Design Her Travel: Tips & Inspiring Stories for Women and Solo Travelers

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  How Delta’s AI Is Changing Airfare and What It Means for Travelers #196 05.08.2025 23นาที

  Love the show? Help shape what’s next—take this quick listener survey. Delta is using AI to price tickets in real time. Are you getting a deal… or getting played? Delta has started using artificial intelligence to personalize airfare pricing, and it could change how you book flights forever. But is this new tech a money-saver or just a smarter way for airlines to charge more? In this episode, host Kim Anderson breaks down what Delta’s AI pricing strategy actually means for travelers, why this...
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  The Ultimate Guide to Scenic Train Travel Across America on the Empire Builder #195 29.07.2025 22นาที

  Ever wondered what it’s really like to travel across the U.S. by train? In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at Amtrak’s Empire Builder, one of the most scenic and underrated train routes in North America. Host Kim Anderson shares her personal experience riding the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago with her young son, and walks you through everything you need to know about planning your own Amtrak train trip. Whether you're curious about cross-country train travel, lookin...
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  Will AI Take Over Travel? What Every Creator and Traveler Needs to Know Right Now w/ Ross Borden #194 22.07.2025 49นาที

  AI is changing how we travel—and raising big questions about who gets left behind. In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Ross Borden, the founder of Matador Network to explore how artificial intelligence is turning the travel world upside down. From simplifying trip planning to disrupting the creator economy, this conversation dives deep into the promise—and the peril—of a new era. You’ll hear how Matador’s GuideGeek AI is reshaping the way travelers find information, ...
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  What Van Life in New Zealand Taught Me About Freedom, Travel, and Trusting Myself #193 17.07.2025 22นาที

  What happens when you say yes to the unknown with just $2,000 and a surfboard? Spoiler: It might change your life and your idea of freedom, forever. In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson takes you along on her personal journey through New Zealand’s South Island, where she learned the true meaning of freedom, travel, and trusting herself. Armed with only $2,000, a surfboard, and a bold spirit, Kim stumbled into van life and discovered a life of simplicity, self-reliance, and wi...
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  Thinking About Van Life? What to Know About Vehicle Conversions, Remote Work, and Daily Life on the Road #192 15.07.2025 47นาที

  If you’ve been eyeing van life content but are still wondering how people really do it, this one’s for you. For the last five years, Fiorella and her husband have lived full-time on the road in not one but two self-converted vehicles. They’ve road-tripped through 40+ states, explored more than 30 national parks, and turned a fire investigation truck into a fully off-grid home on wheels. Fiorella also works remotely as a content marketing specialist for RVshare, giving her a front-row sea...
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  Solo Travel in Australia: What Hitchhiking a White Van and Six Aussie Men Taught Me About Trust | TRAVEL TALK #191 10.07.2025 15นาที

  Would you hop into a white van with six strangers while hitchhiking solo across Australia? If you've ever wondered what hitchhiking is really like as a solo female traveler, this episode is for you. This week’s Travel Talk was inspired by host Kim Anderson’s recent conversation with Ana Lucas, aka The Sustainable Backpacker (Episode #190). Ana is a solo female traveler who’s currently hitchhiking all the way from Portugal to Australia. That's over 40,000 km, across 25 countries! That co...
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  This Solo Female Traveler Hitchhiking from Portugal to Australia is Proving the World is Safer Than You Think #190 08.07.2025 42นาที

  Think hitchhiking across 25 countries as a woman is dangerous? Think again. Meet Ana Lucas, also known as The Sustainable Backpacker, a solo female traveler currently hitchhiking from Portugal to Australia. That’s 25 countries, 40,000 kilometers, and an epic journey that defies the media narrative about the dangers of traveling alone as a woman. In this episode, host Kim Anderson learns how Ana's her open-hearted approach to slow, sustainable travel has not only brought her across...
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  Affordable Hidden Gems: Off the Beaten Path Cities Beyond Popular Tourist Spots | TRAVEL TALK #189 03.07.2025 14นาที

  Tired of the crowds? Let’s talk about how to travel to hidden cities that’ll make you feel like a local. In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares why exploring hidden cities—also known as secondary cities—might just be the travel upgrade you didn’t know you needed. Inspired by her conversation with Jake and Michelle Schomp (Episode #188), Kim digs into why skipping the big-name destinations can lead to more meaningful, affordable, and sustainable adventures. You’ll hear wh...
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  What Is Boundless Life? Inside the Worldschooling Model Changing Global Education #188 01.07.2025 55นาที

  Thinking about taking your kids on the road and giving them a global education? You’ll want to hear this. In this week’s episode, host Kim Anderson chats with Jake and Michelle Schomp, a nomadic family of five who’ve traveled the world for 10 years. Their three kids have experienced public school in Mexico, homeschooling, and worldschooling. Today, the focus is on Boundless Life—a structured worldschooling program offering community, continuity, and education across seven international ...
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  How to Get Money Abroad Without Paying Crazy Fees | TRAVEL TALK #187 26.06.2025 14นาที

  Planning an international trip and wondering how to get money abroad without paying extra fees or getting stuck with the worst exchange rates? You’re not alone. In this Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson breaks down exactly how to handle your travel money like a pro, so you can spend more time exploring and less time stressing about ATMs, cash, and cards. From the smartest ways to get foreign currency to what you should (almost) never do at an airport kiosk, Kim shares everything yo...
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  Europe with Kids: What to Know Before You Go This Summer #186 24.06.2025 30นาที

  Ever dreamed of a European summer with your kids but immediately felt overwhelmed by the planning? Traveling Europe with kids sounds dreamy, but pulling it off without stress? That’s the real adventure. In this episode, host Kim Anderson chats with Kristin Karstensdotter, co-owner of LivTours, a travel company based in Italy that’s all about meaningful, personalized experiences. Kristin’s built her life and business around making travel feel easy, impactful, and fun - especially for families....
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  How They Made the World Their Classroom: Family Travel & Global Living (Best Of Series) #185 17.06.2025 45นาที

  What if your family’s education plan included camel rides in the Sahara and math lessons in the mountains of Nepal? This episode will have you rethinking everything. In this episode of the Best Of series, host Kim Anderson sits down with Jenny Lynn, the powerhouse behind the popular Travelynn Family travel blog. Jenny, her husband Jason, and their two kids have carved out a wildly inspiring life of full-time family travel, multiple education styles for the boys, and running not one, but...
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  Their Dream? Every Country in the World. Their Why? Something Much Deeper (Best Of Series) #184 10.06.2025 45นาที

  What happens when deep loss fuels the dream of a lifetime? In this week's Best Of episode, host Kim Anderson shares Hudson and Emily’s unforgettable journey. This incredible couple, high school sweethearts turned full-time travelers, set out to visit every country in the world—and they had already visited 187 countries when we first spoke! Their adventure was born from a deep, life-changing loss that motivated them to stop waiting and start living. Now, with 197 countries under th...
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  5 Must-Haves for Your First Stargazing or Northern Lights Trip | TRAVEL TALK #183 05.06.2025 10นาที

  Planning a dark skies or aurora trip? Here’s what you actually need. In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares five essentials for planning an unforgettable stargazing or Northern Lights trip — without overpacking or overthinking it. Inspired by recent conversations with Outside Magazines Dark Skies columnist, Stephanie Vermillion (Episode 172) and location astrologer, KJ Atlas (Episode 170), this episode is all about simplifying your astro-adventure and setting you u...
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  Travel for the Soul: Building a Business & Life You Love (Best of Series) #182 03.06.2025 43นาที

  Ever wonder what happens when you actually design your life around your dream? In this Best Of episode, host Kim Anderson rewinds the conversation with Lucas Chesterton, founder of Indy Escapes, a travel company creating epic group adventures for solo travelers in dreamy destinations like Kenya, Uganda, Turkey, Croatia, the Maldives, and Bali. Lucas has explored over 120 countries, but his journey isn’t about ticking off a list. It’s about living with purpose, building meaningful community, a...
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  The Most Unexpected Thing I Heard While Hiking: The Sound of Silence | TRAVEL TALK #181 29.05.2025 11นาที

  In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares a personal story sparked by a recent conversation that unlocked a powerful memory. It’s a moment from her travels that's hard to put into words—and even harder to forget. It was brief, unexpected, and unlike anything she’s experienced before... or since. This episode is all about those rare, strange, and beautiful travel moments that don’t come with a guidebook or a checklist—but leave a mark all the same. 🔹 A solo hike that turned ...
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  How a Corporate VP Became a Full-time Travel Influencer (Best of Series) #180 27.05.2025 48นาที

  You followed the rules. You checked all the boxes. So why does it still feel like you're living someone else’s dream? In this Best Of episode, host Kim Anderson revisits one of the most powerful and soul-stirring conversations from last summer with travel blogger and content creator Bea Mitiner of Bea Adventurous. Bea had it all: a high-powered corporate job, a successful marriage, and the kind of life that checked all the boxes. But something didn’t feel right. So she made the boldest decisi...
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  The Joy of Travel Begins the Moment You Book the Trip | TRAVEL TALK #179 22.05.2025 8นาที

  Looking for more joy in your everyday life? In this short and inspiring episode, host Kim Anderson shares how the joy of travel begins way before you take off. Whether you’re planning a big international adventure or a quick weekend getaway, this episode explores the emotional benefits of travel anticipation and why the lead-up to a trip might be just as magical as the trip itself. You’ll walk away feeling inspired to plan your next vacation—and understand why booking travel in ad...
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  She Danced Around the World and Found Herself Along the Way #178 20.05.2025 34นาที

  What if the bravest thing you ever did wasn’t getting on a plane — but stepping onto a dance floor? In this episode of Design Her Travel, host Kim Anderson sits down with Jen Todling, a traveler, dancer, and memoirist who quite literally danced her way around the world and, in doing so, found her way back to herself. At 30, Jen made a bold choice: to combine intentional travel with her love of dance. From the elegant Viennese waltz in Austria to the soulful samba in Brazil and the intimate ta...
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  What’s Really in My Bag: 8 Must-Have Travel Items I Pack Every Time | TRAVEL TALK #177 15.05.2025 11นาที

  In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares the surprising items she never travels without - some might just change how you pack forever. Inspired by the lightning round question she asks every guest on Design Her Travel, Kim flips the mic and gives you a peek into her personal packing list as she preps for her next big adventure to Spain. You'll learn why these unexpected essentials are always in her suitcase and how they’ve saved her trips more times than she can count. In ...