Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go | Travel, Vanlife, Move Abroad, Family Travel, Tour Operators

Tara (Travel with TMc) | Points and Miles, Budget Travel, Solo Female Travel
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Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun and quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel and adventures from the road, in the air, and in between here and there. We chat about vanlife, solo female travel, moving abroad, travel in retirement, weekend travel, and everything in between.

  1. Moving to Belgium with a Young Family with Chloe

    FEB 22

    Moving to Belgium with a Young Family with Chloe

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Chloe, a friend I met early into living in Dublin. We talk about everything from the shocking difference between Canadian and Danish student accommodation, going on 2 exchanges to countries that she didn't pick, moving her young family to Belgium, completing a Master's in Dublin, and identifying more as a Canadian when abroad than at home.  Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Make sure to subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out! YouTube TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Northwest Territories Rotary Youth Exchange Temagami Copenhagen, Denmark Hygge Irish Travellers French Immersion Brussels Childbirth Trust Eurail Tickets Rødgrød med Fløde Saudade Mini Jetsetter CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Chloe 06:36 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Cross-Continent Road Trip to California 08:26 1st International Exchange: Brazil (Rotary) 17:38 2nd International Exchange: Denmark (University) 29:00 Living in Toronto: George Brown (College) 29:25 3rd International Exchange: Ireland (Masters at Trinity College Dublin) 38:35 Moving to Belgium with 2 Young Kids 53:34 If You Were to Move Your Family Abroad Again - Where To? 56:07 How Did You Decide on 1 Year Abroad as a Family? 57:37 Sell or Rent Your Home When Moving Abroad? 59:14 Travel Traditions 01:02:57 Documenting Travel Memories: Scrapbooks 01:04:35 Returning Home to Canada: Resigning & Daycare 01:08:15 Language & Travel: Portuguese, French, &  01:14:34 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Logistics & Social Connections 01:18:46 Personal & External Impacts of Travel: Canadianness, Walking,  01:23:34 New Skill from Being Abroad: Adaptability 01:24:30 Untried Types of Travel: All-Inclusive Resort 01:26:32 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: Ferry Floor 01:27:24 Where is Home? 01:31:09 Necessary Travel Items 01:33:14 Spotify Travel Playlist: Chloe's Choice 01:35:19 Speed Round: @MiniJetsetter, Support the show © 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 49m
  2. Surviving as a Picky Eater while Travelling with Calvin Chronicles

    FEB 15

    Surviving as a Picky Eater while Travelling with Calvin Chronicles

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go I chat with Calvin. His early years were spent in Germany as a military brat before returning to the US in Shreveport, Louisiana. We discuss how he handles being a picky eater while travelling the world, missing flights, and the language he'd most like to learn. Calvin also shares why he left a successful corporate career at 50 years old to travel the world and become a travel content creator...right before the pandemic struck. Last, we chat about the profound gratitude he has for his life experiences and new perspectives he's gained because of his connections and memories from years abroad. JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out! YouTube TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: How Calvin & I met Calvin Chronicles Shreveport, Louisiana Minority Nomad Unbound Merino  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Calvin Chronicles / Cubicles to Passports 06:07 Growing up in Louisiana, USA 07:43 Calvin Chronicles & Cubicles to Passports 09:11 Work Life Before Travel Content Creation 10:06 Early Life: Living in 3 US States & Germany Before Age 5 11:25 Getting Our Airline Wings 12:59 Early Life: Military Brat in Germany 15:10 Early Life: Moving Back to the US at 8-Years-Old 16:33 Third Culture Kid (TCK) & Having a Military Accent 24:05 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Heidelberg Castle & German Beaches 27:02 How to Choose Where to Travel: History, Work, Friends Overseas 35:42 Personal Impacts of Travel: Profound Gratitude & New Perspectives 40:02 Travel Traditions 44:54 Pandemic Effects on Travel: Quitting the 9-5 & Travelling Through Asia 01:04:06 Travel Mishaps: Missed Flights 01:05:47 Scary Travel Experiences 01:08:17 Language & Travel: German, Spanish, & Japanese 01:20:55 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Itinerary Flexibility, GPS, Translation 01:25:05 Trip Planning: Local Friends & Rental Apps 01:27:11 Personal Impacts of Travel: Learning Patience 01:30:10 Untried Types of Travel:  Land Border Crossings & Vanlife 01:32:52 Leaving a High Paying Job to Travel the World at 50 01:36:09 Personal Impacts of Travel: Diverse Exposure & Connection 01:40:53 Cubicles to Passports: Inspiring Others to Explore through Priorities 01:42:55 Fiascos at Home while Away: Fires & Floods 01:45:57 Spotify Travel Playlist: Calvin's Choice 01:47:18 Speed Round: Astronaut Dreams, Minority Nomad, & Thai TukTuks 02:04:37 Until Next Time & Where to Find @CalvinChronicles Support the show © 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    2h 7m
  3. Solo Female Traveller Hospitalized in Thailand with Kaila

    FEB 8

    Solo Female Traveller Hospitalized in Thailand with Kaila

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go I chat with an extraordinary woman named Kaila. She's a recreational therapist from Toronto, Canada who makes the most of her holidays, exploring locally and internationally. We chat about the impact of growing up in a family that hosted international students, which led to her first solo international trip to Colombia at age 14. We also talk about the not-so-great side of travel, like being hospitalized in Thailand. Kaila's curiosity has led her to learn Finnish, Spanish, and how to travel with points and miles. You're going to smile the whole way through this episode! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out! YouTube TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Rotary Club Exchanges - https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/youth-exchanges GigSky eSIM - https://gigsky.pxf.io/rajyED Lonely Planet Guidebooks - https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/ MP TOURS - https://www.mp-tours.com/ Kacie Rose - https://www.instagram.com/kacierose_/ Roncesvalles (Toronto) - https://www.destinationtoronto.com/neighbourhoods/high-park/roncesvalles/ The Pairing - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199440249-the-pairing CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Kaila 04:14 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Family Trips, Hosting International Students, Visiting Colombia at 14-years-old 11:18 How to Choose Where to Travel 13:51 Solo Female Travel vs. Travelling with Others 15:12 Travel Traditions 17:07 Pandemic Effects on Travel + Dengue Fever in Thailand 18:36 Scary Travel Experiences: Dengue Fever in Thailand 22:31 Travel Crushes 23:39 Language & Travel: Spanish & Finnish 30:28 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Cameras & Phone Roaming Plans 33:58 Prepping for Travel: Lonely Planet, ChatGPT, & YouTube Vlogs 35:24 Documenting Travel Memories: Photography & Instagram Reels 37:08 Personal Impacts of Travel: Global Horizons, Expectations Setting, Directions 45:33 Untried Types of Travel: Guided Tours & Mini Euro Trip 47:27 How to Respect Other Cultures as a Foreigner 50:38 Where is Home? Living vs. Travelling Abroad 53:18 How Are You Different when Travelling than at Home? 54:48 Where is Home? 57:44 Unique Travel Experiences 58:53 Using Points and Miles for Travel 01:02:03 Necessary Travel Items 01:04:32 Safety Tips for (Solo Female) Travellers 01:06:05 How to Deal with Post-Trip Blues: Reflection & Home Comforts 01:07:00 Spotify Travel Playlist: Kaila's Choice 01:09:38 Speed Round: Roncesvalles, The Pairing by Casey McQuiston, Best Travel Gift 01:20:11 Until Next Time! Support the show © 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 21m
  4. €700 Gin and Tonic, Finding Calm in Okinawa, Moving to LA from Korea for Film School with Suk Jin-hyuk

    FEB 1

    €700 Gin and Tonic, Finding Calm in Okinawa, Moving to LA from Korea for Film School with Suk Jin-hyuk

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go I chat with a man I met on a RyanAir flight almost 7 years ago. Jin is a talented filmmaker from South Korea who moved to LA for film school. We chat about an outrageously expensive gin and tonic in Rome, finding calm in Okinawa, the music that accompanied family road trips, vacationing with friends on the isolated island of Guam, and why NYC is infinitely better than LA. JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out! YouTube TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHECK OUT JIN: Website Instagram MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Busan (South Korea) Guam Okinawa (Japan) Korean Academy of Film Arts American Film Institute Wētā FX Wellington, NZ Indie Cinemas Director Bong Joon Ho Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Pani Bottle Éric Rohmer Tribeca Film Festival The Hicks Happy Hour (edited by Jin!) CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and First Impressions 00:06 Introduction to Jin-hyuk Suk 06:01 First Trips & Childhood Experiences:  09:58 How to Choose Where to Travel: Resorts in Guam, Self-Discovery in Europe, & Calmness in Okinawa 23:25 Why a Career in Film 26:36 Growing Up in South Korea 28:46 Moving to LA for Film School 33:22 Life in the US on a Visa in 2025 38:30 NYC is Better than LA 42:50 Travel Traditions 44:10 Local Indie Theatres in Wellington, New Zealand 45:31 Pandemic Effects on Living Abroad: Korean Student in USA  46:49 Travel Mishap: Italian Strip Club 53:08 Language & Travel: Korean & English 01:08:57 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: International Remote Work 01:11:59 Documenting Travel Memories: Photography 01:14:13 Living vs. Travelling Abroad: What's Your Preference? 01:18:49 Being a "Tour Guide" in Your Own City 01:22:08 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: None (yet!) 01:22:48 Spotify Travel Playlist: Jin's Choice 01:24:14 Speed Round: San Sebastián Foodie, YouTuber Pani Bottle, Local Indie Cinemas 01:41:38 Until Next Time and Where to Find @records_jin Support the show © 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 45m
  5. Hitchhiking, Wild Camping, & Music Festivals with Brinsley of Weird Ireland

    JAN 25

    Hitchhiking, Wild Camping, & Music Festivals with Brinsley of Weird Ireland

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go we meet Brinsley McNamara, the creator behind the wildly popular Wild Ireland. We chat about growing up a bookworm to now being a published author. Brinsley shares about moving to Germany, Spain, Edinburgh, and Nicaragua, as well as working at multiple music festivals around Europe, Ireland, and the UK. He shouts out the Canadian who introduced him to hitchhiking and some of the most bizarre places he’s wild camped. Of course, we also dove into why he created Weird Ireland.   JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out! YouTube TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course   CHECK OUT WEIRD IRELAND: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube   MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Horrible Histories Time Team Weird New Jersey National Heritage Week (Ireland) Púca Festival Couchsurfing Hitch Wiki Nomad Wiki   CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Connection  05:49 Introduction to Brinsley McNamara of Weird Ireland  13:50 Early Influences: Horrible History, Time Team, and Family  19:31 Will There Be a Weird World Account?  22:04 Why "Brinsley McNamara"?  29:13 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Backseat Bookworm  31:02 Moving Abroad: Germany, UK, Spain, Music Festivals  33:01 Hitchhiking & Couch Surfing  40:19 Travel Traditions  43:28 How to Choose Where to Travel: Planning for Weird Ireland Content  45:27 Top Trip Memories  48:17 Scary Travel Experiences  49:33 Language & Travel: Irish, Spanish, & German  58:57 Impact of Tech on Travel Style:  UK Road Maps, Wiki Pages,  YouTube  01:05:17 Packing for Travel as a Minimalist Travel Content Creator  01:07:18 The Reality of Making a Living as a Content Creator  01:09:30 Living vs. Travelling Abroad: Spain & Hostels  01:10:11 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: Service Stations, Drainage Pipes, Electrical Boxes  01:14:17 Spotify Travel Playlist: Brinsley's Choice  01:16:08 Speed Round: Hill of Uisneach, Salty Island, Motorcycle Diaries  01:31:53 Until Next Time & Where to Find @WeirdIreland Support the show © 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    1h 34m
  6. Solo Female Traveller Stuck in a South Sudan Airport with Heather

    JAN 18

    Solo Female Traveller Stuck in a South Sudan Airport with Heather

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go I chat with the hilarious and enthusiastic Heather from Nova Scotia, Canada. We talk about everything from growing up on the East Coast, with family road trips to Ottawa and DisneyWorld, to falling into international teaching and living on nearly every continent, to sketchy flight situations in South Sudan, and getting tattoo’d around the world. Heather had story after wild story to share on the podcast, along with a lot of really helpful travel tips. Enjoy! Subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out! YouTube TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction to Heather  07:57 First Trips & Childhood Experiences 12:54 Life as an International School Teacher 17:24 Passport Stamps 20:33 Getting Tattoos Overseas 25:09 Travel Traditions 27:56 Pandemic Effects on Travel: Third Party Booking Sites and Staycations 35:54 Missing Flights 42:19 Scary Travel Experiences: Were We Just Kidnapped?! 48:21 Solo Travel vs. Travel Companions 53:19 Falling in Love While Abroad 55:33 Language & Travel: Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, & Korean 01:06:54 Impact of Tech on Travel Style:  01:11:08 Personal Impacts of Travel: Self-Sufficiency & Conversation Skills,  01:13:51 Untried Types of Travel:  Cruise, All-Inclusive, Antarctica Excursion 01:16:09 Learning About Other Cultures While Living Abroad 01:19:53 General Travel Tips 01:20:50 Where is Home? Living vs. Travelling Abroad 01:21:51 How to Maintain Long-Distance Friendships 01:25:54 Weirdest Sleeping Spot: Chicamocha Canyon Hammocks & Treehouse in the Amazon 01:28:03 Necessary Travel Items 01:30:02 Safety Tips for Solo Female Travel 01:33:04 Best Airport for a Long Layover 01:33:26 How to Deal with Post-Trip Blues 01:33:42 Spotify Travel Playlist: Heather's Choice 01:34:51 Speed Round: Synchronicity and Welch's Grape Juice 02:02:34 Until Next Time! © 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved Support the show © 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    2h 4m
  7. Welcome to Season 2 of Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go!

    JAN 18

    Welcome to Season 2 of Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go!

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! EPISODE SUMMARY: Hi! I’m Tara, a Canadian traveller with a thirst for knowledge and connection. Welcome back to Season 2 of Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go! I’m thrilled to bring you even more conversations with travellers of all types from around the world. Today's episode on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go is short and sweet. I welcome viewers back, with a little introduction to the blog, Travel with TMc, why I started this show, and what to expect for Season 2. Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun and quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel and adventures from the road, in the air, and in between here and there. Subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out! YouTube TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome Back to Traveling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go! 02:03 Comments from TTLAPOG Listeners 03:48 Preview of Seasons 1 and 2 Guests 04:36 A Small Favour 05:04 Remember This Truth © 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved Support the show © 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    6 min
  8. Thank Yous, My Travel Journey, and a Sneak Peek for Season 2

    05/15/2025

    Thank Yous, My Travel Journey, and a Sneak Peek for Season 2

    Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode! This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a wee solo episode. I sit down with you for a quick chat to say thank you, share a bit of my travel journey over the past 13 years, and to give you a sneak peek of what's in the works for Season 2! Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun & quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel & adventures from the road, in the air, & in between here and there. Make sure to subscribe for weekly updates! JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY: Instagram Blog Facebook Group Help TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out! YouTube TTLAPOG Spotify Playlist Points & Miles Course MORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE: Katie Steckly Podcast Gear Guide CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go 00:06 Reflecting on Season 1 06:32 A Brief Look at Tara's Travel Journey Over the Past 13 Years 17:42 Looking Ahead to Season 2 Support the show © 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.

    20 min
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Travelling through Life: A Podcast on the Go is a fun and quirky show from Travel with TMc that delves into all things travel and adventures from the road, in the air, and in between here and there. We chat about vanlife, solo female travel, moving abroad, travel in retirement, weekend travel, and everything in between.

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