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All the S**t I've Learned Abroad
by Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis
All The S**t I’ve Learned Abroad is an international travel podcast with production spanning the globe. Canadian hosts Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis record remotely between Melbourne, Australia and London, England to bring listeners lessons learned through decades of travelling. Together, the pair have visited almost every exotic location in the world… and some not so exotic. With only the most extreme destinations left unexplored, not by choice, the duo have a wealth of firsthand knowledge to share. Started with the intention of reconnecting and reliving their favourite travel memories, the podcast soon became a rapidly growing success. Now the podcast can be seen charting highly in over 17 countries and #1 in both Australia and New Zealand. Covering everything from flights, accommodation and destinations to attire, etiquette and scams, the podcast dives deep on anything and everything you should know when taking a trip. The show sports such a vast range of topics that th
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Chasing Airline Status: Is It Worth It?
Airline loyalty programs are supposed to reward us… but lately, they feel more complicated than ever. In this episode, Steph and Andrea break down how airline status actually works, from points vs tier credits to alliances like oneworld and Star Alliance. They share the ways they've earned…
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Travel Then vs Now: The Tech That Changed Everything (2016 vs 2026)
Remember when travelling meant printing directions, wildly gesturing instead of actually communicating, and just hoping your suitcase would show up eventually? We sure do! In this episode, Steph and Andrea rewind 10 to 15 years and reflect on long-haul journeys, early solo travel adventures, and...
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New Year, New Travels: 2026 Travel Resolutions
It’s our annual New Year’s resolution episode, recorded in real time as Steph rings in 2026 in Melbourne (fireworks included) while Andrea is still very much stuck in 2025. We rewind to last year’s resolutions and ask the hard questions: did we actually do what we said we would? Were the big…
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From Rude to Ridiculous: Unforgettable Encounters While Travelling
Travel opens doors to amazing places, and usually, some pretty amazing people. But let's be real, not every encounter is heartwarming. Sometimes, you do meet people who are rude, shady, or just flat out awful. So in todays episode Steph and Andrea share some of those rare but unforgettable…
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All the Things We Didn't Plan
Have you ever landed in a new place with no plans, just your backpack and a sense of adventure, only to stumble into something incredible? A surprise street festival, a local holiday, or maybe a once a year cultural celebration that you never saw coming? Tune in as we dive into magical moments...
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Justice for Solo Travelers
Ever felt personally victimised by a hotel charging more because you dared to travel alone? Or been awkwardly denied a two-seat table like you're some kind of pariah? SAME. In this fiery episode, Andrea and Steph wave the flag for solo adventurers everywhere. From the sky-high single supplement…
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Travel Check In 2025
It's time for a catch up after some amazing travel adventures! With Andrea just getting back from Brazil and Peru, checking off not one but two wonders of the world, and Steph who's been road tripping through the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand, they swap stories, share some travel tips as...
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All the S**t We Didn't Do
Let's talk all the shit we didn't see abroad! Steph and Andrea have been to some pretty amazing places around the world and in these amazing places there are plenty of famous landmarks and attractions that we didn't see while there. Now does that matter? Not at all. Because the real magic of…
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Just Book the Trip
Life is too short to wait for the perfect time, so it's time to encourage you to just book. that. trip. Money will come and go but time is finite, it's something you can't get back. So Andrea and Steph want you to pack your bags, take that leap, and let adventure be your guide. You will never...
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Travel Apps to Revolutionise Your Trip Planning
It's time to dive into the world of travel apps. Let's face it, the app world is blowing up. If you're not using apps in your trip planning, you're already falling behind. That said, which ones are actually worth downloading? Steph and Ange talk about their favourite travel apps that make their...
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Real Time Travel Planning: Deals, Decisions and Bookings
In this episode of All the S**t I've Learned Abroad it's a full on planning session! With our New Years travel resolutions fresh on our. minds, we really want to make sure we get them all ticked off the list this year! So in this episode, Steph walks us through her New Zealand trip planning all…
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New Years Travel Resolution 2025
Happy 2025! What better way to kick off the new year than with All the S**t I've Learned Abroad's annual travel resolution episode. Join Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis as they revisit their 2024 travel resolutions to see which were actually achieved, and then let's look ahead to their 2025 travel...
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Embracing the Unknown: The Thrill of No-Plan Travel
In this episode we're talking all things no-plan travel today. Have you ever planned an unplanned trip? Bit of an oxymoron there! For the spontaneous and 'non planner' people out there, mystery trips are growing in popularity, so what are you mystery trip options? Want to learn more about the…
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Unveiling the Magic of Group Travel with Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures
Group travel at it's core is often the perfect blend of solo travelers at heart who want to experience a new place whilst still having the camaraderie of traveling with others with a built-in support system, making it easier to navigate new places, handle unexpected situations, and enjoy diverse...
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The Benefits of Making Travel a Priority in Your Life
It's all about priorities! Ask yourself, are you making travel a priority in your life? If the answer is no, then why not? While we have many priorities in life, we often forget to add travel as one of them. For many reasons, like mental and physical health, creating long lasting memories, and...
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Leveraging AI for Your Travel Planning
It's time to dive into the world of artificial intelligence, also known as AI! While still in its infancy, is becoming more popular for travellers looking to simplify their travel planning. From finding hidden gems to crafting personalised itineraries, we test out different AI prompts to help us...
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Solo Travel: How to Travel Alone and Love It
In 2024 solo travel is becoming more popular than ever, but it can still be very daunting for those who have yet to take their first solo trip. So we give you our hot tips on great things you can do while solo traveling and while your might be alone, you'll never feel lonely! 00:02:01 - Booking...
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The Seat Recline Debate
This is a spicy one! Steph and Andrea get into a very intense debate... to recline or not to recline your airplane seat?! When we're flying, while we do have the option to push our seats back, is it always acceptable to do so? How long does a flight need to be before it's acceptable to recline…
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Navigating the Impact of Social Media on our Journeys
How does social media impact your travel experiences? Is social media ruining travel experiences or making them better? Are we too obsessed with getting the right content instead of taking in the experience? Are we focusing too much on FOMO and what we see online? And are we traveling to some of...
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How Love Languages Shape Our Travels
Valentine's Day may have passed but it did get us thinking about love languages! Love languages are all about how you give and receive love, for and from others. But how do these relate into your travel style? Quality time, acts of service, words of affirmation, gift giving and physical touch. We...
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Dubai Deep Dive: Travel Tips, Culture, and Opulent Adventures
It's time to talk Dubai! Steph recently dipped her toes into Middle Eastern culture by visiting Dubai and the Middle East for the first time. As Andrea has been a few times, we talk through out own experiences, what talk about what we loved about to Dubai, what we didn't love and ultimately......
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Exploring Travel Journeys: Evolution and Support
It's not about the destination, it's all about the journey! Join us as we discuss travel journeys and how our travel styles have evolved during them. Everyone is starting their own travel journey at different times in their lives and in different travel styles. How we can be supportive as a…
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Am I the A**hole: Travel Edition
Am I the A**hole? Steph and Andrea dig into Reddit's AITA forum to find the best travel related AITA scenarios to debate. Tying in hostel etiquette, traveling with significant others, friends and family as also airplane entitlement - A**hole, or not? Tune in now and make sure you let us know if…
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New Year, New Travels: 2024 Travel Resolutions
Happy 2024 - It's time for our annual new years travel resolutions episode! As always, we revisit last years resolutions to see if and what we actually achieved and then discuss our travel goals and resolutions for the upcoming year as well - and we've got some big ons that we hope will inspire…
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Van Life in Outback Queensland
It's time to talk about van life in Outback Queensland! What’s the best way to plan your route through the Outback and does it feel safe if you do it as a solo traveller? What is a pig race and why is Steph using her ability to starfish as a system of measurement? And most importantly, what’s the...
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Upgrading your travels: When is it worth it?
Flight upgrades... are they worth it or a total waste of money? When flying, what is the best way to get a cheap upgrade, whether using cash or points, and when is it actually just not worth it at all? We also delve into hotel and rental card upgrades and the surprisingly easy method to get them...
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Letting Go of Insecurities When Traveling
As you age, do you become more or less insecure while traveling? When it comes to age, body image hangups and physical capabilities we discuss why you shouldn't let your insecurities get in the way of experiencing new things while you're traveling. [00:02:01] Becoming less insecure with age....
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Romanticising Travel: When Reality Doesn't Meet Expectations
So often in life we romanticise things in our head when in reality, it rarely lives up to expectations, and the same goes for travel destinations. In this episode we discuss some of the destinations we have over-hyped in our own heads. Equally, we explore some of the places we didn't expect much…
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2023 Travel Check In and Lessons Learned
From booking hotels to flights to rental cars, to lost luggage and lost keys, listen to some of the tips and tricks we've compiled from our own lessons learned on our travels that will hopefully help you make the most of your own travels in the next year. So grab a notepad and a pen and get ready...
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All the Literal S**t We've Learned Abroad About Traveler's Diarrhoea
This is a real shit episode. Literally. We're talking about something every traveler experiences at some point, but are too embarrassed to talk about. Traveler's diarrhoea, Bali belly, Delhi belly, whatever you want to call it, it's really shitty when it happens. But how can you prevent this...
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Travels Through India: Colours, Culture, and Chaos
Having embarked on two very different adventures throughout India with different styles, Steph and Andrea discuss their contrasting experiences while traversing the bustling streets of Delhi, wandering through ancient temples, tiger spotting in Rajasthan, their Bollywood experiences and so much...
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Delays, Diversions and Cancellations
One of the most annoying things that can happen during your travels are delays, diversions and cancellations. It will most likely happen to you at some point, so it's time to break down the reasons this can happen so that in the moment, you can decide if it's worth the energy getting worked up...
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To Gift or Not to Gift: Travel Souvenirs
To gift or not to gift, that is the question. How often do you buy travel souvenirs for family, friends or yourself? What makes a good travel souvenir and what makes a crap one? Let's dive in and discuss! Want to help our podcast grow? Subscribe, leave a 5-star review and follow us on social…
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Embracing Spontaneous Travel
As we get older, we often lose a bit of our spontaneity so how can we hold onto this feeling while still traveling responsibly without being impulsive? Some studies even suggest that spontaneous travel makes us happier - but is this actually true? Want to help our podcast grow? Subscribe, leave a...
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2023 New Years Resolutions: Travel Edition
It's that time of year! Time for the 2023 New Years Travel Resolution episode, where we dive into our 2023 resolutions as well as look back on our 2022 resolutions to see what we ticked out! Spoiler - it wasn't that much! Want to help our podcast grow? Subscribe, leave a 5-star review and follow…
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How to Complain without being a Karen
Travel is expensive and you spend a lot of time planning what is meant to be the perfect trip. But what happens if the service you receive is not up to the par, and you feel like you haven't gotten your moneys worth? How do you complain in an assertive and respectful way to airline, hotel and…
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All Inclusive Holidays and Resorts
Let's talk about all inclusive holidays and resorts! Sometimes you just need to switch off and do absolutely nothing, which these kinds of trips can be absolutely perfect for. So what's the best way to plan and how do you avoid the unexpected reality/expectations situation? We dive in to all of...
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Journey to 100
Join us as we take you on the journey of how we got to 100 episodes! From our humble beginnings back in 2019 to today, our passion project that is All the Shit I've Learned Abroad has grown far more than we ever could have anticipated, so come join us on our journey to 100 as we thank all of you!...
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2022 Travel Check In
It's time for a 2022 Travel Check In! After spending the past two years stagnant, we are all back on the road and back in the sky, making up for lost time. The past few episodes have referenced us being all around the world and it's time to bring you the updates of what we've been up to and most...
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Optimising Your Business Trips
Work trips don't always need to be just all about work, if you use your time and your budget wisely, you can also incorporate just as much play into them. From flight upgrades to eating at fancy restaurants to even traveling with a partner or a companion, we've got a few tips and tricks that will...
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Favourite Solo Travel Destinations
Learn about some of Steph and Andrea's personal favourite solo travel destinations, destinations they'd recommend for first time solo travels and destinations that you may want to consider venturing solo once you're a more seasoned solo traveller! - Patreon…
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Why Travel Makes Us Bold
Why are we more bold when we travel? Have you ever found yourself in a situation while home where you make a completely different decision that you would if you were abroad? We explore this phenomena and why it is so common amongst travellers. Want to help our podcast grow. Subscribe, leave a...
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Jaded Traveler Syndrome
Travel is supposed to bring joy and a sense of adventure. So how do some find themselves traveling solely for the sake of traveling, with the joy lost. Or losing the joy of every day life because all they know is the road. Want to help our podcast grow. Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us...
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REPLAY: Deviant Travel Heroines
In honour of the Month of the Woman, we are bringing back this episode of four deviant travel heroines. In this special crossover episode, Steph we are joined by Alicia and Lauren of the Deviant Women Podcast to bring these heroines into your home and life. Isabelle Eberhardt, Aloha Wanderwell,...
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Cross Canada Winter Roadtrip Part 2
Join us on a journey across the Canadian prairies indulging in outdoor spas and unexpected indulgences mixed in with a lot of cold with some not so great winter driving tips... basically what not to do. Want to help our podcast grow. Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and...
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Cross Canada Winter Roadtrip Part 1
Join us on a journey dog sledding and snow shoeing through the mountains mixed in with a lot of cold with some not so great winter driving tips... basically what not to do. Want to help our podcast grow. Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us on social media and if you're really keen…
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2022 New Year Resolutions: Travel Edition
New Year, New Resolutions! Every new year is another opportunity to shine, so this week Steph and Andrea discuss their 2022 travel resolutions. What can we do differently and do better as travellers? Tune in to find out! Want to help our podcast grow. Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, follow us…
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Winter Travel
For those who crave snow, love the cold weather and dream of drinking of hot apple cider or mulled wine by the fire after a day of winter activities, this one is for you. Whether it's Canada, the Nordic countries or any number of north Asian countries, your options for a winter getaway are…
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'New Normal' Travel Planning
As much of the world emerges from lockdowns and border closures, travelers who have been dreaming of beaches, mountains and new adventures are now looking towards their new normal. Even as we celebrate a global reopening, travel now presents new challenges and considerations. From vaccinations to...
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How to Beat the Post-Travel Blues
After an amazing trip, returning home to live your “normal” life can feel different. You aren't constantly on the move, you aren't discovering something new every single day, you aren't living the same exhilarating life that you were when traveling. When you experience such high highs, especially...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
All The S**t I’ve Learned Abroad is an international travel podcast with production spanning the globe. Canadian hosts Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis record remotely between Melbourne, Australia and London, England to bring listeners lessons learned through decades of travelling. Together, the pair have visited almost every exotic location in the world… and some not so exotic. With only the most extreme destinations left unexplored, not by choice, the duo have a wealth of firsthand knowledge to share.
Started with the intention of reconnecting and reliving their favourite travel memories, the podcast soon became a rapidly growing success. Now the podcast can be seen charting highly in over 17 countries and #1 in both Australia and New Zealand. Covering everything from flights, accommodation and destinations to attire, etiquette and scams, the podcast dives deep on anything and everything you should know when taking a trip. The show sports such a vast range of topics that th
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Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis
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