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Women Who Travel | Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler

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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150hr 54min
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Thumbnail for "Two Best Friends Eat Their Way Round the World".
Thumbnail for "The Magic of Island Life in Scandanavia".
Thumbnail for "Dinner SOS: I Need an All-American Menu".
Thumbnail for "An Italian Hotelier Living La Dolce Vita on Lake Como ".
Thumbnail for "A Restaurant-Critic-Turned-Cookbook Author Slows Down in Menorca".
Thumbnail for "Three Photojournalists on Revealing the Human Side of Conflict ".
Thumbnail for "Criss Crossing America to Visit Every Baseball Stadium".
Thumbnail for "How Plants Help Us Understand Our Heritage".
Thumbnail for "An Astrologer Guides Our Travel Plans".
Thumbnail for "Bear Encounters in Nevada and Chasing Poachers on the Masai Mara".
Thumbnail for "Aviation Pioneers: Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman's Record-Breaking Flights".
Thumbnail for "Love, Loss, and Noodles in Cambodia".
Thumbnail for "Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Travel".
Thumbnail for "Director Lulu Wang Isn't Compromising".
Thumbnail for "On the Road for the US Election".
Thumbnail for "Island Hopping in Spain, Italy, and Croatia".
Thumbnail for "More Solo Travel With Jessica Nabongo ".
Thumbnail for "Your Love and Travel Stories: Breakups, Hookups, and More".
Thumbnail for "Mapping the World's Oceans".
Thumbnail for "Home Cooking in Latin America".
Thumbnail for "Walking Across Morocco".
Thumbnail for "Here's Where to Travel In 2024".
Thumbnail for "From Critics at Large: Britney Spears Tells Her Horror Story".
Thumbnail for "Raving in Ukraine".
Thumbnail for "What Is Passport Privilege?".
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
Thumbnail for "The Global Power of Eyeliner".
Thumbnail for "Braving the Grand Canyon’s Rapids".
Braving the Grand Canyon’s Rapids
Thumbnail for "Is Travel Good for Your Relationship? We Tap Dr. Orna Guralnik for Answers".
Is Travel Good for Your Relationship? We Tap Dr. Orna Guralnik for Answers
Thumbnail for "Hong Kong’s Untold Stories".
Hong Kong’s Untold Stories
Thumbnail for "A Vogue Editor’s Packing Secrets".
A Vogue Editor’s Packing Secrets
Thumbnail for "Susan Orlean’s Extraordinary Travels".
Susan Orlean’s Extraordinary Travels
Thumbnail for "A Witch Expert on Salem".
A Witch Expert on Salem
Thumbnail for "New York's Chinatown Through the Eyes of a Family That's Been There for Generations (Re-Run)".
New York's Chinatown Through the Eyes of a Family That's Been There for Generations (Re-Run)
Thumbnail for "Life on a Windswept Scottish Island".
Life on a Windswept Scottish Island
Thumbnail for "Making Dinner On a Group Trip".
Making Dinner On a Group Trip
Thumbnail for "The Romance and Reality of Sleeper Trains".
The Romance and Reality of Sleeper Trains
Thumbnail for "Morocco, Music, and More With Faouzia".
Morocco, Music, and More With Faouzia
Thumbnail for "When You Travel to Eat With Bon Appétit".
When You Travel to Eat With Bon Appétit
Thumbnail for "Walking Pompeii With Rebecca Mead".
Walking Pompeii With Rebecca Mead
Thumbnail for "Listener Dispatch: Gaining Perspective in Oaxaca".
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thumbnail for "Listener Dispatch: Traveling In My Mother's Footsteps".
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thumbnail for "On the Road for the FIFA World Cup".
On the Road for the FIFA World Cup
Thumbnail for "Listener Dispatch: Camping Gone Awry".
Listener Dispatch: Camping Gone Awry
Thumbnail for "Listener Dispatch: Eating Champorado in the Philippines".
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Thumbnail for "Climbing Mountains".
Climbing Mountains
Thumbnail for "Solo Travel, According to Rachel Cargle".
Solo Travel, According to Rachel Cargle
Thumbnail for "The Wild Swimming Phenomenon".
The Wild Swimming Phenomenon
Thumbnail for "Sasheer Zamata and Nicole Byer on Becoming the Perfect Travel Companions".
Sasheer Zamata and Nicole Byer on Becoming the Perfect Travel Companions
Thumbnail for "Do National Dishes Really Exist?".
Do National Dishes Really Exist?
Thumbnail for "Gabrielle Union’s Birthday Journey Across Africa".
Gabrielle Union’s Birthday Journey Across Africa
Thumbnail for "New York's Chinatown Through the Eyes of a Family That's Been There for Generations".
New York's Chinatown Through the Eyes of a Family That's Been There for Generations
Thumbnail for "Living Wildly in Patagonia With Conservationist Kris Tompkins".
Living Wildly in Patagonia With Conservationist Kris Tompkins
Thumbnail for "Writer Elise Hu on Life in Seoul and the Rise of K Beauty".
Writer Elise Hu on Life in Seoul and the Rise of K Beauty
Thumbnail for "Special Episode: Catalina Island Bison Herd from Atlas Obscura".
Special Episode: Catalina Island Bison Herd from Atlas Obscura
Thumbnail for "An Episode Dedicated to the Ultimate Travel Companions—Our Mothers".
An Episode Dedicated to the Ultimate Travel Companions—Our Mothers
Thumbnail for "Journalist Lyse Doucet Likes to Think of the BBC as Her Passport".
Journalist Lyse Doucet Likes to Think of the BBC as Her Passport
Thumbnail for "Arsema Thomas on Filming the 'Bridgerton' Spin-Off in English Country Homes and Traveling Across Africa".
Arsema Thomas on Filming the 'Bridgerton' Spin-Off in English Country Homes and Traveling Across Africa
Thumbnail for "What It Takes to Become a Free Diver, Caring for Our Oceans, and More".
What It Takes to Become a Free Diver, Caring for Our Oceans, and More
Thumbnail for "‘Love & Death’ Director Lesli Linka Glatter on Capturing Texas and Travels in Tokyo".
‘Love & Death’ Director Lesli Linka Glatter on Capturing Texas and Travels in Tokyo
Thumbnail for "The Weird and Wonderful World of Road Tripping".
The Weird and Wonderful World of Road Tripping
Thumbnail for "Traveling the World for Its Birds, With Mya-Rose Craig".
Traveling the World for Its Birds, With Mya-Rose Craig
Thumbnail for "Listener Stories From Around the World".
Listener Stories From Around the World
Thumbnail for "What It's Like to Visit Every National Park in America".
What It's Like to Visit Every National Park in America
Thumbnail for "What Chelsea Handler Learned From Her 90-Stop U.S. Tour".
What Chelsea Handler Learned From Her 90-Stop U.S. Tour
Thumbnail for "Exploring European Cities On Foot".
Exploring European Cities On Foot
Thumbnail for "Telling the Stories of Indigenous Australia Through Dance".
Telling the Stories of Indigenous Australia Through Dance
Thumbnail for "A Brazilian Journalist on Life in the Amazon".
A Brazilian Journalist on Life in the Amazon
Thumbnail for "Is Travel Good for Your Relationship? We Tap Dr. Orna Guralnik for Answers".
Is Travel Good for Your Relationship? We Tap Dr. Orna Guralnik for Answers
Thumbnail for "Author Fariha Roisin Asks: Who Is Wellness For?".
Author Fariha Roisin Asks: Who Is Wellness For?
Thumbnail for "Sophia Roe on Mushrooms, Growing Your Own Food, and Filming ‘Counter Space’ Around the Globe".
Sophia Roe on Mushrooms, Growing Your Own Food, and Filming ‘Counter Space’ Around the Globe
Thumbnail for "Tanya Holland's California Soul".
Tanya Holland's California Soul
Thumbnail for "How Other Cultures Care For Their Dead—And What We Can Learn From Them".
How Other Cultures Care For Their Dead—And What We Can Learn From Them
Thumbnail for "Blair Braverman on Surviving—and Embracing—Life in Extreme Cold".
Blair Braverman on Surviving—and Embracing—Life in Extreme Cold
Thumbnail for "Happiness Expert Gretchen Rubin on Overcoming Travel Stress".
Happiness Expert Gretchen Rubin on Overcoming Travel Stress
Thumbnail for "An Extreme Runner on Tackling Mountain Trails in Bhutan, New Zealand, and More".
An Extreme Runner on Tackling Mountain Trails in Bhutan, New Zealand, and More
Thumbnail for "What Our Voices Say About Us, With Actor Lake Bell".
What Our Voices Say About Us, With Actor Lake Bell
Thumbnail for "Reflections on Living Abroad".
Reflections on Living Abroad
Thumbnail for "What We Learn About Ourselves When We Travel Solo".
What We Learn About Ourselves When We Travel Solo
Thumbnail for "A Conversation About Iran Through Its Food".
A Conversation About Iran Through Its Food
Thumbnail for "Witches and Rituals Around the Globe".
Witches and Rituals Around the Globe
Thumbnail for "The Kindness of Strangers".
The Kindness of Strangers
Thumbnail for "Seeing the World By Train".
Seeing the World By Train
Thumbnail for "Exploring European Cities On Foot".
Exploring European Cities On Foot
Thumbnail for "Finding Connections In the Wilderness".
Finding Connections In the Wilderness
Thumbnail for "Women Who Travel: New Season Preview".
Women Who Travel: New Season Preview
Thumbnail for "A Women Who Travel Update from Meredith".
Some important news and a few tears.
Thumbnail for "Women in Weed Are Breaking the 'Stoner Guy' Stereotype".
We sit down with LEUNE's Nidhi Lucky Handa in the latest episode of Women Who Travel.
Thumbnail for "How to Make Your Wellness Vacation Actually Relaxing".
A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by BodyHoliday Wellness Resort, Saint Lucia.
Thumbnail for "How to Get Yourself Moving After a Winter of Hibernation".
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.
Thumbnail for "What Does ‘Wellness’ Even Mean These Days?".
We sit down to talk about the ways we're taking care of ourselves in the name of wellness.
Thumbnail for "The Best Books We've Read Recently".
Turns out the books we read to relax on vacation aren't that relaxing.
Thumbnail for "A Sexual Wellness Expert's Tips for Vacation Flings, Nakedness, and Self Love".
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.
Thumbnail for "How We're Making Slow Travel a Priority".
A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods.
Thumbnail for "All the Travel Goals We're Setting This Year".
From learning to drive to country-hopping in Europe and prioritizing restful vacations.
Thumbnail for "Where We're Dreaming of Traveling Next Year".
From Dubai to Uruguay.
Thumbnail for "Susan Sarandon on the Early Acting Jobs She Took Just to Travel".
The actor is the new global ambassador for Fairmont Hotels and Resorts.
Thumbnail for "Our Favorite Holiday Gifts From Women-Owned Brands".
Just call us your gifting hotline.
Thumbnail for "Two Travelers on Exploring Sobriety at Home and On the Road".
On the latest episode, we chat about traveling while sober or sober-curious.
Thumbnail for "Poet Cleo Wade on the Difference Between Being Alone and Being Lonely".
The poet and activist is Fairmont's new poet-in-residence.
Thumbnail for "Answering Your Fall Travel Questions".
From where to catch fall foliage to how to book a group trip.
Thumbnail for "Author Nadia Wassef on Life as a Cairo Bookseller".
Her memoir, ‘Shelf Life: Chronicles of a Cairo Bookseller,’ is out now.
Thumbnail for "The Good, the Bad, and the Surprising Ways We’re Traveling Now".
We spoke to three industry experts about how travel has changed.
Thumbnail for "Laurie Woolever on Life as Anthony Bourdain’s Assistant—And Finding Her Groove as a Traveler".
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.
Thumbnail for "We Want to Hear from You!".
We Want to Hear from You!
Thumbnail for "How Our Relationship With Our Bodies Has Changed".
On having grace and compassion for how our bodies are reacting to the trauma of the pandemic.
Thumbnail for "Author Lauren Groff on the Trips That Have Inspired Her Books".
We sit down with the award-winning author to chat about travel, creativity, and her latest novel, Matrix.
Thumbnail for "I Deserve This: Searching for Peace and Serenity Underwater".
This episode was originally published in September 2020.
Thumbnail for "How Hawa Hassan Built a Cookbook Around East African Grandmothers".
This episode was originally published in October 2020.
Thumbnail for "Beach Reads to Get You Through the Rest of the Summer".
Travel to Italy, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Cape Cod, and more via these must-read, female-authored books.
Thumbnail for "Meet the Women Advocating for More Diverse Perspectives in Travel Media".
This week, we're chatting about who gets to tell travel stories with the cofounders of Travel Is Better in Color.
Thumbnail for "Answering Your Questions About Passport Renewal, Solo Travel, and More".
We tackle your travel questions for summer 2021 and beyond.
Thumbnail for "How to Spend All Those Points You’ve Accumulated on Travel".
We chat to the experts to see how we should be tackling a year and a half's worth of credit card points.
Thumbnail for "Photographer Cristina Mittermeier on Dedicating Her Life to the Ocean".
This episode was originally published in September 2020.
Thumbnail for "How I Became a Champion for Responsible Travel".
We sit down with Saira Hospitality founder Harsha L'Acqua to talk all things responsible travel.
Thumbnail for "Sara Nelson Won't Stop Fighting for Flight Attendants".
We sat down with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA president last summer to chat all things pandemic, union, and more.
Thumbnail for "What It’s Like Traveling With Young Kids Right Now".
A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key.
Thumbnail for "Remembering How to Solo Travel Again".
We're all a little rusty.
Thumbnail for "Planning an Outdoor Adventure This Summer? Start Here".
A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by Travel Wyoming.
Thumbnail for "Remember Fun? We're Having It This Summer".
This week on the podcast, we're having fun.
Thumbnail for "Women's Gear Still Isn't Where We Want It to Be".
This episode was originally published in August 2020.
Thumbnail for "Why America’s Lesbian Bars Need Our Support More Than Ever".
Why America’s Lesbian Bars Need Our Support More Than Ever
Thumbnail for "Musician Tkay Maidza on Carving Space for Herself in Australian Hip-Hop".
We catch up with the singer on the latest episode.
Thumbnail for "Falling in Love with Solo Travel After Retirement".
We caught up with Charlotte Simpson, a.k.a. Traveling Black Widow, to talk all things solo travel.
Thumbnail for "What It Actually Takes to Become a Van Lifer".
We tap the experts for tips on living on the road responsibly this summer.
Thumbnail for "Your Summer Travel Questions, Answered".
From summer destinations open to vaccinated travelers to visa advice for traveling long-term, we've got you covered.
Thumbnail for "The Books We Can’t Stop Talking About Right Now".
Pack your sunscreen, folding chair, and any of these books for you next trip to the park or the beach.
Thumbnail for "Musician Michelle Zauner on Childhood Trips to Korea and the Food That Shaped Her".
Michelle Zauner, who performs under the name Japanese Breakfast, chats with us about her new memoir, ‘Crying in H Mart.’
Thumbnail for "How to Shop for Meaningful Souvenirs".
This episode originally aired in July 2020.
Thumbnail for "How Travel Has Helped Us Process Our Grief".
Our two guests talk about turning to travel as a way to cope with loss.
Thumbnail for "How Padma Lakshmi Cooked Her Way Through the Pandemic".
We sit down with the ‘Top Chef’ host.
Thumbnail for "How Has the Travel Industry Supported the Black Community Since Last Summer?".
This week, we're passing the mic to Evita Robinson, Jessica Nabongo, and Martinique Lewis.
Thumbnail for "What We Wish We Knew Before Moving Abroad".
From friendships to finances.
Thumbnail for "How Ceremonia's Babba Rivera Finds Joy in Challenging Times".
As our ‘I Deserve This’ series returns, we talk to Babba Rivera about how she's learning to celebrate herself.
Thumbnail for "The Outdoors Industry Needs to Elevate Native Women’s Voices".
We chat to Jaylyn Gough, founder of Native Womens Wilderness.
Thumbnail for "Finding Sisterhood Among Black Female Pilots".
We sit down with captains Kellie Young and Stephanie Hartsfield.
Thumbnail for "Handbag Designer Akosua Afriyie-Kumi on Finding Inspiration in Ghana".
We catch up with the AAKS founder.
Thumbnail for "Immunity Passports, Free Flights, and Other Travel Questions, Answered".
For our latest FAQ episode, we dive into the realities of vaccine passports, extravagant post-pandemic birthday trip inspiration, and more.
Thumbnail for "Where Do Restaurants Go From Here?".
Almost a year into the pandemic, things haven't got any easier.
Thumbnail for "Getting Ready for Travel in a Post-Vaccine World".
From tackling travel anxieties to dreaming of future trips.
Thumbnail for "Travel Host Samantha Brown on Spending Nearly a Year at Home".
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.
Thumbnail for "The Books Helping Us Escape Right Now".
We're talking all things books on our last Women Who Travel podcast episode of the year.
Thumbnail for "Introducing SELF: Checking In".
Welcome to Checking In: a wellness podcast to help you feel better.
Thumbnail for "How I Became a Professional Surfer in Hawaii".
We catch up with Oahu-based longboard surfer, Nique Miller.
Thumbnail for "How to Make Every Day Off Feel Like a Real Vacation".
A special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast, presented by Lego.
Thumbnail for "You’ve Got Holiday Travel Questions—We’ve Got Answers".
We're back with another FAQ episode.
Thumbnail for "Blair Braverman on What it Took to Complete the Iditarod".
And why the outdoors are for everyone to enjoy.
Thumbnail for "How the ‘Green Book’ Shaped a Generation of Black Travelers".
A new podcast, ‘Driving the Green Book,’ is tracing the legacy of the historic travel guide.
Thumbnail for "How Hawa Hassan Built a Cookbook Around East African Grandmothers".
Somali author and sauce maven Hawa Hassan joins the podcast this week.
Thumbnail for "4 Travelers on Life Around the World".
We catch up with women based in Venice, Cancun, Dakar, and Tokyo.
Thumbnail for "Photographer Cristina Mittermeier on Dedicating Her Life to the Ocean".
We sit down with the National Geographic photographer and conservationist.
Thumbnail for "How We're Thinking About Money for Future Trips".
Plus, what to do with all those points and miles.
Thumbnail for "I Deserve This: Searching for Peace and Serenity Underwater".
I Deserve This: Searching for Peace and Serenity Underwater
Thumbnail for "Answering Your Travel Questions, Part 6".
From booking future trips to planning your own version of study abroad, we've got tips.
Thumbnail for "How Travel Taught Me to Love My Body".
Plus-size women are creating their own space in the travel industry.
Thumbnail for "Author Yaa Gyasi on the Ghana Trip that Inspired ‘Homegoing’".
We sat down with the author to talk about her two novels on this week's podcast episode.
Thumbnail for "Ruth Reichl on the Future of Restaurants and Traveling for Food".
We catch up with the chef, food writer, and author.
Thumbnail for "I Deserve This: Prioritizing Traveling for Myself".
I Deserve This: Prioritizing Traveling for Myself
Thumbnail for "Women's Gear Still Isn't Where We Want It to Be".
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.
Thumbnail for "The Reality of Being a Digital Nomad".
We chat with two digital nomads to see how they make it work, even during a pandemic.
Thumbnail for "We’ve Got Even More Book Suggestions".
To keep you entertained while extensive travel is still off the table.
Thumbnail for "Sara Nelson Won't Stop Fighting for Flight Attendants".
We sat down with the Association of Flight Attendants, CWA president to chat all things pandemic, union, and more.
Thumbnail for "I Deserve This: Traveling to Fuel My Creativity".
Photographer Malin Fezehai on picking up surfing and staying creative in quarantine.
Thumbnail for "A Candid Conversation on What Family Travel Means This Summer".
We're talking about parenting and getting creative about traveling.
Thumbnail for "How One Adventurer Spent 293 Days Alone at Sea".
Sarah Outen reminisces on her four-year solo journey around the world.
Thumbnail for "The Best Trips We've Taken Recently Are to the Wine Shop".
We chat with two wine experts on the bottles getting them through this time.
Thumbnail for "How to Shop for Meaningful Souvenirs".
In this week's episode, we sit down with Kiyanna Stewart and Jannah Handy of BLK MKT Vintage.
Thumbnail for "A Conversation With Ibeyi, Music's Coolest Sister Act".
We caught up with musical duo Ibeyi during last year's Pitchfork festival in Chicago.
Thumbnail for "Summer Travel Is All About Figuring Out Your Comfort Zone".
Here's how we're making travel plans this summer.
Thumbnail for "How the Travel Industry Should Support Black Women".
Three of our advisory board members share their thoughts.
Thumbnail for "What It's Like Running a Restaurant Right Now".
We chat with the women behind New York's Kopitiam and Nightshade in Los Angeles.
Thumbnail for "What Rock Climbing Taught Me About Facing My Fears".
We chat with Nikki Smith about her path to rock climbing and the state of the outdoors community.
Thumbnail for "We Answer Your Most Pressing Questions About Coronavirus and Travel".
We run through them all.
Thumbnail for "Elizabeth Gilbert on Travel After "Eat, Pray, Love"".
And how a year of trips are helping her manage grief after the loss of her partner, Rayya.
Thumbnail for "Catching Up with Catherine Cohen".
We chat with the comedian about canceled tours, quarantine life, and her favorite New York City spots.
Thumbnail for "The Books We’re Turning to Right Now".
Our recommendations for the books getting us through this unprecedented time.
Thumbnail for "All Our Complicated Feelings About Travel Right Now".
From canceled summer trips to vacations cut short, we're putting things in perspective on this week's episode.
Thumbnail for "How I Became a Travel Writer: Sarah Khan on Life on the Road".
And how she's managing being at home.
Thumbnail for "Jenny Slate Says It's Okay to Feel Lonely".
The comedian and actor shares why she doesn't run from solo travel anymore.
Thumbnail for "Samin Nosrat on the Joy of Home Cooking".
In conversation with the absolutely delightful chef and host.
Thumbnail for "How to Embrace Slowing Down".
You don't have to do it all.
Thumbnail for "We Answer Your Frequently Asked Travel Questions, Part 5".
Have a travel problem? We're here to solve it.
Thumbnail for "Ban.do Founder Jen Gotch on Anxiety and the Power of Mini Vacations".
We chat about why traveling halfway across the country, two hours down the road, or even just to your bed are equally perfect vacations.
Thumbnail for "How I Became the First Female CEO of a Major Cruise Line".
We chat with Celebrity Cruises' Lisa Lutoff-Perlo about dealing with rejection, staving off burnout, and championing gender equality in the travel industry.
Thumbnail for "Author Dolly Alderton on Growing Into Solo Travel".
The author and host of The High Low podcast spills on her love for Elizabeth Gilbert, solo travel tips, and more.
Thumbnail for "An Honest Conversation About Saving and Budgeting for Travel".
Saving—and spending—on travel can feel daunting. Here's how to make the most of it.
Thumbnail for "All-Women Group Trips Bring Out the Best Parts of Travel".
Whether you're a solo traveler or girls' trip enthusiast, you can find your place in an all-women group vacation.
Thumbnail for "How to Balance Traveling for a Long-Distance Relationship".
The Women Who Travel love hotline is open.
Thumbnail for "How I Visited Every Country in the World: Jessica Nabongo on Setting Records".
How I Visited Every Country in the World: Jessica Nabongo on Setting Records
Thumbnail for "How Travel Taught Me to Love My Body".
Plus-size women are creating their own space in the travel industry.
Thumbnail for "The Best Books We Read Last Year".
Have your Goodreads shelves at the ready.
Thumbnail for "How I Became a Photojournalist: A Chat with Lynsey Addario".
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.
Thumbnail for "How to Find—And Book—a Spontaneous Flight Deal".
'Tis the season for cheap flights. Are you ready?
Thumbnail for "Why You Really Need to Take All of Your Vacation Days".
No, really. Take every single, last one.
Thumbnail for "How Author Dina Nayeri's Refugee Experience Shaped the Way She Travels".
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.’
Thumbnail for "We Answer Your Frequently Asked Travel Questions, Part 4".
Have a travel problem? We're here to solve it.
Thumbnail for "The Race to Visit Every Country in the World".
A re-run of our January conversation with Jessica Nabongo, who just became the first black woman to visit every country in the world.
Thumbnail for "Why We All Need to Slow Down When We Travel".
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.
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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).
Thumbnail for "Meet the Women Behind Two of Portland's Buzziest Restaurants".
We catch up with Nong Poonsukwattana and Megan Sanchez live at Feast Portland.
Thumbnail for "I Traveled Around the World Because of a DNA Test".
For the latest season of her PBS show, Mickela Mallozzi used her own ancestry to decide where she traveled.
Thumbnail for "What It’s Like Eating at America’s Best New Restaurants for a Living".
Bon Appetit's deputy editor ate at more than 200 restaurants in four months to find the magazine's Hot 10 finalists.
Thumbnail for "How to Actually Enjoy Your Next Work Trip".
We chat with road warriors to learn the tips and tricks of making the most of a business trip.
Thumbnail for "The Travels That Inspire Carla Lalli Music and Priya Krishna’s Cooking".
We chat with the Bon Appétit stars about their new cookbooks—and the travel that influenced them.
Thumbnail for "Maria Sharapova on Tennis, Travel, and Why She Likes to Get Lost on Vacation".
Ahead of competing in the U.S. Open, the tennis superstar sat down to chat.
Thumbnail for "What I Learned From Full-Time Travel—And Why I Stopped".
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.
Thumbnail for "Author E. Jean Carroll on Her Feminist Road Trip Across America".
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?"
Thumbnail for "How to Plan a Trip Around Someone Else's Wedding".
Because wedding season feels like every season, these days.
Thumbnail for "In Conversation With Ibeyi, Music's Coolest Sister Act".
We caught up with musical duo Ibeyi during Pitchfork festival in Chicago.
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You asked, we've answered (again).
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And why the outdoors are for everyone to enjoy.
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It's like Thelma and Louise—but don't worry, we don't die at the end.
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How Immigrant Parents Shaped Our Travel Experiences
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We're back with more of our favorite female-authored page-turners.
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From Senegalese beaches to 15-mile runs through the Swiss alps, here's some inspiration for your summer itinerary.
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And how a year of trips are helping her manage grief after the loss of her partner, Rayya.
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How Ace Hotel's Creative Lead Changed the Game
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How Evita Robinson Created a Community for Travelers of Color
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The Anna Edit's Anna Newton and stylist Shiona Turini stop by.
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We Learned How to Love Travel From Our Mothers
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The outdoors really can be for all of us.
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How to make the money you're already spending work for you (and towards your next vacation).
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Get ready for round two.
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Listen in for some real talk.
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In this week's episode, we sit down with Kate McCue, the first American woman to captain a cruise ship.
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The Lilia owner and chef takes a break from her kitchen to stop by our studio.
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For our second live taping of 'Women Who Travel,' we took a deep dive into the Texan hotelier's creative process.
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A look behind the scenes.
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We chat with Bon Appétit's Carla Music and Priya Krishna about their new cookbooks—and the travel that influenced them.
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A chat with one of the women changing the landscape of travel.
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The trip can be one of the most intimidating to take on your own—but it doesn't have to be.
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No, really. Take every single, last one.
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Whether you're a solo traveler or girls' trip enthusiast, you can find your place in an all-women group vacation.
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The WWT hotline is officially open.
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Recorded in front of a live audience at the Eaton…
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It isn't every day that we have someone Skype int…
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This week, we're rerunning an episode from July 2…
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If you haven't quite nailed a travel resolution d…
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This week on Women Who Travel, we invited our res…
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We sat down with the chef, author, and TV host to…
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This week, we're sharing an episode of Travelogue…
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From the coolest rooftop bars to our favorite low…
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Sure, we love traveling with our parents (we've e…
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In this week's episode, we talk to travel expert …
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Here at Traveler, we tend to think that we travel…
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As long as your doctor says it's fine, there's no…
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We’ve dedicated this week’s episode of Women Who …
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On this week's episode, we have some real talk ab…
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For our guests this week, childhood vacations mea…
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We sit down with Lindsey Stanberry, Refinery29's …
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This week, we're throwing it back to our very fir…
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From editors who studied in Spain, Australia, Ind…
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This week, we hash it out over our worst airport …
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From Paraguay to Lithuania, we compare the places…
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Meet Jaimie Monahan, an ultramarathon and cold-wa…
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Originally recorded for Condé Nast Traveler's oth…
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A chat with Jen Rubio, co-founder of Away and one…
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Tyler Wetherall traveled more than most as a kid,…
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Two editors discover the joy of traveling by ship.
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According to women who have actually done it.
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Joined by Traveler’s managing editor, Paulie Dibn…
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Joined by Anna McGorman, director of culinary ope…
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It's okay to skip Paris the first go-round.
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This week's podcast is all about grabbing your ca…
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There's still plenty of time to get out of town f…
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We chat to Liz Clark, a surfer and environmentali…
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It helps to start planning early. Like now.
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The author of 'The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days …
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We sit down with Jessica Nabongo, on a mission to…
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In this week's episode, we talk to author Meg Wol…
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You don't have to jump out of a plane to be an ad…
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We chat with ocean conservationists Tanya Streete…
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In the first episode of season two, we chat with …
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Whether it’s a family road trip or a girls’ weeke…
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The do's, don'ts, and oh-hell-no's we wish we had…
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Our three well-traveled guests share their person…
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We chat with mothers, writers, and travelers abou…
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In a modern society of likes, shares, and constan…
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This week’s episode is dedicated to the women who…
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If you could give your 21-year-old self one piece…
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While our mantra is to be fearless, adventurous, …

Why Water Makes Us Happy

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May 23, 202427min 12sec

It’s summer, which means we're grabbing every chance there is to hit the beach or dive into a hotel swimming pool. But some travelers are a little more intrepid, plunging into wild, frigid waters for all manner of reasons. To find out why, Lale chats with writer and wild swimmer Freya Bromley about her recent memoir The Tidal Year and catches up with friend of the podcast and author Dorthe Nors, who lives on a remote part of Denmark’s west coast.