What happens when you choose adventure over the conventional path, and trust yourself enough to keep going?

In this episode of The Global Girlfriend, we sit down with Jayce Keil, international luxury wedding photographer, former whitewater river guide, outdoor adventurer, and global entrepreneur, to talk about building a life driven by passion, creativity, and freedom.

Jayce shares her journey from guiding multi-day river trips in Moab and ski seasons in Telluride, to traveling the world, falling in love across borders, and building a photography and videography business with her Irish husband that now spans the US and Europe. Together, we dive into what it really takes to create a location-flexible career, navigate international relationships, blend cultures while raising a child, and resist the pressure to “pick just one life.”

This episode is for anyone dreaming of:
• Living and working abroad
• Building a location-independent or creative career
• Navigating love, marriage, and family across cultures
• Choosing adventure over expectations
• Designing a life that doesn’t fit into a single box

Jayce’s story is an honest reminder that you don’t have to follow the script, and that believing in your vision (even when others don’t) can change everything.

🎧 Tune in for inspiration, real talk, and permission to run toward the life you actually want.

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As we step into a new year, this episode of The Global Girlfriend is all about pausing, reflecting, and dreaming forward.

In this New Year special, we’re looking back at 2025: a year of travel, growth, courage, and unexpected lessons...and setting powerful intentions for 2026. From unforgettable destinations and meaningful cultural moments to behind-the-scenes reflections on building a global podcast and community, this episode is about honoring where you’ve been and getting excited about where you’re going.

We reflect on what travel taught us in 2025—about slowing down, belonging, confidence, and purpose—and share how The Global Girlfriend podcast evolved through conversations centered on global living, love, friendship, and personal expansion. We also express deep gratitude for our listeners, whose messages, stories, and support continue to shape this community.

Looking ahead to 2026, we talk about:

• Dream travel destinations and intentional ways of exploring the world

• Slow travel, deeper cultural immersion, and traveling for meaning, not just content

• New podcast themes, dream guests, and how we want the show to feel next year

• Personal intentions, growth goals, and choosing a word or mantra for the year ahead

This episode is also an invitation to reflect on your own year and step into your Global Girlfriend era, wherever you are in the world. You don’t need a passport to live globally, curiosity, courage, and intention are enough.

Whether you’re planning your next trip, navigating life abroad, or simply craving a sense of expansion and connection, this episode is meant to feel like a hug and a boarding pass.

🎧 Subscribe, share this episode with a fellow global girlfriend, and tag us with your 2026 dreams. Wherever you are in the world, you belong here.

What happens when you listen to the quiet nudge that says there’s more?

In this episode of The Global Girlfriend Podcast, we’re joined by Jaid ( @jaidinthelife ) — a Canadian content creator who packed up her life in Toronto and moved to southern Italy in her 30s on a working holiday visa… without a job, without Italian, and without a long-term plan.

Now living in Bari, Italy, Jaid opens up about what it really looks like to start over abroad: the fear, the freedom, the unexpected love story, and the slow, beautiful shift into a softer pace of life. From restaurant work to wedding planning, solo travel to building community, this conversation is a refreshingly honest look at what happens when you say yes to possibility.

We talk about:

• Moving abroad in your 30s (and why age shouldn’t stop you)

• Following intuition and trusting the “pull” toward something new

• Solo travel as a catalyst for personal growth

• Finding work abroad without speaking the language

• Dating and relationships overseas (yes, Italian men ...)

• Making friends and building community in a new country

• Letting go of hustle culture and embracing a slower life

• Why you don’t need everything figured out to take the leap

If you’ve been dreaming about living abroad, taking a solo trip, or changing your life but fear, timing, or “logic” keeps getting in the way, this episode will remind you that you’re allowed to begin again.

Pour yourself a glass of prosecco and press play. 🍾✨

What does it really mean to build a life around travel, purpose, and curiosity? In this episode of The Global Girlfriend Podcast, we’re joined by travel creator, journalist, and host of the Eternally Evolving podcast, Miriam Donovan, who’s currently living on a boat in French Polynesia .

From studying international relations and Middle Eastern politics to full-time slow travel across 44 countries, Miriam shares how she followed her intuition, left her apartment behind, and created a sustainable travel lifestyle rooted in cultural understanding, ethical tourism, and community. We dive into her transformative experiences in Jordan, Nicaragua, Central America, and beyond—and what those places taught her about identity, belonging, and growth.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What full-time travel actually looks like behind the scenes

• Living and working on a boat in French Polynesia

• Slow travel, work exchanges, and building community abroad

• Turning multiple passions into a sustainable career

• Ethical, cultural, and responsible travel

• Overcoming fear, anxiety, and uncertainty while traveling solo

• How travel can be the ultimate education

Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a digital nomad, curious about life at sea, or navigating your own evolving relationship with work, home, and identity, this conversation will inspire you to trust the path you’re on—even when it doesn’t look conventional.

Follow Miriam: @miriamdonovan
Listen to her podcast: Eternally Evolving

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Grab your coziest scarf and a mug of mulled wine — this festive episode of The Global Girlfriend is all about Christmas travel, winter adventures, and cozy holiday memories. Brianna and Morgan are celebrating the season by sharing our favorite winter trips, iconic European Christmas markets, unforgettable ski destinations, and the small traditions that make traveling during the holidays so special.

From mushroom-shaped cabins in snowy Montenegro to magical Christmas markets in Vienna, Bruges, and Brussels, we’re talking about why winter might actually be the best time to travel. We also dive into skiing in Eastern Europe, winter fashion essentials, cozy cabins vs. city lights, and the joy of gathering with friends and family when the world slows down.

In this episode, we chat about:
❄️ The best European Christmas markets to visit
⛷️ Skiing in Eastern Europe (and why it’s underrated & affordable)
🎄 Winter travel traditions for expats and global nomads
🧣 Winter fashion, thrifted snowsuits & cozy essentials
🏔️ Dream winter destinations — from Japan to Antarctica
❤️ Why winter travel is all about connection, warmth, and togetherness

Whether you’re living abroad, traveling home for the holidays, or dreaming up your next winter adventure, this episode is your invitation to embrace the magic of the season, wherever you are in the world.

✨ Happy Holidays from The Global Girlfriend
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Ready to update your 2025 travel bucket list? In this fun duo episode, Brianna and Morgan dive into Time Out’s “25 Best Things to Do in the World in 2025” and play a travel-lover’s version of Smash or Pass. From Arctic micro-cruises and vintage steam trains in Vietnam to wild new museums, creative cities, and party spots you may (or may not) want to visit, we’re breaking down which global experiences are actually worth the hype.

As two women who live abroad and travel extensively, we’re sharing our honest reactions, our dream destinations, and a few hilarious hard passes. If you’re planning your next trip or just love hearing about unique travel experiences, this episode is full of inspiration, laughter, and wanderlust.

In this episode:
✨ The 2025 world events and destinations worth flying for
✨ Why Greenland is suddenly on our radar
✨ Bali’s new “creative city” and why it feels straight out of Black Mirror
✨ Vintage steam trains, Arctic micro-cruises, and other aesthetic travel dreams
✨ Places we’d skip — even for the plot

This is the perfect episode for travelers, expats, digital nomads, or anyone looking to explore new corners of the world in 2025.

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In this episode of The Global Girlfriend Podcast, we sit down with a very special guest, Morgan’s fiancé, Danny Clynes, an avid outdoorsman, hiker, backpacker, and passionate fly fisherman. If you love outdoor travel, adventure tourism, or exploring nature while living and traveling abroad, this episode is for you.

Danny shares how his love of the outdoors began in the Ozarks and evolved into a global passion that has taken him fly fishing in New Zealand, Spain’s Pyrenees, Costa Rica, Montana, and beyond. We explore how planning travel around nature-based activities can create deeper, more meaningful travel experiences.

• In this episode, you’ll learn:
  What makes fly fishing unique & why it’s a global outdoor hobby
  How to plan an outdoor adventure trip (permits, gear, safety & research)
  How fishing connects travelers to local communities and cultures
  Stories from international fly fishing trips around the world
  How nature, hobbies, and shared adventure strengthen relationships
  Bucket-list outdoor destinations for couples who love to travel

Whether you’re dreaming of hiking in the mountains, fly fishing in crystal-clear rivers, or planning your next international trip, this episode is packed with inspiration for travelers who love the outdoors.

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If you love travel storytelling, outdoor adventure, and tips for exploring the world with your partner, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

What happens when your life changes in a single moment, and you refuse to stop exploring the world anyway?

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Evan Folan, the first-ever man to join The Global Girlfriend, to share his unbelievable story of surviving a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after a freak semi-truck accident on a California freeway. Evan opens up about the day that changed his life, the years of recovery that followed, and what it means to travel, hike, love, and stay hopeful while living with chronic pain, memory loss, and hidden disabilities.

From packing with checklists and traveling with ice packs to seeking joy in food, mountains, and meaningful human connection, Evan reminds us that life is a gift, and no day is guaranteed.

He also introduces Toro & Tides, the brand he created to support and educate the brain-injury community, where 10% of profits help people access treatment when insurance fails.

You’ll hear:

• Evan’s near-death experience and recovery

• How he continues traveling with a TBI

• What allies can do to support hidden disabilities

• Why living in the moment matters now more than ever

• How Toro & Tides is building community & awareness

🌊 Follow & Support Toro & Tides: @toroandtides | toroandtides.com
Listen to Evan’s podcast Brain to Brain for more stories from the TBI community.