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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Quarter-Life Travelers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/quarter-life-travelers</link><description><![CDATA[Join best friends Maddy and Natalie as they share their experiences traveling during their "quarter-life crises", from moving to Europe solo to road tripping across the U.S. with strangers from the airport. The pair tackle the travel questions perplexing many 20-somethings in a "post"-pandemic world: How do I make my bucket list financially accessible? Is my comfort zone holding me back? Is van life worth it? In an age where many travel for their Instagram, learn how to create lasting memories in your own backyard, fully immerse yourself in local cultures, and find uncommon adventures in common places.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5758699/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Places &amp; Travel</category><copyright>Copyright Natalie Kulka</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a2a41c08002dfefb74bd91ed2bbf85b2.jpg</url><title>Quarter-Life Travelers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/quarter-life-travelers</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:56:41 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Natalie Kulka and Madalyn Fairholm</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Natalie Kulka</itunes:name><itunes:email>quarterlifetravelers@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a2a41c08002dfefb74bd91ed2bbf85b2.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Join best friends Maddy and Natalie as they share their experiences traveling during their "quarter-life crises", from moving to Europe solo to road tripping across the U.S. with strangers from the airport. 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This Christmas miracle roadtrip, which inspired a viral TikTok and publications in the DailyMail and MetroUK, is a perfect example of the beauty that can come from opening yourself up to unexpected adventures.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2335</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,airport,christmas,cleveland,femaletravel,florida,inspiring,motivational,nashville,ohio,quarterlifecrisis,roadtrip,self-improvement,solotravel,strangers,tampa,travel,traveltips,twenties,youngtravelers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a2a41c08002dfefb74bd91ed2bbf85b2.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>4. 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From Texas dance halls and historic forts, to beachfront campgrounds and Mississippi's "Grand Canyon", the pair share their favorite spots from Houston, Texas, to Navarre Beach, Florida. <br /><br /><b><i>SHOW NOTES<br /><br /></i></b><br />Places Mentioned: <br />Texas: Kemah Boardwalk, Buck-Wild Clearlake, Galveston Oktoberfest<br />Louisiana: Grand Isle State Park, Hurricane Hole, Pontcha Surf Club<br />Mississippi: Red Bluff (Foxworth, MS), Ocean Springs, Bay St. Louis Beach<br />Florida: Fort Pickens/Gulf Islands National Seashore, Navarre Beach Camping Resort, Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center, Navarre Artificial Reef]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52839401</guid><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2023 05:00:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52839401/episode_3_redo.mp3" length="42371369" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Natalie Kulka and Madalyn Fairholm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Get in the car! 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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes: Navigating the Emotional Challenges of Moving</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-changes-in-latitudes-changes-in-attitudes-navigating-the-emotional-challenges-of-moving--52587471</link><description><![CDATA[Are you thinking of moving to a new city, but afraid of the mental and emotional challenges that come with taking that leap? Fear not! 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A Stranger Is A Friend You Haven't Met Yet, U.S. Virgin Islands Trip</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-a-stranger-is-a-friend-you-haven-t-met-yet-u-s-virgin-islands-trip--52480254</link><description><![CDATA[In their first full episode, Maddy and Natalie discuss their experiences living in multiple cities around the world, recall the story of how their friendship began with a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and share how talking to strangers can influence your life in big ways. <br /><br /><b><i>SHOW NOTES</i></b><br /><b><i></i></b><br />Our USVI Recommendations<br />-Coki Beach Snorkeling (St. Thomas)<br />-Duffy's Love Shack (St. Thomas)<br />-The Greenhouse Restaurant (St. Thomas)<br />-Magen's Bay (St. Thomas)<br />-Trunk Bay (St. John)<br />-Woody's Seafood Saloon (St. John)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52480254</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2023 05:00:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52480254/qlt_episode_1_redo_2.mp3" length="37801403" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Natalie Kulka and Madalyn Fairholm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In their first full episode, Maddy and Natalie discuss their experiences living in multiple cities around the world, recall the story of how their friendship began with a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and share how talking to strangers can...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In their first full episode, Maddy and Natalie discuss their experiences living in multiple cities around the world, recall the story of how their friendship began with a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and share how talking to strangers can influence your life in big ways. <br /><br /><b><i>SHOW NOTES</i></b><br /><b><i></i></b><br />Our USVI Recommendations<br />-Coki Beach Snorkeling (St. Thomas)<br />-Duffy's Love Shack (St. Thomas)<br />-The Greenhouse Restaurant (St. Thomas)<br />-Magen's Bay (St. Thomas)<br />-Trunk Bay (St. John)<br />-Woody's Seafood Saloon (St. John)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2363</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,bestfriends,carribean,femaletravel,femaletravelers,globetrot,nature,quarterlifecrisis,quarter-lifecrisis,st.john,st.thomas,travel,travelers,twenties,usvi,usvirginislands,virginislands,wanderlust,womentravelers,youngadult</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a2a41c08002dfefb74bd91ed2bbf85b2.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Welcome to Quarter-Life Travelers!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-quarter-life-travelers--52418254</link><description><![CDATA[Trailer: Welcome to Quarter-Life Travelers!<br /><br />Media by Pond5 and goodmoodmusic.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52418254</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 02:29:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/52418254/qlt_trailer_01_start_2.mp3" length="1121065" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Natalie Kulka and Madalyn Fairholm</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Trailer: Welcome to Quarter-Life Travelers!

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