season 3 episode 8: SZN 3 EP 8

*deep breath* louise backpacked portugal, spain, france, belgium, netherlands, england, AND scotland all in ONE MONTH! you’re probably how did she do it and look 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 of how to find the cheapest accommodations and flights, while going to some of the nicest spots across those 7 countries. did she sleep much? no of course not (thats hardly ever a priority in her life). was it worth it?? YES, DUH (you cant help but be happy while in the presence of a castle). anyway, if you are 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.

**dont forget to follow us on instagram, tiktok, youtube @guesswherepodcast

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

season 3 episode 5: an interview special with the mermaid, the myth, and dutch travel legend robin! how did robin and louise become besties? it all starts in australia (obvi with this podcast) and leads to amsterdam (surrounded by ducks) and having the chillest art (or fart) in the park! dont worry its not all gossip and reminiscing, robin is here to answer some of your travel questions! from thoughts on traveling through central america, best safety habits for solo travelers, finding ethical excursions, favorite spots, to so much more, we get into the details of being endless summer chasers! robin has been traveling for so long you can trust her advice (and take it to heart)!

we hope you enjoy this parkside interview! don't forget to follow us on instagram, tiktok, youtube, and pinterest @guesswherepodcast

**special thanks to maddy for being our amazing camera woman this episode! want to meet her? listen/watch episode "flight 23: a day trip to Delft, Netherlands ft. maddy backes!"

heres the scene: koke is inside the salt lake city airport on the layover she has been hyping up in her mind since our previous layover episode. her favorite coffee is an insatiable craving (and honestly the whole point of this layover; we love how committed koke is). was the coffee worth going so far out of her way? was the LA airport kind to her? listen to this 8-minute episode to find out! (and if you want more context listen to “Layover inception pt.1: booking flights based off of coffee”)

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

**dont forget to follow us on instagram, tiktok, youtube @guesswherepodcast

season 3 episode 4: the tea has arrived and it is pipping hot! don’t worry, it's so good, it'll be worth burning your tongue(; koke and louise dive head first into their travel hot takes in this episode! and no hot take is too hot. the girls talk about their spicy opinions on who is the least trustworthy culture to date, where's the best place to sleep in the hostel, best practices while traveling, and more! 

as per usual, the ego is big and these girls might need a humblin. after this episode please follow us on instagram, tiktok, youtube, and pinterest @guesswherepodcast and let them know if you agree or disagree with their travel hot takes.

Links to articles used during episode: 

• Articles about woman dying on K’gari Island:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rmmzr87x0o (bbc)

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/23/australia/australia-kgari-island-dingoes-intl-hnk-dst (cnn)

• Safety information for  when traveling to K’gari Island:

https://parks.qld.gov.au/parks/kgari-fraser/visiting-safely/staying-safe

**Emergency line in Australia: 000 (dial triple zero)

• Driving on left vs right: https://highways.dot.gov/highway-history/general-highway-history/right-side-road

• The real meaning of “carpe diem”:

https://www.theswaddle.com/carpe-diem-meaning-is-not-seize-the-day

Tradition as to why cappuccinos are a morning drink:

https://dreambeanscoffee.ie/why-italians-dont-order-cappuchinos-after-11am/

have you ever had no option but to have a layover during your travels? well koke has and she's here to overthink the process (but in the best way possible), in case you run into the same issue. at the end of the day, if you’re going to layover… you might as well choose the best place to go (who cares about logistics, we treat ourselves on this podcast). so if you have a layover to book this 7-minute episode might give you a sense of direction. 

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

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