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Friends Along The Way

Friends Along The Way

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Friends Along the Way is a podcast about solo travel and the people you meet when you're open to connection. Hosted by Bethany, each episode features stories from travelers who found community in unexpected ways.

Whether you're dreaming of your first solo trip or you're already a passport-stamped pro, this show is a reminder that even when we go alone, we're never truly alone.

So grab your coffee or your boarding pass, and let’s go on this adventure together.

🎧 Follow along on Instagram: @friendsalongthewaypod

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Episodes
  • From Marienplatz to Dachau: My Munich Travel Story, Oktoberfest & Bavaria Highlights
    Dec 17 2025

    Join me as I travel from Austria to Munich, Germany — one of the most vibrant and historic cities in Europe. In this episode, I explore Marienplatz, Munich’s famous Old Town square, visit iconic beer halls, experience Oktoberfest for the very first time, and take in the fairy-tale beauty of Neuschwanstein Castle. I wrap up the episode with a powerful and emotional visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site.

    If you're planning a trip to Germany, Bavaria, or Munich, this episode gives you real travel tips, cultural insights, fun facts, and a heartfelt look at one of Europe’s most meaningful historical sites.

    What you’ll hear in this episode: 🇩🇪 Marienplatz history & Munich travel tips 🍺 Traditional Bavarian beer halls & my first German beer 🎡 What Oktoberfest is really like as a first-timer 🏰 Fun facts about Neuschwanstein Castle 🕯️ My honest experience at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial 🚍 Travel stories, friendships, and the moments that made Munich unforgettable

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    43 mins
  • From Innsbruck to Salzburg: Exploring Austria’s Alpine Cities & Hidden Gems
    Dec 10 2025

    This week, I take you with me from Northern Italy across the Alps into Austria, where I explored Innsbruck’s fairytale mountains and Salzburg’s musical magic. From Red Bull history to Swarovski crystals, café culture, cooking classes, and a traditional festival I stumbled into—I’m sharing it all.

    If you love slow travel, mountain views, and European charm, this episode is for you.

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    46 mins
  • Italy Travel Guide: Rome, Venice & Northern Italy — What I Learned on My Solo Trip
    Dec 3 2025

    Discover what it’s really like to solo travel through Italy. In this episode, I share everything I learned while exploring Rome, Venice, and northern Italy—from getting lost on day one to visiting the Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and the canals of Venice. I talk about the food that made me emotional, the friends I met along the way, wine tasting in the Veneto region, and even whitewater rafting in the mountains. If you’re planning an Italy trip or looking for honest Rome and Venice travel tips, this guide-style episode will inspire your own Italy itinerary.

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    45 mins
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