As we step into a new year, this episode of The Global Girlfriend is all about pausing, reflecting, and dreaming forward.

In this New Year special, we’re looking back at 2025: a year of travel, growth, courage, and unexpected lessons...and setting powerful intentions for 2026. From unforgettable destinations and meaningful cultural moments to behind-the-scenes reflections on building a global podcast and community, this episode is about honoring where you’ve been and getting excited about where you’re going.

We reflect on what travel taught us in 2025—about slowing down, belonging, confidence, and purpose—and share how The Global Girlfriend podcast evolved through conversations centered on global living, love, friendship, and personal expansion. We also express deep gratitude for our listeners, whose messages, stories, and support continue to shape this community.

Looking ahead to 2026, we talk about:

• Dream travel destinations and intentional ways of exploring the world

• Slow travel, deeper cultural immersion, and traveling for meaning, not just content

• New podcast themes, dream guests, and how we want the show to feel next year

• Personal intentions, growth goals, and choosing a word or mantra for the year ahead

This episode is also an invitation to reflect on your own year and step into your Global Girlfriend era, wherever you are in the world. You don’t need a passport to live globally, curiosity, courage, and intention are enough.

Whether you’re planning your next trip, navigating life abroad, or simply craving a sense of expansion and connection, this episode is meant to feel like a hug and a boarding pass.

🎧 Subscribe, share this episode with a fellow global girlfriend, and tag us with your 2026 dreams. Wherever you are in the world, you belong here.