The Why We Travel Podcast podcast is dedicated to those who want to explore the world on their terms. Each week, you'll hear from amazing travelers and expats sharing their best travel stories from around the world. Listen to their unique travel experiences and get real insider tips about their favorite destinations. Discover the art of independent travel and meet fellow travelers in our online community. Subscribe today so you don't miss an episode!
In this episode of the Why We Travel podcast, Claus Lauter chats with Doni Belau about small group adventures for women.
Created my Doni Belau Girls’ Guide to the World offers unique, small group adventures that foster authentic connections between women and cultures.
Topics discussed in this episode:
• Why small group adventures offer a safe entry point for solo female travelers
• How cultural immersion and personal growth are integrated into Girls Guide to the World tours
• What makes a 6-10 person group size ideal for bonding and individual connections
• Why having a private room is essential for women's group travel experiences
• How Girls Guide to the World ensures trip participants are a good fit for group dynamics
• Why flexibility and a positive attitude are crucial for enjoying travel experiences
• What unique frameworks are used to create themed trips like art-focused tours in European cities
• How meeting local women and supporting their initiatives adds depth to travel experiences
• Why early booking is recommended for popular destinations like the Amalfi Coast and Paris
• What role the Girls Guide Traveling Sisterhood Facebook group plays in empowering female travelers
Doni Belau is the founder of Girls' Guide to the World, a women-only tour company offering 60 tours across 40 countries. With over 15 years in the travel industry and having visited more than 80 countries, Doni crafts diverse, transformative journeys that blend cultural immersion, adventure, and personal growth. Her background in TV production and humanitarian work informs her approach to creating meaningful travel experiences for women of all ages.
You can learn more about Doni Belau at https://www.girlsguidetotheworld.com/
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In this episode of the Why We Travel podcast, Claus Lauter chats with A.B about mindful travel beyond mere exploration and why she promotes immersive exploration and support for local businesses.
Topics discussed in this episode:
About our guest: A.B. is a well-seasoned hospitality professional with 20+ years of luxury travel and hospitality experience. She has an extensive background in large-scale event production, strategic partnerships, the culinary arts, luxury travel clubs, and lifestyle social clubs. She has worked across the U.S. and Southeast Asia, building upon her knowledge of hospitality and culinary. She started traveling at age 7 and has been going ever since!
You can learn more about A.B. at https://www.balancedtravel.com/
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In this episode of the Why We Travel podcast, Claus Lauter chats with Kelsey Schaefer about the transformative power of travel and why it's more than just a break from routine—it's an investment in personal development.
Kelsey shares her experiences of traveling extensively, especially her eye-opening trip to Thailand.
Topics discussed in this episode:
About our guest: Kelsey Schaefer believes there is so much more to life than working in a cubicle and waiting until retirement to see the world. She feels that travel has taught her more about herself and the world than any degree or job ever could. Her goal is to help others step out of their 'stable' situations and take the leap to become the version of themselves they’ve always wanted to be. She truly believes that traveling helps achieve this transformation. Kelsey emphasizes that stepping out of our comfort zone is the key to becoming a better version of ourselves. It allows us to decide who we are when we're not surrounded by the things that typically define us.
You can learn more about Kelsey at https://inspired-idiots.beehiiv.com/p/travel-to-progress
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In this episode, we talk with Cristina about how moving abroad opened her eyes and made her value her hometown and country more.
We talk about:
About our guest: Cristina is a travel writer and content creator from Southern Spain. She is also the founder of My Little World of Travelling, a blog that helps travellers discover Malaga, her hometown, and Southern Spain like a local by providing insider tips and advice.
You can learn more about Cristina at https://mylittleworldoftravelling.com/
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Welcome to this episode of the Why We Travel Podcast. In this episode, we talk with Faustina about travel and working remotely.
We talk about:
You can learn more about Faustina at https://faustinarose.blogspot.com/
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Welcome to this episode of the Why We Travel Podcast. In this episode, we talk with Stephanie Antin. She shares her experience in attending a language school, a very under utilized method and affordable way to travel.
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In this episode, we talk with Sara & Ryan about why they choose a slow-paced approach to travel as digital nomads.
You can learn more about Sara & Ryan and their travels at https://acrosseveryborder.com/
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Welcome to this episode of the Why We Travel Podcast. In this episode, we talk with Wes Cunningham, a location independent entrepreneur, about his experience in Guadalajara, Mexico.
We touch on his 4 day trip traveling through Michoacan (Patzcuaro, Janitzio, Uruapan, Zamora) for Day of the Dead celebrations.
You can learn more about Wes and his travels at https://www.worldwideyedwes.com/
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In this episode, we talk Chantal Patton, a location independent entrepreneur, who has traveled to over 118 countries together with her husband and 3 daughters
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingupwithoutborders/
Website: https://growingupwithoutborders.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowingUpWithoutBorders
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In this episode, we talk Lyle and Leanne, a couple who retired to travel the world in 2019, about Australia.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beachtravelwine/
Website: www.beachtravelwine.com
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In this episode, we talk with Desirée Williams, a solo traveler, about the sunny Porto, Portugal.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & ResourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/desire_2_travel79/
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In this episode, we talk with Heather Markel, a best-selling author and a TEDx speaker, about her life as a full-time traveler.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://FullTimeTravelCoach.com
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In this episode, we talk with Brittnay Sharman about house sitting.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: https://www.thetravellinghousesitters.com/
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In this episode, we talk with Justin Walter, a regular travel expert for KTLA, the #1 news program in Los Angeles, about a little paradise called Marquesas Islands.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: http://aroundtheworldwithjustin.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/atwjustin
Facebook: http://facebook.com/atwjustin
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/atwjustin
Twitter: http://twitter.com/atwjustin
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In this episode, we talk with Dale Majors, an adventurer and entrepreneur, about travelling on bike with kids.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & ResourcesYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/c/VentureAnyway
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalemajors/
Website: https://www.ventureanyway.com/
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In this episode, we talk with Guillaume Lesage, a slow travel passionate and hitch-hiking enthusiast.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
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In this episode, we talk with Sofia Kalimeridou, a content creator who has travelled more than 50 countries, about travelling with kids.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.sophiefamilytravel.com/
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In this episode, we talk with Megan Gieske, a US American traveling writer, photographer, and content creator on a one-way ticket around the world, about Cape Town.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganthetravelingwriter/
Website: meganthetravelingwriter.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/megangieske
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In this episode, we talk with Ella DeAmicis, aka Wanderstruck Ella, about how to explore our most creative side through the amazing world of travel photography.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: https://wanderstruckella.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderstruckella/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wanderstruckella
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In this episode, we talk with Talek Nantes, an Amazon best-selling author and the founder of the travel blog "Travels With Talek", about Cuba.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: https://travelswithtalek.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelstalek
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travelswithtalek/
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Over50womentravelerscommunity/?source_id=1379664098729322
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In this episode, we talk with Nathalie Segelborg, a seasonal working nomad, about how seasonal jobs can be the key to traveling the world.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Instagram: https://instagram.com/natgoneglobal
Website: https://natgoneglobal.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3VT04bEmKGAYUybBBBa5AQ
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In this episode, we talk with Natalie, a digital nomad from the UK, about how culture and travel can impact our mental health.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mind_the_culture/
The Why We Travel Podcast website: https://whywetravel.net/
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In this episode, we talk with Urmi Hossain, a full-time female worker in the financial services industry, about Bangladesh.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
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In this episode, we talk with Julia Menez, a points strategy coach, speaker, and host of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast, about how to travel using points and miles.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com
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In this episode, we talk with Ashlyn George, the award-winning content creator behind The Lost Girl's Guide to Finding the World, about a Canadian Province, Saskatchewan.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: www.thelostgirlsguide.com
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In this episode, we talk with Sophie Ibbotson, Uzbekistan’s Tourism Ambassador to the UK, about that mysterious country of Central Asia.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: uzbekistan.travel/en
The Why We Travel Podcast website: https://whywetravel.net/
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In this episode, we talk with Caitlyn Lubas, an avid traveler, about one of the dream trips of the most expert explorers, Antarctica.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlynlubas/
Website: https://www.youarewhereyougo.com/
The Why We Travel Podcast website: https://whywetravel.net/
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In this episode, we talk with Philipp Muders from JOURNICATION Travel Blog about his adventure in Sri Lanka.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: https://journication.de/en/
The Why We Travel Podcast website: https://whywetravel.net/
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In this episode, we talk with Ed Gillis, the husband and dad of a bike-happy family of four from the Yukon in northern Canada, about the extraordinary adventure of visiting 20 European countries in six months on bicycles.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: yukon4explore.com
Book " Bike Touring With Kids: the Oceania Odyssey" : https://www.amazon.ca/Bike-Touring-Kids-six-month-adventure/dp/B09TMTGPX4
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In this episode, we talk with Shafik Meghji, an award-winning travel writer, journalist, and author based in London, about Bolivia, a fascinating country in South America.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: www.shafikmeghji.com
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In this episode, we talk with Stephen Ladd, author of Three Years in a 12-Foot Boat, about the adventure and experience of travelling on a boat.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: www.stephen-ladd.com
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Why We Travel Podcast
The podcast dedicated to those who want to explore the world on their terms.
Each week, you'll hear from amazing travelers and expats sharing their best travel stories from around the world. Listen to their unique travel experiences and get real insider tips about their favorite destinations.
Whether you're an experienced world nomad or just getting started, this podcast will inspire you, improve your travel skills, change the way you travel, and motivate you to get out and see the world.
Listen in your favorite podcast app or directly in your browser.
Visit our website at https://whywetravel.net/
In this episode, we talk with Victoria Heinz of www.guideyourtravel.com about one of the most underrated cities in South East Asia, Kuala Lumpur.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: www.guideyourtravel.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/guideyourtravel_
Facebook: www.facebook.com/guideyourtravel
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/guideyourtravel
Twitter: www.twitter.com/guideyourtravel
The Why We Travel Podcast website: https://whywetravel.net/
In this episode, we talk with female solo traveler Tammy Tran about dealing with depression while on the road.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammythuytran/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@travelthesky?
The Why We Travel Podcast website: https://whywetravel.net/
This episode features a conversation with Ucman Scher and we talk about Travel racism and traveling as a refugee.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: https://brownboytravels.blog
The Why We Travel Podcast website: https://whywetravel.net/
This episode features a conversation with Sophia Bentaher about taking a culinary tour of Europe in search of the perfect dessert recipe.
Sophia is a French Moroccan American gal living in LA and working as a poet manager. In 2017, she ditched a 9-5 to go hitchhike across Europe and learn how to bake traditional desserts in each country. Kind of Eat Pray Love meets Anthony Bourdain. Crossed 20 countries and gathered over 23 local recipes, from kolaches to crostatas 🎂
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: https://sophia-b.co/
The Why We Travel Podcast website: https://whywetravel.net/
This episode features a conversation with Gisselle Vallejos about her trek to Mount Everest's Base Camp.
Gisselle is a solo woman traveler and budget backpacker. She loves slow travel and immersing herself in the local culture of the places she visits. Gisselle is from Minnesota in the USA and started traveling internationally at the age of 27. She has been to 6 out of the 7 continents, traveled to 22 countries, and has spent time living in Australia, and Vietnam, and is now currently living in Cairo, Egypt.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
YouTube: Gventures Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/Gventures
IG: mygventures Link: https://www.instagram.com/mygventures/
Facebook Page: Gventures Link: https://www.facebook.com/GventuresElMundo
The Why We Travel Podcast website: https://whywetravel.net/
This episode features a conversation with Laurén Green about the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
Links & Resources
Website: https://wanderwithwren.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wander_with_wren/
Our website: https://whywetravel.net/
This episode features a conversation with Alexander La Cerna Barreto about Lima, Peru.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
You can listen and subscribe to the podcast at: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | Stitcher | Deezer | Google Podcast | Buzzsprout | YouTube
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Website: https://www.limaexperience.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexperuvianguide
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Welcome to the first episode of the Why We Travel Podcast.
On the Show Today You’ll Learn:
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Website: https://whywetravel.net/
Travel Community: https://whywetravel.net/why-we-travel-community/