Women Who Travel | Condé Nast Traveler

Polycurious? Or perhaps you’re simply curious to know more about the word polyamory? We’ve got you covered with a special Valentine’s Day episode dedicated to everything from traveling polycules and triads to advice on how to open up your relationship on the road for the first time—all courtesy of journalist Anna Silman, senior features reporter at Business Insider, who joins Lale in the studio. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Born and raised in Lagos, Lisa Folawiyo has spent her career celebrating the craftsmanship of her Nigerian heritage by combining sharp, contemporary tailoring with traditional West African prints and textiles, and bringing the fashion of her hometown onto the global stage (the likes of Lupita Nyong’o, Issa Rae, and Solange Knowles have walked the red carpet in her designs). In this week's episode, Lale chats with the fashion designer about her process, Lagos style, the markets that inspire her, and more. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Hannah Shaw, an animal welfare advocate and bestselling author known for her kitten rescue work, shares her incredible adventures documenting cats worldwide. She recounts captivating stories from travels in Turkey, Chile, and Oman, exploring cultural perspectives on feline care. Listeners will be charmed by her encounters with local cat communities, including a pianist in Istanbul who cares for cats amid economic challenges. Hannah also offers tips on traveling with cats and the joys of animal photography, making this a whimsical journey for cat lovers.

Brooke Shields has spent most of her life traveling the world for work—but until recently, she’d never traveled solo. In this week’s episode, the actor chats with Lale about a recent trip to Florence that changed all that, her most memorable movie locations, building confidence as a traveler, and what she hopes readers will take away from her new book Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Arati Menon, global digital director at Condé Nast Traveler, and Megan Spurrell, associate articles director, dive into the most thrilling travel spots for 2025. They spotlight Alaska's breathtaking Glacier Bay and Kodiak Island's wildlife encounters. Culinary adventures await in Nicaragua and Florida, while cultural hubs like Prayagraj and Lagos captivate with their unique flavors. Plus, tune in for music-infused trips featuring festivals in Havana and performances in Marseille, showing that every destination offers a memorable experience.

Since the documentary ‘Will & Harper’ first hit our screens in 2024, it’s received accolades for its poignant depiction of friendship and the ways we seek to understand each other’s lived experiences. In this week’s episode, Lale sits down with Harper Steele to talk about driving across the US with her best friend, actor Will Ferrell, for the movie, her enduring love of dive bars, and what it’s like to navigate the complexities of contemporary America as a trans woman. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

One of our favorite episodes from Atlas Obscura. Producer Alexa Lim visits a collection of natural aromas in Berkeley, California. She gets a whiff of some of the world’s lesser known smells, and stumbles down the rabbit hole of the hidden world of scents. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Should I check my luggage or carry-on? Fold or roll? Bring one pair of shoes or...seven? Packing for a trip, when done well, can feel like an art form—yet one that few of us seem to have figured out. This week, Chloe Malle, Editor of Vogue.com and the co-host of Vogue’s podcast The Run-Through with Vogue, joins Lale in the studio to dish her packing wisdom—and answer listeners' burning questions. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

To wrap up 2024, executive producer Stephanie Kariuki joins Lale in the studio to look back at some of their favorite episodes over the past twelve months—from actor Emma Roberts on her love of train travel and Normal Gossip’s Kelsey McKinney on the perils of group travel, to three photojournalists on documenting life during war in Ukraine, Yemen, and Gaza. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We’re diving into something we’re all doing a lot of around the holiday season: partying. In Ukraine, where our two guests are based, rave culture has become a necessary vehicle for letting off steam, distraction, and finding joy. Lale talks to Kyiv-based journalist Anastacia Galouchka, and novelist Haska Shyyan, who lives in Lviv, about what raving means to them and the power of community and safe spaces during unimaginable turbulence and uncertainty. This episode is a rerun. It recently won a Society of American Travel Writers Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices