Don't Go Chasing Hurricanes

Wrapping up the podcast that changed my life, we dive deep into reflection and gratitude, pulling out the golden lessons from the last four years and recognizing that it was you, all along, who held this platform strong.Stay connected to this community on Instagram: @sunshine.dimeUntil next time <3

It's Storytime. Today I'm taking you to Mexico when I accidentally chased a hurricane and met my plutonic life partner. All in the same day! This one's getting weird.

Welcome to storytime. Put me in your ears and get ready to hear about the worst travel day I ever had ... I promise this one's bad.

I'm finally ready to reveal my secret... In my four years of college, I've gone on eight university funded trips. That's tens of thousands of dollars! I've visited different parts of the U.S., the Middle East, and Latin America, all on my university's dime. Today, I'm spilling all the details and showing you how you can hack this too. Listen in to learn the strategies and tips that can help you travel for free while in college!Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before a lot of the university crackdowns. If you have more questions about the current landscape of traveling as a college student, check out the instagram: @sunshine.dime and reach out!

What's it like to come home after a long and transformative time away? Shandra sits down with traveler Amber Kavie to discuss the hard and confusing parts of returning and how the definition of 'home' can be constantly changing. Make sure to check out Amber's socials: Instagram: @amberkavie TikTok: @travelingwithamber And don't forget to check out our website/blog at sunshineonadime.com

What's it like to date a traveler? In this episode Shandra sits down with content creators Dan and Chiara to break down misconceptions of being in a "fairytale" travel relationship. They discuss long distance struggles, advice and the hard decision of pursuing travel dreams at the risk of jeopardizing the relationship. Make sure to check out their socials! Insta: @danandchiara TikTok: @journeywithchiara  And our website/blog: sunshineonadime.com

In this episode, Shandra brings listeners along with her as she plans her next solo trip to South America in January. In many senses, taking this time off is the opposite of what she should be doing right now and she sits down to explain why she made the decision anyways despite the fears and apprehensions.

Loni James uses dating apps to go on a date in every country. This episode Shandra sits down with her to recap these experiences and gain inspiration for her own future dates abroad. Check out Loni's socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesloni/ Blog: https://lonijames.com/https://lonijames.com/

Burnout can be a catalyst for a big life change. For Hannah, it was travel. Today Shandra is rejoined with BU senior Hannah Baron. Last year Hannah took a gap year for herself and her mental health. With that came a lot of traveling and realizations.

In this episode Shandra recaps her experience buying a tent and spending a month camping in Italy. She dips into it all... the good, the bad and the stinky...