She also talks about what it’s been like living in France during the pandemic, and offers tips for those interested in experiencing Paris long term. Read More…
Ep 59 | D’mitra Smith: Taking a Break from the United States
I talk with D’mitra Smith, a talented musician, civil rights activist and most recently former Chair of the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights. D’mitra shares about early transformative experiences abroad, the intersection of travel and human rights, and traveling while Black. She also shares what led her to decide to move to France, some lesser known truths about that country’s history, and what it’s been like so far to live abroad. Read More…
Ep 49 | Liz Warner: Travel & Fundraising via International Marathons
I talk with Liz Warner, an inspiring woman who combined her love of travel with helping others. In early 2019, Liz launched Run to Reach, an 18-month fundraising campaign based on running 30 marathons in 30 countries before turning 30. Her goal was to raise money to support local women-empowerment organizations in each country. We talked only a few days after she successfully completed her project. Liz shares what sparked her love of travel, why she started running, and what inspired her to create Run to Reach. She also shares some challenges, and how this unique experience has changed her. Read More…
Ep 32 | Cristabel Soady: Crossing 13 Borders to Start a Life Abroad
I talk with Cris Soady, a linguist who was born in El Salvador but grew up in the United States. In 2014, she and her husband left the US to start a life in Latin America, driving across 13 borders before settling in Argentina. They opened a successful restaurant in Buenos Aires, and Cris has found a creative way to bring in additional income. She shares why her family came to the US, how she and her husband made their travel dreams a reality, and many more inspiring adventures and insights. Read More…
Ep 26 | Erica Virvo: Five Years of International Travel & Adventure
Erica Virvo spent 5 years studying and working in obscure countries in the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa. She shares how she got started on a life of travel (even though she didn’t grow up traveling), how she managed to finance one incredible travel experience after another, how travel has changed her life, and lots of fun adventures. Read More…
Ep 25 | Nubia Younge: Sharing Her Chronicles of Living Abroad
I talk with Nubia Younge, entrepreneur, mother and founder of the Chronicles Abroad podcast. Nubia was bit by the travel bug in 2011. She spent the next six years traveling to 35 countries, while a single mom, working full time and going to school part-time. In 2017 she decided to donate all of her belongings and go see the world…and now lives in Chiang Mai. Read More…
Ep 18 | Jess Sanchez: Traveling Full-Time with her Jetsetting Family
In episode 18 I speak with Jess Sanchez of The Jetsetting Family. She and her husband Rod sold everything, quit their jobs and embarked on a life of full-time travel with their two young children. Their blog, YouTube channel and podcast chronicle their adventures, providing inspiration and resources for other families who hope to do the same. Read More…
Ep 14 | Cepee Tabibian: Helping Women Over 30 Hit Refresh and Start a Life of Travel
Join me as I sit down with Cepee Tabibian, a United States expat who now lives in Madrid, Spain. Now that she has made her biggest travel dream a reality, she is inspiring other women over 30 to do the same via her online community and blog, She Hit Refresh. We spend time talking about her life long passion for travel, how she’s found a way to move abroad, and why her community is a hit with women looking to break free of their routine and start a life of travel. Read More…