All the S**t I've Learned Abroad

About All the S**t I've Learned Abroad

All The S**t I’ve Learned Abroad is an international travel podcast with production spanning the globe. Canadian hosts Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis record remotely between Melbourne, Australia and London, England to bring listeners lessons learned through decades of travelling. Together, the pair have visited almost every exotic location in the world… and some not so exotic. With only the most extreme destinations left unexplored, not by choice, the duo have a wealth of firsthand knowledge to share. Started with the intention of reconnecting and reliving their favourite travel memories, the podcast soon became a rapidly growing success. Now the podcast can be seen charting highly in over 17 countries and #1 in both Australia and New Zealand. Covering everything from flights, accommodation and destinations to attire, etiquette and scams, the podcast dives deep on anything and everything you should know when taking a trip. The show sports such a vast range of topics that there is quite literally something for everyone. Not only are the episodes’ themes engaging, but Steph and Andrea have an incredible amount of entertaining stories. The pair are obsessed with getting lost in wondrous foreign lands, exploring new places, soaking in the sights and unique cultures. From volcanic eruptions and exploding buildings to steamy romances and drunken festivities, you’d swear some stories are straight from an action adventure film. Thanks to the bright and bubbly personalities of Steph and Andrea, even the most mundane travel experiences feel like a joy to listen to. Having run for over two years, All The S**t I’ve Learned Abroad still continues to raise the bar each episode — their entertaining and informative discussions won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad (http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Steph Paige and Andrea Gillis

Category

comedy · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Apr 2019

Latest episode

1 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 141 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Chasing Airline Status: Is It Worth It?

   Airline loyalty programs are supposed to reward us… but lately, they feel more complicated than ever. In this episode, Steph and Andrea break down how airline status actually works, from points vs tier credits to alliances like oneworld and Star Alliance. They share the ways they've earned status, the hacks we’ve used, and the psychology behind why it’s so easy to get sucked in. With recent changes from Qantas and British Airways shifting towards spend-based models, they also unpack what these updates really mean for regular travellers. Is elite status still worth chasing, or are we all just very well-trained customers? Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad (http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   24 Jan 2026

   Travel Then vs Now: The Tech That Changed Everything (2016 vs 2026)

   Remember when travelling meant printing directions, wildly gesturing instead of actually communicating, and just hoping your suitcase would show up eventually? We sure do! In this episode, Steph and Andrea rewind 10 to 15 years and reflect on long-haul journeys, early solo travel adventures, and navigating cities, airports and languages with far less help than we have now. We talk about the travel tools that have changed the way we move around the world, and how different our trips would have been if they had existed back then. There are throwback stories, a bit of “wow, that was stressful”, a few moments of mild existential dread, and plenty of realisations that certain things would have saved us a lot of hassle. We also get into the trade-offs between convenience and control, and whether all this modern travel magic is amazing, or just a little bit creepy. If you have ever lost something important, panicked in a foreign city, travelled solo, or caught yourself thinking how much easier travel feels now, this episode is for you. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad (http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   1 Jan 2026

   New Year, New Travels: 2026 Travel Resolutions

   It’s our annual New Year’s resolution episode, recorded in real time as Steph rings in 2026 in Melbourne (fireworks included) while Andrea is still very much stuck in 2025. We rewind to last year’s resolutions and ask the hard questions: did we actually do what we said we would? Were the big travel goals met, quietly abandoned, or derailed in truly on-brand fashion? From unexpected detours and solo travel moments to life getting in the way (again), we reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what we’re carrying into 2026. With moving-house chaos, shifting priorities, and a much more realistic approach to travel this year, we talk about staying closer to home, travelling smarter, and setting goals that actually make sense for where we’re at now. Grab a mimosa and join us as we laugh at our past selves, recalibrate our travel dreams, and officially welcome a brand new year. Happy 2026 everyone! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad (http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Inside a recent episode

Chasing Airline Status: Is It Worth It?

Published 1 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Well, I think is that one for points or spend? Okay, so I'll explain Qantas first. Go through that first, yeah. So what Qantas has is Qantas has points and status credits. And what that means is every flight you take, you earn both of those. So you earn points and you earn status credits. Points are things you can spend. So you can either spend your points on upgrades... Um, I've spent some of mine on concert tickets cause they're partnered with Ticketmaster. I've spent some of mine. I bought my Dyson hairdryer with points on Qantas shopping website. So you can spend the points you earn. Status credits are what you build to achieve status. […]

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

56 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

27 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 44 / 100

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Quality

68

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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