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Visiting Occupied Palestine, Becoming the Queen of Trips, and How Men Can Be Better Allies to Women Travelers with Mari Monsalve (Ep 349)

Hear stories from visiting the occupied West Bank, being sexually harassed in Guatemala &  founding “Queen of Trips”. In Part 2...

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Colombia from the Pablo Escobar Era to Today & Using Travel as a Tool to Recover from Cancer with Mari Monsalve (Ep 348)

Hear about living in Escobar-Era Medellin, surviving cancer & Leaving an Abusive Relationship to Solo-Travel the World. Mari Monsalve starts off...

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Why Brazil and Japan Are Uniquely Amazing, Wine Tasting in Serbia, and Founding “Girl Takes Mundo” for Latina Solo Travelers with Chris Davila (Ep 347)

Hear stories from Brazil, Japan, Serbia and get tips on budget travel, minimalist packing, and monetizing travel content. In Part 2...

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Running with the Bulls 6 Times in Spain, Falling in Love in Colombia, and How to Experience Guatemala with Chris Davila (Ep 346)

Hear Latina-solo-travel stories from Guatemala, Sweden, Colombia, Easter Island, Bolivia, Madagascar, Spain and Vietnam. Chris Davila joins Matt for a virtual...

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From Colombia to Botswana: Life-changing Safaris, Immigrant Solidarity, and Co-Founding Africa Culture Journeys with Paula Gean (Ep 345)

Learn about the similarities between Colombian and Botswana culture, and how to take a life-changing camping safari. Paula Gean joins Matt...

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Attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in India, Developing a Socially Conscious Travel Lens, and How to Become a Remote Freelance Writer with Lolly Spindler (Ep 344)

Hear how travel, politics, and personal growth shaped her worldview and learn practical tips for freelance writing. In Part 2 of...

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Falling in Love with Mexico City and Madrid & Building a Freelance Writing Business While Traveling the World with Lolly Spindler (Ep 343)

Hear stories from traveling the world, living in Mexico, and how losing a job led to building a thriving remote business....

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A Quest for an Iconic Tattoo in the Philippines, Hot Air Balloon Rides in Laos, and How to Visit Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Kiribati with Jimena Serfaty (Ep 342)

Hear stories of underwater mailboxes, treehouse hotels, volcano boarding & meeting a 98-year-old Filipina tattoo artist. In Part 2 of this...

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From Argentina to 92 Countries: Komodo Dragons, Rainbow Mountains, and Reflections on Genocide with Jimena Serfaty (Ep 341)

Learn about growing up in Argentina during the 2001 economic collapse and then traveling the world solo since 2009. Jimena Serfaty...

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Connecting with Culture and Place Through Food, Diversifying the Face of Travel, and Personal Finance Tips with Elsie Paulino (Ep 340)

Learn how food, slow travel, local language, and storytelling can deepen cultural connection wherever you go. In part 2 of this...

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