In this final episode of Season 1, I sit down with Stephanie Huff, a Canadian author and nomadic traveler, to hear her inspiring journey of self-discovery through travel. She opens up about the motivations behind her memoir, With Love from Bali, and the challenges she’s faced while living a nomadic lifestyle.

Stephanie shares how her neurodivergent diagnosis has shaped her sense of identity, the importance of trusting your intuition on the road, and the complexities of defining “home” as a nomad. We also explore the spiritual energy of Bali, the realities of digital nomad life, and Stephanie’s invaluable advice for women considering solo travel.

I hope you enjoy this conversation, and if the spirit of Bali moves you, feel free to leave a comment or share your thoughts. Thank you for joining me throughout Season 1—what a journey it’s been! Stay tuned for Season 2, coming your way in 2025, with more stories, insights, and adventures.

In this episode, I sit down with Andreia as she takes us on a transformative journey from her small-town roots in Portugal to becoming a seasoned traveler who's explored over 40 countries. Andreia opens up about her early struggles with not fitting in and how an unexpected pivot from a law career led her to embrace a life of travel—a leap she now sees as life-changing.

We dive into the cultural challenges she faced while living in Sweden, including what it was like to experience the pandemic there and her growing love for Swedish traditions. Andreia also shares highlights from her recent eight-month adventure through Asia, where Taiwan took her completely by surprise (spoiler: it might steal your heart too).

Along the way, we discuss the nitty-gritty of budgeting for long-term travel, the joys—and pitfalls—of ethical volunteering, and her eye-opening experiences with Japanese work culture. She also reminds us how prioritizing mental health can sometimes mean walking away from a job.

This episode is full of candid reflections and life lessons, including how solo travel fosters independence, why embracing uncertainty can lead to the most beautiful moments, and how love sometimes finds us in the most unexpected corners of the world.

You can follow Andreia on her Blog and Instagram @around.the.world.in.flip.flops

Noted websites to check out:

Volunteering: Worldpackers

Budgeting Tool: Acorns

Practical Financial Advice: I Will Teach You to be Rich by Ramit Sethi

Episode Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and Background

01:01 - Growing Up in Portugal

04:54 - Pursuing a Career in Law

07:51 - Moving to Sweden: The Erasmus Plus Experience

13:03 - Cultural Challenges in Sweden

17:54 - Experiencing the Pandemic in Sweden

23:11 - Traveling in Asia: An Eight-Month Adventure

27:54 - Budgeting for Long-Term Travel

34:41 - Financial Literacy and Its Importance

41:31 - Unexpected Travel Discoveries

47:14 - Cultural Differences in Work Environments

54:13 - Navigating Relationships While Traveling

01:09:18 - Embracing Uncertainty in Travel and Life

01:11:57 - Unpacking Travel Stories and Experiences

01:11:58 - Exploring New Destinations and Cultures

In this episode, I sit down with Erin Kelly, a Texas native, passionate health coach, and self-proclaimed food critic. Erin also opens up about how health challenges, such as being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s—an autoimmune disease, impacted her ability to travel and how resilience in self-advocating for her health played a huge role in getting back on the road.

Erin’s stories remind us that traveling intentionally, embracing challenges, and being mindful of what we experience along the way can make all the difference in creating a life rich with connection, learning, and adventure—and that "traveling is a great privilege."

Chapters:

00:00 The Journey Back to Travel and Exploration

10:29 The Influence of Upbringing on Travel Perspectives

13:28 Navigating Travel as a Female

18:02 Overcoming Fears and Embracing Adventure

21:04 Health Challenges and Travel Limitations

27:32 Rediscovering Travel Through Support

34:12 The Importance of Food and Hospitality

38:51 Intentional Travel vs. Vacation

48:01 Traveling with Partners: Balancing Experiences

01:08:17 Travel, Scotch, and Personal Growth

01:14:28 Unpacking Travel Stories and Experiences

01:14:30 Exploring New Destinations and Cultures