Away and a Broad

Autumn Kovach

A podcast and creative community, hosted by Autumn Kovach, for solo travelers who always have a book, journal, or film camera in hand. Building connection through stories of empowerment and curiosity from people of all backgrounds.

  1. Apr 21

    Museums & Monarchs in Mexico City

    Today I’m sharing some highlights of my week-long trip to Mexico City. I stayed in Roma Norte and mostly toured around the Condesa, Polanco, Centro, Coyoacán and San Angel neighborhoods. My favorite things about the trip were being warm (a nice February escape from the midwest cold), seeing the Frida Kahlo museum, eating such good food, visiting so many bookstores, reading a ton and sending postcards from Palacio de Correos. I’m so glad I finally got to see more of Mexico and practice my Spanish! Also, the Notion app helped me plan this trip. I wish they were a sponsor — I’ll be using them from now on!

    28 min

  2. Apr 14

    100 Photo-a-Day Project Recap

    I actually finished a new years resolution! Usually I don’t make these as I tend to reassess goals around my birthday or even Springtime when life feels a bit more fresh and new but I wanted to challenge myself to a daily ritual of taking a film photo every day on my new medium format Yashica camera to try to embrace the winter season. It’s less about winter appreciation but more of a struggle to find joy and creativity in combating the SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I’m proud of sticking through something, seeing all the gems of images I collected over the past 3ish months (not every day was a winner!) and now I’m looking forward to replenishing my film development fund. It’s made me wonder if I should start developing and scanning rolls myself but we’ll see. I’ll be posting more photos later this week on substack and likely a little roundup on my Instagram page. Stay tuned!

    19 min

  3. Apr 7

    Book Reviews of 2026 | Q1

    Today I’m covering a few favorite books that I’ve read so far this year. I’m proud to be well on my way to meet my goal of 50 and even providing some cushion for when I inevitably hit a reading slump. Here are the titles I cover today: The Great Man by Kyra Davis Lurie I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico Good Girl by Aria Aber We Do This ‘til We Free Us: Abolitionist Organizing and Transforming Justice by Mariame Kaba No One Writes Back by Jang Eun-Jin Find my full lists on Goodreads!

    17 min

  4. Mar 31

    Sunsets in San Diego

    I’ve been thinking about San Diego for quite a few years and I feel like I’ve been saving a weekend trip there for a rainy (or snowy day), which finally came in December 2025. Literally as I was riding in my Lyft to the airport, Minneapolis was getting a snow falling that I was thankful to exchange for warm and balmy California. Even though people on TikTok said they were depressed because of early sunsets and chillier weather, I’m not convinced I wouldn’t be at least 10% happier living there year round. At least you can bike or walk outside without dealing with wintery elements! Please. It was fun to see Christmas/holiday lights on palm trees and in people’s yards as they prepared for the holiday. I’m not sure I could get used to that. Listen in for a recap of the most perfect weekend in California of bookstores, good food, museums and sunsets!

    19 min

  5. Mar 24

    Tattoos, Trains & Tokyo Bananas

    Traveling through South Korea (Incheon/Seoul), Vietnam (Hanoi) and Japan (Kyoto/Tokyo), it reminded me how much I believe in traveling as an Investment in Future Connection. It felt so good to finally visit a friend who has made Korea their home, and visit places that I’ve heard so much about to see it for myself. Listen in on my initial thoughts of the various cities through culture shocks, mild disappointments and highlights. Book Recommendations: Pachinco by Min Jin Lee (Korea) The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai (Vietnam) The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See (Korea)

    29 min

  6. Mar 17

    Moving from Russia to the Midwest

    I met Ruslan at a Spanish meetup group a few months ago and we recorded an episode in September 2025 as I wanted to know more about what brought him from his hometown in Russia all the way to the midwest. We chat about the emotional side of moving and how important it is just to trust yourself when choosing where and where to live. Maybe it’s the long awaited springtime but I’m catching a new wave of motivation to update you on more recent trips. I have a lot to fill you in on with my trip to Asia in October, San Diego in December and Mexico City this past February. I can confirm the warmer climate trips have made a huge difference in making it through the long midwest winters. Stay tuned!

    11 min

  7. 11/30/2025

    Am I...a Whitney Leavitt Fan? A Dancing with the Stars Recap

    A break from my typical travel content to share finale thoughts of Dancing with the Stars, season 34. I've been watching the show for over 10 years and wanted to share my theories of why the show results happen the way that they do now. Also, to share brief responses to the the Call Her Daddy Episode featuring Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt. I didn't feel strongly towards Whitney one way or the other but I share some surprising thoughts and emotions that came up for me with my own relationship to ballroom dance as I watched her journey and "final bow."

    27 min

  8. 10/09/2025

    How Traveling Became a Family Identity W/ Margaret Manning

    Margaret Manning shares her journey of travel, detailing the spontaneity of her 20s which lead her to teach in Korea and meeting her husband in Australia, among many other adventures. Today, she continues to travel through teaching yoga with SoulFlow Journeys Yoga, celebrating friendship milestones globally and fostering family connections in London, which allows her to raise her sons with that same spirit of adventure and connection. She seeks to provide her family with a lifelong sense of belonging across cultures that began in her childhood.

    24 min
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A podcast and creative community, hosted by Autumn Kovach, for solo travelers who always have a book, journal, or film camera in hand. Building connection through stories of empowerment and curiosity from people of all backgrounds.

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  • Creator
    Autumn Kovach
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Autumn Kovach
  • Show Website
    Away and a Broad