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Don't Underestimate
by Tamsyn Buckle, Molly Paynter
The podcast where we tell you what you shouldn't be underestimating while travelling!
Episodes
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Don't Underestimate... Sailing to Panama... Or Do?
The sailboat from Colombia to Panama (or Panama to Colombia) is one of the most iconic, and talked about activities in Central America. But what's it really like? In this episode, we break down everything you need to know: why people choose this route, which companies to consider, and how much it...
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Don't Underestimate... A Joint Account
As type B travel girlies, remembering to split all of our expenses when traveling has never really been our thing... we always just found it a little annoying calculating the money we owed each other at the end of every day. On our last trip, we came up with what we think is the perfect solution…
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Don't Underestimate... What Doesn't Kill You, Makes You Stronger...
When you're traveling, it's almost guaranteed that something will go wrong. Whether that's having your phone stolen, missing your bus, or having to walk 30 mins in a thunderstorm, tricky moments are to be expected. In this episode, though, we try to convince you (and ourselves) that those moments...
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Don't Underestimate... Caye Caulker
This week we’re talking about Caye Caulker in Belize, a Caribbean island that feels so different from the rest of Central America! We chat about what makes the island worth visiting, from the best food to try to the things you shouldn’t miss while you're there... a.k.a the best snorkeling of your...
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Don't Underestimate... The Seven Wonders... Or Do?
This week, we’re diving into a big one, the Seven Wonders of the World! After ticking a few more “wonders” off our list on our recent trip, we (rightfully or wrongfully) decided we might be qualified to weigh in on which ones truly deserve their spot. In this episode, we break down how the Seven...
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Don't Underestimate... Moving to Sydney
Not quite a normal ep this week, a bit more of a life update instead. Excuse the shaky voices lol, it's a bittersweet new chapter...
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Don't Underestimate... Local Transport
When you’re backpacking, you’re almost always chasing the cheapest way to get from A to B... and more often than not, that means jumping on local transport. It can be intimidating (especially when you don’t speak the language), but in this ep we chat about why leaning into local buses and metro...
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Don't Underestimate... Your First Ever Backpacking Trip
A bit of a nostaglic ep this week... We ask ourselves, is there something about our FIRST ever backpacking trip that just hits harder than the other ones? Are we just chasing the unique first taste of freedom that we felt on that first long trip? This week, we dive into why that first experience...
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Don't Underestimate... Acatenango
Big ep this week! We’re chatting all about the Acatenango hike in Guatemala. Starting in Antigua, this hike is one of the most ICONIC experiences in all of Central America. We cover how it all works, how tough it really is, altitude, and what it's like doing it in off-season... If you're thinking...
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Don't Underestimate... Packing Decisions
Packing for a big backpacking trip is stressful at the best of times, but make it carry-on only, with a mix of beach, hiking AND city travel... it defs gets even harder. It's safe to say that while we had some packing wins, we made quite a few decisions that we ended up regretting. In this ep, we...
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Don't Underestimate... Rio De Janeiro
Today we're talking about what has got to be one of the best cities in the world, Rio! With it's incredible beaches, beautiful mountains and vibrant culture, Rio quickly became a trip highlight for us. In this ep, we catch you up on what our fav things to do in Rio were, the iconic landmarks…
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Don't Underestimate... Overnight Buses
This week we're giving a bit more insight to overnight buses beyond Europe! On our last trip, we took plenty of overnight busses through South and Central America, and also one in Africa. We break down how they compare to overnight buses in Europe and Asia, share which ones were in our favs, and...
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Don't Underestimate... Safety in South America
The ol' “Did you feel safe in South America?” question — it's a tale as old as time. Honestly, we asked everyone we knew before we left! So this week, we’re diving into how safe we actually felt while traveling the continent, the little things we did to stay confident, and yes… a few horror…
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Don't Underestimate... 5 Continents
Hi, and welcome to a new era of the pod! <3 We haven’t posted in a few months - but we have a pretty good excuse. We’ve just returned from a 7-month backpacking trip, where we somehow squeezed in around 18 countries across 5 different continents. In this episode, we chat through how our route…
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Introducing... Don't Underestimate
Welcome to Don’t Underestimate! The podcast where we tell you what you shouldn’t underestimate about travel. Here’s an updated intro to our travel podcast. If you want silly backpacking stories, info on how to travel and why you should, you’re in the right place xx
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Don't Underestimate... Altitude Sickness
We are coming to you (very much not live) from South America! More specifically, we recorded this episode in Cusco, Peru after a full day of rainbow mountains, questionable car rides, jet lag and altitude sickness. This was a few weeks ago now, but better late than never. While we won't promise...
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Don't Underestimate... The Planning Diaries
To plan or not to plan, that is the question we are facing right now as our South America trip fast approaches. While we have made some progress in terms of booking tours and accommodation, we're unsure of how organised we should actually be. Listen in for a long-winded chat about planning, from...
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Don't Underestimate... Travel Back In The Day Pt. 2
We loved last weeks episode so much, we decided we wanted more! In this ep, strap yourself in for more stories from Tam's legendary parents, who tell us more about what their Euro backpacking trip was like in '97. It may or may not have made us lazy girls appreciate the technology we have now...
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Don't Underestimate... Travel Back In The Day
Buckle up, we're taking you back to the 90s for a deep dive into what it was like to travel before iPhones and the internet. It's something that we've been curious about for some time, so we decided to ask our parents all of our burning questions, like how on earth did they book a flight without...
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Don't Underestimate... El Nido
If you haven't heard of El Nido, let us introduce you. A picturesque, beachside town on the island of Palawan the Philippines, it is one of the great backpacking destinations. Listen now to hear our take on what to see, do and eat there!
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Don't Underestimate... A Big Decision
Happy new year! We are kicking off 2025 with a slightly chaotic chat about a big decision we've just made about our trip. Please excuse the high levels of stress throughout the episode. Enjoy xx
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Don't Underestimate... Check-In Or Carry-On
The decision to go for check-in or carry-on luggage in South America is looming, and we're undecided. This week we chat through all the pros and cons of both options in a discussion that probably just confused us both more. Enjoy!
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Don't Underestimate... Near Death Experiences
Staying safe is sometimes easier said than done while travelling. Unexpected situations can arise very suddenly, leading to some, yes, 'near death experiences'. This week, Tamsyn shares a story from her recent trip to the Philippines which illustrates this quite well.
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Don't Underestimate... A Budget for a Six-Month Long Trip
On Don’t Underestimate, we like to be pretty open about money. This week, we’re chatting about the figure we’re trying to save for our 6 month South America and Europe trip. We’re talking about the randomness in coming up with the amount, how money provides flexibility and how one of us might be...
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Don't Underestimate... A Cheeky South East Asia Holiday
We all love a cheeky South East Asia trip, so that’s exactly what we’re doing! This time, we’re doing separate trips. We talk all things traveling with friends vs traveling with fam, why we love a short, slay trip and what our expectations for each other are… P.S. After the recent events in Laos…
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Don't Underestimate... Season 2
We are officially Rio bound! Flights have been booked, jobs have been quit and spirits have been raised. Our South America trip is fast approaching and we cannot wait to record all the chaos to come on the pod. As a result, we've decided (cause we make the rules) that this is the beginning of…
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Don't Underestimate... Vienna
This week we're talking all about the beautiful city of Vienna! We tell you all about how we were OBSESSED with its peaceful vibe, and how it's a must-do euro destination all year round. It's true what they say... Vienna waits for you! <3
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Don't Underestimate... Good Supermarkets
When you're traveling, supermarkets often become your second home. Whether you're grabbing a quick snack or crafting a cheap dinner from local dips, meats, and cheeses, those overseas supermarkets become both essential AND iconic. In this ep, we dive into our fav supermarkets from the places…
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Don't Underestimate... Low Expectations
This week we bring you a mindset hack to travel, and maybe even life, that has time and time again served us well. It's pretty easy to get caught up in the idea and fantasy of a destination before you even step foot into the airport, but what if we all just lowered our expectations?
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Don't Underestimate... Slovenia
This week we are mentally in Slovenia (anywhere but cold Melbourne pls). With Slovenia surely on many travel bucket lists this Europe summer, Molly is talking us through all her biggest recommendations! From an eventful night out in Ljubljana, to all that Lake Bled has to offer, listen now to be...
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Don't Underestimate... Choosing Your Travel Buddy
Deciding who to travel with can be a bit of a tricky ordeal. Do you bring your bestie? Or should you go with someone you just met? In this ep, we bring to you our advice for choosing who to travel with, plus some few nightmare scenarios to go with it xx
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Don't Underestimate... Our Return
WE ARE BACK! Our deepest apologies for the prolonged break, but never fear we have returned. In this ep, get an insight into our brains right now re: all things travel plans, plus a DU hard launch (kind of). Enjoy xx
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Don't Underestimate... The Shit Parts of Travel
Normally on this podcast, ALL we do is hype up traveling. But today, we felt like having a bit of a whinge. Everything has its shit parts, and backpacking is no exception. From packing and repacking your bag 100000000 times, to trying to navigate a brand new train system in a brand new language...
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Don't Underestimate... Workaway
Spending over 2 weeks on a remote island off the coast of Scotland... What could go wrong? This week Tam tells us all about her experience doing a 'workaway,' where she volunteered to do manual labour in exchange for free accom and food on a tiny island in Scotland. She gives us all the tips on...
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Don't Underestimate... the 9 to 5
Welcome to a very special episode where we let you in to our late night car chats. Expect ramble and slightly poor audio but hopefully a semi-interesting discussion (maybe) about entering the wonderful world of 9 to 5 work. After travelling, going back to work can be a shock to the system - in…
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Don't Underestimate... Saying Goodbye
Whether it's saying goodbye to your besties after a three-week holiday, or saying goodbye to random's you met in a hostel that you're convinced you'll be friends with forever... saying goodbye is an emotional ordeal! This week we delve into the many difficult times we said goodbye on our travels....
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Don't Underestimate... Aussie vs Europe Festivals
Ahhh festival season... there's nothing else like it. We just got back from an NYE festival here in Aus and had the absolute best time! Dancing, having zero service, and surviving off nothing but Peanut Butter and Corn Thins really got us thinking about just how different our experience was when…
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Don't Underestimate... The Ha Giang Loop
A three-day motorbike loop through the mountains of Nothern Vietnam? Yesss pleaseeee! This week we're talking about the incredible experience that is the Ha Giang Loop. From the JAW-DROPPING scenery, to the most memorable karaoke nights, we walk you through exactly what to expect and tell you why...
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Don't Underestimate... The Soundtrack to your Trip
You know those songs that you listen to that just take you straight back to the feeling of travel, or an exact moment in a big trip? Yeah. We have a few of those. In our last ep of the year, we give you a glimpse into our favourite travel songs and playlists and tell you why curating your own is…
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Don't Underestimate... Melbourne
It's not every day you talk about your home city on a travel podcast... But this week we're doing just that! In this (slightly longer) ep, we give you all our recs on what to do in Melbourne, where to go, and what to expect. Strap yourselves in a slight bit of civic pride and a touch of coffee...
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Don't Underestimate... Tripadvisor Cheap Eats
Ah the age-old question, 'what should we eat'? It's something you never stop asking yourself, especially when you're scrabbling for food that's within your budget while backpacking. Today we present to you a solution - Tripadvisor Cheap Eats. When you're stuck on what to eat, a quick search on...
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Don't Underestimate...the places we wouldn't go back to
It's a classic backpacker conversation that's probably happening right now in thousands of hostel kitchens and dorm rooms - what are the place you wouldn't go back to? Of course it's completely subjective, but we thought we'd share our list! From big cities to slightly more obscure towns, we've…
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Don't Underestimate... Ko Tao
Hello again friends! Strap yourselves in for a loopy chat about one of our fave place EVER, the beautiful island of Ko Tao in Thailand. It's a tropical getaway combined with a memorable Australian bar, many many backpackers, some seriously stunning beaches and a lot of ute's. Listen now to hear…
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Don't Underestimate... Hostels that are like Love Island
Love Island... It's a crazy world that we love to watch, but probably could never imagine ourselves being on. That was the case for us... until we backpacked Thailand. This week, we run you through why staying in hostels in Asia is basically like staring on Love Island ( the U.K version of…
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Don't Underestimate... Off Season
Oh the joys of off-season... it's that time of year when it seems that everyone, except us Aussies, has fled home. This week, we're delving into all the reasons why off-season is a slay time to travel. It's cheaper, quieter, and if you go to the right places - sometimes even better than peak...
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Don't Underestimate... Prague
WE ARE BACK! And we are in Prague (we wish). But we are talking about Prague, because under no circumstances should it be underestimated. Prague is full of chimney cakes, goulash, flooded bars, castles and strict tour guides. Listen now for our take on what to do, eat and see in the fairytale…
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Don't Underestimate... Timing
This week we essentially talk each other through a quarter-life crisis as we tackle the question, 'when is the right time to go travelling?' There's no real answer to that (sorry lol), but we discuss what pushed us to set off for five months last year and share all our stray thoughts on the topic.
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Don't Underestimate... Travel Icks
We love travelling together, but after spending everyday side by side for months on end - you best believe we have a few travel icks for each other locked and loaded. If you haven't come across the idea of an 'ick' before (talking to you Mum and Dad), it's hard to pinpoint. Essentially, they're...
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Don't Underestimate... Legroom
To recline or not to recline, that is the question (when one is on a plane). This week we share our take on this hotly debated topic. We also review our experience flying Scoot- the budget airline known for providing zero food and entertainment on long haul flights, because who needs that stuff...
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Don't Underestimate... The Power Of A Good Drink Bottle
Emotional support water bottles are a very real thing, and going on adventures half-way across the world together only strengthens the bond. It may seem like a small thing, but a good drink bottle is hard to hold onto (for some of us). Listen in to this slightly delirious ep to hear a…
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Don't Underestimate is created and hosted by Tamsyn Buckle, Molly Paynter.
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