
Wrapping up the podcast that changed my life, we dive deep into reflection and gratitude, pulling out the golden lessons from the last four years and recognizing that it was you, all along, who held this platform strong.Stay connected to this community on Instagram: @sunshine.dimeUntil next time <3
Aug 21, 2025
12 min

It's Storytime. Today I'm taking you to Mexico when I accidentally chased a hurricane and met my plutonic life partner. All in the same day! This one's getting weird.
Apr 17, 2025
18 min

Welcome to storytime. Put me in your ears and get ready to hear about the worst travel day I ever had ... I promise this one's bad.
Apr 3, 2025
22 min

I'm finally ready to reveal my secret... In my four years of college, I've gone on eight university funded trips. That's tens of thousands of dollars! I've visited different parts of the U.S., the Middle East, and Latin America, all on my university's dime. Today, I'm spilling all the details and showing you how you can hack this too. Listen in to learn the strategies and tips that can help you travel for free while in college!Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before a lot of the university crackdowns. If you have more questions about the current landscape of traveling as a college student, check out the instagram: @sunshine.dime and reach out!
Mar 20, 2025
15 min

What's it like to come home after a long and transformative time away? Shandra sits down with traveler Amber Kavie to discuss the hard and confusing parts of returning and how the definition of 'home' can be constantly changing.
Make sure to check out Amber's socials:
Instagram: @amberkavie
TikTok: @travelingwithamber
And don't forget to check out our website/blog at sunshineonadime.com
Dec 31, 2023
31 min

What's it like to date a traveler? In this episode Shandra sits down with content creators Dan and Chiara to break down misconceptions of being in a "fairytale" travel relationship. They discuss long distance struggles, advice and the hard decision of pursuing travel dreams at the risk of jeopardizing the relationship.
Make sure to check out their socials!
Insta: @danandchiara
TikTok: @journeywithchiara
And our website/blog: sunshineonadime.com
Dec 17, 2023
30 min

In this episode, Shandra brings listeners along with her as she plans her next solo trip to South America in January. In many senses, taking this time off is the opposite of what she should be doing right now and she sits down to explain why she made the decision anyways despite the fears and apprehensions.
Dec 3, 2023
18 min

Loni James uses dating apps to go on a date in every country. This episode Shandra sits down with her to recap these experiences and gain inspiration for her own future dates abroad.
Check out Loni's socials here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesloni/
Blog: https://lonijames.com/https://lonijames.com/
Nov 12, 2023
32 min

Burnout can be a catalyst for a big life change. For Hannah, it was travel.
Today Shandra is rejoined with BU senior Hannah Baron. Last year Hannah took a gap year for herself and her mental health. With that came a lot of traveling and realizations.
Oct 29, 2023
26 min
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In this episode Shandra recaps her experience buying a tent and spending a month camping in Italy. She dips into it all... the good, the bad and the stinky...
Oct 15, 2023
18 min
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