The Young Travelers Podcast With Gabby Beckford
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About this Show
The Young Travelers Podcast is Hosted by Gabby Beckford and Produced by Gabby Beckford and Taylor Inglut.
Sound Design and Editing by Ryan Hammond
Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski
Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky
Find more of Gabby and her solo adventures, travel tips, and delusionally confident lifestyle…
On the Web - packslight.com
On Instagram - @packlight
On TikTok - @packslight
Plus, you can watch video versions of this podcast on Gabby’s YouTube Channel.
To connect with other young travelers who opt out of the status quo and live life for the plot, join Gabby’s Young Travelers Network Facebook Group (the original inspo behind this podcast!): https://facebook.com/youngtravelersnetwork.
Want to learn more about what Paid Travel Opportunities (PTO) are and the different types of PTO that exist? Head to SeekPTO.com for all things related to traveling for school, for work, and for fun… for FREE!
And, are you looking for more of the absolute best in travel podcasts? Visit cercatravel.com to discover all our Cerca Originals, or head on over to youtube.com/@CercaTravel for more podcasts and shorts to stoke your wanderlust and give you the local perspective on some of the greatest places on earth.
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Gabby Beckford is the award-winning travel influencer and Opportunity Expert at @packslight. Starting her pursuits at just 17, she is a solo female traveler who's visited 50+ countries and is on a mission to make the incredible accessible to the younger generation. She’s also grown her community to more than 600K+ across platforms–including 10K+ young travelers in her Young Travelers Network! Beckford has been featured in The New York Times, Good Morning America, CNNTravel, National Geographic, and more.
Episodes
The PTO Princess: Mmachukwu Osisioma on How to Win Fully-Funded Trips
At just 20 years old, Mmachukwu Osisioma has already won two fully funded Paid Travel Opportunities (PTOs). From studying abroad in South Korea to celebrating Carnival in Braz
Solo Travel Safety Tips to Feel Prepared Anywhere
Solo travel doesn’t have to feel scary. Gabby Beckford shares her top safety tips, from blending in to avoiding scams, so you can explore the world with confidence.
What Leslie Dixon Learned From Studying Abroad in South Africa with Cheetahs
What Leslie Dixon learned from a hands-on experience in South Africa’s wildlife conservation scene that was equal parts dream-come-true and not-at-all-what-she-expected.
The 5 Safest Countries for Beginner Solo Travelers
Feeling overwhelmed about choosing a destination for your first trip? Gabby Beckford shares her top 5 safest countries for solo female travelers, with personal stories, tips,
How Natasha Ibrahim Left Burnout Behind to Design a Life of Freedom
What does it take to escape corporate burnout and craft a life that feels like yours? Natasha Ibrahim shares her journey from desk job dread to the digital nomad.
Listen to This if You’re Young and Absolutely Terrified Solo Travel
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. Gabby Beckford shares how solo travel helped her overcome her teenage anxiety and embrace life with fearl
Behind the Fulbright: Kylah Williams on Getting Paid to Live, Work, and Learn in Mexico City
What’s it like to land a Fulbright Grant, work at a tequila company, and study business in Mexico City? Kylah Williams gives us a play-by-play.
I Went Solo at 17 (Here’s Everything That Went Wrong)
What happens when a 17-year-old jets off to backpack in the Icelandic tundra with strangers… and no sleeping bag? Gabby Beckford shares her raw and transformative solo travel
