

Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily
Ashley Peterson and Emily Cooper
Ever wondered what really goes on when solo traveling the world? Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and just chat about travel! Emily Cooper is a full-time traveler and the creator behind Emily Eats and Explores. In 2022, Emily quit her job in healthcare to travel the world solo and create content. Now, she teaches women how they can make money while they travel the world! Ashley Peterson is a content creator, travel hacker, and AVgeek who’s been to almost 100 countries. She is skilled at finding cheap business class flight deals and runs the only woman owned email subscription service for premium flight deals! You can find her on Instagram at Ashley Gets Around. This is the podcast where Travel Channel meets Bravo! So if you're ready to grab your favorite drink, laugh until you cry, and learn a thing or two from these solo traveling ladies, give this show a follow!
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Jun 20, 2023 • 19min
17: How Personal Would You Get on Social Media?
Social media is increasingly becoming a place where we share vulnerably, especially as content creators, but where do you draw the line? On this week's episode of Travel Chat, Ashley and Emily talk about what they would and wouldn’t share on social media.Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and chat about travel! This is the podcast where Travel Channel meets Bravo! So if you're ready to grab your favorite drink, laugh until you cry, and learn a thing or two from these solo traveling ladies, give this show a follow!What you’ll hear in this episode:Why Ashley has begun sharing less personal information as her Instagram community has grownWhat it’s like being asked for personal information by strangers on the internetWhy Emily has chosen not to share intimate details about her fiancéWhy Emily is very intentional with what she shares on social mediaSetting boundaries with social mediaA recent public breakup between two big creatorsJoin Ashley & Emily on Socials:https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexploreshttps://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/Click here to send Ashley and Emily a message

Jun 13, 2023 • 24min
16: Why ALL Travel Content Creators Should Attend WITS
Finding community as travel content creators isn’t always easy, that’s why Ashley and Emily ADORE the Women In Travel Summit! It’s a place to connect with other female travelers, gain knowledge about anything and everything in the travel content-creating space, and just simply enjoy a new location! In this week's episode, Ashley and Emily share their experience at WITS 2023 and why YOU should attend WITS 2024!Ashley and Emily chat about:Recap of WITS last year in Gdansk, PolandAshley and Emily’s experience at WITS 2023 in Puerto RicoHow WITS is different from other travel conferencesHow WITS can help you as a content creatorSneak peek at 2024 WITS in UtahWhat are FAM trips and how to participateHow to get the most out of your WITS experienceLearn more about WITS:About WITS — WITS Travel Creator SummitJoin Ashley & Emily on Socials:https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://emilyeatsandexplores.com/https://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/Click here to send Ashley and Emily a message

Jun 6, 2023 • 19min
15: Emily Gets Banned From TikTok
As a content creator getting banned from any social media platform can be a nightmare. In this week's episode, Emily spills all the details on how she randomly, and seemingly for no reason, had her TikTok account shut down!In this episode, Ashley and Emily chat about:Emily loses her Tiktok accountWhy Emily doesn’t love TikTokRemembering that social media is rented spaceWhy download all the content you post on IGEmily tries to decide if she should make a new TiktokGetting frustrated with TikTok trendsWhy Emily feels like Tiktok is a toxic placeJoin Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley Gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and chat about travel! This is the podcast where Travel Channel meets Bravo! So if you're ready to grab your favorite drink, laugh until you cry, and learn a thing or two from these solo traveling ladies, give this show a follow!Join Ashley & Emily on Socials:https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexploreshttps://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/Click here to send Ashley and Emily a message

May 30, 2023 • 44min
14: Quitting The Nomad Life
You see it all over Instagram, digital nomads working from exotic beaches with a mojito in their right hand while they smile down at their laptop. The digital nomad life has been painted as this fairytale lifestyle. Feeding people the false perception that being able to work from ANYWHERE in the world means all your problems disappear. However, what happens when you achieve that location-independent dream and you realize it's not everything you thought it would be?In this week's episodes, Ashley and Emily get really honest about the digital nomad lifestyle and how maybe it's not everything it's made out to be. Ashley shares why after over a year of full-time travel, she's decided to have a home base. In this episode, Ashley and Emily chat about:Deciding to get a home base Difficulties with full-time travel Why slow travel is great Ashleys Venice hotel mishap Emily's 2023 travel plans Feeling ready to get a home base Travel burnoutJoin Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley Gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and chat about travel! This is the podcast where Travel Channel meets Bravo! So if you're ready to grab your favorite drink, laugh until you cry, and learn a thing or two from these solo traveling ladies, give this show a follow! Join Ashley & Emily on Socials: https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexploreshttps://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/Click here to send Ashley and Emily a message

May 23, 2023 • 30min
13: Why Solo Travelers Should Try Group Trips
Ashley and Emily are no strangers to the perks that come with solo traveling. Getting to come and go as you please, not having to discuss plans with anyone else, and as an introvert - the alone time is lovely. However, in this episode, your hosts discuss some of the perks of group travel and why solo travelers should consider taking a group trip! In this episode, Ashley and Emily chat about: - Emily went on her first group trip when she was a senior in high school - Emily's group trips to Bali and Thailand - Perks of going on group trips as a solo traveler - Ashley's recent group trip to Italy- Why Ashley enjoys group trips Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley Gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and chat about travel! This is the podcast where Travel Channel meets Bravo! So if you're ready to grab your favorite drink, laugh until you cry, and learn a thing or two from these solo traveling ladies, give this show a follow! Join Emily's group trip to ThailandJoin Ashley & Emily on Socials: https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexploreshttps://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/Click here to send Ashley and Emily a message

May 16, 2023 • 36min
12: All the In-Flight Amenities You Need
Welcome back to another episode of The Travel Chat Podcast with Ashley and Emily! Listen, we all know an 8-hour flight in a middle seat on Spirit Airlines is less than ideal. But, that's not how traveling has to be! There can be ways to fly, even in economy, comfortably! On this week's episode with your hosts, Ashley and Emily, we are talking all things in-flight amenities from what to pack for your flight to how to do a skincare routine in the air. Check it out to learn a thing or two about flying in style! In this episode, Ashley and Emily chat about:Things you pack for a budget airline flight What snacks to packWould you give up your seat?Inflatable footrests Do you need a foot hammock?MUST BRING ITEMS In-flight skincare routine Seat preference for long-haul flights Things to have in your carry on Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley Gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and chat about travel! This is the podcast where Travel Channel meets Bravo! So if you're ready to grab your favorite drink, laugh until you cry, and learn a thing or two from these solo traveling ladies, give this show a follow! Join Ashley & Emily on Socials: https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexploreshttps://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/Click here to send Ashley and Emily a message

May 9, 2023 • 36min
11: Luxury Travel Experiences Around the World
Even budget travelers love a bit of luxury when traveling! In this episode Ashley and Emily chat about some of the best luxury experiences they've had while traveling around the world... and for half the cost! This episode covers everything from spa treatments in Asia to all the airport lounge luxuries you could want. In this episode Ashley and Emily chat about:Why Southeast Asia is the best place to hit the spaSpa costs in Southeast Asia The luxury of laundry facilities Hotel luxuries Airport lounge luxuries Amenities that come with having status Why you need TSA pre-check Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley Gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and chat about travel! This is the podcast where Travel Channel meets Bravo! So if you're ready to grab your favorite drink, laugh until you cry, and learn a thing or two from these solo traveling ladies, give this show a follow! Join Ashley & Emily on Socials: https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexploreshttps://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/Click here to send Ashley and Emily a message

May 2, 2023 • 39min
10: To Use a Bidet or To Not Use a Bidet?
On this week's episode of Travel Chat, Ashley and Emily talk toilets! Maybe using the bathroom abroad isn't something you think of as complicated, but your hosts are about to remind you of all things you should know when it comes to using the loo in other countries! In this episode Ashley and Emily chat about:- Bathroom situation in other countries - Paying to use bathrooms in Europe - How a nun saved Emily from peeing her pants- Tips for NEED to go bathroom situations - How Ashley used to travel with a Shewee - Emily learns how to use a bidet- Why Ashley loves Japanese toilets - And more! Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley Gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and chat about travel! This is the podcast where Travel Channel meets Bravo! So if you're ready to grab your favorite drink, laugh until you cry, and learn a thing or two from these solo traveling ladies, give this show a follow! Join Ashley & Emily on Socials: https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexploreshttps://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/Click here to send Ashley and Emily a message

Apr 25, 2023 • 43min
9: How to Decide Between Staying In an Airbnb or Hotel
Are you a die-hard Airbnb user OR a Hotels for Life kinda person? On this week's episode of the Travel Chat Podcast, Ashley and Emily debate which is better! Are the outrageous cleaning fees for Airbnb worth it or are hotels where it's at? Listen in to find out what your two full-time traveling hosts have to say about accommodations around the world!In this episode Emily and Ashley chat about:- How to pick the accommodation that's best for YOU- Emily's process for choosing accommodation- How staying in Airbnbs affects locals - Is Ashley a scuba diver ???- Knowing which platforms to book from - How to get discounts on your Airbnb stays - Ashley and Emily's ideal amenities in a hotel and AirbnbJoin Ashley & Emily on Socials: https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexploreshttps://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/Click here to send Ashley and Emily a message

Apr 18, 2023 • 55min
8: How to Eat the BEST Food Around the World
Food is arguably the best part of travel, just ask any foodie traveler or watch the series Parts Unknown by the world-renowned chef and traveler, Anthony Bourdain! From pasta in Italy to pho in Vietnam, food is how we fully experience a new country! However, there are ways to eat well and also ways to eat badly in a foreign country. Check out this episode with Ashley and Emily where they talk about everything from how to avoid getting sick from street food to tips for finding the best restaurants on your travels! In this episode Emily and Ashley chat about:- How to avoid food decision fatigue when in a new place - Where to find food tours - Why NOT to shy away from eating street food- Packing snacks for flights - How to avoid getting food poisoning - How to eat street food the smart way - Best app for vegan travelers and gluten-free travelers- How to find the best food when traveling - How to eat well on a budgetJoin Ashley & Emily on Socials: https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexploreshttps://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/Click here to send Ashley and Emily a message