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The Suitcase Sojourn podcast with host Carrie A. Mitchell conducts weekly interviews with worldly women about the influence of global travel on our culture, our work and ourselves. Through interviews with brilliant women artists, chefs, designers, architects, media, entrepreneurs and business leader…

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    • Jun 30, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    Travel Oracles: Noël in the USA and Italy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 59:43


    This week, host Carrie A. Mitchell speaks with Noël Nocciolo who runs a global business training boutique fitness studios, curates fitness talks, and voice trains talent. She is also a writer, trained dancer & actor, and a California native who travels extensively, having spent time working in Asia, Europe and Latin America, and is now in the process of claiming her Italian citizenship. Places discussed: USA (California & NY), Italy, Singapore, and expat opportunities. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.GUEST: Noël's LinksNoël's websiteNoël's InstagramBoutique Fitness TalksPEP For FitProsHOST: Carrie's LinksCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie's BooksMENTIONED LINKS: *Helpful links for Americans exploring expat life, from citizenship to visa options:Start here: My post on key questions to ask yourself to clarify pathsMy post on shorter term digital nomad visas in EuropeUS/Italy dual citizenship FB group that puts info on: dualusitalian.comLegalTech Group specializing in longer term Visas in Europe (*There are many, this is one a few friends have used)Support the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offersSupport the show

    Travel Oracles: Hollie in NYC and the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 29:41


    This week is a throwback conversation from a few years back, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with Hollie McKay, who is a war reporter, author, speaker, humanitarian - and ex-ballerina!. Her work is incredible, as is her story. Places discussed: USA, Australia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and more. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.GUEST: HOLLIE'S LINKSHollie's WebsiteHOST: CARRIE'S LINKSCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie's BooksSupport the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offersSupport the show

    Travel Oracles: Alison in California and Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 56:58


    This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with Alison Laesser-Keck who is the founder (along with her husband) of Alison Bryan Destinations.  A California native, with Pacific Northwest and Midwest roots, Alison travels the world extensively for her work, creating unbelievably beautiful and unique experiences for her clients. Places discussed: USA, Mexico, Italy, Spain. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcastsGUEST: ALISON'S LINKSAlison Bryan Destinations | Weddings for TravelersAlison & Bryan's InstagramHOST: CARRIE'S LINKSCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie's BooksSupport the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offersSupport the showSupport the show

    Travel Oracles: Edna in Thailand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 68:16


    This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with Edna Zhou is an American writer & photographer who left home at 18 to see the world, and over 12 years later she's lived in Paris, Italy, Singapore, China (twice), New Zealand, Denver, SF, Chicago, and now Bangkok working in media, the Olympics and food & drink.  Places discussed: China, Thailand, Vietnam, France, Brazil, New Zealand, USA. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcastsGUEST: EDNA'S LINKSEdna's website & blogEdna's InstagramHOST: CARRIE'S LINKSCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie's BooksSupport the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offersSupport the show

    Travel Oracles: Marsha in Spain and California

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 47:43


    This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with Marsha Scarbrough - an American writer, author & retired assistant director in the film industry, who moved to Spain at 70 for a new adventure in Madrid and share how others can too. Places discussed: USA (California & New Mexico), Spain and more. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcastsGUEST: MARSHA'S LINKSMarsha's WebsiteBook: Medicine DanceBook: Honey in the River*Stay tuned for Marsha's upcoming memoir on her experience in the film industry 80s & 90s*Here are the statistics on women in film from the Hollywood Reporter: “Share of Women Film Directors Down to 12 Percent in 2021, Study Finds”*LA Times article “Welcome to Portugal, the new expat haven”*Travel + Leisure article “10 Best Countries for Americans Who Want to Live Abroad”HOST: CARRIE'S LINKSCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie's BooksSupport the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offersSupport the show

    Travel Oracles: Brooke in Australia and South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 61:32


    This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with BROOKE SAWARD  of World of Wanderlust - an Australian globetrotter, travel blogger, author and entrepreneur (with a new bakery in Brisbane). Places discussed: Australia, South Africa, France, Pakistan, Hong Kong and more. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcastsGUEST: BROOKE'S LINKSBrooke's WebsiteBrooke's InstagramWorld of Wanderlust WebsiteWorld of Wanderlust InstagramHOST: CARRIE'S LINKSCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie's BooksSupport the show on Patreon and visit our partner Buzzsprout for special offersSupport the show

    Travel Oracles: Smitha in India

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 67:50


    Join us each Wednesday on the Travel Oracles Podcast as I have conversations with worldly women. This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with SMITHA MENON - Culinary Editor at Condé Nast Traveller India - currently in dazzling Mumbai. Places discussed: India, South Africa, Vietnam, France. GUEST: SMITHA'S LINKSSmitha's CNT ArticlesSmitha's InstagramMENTIONED LINKSSamantha Brown's Show 'Places To Love'Padma Lakshmi show 'Taste the Nation'History of Ladakh, IndiaHOST: CARRIE'S LINKSCarrie's WebsiteCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie on TwitterCarrie's BooksWe use Buzzsprout, visit for special offers!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carrieamitchell)

    Travel Oracles: Road Trip USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 40:03


    Join us each Wednesday on the Travel Oracles Podcast as I have conversations with worldly women. From the vault as a summer travel special: Join your host CARRIE A. MITCHELL and fellow road warrior pal as they discuss their favorite many adventures road tripping across America. HOST: CARRIE'S LINKSCarrie's WebsiteCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie on TwitterCarrie's BooksWe use Buzzsprout, visit for special offers!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carrieamitchell)

    Travel Oracles: Lauren in Los Angeles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 55:46


    Join us each Wednesday on the Travel Oracles Podcast as I have conversations with worldly women. This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with LAUREN RANDOLPH - entrepreneur, events specialist, world traveler - currently in sunny Los Angeles. Places discussed: California, Spain, Bali, Belize, Tokyo______________________________________GUEST: LAUREN'S LINKSKin Collective BoxWedding CoursesMENTIONED LINKSPadma Lakshmi show 'Taste the Nation'Jonathan Gold Documentary 'City of Gold'Michelle Obama's Book 'Becoming'Follow Travel Noire, Spirited Pursuit, Jessica Nabongo, Kellee EdwardsHOST: CARRIE'S LINKSCarrie's WebsiteCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie on TwitterCarrie's BooksWe use Buzzsprout, visit for special offers!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carrieamitchell)

    Travel Oracles: Cidonie in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 63:47


    Join us each Wednesday on the Travel Oracles Podcast as I have conversations with worldly women. This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with CIDONIE RICHARDS - writer, editor, host, world traveler - currently in the gorgeous Gold Coast in Australia. Places discussed: Australia, China, Nepal, Texas, Dollywood______________________________________GUEST: CIDONIE'S LINKSCidonie's Blog & WebsiteCidonie's InstagramMENTIONED LINKSConde Nast Traveler's Women Who TravelSamantha Brown on Travel TVs lack of female hostsGutsy Travelers statistics on women travelersDolly Parton's 'Dollywood' in TennesseeHOST: CARRIE'S LINKSCarrie's WebsiteCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie on TwitterCarrie's BooksWe use Buzzsprout, visit for special offers!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carrieamitchell)

    Travel Oracles: Cassandra in Italy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 59:15


    Welcome back friends: After a long sabbatical and a serious roller coaster of a year for all of us, the Travel Oracles Podcast is back! So join us for conversations with worldly women, new episodes every Wednesday. We could all use some authentic connections, conversations, storytelling and virtual adventures, so let's go...Join your host CARRIE A. MITCHELL as she talks with CASSANDRA SANTORO, founder of Travel Italian Style,  currently in the beautiful Amalfi Coast in Italy.  Places discussed: New York City, Italy ______________________________________GUEST: CASSANDRA'S LINKSTravel Italian Style WebsiteCassandra's InstagramCassandra's Podcast 'Rediscover Italy'MENTIONED LINKSStanley Tucci 's Searching for ItalyUnder The Tuscan SunBrooklyn Italian Pastry Shop Neapolitan Pizza in NYC here and hereHOST: CARRIE'S LINKSCarrie's WebsiteCarrie's NewsletterCarrie on InstagramCarrie on TwitterCarrie's BooksWe use Buzzsprout, visit for special offers!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carrieamitchell)

    Episode 9: Elle Croft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2018 32:12


    Host Carrie A. Mitchell talks to Elle Croft; London-based travel blogger, social media consultant and author of "The Guilty Wife". She can usually be found with her nose in a book and a cup of strong coffee in her hand, or plotting her next travel adventure. We discuss her Australian background, living in Canada and England, her travel tips, and her new best-selling debut book. Countries discussed: England, Australia, South Africa, Canada, USA, Morocco

    Episode 8: Andrea Grant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 28:23


    Host Carrie A. Mitchell talks to Andrea Grant, a Canadian-born poet, comic book writer, and content & branding pro based in Los Angeles. We discuss her Canadian roots, impact of her Coast Salish (indigenous) culture, travel inspiration in her writing, and places she wants to visit next. Countries discussed: Canada, USA (LA vs NY), Germany, Bermuda, Japan

    Episode 7: Laura Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 40:53


    Host Carrie A. Mitchell dips into the podcast vault to revisit a conversation about road tripping across America with her friend & fellow frequent traveler, producer Laura Ferguson. This discussion was part of their previous podcast series.

    Episode 6: Christina Xenos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2018 30:10


    Host Carrie A. Mitchell talks to Christina Xenos; journalist, cookbook author, and founder of Sweet Greek Personal Chef Services. We discuss her Greek roots, her travel tips, and her mission to get people to connect & learn over food. Countries discussed: Greece, USA (LA, Ohio), Turkey, Morocco, Korea, Japan

    Episode 5: Cassandra Santoro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 26:28


    Host Carrie A. Mitchell talks to Cassandra Santoro, founder of Travel Italian Style, about her travel planning business and extensive knowledge about Italy. From how she got started, to her planning tips, Christmas traditions, Italian heritage and New York City roots, we have much to discuss. Countries discussed: Italy, USA (NY), Sweden, Austria, Indonesia

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