Episode 22: Hitchhiking the World on a Filipino Passport — Krysten Kaladkarin on her 5-Year Adventure

At 20 years old, after graduating from university, Krysten Kaladkarin decided to take a quick trip to Cambodia before heading to law school. Instead, she burned her return ticket and hasn’t returned home since. For the last five years, Krysten has been hitchhiking and hiking the borders of over 20 countries, from Cambodia to Ukraine. In this episode, Krysten discusses the countless challenges she has faced as a solo traveler, navigating border crossings with a passport from a developing country, and challenging stereotypes.

 
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Episode 23: An Expat in a Warzone — Krysten Kaladkarin on Why She Stayed in Ukraine

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Episode 21: The Layover — Thailand’s Secret Monkey City and Do Gas Prices Really Affect Flight Cost?