Women Who Travel | Condé Nast Traveler

In this episode, the hosts discuss the challenges of making dinner on a group trip and share solutions for accommodating dietary restrictions. They also explore the flavor profile of sizzling turmeric dill fish tacos and emphasize the simplicity of making easy fish tacos. The hosts end the episode with a fun dinner experience and ask for ratings and reviews on the podcast.

Glamorous, exciting, and often nostalgic—when at its best (and let’s be clear, no two journeys are made equal) seeing the world by train can be all of those things and more, especially if you’re on a sleeper train. After all, what could be more exciting than going to sleep in one country and waking up in another? Lale chats with Monisha Rajesh—friend of the podcast and author of books like Around the World in 80 Trains and Epic Train Journeys—about her recent travels by sleeper, and we hear from a listener who took an epic solo train journey across Canada. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Moroccan-Canadian singer songwriter Faouzia Ouihya discusses incorporating Moroccan sounds into her music, her comfort singing in different languages, and the passion and expressiveness of Moroccan culture. They also explore fashion, the craving for Moroccan food, and upcoming episodes on train travel in Europe and a listener's journey across Canada.

Kate Kassin, Editorial Operations Manager at Bon Appétit, discusses the excitement and impact of working on the Bon Appétit Best New Restaurant List. They talk about structuring trips around restaurants, discovering delicious food while traveling, and the secrets of a restaurant critic. They also discuss their favorite dining experiences and the sense of hospitality they felt.

After a summer filled with European travel, Lale catches up with The New Yorker's Rebecca Mead to learn a few surprising facts about one of the continent's most famous—and ancient—sites, Pompeii. Plus, she hears from a listener about what it felt like to explore a Greek landmark steeped in mythology. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A listener recounts her transformative hiking experience with a group of women in Oaxaca, reflecting on the power of shared experiences and the special connection among women. They also discuss traveling with intention, the sense of new beginnings in Oaxaca, and the belief in something greater witnessed during a powerful moment in nature.

In another special mini episode of Women Who Travel, Lale takes a call from listener Margaret, who is so fascinated with an international trip her mother took in the 1950s that she's now working to recreate it for herself. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Tracey Holmes, experienced sportscaster, and Nicole Barnhart, goalkeeper for The Washington Spirit, talk about their experiences with the FIFA World Cup, including travel, playing in the tournament, the changing landscape of sports, and the support for women's soccer. They discuss the challenges of co-hosting, encounters with diverse communities, and the excitement surrounding the sport. They also touch on the unique experiences of traveling as a soccer player and express gratitude for the growing popularity of women's soccer.

In another special mini episode of Women Who Travel, Lale catches up with listener Jamie, who says she loves the idea of camping, but can never quite get it right. Enter, calamitous stories of thunderstorms in the Grand Canyon and a misguided weekend at a music festival. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In a special mini episode of Women Who Travel, Lale gets on the phone with South Carolina-based listener Cinelle to hear about her recent, long-awaited trip home to the Philippines—and the food she was in search for once she got there. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices