an unfiltered look at travel, trauma and a girl still figuring it out. hold my passport while i cry shares the real, raw reality of being a late twenty-something with no plan. this show is for anyone who has been through the wringer, wants nothing more than to travel and see the world and has zero clue what's for dinner tomorrow night, let alone a ten year plan. from wild stories about what happens after you buy the one way ticket to manifesting vision board experiences all while navigating the messiness this era of life holds, it's chaotic, but also kind of iconic. ready? let's go.
that's right, we're going there. whilst euro summer is my all time favourite time/place/vibe, there are certain things the influencers don't show you that go into the journey behind getting the postcard-worthy photo.
in this episode, i'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the reality of euro summer travels. from motion sickness to sweating in all the wrong places, how pace of travel influences your experience of a place and yes, how the wrong shoe choice can absolutely WRECK your feet. oh, and the stairs. all. of. the. stairs.
a must-listen for anyone planning a euro summer trip or vacation where you know you're gonna be wracking up 20k step days or travelling in peak season, take these tips and learn from my experience.
if you resonate with this episode, consider leaving a friendly review, sharing it in the girls trip group chat to get your prep on lock and come say hey on socials!
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9 Mar 2026
7: was i born in the wrong hemisphere? (my first summer birthday!)
this episode is a riff on the places we are born vs the places we are drawn to. on the things we take for granted and the hurdles we have to jump through in order to move to a new country. a peek into how i really feel about where i'm from and the place i truly would love to be.
plus, if you know me, you know i am a BIG birthday person. so we talk about the difference between growing up in the southern hemisphere with my birthday in the depths of winter, compared to last year having my very first SUMMER birthday in my all time favourite country!
if you resonate with this episode, consider leaving a friendly review, sharing it with someone who might be feeling a similar kind of way and come say hey on socials!
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1 Mar 2026
6: people we meet on vacation - when the movie mirrors reality
in this episode, we're talking all about the people we meet on vacation - both the movie and also in real life. i had zero expectations hitting play on this movie, simply searching for a cheesy, easy rom com, but it surprised me how many accurate reflections, depictions and mirrors came through in the storyline.
from trusting strangers we meet in a foreign country to allowing ourselves to be whoever we want to be when we land in a completely new environment, the lessons we learn from immersing ourselves in different cultures all while simultaneously realising what is truly important to us, this movie was surprisingly honest and real.
if you resonate with this too, consider leaving a friendly review, sharing this episode with your friend who loves (or is scared of the unknown that comes with) travelling and come say hey on socials!
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tiktok: @thislifebygab
24 Jan 2026
5: when everyone's getting engaged and i'm booking flights
in this episode, we get real about how it feels when you hit that chapter in your late twenties when literally EVERYONE else around you is getting engaged, having babies or settling down in some way, and you are still chaotically winging it through this weird season of life.
instead of constantly feeling like you're behind, we try on a different perspective that may just shift how you view this era moving forward. a new lens of opportunity and abundance of choice that you may not have considered.
if you relate to the chaos, consider leaving a friendly review, sharing this episode with the girls or coming over to socials to say hey, me too.
instagram: @holdmypassportwhileicry
tiktok: @thislifebygab
17 Jan 2026
4: anxiety abroad & the time i almost lost my passport in dubai
today you and i are sitting down and having a heart to heart about how it really feels to find yourself alone in an unfamiliar country on the other side of the world. we're getting real about the true emotions that come with moving abroad or buying a one way ticket, not just the highlight reel you see online.
my hope is that this episode provides comfort to anyone going through a similar experience to know that you aren't alone in how you're feeling, as well as share some tools that i found useful (and the number one piece of advice my mum gave me before i left!)
oh, and a chaotic story recounting the absolute PANIC and stress of almost losing my passport in dubai... oops.
if you relate to the chaos or enjoyed this episode, consider leaving a friendly review, sharing it with the group chat or come say hey on socials!
instagram: @holdmypassportwhileicry
tiktok: @thislifebygab
11 Jan 2026
3: when the world feels too big & how to meet new people when you move abroad
in this episode, we get real about the moments when the world feels too big. the moments where unexpected loneliness hits because you suddenly realise you're alone in a different country and you literally don't know a soul.
we're talking all about adapting to a new way of life, various ways of building a network from scratch and practical ways to find a new community abroad. if you're considering moving to a new city, taking a leap in a new country or booking a one-way ticket to the other side of the world, this episode is for you.
if you relate to the chaos or enjoy listening, consider leaving a friendly review or sharing this episode with the girls. and if you want to hang out, come say hey on socials!
instagram: @holdmypassportwhileicry
tiktok: @thislifebygab
3 Jan 2026
2: what happens when you find yourself lost - plot twists, aeroplane moments and choosing your own adventure
in this episode we're talking all about those moments where life throws you a curveball you NEVER saw coming. an inside look into the plot twists and aeroplane moments that changed EVERYTHING in 2025.
how a shock redundancy turned into moving to the literal other side of the world, the mindset behind big life changes and turning life's curveballs into a choose your own adventure story.
if you relate to the chaos or enjoy listening, consider leaving a friendly review or sharing this episode with the girls. and if you want to hang out, come say hey on socials!
instagram: @holdmypassportwhileicry
tiktok: @thislifebygab
15 Dec 2025
1: how did i end up here?
i never wanted to live a conventional life, but i also never thought i would end up in my late twenties with no plan, no path and still figuring it out. before we get into the wild travel stories, one way tickets and manifesting actual vision board experiences, i feel like i need to catch you up on some of the contributing factors behind HOW i actually got here. because let me tell you, it hasn't been an easy ride.
episode one is me filling you in on the lore of my life and letting you peek into my past to understand why i make what can often be viewed as chaotic decisions, why i prioritise travel over stability at this point in my life and why it might look like a mess from the outside, but there may just be a deeper meaning to all of it.
think of this as a raw, real yap session between the two of us lying on the hotel bed after a long day sunbathing at the beach before we get ready to go out for dinner. that's the vibe i want to create with this show. or like sending you voice notes of the crazy stories i have to tell of adventures, mishaps and both fortunate and unfortunate events lol.
if you relate to the chaos or enjoy listening, consider leaving a friendly review or sharing this episode with the girls. and if you want to hang out, come say hey on socials!
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tiktok: @thislifebygab
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