The Liv'n Abroad Pod
By Brooke Seals
The Liv'n Abroad PodJun 21, 2022
50- We Woke Up In A Puddle (The Pinnacles, Paihia, Russell, & Kerikeri, New Zealand)
49- The Party Gal Can't Hang (Rotorua & Hot Water Beach, New Zealand)
In this episode, Brooke talks about defeating her fear of zorbing, weird vibes at the sports bar, stingy people with tiny shovels, and so much more... click to listen ;)
48- We Met At A Dojo, Dontcha Know? (Waitomo & Raglan, New Zealand)
In this episode, Brooke talks about loosing her debit card, going to a dojo with a stranger, and jamming out in a hostel parking lot.
47- Burnt Broke Backpacker Sammiches (Tongariro & Taranaki, New Zealand)
In this episode Brooke talks about rock climbing, overly hot burners, and not fitting in with the posh folks.
46- Weird Ass Backpacking (Wellington & Napier, New Zealand)
In this episode, Brooke talks about struggling to find hostels, booking an Airbnb with a family, and debating rock climbing in a falling rocks zone- wild times.
45- When You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go (Dunedin, New Zealand)
In this episode, Brooke makes a come back after nearly a year of taking a break from podcasting. She starts her new journey talking about the last city that she did in New Zealand; Dunedin. This episode includes stories of paying for a booked up hostel, watching the All Blacks rugby team without knowing an ounce of rugby knowledge, and pooping amongst farm animals...? Click to find out!
44- Miss A Bus? Join A Throuple. (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Brooke discusses the tales of Christchurch; walking 5 hours for wildlife, kooky people in hostels, and what can a spiritual girl teach you?
43- A Million Topics Of Discussion W/Us (Kaikōura, New Zealand)
Featuring Lauren Jenkins, these two discuss topics of nearly everything; from sleeping at airports to thoughts on eating fish. If you're feeling a chill hangout sesh with two travelers for a couple of hours, you've found it.
42- Blowin' Fuses In Wack Hostels (Nelson, New Zealand)
Brooke takes on the town of Nelson; tangents about sustainability, travel, hostels, small businesses, and much more included.
41- Put Down The Spicy Noods & Stare At Glow Worms (Punakaiki, New Zealand)
A very tired Brooke discuses stories from this little hidden gem of a town. Blowholes, pancake rocks, rainy hikes, and glow worms- what more could you want in life?
40- Post Hike Strips (Franz Josef, New Zealand)
Brooke rambles on about politics, crises, and what would become the best & worst hike of her life; the Roberts Point Trek.
39- Oh Btw, I'm A First Time Driver (Haast, New Zealand)
Featuring Collin Aden, Brooke talks about the tiny town of Haast. Being the only visitor of this hidden gem leads to being the only person staying in a hostel. But don't let that fool you, chaos is still bound to happen. Fanny packs full of rocks, gnarly bike rides, and will the creepy man be put in her room?
38- Shortcuts Lead To Missing Girl In The Mountains (Wanaka, New Zealand)
Featuring Tyler Bowsher, Brooke tells stories of how a last minute decision can lead to going a totally opposite direction. What happens when you decide to take short cuts on a mountain hike? Did she summit it? And how hard is the Rob Roy really?
37- I Can't Be The One That Doesn't Jump (Queenstown + Milford Sound, New Zealand)
Featuring Taylor Dohm, These two discuss all of the stories of Queenstown, as well as a million other stories. What is it like to go bungee jumping? Should you always trust your gut? What are our thoughts of Europeans? Listen to find out.
36- You're Such A Fkn Hoe.. I Love It. (Sydney, Australia)
Stories jump around from an awkward encounter, to falling for a girl from a different country (again, ugh.) , and stories of the journey to get my second tattoo! Sydney was one for the books.
35- Go Off W/ Strangers & Take Their Photos (Byron Bay, Australia)
Brooke discusses the luck that came with Byron Bay; portrait seshes with strangers, a cheap spiritual book, and the love that she gained for the location.
34- How To Properly Celebrate Your 21st (Surfers Paradise, Australia)
The audio is also shit, but that'll be fixed in the next pod. Featuring Lauren Adams, it's drunken story time.
33- Hostels Are Not Meant For Sleeping Naked (Brisbane, Australia)
Sorry about the audio being shit, I think there is something wrong with my mic. But if you can maintain through that, I tell some great stories about Brisbane to my friends Abby Palmiter and Lorean Yeomans.
32- The Crack Den (Noosa, Australia)
Come chill out with Katie Pratt and Brooke Seals & sit in on their rooftop-late night conversations. These summer night convos tend to get quite a bit off topic but it'll make you feel like you're right there with them.
31- Where Are My Undies??? (Airlie Beach + The Whitsundays, Australia)
Featuring Abby Palmiter, Brooke may have taken a month off but this juicy story of the summer makes up for it. Drunk nights make unforgettable stories and I am here to share them with you.
30- The Night I Was A Male & A Dolphin Shaver (Townsville + Magnetic Island, Australia)
Will it be Speer fishing dude or hippie dude, Brooke? Will it be a unisex bathroom or a male's bathroom, Brooke? or how about it being a last minute decision to go to magnetic island, instead of skipping it? fireball shots lead to chaos. listen now.
29- I Went Hitchhiking And Survived, Mom!! (Mission Beach, Australia)
Jungles, hitchhiking, coffee, sea... could this be real?? So many stories and opinions from this small aussie town, click to listen :)
28- Australia Is Fckn Wild, Mate (Cairns + Green Island, Australia)
Brooke dives into the begining of her east coast journey. Getting a little deep in some sections, as well as light hearted in others. Talking about taking risks, struggles, dance partners, etc. Did she snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef? Did she kiss him? And how does one handle meeting someone special before leaving a city? Listen to find out.
27- I Promise I Don't Smuggle Drugs (Melbourne, Australia)
This weeks chats consist of losing shoes, having to get searched by security, and how day drinking leads to missing out on the party..
26- Hop Off The Plane, Surf, Hop Back On (Illinois, California, + Hawaii, USA)
How stressful can the airport be? Did she lose her baggage? And would you tip the taxi driver?
25- The Night Of Straight Chaos (Tulum, Mexico)
what happens in the hot tub? wild couples hooking up? naked gals? shots in th eyes? or is she even a little fruity, or is she spicy straight? questions answered in this chaotic podcast.
24- I Am Beyoncé (Cancún, Mexico)
Does one kiss all it take to fall in love with me? Can Brooke swim? How does one ruin their reputation at a hostel in one night? Click to find out ;)
23- Costa Rican Godsends (Jaco + Corcovado, Costa Rica)
Brooke talks about getting stranded on the side of the road, meeting up with a tinder boy while her sister is around, and did she get covid in Costa Rica?
22- You Had To Be There (Manuel Antonio, Quepos, and Uvita, Costa Rica)
21- Shoes Worth Dying For (La Fortuna, Costa Rica)
Brooke talks about her adventures with her sister, Katelyn, in Costa Rica. Should you throw your shoes across a river? Should you befriend a random dog? Tap play to find out!
20- Pimpin Season Closing In 3..2.. (Río San Juan, Santiago De Los Caballeros, and Puerto Plata, Domican Republic)
Brooke opens up about how she had more of a serious fling with a girl from the Domican Republic and touches on some traits solo travelers should have, as well as the bluest waters she's ever experianced!
19- Just Say Holaaaaa To Make New Friends (Playa Encanto, Alicia, + Sosúa, Dominican Republic)
18- I Went To The Dominican Republic With $700 To My Name (Santo Domingo + Cabarete, DR)
17- Skydiving Out Of A Broken Plane (Monteverde, Puntarenas, and San José, Costa Rica)
16- If You See Me On Pornhub, This Is My Explanation (Tamarindo + Islas Santa Catalina, Costa Rica)
Featuring Lauren Adams, Brooke tells 100 strories about ventures in Tamarindo. These stories are top-notch; everything from almost dying while scuba diving, to skinny dipping with the Germans, and is Brooke somewhere out there on Pornhub? The world may never know..
15- Will We Make It? (Parque Nacional Rincón de la Vieja, Liberia, Rio Celeste, Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica)
Featuring Lauren Adams, Brooke discusses almost running out of gas, creepy sailors, and prefering the off the beaten path places.
14- Sorry We Walked In On Your Threesome (La Fortuna, Costa Rica)
Featuring Lorean Yeomans, Brooke discusses deep jungle hikes, Costa Rican roads, and what REALLY happens at the hot springs of La Fortuna...
13- My Missed Opportunity To Snort Coke Off A Prostitutes Ass (Jaco, Costa Rica)
Featuring Abby Palmiter, Brooke talks about the wild night in Jaco where she tested out her sexuality, played enie meanie, and missed out on snorting coke off of a prostitutes ass. Ah, what crashing a random bachelors party can lead to..
12- The San(d) Jose Nightmare (San Jose, Costa Rica)
11- Came All This Way For Some Big Ass Turtles (Parismina, Costa Rica)
10- If I Can Skate, I Can Definitely Surf (Puerto Viejo + Manzanillo, Costa Rica)
Brooke gives her take on her favorite spots in Costa Rica; Puerto Viejo & Manzanillo. Hear what happens when someone gets a little too cocky on a surf board, crossing crocidile infested waters, and what happens when you follow the coral reefs for too long?
9- Pls Don't Cancel Me (Panama City + Bocas Del Toro, Panama)
Featuring Emily Dunn, Brooke talks about how Panama quite literally brought out the worst in her.. haha. Sneaking, stealing, and stressing, oh my!
8- My Final Straw With Men (Santurce, Puerto Rico)
Featuring Katie Pratt, Brooke and Katie discuss their personal experiances with sexual assault. There are happy stories other than this important topic, however, this episode takes a look into some trauma that occured while traveling.
7- My Most Embarassing Story From PR (Old San Juan, La Placita, and La Perla, Puerto Rico)
Featuring Abby Palmiter, Brooke talks about her most embarassing stories from Puerto Rico. Stories from getting rejected to shitting her pants..all in one night. Travel isn't always glam, to hear about the literal shit show, click to listen!
6- I Mean, We're Only A Decade Apart.. (El Yunque, Puerto Rico)
Featuring Emily Dunn, Brooke talks about the jungle experiance of PR that lead to kisses from Brooke's eldest kiss thus far..
5- The Girl Who Cried Barracuda (Piñones + The Lagoon, Puerto Rico)
Featuring Katie Pratt, these two messy best friends get off topic a lot but discuss stories of the myth of manatees, jumping off the bridge, and chicken on a stick. In Puerto Rico, boys don't cry wolf, instead girls cry barracuda.
4- My Sugar Daddy Experience (Isla Verde, Puerto Rico)
3- Three Ballsy Girls, Two Coward Guys (Escombrón, Puerto Rico)
2- Cheeto Fingers (Condado, Puerto Rico)
Featuring Lauren Adams, Brooke dives into her first adventures of Puerto Rico. Stories of sneaking into resorts, kind Puerto Ricans, and the adventures of the Cheeto fingers night.
1- The Truth About Traveling Solo
Previous solo traveler, Brooke Seals, takes on what it is really like to be a solo traveler and some of the hidden truths behind solo traveling. This episode also takes a look in on who she is as a person, and what the series is all about; an introductory podcast.