Small cities but big dreams — traveling the world might be your passion until you're parked and... passport-less?

This week, our host Janessa Alexis catches up with Isabela, long-time friend and even longer solo traveler. She's crossed continents, immersed herself in different cultures, and worn her nationality with pride.

These ladies talk travel, chasing opportunities, and staying true to who you are — even when others continue questioning where you're really from.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or Japanese rice with Thai basil.

This week, our host Janessa Alexis managed to snag Hana, a globetrotter whose trajectory would make any layperson dizzy. She's sailed to Colombia, partied (a little too) hard in Japan, and maybe even fallen in love with a Mexican? A Swiss?

Buckle up, listeners. Today's episode will take you through the most incredible travel highs, and humble you with the inescapable lows. It's a long one — but a good one.

There are ups and there are downs, but nobody knows the true cost of lows better than those who have seen them firsthand.

This week, our host Janessa Alexis welcomes Lei, a forgotten friend from a fateful meeting in Korea. While Lei loves cultures and encounters, she takes the time to acknowledge the places that have broken her heart, brought her sadness, and inspired deeper reflection.

Join these two ladies as they delve deep into the beauty of cultural connection alongside the complicated realities of tourism and its impact on the locals.