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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 46 MIN

Unruly Travel: How to See More While Spending Less

from Veggies Abroad Vegan Travel Podcast · host Veggies Abroad

What if the biggest barrier to travel isn’t money, but fear?In this episode, Rebecca sits down with Calen, founder of Unruly Travel, to explore how they went from never leaving the US to living in Chile alone and later crossing the country with just $300.Calen shares how moments of courage, not constant confidence, have shaped their travels. From language barriers and culture shock to sleeping in churches and meeting strangers who became lifelong connections, their story challenges what we think travel is supposed to look like.Calen shares the reality of budget travel and why it’s far more accessible than most people believe. Calen breaks down practical ways to save on flights, accommodation, and food without sacrificing meaningful experiences, including using credit card points, finding home stays, and balancing comfort with cost.If you’ve ever thought travel was too expensive, too overwhelming, or just not for you, this conversation offers a different perspective.Find out more about Calen’s work at the below links:https://wanderwoman.online/how-to-get-free-flights-with-credit-cards/https://wanderwoman.online/unrulystore/The-Art-of-Unruly-Travel-on-a-Budget-Paperback-p390907964  Free Flights with Credit Cards: Budget Travel Hackshttps://wanderwoman.online/how-to-get-free-flights-with-credit-cards/The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget - PaperbackLearn more and book your own vegan adventure: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.veggiesabroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to check Instagram for photos from the trip!Want to join a future adventure? Keep an eye on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠veggiesabroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming vegan group tours and travel resources.

What if the biggest barrier to travel isn’t money, but fear?In this episode, Rebecca sits down with Calen, founder of Unruly Travel, to explore how they went from never leaving the US to living in Chile alone and later crossing the country with just $300.Calen shares how moments of courage, not constant confidence, have shaped their travels. From language barriers and culture shock to sleeping in churches and meeting strangers who became lifelong connections, their story challenges what we think travel is supposed to look like.Calen shares the reality of budget travel and why it’s far more accessible than most people believe. Calen breaks down practical ways to save on flights, accommodation, and food without sacrificing meaningful experiences, including using credit card points, finding home stays, and balancing comfort with cost.If you’ve ever thought travel was too expensive, too overwhelming, or just not for you, this conversation offers a different perspective.Find out more about Calen’s work at the below links:https://wanderwoman.online/how-to-get-free-flights-with-credit-cards/https://wanderwoman.online/unrulystore/The-Art-of-Unruly-Travel-on-a-Budget-Paperback-p390907964  Free Flights with Credit Cards: Budget Travel Hackshttps://wanderwoman.online/how-to-get-free-flights-with-credit-cards/The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget - PaperbackLearn more and book your own vegan adventure: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.veggiesabroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to check Instagram for photos from the trip!Want to join a future adventure? Keep an eye on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠veggiesabroad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for upcoming vegan group tours and travel resources.

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