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The Travelers

The Travelers is a weekly show about the inward journey of travel. Episodes explore themes such as curiosity, creativity, career, possibility, clarity, awe, wonder, space, and time. Nathaniel Boyle is an explorer of travel, storyteller, speaker, and the founder of Holocene, a community for creative people seeking to use travel to change or reclaim their life. Whether you're heading out or struggling to find your place in the world, this is a show about all of us, the Travelers. Stay curious.
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Jun 18, 2014

Today's guest is a sought after speaker and thought leader on lifestyle freedom, Ryan Moran. He specializes in helping others build lifestyle businesses for themselves, and for those unfamiliar, lifestyle business has become the term for a business that supports the lifestyle you want to live rather than one demanded by the business. So, there's a natural relationship there for travelers aspiring to build a business that supports a lifestyle of travel.

This is a business heavy episode, but listen to Ryan's beliefs on why travel not only matters but is a duty. He asks and explores the big questions he was faced with when, one day, his friend called him out on his sheltered upbringing and said, "We need to get you a new continent." Ryan quickly came to realize that he wanted to be an Explorer, to inform himself of the complexities of the world, so he could better understand the place in which he desired to make a lasting impact.

Explorer Quotes
"I couldn't understand the world until I got out of my own world, and went to a place that was really uncomfortable for me."

"How are we ever going to make this world a better place if we don't understand each other?"
What You'll Learn

The many ways Ryan makes money to support his lifestyle that affords him the ability to spend time in exotic places
Whether a travel blog is the best way for you to create a life of travel
Why a product review site might be a good way to fund your travels
The distinction between passion and purpose, and why identifying your purpose matters
Why travel is a duty
How travel helps you harness fear to become a better businessperson

Mentioned on this Show

Rich Dad Poor Dad
@ryanmoran
Freedom Fastlane
Freedom Fastlane Podcast

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Jun 17, 2014

Today’s guest is an online entrepreneur, the host of two business podcasts - Mobile Mixed, and more recently Leaving Corporate - and he’s not known for his travels. But, Greg Hickman is without a doubt in my mind, an explorer  and lifelong learner. I know this because of the nature of his podcast. Right out of college, he went on a whirlwind tour backpacking Europe for 3-months. That’s less extreme than some of the guests we have on here, but perhaps more of a reality for most people who want to make travel a bigger priority in their lives. More recently, he got back from the Philippines because his business has opened up opportunities to speak in places all over the country and world. BUT before all of this, he was a dreamer who’s always grappled with doing the right thing in his career.
So I’m excited to give him the chance to speak about that, as well as how embracing uncertainty has paid off for him in a big way, and whether travel has anything to do with having that mindset in life.

Words from an Explorer

"As entrepreneurs, you need to find comfort in uncomfortable situations. That's where greatness is created." Tweet this!

What You'll Learn

How Greg defines "location independence"
How travel has helped Greg become a life-long learner and constant explorer of new things
Why entrepreneurs need to become comfortable in uncomfortable situations, and how exploration can help you realize that by stepping into the challenges of the unknown and meeting them head on.
Hear about Greg's 3-month European adventure right out of college
How not planning the entirety of your trip can make your trip better

Mentioned on this Show

Leaving Corporate podcast
Mobile Mixed
@gjhickman
Natalie Sisson, The Suitcase Entrepreneur
Jason Van Orton, Internet Business Mastery

Music Credit: Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static

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Jun 16, 2014

"We must let go of the life we have planned so as to accept the one that is waiting for us." - Joseph Campbell

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Do you feel you've earned the right to travel? Are you willing to give yourself the permission to go? Can doing so help you make a more informed decision about what you want to do with your life?
Ask a guy who tried four different career tracks -- including the military, law, corporate finance, and real estate -- before discovering what he believes is his purpose.
Today’s guest is the host of a top-rated business podcast called Entrepreneur On Fire. He’s not normally known for his travels, and to my knowledge, he hasn’t really discussed them before this podcast. But John has a captivating travel background that I wanted to bring to light, which involves an active tour of duty in Iraq, four months spent living with a family in Guatemala, and dropping out of law school to spend another four months exploring India and trekking the Himalayas in Nepal, including the Annapurna Circuit. He just got back from the Philippines because, more recently, his work has created speaking opportunities all over the world.
If you listen to his podcast, you're already familiar with John Lee Dumas the Entrepreneur. But on this show, get to know John Lee Dumas, the Traveler.

What You'll Learn

Why John didn't reenter the workforce after returning from his military service
How John's travels have given him the confidence to seek adventure and then giving himself permission to go after it
What sort of training did John have to do the Annapurna Circuit
How John's experiences in the military prepared him for his travels, and how his travels prepared him for more challenging adventure

Mentioned on this Show

Entrepreneur On Fire
Panajashel, Guatemala ("Eden")
The Annapurna Circuit

Music Credit: Move Slow by Felxprod ft. Jess Abran (Myriad Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static

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Jun 13, 2014

Sherry Ott is calling from the other side, where adventure lies, to show you that it’s not that scary, it’s not too uncomfortable, and it’s not a bad career move to take a career break for long term travel.

But before she became this explorer of an amazing world, Sherry Ott was living, working, and earning six-figures in New York for three years. But when she was 30, she took a vacation and met other travelers who asked her a question that would change her life.
In this episode, you’ll hear how Sherry viewed an extended career break as a challenge, took it on, planned, fell in love with exploration, got hooked, and rather than returning, created her own life of travel. Her story will make career breaks accessible for anyone who is longing for long term travel, and how she’s able to financially support her travel lifestyle through blogging and freelancing.
Today, she’s a digital nomad and corporate American runaway, who escaped her cubicle in New York City and has been traveling nomadically and solo for over 7 years now, helping others recognize that they can do the same, and writing about it on her blog Otts World.
If this is something you want, to finally take that trip and have these experiences, then listen to how and why Sherry has embraced a nomadic lifestyle and how she believes anyone can give themselves the permission to travel long-term.

This is part 2 in my conversation with Sherry Ott. Listen to part 1.

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Words from an Explorer
“I don’t want to wait for my retirement to climb Kilimanjaro because I don’t know if I’ll be able to.”
What You'll Learn

Why Sherry has embraced her addiction to new experiences, and what it means to feel this desire to challenge yourself
How baby steps can help get you to where Sherry is today
What you learn, about the world, others, and yourself, through experiencing the challenges of travel
How Sherry affords her travel by lowering her income standards and cost of living
Why we have definitions of what we SHOULD be doing that trump what we DESIRE to do
Sherry says fear stops us from taking career breaks and so she created Meet Plan Go to help people meet others who actually have taken these steps to break down that fear and inspire others to do the same.

Sherry’s Best Travel Advice:

The First Step: For long term travel, do not get overwhelmed with the planning. Don’t worry about every night. Plan the first 1/3 of your trip. You’ll discover yourself, your interests, and you’ll appreciate the flexibility later on. Planning is easier once you’re out there, surrounded by options and spending time with others doing the same thing. You never know if you might meet someone, find work, or change your mind!
Money Saving Tip or Travel Hack: Get out of hotels and stay with locals. Guest houses, short-term apartments, places that have a kitchen and force you to go to the local markets, and allow you to cook rather than spend more and eat out. You save money while having a more authentic experience.
Packing Advice: Buy things where you go, and roll your clothes!
Favorite Travel Gear: Mobile Wifi device
Favorite Book: Tales from Nowhere (Lonely Planet Travel Literature)
Weirdest Food: Balut (fertilized duck egg)

Mentioned on this Show:

OttsWorld
@OttsWorld
MeetPlanGo
Sherry’s Rickshaw Run Video

Music Credit: Move Slow by Felxprod ft. Jess Abran (Myriad Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static

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Jun 12, 2014

Sherry Ott was burned out. But rather than to go on vacation, she decided to do something a bit more radical.

She quit her six-figure job as an IT director and project manager to spend a year traveling around the world. Having only started traveling internationally at 30 years old, with only a few trips under her belt, she was new to this challenge. But she quickly became addicted to the new.

In this episode, you'll hear how Sherry viewed an extended career break as a challenge, took it on, planned, fell in love with exploration, got hooked, and rather than returning, created her own life of travel. Her story will make career breaks accessible for anyone who is longing for long term travel, and how she's able to financially support her travel lifestyle through blogging and freelancing.

Today, she's a digital nomad and corporate American runaway, who escaped her cubicle in New York City and has been traveling nomadically and solo for over 7 years now, helping others recognize that they can do the same, and writing about it on her blog Otts World.

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Soundcloud or TuneIn

Words from an Explorer
"I needed to be out meeting new people, going new places, seeing new cultures and asking, 'What the heck is that? Why do they do that?' on a daily basis."
What You'll Learn

How the people she met on her travel inspired a change in her life
How Sherry got the courage to take a career break by viewing it as a challenge
Why Sherry travels for the newness of things, to find new things all the time
How she was able to make a career break into a career change, and become a jack-of-all-trades digital nomad

Mentioned on this Show

Otts World
Meet Plan Go

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Jun 11, 2014

“A dominant impulse on encountering beauty is to wish to hold on to it, to possess it and give it weight in one’s life. There is an urge to say, ‘I was here, I saw this and it mattered to me.” ― Alain de Botton, The Art of Travel

Antrese Wood is painting her way across Argentina. A native of Pasadena, California, Antrese is a former artist with Disney Studios, currently living in Argentina where, after running a successful Kickstarter campaign, she is working on a series of paintings titled A Portrait of Argentina.
Her goal is to paint Argentina from an individual, national, and world perspective. Personally, my mother is an artist, I grew up around the arts, and I believe the perspective of the artist is often the most insightful, so I’m really psyched up to have Antrese come on the show and share with us her cultural portrait of a place that’s been at the top of my bucket list for way too long: Argentina.
On a personal note, I like to be creative while I travel. I can draw, a little, not very well. I wish that everyone were taught to draw, in the same way everyone is taught to write. Because when you draw something, I think you begin to understand it better. So, when you draw somewhere, or someone, it’s the same. You begin to understand not just that you like something, but precisely why you like it. Like what Proust said, "The only true voyage of discovery is not to go to new places, but to have other eyes."
That’s why I wanted to bring Antrese on the show to discuss her love of the land and culture of Argentina.
Since we recorded this episode, Antrese has launched her own podcast. Check out Savvy Painter and join me in giving Antrese a review!

Words from an Explorer:
"When you're drawing something, it forces you to stop and really be present in that moment."

"When you paint, you're really there for much longer than when you take a picture. It's more of a meditative experience."
What You'll Learn

How Antrese managed to afford to travel with low-to-no income from painting
The difference in perspective on time and appreciating the moment in Argentina
How painting and Yerba Mate both lend themselves to the Argentinian state of being
Where Antrese recommends you go in Argentina

Antrese's Itinerary for Argentina
Start in Buenos Aires for a day or two, where you can find tango in a malango, before heading north to Jujury for more authentic cultural exposure. Then drive down the 40 to Bariloche, which is a gorgeous drive south to the edge of Patagonia.

Antrese's Best Travel Advice

The First Step: Don't think, just go. That's it!
Internet Travel Resource: Xoom.com
Favorite Travel Book: On the Road, Jack Kerouac
Best Travel Gear: Sketch book and a pencil.
Weirdest food: Tripe Soup in Argentina, or crickets!

Mentioned in this episode:

Antrese.com
Savvy Painter Podcast
Portrait of Argentina

Music credit: Imogen Heap – Wait It Out (Artec Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static

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Jun 10, 2014

Did you like what Scott Mackenzie had to say in this episode about earning and redeeming points and miles? If you'd like to get started with points and miles, then you can check out my book The Beginners Guide to Points and Miles. And be sure to follow his blog, Hack My Trip.

Photo by: Nick Ciorogan

Before Scott Mackenzie mastered earning points and miles, he was earning his Ph.D in neuroscience.

He launched his travel hacking blog, Hack My Trip, while he was still in school. It was flying to interviews for his graduate school interviews that introduced him to earning enough frequent flyer miles for his first redemption. He quickly earned enough to extend his travel perks into his time spent living the frugal life of a student. Graduate students don’t generally have large sums of cash to help them fly to Asia during their school breaks; but Scott had figured out the secret to not only taking trips a student could pay for, but that most people couldn't afford to take.

In this episode, Scott allows me to pick his brain to help you get started thinking about travel hacking to earn points and miles so that we can break down the cost-prohibitive aspects of travel and see the world for as close to free as possible.

Words from a Travel Hacker:
“A good redemption gets you where you want to go with minimal inconvenience and you end up happy.” Tweet this!
What You’ll Learn

What is Travel Hacking, and how does Scott define it.
Rather than travel for free, Scott considers it a moderate investment to travel in a much higher class.
The basics of mile-running. How and why Scott might spend $125 and hours on a plane in coach to earn enough miles to redeem for a first class ticket to Asia.
How Scott took his wife on a 2-week honeymoon to Southeast Asia, flying business class, and staying at the some of world’s best hotels, all on points and miles.
Why diversification of points is a good strategy.
Scott’s advice to get started earning and redeeming points and miles
The ways Scott thinks about travel hacking to earn successfully
Where Scott generally transfers his American Express Membership Rewards and Ultimate Rewards points
How Scott defines a good redemption, and why good redemptions are subjective.

Scott’s Best Travel Advice

The First Step: Have a plan. Don’t book at random. Don’t overlook opportunities to consolidate value and leverage earning.
Money Saving Tip or Travel Hack: Cut your expenses. Priorities are important. “I’ve never subscribed to cable. Only got texting this month!” Use forced savings to make automatic withdrawals from one bank to another, so you don’t even have regular visibility on the other account.
Cheapest Airfare: Practice makes perfect. Scott’s Guide to Using ITA’s Matrix. http://hackmytrip.com/2012/01/introduction-to-using-ita/ Then book through Hipmunk, which integrates ITA’s display features as well as the advanced routing language. RouteHappy helps ease the decision making process by showing seating, comfort, details of your journey.
Travel Book:
Travel Gear: Macbook Air 13”
Weirdest Food: Durian

Mentioned in this episode

Scott’s blog, Hack My Trip
Scott on Milepoint.com
@hackmytrip on Twitter
Hyatt Points Program
Starwood Preferred Guests points program
OpenFlights.org
Scott’s Guide to Using ITA’s Matrix.
Google Flights
Hipmunk
RouteHappy

Music Credit: Passion Pit - Moth’s Wings (Artec Remix), Aaron Static – Intrepid Journey

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Jun 9, 2014

In 1999, Earl Baron graduated college and took what was supposed to be a 3-month trip to Asia. Today, that trip has yet to end.
It was within a week that he discovered a new version of himself, meeting people, all the new experiences, and everything he was learning every day. He knew he couldn't go home to a career that could ever be as rewarding to him as these experiences. Sitting on a stone wall during a festival at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, sitting on a stone wall watching an amazing world unfold before him, he knew right then he could never stop traveling.
He’s been to 87 countries and on 6 continents, using his ingenuity to afford to keep on the road and gain an online following through his blog The Wandering Earl, where he writes to help people learn how they can do the same, while championing a "New breed of explorer." I really wanted to have Derek on the show because of his  message about travel, exploration, choosing to live an adventurous life of travel, and not letting anything be an excuse, whether it’s money, time, fear, difficulty, or expectations. All the things that stop us from living a life of travel and choosing adventure. He wants to prove to his companions that much of what we think about the world can be misunderstood.
What he says about travel is that in every destination the vast majority of people in any destination are like you and me — they’re warm, friendly, they want to make money and support their family, and live happily.
Today, he takes travelers to places like Iraq, or more specifically Iraqi Kurdistan, where he shows them a wonderful place to go that most don’t ever notice on a map. On this trip, you start in the capital of Erbil (or Arbil) and then head into villages in the mountains and canyons to meet the people, see the castles, palaces, and experience the surprisingly international population hidden between Erbil and Baghdad.
If you love what Earl has to say in this session, you can check out and book Earl's tours here.
Earl is skyping in from the lobby of his hotel in Delhi, India.

Words from an Explorer:

"As daunting as it seems, as far fetched, to live a lifestyle of travel it can happen if you really put the effort into it." Tweet this!

What you'll learn:

How it's okay to leave a dream career track for a life of travel.
What sorts of travel are out there
Ways to find work on the road, like teaching English and working on cruise ships, to support your travels
The most underused form of employment while traveling
Why he takes people to places that challenge their preconceived notions.
The Currency of Pad Thai

The Wandering Earl's Iraqi Kurdistan

Go to challenge your perception of Iraq and expose yourself to Kurdistan and its varied culture.
Start in the vibrant, citadel community of Erbil. Take in the warm people going about their lives. Check out the signs that point towards Baghdad.
Then on to Duhok, to spend time in the mountains with Syrian villagers, and anyone you might run into. See the waterfalls, castles, palaces and canyon.
Head down to Sulaymaniyah, the culture capital of Kurdistan, for the food, art, and expressive culture.

The Wandering Earl's Best Travel Advice

The First Step: If you don't know someone who's traveling, find anyone online and email them. Travelers are very friendly and hopeful, and they'll give you new answers you wouldn't expect.
Money Saving Tip: The Currency of Pad Thai. Every time you spend $1 at home, that's a plate of pad thai in Thailand. Would you rather have $60 sneakers, or 60 plates of Pad Thai. Would you rather have the shoes, or more than a week's worth of accommodation in India? This is an addictive money saving strategy.
Cheapest Airfare: Set an airfare goal, be flexible, never give up.
Favorite Travel Book: Anything by Bill Bryson gets Earl pumped up to keep traveling.

Jun 6, 2014

It was over egg rolls and stir fry, when her Aunt Judy unexpectedly shared her travel stories with her teenage niece. Captivated and enthralled by her aunt's own personal legend, Regina Busse knew instantly that she wanted the same, to be more adventurous and have these stories of her own to share, just like her aunt. "The life she had lead and continued to lead sparked a fire inside me," says Regina.

And so a 16-year old midwestern girl from Omaha, a small city in the heart of the state of Nebraska, planned a one month trip to Australia and bought that ticket. One month turned into a year, and Reggie turned into an explorer of an amazing world. Nine years later, she's still on the road. This transformation was so profound, she's now compelled to help others experience the same, to inspire those who aren't seeing the world to aspire to do so, to incorporate a love of travel into their lives, and promote the encouragement to do so within society.

Let Reggie's message entrance you and her passion for inspiring others to share in similar experiences help you aspire to travel.

Words from an Explorer
"Aspire to travel. Take the proactive steps to reach your goals. Whatever you need to do, recognize your weakness and make them strengths. Then book that ticket." Tweet this!

"Risk. Risk is huge. And you never reward until you risk. And that’s what travel is all about." Tweet this!
What We Discuss

How a girl from the midwest was able to become an explorer
Why encouragement from her family gave Reggie the push she needed
What make for the best stories, the ones that stay with you beyond the trip
How she used Couchsurfing to stay for free with locals in Indonesia, and why she wasn’t ever worried about it
How she stayed for four nights for free in the Emirates Palace, one of the world’s two 7-star (!) hotels in Abu Dhabi

Reggie's Best Travel Advice

The First Step: If you have the means, what are you waiting for? Travel is all about risk. Take the leap of faith.
Money Saving Tip: Give it to the pig!
Cheapest airfare: Skyscanner, Kayak.
Packing Tips: Lay it all out, then half it. Then half it again. Two halts equal a whole.
Favorite Internet Travel Tool: Focus on the positive on Couchsurfing, TripAdvisor.
Favorite Travel Book: The Travels of Ibn Batuta The Travels of Ibn Battuta
Weirdest Food: Grasshopper

Mentioned in this episode

Reggie’s site Backpackers Wanted
Couchsurfing
TripAdvisor

Music Credit: Passion Pit - Moth’s Wings (Artec Remix), Aaron Static – Intrepid Journey

Like the show? I’d love a rating and review!
Take action and please share the show! All you have to do is click one of the social sharing buttons at the top of this post.
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Thank you so much for your support!

See you next time!

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Jun 5, 2014

This is part 2 of my conversation with Jason Moore. Listen to part 1, From Zero to Travel with Jason Moore.

Jason Moore has this concept he calls "Wanderliving." And for 15 years, he's been making full time travel a reality for himself. Today, he's helping his audience do the same on his website and podcast, Zero to Travel.

When I had the idea for this show, Jason was the guy who was already out there doing it, in his own way, focusing on practical ideas, concrete resources, and actionable advice all bundled up into inspiring stories from interesting travelers.

Words from an Explorer:
"It's good to get comfortable with fear. Otherwise it's hard to do new things like this."
Jason's Best Travel Advice:

The First Step: If you’re thinking about the trip, but hesitating because you’re nervous, there’s no rule that says you can’t try it in your state. Go spend a night in a hostel in your hometown. See what it’s like. Then, buy the plane ticket. Lock yourself into it. Get your friend to buy the ticket for you, if you have to.
Money Saving Tip or Travel Hack: Earn miles through credit cards, if you have good credit. Consider getting a job that allows you to travel.
Packing Tip: 40 liter (or less) backpack to carry on only. Jason’s Carry On packing list.
Favorite Internet Travel Tool or Resource: Humans! Jason does an amazing job dodging this question to deliver a terrific answer.
Favorite Travel Books: On the Road, Jack Kerouac
Favorite Travel Gear: Headlamp. Hands free light in the night.
Weird Food: Fried Crickets. “They were a little grassy…”

Mentioned on this Show:

The Zero to Travel Podcast
Jason’s fundraising page for his trip hitchhiking across Scotland
Zero To Travel Carry On Packing List
The Paradise Pack

Music Credit: Passion Pit - Moth’s Wings (Artec Remix), Aaron Static – Intrepid Journey
Like the show? I’d love a rating and review!
Take action and please share the show! All you have to do is click one of the social sharing buttons at the top of this post.
Also please leave a rating or review on iTunes! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you!
Thank you so much for your support!

See you next time!
 

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Jun 4, 2014

Jason Moore has this concept he calls "Wanderliving." And for 15 years, he's been making full time travel a reality for himself. Today, he's helping his audience do the same on his website and podcast, Zero to Travel.

When I had the idea for this show, Jason was the guy who was already out there doing it, in his own way, focusing on practical ideas, concrete resources, and actionable advice all bundled up into inspiring stories from interesting travelers.

In this episode, I'm turning the tables on Jason and interviewing him about his travel stories, which include how he turned a lifelong dream to travel into a reality by landing a traveling job in event marketing and his adventures in hitchhiking.

What we discuss:

 How Jason found work that allowed him to build travel into his life, and became addicted to the practice.
How safe is hitchhiking, and can it be a great way to challenge yourself, escape your comfort zone?
Does the length of time you know someone really matter? All the people on your travels makes you wonder.
If you think you want to study abroad, those feelings might never go away. So look into the opportunity to do so if you have it.

Words of an Explorer:
"You have to make time. It's always there but you need to carve it out and commit to doing what you want to do. And it's not always an easy thing."
Jason’s Best Travel Advice:

The First Step: If you’re thinking about the trip, but hesitating because you’re nervous, there’s no rule that says you can’t try it in your state. Go spend a night in a hostel in your hometown. See what it’s like. Then, buy the plane ticket. Lock yourself into it. Get your friend to buy the ticket for you.
Money Saving Tip or Travel Hack: Earn miles through credit cards, if you have good credit. Consider getting a job that allows you to travel.
Packing Tip: 40 liter (or less) backpack to carry on only. Jason’s packing list.
Favorite Internet Travel Tool or Resource:
Favorite Travel Books: On The Road, Jack Kerouac
Favorite Travel Gear: Headlamp. Hands free light in the night.
Weird Food: Fried Crickets. “They were a little grassy…”

Mentioned on this Show:

The Zero to Travel Podcast
Jason’s fundraising page for his trip hitchhiking across Scotland

 

Music Credit: Passion Pit - Moth’s Wings (Artec Remix), Aaron Static – Intrepid Journey
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Jun 3, 2014

This is part 2 of my conversation with Travis Sherry. Listen to part 1.

Travis Sherry got a late start in life to traveling the world internationally. He was 25 when he finally got bit by the travel bug on a study abroad internship trip, living in Lozan, Switzerland. Since then, he has worked tirelessly to make for himself a life of travel.

“Everyday I would go swimming in Lake Geneva," says Travis, "and I'd look up at the Alps and think, ‘I’m not going to get this by just staying home all my life.’"

Today, Travis bills himself as a regular guy who loves to travel, but zip on over to Extra Pack of Peanuts. and you’ll see he has just a little expertise in traveling the world for free, and helping his audience do the same. There you can pick up his Ultimate Guide to Points and Miles. He also runs a travel podcast by the same name, and if you like this show, you’d probably like his too. I’m excited to have him on to discuss his lifestyle and how to earn and redeem points and miles to see the world for as close to free as possible.

Words from an Explorer
“If you’re able to travel cheaper, then you’re able to travel more. And the more you travel, the better we think you’re life will be. And society in general.”
What You’ll Learn

What you'll find on ExtraPackofPeanuts.com
Why Travis argues in favor of local guest houses, for a more authentic experience that puts money in a local's pocket.
Hostels don't necessarily involve 10 bunks in a room and dirty backpackers. They can often be better than hotels in many ways.
Other ways to go: Housesitting or renting apartments (through Airbnb, GowithOh)

Travis' Best Travel Advice

The First Step: If it scares you to do it, then stop putting it off and make a concrete reservation that you can't change. Jump in and figure out how to swim.
Cheap Airfare: Points and miles! Listen to the show for Travis' advice getting involved.
Finding Cheap Airfare: The Flight Deal, ITA Software's Matrix, then book through Kayak or the airline directly.
Packing Tips: Always, always travel with just a carry on. Travis' wife is a fashion blogger and Travis has even talked her down from 2 checked suitcases to just a carry on! Check out Tortuga Backpacks.
Favorite Travel Book: The Majic Bus: An American Odyssey Get this book for free at FreeTravelBook.com
Travel Gear: Osprey Farpoint 70 Travel Backpack
Weirdest food: A whole fried frog for $1 in Cambodia. Also, silk worm and cricket!

Mentioned in this Show

ExtraPackofPeanuts.com
Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast
TheFlightDeal.com
Tortuga Backpacks
ITA Software's Matrix
Airbnb
GowithOh, rent apartments across Europe

Music credit: Imogen Heap – Wait It Out (Artec Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static

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Jun 2, 2014

Travis Sherry got a late start in life to traveling the world internationally. He was 25 when he finally got bit by the travel bug on a study abroad internship trip, living in Lozan, Switzerland. Since then, he has worked tirelessly to make for himself a life of travel.

“Everyday I would go swimming in Lake Geneva," says Travis, "and I'd look up at the Alps and think, ‘I’m not going to get this by just staying home all my life.’"

Today, Travis bills himself as a regular guy who loves to travel, but zip on over to Extra Pack of Peanuts. and you’ll see he has just a little expertise in traveling the world for free, and helping his audience do the same. There you can pick up his Ultimate Guide to Points and Miles. He also runs a travel podcast by the same name, and if you like this show, you’d probably like his too. I’m excited to have him on to discuss his lifestyle and how to earn and redeem points and miles to see the world for as close to free as possible.

Personal note: When I looked out there to see who was travel podcasting, Travis’ was the only one I found. Since then, other great shows have cropped up, but I loved what Travis was putting out there and it helped inspire me to create The Daily Travel Podcast. So, if you like this show, check out Travis’ podcast!

Words from an Explorer
“If you’re able to travel cheaper, then you’re able to travel more. And the more you travel, the better we think you’re life will be. And society in general.”
What You’ll Learn

How a trip to Geneva gave Travis an addiction to new things.
How Travis experienced culture shock and why it can be a valuable experience everyone might want to seek out to better approach new experiences and relate to different people.
How the world is on your side, and the more you experience it, the more we’re o
How Travis got into points and miles to fly anywhere in the world for less than $100, and how he turned that into a business.
Advice for getting started in earning and redeeming points and miles.

Music credit: Imogen Heap – Wait It Out (Artec Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static

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May 30, 2014

Long before The Daily Travel Podcast launched, Chris Christensen was blazing the trail for travel podcasters to follow.

Chris has been producing his podcast since 2005, just a year after the medium began. At the time, he loved podcasts but hadn’t found the right subject. He considered a range of topics — including religion or tech — but after a night spent with friends at his home, he recognized the best stories were travel stories. Nobody had a travel podcast. And right then he knew he had to do a travel show. Today, nine years later, his show, The Amateur Traveler podcast, gets over 1 million downloads per year.

I sought out Chris at New Media Expo in Las Vegas and without hesitation he agreed to come on my show. We discussed the value of exploration to the individual as well as Chris’ recommendations for exploring Istanbul beyond the prescribed tourist trail.

What are your favorite spots in Istanbul? I'd love to hear it in the comments.

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Words from an Explorer:
“The best travel stories get us outside our everyday experience and challenge what we think of as normal.”
Tweet this quote or thank Chris for sharing his story!
What You’ll Learn:

How Chris got his start with travel at a young age with his family
Chris’ favorite National Parks, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Bryce Canyon
How a trip to Tanzania to help orphans with AIDS led Chris to explore, and realize that he’ll never reach his limits. The more confidence you get, the more you go ‘Well this isn’t hard at all.’
How the best memories come from when the travel changes you. And what that means.
How learning Mandarin unexpectedly helped Chris in Japan.
Chris leads us through why he loves Istanbul, not just for its amazing history and big sites, but it’s Muslim people and tiny hidden gems that only explorers will find by venturing out on their own.

Chris’ Best Travel Advice:

The First Step: Book a tour, for example with GAdventures, to break the ice.
Money Saving Tip: Go shoulder season (May or September, just before or after the crowds for better weather and smaller crowds)
Finding Cheapest Airfare: Start with a metasearch engine (TripAdvisor Flights, Skyscanner, Kayak, Mobissimo). Then spot check the results (Southwest, for example, won’t be included in the results). If you don’t know where you want to go, kayak.com/explore
Packing Tips: Nobody ever comes back saying, “Boy I wish I packed more.” Pack less, buy what you need. Leave stuff behind, and make a list.
Favorite Internet Travel Tool or Resource: The Amateur Traveler, of course! Also, TripAdvisor for it’s alternative accommodations.
Favorite Travel Book: In a Sunburned Country, Bill Bryson
Weird Food: Spicy Crickets and Guacamole, in Oaxaca

Mentioned on this Show:

The Amateur Traveler Podcast
Chris’ packing list 
Amateurtraveler.com/map
More on Turkey from Chris
GAdventures
Tripadvisor Flights
Kayak.com/explore, to find a range of airfares from destinations at a given time

Music credit: Imogen Heap - Wait It Out (Artec Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static
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May 29, 2014

Get $20 off Tortuga Backpacks!
Fred was nice enough to put together an exclusive promo code for listeners of The Daily Travel Podcast. Through the end of June, get 10% off at Tortuga Backpacks with discount code DTP514. Get your backpack here! Thanks Fred! They're currently sold out but expecting more in mid-June.

On a 2-week trip to Germany with his best friend, Fred Perotta had an ah-ha moment.

After heaps of research and no help from retailers, Fred couldn’t find the right bag for travelers. He couldn’t understand why most travelers use outdoor ‘hiking’ backpacks, rather than one made specifically for ‘traveling.’ That is, until he realized the solution he wanted — a front-loading backpack, rather than top-loading, that fits into an overhead compartment — didn’t exist. So, he decided to solve his own problem.

Today, he’s a world traveler, entrepreneur, startup marketer and co-founder of one of Entrepreneur magazine’s 100 Brilliant Companies List in 2012, Tortuga Backpacks. Fred’s a shining example of how unplanned, wandering travel can reinvigorate your creativity, and help to create opportunities to build a lifestyle for yourself that incorporates regular travel.

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Words from an Explorer:
“Travel is about seeing what a city's like when you’re not on that pre-prescribed tourist trail.”
What We Discuss:

Why Fred tries not to overplan, and apply the famous Tolkien quote “Not all who wander are lost.”
How a backpacking trip gave Fred his entrepreneurial ah-ha moment, and set him on a path to make the perfect backpack for traveling, not hiking or trekking.
How Fred combined his love of travel and entrepreneurship to create a life that incorporates travel into it regularly
Why unplanned travel often results in the best experiences and stories
How to identify a great travel companion

Fred’s Best Travel Advice:

The First Step: Just do it. Setup an alert and when you find a ticket, buy it. Then you know you’re going.
Travel Hack: Find an appropriate card for your style of travel and be sure it has a huge signup bonus.
Finding Cheap Airfare: Hipmunk, Skyscanner, Kayak
Favorite Internet Travel Tool or Resource: TripIt app
Favorite Travel Book: On The Road, Jack Kerouac. You can’t read it at 100mph, as if you’re in the car with those guys.
Favorite Travel Gear: Eagle Creek Packing Cubes
Weirdest Food: Live Ant

Links Mentioned on this Show:

TortugaBackpacks.com

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May 28, 2014

Ben Krueger comes to us from his office in the jungles of Costa Rica.

Ben is the founder and operator of Authority Engine, an avid entrepreneur, marketer, and adventurer. He started his company from his laptop as a hub for podcasting information services that redefine best practices. I met Ben at New Media Expo. We instantly connected on our mutual ecstatic love of travel, it’s importance in our lives, and the power of podcasting.

Studying for a career never sat well with Ben, and the travel itch led him to concentrate on learning the skills needed to be able to travel more on his own terms. He absorbed everything about online marketing and honed these skills knowing it’d be his golden ticket. Eventually he earned the opportunity to go to the Philippines for a 6-month position that involved driving leads for a vacation resort in exchange for food and shelter at the resort. Ben pounced on the opportunity.

Within a week, he met a collective of location independent entrepreneurs who run their businesses from their laptops and go wherever they want. Ben knew immediately he wanted in. And he continues to do what it takes to maintain control of his travel experiences.

By the way, just wait for the end. Ben’s weird food selection takes the cake in my book.

Words from an Explorer
“Someday’s not a day of the week. If you wait for it, it’ll never happen.”
Tweet this quote or say thanks to Ben for sharing his story.
What we discuss:

How marketing skills helped Ben get his start traveling by earning him a gig with Tropical MBA at a resort just south of Manila, in the Philippines.
Why the people you care about might discourage you to travel, and why you shouldn’t listen, and how to overcome it
Ben’s favorite destination: Chiang Mai
Some of Ben’s can’t miss spots in Chiang Mai
Is Thailand a good place for beginner travelers?

Ben’s Best Travel Advice

The First Step: Research the ideas you have. It’ll either inspire you to the point of uncontrollable excitement, or you’ll psych yourself out.
Money Saving Tip: The longer you stay anywhere, you cheaper things will get. if you’re using Airbnb for longer stays, ask the owner for a better deal!
Finding the Cheapest Airfare: Ben uses FlightFox to save time, otherwise sticks to sites like Kayak
Packing Tip: Focus less on everything you normally need, and instead pay attention what you specifically need.
Favorite Tool or Resource: TripIt app
Favorite Travel Book: Sherlock Holmes! Each one of the cases leaves a lot of room for you, as the reader, to fill in the blanks. This inspires how Ben loves to explore the mystery and adventure of the places he visits.
Favorite Travel Gear: GoPro Hero3
Weirdest Food: Beating Snake Heart, served in a shot glass of sake and snake blood.

Mentioned on this Show:

Ben on Twitter
AuthorityEngine.com
Airbnb.com

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May 27, 2014

Go to college, incur thousands of dollars of debt, and have no plan to pay it off. "That is a horrible idea."

This is the message Grant Baldwin tells his audience every year at Iowa State University freshman orientation, and one he spreads during his travels across the country. Last year, after his talk, a young kid approached him with tears in his eyes and told Grant that he’d always dreamed to go to Iowa State but didn’t have any plan whatsoever. Even though he’d made his lifelong dream to be there a reality, he realized he had no actual reason to be there.

Grant's mission is to help students by guiding them towards finding their reason, their path, and their purpose. He's the author of Reality Check, a guide for helping students make that uncomfortable transition for helping students make that transition from high school to college to "the real world." What does this have to do with travel? Everything.

Disclaimer: I mention at the beginning of this show that I'm not a parent. As of a week ago, I'm the father of a beautiful baby girl. :)

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Words from an Explorer:
"Have a great life. Or don't. It's up to you."
Tweet this quote or Thank him for sharing his story.
What you’ll learn:

Why the Gap Year not only doesn’t exist in the United States, but is discouraged, while it’s actually encouraged in other cultures
How to feel confident about taking a year off to travel in-between your studies: Have a purpose, have an intention and a plan.
How to make conscious decisions to embrace your passion, and understand your purpose by honing in on what you DON’T want from life. Make a list of the things you want to avoid and let that guide you towards figuring out what it is that makes you happy.
Why loneliness should never stop you from traveling.
Why and how Grant chooses to make travel a bigger priority in his life, and for his family.

Mentioned in this Show:

GrantBaldwin.com
@grantbaldwin
Grant's book, Reality Check

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May 26, 2014

Cailin’s been making films since she was 12, and traveling for even longer. So one day, having the background she has, she decided that rather than dream to have her own travel series on television, she’d just go out there and do it herself. She took a videographer with her to Madrid where she filmed the first episode of her own Youtube series, Travel Yourself.

Today, rather than following a traditional career path, she’s taking every opportunity she can to get out and see the world and build a life of travel. From her perspective, this huge leap has made her a happier person, and one who can’t ever stop traveling.

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Words from an Explorer:
"I don’t think I’m missing out from what I see my friends doing. I just think I’m going to get around to it a different way."
Thank her for sharing her story.
What you’ll learn:

How to travel as a solo female, safely.
Why solo travel can be both overwhelming and liberating, and how to balance that.
Why certain tours, like G Adventures, can be a great way for a solo-female travelers to adjust
Other strategies for solo female travelers to get started if aren’t tours aren’t your thing
Whether or not my philosophy about getting lost is good advice for solo female travelers

Cailin’s Best Travel Advice

The First Step: If you’re thinking about doing it then you’re already halfway there. Just do it.
Money Saving Tip or Travel Hack: Hostels are great! Book a private room if you need to ease your way into it, and you’ll find they’re amazing places to meet amazing people.
Favorite Internet Tool: ITA Software’s Matrix helped her get flights from New York > Paris > Johannesberg for $875 all in by researching on ITA’s Matrix.
Packing Tool: Roll up your clothes! It saves a ton of space.
Favorite Internet Resource: Facebook! It connects her to her readership in a way that helps her get the best recommendations.
Favorite Travel Gear: Cailin recommends her Nikon D5200
Weirdest Food: Fermented Shark and Brennivín (Black Death) in Iceland.

Mentioned in this Show:

Cailin's website, Travelyourself.ca
Youtube.com/travelyourself
@cailinoneil
Facebook.com/travelyourself
@travelyourself
GAdventures
ITA's Matrix

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May 23, 2014

When I reached out to Domingo Silvas to be on the show, I thought, "I've traveled extensively, do I really need someone to tell me how to live in another country?" Then I realized how drastically different this is than the travel I might be used to, even long term travel.
When you set up a new life for yourself, you're effectively alone with no end in sight. It's intimidating if not scary to perform simple life tasks. You have to figure out everything you know, everything you might consider common knowledge all over again in a foreign place, in which you might not even speak the language. You're reinventing home and what home means to you, which is essentially your entire world. Suddenly, I realized how much more complex that is.
Domingo Silvas is a serial entrepreneur whose  grown 8 companies, some into 7-figures. He's lived in several countries with his family and struggled repeatedly to come to grips with exploring the unknown. Today's he's the CEO of EscapeArtist.com, one of the internet's first sites, which helps over a half million people live, work, play, retire, and invest overseas. Living abroad can be an overwhelming thing to consider. For anyone dreaming to explore an ex-pat lifestyle, this episode is for you.

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Words from an Explorer:

“The biggest barrier I had was the fear of the unknown that was put into my mind.”

In this episode, you'll learn:

How Escape Artist helps ex-pats and people who want to live abroad.
In places like Costa Rica, you can live in a house with a car, a gardener, and a maid for total living expenses of $1000 a month. And why most people don’t recognize that they have this choice before them.
The difference between living abroad and traveling abroad. How ex-pats adjust to the intimidation of reinventing their entire lives in a foreign place.
What The Audobon feels like to anyone not used to going 180mph.
How overcoming language barriers has been Domingo’s greatest challenge living abroad with his family, and why he now sees it as a great way to challenge yourself.
Why the fear of the unknown is the biggest barrier for most people and the specific things you need to help you overcome that fear.
How putting yourself into challenging circumstances can create indelible experiences that you will never forget.
How moving to a different country can help you to get more out of life.

Links Mentioned on this Show:

EscapeArtist.com
EscapeArtistLive.com
Domingo’s bio - EscapeArtist.com/About-Us
Thomas Friedman’s The World Is Flat : A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century

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May 22, 2014

This is part 2 of my conversation with Steve Kamb. Listen to part 1.

Steve Kamb is the man behind the incredibly successful NerdFitness.com where he helps nerds and average Joes, and podcast hosts, level up their lives. As the title suggests, his primary focus is on fitness but he also writes about his adventures in world travel and travel hacking, which he implemented to go over 120,000 miles across 15-countries to Australia/New Zealand, through Asia, the US, Western Europe, and Argentina... for about $400. And I was thrilled he accepted my invitation to have him on the show to discuss both travel and fitness and how they relate to each other, while exploring how and why Steve was able to make travel a bigger priority in his life.

Before any of this, Steve had never traveled outside of the country. It was always something he wanted to do but he kept sying "I hope I get do that someday.” And like many people, he kept putting off his desire, thinking there’s not enough time, money, or life is just too complicated.

In the first part of my conversation with Steve, we discussed how he was able to successfully change his mindset when the opportunity to make travel a bigger priority in his life presented itself. He seized it. Today, with 2-3 big trips every year, Steve has combined a love of fitness and travel, and how the two relate, which we'll explore in part 2.

Words from an Explorer:

“Every dollar that you spend is an opportunity for you to say where your priorities truly lie.”

What we cover on the show:

Steve's community is doing the stuff of legend by transforming their lives completely.
The amazing things running a business affords him the ability to write off.
How everyone can pursue their own ‘epic quest of awesome.’
Steve's best advice for people, like me, who are all-or-nothing fitness types, often struggling to get started with new workout programs because they're such massive changes.
How to keep yourself prepped and ready to climb mountains in Hawaii, or whatever adventure you'd love to do in your travels.
Why celebrating quick wins matters and how Steve rewards himself without undoing his progress.
How stuff owns you, while experience grows you.

Steve's Best Travel Advice:
The First Step: Pick a date, and start automating deposits into a savings account. Set aside your first $10, tell someone you’re doing this, and reach out to people who have been the places you want to go.
Packing: Travel light to be flexible, and bring only the essentials, then, buy the things you need on the road. At the end, donate or toss them. “I’m very stuff averse.”
Money Saving Tip: “Every dollar that you spend is an opportunity for you to say where your priorities truly lie.”
Internet resource: The Great Circle Mapper tool http://www.gcmap.com/
Favorite Travel Book: The 4 Hour Work Week, by Timothy Ferriss
Best Travel Gear: Kelty Coyote 4750, his backpack
Weird Eats: Crocodile
Links

Steve's website, Nerd Fitness
@stevekamb
@nerdfitness
Live Like James Bond, an article from Nerd Fitness
Ramit Sethi’s finance website, I Will Teach You To Be Rich

Music Credit: Passion Pit - Moth's Wings (Artec Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static

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May 21, 2014

Steve Kamb wants to help his fellow nerds get healthy.

To differentiate in a very crowded fitness industry, he leveraged the idea of creating a community around helping people like himself get healthy and stay fit on his blog, Nerd Fitness. When the blog took off, after a few years of hard work, he decided to quit his job to focus on it 100%. He knew he could do that from anywhere. But the more he wrote about amazing characters like Jason Bourne or James Bond, or amazing places like Middle Earth or Hyrule, Steve realized that he needed his own ongoing adventures. He suddenly knew that not only did he need to make travel more of a priority but also that it was now an achievable reality. So, with the opportunity before him, he took conscious action, sold all his stuff, and made travel a bigger part of his life.

Once his success as a blogger afforded him the freedom to work anywhere, he was inspired by Chris Guillebeau’s book The Art of Non-Conformity and put a plan in place to book an 8-month round the world trip... for $418. Today, he’s made travel a core part of his lifestyle, with multiple big trips every year while on a mission to complete what he calls his Epic Quest of Awesome — a far nerdier, and more adventurous way of describing his bucket list.

I was thrilled to bring him to the show to discuss why he chose to make travel a priority and how someone with no travel background or experience, without huge sums cash, with picky eating habits and a fear of new experiences and things, can make round the world exploration into a reality for themselves, and learn to love it.

Words from an Explorer:
"Travel for me was always one of those things that I would say, 'Wouldn't it be nice?' but people never actually take those steps to actually do it... I finally just forced myself to stop. I forced myself to make [travel] a priority." - Steve Kamb
What we cover on the show:

Why Steve can't get himself to slow down.
How Steve Kamb started Nerd Fitness and why it worked.
How Steve overcame his fears of eating new foods, different languages and cultures by challenging himself, physically or comfortably, and found he had a lot of fun.
The intersection of fitness and travel, and how both can personally challenge and grow you in a similar way.
How Steve lived his dream to live like James Bond.
Fitness can give you the confidence to travel and do anything you want without having to think, "Am I able to do this?"
Travel is a departure from routine. Fitness thrives on routine. How does Steve reconcile that paradox?
 Steve makes exercise a priority in his travels. Most people don't because the travel alone is the priority. But this simple decision helped him maintain his routine

Links

Steve's website, Nerd Fitness
@stevekamb
@nerdfitness
Steve's great article on how to travel around the world for $418
The Nerd Fitness Epic Quest of Awesome

Music Credit: Move Slow by Felxprod ft. Jess Abran (Myriad Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static

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May 20, 2014

Food is an adventure.
If you agree with that statement and want to explore a culture through its food but are worried about getting sick, listen to Jodi Ettenberg's advice on how to safely navigate the delicious back alleys of street food, anywhere in the world. As Jodi points out, "I've not found any other thing in travel that compels locals to want to interact with you as much as enthusiasm for their food... Street food, especially, affords this wonderful scene you get to watch. It's like slicing open a culture and then sitting and watching it unfold in front of you. It's really compelling."

After saving up as a lawyer in New York City, Jodi Ettenberg took a career break to see the world for a year. Five years later, she has yet to return while manifesting what many would consider to be a dream career as a travel writer, eater, speaker, soup expert, and authority in street food at her website, Legal Nomads. Last year, she received just over one million views. I'm thrilled to welcome her on the show to talk about travel and its relationship to career transitions and, of course, street food. There are very few things that excite me more than street food.

Listen to today's episode and hear Jodi's best advice about approaching street food safely and through a lens of culture, as well as her best travel advice in today's lightning round.

Words from an Explorer:
"I've not found any other thing in travel that compels locals to want to interact with you than enthusiasm for their food... Street food, especially."
What You'll Learn:

How street food can be the most authentic experience, food as a platform to soak up so much culture.
Why street food is arguably safer than restaurant food, and how to identify signals that any food might not be safe.

Jodi's Best Travel Advice:

Taking the First Step: Do sufficient research for your destination, and address the concerns of your family, then book a tour. "There's nothing shameful about needing structure from someone else before you head off on your own."
Money Saving Tip: Street food goes a long way, and can be as cheap as $1/meal. Check out travel hacking resources, or consider one-way open jaw trips and book budget options, local flights or buses to save on travel.
Finding the Best Airfare: Skyscanner, Google Flights to search for flights. Then book directly with airlines. If you book with an aggregator, call up the airline, give them a confirmation number (and try to get your seat).
Packing Tips: Jodi hates packing. Hates it! Here's her resources for packing lists and tips. Also, mail things!
Favorite Internet Travel Tool or Resource: Subreddits for Vietnam and Travel. The Week's 10 Things You Need to Know Today. The Next Draft. Open Culture.
Favorite Travel Book: Spice: The History of a Temptation (Vintage)
Favorite Travel Gear: Doorstop, to wedge your door closed from the inside, to give you extra peace of mind.
Weirdest Food: Chicken Pudding, in Turkey. And here's an American version.

Links mentioned in this show:

LegalNomads.com
Jodi's series Thrillable Hours
@legalnomads
Jodi on Instagram
Facebook.com/legalnomads
Jodi's Food Tours at Jodieats.com
Jodi's book, The Food Travelers Handbook

Music Credit: Passion Pit - Moth's Wings (Artec Remix), Aaron Static - Intrepid Journey
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May 19, 2014

Jodi Ettenberg had a lifelong dream to take the Transsiberian Railway that over time, despite a successful career that she enjoyed, she just couldn't ignore.

After saving up as a lawyer in New York City, Jodi took a career break to see the world for a year. Five years later, she has yet to return while manifesting what many would consider to be a dream career as a travel writer, eater, speaker, soup expert, and authority in street food at her website, Legal Nomads. Last year, she received just over a million views. I'm thrilled to have her on to talk about travel and its relationship to career transitions and, of course, street food. There's very few things that excite me more than street food!

Listen to today's episode and hear how Jodi made the conscious decision to make travel a bigger priority in her life, and how she does it. Then tune in for part 2 of our conversation.

Words from an Explorer:
"I'm not doing this to reject what society's told me I want but instead to be richer in the way I experience my life."
Links mentioned in this show:

LegalNomads.com
Jodi's series Thrillable Hours
@legalnomads
Jodi on Instagram
Jodi's Food Tours at Jodieats.com
Jodi's book, The Food Travelers Handbook

Music Credit: Passion Pit - Moth's Wings (Artec Remix)
Like the show? I’d love a rating and review!
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Thank you so much for your support!

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May 16, 2014

Standing atop a volcano in Iceland, Matt Wilson had an epiphany. How did he really want to spend the best years of his life?

Today, he is the co-founder and Adventurer-in-Residence of Under30Media, Under30CEO, and Under30Experiences. Before starting them, he spent 7 months exploring the world and now with his team, he works to give others the opportunity to travel and make an impact on this tiny world we live in, a business goal I completely admire.

If you're in need of a shot of motivation, Matt wants to help pay his experiences forward to others. Have a listen to Matt's inspiring journey and his message about the value and importance of travel.

Words from an Explorer:
"Encourage your friends who aren't seeing the world to go out and seek meaningful experiences with people who are different from themselves because there's a lot of people out there who could benefit from the effects of travel."
Matt Wilson's Best Travel Advice
The First Step: Get your passport, buy a guidebook. Sure travel information is free online, but sometimes it's the little purchases or commitments that compel us into action.

Travel hack: The American Express Platinum Card

How to Find Cheap Airfare: Search for flights between Tuesday and Thursday (slowest travel days) on Expedia & Kayak, monitor flights for a while, then between Tuesday to Thursday, book through American Express for insurance, double miles and airline miles (triple miles!).

Internet Travel Tools: TripAdvisor, Magic Seaweed, Foursquare

Favorite Travel Book: The 4-Hour Workweek, Expanded and Updated: Expanded and Updated, With Over 100 New Pages of Cutting-Edge Content., by Tim Ferris, The Art of Happiness: a Handbook for Living, by the Dalai Lama

Favorite Travel Gear: iPhone, Burton Day Hiker Backpack Night Rider Color Block

Packing tip: Wear most of your bulky things on the plane.

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May 15, 2014

Geraldine DeRuiter knew she was going to get laid off.

Her boss told her to go to Italy with her friend on a trip they had planned. While she was there, a coworker told her the entire office was being let go. She finished her wine and told her husband, who was back home, preparing for a work trip to Iceland. When he asked if she wanted to go, she said yes. This was in the spring of 2008. She hasn’t stopped since.

After a year of traveling with her husband who travels regularly, Geraldine “was bullied into” to start a travel blog by friends. She wrote about the things she did on her own during their trips. She quickly discovered blogging made her happy. Today, thanks to her training as a journalist and ability to infuse her writing with her witty personality, Geraldine’s blog, The Everywhereist, is one of the most popular travel blogs on the internet.

Quotes from the Explorer:
"Even a miserable travel experience can make a good story. When things go awry, I remind myself this will be funny eventually. And I've found that most things are."
What we cover:

How being laid off gave Geraldine the permission she needed to travel the world nonstop.
Why planning too much on your travels can set too much of an expectation, and not result in the most remarkable experiences.
Why the authentic world is largely undiscovered.

The Everywhereist's Travel Advice

The first step: Getting back to your hotel is only a cab ride away. Remember that, and I think you can extrapolate that to, "Home is always a flight away." You can always get back.
Money saving tip: Don't buckle to the pressure of having to eat out every night you're traveling. Try a local grocery store, market, or bakery. It's a great way to expose yourself to a culture and save your funds.
How to find cheap airfare: Try not to obsess over it. At some point, you're going to be willing to pay $30-40 to NOT wake up at 3am to catch a flight.
Packing tip: Do laundry so you can pick from everything, and not wind up having to dress like a clown!
Favorite travel book: Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe, by Bill Bryson
Favorite travel gear: Eagle Creek Travel Gear Pack-It Cube Set
Weirdest food ever eaten: Geraldine grew up eating plenty of entrails. "I tried guinea pig in Peru and it was wonderful."

Music Credit: Moth's Wings (Artec Remix), Passion Pit

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