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Addicted to Trails
Alexys and Erica
87 episodes
1 week ago
Join Alexys and Erica, two Smoky Mountains-based creators and travel bloggers, as they share hiking stories from around the world, simple ways you can enjoy the outdoors responsibly, and valuable outdoor tips gathered from more than a decade of hiking, camping, and backpacking.
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Join Alexys and Erica, two Smoky Mountains-based creators and travel bloggers, as they share hiking stories from around the world, simple ways you can enjoy the outdoors responsibly, and valuable outdoor tips gathered from more than a decade of hiking, camping, and backpacking.
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Addicted to Trails
87: Behind Alexys Abroad - What It Really Takes to Build a Travel Blog

Find out what it’s really like to be a full-time travel blogger! In this episode, Erica asks Alexys in-depth questions about travel blogging, from how/why she started it, how she monetizes, her favorite tools, her wild growth, the challenges, mistakes she made & more!


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!



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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes 40 seconds

Addicted to Trails
86: From 7K to 200K - The Story Behind Our Social Media Growth

Listen as we share about our wild growth on social media! We went from 7K to 200K on Facebook in just 1 year, and we’re sharing the strategies that got us there. Strategies YOU can implement to grow & monetize YOUR account!


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!



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1 month ago
34 minutes 51 seconds

Addicted to Trails
85: We (Barely) Survived Backpacking to Wedgemount Lake

Join us as we recap the adventures (and misadventures) backpacking to Wedgemount Lake in BC, Canada!


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!




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1 month ago
32 minutes 4 seconds

Addicted to Trails
84: Coworking & Adventuring in Whistler - Feeling Realigned & Inspired

In this episode, we're sharing all about our recent trip to BC! We met up with eight of our blogger & creator friends for a week of coworking, hiking, alpine swimming, and backpacking in the mountains!


We chat about this trip left us feeling much more inspired & realigned after swapping expertise, working together, and bouncing ideas off each other.


If you get the opportunity to cowork with creator friends in a beautiful location, DO IT!


Stay tuned for next week when we share about our wild backpacking adventure!


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!



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2 months ago
39 minutes 34 seconds

Addicted to Trails
83: LNT Principle #7 - Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Welcome to the seventh episode in our series where we dive deep into each of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles!

Here’s everything you need to know about LNT Principle #7: Be considerate of other visitors, including what it is, why it’s important, and exactly how to follow it.


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!



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2 months ago
37 minutes 50 seconds

Addicted to Trails
82: LNT Priniciple #6 - Respect Wildlife

Welcome to the sixth episode in our series where we dive deep into each of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles!

Here’s everything you need to know about LNT Principle #6: Respect Wildlife, including what it is, why it’s important, and exactly how to follow it.


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!



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3 months ago
25 minutes 46 seconds

Addicted to Trails
81: LNT Principle#5 - Minimize campfire Impacts

Welcome to the fifth episode in our series where we dive deep into each of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles!


Here’s everything you need to know about LNT Principle #5: Minimize Campfire Impacts, including what it is, why it’s important, and exactly how to follow it.


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!




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3 months ago
20 minutes 7 seconds

Addicted to Trails
80: LNT Principle #4 - Leave What You Find, EXPLAINED

Welcome to the fourth episode in our series where we dive deep into each of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles!


Here’s everything you need to know about LNT Principle #4: Leave What You Find, including what it is, why it’s important, and exactly how to follow it.


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!




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3 months ago
35 minutes 29 seconds

Addicted to Trails
79: LNT Principle #3 - Dispose of Waste Properly, EXPLAINED

Welcome to the third episode in our series where we dive deep into each of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles!


Here’s everything you need to know about LNT Principle #3: Dispose of Waste Properly, including what it is, why it’s important, and exactly how to follow it.


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!



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3 months ago
22 minutes 54 seconds

Addicted to Trails
78: LNT Principle #2 - Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces, EXPLAINED

Welcome to the second episode in our series where we dive deep into each of the 7 Leave No Trace Principles!


Here’s everything you need to know about LNT Principle #2: Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces, including what it is, why it’s important, and exactly how to follow it.


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!




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3 months ago
37 minutes 24 seconds

Addicted to Trails
77: LNT Principle #1 - Plan Ahead & Prepare, EXPLAINED

Welcome to the first episode in our series where we dive deep into each of the 7 Leave No Trace principles! If you missed last week's episode, make sure to listen to that one first; it's an overview of all of them.


Here's everything you need to know about Leave No Trace principle #1: Plan Ahead & Prepare, including what it is, why it's important, and exactly how to follow it.


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!



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4 months ago
47 minutes 54 seconds

Addicted to Trails
76: Let's Talk About Leave No Trace!

Welcome to the first episode in our NEW Leave No Trace series, where we dive deep into all 7 of the LNT outdoor principles.


This first episode is an overview. We'll share a brief overview of each, and then in the coming episodes, we'll do a deep dive into one at a time! Enjoy!


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com



See you on the trail!




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4 months ago
16 minutes 36 seconds

Addicted to Trails
75: Bears, Waterfalls, and Jiffy Pop 🍿

In this episode, we talk about our 5 day, 4 night camping trip in the Smokies! It was so fun getting to explore our backyard and do some of the things we haven't done yet :)

Enjoy our recap of bear encounters, Jiffy Pop campfire sessions, wild waterfall adventures, and more!


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!




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4 months ago
48 minutes 26 seconds

Addicted to Trails
74: Pet Peeves as Creators 🤔

In this episode, we're sharing the pet peeves we have as creators, relating to brands, people/audience, and technology. You won't want to miss this fun episode!


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!




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5 months ago
49 minutes 39 seconds

Addicted to Trails
73: Ranking Our Favorite States 🇺🇸

In this episode, we’re ranking our favorite states!


Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


Indiana Road Trip: 10 Stops For Outdoor Adventure

https://alexysabroad.com/indiana-road-trip/



See you on the trail!




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5 months ago
42 minutes 37 seconds

Addicted to Trails
72: 11 Hidden Gems in Tennessee 🤯

In this episode, we're sharing 11 hidden gems in Tennessee! You won't believe these wild places that are frequently skipped by tourists and locals.


If you prefer to read about these amazing places, here's my blog post: https://alexysabroad.com/hidden-gems-in-tennessee/


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


Grab a copy of the Smokies Ebook! 👇🏻

https://alexysabroad.com/great-smoky-mountains-digital-planning-guide/



See you on the trail!



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5 months ago
47 minutes 28 seconds

Addicted to Trails
71 : We Backpacked 40 Miles Through Havasupai! 🎒

In this episode, we’re sharing all about our epic 40-mile backpacking trip through Havasupai, the land of the magical turquoise waterfalls 😍


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!




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6 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 43 seconds

Addicted to Trails
70 : Co-working in Thailand + Exciting Changes Coming 👀

In last week’s episode, we talked about our exciting adventures in Thailand. In this episode, we’re talking about what it was like to cowork in Thailand and the exciting changes that we’re making to Alexys Abroad!


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking 

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail! 🥾





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6 months ago
30 minutes 32 seconds

Addicted to Trails
69: Thailand Recap (Let's talk 🥥)

In this episode, we’re sharing all about our trip to Thailand! Listen to us tell stories about traveling across the world to meet up with internet friends!


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @eesslinger86

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!




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6 months ago
57 minutes 42 seconds

Addicted to Trails
68: The Story of Quitting Our Jobs to Become Travel Bloggers & Creators

In this episode, we're sharing how and why we quit our jobs to become travel bloggers and creators! We start the story from the beginning - how our love for travel, writing, trip planning, photography, and videography began. Then we share all the steps along the way that led us to where we are today: full-time travel bloggers and creators!


Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @erica_goes_hiking

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: addictedtothetrails@gmail.com


See you on the trail!




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7 months ago
36 minutes 33 seconds

Addicted to Trails
Join Alexys and Erica, two Smoky Mountains-based creators and travel bloggers, as they share hiking stories from around the world, simple ways you can enjoy the outdoors responsibly, and valuable outdoor tips gathered from more than a decade of hiking, camping, and backpacking.