Welcome to Don’t Underestimate! The podcast where we tell you what you shouldn’t underestimate about travel. Here’s an updated intro to our travel podcast. If you want silly backpacking stories, info on how to travel and why you should, you’re in the right place xx

Hi, and welcome to a new era of the pod! <3 We haven’t posted in a few months - but we have a pretty good excuse. We’ve just returned from a 7-month backpacking trip, where we somehow squeezed in around 18 countries across 5 different continents. In this episode, we chat through how our route ended up being so all over the place…From South America to Africa, we tell you where exactly we went and why, and touch on what it’s like being home. Stick around - we’re back to regular weekly posting and are super excited for what we’ve got planned xx

We are coming to you (very much not live) from South America! More specifically, we recorded this episode in Cusco, Peru after a full day of rainbow mountains, questionable car rides, jet lag and altitude sickness. This was a few weeks ago now, but better late than never. While we won't promise regular episodes while away, keep listening for sporadic travel diaries from on the road!

To plan or not to plan, that is the question we are facing right now as our South America trip fast approaches. While we have made some progress in terms of booking tours and accommodation, we're unsure of how organised we should actually be. Listen in for a long-winded chat about planning, from two girls who honestly hate to plan.

We loved last weeks episode so much, we decided we wanted more! In this ep, strap yourself in for more stories from Tam's legendary parents, who tell us more about what their Euro backpacking trip was like in '97. It may or may not have made us lazy girls appreciate the technology we have now...

Buckle up, we're taking you back to the 90s for a deep dive into what it was like to travel before iPhones and the internet. It's something that we've been curious about for some time, so we decided to ask our parents all of our burning questions, like how on earth did they book a flight without Skyscanner??? Let's just say this ep made us more grateful for our generation.

If you haven't heard of El Nido, let us introduce you. A picturesque, beachside town on the island of Palawan the Philippines, it is one of the great backpacking destinations. Listen now to hear our take on what to see, do and eat there!

Happy new year! We are kicking off 2025 with a slightly chaotic chat about a big decision we've just made about our trip. Please excuse the high levels of stress throughout the episode. Enjoy xx

The decision to go for check-in or carry-on luggage in South America is looming, and we're undecided. This week we chat through all the pros and cons of both options in a discussion that probably just confused us both more. Enjoy!

Staying safe is sometimes easier said than done while travelling. Unexpected situations can arise very suddenly, leading to some, yes, 'near death experiences'. This week, Tamsyn shares a story from her recent trip to the Philippines which illustrates this quite well.

On Don’t Underestimate, we like to be pretty open about money. This week, we’re chatting about the figure we’re trying to save for our 6 month South America and Europe trip. We’re talking about the randomness in coming up with the amount, how money provides flexibility and how one of us might be quite far off the saving goal…

We all love a cheeky South East Asia trip, so that’s exactly what we’re doing! This time, we’re doing separate trips. We talk all things traveling with friends vs traveling with fam, why we love a short, slay trip and what our expectations for each other are… P.S. After the recent events in Laos, a reminder to stay safe in South East Asia. Sending our sympathies to the families and friends of the victims of this heartbreaking tragedy xx

We are officially Rio bound! Flights have been booked, jobs have been quit and spirits have been raised. Our South America trip is fast approaching and we cannot wait to record all the chaos to come on the pod. As a result, we've decided (cause we make the rules) that this is the beginning of Don't Underestimate Season 2. Enjoy some ramble from us to celebrate a new era!

This week we're talking all about the beautiful city of Vienna! We tell you all about how we were OBSESSED with its peaceful vibe, and how it's a must-do euro destination all year round. It's true what they say... Vienna waits for you! <3

When you're traveling, supermarkets often become your second home. Whether you're grabbing a quick snack or crafting a cheap dinner from local dips, meats, and cheeses, those overseas supermarkets become both essential AND iconic. In this ep, we dive into our fav supermarkets from the places we've visited, the most memorable snacks we came across, and how not being able to read the packaging really can make the experience all the more interesting...

This week we bring you a mindset hack to travel, and maybe even life, that has time and time again served us well. It's pretty easy to get caught up in the idea and fantasy of a destination before you even step foot into the airport, but what if we all just lowered our expectations?

This week we are mentally in Slovenia (anywhere but cold Melbourne pls). With Slovenia surely on many travel bucket lists this Europe summer, Molly is talking us through all her biggest recommendations! From an eventful night out in Ljubljana, to all that Lake Bled has to offer, listen now to be transported to this stunning part of the world xx

Deciding who to travel with can be a bit of a tricky ordeal. Do you bring your bestie? Or should you go with someone you just met? In this ep, we bring to you our advice for choosing who to travel with, plus some few nightmare scenarios to go with it xx

WE ARE BACK! Our deepest apologies for the prolonged break, but never fear we have returned. In this ep, get an insight into our brains right now re: all things travel plans, plus a DU hard launch (kind of). Enjoy xx

Normally on this podcast, ALL we do is hype up traveling. But today, we felt like having a bit of a whinge. Everything has its shit parts, and backpacking is no exception. From packing and repacking your bag 100000000 times, to trying to navigate a brand new train system in a brand new language every second day, it's exhausting work! So, if you feel like listening to two girls who LOVE travel complain about it like their life depends on it, then settle in...