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Life Lessons from Serving Aces15 Mar 202400:02:59
How 10 seconds of advice (seriously, 10 seconds) completed transformed my tennis serve
Life Lessons from My Son’s Lacrosse Practice14 Mar 202400:03:40
Special 2 for 1. An important life lesson for all ages + a killer parenting hack!
Life Lessons from “Being Rich”03 Mar 202400:02:12
For a month, I felt rich. And the best part wasn’t cocktails and steak dinners, although that was pretty nice. It was something else.
Summer Destinations Part 1: International18 May 202100:35:49

With travel opening back up, where do you want to go first (internationally)? Because we loved this topic so much we are splitting this conversation into two episodes and therefore splitting our list in two as well. Today, we will be covering our international destinations that currently (May 2021) have their borders open to vaccinated tourists (& only a couple that we are still waiting on).

If you are craving travel as much as we are, this episode will fill your travel list with some great accessible (mostly) destinations.

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

What are you doing when you listen to our podcast? Where are your top summer destinations? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode
  • 08:55 Honorable Mentions
  • 11:45 Where In Eastern Europe?
  • 13:55 Heather's Favorite Country
  • 15:50 Trav Is All About The Experience
  • 17:30 Viva La...
  • 19:50 Mitko Is In The Know With This Place
  • 22:15 Still Waiting On The Borders Opening
  • 24:35 The Island Life Is Calling
  • 26:50 Number Ones

 

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The World’s Longest Honeymoon w/ Mike and Anne from Honeytrek11 May 202100:55:43

What if you could take the world's longest honeymoon? Where would you go? What would you do? Today's guests are not only world-known (& Guinness record-holders) but also dear friends, Mike & Anne from Honeytrek.com and they are currently on the world's longest honeymoon at over 9 years long. We get into what life is like on the road (#RVLife), getting trapped in Europe during COVID lockdowns, the gorgeous glamping lifestyle, and so much more.

If you have been biting at the bit to get out and travel again and you love unique and fun ways to explore this world then you will love learning about it all with Mike & Anne.

Are you more likely to go glamping or embrace the RV Life? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode
  • 02:10 The Story Behind The World's Longest Honeymoon
  • 05:55 Those Quitting Thoughts & How To Battle Them
  • 09:50 RV Life On The Road: Pros & Cons
  • 20:45 Getting Trapped In Europe During COVID
  • 28:45 Gorgeous Glamping & Getting Reconnected With Nature
  • 34:50 Mike & Anne's Most Memorable Glamping Opportunities
  • 39:30 The Creation of Comfortably Wild
  • 44:35 Types of Travel That Are Upcoming
  • 48:00 Biggest Travel Mishap
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Slow Travel For The Win04 May 202100:38:42

Are you part of the fast travel or slow travel movement? 

Our time in Costa Rica this last winter is the catalyst for today's conversation all about the pros and cons of slow travel. Trav is a convert from fast to slow and you will hear exactly why in this episode.

If you are stuck in fast travel mode but crave a slower pace then this episode will spur your drive to create a life where slow travel is not only an option but the option.

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

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In This Episode
  • 03:50 What Is Slow Travel?
  • 07:30 The 80/20 Rule Blast From The Past
  • 09:10 Cons Of Slow Travel
  • 13:40 Pros of Slow Travel
  • 17:30 Making Money From Your Home For Your Travels
  • 21:40 Educating Your Kids & Yourself Through Travel
  • 35:30 Strategies For Slow Travel
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Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad / Jason Robinson27 Apr 202101:17:06

Have you been dragging your feet about going nomadic? Are you coming up with every excuse possible to talk yourself out of it? Are you ready to get out of your own way?

Jason Robinson from The Nomad Experiment is here today to talk about his new book The Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad, the importance of facing fear, and why it is never too late to live the life you have always dreamed about. 

If you are sick of making excuses, living solely in your comfort zone, and waiting for the so-called 'perfect time' to make the leap into a travel life, then this episode is for you!

 

What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

 

In This Episode
  • 02:45 The Beginner Travelers Guide To Going Nomad
  • 06:15 A Lonely Passport Stamp & Planting The Seed
  • 10:05 How Location Independence Became Tangible
  • 16:45 Extending Your Comfort Zone + Hosteling & Airbnb
  • 25:05 Get Started Local & Then Go Abroad
  • 29:30 Misconceptions & Perspectives
  • 31:50 Confidence Expansion & Retraction Paradox
  • 33:20 The Idea Of "Wasted Time" & Paying Off 50k In Debt
  • 40:00 Making Big Shifts In Your Life
  • 42:55 Realities Of Location Independence
  • 46:10 The Nomad Experiment(s)
  • 49:45 Living Out Of His Jeep & Pulling Teeth In Budapest
  • 01:00:10 A Guide To Help You Travel More
  • 01:06:10 Getting Out Of Your Own Way & Doing It In Steps

 

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5 Ways Travel Will Change Post-Pandemic13 Apr 202100:36:01

What do you think will be the changes we see in travel in a post-pandemic life? How do you see it affecting the way you travel?

We have had quite some time to think about life post-pandemic but now that we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel (thank you vaccine), we feel it is a great time to talk about how travel will have changed going forward. This was the topic we were prepared to discuss during our time on MSNBC with Yasmin Vossoughian but they quickly found out that Heather had caught COVID while we were in Costa Rica and that made for a better story for them. But, since we have this podcast we can finally get to discuss the 5 ways we see travel changing in a post-pandemic world and dive into the fundamental shift in the way people are traveling that we see as a positive. Enjoy!

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

What did we miss? Which of these resonated the most with you? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

 

In This Episode
  • 08:55 Logistics
  • 11:10 The Big Rise In...
  • 12:55 Slow & Steady Wins The Race
  • 16:40 Shift In Where You Go
  • 22:05 The Concept Of Home
  • 28:25 Purpose Matters

 

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Top 20 Songs06 Apr 202101:12:25

What are your go-to jams? Who are your favorite artists that you can listen to over and over again? Are you a top hits listener or a whole album listener? 

Today, Heather & I will be diving into our top 10 songs (20 between the two of us) and while this is something a little different in terms of topic, we do hope you get a kick out of whether we have ANY that are on both lists. It is another list episode and the same rules apply, we don't know what is on each other's lists and, of course, there will be honorable mentions. This episode is not a technical look at music and there are genres that I know nothing about so take this all as just our personal opinions (& with a grain of salt).

Did any of your top 20 songs make it on our lists as well? What songs did we miss that you think should have made it? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

 

In This Episode
  • 09:20 Honorable Mentions
  • 15:45 Lyrics Matter
  • 18:10 Travis Has More To Offer
  • 21:10 Christian Ska Band
  • 22:20 Stubborn Love
  • 24:10 SoCal Representing
  • 26:00 Some Folk-Rock Band From London
  • 28:10 Southside Of Heaven
  • 30:55 American Singer-Songwriter
  • 34:25 Invoking Travel & A Little Drinking
  • 35:55 It's Time For Cammp
  • 37:45 Loving On Pat McGee
  • 40:55 Canadian Islands
  • 44:30 Wild Rivers
  • 48:40 A Country Song With Lots Of Versions
  • 52:40 A North Carolina Band: On Both Lists!
  • 54:30 Paris In The Morning
  • 55:55 South African Singer That Is A True Artist
  • 01:01:40 I Am California
  • 01:03:35 Number Ones

 

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Destination Diary: Tamarindo, Costa Rica01 Apr 202101:33:51

You asked for it and today you are getting it! Our destination diary on Tamarindo, Costa Rica has arrived and it is jam-packed with great places, ideas, eats, etc. Since we spent such a long time here we are giving you all the insights that we learned during this time. Enjoy!

Are you planning a trip to Tamarindo? What will be the first spot you explore Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

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  • Liberia Airport
    • Shuttle 1:15 hr - $80
  • San Jose
    • Shuttle 4 hours - $$$
  • Renting A Car
    • $1,300 / Month
    • $300 / Week
    • $12 / day Includes Mandatory Insurance
  Getting Around:
  • Within The Town
    • Walk
    • Golf Cart
    • Car

 

Stay:
  • Tamarindo
  • Langosta
    • More Residential - Would Want A Car Or At Least A Bike To Get To Town
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The Friendliest Countries23 Mar 202100:50:07

We have another list episode but this is the first time we have dove into the friendliest countries we have been to. Now, this does beg the question of what makes a place friendly and we are leaving it intentionally vague because it means something different to everybody. Like with all of our lists we will have some honorable mentions and then we get into our top 5 friendliest countries which we have not shared with each other. We hope you enjoy this episode!

What are your top friendliest countries? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode
  • 03:45 What Defines Friendliest?
  • 07:00 Honorable Mentions
  • 11:15 Ancient & Modern Worlds Collide Here
  • 13:10 The Land Of Smiles
  • 15:10 Pura Vida
  • 18:45 The Emerald Isle
  • 20:45 Land Down Under
  • 25:30 From Honorable Mention To Main List
  • 35:15 This Place Is On My Mind
  • 42:00 Let's Repeat One

 

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What It's Like To Get COVID In Another Country17 Mar 202100:43:50

You may be asking yourself "where the heck has EPOP been for the last few weeks?" well...Heather caught COVID. This, of course, changed everything we had planned including recording more episodes of this podcast. I went on full daddy duty while Heather had to quarantine herself away for 10 + days BUT Heather has fully recovered and we are discussing what it is like to get COVID in another country, the steps we had to take for testing, and how it affected our lives.

What is your biggest fear about traveling right now? Did this episode help or hinder your travel plans? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

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In This Episode
  • 03:30 Questions About Costa Rica During COVID
  • 05:00 Catching COVID in Costa Rica
  • 06:40 Heather's Symptoms
  • 10:10 Getting Tested & Isolating
  • 16:30 Having The Scarlet Letter
  • 19:30 Symptoms Throughout The Experience & Mental Toll
  • 25:45 Our Blessings & We Know How Fortunate We Are
  • 30:10 Prepping Whit For His COVID Test & The Flight Again
  • 32:40 Are You Comfortable With The Possible Repercussions Of Traveling Now?
  • 34:10 Do We Regret Traveling To Costa Rica 
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Why We Traveled To Costa Rica During COVID16 Feb 202100:35:04

If you don't follow us on Instagram then SURPRISE we are in Costa Rica and have been for over a month and today we are talking about how we came to the decision to come down here, the preconceived notions we had about the experience during COVID, and what it is like now that we are here and have been for a few weeks. We also may drop some hints on what our plan is moving forward.

Is Costa Rica on your list of must-visit places? Have you traveled at all during the pandemic? What was your experience?  Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

In This Episode
  • 06:15 Making The Decision: What Went Into It
  • 10:20 What Did We Have To Do To Be Able To Travel To Costa Rica
  • 12:20 General Safety Precautions We Took As Well
  • 14:10 Fully Booked Flights: Panic Attack Material
  • 17:00 Feeling Safer In Costa Rica
  • 20:10 Why Did We Choose Costa Rica?
  • 23:00 What Are The Plans For Your Time In Costa Rica?
  • 27:10 Why Did We Record This Episode?
  • 30:50 Traveling With Kids During COVID
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Life Lessons from Skiing an “Oh &$!?” Mountain in Bulgaria03 Mar 202400:02:56
Somehow, Heather and I ended up on a ski trip in Bulgaria with a bunch of expert skiers. And I was not prepared to go down this crazy steep slope…but they were.
Best Experiences: 2020 In Review09 Feb 202101:20:18

We return with our final part in our Year in Review Series

Check out Part 1: Travel Stats

Check out Part 2: Superlatives

Check out Part 3: Best Drinks

Check out Part 4: Best Desserts

Check out Part 5: Best Meals

Each year there are always a handful of days that stand out. While 2020 definitely did everything in its power to limit those, they still prevailed in spades.

Today, Heather and I go through our top 10 experiences of 2020 from multiple honorable mentions to really appreciating the big and the little things in life.

What were your favorite experiences of 2020? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs!

In This Episode
  • 05:15 Honorable Mentions
  • 12:55 Getting A Peek Into Our Diaries
  • 14:35 Travel Blogging Friends + A Social Distance Shindig
  • 17:05 Whit & Hadley: Best Buddies
  • 19:25 Pre-Covid Cocktail Crawl
  • 21:55 Road Tripping
  • 24:00 The 100th Country Party (Pre-Covid)
  • 26:45 Beaches...Feeling Normal Again
  • 29:40 Love, Deuce, Match
  • 32:15 Heather's Happy Place
  • 36:40 Walks With Mom
  • 38:30 Beautification Of The Backyard & Family Celebrations
  • 42:45 Collegiate Times
  • 45:05 Girl Date & Zoom Weddings
  • 49:30 Porch Sitting & Beach Days
  • 53:00 The Launching of Ju Ju + Co
  • 55:30 Hanging Ten
  • 01:01:20 Zone Of Genius
  • 01:06:40 Daddy Daughter Time
  • 01:12:25 Our Number One's

 

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Best Meals: 2020 In Review02 Feb 202101:04:06

We return with Part 5 of 6 in our Year in Review Series

Check out Part 1: Travel Stats

Check out Part 2: Superlatives

Check out Part 3: Best Drinks

Check out Part 4: Best Desserts

If you know anything about us, it's that we love to eat. We tried to eat out to help support restaurants as much as we safely could during COVID.

Today Heather and I are going to go through our top 8 meals of the year (each) for a total of 16 awesome places that you should definitely check out if you're going to be in the neighborhood!

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

What was your best meal of 2020? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs!

 

In This Episode
  • 06:30 Honorable Mentions
  • 13:35 The List Begins
  • 19:55 Good Ol' Biscuit's
  • 23:10 Fantastic Chicken Options
  • 27:15 Heather Can Make It Even Better
  • 29:40 Thai Is The Best
  • 33:40 Trav "Acai Bowl" Sherry
  • 37:15 It Is ALL About Comfort Food
  • 42:30 A Homemade Southern Tradition
  • 47:40 Bringing it Back to Philly
  • 52:00 Home Cooking Papa Style
  • 54:45 Drum Roll Please....#1's

 

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  • Trav's Grilling
  • Pineapple Stuffing & Salt & Vinegar Mashed Potatoes by our buddy Crime
  • Papa Sherry's Gumbo
  • Tattooed Chef Acai Bowls
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Best Desserts - 2020 in Review26 Jan 202100:46:16

We return with Part 4 of 6 in our Year in Review Series:

Check out Part 1: Travel Stats

Check out Part 2: Superlatives

Check out Part 3: Best Drinks

 

We love desserts, anything from ice cream to pastries, key lime bars to doughnuts...it all tastes amazing.

Everyone loves desserts, so we know you're not skipping this episode!

Today Heather and I go through our top 5 desserts (10 total + 2 honorable mention (& 1 dishonorable mention) from 2020, from hometown to widely available to cities around the world if it's delicious, it's on the list!

What was your best dessert of 2020? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs!

 

In This Episode
  • 04:15 Dishonorable Mention (A First on the Podcast)
  • 05:35 Honorable Mentions
  • 10:20 Do You Want S'Mores?
  • 13:25 Keeping It In The Family
  • 16:20 Doughnut Crazed
  • 22:20 Perfect Bars
  • 22:55 Philly Pride
  • 24:35 Do You Want Some Salt?
  • 29:20 More S'Mores?
  • 34:05 For The LOVE Of Pies
  • 39:50 PB Ice Cream

 

Links Multi Locations Homemade
  • Peppermint Bark - Julie
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Best Drinks: 2020 In Review20 Jan 202100:56:15

We return with Part 3 of 6 in our Year in Review Series

Check out Part 1: Travel Stats

Check out Part 2: Superlatives

We've decided to bring all drinks into one episode due to the restrictions on travel we had this year because of COVID.  Join us today as we bring you our tops spots for coffee, wine, and anything that wets your whistle. 

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

What were your drink spots in 2020? Do you like sparking water, yes or no? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs!

 

In This Episode
  • 06:10 The Reason Heather Is Drinking
  • 07:10 Honorable Mentions
  • 10:55 Coffee First
  • 18:55 East Coast Love
  • 21:50 Europe Does It Right
  • 27:25 Trav's Picks

 

Important Links Wilmington, North Carolina Chicago, Illinois Charlton, Massachusettes Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nashville, Tennesse  General   Want More?   Leave a Review!

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Superlatives: 2020 in Review12 Jan 202101:01:54

Every year that we break down all our travel stats, best meals, best travel superlatives, best drinks, etc and we hear a ton of feedback from you all.

Apparently, these are some of your favorite episodes.

We are running our 6 part series (!!!) that covers our superlatives, the stats, best meals, best drinks best desserts, and best experiences in our year in review.

In this episode, we go into the Superlatives of our 2020 travel year. Best of, worst of, the best value, and a host of other things.

And then definitely reach out to @ExtraPackofPeanuts and let us know what is the most positive yet unexpected thing that happened to you in 2020?

In This Episode
  • 05:00 Most Expensive Accommodations
  • 07:00 Cheapest Accommodations
  • 08:15 The Best Value
  • 12:20 The Worst Value
  • 14:35 Favorite Accommodations
  • 19:55 Least Favorite Accommodations
  • 21:20 Craziest Thing We Did In 2020
  • 28:20 Best Thing We Bought
  • 34:05 Biggest Change in 2020
  • 35:55 Most Unexpected Good Thing
  • 39:10 Most Unexpected Bad Thing
  • 44:30 Most Underwhelming Thing
  • 47:55 Neatest Person We Met
  • 51:50 Biggest Travel Mishap
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Travel Stats: 2020 in Review05 Jan 202100:28:23

Obviously, this year travel has been a lot different but we are still going to cover the nerdy statistics of 2020 in the traveling we have been able to do. We'll figure out about how many miles we traveled, how many different places we slept in, and how many states we visited plus much, much more!

We'll be covering road trips, accommodations, and some experiences, but food and drink have their own episodes coming later this month.

So if you're into the numbers, or would like to compare your stats with ours have a listen! And then definitely reach out to @ExtraPackofPeanuts and let us know some of your stats like how many miles did you travel in 2020, the number of countries or states that you visited, and/or what's next for 2021 especially post vaccine!

 

In This Episode
  • 06:16 Slept In How Many Places & The Breakdown
  • 11:15 Longest Consecutive Time In One Place
  • 14:40 Beach House Stats: Visitors vs Alone Time vs Airbnb Rentals
  • 20:20 Flights
  • 21:10 Overland Miles
  • 23:00 Number of Countries
  • 23:25 Number of States
  • 24:00 Final Thoughts & What's Next
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Travel Wishlist 202129 Dec 202000:51:09

To say that we didn't get to any of the places we had on our 2020 Travel Wishlist would be an understatement but that is what makes our 2021 list that much more special. We have a vaccine being rolled out so we are crossing our fingers to be able to get out and travel this coming year. Heather and I are going through our top 5/6 destinations (and some honorable mentions), including a couple of surprising destinations from us both. Where will we go first?

What trips are on your travel wishlist for 2021? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode
  • 05:58 Honorable Mentions
  • 08:45 Central America is Represented
  • 13:45 Road Tripping 
  • 16:00 Aloha Time
  • 19:35 Showing Some Love To The Midwest
  • 24:40 An Honorable Mention Makes The Actual List
  • 28:55 The Most Likely Trip To Happen In 2021
  • 34:55 Oh Canada!
  • 39:50 Our #1's
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Top 10 Holiday Movies22 Dec 202001:45:57

We are trying something different today as we have crowdsourced from you our EPOP community, over on Instagram, all of your favorite holiday movies. We had you list your top 5 by rank and each number had a point amount which ended up giving us the top 10...yes, there was math, and yes, we did use a calculator because we are all business here 🤪.

Thank you so much for everyone that participated and if you enjoy this style of episode then we would love to do more in the future. Let us know over on Instagram if you want us to do more of these!

Did your favorite movie make the list? Do you want to see more crowdsourcing type episodes in the future? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks!

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Throwdown Showdown: Cold vs. Warm Christmas15 Dec 202000:32:09

It is time for another throwdown showdown (requested by the EPOP community) and we are combining it with the holiday season to decide which is better a cold location Christmas or a warm location Christmas. Do you want to get away from the cold and sometimes dreary weather or celebrate all that the holidays are in a traditional snowy weather place?

Who was the winner? Which team did you agree with the most? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks!

In This Episode
  • 06:15 Rules Of The Debate
  • 09:15 Cold Weather Opening Arguments
  • 12:00 Warm Weather Opening Arguments
  • 15:40 Peaceful Cold Weather
  • 18:00 Simplified Warm Weather
  • 19:35 Traditional Cozy Holiday
  • 22:40 Does The Food Matter?
  • 25:10 Breaking With Traditions
  • 26:10 Magic Of Christmas
  • 29:05 Acai Bowls & Margarita's vs Hot Chocolate & Mulled WIne

 

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Top 10 Winter Road Trips08 Dec 202001:03:07

It is time to hit the road but we are putting a winter spin on it. We have listed our top 5 (each) winter road trips and are sharing them with you and with each other. Some of these we have taken but not necessarily in the wintertime which puts a whole new lens on the experience. Grab your favorite warm beverage, get snuggly in your softest blanket, and sit back and enjoy this episode!

What road trips would make your list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks!

 

In This Episode
  • 07:25 Honorable Mentions
  • 12:10 Number 5
  • 18:35 Number 4
  • 26:10 Number 3
  • 35:30 Number 2
  • 46:10 Number 1

 

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Life Lessons from a Stuffed Toucan in Iguazú Falls29 Feb 202400:02:38
One of the 7 Wonders of the World > Stuffed toucan at a gift shop…or is it?
Top 10 Places To Spend Christmas01 Dec 202000:42:34

First, we want to give a huge thanks to our amazing listeners who gave us some fantastic holiday-themed ideas for podcasts for the entire month of December which spurred on today's episode. Heather and I are talking about our top 5 places (each) that we would like to spend the Christmas season. Of course, they are ranked but do you think any place made both lists?

What places would make your list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks!

In This Episode
  • 08:20 Honorable Mentions
  • 11:00 Number 5
  • 16:35 Number 4
  • 19:35 Number 3
  • 26:55 Number 2
  • 32:30 Number 1

 

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Thanksgiving Thanks24 Nov 202001:03:01

It’s great to practice thankfulness all year long but it’s definitely in overdrive during this season and we couldn’t be happier. So to continue in the celebrations, Heather and I look back at the past year (as difficult as it was) and reveal the people & things we are most thankful for in 2020. 

We want to know what are the unexpected things you are thankful for this year? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks!

In This Episode
  • 06:15 Number 7
  • 09:55 Number 6
  • 14:45 Number 5
  • 20:55 Number 4
  • 29:00 Number 3
  • 40:15 Number 2
  • 53:30 Number 1

 

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From Business Traveler To Pleasure Seeker w/ Malcolm Teasdale17 Nov 202000:55:06

Joining me today is someone who has visited 98 countries, lived in 5, and who figures he’ll settle down when he’s 95, former business traveler and now strictly pleasure seeker, Malcolm Teasdale from MalcolmJTeasdale.com.

Do you travel for business? How do you mix business travel with pleasure travel? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode
  • 04:15 Getting Bit By The Travel Bug
  • 06:35 Seeking Out Business That Requires Travel
  • 10:05 Making Business & Travel Work Together
  • 13:30 Pros & Cons Of Living In All The Places He Has Lived
  • 18:25 Cruise Ships Speaking As A Way To Travel The World
  • 29:55 Getting Off The Beaten Path & Places To Go
  • 32:10 Bhutan Beauty & Exploration
  • 37:50 The Highlights Of All His Travels
  • 41:20 The Places That Will Be Visited
  • 42:45 Save and Splurge Travel
  • 47:25 Biggest Travel Mishap

 

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The Best Gifts For Travelers 2020 (Podcast)10 Nov 202000:45:26

We are doing things a little different this time around because, well...2020 has been a different type of year. This year we are keeping our list to only 20 travel items that are great for regular travel, of course, but are also useful right now during COVID which means these items are good for everyday life and for current travel life (domestic travel in the US, road trips, and staycations).

From less than $5 to over $1,000, and with gifts ranging from backpacks to books and from kids to COVID items, there’s something here for everyone. Here are the best gifts for travelers (even during COVID) – so start shopping and happy holidays!

 

Click here to see the whole gift guide.

 

Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!

 

In This Episode
  • 07:00 Electronics and Gear
  • 14:50 Books
  • 20:40 Clothing
  • 30:30 Only in COVID
  • 34:00 Kids
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From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd03 Nov 202001:15:12

Joining me today is someone who once tried to sail from Norway to France and failed, who decided to ride a bike 5,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico but didn’t know how to change a tire, and who has gotten lost, stuck, and confused in more countries than he can count, Otto Ecroyd, author of Northbound and Down

What long-distance adventure are you wanting to conquer? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode
  • 03:00 Learning On The Go
  • 04:05 Leveling Up & Where It All Started
  • 09:45 Wanting To Do It To Actually Doing it
  • 15:30 Alaska Adventure
  • 19:30 Falling Forward & Planning At The Same Time
  • 23:20 Am I Gonna Quit?
  • 27:55 Being So Remote 
  • 30:35 Differences & Similarities Between All The Locations
  • 35:55 Gear Used & Tossed Along The Way
  • 40:40 Timeframe & End Date
  • 44:25 The Longest Stretches
  • 46:30 Biggest Lessons Learned
  • 48:50 Post Trip Life
  • 55:50 No Rules Needed
  • 56:30 Learning About Writing & Publishing A Book
  • 59:30 Unexpected Highlights & Biggest Mishap

 

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Where To Go & When w/ Sherry Ott27 Oct 202001:23:10

In her 11 years of living nomadically, she’s circled the globe multiple times visiting all 7 continents. She lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, finished the 10,000-mile Mongol Rally, walked the Camino de Santiago, kayaked in Antarctica, herded reindeer in the Arctic, and drove an auto-rickshaw across India.

While quarantining in her home in Denver - she used her time to work on a new Ebook, Where to Go, and When. The book provides inspirational ideas of where to travel each month (for when we can travel again). For each month she chose 3 destinations to satisfy different travel styles (epic adventure, domestic trip, and an international trip or festival) with a short overview of the interesting, cool and quirky things to do there. The destinations were chosen based on trips Sherry has actually done over her 14 years as a travel blogger. My good friend and incredible writer and photographer - one of the OG’s of travel blogging - Sherry Ott from Ottsworld.com.

What is your favorite place to go in a specific month? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode
  • 05:20 Homebasing After Being Nomadic For 11 Years
  • 12:00 How Fast Was She Moving As A Digital Nomad
  • 17:25 Do You Still Want The New Places Or The Comforts Of Places You've Been
  • 19:15 How The Pandemic Has Affected Sherry's Life & The Positives Of It All
  • 25:45 Exploring The West Via Road Trips
  • 33:30 Flirting & Planning For Future Travels
  • 36:30 Where To Go & When Travel Book
  • 38:50 Travel By Month
  • 42:00 Destinations That Are Surprising & Fun
  • 50:30 Lesser-Known Options & Trusting Advice From People Who Have Been There
  • 57:30 Save & Splurge: What Do You Save On & What Do You Splurge On
  • 01:05:30 Biggest Travel Mishap

 

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20 Questions About Our New Beach House - Answered!22 Oct 202001:06:52

Heather and I have had a lot of questions about our new beach house in North Carolina and today they are getting answered. The questions are broken down into 3 categories which include general, logistics, and rental opportunities, and let's get started!

Do you want to live on the beach? Would you like to rent Trav & Heather's beach house? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

In This Episode
  • 07:30 How Long Do You Plan To Spend At The Beach House? 
  • 12:00 Did You Sell The Philly House? Are You Renting The Philly House?
  • 14:15 How Did We Decided On The Location?
  • 19:20 Why Did You Decided To Buy Something So Far From Philly?
  • 21:15 Why The Carolina's And Not Abroad?
  • 22:20 Where Do You See Yourselves Buying Next?
  • 24:00 Where Did We Get Those Chairs?!
  • 24:45 How Did We Find This Property?
  • 27:20 How Did We Find A Realtor In North Carolina?
  • 33:00 What Was The House Buying Process Like For You?
  • 38:45 Is Flood & Hurricane Insurance Expensive?
  • 42:10 Do We Have Concerns About An Investment This Large During A Pandemic?
  • 45:55 Any Tips On Budgeting For Someone Who Wants To Buy A Place
  • 53:35 Are We Hiring A Property Manager For The Rental Of This House?
  • 55:25 Was The Beach House Previously A Vacation Rental?
  • 57:55 How Do We Home Renovate With 2 Little Ones?
  • 59:30 Has It Turned Out How We Thought It Would? 

 

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European Road Tripping In 1975 w/ Marshall & Debbie Hockett13 Oct 202000:38:31

Today is all about #vanlife but we are going back in time to 1975 to see how much it has changed over the years. I am happy to welcome Marshall & Debbie Hockett from Tripping1975.com, who, in 1975, hopped on a plane to Europe, grabbed a VW van named Banana, spent a year exploring the continent...and then, wrote a book about it 45 years later!

 

How much has traveled changed for you over the years? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

 

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

 

In This Episode
  • 03:00 Getting The Book Written
  • 05:40 Decision To Getting The Book Out
  • 07:00 Biggest Differences In Travel From The '70s to Now
  • 09:00 Highlights From The Trip
  • 12:25 Planning The Trip & The Route They Took in 1975
  • 19:15 Places That Exceeded Expectations
  • 21:00 Only One Argument In A Year
  • 25:00 Biggest Changes In Your Travel Style & Getting Back To Europe
  • 29:30 Biggest Travel Mishap
  • 36:00 Getting Engaged On The Road

 

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Around The World In 3 Years & Counting w/ Mon & T08 Oct 202001:41:51

Joining me today are two people I’ve spent uncountable nights singing karaoke with, who graciously played host when Heather and I got to experience a New Year’s Eve in Sydney, and who I’ve been living vicariously through the last year as they travel around on their 3-year Round the World Trip, my favorite kiwis in the whole world, Mon and T from GetHappy.today.

What locations would be on your big trip list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

In This Episode
  • 04:30 The Hidden Gem 
  • 09:45 Planning The Big Trip & The Spreadsheet
  • 17:50 The Deciding Factor Of When To Leave
  • 22:05 Taking Things With Ease & Lessons From Travel
  • 25:40 Get Happy Today: Begin Your Journey To Happiness
  • 27:30 The Parallel Between Two Seemingly Different Things
  • 36:05 Budgeting For A Long Extended Trip
  • 48:45 Traveling During COVID
  • 55:00 Being "Stuck" In Barbados
  • 58:35 The Future Of Their Travels During COVID
  • 01:03:15 What's It Like To Be Turned Away From A Country
  • 01:11:05 Trying To Get Into Slovenia
  • 01:14:30 Trying To Avoid Anymore Border Drama
  • 01:18:15 The Pillars Of The Travel Plan & What Will They Miss
  • 01:21:30 What Happens After The Trip?
  • 01:24:35 The Places They Want To Possibly Live
  • 01:33:40 The Vietnam Jeep Story

 

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The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules29 Sep 202001:01:09

Joining me today are the half Aussie/half American duo who have roamed the historic streets of Cuba, bathed elephants in Thailand, danced in one of the biggest music festivals in Europe, and done something many of us have done, gorged themselves full of food in Italy, Christine and Jules from Don’tForgetToMove.com and the Not So Bon Voyage podcast, which has the tagline “When Sh*t Goes Wrong on the Road”.

What are your biggest travel mishaps? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

In This Episode
  • 04:25 Volunteering For Love
  • 06:20 Where Did The Love Of Travel Start
  • 11:00 Learning To Travel With A Partner
  • 17:05 Different Ways Of Life On The Road
  • 19:45 Planning Their Travels
  • 20:50 #VanLife
  • 23:25 Sustainable/Responsible Tourism
  • 28:00 Adventure Travel = Authentic Travel
  • 32:25 Roles Of Travel
  • 35:45 Crazy Travel Situations & Travel Angels
  • 40:00 Splurging & Saving In What Areas
  • 47:05 Biggest Travel Mishaps
  • 56:15 Plans For Future Travel Post COVID

 

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Van Life As A Female Traveler w/ Sydney Febrache22 Sep 202001:15:23

Joining me today is a fellow podcast host, someone who also owns a van (but her’s is infinitely nicer than mine) and who has been on the road for almost 3 full years now with her dogs, Sydney Febrache from DivineOnTheRoad.com.

Has van life intrigued you? What is your biggest hurdle from entering the van life world? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

 

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

 

In This Episode
  • 05:45 Van Life In COVID Times
  • 08:15 Planning Your Travels...Or Not
  • 12:50 Starting Van Life
  • 21:15 Ella The Van Dog
  • 23:30 First Things You Need To Think About For Your Van
  • 30:15 Worst Parts Of Van Life
  • 34:30 Van Life With Dogs
  • 39:40 Best Parts Of Van Life
  • 44:15 Solo Female Travel & Safety
  • 53:45 The Future
  • 55:10 Most Special Places She Has Slept
  • 59:15 The Friendships On The Road
  • 01:04:40 BIggest Travel Mishaps

 

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Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone w/ Alice Teacake17 Sep 202000:59:54

Joining me today is someone who has driven solo across Vietnam on a bike, was a burlesque dancer in Shanghai, and has gotten stranded in Taiwan, Alice Teacake from TeacakeTravels.com and cohost of the Girls Talk Travel podcast.

What has been your challenging travel education? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

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From NFL To Van Life w/ Joe Hawley09 Sep 202001:10:40

Joining me today is someone who after spending 8 years playing at the highest level in the NFL retired and gave all his possessions to charity, and whose name of his blog and social media handles says it all,  Joe Hawley from ManVanDogBlog.com.

Have you pivoted in your life? What was the catalyst for your pivot? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Check out the full show notes with all the links here!

In This Episode
  • 06:55 Your Relationship With The NFL
  • 09:10 Leaving The NFL & Injuries
  • 15:00 Camaraderie In Work & Life
  • 23:40 Why Van Life
  • 26:35 Van Logistics & Finding The Sprinter
  • 31:10 Being Open On The Road vs. Routine At Home
  • 36:15 The Shift In People's Reactions 
  • 40:45 How Travel & Adventures Change You 
  • 47:40 The Härt Collective 
  • 53:55 Other Great Projects & Writing A Book
  • 01:02:10 Biggest Travel Mishaps

 

Traveling While Anxious w/ Gilad Gamliel01 Sep 202001:07:50

Would you consider yourself to be anxious? How has your anxiety impacted your travel?

Joining me today is someone who, despite being a “neurotic Jew from New York who is quite possibly the most risk-averse person you know” (his words, not mine) has traveled to over 20 countries - all while clutching his wallet too tight and packing every medication under the sun just in case he’s 3 hours from a hospital, Gilad Gamliel from The Overthinker's Passport.

How has anxiety played a role in your travels? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Check out the full show notes with all the links here!

In This Episode
  • 02:15 The Overthinker's Passport
  • 05:10 How Do You Know If You Are An Anxious Person
  • 06:40 How Has Anxiety Impacted & Affected Your Life
  • 11:45 Pushing Past The Anxiety To Travel
  • 14:30 Deciding Where To Go
  • 16:25 Saying Yes To Things That Make You Uncomfortable
  • 20:45 The List Of Comfort
  • 23:55 What Can You Do When Someone Else Is Having A Panic Attack
  • 34:30 Stopping It Before It Gets Away From You
  • 38:55 Self-Love To-Do's
  • 40:05 Slow vs. Fast Travel
  • 41:15 Anxiety In Different Cultures & Easing Through A Trip
  • 45:40 Tips On Starting To Travel With Anxiety
  • 48:40 The After The Trip Routine
  • 51:25 The Struggle Is Real
  • 57:25 Biggest Travel Mishaps
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Beautifully Boozing Around The World25 Aug 202001:22:31

How do travel & booze mix? Does a specific cocktail or drink immediately remind you of a specific place?

Today we are talking with Natalie Migliarini from BeautifulBooze.com and we are discussing the epic relationship between cocktails and travel, how she got her business started, and why it's okay to blend your business with your travels. We also dive into the best countries for cocktails, the strangest cocktails, the best drinking experiences, and where you should scrimp & splurge for your home bar (especially during COVID-19).

What is your favorite cocktail? What has been your experience with cocktails while traveling? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

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In This Episode
  • 06:00 Misconceptions On Bringing In Booze From Outside The U.S.
  • 12:40 When Did The Love Of Cocktails Start
  • 18:50 For The Love Of Travel
  • 20:10 How She Started Beautiful Booze
  • 25:55 Leveling Up Her Business Through A Change of Scenery
  • 33:30 Learning To Blend Travel With The Business
  • 38:15 Best & Not So Great Countries For Cocktails
  • 41:00 Strangest & Most Unique Cocktails Ever Had
  • 48:15 Situational Drinking
  • 52:00 Best Drinking Experiences
  • 57:55 Best Drinking Experience In The U.S.
  • 01:00:30 Guilty Pleasure Drink
  • 01:01:40 Where Should You Scrimp & Splurge For Your Home Bar
  • 01:04:20 Are Certain Spirits Are Better Than Others
  • 01:08:55 Being Mindful Of How Much You Are Consuming
  • 01:12:40 Biggest Travel Mishap
The Hardest Job On The Planet w/ Nate Menninger18 Aug 202001:08:59

Joining me today is someone who I had the great honor to have on 3.5 years ago (way back in episode 272), and who since then has continued his immersive exploration, which includes working the hardest job on Earth, Nate Menninger from his new project, ThePorterFilm.com.

What has been your biggest challenge in life? What is the difference you are going to make in this world through that challenge? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

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In This Episode
  • 02:50 What Was The Goal 3.5 Years Ago
  • 07:30 The Hardest Job In The World
  • 10:00 The Plan & Why They Chose Him
  • 14:10 Beginning Stages & Initial Shocks
  • 20:15 Biggest Fears
  • 22:25 What Did The Other Porter's Think
  • 25:40 The Day To Day Life Of A Porter
  • 33:15 The Breaking Points
  • 37:30 The Camaraderie
  • 40:45 How The Story Changed & What Emerged Instead
  • 45:45 The Wages Are Not Survivable & The Systematic Problem 
  • 50:15 What Is The End Goal
The Hidden Gem That Is Uruguay w/ Karen Higgs11 Aug 202001:17:43

Joining me today is someone who used to sing 60’s covers in a psychedelic rock bar in Costa Rica, whose hometown is roughly 8,000 miles from where she now lives, and who is the only Uruguay guidebook author who actually lives there, Karen Higgs from guruguay.com.

Is Uruguay now on your travel bucket list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode
  • 05:50 Pronunciation & Mistaken Identities
  • 13:15 History & Culture of Uruguay
  • 20:00 How Did You End Up In Uruguay?
  • 24:20 Falling In Love With Uruguay
  • 28:30 The Reactions To Uruguay From Abroad
  • 31:50 What Is Uruguay Known For?
  • 35:35 Itineraries (Including Beaches & Wine Country), When To Go, & When To Book
  • 50:00 The City, The Food, The Music Scene, & The Carnivals
  • 57:00 Temperatures You Can Expect
  • 58:30 The Costs & What To Budget
  • 01:06:50 Biggest Travel Mishaps

 

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Around The World On 50 Bucks w/ Christopher Schacht04 Aug 202001:08:28

Joining me today is someone who has hitchhiked across oceans, who started off on a 5 year around the world journey with only $50 in his pocket and came home with a wife, and who is a fellow twin, Christopher Schacht, author of Around the World on $50 Bucks.

 

This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19.

 

Check out all the links discussed on the show notes page!

 

How long do you think you could make it on $50? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

 

In This Episode
  • 02:20 Twin Talk
  • 05:30 The Time Frame To Go Around The World Without Air Travel
  • 08:50 Deciding On The Places To See & Learning To Use The Time
  • 17:10 The Places Christopher Stayed The Longest
  • 19:45 How Long Did That $50 Last
  • 24:50 From Party Angel To Mining Gold: The Crazy Jobs Along The Way
  • 31:50 Languages Learned Before & On The Road
  • 34:45 Hitchhiking Across The Oceans
  • 44:15 The Love Story & The Unusual Way He Met His Wife
  • 50:35 Why Did The Traveling Stop? Do You Want To Travel Again?
  • 57:15 Biggest Travel Mishaps
Seeing The World Via Hitchhiking w/ Juan Villarino30 Jul 202001:16:49

Joining me today is someone who since 2005 has hitchhiked across 95 countries, including Afghanistan and Iraq, to document hospitality and fight stereotypes and who has written a book about it called Hitchhiking in the Axis of Evil, Juan Villarino from JuanVillarino.com

 

Have you ever hitchhiked? Where is your dream hitchhiking location? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

 

Check out the full show notes with all the links here!

 

In This Episode
  • 02:30 Hitchhiking In Modern Times
  • 10:35 Home Basing To Write A Book
  • 12:40 Easiest & Hardest Places To Hitchhike
  • 18:15 Building Authentic Connections Through Hitchhiking
  • 23:10 The Rules Of Hitchhiking & Being A Good Hitchhiker
  • 33:15 Solo vs With A Friend
  • 36:15 Hitchhiking in the States
  • 47:45 The Real Hospitality Of The People In The "Axis of Evil" 
  • 01:01:45 Biggest Travel Mishap

 

Fight Against Boring w/ Sean Kolina & Jeff Anderlite21 Jul 202001:04:02

Joining me today are two guys who started the #1 hostel in Nicaragua, who have participated in the Mongol Rally, who have traveled through China, Colombia, and Peru sourcing fabrics and whose motto is to “Fight Against Boring”, Sean Kolina and Jeff Anderlite from BajaLlama.com. This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19.

 

How do you fight against boring? Do you want to participate in the Mongol Rally? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

 

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In This Episode
  • 02:30 What is BajaLlama & Throwing The Darts On The Board
  • 06:20 Deciding On & Running A Clothing Business
  • 11:00 Supporting Local Artists & The Designing Process
  • 20:50 What Is The Naked Tiger?
  • 25:40 How Travel Has Impacted Them & How Has It Changed
  • 33:00 The Crazy Mongol Rally & The Fight Against Boring
  • 39:15 What Is The Mongol Rally & Where Do You Go?
  • 42:00 Strategies & Marketing for BajaLlama
  • 50:10 Biggest Travel Mishap
  • 56:45 What Is Coming Next & In The Future
Life Lessons from a $150 Bottle of Wine27 Feb 202400:04:16
Life Lessons from a $150 Bottle of Wine And why having my bike stolen was one of the best things that ever happened to me!
Living A Wild Nomad Life w/ Uwe Allgäuer14 Jul 202001:14:41

Joining me today is someone who is a founder through and through - he’s founded a coworking space in Bansko, Bulgaria, a Nomad Sailing Retreat, and who has just started another project called “Wild Nomad Safari”, Uwe Allgauer from Wildnomadsafari.com. We are diving into what it's like to have multiple businesses running at one time, the importance of having a community of like-minded people, & why you need to have time to connect and time to disconnect. (This was recorded pre-COVID-19 so dates discussed have changed)

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

Do you surround yourself with like-minded communities? How has it benefited you? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode
  • 04:05 Why So Many Projects & Being A Multipotentialite
  • 10:45 The Backstory: Start of the Digital Nomad Life
  • 16:15 Defining The Terms To Live The Life
  • 23:30 Surrounding Yourself With Like-Minded People
  • 30:05 Building & Running Co-Working Bankso
  • 41:50 Beautiful Bulgaria & Business Perks
  • 47:45 Wild Nomad Safari
  • 52:30 How Does It Work & The Total Experience
  • 01:01:00 Nomad Sailing Retreats
  • 01:07:00 Biggest Travel Mishap
16 Best Places to Live for 3 Years09 Jul 202000:47:19

You are really digging our "countdown" style podcasts lately so we are giving you another one but this time we are diving into the 16 best places to live for at least 3 years. We aren't talking about vacations or short-haul stays but living day to day life like a local, embracing the culture fully, & truly settling into the places we discuss in today's podcast.

This one is a little more high stakes because Trav has a love of buying real estate and so at any point one of these places could become a reality so I (Heather) had to think long and hard about the possible future commitment this episode could be making for me.

We each picked 7-8 places (hello, honorable mentions) where we could live for 3 years and you'll have to listen to see if we had any places make both lists. Can anyone say moving possibilities?!

 

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

 

What places made your list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

 

In This Episode
  • 05:00 The Ground Rules
  • 08:10 Honorable Mentions
  • 10:10 Let's Get Started
  • 41:10 Drumroll Please...Number One's
Top 10 Favorite States30 Jun 202000:45:29

Today is all about Heather & I's top 5 favorite states we have been to and that means it is time for some good-hearted disagreements and maybe a mention or two of a few states that we still want to visit. This is another episode idea straight from our "Ask Us Anything" call-out on Instagram but we knew this would definitely need its own full episode. Of course, this wouldn't be a "Top List" without some honorable mentions so who do you think had the most of those?

Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

Which states made it to your top 5 favorites list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

In This Episode
  • 05:40 The States We Want To Visit
  • 10:30 Honorable Mentions
  • 13:20 Let's Get Started
  • 29:35 Drumroll Please...Number One's
  • 41:25 If This Was a State, It Would Be My # 1
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