Eternally Evolving: Full-Time Travel, Slow Living & Life on a Boat in French Polynesia ft. Miriam Donovan

What does it really mean to build a life around travel, purpose, and curiosity? In this episode of The Global Girlfriend Podcast, we’re joined by travel creator, journalist, and host of the Eternally Evolving podcast, Miriam Donovan, who’s currently living on a boat in French Polynesia . From studying international relations and Middle Eastern politics to full-time slow travel across 44 countries, Miriam shares how she followed her intuition, left her apartment behind, and created a sustainable travel lifestyle rooted in cultural understanding, ethical tourism, and community. We dive into her transformative experiences in Jordan, Nicaragua, Central America, and beyond—and what those places taught her about identity, belonging, and growth.In this episode, we talk about:What full-time travel actually looks like behind the scenesLiving and working on a boat in French PolynesiaSlow travel, work exchanges, and building community abroadTurning multiple passions into a sustainable careerEthical, cultural, and responsible travelOvercoming fear, anxiety, and uncertainty while traveling soloHow travel can be the ultimate educationWhether you’re dreaming of becoming a digital nomad, curious about life at sea, or navigating your own evolving relationship with work, home, and identity, this conversation will inspire you to trust the path you’re on—even when it doesn’t look conventional.Follow Miriam: @miriamdonovanListen to her podcast: Eternally Evolving✨ New episodes of The Global Girlfriend Podcast drop weekly—follow, rate, and share if this episode resonates with you.