After coming back from a trip that changed the way she views travel, Shandra tries to define what travel is and why people do it. Spoiler…she can’t. But she does explain why it is important for everyone to figure that out for themselves and why these definitions are constantly changing.

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In this episode, a coincidentally sniffly Shandra unpacks the inevitable: getting sick or injured while abroad. With much experience, and many stories, she explains how best to avoid it, mentally prepare, and tackle it when sickness or injury comes while abroad.

In this episode Shandra is joined by Alex, a friend she met while traveling who has a lot to say about Couchsurfing. Alex explains the benefits of the lifestyle, tips for success, safety precautions, and many stories to tell from his experience hosting as well as meeting strangers through the site. This is another episode not to be missed!

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In this episode Shandra introduces the idea of travel regret. She explains how it is possible to come home from a trip feeling fulfilled and free of potential regrets. She also teaches how to change thought patterns with some simple tricks. And finally, she reveals how it is possible to bend time and get ahead of regrets before they even happen.

On today’s episode Shandra interviews Jackie Paris, a licensed psychotherapist and world traveler. Jackie shares her extensive wisdom and breaks down the practice of maintaining a positive mental health while abroad, along with stories of her own adventures.

In this episode, Shandra breaks down a few tips and tricks about how to spend and save your money. She covers it all- before your trip, during your travels, and after you get home (where you hopefully have some money left!) 

On today’s episode, Shandra is joined by Anna, who gained fluency in Spanish through her study abroad experience in college. She now speaks it every day in her travels through Latin America. The two of them break down the process of learning any language, how essential it is to do it abroad, and crazy travel experiences along the way. 

In this episode, Shandra shares all of the secrets of hostel-hopping that she wished someone had told her before her first hostel experience. If you want to skip the trial-and-error of hostel-hopping, tune in to figure out how to navigate the world of hostels like a pro.

In this episode, Shandra interviews Shari, a friend she met abroad, about safety practices and cultural sensitivity while traveling. Together, they tackle subjects from scamming, strangers, theft and more while exchanging many stories to relate.