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All the S**t I've Learned Abroad
All the Shit I’ve Learned Abroad is a travel podcast focussed on everything and anything related to travel. Hosts Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis record episodes based on their own travel experiences (good and bad!) ranging from losing passports, missing...
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134. From Rude to Ridiculous: Unforgettable Encounters While Travelling
42:45||Season 3, Ep. 134Travel opens doors to amazing places, and usually, some pretty amazing people. But let's be real, not every encounter is heartwarming. Sometimes, you do meet people who are rude, shady, or just flat out awful. So in todays episode Steph and Andrea share some of those rare but unforgettable run-ins with the worst kinds of people that they've met abroad. They're not the kinds of stories you hope for, but they are the kind you never forget.
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133. All the Things We Didn't Plan
37:57||Season 3, Ep. 133Have you ever landed in a new place with no plans, just your backpack and a sense of adventure, only to stumble into something incredible? A surprise street festival, a local holiday, or maybe a once a year cultural celebration that you never saw coming? Tune in as we dive into magical moments experienced abroad where no itinerary turned out to be the best plan of all!
132. Justice for Solo Travelers
58:43||Season 3, Ep. 132Ever felt personally victimised by a hotel charging more because you dared to travel alone? Or been awkwardly denied a two-seat table like you're some kind of pariah? SAME.In this fiery episode, Andrea and Steph wave the flag for solo adventurers everywhere. From the sky-high single supplement to being rejected by restaurant hosts for daring to dine without a plus-one, the girls share their recent solo travel wins and woes from New Zealand to South America.Expect rants, relatable stories, and a rallying cry for change. Whether you’ve travelled solo or just dreamt of escaping the group chat, this one’s for anyone who's ever felt the sting of being a party of one.Justice for solo travellers? We’re starting the movement.
131. Travel Check In 2025
57:34||Season 3, Ep. 131It's time for a catch up after some amazing travel adventures! With Andrea just getting back from Brazil and Peru, checking off not one but two wonders of the world, and Steph who's been road tripping through the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand, they swap stories, share some travel tips as always and relive some of the epic, unforgettable moments they got to experience on these trips.
130. All the S**t We Didn't Do
31:39||Season 3, Ep. 130Let's talk all the shit we didn't see abroad! Steph and Andrea have been to some pretty amazing places around the world and in these amazing places there are plenty of famous landmarks and attractions that we didn't see while there. Now does that matter? Not at all. Because the real magic of travel isn't about the sites that you should see or the things that you should do, but in the moments that you create along the way and the memories that you make. Tune in now to hear about the beauty of traveling without a checklist and all the shit we didn't do abroad! 00:02:23 - The Blending of Travel Time00:03:04 - Travel Choices and Societal Expectations00:03:52 - Minimal Sightseeing in Portugal00:10:39 - Skipping Kruger National Park00:13:05 - Immersing in Local Culture in South Africa00:14:46 - Statue of Liberty Experience00:17:31 - Skipping the Eiffel Tower00:18:44 - Vancouver Tower Visit00:21:18 - Venetian Gondola Ride in Las Vegas00:24:09 - Venice and Budget Travel in Barcelona00:27:06 - Sagrada Familia and Gaudi Stops00:30:00 - Missing the Venus de Milo at the Louvre00:33:53 - Reflecting on Travel During a Hurricane
129. Just Book the Trip
30:46||Season 3, Ep. 129Life is too short to wait for the perfect time, so it's time to encourage you to just book. that. trip. Money will come and go but time is finite, it's something you can't get back. So Andrea and Steph want you to pack your bags, take that leap, and let adventure be your guide. You will never regret traveling, but you will regret not going. So it's time to dive into why you should just book the trip!
128. Travel Apps to Revolutionise Your Trip Planning
54:05||Season 3, Ep. 128It's time to dive into the world of travel apps. Let's face it, the app world is blowing up. If you're not using apps in your trip planning, you're already falling behind. That said, which ones are actually worth downloading? Steph and Ange talk about their favourite travel apps that make their trip planning so much easier from packing your suitcase to booking your activities and everything in between. The right app will save you time, stress and maybe even a little bit of money!