The Global Girlfriend is the ultimate travel podcast for women who live abroad, travel extensively, or dream of a life on the move. Hosted by Brianna and Morgan, two seasoned travelers, we share unfiltered stories, expert tips, and inspiration for navigating the world with confidence. From solo adventures to girls’ trips, expat life to digital nomad dreams, we cover it all. If you crave adventure, connection, and a passport full of memories, you’re in the right place. Pack your bags—your global journey starts here!
Slow Travel & Why-Cations: Is It Time to Stop Chasing the Bucket List?
Everyone’s chasing the bucket list — but what if the best trips are the ones where you actually slow down? In this episode, Morgan and Brianna are getting into the rise of slow travel and the “why-cation”: traveling for a reason, not just to check another destination off your list.
We’re talking:
• Why we’re so over the city-hopping, 48-hours-in-every-country approach to travel
• What slow travel actually means — and why it’s about more than simply staying somewhere longer
• The rise of the why-cation and why travelers are choosing trips around purpose, connection, and personal experiences
• Fast travel vs. slow travel: when is a whirlwind trip actually worth it?
• How to slow down on your next vacation without feeling like you’re “missing out”
• Our best slow travel tips, from choosing one neighborhood as your home base to building tiny routines abroad
• Why letting yourself have a completely boring day might actually be one of the best things you can do while traveling
• Connection over collection: why the memories you make can matter more than the number of passport stamps you collect
Whether you’re planning a European vacation, an international trip, a long-term stay abroad, or your next weekend getaway, this episode might convince you to put down the itinerary and stay awhile.
The bucket list will always be there. But the version of you who’s actually present for the trip won’t wait forever.
• New episodes of The Global Girlfriend drop weekly.
Follow along for real talk on travel, expat life, slow living, international adventures, and everything in between.
• Follow us @theglobalgirlfriend | theglobalgirlfriend.com
21 Sept 2026
AI Told Me Where to Go: Can You Actually Trust AI to Plan Your Trip?
Everyone's using AI to plan their next trip, but can you actually trust it? In this episode, Morgan and Brianna dig into the explosion of AI travel planning tools (AI trip planners, AI travel assistants, ChatGPT itineraries, and AI flight booking) and separate what's genuinely useful from what's a straight-up liability for women traveling and living abroad.
We're talking:
Where AI travel planning actually saves you time: itineraries, packing lists, flight deals
The blind spots no AI can see, especially around solo female travel safety
Our honest AI trust test: would we let it plan an entire trip with zero double-checking?
Practical prompts and habits to use AI without getting burned
Why the best trip-planning tool is still your own gut
Whether you're a digital nomad, a solo female traveler, or just someone who's used ChatGPT to plan a weekend getaway, this episode will change how you use AI for travel...for good.
🎧 New episodes of The Global Girlfriend drop weekly. Follow along for real talk on travel, expat life, and everything in between.
👉 Follow us @theglobalgirlfriend | theglobalgirlfriend.com
1 Sept 2026
How to Have the BEST Girls Trip in Bali 🌴 | Bali, The Gilis & Nusa Lembongan
Planning a girls trip to Bali? We just spent 12 days traveling through Bali, the Gili Islands & Nusa Lembongan, and we’re sharing ALL our recommendations! ✈️🌺
From the best places to eat, shop, explore, relax and get a massage to our favorite sights and island experiences, this episode is your guide to planning an unforgettable Bali girls trip.
We chat about how to structure your Bali itinerary, what each destination has to offer, and how to balance adventure, beach days, good food, shopping and plenty of spa time. Whether you have one week, two weeks or longer, this episode is packed with ideas to help you plan your perfect Bali vacation with your girlfriends.
🌴 In this episode:
• Our 12-day Bali, Gili Islands & Nusa Lembongan itinerary
• Things to do and see in Bali
• Where to eat & our favorite restaurants
• The best shopping spots
• Spas, massages & self-care
• Beach days & sunset spots
• Island hopping and getting around
• Our honest recommendations from traveling together
Save this episode for when you’re planning your next Bali girls trip! 💕
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