The Realistic Backpackers

Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers podcast! 

This week is all about backpacking The Philippines.

Seeing as Shireen can’t stop going back, it’s quite surprising that this episode is only happening now!

Discussing favourite destinations, where to go when you're there, especially on your first trip, including Palawan and Cebu, As well as all of your travel tips and tricks.

Of course Shireen is fangirling over the mangoes. 

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Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  

Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠ 

Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers podcast! 

This week is all about backpacking Europe.

Shireen is still in the Philippines, surfing everyday and surviving off coffee. Abi’s been sick for a week but as usual, powering through as only she knows how.

Abi’s been travelling Europe for the last year or so while she’s been based back in the UK, and with European summer about to kick off, what better time for her to give all her tips and tricks on how to do it best.

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The Realistic Backpackers: @the_realistic_backpackers

Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  

Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠

Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers podcast! 

This week is all about working online and building a Digital Nomad lifestyle. 

Abi is currently in the process of re-building her Social Media Management business after quitting her job last year, and Shireen has been working online for 3 years.

Sharing tips and tricks, and well as mindset shifts and building a community while being a nomad. 

If you have any questions, pop them in the comments or message us on our new Instagram page! 

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Connect on Instagram: 

The Realistic Backpackers: @the_realistic_backpackers

Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  

Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠ 

Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers podcast! 

This week is all about backpacking Sri Lanka, where we both just visited in November, giving you all our tips and tricks on visiting. 

Chatting locations: Negombo, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Ella, Hiriketiya, Weligama

As well as favourite experiences: THE train, Dembulla caves, cooking class, surfing, and climbing Adam’s Peak.

*the second cooking class we mentioned in the podcast is ‘Rosie’s Kitchen and Homestay’ 

Sri Lanka is definitely somewhere that if it’s been on your list, you should visit sooner rather than later because it’s becoming very touristy very quickly. 

If you have any questions, pop them in the comments or message us on our new Instagram page! 

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Connect on Instagram: 

The Realistic Backpackers: @the_realistic_backpackers

Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  

Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠ 

Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers podcast! 

We know it’s been a MINUTE since we’ve recorded, and there has been a lot of life going on in that time. 

This is a big catch up episode, covering everything from travelling Sri Lanka together, Abi visiting Finland and Estonia, Shireen’s back in the Philippines (of course), and Shireen takes time to discuss what’s going on in Iran. 

Thank you so much for being patient with us as we navigate big things going on in life, but we’re so excited to be back, and are ready to give you an amazing season. 

Please hit that subscribe button, leave us a little comment, and tell all your travel obsessed friends about us! 

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Connect on Instagram: Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  

Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠ 

Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers podcast! 

This week the girls are doing a Q&A episode, answering all your questions about travelling, DIVING, working online and chaotic backpacking stories.

But before they get into that, there’s some HUGE NEWS!! So make sure you’re listening to this because everything is about to change.

This is the last episode of this season, thank you to everyone that’s listened all season, and we’ll see you on the next one!

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Connect on Instagram: Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  

Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠ 

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⁠@therealisticbackpackers 

Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers podcast! 

This week the girls are welcoming one of their travel pals, Rob to the podcast.

They met in March 2024 in a hostel in Belize, and since then, Rob has backpacked Latin America for 18 months.

Talking about the highs and lows of that trip, solo travel, Rob's goal to visit every country in the world, ethically, and where’s next. This chat was so much fun, and gave so much insight into travel.

Wrapping up with a chaotic backpacking story, involving spending the pandemic on a Caribbean island. 

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Find Rob on Instagram: Globetromper

Connect on Instagram: Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  

Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠ 

Connect on Tiktok:

⁠@therealisticbackpackers 

Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers podcast! 

This week the girls are revisiting one of their favourite regions: Central America

While they did a full breakdown in season 1 (definitely check that out if they haven’t, this is a some extra info and chatting about some changes in the region 

Talking backpacking routes, activities, and general backpacking tripsIf you’re heading to Central America, and have any questions on backpacking the region, drop the girls a note on socials 

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Connect on Instagram: Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  

Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠ 

Connect on Tiktok:

⁠@therealisticbackpackers

Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers podcast! 

This week the girls are chatting to Steve and Jack from Nomads No Worries. 

The guys are digital nomads, with a different travel style. Opting to stay in places for at least a month at a time.

Learning about the differences with this, as well as the pros and cons.

In true Realistic Backpacker’s style, this ep goes all over the place, covering travel, American culture and stereotypes, Latin America, creature comforts when travelling, and what to do if you see a bear.

And of course, a couple of chaotic travelling stories.

Make sure to check out the guys on Nomads No Worries podcast, and give them a follow:

Instagram: Nomadsnoworriespodcast

And if you haven’t already, listen to Abi and Shireen on the guys’ podcast, linked below! 

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Connect on Instagram: Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  

Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠ 

Connect on Tiktok:

⁠@therealisticbackpackers 

Welcome back to the Realistic Backpackers podcast! 

This week the girls are discussing their favourite topic of conversation: South East Asia. 

While they did a full breakdown in season 1 (definitely check that out if you haven’t already), this is a revision with some extra information and changes they’ve learned since they recorded the first time.

Talking backpacking routes, activities, and general backpacking tips.

If you’re heading to South East Asia soon, and have any questions on backpacking the regions, drop the girls a note on socials 

Helpful Links:

Connect on Instagram: Shireen: ⁠@shireenaroundtheworld_⁠ ;  

Abi: ⁠@abi_chapman⁠ 

Connect on Tiktok:

⁠@therealisticbackpackers