Busy Gallivanting
by Leslie Maclang
Latest episode
Tanned, Tipsy, Tempting Fate: Girls Trip in Cancun
Tanned, Tipsy, Tempting Fate: Girls Trip in Cancun
About this podcast
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.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 69 episodes
- Tanned, Tipsy, Tempting Fate: Girls Trip in Cancun · 55 min · Season 3 Episode 68One luxury all-inclusive resort, two best friends, crystal-blue Caribbean water, questionable amounts of alcohol, and a possibly very real shaman’s curse. Leslie and Julianna’s…
- Under Construction: Home Renovation, Heartbreak, Career Chaos · 59 min · Season 13 Episode 67After an unexpected eight-month hiatus, Leslie is back—and a lot happened while she was gone. In this comeback episode of Busy Gallivanting, Leslie and her best friend Christina…
- Closing Chapters, Choosing Momentum | A New Year Guide on Growth, Grief & Self-Trust · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 66In this New Year reflection episode, Leslie looks back on a year shaped by growth, grief, and emotional transformation, and shares how those experiences reshaped her approach to…
- Yosemite Things to Do: Mariposa Grove, Tunnel View, Hidden Trails & the California Fast Food · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 65In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m joined by Kate as we explore Yosemite National Park — one of the most iconic, photographed, and awe-inspiring destinations in the U.S…
- Feelings Aren’t Facts | Anxiety, Perfectionism, Cultural Expectations, and Self-Compassion · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 64In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m joined by Lauren Wallace, a licensed mental health counselor who shares insights on how culture, identity, and family expectations shape…
- Slow & Wild: Van Life, RV Living, and Choosing More Intentional Travel · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 63In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m joined by Fiorella Yriberry — the creator behind @growingslowandwild — to talk about what a slow and wild nomadic lifestyle really looks…
- Charming Charleston: Exploring the South’s Most Beautiful City Alone · 52 min · Season 3 Episode 62In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m sharing stories from my solo trip to Charleston, South Carolina — a city that completely surprised me. What started as a spontaneous…
- Busy Becoming | Rebuilding, Experimenting & Embracing Imperfection · 46 min · Season 3 Episode 61In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m kicking off Season Three with life updates, reflection, and a sense of renewal. From navigating a full home renovation to taking a solo…
- Busy Being: Mental Health, Boundaries & Turning 32 [VIDEO] · 38 minIn this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m opening up about my mental health journey in my 30s—sharing what it was like to get diagnosed with bipolar disorder, start mood…
- Mont-Saint-Michel: Normandy’s Tidal Wonder Revealed [VIDEO] · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 59In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m sharing a peaceful and memorable day in Normandy, centered around a long-awaited visit to Mont-Saint-Michel. I’d been dreaming of seeing…
- Secrets of Paris: Speakeasies, Ghost Tours, and Creative Workshops [VIDEO] · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 58In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m revealing the secrets of Paris—my favorite lesser-known tours and hidden experiences from my recent solo trip. While Paris might not…
- I'm Not a Paris Girl: First Impressions Solo Traveling in Paris [VIDEO] · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 57In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m sharing my first impressions and honest reflections from a two-week solo trip to Paris, France. I knew I wasn’t really a “Paris girl”…
- Yappy Gal: Behind the Podcast—Fragrance, Mental Health & Why I Almost Stopped [VIDEO Q&A] · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 56⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes mentions of suicide and suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening, and skip if needed. If you or someone you know is…
- Travel Pain Points: When Medical Mishaps Strike Abroad [VIDEO] · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 55In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, we’re diving into some of the biggest travel pain points—those unexpected medical mishaps that turn your trip sideways. Join me and my…
- UnBelizeable Belize: Snorkeling Hol Chan, Secret Beach Bliss, and Island Magic [VIDEO] · 1 h 12 min · Season 2 Episode 54In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, join me and my travel partner-in-crime, Kate (@katherinehere on Instagram), as we uncover the best of Belize’s coast and ancient history…
- Roundtrip: Exploring Scotland’s Island Distilleries and the Culture of Whisky on Skye and Mull [VIDEO] · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 53Explore Scotland’s island distilleries and discover what makes whisky culture on Skye and Mull so unforgettable In this Roundtrip episode, I revisit Scotland’s iconic whisky…
- Coming Clean About Cabo: The Spring Break You Didn’t See on TV [VIDEO] · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 52What happens when the spring break destination we’ve seen on TV doesn’t match the reality? In this episode, I’m coming clean about my own Cabo San Lucas spring break—one that…
- From Page to Place, Screen to Street: Why We Travel to Story Locations [VIDEO] · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 51Why are we drawn to real-life movie and book locations? In this episode, we unpack the magnetic pull of film sets, book settings, and the landscapes our favorite characters once…
- To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb? Unique Stays, Horror Stories & Hotels vs. Airbnb [VIDEO] · 49 min · Season 2 Episode 50From staying in iconic music video locations in Wynwood, Miami to glamping across from Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano and enjoying a rooftop pool in San Juan, Puerto Rico, we’re…
- Yappy Gal Q&A: Beauty Favorites, Skincare Routine & Haircare Tips [VIDEO] · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 49In this month's episode of the Yappy Gal Q&A, join me in real time as I share my beauty favorites, skincare routine, and haircare tips. Whether you're a skincare enthusiast or…
