Adopted as a baby from Colombia to Minnesota, Mary Schreier finds her biological parents and gets on a plane to Colombia to meet them for the first time. Follow Mary’s adventures on Instagram at @mary_onthemap. Rate and subscribe to Wander B

17. Dreaming in Spanish

Feb 3rd, 2021 14m 50s

Kristen Glazer Felegy shares her study abroad story—a time where she was so focused on immersing herself in a different language and culture that she started dreaming differently Follow Kristen's adventures on Instagram at @expeditionkristen.

Bonus Episode: 2020 Wander Quotes

Jan 29th, 2021 5m 20s

Since Wander By Proxy is officially one-year old, this bonus episode compiles some of the best quotes from each episode that ran in 2020. Having a bad day? This clip is stacked with inspiration and perspective. Wander By Proxy will be releasin

16. Serenity in the Rain Forest

Jan 20th, 2021 20m 18s

Lauren Gay shares her experience going solo (and I mean solo) at a resort in Antigua and how her time away from phone screens & expectations strengthened her inner guidance. Follow Lauren’s adventures on Instagram at @outdoorsydiva. Rate and

15. Host A Sister

Dec 16th, 2020 25m 6s

In collaboration with Host A Sister, a global community of women sharing their homes and experiences with one another, episode 15 features the stories of two women and how their lives and travel experiences have been enriched by the travel netw

14. The Adventurous Spirit

Dec 2nd, 2020 20m 4s

This episode is a little different from the rest. I talk with two creatives on how they’ve been keeping the adventurous alive through the hum-drum of life during a pandemic. Emily Theisen and Jordan Mileski are two Minnesota-based photographers

13. Strangers On Planes

Nov 18th, 2020 22m 5s

Sitting on the plane of her first solo travel experience, Estrella Quiroz meets Erin, a true wanderer who changed Estrella’s perspective on travel with one conversation. 40+ countries later, Estrella still wishes she had Erin’s contact informat

12. Generosity on the Hwy

Oct 21st, 2020 17m 28s

As Elizabeth Hensley tours the U.S. in her Skoolie, the generosity of strangers inspires her to give it right back. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @thelizapproach. Rate and subscribe to Wander By Proxy on your podcast app of choice. For

11. Running Down Mountains

Oct 7th, 2020 15m 30s

Melissa goes on her first solo trip hiking in British Columbia, where she learns to trust her instincts and find solace in solitude. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @miss.rover. Check out her travel blog at www.missrover.com. Rate

10. Sparks in Chile

Sep 9th, 2020 11m 26s

Sara and her partner go on a trip to Chile to explore, but the local protests spark compassion, reflection, and so much more. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @planetwithsara. Check out her blog of travel itineraries and inspiration at pl

9. Chronic Wellness in a Bus

Aug 26th, 2020 14m 50s

In the thick of her ongoing battle with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Jenna Z climbed out her window barefoot and road tripped across the country to seek chronic wellness and peace of mind. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @highspiritsjourney. R

8. Digital Nomad in Ecuador

Jun 17th, 2020 10m 43s

Note from Leah: This is the season one finale of Wander By Proxy! Thank you so much for listening and sharing the podcast with your loved ones. The stories will return in August! Stephanie James, a poet and singer, shares how working remotely

7. Quarantine in Spain

Apr 23rd, 2020 14m 53s

Jennifer Parnall is a Canadian music teacher teaching in Spain. Now, of course, she’s quarantine in her apartment in Barcelona. Jennifer shares how she’s building a community in her new neighborhood from afar through music. Follow her adventure

6. Day of the Dead in Mexico

Apr 8th, 2020 16m 29s

Amy Conroy and her family spent a collective year in San Miquel de Allende, Mexico to learn the language, but she left with an entirely new perspective on death by participating in Day of the Dead. A new culture gave her an entirely new way to

Ep.005: Film Festival in the Netherlands

Mar 25th, 2020

http://chtbl.com/track/5238D9/traffic.libsyn.com/wanderbyproxy/Ep_5_Film_Festival_in_the_Netherlands.mp3About this episode:Taylor Mills gets invited to a film festival in the Netherlands right as the Coronavirus begins to surface

5. Film Festival in the Netherlands

Mar 25th, 2020 15m 14s

Taylor Mills gets invited to a film festival in the Netherlands right as the Coronavirus begins to surface. She discusses dating abroad, traveling with her best guy friend, and coming back to the U.S. to quarantine. Follow her adventures on In

4. Group Travel in Germany

Mar 11th, 2020 26m 45s

Without a drop of medical experience, Cienna Richards booked an impromptu group travel experience that would allow her to study under surgeons in Germany. This trip fueled her love for travel and opened her eyes to the value of group travel for

Ep.004: Group Travel in Germany

Mar 11th, 2020

http://chtbl.com/track/5238D9/traffic.libsyn.com/wanderbyproxy/Episode_four_Group_Travel_in_Germany.mp3About this episode:Without a drop of medical experience, Cienna Richards booked an impromptu group travel experience that would

Ep.003: Dude Ranching in Montana

Feb 26th, 2020

http://chtbl.com/track/5238D9/traffic.libsyn.com/wanderbyproxy/Episode_three_Dude_Ranching_in_Montana.mp3About this episode:Maddi Brown breaks up with her boyfriend, graduates college, and takes off for a summer in the Flathead Va

3. Dude Ranching in Montana

Feb 26th, 2020 21m 37s

Maddi Brown breaks up with her boyfriend, graduates college, and takes off for a summer in the Flathead Valley of Montana, where she experiences a new kind of freedom for herself, exercises her power, and gets a brand new perspective on just ho

Ep.003: Dude Ranching in Montana

Feb 26th, 2020

http://chtbl.com/track/5238D9/traffic.libsyn.com/wanderbyproxy/Episode_three_Dude_Ranching_in_Montana.mp3Maddi Brown breaks up with her boyfriend, graduates college, and takes off for a summer in the Flathead Valley of Montana, where she

Ep.002: Love in Bolivia

Feb 25th, 2020 12m 36s

For the week of Valentine’s Day, Autumn Spredemann shares the story of how she met her husband—a Dirty Dancing-esque plot twist to her time backpacking South America after her father died. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @travellingamazon

2. Love in Bolivia

Feb 12th, 2020 12m 36s

1. Trekking in Vietnam

Jan 29th, 2020 15m 49s

Lauren Gabel went on a multi-day hike in Vietnam, where her trekking guide unintentionally taught her several life lessons. Follow her adventures on Instagram at @theoutofofficegal. Subscribe to Wander By Proxy on your podcast app of choice. F

0. Trailer

Jan 24th, 2020 59s

Wander By Proxy is a podcast that will bring you stories from women about the priceless experiences collected while traveling. If you’re privileged enough to have a travel story —a moment where, while you left the safety of home, you suddenly f

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