34 episodes
Sunshine on a Dime Shandra Back
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5.0 • 6 Ratings
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For every reason that you say you can’t travel…Sunshine on a Dime will explain how and why you actually can. Embark with Shandra Back, a full-time college student and any-time traveler as she shares stories, interviews other travelers, and provides tips and resources to break down any barriers holding you back from buying that ticket. It doesn’t matter the budget, agenda, or whether or not you have a companion, listen in and get excited about all the adventure that awaits.
This podcast is made in affiliation with WTBU Radio. Go to wtburadio.org for more.
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Coming Home with Amber Kavie
What's it like to come home after a long and transformative time away? Shandra sits down with traveler Amber Kavie to discuss the hard and confusing parts of returning and how the definition of 'home' can be constantly changing.
Make sure to check out Amber's socials:
Instagram: @amberkavie
TikTok: @travelingwithamber
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Long Distance Relationships with @danandchiara
What's it like to date a traveler? In this episode Shandra sits down with content creators Dan and Chiara to break down misconceptions of being in a "fairytale" travel relationship. They discuss long distance struggles, advice and the hard decision of pursuing travel dreams at the risk of jeopardizing the relationship.
Make sure to check out their socials!
Insta: @danandchiara
TikTok: @journeywithchiara
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Planning Six Months in South America!
In this episode, Shandra brings listeners along with her as she plans her next solo trip to South America in January. In many senses, taking this time off is the opposite of what she should be doing right now and she sits down to explain why she made the decision anyways despite the fears and apprehensions.
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A Date in Every Country with Loni James
Loni James uses dating apps to go on a date in every country. This episode Shandra sits down with her to recap these experiences and gain inspiration for her own future dates abroad.
Check out Loni's socials here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesloni/
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School Burnout
Burnout can be a catalyst for a big life change. For Hannah, it was travel.
Today Shandra is rejoined with BU senior Hannah Baron. Last year Hannah took a gap year for herself and her mental health. With that came a lot of traveling and realizations. -
Camping in Italy [video]
In this episode Shandra recaps her experience buying a tent and spending a month camping in Italy. She dips into it all... the good, the bad and the stinky...