In this one-off episode, Marjorie reflects on a few crappy travel experiences in amazing places, because travel isn't always just Turkish delight and Bosnian coffee.

You can read the full Vox article that is quoted in the episode here.

Follow @goingoutyourdoor on Instagram to see more about the places mentioned in the episode, as well as other past and future locations.

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What's that-- the podcast is back?!

Not exactly, but I couldn't resist the chance to chat about my recent trip to Mexico. We cover Mexico City, Oaxaca, Mérida, the complexity of tourism, Air Bnb Experiences, and so much more!

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Marjorie chats about her recent trip to Ireland, the UK, France, and Belgium, as well as what it was like working on the road (hello, digital nomad life!), and finally some news to share with you all.

(Please excuse the moment where I stumble over the word "moeder" instead of stumbling over the word "gueuze" in reference to Belgian beer... Moeder is the bar where I had the gueuze lambic beer. Would never be able to live with myself if I didn't correct the mistake here! -M)

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Whether you're an extrovert who doesn't want to travel alone because, well, *alone* or an introvert gathering courage to make more friends on the road, this episode is chock full of ways and places to meet new people anywhere in the world.

As mentioned in the episode, check out Marjorie's open letter to people she's met on the road.

Here are some of the platforms discussed in the episode:

• Meetup
• Citysocializer
• InterNations

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Get off the beaten path with today's episode.

Follow-up to the appealing Georgian visa that's mentioned in the episode: it's not available to Americans, sadly! Listeners from other countries should definitely check it out.

For more info, you can find the blog post for the episode here

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Cost of traveling is one of the primary reasons that people avoid it--it's too expensive. But here at Going Out Your Door, we're firm believers that it doesn't have to be (see the links below for more!). There are also so many ways that you can save money for that big trip. From tiny lifestyle tweeks to unusual savings hacks, we talk about it all this week!

-How to find cheap flights

-Housesitting: how to travel for free

-Budget airlines!

-Cheapest places to travel in 2022

-Would you couchsurf?

-Why you should work as an au pair

...and so many more!

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Couchsurfing--both the brand name and the general idea of staying on a stranger's couch when you're traveling! In this episode, we start with the company and go from there, from what the process is like and things to know ahead of time to stay safe and have a great experience, to alternative platforms that each have their own focus and advantages.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Couchsurfing
• Host a Sister
• Trustroots
• BeWelcome
• Couchers
• Warm Showers
• Servas

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Happy 1 year of Going Out Your Door! 🥳 To celebrate, we're spilling the story behind the name.

Find more travel tricks and inspiration @GoingOutYourDoor on IG and Facebook, and be sure to check out the blog for links to all of the articles referenced in the episodes, as well as Marjorie's thoughts on different aspects of travel and life (and there's an extensive archive on different travel destinations, including Ireland, Spain, the Baltics, Taiwan, Thailand, and more!)

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