season 3 episode 10: a GWIA declassified travel survival guide

WELCOME to the all-inclusive travel tips and tricks to start backpacking! whether you’re solo or traveling with someone, koke and louise have your back in this episode with ONLY the most important information you need to begin backpacking. it’s as quick and straight to the point as the girls have ever been, so prep your pen and paper and get note-taking, you’re not going to want to miss a beat!

starting with the basics of why you should travel, how to travel, how to pack, what to expect, and how you might change along the way, this episode will leave you feeling confident and ready for your trip (or give you the encouragement to finally book that flight)! koke and louise have traveled all around the world, including places like Australia, Asia, Europe, America, and Africa, so you can trust their advice to guide you!

Craving more details here are the other episodes mentioned:

Flight 22: planning a preparing for the adventures that lie ahead

Spotifty: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uogpeH8yXzQFFHBnHguST?si=41fe7b1e7aae493b

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0sYQLhGi1c

Apple podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flight-22-planning-and-preparing-for-the-adventures/id1669408797?i=1000743117255

Flight 21: 10 travel essentials while packing our bags and flying out… where? International. 

Spotifty: 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uvzBCagfnjWHNtL6RrwYI?si=eea51a3db091440d

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y21dNknDSxM

Apple podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flight-21-10-travel-essentials-while-packing-our-bags/id1669408797?i=1000727139343

Flight 19: fighting for our physical&mental health while traveling

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/11YkbdacQuw4Kxze5E2TVU?si=b7eab7d96229417a

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj0-5mnVOEg&t=1s

Apple podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flight-19-fighting-for-our-physical-mental-health-while/id1669408797?i=1000716426890

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a GWIA declassified travel survival guide: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW before stepping foot in a hostel bathroom! there's no need to freak out, you came to the right place. in this episode, louise gets straight to the point and tells you the basics to sharing a bathroom with strangers (potentially a whole floor of strangers and sometimes stinky boys). with her trips and tricks, the first time you walk into that bathroom, you’ll be a seasoned pro 

who cares about bathrooms? In this modern age lets skip the pleasantries, follow us on instagram, tiktok, pinterest (or literally anywhere) @guesswherepodcast 

season 3 episode 9: a GWIA declassified travel survival guide

baboons, black rhinos, and the trip that changed everything — koke is the one in the hot seat now and louise has the questions! in this interview special, koke takes you behind the scenes of her month-long wildlife conservation volunteer trip across South Africa and Namibia. from feeding and rehabilitating animals, to anti-poaching research, to restoring habitats… koke did it ALL. and yes, she may have also fallen completely in love with baboons along the way (we don't judge here… but sorry joe?)

but this episode isn't just the highlights reel — koke breaks down everything you need to know before booking your own volunteer trip abroad: the different programs available, the agencies she recommends, health and safety must-knows, and the breathtaking Garden Route road trip she did along the south coast of South Africa to cap it all off.

consider this your official guide to volunteering in Africa — with a little GWIA chaos sprinkled in, because of course.

links to resources mentioned in this episode:

• Enkosini (agency koke booked with — Makalali, Siyafunda Program in South Africa + Naankuse Project in Namibia): https://www.enkosini.org

• Totally Travel (great agency option!): https://www.totallytravel.com.au

• The Great Projects (another great agency option!): https://www.thegreatprojects.com

• Everything you need to know about the Garden Route: https://www.go2africa.com/african-travel-blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-garden-route

• US Government International Travel Safety Advisories: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel.html

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theres a lot more to backpacking backpacks (for lack of better words) than what meets the eye! TRUST koke, not every backpack is made for you (and she so learned the hard way in africa). but dw, koke learned this lesson so you dont have to! in this episode, koke quickly chats about the importance of finding the right backpack for your next trip; from color to body type to more tips and tricks! 

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season 3 episode 8: a GWIA declassified travel survival guide
deep breath louise backpacked portugal, spain, france, belgium, the netherlands, england, and scotland all in one month! you’re probably wondering how she did it and looked fabulous at the same time while staying somewhat on budget?? this is her moment to explain, and yours to learn—if you so wish (you’re making the right decision by coming here). over this euro summer in july, louise learned all the important lessons on how to find the cheapest accommodations and flights while still going to some of the nicest spots across those seven countries. did she sleep much? no, of course not (that’s hardly ever a priority in her life). was it worth it?? yes, duh (you can’t help but be happy in the presence of a castle). anyway, if you’re trying to figure out how to plan a european summer—whether to those countries or not—this episode is a great guide to start that process.

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we’ve been oversharing for so long! It only makes sense for us to bring you even deeper into our minds… here are our thoughts about the podcast!

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if you have made it this far... we love you, and we're not going anywhere!!!! (but did we fool you?)

season 3 episode 7: The Amazing Race meets Survivor, louise and amelia’s first 24 hours in Nice felt like a reality TV challenge! In our longest Thrills and Spills yet, we take you through the chaos of being temporarily homeless… and somehow forced to rave all night. was it terrible? absolutely not, it was incredible! would we do it again? also absolutely not. but if you ever find yourself making the same travel mistake, consider this your survival guide on how-to exist from midnight to 4 p.m. with zero accommodations (and still look cute and explore a new country at the same time)!

also, meet Amelia, a familiar name on this podcast, but a new voice! she’s traveled the world by boat, plane, and train, and while this isn’t an interview episode, she backpacked across Europe with Louise for a month. most importantly, she survived this wildly unpredictable night by louises side.

have you ever gotten on an airplane and just started to get comfortable, then BAM, you smell something… that smells… smelly??? in this super short layover episode louise gives you a quick list of the foods she believes one should NEVER consume on flight. do you agree? do you disagree? let us know @guesswherepodcast

welcome to layovers, they are random and audio only! our video episodes will only be during classic duo episodes, and for Thrills and Spills. PLEASE check out our other episodes if you are looking for travel advice, backpacking tips, and MORE!

season 3 episode 6: sometimes you just need to girl-math your way through packing, and this time, koke sure did! with a thrifted traveling backpack (we don’t recommend this) and too many compression cubes, koke takes you through her mentality item by item while packing for a month-long volunteer trip to Africa.

but spoiler: this trip already happened (like months ago), so present-day koke checks in and updates you on what she shouldn’t have brought vs. the things she loves.

this episode is a reality check for all you overthinkers (and overpackers) about the necessary and unnecessary items to take while backpacking!

If you love african animals, you should follow our tiktok, instagram, and pinterest @guesswherepodcast 🐆🐒🐘  

have you ever seen an item on a restaurant menu that made you double take?!?! louise has and because of it… has eaten some interesting meats😳 

sorry vegans (and an extra sorry to koke). but don’t stress vegetarians and vegans, this isn’t just a list of the unique foods louise has tried around the world, it's also about the stories, cultures, and people you meet going from kitchen to kitchen (yes, it gets cliché but whatever). 

welcome to layovers, they are random and audio only! our video episodes will only be during classic duo episodes, and for Thrills and Spills.

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if you’ve read this far, comment the most interesting food you’ve tried while abroad!