Life moves fast — this Emergency Catch-Up brings you all the travel chaos, crashes, and behind-the-scenes adventures you need to hear.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Nikki’s recap: two group trips, life in Vietnam, her shocking crash-out, full body rash, and recovery.
• Maddie’s whirlwind three-week journey across six European countries, Christmas market highlights, her first cruise partnership, and tips for setting boundaries and forcing rest on the road.
• Tyler’s adventures: trips around the Channel Islands & Scotland, drama with her house sale, and a tease for an exciting upcoming trip.
• Honest stories, reflections, and laughs from life as travel content creators and digital nomads.
• Insight into how we manage travel, work, and personal life while constantly on the move.
• Recommended Instagram follow: Alex & Bernie @hitchhikingdiary

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

The holidays are here — and we’re talking family, travel, traditions, and navigating it all while living a global life.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Favorite holiday traditions and hot takes from Nikki, Maddie, and Tyler
• How we manage holiday travel and make the most of limited PTO
• Navigating family expectations and pressure while pursuing a travel lifestyle
• Balancing friendships and family during the holidays, including setting boundaries
• Favorite holiday destinations and tips for traveling during the season
• Mental health and wellness resources for navigating holiday stress
• Honest reflections, practical advice, and a dose of holiday cheer

Mental Health & Therapy Resources: Better Help: https://www.betterhelp.com/

Talk Space: https://www.talkspace.com/

Psychology Today (Find a Therapist in Person): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Celebrating Episode 10 with our Global Besties — we answer your funniest, wildest, and most practical travel questions!

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Airport must-haves, routines, and go-to meals/snacks
• Travel mishaps, “how I could have died” moments, and lessons learned
• Surprising destinations — the good, the bad, and the unforgettable
• Tips for prepping for culturally different or higher-risk destinations
• Listener-submitted questions answered: from quirky hypotheticals to serious travel advice
• Laughs, too much honesty, and insights from life on the road.

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Friendship is complicated — we share the ups, downs, and lessons learned from building adult and long-distance friendships.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Catch-up on Tyler’s wedding shoot, Nikki in Albania, and Maddie’s life on the farm in Kauai.
• How we navigate making friends as adults vs. kids.
• The difference between friends of convenience and friends of choice.
• Balancing family relationships with friendships.
• Maintaining long-distance and online friendships.
• Tips for overcoming loneliness and putting yourself out there.
• Honest reflections on what makes friendships last, even across the world

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

From first dates to dealbreakers — we answer rapid-fire dating questions and share what love looks like on the road.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Updates from Nikki, Tyler, and Maddie on life, travel, and health
• First date preferences, worst/best ways of meeting someone, and dating dealbreakers
• Green flags, red flags, and ideal first date activities
• Love languages, romantic cities, and thoughts on soulmates
• Advice we’d give our younger selves about dating
• Honest reflections on dating while living as travel creators

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Trigger Warning: Contains discussions about body image, self-esteem, and personal struggles.

Living life online comes with unique pressures — we share an honest conversation about body image, self-perception, and finding confidence in the digital age.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How social media has shaped our view of beauty and body image
• How travel has influenced the way we see ourselves
• Strategies for navigating body image while living life in front of hundreds of thousands of people
• How we handle bad body image days and maintain healthy boundaries
• Vulnerable stories from our past and lessons that guide us today

Mental Health & Therapy Resources:

• BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/
• Talkspace: https://www.talkspace.com/ Psychology Today (Find a Therapist in Person): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

From Guernsey to the globe — Tyler shares her journey of building The Infrequent Flyers and finding courage through creativity.

In this episode you’ll hear:

✈️ How her passion for travel and storytelling sparked a platform with purpose

💬 How moving to the opposite side of the world taught her the importance of capturing the moment

🌱 How a parent's cancer diagnosis prompted her to be brave and pursue a passion

A raw and inspiring conversation about showing up, starting over, and creating from the heart.

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

From art school skeptic to full-time travel creator — Nikki shares how she found her artistic voice behind and in front of the camera.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Nikki’s journey from South Dakota to New York — and beyond — as a photographer and creator
• How her perspective on influencers evolved after art school
• The creative freedom (and chaos) of life as a digital nomad
• What photography has taught her about storytelling and connection
• Inspiration for anyone redefining what “art” and “success” look like

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin