Solo Female Traveller Hospitalized in Thailand with Kaila

Have a travel question? Text us and we’ll tackle it on an episode!This week on Travelling Through Life: A Podcast on the Go I chat with an extraordinary woman named Kaila. She's a recreational therapist from Toronto, Canada who makes the most of her holidays, exploring locally and internationally. We chat about the impact of growing up in a family that hosted international students, which led to her first solo international trip to Colombia at age 14. We also talk about the not-so-great side of travel, like being hospitalized in Thailand. Kaila's curiosity has led her to learn Finnish, Spanish, and how to travel with points and miles. You're going to smile the whole way through this episode!JOIN THE TRAVEL with TMc COMMUNITY:InstagramBlogFacebook GroupHelp TwTMc Grow OR Get a Shout Out!YouTubeTTLAPOG Spotify PlaylistPoints & Miles CourseMORE RESOURCES & LINK FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:Rotary Club Exchanges - https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/youth-exchangesGigSky eSIM - https://gigsky.pxf.io/rajyEDLonely Planet Guidebooks - https://shop.lonelyplanet.com/MP TOURS - https://www.mp-tours.com/Kacie Rose - https://www.instagram.com/kacierose_/Roncesvalles (Toronto) - https://www.destinationtoronto.com/neighbourhoods/high-park/roncesvalles/The Pairing - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199440249-the-pairingCHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction to Kaila04:14 First Trips & Childhood Experiences: Family Trips, Hosting International Students, Visiting Colombia at 14-years-old11:18 How to Choose Where to Travel13:51 Solo Female Travel vs. Travelling with Others15:12 Travel Traditions17:07 Pandemic Effects on Travel + Dengue Fever in Thailand18:36 Scary Travel Experiences: Dengue Fever in Thailand22:31 Travel Crushes23:39 Language & Travel: Spanish & Finnish30:28 Impact of Tech on Travel Style: Cameras & Phone Roaming Plans33:58 Prepping for Travel: Lonely Planet, ChatGPT, & YouTube Vlogs35:24 Documenting Travel Memories: Photography & Instagram Reels37:08 Personal Impacts of Travel: Global Horizons, Expectations Setting, Directions45:33 Untried Types of Travel: Guided Tours & Mini Euro Trip47:27 How to Respect Other Cultures as a Foreigner50:38 Where is Home? Living vs. Travelling Abroad53:18 How Are You Different when Travelling than at Home?54:48 Where is Home?57:44 Unique Travel Experiences58:53 Using Points and Miles for Travel01:02:03 Necessary Travel Items01:04:32 Safety Tips for (Solo Female) Travellers01:06:05 How to Deal with Post-Trip Blues: Reflection & Home Comforts01:07:00 Spotify Travel Playlist: Kaila's Choice01:09:38 Speed Round: Roncesvalles, The Pairing by Casey McQuiston, Best Travel Gift01:20:11 Until Next Time!Support the show© 2025-2026 Travel with TMc. All rights reserved.