Video episodes

Solo Travel, New Friends, Hard Goodbyes
BackPackTrackApril 13, 202600:11:23

Solo Travel, New Friends, Hard Goodbyes

Making friends while traveling sounds exciting, and it is!! Solo travel can bring some of the best connections, the funniest memories, and those random moments with people you met one day ago but some...

At 28 I Realized Life Is Basically a Video Game
BackPackTrackApril 06, 202600:21:41

At 28 I Realized Life Is Basically a Video Game

At 28, I realized life is basically a video game 🎮 You get a random spawn point, stats you did not choose, unexpected side quests, and a lot of grinding. But travel showed me something huge 🌍 if you...

Why Moving Abroad Hits Harder Than Solo Travel
BackPackTrackMarch 24, 202600:18:11

Why Moving Abroad Hits Harder Than Solo Travel

Moving abroad alone sounds exciting, but actually starting a new life in another country is much harder than most people expect. In this episode, I talk about moving to Tokyo, living abroad in Japan, ...

Pokemon Cafe DX Tour
BackPackTrackMarch 20, 202600:04:01

Pokemon Cafe DX Tour

It's hard to get but once you made it to get an online reservation for the Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo it's magical! I got stuffed like a pig and If I could I would have eaten much more! Japan is great for ...

The Truth About Solo Travel, Safety and Mini Retirement with Hekaya Haven
BackPackTrackMarch 16, 202601:03:20

The Truth About Solo Travel, Safety and Mini Retirement with Hekaya Haven

This is my first ever podcast episode with a cohost, and honestly it was such a fun one to record. In this episode, Hekaya Haven and I talk about how I first got into travel, what made me start solo t...

Pokemon Center Tour 2026 Ikebukuro
BackPackTrackMarch 13, 202600:06:20

Pokemon Center Tour 2026 Ikebukuro

Today I’m living my best life in Ikebukuro because my favorite place on earth are the Pokemon Centers in Japan. Yes, I’m that person, I am a total nerd and I love it. I’m taking you with me on a littl...

5 Things I Do Now After Solo Travel
BackPackTrackMarch 09, 202600:09:27

5 Things I Do Now After Solo Travel

In this episode I share 5 things I do now that old me would never have done, and why solo travel is not scary because you might get lost, but because you change. Going places alone, talking to strange...

The Scariest Part of Solo Travel.... Is Not What You Think
BackPackTrackMarch 02, 202600:12:23

The Scariest Part of Solo Travel.... Is Not What You Think

When people think about solo travel, they assume the scary part is getting lost, missing flights, eating alone, or not finding friends. I thought that too. But the truth hit me after I came home. The ...

Taking Myself on a Date ✨
BackPackTrackFebruary 27, 202600:15:32

Taking Myself on a Date ✨

Taking myself on a solo date in Ueno, Tokyo and eating vegan gyoza at “Vegan Gyoza”. This is a calm, slow Tokyo vlog with cozy food, a relaxed walk, and some real “romanticize your life” vibes. If you...