This episode of Street Rat Radio is inspired by my recent article on navigating transportation while solo traveling—a topic that often gets overlooked but is so closely tied to how we experience the world. Spencer and I start off on the couch in Charleston, casually daydreaming about what it’d be like to host a real-deal radio show, but the conversation quickly shifts to the messier, more honest side of travel. We get into the chaos, the detours, and how getting from point A to B rarely goes as planned.
Spencer shares his story of trying to escape Bolivia—a surreal, high-stakes experience that captures just how unpredictable travel can be. We talk about the vulnerability of being far from home, the quiet victories of figuring it out alone, and the kind of confidence that only comes from navigating the unknown.
Whether you’re catching buses in a new city or sprinting through terminals to make a flight, this episode is about more than just getting around—it’s about agency, adaptability, and learning how to trust yourself when there’s no one else to lean on.
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