The Travel Brats Podcast

Welcome to The Travel Brats Podcast — your one-stop media destination for inspiration to create a travel-filled life you don’t need a vacation from. Hosted by Sofia and Natalie, the show builds a community around a love for travel, uncovering hidden gems with locals, and empowering exploration from your home city to adventures around the globe. Whether you’re an avid globetrotter or a weekend wanderer, this travel podcast delivers entertaining and educational content with every episode.

Special Guests

Stories from the Road: Real Travelers, Real Talk

We bring on travelers, influencers, locals, and travel professionals to share their unique experiences and perspectives. From hilarious mishaps to life-changing journeys, our interviews dig into what makes travel meaningful. These episodes are not only entertaining but also serve as firsthand guides to destinations and cultures you might not have considered before.

Nick Monard is a serial entrepreneur, travel agent, podcaster, and author based in Southwest Florida. After immigrating to the United States in 2013 with the
Seasoned travel entrepreneur, angel investor, and the Founder and CEO of Bubbl, Hayley Melidonis has spent 15 years innovating in technology, media, and travel.
Ella Parlor is a marketing powerhouse whose campaigns have yielded over a billion dollars in sales globally. She is a Founding Partner of EP Consulting,
Join Sofia as she interviews world traveler, wellness guru, and cruise planner Rikimah Glymph. Rikimah Glymph, Founder and CEO of BWell365 and a seasoned traveler
Jaimie Beebe is the founder of the True Crime Podcast “Strictly Stalking," and has launched a brand new podcast called “The Last Trip," a blended
Meet Ben Camille, Founder and CEO of Travel Defend, America's leading travel insurance brokerage concierge service. Travel Defend's expertise ensures that their clients are protected

Domestic Episodes

Discover the Stories Behind American Adventures

From Southwest Florida to the Rocky Mountains, our domestic interviews explore regional cultures, cuisines, and communities. Meet small business owners, tourism experts, and locals who know the best kept secrets of their hometowns. It’s your inside look at travel around the United States.

For many travelers, Magic Kingdom is the heart of Walt Disney World — the park that captures the essence of Disney storytelling and wonder. With
On this episode of The Travel Brats Podcast, we hit pause on planning the next adventure to look back at a year that gave us
Captivating audiences since his teenage years, Eric Travers has solidified his status as a seasoned musician in the vibrant Asheville music scene. Hailing from the

International Episodes

Global Voices. Worldwide Adventures.

These episodes go beyond the borders to connect with travelers and locals from all over the globe. From European escapes to South American treks and Southeast Asian retreats, our international travel podcast series delivers global insights straight to your ears. Learn what makes each place unique—from the people who live there.

On this episode of The Travel Brats Podcast, we hit pause on planning the next adventure to look back at a year that gave us
Nestled in the heart of Italy, Rome stands as a living testament to the passage of time and the resilience of human civilization. With its