The World Wanderers Podcast
Amanda Kingsmith and Ryan Ferguson
We’re Amanda & Ryan and we’re the hosts of The World Wanderers podcast. We’re a traveling couple originally from Alberta, Canada with a love of exploring the world, eating great food (mostly Mexican food, if we’re being honest), learning new languages, and meeting new people. The World Wanderers podcast is a travel diary of our adventures since we started traveling together in 2011. We take you with us as we travel through Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand as 22-year old budget backpackers looking for the best party hostel. We take you with us to South America where we go th...
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
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 cult
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 t
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 intric
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 we
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 Cerr
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!
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
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
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 a
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
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 lear
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 conferen
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 Toky
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 ea
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 def
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
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 decide
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 travelingSafety in MedellinE
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 mor
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
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 a
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 o
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
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, M
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 No
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 diffe
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
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 wh
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 wa
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
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 lang
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 work
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
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
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
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
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:And
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! No
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 t
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 y
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, inc
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
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:C
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 wh
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-
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
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 strategie
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, Rish
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
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
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 epis
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
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 abou
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
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/theworldwande
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 mad
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
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 episod
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
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!
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 y
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, hea
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 m
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
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
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!
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, t
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
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
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 wa
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 l
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, P
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
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 y
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!
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
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,
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
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
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 car
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 pan
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 entrep
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 ti
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
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
Why Detailed Planning Makes for a Great Trip with Bob DiMenna
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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 adjus
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 h
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 operationsOriginally 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
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
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
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
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
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 ho
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 wh
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
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 h
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
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 s
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.
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 JoseIf you haven't listened to the first episode on Costa, check it out here (ht
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
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 wha
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
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 ou
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
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
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.wherethehe
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 sa
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
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 fi
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
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!
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 lesso
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 p
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 developmen
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!
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.
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
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 th
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 recommendatio
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 Th
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
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 hi
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 w
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
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
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
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. Fo
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
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 Ind
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 c
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: * Fi
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 ide
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, visit
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'Ha
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 avera
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
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
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, Atl
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 no
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 c
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'
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 on
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 w
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, awe
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 o
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
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 i
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 findi
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 episod
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.
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 evo
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
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
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 the
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 n
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 a
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 int
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 thei
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 A
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 No
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 compan
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 y
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
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
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
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 st
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 Lu
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
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, an
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 no
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 Me
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 desi
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.
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.
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 comm
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 V
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
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 conditi
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
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 retu
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
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 ne
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 an
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 adj
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 L
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 ex
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 t
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
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
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 intere
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 explo
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 language
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 adventur
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 c
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 f
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
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 perman
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
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 Yan
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 g
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 p
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.
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 s
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,
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 u
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, amo
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
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
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 podcas
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 co
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 Highl
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.
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
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 experie
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
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
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 link
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
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 thei
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 eve
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 - Fran
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
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 W
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
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
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 I
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
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
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 P
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 wh
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!
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
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 trave
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 job
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
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
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 ex
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
When to Jump & Follow Your Dreams with Mike Lewis
Do you have a good job, but still feel really unfulfilled? Doyou want more out of life?Mike Lewis did too.Until he quit his job to follow his dream of playing on the prosquash tour. He calls this "jumping".On this episode of the podcast, Mike shares with us why he choseto jump, the struggles and stress around choosing to jump, and whatit was like to play on the pro squash team. He shares stories abouteating dinner on a French mountainside, hanging out on a remoteisland, and playing in dream squa
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 thefirst time that we decided to go back, and make a podcast episodeabout it! We share with you what we did while in Charleston, aswell as chat with a few of our local friends to see what they loveabout living in Charleston. We also share some of the struggles weencountered while in Charleston, and how not traveling extensivelyover the last year has changed us.Enjoy!For mo
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 sha
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 les
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 lif
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 s
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 en
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
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
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
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 a
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
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'
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
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 becom
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 b
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 V
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 spe
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!
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 ba
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 a
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. I
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
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 learningHistorySocial skills and com
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
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 tra
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 ADVENTU
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
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
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 Amand
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.
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.
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 challen
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
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 Tha
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
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 alon
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 m
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. Acc
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 sp
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!
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.
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
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 experien
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 crash
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!! I
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
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 leav
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 l
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 touri
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 worki
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 thei
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.
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 confusi
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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 d
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 conscious
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
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 par
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 Aman
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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