We share our top travel destinations for 2025, fueled by a desire for adventure travel, beach escapes, culinary experiences. From the energetic countries of Japan and Mexico to the breathtaking landscapes of Norway and New Zealand, our travel check list is filled with exciting adventures. We discuss our reasons for choosing these destinations on th…

In our 100th episode of the Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast, we celebrate our 5-year anniversary and laugh at our biggest travel mistakes. Leah recounts paying for her Argentine visa twice due to a misspelling, while Trizzy shares stories of missing a ferry in Indonesia due to a laziness in reading travel times. We emphasize that these mistakes are part …

ALLOW US TO RE-INTRODUCE OURSELVES... Ticket 2 Anywhere is a travel podcast hosted by two Asian-American women, Leah and Trizzy, who share passion for globetrotting. With our unique travel styles, we provide essential experiences and tips to make your journeys more comfortable. Leah, a self-proclaimed bougie backpacker, enjoys traveling solo and sl…

A replay of such an important episode, especially if you're looking to make changes to your life in 2025! Debbie of The Offbeat Life tells us where her career started and how she pivoted into a flexible, WFA (work from anywhere) lifestyle, and her biggest tips on how you can, too! Send us a text Support the show --- Always protect yourself on your …

Our most popular YouTube video to date, these are for all those heading to SE & South Asia over the winter holidays, when we all know Asia is ELITE during this time of the year! Trizzy talks through how she wisely spent her 7 hours in HK, in hopes that you'll steal the same travel itinerary. Send us a text Support the show --- Always protect yourse…

In this final episode of 2024, Leah and Trizzy recaps their biggest highlights of the year, including attending the Travel Goods Show in Vegas, launching their newsletter "The Check-In," and being crowned 2024's Best Travel Podcast. They also discuss emerging travel trends for 2025, such as the rise of AI-generated itineraries and the continued gro…

This episode delves into the unique experiences of our amazing guest, Lydia Chu, who grew up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK). TCKs are people who have spent a significant portion of their formative years living in cultures other than their parents' original culture - but as we've learned throughout the years, definition of a TCK can vary. The episode …

Trizzy made a last-minute flight to the Philippines on Starlux Airlines happen. Join her as she shares her experience finding an incredible flight deal. Have you booked last minute flights before? #Philippines #Travel #LastMinuteTrip #BudgetTravel #StarluxAirlines Watch Ep. 94- Stress-Free Guide on How To Visit China: https://youtu.be/YqaeGSmwRig -…

While Leah and Trizzy have been content creators for 4+ years, with Trizzy working as a video and photo professional for 10+ years, we haven't discussed on the podcast much our hot takes and what life is truly like behind the mic: especially while traveling. Creating content while traveling feels like a full-time job, and we're willing to bet many …

Did you know you can race on one of the world's most iconic landmarks? Join us as Trizzy recounts her dream experience of running the Great Wall Marathon. From the grueling terrain to the breathtaking views, she shares her personal journey and valuable tips for anyone considering a vacation race. Discover essentials of preparation, packing lists, t…

Ever dreamed of exploring the Great Wall or immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of China? Join us as Trizzy navigates the complexities of planning a trip to China as an American. From visa requirements to China’s firewall to language barriers, she delves into the unique challenges and tips to ensure a smooth and unforgettable experience. Don'…

Maria Jacob @mariathewild of Wild World Tours talks us through her favorite part of group travels, her adventures around the world, and why she picked these 2 specific destinations for her new tour company. Leah has gone on a few group trips, and Trizzy hasn't done any where she joined randoms! We hope this episode inspires you to find your next gr…

Barcelona. Venice. Paris. Amsterdam. Bali. Machu Picchu. The Great Barrier Reef. These are all popular tourist destinations - maybe even TOO popular. How has overtourism impacted a city? Is overtourism a pro or a con? During Leah’s most recent travels to the Netherlands, she hung out with friends that lived outside of the popular, Amsterdam. A larg…

Traveling solo? Going somewhere unfamiliar for the first time? Want to learn how to pay better attention to your surroundings? Rebecca Ahn has you covered in this episode of protecting yourself while traveling the world, and it all starts with one thing: mindset. Rebecca continues on how protection while traveling should ultimately start and end in…

Jeff Jenkins' (aka Chubby Diaries) mission is "to empower and inspire travelers of every size to explore the world with confidence. Here, every journey is celebrated, and every traveler finds a community." Jeff now has his own Disney+ show called "Never Say Never" empowering travelers to take the greatest (and legal) risks while exploring the globe…

WHAT A WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY. Since so many people are on Threads talking about running far far away from this country & "moving abroad", we thought we'd replay a fitting episode. If you've ever had any of these questions: What countries allow people to permanently move there? And how long can I stay? What's the best way to prepare? Financially?…

Don't miss out on what goes BEYOND our travel podcast! In this short & sweet episode before our July replays, Leah takes you through what you'll get out of receiving The Check-In directly to your inbox on the first Wednesday of every month. Our monthly newsletter, The Check-In, shares more real-time travel stories and tips, important upcoming dates…

RECORDED LIVE from The Podcast Show in London, UK in May 2024! We present an episode filled with dating adventures, laughs, stories, and even solutions from Leah, who has dated abroad, intentionally and unintentionally, and her new conference friends, Kavita and Ali. These three share not only a cheeky beverage but their dating apps, hacks, and sec…

Leah took a solo roadtrip through Colorado and New Mexico during late summer and learned everything from how to road trip with an EV (electric vehicle), what you can buy in your destination, and the right way to fight a hotel corporation. Listen to this episode for learnings on how you can road trip on your own through the American West. Timestamps…

Have you always wanted to try a hostel, but didn't know what to expect? Do you want to meet others while traveling across the globe? Are you a budget backpacker looking for ways to keep saving money? This episode is your one-stop shop to perfecting the art of staying in hostels... and no, it does not happen overnight, it may not even happen in 1 ye…

Trizzy is our in-house (US) National Park expert, traveling far and wide across the country to visit as many parks as possible. The top two National Parks that she recommends visiting during the summer are Olympic National Park and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In this episode, Trizzy shares travel tips and tricks for visiting, her past stories &…

OUT: European Summer. IN: Latin American Summer!! Make 2024 (and every year after) the summer YOU get down to Latin America, from Central America all the way down to Patagonia in Argentina. Yes, the southern hemisphere is the opposite and has it's winter while the north is having a lavish summer, but for you travelers that will mean smaller crowds,…

Trizzy dives into utilizing shopping portals to stack points and miles to earn more for travel - flights, hotels, car rentals, and more. She always uses shopping portal to help her earn rewards for travel, whether its buying retail, services, etc. and teaches YOU how to use them and make them work for you! Timestamps: 0:45 Episode intro 4:20 Coffee…

It's like the World Cup, but for the Western Hemisphere... Copa America, that is! And it's happening in Summer 2024 in our hometown of LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. Since Leah is a longtime fan of soccer (and actually played for 8 years growing up! Until she didn't make the high school team 😞 ), and Copa America 2024 tickets are already on sale as of Fe…

Theresa and Kyle of Mountain Town Ramblers detail everything you need to know about visiting quite possibly one of the most beautiful sights in the world: Banff National Park. This episode talks about which season is best to travel, what to wear and bring, where to stay, and what to expect. Connect with Theresa & Kyle of Mountain Town Ramblers: • w…

THE MOST beautiful island in the world: Palawan, The Philippines! We didn't crown it, but we truly believe it, especially with their limestone formations, white sandy beaches, clear waters, kayaking and water activities, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Palawan has received the award of "Best Island in the World" on a global level! This episode is for…

Sometimes the tiniest moments during travel - good or bad - make the biggest impact on our lives and give us pause while we're roaming the world! Whether it was something said or done, whether we did it, or it happened to us, travel stories stick with us forever. Travel memories ingrained into our minds and the way we adventure around the world can…

What happens when you combine National Parks, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and 2 friends who love cheesy jokes?!? Reading funny National Park Service Tweets, of course! This is a light episode that includes funny tweets and memes from the National Park Service in the USA, plus our travel stories, tips, and anecdotes from the relatable ones. Che…

Welcome to the Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast, especially all of our new friends! We're stoked that you love travel as much as we do, and we hope to encourage and motivate you to book your next destination or weekend getaway feeling fully prepared. We are Leah & Trizzy, and we run the full show here at Ticket 2 Anywhere, as producers and co-hosts. This …

For our last episode of 2023 (see you in January!), we've created a life we love that centers around travel, and we'd love for each of you to create your dream travel life. This episode will help you plan and set your future travel goals, no matter what budget, what kind of traveler you are, or wherever in the world you want to go. If you have ques…

Trizzy and Maui (@yourbasictraveler) get deep in today's episode on LGBTQIA+ travel: what countries to visit, how to prepare for travel, what research to do, feelings traveling as lesbians, what kinds of questions they were asked, and how to deal with certain situations on the road. We hear stories and tips from their past travels to Egypt, the Phi…

With the holidays looming, many of you will be traveling and experiencing long layovers or stopovers. This episode was created to be your guide on planning a long layover: where to stay, how to find transportation in/out of the airport or city, what else to look for, what to bring, and what you need to research beforehand. We've traveled with plent…

Entrepreneur, cyclist, and world traveler Monica Busby, aka The Cycling CEO, joined us to talk all things cycling and active traveling. As much as she loves relaxing on the beach, she loves traveling domestically and internationally to bike miles on miles around all of the USA (she's gone through 48 states), plus many more countries worldwide! This…

This episode has been a LONG TIME COMING. Introducing: Our Top 10 Favorite Places in the World. Trizzy and Leah talk you through their absolute favorite trips on this planet: from national parks, to big cities, to entire countries. In each of these special trips, we talk about why we love that particular place, best way to use transport there or ho…

What does Filipino-American History Month (October) actually mean? Is it ube-flavored lattes and lumpia? Is it Manny Pacquiao and an obsession with Kobe Bryant? Leah and Trizzy dive deeper into the contributions, success, trials, and culture of Filipino-Americans and their history and shaping of the United States. Even though Leah is a first-genera…

One of the most divisive topics in the travel community, and we're here to settle it. OK - maybe not settle, but definitely continue debating: Are you Team Backpack or Team Luggage? This could also be broken down further into Team Carry-on vs. Team Check-in! We give use cases and great examples for both, as well as our experiences and lack thereof …

What's in a medicine bag? We've both had ailments around the world from extreme heat rash to allergies that won't even let us open our eyes, so you'd be surprised at all the extra goodies we carry on our travel to ensure our health is top notch while exploring the globe. Both of us like to bring our own items from home as it saves time looking for …

How can you tell if a homestay is any good? Is it number of reviews? A perfect 5-star rating? Is it on all the booking sites? Is it REAL? This episode is for those travelers who are looking for sharper ways to evaluate what actually makes an excellent homestay, what to do when you find THE ONE for your trip, and how to maximize your time there. Lea…

A question often asked by solo travelers and curious wanderers alike, one that doesn’t have an exact or correct answer, but rather, pick the method you like the most. This episode is for you if you ever had questions about: How to meet people while traveling, how to keep in touch after the travels, where to look for new friends, and inspiring and u…

Visiting Hawaii shouldn't be a topic of contention, but it is! As often and as much as we go, sometimes it's an internal battle thinking "are we contributing to the overtourism?" Not to shame anyone that travels to this tropical American paradise just 6 hours west of California (we believe it's literal paradise on Earth & should be explored properl…

Join us as we explore what Gary Arndt has learned from traveling to over 200 countries (and territories) in the past few decades. From starting a blog, to picking up a camera, to beginning his travels right before the iPhone dropped to the world, to not succumbing to peer pressure, and winning countless photography awards, Gary's story is one to be…

Summer is upon us in sunny So-Cal, but we are lucky to have pretty great weather all year around! This has inspired us to create a short and sweet guide for locals and visitors alike on what to do, see, & eat in our homeland: Southern California. Leah was born and raised in & around LA, whereas Trizzy came to the LA area for college and never left.…

Leah has been solo traveling for over a decade, but Trizzy recently took her first solo trip to... LONDON & SCOTLAND! For those that have ever wanted to take a solo trip and didn't know where to start, this episode covers what to bring, how to pack, safety, tips for the road, and solid advice for your first solo travels. Trizzy's Solo Travel Items:…

"Don't be kak, be lekker!" A phrase that most South Africans live their life by, which roughly translates to "be an awesome person." Leah aka @LAinFlight spent the entire month of January and half of February exploring the Southern Hemisphere and "The Mother City" in particular, by posting up in Cape Town for the month. In this episode you'll learn…

As much as we travel, we try to do as much good for mama earth as we can. On the brink of earth day in a few weeks, we are sharing our favorite sustainable products we use at home and on the road! We'd love to hear yours, so please drop us a line! Leah's Items (We may get a small commission if you click through and buy the product. Thank you for he…

It's not something people always think about.... but the secrets need to be shared: If you are literally allergic to mosquito bites like Leah & Trizzy are, this episode is for you. Luckily, all of the information on how to protect yourself from mosquitos while traveling is applicable to encountering mozzies in any situation or any place, not just w…

Coming from 2 very different work backgrounds, Trizzy and Leah have over a decade of tried and true advice and tips to ensure you’re actually ON vacation when you put that OOO on. This episode includes life lessons they’ve learned from requesting time off/not requesting time off, how to stack your vacation days to maximize days off and take longer …

Egypt has been Trizzy’s #1 dream destination for YEARS. She finally made it happen in November of 2022 with months of planning and preparation. This episode explains all the best details from pre-planning Egypt, what to pack, how to get around, what to look out for in the ground in Egypt, recommend cities for your itinerary, and some of the best fo…

Haven't been to Bali yet? We're surprised Leah hadn't either, up until August 2022! This episode will give you a rundown of EVERYTHING you need and want to know about traveling to Bali - the land of the Gods. Indonesia is a special place for everyone: those who want to surf, yoga, eat healthy food, be out in nature, explore different religions, be …

We fly quite often, almost every other month, and most times our flights are long, international ones. These are the 8 MUST HAVE items with you on any flight (some are besides the obvious). We were both surprised our items are completely different from one another. We can pretty much guarantee you'll be comfortable, warm, and arrive at your destina…