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Looking for love abroad? In today's episode, I'm giving you the buzz on Bumble as part of our Dating Diaries series where I give you all the juicy details of dating while abroad! 

Dating apps are the go-to resource for connecting with singles and while I'm not a big fan of the experience, I'm keeping an open mind and spillin' the tea on all the profile faux pas.

Listen in as I share insights into my love/hate relationship with Bumble and the red flags I'm looking for when swiping. Plus you'll hear about some of my own experiences with dating internationally.

Guys and gals - I'd love to hear your feedback on this. Send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you agree with and what you don't and if you think we should do a follow-up episode with an international singles group.

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If you've ever felt confused about handling foreign currency while traveling, you're not alone. There are so many questions from where to get it to how much you should have on hand! In this episode, I'm sharing some fire tips and strategies to maximize your dollars and spend when it comes to foreign currency!


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Making new friends as an adult can feel a little awkward but if you're ready to grow your circle of besties, travel is an amazing way to find your tribe!

In this episode, I share four practical tips that will help you make real friendships while traveling with stories of how I've implemented these tips to make lifelong friends around the world. If you're ready to ease into creating lasting friendships while you're traveling, while making the most out of your trip, this episode is for you!

P.s. These tips will even help introverts who find it challenging to peel themselves off the wall to connect with others. I've got you!

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One of the most important experiences of traveling is the food! While eating out is fun and convenient, it's not very sustainable for long-term travel. In this episode, I'm going to share how to navigate international grocery shopping so that you can prepare some of your own meals and curb the need to dine out for every meal.

Listen in as I share my three-step strategy for filling your belly while traveling internationally! Plus, I'm sharing a bonus tip specifically for those who want to eat healthier with self-made meals while traveling abroad. Listen until the end for an important tip to ensure you have an easy and successful shopping trip!

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If you're considering a trip to Lisbon, Portugal, this episode is for you! In this Destination Discovery series episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my three and half weeks in Lisbon.

I share the destination highlights that most travelers want to know more about before booking their trip. In this episode, I'm going through a full breakdown in the following categories: vibes,  beauty, food, and things to do. I'll also share my take on whether you should add Lisbon to your bucket list and if so, how long you should stay.

This was the first location I visited to kick off my digital nomad life so Lisbon has a special place in my heart BUT is it the right place for your next trip?  Listen in as I share my destination review for Lisbon, Portugal and send me a message on Instagram to let me know if you're adding Lisbon to your list.

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If you're a die-hard football fan, this episode is for you.

I'm a huge football fan and Sundays in the fall are my favorite! So even though I'm not usually home to watch my Eagles play, I never miss a game and I'm going to share exactly how to watch live games from around the world in this episode.

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I thought the premium economy seats with extra legroom was high-class living...until I flew business class on Air France. And bonus, I only paid $234.10 for this bougie flight. 

In today’s episode, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my very first international business-class flight and how I booked this amazing flight deal. I honestly had NO idea how bougie travel could be until booking this business-class flight from New York to Lisbon, Portugal. Even though imposter syndrome crept in, I was soaking up #allthethings. While it wasn’t all smooth sailing, they had me at ‘free facial’. Life is just different when you get to fly in the front of the plane and after this flight, I was hooked on the luxury travel lifestyle!

Since starting this digital nomad life, I’ve become a bit of a travel-hacking Jedi, and have gained a great deal of clarity and experience along the way. If you’re ready to elevate your travel style and be posh on a penny too, make sure to subscribe and follow along so you don’t miss any tips and strategies to make this YOUR reality too!

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All I did was ask my Airbnb host for directions…how did I end up on a date?

In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share what went down on day 1 of my international digital nomad life. I chose Lisbon, Portugal for my first destination, and it was also my first time using an Airbnb abroad. Let’s just say, this particular Airbnb host REALLY went above and beyond to welcome me to Portugal!

Traveling abroad has been quite the adventure already, and this story is just one of my many memorable moments. I’ve got lots of fun and wild stories to share, along with all of my travel tips and strategies. Take a moment to subscribe and download for more juicy, behind-the-scenes stories of full-time travel life.

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“What do you do when you’re in a foreign country and don’t speak the language?”

This is our first Travel Tuesday quickie from my Travel Fearlessly series. You can expect to get a satisfying hit of travel inspo and insights from these quick episodes!

Wherever you choose to travel in this beautiful, wide, world, I want you to feel as confident as possible and the Travel Fearlessly series is here to support you. 

One of the questions I’m asked about most often is how to navigate language barriers when traveling abroad. In today’s episode, I share a simple solution for overcoming language barriers, whether in conversing with the locals, reading menus, or finding your way around. Language barriers aren’t something that should hold you back from traveling and exploring your dream destinations - the world’s languages are a lot closer than you may think! 

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Hey there, travel friends - in our FIRST official episode, we’re going to be talking about how to live the suite life with hotel status!

Today’s episode is the first in our Posh on a Penny series, where I’ll be sharing money saving tips and strategies. 

In 2023 alone, I was able to spend 23 nights in hotel suites…for FREE. I’ve gotten more free meals than I can count, and plenty of incredible upgrades along the way. 

I want to help you save big money when you’re booking your hotels. You should love where you’re staying while traveling, and get to live it up - the suite life with hotel status is totally possible even if you’re just starting out! 

In this episode, The Suite Life With Hotel Status, you’ll learn:

• How I chose my hotel brand
• Why status matters, regardless of where you stay 
• 5 major perks of achieving hotel status
• 3 ways you can earn hotel status at your preferred brand

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