Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily
Ever wondered what really goes on when solo traveling the world? Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and just chat about travel! Emily Cooper is a full-time traveler and the creator behind Emily Eats and Explores. In 2022, Emily quit her job in healthcare to travel the world solo and create content. Now, she teaches women how they can make money while they travel the world! Ashley Peterson is a content creator, travel hacker, and AVgeek who’s been to almost 100 countries. She is skilled at finding cheap business class flight deals and runs the only woman owned email subscription service for premium flight deals! You can find her on Instagram at Ashley Gets Around. This is the podcast where Travel Channel meets Bravo! So if you're ready to grab your favorite drink, laugh until you cry, and learn a thing or two from these solo traveling ladies, give this show a follow!
Episodes
100 episodes
From Moorea to Magic: Bora Bora Redeems the Trip
In this episode, we’re heading from chaos to calm as Ashley shares the much brighter side of her French Polynesia trip—this time in beautiful Bora Bora. After last week’s wild experience in Moorea, this stay was exactly the reset she n...
French Polynesia Gone Wrong: Mold, Missed Tours & a Hostage Situation
In this episode, Ashley is spilling all the tea from her trip to French Polynesia… and let’s just say, it did not go as planned. After choosing it over the Maldives, she shares why she may have some regrets.What starts off as a ...
The $857 Business Class Mistake Fare and the Airline That Surprised Us!
In this episode of Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the ladies recap the incredible mistake fare that flew them to Europe for the Christmas markets in business class for just $857 round trip. What they expected to be a “good for the price” ex...
Prague Drama & Beer Spa Bliss (Continued from Last Week)
I f you missed part one head back to last week to catch up. This week, we pick up exactly where we left off — at the Andaz in Prague — and what starts as a simple case of misplaced AirPods turns into something much stranger.Afte...
The Road to Prague: Český Krumlov and a Cliffhanger
****This episode ended up being an hour and a half long, so we decided to split it into two parts. Stay tuned next week for the thrilling conclusion!****Emily and Ashley share the story of their grand adventure t...
Christmas Market Recaps: Salzburg Markets and the Unforgettable Krampus Run
Join Ashley and Emily as they explore the magical city of Salzburg, Austria, during the holiday season. Emily shares why this city holds a special place in her heart, from early travel adventures to celebrating milestones in her business. The h...
Christmas Market Recaps: Part 2- From Disaster to Dream Stay: How the Almanac Saved the Day
In part two of their Vienna story, Ashley and Emily share the redemption arc after fleeing the Ritz-Carlton and checking into the Almanac Hotel Vienna. From the moment they arrive, the experience is a complete 180, with an effortless check-in, ...
Christmas Market Recaps: Part 1- Not So Ritz. The Vienna Stay That Made Us Run
****This episode was originally recorded as one long story, but it ended up being too wild not to split in two. Part one is the nightmare, and part two is the redemption.**** In this episode of Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily<...
Christmas Market Recaps: Are Vienna Christmas Markets Worth the Hype?
In this episode of Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, Ashley and Emily kick off their European Christmas market series in Vienna, a city that completely surprised them. What they both once felt lukewarm about quickly became their favor...
United Polaris Review: Cookie Skillets and Lie-Flat Seats
Today on the Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily podcast, the girls are comparing their experiences flying United Polaris Business Class.Ashley shares a few smart ways to find lie-flat seats on domestic routes, including checking airplane ...
Emily's Honeymoon Part 2: The Westin Bora Bora
Today on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, Emily picks up with the second part of her incredible French Polynesian honeymoon — this time in dreamy Bora Bora. She shares how she scored an amazing deal at the Westin Bora Bora using points and gi...
Emily's Honeymoon Part 1: All About Tahiti
Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily is back — and this time, Emily’s fresh from her honeymoon in French Polynesia! In this two-part series, the girls dive into every detail of the trip, starting with their time in beautiful Tahiti.
Chasing 1 Million Turkish Miles
The Travel Chat ladies are back and this time Ashley is sharing one of her most ambitious adventures yet - the Turkish Airlines Million Miles Challenge. While she hasn't finished the challenge yet she already has some crazy stories to share. In...
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando: Part 2 – Golf, Spa, Dining & More
This week on Travel Chat with Ashley & Emily They're back with the second half of their hosted stay at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando — but this time, it’s all about the details! After last week’s big-picture ove...
Luxury and Disney Magic at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando: Part One
Ashley and Emily are back from an incredible hosted stay at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort — and in part one, they’re spilling all the details. From flawles...
Ashley's Birthday at the NIGHTMARE Hotel
Ashley takes the stage in this episode, sharing the story of her unforgettable birthday trip. What began as a plan to celebrate in Bora Bora quickly changed when business class flights proved impossible to book. With a flight credit in hand, sh...
SURPRISE! The Travel Chat Duo is BACK with Emily’s Wedding Story!
What happens when your “maybe elopement in Italy” turns into a totally unique wedding at UMASS? In this episode, Emily takes listeners behind the scenes of her two-year wedding planning saga—from the initial dream of escaping to Italy, to pivot...
Mulled Wine & Map Pins: Planning Our Christmas Market Adventures
Today on Travel Chat: Ashley and Emily are finally making a dream come true—their ultimate bestie trip to the European Christmas Markets! 🎄✨ After years of dreaming and scheming, it’s really happening, and they couldn’t be more ex...
Ashley’s Finally Making Her Move!
This week on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, things get personal—and a little wild! After chatting about it forever, Ashley is finally taking the plunge: she’s making a major move and starting fresh in a brand-new city. Tune in to h...
Emily FINALLY Gets the HYPE About Hawaii
**Thank you all for your patience and messages- the tech issues have been fixed! Enjoy the episode!**Ashley and Emily are back—and this time, they're talking all things HAWAII! 🌺🌴As East Coasters, Hawaii hasn’t alw...
Elevated Disney: The Magic of Luxury, No Matter Your Budget
Ashley and Emily wrap up their Disney interview series with the planDisney team, and this time, they’re diving into Ashley's personal favorite topic—luxury! While Ashley reigns as the queen of VIP tours, this episode reveals that luxury touches...
planDisney Reveals Secrets to Magical Family Vacations
This week on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the ladies are soaking in the magic at Disney during a special hosted stay. For the first time ever, they’re sitting down to do an exclusive interview for the podcast! Tune in as they cha...
VIP at the Most Magical Place on Earth + Our BIG SECRET
Today on Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily, the ladies have some BIG NEWS! But...you'll have to tune into this episode to find out what it is. Trust us, it’s worth the wait.Before they dive into the big reveal, they are shari...
Welcome to Season 3 of Travel Chat!
Welcome back to Travel Chat with Ashley and Emily for Season 3! This season promises to be bigger and better than ever, with tons of exciting updates, fresh adventures, and special announcements from your favorite hosts. Ashley and Emi...
Ashley and Emily on Safari: Part 2
In the second installment of their Kenyan safari, Ashley and Emily dive into all the nitty-gritty details of their incredible safari experience. From the thrill of spotting wildlife to the behind-the-scenes logistics, they share everything you’...