All the S**t I've Learned Abroad Sanspants Radio

In 2024 solo travel is becoming more popular than ever, but it can still be very daunting for those who have yet to take their first solo trip. So we give you our hot tips on great things you can do while solo traveling and while your might be alone, you'll never feel lonely!
00:02:01 - Booking Flights and Work Trips
00:02:21 - Airbnb Hosting Experiences
00:12:30 - Benefits of Walking Tours
00:15:20 - Food Tours and Meeting People
00:17:42 - Dining Alone and Alternatives
00:20:11 - Market Days and Eating Out
00:22:04 - Attending Local Performances
00:23:18 - Cooking Classes for Solo Travelers
00:24:50 - Using Dating Apps While Traveling
00:28:44 - Bringing a Kindle or Book
00:29:37 - Bookstore Browsing and Cafe Hopping
00:38:19 - Final Thoughts on Solo Travel Activities
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This is a spicy one! Steph and Andrea get into a very intense debate... to recline or not to recline your airplane seat?! When we're flying, while we do have the option to push our seats back, is it always acceptable to do so? How long does a flight need to be before it's acceptable to recline your seat? And is it even your problem if the person behind you is too tall? Ultimately we need to ask the airlines who owns those two inches of space between the two seats? So buckle in and get ready for a heated episode!
00:00:00 - Debate on Airplane Seat Reclining
00:04:32 - The Middle Seat Dilemma
00:05:05 - To Recline or Not: The Great Debate
00:07:02 - Personal Reclining Etiquette
00:08:20 - Meal Service and Reclining Seats
00:09:00 - Considering Tall Passengers
00:10:01 - Reclining on Short Flights After Long Hauls
00:11:29 - The Domino Effect of Reclining
00:12:08 - Buying Seats with Extra Legroom
00:13:28 - Children Reclining Seats
00:14:16 - Courtesy of Asking Before Reclining
00:15:51 - Who Owns the Two Inches of Space?
00:18:28 - Dealing with Aggressive Passengers
00:19:19 - Judging the Situation Before Reclining
00:20:32 - Crossing Legs and Reclining Seats
00:21:39 - Airline's Responsibility for Seat Space
00:23:30 - Passive-Aggressive Responses to Reclining
00:24:14 - Ownership of Space and Airline Policies
00:27:15 - Dealing with Unusual Situations on Planes
00:28:45 - The Debate Continues: Courtesy vs. Rights
00:30:38 - Lack of Courtesy in Post-COVID Travel
00:31:13 - Conclusion and Opinions on Reclining Seats
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How does social media impact your travel experiences? Is social media ruining travel experiences or making them better? Are we too obsessed with getting the right content instead of taking in the experience? Are we focusing too much on FOMO and what we see online? And are we traveling to some of these places we see online for the right reasons? Let's dive in!
00:00:00 - Social Media's Impact on Travel
00:05:42 - Discovering Local Spots via Social Media
00:07:47 - The Pros of Sharing Travel on Social Media
00:09:03 - Reflecting on Posting Travel Content in Real Time
00:11:47 - The Influence of Social Media on Travel Destinations
00:13:14 - Expectation vs. Reality in Travel Posts
00:15:46 - The Phenomenon of Over-Tourism
00:17:03 - Personal Reflections on Social Media Use While Traveling
00:19:03 - The Benefits of Social Media for Travelers
00:21:17 - Concluding Thoughts on Social Media and Travel Responsibility
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Valentine's Day may have passed but it did get us thinking about love languages! Love languages are all about how you give and receive love, for and from others. But how do these relate into your travel style? Quality time, acts of service, words of affirmation, gift giving and physical touch. We chat through these five love languages and how you can integrate these into travel to get the most out of your trip, whether with a partner, friends or even traveling solo.
00:00:00 - Love Languages and Travel
00:02:47 - Unplanned Big Trips and Booking Beliefs
00:03:20 - The Quest for a Wellness Retreat
00:05:13 - Spa Getaways vs. Genuine Retreats
00:06:32 - Valentine's Day and Galentine's Celebrations
00:07:06 - Love Languages and Their Travel Connection
00:08:07 - Defining and Understanding Love Languages
00:09:17 - Quality Time: Travel Edition
00:10:55 - Acts of Service on the Road
00:11:45 - Gift Giving While Traveling
00:12:37 - Physical Touch and Travel Intimacy
00:13:51 - Words of Affirmation for the Solo Traveler
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It's time to talk Dubai! Steph recently dipped her toes into Middle Eastern culture by visiting Dubai and the Middle East for the first time. As Andrea has been a few times, we talk through out own experiences, what talk about what we loved about to Dubai, what we didn't love and ultimately... would we move there?
00:00:00 - Introduction to Dubai Experiences
00:00:59 - Content Creation Retreat in Byron Bay
00:02:40 - Wedding Plans in Bucharest and Castle Tours
00:05:31 - Upcoming Trip to Athens
00:06:30 - Discussing Dubai's Attractions and Lifestyle
00:08:05 - Emirates Flight Experience
00:10:14 - Tips for Using Taxis in Dubai
00:11:06 - Exploring Dubai with a Local
00:12:06 - Saving Money on Activities in Dubai
00:13:10 - Utilising Apps for Deals in Dubai
00:14:05 - Dining at the Burj Khalifa
00:15:08 - Day Passes for Hotel Pools in Dubai
00:16:01 - The Cost of Living and Saving Money in Dubai
00:17:27 - Cultural Expectations and Dress Code in Dubai
00:18:08 - Finding Deals for Desert Adventures
00:19:24 - Dining at Salt Bae's Restaurant
00:20:45 - The Luxury Experience in Dubai
00:21:20 - Visiting Nusret and the Golden Menu
00:22:54 - The Practicality of Traditional Middle Eastern Dress
00:23:48 - The Diversity of Dubai's Population
00:25:18 - The Business Hub of Dubai
00:26:46 - Comparing Dubai to Other Middle Eastern Cultures
00:28:07 - The Reality of Dubai's Opulence
00:30:55 - The Appeal of Dubai for Short Visits
00:31:42 - The Man-Made Nature of Dubai
00:32:23 - The Fountain Show at the Burj Khalifa
00:33:05 - Considering Moving to Dubai
00:34:17 - The Need for Nature and Outdoor Activities
00:35:09 - The Fake Aspect of Dubai
00:36:41 - The Burj Khalifa and Dubai's Skyline
00:38:29 - Reflecting on the First Visit to the Middle East
00:39:47 - Planning Future Trips to the Middle East
00:41:26 - The Desire for a Private Jet
00:42:09 - The Burj Khalifa's Impressive Height
00:43:09 - The Dubai Fountain Show's Frequency
00:45:18 - Exploring More of the Middle East
00:46:12 - The Contrast Between Dubai and Nearby Countries
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It's not about the destination, it's all about the journey! Join us as we discuss travel journeys and how our travel styles have evolved during them. Everyone is starting their own travel journey at different times in their lives and in different travel styles. How we can be supportive as a travel community for everyone along their journey, wherever they may be on that path?
00:05:45 Everyone's unique travel journey
00:10:10 Judgment in travel destinations
00:13:10 Making recommendations and judgment
00:18:46 The roadmap of travel journeys
00:23:37 Travel journey in 20 years
00:26:11 Gen Z creating amazing content.
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