Episode 03: Sarah and Chloe chat about group-trip core memories and the realities of traveling as a queer person. 

In this episode of Airplane Mode, Sarah Baus sits down with Chloe Mitchell to explore how group travel can spark deep, authentic connections among strangers. Drawing on her adventures with EF Ultimate Break, Chloe reflects on the powerful bonds formed through shared challenges—like long hours in a safari 4x4 or intense Muay Thai training sessions. She compares group travel to team sports, where vulnerability and discomfort lead to trust and camaraderie. Through personal travel stories, she illustrates how unpredictable moments on the road often become the most memorable—and the most meaningful. 

The conversation also touches on Chloe’s experience traveling as a queer woman, and how group travel can provide both safety and solidarity in unfamiliar cultural contexts. She shares her thoughtful approach to navigating identity abroad, from researching LGBTQ+ friendliness to using subtle self-expression to find community. At its core, this episode celebrates the transformative magic of travel when experienced through connection, shared storytelling, and radical authenticity. 

Presented by EF Ultimate Break, Airplane Mode is a travel podcast about culture, community, and comfort zones. Hosted by influencer Sarah Baus, each episode is a creator-to-creator conversation that unpacks the realities of travel, iconic destinations, and the people we meet along the way.  

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