#011: There’s a certain kind of traveler who wants you to know they’d never be caught dead on a group tour or posing with gelato in front of the Duomo. They’re not tourists, they’re “travelers”—as if there’s some moral high ground in skipping the Eiffel Tower. In this episode, we unpack the “not like other girls” energy in travel culture, how performative detachment disconnects you from real joy, and why your fear of looking basic is actually holding you back. If you’ve ever judged yourself for wanting to do the obvious thing—or skipped it to seem cooler—this one’s for you.

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Pack Light Live Full is a podcast about building a meaningful life on your own terms. Host Carmen Van Kerckhove shares candid stories from her unconventional career path—from investment banking analyst to martial arts school owner to million-follower travel influencer—exploring how to create success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Through honest conversations about career, social media, travel, and life's big transitions, Carmen challenges conventional wisdom about what it means to "have it all."