Going Out Your Door

Going Out Your Door

By Marjorie FreimuthSociety & CultureEducationPersonal JournalsPlaces & TravelHow To
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Going Out Your Door episodes

  • Conversations on travel, size, and sexuality

    We're so excited to have Haley on the podcast this week to chat about her experiences living in South Korea and Taiwan, the challenges associated with traveling and living in Asia as a plus-size woman, what the LGBTQ+ scene is like in Taiwan, and so much more!


    You can follow Haley's personal adventures on Instagram @halesbells38 and find her virtual assistant company at @haleyhelpsva and www.haleyhelpsva.com


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    45 min
  • Study abroad with a student visa (no matter your age)

    Whether you're a college student doing a year abroad, a grad student pursuing an advanced degree, or someone just looking to take advantage of the visa opportunities afforded to students and get an extra certificate or degree while you're at it, student visas are for everybody!


    We tackle the general requirements and process of getting a student visa, the most popular countries to study abroad in, why it's such a great opportunity, and a few other important details to know.


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    31 min
  • Where are people the friendliest?
    A lighthearted jaunt around the globe to the world's friendliest and happiest countries! What do you think--does the research measure up?

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    20 min
  • What's it like to have a child who leaves the country?
    Marjorie's mom makes her triumphant and long-anticipated return to the podcast for a Mother's Day specacular! The two chat about the mother-daughter relationship is like when it's stretched over the globe, what exactly Marjorie has done that has made her mom the most nervous, and offer advice for other parents' whose children want to hit the road.

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    31 min
  • Budget airlines!

    Making flying affordable and causing frustration and cramped knees since 1949, budget airlines are a staple of travel! In this week's episode, we answer all the critical questions, like are budget airlines safe? How can they offer tickets for as low as $15? And what, exactly, might you be charged for in addition the ticket?


    Check out the blog post for the episode here, and be sure to follow @GoingOutYourDoor on IG and Facebook!


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    24 min
  • Backpacker packing hacks
    Traveling with just a backpack is the best--there's nothing like skipping check in and baggage claim and not having to deal with a suitcase in a new city. But fitting everything you want to bring into a backpack can be frustrating. Here are our top packing hacks for your next trip sans suitcase!

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    18 min
  • How the STEP program can keep you safe

    Calling all Americans! Did you know that there's a very helplful program from the State Department that can help keep you safe and get you important info while you're in another country? In this episode, we talk about what the STEP program does to help you and the totally easy way to sign up!


    For a walkthrough of the sign up process, head to the blog.


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    19 min
  • Housesitting: how to travel for free

    Whether you opt for hostel dorm rooms, 5-star resorts, or quaint BnBs, there's no denying that where you stay is one of the biggest expenses when traveling. Enter, housesitting! In this episode we get into the undercover gem of traveling: staying at a local's place and caring for their pets while they're away. A free place to stay and puppies to snuggle? Yes, please!


    For links to the sites and articles mentioned in the episode, check out the blog post here


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    24 min
  • Ciao, konnichiwa, and ahoj! Learning languages
    Calling all aspiring polyglots! What's it like to move to a country when you don't speak the language? Can you travel if you know just a few basic phrases? What are foreign language classes like in schools around the world? And to round it all out, our best tips for picking up a new language, whether you're living abroad, prepping for your next trip, or just itching to learn something new!

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    37 min

About Going Out Your Door

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If you've always wanted to pull an Eat, Pray, Love or ditch the 9 to 5 and move to the tropics, Going Out Your Door is here to give you the information (and kick in the pants) you need to…