In the midst of COVID19, travel bans are taking place all around the world. For those whose identities are intermingled with all things travel, how do you accommodate these drastic changes into our lives as we self isolate? This week, Steph and Andrea discuss how to incorporate travel into our lives while self isolating and how to plan for the months ahead in this new world. If you want to help our podcast grow, you can subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and become a Pat...
Mar 24, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 46
While practising social distancing, Steph and Andrea have been exploring local sites in London such as one of the the Magnificent Seven cemeteries in West Norwood. After taking a photo in the cemetery, the discussion turned to photo etiquette; when is it OK to take a photo and when is it not? If you want to help our podcast grow, you can subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and become a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearne...
Mar 16, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In the midst of the coronavirus madness, Steph just spent 22 hours on her flight from Melbourne to London to visit Andrea. In this weeks episode, we discuss how to take coronavirus into account in your pre-trip preparations, while in transit, and looking forward to the next few months. If you want to help our podcast grow, you can subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and become a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroad...
Mar 10, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 44
This week, Steph and Andrea discuss their ultimate bucket list destinations - the places they dream of going but have yet to venture out to. This episode was inspired by our listeners both by sharing their bucket list dreams and by their pictures of things they've done. If you want to help our podcast grow, you can subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and become a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: ...
Mar 03, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Whether you're on a short term or long term trip, it is entirely natural to get to the point where you're just not appreciating it the way you wanted or thought you would. This week, Steph and Andrea give you their best tips for avoiding travel burnout. If you want to help our podcast grow, you can subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and become a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/...
Feb 23, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 42
If You Don't Mind is a new addition to the Lipp Media podcast network. Madelaine Cherrington thinks we need to start having more honest and varied conversations about mental illness. In the first episode of 2020, Madelaine chats to the lovely Rose about her experiences with chronic pain, depression and how hard it can be for a young woman to navigate the health system. Join Madelaine fortnightly for inspiring one on one interviews with people who bravely share their mental health journey by subs...
Feb 21, 2020•1 hr 5 min
One of the most beautiful aspects of travel is the animals unique to different countries and it is because we love animals so much that leads us to want to interact with them. But how do we do this ethically, ensuring the animals are not being exploited? Dr. Sally Sherwen, Director of Wildlife Services and Conservation of Zoos Victoria joins us this week to discuss exactly this. To learn more about Zoos Victoria, you can visit www.zoos.org.au If you want to help our podcast grow, you can subscri...
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 41
One for the parents! What happens to your travel plans when you throw kids into the mix? As Steph and Andrea have minimal experience in this area (mainly due to the lack of children of their own!) they brought in someone who does, comedian Rhiannon Archer. In this episode Andrea and Rhiannon chat about everything you need to know before setting off on your travels with the kiddies! To learn more about Rhiannon, visit her Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Rhiannon-Archer-1940351806194548/ and ...
Feb 08, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 40
While recording episode 39, a terrorist attack was taking place just outside Andrea's front door on Streatham High Road in London. In this bonus episode, we briefly address the terrorist attack, being under lock down and how terrorism can impact peoples decision to travel. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad . Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 03, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Whether you're flying or driving through an international border, there's a lot of things you can do to stuff it up... and wouldn't you know it, Steph and Andrea (mostly Steph though) have had their fair share of border security woes. If you want to help our podcast grow, you can subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and become a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivelearnedabroa...
Feb 03, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In an Instagram and Facebook world, is it even possible to post your travels on social media without being obnoxious? This week, Steph and Andrea call out their embarrassing posts from years past and how they've learned many lessons the hard way. If you want to help our podcast grow, you can subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and become a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitive...
Jan 27, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 38
When it comes to luxury travel, we had to bring out the big guns. In this episode, we interviewed Scott Eddy (@MrScottEddy), the master of luxury travel. Learn about how he defines luxury, what has been the most luxurious experience he has had, how we can all get a taste of luxury, even when on a budget and so much more. If you want to help our podcast grow, you can subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and become a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: ...
Jan 21, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 37
New Year, New Resolutions! Every new year is another opportunity to shine, and this week Steph and Andrea discuss their 2020 travel resolutions. What can we do differently and do better? Tune in to find out! If you want to help our podcast grow, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and if you're really keen, consider becoming a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivelearne...
Jan 13, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 36
For every amazing reason you have to travel... there is always 'that person' who believes it is incumbent upon them to tell you why you *shouldn't* travel. You have very likely met these people as they can come at you in a variety of ways! In this episode, Steph and Andrea break down all the reasons they and their listeners have been told they should not be traveling, and exactly why they are aallll bullshit. If you want to help our podcast grow, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow u...
Jan 03, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Christmas is a magical time to spend with friends and family, so what do you do when you're not home for Christmas? Families, communities and countries celebrate Christmas differently, so being abroad can be a recipe for hilarity. Be it pooping logs, saxophone playing Santa's or being shoved into a sack... who knows what this year will bring all of us celebrating away from home! If you want to help our podcast grow, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and if you're...
Dec 21, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 34
This week, Steph and Andrea talk about their safety considerations as two females who socialise when abroad. From what's legal and illegal from one country to the next to the vulnerability you face when drinking or getting into a vehicle for your night out, safety should always be on your mind. If you want to help our podcast grow, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and if you're really keen, consider becoming a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Pat...
Dec 16, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 33
We all know what they say... bigger is better! But does that hold true in Canada? Hell yes it does! This week, Steph and Andrea take a deep dive into Canada's biggest roadside attractions and why they are hilarious but important must sees, showcasing both historical Canadian figures and symbols of Canada's great diversity. If you want to help our podcast grow, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and if you're really keen, consider becoming a Patreon donor. Every li...
Dec 08, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On request, Steph and Andrea discuss their experience becoming expats - their reasons for it and the challenges they encountered, because it isn't all the happy social media facade many people post while abroad! If you want to help our podcast grow, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and if you're really keen, consider becoming a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivele...
Dec 02, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 31
This week, Steph and Andrea talk about hostel etiquette, right from booking the right kind of hostel for you to how to be a decent human (because apparently... people need to be told!) If you want to help our podcast grow, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and if you're really keen, consider becoming a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivelearnedabroadpod - Twitter: w...
Nov 24, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 30
To all the travel snobs who boast about only traveling 'off the beaten path', we say... GFY. In this episode, Steph and Andrea talk about their favourite cliche tourist attractions and why they love them so damn much. If you want to help our podcast grow, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and if you're really keen, consider becoming a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shi...
Nov 18, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Be it time, finance or visa constraints, sometimes a staycation is the best vacation! So how do you mix it up to still give you the butterflies and excitement of a vacation? Tune in now to find out! If you want to help our podcast grow, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and if you're really keen, consider becoming a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivelearnedabroadpo...
Nov 11, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode, Steph and Andrea each bring their own personal list of what they wish they knew before traveling. Having not discussed their list with each other, did their items overlap? Completed contract each other? Listen to find out! If you want to help our podcast grow, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and if you're really keen, consider becoming a Patreon donor. Every little bit helps us grow! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook...
Nov 04, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this special Halloween episode, Steph and Andrea discuss all the spooky things they've encountered on their travels around the world. From sleeping in real haunted houses, to ghost tours and so much more, there's a lot of spooky to explore! If you want to help our podcast grow, please visit us on social media and become a Patreon donor! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivelearnedabroadpod - Twitter: www.twitter.com/shitabroadpod - Instagram: ...
Oct 27, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 26
As Steph prepares for her upcoming trek on the Overland Track in Tasmania, Australia, she and Andrea discuss what she's doing to prepare. If you want to help our podcast grow, please follow us on social media and become a Patreon donor! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivelearnedabroadpod - Twitter: www.twitter.com/shitabroadpod - Instagram: www.instagram.com/shitabroadpod Theme music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.au Support this show ...
Oct 20, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Over 10% of adults avoid traveling because of perceived language barriers... key word, "perceived". Language barriers should never hold you back from visiting a new place you dream of seeing, so in this episode, we break down how we've overcome those barriers ourselves. It may not have always been classy, but we always got our point across! If you want to help our podcast grow, please visit us on social media and become a Patreon donor! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebo...
Oct 15, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
If you dream of traveling but your budget is already tight, travel may seem outside the realm of possibility for you. But fear not! We're here to tell you all our tips and tricks of how we save for our trips, 'cause if you didn't know, we're hustlers! If you want to help our podcast grow, please visit us on social media and become a Patreon donor! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivelearnedabroadpod - Twitter: www.twitter.com/shitabroadpod - Ins...
Oct 07, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Ever skipped on a destination because you heard it's just so-so? Glanced over a city on a map because you've never heard about it before? This weeks episode is about exactly that, under rated travel destinations that are secret gems! f you want to help our podcast grow, please visit us on social media and become a Patreon donor! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivelearnedabroadpod - Twitter: www.twitter.com/shitabroadpod - Instagram: www.instagr...
Sep 29, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The last thing we want is for our listeners to ever be "that person", so this week we're outlining all your need to know etiquette when flying! Who has the rightful claim to the arm rest? How do you balance the comfort of wanting to sprawl out and make yourself at home with consideration for the other passengers around you? Well tune in, because we've got the answers to your questions here! If you want to help our podcast grow, please visit us on social media and become a Patreon donor! - Patreo...
Sep 23, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Ever met someone who you just want to say 'oh shut up please' too? Well, this is rampant in the travel community! Listen now to make sure you aren't being that person! If you want to help our podcast grow, please visit us on social media and become a Patreon donor! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivelearnedabroadpod - Twitter: www.twitter.com/shitabroadpod - Instagram: www.instagram.com/shitabroadpod Theme music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuck...
Sep 16, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 20
We no longer live in a world where you save all your money and then travel once you retire. So what does that mean for different generations and their travel habits right now? In this episode, Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis discuss exactly that! If you want to help our podcast grow, please visit us on social media and become a Patreon donor! - Patreon: www.patreon.com/ShitIveLearnedAbroadPod - Facebook: www.facebook.com/shitivelearnedabroadpod - Twitter: www.twitter.com/shitabroadpod - Instagram:...
Sep 10, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 19
