12/17/2024

Reverse Culture Shock: How It Feels to Come Back Home After Years Abroad

Welcome back to The Unpacked Traveler Podcast!! In this season finale, I’m opening up to how it actually feels to come back home after living abroad. BUT WAIT, I’m only going to Brazil for a few months! You guys already know I’m a global citizen, so no need to worry! Hehehehe So as I was getting ready to spend some time in Brazil, I realized there were so many feelings involved in going back home. So many anxieties, fears and reverse culture shock. And of course, I decided to open up so you guys can understand all the emotional scope we have to face with this nomadic lifestyle, not only the anxieties and fears of going away, but also of coming back home. All of that while I share everything I have planned for Season 2: interviews with other global citizens, new travel perspectives and exciting new themes to get you set and ready to live the life of your dreams. The goal? To leave you EMPOWERED to travel, knowing that no matter what happens, each time you unpack your bags, you're unpacking a new version of yourself 🦋✨ Tune in and get inspired, get informed, and let’s unpacked together!! ✨🦋 🦋 In This Episode, We’ll Cover: The emotional impact of returning home after years away. The challenges of balancing your old life with your new evolved self. How Brazil compares to Europe How reverse culture shock hits differently. ✈️ Why You Should Listen: If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to return to your roots after living abroad. If you have experienced anxieties coming back home and want to feel seen. If you’re curious about how travel shapes your identity and personal growth. If you’re excited for the next chapter of The Unpacked Traveler Podcast. 📧 ⁠Get Travel Tips Straight to Your Inbox!⁠ Ready for a little push of faith? Every week throughout season one of The Unpacked Traveler Podcast, you'll be getting REAL travel content delivered right to your inbox. No spam. No sales. Just real, personal, and helpful advice [for free!]. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make your travel dreams come true! Follow The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! • ⁠Instagram⁠• ⁠Tiktok⁠• ⁠Spotify⁠• ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠• ⁠Youtube⁠

22 min

12/10/2024

How it REALLY Feels to LIVE ABROAD!

Welcome back to The Unpacked Traveler Podcast!! This week, we’re getting deep into the unfiltered reality of how it actually feels to live abroad. Spoiler alert: It’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Living abroad is not easy and it puts us to face some tough challenges. Loneliness, homesickness and German bureaucracy are a few examples 😆 But it does also bring incredible growth, new perspectives, and a chance to transform yourself in ways you never imagined. 🦋 In This Episode, We’ll Cover: The unexpected mental and emotional challenges of living abroad How homesickness and loneliness shape personal growth Tips for adapting to new environments, cultures, and relationships Practical advice for embracing life outside your comfort zone ✈️ Why You Should Listen: If you’ve ever dreamed of living abroad but aren’t sure how to start. If you’re curious about the truths behind living abroad.If you’re ready to feel empowered to take the leap and build a life beyond borders. The goal? To leave you EMPOWERED to travel, knowing that no matter what happens, each time you unpack your bags, you're unpacking a new version of yourself 🦋✨ Tune in and get inspired, get informed, and let’s unpacked together!! ✨🦋 📧 ⁠Get Travel Tips Straight to Your Inbox!⁠ Ready for a little push of faith? Every week throughout season one of The Unpacked Traveler Podcast, you'll be getting REAL travel content delivered right to your inbox. No spam. No sales. Just real, personal, and helpful advice [for free!]. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make your travel dreams come true! Follow The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! • ⁠Instagram⁠ • ⁠Tiktok⁠ • ⁠Spotify ⁠• ⁠Apple Podcasts ⁠• ⁠Youtube⁠

29 min

12/03/2024

The Reality of Being an Au Pair: The Good & The Bad Parts

Heyyy and welcome back to The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! This week, I’m taking you back to where it all started—my au pair journey. Little did I know this decision would completely change my life. As per usual, I'm sharing with you THE REALITY behind being an Au Pair: how the program is sold as something it's not, how most families DO NOT treat you as part of the family, and what you NEED to know to overcome this shitty situation into something worth living. 🦋 In This Episode, We’ll Cover: Why I decided to be an Au Pair and how I did it in the middle of the quarentine Why I rematched and how the families I was working for were like The cultural differences between a Brazilian family and an American family Practical advice for anyone considering the au pair lifestyle. ✈️ Why You Should Listen: If you’ve ever dreamed of living abroad but don’t know where to start. If you’re curious about the au pair program and want an honest perspective. If you want to feel inspired by how stepping out of your comfort zone can transform your life. The goal? To leave you EMPOWERED to travel, knowing that no matter what happens, each time you unpack your bags, you're unpacking a new version of yourself 🦋✨ Tune in and get inspired, get informed, and let’s unpacked together!! ✨🦋 📧 ⁠Get Travel Tips Straight to Your Inbox!⁠ Ready for a little push of faith? Every week throughout season one of The Unpacked Traveler Podcast, you'll be getting REAL travel content delivered right to your inbox. No spam. No sales. Just real, personal, and helpful advice [for free!]. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make your travel dreams come true! Follow The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! • ⁠Instagram⁠ • ⁠Tiktok⁠ • ⁠Spotify ⁠• ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ • ⁠Youtube⁠

37 min

11/26/2024

Travel More, Spend Less: My BEST Budget Travel Hacks!

Welcome back to The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! This week, I'm sharing with you EVERY WAY I've learned to save money while traveling abroad. A lot of people ask me how I have money to travel so much, so HERE IT IS!! ALL the strategies I've learned throughout this years to be able to travel a lot and not go bankrupt lol 🦋 In This Episode, We’ll Cover: - How to buy CHEAP FLIGHT TICKETS - How to find CHEAP STAYS - APPS and WEBSITES that will help you save on your travels - HOW TO SAVE on food and sightseeing - How to STICK TO YOUR BUDGET [and make one!] ✈️ You should listen if: - You want to travel more but don't want to sell your organs for it - If you're tired of feeling like you have to choose between travel and living The goal? To leave you EMPOWERED to travel, knowing that no matter what happens, each time you unpack your bags, you're unpacking a new version of yourself 🦋✨ Let’s get unpacked! 💳 Check out Wise card and get FREE FEES on your first transfer up to $500 with my link! https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/marianav746 📧 Get Travel Tips Straight to Your Inbox! Ready for a little push of faith? Every week throughout season one of The Unpacked Traveler Podcast, you'll be getting REAL travel content delivered right to your inbox. No spam. No sales. Just real, personal, and helpful advice [for free!]. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make your travel dreams come true! 🔗 https://theunpackedtravelerpodcast.carrd.co/ Follow The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! • Instagram • Tiktok • Spotify • Get REAL Travel Tips

21 min

11/19/2024

THE BEST TRIPS OF MY LIFE: The Magic of Volunteering Around the World!

Welcome back to The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re switching things up a bit with some storytelling as I share some of the best trips of my life! I’ll take you through three of my favorite trips and explain why two of them were during volunteering experiences. I’ll also talk about the unique magic of volunteering while traveling, how creating a space can deepen your connection to a place and its people, and why this has become so popular lately (hint: it’s not just about saving money!). 🦋In This Episode, We’ll Cover: My all-time favorite trips and what made them unforgettable Why volunteering is so magical How you can volunteer while traveling ✈️ Why You Should Listen: Get motivated to travel to new places in new ways Find out how to volunteer while traveling Get inspired to learn more about yourself through travel The goal? To leave you EMPOWERED to travel, knowing that no matter what happens, each time you unpack your bags, you're unpacking a new version of yourself 🦋✨ Tune in and get inspired, get informed, and let’s unpacked together!! ✨🦋 📧 ⁠Get Travel Tips Straight to Your Inbox!⁠ Ready for a little push of faith? Every week throughout season one of The Unpacked Traveler Podcast, you'll be getting REAL travel content delivered right to your inbox. No spam. No sales. Just real, personal, and helpful advice [for free!]. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make your travel dreams come true! Follow The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! • ⁠Instagram⁠ • ⁠Tiktok⁠ • ⁠Spotify⁠ • ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ • ⁠Youtube⁠

20 min

11/12/2024

My BIGGEST Solo Travel MISTAKES! (So You Don’t Have To Make Them)

Are you afraid to take that first step to travel alone? Don't worry. I was too. But I'm not gonna let that stop you 😎 In this episode of The Unpacked Traveler Podcast, I'll tell you how my first solo traveling went and all of the mistakes I made since, so you don’t have to make the same ones. Solo travel can be really scary, but it’s SO worth it! It's freeing, it's empowering, and it's one of my favorite types of travel, specially when we really want to travel but don't want to depend on others to do so. In This Episode, We’ll Talk About: 🙈 The mistakes I made solo traveling (so you don’t have to); 🧳 The fun reasons why I LOVE solo traveling; 🦋 My personal tips for staying SAFE; ✈️ Practical tips (from choosing the right accommodation to feeling cool having meals by yourself). I bet that, by the end of this episode, you’ll feel more confident, empowered, and totally ready to book that first solo trip. Need more help? Reach out to me and let's talk! Let's Get Unpacked 🦋✨ Follow The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! • Instagram • Tiktok • Spotify • Get REAL Travel Tips

34 min

11/05/2024

How Tourism is F****g Up the World (And What You Can Do About It)

Hello and welcome back to The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! Today’s episode is a bit controversial, but it’s an important conversation we need to have about tourism and its impact on the world. If you've ever felt like people weren't exactly rolling out the red carpet for you as a tourist, there's a reason for that. Remember those viral videos of tourists being thrown water by the locals in Madrid? That was not a random act! It's only the tip of the iceberg. Let’s talk about why that happens, and what we can do to prevent it. In This Episode, We’ll Cover: Fast Travel vs. Slow Travel: What's the difference and which one is better for you? Overtourism and Non-Authentic Travel Experiences. The Real Impact of Tourism on Local Communities and Cultures Why You Should Listen: Get inspired to see the world differently, to get to know yourself better and understand what kind of traveler you are. Understand how to make your travels more meaningful and less harmful, with practical advice! The goal? To leave you EMPOWERED to travel, knowing that no matter what happens, each time you unpack your bags, you're unpacking a new version of yourself 🦋✨ Tune in and get inspired, get informed, and let’s unpacked together!! ✨🦋 📧 Get Travel Tips Straight to Your Inbox! Ready for a little push of faith? Every week throughout season one of The Unpacked Traveler Podcast, you'll be getting REAL travel content delivered right to your inbox. No spam. No sales. Just real, personal, and helpful advice [for free!]. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make your travel dreams come true! Follow The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! • Instagram • Tiktok • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Youtube

27 min

10/29/2024

What NO ONE Tells You About Being a Digital Nomad

Hello and welcome back to The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! In our second episode, we're unpacking what it’s really like to live as a digital nomad. All the positive and negative sides! ✈️ Myths We’re Busting: • Being a digital nomad is all about lounging on the beach. (Spoiler: it’s not!) • They’re always on vacation! (traveling full-time does NOT equal travelling on vacation…) • It’s a lonely life! (it can be… but it’s not!) • They’re always happy, what a dream life! (don’t even get me started!) 🦋 In This Episode, We’ll Cover: • The Reality of Digital Nomad Life • The Pros and Cons of Being a Nomad • How to Become a Digital Nomad • Popular Jobs Among Digital Nomads • Tips to Enjoy this Lifestyle in The BEST WAY! The goal? To leave you EMPOWERED to travel, knowing that no matter what happens, each time you unpack your bags, you're SPECIALLY unpacking a new version of yourself. Tune in and get inspired, get informed, and let’s unpacked together!! ✨🦋 📧 Get Travel Tips Straight to Your Inbox! Ready for a little push of faith? Every week throughout season one of The Unpacked Traveler Podcast, you'll be getting REAL travel content delivered right to your inbox. No spam. No sales. Just real, personal, and helpful advice [for free!]. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make your travel dreams come true! 🔗 https://theunpackedtravelerpodcast.carrd.co/ Follow The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! • Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/marimencarini/ • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marimencarini • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0INf2VtrXGwmrAaFDjRJIJ?si=85d37bfd714b4424 • Apple Podcasts: ⁠The Unpacked Traveler Podcast!⁠⁠ • Get REAL Travel Tips: https://theunpackedtravelerpodcast.carrd.co/

23 min

10/21/2024

Travel Dreams vs. Reality: How I Became a Nomad

So, here’s the deal: The Unpacked Traveler Podcast is NOT your common travel podcast that only shows you the popular and glamorous side of traveling. Living abroad and traveling full-time is challenging, and here, we get honest with it. The goal? To leave you EMPOWERED to travel, knowing that no matter what happens, each time you unpack your bags, you're also unpacking a new version of yourself. What You’ll Learn on This Episode Why Traveling Is Awesome but Tough How This Podcast Started and Why Why I Became a Nomad How Fking Hard It Is Away from Home and Family What’s Coming Up in Future Episodes Get Travel Tips Straight to Your Inbox! Ready for a little push of faith? Every week throughout season one of The Unpacked Traveler Podcast, you'll be getting REAL travel content delivered right to your inbox. No spam. No sales. Just real, personal, and helpful advice [for free!]. If you're dreaming of traveling and taking that first step but don’t know where to start, this is for you. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make your travel dreams come true! Follow The Unpacked Traveler Podcast Instagram: ⁠@marimencarini⁠ Tiktok: @marimencarini Youtube: ⁠@marimencarini⁠ Spotify: The Unpacked Traveler Podcast! Apple Podcasts: The Unpacked Traveler Podcast!⁠

17 min

The Unpacked Traveler Podcast

Episodes

Reverse Culture Shock: How It Feels to Come Back Home After Years Abroad

How it REALLY Feels to LIVE ABROAD!

The Reality of Being an Au Pair: The Good & The Bad Parts

Travel More, Spend Less: My BEST Budget Travel Hacks!

THE BEST TRIPS OF MY LIFE: The Magic of Volunteering Around the World!

My BIGGEST Solo Travel MISTAKES! (So You Don’t Have To Make Them)

How Tourism is F****g Up the World (And What You Can Do About It)

What NO ONE Tells You About Being a Digital Nomad

Travel Dreams vs. Reality: How I Became a Nomad

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