S8E16 From Arabesque in Iraq to Couch Surfing in Kuala Lumpur

S8E16 From Arabesque in Iraq to Couch Surfing in Kuala Lumpur

Our guest today is Danika, a Canadian author, traveler, and dance instructor who traded a conventional career path in sciences for a life of exploration and creativity. Moving abroad to teach internationally led her to unexpected opportunities—like teaching ballet in Iraq.

Her travel memoir, 'One Year and a One-Way Ticket', shares her journey of self-discovery through solo travel and breaking expectations. Her work has been featured in Intrepid Times, Go World Travel Magazine, and more. Today, she’s here to share her insights on solo female travel safety, adventure, and making space for authenticity—welcome, Danika!

Host: Katie Koestner

Editor: Evan Mader

Producers Catrina Aglubat and Emily Wang

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S9E19 Indigenous Survivor Call Out in Ketchikan, AK

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S9E18 Angry Enough to Rewire the Brain (Uploaded for Spotify)

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S9E17 Harvard Grad on a 10 Mile Hike in Northern Ireland Part 2 with Winnie Li: Dark Chapter (Uploaded for Spotify)

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