Broad Abroad

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Join Katie as she spills all the tea about her globe-trotting adventures—volcano hikes, local bites, and bathroom blights—sharing it all with her witty co-worker Grace. This is Broad Abroad!

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  1. EPISODE 1

    What to Do in the Philippines (Ultimate Travel Guide) 🇵🇭

    Planning a trip to the Philippines can feel overwhelming — there are more than 7,600 islands to choose from, and I wanted to see everything. In this episode, I share what I actually did on my two-week trip and what I wish I had done differently. I’m joined by my friend (and actor) Mucho Garcia, who grew up in Cebu, and he adds local insight, cultural context, and plenty of must-do recommendations. This one feels really special to me because it’s not just about beaches and boats — it’s about the choices you make when you travel, and the balance between wanting to see it all and actually slowing down to enjoy it. Watch the Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MuikSL9wvE Follow the journey: https://www.tiktok.com/@broadabroadpodcast https://www.instagram.com/broadabroadpodcast Chapters 0:00 – Welcome to the Philippines 🇵🇭 3:00 – My 2-week Philippines itinerary 6:00 – Scuba diving & Apo Island 8:00 – Volcano caves 12:00 – Manila traffic & Boracay beaches 13:00 – Unique things to do (sardine run, canyoning, tarziers, Chocolate Hills) 17:00 – Katie’s Travel Tips (transport, safety, cash, scuba) 20:00 – Filipino food & desserts (halo-halo, ube, lechon) 25:00 – Traditions, tattoos, karaoke, and culture 28:00 – Lessons learned: slowing down when traveling 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Broad Abroad so we can keep traveling curiously together! Connect with Mucho: https://www.instagram.com/muchogarciagarcia/ #Philippines #TravelPodcast #BroadAbroad #TravelCuriously #TravelPodcast This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Agreement.Broad Abroad is a production of Gotham West Studios. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Under the Sea: Whale Sharks, Coral Reefs & Climate Change 🐋

    Whale shark tourism in the Philippines has exploded in recent years, especially in Oslob where encounters are guaranteed by feeding the sharks. When I first started planning my trip, I was so tempted — I mean, how often do you get the chance to swim alongside a whale shark? But then I started hearing more about the ethics behind it, and I knew I wanted to dive deeper into the debate. In this episode, I sit down with two incredible guests who love the ocean even more than I do: Louise “Shark” Rascon – Sustainability designer & environmental scientist Instagram: / louisekicclao Her thesis: https://tinyurl.com/y5htseuh Elle Hernandez – Marine biologist & TikTok creator Instagram: / ellehernndz TikTok: / ellehernndz 🌊 Together, we talk about: -What’s really happening with whale shark feeding in Oslob and why it matters -More ethical alternatives like Donsol’s community-led ecotourism program -The real state of the Philippines’ coral reefs (and why “pretty” doesn’t always mean healthy) -What I learned from Chris, a local dive master in El Nido, about tourism, climate change, and reef health -How tourism can harm — but also help — coastal communities Chapters 0:00 – Intro: Why whale sharks brought me to the Philippines 2:00 – The truth about whale shark feeding in Oslob 4:00 – Donsol: a sustainable alternative 7:00 – Coral reefs and the myth of “pretty = healthy” 9:00 – Local dive master insight from El Nido 10:30 – Climate change & community impacts 13:00 – How to practice responsible tourism 15:00 – Closing thoughts: travel curiously, travel responsibly This episode is really close to my heart because it blends my love of scuba diving with the bigger question of how we, as travelers, can leave places better than we found them. If you’re planning a trip to the Philippines, I hope this inspires you to think a little differently about how you spend your time in the water. 📸 Follow the journey: / broadabroadpodcast / broadabroadpodcast #Philippines #WhaleSharks #SustainableTravel #BroadAbroad #TravelCuriously This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA Agreement.Broad Abroad is a production of Gotham West Studios. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    18 min
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Join Katie as she spills all the tea about her globe-trotting adventures—volcano hikes, local bites, and bathroom blights—sharing it all with her witty co-worker Grace. This is Broad Abroad!

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  • Creator
    Gotham West Studios
  • Episodes
    12
  • Seasons
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
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