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Busy Gallivanting

Buckle up, bestie, we’re just too damn Busy Gallivanting to settle down. Hosted by frequent traveler and spiritual guru, Leslie Maclang, we’re exploring what it means to live your best, authentic life through self-discovery, spirituality, travel, and a little bravery. The best part? We’re not feeling guilty about any of it. It’ll get messy and awkward, but I promise it’ll be a hell of a journey and that we’ll be laughing the whole time. WHERE TO FIND

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01:11:37

Yappy Gal: Relationship Q&A | Red Flags,...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2025/01/14

We're talking relationships, friendships, long-distance, sex, red flags, green flags, and marriage.Two best friends in their 30's evaluating everything they've learned in the last decade when it comes to love, self-worth, and how to level up in your love life. We discuss our past relationships, realizing we were being love bombed, how to have a healthy break-up, and attracting, not chasing. A big learning we discuss is how your partner should level up with you, not complete you. And thoughts on

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00:48:43

Cheers, Darling: An Anglophile Asks me Anything about...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2025/01/07

In today's episode, I dive into my blitz of a trip to London. I went for 2.5 days to kick off my 2-week birthday trip throughout Northern Europe.I landed on my 30th birthday in London and didn't quite stop until I was flying back home from Iceland. My best friend @chrisjunebug joins me on today's episode as a certified Anglophile who has never been to England! She asks me what was different from my expectations, what I'd skip next time, and what I wish I did instead. Of course, the Taurus that she

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00:47:33

Nourish & Flourish: 2024 Reflections and 2025...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/12/31

It's New Year's Eve so we have to reflect and make our new goals for 2025. Trigger warning: we talk about death and grief in this episode. If that's not your jam, you can skip to 12:15 to get into the New Year stuff This episode is all part of my 2025 manifestation ritual. I talk about what I learned in 2024 (especially the tough lessons), what I'm releasing, and what I'm saving room for in the new year. This includes how I'll create my my vision board and goals for 2025. We'll also have a cute lil

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01:08:00

Island of Eternal Spring: Madeira Island and Portugal

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/12/18

We're back with Kate (@katherinehere) to talk about her annual birthday trip. Destination? Madeira. This time, we made it out with both ankles intact (check out our Costa Rica episode if you want to know more). In this episode, Kate and I do a classic jam-packed itinerary through Lisbon, Sintra, and of course, the island of Madeira. Known as the Hawaii of Europe and the Island of Eternal Spring, we make the most of what this lush, volcanic island has to offer. Hikes, off-roading, even toboggan

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01:04:03

Magic in the Air: A Scottish Summer in the Highlands...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/12/10

Travel with us as we venture to Scotland in the Summer. The sun is out late, the temperature is warm (for Scotland), and the grass is so so green. In this return to Scotland, I venture with Keely, my friend who is also a post-grad candidate for Public History and Cultural Heritage. We book another tour with Rabbie's to venture into the West Highlands, with our base of operations in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. From driving through Glencoe, swimming in Caribbean-blue waters on the Isle of Iona,

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00:40:34

Yappy Gal: Mental Health Q&A | Seasonal Depression,...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/12/03

Welcome to another episode of Yappy Gal— my monthly Q&A episode. Today's topic is mental health where I answer your questions about everything from beating the winter blues (hello seasonal depression) to coping with a narcissistic tiger mom, and toxic aunties during the holidays. My story is one I'm sure a lot of Asian (especially Filipino) kids can relate to and I hope that in listening to this, you're inspired to break the generational trauma and prioritize your mental health and

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00:39:15

Beauty, No Beast: Exploring the South of France [VIDEO]

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/11/26

La vie est belle! We're bringing Beauty and the Beast to life in today's episode. The destination? The South of France, the Côte D'Azur, the French Riviera. While we hit hotspots like Nice, Monaco, and Marseille, I dive a little deeper into my favorite little towns like Èze and Aix-en-Provence. Beyond the glitz and glam of this playground of the rich and famous, come find hidden gems and an easier way to enjoy the finer things in life. I detail my experience at Fragonard, one of the oldest French

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00:54:06

Beer, BBQ, & Boots: Dua Lipa and Chappell Roan in...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/11/05

Yee-haw! In this episode, we find out why Austin, Texas is known as the live music capital of the world and how they're proud to Keep Austin Weird. @chrisjunebug and I venture to this southern capital to attend the 3-day Austin City Limits music festival and watch amazing shows from: Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan, Blink-182, Benson Boone, Dom Dolla, and so many more artists We also keep our hearts and bellies full with Austin's best BBQ and Tex Mex institutions like Guero's, Hopdoddy Burgers, Las Trancas,

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00:34:17

Infinite Aura Points: My Experience with Aura...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/10/30

It's Halloween week— let's get metaphysical! In honor of this spooky holiday, this week's episode is focused more on the spiritual. Specifically, auras and aura photography. I'll define what an aura is, yes vibes and energy, but so much more. The history of aura photography, and I'll walk through my two separate experiences taking my aura photo. In particular, I'll talk about the alignment seen in my aura based on my life/energy at the time and how they aligned with other readings done at the same

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00:51:11

Rome-ing Around: Rome, Lake Como, and Milan [VIDEO]

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/10/18

It's part 2 of our travels to Italy in this week's episode— after visiting Pisa and Florence in last week's episode, I chat with Christine of @ChristineMade_ to talk about our separate experiences traveling in Rome. Our favorite neighborhoods (Prati, Trastevere, Monti), favorite monuments (Vatican Museum, Colosseum, Forum), and of course, the food. We talk about the differences in traveling as I went to Rome in the peak of high season in summer and Christine went in the fall and how that really can

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00:38:37

Attenzione! Florence Awaits: The Leaning Tower of...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/10/08

Let's travel to Florence— I'll provide a little bit of historical background to the birthplace of the Renaissance and then we'll dive into the treasures of this Tuscan capital. In this episode, I'll talk about my summer experience in Italy starting with visiting Pisa and then going to Firenze aka Florence. Florence is an art history/architectural nerd's dream. From the beautiful Piazzas (Piazza del Duomo, Piazza del Santa Croce), mega cathedrals with unimaginable scale and so much art. From the

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00:44:11

Yappy Gal Pt 1: Travel Q&A on Packing, Travel...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/10/02

This episode was brought by YOU! I collected a bunch of questions sent in by listeners to this podcast to answer them in bulk during our first Yappy Gal episode— I hope there are many, many more <3 The topics I answer include but aren't limited to: How many countries have I visited? How do I decide my next trip? How do I travel safely as a woman? How do I approach packing for each trip? Am I spontaneous or overplanned when I travel? How do I handle being alone during solo travel? I

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00:40:53

Renaissance Soul: Akashic Records to Enlighten your Path

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/09/24

Welcome to Season 2 of Busy Gallivanting! In this episode, we're kicking off with what started Busy Gallivanting— an Akashic Records Reading. The Akashic Records contain everything that every soul has ever thought, said, and done over the course of its existence—as well as all its future possibilities. This valuable information can help you with any aspect of your life journey. I detail how my latest Akashic Records reading went, how it guided me through a "stuck period", my spirit

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00:37:35

Capturing Moments: Photography and Music as Hobbies...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/09/10

Pics or it didn't happen? Nah, pics because it sure as hell happened! I talk with Thania, a Gen Z-er who is self-aware that her digital footprint is very much there. We chat through her path to creativity via photography and a soul-awakening love for live music which led to an overall appreciation for capturing the moments, big and small, in life. She started filming "What's in my bag" hauls at 12 so y'all are soooo late to the game. Thania (@tmrx_ / @throuherlenz) is a

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00:42:52

What's in my Suitcase: A Guide to Souvenir Shopping...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/09/04

Here's my approach to finding the best travel souvenirs. It's the third and final part of my solo summer sessions and I talk about what is arguably my favorite travel activity: shopping! But it's not just fun and games. I talk about how my approach to travel consumerism shifted over the years and went from a collector's mindset of Pokémon proportions to something that I hope is more thoughtful and intentional to both the local community I'm shopping in as well as the people I may gift souvenirs to

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00:51:50

She Did it Herself | Chasing Dreams & Navigating...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/08/27

In this week's episode, we talk with @lorygutier as we discuss her passion of conquering whatever fancy comes her way. As the daughter of Mexican-American immigrants with big dreams, she talks us through her journey through young adulthood to now. From saving turtles in Cuba to starting a small business, and navigating corporate America, she teaches us that the best thing to do is to bet on yourself. Yeah... she did it herself. ------------------------------------------------------ We're

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00:39:01

Passion for (Travel) Fashion: How I Plan my Vacation...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/08/20

**GIVEAWAY DETAILS AT THE END OF THE EPISODE** It's a solo Summer Session and Part 2 of 3 as I dive into some of my passions outside of traveling. We began last week in Part 1 with my entry into the world of beauty. In this week's episode, we talk fashion and personal style and how what you wear can enhance your memories without having to sacrifice comfort. From a wannabe cool girl, I'll talk about how I fake it to make it Reminder for the Busy Gallivanting Birthday Giveaway on the

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00:47:39

Very Demure, Very Mindful: My Career Journey into...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/08/13

**GIVEAWAY DETAILS AT THE END OF THE EPISODE** In the words of viral TikTok sensation @joolieannie, we're being very demure, very cutesy in today's episode. It's a solo Summer Session and Part 1 of 3 as I dive into some of my passions outside of traveling. We begin with my entry into the world of beauty and how I accidentally manifested my 10-year career in this industry. No, really. I briefly discuss the expectations of success as a child of immigrants, how I tried to juggle meeting

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00:28:57

Taking Flight: Pole Dancing as an Expression of...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/07/23

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Busy Gal Summer Sessions. Throughout the summer, I'll have conversations with various women to talk about their interests, hobbies, and creative passions. In a world where women are often defined by how they serve others, I want to know what serves them. This episode features a familiar guest in Kate (@katherinehere) but outside of her love for travel and theater... we talk about her talent and passion for pole! From what started out as a fun bachelorette

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00:31:40

Books are for Lover Girls: Reading, Romanticizing...

Busy Gallivanting ·

2024/07/16

In an age where BookTok is throwing fairy romance, beach flings, and mafia bosses at you, @MelsLiteraryDisco is here to tell you there's so much more! We chat with Melissa, the creator behind @MelsLiteraryDisco, "Studio 54 but for books". A space where books of all kinds can come together and just jam. It's a thoughtful conversation where we discuss her entry into reading after not being one in childhood/teenager-hood like so many adult readers are, how her Scorpio moon likely has

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