Adventure Travel with Angie Orth - Angie Away Media

Adventure Travel, Worldwide, Travel WritingAngie OrthAuthor of Flirting with DisasterAngie Away MediaAngie Orth is a writer and speaker best known for her travel and lifestyle website, Angie Away, and travel series The Jet Sisters. She’s a recovering PR agency publicist, former New Yorker, current Floridian, hesitant risk-taker, and allegedly, a grown-up. She’s the host of the Traveling with AAA podcast and has covered travel for Today, AFAR, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, Lonely Planet, the Today show, and Destination America. To date, Angie has visited more than 60 countries and she absolutely does not have a favorite.https://angieaway.com/Her book "Flirting with Disaster" is available at: https://amzn.to/48UENij SummaryAngie Orth shares her journey from a small town in Florida to working in PR in New York City and eventually embarking on a year-long trip around the world. She discusses the challenges and loneliness of solo travel, the importance of packing light, and the process of self-discovery through travel. Angie also touches on the pressure of having a favorite place and teases the plot of her book, 'Flirting with Disaster.' The conversation explores the balance between enjoying travel experiences and being aware of the world's challenges. It emphasizes the importance of being a good representative of one's home country and leaving a positive impact on the places visited. The contrast between beauty and reality is highlighted, along with the need to confront first world problems and gain perspective. The concept of adventure extends beyond adrenaline activities to include stepping outside one's comfort zone. Understanding the struggles of others, particularly those in poverty, is a transformative experience. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of appreciating what one has and the luxury of basic amenities. Lastly, it emphasizes the power of connections and conversations in broadening one's perspective.TakeawaysFind a balance between enjoying travel experiences and being aware of global challenges.Be a good representative of your home country and leave a positive impact on the places you visit.Confront first world problems and gain perspective on what others go through.Adventure extends beyond adrenaline activities to stepping outside your comfort zone.Understanding the struggles of others, particularly those in poverty, is transformative.Appreciate what you have and the luxury of basic amenities.Connections and conversations with people from different cultures broaden your perspective. Big World Made Small guest features are invitation-only and selected based on story, experience, and fit with the show. Some guests support the show through paid production features, cross-promotion, referrals, or other partnerships. This helps keep the show free of third-party ads and interruptions while keeping the focus on real, story-driven conversations.Learn more about the Big World Made Small Podcast and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.