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Eternally Evolving (with Miriam Donovan)
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Welcome to Eternally Evolving: a podcast about traveling the world from the perspective of a girl who has also studied it.My name is Miriam; I have a degree in international relations and have traveled to 32 countries so far. This is a place for you to learn about travel and everything that encompasses: culture, history, religion, politics, peace, conflict, self-discovery, existentialism, and so much more. I always say that you cannot understand the world without having immersed yourself in it, and that’s exactly what I aim to do through my own personal journey and through this podc
Episodes
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Raised around the world: interview with a 7 year old who’s growing up on a boat in French Polynesia
It has been a ridiculously long time since I’ve uploaded a podcast episode but we are FINALLY back with a rebrand and an amazing new guest to start off this season of Eternally Evolving! Meet Adie Brooks— the coolest 7 year old girl in the world who’s growing up in a full time travel family. She...
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An honest debrief about a scary + bizarre hotel situation in Mexico
I don’t think there’s really even a way for me to summarize this episode it’s such a strange scenario you’re just gonna have to listen. Long story short I got threatened (anti-semitically?) by a delusional wanna be cult leader who owns a hotel in Mexico and it’s quite the saga. This is one of the...
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Starting full-time travel + moving to French Polynesia (life updates)
A lot to catch up on since my last episode; life has been a world wind but surprise I moved out of my apartment in DC for good now & I’m currently living on a boat in French Polynesia! It’s been such a crazy road to get here & so much has been in the works over the last few months that I knew I...
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Guatemala
There's a reason why I have actually been to Guatemala twice over the last year; it's one of those countries I don't think I'll ever stop coming back to honestly. There is something truly so special about the culture, music, food, and landscapes here, plus some of the most lifechanging bucket…
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Q&A #2: how to afford traveling, underrated travel destinations, international relations advice & more
Answering a wide variety of questions that people have asked me recently on Tik Tok. In this episode I discuss how I afford to travel full time, how I make money while traveling, underrated or hidden places you should travel to, getting out of the tourist areas while still feeling safe, advice…
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Why I chose to solo travel Kosovo
Kosovov truly surprised me; not only was it beautiful, peaceful, full of the kindest locals and intricately complicated history, but it potentially the safest I have ever felt while solo traveling. And as I state in the first 20 seconds of this episode, there is one big overall reason why I knew…
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Croatia pt. 1 (Sail Week with Koda Sail)
Croatia is now officially my most visited country; this was my third time going back to Croatia and it was hands down the best out of all of them. I joined the company Koda Sail for a week-long sailing trip around the Dalmation Coast, visiting some of the most famous & historic spots in Croatia…
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There’s a lot going on in the world pt. 4 (life update & addressing US anti-immigration policy)
Life has been chaotic and my voice is pretty much gone but I recorded a pretty raw episode talking about my perspective on the ICE raids and subsequent protests going on in the US this week. I’m currently in Croatia but I just spent 4 months of my life in Central and South America and it breaks…
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Medellin, Colombia (and Guatape + Jardin)
I think I have to give Medellin the title of my favorite city in the entire world (so far!) I spent two weeks here and found it to be one of the most complex, culturally vibrant, and misunderstood places I have ever traveled to, plus it was the perfect city for solo travelers! Between the…
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Ometepe, Nicaragua
Ometepe is a small island made up of 2 volcanos in the biggest lake in Central America. It's also hands down the most spiritually powerful place I have ever experienced, and as you will hear me say a hundred times throughout this episode, this island changed my life. I went to Ometepe twice...
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"That country is too dangerous to travel to" & other thoughts on safety generalizations
Prefacing all of my upcoming Nicaragua and Colombia episodes with this small rant about why we need to stop generalizing about which countries are 'safe' or 'dangerous' to go to. For my entire time traveling through Latin America, one of the first things people had to say to me was always about...
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A Conversation with Sierra Fernald: Full-Time travel, Remote Work & Aligned Entrepreneurship
For my second podcast guest ever, please welcome my friend & fellow content creator Sierra Fernand!! We have been traveling together for the last month after meeting in Nicaragua and I’m so excited for her to share her story of discovering travel, creating content online, starting her own…
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Pros & Cons of Volunteer Work Exchanges while Traveling
After a month and a half back at my favorite work exchange in Nicaragua, Bigfoot Hostel, I wanted to talk about all of the good things that come with working at a hostel, but also some of the challenges. Work exchanges have become my new favorite way to travel honestly and I think this one was my...
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There’s a lot going on in the world pt. 3 (The state of US politics & life update from Nicaragua)
Finally back with another podcast episode after over a month! The first part of this was recorded when I was initially processing the aftermath of Trump being inaugurated again and his blitzkrieg of attacks that followed. Specifically, I dive into his anti-immigration policies and actions against...
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Q&A #1: answering any and all travel questions!
My first time ever doing a Q&A episode and I can't wait to make this a regular series!! I asked you guys to ask me questions on Tik Tok and picked a few to answer on here so that I could respond in a more detailed and personal way. In this episode, I'm talking about how to prepare for long-haul...
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2024 reflections + 2025 goals
Basically a journal entry in podcast form, reflecting on everything that has happened this year. 2024 was the best and also one of the hardest years of my life, I have learned so many lessons and grown so much, honestly this year has changed my life. My intentions and manifestations going into…
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Vietnam pt. 2: Sapa & Hoi An
Two magical fairy tale towns in two entirely different parts of Vietnam! For the second part of my Vietnam series I’m talking about two of the most idyllic picturesque places I’ve ever been to; they’re both so different but so special. Sapa is a cozy mountain town with even bigger mountains than…
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Vietnam pt. 1: Hanoi + Ha Giang Loop
Earlier this year I spent a month in Vietnam and it was one of the most important and incredible countries I have ever been to! As I talk about in this episode, I kind of only exist because of Vietnam since my parents actually met there. In this first part of what will be a 2 part series on...
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A week on one of the most remote islands in Cambodia: Kactus Koh Ta Kiev
Finally telling the details about one of the most adventurous and remote travel experiences I have ever had! I spent a week on Koh Ta Kiev staying at a treehouse and jungle hut camp. The island itself is only accessible by small fishing boat, with not a single restaurant, shop, road, no AC…
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There's a lot going on in the world pt. 2
It's been a rough week in America. For the second episode of this series, here is my rant/thoughts/analysis of the outcome of the American elections that took place last week. I am currently back home in Washington DC, so to be in the Capitol of the US witnessing this historic election has been...
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My ultimate hostel guide
I have been staying in hostels since my first ever trip and I am a firm believer that they are a core experience as a traveler. There are so many different types of hostels and they always vary from country to country, but in this episode I am giving you all of my advice on how to pick the right...
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Turkey pt.2: Cappadocia
This episode finally follows up with my Turkey pt. 1 episode about Istanbul from a few months ago. I will never have the words to describe this place. Cappadocia is truly one of a kind; the hot air balloons at sunrise every morning, the flavors of the food, the otherwordly landscape and history...
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How travel has affected my physical & mental heatlh
As stated early on in this episode, I am giving my personal opinion and lived experiences. Obviously, I'm not a doctor, so take what I say with a grain of salt. But throughout my last 2 years of traveling, I have noticed significant ways in which travel has impacted my health. Since I was 15…
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Leon, Nicaragua (& Bigfoot Hostel/Volcano boarding)
After a small hiatus I'm back with a more detailed episode about what my life has been like for the past few weeks of volunteering at a hostel in Leon, Nicaragua. I found the most stability, routine, and community that I have had in a very long time while running the social media at Bigfoot…
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In a strange turn of events I’m in Guatemala
Super quick life update episode about what’s been going on for the past few weeks and some reflections about what I’ve personally been thinking about in terms of travel. I bought a one way ticket to meet my best friend in Guatemala and have lived a million lives in just the week and half since…
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Thailand (Bangkok + Koh Phagnan)
In this episode of Eternally Evolving, I'm recapping the two places I went to during my first trip to Thailand! I know Thailand is one of those countries I will always go back to, so instead of trying to see as much as possible, I spent longer chunks of time in two places that are both so special...
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Traveling the world for an entire year: an interview with Em my travel partner
Introducing first ever guest on the podcast!!!! Introducing my best friend and travel partner who I've mentioned so many times on this podcast before. She has just completed an entire year of traveling the world and had so many incredible, unique experiences. Not only does she discuss her...
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The first of many New Orleans episodes
You can't understand me without understanding my deep connection to New Orleans, Louisiana. This is the first podcast episode I have ever recorded about a place in the United States and it's super fitting because I grew up going to New Orleans all the time because one side of my family is from...
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There's a lot going on in the world (recap of international news over the last week)
It can be really overwhelming to try to understand everything that's going on in the world when you have no idea where to start. However, there's a lot going on in the world right now politically, and if you travel the world, I truly believe that you are obligated to keep up with international...
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Cultural experiences in Siem Reap, Cambodia/ Angkor Wat
In the second part of my series about incredible cultural experiences I had in Cambodia, I'm detailing 3 main experiences in Siem Reap that I will remember forever: Songkran (Khmer New Years) water festival, getting a traditional Sak Yant tattoo from a monk, and experiencing the power of Angkor...
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Women’s only homestay in Cambodia (the Banteay Srey Project)
The first part in a series about the life changing cultural experiences I had while traveling in Cambodia. The Banteay Srey project is an incredible grassroots social enterprise for women in Kampot, Cambodia to become empowered in their cultural traditions and heritage while learning job skills…
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Health & Safety tips for traveling in SE Asia
My biggest fear while spending the past 3 months in Asia was honestly getting food sick or dengue or any other kind of illness while being in a remote place. You guys know that I am definitely a person who usually gets sick while traveling (peep the episode where I was hospitalized in Berlin lol)...
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Ubud, Bali: waterfalls + temple purification ceremonies
Ubud defies so many of the negative stereotypes about Bali's party culture, influencer culture, and toxic tourism. Ubud is pure peace, it's the true cultural hub of Bali, where you can feel the power and beauty of Balinese religion all around you. Not to mention the most beautiful nature, amazing...
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An Ethical Guide to Traveling Bali, Indonesia
Especially in recent years, Bali has simultaneously become one of the most popular places to travel, yet also one of the most controversial. The risk of such an incredible place being destroyed by over-tourism, development, environmental ruin, waste mismanagement, cultural erasure, ignorant...
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Let’s talk about superiority complex travelers
You know those people (specifically men) that will talk down to you about anything and everything you want to do while traveling that they deem to not be unique enough? This is a rant about conversations I’ve had with other travelers that maintain such superiority complex about how “niche” and...
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Life update! Cambodia + Vietnam
Huge life update from the last month, giving you guys a brief overview of everything I’ve been up to in Asia. I feel like I’ve lived a million lives and am constantly learning new things about myself and the world and it’s the best feeling ever. I’m so insanely happy and so grateful to be here. I...
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Reflections in Cambodia (about the genocide committed by the Khmer Rouge)
In this extremely personal and difficult episode, I am sitting in a temple in Cambodia surrounded by monks, prayers and the sounds of nature. There might be a little background noise and my thoughts might be a little sporadic but this is a raw reflection about one of the hardest and most…
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My thoughts on Koh Phangan Thailand & the full moon party
Koh Phangan is absolutely magical, I’m in love with this island. You can hear how happy I am throughout this entire episode. Like many we came here originally for the full moon party but the energy of this island was just too incredible for us to leave. Spoiler alert we did not even end up going…
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Day 1 in Thailand!
A completely unedited rant of my reflections about my 36 hour flight escapade to get to Thailand from DC and my thoughts on my first day in Asia. Kind of insane that I am just on a new continent alone but also kind of amazing stay tuned for so much more!
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Preparing for SE Asia + pre-travel reflections
Recorded this little journal entry-type episode the night before I leave to travel southeast Asia with a one way ticket and no idea where exactly I'll be going or when exactly I will be coming back. I'm so excited for this new chapter of my life and will be keeping you guys updated and uploading...
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Turkey pt. 1: Istanbul
SO many people in my life were telling me I shouldn't go to Turkey or specifically Istanbul because it's 'not safe' but once again, they were wrong. Not only did I feel safe in Turkey but it was one of my absolute favorite countries I've ever been to, and I was genuinely just so happy for the...
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A discussion about Palestine
Free Palestine. Go follow voices on the ground and keep talking about the genocide, keep pressuring the US and Israeli governments. Accounts to follow: @wizard_bisan1 @byplestia @jewishvoiceforpeace @wearethepeace @eye.on.palestine
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Morocco (Marrakech + Essaouira)
Morocco was the number one place I wanted to go for YEARS. it was the first country I ever intuitively wanted to travel to, I was 17 years old and had barely even travelled but it became my absolute goal to travel to Morocco someday. And last summer it finally became a reality. My time in Morocco...
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Wellness + Travel: Duality and Coexistence
this one is for all the wellness girlies who are also adventure/budget backpacker girlies. I examine all the ways in which you can be both but also the ways in which wellness practices have to shift depending on the phase of your life that you're in. Through brain dumping in this episode, I…
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Mallorca, Spain
Reliving the 6 days I spent on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain this past summer; the most quintessential European summer vibe and experience imaginable. Mallorca honestly outdid herself, everywhere I went on the island completely lives up to the pictures I had saved on my Pinterest for...
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Portugal (the Algarve + Lisbon)
Following up on last week's solo travel episode, this week I'm telling you about the biggest solo travel adventure I've had so far, spending a week in Portugal by myself. Starting off exploring Lisbon and getting my bearings after traveling with my friend for the previous month, then going to…
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solo travel
giving you my honest opinion about solo traveling in your 20s and everything you need to take into consideration if you have never solo traveled before! I personally love solo traveling and believe that every single person should experiece it at least once, it's such an incredible way of…
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Roadtripping through Scotland
First episode of 2024 babes! This episode takes you through two full weeks of roadtripping from London to Edinburgh, then through the Scottish highlands, to Isle of Skye and Isle of Mull. Scotland was unreal with the most incredible history, nature, castles, folklore, and so much more. This type…
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2023 Reflections + 2024 travel plans
reflecting on traveling to 14 countries just this year! this is my digital journal entry brain dump literally just turning on my microphone and talking to myself (and my podcast listeners) about how this whole year has gone for me, and everything I'm manifesting for next year. It's almost 2024,...
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Copenhagen (specifically at Christmas time)
Copenhagen at Christmas time feels like being inside of a little snow globe, it's absolutely magical. In this episode, I'm talking about both times I've been to Copenhagen because technically I ended up going to Copenhagen twice within this past year. This is all my advice about the best…
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Welcome to Eternally Evolving: a podcast about traveling the world from the perspective of a girl who has also studied it.My name is Miriam; I have a degree in international relations and have traveled to 32 countries so far. This is a place for you to learn about travel and everything that encompasses: culture, history, religion, politics, peace, conflict, self-discovery, existentialism, and so much more. I always say that you cannot understand the world without having immersed yourself in it, and that’s exactly what I aim to do through my own personal journey and through this podc
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