Eternally Evolving (with Miriam Donovan)

Prefacing all of my upcoming Nicaragua and Colombia episodes with this small rant about why we need to stop generalizing about which countries are 'safe' or 'dangerous' to go to. For my entire time traveling through Latin America, one of the first things people had to say to me was always about whether or not I felt safe of I thought certain countries were unsafe, and the reality is that we can't keep talking about safety in such a black and white way. In this episode, I'm going to talk about how I perceive travel safety as a solo female traveler and why I get so frustrated when people let biases and preconceived notions determine their opinions on so many countries, specifically those in Central & South America.

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For my second podcast guest ever, please welcome my friend & fellow content creator Sierra Fernand!! We have been traveling together for the last month after meeting in Nicaragua and I’m so excited for her to share her story of discovering travel, creating content online, starting her own business, and transitioning to working remotely around the world. This episode was so much fun to record and if you are looking for guidance to transition to this sort of lifestyle yourself, go follow her on Instagram and enroll in her amazing guided mentorship. Her Instagram is @sierra.fernald <3

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After a month and a half back at my favorite work exchange in Nicaragua, Bigfoot Hostel, I wanted to talk about all of the good things that come with working at a hostel, but also some of the challenges. Work exchanges have become my new favorite way to travel honestly and I think this one was my ideal exchange, it would be SO hard to beat! But that doesn’t mean it wasn’t challenging at times as well, I learned so much from my time there and I hope this episode helps you understand a bit more about what to expect if you have been wanting to start traveling and volunteering. Like always, Worldpackers is the best way to get started so use my code MIRIAM to sign up for a discount if this episode resonates with you!

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Finally back with another podcast episode after over a month! The first part of this was recorded when I was initially processing the aftermath of Trump being inaugurated again and his blitzkrieg of attacks that followed. Specifically, I dive into his anti-immigration policies and actions against specifically the Latino community and how I am thinking about it as someone who’s currently living in Central America. The second part of the episode was recorded a few weeks later starting to break down what is progression developed after a month of Trump being in office and how the attacks haven’t stopped. Combined with a life update from my chaotic time in Nicaragua!!

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My first time ever doing a Q&A episode and I can't wait to make this a regular series!! I asked you guys to ask me questions on Tik Tok and picked a few to answer on here so that I could respond in a more detailed and personal way. In this episode, I'm talking about how to prepare for long-haul flights, my favorite country I've ever been to, advice for first-time solo travelers, cheap less touristy places to travel to from London, my favorite desserts around the world, monetizing social media and making money while traveling, and more.

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Basically a journal entry in podcast form, reflecting on everything that has happened this year. 2024 was the best and also one of the hardest years of my life, I have learned so many lessons and grown so much, honestly this year has changed my life. My intentions and manifestations going into 2025 are clearer than they ever have been, and I hope you resonate with the massive life shift I can feel coming in this new year.

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Two magical fairy tale towns in two entirely different parts of Vietnam! For the second part of my Vietnam series I’m talking about two of the most idyllic picturesque places I’ve ever been to; they’re both so different but so special. Sapa is a cozy mountain town with even bigger mountains than Ha Giang, the cutest fairy houses, unique culture from the local ethnic minority groups, the most magical art village on a mountain, and so much more. And one 26 hour sleeper bus later, we made it to Hoi An, the town of lanterns where you can release wishing candle boats onto a river and get handmade tailored clothes from the best seamstresses in the world.

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Earlier this year I spent a month in Vietnam and it was one of the most important and incredible countries I have ever been to! As I talk about in this episode, I kind of only exist because of Vietnam since my parents actually met there. In this first part of what will be a 2 part series on Vietnam, I am detailing everything I did in Hanoi for almost 2 weeks; the incredible food, the best coffee in the world, cultural beauty treatments, interesting museums, and the most insane parties/nightlife. As well as the unique experiences I got to have because my dad used to live there. I'm also talking about the Ha Giang Loop, one of the most famous and coveted backpacker experiences in the world, and for a good reason! Truly one of the most beautiful and adventurous experiences I have ever had while traveling.

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Finally telling the details about one of the most adventurous and remote travel experiences I have ever had! I spent a week on Koh Ta Kiev staying at a treehouse and jungle hut camp. The island itself is only accessible by small fishing boat, with not a single restaurant, shop, road, no AC, almost no electricity, not even bicycles; only footpaths through the jungle and 2-3 small camps around the island. This place was definitely challenging in so many ways but I learned so much about myself and everything I am capable of. I met some incredible people, explored undiscovered beaches, got to swim with bioluminescence, watched the most incredible sunsets, and so much more.

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It's been a rough week in America. For the second episode of this series, here is my rant/thoughts/analysis of the outcome of the American elections that took place last week. I am currently back home in Washington DC, so to be in the Capitol of the US witnessing this historic election has been both terrifying and informative. Like I always say, travel and politics are inherently connected, so I'm discussing the large-scale global implications that this election will have and what you should keep in mind going forward as you travel throughout the world.