It's Time For Recess

The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, but what is it actually like beyond the matches? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jen Fry for a conversation about the intersection of sports, travel, geography, and culture. We explore how major sporting events bring people together. We also dive into what fans can expect from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from navigating travel across three host countries to the logistics and planning required to move millions of people through unfamiliar places. This episode offers a unique perspective on what it takes to create a truly global gathering.

Every trip comes with unexpected moments and stories that somehow get funnier over time. In this episode, I’m joined by my friends—Milena, Lauren, and Nick L.—for a casual conversation about some of our travel experiences, from exploring Vietnam, Portugal, and Thailand to local adventures in British Columbia, Canada.We share the good and the bad, funny moments, and travel mishaps that come with being out in the world, along with the small experiences that ended up becoming the most memorable. Whether it’s things going completely to plan or completely off track, this episode is all about the stories that make travelling worth it.

Coffee might feel like an everyday routine, but what happens when it becomes something you travel for? In this episode, I’m joined by Wendy, who has explored different parts of the world through coffee. We talk about how her journey started, the unique ways coffee is prepared and enjoyed across cultures, and how coffee culture can look completely different depending on where you are.We also dive into how her coffee journey shifted her perspective, and what these experiences reveal about culture, connection, and even your own habits back home.

In this episode, we continue the conversation on solo travelling in your twenties with my friends—Joanna, Meg, and Jayson. We dive deeper into the moments that made solo travel unforgettable, from funny and unexpected local encounters to meaningful connections with strangers.We also reflect on what solo travel taught us about ourselves, the new perspectives we gained, and how being on your own in unfamiliar places can change the way you see the world.

Solo travelling in your twenties sounds like a dream, but what’s it actually like once you’re on your own? In this episode, I’m joined by three friends—Joanna, Meg, and Jayson—for a laid-back discussion about their solo travel experiences. We talk about what pushed them to take that first solo trip, the expectations they had going in, and the realities they discovered once they were actually out there navigating new places by themselves.