11- An Amateurs Guide To Backpacking.

15- Embracing Downtime...The Art Of Taking A Break.

It's been 1 years and 6 months. A beautiful period of stories and growth, love and good things. Ah, what a time. During our last episode, I hinted at taking a longer break, so I could take some much deserved rest and give more attention to other loves of mine, like my blog (www.storiesfromaround.com) and my French classes. So the time has come for me to do just that. I'm taking a break from podcasting for a while, but this is not goodbye...I'll be back before you can say the word 'Maryaaaannn'. It's been such an honor to have you as may audience thus far. You've been the greatest. Thank you, and so much love. Maryann x SFA.

14- Upcoming: Maryann On Tour Season 31.

Maryann on touuur. My most favourite time of the year. I'm counting down to my travels in August and couldn't be more excited. Here's the catch though...I haven't booked anything yet! I'm still not set on where I wanna go but...we shall be going somewheeere. And also, when's the last time I went on a Solo trip? Must've been last year...so we need to fix that. I am really excited! So on this episode...I talk about the plans I have for this year's #maryannontour and let you in on a little secret too😉 Lots of love, from me.

13- On Breaking Stereotypes And Finding Your Identity...With Urmi Hossain (Part 2)

And we're baaack. Well, Urmi is back, and remember the great conversation we had on episode 1 of season 2? Today we're having a continuation of that. I read her book 'Discovering Your Identity- A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle' and I loved it. So we discuss this, travel and other cool things. So go ahead, give it a listen...and thank you for being here:)

12- In The Name Of Travel - The Art Of Learning A New Language.

I'm publishing this one hours late because I've spent the whole day trying to find a fitting title. Whoever said podcasting was hard...forgot to mention that finding titles for your episodes was harder. But alas...at exactly 7:24pm on a nice rainy Wednesday evening...while tossing in bed after trying to find answers for my French assignment...I found a topic! Well...I'm still not sure if it's the right fit...but it'll do. It has to...unless some other topic comes to me while I'm making dinner. Anyyyway...I've been learning French for the past one year and whenever I get the chance to complain about it...I do. Because I love complaining about it...and also because it makes me both happy and grumpy...sometimes angry. And on today's episode, I let you in on how that happy, grumpy, angry journey has been...one year later! I'm still complaining....but at least I do it in a bit of French nowadays! So enjoy listening. And if you're learning a new language just so you can live in that country of your dreams or just so you can talk to your partner or just for yourself...for that street cred...then I wish you nothing but fun and the best of adventures with it! Love, Maryann Kariuki, SFA.

11- An Amateurs Guide To Backpacking.

I had my first ever backpacking trip 2 weeks ago. And I have a few things to say about it. First of all...it changed who I am as a person and I felt so light in the streets, walking and strutting like I had no care in the world! You should try it out. And if you're an avid back packer...what are your best backpacking tips?