurities about solo travel.

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So often in life we romanticise things in our head when in reality, it rarely lives up to expectations, and the same goes for travel destinations. In this episode we discuss some of the destinations we have over-hyped in our own heads. Equally, we explore some of the places we didn't expect much of that ended up blowing us away. We hope that this episode lives up to the hype and that you won't be disappointed!

00:00:00 Expectations vs. reality in travel

00:05:26 Be the change you want

00:11:09 Romanticizing places can lead to disappointment

00:16:34 Underwhelming experiences in travel

00:22:14 Underwhelming experiences at famous museums

00:27:32 Underwhelming Little Mermaid statue

00:32:37 Expectations can shape our experiences

00:41:15 Don't trust Instagram for travel

00:45:51 Expectations vs reality in travel

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From booking hotels to flights to rental cars, to lost luggage and lost keys, listen to some of the tips and tricks we've compiled from our own lessons learned on our travels that will hopefully help you make the most of your own travels in the next year. So grab a notepad and a pen and get ready to take some notes!

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This is a real shit episode. Literally.

We're talking about something every traveler experiences at some point, but are too embarrassed to talk about. Traveler's diarrhoea, Bali belly, Delhi belly, whatever you want to call it, it's really shitty when it happens. But how can you prevent this dreaded occurrence on your travels and when should you actually seek help from a medical professional when you've got it?

Get ready for a real shit storm of an episode!

[00:00:11] Traveler's' diarrhoea and prevention.

[00:04:39] Feeling old at Glastonbury.

[00:09:34] Surviving traveler's' diarrhoea.

[00:11:11] Traveler's diarrhoea and its definitions.

[00:15:09] Investigating traveler's' diarrhoea.

[00:17:59] Traveling with Imodium.

[00:21:19] Traveler's diarrhoea prevention methods.

[00:26:00] Food safety and meat freshness.

[00:29:02] Street food safety.

[00:32:05] Traveler's diarrhoea remedies.

[00:35:30] Fluids for hydration.

[00:40:36] Constipation on vacation.

[00:43:08] Enema and pharmacist confusion.

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Having embarked on two very different adventures throughout India with different styles, Steph and Andrea discuss their contrasting experiences while traversing the bustling streets of Delhi, wandering through ancient temples, tiger spotting in Rajasthan, their Bollywood experiences and so much more.

Whether you're a seasoned traveler, an armchair explorer, or someone seeking inspiration for your next journey, in "Travels Through India" we hope to inspire you to add India to your list. So buckle up, tune in, and let the magic of India unfold.

Learn more about some of the specific tours mentioned at:

• Tiger Safari India
• G Adventures - Golden Triangle tour
• The Yoga Institute
• Mystical Mumbai (Bollywood Tour)

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One of the most annoying things that can happen during your travels are delays, diversions and cancellations. It will most likely happen to you at some point, so it's time to break down the reasons this can happen so that in the moment, you can decide if it's worth the energy getting worked up about!

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To gift or not to gift, that is the question. How often do you buy travel souvenirs for family, friends or yourself? What makes a good travel souvenir and what makes a crap one? Let's dive in and discuss!

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