In the second ever episode of the Pink Passport, host Brooklyn Donovan takes a blast to the past to speak on her experience on a 11th month exchange to France emphasizing the personal growth and valuable insights gained.

(2:00 - 13:30) Living in Segré France with three different host families, Brooklyn speaks of the different experiences she encountered living with different families. She gets immersed into the culture, her road bumps, her exchange highlights, what she learned and what she wishes she knew. She speaks on bus trips, trips to France and Ireland, while explaining her experience maturing from living away from her family and how that affected her trip with her family abroad.

(13:30 - 18:20)Brook goes on to advocate similar experiences to her listeners whether young enough to do a culture exchange in highschool, university, or even embarking with programs like Workaway and Worldpackers. She stresses the importance of group travel in making lasting memories.

(18:20 - 24:20) Wrapping up the episode, Brook recounts the most memorable life lessons she learned abroad and all the must-know tips that made her travels so great. She shares practical tips including keeping journals to capture memorable encounters, maintaining video logs to alleviate homesickness, and utilizing offline map apps and SIM cards for seamless navigation and communication.

This episode serves as a testament to the transformative power of exchange experiences and the value of embracing diverse cultures.