All the S**t I've Learned Abroad
Episodes
Traveling with Children ft. Rhiannon Archer
08 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One for the parents! What happens to your travel plans when you throw kids into the mix? As Steph and Andrea have minimal experience in this area (mai...
BONUS: Terrorist at the Front Door
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While recording episode 39, a terrorist attack was taking place just outside Andrea's front door on Streatham High Road in London. In this bonus episo...
Border Security Woes
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're flying or driving through an international border, there's a lot of things you can do to stuff it up... and wouldn't you know it, Steph...
The Humble Travel Brag
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In an Instagram and Facebook world, is it even possible to post your travels on social media without being obnoxious? This week, Steph and Andrea call...
Luxury Travel feat. Scott Eddy
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to luxury travel, we had to bring out the big guns. In this episode, we interviewed Scott Eddy (@MrScottEddy), the master of luxury trav...
2020 New Year Resolutions: Travel Edition
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
New Year, New Resolutions! Every new year is another opportunity to shine, and this week Steph and Andrea discuss their 2020 travel resolutions. What ...
Reasons Not to Travel
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For every amazing reason you have to travel... there is always 'that person' who believes it is incumbent upon them to tell you why you *shouldn't* tr...
I Won't Be Home For Christmas
21 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a magical time to spend with friends and family, so what do you do when you're not home for Christmas? Families, communities and countrie...
Safety While Socializing
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Steph and Andrea talk about their safety considerations as two females who socialise when abroad. From what's legal and illegal from one co...
Bigger is Better; Canada's Biggest and Best Roadside Erections
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all know what they say... bigger is better! But does that hold true in Canada? Hell yes it does! This week, Steph and Andrea take a deep dive into ...
Living the Expat Life
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On request, Steph and Andrea discuss their experience becoming expats - their reasons for it and the challenges they encountered, because it isn't all...
Hostel Etiquette
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Steph and Andrea talk about hostel etiquette, right from booking the right kind of hostel for you to how to be a decent human (because appa...
Cliche Tourist Attractions
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To all the travel snobs who boast about only traveling 'off the beaten path', we say... GFY. In this episode, Steph and Andrea talk about their favour...
Staycations
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Be it time, finance or visa constraints, sometimes a staycation is the best vacation! So how do you mix it up to still give you the butterflies and ex...
Things We Wish We Knew Before Traveling
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steph and Andrea each bring their own personal list of what they wish they knew before traveling. Having not discussed their list wit...
Halloween Travel Haunts
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Halloween episode, Steph and Andrea discuss all the spooky things they've encountered on their travels around the world. From sleeping...
Trekking Excursions
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As Steph prepares for her upcoming trek on the Overland Track in Tasmania, Australia, she and Andrea discuss what she's doing to prepare.If you want t...
Breaking Language Barriers Abroad
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Over 10% of adults avoid traveling because of perceived language barriers... key word, "perceived". Language barriers should never hold you back from ...
How to Save to See the World
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you dream of traveling but your budget is already tight, travel may seem outside the realm of possibility for you. But fear not! We're here to tell...
Underrated Travel Destinations
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever skipped on a destination because you heard it's just so-so? Glanced over a city on a map because you've never heard about it before? This weeks e...
Airplane Etiquette
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The last thing we want is for our listeners to ever be "that person", so this week we're outlining all your need to know etiquette when flying! Who ha...
Travel Snobbery
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever met someone who you just want to say 'oh shut up please' too? Well, this is rampant in the travel community! Listen now to make sure you aren't b...
Traveling As You Age
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We no longer live in a world where you save all your money and then travel once you retire. So what does that mean for different generations and their...
Travel Insurance
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Update: If you need travel insurance, check out https://alltheshitivelearnedabroad.com/travel-insurance to get a quote today!If you think travel insur...
Travel Scams
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From $45 to $4,500, scams of ALL kinds can creep up on you! In these weeks episode, Steph and Andrea fill you in on a spread of scams they've come acr...
Missed Flights
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You book your trip, the anticipation builds, you're all packed and finally departure day comes! And then... you miss your flight! What would you do? I...
Attire Abroad
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you travel abroad, there are certain things you need to consider when it comes to your wardrobe. Be it weather, culture, or shopping overseas, co...
Long Haul Travel Pt 2 - Safety Over Comfort
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On any flight you take, be it abroad for work or pleasure, your health and safety considerations begin the moment you step on your flight. In this epi...
The MINIMUM You Need to Know and Do for Any Trip!
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don't want a $17,868 phone bill? Then there's some things you DO need to do! From phone plans to visas to knowing some critical destination details, e...
Budget Travel: Flights, Accommodation and Site Seeing
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So many people think they can't travel because it is expensive. Yet at the same time, there are so many budget travellers who are seeing the world on ...
The America I Know
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2017, Steph spent five months traveling through the Unites States filming a documentary called The America I Know. Now in post-production, she shar...
Festival Season
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh out of Glastonbury - or rather, in the midst of the Glastonbury Comedown - Andrea talks all about her Glasto and other festival experiences, fro...
Solo Travel
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As two huge advocates of solo travel, this episode touches on why it's so great, what holds people back from trying it, and how to make that initial l...
Travel Vaccinations
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Yellow Fever, Hep A, Typhoid, Rabies... so many fun things to protect yourself from! Who would have thought you need Japanese Encephalitis to go to In...
Getting Sick Abroad
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
From Delhi Belly in India, to viral infections in Brazil, to ruptured ear drums in Hong Kong, there are a plethora of unforeseen issues that can drag ...
Long Haul Trips and Long Term Travel: The Survival Guide
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's a long haul trip (whatever long haul means to you!) or some seriously long term travel, it's the little things that can get you. What are...
Making Friends as Adults
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Making friends as adults... why is this shit so awkward!? As two Canadian ex-pats now living abroad, we've had to figure this out and it ain't easy! I...
Staying Stimulated, Staying Stimulated (Staying Stimulated)
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Staying stimulated... say that 3 times fast!Going on a long term trip sounds pretty badass, and it is, but at the same time... it's a life change. Whe...
Losing Your Passport Abroad
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Passports are the most valuable document you need when traveling, but every day, people lose them while traveling in foreign countries.And as it turns...
Getting Lost Abroad
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode, we're going to tell you about when we've been lost abroad, how we got out those situations and what you can do to avoid finding...
When **** Goes REALLY Wrong
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, we're going to tell you about a few of the craziest things that have happened to us abroad that you would never think to p...