This week on The Travel Date, Angelica-Hazel Toutounji sits down with travel content creator Katy from What Katy Did Next for a relaxed conversation about travel, Fiji, social media and discovering the experiences that exist beyond the glossy tourism brochure.
Katy shares how travel has been part of her life since childhood. Born and raised in Tasmania with family connections to both Australia and New Zealand, she remembers flying between the two countries from a young age – including the almost unimaginable experience of visiting the cockpit while her father chatted and smoked at the back of the aeroplane! As an adult, travel became something she could choose for herself, leading to adventures through Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada and beyond.
But one destination has captured Katy's heart more than anywhere else: Fiji. After visiting around 15 times in four years and experiencing approximately 80 different accommodation properties, she has developed an incredible knowledge of the islands. Yet for Katy, Fiji isn't simply about beautiful resorts and tropical beaches. It's the people, hospitality, culture and feeling of genuinely being welcomed that keep drawing her back.
Destinations Mentioned:
- Fiji (Nadi, Coral Coast, Yasawa Islands, Coconut Beach Resort, Plantation Island, Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island & Kokomo Private Island)
- New Zealand (Wellington, Auckland, Bay of Islands & Queenstown)
- Tasmania
- Bali
- Phu Quoc, Vietnam
- Greek Islands
- Philippines
You can find out more about Katy here:
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatkatydidnext
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatkatydidnext.co.nz/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatkatydidnext-nz?si=TRXsuo2i3zFtl2Ki&sub_confirmation=1
Website: https://whatkatydidnext.co.nz
Girls Trip Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlstripwithkaty/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT
Host: Angelica-Hazel Toutounji
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The Travel Date
The Travel Date is an inspiring and entertaining travel podcast hosted by Adelaide-based clinical nutritionist, writer, devoted foodie and passionate traveller Angelica-Hazel Toutounji.
Every journey begins with a story, and each episode of The Travel Date invites listeners to discover the people, places, cultures and unforgettable experiences that make travelling so special. Through warm, relaxed and engaging conversations, Angelica-Hazel speaks with travellers, travel writers, content creators, tourism professionals, business owners and fascinating guests whose lives have been influenced by their adventures around Australia and across the world.
The Travel Date explores much more than simply where someone has travelled. It discovers why people travel, what they learn along the way and how a destination can change their outlook on life. Guests share their favourite locations, memorable meals, unexpected challenges, hidden gems, cultural experiences and practical travel advice, along with the personal moments and meaningful connections that stay with them long after they return home.
From spontaneous overseas adventures and immersive cultural journeys to luxury escapes, regional road trips, family holidays, wellness retreats and budget-friendly experiences, The Travel Date celebrates the many different ways people explore the world. Whether it is a major international destination or a remarkable place closer to home, every location has a story waiting to be discovered.
Food, culture and human connection are at the heart of the podcast. Angelica-Hazel’s natural curiosity and love of storytelling encourage her guests to go beyond the usual travel recommendations and share the honest, funny, emotional and sometimes life-changing experiences behind their journeys.
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