Thu, April 25, 2024

Life Update: Hawaii, Cabo & Having a Second Baby!

This week on the podcast, we’re doing a bit of a life update, sharing about our recent trips to Hawaii and Cabo, as well as giving you some big personal news and show updates. We kick off the episode by talking about our first trip of 2024, which was a family trip to Maui, Hawaii. We talk about what it was like to visit Mauii post-pandemic and after the Lahaina fires, as well as share a little bit about what we did while we were there. We also talk about our trip to Cabo San Lucas, comparing it with other Mexican beach destinations and discussing travel logistics, accommodations, and activities. The episode concludes with some big personal news of expecting a second baby very soon, preparations for welcoming a second baby to the family, and discussing a temporary pause on the podcast to focus on family life. Enjoy!

Thu, April 11, 2024

Exploring the World & Writing About it with Andy Corbley

This week on the podcast, we’re excited to welcome back Andy Corbley, a traveler, writer, and the founder of World at Large News. In this episode, Andy discusses significant changes in his life, including becoming a father and publishing his travel book 'On the Face of It: A Traveler On His World.' The conversation covers Andy's unique approach to travel literature, his recent travels, and the process of writing and publishing his book. Andy also shares his insights on human kindness across cultures, as well as what’s next for him travelwise, his future projects, including a second book that he’s working on, and much more. Enjoy!

Thu, March 28, 2024

10 Years of Travel & Digital Nomad Life with Nathan Aguilera

This week on the podcast, we’re chatting with Nathan Aguilera, a longtime friend and recurring guest, to discuss his 10-year journey as a digital nomad and food blogger. In this episode, Nathan shares his experiences visiting nearly 70 countries across five continents, managing an online business, and launching a new project targeting LGBTQ+ nomads. The conversation spans topics such as the trials and joys of digital nomadism, the impact of the pandemic on travel blogging, finding community on the road, and Nathan's tips for aspiring nomads. They also delve into broader themes of safety for LGBTQ+ travelers, adapting to changes in the blogging industry, and the importance of connecting with locals. Nathan highlights some of his favorite travel destinations, including Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Madrid, mentions his worst airline experience, and much more. We hope you enjoy it!

Thu, March 14, 2024

Navigating The Global Tech Scene as a Solo Female Traveler With Margaux Miller

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Margaux Miller, a global community builder in the tech industry. Margaux shares her experiences as a woman in tech, her advocacy efforts, and how she leverages LinkedIn for networking during her travels and remote work. She delves into balancing work and travel, including tips for slow travel, the benefits of staying a month in places, the implications of renting out a home, and the advantages of targeted networking. Margaux also shares her intricate process of researching locations based on parameters like Wi-Fi access and proximity to co-working spaces before settling in for work, emphasizing the importance of insurance and local advice. Her journey shows the evolution of work and travel, providing keen insights for potential digital nomads and other solo female travelers. Enjoy!

Thu, February 29, 2024

Argentina Part 3: Buenos Aires

This week on the podcast we are diving into the final part of our Argentina series, focused on the captivating city of Buenos Aires. Often referred to as the "Paris of South America," Buenos Aires offers a vibrant cultural scene, rich history, and a unique blend of European and Latin American influences. Join us as we share our experiences and insights on exploring Buenos Aires! In this episode, we talk about what it was like to visit Buenos Aires for the second time 9 years later, how long we went for, what we did, where we stayed and some of the best neighborhoods to stay in as a digital nomad, the food scene, a few recommendations for top tourist activities in the city, and more! Enjoy!

Thu, February 15, 2024

Argentina Part 2: Bariloche

In this episode of the podcast, we are talking about our experience in Bariloche, a city located in Argentina's Patagonia region. We talk about our time spent in the city, its stunning alpine scenery, and its location in the Lake District near the Chilean border. We also discuss the city's climate and the surprising cold weather that we encountered during our visit. Despite the unseasonably cold weather, we still managed to get out for some adventures! Our adventures included a visit to the Cerro Campanario viewpoint, drives along the scenic Circuito Chico, and hiking excursions. We also mention some of the numerous restaurants and breweries that we enjoyed, including a high tea experience at Hotel Llao Llao. Despite some challenges, such as inclement weather and illness, we highly recommend Bariloche for its beauty, food, and family-friendly atmosphere, and can’t wait to go back! Enjoy!

Thu, February 01, 2024

Argentina Part 1: Traveling to Argentina with a Toddler

We're kicking off 2024 with our first podcast episode about our trip to Argentina! We spent the month of November 2023 in Argentina and are so excited to share about our adventures. In this episode, we talk about why we decided to go to Argentina, where we went and why, and how we were preparing for this trip for an almost 2-year old toddler. We also share how our travels to Argentina went well and our first impressions of Bariloche. Enjoy!

Thu, December 14, 2023

2023 Year in Review

It's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right, the holiday season is upon us and that means that it's time to review 2023. In this episode, we reflect on the last year, including where we went, what we did in each place, how each trip was, as well as some of our highlights from the year. We start by talking about our trip to Panama and Colombia, and what we learned about balancing parenthood and work-life with traveling. We also dive into our trips to Japan, Canada, the US, and Argentina, discussing our experiences in each country and the valuable lessons that we learned along the way! Since we spent 2023 based in Mexico, we had lots of opportunities to explore Mexico so we also share about the domestic trips that we took this year. Finally, we end the episode by sharing what's next for us in 2024 and some of the upcoming trips that we have planned for the year! Happy Holidays and we'll see you in 2024!

Thu, October 26, 2023

Tips for Air Travel with Babies from 0-12 Months

This week on the podcast we are talking about air travel with a baby from 0-12 months old. We kick things off by sharing the different stages and ages that we've traveled with Lou and what we've learned through these different trip. We also share our top tips for traveling with a baby from 0-6 months old, as well as our tips and what changes traveling with a baby from 6-12 months old. This episode includes tips on traveling with car seats, strollers, baby carriers, diaper bags, how to pack for a flight, snacks, activities, the difference between traveling with a small baby vs. an almost toddler, why traveling at this age is actually awesome, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode: Differences in traveling with a 0-6 month old baby and a 6-12 month old baby Things to consider prior to boarding the plane with a baby Our experience flying with a baby on airlines in the past Car seat and stroller setups for traveling Going through airport security with a large baby scroller and what to be aware of The biggest issue with having a baby on a plane The two biggest changes we made with Lou getting older Other tips and thoughts on air traveling with a baby

Thu, October 12, 2023

Worldschooling with Rekha Magon from Boundless Life

This week on the podcast we are joined by Rekha Magon. Rekha is the co-founder of Boundless Life, an avid world traveler and an ed-tech entrepreneur. She leads the charge for Boundless Education and is whole-heartedly passionate about creating a purposeful and personalized, hands-on learning approach where children learn by experiencing the world. This is a philosophy and approach to learning that we are really aligned with so we were really excited to talk with Rekha! In this episode, we talk about what Rekha's philosophy on childhood education, how and why she co-created Boundless Life, what the process of creating a worldschooling program has been like, where they have programs and what these programs offer families, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode: Rekha’s travel history The founding idea of Boundless Life and how Rekha got involved with it How Rekha got started with worldschooling with her own kids The logistics of starting a school in a different county Boundless Life being based off of a Finnish learning system and why Rekha used that as a template for her own business Differences in the day to day of worldschooling versus more traditional schooling models The various locations and countries that Boundless Life operates in and why those locations specifically were chosen Places that Rekha hopes to launch schools in next Guest links: Boundless Life: https://www.boundless.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boundlesslife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boundlesslife9304

Thu, September 28, 2023

Why Becoming a VA is a Great Career for Travelers & Digital Nomads with Hannah Dixon

This week on the podcast we are joined by Hannah Dixon. Hannah is a VA and Freelancer Coach, Recruiter, and the Founder of Digital Nomad Kit. Committed to creating a more equitable future through the freedom and accessibility of freelancing, her teachings have readied 27,000 learners in over 170 countries to work with leading entrepreneurs across all industries. With 15 years as a full-time digital nomad, her insights are highly sought-after, contributing regularly to publications like Business Insider and Forbes, and delivering global talks on her areas of expertise. In this episode of the podcast, Hannah shares a bit about her travel story and how she got into working as a VA, why she created Digital Nomad Kit, why becoming a VA is a great career for travelers and digital nomads, tips for getting started as a VA, and much more! This episode is jam packed with goodness! Enjoy! In this episode: Hannah’s travel origin story Hannah’s discovering of remote work, the ability to work online, and how it changed the course of her career Finding VA opportunities early on in Hannah’s career The shift of being a virtual assistant and turning it into your own business and community The locations and countries Hannah has been staying since starting a career as a VA Tips for those who may be interested in starting a career as a VA and where to start Balancing productivity of your business while traveling The method of choosing a destination and how long the stay should be Guest links: Website: https://digitalnomadkit.com/

Thu, September 14, 2023

Nomadic Travel with a Dog with Mitko & Sarah Karshovski

This week on the podcast we are joined by our friends Mitko & Sarah Karshovski. Mitko & Sarah are full-time digital nomads who are currently based in Mexico. In 2022, they adopted a dog named Dexter, and are here to share what life has been like traveling and being nomadic with a pet. In this episode, Mitko & Sarah share their considerations when deciding to get a dog, what is required to fly with a dog, how having a dog has made travel different than it was before, what they've learned over the last year of traveling with Dexter, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode: Mitko and Sarah’s life and travel highlights since they were last on the podcast in 2021 The decision to get a pet and making sure it works with a nomadic lifestyle Adopting Dexter and the resources they used to find the right dog The filters to search with when finding an animal that is travel compliant The paperwork and procedures for flying Dexter from the US to Mexico Booking accommodations and knowing which places are pet friendly Cases where Mitko and Sarah haven’t travelled with their dog and how they arranged accommodations for Dexter Other tips and advice for traveling with a pet Guest links: Cincy Scoop: https://www.cincyscoop.com/ Remote Insider: https://www.remoteinsider.xyz/

Thu, June 22, 2023

Traveling the World by RV with Heath & Alyssa Padgett

This week on the podcast we are joined by Heath & Alyssa Padgett! Their story started with a 50-state cross-country road trip in an old RV as two broke newlyweds. After they finished that trip, they had fallen in love with travel and couldn't imagine go back to what they were doing before they started traveling, but also wanted to create value in their work and career. Over the last 8 years, they've written two best-selling books, started & sold a software business, and hosted a conference for fellow RV entrepreneurs. To keep traveling, they sold all their businesses, giving them the time to enjoy traveling with their two beautiful kiddos. They're currently splitting their time between Colorado and international travels as a family of four, and our paths crossed outside of a Starbucks in Kanazawa, Japan! In this episode of the podcast, Heath and Alyssa share a bit about their journey as travelers, entrepreneurs and parents, including why they love traveling the world by RV, how they've been able to strike a balance between working and traveling, what it was like traveling Japan in an RV, what's next for them travel-wise, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode: How Heath and Alyssa got into travelling and RV travel in particular Visiting all 50 states, and the first trip in an RV Highlights of their first year of traveling Finding sustainable work while living in an RV Building a family and having a baby while pursuing a lifestyle of travel Exploring Japan by RV and how Heath and Alyssa came to that decision The logistical side of traveling abroad by RV Selling their house and what’s in store for the future for Heath and Alyssa Guest links: Website: https://heathandalyssa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathandalyssa

Thu, June 08, 2023

10 Awesome Things to do in Tokyo

We're wrapping up our Japan series with an episode on Tokyo! While there are literally thousands of things to see and do in Tokyo, we narrowed down some of our favorite experiences to create a list of 10 awesome things to see and do there. In this episode, we talk about the Tokyo Skytree, the Tokyo Tower, some of our favorite neighborhoods and parks to explore, where to go see cherry blossoms, the Shibuya crossing, Tsukiji fish market, a few unique experiences that you don't want to miss in Tokyo, and much more! Enjoy! Enjoy! In this episode: The Tokyo Skytree, what to expect, and places of interest in the surrounding area The iconic Tokyo Tower and where to go see cherry blossoms The parks of Tokyo and the two that were our favorites Exploring around the neighborhoods of Tokyo and the best places to visit The Shibuya crossing and the Tsukiji fish market Other significant or interesting spots we visited while in Tokyo

Thu, May 25, 2023

Japan Part 3: Exploring Osaka & the Surrounding Area

This week on the podcast we're talking about Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara. We based ourselves in Osaka for nearly 2 weeks and took that opportunity to explore the city of Osaka, including the Osaka Castle, Dotonburi, Universal Studios Japan, as well as some of the amazing restaurants and arcades that Osaka has to offer. We also took a number of day trips from Osaka and explored Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. In this episode, we share why we chose Osaka, what the city is like, as well as what we did on each of our day trips, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode: An overhead view of how we planned out this part of our Japan trip Why we chose Osaka in particular How we split up our days working while traveling around Osaka Our day trips to Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara Travelling by train in Japan and planning out your routes in advance Spending 5 days in central Osaka, and our highlights from visiting restaurants and arcades in the city Visiting Universal Studios Japan, the Osaka Castle, Dotonburi, and more

Thu, May 11, 2023

Japan Part 2: Snow Monkeys in Nagano & Kanazawa

This week on the podcast we are continuing to share our adventures from Japan! In this episode, we're joining you from Tokyo and talking about our travels to Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen in Nagano prefecture where we stayed at a ryokan, enjoyed the onsens, and saw the snow monkeys! We also share a little bit about our time in Kanazawa, including what we did, where we went, and what we've been learning on this trip traveling with a baby. We really loved our time in Yudanaka and Kanazawa and would definitely recommend adding them to your list of awesome places to travel in Japan! Enjoy! In this episode: Visiting the town of Yudanaka and why we decided to go there in the first place Getting outside of the city of Tokyo and spending more time outside The ryokan we stayed at while in Yudanaka and experiencing authentic Japanese food Seeing the snow monkeys for the first time and what we observed The convenience of cheap and tasty food around Yudanaka Our experiences in the beautiful city of Nagano The ease of city to city travel in Japan Our time in Kanazawa and our favorite spots from our visit

Thu, April 27, 2023

Japan Part 1: Long-Haul Flight Update, Jet Lag & Revisiting Tokyo

Hello from Japan! This week on the podcast, we are joining you from Osaka, Japan! In this episode, we give you a play-by-play on how our long travel day went, including the 3-hour drive to Mexico City, 6 hours waiting in the airport for our flight, our 15-hour long haul flight, and then the 3 hours from touchdown until we arrived at our hotel. We talk about what it was like to arrive in Japan, how we dealt with the jet lag, and how baby Lou did through all of the big travels and change. We also talk about how nice it's been to be back in Japan after 6 years and how much we're enjoying the cleanliness, organization, efficiency, and quietness of the country! Plus, we share a little bit about what it was like to revisit Tokyo 6 years later, including some of the things that we did during our first few days there. Enjoy! In this episode: Getting to the airport, waiting for our flight for 6 hours Tackling a 15-hour long haul flight with a baby and our first impressions of the flight experience Landing in Japan and our experience getting off the plane and out of the airport Dealing with jet lag and what we did to minimize its effects Our first impressions of Tokyo and Osaka, and returning to Japan after 6 years Cultural differences and dealing with the language barrier Our plans for the rest of our time in Japan and what we're looking forward to experiencing

Thu, April 13, 2023

Planning for a 15-hour Flight & International Adventure with a Baby

This week on the podcast we're talking about our upcoming trip to Japan! This is our first time taking Lou on a long-haul flight and in this episode, we share the preparation that we've done for both the trip and the flight. We talk about why we're going to Japan, how we planned this trip differently than others, what has gone into our preparation for a 15-hour flight and the jetlag that will follow, and much more. You can expect updates from Japan very soon! Enjoy! In this episode: Why we decided to go to Japan for our first long-haul over the ocean trip How we have prepared for the Japan trip and our flight Planning this trip differently from others Dealing with a 15 hour flight and the jetlag that comes along with that Planning to go to Japan in 2020 before the pandemic hit, and how our plans have changed with since Altering our Japan travel plans now that we have a baby in the picture How we’re packing for our trip

Thu, March 30, 2023

Your Questions Answered!

This week on the podcast we are answering a few questions submitted by listeners of the show! We're talking about life in Mexico, raising a child abroad, safety concerns, our favorite tacos, what's on our travel bucket lists and more! This episode was really fun to record so hopefully you guys enjoy it and if you have a question that you'd like us to answer, feel free to send it our way for the next Q&A episode. Enjoy! In this episode: Cooking vs. eating out while traveling Safety in Medellin Exploring the cost of living in Mexico Our favorite tacos What it was like getting set up in Mexico What’s on our travel bucket list

Thu, March 16, 2023

How to Travel Around Mexico

Mexico is an amazing place for a beach vacation, a road trip, or a few weeks or months of traveling around! There is so much to see and do in Mexico, but because it's such a big, diverse country, we often get asked what is the best way to travel Mexico. In this week's podcast episode, we discuss the best ways to get around Mexico - plane, bus or driving. We share considerations for each, companies that we recommended, the pros and cons of each mode of transportation, price considerations and more. We hope this episode is informative and helps you plan your next trip to Mexico! Enjoy! In this episode: The best ways to travel in Mexico Flights, buses, and driving - everything you need to know The pros and cons of each mode of transportation Considering pricing while traveling Things to try and avoid at the airport Companies that we recommend traveling with Options for traveling in a car

Thu, March 02, 2023

One Month of Work & Travel in Medellin, Colombia

This week on the podcast we are talking all about the month that we spent in Medellin, Colombia this past January. This was our first big nomad trip since having Lou and we were super excited to get back on the road and explore a city that we haven't been to for 9 years! In this episode, we share why we decided to go to Medellin, where we stayed, what our first impressions of Medellin were 9 years later, what we did, the weekend trips we took outside of the city and some of our biggest takeaways from doing nomad life with a baby! Enjoy! In this episode: Recap and review of our Medellin trip in 2014 Why we decided to return to Medellin in 2023 Our first impressions after returning 9 years later How we spent our time while in the city of Medellin Taking weekend trips outside of the city Nomad life with a baby and the biggest takeaways from it

Thu, February 16, 2023

Returning to Panama City after 3 Years... with a baby!

This week on the podcast, we are talking about our most recent trip to Panama City, Panama! You may remember that we were living in Panama City in 2019 and 2020 and left really suddenly at the start of the pandemic. It's been almost 3 years since we were there last and we were so excited to return, and this time with our littlest world wanderer! In this episode, we talk about why we went back to Panama, what we did, what we would recommend to do on a 3-day layover, what Panama City is like now and how it's changed since 2020, as well as what it's been like traveling with Lou! Enjoy! In this episode: Background on Panama City Where we stayed while in Panama City Why we went back to Panama and how it’s changed since 2020 What we recommend to do on a 3-day layover What it’s been like traveling with Lou

Thu, February 02, 2023

Life as a Professor, YouTuber & Professional Traveler with Mark Wolters

This week on the podcast, we are joined by Mark Wolters. Mark is a PhD professor of marketing, a professional traveler, and a YouTuber. He shares his worldly experiences with over 3 million loyal Wolter's World followers every month, and he has made it his mission to share wholesome, honest travel and culture advice. This week on the podcast, Mark shares how he fell in love with travel, how he has balanced travel with working full-time as a marketing professor, his journey with creating videos on YouTube, someone his favorite places, a few overrated places, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode: Mark’s travel story and where his passion for travel came from Finding a career that worked while still being able to travel Things that stood out to Mark during his time in Lithuania Finding teaching jobs while living abroad Making travel and culture advice content on YouTube and growing an audience Starting a family and how that affected travel for Mark Mark’s favorite places he’s visited and what he recommends to everyone else The “DONT’S” of travel Mark’s upcoming plans for 2023 Guest links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@woltersworld Website: https://woltersworld.com/

Thu, December 01, 2022

2022 Year in Review

It's that time of year again! We're sitting down to recap 2022, including where we went, what we did, and some highlights of the year. With the arrival of baby Lou, we didn't travel as much as we have in passed years, but we did some really fun local trips and daytrips, plus a big trip through the US and up to Canada. We share what it's been like slowing things down and having a home base, as well as what it's been like shifting to traveling with a baby. We also as talk about some of the travel plans that we have for the first half of 2023. Enjoy! **In this episode:** - The places we went and what we did during our travels - Taking care of a baby and halting travel during the first few months of the year - Traveling with a baby and how our travelling experience has changed - Some of the exciting and meaningful things we did over 2022 - Getting more involved in our community in Mexico - Trips and plans for 2023

Thu, November 17, 2022

Finding Adventure Through Retreats with Mantas Szvinas

This week on the podcast we are joined by Mantas Szvinas. Mantas is the founder of SurfYogaBeer the largest fitness adventure company in the US that takes groups of amazing likeminded people to magical places around the world. He is most passionate about creating habits in people that lead to longer, healthier, and more positive lives. His philosophy is love the game, the process, the anticipation. Ultimately Mantas will get you to break a sweat and have fun doing it. This week on the podcast, Mantas shares how he fell in love with travel and how his desire to escape the daily grind in NYC led him to running his first international retreat. He shares how that turned into what is now SurfYogaBeer, what the company does, where they lead retreats, why retreats are a great way to travel and much more. Enjoy! **In this episode:** - How traveling became an interest for Mantas form an early age - Early experiences with surfing and yoga - Deciding to build a career within the fitness space - Mantas’ first international retreat to Costa Rica and how that evolved into SurfYogaBeer - Explaining the traditions that happen on SurfYogaBeer retreats - How the types of retreat experiences and locations evolved over time - Places Mantas wants to visit in the future - Mantas’ experience in Beijing and the differences in culture and life there **Guest links:** Website: [ https://www.surfyogabeer.com/ ]( https://www.surfyogabeer.com/)

Thu, November 03, 2022

Living a Nomadic Life & Having Babies Abroad with Amy Scott

This week on the podcast we are joined by Amy Scott. Originally from the United States and currently based in central Mexico, Amy has been traveling and living abroad since 2004. She’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers harness the power of location independence to create freedom in their life and work. As the founder of Nomadtopia, Amy connects and supports people around the globe who are building their own version of a location-independent lifestyle (aka Nomadtopia). In this episode of the show, Amy shares her travel story, what led her to take her first solo trip and then set out as a digital nomad in 2007. She shares her journey since then, including meeting her husband in Argentina, getting married, and eventually getting pregnant and having twins in Mexico. She talks about the decision to have babies abroad, why Mexico, what her experience was like, and more. Enjoy! **In this episode:** - How Amy started traveling and living abroad - Working in the US before moving to Argentina - Knowing when you’re ready to transition into a digital nomad lifestyle - Amy’s experience of living in Buenos Aires - Traveling as a couple vs. traveling solo - Deciding on where to have a baby and why Mexico was chosen - How things have shifted for Amy since having two babies and her travel plans for the future **Guest links:** Nomadtopia Podcast: [ https://www.nomadtopia.com/ ]( https://www.nomadtopia.com/)

Thu, October 20, 2022

Adding a Baby to a Nomadic Life: An Interview from Nomadtopia Radio

When we found out that we were pregnant and decided that we wanted to have our baby abroad, we went in search of resources where people were talking about what it was like to have a baby in another country and found very little. This is one of the reasons that Amanda was super excited to be a guest on Nomadtopia Radio with Amy Scott talking about having a baby abroad.There are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to starting a family as a nomad. Your priorities change, you have to plan differently, you might miss some adventures. There’s no question that having a baby changes your nomad experience. In this episode that originally aired on Nomadtopia Radio, Amy interviews Amanda. Amanda shares their experience planning for and shifting into this next phase, deciding when to stop traveling and where to give birth, balancing their child’s needs with their nomadic lifestyle, and much more. Enjoy! **In this episode:** - What it’s like for Amanda being in a more stable chapter of her nomad life - How and when she first become location independent - Amanda’s primary income streams - How and when Amanda and her husband decided to start a family - How trying to get pregnant affects nomads’ choices - How Amanda navigated where to give birth and where to live - What she thought life would be like with a baby and how that experience has panned out so far - How their kids will impact their lifestyle in the future - What it has been like traveling with a baby **Guest links:** Nomadtopia Podcast: [ https://www.nomadtopia.com/ ]( https://www.nomadtopia.com/)

Thu, October 06, 2022

Is It Time to Move to a New Country? With Mikkel Thorup

This week on the podcast we are joined by Mikkel Thorup. Mikkel is the founder of Expat Money, a #1 best-selling author, and a podcast host. After dropping out of school at 12 years old he started traveling the world as a teenager. In the last 22 years, he's visited over 100 countries, lived in 9, and circumnavigated the globe over 400 times. Since 2017 he has been working with private clients to move them offshore to legally save on taxes, acquire second passports and residencies, and invest in foreign real estate, agricultural land, timber plantations and other tangible assets. In this episode, Mikkel shares his travel story, what it was like traveling as a teenager, and how years of backpacking turned into living in 9 countries and starting a business abroad. He shares how he helps his clients at Expat Money and a few things to consider when it comes to moving abroad, and much more. Enjoy! **In this episode:** - How Mikkel was first introduced to travel - How Mikkel’s travel life evolved as he got older and how he found work early on - Highlights of Mikkel’s travels over the years - Knowing the signs of when it’s time to move to a different country - What inspired Mikkel and his wife to move to Panama, where they currently reside - Venturing into business and client work and how it progressed - Founding Expat Money and an overview of what they do - Countries that provide good options for people that want to start traveling **Guest links:** Website: [ https://expatmoney.com/ ]( https://expatmoney.com/) Expat Money Summit: [ https://2022.expatmoneysummit.com/ ]( https://2022.expatmoneysummit.com/)

Thu, September 22, 2022

Running a Fully Remote Local Business & Traveling the World with Neel Parekh

This week on the podcast we are joined by Neel Parekh. Neel is the Founder and CEO of MaidThis & MaidThis Franchise, which helps homeowners and short-term rental hosts (Airbnb, VRBO, etc) with their cleaner needs. Neel's business has generated millions in revenue while having a fully remote team, and now he's on a mission to help others achieve the same. Neel has been a “digital nomad” for almost 5 years and still vagabonding around the world (pre-COVID at least). In this episode, Neel shares what inspired him to create MaidThis, the process of building a business and how he was able to scale it quickly, how to balance work and travel when running a local business remotely, and much more. Enjoy! **In this episode:** - Neel’s personal travel story and how he ventured into a digital nomadic lifestyle - How Neel started a business on the side while working a full-time job - Opening your mind to new business opportunities/possibilities while still having the freedom to travel - Expanding Neel’s business from operating in only Los Angeles to multiple cities - How Neel started his nomad adventure and where he chose for his first trip - Balancing work and travel with a backpacker lifestyle - The highlights and favorite spots from Neel’s seven years of traveling - Details about Neel’s trip to Africa and traveling around on a motorcycle **Guest links:** Website: [ https://maidthisfranchise.com/ ]( https://maidthisfranchise.com/) Twitter: [ https://twitter.com/NeelBParekh ]( https://twitter.com/NeelBParekh)

Thu, September 08, 2022

Exploring Latin America by Boat with Stephen Ladd

This week on the podcast we are joined by Stephen Ladd. Stephen is a city planner, voyager, and memoirist. He is the author of Three Years in a 12-Foot Boat, in which he rowed and sailed to South America and back in a tiny boat of his own design, and The Five-Year Voyage: Exploring Latin American Coasts and Rivers. In this episode of the podcast, Stephen shares what inspired him to travel by boat, what it was like traveling in South America for 5 years by boat with his wife, including what it was like to have a baby along the way. He shares how he planned his trips, highlights from his trip, as well as challenges of this lifestyle and much more. Enjoy! **In this episode:** - The origins of Stephen’s inspiration to start traveling - How Stephen was introduced to sailing and how that inspired him later on - What Stephen’s life looked like gearing towards his larger sailing adventures - Stephen’s decision to sail to South America with his wife - The difference of navigating through the ocean versus navigating through rivers - Having a baby during a sailing trip and how it was handled - The process of crossing country borders by boat in South America - The difficulties that arose when sailing back towards the United States **Guest links:** Website: [ https://www.stephen-ladd.com/ ]( https://www.stephen-ladd.com/home)

Thu, August 25, 2022

Roadtripping in the US & Canada with a Baby!

During the month of July 2022, we took a big road trip from Mexico all the way to Canada with stops in the US along the way. This was our first big trip and road trip with baby Lou and her first time in Canada and the US. In this episode, we talk about planning our trip, what it was like traveling with the baby for the first time, how she did in the car and on the plane, and highlights of our trip. We also share what went well, what was challenging, what we've learned about traveling with a baby, and much more! Enjoy! **In this episode:** - The best tips for travelling with a baby and what you should and shouldn’t do - How our baby behaved during the experience of a lengthy road trip and while flying in a plane - Highlights of travelling through the city of Monterrey, Mexico - Introducing a baby to new environments and people and how they can react - What we learned from the experience as a whole

Thu, August 11, 2022

Language Learning with Gabriel Wyner from Fluent Forever

This week on the podcast we are joined by Gabriel Wyner. We had Gabriel on the podcast back in June 2015 and it was really fun to follow up and talk about what's changed over the last 7 years. Gabriel is the creator of the Fluent Forever app, author of a book of the same name, a life-long language learner, and polyglot. In this episode we catch up with Gabriel about what he's been up to over the last 7 years, the process of launching an app, how the Fluent Forever model can help you learn a language more effectively than a lot of other models, common mistakes people make in their language learning journeys and more! Enjoy! Enjoy! **In this episode:** - How Gabriel’s business has evolved over the last seven years - Creating a language learning app that helps with memorization and fluency - The obstacles that come with running a tech business - Fluent Forever’s method that takes language learners to fluent levels of speaking - Using imagery to associate new words and phrases with each other - Common errors people run into when learning a new language - The languages Gabriel has learned and why he does it personally **Guest links:** Fluent Forever: [ https://fluent-forever.com/ ]( https://fluent-forever.com/)

Thu, July 28, 2022

Nomad Insurance and Location-Independent Work & Travel with Sondre Rasch from SafetyWing

**Description:** This week on the podcast we are joined by Sondre Rasch. Sondre is a co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing. Born in Bergen, Norway, he studied economics and computer science, before starting work as a policy advisor for the government of Norway advising on social policies. After getting frustrated with the slow pace of government change, Sondre first founded SuperSide (YC W16), a platform for freelance designers. It was here he discovered the lack of a safety net for online remote workers. SafetyWing was born in 2018 (YC W18), has raised $35M investments, and has grown its community of 100k+ customers (we're two of those customers!). In this week's episode, Sondre shares his travel story and how he came to create not one but two startups, what it was like starting an insurance company, what travelers should consider when it comes to travel insurance, and shifts that Sondre has seen in the digital nomad space over the last couple of years. Enjoy! **In this episode:** - How Sondre got interested in traveling while working - Sondre’s journey into startup and founding SuperSide - His first time visiting San Francisco - Transitioning from running one business to the next one - Difficulties with creating a globally covered insurance company - How the pandemic affected Sondre’s company in both good and bad ways - The most common things that happen to those that travel and why you should have travel insurance - The important things to consider when deciding what the best coverage is for you **Guest links:** SafetyWing: [ https://safetywing.com?referenceID=theworldwanderers&utm_source=theworldwanderers&utm_medium=Ambassador ]( https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=theworldwanderers&utm_source=theworldwanderers&utm_medium=Ambassador )

Thu, July 14, 2022

Traveling the World by Boat, Bus & Motorhome with Pat & Ali Schulte

This week on the podcast we are joined by Pat & Ali Schulte. Pat & Ali have been traveling the world for the last 20 years by boat, bus, motorhome and more, the last decade of which they've been traveling with their two kids. In this week's episode Pat & Ali share their travel story, including what inspired them to set out to travel the world by sailboat. They share where they've been, how they've traveled, and some of the highlights of their travels. They also share how they support themselves while traveling through their business Wanderer Financial and more. Enjoy! **In this episode:** - Pat and Ali’s personal travel story - Their decision to navigate around the world via sailboat - The highlights of their land travels and their first four years of sailing - How Pat and Ali financially covered their traveling expenses - Pat’s input and experience with the stock market - Their favorite moments while in Mexico **Guest links:** Pat and Ali’s Blog: [ https://www.bumfuzzle.com/ ]( https://www.bumfuzzle.com/) Wanderer Financial: [ https://wandererfinancial.com/ ]( https://wandererfinancial.com/)

Thu, June 30, 2022

Why Having a Second Passport is an Investment with Brandon Miller

This week on the podcast we are joined by Brandon Miller. Brandon provides a unique insight that will have you convinced that a Second Passport is not just nice-to-have, but a life-transforming investment. For more than a decade, Brandon has been involved in the immigration and settlement of newcomers to Canada. He has operated a boutique immigration practice, Maple Immigration Services, and his book, Second Passport, addresses why having options for the future is more important than ever before. In this episode, he shares his background with travel and how living abroad for many years inspired him to create his business. He shares why getting a second passport is an investment, a bit about the process of getting a passport to Canada, and a few suggestions for where else to look into a second passport if you're Canadian like us! Enjoy! In this episode: - Brandon’s travel journey - Teaching English in Korea and immigration consulting - Why would someone want two passports? - Forward-thinking immigration - The process for getting a second passport - Brandon’s holistic approach to immigration - Canadian citizenship and permanent residency details - Options for residency/citizenship outside of Canada **Guest Links:** Website: [ https://www.mysecondpassport.ca ]( https://www.mysecondpassport.ca/) Website: [ https://mapleimmigration.ca ]( https://mapleimmigration.ca/) Email: Brandon@mysecondpassport.ca

Thu, June 16, 2022

Bike Touring with Kids with Dale Majors

This week on the podcast we are joined by Dale Majors. Dale is an entrepreneur, a family man, and an adventurer. One of his biggest passions is cycling and bike touring. He's toured over 9,000 miles in North America and Europe, 3,000 of which have been with his family. In this episode, Dale shares about his passion for bike touring, where he's been, what it's been like bike touring with his 6 kids, some of his top tips for people who want to get into bike touring or travel with kids, as well as how he balances entrepreneurship with his travels and time with his family. Enjoy! In this episode: - Dale’s travel journey and commitment to entrepreneurship - Biking from Canada to Mexico - The accessibility of long-distance biking - The logistics of planning a bike tour - Flying with bikes - Biking with kids - Dale’s favorite bike tour locations - Balancing bike touring, entrepreneurship, and family life - Advice on family bike touring **Guest Links:** Website: [ https://dalemajors.com ]( https://dalemajors.com/) Travel Gear: []( https://www.customitaliantours.com/) [https://www.grandtrunk.com]( https://www.grandtrunk.com/) Facebook: []( https://www.facebook.com/Worldatlargenews/) [https://www.facebook.com/dalemajors]( https://www.facebook.com/dalemajors) Email: Dale@grandtrunk.com

Thu, June 02, 2022

Travel Hacking & Living in an RV with Nate Ritter

This week on the podcast we are joined by Nate Ritter. Nate has been a tech executive and entrepreneur for most of his career and today he travels with his family full time in an RV while advising startups at Techstars and building RoomSteals.com. In this episode, Nate shares his travel story, what inspired him and his family to sell everything to travel around the US in an RV, and what life is like in an RV with kids and working full-time. He also shares his passion for travel hacking, some of his top tips for saving money while traveling, and what inspired him to create RoomSteals.com. If you are interested in saving more money on your travels, use the code worldwanderers to get 20% off your first year's membership with RoomSteals.com. Enjoy! In this episode: Nate’s travel story Traveling with young kids Full-time RV travel life Being an entrepreneur and working from an RV Homeschooling from an RV Tips for getting started with travel hacking Starting roomsteals Guest Links: Website: https://roomsteals.com Website: https://nateritter.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTVDHqwgRbc0fzKtBMSIXww Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateandtilly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateritter/ References: https://www.goodandbeautiful.com https://thepointsguy.com https://roomsteals.com

Thu, May 19, 2022

Journalism & Living in Italy with Andy Corbley

This week on the podcast we are joined by Andy Corbley. Andy is an American traveler, remote reporter, staff writer at Good News Network, and the founder of World at Large news. He joined us from Italy where he lives with his wife! In this episode, we talk about how Andy ended up living in Italy, what inspired him to set out as a traveler and digital nomad, how he created World at Large news, and some of his top tips for anyone who wants to be a writer or a journalist. Enjoy! In this episode: Andy’s travel story Adventure and romance in Italy during a pandemic How Andy learned Italian Figuring out how to make money while traveling and building a career as a writer Breaking into journalism and founding World at Large news Practical tips for launching a news business Andy’s writing process and book plans Inspiration for travel content Andy’s “off-the-beaten-path” Italy recommendations Guest Links: Website: https://www.worldatlarge.news Website: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/staff/andy-corbley-writer-byline/ Custom Italian Tours: https://www.customitaliantours.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Worldatlargenews/ References: Henry Rollins Interview on Skeptic Tank with Ari Shaffir Vagabonding by Ralph Potts: https://rolfpotts.com/books/vagabonding/ Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown: https://explorepartsunknown.com The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris: https://tim.blog/tim-ferriss-books/?_ga=2.245456326.355119673.1652807425-1646131785.1652807425#the-4-hour-workweek Departures: https://www.departuresentertainment.com/about.html Author Paul Bowles: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Bowles-Books/s?k=Paul+Bowles&rh=n%3A283155 Author Colin Thubron: https://www.amazon.com/Colin-Thubron/e/B000AP88L8%3Fref =dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Thu, May 05, 2022

Life Update: We Had a Baby in Mexico!

This week on the podcast we are sharing what we've been up to since we did our year in review episode at the end of 2021! We share where we've traveled to, what it's been like planting roots in Queretaro, and of course, having baby Louise in Mexico and what life as parents has been like so far. We also share our upcoming travel plans, and what's next for us! While this year hasn't been heavy on the travel side, it's been pretty amazing starting a new chapter with our littlest Wanderer. Enjoy! Notes from this episode: Becoming parents in February Learning about Mexican bureaucracy Signing a year lease and diving into a local community Exploring domestic travel in Mexico Road trip plans for the future

Thu, April 21, 2022

Working Full-Time Internationally, Teaching Yoga & Starting a Location Independent Business with Angela Sealy

This week on the podcast we are joined by Angela Sealy. Angela is currently based in Barcelona, Spain and runs a boutique design agency called Good Karma Works. Angela fell in love with travel when she was in college and after doing an exchange, she decided that she wanted to find a job that would allow her to travel. She worked in both the Philippines and Spain for many years before she decided to make a career change and become a yoga teacher. As a yoga teacher, she traveled around the world teaching and offering Thai massage. After many years of that, she started her own business and has now settled in Barcelona. In this episode, Angela shares her travel story, how her travels have evolved over the last decade, and some of her top tips for aspiring digital nomads. Enjoy! In this episode: Angela’s travel story: learning abroad in Europe and working with Tibetan refugees in India Working with an international development company and living in two different countries Adapting to life in Barcelona Moving back to the US for yoga training after living abroad Quitting a corporate job to travel and teach yoga with college students in India Organically growing a wellness branding and marketing business What’s so special about Barcelona? What’s next for Angela? Practical advice for working on a location-independent business Practical advice for women travelers Guest Links: Website: https://www.goodkarmaworks.com/about/ GoodKarmaWorks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodkarmaworksagency/?hl=en Angela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilayogamassage/?hl=en

Thu, April 07, 2022

Campeche, Mexico

This week on the podcast we are taking you to Campeche, Mexico! San Francisco de Campeche is the biggest city in the state of Campeche, located in the southeast corner of Mexico near the Yucatan and Quintana Roo. This is one of the smaller states in Mexico and it is likely not a place that is on your radar unless you've spent quite a bit of time in Mexico! We visited Campeche back in 2021 and in this episode, we share with you why we went, what we did, why we recommend that you add Campeche to your Mexico bucketlist, and more! Enjoy! Notes from this episode: San Francisco de Campeche is the largest city in the state of Campeche It’s located in the southeast of Mexico on the Gulf of Mexico It’s often overlooked and outshone by its neighbors - the Yucatan and Quintana Roo ~900,000 people in the state, making it the 3rd smallest state in Mexico Campeche has a few famous haciendas, including Hacienda Uayamon and Hacienda Puerta Campeche Things to do in Campeche: Eat one Calle 59 - lively street with a lot of restaurants Walk on the Malecon Visit the forts on either side of the city - Fuerte de San Miguel and Fuerte San Jose Alto Edzna Ruins - you can take tours or rent a car, but we took a collectivo Known for its handicrafts and artisanal goods Calakmul - these are the most famous ruins in Campeche, but they are closer to the Guatemala border There is no actual beach in Campeche so you have to go to Ciudad del Carmen down the peninsula to go to the beach

Thu, March 24, 2022

Top Day Trips from Mexico City

This week on the podcast we are talking about our top day trips to take from Mexico City! Being one of the largest and most diverse countries in the world, there is a ton to keep you busy in Mexico City, but if you're there for more than a few days it can be great to get outside of the city and explore some of the surrounding historical locations, pueblos, cities, and national parks. In this episode, we share some of our top recommendations for how to spend a day trip outside of Mexico City, including the pyramids of Teotihuacan, hiking in Nevado de Toluca, Tepoztlan, Puebla, and more. Enjoy! Notes from this episode: Top Options: Pyramids at Teotihuacán From Wikipedia: “Teotihuacan is known today as the site of many of the most architecturally significant Mesoamerican pyramids built in the pre-Columbian Americas. At its zenith, perhaps in the first half of the first millennium (1 AD to 500 AD), Teotihuacan was the largest city in the pre-Columbian Americas, with a population estimated at 125,000 or more,[2][3] making it at least the sixth-largest city in the world during its epoch.[4]” A popular trip is to do a sunrise hot air balloon You can take the bus or get an Uber. There are also lots of Airbnb experiences and tours Tepoztlán, Morelos 90 km and about 2hrs from CDMX. You can find tours that go there, very easy to do yourself by going to the south bus station and buying a bus fair San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato ~250km and closer to 3.5hrs in car Probably better to stay overnight, but many people make a day trip out of it Nevado de Toluca From wiki: Nevado de Toluca is a stratovolcano in central Mexico, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of Mexico City near the city of Toluca. It is the fourth highest of Mexico's peaks, after Pico de Orizaba, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The volcano and the area around it is now a national park. There are a couple different hiking options in the half day range, it’s cold and at high elevation so you should be a strong hiker and accustomed to the elevation Taxco 185 km and 2.5hrs from CDMX in Guerrero state it’s known as one of the most beautiful states in Mexico From wiki: It is a small city and administrative center of Taxco de Alarcón Municipality located in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Taxco is located in the north-central part of the state, 36 kilometres (22 miles) from the city of Iguala, 135 kilometres (84 miles) from the state capital of Chilpancingo and 170 kilometres (106 miles) southwest of Mexico City. The city is heavily associated with silver, both with the mining of it and other metals and for the crafting of it into jewelry, silverware and other items. Today, mining is no longer a mainstay of the city's economy. The city's reputation for silverwork, along with its picturesque homes and surrounding landscapes, have made tourism the main economic activity.<br /

Thu, March 10, 2022

Why Digital Marketing is a Great Digital Nomad Career

This week on the podcast we are joined by Tawan Perry. Tawan is a full-time remote digital marketer and YouTuber living in Mexico. In this episode, Tawan shares his journey to becoming a digital nomad and how he has been able to live full-time in Mexico through his work as a digital marketer. He also shares why digital marketing is a great career for digital nomads and his top tips for getting started. Enjoy! - Transitioning from “vacationing with savings” to “living and working abroad” - Finding a stable digital nomad career - Choosing Cancun, Mexico - Building community in a new country - Digital marketing positions with the lowest barrier to entry - Specialist vs. Generalist - How to use LinkedIn to find Digital Marketing positions - The value of working with an agency vs starting a freelance business - Balancing work and travel - Top tips for taking on the digital nomad lifestyle Guest Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawanthenomad19/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYUeQeLU4rKlpJVwzLJg6g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/243237551069300

Thu, February 24, 2022

5 Under the Radar Cities in Mexico

This week on the podcast we are talking about 5 under the radar cities in Mexico that we recommend adding to your Mexico travel bucket list! We kickoff this episode by sharing the cities that we would consider most on the radar, as well as the cities that you may have heard of, but haven't considered traveling to, and then finally we dive into our top 5 under the radar cities that we know and love and would recommend definitely recommend that you travel to! Enjoy! In this episode: On the Radar: Cancun Tulum Playa del Carmen Mexico City Puerto Vallarta Sayulita Cabo Tijuana Mazatlan Acapulco Kind of On the Radar: San Miguel de Allende Merida Guadalajara Monterrey Oaxaca Manzanillo Puebla Under the Radar: San Cristóbal de las Casas Puerto Escondido Campeche Queretaro Guanajuato Honorable Mentions: Tepotzlan Barra de Navidad Valladolid La Paz

Thu, February 10, 2022

Digital Nomad Life with a Baby with Annette & Daniel Fortner from Chase for Adventure

This week on the podcast, we are re-joined by Annette & Daniel Fortner. Annette and Daniel are digital nomads and YouTubers at Chase for Adventure. We caught up with them a little over a year ago and at that time, they were living in Thailand and getting ready to have their first baby! Since then they have had a baby boy named Apollo, they have traveled back and forth between the US and Thailand and they join us once again from their home in Thailand. In this episode, Annette and Daniel share what it was like having a baby abroad, the ups and downs of early parenthood and navigating that in a foreign country during a pandemic, what it was like spending 7 months back in the US, and why they've decided to move back to Thailand. They also share some of their top tips for traveling with a baby, as well as what's next for them in terms of their careers. Enjoy!

Thu, January 27, 2022

Month 91 of a Six Month Trip with Nathan Aguilera from Foodie Flashpacker

"This week on the podcast we are joined by Nathan Aguilera. Nathan is the founder of Foodie Flashpacker, a food-focused travel blog aimed at helping followers discover the best dishes and where to find them around the world. Nathan is currently based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and splits his time between Mexico in the winters and Europe in the summers. In this episode, Nathan shares what inspired him to set out on a solo 6-month trip nearly 8 years, how that trip turned into living abroad full-time, what inspired him to start a food and travel blog, how he's been able to turn Foodie Flashpacker into a full-time income, and more. Enjoy!

Thu, January 13, 2022

Running a Business While Living on a Yacht with Erin Carey

"This week on the podcast we are joined by Erin Carey. Erin is the founder of Roam Generation, a travel and lifestyle PR agency focused on helping brands and experts inspire curiosity and exploration through traditional PR done in an untraditional way. And that untraditional way is that she lives with her family and runs her business from a yacht! In this episode of the podcast, we talk about Erin's transition from working full-time to creating her own business, the decision to purchase and live on a yacht, and what it is actually like to live and work from all corners of the world while raising a family and living on a boat! Enjoy!

Thu, December 16, 2021

Our 2021 Year in Review!

This time on The World Wanderers we're diving into our annual year in review episode! We're recapping our travels over the last 12 months from Mexico to Canada and talking about our favorite spots and lessons learned over the last year. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by the Daily Job Hunt! If you're looking to make the jump to your next great work opportunity that allows you to explore, head to crash.co and sign up for the Daily Job Hut and receive the best resources, tools, and strategies for winning your next opportunity.

Thu, December 02, 2021

Inspiring Travel Through Story with Rishi Paparaiya

This week on the podcast we are joined by Rishi Paparaiya. Rishi is a best-selling author and former executive. After years of working his way up the corporate ladder, he left his corporate job to spend his time doing what he loves - traveling, writing, and mentoring start-ups. In this episode of the podcast, Rishi shares his journey of growing his corporate career, traveling for work, and what it was like making the leap into writing full-time. Since beginning his full-time writing career, Rishi has experimented with different writing genres and is currently working on Cities of Adventure, his first series for children that aims to make travel fun for kids. We talk about what inspired this idea, what it's like being a full-time writer, why he loves inspiring kids to travel, and more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by the Daily Job Hunt! If you're looking to make the jump to your next great work opportunity that allows you to explore, head to crash.co and sign up for the Daily Job Hut and receive the best resources, tools, and strategies for winning your next opportunity.

Thu, November 18, 2021

Road Tripping from Canada to Mexico

This week on the podcast we are taking you on an adventure of driving from Canada to Mexico! We took a trip back to Canada this summer to visit family and friends and decided that we wanted to drive our car down to Mexico. At the time of our trip, the US land border was still closed so we ended up shipping our car from Alberta to Salt Lake City and flying to meet it there. We share what the process was like to transport a car across the US border, what our drive from Salt Lake City to Austin was like, the process of prepping to cross into Mexico with our car, crossing the Mexican border, and driving from the border all the way to Queretara, Mexico where we are now! This was a super fun adventure that we are very excited to share with you! Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by the Daily Job Hunt! If you're looking to make the jump to your next great work opportunity that allows you to explore, head to crash.co and sign up for the Daily Job Hut and receive the best resources, tools, and strategies for winning your next opportunity.

Thu, November 04, 2021

Making a Travel Dream Reality and Sailing the Atlantic with Ryan and Sophie

This week on the podcast we are joined by Ryan and Sophie from Ryan & Sophie Sailing! Ryan and Sophie are a couple in their mid-thirties that quit their start-up jobs in 2017 after nearly 10 years of a career that left them dissatisfied. They departed from their homeport of Stockholm Sweden in 2018 to pursue a life of adventures at sea, sailing around the world in a 40-foot sailboat. They have sailed 13000 nautical miles from Sweden to the Mediterranean sea and twice across the Atlantic. We chat about their story, what inspired them to sail, and their adventures and life lessons over the past two years. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by the Daily Job Hunt! If you're looking to make the jump to your next great work opportunity that allows you to explore, head to crash.co and sign up for the Daily Job Hut and receive the best resources, tools, and strategies for winning your next opportunity.

Thu, October 21, 2021

Evolving as a Traveler over 7 Years with Marilyn Borth

This week on the podcast, we are joined by a fellow traveler and digital nomad, Marilyn Borth. In this episode, Marilyn is sharing her travel story, what inspired her to travel, and what has kept her traveling for the last 7 years. She also shares the evolutions of her travels since she started, including what it was like shifting from in-person teaching to teaching English online, stepping into the world of solo travel, craving a different career and a more stable life, and much more. This episode is jam-packed with goodness and we hope that you enjoy it! This episode is brought to you by Organifi! As travelers, sometimes it is hard to get all the great nutrition you need, that is where Oganifi comes in. They have high-quality nutrient-packed juices and powers and they even come in travel packs. We love the Green Juice and the Immunity. Use the code WANDERERS at checkout for 20% off all products!

Wed, October 20, 2021

Family Travel to Tanzania, Nicaragua & more with Jake & Michelle Schomp

This week on the podcast, we are joined by good friends of the show, Jake & Michelle Schomp! The last time we saw Jake & Michelle was in early 2020 when they passed through the Panama Canal at the start of a 77 day cruise that took them around South America and down to Antarctica. We catch up with them from there and hear how their cruise was, what it was like being on a cruise at the start of the pandemic, what they did for a year while they weren't traveling, and then what made them decide to hit the road again with their kids, Henley and Jagger. They share why they decided to travel to Tanzania, where they went, what it was like to travel there as a family, and more! Finally, they share a little bit from their current trip to Nicaragua and what's next for them in 2021 and 2022. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Organifi! As travelers, sometimes it is hard to get all the great nutrition you need, that is where Oganifi comes in. They have high-quality nutrient-packed juices and powers and they even come in travel packs. We love the Green Juice and the Immunity. Use the code WANDERERS at checkout for 20% off all products!

Thu, September 23, 2021

Digital Nomad Life in the Republic of Georgia with Meg & Tom Williams

This week on the podcast we are excited to be re-joined by Meg & Tom Williams. We chatted with Meg & Tom back in 2018 when they were blogging full-time and living in Mexico. Now, they are living in the Republic of Georgia with their 1-year-old son and are running a local tour business and an ex-pat business. In this episode, we talk about why they decided to move to Georgia and start a family, why Georgia is on the list of must travel places for digital nomads, some of their favorite things about living there, and much more. Enjoy! This episode is brought to you by Organifi! As travelers, sometimes it is hard to get all the great nutrition you need, that is where Oganifi comes in. They have high-quality nutrient-packed juices and powers and they even come in travel packs. We love Green Juice and Immunity. Use the code WANDERERS at checkout for 20% off all products!

Thu, September 09, 2021

6 Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling

Today we are excited to be diving into ways to stay healthy while you’re on the road. Over the years a lot has changed about the ways we travel, how long we’re on the road for, and how we take care of our health while being on the move. From building and maintaining habits to getting the right supplement to where you choose to stay in a city, it all makes a big difference. This episode is brought to you by Organifi! As travelers, sometimes it is hard to get all the great nutrition you need, that is where Oganifi comes in. They have high-quality nutrient-packed juices and powers and they even come in travel packs. We love the Green Juice and Immunity. Use the code WANDERERS at checkout for 20% off all products!

Thu, August 26, 2021

Exploring Chiapas, Mexico!

This week on the show we are sharing our experience traveling to Chiapas, Mexico! Chiapas is in the south of Mexico, on the border with Guatemala, and is known for its nature and coffee! While basing ourselves in Merida, Yucatan, we decided to take a weekend trip and flew to Tuxtla Gutierrez and spent a weekend based in San Cristobal de las Casas. If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, August 12, 2021

16 Years of Running with the Bulls with Bill Hillmann

This week on the podcast we are joined by Bill Hillmann. Bill is an author, journalist, and bull-runner. He has been running with the bulls in Spain for 16 years and has survived three gorings. His writing has appeared in numerous publications, and he is the author of multiple books, including his most recent book "The Pueblos: My Quest to Run 101 Bull Runs in the Small Towns of Spain". In this episode of the podcast, we talk about what first drew Bill to Pamplona to run with the bulls, what made him fall in love with the culture, what made him continue to come back year after year, and why he set the goal to run more than 100 bull runs. Bill tells us some incredible stories about his years running with the bulls across Spain! Enjoy!

Thu, July 29, 2021

Getting Temporary Resident Visas in Mexico: Our Experience

If you follow the show, you'll know that we love spending time in Mexico, so much so that during the early parts of 2021 we decided to apply for temporary resident visas. This time on the podcast we're walking through why, what the process is like, and who it might be a good fit for. If you've thought about getting residency outside of your home country, Mexico could be a good option for you and in this episode, you'll find out everything about how it all works. Of course, it's worth remembering that we're not immigration experts and we are just sharing our experience, so if you're looking into applying for residency make sure to do your own research and contact an immigration lawyer if needed. If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support! Frost River adventure gear isn’t just made with durability in mind, it’s made with your next adventure at heart. With a bag or pack from Frost River, you can find adventure in the everyday! Stop waiting for your next adventure and start seeking your ‘someday’ today at www.frostriver.com/wanderers . Use promo code WANDERERS for free shipping on your next order.

Thu, July 15, 2021

Roadtripping in Jalisco and Colima, Mexico!

This time on The World Wanderers, we're taking you on a road trip from Puerto Vallarta to Barra de Navidad, Jalisco and Manzanillo, Colima! In the fall of 2020 we decided to take a weekend trip from Puerto Vallarta, so we rented a car and headed south with the goal of checking out more of Jalisco and Colima! Join us as we share our adventure, talk about renting a car and driving in Mexico, and exploring Barra de Navidad and Manzanillo! ----- If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support! ---- Frost River adventure gear isn’t just made with durability in mind, it’s made with your next adventure at heart. With a bag or pack from Frost River, you can find adventure in the everyday! Stop waiting for your next adventure and start seeking your ‘someday’ today at www.frostriver.com/wanderers . Use promo code WANDERERS for free shipping on your next order.

Thu, July 01, 2021

Living Abroad & Playing Professional Basketball with KT & Jordan from On Arrival

This week on the podcast, we are joined by KT & Jordan from the On Arrival podcast! KT & Jordan met while studying at the University of Michigan and have spent the last 7 years living around the world while Jordan's been playing professional basketball. They've lived in Italy, France, Slovenia, Turkey, Greece and most recently, Russia! KT & Jordan share what it's been like to create a life around travel while living and playing basketball abroad, some of their strangest experiences, what they've learned through their travels, and ultimately how living abroad inspired them to create their own travel podcast, On Arrival. Enjoy! If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support! Frost River adventure gear isn’t just made with durability in mind, it’s made with your next adventure at heart. With a bag or pack from Frost River, you can find adventure in the everyday! Stop waiting for your next adventure and start seeking your ‘someday’ today at www.frostriver.com/wanderers . Use promo code WANDERERS for free shipping on your next order.

Thu, June 17, 2021

The Sweaty & Not So Glamorous Side of Travel with Mack Lawrence

This week on the podcast we are joined by Mack Lawrence from the Sweaty Traveler! Mack is a fellow traveler, digital nomad, and podcast host who keeps it real while she's traveling abroad. In this episode, we talk about how Mack got started with her digital nomad adventure, why she was inspired to create The Sweaty Traveler, and why it's so important to show the not-so-glamorous side of travel. Enjoy!

Thu, June 03, 2021

How Mitko and Sarah Karshovski Started Working and Traveling the World Full Time!

This week on the podcast we are joined by Mitko and Sarah Karshovski. Mitko joined us on the podcast back in summer 2019 to talk about Bulgaria, where he's originally from! Now, he's joining us with his wife, Sarah, to talk about their travel story and how they have become full-time digital nomads. In this episode of the show, we talk about what inspired Mitko and Sarah to start working online, what their first digital nomad experience was like, how their nomad adventures have evolved over the years, as well as where some of their favorite digital nomad spots are! Enjoy! ---- If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, May 20, 2021

Living in a Van & Completing FKTs with Jason Hardrath

This week on the podcast we are joined by Jason Hardrath. Jason is a teacher who has been living out of a van for the last 5 years! On this episode he shares why he moved into a van while still keeping a fulltime job, what van life is like for him, as well as what set him on the path of completing Fastest Known Time's (FKTs) in his spare time. This is a really inspiring episode! Enjoy! If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, May 06, 2021

How Epic Travels Can Create a Meaningful Life with Bruce Kirkby

This week on the podcast we are joined by Bruce Kirkby! Bruce is a wilderness writer and adventure photographer who has traveled to over 80 countries over the last 30 years. He has done some incredible adventure travel, including a recent trip to a Buddhist Monastery in the Himalayas with his family. In this episode, we talk about how Bruce got into travel, his travel adventures over the year, how his travel shifted when he started a family, what it was like taking his kids to a Monastery, and more. We also dive into his most recent book "Blue Sky Kingdom", which is about his latest travel adventure. Enjoy!

Thu, April 22, 2021

Why You Should add Querétaro, Mexico to your travel bucket list!

This week on the podcast we are diving into Querétaro, Mexico! At the end of 2020, we had the opportunity to spend some time exploring the city and state of Querétaro, while connecting with friends. Without knowing much beforehand we were blown away by our experience in the city! Tune in to this episode to find out why! We'll chat about the food, culture, and things to see while also hearing from two friends of the podcast about their experience living in the Querétaro, Mexico! ---- If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, April 08, 2021

Family Travel Around the Globe with Jessica & Will from WorldTowning

This week on the podcast we are joined by Jessica and Will Sueiro from WorldTowning. Alongside their two teens, Avalon and Largo, they left the American rat race in 2014 on a mission to adopt a more authentic lifestyle by traveling fulltime. Since then they have been educating their children globally, bonding deeper as a family and making memories, all while focusing on the humanitarian side of travel and embracing the locals they meet along the way. Their latest adventure has been to purchase a sailboat that they are learning to sail in the Mediterranean with the hopes of one day circumnavigating the globe! In this episode, we talk about why they decide to travel as a family, their adventures over the last 6+ years, what it's been like for them over the last year, and what life has been like living on sailboat! Enjoy!

Thu, April 01, 2021

Bonus: Becoming a Backpacker Roundtable from The Travelers Blueprint

This week on The World Wanderers, we're flipping the script and sharing a really fun conversation we had with Bob & Elliot from The Travelers Blueprint and Christine and Jules from Not So Bonvoyage all about backpacking! We discuss how we got into backpacking, how to make sure your trip is meaningful, the planning side of backpacking, and how we have all shifted to the work and travel life since starting our travel journies as backpackers. Enjoy!

Thu, March 25, 2021

Solo Female World Traveling with Alice Nettleingham from Teacake Travels

This time on The World Wanderers, Amanda leads a one-on-one discussion with Alice Nettleingham from Teacaketravels.com! When Alice was a psychologist in the UK she met a girl on the train. After 4 hours of non-stop talking, she got off the train, booked a Teaching English as a Foreign Language course, and quit her life in the UK. Within 3 months, she was in South Korea teaching English. Since then, Alice has had solo adventures all around the world. From driving solo on her bike across Vietnam, to driving from the UK to Mongolia on the Mongol Rally with an all female team, and learning martial arts in China with a shaved head! In this episode Alice and Amanda discuss tips for traveling the world as a solo female, how Alice became a full-time travel blogger, and Alice’s new venture using her experience as an expert solo female traveller to empower people around the world to face their fears.

Thu, March 18, 2021

Mapping the World One Experiment at a Time with Jason Robinson from Nomad Experiment

Today on The World Wanderers, we are sharing a special Insider interview with Jason Robinson from Thenomadexperiment.com! Jason began his nomadic adventure at age 39 with 14 days worth of travel experience. Over the past few years, Jason has achieved complete location independence as a Full-time Nomad, Author, Videographer, and Travel Blogger documenting his experiments and experiences for beginner travelers. In this episode we discuss Jason’s story, the mindset of experimentation, and advice for anyone at the start of their traveler journey.

Thu, March 11, 2021

Creating a Life of Adventure with Mike Corey from Fearless & Far

On this episode of The World Wanderers, we get the chance to sit down with Mike Corey from Fearlessandfar.com! Mike is an Adventure Travel YouTuber, BBC Television Host, Filmmaker, and Podcaster creating adventure travel content to inspire anyone to chase their fears. Over the past couple of years, Mike has lived through and documented some incredible adventures, many of which you’ve just got to see to believe. Throughout this conversation, we discuss the mindset that it takes to chase your fears around the world, what responsible travel looks like during a pandemic, and why anyone would climb Mt. Kilamunjaru carrying a watermelon. --------- If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, February 25, 2021

One Crazy Year! 2020 Recap with Annette & Daniel Fortner from Chase For Adventure

In this episode of The World Wanderers we are excited to catch up with friends of the podcast, Annette and Daniel Fortner from Chaseforadventure.com! Annette and Daniel are full-time travelers and digital entrepreneurs teaching aspiring digital nomads how they can create a full-time traveling life! The Fortners have had some crazy experiences since our last chat in the fall of 2019. From dodging elephants in Sri Lanka, to riding out Covid 19 living with 10 dogs in the jungles of Ko Chang, 2020 was an eventful year to say the least. Annette and Daniel are fantastic storytellers, both through their blog and through their Youtube channel, and so this conversation was a fun ride full of action and insight. If you would like to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support! Connect with Annette and Daniel at Chaseforadventure.com and on YouTube

Thu, February 11, 2021

Financials, Travel Planning, and Living in Taiwan with Mr. Nomad Numbers

This time on The World Wanderers we are joined by Mr. Nomad Numbers, one of the Nomad Numbers team. In 2018, Mr. and Mrs. Nomad Numbers quit their jobs, sold their stuff, and started traveling the world full time! From the start, they’ve documented their journey and kept detailed track of their budget, spending, and income. Their site is a truly great resource for any nomad, so we were excited to chat with Mr. Nomad Numbers about his journey, how he budgets and plans travel, why travel can be a lot more affordable than you think, life in Taiwan, and a lot more! Learn more and connect with Nomad Numbers at: - nomadnumbers.com - https://www.instagram.com/nomadnumbers/

Thu, January 28, 2021

Exploring Boquete, Panamá!

This week on the show we are taking you back in time and on an adventure we took to Boquete, Panama at the very start of 2020! We'll talk about why Boquete is a great spot to visit (maybe even an underrated destination), take you on a tour of some of the best things to do, and share what made it stand out to us. This episode is brought to you in part by Casco Antiguo Language School. Casco Antiguo Language School offers Spanish language immersion programs in Latin America's coolest neighborhood, Panama City, Panama's Old Quarter, Casco Antiguo. Their 1 on 1 or Small Group classes allow you to get out of the classroom and learn Spanish in real-life settings. They also offer free social activities every such as sunset bike tour, salsa dancing, happy hour, and beach volleyball. The school is located in the heart of this incredible colonial neighborhood that's also an UNESCO world heritage site. The school has a great social atmosphere and the teachers are incredible. We have seen such an improvement in our Spanish since we started studying there, and the beauty is they also offer classes online via Skype / Zoom so we are actually back in Canada now but can continue classes online with the same teacher. During this crazy time, it has given our lives some sort of routine, which we are loving. If you are interested in learning Spanish, you can head on over to www.cascospanish.com to start your language learning journey.

Thu, January 14, 2021

Portuguese Residency and Living Through 2020 as a Nomad

On this episode of The World Wanderers, we are talking with Becky Gillespie from Tokyo Becky and The School of Travels podcast. If you've listened to the podcast for a while you've met Becky before! We're talking today about what life has been like living through the pandemic as a nomad and Becky's plans to become a resident of Portugal! If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, December 17, 2020

2020 Year in Review!

What a crazy year it has been! Like we do every year, we're looking back at the past 12 months. We started the year in Panama and will end it in Mexico, but a lot happened and changed in between. A pandemic definitely throws a wrench into life plans as a digital nomad, so we also talk about what our plans were that we changed throughout the year. One of the big changes from this year is that we launcher The World Wanderers Insider, our exclusive podcast on Patreon. To get access to TWW Insider you can go to patreon.com/theworldwanderers

Thu, December 03, 2020

Life in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

At the end of October, we traveled from Canada to Mexico to base ourselves in Puerto Vallarta for the fall. We've been settling in for a month and this week on the podcast wanted to give an update about what life has been like here so far. We share our reasoning for starting here, what it's been like so far, and how it's felt to be here during the ongoing pandemic. This episode is brought to you by Away. Visit Awaytravel.com/wanderers to find the perfect gear for your next trip!

Thu, November 19, 2020

How Learning a Language Opens Doors with Aubrey Carter from All Ears English

This week on the podcast we are chatting with Aubrey Carter from All Ears English. Aubrey is a certified IELTS instructor for All Ears English and is co-host of the IELTS Energy podcast. She received her master's degree in TESOL from the City College of New York and has been an ESL Instructor for 19 years. In High School and College Aubrey developed a passion for French and language learning. But when she went on an exchange to live in Belgium she realized the classroom French wasn't helping her with speaking and connecting with real people. She realized that the pathway to learning a language was through real life experience and building connections with people. That insight has driven her as she built a career in languages. In the episode we are talking about Aubrey's journey with travel and language learning, why learning a language adds so much to travel, and tips and recommendations for people just starting out with a new language. We were featured on All Ears English in October, check it out here: https://www.allearsenglish.com/aee-1452/ Learn more about All Ears English at https://www.allearsenglish.com/

Thu, November 05, 2020

Learning and Living Portugal with Liz Sharma from Talk The Streets

This week on The World Wanderers we’re excited to be talking to Liz Sharma from Talk The Streets! Liz is from the UK but since 2005 has been nursing a passion for all things Portuguese. Liz first visited Portugal on a college exchange and now calls Lisbon home. To help others connect with Portugal she started Talk the Streets, where she helps equip others to get out and about in the Portuguese community and explore all it has to offer. In the episode, we chat about Liz’s passion for Portuguese, why learning a language adds so much to travel, and what Liz’s tips are for anyone starting to learn Portuguese (or another language). To learn more about Liz’s Portuguese Pro course visit https://talkthestreets.com/pro/ Connect with Liz: * Talkthestreets.com * https://www.instagram.com/talkthestreets/ * YouTube.com/talkthestreets If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, October 22, 2020

Nathan Pettijohn on Roadtripping, Travel With a Dog, and Writing a Book

This week on the show we are excited to be talking with Nathan Pettijohn about his new book Travels with Hafa! Nathan is an author and entrepreneur who decided he needed a break in the last part of 2019. He rented an RV and along with his dog Hafa, travelled the western US. We talk about Nathan’s background with travel, how he designs his work to allow more flexibility with adventure, and what the process of capturing a trip in book form was like. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book about your travel experiences, you’ll love this episode! Nathan is a contributing writer for Forbes on topics relating to what business leaders need to know about innovations in media and technology. Nathan is also the coauthor of a short tactical guide Zen and the Art of Admin Tasks, about outsourcing administrative work. In 2011, Nathan founded Cordurouy, a digital strategy agency based in Los Angeles where he serves as CEO. ----- If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, October 08, 2020

Life and Travels in Panama City

This week on the show we are diving into life and travel in Panama City, Panama. From November of the last year to this March we based ourselves in Panama City. During that time we had the chance to explore lots of different parts of the city and country! Our time in Panama was cut short, so while there is still a ton on our bucket list for Panama we wanted to sit down to share some of our experience and what makes Panama a great place to live and explore! This episode is brought to you by Casco Antiguo Spanish School. If you’re interested in learning Spanish, make sure to check out their online classes at Cascospanish.com If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, September 24, 2020

Creating a Life and Career of Travel with Cameron and Natasha from The World Pursuit

This week on the show we are joined by Cameron Seagle and Natasha Alden from The World Pursuit! After traveling full time for almost four years across six continents and 85 countries, Cam and Natasha decided to base themselves in the Canadian Rockies. Now they travel half the year and explore the mountains for the other half, documenting it all on social media and their site Theworldpursuit.com. In this episode, we explore their story from how they met and started traveling, how they built a career in travel, and why they decided to settle down a bit after living as nomads for 4 years. In this episode: * How Cameron and Natasha met and decided to go traveling together * Moving to NYC to work in the film industry and then deciding to find a way to travel full-time * Traveling on a budget in Europe * How they started travel blogging and the process from starting to covering expenses * Reality vs expectations when you’re working and traveling * Deciding to travel and road trip through Africa * What it is like trying to buy a car and cross borders when traveling in Africa * The challenges of blogging while road tripping in Africa * Deciding to find a home base after almost four years of permanent travel * Settling down in Canmore, Alberta * What are Cameron and Natasha’s future travel plans? * Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldpursuit/ Learn more about Cameron and Natasha at https://theworldpursuit.com/about-us/ If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, September 10, 2020

Saving For Financial Freedom & Travelling with Pets with Stephanie and Gillian from Our Freedom Years

This week on the podcast we are excited to be chatting with Stephanie and Gillian from Our Freedom Years! After working for 7 years in Singapore, Stephanie and Gillian realized a decade long dream of achieving financial independence in 2019 and had started a nomad journey in Europe when the global pandemic unexpectedly hit. They returned to Canada to wait it out and are now back in Europe, based in Greece. We chat about their journey to financial independence, their experience in Italy as the pandemic started, what it is like traveling with dogs, and finally what it's been like to be back in Europe.

Thu, August 27, 2020

Becoming a Nomad and Building a Business with Uwe Allgäuer

This week on the podcast we are chatting with Uwe Allgäuer about switching careers to become a nomad and his journey to Bulgaria. After falling in love with travel when he was young, Uwe found himself in a career as an electrical engineer. It was a fine way to make a living, but the adventurous part of his soul was never satisfied. So when Uwe learned about people working and traveling online, he knew it was something he had to try for himself. We chat with Uwe about his journey onto a more entrepreneurial path, the businesses he's created, and why he lives in Bulgaria now. Please note that this interview was recorded prior to the pandemic, so anything that sounds a bit out of place is due to the passing of time.

Thu, August 13, 2020

Being a Conscious Traveller | Veganism, Ethics, and Travel with Ben Hagerty and Bree Nemiroff

This week on the podcast we are joined by Benjamin Hagerty and Brianne Nemiroff from itsbreeandben.com Ben & Bree are a married couple from California, with a passion for travel. In 2017, they were inspired to take a long-term road trip around Canada and the U.S. and soon realized that they wanted to make travel a part of a permanent part of life. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss how Ben & Bree fell in love with travel, what it's like to travel with a vegan lifestyle, their top tips and favorite places for traveling as a vegan, how we can begin to travel more ethically and more. Enjoy! ------- If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, July 30, 2020

Jon and Ashley from The Travelling Graces On Saving And Budgeting for Travel

This week we are sharing an episode that we originally released on the TWW Insider with Jon and Ashley from Travelling Graces. So often when we think about being able to travel more, we start with thinking about what we’ll need to earn to do it. Raising your income and finding new opportunities certainly can help you find more travel freedom, but a lot of the time the opportunities are right under our nose. In this conversation, we talk about saving and budgeting as a way to create more freedom for travel in your life and the practical ways to go about doing that. Visit travellinggraces.com to find out more about their story and amazing resources on saving and budgeting for travel. If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, July 23, 2020

Road Tripping Australia with Leo Godoy

This week on the podcast we are chatting with Leo Godoy about road tripping in Australia! Road trips are classic trips and road-tripping in Australia can be the trip of a lifetime, but like all things, roading tripping in 2020 comes with unexpected bumps in the road. The Australian bush fires at the start of the year and the growing global pandemic in the spring made the trip anything but ordinary. Enjoy! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Receive 10% off online counseling with our code: www.betterhelp.com/worldwanderers

Thu, July 16, 2020

Why Detailed Planning Makes for a Great Trip with Bob DiMenna

Thu, July 09, 2020

Dating, Podcasting, and Living as Nomads with Lianne and Corey from Small Worlds Podcast

This week on the podcast we are chatting with Lianne and Corey from the Small Worlds Podcast and their new show Forever Break. We first talked with Lianne and Corey in the fall when we were on their show to talk about traveling and working from Mexico. In the 7 months between conversations a lot has changed! In this episode we catch up on Lianne and Corey’s adventures through India and Asia, what it was like traveling Asia at the start of the year as the pandemic was starting, and how they adjusted their plans. We also talk about their new show for Forever Break and how they are planning for the future in times of uncertainty. In this episode: * Check out our interview on Small Worlds: * How Leanne and Corey first started traveling * Working holiday visas * How Leanne and Corey first met in Canada * What it’s like to travel at when you’re in the first year of a relationship * What it was like traveling in Asia at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic * Traveling back to the US and Canada during the pandemic * Since Leanne and Corey are from different countries, how did they decide where to go since travel is so restricted * What inspired the start of the Small Worlds Podcast * What is the Forever Break podcast? * Check out the new show, Forever Break: Go to foreverbreak.com/podcast to learn more. To enter the Leanne and Corey’s promotion you can find it on https://foreverbreak.com/win/dji-mavic-air-2-drone/ If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support! This podcast is in partnership with BetterHelp. Receive 10% off online counseling with our code: www.betterhelp.com/worldwanderers

Thu, June 25, 2020

Stuck on a Cruise Ship for 116 Days with Riley Tench

This week on The World Wanderers we are excited to be chatting with Riley Tench. Riley works as a lighting technician on cruise ships, and for the past 4 months has been “stranded”, living aboard a ship in the Pacific. Riley has been documenting this journey on his YouTube channel and sharing what it has been like living through a pandemic while working on a cruise ship up until the point when ships stopped sailing. In this episode we talk about how Riley’s interest in travel started, what led him to working on cruise ships, and then talking through his experience of living through the pandemic and now spending 100+ days living on a ship without guests. In this episode: * How Riley started travelling and working on cruise ships * What is his day to day work like onboard? * How did he first hear about the novel Coronavirus and what was the experience onboard like during this time? * Where have they been and what has the ship been doing since they stopped running trips with guests * Why did Riley decide to stay on the ship when he had the option to go home at one point * What does day to day life look like today? * Going into a 14 day lockdown when a crew member came down with a fever * Why Riley started making YouTube videos * Finding meaning through creation If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, June 18, 2020

Creating Dollar Flight Club & When Does It Make Sense to Book Flights With Jesse Neugarten

This week on the show we are excited to be talking with Jesse Neugarten the Founder at Dollar Flight Club, where he oversees all things flight finding and daily operations Originally from South Africa, Jesse now calls Seattle, Washington home. Over the years, he's accrued hundreds of thousands of airline miles traveling the globe. His favorite recent destinations of choice have been Greece, Mexico, France, and Sweden. We talk with Jesse about he got interested in traveling and early experiences exploring, how and why he started Dollar Flight Club, and dive into how the ongoing pandemic has effected airlines and flight prices for the future. We cover some of the opportunities that exist for travelers when it comes to booking flights for 2021 and how you can protect yourself from downside risk. Enjoy! If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, June 11, 2020

Dylan Magaster on Creating a Life Full of Adventure

This week on the podcast we are excited to be talking with Dylan Magaster about adventure and creativity. Dylan is one of the most interesting guests we’ve talked to in our years of podcasting and joins the show from his sail boat in Tunisia. After reaching a feeling of discontent in day to day life at home Dylan decided that he wanted to create a career on YouTube. A risky idea for sure, but one that he was committed to. So he set off on adventures across the US, down to South America, and then back to the US making videos along the way. After years of hard work and dedication, Dylan found traction focusing on interesting homes and hasn’t looked back since. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/worldwanderers -- This is an affiliate link. We may receive money from BetterHelp when you use this link

Thu, May 28, 2020

Creating an Adventurous Life with Jules and Christine from Not So Bon Voyage

Today on the show we are excited to share our interview with Jules and Christine from the Not So Bon Voyage Podcast and Don’t Forget to Move. In 2012 Jules and Christine first met in Peru while volunteering at a non-profit organization. After spending 6 months together building houses that were destroyed by an earthquake their friendship quickly became more serious. Their shared love of travel and passion for helping communities solidified their relationship and they’ve been traveling and working together since. In this episode we talk about how Jules and Christine met traveling, their experience working in community development, and the process of building a travel business. We also dig into the inspiration for their show, Not So Bon Voyage, and how some of the most challenging travel experiences make for the best travel experiences. If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, May 21, 2020

Our Audio Diary of Carnaval 2020 in Barranquilla!

This past February we had the exciting opportunity to visit Barranquilla Colombia and experience our 2nd Carnaval in South America (after 2014 in Rio) with our friends from The Grateful Gypsies. Despite being a name you may not have heard of, Barranquilla carnaval is one of the biggest parties in the world and a can’t miss opportunity. After just hitting the 2-month mark of isolating in Canada we wanted to dig back this experience from earlier in the year and share it on the show. So come along for the experience with our audio diary from Carnaval 2020 in Barranquilla! In this episode: * What’s the big deal about Carnaval in Barranquilla and how does it compare to some other ones from around the world? * The music and events that define Carnaval * Where we stayed in Barranquilla * Baila la calle * Seeing a J Balvin concert * Buying tickets for the parade in advance, in person, or going without tickets * Reviewing and reaping what makes Carnaval in Barranquilla great * Chat with our friend Leo about what makes Barranquilla unique * Check out Sasha and Rachels work at thegratefulgypsies.com If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, May 14, 2020

Our Favorite Cities: Vancouver

This week on the podcast we are continuing our series of episodes covering our favorite cities from around the world with Vancouver! These episodes will be shorter (most of the time) and more information-packed. Covering the basics of the city, why we love it, and everything you need to know if you want to visit, from time of year, places to stay, what to do, and where to eat! Join us as we share why Vancouver is one of our favorite cities! If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, May 07, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Housesitting with Angela Laws

While we know the world is crazy right now, and travel plans are not front and center, we still wanted to share this episode on housesitting as a way to increase your opportunities to explore. Right now isn’t the time book a trip, but it is a great time to learn about ways you can travel in the future, and House Sitting could open some incredible opportunities for you! This week we are chatting with Trusted Housesitters Community Manager Angela Laws. Angela doesn’t just help house sitters and hosts in her role at Trusted Housesitters, she also lives it! She has been housesitting around the world for 10 years! Housesitting is something almost everyone will have heard of, but not so many have taken advantage of the opportunity. Whatever the road blocks or concerns for you have been, we do our best to dive fully in and address them in this episode with Angela! We talk about everything from the basics of house sitting, how to make a great profile and get jobs, what types of animals you are typically taking care of, and more! Enjoy! If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, April 30, 2020

Part Two: Quarantined Around the World

This week we're on to part two of our quarantined around the world series! It is a weird time to be a travel content creator. With flights canceled, borders closed, and the threat of a global pandemic, travel is not an option. Plans are on hold and we are all waiting and holding for the best for the health of our families and communities. With all that in mind, we wanted to use this episode to check in with friends around the world who are are not in their home countries and give you a sense of what it is like to be a traveler quarantining in a country that is not your own. We started this series last week and continue with part two this week! If you haven't listened to part one yet, make sure to go check it out. In this episode, we are joined by Sasha and Rachel from The Grateful Gypsies to talk about their experience in Colombia and then Marilyn Borth to talk about her journey how from Brazil to the US as countries were putting in travel bans and her flights kept getting canceled. In this episode: * What it was like to be a traveler in Colombia as travel bans and quarantine started * What are quarantine rules in Colombia * Check out The Grateful Gypsies on YouTube * Traveling Brazil while the threat of Covid-19 grew * Marilyn's journey from Brazil to the US with many obstacles along the way * Learning her flight to Colombia was canceled on the way to the airport * Anxiety about getting stuck without a way to get home * What it was like flying during the pandemic * What it was like in New York when Marilyn got back home This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Audible. Audible has thousands of incredible audiobook titles and hundreds of fascinating original audio content. To get started with Audible visit audible.com/tww to get your first title free and unlimited access to Audible Originals.

Thu, April 23, 2020

Quarantined Around The World

It is a weird time to be a travel content creator. With flights canceled, borders closed, and the threat of a global pandemic, travel is not an option. Plans are on hold and we are all waiting and holding for the best for the health of our families and communities. With all that in mind, we wanted to use this episode to check in with friends around the world who are are not in their home countries and give you a sense of what it is like to be a traveler quarantining in a country that is not your own. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Audible. Audible has thousands of incredible audiobook titles and hundreds of fascinating original audio content. To get started with Audible visit audible.com/tww to get your first title free and unlimited access to Audible Originals.

Thu, April 16, 2020

David Gold on Building a Business Abroad

When we decided to settle down in Panama we wanted to invest in improving our Spanish and find ways to meet new people, so we signed up for Spanish classes at the Casco Antiguo Spanish school. After class, we would often find ourselves having interesting chats with the school's founder David Gold. David has a ton of fascinating stories about life in Panama and travels in Latin America, so we knew we needed to have him on the podcast! In this episode, we are talking with David about what brought him to Panama, his experience learning Spanish and living in a remote part of Bolivia, and his experience as an entrepreneur in Panama. If you've ever thought about starting a business outside your country, you'll love this episode! Finally, our apologies for the buzzing sound that shows up periodically through this episode. There was an issue with one of our microphones when recording, but we think that content is worth it.

Thu, April 09, 2020

Learning a Language to Understand a Culture with Lee Jamison

Lee Jamison has worked in a voluntary educational work among the Hispanic community for over thirty years. He has lived and traveled in Central America and Mexico and written guides to Spanish for Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. In this episode, we learn more about how Lee fell in love with Spanish, what makes his approach to learning different, and how he found a niche as an author. During our travels, we've found it so fun and valuable to learn local slang and customs, and so we were excited to talk with Lee about the importance of focusing on how people use a language instead of getting stuck thinking only about grammar. If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support! --- This episode is brought to you in part by Casco Antiguo Language School. Casco Antiguo Language School offers Spanish language immersion programs in Latin America’s coolest neighborhood, Panama City, Panama’s Old Quarter, Casco Antiguo. Their 1 on 1 or Small Group classes allow you to get out of the classroom and learn Spanish in real-life settings. They also offer free social activities every such as sunset bike tour, salsa dancing, happy hour, and beach volleyball. The school is located in the heart of this incredible colonial neighborhood that’s also an UNESCO world heritage site. The school has a great social atmosphere and the teachers are incredible. We have been studying Spanish at Casco Antiguo Spanish School since November and we have had the chance to work with 2 awesome language teachers and to meet other travelers learning Spanish from around the world. We have seen such an improvement in our Spanish since we started studying there, and the beauty is they also offer classes online via Skype / Zoom so we are actually back in Canada now but can continue classes online with the same teacher. During this crazy time, it has given our lives some sort of routine, which we are loving. If you are interested in learning Spanish, you can head on over to www.cascospanish.com to start your language learning journey.

Thu, April 02, 2020

Living an Offbeat Life with Debbie Arcangeles

This week on the podcast we are chatting with Debbie Arcangeles. Debbie is a remote entrepreneur and the host of The Offbeat Life, a podcast where she interviews individuals who are location independent and digital nomads. As a teen, Debbie caught the travel bug and set out to build a career that allowed her to earn a living while exploring the globe. And she did just that, but after a couple of years working as a travel journalist, she realized that she was burnt out. So she returned home and started a more traditional career. Years later after finding success in early childhood education she once again came to the realization that something was missing. The stability and quality of life were great, but the freedom and creativity weren't there. So Debbie set out on a new path and found a way to bridge travel and location independence with a fulfilling and successful career. Check out Amanda and Ryan's interview on The Offbeat Life Podcast: https://www.theoffbeatlife.com/episodes/travel-podcasters/ If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, March 26, 2020

Life & Travel Updates Since COVID-19

This week on the podcast we are pressing pause and taking some time to share the changes to our lives and plans because of the ongoing health crisis. We talk about our decision to come back to Canada from Panama, what it was like traveling on one of the last flights to Canada out of Panama, and what our plans our going forward. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Audible. We thousands of audiobook titles and Audible originals, Audible is a great way to learn something new this year. Visit Audible.com/tww or text TWW to 500-500 to start your free trial today!

Wed, March 18, 2020

Exploring Costa Rica Part Two – Mountains and San Jose

Costa Rica is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. With its tropical climate, incredible nature, great surf, and magical sunsets it has enamored travelers for decades. This week on the show we are breaking down the second half our trip to Costa Rica. When packed up our beach gear and headed for the mountains, visiting Monteverde and La Fortuna, before finishing our trip with a few nights in San Jose If you haven't listened to the first episode on Costa, check it out here ( https://www.theworldwanderers.com/costa-rica/exploring-costa-rica-part-one-nosara-and-santa-teresa/) We’ll talk about what we did and where we went, how we planned and (tried to) budgeted for our trip there, our adventures driving a rental car in Costa Rica, and the pros and cons and cons of traveling in the coastal region of the country.

Thu, March 12, 2020

Exploring Costa Rica Part One - Nosara and Santa Teresa

Costa Rica is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. With its tropical climate, incredible nature, great surf, and magical sunsets it has enamored travelers for decades. This week on the show we are breaking down our trip to Costa Rica. Costa Rica has a lot to offer and a lot of places to visit so this will be the first of two episodes with a focus on the first half of our trip and specifically our time staying in Nosara and Santa Teresa (next week we'll cover Monteverde, La Fortuna, and San Jose). We'll talk about what we did and where we went, how we planned and (tried to) budgeted for our trip there, our adventures driving a rental car in Costa Rica, and the pros and cons and cons of traveling in the coastal region of the country. If you would get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support! This episode is brought to you by Away! Go to Awaytravel.com/wanderers to upgrade your travel gear!

Thu, March 05, 2020

Finding Connection as a Nomad with Nomad Cruise Founder Johannes Voelkner

This week on the podcast we are excited to share an interview with Johannes Voelkner, the founder of Nomad Cruise. Johannes was very early to the digital nomad lifestyle, but after traveling, exploring, and working he realized that there was something missing. He started looking for ways to connect and build community among fellow travelers, which led him to create the Nomad Cruise. In today's episode, we talk about Johannes journey as a traveler, digital nomad, and entrepreneur. We dive into what the process of creating the Nomad Cruise was like and the challenges that came along with it. With also share some ideas about community and life with you're always traveling. To learn more about the upcoming Nomad Cruise at https://www.nomadcruise.com/ and when booking, use the code WORLDWANDERERS, to get 100 pounds off your book. If you would like to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, February 27, 2020

Exploring Monterrey, Mexico!

This week on the podcast we are taking you to Monterrey, Mexico! Monterrey is one of the largest and most important cities in Mexico, but it often gets overlooked by travelers. We headed to Monterrey in the fall of 2019 to see what the capital of Nuevo Leon had to offer! From conquering our fears on a Via Ferrata to stuffing our stomachs with tacos, join us as we break down what to see and do in Monterrey! ------ If you would like to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support! ------ Music credit: Bensound

Thu, February 20, 2020

How Christopher Schacht Travelled Around the World on 50 Bucks

This week on the podcast we are excited to be chatting with Christopher Schacht! Christopher is the author of Around the World on 50 Bucks: How I Left with Nothing and Returned a Rich Man his story of leaving home with only $50 and traveling around the world for years working and trading. From hitching across Europe, sailing across the Atlantic, and exploring Asia Chris was able to create the travel adventure of a lifetime by connecting with people and trusting in his ability to figure things out. ------ This episode is brought to you by Away! Go to Awaytravel.com to upgrade your travel gear! ------ This episode is brought to you by Zicam. Traveling takes a toll on your body. Whether it's traveling from hot to cold climates or being in buses, planes or automobiles where you might catch someone else's germs, you never know when you're about to get a cold. Trust Zicam to knock out a cold at the first sign of it. Other cold medicines only mask symptoms, but Zicam is homeopathic and clinically proven to shorten colds when taken at the first sign. Find Zicam Cold Remedy products, from RapidMelts to Elderberry Medicated Fruit Drops at all major retailers including Walmart. Zicam Cold Remedy products are safe and effective. Visit Zicam.com/wanderers to receive a $2.00 coupon on your next Zicam purchase. --- Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, February 13, 2020

Working and Traveling in Guadalajara, Jalisco as Digital Nomads

Today on the podcast we are excited to be talking about Guadalajara Mexico! We spent just under two months working and traveling in and around Guadalajara this past fall and quickly fell in love with the city and culture in Jalisco. In this episode: * Why we decided to spend two months in Guadalajara * Why Guadalajara is a overlooked as a nomad hub in Mexico * Super brief look at some of the history from Guadalajara * An overview of key neighborhoods in Guadalajara * Our first time doing an AirBnb Experience (walking history tour) https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/448316 * Celebrating Mexican Independence * Exploring Guanajuato and Ajijic * The deep culture of Jalisco * Tequila Train with Herradura Express * Pros/cons of GDL as a nomad or vacation destination Places We Went in and Around GDL: * Bosque Los Colomos * Tlaquepaque Historic Center * Hiking Barranca de Huentitán * Weekend trip to Guanajuato * Weekend trip to Ajijic * Tequila Train with Herradura Express * Mercado Libertad San Juan de Dios Favorite Restaurants and Cafes: * La Cafeteria (Breakfast and Lunch) * La Chata - Lots of locations (Breakfast - Late Night) * Taco Fish La Paz * BRUNA (Fancier dinner spot) * Labne Cocina Lebanesa * Suhiro (Great Sushi) * Los Clarimiscos (low-key lunch) * Hato Ramen (Ramen) * Cabanna * La Docena * Vanilla Coffee and Tea * Cafe M * Gong Cha (bubble tea) * Mezcal Bar Aguito (Drinks) This episode is brought to you by Zicam. Traveling takes a toll on your body. Whether it's traveling from hot to cold climates or being in buses, planes or automobiles where you might catch someone else's germs, you never know when you're about to get a cold. Trust Zicam to knock out a cold at the first sign of it. Other cold medicines only mask symptoms, but Zicam is homeopathic and clinically proven to shorten colds when taken at the first sign. Find Zicam Cold Remedy products, from RapidMelts to Elderberry Medicated Fruit Drops at all major retailers including Walmart. Zicam Cold Remedy products are safe and effective. Visit Zicam.com/wanderers to receive a $2.00 coupon on your next Zicam purchase. Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, February 06, 2020

Jackie Bolen on Everything You Need To Know About Teaching English Abroad

This week on the show we are joined by ESL teaching expert, Jackie Bolen!  When Jackie graduated college with a degree in psychology she had never thought about working abroad as an ESL teacher. But adventure and opportunity called and she found her way to South Korea. She built a great career over ten years working as an English teacher in Korea and is now helping others find jobs and succeed as English teachers.  Teaching English can be a great way to mix your travel and career goals and in this episode, we are breaking down everything you need to know about the opportunities and requirements for anyone looking to work and teach in Korea or elsewhere!  If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support! ----- This episode is brought to you by Away! Go to Awaytravel.com and use the code WANDERERS at checkout to get $20 off your travel gear upgrade!

Thu, January 30, 2020

Kenny Rayman on History and Travel in Russia

This week we are excited to be chatting with Kenny Rayman about traveling in Russia! Kenny is a Russian history enthusiast, speaker, and writer. In his writing, he focuses on helping change the perception of the culture in other's eyes and loved the thrill of learning from the source rather than a textbook or documentary. Apart from Russia, his historical interest includes the former Eastern Bloc countries. Kenny documents his travels on his site, Where The Heart Calls You ( https://www.wheretheheartcallsyou.net/) . Today in our conversation we talk about why Kenny fell in love with learning about Russian history, what his first travel experiences were like, and what the reality of traveling in Russia is like. We also talk about how diving deep into the history of places that interest you can add so much to your travel experiences. Connect with Kenny at: * https://www.wheretheheartcallsyou.net/ * https://www.instagram.com/wheretheheartcallsyou/ Become a World Wanderers Insider to access the Digital Nomad Series at patreon.com/theworldwanderers

Thu, January 23, 2020

Our Nomad Story and Launching World Wanderers Insiders

This week on the podcast we are excited to share a new project with you! We are launching a new series of podcast episodes for supporters of the podcast on Patreon! It's called World Wanderers Insiders and you can find out more about it at patreon.com/theworldwanderers.  Something that we get asked a lot about is finding ways to travel and work at the same time. If you've been on the internet, you've seen ads about how to make money on the internet that are probably off-putting. But behind the sales tactics, there is a world of real people out there building great careers while traveling and we want to bring you their stories!  In this series of episodes, you'll hear those real stories from digital nomads about how they make their work and travel, work.  To kickstart the series we are sharing our stories! So welcome and enjoy the first episode feature us! If you would to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, January 16, 2020

Our Favorite Cities: Tokyo! With Becky Gillespie

This week on the podcast we are jumping back into our series of episodes on our favorite cities around the world, and as you can see from the title, it is Tokyo!! We first visited Tokyo in 2017 and visited twice during our time in Japan. Since then, it has stayed right at the top of cities we want to go back to, and right near the top of the list for our favorite cities. We have spent about 2 weeks in Tokyo all together, so we wanted to bring on someone who truly knows the in's and out's of the city. Luckily we have a good friend (and previous guest) that lived there for 10 years, Becky Gillespie! Music Credit: Bensound.com

Thu, January 09, 2020

Internationalizing Yourself with Simon from Freedom Surfer

This week on the podcast we are excited to be talking with Simon from Freedomsurfer.com! Simon is a location independent entrepreneur who has been traveling the world non-stop since 2012, running his businesses remotely. For Simon, traveling full-time was never a goal and he was living a stable life in Canada, working in finance, until he found a radio show about how living as a nomad can your taxes. He fell down the wormhole and has been traveling 12 months a year since then! On the show, we find out more about Simon's travel journey and learn more about some of the options digital nomads have to secure more of their income. We also get into detail talking about residency and taxes and banking, so if that is not your area of interest, this may not be the episode for you. In this episode: * The round-about journey that led Simon to buy a one-way ticket to Singapore and traveling full-time * What the process of changing your residency is like * What does "planting flags" mean when you're talking about residency and tax optimization * Having a different country where a business is based, where your banking is based, where your personal residency is, where you spend your time, and where your a citizen of * Why Simon felt motivated to collect all the residency, visa, bank, business, and tax information from so many countries to create freedomsurfer.com * Where Simon bases himself, his businesses, and banking * How Simon decides where he wants to go and how much time he wants to spend in each place * How traveling helps you discover more and more places you want to travel * Since he has spent so long traveling, does he ever crave moving back home and going back to a stable, more normal life? * Simon had also recently been spending time in Hong Kong through the fall, so we checked in with him about what it has been like during the period of protests * Is traveling and going nomadic for tax benefits something that makes sense for freelancers? Or is it only advantageous for traders and finance professionals * For people interested in changing their residency, what are some of the best countries to explore? * How people that aren't from the US can take advantage of US Credit Cards that give a lot of travel benefits * What Simon's upcoming travel goals are * Follow Simon and IG at simon.around.the.world Music Credit: Bensound.com

Thu, January 02, 2020

Catching up with Jake & Michelle from Retired Toddlers

This week on the podcast we are excited to be catching up with our good friends Jake and Michelle (and Henley and Jagger) from Retired Toddlers. We first interviewed Jake and Michelle on the podcast in the spring of 2017 while we were in Bali and they were in Cambodia. Since then we've kept in touch and so we were excited to get to spend some time in person together and record a new conversation! We catch up with Jake and Michelle on their travels over the past two years, learn more about their decision-making process around parenting and traveling, and much more! Then at the end we are joined by two extra special guests for a small bonus interview! Enjoy the episode! This episode is brought to you by SkillShare! Visit skillshare.com/wanderers to get two months free!

Thu, December 19, 2019

2019 Year in Review!

This week on the podcast we are looking back at 2019 and doing our annual year in review episode! This is the fifth year we've done a YiR episode and it is a ritual that we love to pause, look back, and appreciate the past twelve months. A big part of that appreciation is for you the reader and listener! We know you've got a million ways to spend your time and we are so grateful that you all take time each week to listen to our adventures and interviews! Thank you and enjoy the episode!

Thu, December 05, 2019

Catching Up with Jake Desyllas from The Voluntary Life

This week on the podcast we are excited to be catching up with Jake Desyllas from The Voluntary Life podcast! We first interview Jake way back in 2016, when he was making the move from life in the U.K. to one of permanent travel. We talked about the ways that people can live a 'job free' life and travel more. Since 2016 a lot has happened! Jake has started a family and is based back in the U.K. We catch up on the past couple of years, what the transition to family travel has been like, and lessons learned! This episode is brought to you by Away. Visit Awaytravel.com/wanderers to find the perfect gear for your next trip! This episode is also brought to you by Skillshare! Visit Skillshare.com/wanderers to get two months free!

Thu, November 21, 2019

Our Favorite Cities: Ubud, Bali

We are continuing our series on our favorite cities around the world this week with...Ubud, Bali! These episodes will be shorter (most of the time) and more information-packed. Covering the basics of the city, why we love it, and everything you need to know if you want to visit, from time of year, places to stay, what to do, and where to eat! Join us as we share why Ubud is one of our favorite places on Earth! ----- This episode is brought to you by Away. Visit Awaytravel.com/wanderers to find the perfect gear for your next trip!

Thu, November 07, 2019

Exploring the World While Building a Career with Deanna Cook

This week on the podcast we are excited to be joined by Deanna Cook from LIYA Collective to talk about building a career abroad. From the time Deanna started university, she knew she wanted to start a career that would allow her to live in different countries and explore the world, but didn't really know what that would look like. After university, she took a job teaching English in Taiwan, which opened all sorts of doors and led to working at a non-profit in Tanzania, an international development project in Thailand and now starting a business in Costa Rica. If you're interested in how you could mix your love of exploring new cultures, with building a career, you'll love this episode! Learn more about Deanna and her projects at deannarcook.com and liyacollective.com

Thu, October 24, 2019

Exploring Guanajuato

Guanajuato is one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Mexico, so we were excited to spend a weekend there during our time in Mexico.  In this episode, we're taking you along with us to experience the trip and learn all about Guanajuato and why it should be on your list of destinations to visit in Mexico! This episode is brought to you by Away. Visit Awaytravel.com/wanderers to find the perfect gear for your next trip!

Thu, October 10, 2019

Chasing Adventure with Annette and Daniel Fortner

This week on the podcast we're joined by Annette and Daniel Fortner from Chase for Adventure. In 2018 Annette and Daniel decided they needed a big life change, so they sold their stuff, quit their jobs, and booked one-way flights to Thailand. Since then they've been all over Asia and the world, documenting it all along the way on YouTube. We dive into the decision to travel, to start a YouTube channel, and a lot more.

Thu, September 26, 2019

Discussing Remote Life on The Small Worlds Podcast

We're flipping the script on this weeks episode and bringing you an interview that we did for the Small Worlds Podcast. We talk to Corey and Lianne about traveling and life, from where we got the travel bug and started to do some long term travel to where we are today, living in Guadalajara, Mexico. ------ Music Credit: Bensound.com

Thu, September 12, 2019

Our Favorite Cities: Mexico City

We are continuing our series on our favorite cities around the world this week with...MEXICO CITY! These episodes will be shorter (most of the time) and more information-packed. Covering the basics of the city, why we love it, and everything you need to know if you want to visit, from time of year, places to stay, what to do, and where to eat! Join us as we share why Mexico City is one of our favorite cities! Along with the episode, you can find detailed recommendations for each destination on theworldwanderers.com. ------ Music Credit: Bensound.com

Thu, August 29, 2019

Our Favorite Cities: Atlanta

This week on the podcast we are continuing our series of episodes covering our favorite cities from around the world with Atlanta! These episodes will be shorter (most of the time) and more information-packed. Covering the basics of the city, why we love it, and everything you need to know if you want to visit, from time of year, places to stay, what to do, and where to eat! Join us as we share why Atlanta is one of our favorite cities! Along with the episode, you can find detailed recommendations for each destination on theworldwanderers.com. ------ Music Credit: Bensound.com

Thu, August 15, 2019

Our Favorite Cities: Banff and Canmore, Alberta

This week on the podcast we are starting off a new series of episodes covering our favorite cities from around the world! These episodes will be shorter (most of the time) and more information-packed. Covering the basics of the city, why we love it, and everything you need to know if you want to visit, from time of year, places to stay, what to do, and where to eat! Along with the episode, you can find detailed recomendations for each destination on theworldwanderers.com. ---- This episode of The World Wanderers is brought to you by Costa Sunglasses. Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. Costasunglasses.com  ------ Music Credit: Bensound.com

Thu, August 01, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Teaching English Online with Rachel Story

This week on the podcast we are excited to have Rachel from Grateful Gypsies back! We first interviewed Rachel and her partner Sasha in the summer of 2017 to talk about teaching English abroad and online and have since kept in touch and even met up in person last year in Mexico City, and this February, we caught up with them about their Year-Long Party at Carnival, The World Cup, and other festivals around the world. To support their love of travel, Rachel and Sasha starting teaching English in China and eventually transitioned to working fully online. They've been able to travel all over the world from Asia to Latin America making money along the way. Today we're diving fully into teaching English online with Rachel. We cover who is a good fit for the type of work, why it is a great way to launch a nomadic life, and way way more. Rachel just released her course, Teaching for Freedom, which helps students get jobs and prepare to travel and teach. She graciously offered listeners 20% off using the code: wanderingteachers2019. Enjoy! ----- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! ----- Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, July 18, 2019

Biking From Canada to Patagonia and Beyond

This week we are joined by Xavier Himma to explore bike touring. After working and saving Xavier was planning to drive from Canada to South America when he learned about bike touring. He fell in love with the idea and even though he didn't have experience decided he wanted to bike to Patagonia. 6 weeks later he set out a trip that took him throughout all of the Americas from Canada to Mexico to Colombia and all the way down to the tip of Argentina.  We catch up with Xavier and learn about the highlights of his incredible trip and break down everything that went into it along the way.  If you've never considered a long bike trip, or are planning one yourself you'll find Xavier's stories and recommendations very valuable.  Learn more about Xavier at followthehumoftheearth.com ------ Music Credit: Bensound.com ------- This episode of The World Wanderers is brought to you by Costa Sunglasses. Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. Costasunglasses.com

Wed, July 10, 2019

Life in Vancouver

This spring we spent 3-months living in Vancouver and we're breaking it down on this week's episode!  We cover: - Why we chose to spend spring in Vancouver.  - How to find a medium-term place to stay and what areas of the city you should stay in if you're visiting. - Our favorite things about the City - Trips we took from Vancouver to Whistler, Vancouver Island, Bowen Island, and others.  - And of course the downsides of the city.   ---------- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! ---------- If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, June 20, 2019

Creating a Remote Life & Why Bulgaria is a Great Digital Nomad Base with Mitko Karshovski

This week on the podcast we are joined by Mitko Karshovski from thatremotelife.com and the host of That Remote Show Podcast. Though still early in his career, Mitko has always made it a priority for his work to create more freedom in his life. That is why he was attracted to the idea of being able to work remotely to combine travel and work. He started That Remote Life and his podcast to share the lessons he is learning along the way about how to build a career that gives you the freedom to work from anywhere. In this episode, we jump into what Mitko's steps were to supporting himself with remote work and we talk about Mitko's experiences emigrating from Bulgaria, returning as a digital nomad, and why it is a great spot for digital nomads. Learn more about Mitko at  https://www.thatremotelife.com/ -------- This episode of The World Wanderers is brought to you by Costa Sunglasses. Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. Costasunglasses.com  ------

Thu, June 06, 2019

On the Move, Catching Up, and Where We Want to Travel in the Game of Thrones Universe

This week on The World Wanderers we sit down to catch you up on what we've been up to the past few months. We talk about our return to Mexico in February, and the three months we spent in Vancouver (There will be a full Vancouver episode this month!). Finally, to celebrate and commemorate the end of Game of Thrones, we shift gears and start a Westerosi travel podcast segment :).  If you're a Game of Thrones fan, let us know where you would love to travel in Westeros or Esos! Enjoy! What we talk about in this episode: Traveling to Oaxaca before returning to Canada in February Why we settled down in Vancouver for 3 months Where we are now and what we're looking forward to most about being here If tourism was a thing in the world of Game of Thrones, where we would want to go.  ----------- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, May 23, 2019

Our Favorite Spots in Mexico City | Our Interview on Postcard Academy

This week on the podcast, we're flipping the script and sharing our interview on the Postcard Academy Podcast sharing our favorite spots in Mexico City.  We talk about why we love the city, our favorite activities, restaurants, cafes, and museums.  Make sure to check out Podcast Academy at  https://postcardacademy.co/ ------ This episode of The World Wanderers is brought to you by Costa Sunglasses. Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. Costasunglasses.com ------

Thu, April 25, 2019

How a Career Gap Can Change Your Life with Alex Trembath and Lisa Pool

This week on The World Wanderers we are joined by Alex and Lisa from careergappers.com. In their early 30's Alex and Lisa decided to take a one-year career break to travel the world. That experience led them to big realizations and life changes and inspired them to create Career Gappers, a site dedicated to helping others take career gaps. Learn more about Alex and Lisa and Career Gappers at careergappers.com. -------- This episode of The World Wanderers is brought to you by Costa Sunglasses. Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. Costasunglasses.com --------

Thu, April 11, 2019

Becoming an Italian Citizen and Living in Europe with Sarah Mikutel

This week on the podcast we are joined by Sarah Mikutel. Sarah is the host of the Postcard Academy Podcast and an American living abroad in the U.K.    Sarah shares her background in finding out that she was eligible to get dual citizenship from Italy, and how that opened the door for her to live and work in Europe.    Learn more about Sarah and check out her podcast at postcardacademy.com   Listen to the podcast at itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/postcard-academy-travel-podcast-sharing-insider-tips/id1294464790 -------- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, March 28, 2019

2 Years of Life as a Digital Nomad with Gaurav Chandrashekar

This week on the podcast we are joined by Gaurav Chandrashekar. We met Gaurav while we lived in Mexico City and he was in the middle of two years of digital nomad life. We learn more about Gaurav's background from growing up in India, to moving to Sweden and eventually becoming a full-time nomad before settling recently in Singapore.   Learn more about Gaurav at  https://cggaurav.net/about/ How Gaurav stumbled into the nomadic life Living and working in Bali, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and India How an exchange trip during university opened Gaurav's eyes to living abroad Leaving Asia to work and travel in Latin America The pros and cons of remote and in-person work Tips for working remotely without going crazy The best Latin American cities for digital nomads Making the decision to settle down in one city Living nomadically and staying connected with your family You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, March 14, 2019

Can You Really Be Happy Without a Permanent Home? A Conversation About Community and a Sense of Home as a Nomad

Do all nomads eventually settle down?  Can you really be happy if you always move around?  Is there something about having a permanent home that you can never recreate as a nomad?  These are the questions we're mulling over on this weeks episode of The World Wanderers.  We've been working, traveling, and living nomadically for 4 years and have learned a lot about how to find a balance between the feeling of excitement for travel and the feeling of home.  ---------- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! ---------- If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, February 28, 2019

Guatemala Part Two: Lake Atitlán

This week on the podcast we are sharing part two of our adventures in Guatemala! After working from a co-working space in Antigua for three weeks, we finished up our time there by going on an avocado farm tour, and moved out of our Airbnb and traveled to Lake Atitlan! Enjoy! If you haven't already, make sure to check out our episode on the first part of our trip to Guatemala: https://www.theworldwanderers.com/digital-nomad-life/guatemala-part-1-antigua/ What we talk about in this episode: * Final days in Antigua * Going on a tour of an avocado farm * The differences between good and bad tours * Traveling from Antigua to Lake Atitlan * Deciding on a town to stay in at Lake Atitlan * What to do when you visit Lake Atitlan * Highlights from our month in Guatemala * Why you should visit Guatemala * Amanda's upcoming yoga workshop in Costa Rica (mbomyoga.com/retreats)   You can check out our travel community on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/408274692899258/) where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool bonuses like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon ( http://www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers) . Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, February 14, 2019

The Grateful Gypsies on Their Year-Long Party

This week on the podcast we are excited to have Sasha and Rachel from Grateful Gypsies back!   We first interviewed them in the summer of 2017 to talk about teaching English abroad and online and have since kept in touch and even met up in person last year in Mexico City.   Sasha and Rachel have been traveling for years, but they wanted to do something special in 2018, so they set out to do one big, bucket-list level event a month for the whole year.   We catch up with them to hear about the idea and their experiences from Carnival in Brazil, to WrestleMania in New Orleans, to the World Cup in Russia and more! Enjoy!

Thu, January 31, 2019

Guatemala Part 1: Antigua

This week on the podcast we are sharing part 1 of our adventures in Guatemala! We join you from Antigua, Guatemala which is a small, colonial town about an hour outside of Guatemala City. We've been in Antigua working, eating and exploring for the last 3 weeks, and on this episode we share why we decided to come to Guatemala for a month, why we chose Antigua, and our first impressions of this beautiful little city! We also talk about what we've done so far, including hiking Pacaya Volcano, visiting Caoba Farms, going on a coffee tour, and eating as much as we can! Finally, we talk about what Antigua has been like from the perspective of a digital nomad, challenges we've had with wifi and working, and more!  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, December 27, 2018

2018 Year in Review

Since this will be the last podcast episode of 2018, we are continuing our tradition of looking back on the past year and reflecting on our travels, our highs and lows, and everything in between. We start this episode with a brief overview of where 2018 took us, including Mexico, Panama, Canada, and the US.  We talk about the highlights of this past year, including living in Mexico City, visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, hanging out with friends in Charleston, and hiking at Lake O'Hara, as well as some of the low lights (don't worry, there aren't many - 2018 rocked!). We share some of our biggest takeaways and learnings from this past year, as well as what you can expect from the podcast in 2019, as well as where our travels will be taking us.  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, December 13, 2018

Travel Photography, Travel Hacks & Budgeting with Anna Mazurek

This week on the podcast we are joined by Anna Mazurek. Anna is a freelance travel photographer, a digital nomad, an author, and an expert on travel hacks and budgeting.  Anna joined us all the way from Chiang Mai, Thailand to share her travel story and how she became a successful freelance travel photographer, as well as tips for aspiring travel photographers. She also shares how her travels went from part time to full time, and how she has been able to save money and live debt free on an average salary of $30,000 per year. Anna shares tips and tricks for saving money both at home and on the road, as well as tips for budgeting.  Finally, Anna shares with us about her new book "Good with Money", including what it was like to self publish a book and a little bit about what the book is about.  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, November 29, 2018

From Rock Bottom to Digital Nomad with Heath Armstrong

This week on the podcast we are joined by Heath Armstrong! Heath is an Amazon FBA expert, the brains behind the motivational products such as the Sweet Ass Domination Deck, and the founder of Rage Create. Heath has a really inspirational story - he was on the conventional path working a job that he didn't love, and after hitting rock bottom, he decided he needed to make a change in his life. In that process, he left the country for the first time, he started traveling more and meeting people who were digital nomads and entrepreneurs working for themselves. He decided that that was the path that he wanted to take and now he has a super successful with his Amazon business, he's selling inspirational products through Rage Create, he does speaking gigs, and he's an all around kick ass human! On this episode, we talk about Heath's journey, the decision to leave a decent paying job for a life of uncertainty and instability. We talk about hitting rock bottom and how he picked himself up from that, what it was like leaving the country for the first time and what life as a digital nomad is like for him now. We also talk about creating a successful business through Amazon, Heath's other business ventures, and much more. Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, November 15, 2018

Traveling as a Couple

This week on the podcast we are talking about traveling as a couple! We've been traveling together since 2011, and have spent the last 7 years backpacking around the world, working and traveling, moving to different cities, and taking vacations. We've had a ton of great experiences together, and we've also learned a lot about what it takes to successful travel with your partner. On this episode we cover what we've learned about traveling together and how it's improved our day-to-day life at home, the pros and cons of traveling as a couple, how we make sure that both of us is independently happy and appreciative of the other person, the challenges of traveling with your partner, and more.  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, November 01, 2018

Summer Recap & Upcoming Travels

This week on the podcast we are joining you from our mobile studio (ie. Amanda's car!). We recap our 5 months in Canada over the summer, including what we've done, where we've been, and some of our top highlights. We share our adventures in Canmore, Ottawa, Lake O'Hara, and Charleston, as well as some of our favorite hikes from the summer.  We also give an update on where we'll be over the next couple of months. We're starting with a trip to the southern US, including Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Charleston and Orlando, then off to Mexico for a few weeks before heading down to Central America for a few months. If you're based somewhere or traveling somewhere we're going to be, make sure to let us know!  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, October 18, 2018

Ricky Shetty on Traveling with Kids & Digital Nomad Life

Ricky Shetty is the founder of Daddy Blogger and Digital Nomad Mastery. He has been traveling since he was in his 20's and traveling with his wife and 3 young children for over 2 years now. He joined us all the way from the Philippines, where he is currently based, to talk about life as a full-time traveler, life as a digital nomad, and what it's like to travel with kids. On this episode, we talk about Ricky's travel story, tips for traveling with kids, what it's actually like to be a digital nomad, how to balance work, travel and having a family, Ricky's family's goal of being the first family to travel to every country, and much more.  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, October 04, 2018

Travel Q&A: Your Questions Answered!

This week on the podcast we are answering YOUR questions! We asked our private Facebook community what travel questions they had for us and answered a number of them on this episode. We talk about how we plan trips and why we choose to go places, how to make sure we have wifi everywhere in the world, getting jobs abroad, if and when we're ever going to settle into a permanent home, dealing with language barriers, unique cultures we've experienced, and more!  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, September 20, 2018

Oaxaca, Mexico

This week on the podcast we are off to Oaxaca, Mexico! Oaxaca is located in southern Mexico and was our last stop on our Mexican adventure. After we moved out of our apartment in Mexico City we made our way down to Oaxaca where we spent 10 days eating, exploring, and enjoying the city.  On this episode of the podcast we talk about why we went to Oaxaca, what we did there, what we ate, some of the most popular things to do that we didn't get a chance to do, what it's like being in Oaxaca, why it's a great digital nomad hub, why you should get out of the city and exploring the surrounding area, and much more!  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, September 06, 2018

Ray Blakney on Travel, Living in Mexico & Live Lingua

This week on the podcast we are joined by CEO and founder of Live Lingua, Ray Blakney. Ray joined us all the way from Queretaro, Mexico to share his story of growing up living around the world, traveling to Mexico in the Peace Corps, and starting 3 language schools in Mexico.  Ray shares how the business, Live Lingua, went from being a brick and mortar teaching only Spanish to an online business teaching students from around the world 11 different languages. He shares what it's like to run an online language school, some of the challenges, and what's next for him and his wife.  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, August 23, 2018

Acapulco, Puebla & Tulum, Mexico

This week on the podcast we are off to Acapulco, Puebla & Tulum, Mexico. First up, Acapulco! We went to Acapulco for a conference and to celebrate Amanda's 29th birthday. We did something a little bit different for this trip and stayed at a resort. If you listen to the podcast a lot, you know that we usually stay in AirBnb's. It was fun to switch things up and to have a resort experience and a relaxing beach vacation in Acapulco.  Next up, Puebla! Puebla is only 2 hours from Mexico City and we went for Cinco de Mayo (the battle of Puebla). We only 1 day there, but we packed a ton in and were able to get a feel for this cute city! Finally, we talk about our long weekend in Tulum where we spent time hanging out at the beach, exploring Chichen Itza and swimming in cenotes.  This episode includes our first earthquake experience, an awesome car rental, what Cinco de Mayo is actually all about in Mexico, and much more!  Enjoy!   This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! This episode of The World Wanderers podcast is brought to by the amazing new space saver bags from The Chestnut. These bags are great because unlike other bags you don't need a vacuum or a pump to seal it, all you have to do is place your item into the bag, seal the top, and then roll out the air through the valves in the bottom. These bags are perfect for us because we travel a ton and we usually only travel with backpacks, so anything that can save us space is amazing! There's no more sitting on our bags, fighting to fit everything in! We simply pack our items into the space saver bags. Not only do we save a ton of space, these bags also help reduce clutter up to 75%. With these bags, travelling is a breeze! Another great thing about these bags is they can help protect your clothes from orors,  bugs, moths, dirt and dampness. And because they are made with high quality plastic they are reusable. So if you want to declutter your space or have to stop wrestling with that suitcase, we highly recommend these space bags. Head on over to  https://www.amazon.com/dp /B01GEP4JGA and use code THEWORLD to get 25% off your bags today! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards fr

Thu, August 09, 2018

Celebrating 4 Years of The World Wanderers!

On August 6, 2014 we released the very first episode of The World Wanderers podcast, and this past Monday marked our 4th anniversary... or as Amanda more affectionately likes to say, The World Wanderers 4th birthday!  So, we decided to do a special episode to celebrate podcasting for 4 years! On this episode, we reminisce about how we got started with the podcast, and how the show has evolved as we have over the last 4 years. We share some of our favorite interviews, moments we would change, awesome and unexpected experiences we've had from the podcast, and some of our biggest lessons as podcast hosts. We also share what's next for us and the show and what you can expect from the next 4 years of The World Wanderers.  Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, July 26, 2018

San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara & Ajijic

This week on the podcast we are continuing to share about our winter in Mexico! After visiting Merida, we took a trip to San Miguel de Allende for Christmas. Soon after that, we went to Guadalajara and Ajijic to visit Jake and Michelle from Retired Toddlers. In this episode, we share what San Miguel, Guadalajara and Ajijic are like, the pros and cons of each, what we did in each place, some of our highlights, as well as our thoughts on going back. We talk about why we wouldn't go to San Miguel over Christmas again, why we would spend more time in Guadalajara, what the thermals springs were like in Ajijic, and much more!  Enjoy! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, July 12, 2018

Traveling Africa & Living Abroad with Chantal Patton from Growing up Without Borders

Chantal Patton, her husband, and their 3 girls set out on a 5 week trip to Europe that has lasted 5 years! Since leaving their home in Canada, they have based themselves in Switzerland and traveled to over 90 countries around the world while working remotely and homeschooling their kids.  Their most recent trip took them throughout Africa and they traveled through countries like Mozambique, Samaliland, South Africa, Tanzania, Malawi, and many more. On this episode of the podcast, Chantal shares what inspired their first trip, what it's been like traveling with children and homeschooling them around the world, where they went on their most recent trip to Africa and some of the highlights from that trip, and much more.  Enjoy! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, June 28, 2018

Merida, Mexico ft. Food Fun Travel, Foodie Flashpacker & Travel Lemming

This week on the podcast we are continuing to share our Mexican adventures! The first weekend trip we took in Mexico was to visit friends in Merida, Mexico. Prior to being in Mexico, we had never even heard of Merida, and we were pleasantly surprised when we visited. Merida is in the Yucatan state of Mexico, and it's know for it's cute historic center, amazing food, and cenotes! We had 3 days to explore Merida, and on this episode we share what our experience was like in Merida. We also pulled in our fellow travel bloggers and friends Meg & Tom from Food, Fun Travel, Nathan Aguilera from Foodie Flashpacker and Nate Hake from Travel Lemming who were all living in Merida when we went to share some of their recommendations to eat, see and do, what they love about Merida, and why it's a great hub for digital nomads.  Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Thu, June 14, 2018

Living in Mexico City

This week on the podcast we are talking about Mexico City! We spent the last 7.5 months living in Mexico City and loved it. When people have been to Mexico City, they get it, but for others, they seem confused why we would choose to live there. Mexico City is easily one of the coolest cities in the world though, and quickly skyrocketed to the top of our lists for favorite cities we've been to! On this episode, we talk about why we decided to base ourselves in Mexico City, how we went about finding somewhere to live, what life in Mexico City is like, why we loved living in Mexico City, what to do if you're visiting Mexico City, some of our favorite restaurants in Mexico City, and more.  Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, May 31, 2018

Falling in Love with Morocco & Starting a Business with Tessa Pinner from Broaden Goods

This week on the podcast we are joined by Tessa Pinner from Broaden Goods. Tessa has been traveling since she was young, and although she’s always loved to travel, she never expected to start a travel-inspired business. On a trip to Morocco 3 years ago, Tessa and her husband fell so in love with Fez that they decided that they wanted to bring products from Fez back to the United States. Their love of the people, culture, and products sparked the idea for what is now Broaden Goods. On this episode, Tessa shares how she fell in love with travel, and what made her fall in love with Morocco. She also shares where the idea for Broaden Goods came from and it was it was like to actually go about working with locals to create goods that they could sell in the United States, as well as what she learned through that process. Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, May 17, 2018

Tour Guiding and Travel Overload with Andy Steves of Weekend Student Adventures

Andy Steves grew up following his dad Rick Steves on his travel related work trips, spending two to four weeks a year in Europe while his dad updated guidebooks, created TV shows, and led tours. Initially pursuing a college degree in Industrial Design, Andy decided to shift his career focus towards travel based on his experiences during a trip he took to Europe after graduating high school, and realizing there was a niche for shorter term city tours for students studying abroad and on a budget. Since launching Weekend Student Adventures in 2010, Andy has expanded the company to fit a variety of travel styles and tour lengths, and ensures quality experiences by visiting the city first to build optimal itineraries, and only hiring local guides. After growing to offer tours in fifteen cities across Europe, Andy has also released a Europe guidebook and has recently launched the Andy Steves Travel Podcast. On this episode we talk to Andy about what it was like to grow up following his dad around the world and how he changed course to start his own travel career. We also chatted about how he launched Weekend Student Adventures, plans the tour itinerary in each city, and how he slows down occasionally to have a day for himself to keep from getting bored of similar sights while traveling. Andy also shares his experiences on what it takes to be a good guide, the changes he's seen with time in the way people travel, and some of his ongoing and upcoming projects. Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, May 03, 2018

Travel and Online Business with Meg and Tom of Food, Fun, Travel

Meg and Tom of Food, Fun, Travel met while working on a cruise ship after graduating from university. After Tom moved to Australia to be with Meg and the two tried the traditional 9 to 5 career path, they both decided it wasn't for them and that they wanted to travel full time and support themselves with an online travel business. Taking off for Asia with savings to carry them through for eighteen months and after the early success of an ebook, Meg and Tom poured themselves into building and evolving their travel blog, shifting its initial focus as a budget travel blog to a travel food blog as they both realized it was something they were passionate about. They are currently launching their new podcast "The Dish," where they hope to challenge and surprise their listeners pre-existing food conceptions by integrating some interesting food history and stories behind some worldwide favourite dishes and ingredients. Their first episode covers the history of tacos, and you can catch it here! On this episode of the podcast we talk to Meg and Tom about their days working on a cruise ship and transitioning over to the decision to travel full time and start a travel blog. We discuss some of the steps they took to start building their business, how they found their niche with food blogging and maintain quality, what they did to bring income in to their business, and some of their tips and lessons learned looking back. They also give us recommendations for some of their favourite travel destinations and weirdest things they've eaten. We had a great conversation with them on such a wide variety of topics, this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss! Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, April 19, 2018

Our Trip to Panama!

We decided to take advantage of the recent need to do a visa run and visit Central America, a part of the world that had always caught our attention but we hadn't yet made it to. Within Central America, we were drawn to Panama as we had heard great reviews and wanted to scope it out as a potential place to live in the future. After arriving in Panama City, we went straight to the domestic airport to catch a flight to Bocas del Toro, a popular backpacker destination. We managed to stay away from the crowds, however, by spending our time at the beautiful and eco-friendly Al Natural resort, where we loved the family style meals and time we spent relaxing. On returning to Panama City after a few days, we took in one of its main tourist attractions, the Panama Canal, and found it fascinating to watch the ships maneuver the locks, learned about the recent expansion that allowed for the passage of even larger freighters, and walked along the city's boardwalks and causeways. On this episode, we talk about our trip to Panama, including some of the reasons we decided to go, how we got to Bocas del Toro and our experience on Isla Bastimentos. Even after we took in the Panama Canal once we got back to the city, we know there's plenty more in Panama to explore, and think that we would definitely be able to live here for a while in the future! Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, April 05, 2018

How to Visit Iceland: Tips and Tricks from Yvette & James

Yvette and James recently spent ten days in beautiful Iceland during the winter, and were able to take in some fabulous sites and experience some of the traditional culture. Initially drawn to Iceland as a travel destination because of photos on social media, they decided to visit during the cold winter months after an earlier plan to visit during the summer was cancelled, and made the most of planning their trip using travel blogs and reaching out to AirBnb hosts after popular travel sites didn't seem to offer much help. While they definitely enjoyed their road trip in a rental car and recommend this as the best way to see the country, they had to make some adjustments to the limited daylight hours and sometimes terrible driving conditions that came along with visiting in the winter! On this episode we talk to Yvette and James about their experiences leading up to and during their trip to Iceland, including their itinerary, some of their trip highlights and their awesome New Year's Eve experience. They also chat to us about their packing list must haves, as well as trying some of the local foods, including a rotting shark dish (Hakarl) that was less than appetizing for Yvette. Between trekking to beautiful ice caves, visiting geysers, hunting for geothermal hot springs and diving between tectonic plates, Yvette and James travel stories will probably make Iceland one of your bucket list destinations! Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, March 22, 2018

2 Kids, Yoga, and a Camper Van: On the Road with the Nomad Yoga Family

On this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Josh and Jenna of the Nomad Yoga Family to discuss being on the road, traveling with kids and the Digital Nomad life. After traveling separately during and after university and deciding that having a family wasn't going to affect their love of travel and adventure, Josh and Jenna decided they wanted a different lifestyle to the one they were living in Canada. Rather than stemming from unhappiness in their stable lifestyle, their desire to sell their yoga business and take their family on the road two years ago came from a desire for adventure and something different, and they haven't looked back since! Traveling through the west coast of Canada, and parts of the United States and Mexico, Josh and Jenna have taken their business online and have adapted to day to day life traveling in a camper van, including traveling slower to allow their kids to enjoy their downtime, and making the most of 100 square feet of living space! We chat with Josh and Jenna about all things overland travel, including the specs of their camper van and how they chose it, some of the factors they consider when choosing a place to camp for the night, and their feelings on safety and security driving through countries like Mexico with two young children. We also talk to them about what caused them to want to travel long-term in the first place, and some of the changes they've seen in their kids' personalities since hitting the road two years ago. With the wide range of topics Josh and Jenna cover with us, this is definitely not an episode to miss! Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, March 08, 2018

Creating a Tour Company with Tim & Topher from Unbounded Adventures

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Tim & Topher from Unbounded Adventures, a travel company seeking to lead people in unique and educational travel trips around the world.  Tim's first travel experience was an outdoor survival school, and after being an urban planner for a number of years, he decided to quit that job to become a travel director. For Topher, he started backpacking at the age of 20 and has continued to travel and work abroad since then. He has been an arborist for a number of years, ran a biodiesel company in Kenya, and worked and volunteered around the world. Tim & Topher first met when they were studying geography together in college. After years of keeping in touch a little bit, they came together to work on Unbounded Adventures together. On this episode, we talk about the journey to create Unbounded Adventures, where the inspiration came from and the challenges of creating a tour company. We also dive into marketing a tour company, and philosophize about the impact that travel has on the locals in developing countries and what the impact of our travels on these people and places is.  Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, February 22, 2018

Travel Gear & Entrepreneurship with Karyna McLaren from Kosan Travel

This week on the podcast, we are joined by Karyna McLaren from Kosan Travel. Karyna shares how she first fell in love with travel as a child, and how she continued to travel as an adult. After spending 2 years studying in Australia and backpacking through SE Asia, Karyna was completely hooked on backpacking. Growing up with parents who owned their own business, Karyna had always been inspired to be an entrepreneur herself. She had always been interested in fashion, but it wasn't until a friend approached with an idea to create travel gear that she dove into co-founding a travel and fashion company. Now, Karyna works full-time on Kosan Travel, creating products that improve the lives of travelers. Kosan Travel found a problem in the travel industry, and now they are providing a solution through their first product, a travel backpacking system that allows you to carry a bag on your back and a day pack on your front comfortably and easily. Throughout this episode, Karyna shares the process of designing, creating and manufacturing the Kosan travel pack, and what she learned through building the product. She also talks about the Kickstarter campaign, the challenges of building a business, and tips for anyone who wants to become a travel entrepreneur! Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, February 15, 2018

TWW on the Good People Effect Podcast

This week we’ve turned the tables and sit down to be interviewed by Michael Barticel on the “The Good People Effect” Podcast! Michael is planning to move to South America in the next few months, like us feels that he wasn’t built for the traditional corporate career path, and is excited to see what’s out there waiting for him. He asks us some great travel and Digital Nomad related questions that make us reach back to the days we started out traveling after graduating university, and we delve into how and when we decided to start the TWW podcast. On this episode we talk to Michael about a whole lot of things, including how our Spanish is coming along living in Mexico City, the kinds of projects we are currently working on to support ourselves as Digital Nomads, and even have some fun with Michael’s “the Good Stuff” segment, where we answer some pretty tough travel hack questions in under a minute. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, February 08, 2018

Maintaining Entrepreneurial Flexibility with Azma and Daniela from Adzenture

This week we continue our travel entrepreneurship series as we sit down with Daniela and Azma from Adzenture Retreats. They run a travel business that integrates yoga and adventures by working with yoga teachers to plan and host yoga retreats around the world. Azma and Daniela were both inspired to start their travel business after realizing they wanted to leave the corporate world, desired more from their careers and that they both had a love of travel in common. The girls decided to start their business and after a brief setback and a change in tack, have been enjoying planning and hosting yoga retreats with teachers from around the world. Daniela and Azma maintained focus on allowing the business to grow naturally and organically, which led to them being able to expand their retreats from their initially planned region of only Sri Lanka to international destinations such as Nicaragua, Cambodia, Mexico and Bali. The girls have used their travel experience to help research and select for ideal retreat locations, and have learned a lot about the patience and optimism it can take to run a business along the way. On this episode, we talk to them about everything from how they got Adzenture started, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, how the expectations of running a business differ from the reality, and Sri Lanka as an up and coming destination for yoga retreats. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, you can head on over to Patreon. Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, February 01, 2018

Day to Day as a Long-term Traveler with Shalini Kulkarni

This week we catch up with our intern Shalini Kulkarni, who has been on the road backpacking in South America since July of 2017. Shalini knew she wanted to do a longer term trip since graduating university, and decided the time was right when she finished paying off her student loan after working for a few years. Paring down an initially ambitious travel plan, Shalini landed in Cartagena and has been having a great time learning the travel ropes (and Spanish!) and getting comfortable in South America, allowing some of the initial cautiousness she arrived with to relax. Working for a few years before taking off has allowed Shalini to put some of her trip saving towards developing new hobbies, like a new love for trekking in Peru which has led to her visiting some great lesser known places like the Inca site of Choquequirao and the Guaviare region in Colombia. In addition, Shalini took some measures before the trip that allowed her to save a little extra like downsizing her apartment and getting an travel points credit card which is now allowing her to fly to Asia for only the taxes. On this episode we talk to Shalini about some of the other things she did to budget for her trip before she left, how her travel expectations have lived up to the reality of her day to day travel, some of her trip highlights so far and more. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, January 25, 2018

Capturing Moments and Giving Back with Jen Loong of Wandersnap

Jen Loong is the creator of the Wandersnap, an online service that allows people in a location to connect with local photographers for everyday and event photos. She traveled a lot with her family growing up, which helped fuel her love for travel and led her to accepting a job in Shanghai soon after she graduated from university. After some initial culture shock, Jen grew to love her new home and made it a priority to visit as much of China and Asia as she could. After working for a few major North American companies and an experience on a photography project in Nepal, Jen realized she wanted to pursue a career path where she was able to make more of an impact, which led her to start Wandersnap. She and her team developed the service always keeping people in mind, and pride themselves on prioritizing usability for the client and bringing creative jobs to people who may otherwise not have the opportunity to pursue them, as well as helping to provide vocational training for these individuals. On this episode we talk about Jen’s experience moving to Shanghai, some of the more unique experiences she’s had in Asia (like running a marathon in North Korea!), how she started Wandersnap and the mission and values that drive the company as it expands through Asia. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Sun, January 21, 2018

Travel Careers and Couriers: A Conversation with Jared Schwitzke of Airmule

Happy 2018! We're starting the new year with a travel entrepreneurship series, and this week we sat down with Jared Schwitzke who is the marketing manager of Airmule. It's a great travel startup that allows passengers traveling between the US and China to make some money on their flight by "selling" their available baggage allowance. In addition to how the service works and how to sign up, we talk to Jared about the logistics of how passengers pick up and drop off their cargo, and how the company ensures its passengers safety by vetting the company and cargo to be shipped, the demographics of the types of passengers they find use their service. Jared was inspired to join Airmule on deciding he wanted to embark on a more travel-oriented career path after taking his first trip outside the United States, a few years after joining the work force our of college. The trip caused Jared to realize he didn't like his job or the traditional career path he was headed down, and that he wanted to live a life where travel could continue to be a priority. On this episode, we talk to Jared about the kinds of experiences that led him to these realizations and inspired him to reshape his career track, the importance of making these changes while you're young, and the sense of fulfillment he now gets from a job that allows him to help other people travel.   Enjoy!

Thu, December 14, 2017

2017 Year in Review

On this episode of the podcast, we're wrapping up 2017! We kick off this episode by reviewing where we went over the last year. We started the year off in Myanmar, and then traveled through Thailand, Bali, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Canada, the US and now Mexico. We share highlights and lowlights from the last year, highlights from the podcast, as well as lessons that we have learned throughout 2017. We conclude this episode with plans for 2018 and sharing what's ahead for us in the year to come! This will be our last episode of 2017, and we can't wait to see you again in the new year!  Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, December 07, 2017

Being Away From Home During the Holidays

Ho ho ho happy holidays! It's that time of year again, and on this episode of the podcast, we're talking about being away from home during the holiday season! Christmas and the holidays are often a time where people either choose to go home or postpone a trip because they feel like they need to go home or because they have pressure from family and friends. We used to always prioritize going home for Christmas, but this year will be our 4th year away from home and we have found some amazing ways to bring the holidays to wherever we are in the world! On this episode, we share why we decided to not go home for Christmas and why we continue to travel over the holidays, as well as some of the benefits we've experienced by spending time away from home during the holiday season. We also share some tips for bringing your favorite Christmas traditions to you regardless of where you are in the world!  Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at  www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers . Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, November 30, 2017

Balancing Work With Travel

Like our travel style, our workload has been evolving throughout the years, and we've had different levels of work-based responsibilities during the long term trips we've taken. During our last trip to Asia, we experimented with different working styles (e.g. coworking spaces and working from home) and time spent in one place and noticed the effect on our productivity. We noticed (unsurprisingly!) that we seemed to get the most done when we were based out of one place for a while, and took this into account over the summer when we were planning our trip to Mexico, as our workloads have recently increased. Since we decided we liked Mexico City for our workspace, apartment and culture, we've signed a six month lease that we feel will allow us to develop some great structure and routine around our schedule which will help us to stay productive and accomplish our work goals. That said, we are still excited about being in our new environment and are prioritizing getting out to explore the surrounding areas over the weekend or during downtime, and we love the fact that knowing we'll be staying for six months takes the pressure off of seeing and doing everything right away. With lots of time to plan and visit, we'll be able to travel to these places when the time is right and not feel like we have to sacrifice our focus on work! On this episode we talk about our experiences with finding a good work/travel balance while we've been on the road, and how we found we do better when we settle down in one place for a while. We talk about why we choose to travel since we have the opportunity to work remotely as opposed to working in Canada, how we still prioritize exploring the area we are living in, and our thoughts on Mexico City being a great option for Digital Nomads. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at  www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers . Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, November 23, 2017

Your Common Travel Questions Answered

This week we combed through Quora to find some of the most commonly asked travel questions, and we definitely sound some that we have been asked before! There are some different questions that come up when you are planning a long-term trip over a short vacation, and you can definitely learn a lot of travel tips and hacks from those who have been there before! On this episode, we discuss some of the common travel questions that come up when planning a long term trip or a shift to a Digital Nomad lifestyle. Whether it’s travel hacks that will save you money or get cheaper flights, strategies on making money while you travel or how it really feels to travel alone, we discuss our experiences and what has worked for us. Packed with great information like how to take advantage of work opportunities on the road, how to frame your time away to future employers, and online resources that have helped improve the way we travel, this is one episode you definitely won’t want to miss! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at  www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers . Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, November 16, 2017

Our Top Ten Favourite Cities

After you've been traveling for a while and gotten a number of great destinations under your belt, it's always nice to look back and reflect on which of the places you really enjoyed and why. Whether it's the people, the weather, the food, or the activities in a locale, there are so many reasons you can really enjoy  your travel destination, and often these vary from person to person. Cities, in particular, can be a subjective experience based on what you get up to, who you meet and where you stay, and since no two cities are ever the same, they are a great way to explore an area and get the most out of what you want from your travel experience since there are usually a lot to do. Whether you choose to pack your schedule with sightseeing or simply enjoy the cafes, indulge in local food or enjoy surrounding green space, enjoying city life is a great way to meet the locals and put your finger on the pulse of the region you're traveling. On this episode, we reflect back on our top ten favourite cities across North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia/New Zealand, and the reasons we loved those destinations. From everything from awesome friends to incredible food, great weather to beautiful surrounding trails, there are so many urban centres around the world that we love and would love to go back to one day! Enjoy!

Thu, November 09, 2017

From the Rut to the Ledge: A Conversation with Suzanne Rutledge

Suzanne Rutledge and her husband Mitch have always loved international travel, and continued to make it a priority after they had their son Luke. In 2014, during a trip to Chile to celebrate their 40th birthdays, Suzanne and Mitch met a solo female traveler who had been traveling around the world for a year. Inspired by the conversation and her travel stories, Mitch and Suzanne set about planning a long-term adventure for their own family, and were ready to set off less than a year later with Luke, who was seven at the time. Over nine months, the family traveled to New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Egypt, Turkey, Croatia, Western Europe, and England, volunteering in some countries along the way as well to give back to the communities they were visiting. The family had the chance to spend nine months together, and made sure to take notes of the things their trip taught them. Luke had the chance to experience different cultures and historical sites first-hand rather than hearing about them in the classroom, and regularly pulls from his experiences now that he's back at school. Suzanne, Mitch and Luke also took steps to simplify their lives after returning from their trip and prioritize family time, and started a travel blog to share their adventures and experiences with family and friends. Suzanne was even inspired to bundle some of her best travel tips with some of their stories and write her book From the Rut to the Ledge. On this episode we talk to Suzanne about the family's inspiration behind taking the trip, and why they decided to prioritize slow travel. We also talk about what it was like to travel with Luke, how he reacted on learning about the family's plan to take the trip, and the differences she now sees in him. Suzanne also discusses the importance of learning from your travel experiences and implementing what you have learnt back into your life when you return home, and how this helped inspire her to write her book. Enjoy! Connect with Suzanne:  You can connect with Suzanne on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, plus you can check out her Travel Blog and book From the Rut to the Ledge! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at  www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers . Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, November 02, 2017

Hiking the West Coast Trail

This past September Amanda hiked The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island with her 2 friends, Steph & Yvette. On this episode of the podcast, they take you on their 7 day, 6 night adventure through the challenging 75km trek that is the West Coast Trail. The WCT is probably the most popular multi-day hiking trip to do in Canada, and you have to book your permits well in advance because the trail is only open from June-September, so Amanda's trip was planned way back in January. Amanda, Steph and Yvette decided to hike the trail south to north, starting at the Gordon River entrance of the trail and finishing at Pachena Bay, before spending 3 days in Tofino for some much needed R&R afterwards. On this episode, we share why we decided to hike the WCT, what the trail was like, some of our biggest learnings, what we did that we recommend others do, what we would do differently, as well as some of our high moments and low moments.  We share what it was like to deal with getting our gear soaked in the rain, having a mouse in our tent, and the challenges of spending 24/7 together, as well as the waking up to beach sunrises, and even seeing a bear! Enjoy!  Want to know more about the WCT? Get Amanda's free guide to hiking the WCT at www.theworldwanderers.com !  You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at  www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers . Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, October 26, 2017

Traveling with Kids & Natural Skin Care with Nicole Pond from The Yellow Bird

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda is joined by Nicole Pond who is the founder of The Yellow Bird Skincare Company. Nicole is from South Carolina, but she spent some of her childhood living in France, and has traveled to many places since then. Her travels early in life have inspired her to travel with her kids, and to know that traveling with children is possible! We talk about what traveling with children is like, what you can learn from it, how it can change your experience in a place, and more. Nicole's early travel experiences have also led her down the path of starting her own business. Growing up, Nicole changed friends, cities, and differently schools often, and the variety growing up, has lead to her trying different things in her career. She taught education, and now her and her husband have founded The Yellow Bird, which is a natural skincare company based out of South Carolina. We also dig into natural skincare and chat about how you can minimize your skincare products on the road, find products that will last a long time, and what to look for when you run out of your favorite products and you're in a different country. Enjoy! If you want to try The Yellow Bird's products, Nicole has offered you a 15% off discount! To claim your discount, click here! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at  www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers .

Thu, October 19, 2017

First Impressions of Mexico City

Estamos en Mexico City! Although we weren't quite sure to expect on arriving, our first few days have been great. From our smooth arrival at the airport, our AirBnb exceeding our expectations, indulging in fantastic food, and a great new coworking space, we have really been enjoying ourselves. We've had a few (pleasant) surprises, like noticing how organized the traffic seems in comparison to Asia, and finding a great grocery store that is helping to make the city feel like home. We're trying not to get too comfortable in our space though, and are looking forward to challenging ourselves by exploring the diverse neighbourhoods of the city and primarily interacting with locals in Spanish (however awkward stumbling through conversations in another language may be!) Although there are a lot of things we are looking forward to experiencing, the reality of the recent earthquake is unavoidable, and can literally become apparent as you walk down the street. While most of the city is recovering or back to normal, we sometimes come across building rubble or flowers which reinforces the intensity of the event and the lives lost. Although we were a little nervous about the potential for another earthquake, we have been able to relax after talking to locals and getting used to our environment. We're looking forward to sharing our adventures in this great city going forward as we get settled in. Enjoy!

Thu, October 12, 2017

Life Update: Vamos a Mexico

We've always wanted to live longer term in a Spanish speaking country, so after a busy summer traveling across Canada and the United States, we are looking forward to staying true to our nomadic roots and heading to Mexico City this Thursday! Although we've had some mixed reactions from family and friends regarding our safety, our friends that have traveled and lived there have nothing but great things to say about the area, and we are looking forward to getting the chance to enjoy some great Mexican food, practicing our Spanish, and getting a chance to establish ourselves and build another home away from home. With that said, we did need to reconsider our travel plans in light of the recent news of the devastating earthquake, and on this episode we talk about how we discussed our safety concerns and decided to move forward with our travel plans. We also discuss about what we're looking forward to, the fun event around which we finalized our travel dates, and make a call out to listeners for recommendations and to let us know if they may be in the area to meet up. Enjoy!

Thu, October 05, 2017

Surprise Travel Destinations with Denise Chaykun of Magical Mystery Tours

On this episode of the podcast we chat with Denise Chaykun, the founder of Magical Mystery Tours, which is a travel company that plans your vacation and itinerary to a surprise destination based on a few preferences you indicate. She was inspired to start the company after a friend asked her to design his vacation based on her travel experience because he didn't have the time to plan it, and she decided to keep the destination a secret until he got to the airport. From its beginning, Denise designed Magical Mystery Tours to build custom experiences based on her clients' travel styles, what they want to get out of their vacation, and if they want to be pushed out of their comfort zone, and feels greatly rewarded when Magical Mystery Tours gets feedback from repeat clients that their vacation fit their personalities perfectly. Denise discovered her love of travel when a job she worked after graduating needed her to travel a lot, and recently completed a longer term road trip in the US with her husband and two dogs, living in AirBnbs along the way. After discovering their ideal travel lifestyle of living in new places for about a month at a time to establish routine, and visiting places like Denver, Texas and (her favourite) Prince Edward Island, Canada, Denise and her husband decided they were ready to slow down and be based out of one place for a while. Now living in Philadelphia, Denise and her husband still make travel a priority by not letting their house and lifestyle take up the majority of their time and financial resources, so they can still be flexible and travel when the opportunity arises. On this episode we talk about the inspiration behind Denise's travel company Magical Mystery Tours and how they design great vacations for their clients, the appeal of traveling to a surprise destination where you don't know what awaits you, and some of the places Magical Mystery Tours has sent clients that are not usually on people's radar. We also talk to Denise about her recent nomadic lifestyle, the decision to stop traveling, and how you can still make traveling a priority even if you are based out of one place. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at  www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers . Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, September 28, 2017

TWW on the Slow Your Home Podcast

On this episode of the podcast, we share our interview with Brooke & Ben McAlary from the Slow Your Home podcast. We met Brooke & Ben at Podcast Movement in Anaheim this past August and we connected over our mutual love of travel, and then we quickly learned that we also share a love of the Canadian Rocky Mountains (Canmore is Brooke & Ben's home away from home!). During this interview, we talk about how we have developed a lifestyle of where we travel long-term and live almost entirely nomadic. We dig deep into how we fell in love with travel, how our travel style has shifted, and what life looks like as "digital nomads". We talk about how we manage the expectations of our family, friends and colleagues, and what it's been like to convince the people in our life that we've got more than just the "travel bug"! We also talk about how we deal with visa regulations and immigration, financing our trips, and how to decide when to call it quits on a trip. Finally, we share what we have learned through our travels about ourselves and each other, and how it has improved our relationship as a couple. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at  www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers . Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, September 21, 2017

How to Create While You Travel

You can gain a lot of value by creating content or a project for yourself to pursue while traveling, and can often end up learning a lot about yourself along the way. Combined with wanting to keep her friends and family up to date on her whereabouts and activities during our trip to South America, Amanda decided to use her love of writing to start a travel blog, and journaling during this trip helped Ryan engage with deeper thoughts, like ideas for projects he would enjoy pursuing in the future. Creating gave us a great sense of purpose and accomplishment, and we know we will be able to keep gaining value from this content by having it to look back on in the future. On this episode we talk about how we got started creating content on the road, how it gave us a great sense of purpose and accountability while traveling, and how it brought excitement to our adventures once we starting traveling with additional intention. We also discuss having confidence in knowing your experiences will provide value to others, the importance of creating for yourself first as opposed to creating in the hopes that others will engage with your content, a number of creative channels that work well with long term travel, and how starting a travel podcast has impacted our lives for the better. Enjoy!

Thu, September 14, 2017

How to Find Community When You Travel

One of the occasional downsides of long term travel is that you can sometimes feel that you lose your sense of community. On our first few trips we didn't necessarily get this feeling as we were expecting to return to our community base at home. We enjoyed regularly meeting new people in hostels, but there were a few times where we missed our friends and remembered how nice it was to consistently be around the same group of people. When we returned home, our realization of the importance of community was only furthered after we moved to Canmore and built a strong community of value based friendships. When we started working as Digital Nomads in Asia we stayed in AirBnbs more than hostels and as a result met less people we could develop friendships with. We nourished our need for community by building a wide network of friends and travelers around the world that now give us that great sense of community! Our extended stays at language schools and coworking spaces especially gave us the time needed to make great friendships, and taking advantage of online communities on Facebook and Meetup proved to be a great way to meet people who shared our interests or were in the same area. On this episode we talk about how we realized the importance feeling like you're part of a community and how to make sure you can build and maintain one when you're on the road long term. We assess the pros and cons of having a community based out of one location as opposed to around the world, how it can be tough to miss out on community events at home, and not knowing the next time you'll see friends you've made on the road. We also share tips on how you can create a new community online and where you are while you travel, as well as how you can ensure you keep in touch with your community back home. Enjoy!

Thu, September 07, 2017

Montreal & Toronto

On this episode of the podcast we're off to Montreal & Toronto! If you've listened to a lot of episodes of the podcast, you would know that we very rarely travel our home country of Canada, so when we had the opportunity to go to Montreal & Toronto, we were very excited about it! We spent our first 3 days of the trip in Montreal, and we take you with us as we explore downtown Montreal, the Old Town, and up Mont Royal. This episode also includes a conversation from our local friend, Karl-Philip Valle, who shares what he loves most about living in Montreal. While in Montreal, we had the opportunity to eat poutine, and explore so many awesome areas of the city. After 3 days in Montreal, we headed on to Toronto where we spent 5 days exploring the city. We explored downtown, Kensington Market, the CN Tower and the Harbourfront, and the Distillery District, among other areas. We had so much fun checking out awesome cafes and eating great food and immersing ourselves in Canada's largest and most multi-cultural city. We had the opportunity to meet up with friends and family. Finally, Amanda shares about her solo adventure to Niagara Falls and how the met her expectations and was a great day of exploring! Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers . Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, August 31, 2017

Choosing a Travel Style that Makes You Happy

On last week's episode, we talked with our good friends, Steve and Julia Patterson, where they shared how they figured out their travel style while on their first backpacking trip, and it inspired us to dig deeper into this topic. You often see and hear on the media about how you should go backpacking and how you should want to quite your job to travel the world (heck, we've said it!), and while we've found that experience hugely beneficial to our lives, we've also discovered that that's not how we prefer to travel anymore. On this episode, we share how our preferred travel style has changed; how we went from bouncing around from city to city every couple of days back in 2011, to spending a week or so in one place in 2014, to spending months in the same city on this past trip. We discuss how we found a travel that suits our lifestyle now and how you can also find a travel style that makes you happiest, because at the end of the day, whatever we do should be making us happy. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers . Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, August 17, 2017

Knowing Your Travel Style and When to Come Home with Steve and Julia Patterson

This week we sat down with our friends Steve and Julia who featured on our episode about Japan. They've recently returned from traveling on and off for the last year and a half, and learned a lot along the way! Starting with a trip to Europe where they were quickly moving from one city to the next and struggling to find a balance between their remote work and traveling, they decided to return home sooner than expected for Julia's health. Once they discovered that the cold exacerbated her condition, they took off to New Zealand to escape the New York winter and leased an apartment in Auckland for two months. There they found a great balance where they loved the community and their new slow travel style! They are currently back in their hometown of Atlanta, and Steve has launched his podcast "Patterson in Pursuit," where he discusses interesting concepts and ideas with university professors. On this episode we talk about some of the reasons why Steve and Julia decided to travel long-term, how they decided it was the right time for them to come home, and the factors that led them to decide to travel New Zealand. We also talk about how travel led them to become more globally minded citizens and break down stereotypes they may have had about certain places, leading them to think about places in a more people-centric way as opposed to solely what's portrayed in the media. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, August 10, 2017

Living Nowhere - Conversations About a Nomadic Lifestyle

When talking to people who aren't familiar with a nomadic lifestyle, it can sometimes be tricky to convey the Digital Nomadism as a career path where you can work as many hours (if not more!) than the average 9 to 5er based out of a single place. Sometimes family and friends expect you to settle down eventually, and can react a little strangely to the news that you plan to continue traveling long-term as a lifestyle choice. They may also get envious fantasizing about the "glamorous" life you're leading traveling the world, and it's important to stay honest and positive when conveying the pros and cons of your lifestyle along with what you do. On this episode we talk about our experience being without a single home base for the past 14 months, some of the pros and cons of the Digital Nomad lifestyle, how it's taught us to value some stability, and our tips on navigating conversations with family and friends who may not be familiar with the lifestyle. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, August 03, 2017

You Don't Need a Long Term Plan to Make a Big Life Change

Whether it's a big trip or a new business idea, it can be difficult to take the decision to make a big change in life. The potential reaction from family and friends and uncertainty in what lies ahead can give us a lot to think about, and our fears can often keep us from taking the leap. We experienced these feelings when making the decision to quit our jobs and take a long term trip through South America in 2013. We were afraid of what a gap in our resume might mean for our careers when we returned and whether we were making the right decision. Looking back at the opportunities the trip provided and where we are today as a result, we are so happy we made the decision to go! On this episode we talk about how people can often feel as though they need a perfect plan in place before making a big life change, travel related or otherwise, but how this isn't necessarily required. We also talk about pursuing what you want to do as opposed to what others say you "should" be doing, and the importance of realizing that you can always change your mind if you realize that what you decided to pursue isn't for you, but that the important thing is knowing you tried. Our advice: just go for it! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. You can also check out our brand new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, July 27, 2017

Good Eats on the Road with Foodie Flashpacker, Nathan Aguilera

Originally from Oklahoma City, USA, Nathan Aguilera - aka "Foodie Flashpacker" - was inspired to plan a long term trip after meeting backpackers at a hostel during a humanitarian work trip to Kenya. On arriving home, Nathan began to plan his long term adventure and what started out as a plan for 6 months has evolved into him currently being on the road for more than 3.5 years! On the anniversary of his second year away, Nathan decided to capitalize on his love of food and started his travel blog and developed a following by reviewing restaurants and dishes for every budget around the world, primarily based on local recommendations. On this episode we talk about all things food with Nathan, including where he draws the line when it comes to his foodie comfort zone, as well as some of the challenges of being on the road and Digital Nomad life. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. You can also check out our brand new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, July 20, 2017

8 Months in Asia and Coming Home to Canada

We left for our adventure to Asia on October 3, 2016, and traveled to more than 10 countries over eight months! Whether it was enjoying sunsets on the harbour, eating convenience store Onigiri, or coworking in Bali, we tried to make the most of each stop along the way, and made some unforgettable memories along the way. We returned home to Canada on June 1, 2017, and have been enjoying the transition back to a routine in the country we both grew up in. That said, we are looking forward to our next trip and can't wait to see where we end up next! On this episode, we talk about our favourite attractions, meals, and cities during our 8 month trip to Asia, as well as a number of unique experiences that really stuck with us. We also share our experience with our welcome return home, what we will be getting up to over the summer, as well as our plans to travel to Latin America in the fall! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Join us for our new weekly online hangouts every other Tuesday this summer, where we'll be joined by travel experts to discuss topics like Digital Nomad life and long term travel with children! Be sure to bring any questions and travel stories you'd like to share! You can also check out our brand new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, July 13, 2017

A Week Exploring Seoul & Visiting the DMZ ft. Brock Groombridge

Our last stop on our Asian adventure was the South Korean capital of Seoul, where we spent one week. The city exceeded our expectations with its cool neighbourhoods, delicious food, and beautiful scenery and architecture! We started our visit staying in the Dongdaemun neighbourhood from where we visited the Seoul Tower and Seoul Fortress Wall, and appreciated the quiet seclusion you can get right in the city by visiting the mountains. We took in some more cool neighbourhoods including Gangnam and Myeongdong and ate some great street food, noting how clean the stalls seemed in comparison with other market stalls in Asia. After meeting up with Backpacker Brock we traveled together to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) at the North Korean border, where we got to hear the story of a North Korean refugee and better understand the reality of how the contention between the two countries affects the physical border. On this episode we talk about what we did in Seoul including the delicious meals we ate, the cool neighbourhoods we visited, and our thoughts and feelings on our visit to the DMZ.   If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Join us for our new weekly online hangouts every other Tuesday this summer, where we'll be joined by travel experts to discuss topics like Digital Nomad life and long term travel with children! Be sure to bring any questions and travel stories you'd like to share! You can also check out our brand new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, July 06, 2017

Shaping Your Ideal Life through Travel: A Conversation with Lauren Rudick

Lauren Rudick took off on a long term backpacking trip after graduating university as an escape, but found that the trip gave her fantastic insight into the kinds of things she wanted in life moving forward! She had completed her yoga teacher training during an earlier visit to Mexico, and after learning about a variety of yoga career opportunities beyond teaching at a conference she attended while teaching English in China, decided she wanted to pursue a career in the industry. On facing an adjustment and some reverse culture shock after returning home to Canada, Lauren realized she wanted to integrate her chosen career path with her love of travel and take her teaching internationally. Lauren has let her love of yoga take her around the world to places like Bali and Europe. She founded the Yoga Academy International school with the goal of raising the standard in yoga education, and is currently living in Costa Rica offering a number of courses and retreats. On this episode we talk about why Lauren started traveling and how she became interested in yoga teacher training, the importance of knowing what you don't like and how this can contribute to learning what you ultimately want in life, and the logistical and social challenges in maintaining a travel based-lifestyle.  Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Join us for our new weekly online hangouts every other Tuesday this summer, where we'll be joined by travel experts to discuss topics like Digital Nomad life and long term travel with children! Be sure to bring any questions and travel stories you'd like to share! You can also check out our brand new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit  www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, June 29, 2017

From Cleveland to Costa Rica and Beyond: Talking Travel with Joe Baur

Joe Baur is a travel filmmaker, podcaster and author who realized his love for travel during a college trip to Thailand and India. After moving to Cleveland to work in the fitness industry after graduation, Joe made a shift to travel writing as part of a trip to Northern Ontario and eventually decided he wanted a lifestyle which would allow frequent changes to his surroundings. Joe moved with his wife to Costa Rica, where his unique experiences and observations inspired him to write an English Language travel memoir aimed at North American travelers called "Talking Tico: (Mis)adventures of a Gringo in and Around Costa Rica." An opportunity with Trivago led to Joe moving to Dusseldorf, Germany, a location he describes as a great travel hub with lots of green space to enjoy! He is currently working on some exciting upcoming projects for Trivago's digital magazine "Room 5", and you can catch him on the Trivago travel podcast. On this episode we talk to Joe about a number of travel and lifestyle topics, including knowing your working style to determine if you may be suited for a single or multiple career paths, the differences in family dynamics between North American and other cultures, his inspiration behind his moves and in writing his book, the joys of language learning and some of his upcoming projects.  Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Join us for our new weekly online hangouts every other Tuesday this summer, where we'll be joined by travel experts to discuss topics like Digital Nomad life and long term travel with children! Be sure to bring any questions and travel stories you'd like to share!

Thu, June 15, 2017

Can Travel Expectations Influence Your Experience?

A visit to Taiwan came highly recommended to us by friends as a budget friendly destination with great food and interesting attractions, but a flight in to a more inconvenient airport, misrepresented accommodation, and less than beautiful scenery quickly started to cause our experience to not live up to our expectations of the visit. In keeping an open mind while exploring more of the country, and employing a few tactics like seeking out foods and activities we enjoy, we were able to turn our experience around and came away really enjoying our trip. This change in our experience made us think about how our high expectations coming into Taiwan may have caused us to inaccurately weight our few initial negative experiences, and how expectations in general can influence the way you view a place. On this episode we talk about how factors like people's opinions, where you're coming from, and how long you're going to stay in a place can influence your expectations going into the destination, and ultimately your experience there. We discuss some tactics on how you may be able to turn around your view of a place where you're initially having negative experience by implementing a few strategies like establishing realistic expectations before you travel, seeking out foods and activities you enjoy, and planning your travel route around cost of living or a trip highlight. Keeping an open mind and working from your own experiences rather than overall recommendations from others can go a long way in helping you to make the most of your trip! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Join us for our new weekly online hangouts every Tuesday in June where we'll be joined by travel experts to discuss topics like teaching English abroad and Digital Nomad life. Be sure to bring any questions and travel stories you'd like to share! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, June 01, 2017

Teaching English Abroad with the Grateful Gypsies

Sasha and Rachel (aka the Grateful Gypsies) met while working at a music festival in Michigan and have been traveling the world for just about 10 years. Soon after they met Sasha moved to Beijing to teach English, and Rachel joined him where they lived and worked for three years. After a gap year traveling everywhere from USA to Southeast Asia, and another teaching position in Kunming, China, Sasha and Rachel got married back home in the States then traveled to Bali where Sasha participated in the government run Darmasiswa cultural learning program. After a visit home to see family and take in some music festivals, they hit the road with a plan to travel Latin America, starting in Mexico. They are currently living in Puerto Vallarta teaching English online with the company VIP Kid. On this episode we talk to Sasha and Rachel about what life has been like on the road. They also share their best tips for people who are considering teaching English abroad (including common pitfalls to avoid!) and a number of resources for those with a specific interest in teaching in China. If you are thinking of traveling to China to teach English, this is definitely an episode you don't want to miss! Be sure to catch Sasha and Rachel when they feature on our new Online Hangout series on Tuesday June 13. They'll be sharing more great stories and tips about living abroad and you'll have a chance to chat and ask them questions! The Hangout is at 9:30pm EST and you can RSVP on Facebook or Eventbrite. Enjoy!

Thu, May 25, 2017

Japan Part 2: Fujiyoshida, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima

We pick up where we left off last week during our time in Japan with us leaving Tokyo for the town of Fujiyoshida and beautiful views of the iconic Mt Fuji. From there we made the most of our JR Rail Passes on the Shinkansen bullet train and traveled to touristy Kyoto where there's lots to see and do! We learned some Japanese history, including the role Shintoism played in shaping Japanese culture, visited the famous Thousand Torii Gates, and took in a beautiful traditional tea ceremony! One of the highlights of our entire trip was our visit to Harry Potter World in Osaka, where we marveled at how quiet Japanese theme parks seemed in comparison to those we've visited in North America. Our last stop before our return to Tokyo was Hiroshima. The city's tragic past is beautifully commemorated with memorials and museums, giving visitors much to reflect on. We also got a chance to take in an exciting baseball game, which was an interesting juxtaposition against knowing the history of the horrific events that took place there during WWII. In addition to what we did in each of the cities, on this episode we talk about the benefits of purchasing a JR Rail Pass before your visit, our experiences with the Shinkansen bullet train, the benefits and challenges of visiting a country with a language barrier, how we decided which attractions to visit, and how our interest in learning about World History has increased through travel as opposed to when we learned it in a classroom setting. Japan has quickly climbed to the top of the list as one of our favourite countries and we wrap up the episode by sharing some cultural observations, tips for dining there on a budget and general takeaways when planning a trip to this fantastic country!   Enjoy!

Thu, May 18, 2017

Japan Part 1: Tokyo

We made plans to go to Japan with some friends during their trip to Canada last year, and were looking forward to our visit since we left for Asia in October of 2016. Landing in Tokyo, we were expecting an Asian version of New York City but were surprised by how quiet and orderly everything seemed! We loved the city and learning about Japanese culture by appreciating the kindness of the locals, enjoying the food (we had breakfast sushi for the first time!) and taking in the variety of beautiful cherry blossoms around the city. In the first of our two episodes about our time in Japan, we talk about our stay in Tokyo at the beginning and end of our trip. We jumped in right away with a walking tour which covered the popular Omotesanto and Harajuku neighbourhoods, and had some unique experiences with Becky Gillespie, who has been on the show, showing us around. She took us to the colourful Akihabara anime district, a trendy maid cafe, and a delicious traditional Japanese meal. We had some quintessential Tokyo experiences like visiting Shibuya Crossing and enjoying conveyor belt sushi, and talk about our experience in learning about the new culture around us. We also talk about how every experience we had made us fall in love with the country even more, and how it was bittersweet leaving on the last day.   If you are interested in learning about Japanese culture and the unique experiences Tokyo has to offer, you don't want to miss this episode! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, May 11, 2017

Exploring Non-Conformity to Find your Passion: Chris Guillebeau and the Beauty of Travel

We are SUPER EXCITED to be joined on the podcast this week by Chris Guillebeau ! Chris has some serious travel and entrepreneurship credentials: - He is a bestselling author - He's been to every single UN recognized country in the world (all 193) - He runs one of the best events in the country every summer (World Domination Summit) - and his new project Side Hustle School is one of the top-ranked podcasts on iTunes. Chris is the type of person you could interview for hours. He has so much interesting life experience that it is hard to pick just one thing to focus on. With a thousand different ways to take the conversation, we decided to focus on the Chris’ journey. Chris has forged an unconventional path for himself. It's easy to look at it from the outside and see it one straight line path to success, but what was the journey really like? How did he create an exceptional career on an unconventional path? How did he translate the what he learned traveling into a meaningful life? Those are just a few of the questions we dig into on this episode!   If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, May 04, 2017

Conscious Travel: Finding your Purpose through Travel with Journey Jill

Jill Neimann is a conscious travel expert and the creator/host of the Conscious Travel Summit, an online video series. She has visited over 70 countries and is passionate about shifting towards a more conscious planet through transformation travel experiences. After wrapping up her around the word trip, Jill developed her career by working in the International division of a large bank and had the opportunity to travel for work, but wasn't passionate about the job. She decided she wanted to explore a passion which would allow her to travel with purpose, and the opportunity arose when her friend asked her to manage their band in Barcelona short term. On this episode, we talk with Jill about what inspired her to travel, the importance of traveling with purpose, how you can find and pursue a travel business based on your passion, the benefits of healthy travel, and the first Conscious Travel Summit she will be hosting from May 8 - May 18, 2017. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, April 27, 2017

Learning the People: Idahosa Ness and Language Learning using the Mimic Method

Idahosa (pronounced ee-DOW-ssah) Ness is the founder of The Mimic Method language learning method and speaks five languages fluently – Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Mandarin Chinese. He developed the system in 2010 while studying percussion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was struggling to learn Brazilian rhythms. The Mimic Method is unique in that the listener learns the new language by ear rather than by eye, and has helped thousands of individuals from around the world learn languages faster, understand more, and speak with a better accent. When we last talked to Idahosa in our 2016 Travel, Language Learning & The Mimic Method episode, we discussed how Idahosa started his location independent company and built a life for himself which combined his love of travel, language learning and entrepreurship. He has continued traveling and has visited the US, Hungary, Australia, Brazil and Portugal just in the past year! On this episode, we talk more about how know the language can add tremendous value to your travel experience, the pitfalls of traditional language learning models, and the importance of keeping language learning fun! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, April 20, 2017

Travel with Kids: Jake and Michelle Schomp, Parents of the "Retired Toddlers"

Jake and Michelle Schomp thought they would have to temporarily abandon their love of travel and settle down with corporate jobs once they had kids. After deciding they didn’t want to miss out on spending more time with their children, they realized there was no better time than the present to show them what the world has to offer! They’ve since been travelling with their toddlers Henley, 4, and Jagger, 2, to places like East Coast USA, Hawaii, New Zealand, and Cambodia, capturing their adventures on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook as the “Retired Toddlers.” We recently had the opportunity to meet the awesome toddlers and their parents when they invited us to hang out with them in Bali. On this episode, Jake and Michelle talk about the decisions you make as a parent when it comes to long term travel with kids, the benefits of being able to spend time together as a young family, and what it’s like to be on the road with toddlers. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, April 13, 2017

Living a Life at Sea with Amanda Hathorn-Geary

Amanda Hathorn-Geary worked on cruise ships for 10 years, worked in cruise ship recruitment for 6 years and now has her own business as a cruise ship employment specialist, and she's here to share what life at sea is like. On this episode we talk about what it's like to work on a cruise ship, how a job on the cruise ship fulfills the desire to travel, what you can expect from a job on a cruise ship, and what Amanda loves about the cruise ship industry. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, April 06, 2017

Our 2 Months in Bali

We spent 2 months in Bali and we're here to share what we did in Bali, where we went, and why we ended spending 2 months there. When we first planned our trip to Asia, we knew we wanted to go to Bali for at least a month! Amanda did her yoga teacher training there back in 2015 and loved it, and she was really excited to take Ryan back there and show him some of her favorite places on the island. We started our trip in Canggu, where Amanda did her yoga teacher training, and we spent our first few days hanging out on the coast, eating good food and practicing yoga before making our way to Ubud where we spent most of the rest of our 2 months. We really set up "life" in Ubud, purchasing memberships at Hubud Coworking space and at The Yoga Barn. Our days were spent eating great, healthy food, practicing yoga and working on some of our bigger projects at Hubud. We did take at least one day each week to explore though! We made a day trip to Seminyak, took a tour to some of the sights around Ubud, spent a day at The Bali Zoo through Voyagin, and took a day trip to Sanur. On this episode, we share why we loved Bali, what we did, and what our 2 months was like there. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, March 30, 2017

Biking Across America with Peter Neiger

Peter Neiger was working a good job and making good money, but he was unhappy. He sold his stuff, quit his job and decided to bike across America without any previous biking experience. We start this interview with Peter sharing what inspired him to bike across America, what the first month was like and what encouraged him to push on during really tough times. After a number of months on the road, Peter made his way to LA where he started a new career, and ended up finding himself back into the same spot as he was in DC. So, for the second time, Peter decided to quit his job to bike across the country. And this time, him and his wife decided to take all their work on the road and head out for 2.5 years with their dog. Peter shares what it was like to travel by bike with a dog, a remote job, and his wife. He shares challenges that they overcome, highlights of the trip, low lights of the trip, and what he learned along the way. We also talk about the decision to stop the biking trip despite not making it to all of the lower 48 states. Many of us can identify with the desire to stop, but it can be hard when you've attached a certain identity to yourself. Peter shares how biking became not fun for them anymore and how they ultimately made that decision. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU – this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, March 23, 2017

Life in Japan with Becky Gillespie

Becky Gillespie is originally from the US, but has been living in Tokyo for 10 years. As part of our pre-Japan preparation, we wanted to interview her about life in Japan. Becky first traveled to Japan to teach English through a company called Nova, and at that point, she had only planned one year in Japan. One year turned to two, and then after a couple of years she made the transition into accounting. Now, she has made the transition back to teaching in a different capacity, and got her permanent residency in Japan. On this episode, Becky shares what first brought her to Tokyo, what her life has been like in Tokyo over the last 10 years, what she has learned about Japanese culture, what she loves about living in Japan and what has kept her there. Becky also gives tips and recommendations for first time visitors like us, and much more! If you are planning a trip to Japan, or curious what life as a foreigner is like in Japan, you don't want to miss this episode. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, March 16, 2017

Myanmar Part 2: Inle Lake to Bagan and on to Mandalay

Last week on the podcast, we took you from Yangon to the Golden Rock, back to Yangon and we were headed on an overnight bus to Inle Lake right as we finished the episode. This week, we're picking up where we left off. We share what our 12 hour overnight bus from Yangon to Inle was like, and what we did in 3 days in Inle, including an entire day spent in the pouring rain. After Inle Lake, we take you to Mandalay where we explored the city and took in the U-Bein bridge at sunset, before making our way by bus to Bagan. Bagan is probably the most well known and photographed place in Myanmar, and it was one of the main reasons that we were (well, mainly Amanda) drawn to Myanmar. With over 2000 pagodas in the area, Bagan is a very unique part of the world. We spent 3 days exploring by ebike, and we take you around as we explore pagoda after pagoda, sunrise, sunset and everything else in between. Unfortunately, our time in began ended with a nasty dose of food poisoning, which made our last few days in Mandalay less exciting than we would have hoped. We share what that experience was like, our overall impressions of Mynmar, things to consider if you decide to go, and much more. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. www.bensound.com

Thu, March 09, 2017

Myanmar Part 1: Yangon to The Golden Rock

On this episode of the podcast, we're off to Myanmar! We spent 16 days exploring Myanmar and in order to dig deep, we've decided to split this episode up. In Part 1, we arrive in Yangon, spend 2 days exploring and then make our way to The Golden Rock to celebrate New Years Eve. From there, we bused back to Yangon where we killed a couple of hours at the airport (weird, we know) before catching our first overnight bus onward to Inle Lake. Throughout this episode take you with us as we explore Yangon, take a bus from Yangon to the Golden Rock, and then make our way up to the Golden Rock via the craziest "bus" we've ever taken.We share why we went to Myanmar, the challenges of traveling Myanmar, what we did in Yangon, what the Golden Rock was like, and much more. If Myanmar has made it to the top of your list of places to travel, don't miss this episode! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, March 02, 2017

A Month in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a popular destination for backpackers + location independent entrepreneurs alike! Our first time in Thailand, we didn't make it up to Chiang Mai, so this time around we wanted to get there, and we wanted to stay a while. We booked a month at a great AirBnb in the Nimman area, and discovered all the great restaurants in the area! We set up a routine where we were working 6 days a week, and taking one day off a week to explore the Chiang Mai area. On this episode, we discuss how we got into a routine where we were getting work done, while still discovering great restaurants, practicing yoga and exploring the area. We share what we did and some of our favorite activities in Chiang Mai. Chiang Mai is really a great place to do "you" - it pretty much has something for everyone in a really comfortable location. You can eat great food, see luxury movies for an affordable price, and hang out; or you can explore outside of the city and go hiking, swim in waterfalls, etc. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, February 23, 2017

10 Years of Travel with Gary Arndt

Gary Arndt has been traveling for almost 10 years. He's been to 180 countries + territories, over 300 Unesco World Heritage sites, and has been named photographer of the year. Gary is easily the most traveled person we've had on the podcast, and on this episode, he shares his travel story. Nearly 10 years ago, he sold his stuff and set out on what was supposed to be a 1 year around the world trip. Gary fell in love with travel, and never stopped. On this episode, we talk about how to take nice photos, how to start a travel blog, and how to create a successful sales funnel in the travel industry. We also talk about the challenges of building a business around travel, and the challenges of being on the road. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, February 16, 2017

Teaching Abroad with Justin Greak

Last year, Justin Greak joined us on the podcast to share how he balances being a teacher with a his love of travel, and this year he's joining us from Sweden! Justin decided in summer of 2016 that he wanted to seek out a teaching opportunity abroad, so he began applying all around Europe, and found an opportunity in Sweden. On this episode, he talks about what it was like to uproot his life in Texas to move to Sweden, the challenges of getting a work visa, and what life has been like in Sweden. We chat about the differences between teaching + live in the US vs. Sweden, what has surprised Justin + what the biggest adjustments have been like for him. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, February 09, 2017

The Reality of Being a Digital Nomad

It's been almost 5 months since we left Canada and started this adventure as digital nomads, and we've learned a ton about working remotely and traveling. On this episode, we share the reality of digital nomad life. Before leaving we had both idealized what working + traveling would be like, and we had both imagined it being a lot easier than it's been. In reality, it is awesome to work and travel, but it is still work, and there is the pull to constantly want to explore and see new things. We share what we've learned over the last 5 months, how we've found a routine on the road, and how we figured out what routine works best for us. If you are thinking about making the jump to digital nomad life, you don't want to miss this episode! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/

Thu, February 02, 2017

Living in Malawi with Gret Glyer

Gret Glyer is the founder of DonorSee, an organization that allows you to raise money for charitable causes that are meaningful to you from anywhere in the world. Although we chat about DonorSee later in the episode, the focus is on how travel inspired Gret to change his life + create his business. After graduating college, Gret got a soul sucking job at Enterprise Rent-a-Car and found himself seeking something more. He found a job as a math teacher in Malawi, and after spending a year teaching, he knew that we wanted to do something even more. Gret transitioned into poverty alleviation and his first project was crowdfunding $800 to build a house for a local woman in Malawi. He created a company called HOWMs, which crowdfunded money to build multiple people homes in Malawi. From there, Gret continued to work in social entrepreneurship crowdfunding mosquito nets, a girls school, and many other projects. Then, DonorSee was born. On this episode, Gret shares what inspired him to travel to Malawi, what life in Malawi was like + how his experiences in Malawi changed the course of his life and ultimately how it inspired him to create DonorSee. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, January 26, 2017

How to Travel for Yourself

Have you ever planned a trip, but felt less than excited about what the guide book recommends? Or have you visited an attraction that everyone was talking about and thought to yourself "what's the big deal?"? On this episode, we are discussing traveling for yourself. This came up for us quite a bit last month as we planned our trip to Myanmar. We bought a guidebook and began to look at the recommended things to do, trying to filter out what we actually wanted to do and what would actually give us enjoyment. The thing that we struggle with is this idea that you "have' to see something. That you haven't really experienced a city or country if you don't see the top attractions. So, we're tackling how to deal with this, how to figure out what you like + don't like, and ultimately, how to enjoy your travels a little bit more. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Music: www.bensound.com

Thu, January 19, 2017

144 Hours in Shanghai

On this episode of the podcast, we're off to Shanghai + we're taking you with us! Shanghai wasn't originally in the plan, but we had time between Macau and Thailand and decided to make the most of it by taking advantage of the 144-hour transit visa that Shanghai offers. Shanghai is an impressive Chinese city, and a great way to introduce yourself to Chinese culture. We had a great time exploring the Bund, the Propaganda Art Museum, and going to the top of the Shanghai World Financial Center, amongst other things. Join us as we spend 5 days exploring Shanghai! On this episode, we talk about: The 144-hour transit visa Exploring the Bund The Propaganda Art Museum Why you should have a VPN in China Going to the 100th floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center Exploring the Yu Garden Overall thoughts + feelings about Shanghai If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Music by bensound.com

Thu, January 05, 2017

Eating Gluten Free and Vegetarian While Traveling

This week on the show we answer a listener question. How hard is it to travel and maintain a diet? Specifically, how does Amanda eat gluten free and vegetarian while traveling? We discuss our diets, how we manage them while traveling, how we communicate about diet in non-English speaking countries, and how to prepare for your trip if you have dietary concerns.  Discussed in this episode:  What are our preferred diets?  How hard is it to eat vegetarian while you're traveling?  How hard is it to eat gluten free when you travel?  Preparing to travel with dietary restrictions  How to communicate about diet in a non-English speaking country Online resources for traveling with dietary restrictions. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by the supporters of the show on Patreon. Visit patreon.com/theworldwanderers to find out how you can support the show and receive access to some cool stuff in return.  Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, January 05, 2017

Macau

On this episode of the podcast we're off to Macau! Macau is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) made up of 3 islands: Macau, Taipa + Coloane. We have 2 Canadian friends who live + work in Macau, which is why we went. We were able to spend about 2 weeks exploring Macau, and on this episode we share what we did, including: - Exploring Senado Square + the ruins of St. Paul's - Walking through Taipa Village + sampling Almond Cookies - Walking the Cotai Strip and window shopping in the casino shops - Hiking on Coloane - The Macau Tower Bungy Jump - And much more! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter. This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates.

Thu, December 29, 2016

2016: Our Year in Review

On this episode of the podcast, we're looking back at the last year. 2016 has taken us from Atlanta to a 3-week road trip across the US, home to Canada and over to Asia. We've visited new cities, countries, and met a ton of great people. We discuss the higlights of the last year, the low points, the challenges of living life on the road, and more. We share where the podcast has come over the last year, as well as our plans for 2017 (with the podcast + personally!). Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter. This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates. Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Thu, December 22, 2016

Overcoming Adversity, Climbing Kilimanjaro, and Living Abroad with Eddie Young

This week we are joined by Eddie Young from rebornstronger.com Eddie has an incredible story of overcoming adversity, choosing adventure, and living a self-directed life.  He certainly is a candidate for the most interesting man in the world. He speaks Korean, played semi-professional baseball in Japan, overcame a broken neck and fully recovered, and recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro as the first summit on a quest to become the first African-American man to climb the highest peaks on all seven continents.  You can follow along with Eddie's adventures at rebornstronger.com Topics discussed in this episode:  First travel experiences Playing baseball in Japan Overcoming a broken neck How adversity makes us stronger Day to day life in Japan and Korea Life in the middle east Learning Korean What destinations should be on your travel radar in your middle east Links to places mentioned as well as photo's from our trip can be found in the show notes at theworldwanderers.com This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates. Music Credits: - bensound.com

Thu, December 08, 2016

Malaysia

Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam dominate itineraries for South East Asia. Malaysia often gets left off. The last time we were in SE Asia, we didn’t even consider it, but when we were looking for a place to settle in for a week Kuala Lumpur was on the top of our list. This week is a recap of our time in Malaysia. In October we spent just over two weeks in Kuala Lumpur (KL), the Cameron Highlands, and Ipoh. We spent 10 days in KL to catch up on life, and then took a short trip to the Cameron Highlands and Ipoh, before returning and heading to Macau. Find out our favorite things in KL, if the Cameron Highlands are worth visiting, and the other top spots in Malaysia that we missed. Notes: Kuala Lumpur Watching the sunset over the Petronas Towers from KLCC park, Batu Caves, and other KL favorites Balancing work and travel Hiking and strawberries in the Cameron Highlands First time hitchhiking Recommendations if you’re going to the Cameron Highlands Other top spots in Malaysia that we missed (Malacca, Penang, Langkawi) Links to places mentioned as well as photo's from our trip can be found in the show notes at theworldwanderers.com This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates.

Thu, December 01, 2016

Self-Directed Learning, Schooling + Travel with Blake Boles

Have you ever dreamed of creating a business that will allow you to travel? Blake Boles is a fellow travel enthusiast, nomad + entrepreneur. Blake has combined his love of travel with his passion for outdoor education + adventure through his company, Unschool Adventures. Unschool Adventures takes unschooled teenagers on long-term backpacking trips around the world. It's unconventional company for an unconventional demographic, and it allows Blake to be completely nomadic, while making a living. On this episode, Blake shares where he found his passion for travel, and how he created Unschool Adventures, along with his philosophies on life + travel. Blake is really passionate about inspiring young people + taking teenagers on life-changing trips around the world, and it was awesome to hear his stories about living a nomadic life + traveling with Unschool Adventures. Join our community on Facebook and sign up for updates from our newsletter. This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates. Music credit: bensound.com

Fri, November 25, 2016

Airbnb vs. Hostels and Hotels

It's a full on accommodation-isode. We break down why we are choosing to stay more and more at Airbnb's, less at hostels, and way less at hotels. We both love staying in hostels. They are a cheap place to spend a night, but there is a lot of other value you get from staying in a dorm room. The social aspect helps you learn what to do in a city and you have a better chance to meet people and have fun experiences with new friends. Lately, we've been staying a lot more at Airbnb's. When we look at what we can get on Airbnb for the price of two beds in a hostel dorm room, it usually blows the hostel away. In Kuala Lumpur, we had a fancy studio apartment for less that the price of two beds in a ten-bed dorm. It's a no-brainer from a comfort perspective, but after staying in Airbnb's for a while we began to feel like we were missing something from almost exclusive hostel travel.  We dig into the different types of accommodation we use and why you shouldn't just listen to your desire for comfort when booking accommodations.  Topics discussed:  Pro's and con's of Airbnb Pro's and con's of hostels Pro's and con's of hotels What's the best value for you as a traveling couple  How to balance comfort with personal development, fun, and excitement If you've never used airbnb before, you can use our link to get $25 of your first stay. http://www.theworldwanderers.com/airbnb /  Show notes featuring links mentioned in the episode can be found at theworldwanderers.com This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates.  Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, November 17, 2016

Traveling with Purpose, with Will Morgan

How can you make your trip life-changing?  That is the topic we discuss with our guest Will Morgan from willfullyliving.com. Will is a traveler, writer, fisherman, and accountant. Alongside his wife, he spent ten months in 2015 / 2016 traveling around the world.  For Will travel was always about more than simply seeing places. It was an opportunity to grow, to learn about himself, and to reconnect in his relationships. He approached the trip not as a vacation but as an intensive learning experience.  From battling Dengue fever in Thailand to navigating European streets in a large RV, Will has some amazing stories to share. But beyond traveling he shares how we can approach our trips with a mindset to learn, grow, and return living a more intentional life.  Topics covered:  Why Will and his wife quit their jobs, sold their stuff, and went traveling How Will became a commercial fisherman in Alaska Battling Dengue fever in Thailand  Challenges driving an RV around Europe How travel makes you more intentional How to get the most out of your trip How travel can change and improve your relationship Show notes featuring links mentioned in the episode can be found at theworldwanderers.com This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates.  Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, November 03, 2016

How Technology Has Changed The Way We Travel

Since we started traveling back in 2011, technology has had some major developments. On our first backpacking trip in Europe, we had to pay for wifi! We didn't travel with phones, and we used paper maps + guidebooks to get us from place to place. There were a lot of times when communication back home, and navigating ourselves around a new city was challenging. Technology has changed that. It has taken away a lot of the challenge of arriving in a brand new city, but it has also provided us with a way to live abroad comfortably. On this episode of the podcast, we share how technology has changed for each of our backpacking trips, and how technologies like Uber, AirBnb, Hostelworld + open cell phones have made travel much easier. We share the pros and cons to the changes we've experienced, and much more. If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook + sign up for the newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by italki.com. When you sign up for your first lesson through italki, you will receive your second lesson free here! You can also support the show through Patreon. Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers . Music by: bensound.com

Thu, October 27, 2016

Travel, Snapchat, and Life Lessons from 80 Countries with Brock Groombridge

Brock Groombridge has visited 80 countries since he started traveling seven years ago. In 2010, when he started vloging he was the first person to video blog a trip around the world. Today he is still traveling like crazy and documenting his adventures on Snapchat and Youtube.  Whether he is exploring new cafe's in Toronto, getting fish and chips in London, a haircut in India, or adventuring on his way to his goal of 100 counties before he's 30, Brock is always spreading happiness and positivity.  We talk with Brock about how he got his start video blogging, how Backpack with Brock has evolved, how he decided to document his days with Snapchat, and a lot more.  Covered in this episode: Documenting travel with Snapchat How Brock decided to start traveling in the first place How the recession helped Brock find his dream job Video blogging way before it was popular Getting haircuts around the world Setting travel goals (100 countries before 30-years-old) How documenting life can make you appreciate it more Balancing enjoying experiences with documenting experiences The value of creating a project to document your trip If you're on Snapchat, follow Brock's adventures @ backpackerbrock Check out links to video's mentioned in this episode in the show notes at theworldwnaderers.com ---------------- Thanks to this episodes sponsor italki.com. If you're looking to connect with a real live language teacher visit theworldwanderers.com/italki and get your second lesson free when you sign up.  ---------------- Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, October 20, 2016

Exploring Singapore

Join us as we explore Singapore!  From its futuristic skyline, its peaceful gardens, and unbelievably good street food, Singapore should be on everyone's travel bucket list.  We spent seven days taking in the sights and sounds, and it's all in this episode. Where to stay when you visit Best areas to explore How to get free yoga classes Best food courts Which top sights are worth skipping What happens if you get caught with a durian on the train? For full show notes, including pictures and links, visit theworldwanderers.com ------------------------ Thanks to our sponsor italki.com. If you want to level up your language of choice go to theworldwanderers.com/italki for a buy one get one free deal.  Check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/theworldwanderers. There are a bunch of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, October 13, 2016

Your Best Travel Story

This episode of the podcast is a fun compilation of travel stories from friends + listeners of the show. Fyfe Barraclough tells a crazy story from Ukraine, Chelsey Orth tells a hilarious story from Belize, Olivia Van Wormer tells a heart touching story from Nepal, Kate Roll tells a scary store from Kuwait, and Shelly and Al McCullough tell a frustrating story from Central America. We end this episode by each telling our best travel story as well. What each of these stories seem to have in common is that the things that make the best stories are not always the most pleasant in the moment! Visit www.theworldwanderers.com to check out show notes and to learn more about our guests! Join the community on Facebook + join the newsletter. Music by: www.bensound.com

Thu, October 06, 2016

Teaching English in Asia with Marilyn and Matt from Words With Winos

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of doing an interview for the travel podcast Words with Winos. Matt and Marlyn, the hosts, are a couple who fell in love with travel and have built their lifestyle around it. As we talked with them and heard their story of leaving the U.S. after college to teach English in Asia we knew we needed to have them on The World Wanderers. Matt and Marilyn share their story of finishing college and deciding to chase adventure instead. From arriving in Bangkok for their first trip outside the U.S., to a midnight run from Korea, and now exploring Japan.  Matt and Marilyn have a wealth of experience from years teaching English in Thailand, Korea, and Vietnam. So this episode is hugely valuable for anyone considering teaching English abroad, but it is also great entertainment. On this episode: - Drinking while podcasting - How to avoid bad deals when teaching abroad - Returning home and wanting to leave immediately - Family and friends who don’t understand why you travel so much - Teaching English in Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, and remotely - How to avoid tyrannical bosses in Korea - Balancing work with exploring as a digital nomad Links: - wordwithwinos.com - Dave's ESL Cafe ------------ Our book recommendation for this episode is The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com. Go to audibletrial.com/theworldwanderers. Check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/theworldwanderers. There are a bunch of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: bensound.com

Fri, September 30, 2016

Thinking Like an Entrepreneur While You Travel with Fyfe Barraclough

Fyfe Barraclough fell in love with traveling after college. He took a round the world trip with friends and came back with a serious urge to keep travel and to combine travel with day to day life. A few years later, after buying an Alpaca sweater on a trip to Ecuador, he started receiving a lot of compliments from friends and family. Everyone loved the sweater and blanket that he had brought home. For most people, those moments would mean nothing, but for Fyfe, it was a light bulb moment. If everyone likes these, why don’t I sell them? So after his next trip to Central America Fyfe made a detour to Ecuador. He loaded up on sweaters and blankets,and Alpacalyfe Apparel was born. Since then there have been all sorts of twists, turns, and adventures that go along with trying to do business in a developing country. Fyfe shares the challenges and education of starting an importing business and the steps you can take if you see something you love while traveling and want to find a way to sell it at home. Also covered in this episode: Fyfe’s first long-term travel experience Challenges when traveling with a group of friends Decision making when traveling in groups How running a painting business allowed him to travel How you make maple syrup The origin story of Alpacalyfe Learning that most Alpaca sweaters aren’t actually Alpaca (even though the tags say they are) Finding reliable suppliers Learning what customers want to buy Hassles with importing Steps to take if you want to import something you’ve seen traveling The educational experience of starting a business -------------- Our book recommendation for this episode is How To Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com. Go to audibletrial.com/theworldwanderers. Check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/theworldwanderers. There are a bunch of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, September 22, 2016

What to Do in Forty Countries

Two minutes about every country we've visited as adults. It totals to forty countries all over the world. We share stand out memories, and top recommendations for what to do when you visit. We go in alphabetical order, all the way from Argentina to Wales, touching on countries in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and North and South America. Here's the full list: - Argentina - Australia - Austria - Bolivia - Brazil - Belgium - Canada - Chile - Czech Republic - Cambodia - Colombia - England - Ecuador - France - Germany - Greece - Gibraltar - Hungary - Iceland - Indonesia - Ireland - Italy - Jamaica - Laos - Morocco - Mexico - Netherlands - Northern Ireland - New Zealand - Portugal - Peru - Spain - Scotland - Switzerland - Slovenia - Slovakia - Thailand - Uruguay - USA - Vietnam - Whales Our book recommendation for this episode is The Lost Girls by Jennifer Baggett, Holly C. Corbett, and Amanda Pressner. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com Check us out on Patreon. There are a bunch of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, September 15, 2016

How Travel Improves Self-Esteem

Travel is one of the best environments to improve your self-esteem. On this episode, we dig into why. Using The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden as a framework we break down the ways in which travel and especially long-term travel can inherently boost your self-esteem. The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem are: The Practice of Living Consciously The Practice of Self-Acceptance The Practice of Self-Responsibility The Practice of Self-Assertiveness The Practice of Living Purposefully The Practice of Living with Integrity Covered in this episode: What is self-esteem? What is pseudo Self-esteem? Low self-esteem relationships How travel changes your perception of time Forcing yourself outside of your social comfort zone How getting space from your problems is valuable How travel changes the incentives in social situations Travel and self-reliance Learning how to say no How learning a language teaches you to be assertive How travel teaches you about living with purpose Doing what is right, not what is easiest in the moment Our book recommendation for this episode is The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com Check us out on Patreon. There are a bunch of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, September 08, 2016

Going Abroad: A Life Update Conversation

We've been back in Canada for the summer with a plan to travel once the winter came around. Our plan for over a year had been to go Central America, but more and more we've been drawn to the idea of going to Asia.  This episode we dive into where we're going in October, practical issues of traveling and working, and what we're nervous about / looking forward to.  Covered in this episode: Where are we going next?  Traveling and working vs. just traveling WIFI anxiety Learning to travel slowly  Work life balance while traveling  Finding an apartment in a foreign country ------------------- Our book recommendation for this episode is The Art of Travel by Alain De Botton. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com Check us out on Patreon. There are a bunch of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: bensound.com

Thu, September 01, 2016

Fear & Travel

Do you dream about taking a backpacking trip around the world, but feel nervous and uncertain about where it's safe to travel and where it isn't? Do you feel scared about traveling and having something bad happen? On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how what we hear about a place can make us scared to go there, and how living in fear can prevent us from taking trips. We touch on how to overcome your fears of traveling and how to ensure that you stay safe while traveling. We also share how we make decisions about where to go and decide what is truly unsafe and what is simply deemed unsafe in mainstream media. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter :) If you are learning or interested in learning a language make sure to check out the two for one special with show sponsor italki.com Check us out on Patreon. We have lot’s of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: www.bensound.com

Thu, August 25, 2016

What Do I Do With All My Stuff?

One of the most common questions we are asked when people find out that we’ve spent so long traveling is, what did you do with all your stuff? Possessions are one of the most common reasons people don’t go traveling. I don’t want to give up my apartment, I wouldn’t know what to do with my house, with my car, etc. The things that we purchase to enrich our lives end up trapping us from making positive changes. So when you are considering a long-term trip, what should you do with all your stuff? We share our story of renting storage units, moving out of apartments, selling everything, selling cars, holding garage sales, and interacting with creepy people on craigslist. Covered in this episode: Our story of moving four times in five years What to consider when you are debating selling vs. storing Best ways to sell things online Why you shouldn’t have a garage sale How to think about what you want to keep The emotional freedom of minimalism The hidden costs of storing your car Also make sure to check out our episodes with Jake Desyllas on our “The Path to Permanent Travel” episode where we discuss minimalism and objects with sentimental value, and our Sell All Your Stuff Episode with Al and Shelly McCullough ———— If you are learning or interested in learning a language make sure to check out the two for one special with show sponsor italki.com Check us out on Patreon. We have lot’s of cool rewards for supporters of the show Music credit: bensound.com

Sat, August 13, 2016

548 Days of Travel, with Rory Madigan

One and a half years ago Rory Madigan left Australia with a plan to travel for a little while before heading home and settling down. Now, 548 days later, a lot has changed. He's visited countries he never thought he would, he's decided on a new direction for his career, and his relationship with himself has fundamentally changed.  We sat down in a park in Banff, Alberta and had a wide-ranging conversation on:  Arriving in India for the first time Highlights from traveling India The reality of India vs. the romantic travel ideas Backpacking Southeast Asia Anxiety before travel Travel as a vacation Vs. Travel as an adventure Perspective before his trip vs. 548 days later The value of moving to a new city Hiking How travel can help you discover things you like that you once thought you disliked Listen to Rory's previous appearances on the podcast Episode # 27 - A Discussion on travel with Rory Madigan Episode # 44 - Mexico & Travel with Rory Madigan Episode # 77 - The Travel Life ------------------------------------------ This episode of The World Wanderers podcast is brought to you by italki.com. Italki lets you find affordable native speaking language teachers from all over the world. To get a buy one, get one free lesson, visit theworldwanderers.com/italki If you enjoy the show and want to support its ongoing creation you can support on Patreon.com Music Credit: bensound.com

Thu, August 11, 2016

For The Cult of Travel

Is travel too popular? Are expectations and stories about travel inflated? Has travel culture exaggerated the benefits of taking a trip?  This week we respond to an article, "Against The Cult of Travel."  Authors Brett and Kate McKay argue that the popularity of travel has gone too far. That our culture has elevated travel to an almost supernatural level, and we should be more realistic about the value of travel.  We agree, disagree, and add nuance to their arguments: What is the cult of travel?  Is The Hobbit about travel?  Can travel help you improve your life?  Is travel a solution to or an escape from your problems?  Is travel inherently valuable?  And more If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook. To receive a copy of our South America guide, sign up for the newsletter! Music Credit: bensound.com

Thu, July 21, 2016

Road Trip Part Two | Las Vegas to Banff

This week on the podcast we conclude our US road trip from Atlanta to Alberta. Instead of doing the boring thing and just driving the straight 2300 mile route back to Alberta we decided to take the scenic route as we moved back to Canada from Atlanta. In total, the trip took us 17 days and 4500 miles and we crossed a lot of spots off our bucket list. Locations covered on this episode include:  Las Vegas, NV Yosemite National Park Ashland, OR Portland, OR Idaho ------------------- This episode of The World Wanderers podcast is brought to you by italki.com. Italki lets you find affordable native speaking language teachers from all over the world. To get a buy one, get one free lesson, visit theworldwanderers.com/italki If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook. To receive a copy of our South America guide, sign up for the newsletter! Music Credit: bensound.com

Thu, July 14, 2016

USA Road Trip Part One

The week on the podcast we take you through the first half of our epic US Roadtrip all the way from Atlanta to Alberta Instead of doing the boring thing and just driving the straight 2300 mile route back to Alberta we decided to take the scenic route as we moved back to Canada from Atlanta. In total, the trip took us 17 days and 4500 miles and we crossed a lot of spots off our bucket list. Locations covered on this episode include:  Memphis, TN Oklahoma City, OK Santa Fe, NM Arches National Park, UT Monument Valley Flagstaff, AZ Grand Canyon ------------------- This episode of The World Wanderers podcast is brought to you by italki.com. Italki lets you find affordable native speaking language teachers from all over the world. To get a buy one, get one free lesson, visit theworldwanderers.com/italki If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook. To receive a copy of our South America guide, sign up for the newsletter! Music Credit: bensound.com

Thu, July 07, 2016

Why Locals Love Atlanta

New York, San Fran, Chicago, Atlanta?  Atlanta hasn't truly been on the map as one of the best cities in North America, but it should be! We didn't know what to expect when we went, but after living there we can say that it needs to be on your list of places to visit in the U.S.  On this episode of the podcast we are joined by some friends to share our favorite things about ATL.  From restaurants to parks, museums, and music, find out why Atlanta is adored by the people that live there, and what you should do when you visit.  ------------------- This episode of The World Wanderers podcast is brought to you by italki.com. Italki lets you find affordable native speaking language teachers from all over the world. To get a buy one, get one free lesson, visit theworldwanderers.com/italki If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook. To receive a copy of our South America guide, sign up for the newsletter! Music Credit: bensound.com

Thu, June 30, 2016

The World Wanderers on The Isaac Morehouse Podcast

Remember when we interviewed Isaac Morehouse on Traveling with a family? Well Isaac has a podcast too, and he interviewed us! During the interview, we talk about how we fell in love with travel, travel as a lifestyle, what it's been like to travel as a couple, and much more. We wanted to share the interview with you on this special episode of The World Wanderers - enjoy! If you've already heard this interview, don't worry - we have a new episode coming out next week for your listening pleasure! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter! Music: www.bensound.com

Thu, June 23, 2016

Road Trips: Romance vs. Reality

Do you dream about doing a long-term road trip? Do you have it on your bucket list to do a big road trip? Through the United States? Canada? Australia? You are not alone - doing a big road trip has been something that we've wanted to do for a long time. And now we're doing it! On this episode of the podcast, we aren't talking specifically about our current road trip, but it has inspired the topic of this episode. We're discussing the romantic vision of a road trip to the reality of road tripping. We talk about the experiences that we've had on the road, the great things about road trips, and then the realities that aren't always so pretty. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter!

Thu, June 16, 2016

How to Travel Forever with Billy & Akaisha Kaderli

Do you dream of saying goodbye to your corporate job and traveling forever, without worrying about running out of money? You're not alone - we've been trying to figure out how to do this for a few years now!  On this episode of the podcast, Billy & Akaisha Kaderli of Retire Early Lifestyle share how they retired at the age of 38 back in 1991. They share what it was like to retire early to travel the world at a time where it wasn't common or socially accepted. They share what it was like to travel in the 90's, what the last 3 decades of travel has been like, and how you can retire early to travel forever too.  If you have a love and passion for travel, and want to make full-time travel a lifestyle, don't miss this episode! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter. Music by: www.bensound.com .

Thu, June 09, 2016

On Leaving: Cities, Jobs & Social Circles

Do you want to go traveling, but are afraid of what you'll leave behind? Are you afraid to leave a good job? Your family? A comfortable social circle? We've been there before... and more than once. As we prepare to leave Atlanta after 9 months of being here, we reflect on what it feels like to pick up and leave once again. We've chosen this path time and time again, but that doesn't mean that it's easy. On this episode, we reflect on the other times we have left the city we lived in, and the jobs and friends that were comfortable. We share why we continue to choose to leave, and how it has helped us to grow and shift our perspective. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter. Music by: www.bensound.com

Thu, June 02, 2016

Episode 100: A Reflection on Podcasting

We reached Episode 100! On this episode, we look back on what the last (almost) 2 years has been like for us, how the podcast has grown and evolved, why we love doing it, and the pros and cons of podcasting (but mostly pros!). Regardless of if you've listened to one episode or all 100 episodes, we want to take a moment to thank you for listening. The community we have found through our podcast has been one of the biggest motivators to continue podcasting, and without YOU, we wouldn't have gotten to where we are today. So THANK YOU! On this episode, we share some of our favorite episodes, the challenges of hosting a podcast, why we love being travel podcast hosts, and what's next for us in life. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter. Music by: www.bensound.com

Thu, May 26, 2016

A Weekend in New York City

On this week's episode, we're off to New York City! We took our portable recorder along with us to capture the sights and sounds of New York, and we share what we did, where we went, the food we ate, the sights we explored, and much more. We share our experiences walking throughout Manhattan, visiting the American Museum of Natural History, seeing the Broadway musical "The Book of Mormon", sipping adult milkshakes at Ellen's Stardust Diner, taking a walking tour through midtown and riding to the top of the World Trade Center One building. If you are interested in traveling to New York, you don't want to miss this episode! Enjoy :) Join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter to receive weekly updates on new episodes and more!

Thu, May 19, 2016

Extreme Saving Your Way to Permanent Travel with Go Curry Cracker

Do you want to retire early? Do you want to save your money so that you can travel permanently, but don't know how? You're not alone! On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Jeremy from Go Curry Cracker about how him and his wife, Winnie, extreme saved for 10 years in order to be able to retire early. Jeremy shares how they were able to pay off all their debt and save and invest enough money to be able to retire early. He talks about the struggles and fears he faced, how he learned about extreme saving, his recommendations for people wanting to save, and what life is like traveling full-time. Extreme saving seems difficult, but Jeremy breaks it down in a way that made us realize that anyone can do it if they want to! Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter. Thanks for listening! Music: www.bensoundcloud.com

Thu, May 12, 2016

Selling All Your Stuff & Housesitting with Shelly & Al McCullough

Do you dream of selling your stuff to travel the world? Do you want to travel affordably? Shelly & Al McCullough did too, and in 2014 they sold all their stuff and moved down to Panama. While in Panama they began to do housesitting, and through word of mouth, they gained more and more housesitting gigs. On this episode of the podcast, Shelly & Al share how they get housesitting gigs, and what they recommend for you if you would like to start housesitting. Shelly & Al also share why they decided to sell all their stuff and move to Central America, what life was like in Panama, and what it's like to live a minimalist lifestyle. Enjoy! For more information, visit www.theworldwanderers.com , and join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter. Music by: http://www.bensound.com/

Thu, May 05, 2016

When to Jump & Follow Your Dreams with Mike Lewis

Do you have a good job, but still feel really unfulfilled? Do you want more out of life? Mike Lewis did too. Until he quit his job to follow his dream of playing on the pro squash tour. He calls this "jumping". On this episode of the podcast, Mike shares with us why he chose to jump, the struggles and stress around choosing to jump, and what it was like to play on the pro squash team. He shares stories about eating dinner on a French mountainside, hanging out on a remote island, and playing in dream squash tournaments around the world. He also shares how he created his website When to Jump, and how his passion has evolved into encouraging other people to follow their dreams. If you are considering making a change in your life to follow your dreams, you don't want to miss this episode! Enjoy! To learn more, visit www.theworldwanderers.com . If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.

Thu, April 28, 2016

Charleston, SC

On this episode of the podcast, we are off to Charleston, SC. This is our second trip to Charleston and we enjoyed it so much the first time that we decided to go back, and make a podcast episode about it! We share with you what we did while in Charleston, as well as chat with a few of our local friends to see what they love about living in Charleston. We also share some of the struggles we encountered while in Charleston, and how not traveling extensively over the last year has changed us. Enjoy! For more information, visit www.theworldwanderers.com . Join the newsletter and the community on Facebook!

Thu, April 21, 2016

Coming Home After a Trip | Our Struggles & What We Learned

Are you planning a backpacking trip and wondering what coming home is going to be like? Or, have you returned from a trip and suffered from post-travel depression? We've been there too. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss what it was like for us to come back home after our 2 big backpacking trips, as well as what it was like returning from our 1 month solo trips. We share how we felt coming home the first time with the expectation that we find a place to live and get "big kid" jobs. We share how it was strange to come home to life being the exact same as we left it. We also contrast that from returning from our second backpacking trip and dramatically changing our lives. Finally, we share what it was like to leave for only a month and return once again. Have you experienced post-travel depression and struggled with returning home? We'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at info@theworldwanderers.com . If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter! Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Thu, April 14, 2016

The Path to Permanent Travel & Minimalism with Jake Desyllas

Do you want to travel permanently? Are you wondering what to do with your stuff? Are you considering selling your stuff and becoming a minimalist? On this episode of the podcast, Jake Desyllas from The Voluntary Life shares what it was like to sell everything and move to Panama. Jake shares how he sold a business, an apartment, and all of his clothing and stuff, except one bag. If you're feeling stressed at the thought of that, you are not alone! Jake shares what it has been like to live with less, and what the path to permanent travel has been like, including what has been done and what still needs to be done. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, and sign up for the newsletter.

Thu, April 07, 2016

Does Travel Make You a Bad Employee?

Have you gone traveling and feel like you want more out of life? Do you feel bored with your job and wish you were doing something? Do you often think to yourself "is this all there is?" Do you feel like your travels have turned you into a bad employee? You're not alone. On this episode, we share how our travels have changed us, and how our travels have made us bad employees in a lot of ways, but have also made us good employees in other ways. We share how travel has changed our perspective on life and what we ultimately want out of life, and how it has changed our career paths. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook, and sign up for the newsletter.   Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Thu, March 31, 2016

Isaac Morehouse on Traveling with a Family

Did you used to travel and have stopped now that you have kids? Do you want kids, but feel like you're not ready because you're not done traveling? Are you thinking about taking your family on a trip, but feel uncertain? Then this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, CEO & Founder of Praxis, Isaac Morehouse shares what it was like to travel with his wife and three children under the age of 11. Isaac and his family just returned from 6 weeks in Ecuador, and he is on the podcast to share what it was like to travel internationally with children, the pros and cons of the trip, the struggles of traveling with children, and much more. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter.   Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Mon, March 28, 2016

BONUS: The Importance of Travel Insurance

Do you travel without travel insurance? Have you debated not purchasing it because it's expensive and you've never had to use it? You're not alone. Although we've always purchased it, and wondered if it was worth it. After a recent and unexpected trip to the hospital in the United States, we have realized the importance of travel insurance, and we want to share what we've learned with you on this special BONUS episode. For more information and show notes, visit www.theworldwanderers.com . If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for our newsletter.   Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Thu, March 24, 2016

Italy: Food, Tourist Attractions & What We Learned

Do you enjoy pizza, pasta, gelato and wine? Do you enjoy beautiful coastal hikes, and exploring ancient ruins? Do you dream of exploring the Colosseum, gelato in hand? Then, this episode is for you! On this episode, we are taking you all the way to Italy! We share where we went, what we did, some of the delicious Italian foods we ate, and what we learned along the way. With each great travel experience, there is always something that could be done differently, and we share with you what we would do differently in Italy next time. Enjoy! Join the community on Facebook, and subscribe for our weekly newsletter to be the first to find out about new episodes! Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

Thu, March 17, 2016

Ash Ambirge on Creating a Business Abroad

Do you have the travel bug? Do you want to work and travel? Do you feel like it's impossible? It's not! Ash Ambirge is proof of that. Ash fell in love with travel when she was 19 years old, and after taking her first trip, she knew that she wanted to continue to explore the world. She followed the conventional path, working in corporate for a number of years, until she decided to quit her job, move to Santiago, Chile and create her business, The Middle Finger Project. Since then, Ash has traveled around the world, and is currently living and working in Costa Rica. On this episode, Ash shares how she created a successful business abroad, the pros and cons of working abroad, and much more. Enjoy! Join the community on Facebook, and subscribe for our newsletter to be the first to receive updates on new episodes!

Thu, March 10, 2016

Travel & Food

Have you fallen in love with foods from other countries? Do you try and remake food that you've had abroad? Do you just like food in general? This episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan reminisce about some of the amazing food they've had while traveling. They discuss the idea of certain foods being able to take you back to a certain place, and how some foods are so much better abroad. Finally, we share some of their favorite foods from traveling, and the memories that these foods remind them of. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about new episodes, and join the community on Facebook!

Thu, March 03, 2016

Idahosa Ness on Travel, Language Learning & The Mimic Method

Do you enjoy learning new languages, but find it difficult to stay motivated? Do you struggle to communicate like a local? The Mimic Method is a fun language learning tool to help you master an accent just like a local. On this episode of the podcast, Idahosa Ness shares how his love of travel and language learning helped him to create his business, The Mimic Method. Idahosa shares stories from his travels around the world, what it has been like for him to learn languages, and his "a-ha" moment around language learning. He also shares with us how he created and developed The Mimic Method, and what life is like a location independent entrepreneur. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and support us on Patreon!

Thu, February 25, 2016

Travel as Escapism | Are you Traveling to Run Away from Problems?

Do you want to avoid getting a "real" job? Are you running away from a bad breakup? A fight with your parents? Life in general? Are you using travel as a way to escape your problems at home? On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan talk about travel as a form of escapism. They share their personal experiences using travel to escape, their opinions on travel as a form of escapism, and much more. They explore the idea that travel is a better way to escape from the problems of life because it can help you to change your perspective and even your situation. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode of the podcast, join the community on Facebook and support the podcast on Patreon!

Thu, February 18, 2016

Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Is Mardi Gras on your bucketlist, but you're just not quite sure what it will be like and if it's for you? Then, this episode is definitely for you! On this episode of the podcast, Amanda heads to Mardi Gras in New Orleans with 3 friends from Canada - Jordana Daum, Justine Daum & Nora Bily. They record their experiences at Mardi Gras, and share what they like and dislike, what they learn, all of the things they do and much more. This episode takes you down Bourbon Street, to the famous bar, Pat O'Briens, through Jackson Square for tarot card readings, into the Bayou, to Oak Alley Plantation, and through the streets of the French Quarter on Fat Tuesday. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook, or support us on Patreon! Music: http://www.bensound.com

Thu, February 11, 2016

How to Make Travel a Priority with Full-Time Job with Justin Greak

On this episode of the podcast, long-time listener, Justin Greak, comes on to share how he makes travel a priority and is able to travel regularly while maintaining a full-time career as a teacher. Justin and his wife both have full-time careers and they aren't able to uproot their lives and their jobs. They take approximately 5 small trips each year, so on this episode, Justin shares with us his travels through the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe, and his upcoming plans to travel in Canada and Central America. He also shares how he plans his trips, how he decides where to go, how he saves for his travels, and much more. If you want to travel, but feel stuck in your job or have a hard time saving money, this episode is definitely for you! If you like the podcast, follow us on Facebook or support us on Patreon!

Thu, February 04, 2016

When Travel Becomes Boring | How to Keep a Positive Perspective

Have you ever been on a long backpacking trip and you get kind of bored with what you're doing? You become sick of seeing another church or meeting another Australian? We've been there. Guests on the show have been there. If you're experiencing this (or have experienced this), there isn't anything wrong with you. When you set out on a trip, everything is awesome, and each experience and new person is fascinating and exciting. As time goes on, the things you are seeing and the people you meet becomes much less satisfying. On this episode, we share our thoughts and ideas on how to deal with normalizing travel life, and how to shift your perspective to maintain curiosity and wonderment throughout your travels. If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook or support us on Patreon!  

Thu, January 28, 2016

From Traveller to Successful Entrepreneur with Gloria Molins

Do you love travel and want to make that your full-time career? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and dream of starting your own business? Then this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, we interview CEO & Founder of trip4real, Gloria Molins, on her love affair with travel, and the development of her start up. Gloria is extremely passionate about traveling, and the more she traveled and lived abroad, the more she discovered her love for discovering new places with locals. She began to ditch tours, and seek out locals who could show her around. The longer she traveled, the more she developed the idea of trip4real: a platform for locals to tour people around and give them a taste of the real culture. Gloria shares stories of traveling with locals, living abroad, how she developed trip4real, what the company is, and what it was like to become an entrepreneur and start a company. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook or support us on Patreon!

Thu, January 21, 2016

Vietnam: Overnight Bus Rides, Border Crossings & Not Enough Time

On this episode of the podcast, we're off to Vietnam! In previous episodes, we've shared our adventures from Thailand, Cambodia & Laos, so we complete our adventures in Southeast Asia with an episode on Vietnam.  This episode contains stories of the crazy overnight bus adventures that we experienced traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in the south all the way to Hanoi & Halong Bay in the north, as well as stories about what we did in Vietnam, what Vietnam was like, crossing the border in and out of Vietnam. We share with you what it was like to explore the Cu Chi tunnels, shoot AK47's, party in Nha Trang, tour Halong Bay, and much more.  If you enjoy the podcast, join the Facebook community or support us on Patreon!

Thu, January 14, 2016

How to Find Your Passion While Travelling with Christian Dennis

On this episode of the podcast, we chat with a fellow University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business graduate! Christian was someone that Ryan knew through a few business classes, and thanks to social media they have stayed connected throughout the years. Christian has been on a similar path to us since graduating business school in 2011, and on this episode, he shares how his passion for travel grew, where he's been, and what he's done. From Southeast Asia to South America, Christian has spent a lot of time learning and growing through his travels. Through his travels, and his experience with ayahuasca in Peru, he reconnected with his love for art, and since returning from South America, he's been following his dreams of being an artist. On this episode, Christian shares how his view on life has changed through his travels, and what it's like to be pursuing what he's truly passionate about. Enjoy! If you like the episode, like us on Facebook or support us on Patreon!

Thu, January 07, 2016

A Road Trip to Texas

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda are taking a road trip from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX with a few stops along the way. Join them as they explore Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and finally, Texas. They check-in throughout their road trip to update you on the highs and lows of the trip, the pros and cons, their experiences and much more.  Do you like the podcast? Like The World Wanderers on Facebook, or support this episode on Patreon!

Thu, December 31, 2015

2015: Our Year in Review

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda look back on 2015. Although they didn't go on any long-term trips, they still managed to travel!  2015 brought forth a work trip for Amanda, and a personal development seminar for Ryan. Amanda also took a trip with a friend she had never traveled with before, and someone she wasn't very close with beforehand. Ryan and Amanda also both took month long solo trips, where they learned so much about travel and themselves.  Join Amanda & Ryan as they go back in time to discuss what they learned in 2015, and how travel played a huge role in their personal development throughout the year.  For more information, visit www.theworldwanderers .com and check out the show notes. Did you like this episode of the podcast? Like us on Facebook or support us on Patreon!

Fri, December 25, 2015

Learning How To Travel: Equipment, Tools & Resources

Do you want to travel, but have no idea what you need? Are you uncertain about what stuff to bring? Are you confused about the best places to book flights, insurance, and hostels or hotels? Are you finding the visa process so frustrating that you feel like giving up your dream of traveling the world?  Don't worry - we've got you covered!  After spending over a year backpacking around the world, we've learned a thing or two. We want to share what we've learned with you! On this episode, we talked about must-have equipment, our go-to's for travel insurance, flights, accommodation and transportation, as well as advice on ensuring you have your visas sorted before you go.  For more information, check out the show notes at www.theworldwanderers.com , and visit our Resources page!  Did you enjoy the podcast? Like us on Facebook or support us on Patreon!

Thu, December 17, 2015

The Travel Life with Rory Madigan

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda interviews fellow travel enthusiast, Rory Madigan. This is Rory's 3rd time on the podcast, and he's back with more adventures and insights to share with listeners!  In episode 44, Amanda caught up with Rory at the beginning of an around-the-world backpacking trip, and 10 months later, Amanda & Rory reconnect and he shares his adventures through Central America, South America, Africa, China, and Europe.  For Rory, travel is a passion, but also a way of life. It's more than simply exploring cool places and ticking things off the bucket list. It's a way to scare yourself, learn incredible things, and experience different cultures, all while growing as a person. Rory shares amazing stories about sleeping under the stars in the Sahara Desert, being sick in Bolivia, experiencing culture shock in China, riding camels in Morocco, and seeing rhinos up close and personal.  If you are thinking about quitting your job, selling your stuff, and beginning a life of travel, this is definitely the episode for you!  If you enjoyed this episode, like us on Facebook, or support us on Patreon.

Thu, December 10, 2015

Driving Through South America in a Van with Hunter Stanford

Do you want to travel South America? Are you looking to do it differently than the average backpacker? If so, then you'll love this episode!  Ryan and Amanda reconnect with Hunter Stanford now that he is back in the United States after a 15 month backpacking trip that took him through Mexico, Central America and down through South America. On episode 51, Ryan caught up with him and they chatted about his adventures in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. On this episode, he tells Ryan and Amanda what he's been up to since living in Bogota, Colombia in May.  Hunter shares his epic stories of living in a van with a friend for nearly 3 months, the problems they ran into, and the stresses that were involved. He also shares what it's like to be back home after being gone for 15 months, and what he's learned from travel. Enjoy! Like the podcast? Like us on Facebook or support us on Patreon!

Thu, December 03, 2015

4 Things You Can Learn Better Abroad

Do you feel unexcited by the idea of going to university or college? Do you feel like school has killed your love of learning? You're not alone.  The idea of going travelling right after high school wasn't something that either Amanda or Ryan considered, but after having completed university and going travelling, they've realized how much travel taught them that school wasn't able to teach them, or didn't teach them well.  On this episode, they discuss: Language learning History Social skills and communication Finances and budgeting Did you learn a language in high school or university, but feel frustrated because you still can't speak it fluently? Did you learn about history simply to regurgitate the information out for a test, and then forgot about it? Do you struggle with meeting new people and interacting with people who are different from yourself? A budget? What's a budget?  Travelling gives you a different perspective on learning a language, and shows you that learning a language can be fun and fulfilling. Every day abroad can be a history lesson, and history is actually super interesting when you experience it first hand. Travelling gives you the opportunity to meet hundreds of people from around the world, and interact with them at a deeper level. Finally, travel teaches you how to budget because you only have so much money and you are forced to choose what you want to do with it each day. The value of your money becomes completely different when you're abroad.  Did you enjoy this episode of the podcast? Like us on Facebook or support us on Patreon!

Thu, November 26, 2015

Living in a tourist town: Our experiences in Canmore & Banff

Have you ever dreamed about moving to a place that you’ve visited? Dreamed about spending a winter skiing in the Rockies, or surfing in Byron Bay? So many people have a vision of quitting their job, and leaving the city they’ve been living in. There are so many amazing places that people visit on trips, and the memory never completely goes away. Something about the place calls you back. We always knew that we wanted to settle into one of the place we had travelled to, but never really expected it to be so close to home. We had a plan to spend a summer in the mountains near our former home of Calgary, and over a year later we were still there. In this episode you’ll learn: What is like to quit your career and start working in the service industry in a tourist town What happens to your perspective on a place when you are living there instead of visiting Where you should go if you are visiting Canmore and Banff What we miss about living in a small town Why you should give in to your desire to spend some time living in one of the awesome places that you’ve visited How quitting your job can be a positive career move If you’re a fan of the podcast make sure to connect with us on Facebook! For more information, check out the show notes for this episode!

Thu, November 19, 2015

Maintaining a Traveller's Mindset

Have you recently returned from a trip with big goals? Or has it been a while since you went travelling, & you feel disconnected from your mindset while you were away? On this episode, Amanda & Ryan discuss the things that they wanted to do or change after returning from a backpacking trip, and how they lost sight of those things when they settled back into day-to-day life. They share with you the advice that their post travel selves would give their present day selves, and ways to maintain a traveller's mindset when you're not travelling and while you are home.  Did you like this episode of the podcast? Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com /theworldwanderers  Enjoy!

Thu, November 12, 2015

Driving From London to Mongolia: The Adventure of a Lifetime With Felix Mantz

This summer Felix took part in one of the craziest "races" in the world. Driving from the U.K. all the way to Ulan-Ude in eastern Russia via Mongolia. It's called the Mongol Rally. Every year, a few hundred people from around the world buy cheap cars in the U.K. and set off on the trip of a lifetime. And after listening to this, you may just be one of those people next year. Going through daily grind tends to slowly sap the life out of you, and nothing counteracts the tedium like a BIG ASS ADVENTURE. Felix shares some amazing stories: Being momentarily held at gunpoint Getting stuck in a river as the car slowly flooded Finding ways to fix a car after a crash in Turkmenistan Playing backgammon, and getting to know locals all over Central Asia and so many more! We go beyond fun stories to touch on how adventure can impact your life, and how much more ALIVE you feel when you bust out of your normal routine.  As always, you can find pictures and links mentioned in the show notes at theworldwanderers.com --- If you like the show, join the community on facebook!

Fri, November 06, 2015

The Georgia Guidestones

Located approximately 2 hours east of Atlanta, the Georgia Guidestones have been referred to by some as the Stonehenge of Georgia. About 35 years ago, these 20 foot stones were left in the middle of the Georgia Countryside with "guidelines for the future" written on them in 8 different languages. No one knows who left them there.  On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda take a road trip from Atlanta to visit the Georgia Guidestones. They take their portable recorder with them to give you an at-the-scenes account of their drive through the Georgia countryside, and their thoughts on and experiences at the Georgia Guidestones.  Join Amanda and Ryan as they explore Gerogia, and check out this mysterious tourist attraction. Enjoy!  Like this episode of the podcast? Check us out on Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/theworldwandererspodcast /

Thu, October 29, 2015

How to Meet People & Make Friends in a New City

Are you moving somewhere new? Are you feeling stale in your current city and thinking about make a change? Then this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda discuss their new life in Atlanta. They talk about making friends in a new city. As well, they share the ways that they suggest making new friends when you move somewhere new, and the things that they are currently doing to create a social circle and to meet new people. They discuss the positives of starting fresh in a new city, and much more.  Like the podcast? Like us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/theworldwandererspodcast/ !

Thu, October 22, 2015

Setting up a Life in a New City & the Value of Moving

Are you getting ready for a big move? Or, are you thinking about starting a new life in a new location? If so, this episode is definitely for you! On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan reunite in Atlanta. Ryan shares how his month in Atlanta has been, and how settling into a new city has been for him. They also discuss the value of moving to a new city and challenging yourself socially. Moving from a city of 15,000 to a city of over 6 million has definitely been a change of pace for Amanda & Ryan, so they share how to make friends, how to adjust after a movie, and how to get settled somewhere new and unfamiliar.  Enjoy!

Thu, October 15, 2015

4058km: A Roadtrip from Canmore to Atlanta

On this episode, Amanda records her journey from Canmore, Alberta all the way to Atlanta, Georgia, where she is off to meet up with Ryan. She authentically shares where she went, what she did, and what it is like to road trip solo from Canada and across the US. Join Amanda as she makes her 4,058km across the United States to her new home in Atlanta.

Thu, September 24, 2015

Hiking in Glacier National Park

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda shares her experience hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana. She talks about what camping in Glacier National Park was like, hiking in the park, what else she did while she was there, and much more. If you are planning a trip to Montana, you do not want to miss Glacier National Park or this episode! Enjoy.

Fri, August 21, 2015

Patagonia to Canada on a Bike: An Interview with Alex Krauss

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda sit down with cyclist, Alex Krauss. Alex is originally from Austria, but has been on his bike for 2.5 years, cycling all the way from Ushuaia on the very southern tip of Argentina, all the way up to Banff in Canada, where he met up with Ryan and Amanda. In the interview, they talk about where Alex has been, why he decided to tackle the America's by bike, what it has been like to cycle through Latin America and the United States, hardships and challenges on a bike, and much more. Enjoy!  Did you enjoy the episode? Visit www.theworldwanderers.com for more information!

Fri, August 07, 2015

Death by Routine

Feeling bored with your job? Living for the weekend? Routines get old really fast...  On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda discuss the concept of "death by routine", which they've deemed as getting so caught up in your day to day life that you literally forget what feeling alive is like. You do the same things day in and day out, waiting for something to change, or things to get better. Stop waiting, and start making those changes happen. Ryan and Amanda share their experiences losing themselves in routines and getting caught up in unfulfilling jobs, and how they have made changes to enjoy their lives and feel present on a day to day basis.  Did you enjoy the podcast? Check out the show notes at www.theworldwanderers.com !

Fri, July 31, 2015

Diarrhea, Malaria & Other Tropical Diseases: How to Prevent & Cope with Being Sick Abroad

Are you traveling to a 3rd world country and feel anxious about the possibility of getting sick? On this episode, Amanda & Ryan discuss travel vaccinations, pre-trip visits to the doctors, medical supplies to get before you go, and how to cope with being sick abroad. They share with your their experiences visiting travel clinics, travel medications they've been prescribed, as well as their experience with malaria, altitude sickness, and getting sick in countries such as Colombia, Bolivia and Thailand. 

Thu, July 23, 2015

Creating a Life Without Borders: Carolyn McPherson on Living Abroad

From Canada to Ghana, to Uganada then Korea, the Philippines to Nicaragua, and all the way to the Dominican Republic, Carolyn has lived all over the world for the last 4 years. From interning in Africa, to teaching English in Korea, highland dancing in the Philippines, learning yoga in India, teaching yoga in Nicaragua, acting in a movie and now teaching yoga in the Dominican Republic. On this episode, Carolyn shares her adventures living abroad, why she was so inspired to see the world, why she chooses to live in one place instead of traveling, and how you can find more opportunities abroad. If living outside of your country has been on your mind, this episode will get you inspired to make things happen! In this episode:  Internships Teaching English Teaching Yoga Dancing Working as a highland dancing in Asia Language Learning Expectatons Finding Job around the world Entrepreneurial Plans  How to make friends in a new city Evolving relationships at home Check out Carolyn's blog at voyabailar.wordpress.com/ If you like the show, join the community on facebook!

Fri, July 17, 2015

Getting Soaked at Iguazu Falls in Argentina & Brazil

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda are off to Iguazu Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world, bordering both Argentina & Brazil. Iguazu Falls is one South America's bucketlist items, so they share with you what they did while there, their recommendations, what they would do differently, and their tips & tricks for exploring the waterfalls. Join them as they explore these amazing falls from both Argentina & Brazil, taking in the sights, holding tucans, and getting soaked along the way. Enjoy!  For more information check out the show notes for this episode at www.theworldwanderers.com !

Thu, July 09, 2015

Exploring & Hiking in Patagonia

Do you enjoy the mountains? Hiking? Being outside? Then this episode is for you! On this episode, we share our experiences traveling from the southern tip of Argentina in Usuaia through to Puerto Natales in Chile, up to El Calafate in Argentina and then onwards to Bariloche. We discuss hiking in Tierra del Fuego National Park, hiking in Torres del Paine National Park, visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier and much more. We give you advice for your trip to Patagonia, what did we did, the things we missed, and what we would do differently next time.  For more information, check out the shownotes at www.theworldwanderers.com !

Fri, July 03, 2015

Ayahuasca Experiences in Peru

Ayahuasca is a medicinal hallucinogenic tea used by indigenous tribes in the Amazon.  It is a tea made from two plants and the result is a very strong psychedelic substance. Ayahuasca is becoming more and more popular as people realize the massive physical and mental health benefits that it can provide. From addicts curing their addictions, physical injuries healing, and people processing childhood trauma, the evidence for its positive benefits continue to grow. It’s not all positive though. Accompanied by strong nausea and purging, it can be a very painful experience. From its home in the jungle of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia, ayahuasca ceremonies have now spread and are available in many places in South America. Participating in an ayahuasca ceremony was one of the most meaningful and significant experiences we have ever had while traveling. On this week’s episode, we share more of our personal experiences attending an ayahuasca ceremony, the personal development benefits that we have experienced, and why we wanted to go in the first place. You’ll also learn about how our opinions of drugs have changed over time, more information and resources for learning more about ayahuasca and finding a ceremony if you are traveling South America, and much more! For full show notes and links to the resources mentioned visit www.theworldwanderers.com

Fri, June 26, 2015

Gabriel Wyner on Becoming Fluent Forever

Gabriel Wyner is the author of Fluent Forever, the best book on language learning that we've ever read. He's an author, polyglot, former profesional opera singer, has degrees in mechanical engineering and opera, and he successfully funded a series of pronunciation trainers on kickstarter.com.  His ideas on language learning have really changed the way that we are approaching learning spanish. Focusing more on pronunciation and way less on translations. This is the book we wish we had before we spent hundreds of dollars a Rosetta Stone with the idea of learning Spanish before going to South America. This episode is all about the best methods for learning a language, despelling myths about who is and who isn't a good language learner, and how learning the local language adds to your travels. You'll leave feeling way more capable and inspired to learn a language! In this episode you will learn:  Why adults are better than children at learning languages Why you need to learn pronunciation first That language learning doesn't need to take years How to make learning languages fun Learning a language makes your travels more fulfilling  and way more.. For show notes and links to this weeks episode visit  www.theworldwanderers.com ! Find out more about Gabriel at fluent-forever.com and read the book!

Thu, June 18, 2015

Lounging in Lagos, Portugal

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda are off to Lagos in Portugal! They share their experiences eating delicious food, partying at cool clubs, staying in fun hostels & exploring the beautiful beaches and landscapes of Lagos. This is a must see destination if you're traveling in Europe, so don't miss this episode!

Thu, June 11, 2015

Staying Safe Abroad

On this episode, Ryan & Amanda give you tips & tricks to staying safe while overseas, particularly in 3rd world countries in South America & SE Asia. They share with you how to protect your passport, how to prevent your bag from getting stolen, the best tips for taking cabs, how to avoid scams, & much more.

Thu, June 04, 2015

Travel Questions: The Answers to Your Not So Frequently Asked Questions

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan answer travel questions... although these travel questions are not your typical FAQ's about travel. They discuss what it feels like to quit your job and go traveling, where they've seen the best sunsets, how to fund your travels, where they would go if they had a free airline ticket to anywhere in the world, and their least favourite city that they've ever been.  Do you have a travel question for Amanda & Ryan? Ask them on www.theworldwanderers.com or reach out to them on Facebook or Twitter!

Thu, May 28, 2015

Why Travel: The Purpose and Meaning of Travel

Is travel purposeless? Can you be happy in the long term with only travel? Are you inspired to see the world? Or just to get away from home?  In this episode of the podcast Amanda and Ryan talk about the potential purposes of traveling, encounters with extreme long term travel, personal development that comes from travel, and more. All centered around finding a purpose in traveling more than just escaping from home life, responsibility, a job and more than just having new experiences and experiencing novelty. What is the purpose of travel for you? Let us know! If you like to travel and want to stay in touch with us, like us on facebook!

Thu, May 21, 2015

TWW 053: Bolivia: Death Road, The Jungle & Way More!

Bolivia is the least developed country in South America, but from biking the Death Road near La Paz, exploring the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku, Swimming with Pink Dolphins in Las Pampas near Rurrenabaque, or settling down to learn spanish in Sucre there are many awesome adventures to be had!  In this episode Amanda and Ryan walk you through all the top sights in Bolivia, sharing their experiences on crazy bus rides, being sick, dealing with shifty tour operators, and trying to not die in jeep crashes. Traveling Bolivia has ups and downs, but it might just be the adventure that you're looking for! If you like the podcast, like us on facebook to find out more about us!

Thu, May 14, 2015

TWW 052: Yoga Teacher Training in Bali

Amanda is back from Yoga Teacher Training in Bali! She is now a certified Yoga teacher, and she has lots of information for people considering traveling to do a yoga teacher training. Ryan interviews Amanda on her time in Bali, the places she visited there, the ups and downs of her teacher program, what she learned experiencing solo travel for the first time, how a monkey stole her water bottle, why you should be learning while your traveling and more! Help us out by leaving a review on Itunes!! It will take about 15 seconds for you to leave a rating and it helps us in a big way!

Thu, May 07, 2015

TWW 051: Working Remotely in Colombia, and Central America with Hunter Stanford

Traveling Mexico, Central America, & Colombia; Pro’s and Con’s of Working Remotely; Learning Spanish; Finding a Spanish School; how to find an apartment in Colombia; and way, way more! Ryan talks to Hunter Stanford (hunterstanford.com) about working remotely and travelling Latin America. His current trip started in Mexico City 7 months ago, has led him to Bogota now, and will continue through most of South America. On this episode you will learn about how the fear you have of developing countries is overblown, the best way to find a language school, the cons of working and traveling, how to find an apartment in Latin America and much more!   In 15 seconds you could help us out in a big way by Leaving a Review on iTunes, it would be greatly appreciated, and will help others find us!

Thu, April 30, 2015

TWW 050: Teaching in Korea and Macau with Josh Lovestone

Are you looking for a way to travel the world, but don't have anything saved up? Are you a teacher at home who loves to travel in your summers? Have you thought about teaching abroad? On this episode of the podcast Ryan sits down with Josh Lovestone to talk aboud his experience teaching abroad in Korea. Josh and his fiance Tannis originally went to Korea for a two week job opportunity, but ended up teaching in Korea for over a year. They enjoyed teaching abroad so much that they are about to leave to go to Macau for two years! Listening to this episode you will learn about the process of finding a job, and gain some helpfull resources. They also cover the different options you have for teaching in Korea depending on if you have a teaching degree of different type of degree, what it is like living in Korea, the process of deciding on Macau, and much more!    If you like The World Wanderers podcast, you can help in a massive way in less than 15 seconds of your time. Just click and leave a review on iTunes.

Thu, April 23, 2015

TWW 049: Pre-Trip Jitters before Solo Travel

Have you ever felt some pre-trip jitters, maybe your about to leave on a big trip and feeling nervous right now. People might not expect how nervous you can be before diving into the unknown for a month. Amanda is 12 hours away from getting on a plane to Bali. She is going for a month of Yoga Teacher Training and to have the first solo trip of her life. On this episode of The World Wanderers podcast Amanda and Ryan talk about the pre-trip excitement and nervousness Amanda is experiencing in the lead up before going to Bali for Yoga teacher training for a month. They also cover a bit of travel decision making, accepting suggestions from friends, managing expectations and more! Show Notes for this episode! If you like The World Wanderers podcast and would like to help us in less than 15 seconds of your time, click and leave a review on iTunes. Episode 35 is mentioned a few times. It's about trip planning. If you are thinking about planning a trip check it out! 

Thu, April 16, 2015

TWW 048: Morality of Dark Tourism; Travel to Places like Auschwitz & Pearl Harbour

Dark tourism is tourism to the sites of death or atrocities. Places like the concentration camps in Europe, Pearl Harbour, the 9/11 memorial, London Dungeons. If you've been traveling for long enough you've probably been to a few places like these. How did they make you feel? Sad, angry, maybe confused at how these events could happen? Did you feel uncomfortable being there seeing people taking photos?  On this episode of The World Wanderer's Podcast Amanda and Ryan tackle the topic of dark tourism. Why do these sites facinate people? Is it good that we memorialize these sites and turn them into revenue generating attractions? What motivates us to travel to these places?  All of that and more on this episode.   If you like The World Wanderers Podcast, and would like to help us reach more listeners then please Leave a Review!!

Thu, April 09, 2015

TWW 047: Wanderlust Yoga Festival in O'ahu

Do you enjoy yoga & travel? Why not do both at the same time! Wanderlust Yoga festival is the perfect opportunity to travel somewhere awesome & practice good quality yoga. On this episode, Amanda shares with Ryan her experiences traveling to O'ahu for Wanderlust. They discuss what she did and didn't like, and what she would do next time. Enjoy!

Thu, April 02, 2015

TWW 046: Travel in Central Europe: Vienna, Ljubljana & Budapest

Are you interested in travelling Central Europe? Do you want to take a trip on your own? On this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda continue to talk about Ryan's solo trip through Central Europe. Ryan shares his experiences traveling through Vienna, Ljubljana & Budapest, discussing his expectations and impressions of each city, the food, the people he met, and what he did.

Thu, March 26, 2015

TWW 045: Solo Travel in the Czech Republic

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan is back in Canada and excited to share his experiences from his solo travels in the Czech Republic. Ryan & Amanda talk about Ryan's travels through Prague, Olomouc and Cesky Krumlov, his experiences traveling alone, and the benefits of being on a solo backpacking trip. If you are thinking about taking a solo trip, you don't want to miss this episode!

Thu, March 12, 2015

TWW 044: A Discussion on Mexico & Travel with Rory Madigan

Are you interested in traveling Mexico? Do you have the urge to drop everything and just go? Then this is the episode for you! On this episode of the podcast, Amanda connects with friend and fellow travel enthusiast, Rory Madigan. This is Rory's second time on the podcast, and this time around, Rory is in Mexico on the first lag of a 10 month solo backpacking trip. Amanda and Rory chat casually about all things Mexico, travelling solo, what's ahead for Rory and more! Enjoy.

Thu, March 05, 2015

TWW 043: 5 Travel Hacks for South America

Are you planning to travel South America and looking for tips and tricks to make life easier for you? On this episode, Amanda and Ryan give you 5 quick travel hacks to help you save time and money while in South America.

Thu, February 26, 2015

TWW 042: Cruising the Coast of Australia

Do you want to travel Australia and are curious about the different options? On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan share their experience cruising the coast of Australia in a big, green van. You don't want to miss the stories from this adventure!

Thu, February 19, 2015

TWW 041: Staying in Hostel Dorm Rooms

Do you want to travel, but are worried about staying in dorm rooms? Do you have an idea in your head that dorm rooms are dirty, and noisy? On this epsiode, we discuss what staying in a dorm room is really like, and typical dorm room behaviours and etiquette. We share with you our experiences staying in dorm rooms, and how people usually behave in a dorm room.

Thu, February 12, 2015

TWW 040: Top 5 Tools for Learning Spanish

Are you interested in learning a language? Are you struggling to decide what method to go with? On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan share with you their top 5 tools for learning Spanish that you haven't heard before. They discuss the most beneficial tools they discovered while learning Spanish, steering you away from the most common methods.

Thu, February 05, 2015

TWW 039: Our 10 Favorite Hostels in Europe

Amanda and Ryan share their ten favorite hostels for backpackers travelling Europe. They also discuss how what you value in a hostel will change as you travel from place to place.

Thu, January 29, 2015

TWW 038: Staying Healthy & Fit while Travelling

Do you want to travel, but are worried about gaining weight or losing your fitness level? On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan discuss fitness and eating healthy, and share with you their tips and tricks for staying healthy while travelling. They discuss their personal experiences struggling to eat healthy and stick to a routine on the road, as well as their experience with changing weights and levels of fitness. If you are debating going on a trip and are worried about eating and working out while being away, this is the episode for you!

Thu, January 22, 2015

TWW 037: Nazca Lines & Huacachina

Are you interested in traveling Peru? Are you looking for some awesome things to see and do while you’re there? Then this is the episode for you.       On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan are continuing on the Gringo Trail, making their way to the ancient and puzzling Nazca Lines. They share what the Nazca Lines are, the history behind them, and their experience seeing them. From Nazca, they continue onto the desert oasis of Huacachina, a “must see” on the Gringo Trail. They share their experiences riding dune buggies and playing in the sand in Huacachina, as well as discuss their recommendations for traveling what to see and do while in the beautiful country of Peru.

Thu, January 15, 2015

TWW 036: Identity & How Travelling Can Change Your Perspective

Have you labelled yourself? Judged yourself? Identified yourself into a social niche? You're not alone. On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan share how they have identified themselves, and how their identities have changed throughout their travels, as well as how travel has helped them to find their authentic selves.

Thu, January 08, 2015

TWW 035: Deciding on & Planning a Trip

Ryan and Amanda have both recently decided to go on solo trips. They started with ideas and ended up with too many options and a lot of confusion. By focusing in on what they initially wanted, and by sorting through some illogical ideas, they have narrowed in on destinations they are both really excited about. In this episode you will hear about how to narrow in on what you really want from your trip and how to avoid common thinking traps when it comes to planning a trip that leads you to confusion and inaction. If you’ve been wanting to go on a trip, started planning and gotten stuck, this is the episode for you! 

Thu, January 01, 2015

TWW 034: Forget New Years Resolutions and Go Travelling

Have you set a New Years resolution for 2015? Going to exercise more? Make healthy changes to your lifestyle?             In the process of setting, or not setting your resolution, did you stop to think about the direction your going in life, if the work you’re doing is fulfilling, if your friends are inspiring you?             In this episode Amanda and Ryan explain how travelling is the perfect way to assess where you are going in life. To gain new understanding of yourself, what interests you, and where you want to go in life.  They share their experiences feeling unhappy with work, but being afraid to quit and travel and why you should be going on a big trip in 2015.

Thu, December 25, 2014

TWW 033: Arequipa & The Colca Canyon

Amanda and Ryan had an "interesting" experience at the Colca Canyon. It is known as one of the must see attractions in Peru, but their experience and many other peoples experiences was and is not very positive. On this episode, Amanda and Ryan talk about feeling frustrated when things don't live up to your expectations, and will give you their recomendations for what to do if you are visiting Arequipa and the Colca Canyon.

Thu, December 18, 2014

TWW 032: Keeping in Touch while Traveling

Do you want to travel, but are afraid of what will happen with your relationships with your friends & family if you leave? In this episode, we share with you our opinions on communicating while traveling, how communicating while away has changed with the advancement of technology, and how communicating with home can change your experience traveling. We discuss the pros and cons of keeping in touch while away, as well as the ways that we have found best for keeping in touch. Enjoy!

Thu, December 11, 2014

TWW 031: Galapagos Islands, Taking Tours, & Seeing World Wonders

Is the Galapagos Islands on your bucketlist? Are you dreaming of your trip there? On this episode of the podcast, we share our experience in the Galapagos, the pros and cons of taking tours, and experiencing one of the wonders of the world first hand. We share with you our experience playing with the giant turtles and swimming with the sea lions, as well as discuss traveling in a group, and whether or not we recommend the Galapgos Islands for you. Enjoy!

Thu, December 04, 2014

TWW 030: Colombia & Starting a Backpacking Trip

Are you interested in traveling South America? Don't cross Colombia off the list of potential places to visit just yet. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss travel stigmas around Colombia, our experiences in Colombia, and how we quickly fell in love with the country. Join us as we share with you what we did, where we went, what we ate, and much more.

Thu, November 27, 2014

TWW 029: Overcoming Fear through Travel

Do you have fears that you want to overcome? You're not alone. Ryan and Amanda share how they have overcome fear through travel. Join them as they share how they have stepped outside of their comfort zones & overcome their day-to-day fears through travel.

Thu, November 20, 2014

TWW 028: WWOOFing, a Disscusion with Mikael Schlumpf

If you are thinking about WWOOFing (Working on organic farms in exchange for accomidation and food), looking for ways to backpack on a small budget, or looking for cool experiences abroad then this is an episode for you. Mikael Schlumpf joins Ryan on the Podcast to talk about his experience WWOOFing, share travel stories about travelling in Portugal and Spain, and more!

Thu, November 13, 2014

TWW 027: A Discussion on Travel with Rory Madigan

Are you interested in traveling? Are you struggling to find someone to travel with? Are you afraid to go alone? On this episode of the podcast, we have a special guest joining us all the way from Australia. We clicked instantly with fellow travel enthuasiast and world wanderer, Rory Madigan, on our Greek Island Hopping Contiki tour. Rory has done 5 Contiki tours in different parts of the world, as well as a variety of other tours, making him our not-so-resident tour expert! We have bonded on 3 different continents over our shared love of travel, and our desire to grow and develop while seeing the world. Join us in this conversation with Rory, as he gives his recommendations for solo travel, where he's been, and why you should stop making excuses and just go.

Thu, November 06, 2014

TWW 026: Travel Expectations; a Road Trip To Jasper

Do you find yourself feeling frustrated on trips? Do the places you travel to sometimes leave you feeling let down?       A large part of your happiness or dissatisfaction with travelling is defined by the expectations you have in advance. Setting unrealistic expectations can leave you in a position where you never allow yourself to be happy. On this episode of the podcast Amanda and Ryan share their experience on a recent road trip to Jasper, Canada, and how it made them decide to be more consciously aware of the expectations they have for their travel.

Thu, October 30, 2014

TWW 025: Bye Vacationing, Hello Micro-Backpacking

Do you have the urge to explore the world, but can’t leave your job right now? Are you wanting to experience some of the benefits of long term travel, but only have 2 weeks of vacation time?       Amanda and Ryan will dissect some fallacies about vacations, dig into the best ways to get the benefits of a long trip in a short time frame, dispel the myth that you need to be relaxing on a beach to re-invigorate yourself for work, reveal the places they want to go for 2 week mirco-backpacking adventures and much more in this episode of The World Wanderers Podcast.

Mon, October 27, 2014

TWW 024: Greek Island Hopping with Contiki

Are you debating doing a tour, but unsure if you would be better going it alone? Do you want to know more about Contiki tours? Does partying for 14 days on the Greek Islands sound awesome? Would you pay money for people to hit you over the head with various objects?       In this Episode Amanda and Ryan talk about the pros and cons of tours, how they fell in love with Greek food & made some great friends that helped them out later in their travels. They will also share some personal stories from partying on Mykonos, Santorini, & Ios and more on this episode of The World Wanderer’s Podcast.

Thu, October 23, 2014

TWW 023: How to Pack, What to Pack, & Why You Are Better Off With Less Stuff

Does the idea of living out of a backpack for 6 months scare you? Are you preparing for a trip and feeling like your missing something? Do you have packing anxiety? In this episode Amanda and Ryan tackle the topic of packing. They share all the tips and tricks they have learned living out of backpacks, and they discuss how backpacking helps you realise how little clothing and material items you actually need (hint: not much!). It is cliche to say that material items won't make you happy, but Amanda and Ryan share how travelling really helps you understand it. For more information, check out http://www.theworldwanderers.com/

Mon, October 20, 2014

TWW 022: Machu Picchu, Cusco, & Trekking

Do you want to visit the famous Machu Picchu? Are you concerned about blowing your budget on this world famous historical site? Are you confused by all the different trekking options? In this episode Amanda and Ryan discuss one of the most famous and most popular travel destinations in the world: Machu Picchu. You will learn about the most popular options for visiting Machu Picchu, why you should plan to spend some time and money in Cusco, and why you shouldn’t feel bad if you don’t want to do a long trek to Machu Picchu.  For more information, check out  http://www.theworldwanderers .com 

Fri, October 17, 2014

TWW 021: Switzerland, Budgetting While Backpacking & Hiking the Swiss Alps

In this episode Amanda and Ryan discuss backpacking through one of the more expensive countries in the world, Switzerland; How to budget you money and make it last, hiking and canyoning in Interlaken, and they also discuss a fight they had in Bern, and how low self esteem and emotional dependency can cause problems for travel partners.

Sun, October 12, 2014

TWW 020: New Zealand Part 2; Queenstown to Auckland, Visiting Friends & Going Home

On this episode of the podcast, we are continuing to discuss our adventure in New Zealand. We'll take you from Queenstown to Auckland, discussing where we went, what we missed, being out of money, and the emotional roller coaster that came with coming home. Finally, on our very last day in Auckland, we met up with 2 girls that we had previously met in Switzerland, and we talk a little bit about what it was like to see them again.

Thu, October 09, 2014

TWW 019: New Zealand Part One; Earthquake devestation, Walking on Glaciers, Jumping off Stuff, & Eating Burgers in Queenstown

In this episode Amanda and Ryan discuss visiting Cristchurch New Zealand in the wake of the 2011 earthquake, hop-on hop-off bus tours vs. driving yourself, bungy jumping, skydiving, and eating maybe the best burgers they ever had in Queenstown.

Sun, October 05, 2014

TWW 018: Jamaica, Practicing Yoga, & Feelings on Going Home

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda are off to Jamaica. They discuss what it was like to visit Jamaica, doing a 4-day yoga retreat there, and their feelings on going home after a 6 month trip.

Thu, October 02, 2014

TWW 017: San Pedro to Salar de Uyuni; Funny photos, Embracing Discomfort & Keeping Expectations Low

On this episode Amanda and Ryan discuss their time in San Pedro de Atacama and a tour to Salar de Uyuni, the worlds largest salt flat. Salar de Uyuni is a must see on any backpacking trip to South America. Amanda and Ryan share their tips for booking a tour and making the most of it. Also, they discuss how keeping your expectations low helps ensure a better time when booking tours in less developed countries.

Mon, September 29, 2014

TWW 016: Photography, Journalling & Holding Onto Your Memories

In this episode, Amanda & Ryan are discussing photography, journalling, and holding onto the memories of a trip. How do you keep the memories from a trip alive when you're no longer travelling?

Thu, September 25, 2014

TWW 015: Learning Spanish in Buenos Aires

In this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss going to language school & doing a homestay in Buenos Aires. They also discuss how learning a language adds to travelling, and how settling down and unpacking for a few weeks can reinvigorate your trip.

Sun, September 21, 2014

TWW 014: Cambodia, Temples of Angkor, Border Crossing Scams, & More

In this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss traveling in Cambodia; Scams at the border, feeling guilt about being in poor countries, and tourism at sites of atrocities.

Thu, September 18, 2014

TWW 013: Laos, Riding Elephants, & Tubing

In this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss Laos; Riding Elephants, Tubing in Vang Vieng, terrifying transportation, and their views on backpacker party towns.

Sun, September 14, 2014

TWW 012: Thai Islands, Full Moon Party & Scuba Diving

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan are off to the Thai Islands. Join them as they drink buckets at the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan, and scuba dive and explore on Koh Tao and Koh Phi Phi.

Thu, September 11, 2014

TWW 011: Bangkok, Feeling Uncomfortable & Dealing with Scams

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan are off to Bangkok! They discuss what they did in Bangkok, feeling uncomfortable in a less developed country, and how they dealt with scams in Thailand.

Sun, September 07, 2014

TWW 010: Gibraltar, Spain, Morocco, & Tours vs. Exploring Yourself

In this episode Amanda & Ryan talk about exploring three countries in two days; Gibraltar, Spain, & Morocco. They also discuss taking tours vs. exlporing themselves & their first time in a non-developed country.

Thu, September 04, 2014

TWW 009: Happiness & Travelling

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan dive into the idea of happiness, and how they have achieved happiness through travel. Join them as they discuss what happiness means to them, how traveling allows them to pursue happiness more than at home, and how they brought the changes they made on the road back with them.

Sun, August 31, 2014

TWW 008: Barcelona, Meeting up with Friends from Home, & Staying Safe

Join Amanda and Ryan as they adventure through the Catalonian city of Barcelona. On this epsiode, they meet up with a friend from home, discussing the difficulties of making decisions in a group, what they did in Barcelona, and staying safe in the city.

Thu, August 28, 2014

TWW 007: Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Partying & Spanish Language Problems

In this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss their experience at San Fermin (or the Running of the Bulls) in Pamplona; how they planned it, the events involved, bullfighting, doing dangerous things to be manly, and Don Simon.  

Sun, August 24, 2014

TWW 006: A Discussion on Budgeting

In this episode Amanda and Ryan have an honest conversation about budgetting for trips, planning trips and their own personal struggles with trying to buy happiness, and getting in fights about money.

Thu, August 21, 2014

TWW 005: Ireland, Planning Ahead, Guide Books & Eurorail

In this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss their time in Ireland; what they did & what they want to do when they go back, their travel fail in Belfast, Eurorailing, and travel guide books.

Sun, August 17, 2014

TWW 004: Scotland, Big vs. Small Hostels, & Budgeting

In this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss their travels in Scotland; what they did in Edinburgh, Glasgow & the Highlands. They also discuss budgeting on a backpacking trip, and the enviroments in small vs. large hostels.

Thu, August 14, 2014

TWW 003: London & Planning a Trip Around Europe in Summer

Are you planning a backpacking trip to Europe? Are you visiting London? Are you feeling overwhelmed with all there is to see and do in London and Europe? In this episode, Amanda and Ryan share with you their adventure in London. You'll learn about their favorite sights in the city, going to Wimbledon, how they planned a route around europe, and tips for backpacking Europe in the summer.  For more information, check out http://www.theworldwanderers .com

Sun, August 10, 2014

TWW 002: Iceland

Have you ever wondered what there is to do in Iceland? Do you want to travel somewhere unique where all your friends haven't been?  In this episode Amanda and Ryan share with you their time in Iceland. Join them on their adventure as they celebrate Iceland National Day, explore some of Iceland’s most amazing landscapes, meet new friends, and eat a few of Iceland’s most popular foods (mostly hotdogs). For more information, check out http://www.theworldwanderers .com

Wed, August 06, 2014

TWW 001: Why We Like to Travel and How it Has Changed Us

Are you interested in traveling? Does the idea of quitting your job and buying a ticket both terrify and excite you? In the very first episode of The World Wanderers podcast, 20-something travel enthusiasts and world travellers Amanda & Ryan introduce themselves, share their travel experiences, and how they've fallen in love with traveling. You'll get to know Amanda and Ryan, as well as learn why travel is awesome, and about the positive outcomes of traveling.  For more information, check out http://www.theworldwanderers.com