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Pandemic Trip Planning | EP. 108
This week we wanted to do an episode on how to plan a trip during a global pandemic. Most of the steps are the exact same for when you normally plan a trip, but there are a few extra things you need to be considerate of especially since COVID has become such a relevant factor of trip planning. Refer to EP. 15 | How to plan a trip to anywhere in the world, to see how we were planning trips before the pandemic.
Did COVID Stop Travel? | EP. 59
This week we interviewed Cassy Isabella. She is a multi-disciplined creative, hailing from Toronto, who has been working in both the travel industry and social work field for over four years. Her combined passions make it her priority to curate travel experiences that are not only fun but are done in an ethical and affordable manner that gives back to the local communities they touch. Listen as she talks about how she started traveling, her most recent travel experience, and starting The Roaming Republic. Find out more about Cassy on IG @bellaworldwide or on The Roaming Republic website https://www.theroamingrepublic.com/.
Learning Japanese Culture | EP. 52
Today we’re interviewing Heidy, a first generation Latina studying International Business and Trade at Florida Atlantic University. She recently attempted to study abroad in Japan, but had to leave her program 2 months early because of COVID-19. Listen as she talks about her experience living in Japan, Japanese culture, and how she was able to return home safely during a global pandemic.
Worst Case Scenarios | EP. 48
This week we want to talk about everything that can go wrong when traveling. Traveling can be a lot of fun and can seem very carefree at times, but we would be lying if we said nothing ever goes wrong. We don't want you to feel discouraged from traveling, so we talk about the stressful parts of a trip and give advice for what to do in these unfortunate situations.
Emergency Exit from London: Kemi’s COVID-19 Travel Story | EP. 40
Today we’re interviewing Kemi, a junior at University of Michigan and studies Psychology. She recently attempted to study abroad in London for the spring 2020 semester. However, she had to leave her program in London 3 months early because of COVID-19.