Suitcase Sojourn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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.

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

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