The Liv'n Abroad Pod
by Brooke Seals
Ayo! Just here to take you out of your slumpt Monday routine and into my world of chaotic travel experiences! Every week, I partner up with one of my friends and discuss things that ACTUALLY happen to me while traveling solo abroad:) It's a wild ride, so if you'd like to join me on a journey, then simply pack your bags by picking a podcast:) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
Episodes
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51- Don't Peer Pressure Strangers Into Eating Your Fudge (Cape Reinga & Auckland, New Zealand)
In this episode, Brooke & Makaella talk about the end of their trip together in New Zealand. Stories consist of a car breaking down, Karen's coming out, bar hopping, not tipping, getting sick off fancy milk... you name it! Come feel like you're reminiscing in the room with them!
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50- We Woke Up In A Puddle (The Pinnacles, Paihia, Russell, & Kerikeri, New Zealand)
Featuring Makaella Caruth, Brooke & Makaella dive into details from their backpacking trip from two years ago! Stories consist of being delulu, a makeshift tent, singing to teens, and much more! Click to listen in on their convos.
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49- The Party Gal Can't Hang (Rotorua & Hot Water Beach, New Zealand)
In this episode, Brooke talks about defeating her fear of zorbing, weird vibes at the sports bar, stingy people with tiny shovels, and so much more... click to listen ;)
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48- We Met At A Dojo, Dontcha Know? (Waitomo & Raglan, New Zealand)
In this episode, Brooke talks about loosing her debit card, going to a dojo with a stranger, and jamming out in a hostel parking lot.
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47- Burnt Broke Backpacker Sammiches (Tongariro & Taranaki, New Zealand)
In this episode Brooke talks about rock climbing, overly hot burners, and not fitting in with the posh folks.
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46- Weird Ass Backpacking (Wellington & Napier, New Zealand)
In this episode, Brooke talks about struggling to find hostels, booking an Airbnb with a family, and debating rock climbing in a falling rocks zone- wild times.
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45- When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go (Dunedin, New Zealand)
In this episode, Brooke makes a come back after nearly a year of taking a break from podcasting. She starts her new journey talking about the last city that she did in New Zealand; Dunedin. This episode includes stories of paying for a booked up hostel, watching the All Blacks rugby team without...
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44- Miss A Bus? Join A Throuple. (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Brooke discusses the tales of Christchurch; walking 5 hours for wildlife, kooky people in hostels, and what can a spiritual girl teach you?
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43- A Million Topics Of Discussion W/Us (Kaikōura, New Zealand)
Featuring Lauren Jenkins, these two discuss topics of nearly everything; from sleeping at airports to thoughts on eating fish. If you're feeling a chill hangout sesh with two travelers for a couple of hours, you've found it.
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42- Blowin' Fuses In Wack Hostels (Nelson, New Zealand)
Brooke takes on the town of Nelson; tangents about sustainability, travel, hostels, small businesses, and much more included.
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41- Put Down The Spicy Noods & Stare At Glow Worms (Punakaiki, New Zealand)
A very tired Brooke discuses stories from this little hidden gem of a town. Blowholes, pancake rocks, rainy hikes, and glow worms- what more could you want in life?
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40- Post Hike Strips (Franz Josef, New Zealand)
Brooke rambles on about politics, crises, and what would become the best & worst hike of her life; the Roberts Point Trek.
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39- Oh Btw, I'm A First Time Driver (Haast, New Zealand)
Featuring Collin Aden, Brooke talks about the tiny town of Haast. Being the only visitor of this hidden gem leads to being the only person staying in a hostel. But don't let that fool you, chaos is still bound to happen. Fanny packs full of rocks, gnarly bike rides, and will the creepy man be put...
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38- Shortcuts Lead To Missing Girl In The Mountains (Wanaka, New Zealand)
Featuring Tyler Bowsher, Brooke tells stories of how a last minute decision can lead to going a totally opposite direction. What happens when you decide to take short cuts on a mountain hike? Did she summit it? And how hard is the Rob Roy really?
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37- I Can't Be The One That Doesn't Jump (Queenstown + Milford Sound, New Zealand)
Featuring Taylor Dohm, These two discuss all of the stories of Queenstown, as well as a million other stories. What is it like to go bungee jumping? Should you always trust your gut? What are our thoughts of Europeans? Listen to find out.
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36- You're Such A Fkn Hoe.. I Love It. (Sydney, Australia)
Stories jump around from an awkward encounter, to falling for a girl from a different country (again, ugh.) , and stories of the journey to get my second tattoo! Sydney was one for the books.
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35- Go Off W/ Strangers & Take Their Photos (Byron Bay, Australia)
Brooke discusses the luck that came with Byron Bay; portrait seshes with strangers, a cheap spiritual book, and the love that she gained for the location.
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34- How To Properly Celebrate Your 21st (Surfers Paradise, Australia)
The audio is also shit, but that'll be fixed in the next pod. Featuring Lauren Adams, it's drunken story time.
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33- Hostels Are Not Meant For Sleeping Naked (Brisbane, Australia)
Sorry about the audio being shit, I think there is something wrong with my mic. But if you can maintain through that, I tell some great stories about Brisbane to my friends Abby Palmiter and Lorean Yeomans.
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32- The Crack Den (Noosa, Australia)
Come chill out with Katie Pratt and Brooke Seals & sit in on their rooftop-late night conversations. These summer night convos tend to get quite a bit off topic but it'll make you feel like you're right there with them.
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31- Where Are My Undies??? (Airlie Beach + The Whitsundays, Australia)
Featuring Abby Palmiter, Brooke may have taken a month off but this juicy story of the summer makes up for it. Drunk nights make unforgettable stories and I am here to share them with you.
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30- The Night I Was A Male & A Dolphin Shaver (Townsville + Magnetic Island, Australia)
Will it be Speer fishing dude or hippie dude, Brooke? Will it be a unisex bathroom or a male's bathroom, Brooke? or how about it being a last minute decision to go to magnetic island, instead of skipping it? fireball shots lead to chaos. listen now.
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29- I Went Hitchhiking And Survived, Mom!! (Mission Beach, Australia)
Jungles, hitchhiking, coffee, sea... could this be real?? So many stories and opinions from this small aussie town, click to listen :)
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28- Australia Is Fckn Wild, Mate (Cairns + Green Island, Australia)
Brooke dives into the begining of her east coast journey. Getting a little deep in some sections, as well as light hearted in others. Talking about taking risks, struggles, dance partners, etc. Did she snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef? Did she kiss him? And how does one handle meeting someone...
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27- I Promise I Don't Smuggle Drugs (Melbourne, Australia)
This weeks chats consist of losing shoes, having to get searched by security, and how day drinking leads to missing out on the party..
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26- Hop Off The Plane, Surf, Hop Back On (Illinois, California, + Hawaii, USA)
How stressful can the airport be? Did she lose her baggage? And would you tip the taxi driver?
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1- The Truth About Traveling Solo
Previous solo traveler, Brooke Seals, takes on what it is really like to be a solo traveler and some of the hidden truths behind solo traveling. This episode also takes a look in on who she is as a person, and what the series is all about; an introductory podcast.
About this show
Ayo! Just here to take you out of your slumpt Monday routine and into my world of chaotic travel experiences! Every week, I partner up with one of my friends and discuss things that ACTUALLY happen to me while traveling solo abroad:) It's a wild ride, so if you'd like to join me on a journey, then simply pack your bags by picking a podcast:) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-seals/support
Hosted by
Brooke Seals