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This week is a throwback conversation from a few years back, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with Hollie McKay, who is a war reporter, author, speaker, humanitarian - and ex-ballerina!. Her work is incredible, as is her story. Places discussed: USA, Australia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and more. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. GUEST: HOLLIE'S LINKS Hollie’s Website HOST: CARRIE'S LINKS Carrie's Newsletter Carrie on Instagram Carrie's Books Support the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offers Support the show

This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with Alison Laesser-Keck who is the founder (along with her husband) of Alison Bryan Destinations.  A California native, with Pacific Northwest and Midwest roots, Alison travels the world extensively for her work, creating unbelievably beautiful and unique experiences for her clients. Places discussed: USA, Mexico, Italy, Spain. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts GUEST: ALISON'S LINKS Alison Bryan Destinations | Weddings for Travelers Alison & Bryan's Instagram HOST: CARRIE'S LINKS Carrie's Newsletter Carrie on Instagram Carrie's Books Support the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offers Support the show Support the show

This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with Edna Zhou is an American writer & photographer who left home at 18 to see the world, and over 12 years later she’s lived in Paris, Italy, Singapore, China (twice), New Zealand, Denver, SF, Chicago, and now Bangkok working in media, the Olympics and food & drink.  Places discussed: China, Thailand, Vietnam, France, Brazil, New Zealand, USA. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts GUEST: EDNA'S LINKS Edna’s website & blog Edna’s Instagram HOST: CARRIE'S LINKS Carrie's Newsletter Carrie on Instagram Carrie's Books Support the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offers Support the show

This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with Marsha Scarbrough - an American writer, author & retired assistant director in the film industry, who moved to Spain at 70 for a new adventure in Madrid and share how others can too. Places discussed: USA (California & New Mexico), Spain and more. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts GUEST: MARSHA'S LINKS Marsha’s Website Book: Medicine Dance Book: Honey in the River *Stay tuned for Marsha’s upcoming memoir on her experience in the film industry 80s & 90s *Here are the statistics on women in film from the Hollywood Reporter: “Share of Women Film Directors Down to 12 Percent in 2021, Study Finds” *LA Times article “Welcome to Portugal, the new expat haven” *Travel + Leisure article “10 Best Countries for Americans Who Want to Live Abroad” HOST: CARRIE'S LINKS Carrie's Newsletter Carrie on Instagram Carrie's Books Support the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offers Support the show

This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with BROOKE SAWARD  of World of Wanderlust - an Australian globetrotter, travel blogger, author and entrepreneur (with a new bakery in Brisbane). Places discussed: Australia, South Africa, France, Pakistan, Hong Kong and more. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts GUEST: BROOKE'S LINKS Brooke’s Website Brooke’s Instagram World of Wanderlust Website World of Wanderlust Instagram HOST: CARRIE'S LINKS Carrie's Newsletter Carrie on Instagram Carrie's Books Support the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offers Support the show

Join us each Wednesday on the Travel Oracles Podcast as I have conversations with worldly women. This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with SMITHA MENON - Culinary Editor at Condé Nast Traveller India - currently in dazzling Mumbai. Places discussed: India, South Africa, Vietnam, France. GUEST: SMITHA'S LINKS Smitha's CNT Articles Smitha's Instagram MENTIONED LINKS Samantha Brown's Show 'Places To Love' Padma Lakshmi show 'Taste the Nation' History of Ladakh, India HOST: CARRIE'S LINKS Carrie's Website Carrie's Newsletter Carrie on Instagram Carrie on Twitter Carrie's Books We use Buzzsprout, visit for special offers! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carrieamitchell)

Join us each Wednesday on the Travel Oracles Podcast as I have conversations with worldly women. From the vault as a summer travel special: Join your host CARRIE A. MITCHELL and fellow road warrior pal as they discuss their favorite many adventures road tripping across America. HOST: CARRIE'S LINKS Carrie's Website Carrie's Newsletter Carrie on Instagram Carrie on Twitter Carrie's Books We use Buzzsprout, visit for special offers! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carrieamitchell)

Join us each Wednesday on the Travel Oracles Podcast as I have conversations with worldly women. This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with LAUREN RANDOLPH - entrepreneur, events specialist, world traveler - currently in sunny Los Angeles. Places discussed: California, Spain, Bali, Belize, Tokyo ______________________________________ GUEST: LAUREN'S LINKS Kin Collective Box Wedding Courses MENTIONED LINKS Padma Lakshmi show 'Taste the Nation' Jonathan Gold Documentary 'City of Gold' Michelle Obama's Book 'Becoming' Follow Travel Noire, Spirited Pursuit, Jessica Nabongo, Kellee Edwards HOST: CARRIE'S LINKS Carrie's Website Carrie's Newsletter Carrie on Instagram Carrie on Twitter Carrie's Books We use Buzzsprout, visit for special offers! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carrieamitchell)

Join us each Wednesday on the Travel Oracles Podcast as I have conversations with worldly women. This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with CIDONIE RICHARDS - writer, editor, host, world traveler - currently in the gorgeous Gold Coast in Australia. Places discussed: Australia, China, Nepal, Texas, Dollywood ______________________________________ GUEST: CIDONIE'S LINKS Cidonie's Blog & Website Cidonie's Instagram MENTIONED LINKS Conde Nast Traveler's Women Who Travel Samantha Brown on Travel TVs lack of female hosts Gutsy Travelers statistics on women travelers Dolly Parton's 'Dollywood' in Tennessee HOST: CARRIE'S LINKS Carrie's Website Carrie's Newsletter Carrie on Instagram Carrie on Twitter Carrie's Books We use Buzzsprout, visit for special offers! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carrieamitchell)

Welcome back friends: After a long sabbatical and a serious roller coaster of a year for all of us, the Travel Oracles Podcast is back! So join us for conversations with worldly women, new episodes every Wednesday. We could all use some authentic connections, conversations, storytelling and virtual adventures, so let's go... Join your host CARRIE A. MITCHELL as she talks with CASSANDRA SANTORO, founder of Travel Italian Style,  currently in the beautiful Amalfi Coast in Italy.  Places discussed: New York City, Italy ______________________________________ GUEST: CASSANDRA'S LINKS Travel Italian Style Website Cassandra's Instagram Cassandra's Podcast 'Rediscover Italy' MENTIONED LINKS Stanley Tucci 's Searching for Italy Under The Tuscan Sun Brooklyn Italian Pastry Shop Neapolitan Pizza in NYC here and here HOST: CARRIE'S LINKS Carrie's Website Carrie's Newsletter Carrie on Instagram Carrie on Twitter Carrie's Books We use Buzzsprout, visit for special offers! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carrieamitchell)