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

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

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

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

This week on the podcast we are diving into the final part of our Argentina series, focused on the captivating city of Buenos Aires. Often referred to as the "Paris of South America," Buenos Aires offers a vibrant cultural scene, rich history, and a unique blend of European and Latin American influences. Join us as we share our experiences and insights on exploring Buenos Aires!

In this episode, we talk about what it was like to visit Buenos Aires for the second time 9 years later, how long we went for, what we did, where we stayed and some of the best neighborhoods to stay in as a digital nomad, the food scene, a few recommendations for top tourist activities in the city, and more! Enjoy!

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

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!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right, the holiday season is upon us and that means that it's time to review 2023. In this episode, we reflect on the last year, including where we went, what we did in each place, how each trip was, as well as some of our highlights from the year.

We start by talking about our trip to Panama and Colombia, and what we learned about balancing parenthood and work-life with traveling. We also dive into our trips to Japan, Canada, the US, and Argentina, discussing our experiences in each country and the valuable lessons that we learned along the way! Since we spent 2023 based in Mexico, we had lots of opportunities to explore Mexico so we also share about the domestic trips that we took this year. Finally, we end the episode by sharing what's next for us in 2024 and some of the upcoming trips that we have planned for the year!

Happy Holidays and we'll see you in 2024!

This week on the podcast we are talking about air travel with a baby from 0-12 months old. We kick things off by sharing the different stages and ages that we've traveled with Lou and what we've learned through these different trip. We also share our top tips for traveling with a baby from 0-6 months old, as well as our tips and what changes traveling with a baby from 6-12 months old. This episode includes tips on traveling with car seats, strollers, baby carriers, diaper bags, how to pack for a flight, snacks, activities, the difference between traveling with a small baby vs. an almost toddler, why traveling at this age is actually awesome, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode:

• Differences in traveling with a 0-6 month old baby and a 6-12 month old baby
• Things to consider prior to boarding the plane with a baby
• Our experience flying with a baby on airlines in the past
• Car seat and stroller setups for traveling
• Going through airport security with a large baby scroller and what to be aware of
• The biggest issue with having a baby on a plane
• The two biggest changes we made with Lou getting older
• Other tips and thoughts on air traveling with a baby

This week on the podcast we are joined by Rekha Magon. Rekha is the co-founder of Boundless Life, an avid world traveler and an ed-tech entrepreneur. She leads the charge for Boundless Education and is whole-heartedly passionate about creating a purposeful and personalized, hands-on learning approach where children learn by experiencing the world. This is a philosophy and approach to learning that we are really aligned with so we were really excited to talk with Rekha! In this episode, we talk about what Rekha's philosophy on childhood education, how and why she co-created Boundless Life, what the process of creating a worldschooling program has been like, where they have programs and what these programs offer families, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode:

• Rekha’s travel history
• The founding idea of Boundless Life and how Rekha got involved with it
• How Rekha got started with worldschooling with her own kids
• The logistics of starting a school in a different county
• Boundless Life being based off of a Finnish learning system and why Rekha used that as a template for her own business
• Differences in the day to day of worldschooling versus more traditional schooling models
• The various locations and countries that Boundless Life operates in and why those locations specifically were chosen
• Places that Rekha hopes to launch schools in next

Guest links: Boundless Life: https://www.boundless.life/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boundlesslife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boundlesslife9304

This week on the podcast we are joined by Hannah Dixon. Hannah is a VA and Freelancer Coach, Recruiter, and the Founder of Digital Nomad Kit. Committed to creating a more equitable future through the freedom and accessibility of freelancing, her teachings have readied 27,000 learners in over 170 countries to work with leading entrepreneurs across all industries. With 15 years as a full-time digital nomad, her insights are highly sought-after, contributing regularly to publications like Business Insider and Forbes, and delivering global talks on her areas of expertise. In this episode of the podcast, Hannah shares a bit about her travel story and how she got into working as a VA, why she created Digital Nomad Kit, why becoming a VA is a great career for travelers and digital nomads, tips for getting started as a VA, and much more! This episode is jam packed with goodness! Enjoy! In this episode:

• Hannah’s travel origin story
• Hannah’s discovering of remote work, the ability to work online, and how it changed the course of her career
• Finding VA opportunities early on in Hannah’s career
• The shift of being a virtual assistant and turning it into your own business and community
• The locations and countries Hannah has been staying since starting a career as a VA
• Tips for those who may be interested in starting a career as a VA and where to start
• Balancing productivity of your business while traveling
• The method of choosing a destination and how long the stay should be

Guest links: Website: https://digitalnomadkit.com/

This week on the podcast we are joined by our friends Mitko & Sarah Karshovski. Mitko & Sarah are full-time digital nomads who are currently based in Mexico. In 2022, they adopted a dog named Dexter, and are here to share what life has been like traveling and being nomadic with a pet. In this episode, Mitko & Sarah share their considerations when deciding to get a dog, what is required to fly with a dog, how having a dog has made travel different than it was before, what they've learned over the last year of traveling with Dexter, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode:

• Mitko and Sarah’s life and travel highlights since they were last on the podcast in 2021
• The decision to get a pet and making sure it works with a nomadic lifestyle
• Adopting Dexter and the resources they used to find the right dog
• The filters to search with when finding an animal that is travel compliant
• The paperwork and procedures for flying Dexter from the US to Mexico
• Booking accommodations and knowing which places are pet friendly
• Cases where Mitko and Sarah haven’t travelled with their dog and how they arranged accommodations for Dexter
• Other tips and advice for traveling with a pet

Guest links: Cincy Scoop: https://www.cincyscoop.com/ Remote Insider: https://www.remoteinsider.xyz/

This week on the podcast we are joined by Heath & Alyssa Padgett! Their story started with a 50-state cross-country road trip in an old RV as two broke newlyweds. After they finished that trip, they had fallen in love with travel and couldn't imagine go back to what they were doing before they started traveling, but also wanted to create value in their work and career. Over the last 8 years, they've written two best-selling books, started & sold a software business, and hosted a conference for fellow RV entrepreneurs. To keep traveling, they sold all their businesses, giving them the time to enjoy traveling with their two beautiful kiddos. They're currently splitting their time between Colorado and international travels as a family of four, and our paths crossed outside of a Starbucks in Kanazawa, Japan! In this episode of the podcast, Heath and Alyssa share a bit about their journey as travelers, entrepreneurs and parents, including why they love traveling the world by RV, how they've been able to strike a balance between working and traveling, what it was like traveling Japan in an RV, what's next for them travel-wise, and much more. Enjoy!

In this episode:

• How Heath and Alyssa got into travelling and RV travel in particular
• Visiting all 50 states, and the first trip in an RV
• Highlights of their first year of traveling
• Finding sustainable work while living in an RV
• Building a family and having a baby while pursuing a lifestyle of travel
• Exploring Japan by RV and how Heath and Alyssa came to that decision
• The logistical side of traveling abroad by RV
• Selling their house and what’s in store for the future for Heath and Alyssa

Guest links: Website: https://heathandalyssa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathandalyssa

We're wrapping up our Japan series with an episode on Tokyo! While there are literally thousands of things to see and do in Tokyo, we narrowed down some of our favorite experiences to create a list of 10 awesome things to see and do there. In this episode, we talk about the Tokyo Skytree, the Tokyo Tower, some of our favorite neighborhoods and parks to explore, where to go see cherry blossoms, the Shibuya crossing, Tsukiji fish market, a few unique experiences that you don't want to miss in Tokyo, and much more! Enjoy! Enjoy! In this episode:

• The Tokyo Skytree, what to expect, and places of interest in the surrounding area
• The iconic Tokyo Tower and where to go see cherry blossoms
• The parks of Tokyo and the two that were our favorites
• Exploring around the neighborhoods of Tokyo and the best places to visit
• The Shibuya crossing and the Tsukiji fish market
• Other significant or interesting spots we visited while in Tokyo

This week on the podcast we're talking about Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara. We based ourselves in Osaka for nearly 2 weeks and took that opportunity to explore the city of Osaka, including the Osaka Castle, Dotonburi, Universal Studios Japan, as well as some of the amazing restaurants and arcades that Osaka has to offer. We also took a number of day trips from Osaka and explored Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. In this episode, we share why we chose Osaka, what the city is like, as well as what we did on each of our day trips, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode:

• An overhead view of how we planned out this part of our Japan trip
• Why we chose Osaka in particular
• How we split up our days working while traveling around Osaka
• Our day trips to Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara
• Travelling by train in Japan and planning out your routes in advance
• Spending 5 days in central Osaka, and our highlights from visiting restaurants and arcades in the city
• Visiting Universal Studios Japan, the Osaka Castle, Dotonburi, and more

This week on the podcast we are continuing to share our adventures from Japan! In this episode, we're joining you from Tokyo and talking about our travels to Yudanaka and Shibu Onsen in Nagano prefecture where we stayed at a ryokan, enjoyed the onsens, and saw the snow monkeys! We also share a little bit about our time in Kanazawa, including what we did, where we went, and what we've been learning on this trip traveling with a baby. We really loved our time in Yudanaka and Kanazawa and would definitely recommend adding them to your list of awesome places to travel in Japan! Enjoy! In this episode:

• Visiting the town of Yudanaka and why we decided to go there in the first place
• Getting outside of the city of Tokyo and spending more time outside
• The ryokan we stayed at while in Yudanaka and experiencing authentic Japanese food
• Seeing the snow monkeys for the first time and what we observed
• The convenience of cheap and tasty food around Yudanaka
• Our experiences in the beautiful city of Nagano
• The ease of city to city travel in Japan
• Our time in Kanazawa and our favorite spots from our visit

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

• Getting to the airport, waiting for our flight for 6 hours
• Tackling a 15-hour long haul flight with a baby and our first impressions of the flight experience
• Landing in Japan and our experience getting off the plane and out of the airport
• Dealing with jet lag and what we did to minimize its effects
• Our first impressions of Tokyo and Osaka, and returning to Japan after 6 years
• Cultural differences and dealing with the language barrier
• Our plans for the rest of our time in Japan and what we're looking forward to experiencing

This week on the podcast we're talking about our upcoming trip to Japan! This is our first time taking Lou on a long-haul flight and in this episode, we share the preparation that we've done for both the trip and the flight. We talk about why we're going to Japan, how we planned this trip differently than others, what has gone into our preparation for a 15-hour flight and the jetlag that will follow, and much more. You can expect updates from Japan very soon! Enjoy! In this episode:

• Why we decided to go to Japan for our first long-haul over the ocean trip
• How we have prepared for the Japan trip and our flight
• Planning this trip differently from others
• Dealing with a 15 hour flight and the jetlag that comes along with that
• Planning to go to Japan in 2020 before the pandemic hit, and how our plans have changed with since
• Altering our Japan travel plans now that we have a baby in the picture
• How we’re packing for our trip

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

• Cooking vs. eating out while traveling
• Safety in Medellin
• Exploring the cost of living in Mexico
• Our favorite tacos
• What it was like getting set up in Mexico
• What’s on our travel bucket list

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

• The best ways to travel in Mexico
• Flights, buses, and driving - everything you need to know
• The pros and cons of each mode of transportation
• Considering pricing while traveling
• Things to try and avoid at the airport
• Companies that we recommend traveling with
• Options for traveling in a car

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

• Recap and review of our Medellin trip in 2014
• Why we decided to return to Medellin in 2023
• Our first impressions after returning 9 years later
• How we spent our time while in the city of Medellin
• Taking weekend trips outside of the city
• Nomad life with a baby and the biggest takeaways from it

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

In this episode:

• Background on Panama City
• Where we stayed while in Panama City
• Why we went back to Panama and how it’s changed since 2020
• What we recommend to do on a 3-day layover
• What it’s been like traveling with Lou

This week on the podcast, we are joined by Mark Wolters. Mark is a PhD professor of marketing, a professional traveler, and a YouTuber. He shares his worldly experiences with over 3 million loyal Wolter's World followers every month, and he has made it his mission to share wholesome, honest travel and culture advice. This week on the podcast, Mark shares how he fell in love with travel, how he has balanced travel with working full-time as a marketing professor, his journey with creating videos on YouTube, someone his favorite places, a few overrated places, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode:

• Mark’s travel story and where his passion for travel came from
• Finding a career that worked while still being able to travel
• Things that stood out to Mark during his time in Lithuania
• Finding teaching jobs while living abroad
• Making travel and culture advice content on YouTube and growing an audience
• Starting a family and how that affected travel for Mark
• Mark’s favorite places he’s visited and what he recommends to everyone else
• The “DONT’S” of travel
• Mark’s upcoming plans for 2023

Guest links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@woltersworldhttps://www.youtube.com/@woltersworld Website: https://woltersworld.com/https://woltersworld.com/

It's that time of year again! We're sitting down to recap 2022, including where we went, what we did, and some highlights of the year. With the arrival of baby Lou, we didn't travel as much as we have in passed years, but we did some really fun local trips and daytrips, plus a big trip through the US and up to Canada. We share what it's been like slowing things down and having a home base, as well as what it's been like shifting to traveling with a baby. We also as talk about some of the travel plans that we have for the first half of 2023.

Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- The places we went and what we did during our travels
- Taking care of a baby and halting travel during the first few months of the year
- Traveling with a baby and how our travelling experience has changed
- Some of the exciting and meaningful things we did over 2022
- Getting more involved in our community in Mexico
- Trips and plans for 2023

This week on the podcast we are joined by Mantas Szvinas. Mantas is the founder of SurfYogaBeer the largest fitness adventure company in the US that takes groups of amazing likeminded people to magical places around the world. He is most passionate about creating habits in people that lead to longer, healthier, and more positive lives. His philosophy is love the game, the process, the anticipation. Ultimately Mantas will get you to break a sweat and have fun doing it. This week on the podcast, Mantas shares how he fell in love with travel and how his desire to escape the daily grind in NYC led him to running his first international retreat. He shares how that turned into what is now SurfYogaBeer, what the company does, where they lead retreats, why retreats are a great way to travel and much more.

Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- How traveling became an interest for Mantas form an early age
- Early experiences with surfing and yoga
- Deciding to build a career within the fitness space
- Mantas’ first international retreat to Costa Rica and how that evolved into SurfYogaBeer
- Explaining the traditions that happen on SurfYogaBeer retreats
- How the types of retreat experiences and locations evolved over time
- Places Mantas wants to visit in the future
- Mantas’ experience in Beijing and the differences in culture and life there

**Guest links:**

Website: [https://www.surfyogabeer.com/](https://www.surfyogabeer.com/)

This week on the podcast we are joined by Amy Scott. Originally from the United States and currently based in central Mexico, Amy has been traveling and living abroad since 2004. She’s passionate about helping entrepreneurs, freelancers, and remote workers harness the power of location independence to create freedom in their life and work. As the founder of Nomadtopia, Amy connects and supports people around the globe who are building their own version of a location-independent lifestyle (aka Nomadtopia). In this episode of the show, Amy shares her travel story, what led her to take her first solo trip and then set out as a digital nomad in 2007. She shares her journey since then, including meeting her husband in Argentina, getting married, and eventually getting pregnant and having twins in Mexico. She talks about the decision to have babies abroad, why Mexico, what her experience was like, and more.

Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- How Amy started traveling and living abroad
- Working in the US before moving to Argentina
- Knowing when you’re ready to transition into a digital nomad lifestyle
- Amy’s experience of living in Buenos Aires
- Traveling as a couple vs. traveling solo
- Deciding on where to have a baby and why Mexico was chosen
- How things have shifted for Amy since having two babies and her travel plans for the future

**Guest links:**

Nomadtopia Podcast: [https://www.nomadtopia.com/](https://www.nomadtopia.com/)

When we found out that we were pregnant and decided that we wanted to have our baby abroad, we went in search of resources where people were talking about what it was like to have a baby in another country and found very little. This is one of the reasons that Amanda was super excited to be a guest on Nomadtopia Radio with Amy Scott talking about having a baby abroad.There are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to starting a family as a nomad. Your priorities change, you have to plan differently, you might miss some adventures. There’s no question that having a baby changes your nomad experience.

In this episode that originally aired on Nomadtopia Radio, Amy interviews Amanda. Amanda shares their experience planning for and shifting into this next phase, deciding when to stop traveling and where to give birth, balancing their child’s needs with their nomadic lifestyle, and much more.

Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- What it’s like for Amanda being in a more stable chapter of her nomad life
- How and when she first become location independent
- Amanda’s primary income streams
- How and when Amanda and her husband decided to start a family
- How trying to get pregnant affects nomads’ choices
- How Amanda navigated where to give birth and where to live
- What she thought life would be like with a baby and how that experience has panned out so far
- How their kids will impact their lifestyle in the future
- What it has been like traveling with a baby

**Guest links:**

Nomadtopia Podcast: [https://www.nomadtopia.com/](https://www.nomadtopia.com/)

This week on the podcast we are joined by Mikkel Thorup. Mikkel is the founder of Expat Money, a #1 best-selling author, and a podcast host. After dropping out of school at 12 years old he started traveling the world as a teenager. In the last 22 years, he's visited over 100 countries, lived in 9, and circumnavigated the globe over 400 times. Since 2017 he has been working with private clients to move them offshore to legally save on taxes, acquire second passports and residencies, and invest in foreign real estate, agricultural land, timber plantations and other tangible assets. In this episode, Mikkel shares his travel story, what it was like traveling as a teenager, and how years of backpacking turned into living in 9 countries and starting a business abroad. He shares how he helps his clients at Expat Money and a few things to consider when it comes to moving abroad, and much more.

Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- How Mikkel was first introduced to travel
- How Mikkel’s travel life evolved as he got older and how he found work early on
- Highlights of Mikkel’s travels over the years
- Knowing the signs of when it’s time to move to a different country
- What inspired Mikkel and his wife to move to Panama, where they currently reside
- Venturing into business and client work and how it progressed
- Founding Expat Money and an overview of what they do
- Countries that provide good options for people that want to start traveling

**Guest links:**

Website: [https://expatmoney.com/](https://expatmoney.com/)

Expat Money Summit: [https://2022.expatmoneysummit.com/](https://2022.expatmoneysummit.com/)

This week on the podcast we are joined by Neel Parekh. Neel is the Founder and CEO of MaidThis & MaidThis Franchise, which helps homeowners and short-term rental hosts (Airbnb, VRBO, etc) with their cleaner needs. Neel's business has generated millions in revenue while having a fully remote team, and now he's on a mission to help others achieve the same. Neel has been a “digital nomad” for almost 5 years and still vagabonding around the world (pre-COVID at least). In this episode, Neel shares what inspired him to create MaidThis, the process of building a business and how he was able to scale it quickly, how to balance work and travel when running a local business remotely, and much more.

Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- Neel’s personal travel story and how he ventured into a digital nomadic lifestyle
- How Neel started a business on the side while working a full-time job
- Opening your mind to new business opportunities/possibilities while still having the freedom to travel
- Expanding Neel’s business from operating in only Los Angeles to multiple cities
- How Neel started his nomad adventure and where he chose for his first trip
- Balancing work and travel with a backpacker lifestyle
- The highlights and favorite spots from Neel’s seven years of traveling
- Details about Neel’s trip to Africa and traveling around on a motorcycle

**Guest links:**

Website: [https://maidthisfranchise.com/](https://maidthisfranchise.com/)

Twitter: [https://twitter.com/NeelBParekh](https://twitter.com/NeelBParekh)

This week on the podcast we are joined by Stephen Ladd. Stephen is a city planner, voyager, and memoirist. He is the author of Three Years in a 12-Foot Boat, in which he rowed and sailed to South America and back in a tiny boat of his own design, and The Five-Year Voyage: Exploring Latin American Coasts and Rivers. In this episode of the podcast, Stephen shares what inspired him to travel by boat, what it was like traveling in South America for 5 years by boat with his wife, including what it was like to have a baby along the way. He shares how he planned his trips, highlights from his trip, as well as challenges of this lifestyle and much more.

Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- The origins of Stephen’s inspiration to start traveling
- How Stephen was introduced to sailing and how that inspired him later on
- What Stephen’s life looked like gearing towards his larger sailing adventures
- Stephen’s decision to sail to South America with his wife
- The difference of navigating through the ocean versus navigating through rivers
- Having a baby during a sailing trip and how it was handled
- The process of crossing country borders by boat in South America
- The difficulties that arose when sailing back towards the United States

**Guest links:**

Website: [https://www.stephen-ladd.com/](https://www.stephen-ladd.com/home)

During the month of July 2022, we took a big road trip from Mexico all the way to Canada with stops in the US along the way. This was our first big trip and road trip with baby Lou and her first time in Canada and the US. In this episode, we talk about planning our trip, what it was like traveling with the baby for the first time, how she did in the car and on the plane, and highlights of our trip. We also share what went well, what was challenging, what we've learned about traveling with a baby, and much more!

Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- The best tips for travelling with a baby and what you should and shouldn’t do
- How our baby behaved during the experience of a lengthy road trip and while flying in a plane
- Highlights of travelling through the city of Monterrey, Mexico
- Introducing a baby to new environments and people and how they can react
- What we learned from the experience as a whole

This week on the podcast we are joined by Gabriel Wyner. We had Gabriel on the podcast back in June 2015 and it was really fun to follow up and talk about what's changed over the last 7 years. Gabriel is the creator of the Fluent Forever app, author of a book of the same name, a life-long language learner, and polyglot. In this episode we catch up with Gabriel about what he's been up to over the last 7 years, the process of launching an app, how the Fluent Forever model can help you learn a language more effectively than a lot of other models, common mistakes people make in their language learning journeys and more! Enjoy!

Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- How Gabriel’s business has evolved over the last seven years
- Creating a language learning app that helps with memorization and fluency
- The obstacles that come with running a tech business
- Fluent Forever’s method that takes language learners to fluent levels of speaking
- Using imagery to associate new words and phrases with each other
- Common errors people run into when learning a new language
- The languages Gabriel has learned and why he does it personally

**Guest links:**

Fluent Forever: [https://fluent-forever.com/](https://fluent-forever.com/)

**Description:**

This week on the podcast we are joined by Sondre Rasch. Sondre is a co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing. Born in Bergen, Norway, he studied economics and computer science, before starting work as a policy advisor for the government of Norway advising on social policies. After getting frustrated with the slow pace of government change, Sondre first founded SuperSide (YC W16), a platform for freelance designers. It was here he discovered the lack of a safety net for online remote workers. SafetyWing was born in 2018 (YC W18), has raised $35M investments, and has grown its community of 100k+ customers (we're two of those customers!). In this week's episode, Sondre shares his travel story and how he came to create not one but two startups, what it was like starting an insurance company, what travelers should consider when it comes to travel insurance, and shifts that Sondre has seen in the digital nomad space over the last couple of years.

Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- How Sondre got interested in traveling while working
- Sondre’s journey into startup and founding SuperSide
- His first time visiting San Francisco
- Transitioning from running one business to the next one
- Difficulties with creating a globally covered insurance company
- How the pandemic affected Sondre’s company in both good and bad ways
- The most common things that happen to those that travel and why you should have travel insurance
- The important things to consider when deciding what the best coverage is for you

**Guest links:**

SafetyWing: [https://safetywing.com?referenceID=theworldwanderers&utm_source=theworldwanderers&utm_medium=Ambassador](https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=theworldwanderers&utm_source=theworldwanderers&utm_medium=Ambassador)

This week on the podcast we are joined by Pat & Ali Schulte. Pat & Ali have been traveling the world for the last 20 years by boat, bus, motorhome and more, the last decade of which they've been traveling with their two kids. In this week's episode Pat & Ali share their travel story, including what inspired them to set out to travel the world by sailboat. They share where they've been, how they've traveled, and some of the highlights of their travels. They also share how they support themselves while traveling through their business Wanderer Financial and more. Enjoy!

**In this episode:**

- Pat and Ali’s personal travel story
- Their decision to navigate around the world via sailboat
- The highlights of their land travels and their first four years of sailing
- How Pat and Ali financially covered their traveling expenses
- Pat’s input and experience with the stock market
- Their favorite moments while in Mexico

**Guest links:**

Pat and Ali’s Blog: [https://www.bumfuzzle.com/](https://www.bumfuzzle.com/)

Wanderer Financial: [https://wandererfinancial.com/](https://wandererfinancial.com/)

This week on the podcast we are joined by Brandon Miller. Brandon provides a unique insight that will have you convinced that a Second Passport is not just nice-to-have, but a life-transforming investment. For more than a decade, Brandon has been involved in the immigration and settlement of newcomers to Canada. He has operated a boutique immigration practice, Maple Immigration Services, and his book, Second Passport, addresses why having options for the future is more important than ever before. In this episode, he shares his background with travel and how living abroad for many years inspired him to create his business. He shares why getting a second passport is an investment, a bit about the process of getting a passport to Canada, and a few suggestions for where else to look into a second passport if you're Canadian like us!

Enjoy!

In this episode:

- Brandon’s travel journey
- Teaching English in Korea and immigration consulting
- Why would someone want two passports?
- Forward-thinking immigration
- The process for getting a second passport
- Brandon’s holistic approach to immigration
- Canadian citizenship and permanent residency details
- Options for residency/citizenship outside of Canada

**Guest Links:**

Website: [https://www.mysecondpassport.ca](https://www.mysecondpassport.ca/)

Website: [https://mapleimmigration.ca](https://mapleimmigration.ca/)

Email: Brandon@mysecondpassport.ca

This week on the podcast we are joined by Dale Majors. Dale is an entrepreneur, a family man, and an adventurer. One of his biggest passions is cycling and bike touring. He's toured over 9,000 miles in North America and Europe, 3,000 of which have been with his family. In this episode, Dale shares about his passion for bike touring, where he's been, what it's been like bike touring with his 6 kids, some of his top tips for people who want to get into bike touring or travel with kids, as well as how he balances entrepreneurship with his travels and time with his family.

Enjoy!

In this episode:

- Dale’s travel journey and commitment to entrepreneurship
- Biking from Canada to Mexico
- The accessibility of long-distance biking
- The logistics of planning a bike tour
- Flying with bikes
- Biking with kids
- Dale’s favorite bike tour locations
- Balancing bike touring, entrepreneurship, and family life
- Advice on family bike touring

**Guest Links:**

Website: [https://dalemajors.com](https://dalemajors.com/)

Travel Gear: [](https://www.customitaliantours.com/)[https://www.grandtrunk.com](https://www.grandtrunk.com/)

Facebook: [](https://www.facebook.com/Worldatlargenews/)[https://www.facebook.com/dalemajors](https://www.facebook.com/dalemajors)

Email: Dale@grandtrunk.com

This week on the podcast we are joined by Nate Ritter. Nate has been a tech executive and entrepreneur for most of his career and today he travels with his family full time in an RV while advising startups at Techstars and building RoomSteals.com. In this episode, Nate shares his travel story, what inspired him and his family to sell everything to travel around the US in an RV, and what life is like in an RV with kids and working full-time. He also shares his passion for travel hacking, some of his top tips for saving money while traveling, and what inspired him to create RoomSteals.com. If you are interested in saving more money on your travels, use the code worldwanderers to get 20% off your first year's membership with RoomSteals.com.

Enjoy!

In this episode:

Nate’s travel story
Traveling with young kids
Full-time RV travel life
Being an entrepreneur and working from an RV
Homeschooling from an RV
Tips for getting started with travel hacking
Starting roomsteals

Guest Links:

Website: https://roomsteals.com
Website: https://nateritter.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTVDHqwgRbc0fzKtBMSIXww
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateandtilly/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nateritter/


References:

https://www.goodandbeautiful.com

https://thepointsguy.com

https://roomsteals.com

This week on the podcast we are joined by Andy Corbley. Andy is an American traveler, remote reporter, staff writer at Good News Network, and the founder of World at Large news. He joined us from Italy where he lives with his wife! In this episode, we talk about how Andy ended up living in Italy, what inspired him to set out as a traveler and digital nomad, how he created World at Large news, and some of his top tips for anyone who wants to be a writer or a journalist.

Enjoy!

In this episode:

Andy’s travel story
Adventure and romance in Italy during a pandemic
How Andy learned Italian
Figuring out how to make money while traveling and building a career as a writer
Breaking into journalism and founding World at Large news
Practical tips for launching a news business
Andy’s writing process and book plans
Inspiration for travel content
Andy’s “off-the-beaten-path” Italy recommendations

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.worldatlarge.news
Website: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/staff/andy-corbley-writer-byline/
Custom Italian Tours: https://www.customitaliantours.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Worldatlargenews/


References:

Henry Rollins Interview on Skeptic Tank with Ari Shaffir

Vagabonding by Ralph Potts: https://rolfpotts.com/books/vagabonding/

Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown: https://explorepartsunknown.com

The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris: https://tim.blog/tim-ferriss-books/?_ga=2.245456326.355119673.1652807425-1646131785.1652807425#the-4-hour-workweek

Departures: https://www.departuresentertainment.com/about.html

Author Paul Bowles: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Bowles-Books/s?k=Paul+Bowles&rh=n%3A283155

Author Colin Thubron: https://www.amazon.com/Colin-Thubron/e/B000AP88L8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

This week on the podcast we are sharing what we've been up to since we did our year in review episode at the end of 2021! We share where we've traveled to, what it's been like planting roots in Queretaro, and of course, having baby Louise in Mexico and what life as parents has been like so far. We also share our upcoming travel plans, and what's next for us! While this year hasn't been heavy on the travel side, it's been pretty amazing starting a new chapter with our littlest Wanderer.

Enjoy!

Notes from this episode:
Becoming parents in February
Learning about Mexican bureaucracy
Signing a year lease and diving into a local community
Exploring domestic travel in Mexico
Road trip plans for the future

This week on the podcast we are joined by Angela Sealy. Angela is currently based in Barcelona, Spain and runs a boutique design agency called Good Karma Works. Angela fell in love with travel when she was in college and after doing an exchange, she decided that she wanted to find a job that would allow her to travel. She worked in both the Philippines and Spain for many years before she decided to make a career change and become a yoga teacher. As a yoga teacher, she traveled around the world teaching and offering Thai massage. After many years of that, she started her own business and has now settled in Barcelona. In this episode, Angela shares her travel story, how her travels have evolved over the last decade, and some of her top tips for aspiring digital nomads.

Enjoy!

In this episode:
Angela’s travel story: learning abroad in Europe and working with Tibetan refugees in India
Working with an international development company and living in two different countries
Adapting to life in Barcelona
Moving back to the US for yoga training after living abroad
Quitting a corporate job to travel and teach yoga with college students in India
Organically growing a wellness branding and marketing business
What’s so special about Barcelona?
What’s next for Angela?
Practical advice for working on a location-independent business
Practical advice for women travelers

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.goodkarmaworks.com/about/
GoodKarmaWorks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodkarmaworksagency/?hl=en
Angela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilayogamassage/?hl=en

This week on the podcast we are taking you to Campeche, Mexico! San Francisco de Campeche is the biggest city in the state of Campeche, located in the southeast corner of Mexico near the Yucatan and Quintana Roo. This is one of the smaller states in Mexico and it is likely not a place that is on your radar unless you've spent quite a bit of time in Mexico! We visited Campeche back in 2021 and in this episode, we share with you why we went, what we did, why we recommend that you add Campeche to your Mexico bucketlist, and more!

Enjoy!


Notes from this episode:

San Francisco de Campeche is the largest city in the state of Campeche
It’s located in the southeast of Mexico on the Gulf of Mexico
It’s often overlooked and outshone by its neighbors - the Yucatan and Quintana Roo
~900,000 people in the state, making it the 3rd smallest state in Mexico
Campeche has a few famous haciendas, including Hacienda Uayamon and Hacienda Puerta Campeche


Things to do in Campeche:

Eat one Calle 59 - lively street with a lot of restaurants
Walk on the Malecon
Visit the forts on either side of the city - Fuerte de San Miguel and Fuerte San Jose Alto
Edzna Ruins - you can take tours or rent a car, but we took a collectivo
Known for its handicrafts and artisanal goods
Calakmul - these are the most famous ruins in Campeche, but they are closer to the Guatemala border
There is no actual beach in Campeche so you have to go to Ciudad del Carmen down the peninsula to go to the beach

This week on the podcast we are talking about our top day trips to take from Mexico City! Being one of the largest and most diverse countries in the world, there is a ton to keep you busy in Mexico City, but if you're there for more than a few days it can be great to get outside of the city and explore some of the surrounding historical locations, pueblos, cities, and national parks. In this episode, we share some of our top recommendations for how to spend a day trip outside of Mexico City, including the pyramids of Teotihuacan, hiking in Nevado de Toluca, Tepoztlan, Puebla, and more. Enjoy!

Notes from this episode:

Top Options:
Pyramids at Teotihuacán
From Wikipedia: “Teotihuacan is known today as the site of many of the most architecturally significant Mesoamerican pyramids built in the pre-Columbian Americas. At its zenith, perhaps in the first half of the first millennium (1 AD to 500 AD), Teotihuacan was the largest city in the pre-Columbian Americas, with a population estimated at 125,000 or more,[2][3] making it at least the sixth-largest city in the world during its epoch.[4]”
A popular trip is to do a sunrise hot air balloon
You can take the bus or get an Uber. There are also lots of Airbnb experiences and tours
Tepoztlán, Morelos
90 km and about 2hrs from CDMX.
You can find tours that go there, very easy to do yourself by going to the south bus station and buying a bus fair
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
~250km and closer to 3.5hrs in car

Probably better to stay overnight, but many people make a day trip out of it
Nevado de Toluca
From wiki: Nevado de Toluca is a stratovolcano in central Mexico, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of Mexico City near the city of Toluca. It is the fourth highest of Mexico's peaks, after Pico de Orizaba, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The volcano and the area around it is now a national park.
There are a couple different hiking options in the half day range, it’s cold and at high elevation so you should be a strong hiker and accustomed to the elevation
Taxco
185 km and 2.5hrs from CDMX in Guerrero state it’s known as one of the most beautiful states in Mexico
From wiki: It is a small city and administrative center of Taxco de Alarcón Municipality located in the Mexican state of Guerrero. Taxco is located in the north-central part of the state, 36 kilometres (22 miles) from the city of Iguala, 135 kilometres (84 miles) from the state capital of Chilpancingo and 170 kilometres (106 miles) southwest of Mexico City.
The city is heavily associated with silver, both with the mining of it and other metals and for the crafting of it into jewelry, silverware and other items. Today, mining is no longer a mainstay of the city's economy. The city's reputation for silverwork, along with its picturesque homes and surrounding landscapes, have made tourism the main economic activity.
Popocatepetl Volcano
From wiki:
Popocatépetl is 70 km (43 mi) southeast of Mexico City, from where it can be seen regularly, depending on atmospheric conditions. Until recently, the volcano was one of three tall peaks in Mexico to contain glaciers,[8] the others being Iztaccihuatl and Pico de Orizaba. In the 1990s, the glaciers such as Glaciar Norte (North Glacier) greatly decreased in size, partly due to warmer temperatures but largely due to increased volcanic activity.[9] By early 2001, Popocatépetl's glaciers were gone; ice remained on the volcano, but no longer displayed the characteristic features of glaciers such as crevasses.[10][11][12]
Popocatépetl (Spanish pronunciation: [popokaˈtepetl] (audio speaker iconlisten); Nahuatl: Popōcatepētl Nahuatl pronunciation: [popoːkaˈtepeːt͡ɬ]) is an active stratovolcano located in the states of Puebla, Morelos, and Mexico in central Mexico. It lies in the eastern half of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt. At 5,426 m (17,802 ft)[1] it is the second highest peak in Mexico, after Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba) at 5,636 m (18,491 ft).
It is linked to the twin volcano of Iztaccihuatl to the north by the high saddle known as the "Paso de Cortés".[5] Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park, wherein the two volcanoes are located, is named after them.[6][7]
Lava erupting from Popocatépetl has historically been predominantly andesitic, but it has also erupted large volumes of dacite.[13] Magma produced in the current cycle of activity tends to be a mixture of the two with the andesites being rich in magnesium.[14]

Within the city, but still more of a half-day trip:
Xocimilco
Santa Fe

Next on the list:
Puebla
Cuernavaca
Toluca

This week on the podcast we are joined by Tawan Perry. Tawan is a full-time remote digital marketer and YouTuber living in Mexico. In this episode, Tawan shares his journey to becoming a digital nomad and how he has been able to live full-time in Mexico through his work as a digital marketer. He also shares why digital marketing is a great career for digital nomads and his top tips for getting started. Enjoy!


- Transitioning from “vacationing with savings” to “living and working abroad”
- Finding a stable digital nomad career
- Choosing Cancun, Mexico
- Building community in a new country
- Digital marketing positions with the lowest barrier to entry
- Specialist vs. Generalist
- How to use LinkedIn to find Digital Marketing positions
- The value of working with an agency vs starting a freelance business
- Balancing work and travel
- Top tips for taking on the digital nomad lifestyle


Guest Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tawanthenomad19/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYUeQeLU4rKlpJVwzLJg6g
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/243237551069300

This week on the podcast we are talking about 5 under the radar cities in Mexico that we recommend adding to your Mexico travel bucket list! We kickoff this episode by sharing the cities that we would consider most on the radar, as well as the cities that you may have heard of, but haven't considered traveling to, and then finally we dive into our top 5 under the radar cities that we know and love and would recommend definitely recommend that you travel to! Enjoy!

In this episode:

On the Radar:

Cancun
Tulum
Playa del Carmen
Mexico City
Puerto Vallarta
Sayulita
Cabo
Tijuana
Mazatlan
Acapulco

Kind of On the Radar:

San Miguel de Allende
Merida
Guadalajara
Monterrey
Oaxaca
Manzanillo
Puebla


Under the Radar:

San Cristóbal de las Casas
Puerto Escondido
Campeche
Queretaro
Guanajuato

Honorable Mentions:

Tepotzlan
Barra de Navidad
Valladolid
La Paz

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

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

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

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!

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This week on the podcast we are joined by Rishi Paparaiya. Rishi is a best-selling author and former executive. After years of working his way up the corporate ladder, he left his corporate job to spend his time doing what he loves - traveling, writing, and mentoring start-ups. In this episode of the podcast, Rishi shares his journey of growing his corporate career, traveling for work, and what it was like making the leap into writing full-time. Since beginning his full-time writing career, Rishi has experimented with different writing genres and is currently working on Cities of Adventure, his first series for children that aims to make travel fun for kids. We talk about what inspired this idea, what it's like being a full-time writer, why he loves inspiring kids to travel, and more. Enjoy!

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This week on the podcast we are taking you on an adventure of driving from Canada to Mexico! We took a trip back to Canada this summer to visit family and friends and decided that we wanted to drive our car down to Mexico. At the time of our trip, the US land border was still closed so we ended up shipping our car from Alberta to Salt Lake City and flying to meet it there. We share what the process was like to transport a car across the US border, what our drive from Salt Lake City to Austin was like, the process of prepping to cross into Mexico with our car, crossing the Mexican border, and driving from the border all the way to Queretara, Mexico where we are now! This was a super fun adventure that we are very excited to share with you! Enjoy!

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