Cover From solo safety to road trips and remote work, these podcasts give female travellers practical insight for every journey. (Photo: Jcomp / Freepik)
From solo safety to road trips and remote work, these podcasts give female travellers practical insight for every journey. (Photo: Jcomp / Freepik)
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Female travellers can find smart guidance in these five podcasts covering safety, planning, community and adventure
Travel can be liberating, messy and personal. For women, it also comes with considerations men rarely have to make: whether to walk through a neighbourhood after dark, what to wear to deflect attention or who to trust when plans fall apart. Yet, the joys are real. You read a city differently, pack lighter, bargain smarter and find allies quickly. Podcasts bridge the gap between guidebooks and lived experience. They offer practical checklists, safety know-how, straight talk on budgets and visas, plus stories that make long transfers feel shorter. They also act as a sounding board when you need to sanity-check plans without the noise of social media. In short, podcasts give female travellers practical company between stops.
Here are five podcasts that speak to female travellers with clear advice and well-reported stories.
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1. ‘Girl About the Globe’
Solo travel specialist Lisa Eldridge covers destinations, safety and mindset with short, focused episodes. Expect city primers, how-tos and interviews with operators that understand solo needs. Girl About the Globe is good for practical itineraries and confidence building, and useful for female travellers who want solo-specific details without fluff.
2. ‘The Solo Female Traveler’
Hosted by Lu Colmenares, this show ran from 2020 to 2023 and packs 100-plus episodes on topics from mental health to sober trips and money mindset. Back episodes remain relevant for planning and solo confidence. Start with the 2023 mental health discussion or the “Power of Flying Solo” interview.
3. ‘Jump With Traveling Jackie’
Adventure guide Jackie Nourse has been “exploring with a mic since 2014”. The mix of solo dispatches and guest stories focuses on getting outside, choosing kit wisely and making bold plans feel doable. Recent seasons highlight trekking, long-distance routes and listener Q&A.
4. ‘Girl Camper’
Founder and host Janine Pettit speaks to new and seasoned campers about trailers, safety, routes, maintenance and community. Episodes demystify buying or renting a rig, campground etiquette and repairs, which is handy if you want to try road life without the guesswork. Girl Camper is useful for female travellers curious about adventurous modes of transport and more rugged destinations.
5. ‘Ticket 2 Anywhere’
Co-hosts Leah Arao and Trizzy share gear talk, remote-work tips and destination planning in an easy, tools-first format. Their site links episode guides and a YouTube “visual podcast”, while interviews add depth on Asia, the Americas and budget strategy.
These picks will not replace a trusted guidebook, yet they compress lived experience into an hour you can queue before boarding. They help female travellers plan smarter, travel safer and keep curiosity switched on between stops.
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Chonx Tibajia is a senior editor at Tatler Asia’s T-Labs team, where she writes widely on lifestyle subjects including beauty, style, entertainment and travel. She has a long career in journalism, including roles as a columnist at The Philippine Star, and is the founder of the creative platform Pineappleversed. Beyond Tatler, her bylines appear in regional lifestyle and business publications, showcasing a broad portfolio that spans beauty trends, travel guides and culture pieces.
