Travel Brava Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/travel-brava Travel Brava is a travel podcast for curious explorers who want to travel with meaning. Through immersive destination series, we spotlight cultures, countries and regions around the world - sharing the history, traditional foods and tips for gaining local insights to turn a trip into a cultural experience. Whether you're planning your next adventure or dreaming from home, Travel Brava will inspire your wanderlust and teach you how to travel well, how to travel respectfully, and how to become a Brava Traveler: someone who enriches the places they wander. Brava Travel LLC 8d1bf5af-8411-58b6-ba05-a9c990493b89 yes en Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:58:47 -0400 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:59:32 -0400 http://travelbrava.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/sBnhcG_0QB2C5AdxbZAhLC6iBT9jN22iVnr-iRu-Kxg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wMzBj/OGI0MzUxYTA0Yzk4/MGYzNWE3ZGJjYzRj/YzBjYy5qcGc.jpg Travel Brava http://travelbrava.com episodic Travel Brava Travel Brava is a travel podcast for curious explorers who want to travel with meaning. Through immersive destination series, we spotlight cultures, countries and regions around the world - sharing the history, traditional foods and tips for gaining local insights to turn a trip into a cultural experience. Whether you're planning your next adventure or dreaming from home, Travel Brava will inspire your wanderlust and teach you how to travel well, how to travel respectfully, and how to become a Brava Traveler: someone who enriches the places they wander. Travel Brava is a travel podcast for curious explorers who want to travel with meaning. Travel, Culture, Travel Brava, Heather Green, Benjamin Meseroll Heather Green No No Quitting Our Jobs for a Year of Travel: Off the Cuff Episode 8 8 Quitting Our Jobs for a Year of Travel: Off the Cuff Episode full 8fe30906-6e29-4b02-9fef-b03945ebc9ca https://www.travelbrava.com In this special episode, we are releasing the very first thing we ever recorded. It was a Friday night, Ben had just finished his last day of work, and we decided to record our thoughts and how we felt as we prepared to leave in a week for a year of travel. This is an off-the-cuff episode, meaning it's been extremely lightly edited and is full of raw emotion. 

We hope you enjoy this fun one, full of anticipation for the year ahead!

]]> In this special episode, we are releasing the very first thing we ever recorded. It was a Friday night, Ben had just finished his last day of work, and we decided to record our thoughts and how we felt as we prepared to leave in a week for a year of travel. This is an off-the-cuff episode, meaning it's been extremely lightly edited and is full of raw emotion. 

We hope you enjoy this fun one, full of anticipation for the year ahead!

]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:58:29 -0400 Travel Brava Travel Brava 1638 In this special episode, we are releasing the very first thing we ever recorded. It was a Friday night, Ben had just finished his last day of work, and we decided to record our thoughts and how we felt as we prepared to leave in a week for a year of travel. This is an off-the-cuff episode, meaning it's been extremely lightly edited and is full of raw emotion. 

We hope you enjoy this fun one, full of anticipation for the year ahead!

]]> Gap Year, Travel, Culture, Quit Job No Travel to Chile: A Guide to Chilean Food and Drink 7 7 Travel to Chile: A Guide to Chilean Food and Drink full f0109458-c998-41c1-99e1-74afb442274f https://share.transistor.fm/s/027639ca A focused episode on Chilean food and drink: what to eat in Chile, from empanadas and pastel de choclo to seafood on the coast, plus a guide to Chilean wine and other must-try drinks. If you're a food-focused traveler planning a trip to Chile, this episode will tell you what dishes and drinks to seek out and where.

]]> A focused episode on Chilean food and drink: what to eat in Chile, from empanadas and pastel de choclo to seafood on the coast, plus a guide to Chilean wine and other must-try drinks. If you're a food-focused traveler planning a trip to Chile, this episode will tell you what dishes and drinks to seek out and where.

]]> Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:01:00 -0400 Travel Brava Travel Brava 2439 A focused episode on Chilean food and drink: what to eat in Chile, from empanadas and pastel de choclo to seafood on the coast, plus a guide to Chilean wine and other must-try drinks. If you're a food-focused traveler planning a trip to Chile, this episode will tell you what dishes and drinks to seek out and where.

]]> Travel, Culture, Food, Drink, Chile, South America, Traditional Cuisine No Travel to Chile: Central Valley and Chiloé – Wine Country and Island Myths 6 6 Travel to Chile: Central Valley and Chiloé – Wine Country and Island Myths full b9ae8291-ab78-420e-b79b-c98a90864690 http://travelbrava.com Two very different sides of Chile in one episode: the Central Valley, home to Chile's famous wine regions like Colchagua and Casablanca Valley, and Chiloé, an archipelago known for its wooden churches, folklore, and unique island culture. We cover wine stories, beach towns along the coast, plus what to expect when island-hopping to Chiloé. A great episode for travelers interested in Chilean beaches, wine, and the myths and legends of the Chilote's culture.

For more information, visit http://travelbrava.com/
To see out photos and videos from Chiloe and Chile's Central Valley, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

]]> Two very different sides of Chile in one episode: the Central Valley, home to Chile's famous wine regions like Colchagua and Casablanca Valley, and Chiloé, an archipelago known for its wooden churches, folklore, and unique island culture. We cover wine stories, beach towns along the coast, plus what to expect when island-hopping to Chiloé. A great episode for travelers interested in Chilean beaches, wine, and the myths and legends of the Chilote's culture.

For more information, visit http://travelbrava.com/
To see out photos and videos from Chiloe and Chile's Central Valley, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

]]> Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:01:00 -0400 Travel Brava Travel Brava 2647 Two very different sides of Chile in one episode: the Central Valley, home to Chile's famous wine regions like Colchagua and Casablanca Valley, and Chiloé, an archipelago known for its wooden churches, folklore, and unique island culture. We cover wine stories, beach towns along the coast, plus what to expect when island-hopping to Chiloé. A great episode for travelers interested in Chilean beaches, wine, and the myths and legends of the Chilote's culture.

For more information, visit http://travelbrava.com/
To see out photos and videos from Chiloe and Chile's Central Valley, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

]]> Travel, Chiloe, Central Valley, Chile, South America, Wine, Hike No Travel to Chile: The Best Hikes and National Parks 5 5 Travel to Chile: The Best Hikes and National Parks full b73a9786-ec2c-4010-af85-af2179bd0748 https://travelbrava.com/ Today we are rounding up our favorite hikes and national parks in Chile, from treks in Patagonia to trails and National Parks in the Lake District and beyond. If you're building a Chile itinerary around hiking and outdoor adventure, this episode highlights the trails and parks worth

prioritizing!

For the episode show notes, visit https://travelbrava.com/
For photos and videos of our favorite hikes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

]]> Today we are rounding up our favorite hikes and national parks in Chile, from treks in Patagonia to trails and National Parks in the Lake District and beyond. If you're building a Chile itinerary around hiking and outdoor adventure, this episode highlights the trails and parks worth

prioritizing!

For the episode show notes, visit https://travelbrava.com/
For photos and videos of our favorite hikes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:01:00 -0400 Travel Brava Travel Brava 4049 Today we are rounding up our favorite hikes and national parks in Chile, from treks in Patagonia to trails and National Parks in the Lake District and beyond. If you're building a Chile itinerary around hiking and outdoor adventure, this episode highlights the trails and parks worth

prioritizing!

For the episode show notes, visit https://travelbrava.com/
For photos and videos of our favorite hikes, visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

]]> Travel, Culture, Chile, South America, Hiking, Hike, National Park No Travel to Chile: The Carretera Austral of Chilean Patagonia 4 4 Travel to Chile: The Carretera Austral of Chilean Patagonia full b66db524-a540-4d1d-9db2-29db445badbd https://www.travelbrava.com Chilean Patagonia is a bucket-list destination for outdoor travelers, and in this episode we break down everything you need to know to have an epic adventure along the Carretera Austral, Chile's stunning southern highway. We take you on a journey through the national parks from Pumalin National Park to Cerro Castillo, quaint towns from Hornopiren to Cochrane, and the ever-changing scenery that is in store for you along this beautiful road. All of this, plus  we give you tips on what to pack, when to go, and how to be a Brava Traveler. Strap in for the journey, this is a FUN one!

For the full episode show notes, visit: www.travelbrava.com
To see our photos and videos of our time along the Carretera Austral, check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/TravelBrava

]]> Chilean Patagonia is a bucket-list destination for outdoor travelers, and in this episode we break down everything you need to know to have an epic adventure along the Carretera Austral, Chile's stunning southern highway. We take you on a journey through the national parks from Pumalin National Park to Cerro Castillo, quaint towns from Hornopiren to Cochrane, and the ever-changing scenery that is in store for you along this beautiful road. All of this, plus  we give you tips on what to pack, when to go, and how to be a Brava Traveler. Strap in for the journey, this is a FUN one!

For the full episode show notes, visit: www.travelbrava.com
To see our photos and videos of our time along the Carretera Austral, check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/TravelBrava

]]> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:06:30 -0400 Travel Brava Travel Brava 5587 Chilean Patagonia is a bucket-list destination for outdoor travelers, and in this episode we break down everything you need to know to have an epic adventure along the Carretera Austral, Chile's stunning southern highway. We take you on a journey through the national parks from Pumalin National Park to Cerro Castillo, quaint towns from Hornopiren to Cochrane, and the ever-changing scenery that is in store for you along this beautiful road. All of this, plus  we give you tips on what to pack, when to go, and how to be a Brava Traveler. Strap in for the journey, this is a FUN one!

For the full episode show notes, visit: www.travelbrava.com
To see our photos and videos of our time along the Carretera Austral, check out our Instagram: www.instagram.com/TravelBrava

]]> Travel, Culture, Chile, Carretera Austral, Patagonia, South America, Road Trip No Travel to Chile: The Chilean Lake District - Volcanoes, Lakes & Quaint Towns 3 3 Travel to Chile: The Chilean Lake District - Volcanoes, Lakes & Quaint Towns full 90a83a8c-beee-41eb-82f5-ea41e53e1f85 http://travelbrava.com/chilean-lake-district-travel-guide Learn all about the Chilean Lake District in this episode! The Chilean Lake District is one of South America's most scenic areas, packed with snow-capped volcanoes, sapphire blue lakes, and charming German-influenced towns like Pucón and Puerto Varas. In this episode, we cover the best places to go in the Chilean Lake District and the best things to do, including hiking the Sierra Nevada trail, relaxing in hot springs, the cultural experience of Temuco's Feria Pinto and lakeside towns to enjoy around Lake Llanquihue and the other lakes in this district! If you are planning a Chile itinerary or seeking wanderlust inspiration, make sure to give it a listen. 

For the complete written guide and full show notes, visit: http://travelbrava.com/chilean-lake-district-travel-guide
Find photos and videos of our time spent here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

]]> Learn all about the Chilean Lake District in this episode! The Chilean Lake District is one of South America's most scenic areas, packed with snow-capped volcanoes, sapphire blue lakes, and charming German-influenced towns like Pucón and Puerto Varas. In this episode, we cover the best places to go in the Chilean Lake District and the best things to do, including hiking the Sierra Nevada trail, relaxing in hot springs, the cultural experience of Temuco's Feria Pinto and lakeside towns to enjoy around Lake Llanquihue and the other lakes in this district! If you are planning a Chile itinerary or seeking wanderlust inspiration, make sure to give it a listen. 

For the complete written guide and full show notes, visit: http://travelbrava.com/chilean-lake-district-travel-guide
Find photos and videos of our time spent here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:01:00 -0400 Travel Brava Travel Brava 3534 Learn all about the Chilean Lake District in this episode! The Chilean Lake District is one of South America's most scenic areas, packed with snow-capped volcanoes, sapphire blue lakes, and charming German-influenced towns like Pucón and Puerto Varas. In this episode, we cover the best places to go in the Chilean Lake District and the best things to do, including hiking the Sierra Nevada trail, relaxing in hot springs, the cultural experience of Temuco's Feria Pinto and lakeside towns to enjoy around Lake Llanquihue and the other lakes in this district! If you are planning a Chile itinerary or seeking wanderlust inspiration, make sure to give it a listen. 

For the complete written guide and full show notes, visit: http://travelbrava.com/chilean-lake-district-travel-guide
Find photos and videos of our time spent here on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

]]> Travel, Culture, Travel Brava, Chile, South America, Latin America Yes Travel to Chile: Complete Travel Guide - Where to Go & What to Know 2 2 Travel to Chile: Complete Travel Guide - Where to Go & What to Know full 3fd0bd0c-d1c0-41eb-a139-a11d4d90ea6c http://travelbrava.com/chile-travel-guide/ A complete Chile travel guide covering everything you need to know before you go: which areas to go to in Chile including Patagonia, the Chilean Lake District, Chile's Central Valley and Chiloé Island, when to visit, all about Chilean culture and history, Spanish phrases to know, and travel tips for embarking on your journey to Chile. If you're planning a trip to Chile or researching South America travel (or just want some good old travel wanderlust inspiration!), this episode gives you the big-picture foundation before we dive deep into different areas and topics in the rest of the series.

For the full, detailed blog post, visit: http://travelbrava.com/chile-travel-guide/
Find photos and videos we took in Chile on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

TRIGGER WARNING: suicide 

]]> A complete Chile travel guide covering everything you need to know before you go: which areas to go to in Chile including Patagonia, the Chilean Lake District, Chile's Central Valley and Chiloé Island, when to visit, all about Chilean culture and history, Spanish phrases to know, and travel tips for embarking on your journey to Chile. If you're planning a trip to Chile or researching South America travel (or just want some good old travel wanderlust inspiration!), this episode gives you the big-picture foundation before we dive deep into different areas and topics in the rest of the series.

For the full, detailed blog post, visit: http://travelbrava.com/chile-travel-guide/
Find photos and videos we took in Chile on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

TRIGGER WARNING: suicide 

]]> Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:44:38 -0400 Travel Brava Travel Brava 4192 A complete Chile travel guide covering everything you need to know before you go: which areas to go to in Chile including Patagonia, the Chilean Lake District, Chile's Central Valley and Chiloé Island, when to visit, all about Chilean culture and history, Spanish phrases to know, and travel tips for embarking on your journey to Chile. If you're planning a trip to Chile or researching South America travel (or just want some good old travel wanderlust inspiration!), this episode gives you the big-picture foundation before we dive deep into different areas and topics in the rest of the series.

For the full, detailed blog post, visit: http://travelbrava.com/chile-travel-guide/
Find photos and videos we took in Chile on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/travelbrava

TRIGGER WARNING: suicide 

]]> Travel, Culture, Chile, South America, Chile Travel No Welcome to Travel Brava & Our Story 1 1 Welcome to Travel Brava & Our Story full 964b2e4c-5a81-4ec7-9161-a4abdfb472a8 http://travelbrava.com/about/ Welcome to the Travel Brava Podcast! In this episode, we uncover what Travel Brava is and what you can expect from the Travel Brava Podcast. We also tell you about our story and what led us to taking a year off of work to travel, how we met, and ultimately what led to us launching our company, Travel Brava.

To find the Travel Brava blog, visit TravelBrava.com
To find us on Instagram and TikTok, search for @TravelBrava

]]> Welcome to the Travel Brava Podcast! In this episode, we uncover what Travel Brava is and what you can expect from the Travel Brava Podcast. We also tell you about our story and what led us to taking a year off of work to travel, how we met, and ultimately what led to us launching our company, Travel Brava.

To find the Travel Brava blog, visit TravelBrava.com
To find us on Instagram and TikTok, search for @TravelBrava

]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:18:27 -0400 Travel Brava Travel Brava 2013 Welcome to the Travel Brava Podcast! In this episode, we uncover what Travel Brava is and what you can expect from the Travel Brava Podcast. We also tell you about our story and what led us to taking a year off of work to travel, how we met, and ultimately what led to us launching our company, Travel Brava.

To find the Travel Brava blog, visit TravelBrava.com
To find us on Instagram and TikTok, search for @TravelBrava

]]> Travel, Culture, Year Abroad, Gap Year, Year of Travel No