Away She Goes: The Girls Who Travel Podcast

Happy October, listeners! October is our favorite time of the year, and we are continuing our tradition of spooky October episodes this year. Today, Carli and Sophia are joined by content creator Geo Rutherford @geodesaurus on all platforms, who gives us the ins and outs of her month-long social media campaign that takes place every October - Spooky Lake Month! Geo shares with us how this all got started, as well as some of her personal favorite spooky lake stories!

If you're interested to read or colour more spooky lakes, check out Geo's books: https://www.georutherford.com/book

If you're looking to visit one of the most iconic destinations on the US West Coast, Carli is sharing her tips and must-sees for San Francisco fo shape your itinerary. From China Town to sea lions, there's something for everyone and of course, the Golden Gate Bridge with it's infamous foggy weather can't be skipped.

If you're looking for an idea for a spring vacation this year, look no further! Carli and Sophia are joined by Nicole, the Executive Director of the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Taking place in April every year in Washington, this unique festival offers visitors the chance to see one of the largest tulip blooms in the world. In addition to millions of beautiful flowers, visitors can participate in countless other festival events held all over Skagit Valley for the entire duration of April. For more information and to plan your trip, make sure to visit https://tulipfestival.org/

Our FOURTH GWT small group trip was a success! Trip leader Debbie sits down with Carli and Sophia to relive all of the magical stops along this amazing itinerary. From spending a night in the Sahara Desert, to riding camels, visiting bustling markets, and even acting out their own movie scene, our travelers truly had a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If you're planning your own trip to Morocco, you're sure to find helpful information here.

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Let's face it, many people do not enjoy flying. Even the thought of a short flight is enough to deter some people from taking a trip. What do you do if you're faced with a long-haul flight? How will you stay rested, comfortable, and not climb the walls? Carli and Sophia are here to help. In the next how-to installment, they provide tips and tricks that they've learned from personal experience to help make your next long-haul flight manageable. Worse case scenario, just binge your favorite podcast ;)

While living abroad is an exciting time, it also comes with many challenges. This week, our guest Kristen Van Nest describes the good, the bad, and the ugly. She talks about experiencing homesickness, culture shock with hot dogs, drinking fine wine and so much more while still experiencing the excitement and happiness that comes along with a new adventure. If you've ever lived abroad before, we're sure you can relate!

What started as a quick trip to mail Sophia a package turned into a hilarious story that we couldn't keep to ourselves. We hope you enjoy this epic fail of a story, as well as the special return of a favorite segment from the past.

With over 5 years having passed since the COVID pandemic started, more people than ever are taking their work/life balance into their own hands and becoming travel entrepreneurs. While an endless life on the road sounds like a dream for many, this lifestyle does not come without its own unique challenges. On this episode, travel entrepreneur Ali Temple describes her experience with burnout and how to avoid it, along with other tips and tricks on making this dream a reality.

Today, join Carli and Sophia on a trip to beautiful Oslo, Norway. Sophia shares her experience living in Oslo and provides plenty of tips and tricks for planning a trip to this popular destination. Whether you're actively planning a trip or just exploring your options, this episode is for you!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit Antarctica? The remote continent is a bucket list item for many. Most people will never be able to visit Antarctica in their lives, let alone live there. Today, Carli meets with Dr. Peter Neff @icy_pete, a glaciologist and climate scientist working primarily to develop glacier ice core records of past climate, environmental conditions, and atmospheric chemistry. Peter describes what it's like to live and work in such an extreme climate, as well as the importance of his work on the current and future climate.