Womyn Travel

It's the last episode of Womxn Travel! And I interview my mom about her travels to Israel back in 2016. My favorite quote: "You think you know something until you go to another country that does it on a regular basis and does it right. That's when you realise those weren't olives at all." Thanks to the 'King and Queen of the Losers' for the use of the song "Circle K" on bandcamp. Travel safe my friends.

Terri and I start by discussing Guam then end up talking about Aliens and World Peace. Enjoy the episode and thank you for listening! Have a Happy New Year! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morgan-estberg/message

I interview Terri Vasecka-Atwood, a local historian and Vietnam Veteran. She is one of the first female Radio DJ's in the 1970s and travelled to Thailand to produce shows with the Air Force. Check it out and come back for Part Two, December 15th. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morgan-estberg/message

Hello! I just wanted to check in, talk about some things. I like to remind myself why I make this show. I hope it reaches people who travel stories and love to listen to human experiences. I hope you like it too. Thank you for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morgan-estberg/message

We have Jay Traywic @sullyandthebird talking about her van customizations and what the real #vanlife has been like before and during Covid-19 - turns out, it's not all that Instagram wants you to believe! Audio was updated 11-30, Thanks to Listener FiascoJoe for the vital feedback! Music by King and Queen of the Losers If you like this please share with a friend! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morgan-estberg/message

New format of mid-month episodes are gonna look like this: Pep-Talk Revisiting something I am still curious about from the last episode. And What is coming down the pipeline Finally, something I am hopeful about. Resources: Cu Chi Tunnels Length: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%E1%BB%A7_Chi_tunnels#Tourist_destinations Population of Ho Chi Minh 2021 https://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/ho-chi-minh-city-population A clip of Ken Burns on Vietnam “It was a war based on Body Counts” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F__mG-wXOg&ab_channel=NoorAgafia --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morgan-estberg/message

Audio Warning - audio may be difficult to listen to with headphones. I'd recommend going without if possible. We dicuss teaching English in China, Vietnamese street food, and Cass' experience in China during Covid in the spring of 2020. Places listed in Vietnam: Travel Tip: Look into the Pleco App for Chinese to English translation --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morgan-estberg/message

I interview Annie Sisson from IntoTheBold.com about her travels and all the things she's done. We touch on how she coped with Covid-19, her views on travel safety, and some of her favorite places including the PlintVice Lakes in Croatia. For more, go to womxntravelpodcast.com or visit @womxntravelpodcast on Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morgan-estberg/message

New Episodes coming September 1st! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/morgan-estberg/message

Music is by King and Queen of the Losers,Thank you again to Kyana Van Houten for letting me interview you. I am looking forward to chatting more about European travels (which we didn't even touch on yet!) Happy Mother's day this month & thank you to my mom for being such a wonderful source of support. May your garden never freeze and the deer never eat your flowers. As a final note, this month is AAPI History month because  on May 10, 1869, the first American Transcontinental Railroad was completed, and that project was greatly created by Asian -Immigrant workers.  Make time to check out art exhibits, screenings of movies like Minari, and PBS' Documentary simply called Asian Americans or watch lessons that aim to teach participants about Asian Pacific culture, such as Asian tea practices, Indian shadow puppets, and Taiwanese calligraphy. Please consider donating to Support AAPI communities and those affected by anti-asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hateSupport the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund: https://aapifund.orgFinally, thank you for listening. Stay safe & Happy Travels.

Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or see what your local news is doing.(I'm not on your local news, but it's important to check in sometimes). Also, please consider donating to Support AAPI communities and those affected by anti-asian violence: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hateSupport the AAPI Civic Engagement Fund: https://aapifund.orgAnd keep in mind that May is AAPI History month, coming up. Music is by The King and Queen of the Losers:https://kingandqueenofthelosers.bandcamp.com/album/crutch

Hey, if you like the show, follow this link to become a Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/womxntravelpodcast And if you like the music, go check out Hats For Birds on Bandcamp: https://hatsforbirds.bandcamp.com/

Thank you to King and Queen of the Losers for the intro theme. New website is womxntravelpodcast.com. Double-Dog-Dare you to check it out! 

Wanna know what we're about? Give us a listen! And I would recommend starting with the episode about leeches #25.

Because of this podcast, I’ve been able to interview so many wonderful women about their challenges and their triumphs. So, Here’s my long list of thank-yous! Annika for hopping with enthusiasm, being so open and vulnerable with your commentary and getting out in the field as much as you could - And especially for teaching me how to play Nerts this year. Kiwi from the King and Queen of the Losers on Bandcamp, for use of their song and your friendship this year. Thank you to Jacob Stevens and Tammie Chenoweth for your support on Patreon & for keeping me excited about these projects.Thank you to all my lovely guests who have let me interview them and see their living rooms through zoom including Chef Dani, Natasha from Erotique, Verena, Crystal, Chris AKA aidenantares, Princess Vatau, Kelsey, Katya, Arlie and Kennedy,  Katie of the TravelingSpud, Georgette and her advocacy work, Kat @kathylasagna, and finally Diana Dejesus who I asked out of the blue and she met me last January. You’re all wonderful, perfect human beings. And I hope we can continue to travel together. 

Thank you to Annika @annikasev17 for co-hosting and bringing the good jokes. Thank you to King and Queen of the Losers for their song "Circle K" - the entire song is available on Bandcamp. I warn you - its a real banger! And thank you to all the moms, grandmothers, and cooks out there who have made each day a little bit more special! 

Thank you so much to Natascha from Bozeman's Erotique coming on the show and talking about the business of sex toys, right when folks are wrapping up their holiday shopping. Check them out here: https://erotiquestyle.com/shopAlso, thank you to Annika for her honesty and vulnerability in the second half of the show. If Annika's story affected you - message us! On Instagram or through email at womxntravel@gmail.com Also, thank you for The King and Queen of the Losers for use of their Heat Rock "Circle K" Go support them on Bandcamp if you can. And, if you have any spare change to support the show,  and you'd like to be like our awesome supporters, please visit our Patreon page Become a Patron!Because we love the show, and are always striving to make it better

Music is by King and Queen of the Losers and their Crutch album: https://kingandqueenofthelosers.bandcamp.com/track/circle-k And, if you can spare a dollar or two, follow this link to become a Patreon Supporter: https://www.patreon.com/womxntravelpodcast Thank you for wearing a mask, and for being you. You're great! 

Song is "Circle K" by King and Queen of the Losers, you can get it online or at Bandcamp. Please consider supporting the show through Patreon: Become a Patron!

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Wanna know what we meant? Chris can be found @haleystreetdrag and @aidenantares Met Gala Ball: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/04/style/met-gala-what-is-camp.htmlDrag Language Snippet: These words that have become a staple of our pop culture can be traced back further and wider still, with many finding their origins in Black gay culture. Yas is attributed to Paris is Burning, because it is a word used in those balls attended by the communities it was busy documenting! And when we say something gives us life, that, too, is a phrase rooted in Black gay culture—though this phrase in turn some would also argue hails from a biblical verse.https://www.listenandlearnusa.com/blog/drag-vocab-youre-already-using/ Become a Patron! 

How many pro-wrestlers like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson are from American Samoa? We discuss wrestling, traditional island tattoos (and why you shouldn't get one), and tourism in American Samoa and Hawaii.

Thank you to Taryn, Crystal, Verena, and Lauren for your time. And thank you to Kelsey, Andrew, Kenyan and Derrick for the hike! Find out more about MT. Whitney here: https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/whitney.htmBecome a Patron!

Become a Patron!BOOKS Politically Correct Bedtime StoriesLove Letters of the Great WarNo Ordinary LivesIn the Land of ArmadillosBow First, Ask Questions LaterThe Raven Steals the LightMUSIC"Music by Tri-Tachyon - https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums"

Support us on Patreon to listen to full-length episodes, subscribe to our newsletter with, and  to keep Morgan powered on iced coffee and will power in order to edit these episodes in 107' degree heat! But really, would love your support. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=8656664If you can't support financially, we would love to hear from you anyway! email us at: womxntravel@gmail.com Or, visit our instagram: @womxntravelpodcastOr, give us a lil heart on Spotify ~Music is locally made by HatsForBirds on Bandcamp here: https://hatsforbirds.bandcamp.com/In the full-length episode, we discuss the martyr, Fedosya Morozova, who refused to give up her spiritual beliefs. We also discuss Praskovia Kovalyova, "The Pearl" cinderella of opera who was freed from serf-dom to marry her owner. We acknowledge that Nazdezha (Alexander) Durova was either transgender as a male or nonbinary. To learn more, check out the LGBT Foundation on nonbinary inclusion: https://lgbt.foundation/who-we-help/trans-people/non-binaryKatya would like to recommend this site for more books on badass Russian Womxn: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Russias-Women-Accommodation-Resistance-Transformation/dp/0520070240We also asked about POC in Russia, Katya recommendation? "For starters, look up Alexander Pushkin and his ancestor Abraham Gannibal." For more on Russian modern culture, Annika recommends checking out the movie Stilyagi, its Clockwork Orange meets The Outsiders, but more fun.     

You can find their zine @BLMBoise on Instagram Or, email me at womxntravel@gmail.com for a free copy. The book I reference is "Notes From the Underground ZINES and the Politics of Alternative Culture," by Stephen Duncombe. Thank you for listening and your support! If you'd like to contribute to this channel, Become a Patron!

Thank you to Annika in putting so much effort into today’s episodeWe’ll be posting the 1st and 15thAnd we’re creating mini episodes called WomxnWork. Go check that out and if you haven’t already please donate to the PieHole Protestors.And we have a newsletter with articles following up previous episodes! And updates! Contact us through instagram, email, twitter, and we’ll get you on the list. The song at the end is from MixKit for royalty-free stock musicCheck out  Hats for Birds on Bandcamp for some good loops.In the beginning, I used a tiny part of the song Memphis Soul Stew from King Curtis and the Kingpins.We made fun of the anglican-dubbed Venus of Willendorf: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus_of_WillendorfIf you’re in Memphis, check out the Lorraine Motel Museum, and the Slave Haven Underground Railroad.

The Pizza Picketer - This is a new mini-show called Womxn Work! Today's episode features a protest with Kiwi P. at Pie Hole Broadway in Boise ID. They asked for a raise and for their efforts, were fired immediately thanks to Idaho's misleading "Right to Work" Laws. Learn more and Donate to picketers here: https://boisedsa.org/blog/press-release-boise-dsa-to-provide-solidarity-funding-to-local-workers-protesting-unjust-treatment/

This is in Boise Id and has little commentary about current travel. However, if you want to learn more, Annika referenced Marsha P Johnson, a Trans Woman and a huge player in The Stonewall Riots. And, check out shitty things that white people do like White Tears, Progressive Stacking, and gas-lighting complaints. Other podcasts you could try: Minority Report just did a great episode on Venmo, I did see Black Women Travel on Patreon (but I haven't listened to it yet) and Yoga is Dead is wonderful for yogis to learn about how westernized that culture has become. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and to try to learn. There are many great teachers out there. And if someone reacts harshly, please keep asking questions and continue trying to grow. This is vital. Keep trying! Cheers! 

You can find me on Instagram at: MorganEstbergAnd Annika on Instagram at: Annikasev17 

Brookyn Sketchbooks: https://brooklynartlibrary.org/Speaking to BLM in Hawaii: Black lives matter: Ignorance is not bliss By KADARA MARSHAL

"ooh Sodium!"  The bible is referenced several times The true story behind the Medusa Story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MedusaThe Minotaur Mythology King James I A summary of Fan Fiction 

This podcast is HOSTED!! We on Google, we on Spotify (that's what I use personally) and we on Apple Podcasts. So if you don't like the web player - I got you covered with, that's right, Options.  Other Stuff: Photos:https://www.buzzfeed.com/hilarywardle/zero-fuck-giving-historical-lgbt-womenThis was a lot more of what I want this podcast to do, so if you know someone who likes travel and history please pass this along. Because it’s so honest and fun and well-researched.We reference Ekaterina Cotey/Katya Severts in Russian-Victorian history.  Other topics: Vlad the ImpalerTwilight Sherlock HolmesGiraffesWW2Phossy Girls/Matchstick UnionVictorian Era-Nipple piercings Poe “Murders in the Rue Morgue”Bicycle DildosArther Conan DoyleRaffles - Fan Fiction by Doyle’s brother in law.“The Lost World” Is a book by Arthur Conan DoyleQueer Coding So, that’s the end of part one. The next episode will be posted June 3rd.

Books! Burg, B.R. Sodomy and The Pirate Tradition: English Sea Rovers In The Seventeenth-Century CaribbeanDuncombe, Laura Sook. Pirate Women: The Princesses, Prostitutes, and Privateers Who Ruled The Seven Seas,Sanders, Richards. If a Pirate I must Be… The True Story of “Black Bart,” King of the Caribbean PiratesAnd the song was Gay Pirates by Cosmo Jarvis :) More things:  Calico Jack, Jack Rackham Mary Reed Fighting with your tits out Anne Bonnie Sea Magic and Voodoo  "Die like the Dog you Are" Black Sails - The StarZ TV show Black Flag - Assassin's Creed Queer Coding Steinbeck's "The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights"Havanna and Nassar Cosmo Jarvis as an ActorFruits Baskets (anime) The Spanish Armada Spongebob and Marine Biology Naomi Novak, Spinning silver is incredible. The Jolly Roger Got some sugar in your pocket? Pirate Tattoos

If you can, please look into donating to Direct Relief, https://www.directrelief.org/ It's a nonprofit charity that provides PPE to first responders and essential personnel.  Go check out Hats For Birds on Bandcamp: https://hatsforbirds.bandcamp.com/releases or on Spotify @ Analong Dither.  Katie is at : https://www.travelingspud.com/Or on Instagram @travelingspud   

Historic Maps:TheOldest.org https://www.oldest.org/geography/maps/Maps Mentioned: Google Maps (I usually travel without an international phone so no wifi) My saving grace was actually downloading a map on google maps before I went out and about so I could find where I was at all times. I would then save the points of interest I wanted to see so I could see my moving dot and see how close I was to it. Citymapper - sometimes I would use this when I’m in a big city just to navigate aroundMaps.me was also great and usually had hiking routes as well. If Google maps didn’t work I usually went with this one. Rome to Rio was a great way for me to plan my travel because I could type in where I was coming from and where I was going and it would tell me the fastest, cheapest way to get there. Waze - i know this is popular with people, especially when drivingAll Trails for hiking and finding trailheads - really need to read the comments to check for accuracy. Where to go for local maps?Visitor's Centers, hostels or hotel. When I stayed in hostels I always asked the people that worked there the best restaurants/bars, sites. Blogs are a great way to find atypical options - Sometimes I’ll include itineraries and maps on my blog posts (travelingspud.com)Pinterest - also has great options if you’re mainly looking for points of interest and want to plug them into your google maps app. Buying maps are a great option for roadtrips.Also a lot of travel books have maps like Rick Steves and Lonely Planet are very helpful. I always buy a map then when I'm co-piloting, I will look for places that are close by that area. Some Other Fun Links: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/where-see-some-worlds-oldest-maps-180963855/https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.htmlA Brief History of Cartography and Maps

Katie's Blog: https://www.travelingspud.com/Katie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingspud/The Best Travel Fare Site: Sky Scanner, https://www.skyscanner.com/My Patreon Page: Patreon.com/womyntravelpodcast, https://www.patreon.com/womyntravel

I interview Georgette Siqueiros about the differences between activism and advocacy in a conversation that touches on economics, philosophy and whether 'Vaquero' is a useful term today.The Agency for New Americans: http://www.anaidaho.org/Results Advocacy: https://results.org/ 

Here are some cool Links in case you're curious: My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womyntravelKat's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathylasagna/NPR: https://www.npr.org/2011/02/14/133693152/the-dark-origins-of-valentines-dayStats: https://www.statista.com/statistics/285028/us-valentine-s-day-sales/Chocolate: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-does-chocolate-make-us-happy/Victorian Flowers: http://victorian-era.org/victorian-flower-language.html

Check out Diana at: https://www.boisebucketlist.comPhoto By @adorabellephotosAnd we mentioned two note-worthy books this episode:Attached, Amir LevineModern Love, Aziz Ansari

If you want to find out more:1. Things that Burn:In Argentina: Muñecos de fin de año, Up Helly Aa in Lerwick, Scotland, In Antigua, they burn a paper mache devils, Año Nuevo is from Colombia, and Fireworks in America.2. The tradition of trinkets and tree ornaments.3. Saturnalia is the Roman winter festival.4. Befana is the Italian witch. I forgot to mention that she gets wine for Christmas ;)5. Nollaig na mBan is the Gaelic term for Women's Little Christmas on Epiphany, January 6th: https://www.france24.com/en/20190106-ireland-women-christmas-irish-tradition-feminism6. Oomancy, is the term for scrying from shapes that egg whites.7. The Greeks had a winter festival for Kronos.8. There may be a European tradition of filling pockets with lentils.9. Chandler Arizona, they stack tumble weeds into Christmas trees:https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/signature-events/tumbleweed-tree-lighting-ceremony10. And a man chose to wear a unicorn costume to celebrate the Winter Solstice at Stonehenge this year: https://www.efe.com/efe/english/agencia-efe/druids-ducks-and-unicorns-revel-in-solstice-celebrations-at-uk-s-stonehenge/50000270-3850314Image for this episode Copyright City of Chandler, AZ Books I used for "research" :"Happy New Year" by Emery Bernhard & Durga Bernhard"A Christmas Celebration" by Pamela Kennedy"Burn It to the Ground: A Guide to the World’s Best Fire Festivals" from Atlas Obscura.

If you want to support me, feel free to check out my Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/rss/womyntravel?auth=6q1lNLIMXodxWUDU4zMuGaCed7ZievVL Cheers! -M  

I chat with Buddhist leader Ash Shope about her first trip around the world from England, to Myanmar, South Korea, Thailand, and back again. This episode is a contemplative walk through bartering, ritual, and finding community.

Check out Katie's art at: https://www.instagram.com/inkkubator/ And email me (if ya want) at: womyntravel@gmail.com My Instagram is: https://www.instagram.com/morganestberg/ Some interesting points from the podcast: Spain's politics as of June 2019: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-41584864Erotic Museum in Spain: http://www.erotica-museum.com/German screen-printing artist: https://raubdruckerin.de/en/