Design Her Travel
Do you feel most alive when exploring new parts of the world? Do you dream of living a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose?
If so, you’re in right place! Design Her Travel is the podcast that inspires you to turn those dreams into reality.
Hosted by global nomad Kim Anderson, this podcast is your weekly source of travel tips, fascinating stories, and actionable advice. Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo trip, planning your next family adventure, or searching for ways to design an intentional life full of travel, Design Her Travel has something for you.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes of extraordinary journeys, from travelers who’ve walked the globe, rowed across oceans, written best-selling books and created success as digital nomads and travel entrepreneurs.
Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, you’ll get real-world tips, heartfelt stories, and the kind of inspiration that’ll have you turning your travel dreams into reality.
Meet Kim:
Her solo travels have taken her to over 40 countries and across countless oceans, and her unique experiences—like sailing the world despite not seeing the ocean until age 12—prove that transformation happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Her passion for adventure and community led her to create Design Her Travel group trips for like-minded women, offering you the chance to explore the world with a built-in travel tribe of lifelong friends.
Tune in each week to discover inspiration, learn something new, and get excited about planning your next adventure!
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Episodes
173 episodes
TRAVEL TALK: What Every U.S. Traveler Needs to Know About the 2025 REAL ID Deadline #169
Think your driver’s license will still get you through airport security next month? Maybe… or maybe not.In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares what every U.S. traveler needs to know about the upcoming REAL ID...
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Episode 169
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12:43
She Gave Up Everything to Live As a Modern-Day Hunter-Gatherer w/ Miriam Lancewood #168
Most people fantasize about escaping the modern world—this woman actually did it.In this week’s episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Miriam Lancewood, international bestselling author and wilderness explorer, whose life story...
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Episode 168
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47:24
TRAVEL TALK: Italy, Intuition and Travel Vibes - What Makes a Place Feel Right #167
Ever had a place just click for you in a way you couldn’t explain?In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares what makes a place feel like home—and why that answer is never one-size-fits-all...
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Episode 167
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10:46
Living the Dream: Cycling, Travel & Entrepreneurship Across Two Continents w/ Nancy De Losa #166
Ever wondered what it takes to turn your passion into a lifestyle—and your lifestyle into a business?In this week’s episode, host Kim Anderson dives into the world of cycling, travel, and entrepreneurship with Nancy De Losa, co-fo...
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Episode 166
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42:58
TRAVEL TALK: Free Airline Miles for a Baggage Delay? Here’s What You Need to Know #165
Your suitcase is late—but what if I told you that’s a good thing?In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares a little-known travel hack that could score you free airline miles—all for waiting at baggage claim. Ins...
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Episode 165
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11:16
Why Alaska Airlines Miles Are the Best-Kept Secret in Travel Right Now #164
Ever wish you could fly business class without paying business class prices?In this episode of Design Her Travel, host Kim Anderson sits down with Betsey, an Alaska Airlines points and miles expert who’s cracked the code ...
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Episode 164
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39:50
TRAVEL TALK: EU Pet Passport Explained - How to Travel Europe with Your Pet #163
Dreaming of taking your furry best friend on a European adventure? You’ll need this first.In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson breaks down everything you need to know about the EU Pet Passpo...
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Episode 163
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11:57
The World Walk: One Man’s 7-Year, 28,000-Mile Walk Around the World with His Dog w/ Tom Turcich #162
One man, one dog, and a seven-year journey across 38 countries—this is their story.In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Tom Turcich, the tenth person to ever walk around the world—and the first to do it with a dog. Af...
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Episode 162
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50:00
TRAVEL TALK: Meaningful, Sustainable Travel Starts with Women-Owned Businesses—Here’s Why #161
In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson explores how your spending choices can make travel more meaningful and sustainable. Supporting women-owned businesses isn’t just a feel-good decision—it’s a powerful way to creat...
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Episode 161
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17:52
How This Travel Startup Is Making Solo Travel Safer for Women w/ Vanessa Karel #160
Solo female travel just got a serious upgrade, and this game-changing startup is leading the way.In this episode, host Kim Anderson chats with Vanessa Karel, the founder of GreetHer—a groundbreaking travel startup designed to help...
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Episode 160
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36:09
TRAVEL TALK: The Permission You Need to Live Your Dreams is Right Here #159
In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares something truly special: a permission slip just for you. Inspired by her conversation with Hilary Dowdle, also known as the International Tinderella (
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Episode 159
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10:40
Swiping Right Around the World - The Realities of Dating Abroad w/ Hillary Dowdle #158
Forget swiping in your hometown—what happens when you take your dating life global? Let’s talk about it.In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with the International Tinderella herself, Hillary Dowdle, to dive into ...
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Episode 158
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49:07
TRAVEL TALK: 10 Wild, Weird and Random Jobs I Had While Traveling the World #157
Ever wondered how to keep traveling without draining your bank account? In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares 10 of the most random, unexpected, and downright wild jobs she’s had while travelin...
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Episode 157
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29:02
How One Trip Sparked a Lifetime of Travel & Adventure w/ David Brodie #156
Can one trip truly change the course of your life?In this episode, host Kim Anderson chats with OG traveler, David Brodie, creator of the Travel in 10 podcast and founder of the Voyascape Travel Podcast Network, ...
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Episode 156
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35:03
TRAVEL TALK: Is Travel Calling You? Here’s Why You Should Listen #155
Have you ever felt drawn to a destination without knowing why?In this Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson dives into the idea of feeling called to travel. Some journeys start with a plan, but others begin with an unsha...
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Episode 155
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10:04
Walking the World: One Woman’s 20,000-Mile, 7-Year Journey Across 4 Continents w/ Angela Maxwell #154
What do you learn after seven years on the road, traveling 20,000 miles on foot?In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Angela Maxwell, an inspirational speaker and global adventurer, who spent nearly seven year...
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Episode 154
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44:57
TRAVEL TALK: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling the World Through Your Hobby #153
Your passion might be the key to unlocking more travel—are you using it?In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson reveals how your hobbies could be the secret to traveling more and connecting with cultures on ...
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Episode 153
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12:24
Yoga, Travel & Transformation: Creating a Wellness Routine on the Road w/ Kilty Inafuku #152
What if your yoga practice could take you across the globe?In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Kilty Inafuku, a yoga teacher and adventure retreat leader who traded a traditional engineering career for a life of move...
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Episode 152
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34:15
TRAVEL TALK: Let Go & Say Yes - The Key to Unexpected Travel Adventures #151
In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson explores the power of saying yes and how life’s best opportunities often appear when you let go and trust the journey. If you’re feeling stuck, chasing a dream, or unsure of your ne...
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Episode 151
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8:07
The Truth About Traveling the World by Sea: My Experience #150
Ever wondered what it’s like to travel the world by sea? This week, we're flipping the script—host Kim Anderson is the one being interviewed! Kim recently sat down with Paul from
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Episode 150
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49:23
TRAVEL TALK: Why Couples Who Travel Together Stay Together - The Relationship Benefits of Travel #149
Did you know a vacation could be the secret to a happier, stronger relationship?In this week’s Travel Talk episode, you’ll discover why hitting the road with your partner might be the best thing you can do for your relationship.&n...
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Episode 149
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16:32
The Secrets Behind the World's Longest Honeymoon: Lessons in Travel and Love w/ HoneyTrek Creators Mike & Anne Howard #148
What would it be like to turn your honeymoon into the world’s longest adventure?In this exciting episode, host Kim Anderson chats with Mike and Anne Howard, the travel pioneers behind HoneyTrek.c...
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Episode 148
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49:48
TRAVEL TALK: 8 Emergency Steps Every Traveler Should Take Before Leaving Home #147
The unexpected is part of travel, but being unprepared doesn’t have to be. Let’s figure out how to get ahead of it.In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson dives into something most travelers don’t think about until ...
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Episode 147
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20:43
Traveling Syria: A Solo Female Traveler’s Unfiltered Journey #146
What would you do if your travel plans collided with a revolution?In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Diana, the solo traveler behind the popular Instagram account @justwanderlustblog, who shares her extraordinary j...
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Episode 146
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49:54
The Ripple Effect: Women Leading the $2.5T Global Travel Revolution #145
Did you know women are responsible for a whopping 80% of all travel decisions?In today's Travel Travel episode, host Kim Anderson delves into the surprising power of women in the travel industry. Inspired by her c...
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Episode 145
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12:21