About True Crime Travelers
True Crime Travelers investigates suspicious murders and disappearances abroad, but from a traveler’s perspective. Hosts, Alexa & Emilia, are expert travelers obsessed with safety and true crime - and together, they break down cases from the beaches of Thailand to the lakes of Guatemala - while also teaching listeners how to stay safe while traveling the world.
Alexa & Emilia Igartua are best known as the authors and creators of the best-selling award-winning travel guidebook series for women, The Solo Girl’s Travel Guide. Alexa is also the author of The One-Way Ticket Plan and the founder of many solo female travel communities worldwide.
MEET THE HOSTS ⬇
Hey, I’m Alexa…
After backpacking the world solo for over ten years, Alexa is an expert in all things female travel. Founder of The Solo Girl’s Travel Guide, Alexa teaches women how to travel the world without going broke or getting kidnapped.
Plot Twist: Alexa is afraid of planes, boats, and sketchy transportation in general, but she never lets her fear stop her. Alexa is the storyteller who remains suspicious of everything yet, embraces her fear.
QUICK ROUND:Favorite destination ever?
Southeast Asia in general
Can’t travel without…
My skincare routine
Favorite safety gadget…
My intuition
Where’s home?
Seattle, Washington
Go-to luggage…
Osprey 55L Backpack
Next on the bucket list…
Spain to visit Emy
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ALEXA…
And I’m Emilia…
Don’t piss this girl off. Emilia embodies the most protective big sister energy but she also has the biggest heart and most detail-oriented mind which makes her a brilliant detective.
She is a multi-dimensional artist and creator who believes in lifting up the forgotten people, cultures, traditions, and tales around the world, Emilia’s work, whether it’s photography or design, is always fueled by the magic and power of travel.
QUICK ROUND:Favorite destination ever?
Marrakech
Can’t travel without…
My Nikon Z Fc camera!
Favorite safety gadget…
Travel drink testers!
Where’s home?
Zaragoza, Spain (but I’m from Mexico)
Go-to drink…
A vermouth or a Negroni
Window or aisle seat…
Aisle for long flights, window for short ones!
WHERE YOU CAN FIND EMILIA...
We’re on a mission to…
▸ Dispel safety myths that typically scare women away from traveling - and replace them with facts and empowerment.
▸ Keep cases alive, particularly ones that are shrouded by corruption, red tape, and language barriers.
▸ Educate female travelers on how they can explore the world safely with expert tips, tricks, and resources.
▸ Inspire women to travel as explorers, not tourists.
▸ Support local businesses and communities who deserve our help, especially ones that may have been negatively affected by tragedies, like the ones we discuss on True Crime Travelers.
Work with us…
Public speaking, brand collaborations, project partnerhsips…let’s make some magic together. Get in touch and let’s get creative!