Though travel and adventure have historically been publicly claimed by men, women have always been part of those narratives, too. Each week, host and Condé Nast Traveler editor Lale Arikoglu shines a light on some of those stories, interviewing female-identifying guests about their most unique travel tales—from going off-grid in the Danish wilderness to country-hopping solo—sharing her own experiences traveling around the globe, and tapping listeners to contribute their own memorable stories. This is a podcast for anyone who is curious about the world—and excited to explore places both near and far from home.
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Though travel and adventure have historically been publicly claimed by men, women have always been part of those narratives, too. Each week, host and Condé Nast Traveler editor Lale Arikoglu shines a light on some of those stories, interviewing female-identifying guests about their most unique travel tales—from going off-grid in the Danish wilderness to country-hopping solo—sharing her own experiences traveling around the globe, and tapping listeners to contribute their own memorable stories. This is a podcast for anyone who is curious about the world—and excited to explore places both near and far from home.
For more from Women Who Travel, visit our website or subscribe to our email newsletter.
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We dive into the thorny issue of passport privilege thanks this week’s guest, Shahnaz Habib, author of the new book Airplane Mode. Why do some travelers gain more visa free access than others? Who determines how a place is seen through the lens of its guidebooks? And what does the word wanderlust mean, exactly? Shahnaz seeks to answer all that and more, and shares some of her own travel stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice
Braving the Grand Canyon’s Rapids
Is Travel Good for Your Relationship? We Tap Dr. Orna Guralnik for Answers
Hong Kong’s Untold Stories
A Vogue Editor’s Packing Secrets
Susan Orlean’s Extraordinary Travels
A Witch Expert on Salem
New York's Chinatown Through the Eyes of a Family That's Been There for Generations (Re-Run)
Life on a Windswept Scottish Island
Making Dinner On a Group Trip
The Romance and Reality of Sleeper Trains
Morocco, Music, and More With Faouzia
When You Travel to Eat With Bon Appétit
Walking Pompeii With Rebecca Mead
As summer comes to a close, Lale catches up with one last listener about her recent trip to Oaxaca, where she found herself sharing a transformative hiking experience with a group of women.
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In another special mini episode of Women Who Travel, Lale takes a call from listener Margaret, who is so fascinated with an international trip her mother took in the 1950s that she's now working to recreate it for herself.
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On the Road for the FIFA World Cup
Listener Dispatch: Camping Gone Awry
In a special mini episode of Women Who Travel, Lale gets on the phone with South Carolina-based listener Cinelle to hear about her recent, long-awaited trip home to the Philippines—and the food she was in search for once she got there.
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Climbing Mountains
Solo Travel, According to Rachel Cargle
The Wild Swimming Phenomenon
Sasheer Zamata and Nicole Byer on Becoming the Perfect Travel Companions
Do National Dishes Really Exist?
Gabrielle Union’s Birthday Journey Across Africa
New York's Chinatown Through the Eyes of a Family That's Been There for Generations
Living Wildly in Patagonia With Conservationist Kris Tompkins
Writer Elise Hu on Life in Seoul and the Rise of K Beauty
Special Episode: Catalina Island Bison Herd from Atlas Obscura
An Episode Dedicated to the Ultimate Travel Companions—Our Mothers
Journalist Lyse Doucet Likes to Think of the BBC as Her Passport
Arsema Thomas on Filming the 'Bridgerton' Spin-Off in English Country Homes and Traveling Across Africa
What It Takes to Become a Free Diver, Caring for Our Oceans, and More
‘Love & Death’ Director Lesli Linka Glatter on Capturing Texas and Travels in Tokyo
The Weird and Wonderful World of Road Tripping
Traveling the World for Its Birds, With Mya-Rose Craig
Listener Stories From Around the World
What It's Like to Visit Every National Park in America
What Chelsea Handler Learned From Her 90-Stop U.S. Tour
Exploring European Cities On Foot
Telling the Stories of Indigenous Australia Through Dance
A Brazilian Journalist on Life in the Amazon
Is Travel Good for Your Relationship? We Tap Dr. Orna Guralnik for Answers
Author Fariha Roisin Asks: Who Is Wellness For?
Sophia Roe on Mushrooms, Growing Your Own Food, and Filming ‘Counter Space’ Around the Globe
Tanya Holland's California Soul
How Other Cultures Care For Their Dead—And What We Can Learn From Them
Blair Braverman on Surviving—and Embracing—Life in Extreme Cold
Happiness Expert Gretchen Rubin on Overcoming Travel Stress
An Extreme Runner on Tackling Mountain Trails in Bhutan, New Zealand, and More
What Our Voices Say About Us, With Actor Lake Bell
Reflections on Living Abroad
What We Learn About Ourselves When We Travel Solo
A Conversation About Iran Through Its Food
Witches and Rituals Around the Globe
The Kindness of Strangers
Seeing the World By Train
Exploring European Cities On Foot
Finding Connections In the Wilderness
Women Who Travel: New Season Preview
Some important news and a few tears.
We sit down with LEUNE's Nidhi Lucky Handa in the latest episode of Women Who Travel.
A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by BodyHoliday Wellness Resort, Saint Lucia.
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner, so we're spending this episode of Women Who Travel on getting back into the outdoors.
We sit down to talk about the ways we're taking care of ourselves in the name of wellness.
Turns out the books we read to relax on vacation aren't that relaxing.
We sit down with sexual wellness expert Laura Delarato to talk about what makes sex on vacation so great, how to take control of your own pleasure, and her new book.
A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods.
From learning to drive to country-hopping in Europe and prioritizing restful vacations.
From Dubai to Uruguay.
The actor is the new global ambassador for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
Just call us your gifting hotline.
On the latest episode, we chat about traveling while sober or sober-curious.
The poet and activist is Fairmont's new poet-in-residence.
From where to catch fall foliage to how to book a group trip.
Her memoir, ‘Shelf Life: Chronicles of a Cairo Bookseller,’ is out now.
We spoke to three industry experts about how travel has changed.
We sat down with Anthony Bourdain's assistant and collaborator to hear about her own vacations and the travel confidence she gained along the way.
We Want to Hear from You!
On having grace and compassion for how our bodies are reacting to the trauma of the pandemic.
We sit down with the award-winning author to chat about travel, creativity, and her latest novel, Matrix.
This episode was originally published in September 2020.
This episode was originally published in October 2020.
Travel to Italy, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cape Cod, and more via these must-read, female-authored books.
This week, we're chatting about who gets to tell travel stories with the cofounders of Travel Is Better in Color.
We tackle your travel questions for summer 2021 and beyond.
We chat to the experts to see how we should be tackling a year and a half's worth of credit card points.
This episode was originally published in September 2020.
We sit down with Saira Hospitality founder Harsha L'Acqua to talk all things responsible travel.
We sat down with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA president last summer to chat all things pandemic, union, and more.
A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key.
We're all a little rusty.
A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by Travel Wyoming.
This week on the podcast, we're having fun.
This episode was originally published in August 2020.
Why America’s Lesbian Bars Need Our Support More Than Ever
We catch up with the singer on the latest episode.
We caught up with Charlotte Simpson, a.k.a. Traveling Black Widow, to talk all things solo travel.
We tap the experts for tips on living on the road responsibly this summer.
From summer destinations open to vaccinated travelers to visa advice for traveling long-term, we've got you covered.
Pack your sunscreen, folding chair, and any of these books for you next trip to the park or the beach.
Michelle Zauner, who performs under the name Japanese Breakfast, chats with us about her new memoir, ‘Crying in H Mart.’
This episode originally aired in July 2020.
Our two guests talk about turning to travel as a way to cope with loss.
We sit down with the ‘Top Chef’ host.
This week, we're passing the mic to Evita Robinson, Jessica Nabongo, and Martinique Lewis.
From friendships to finances.
As our ‘I Deserve This’ series returns, we talk to Babba Rivera about how she's learning to celebrate herself.
We chat to Jaylyn Gough, founder of Native Womens Wilderness.
We sit down with captains Kellie Young and Stephanie Hartsfield.
We catch up with the AAKS founder.
For our latest FAQ episode, we dive into the realities of vaccine passports, extravagant post-pandemic birthday trip inspiration, and more.
Almost a year into the pandemic, things haven't got any easier.
From tackling travel anxieties to dreaming of future trips.
From focusing her lens closer to home to looking to the solo travel trends of the post-pandemic future, here's what Samantha Brown has been up to.
We're talking all things books on our last Women Who Travel podcast episode of the year.
Welcome to Checking In: a wellness podcast to help you feel better.
We catch up with Oahu-based longboard surfer, Nique Miller.
A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by Lego.
We're back with another FAQ episode.
And why the outdoors are for everyone to enjoy.
A new podcast, ‘Driving the Green Book,’ is tracing the legacy of the historic travel guide.
Somali author and sauce maven Hawa Hassan joins the podcast this week.
We catch up with women based in Venice, Cancun, Dakar, and Tokyo.
We sit down with the National Geographic photographer and conservationist.
Plus, what to do with all those points and miles.
I Deserve This: Searching for Peace and Serenity Underwater
From booking future trips to planning your own version of study abroad, we've got tips.
Plus-size women are creating their own space in the travel industry.
We sat down with the author to talk about her two novels on this week's podcast episode.
We catch up with the chef, food writer, and author.
I Deserve This: Prioritizing Traveling for Myself
While outdoor retailers have moved beyond the “shrink it and pink it” mentality, there's still more work to do when it comes to inclusive women's gear.
We chat with two digital nomads to see how they make it work, even during a pandemic.
To keep you entertained while extensive travel is still off the table.
We sat down with the Association of Flight Attendants, CWA president to chat all things pandemic, union, and more.
Photographer Malin Fezehai on picking up surfing and staying creative in quarantine.
We're talking about parenting and getting creative about traveling.
Sarah Outen reminisces on her four-year solo journey around the world.
We chat with two wine experts on the bottles getting them through this time.
In this week's episode, we sit down with Kiyanna Stewart and Jannah Handy of BLK MKT Vintage.
We caught up with musical duo Ibeyi during last year's Pitchfork festival in Chicago.
Here's how we're making travel plans this summer.
Three of our advisory board members share their thoughts.
We chat with the women behind New York's Kopitiam and Nightshade in Los Angeles.
We chat with Nikki Smith about her path to rock climbing and the state of the outdoors community.
We run through them all.
And how a year of trips are helping her manage grief after the loss of her partner, Rayya.
We chat with the comedian about canceled tours, quarantine life, and her favorite New York City spots.
Our recommendations for the books getting us through this unprecedented time.
From canceled summer trips to vacations cut short, we're putting things in perspective on this week's episode.
And how she's managing being at home.
The comedian and actor shares why she doesn't run from solo travel anymore.
In conversation with the absolutely delightful chef and host.
You don't have to do it all.
Have a travel problem? We're here to solve it.
We chat about why traveling halfway across the country, two hours down the road, or even just to your bed are equally perfect vacations.
We chat with Celebrity Cruises' Lisa Lutoff-Perlo about dealing with rejection, staving off burnout, and championing gender equality in the travel industry.
The author and host of The High Low podcast spills on her love for Elizabeth Gilbert, solo travel tips, and more.
Saving—and spending—on travel can feel daunting. Here's how to make the most of it.
Whether you're a solo traveler or girls' trip enthusiast, you can find your place in an all-women group vacation.
The Women Who Travel love hotline is open.
How I Visited Every Country in the World: Jessica Nabongo on Setting Records
Plus-size women are creating their own space in the travel industry.
Have your Goodreads shelves at the ready.
We talk about how travel can heal the trauma of photographing war, death, and more—and how it takes years to learn to say "no" to risk.
'Tis the season for cheap flights. Are you ready?
No, really. Take every single, last one.
In this week's episode, writer Dina Nayeri chats with us about traveling for her most recent book, ‘Ungrateful Refugee: What Immigrants Never Tell You.’
Have a travel problem? We're here to solve it.
A re-run of our January conversation with Jessica Nabongo, who just became the first black woman to visit every country in the world.
For this week’s episode we’re joined by Erika Owen, author of 'The Art of Flaneuring: How to Wander with Intention and Discover a Better Life,' and sex and wellness writer—and Women Who Travel contributor—Laura Delarato.
This isn't family travel with your own kids. This is surviving family travel when you—a fully grown adult—are the kid (or at least the niece and nephew babysitter).
We catch up with Nong Poonsukwattana and Megan Sanchez live at Feast Portland.
For the latest season of her PBS show, Mickela Mallozzi used her own ancestry to decide where she traveled.
Bon Appetit's deputy editor ate at more than 200 restaurants in four months to find the magazine's Hot 10 finalists.
We chat with road warriors to learn the tips and tricks of making the most of a business trip.
We chat with the Bon Appétit stars about their new cookbooks—and the travel that influenced them.
Ahead of competing in the U.S. Open, the tennis superstar sat down to chat.
We sit down with Jada Yuan and Renee Hahnel, two former full-time travelers to hear all about their time on the road—and what settling down after has been like.
The famed Elle columnist chats about her most recent road trip, on the hunt for the answer to the question: "what do we need men for?"
Because wedding season feels like every season, these days.
We caught up with musical duo Ibeyi during Pitchfork festival in Chicago.
You asked, we've answered (again).
And why the outdoors are for everyone to enjoy.
It's like Thelma and Louise—but don't worry, we don't die at the end.
How Immigrant Parents Shaped Our Travel Experiences
We're back with more of our favorite female-authored page-turners.
From Senegalese beaches to 15-mile runs through the Swiss alps, here's some inspiration for your summer itinerary.
And how a year of trips are helping her manage grief after the loss of her partner, Rayya.
How Ace Hotel's Creative Lead Changed the Game
How Evita Robinson Created a Community for Travelers of Color
The Anna Edit's Anna Newton and stylist Shiona Turini stop by.
We Learned How to Love Travel From Our Mothers
The outdoors really can be for all of us.
How to make the money you're already spending work for you (and towards your next vacation).
Get ready for round two.
Listen in for some real talk.
In this week's episode, we sit down with Kate McCue, the first American woman to captain a cruise ship.
The Lilia owner and chef takes a break from her kitchen to stop by our studio.
For our second live taping of 'Women Who Travel,' we took a deep dive into the Texan hotelier's creative process.
A look behind the scenes.
We chat with Bon Appétit's Carla Music and Priya Krishna about their new cookbooks—and the travel that influenced them.
A chat with one of the women changing the landscape of travel.
The trip can be one of the most intimidating to take on your own—but it doesn't have to be.
No, really. Take every single, last one.
Whether you're a solo traveler or girls' trip enthusiast, you can find your place in an all-women group vacation.
The WWT hotline is officially open.
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A Solo Backpacking Trip Across South America
August 29, 202424min 56sec
In the second installment of our solo travel series, we hear from Christie Bowers, who spent six months backpacking across South America, stopping everywhere from the Amazon to Argentina. She shares how she planned the trip, budgeted for it, and navigated both the joys and challenges of going it alone far from home.