We’ve dedicated this week’s episode of Women Who Travel to all things spontaneity, covering the trips we booked in a pinch and the itineraries we put together in less than a week.

On this week's episode, we have some real talk about the tough moments of solo travel that you don't see on Instagram—and share what we've learned about appreciating our own company and the importance of self care.

For our guests this week, childhood vacations meant a cousin's house in Alexandria or New Delhi. Thanks to Huffington Post reporter Rowaida Abdelaziz for joining us in the studio, and to Priya Krishna, author of the upcoming cookbook Indian-ish, for calling in while on the move in Queens (forgive us for the varying sound quality this week).

We sit down with Lindsey Stanberry, Refinery29's Work and Money Director and author of the new book 'Money Diaries: Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Your Finances... And Everyone Else's'

This week, we're throwing it back to our very first episode about all things solo travel. It's a topic that comes up time and time again, so we turned to our favorite solo travelers, including Jessica Nabongo, Cynthia Drescher, and Traveler's Erin Florio. Check back next week for a brand new episode.

From editors who studied in Spain, Australia, India, and, well, on a ship.

This week, we hash it out over our worst airport habits, from hovering at the gate to hogging the overhead space.

From Paraguay to Lithuania, we compare the places that surprised us the most.

Meet Jaimie Monahan, an ultramarathon and cold-water swimmer who has pitted herself against some of the world’s harshest bodies of water.

Originally recorded for Condé Nast Traveler's other podcast, Travelogue, four 'Traveler' moms share how they plan to make every summer with their kids count.