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Unpacked: The Travel Confessional

Unpacked: The Travel Confessional

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Behind every passport stamp lies a story—some glamorous, some gritty, all unforgettable. Welcome to Unpacked: The Travel Confessional, where world travelers come clean about the moments that moved them, shook them, and changed them for good.

Hosted by international speaker and unapologetic travel junkie Barrett Matthews, this interview-style podcast goes beyond the filtered photos and curated itineraries. Each week, Barrett sits down with jetsetters, explorers, and globe-trotters to unpack the truth behind their most unforgettable journeys—the highs, the heartbreaks, the hilarity, and the healing. From first-class indulgence to missed flights and magical messes, nothing’s off limits.

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s your backstage pass to the world. So, grab your carry-on and prepare to be transported. Because travel isn’t always pretty—but it’s always worth the story.

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