The World Wanderers Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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 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 pressing pause and taking some time to share the changes to our lives and plans because of the ongoing health crisis.

We talk about our decision to come back to Canada from Panama, what it was like traveling on one of the last flights to Canada out of Panama, and what our plans our going forward.

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Costa Rica is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. With its tropical climate, incredible nature, great surf, and magical sunsets it has enamored travelers for decades.

This week on the show we are breaking down the second half our trip to Costa Rica. When packed up our beach gear and headed for the mountains, visiting Monteverde and La Fortuna, before finishing our trip with a few nights in San Jose

If you haven't listened to the first episode on Costa, check it out here (https://www.theworldwanderers.com/costa-rica/exploring-costa-rica-part-one-nosara-and-santa-teresa/)

We’ll talk about what we did and where we went, how we planned and (tried to) budgeted for our trip there, our adventures driving a rental car in Costa Rica, and the pros and cons and cons of traveling in the coastal region of the country.

Costa Rica is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. With its tropical climate, incredible nature, great surf, and magical sunsets it has enamored travelers for decades.

This week on the show we are breaking down our trip to Costa Rica. Costa Rica has a lot to offer and a lot of places to visit so this will be the first of two episodes with a focus on the first half of our trip and specifically our time staying in Nosara and Santa Teresa (next week we'll cover Monteverde, La Fortuna, and San Jose).

We'll talk about what we did and where we went, how we planned and (tried to) budgeted for our trip there, our adventures driving a rental car in Costa Rica, and the pros and cons and cons of traveling in the coastal region of the country.

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This week on the podcast we are excited to share an interview with Johannes Voelkner, the founder of Nomad Cruise.

Johannes was very early to the digital nomad lifestyle, but after traveling, exploring, and working he realized that there was something missing. He started looking for ways to connect and build community among fellow travelers, which led him to create the Nomad Cruise.

In today's episode, we talk about Johannes journey as a traveler, digital nomad, and entrepreneur. We dive into what the process of creating the Nomad Cruise was like and the challenges that came along with it. With also share some ideas about community and life with you're always traveling.

To learn more about the upcoming Nomad Cruise at https://www.nomadcruise.com/ and when booking, use the code WORLDWANDERERS, to get 100 pounds off your book.

If you would like to get access to the past and future episodes of our nomad series as a World Wanderers Insider, head on over to Patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Thank you so much for your continued support!

This week on the podcast we are taking you to Monterrey, Mexico!

Monterrey is one of the largest and most important cities in Mexico, but it often gets overlooked by travelers. We headed to Monterrey in the fall of 2019 to see what the capital of Nuevo Leon had to offer!

From conquering our fears on a Via Ferrata to stuffing our stomachs with tacos, join us as we break down what to see and do in Monterrey!

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This week on the podcast we are excited to be chatting with Christopher Schacht! Christopher is the author of Around the World on 50 Bucks: How I Left with Nothing and Returned a Rich Man his story of leaving home with only $50 and traveling around the world for years working and trading.

From hitching across Europe, sailing across the Atlantic, and exploring Asia Chris was able to create the travel adventure of a lifetime by connecting with people and trusting in his ability to figure things out.

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Today on the podcast we are excited to be talking about Guadalajara Mexico! We spent just under two months working and traveling in and around Guadalajara this past fall and quickly fell in love with the city and culture in Jalisco.

In this episode:
* Why we decided to spend two months in Guadalajara
* Why Guadalajara is a overlooked as a nomad hub in Mexico
* Super brief look at some of the history from Guadalajara
* An overview of key neighborhoods in Guadalajara
* Our first time doing an AirBnb Experience (walking history tour) https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/448316
* Celebrating Mexican Independence
* Exploring Guanajuato and Ajijic
* The deep culture of Jalisco
* Tequila Train with Herradura Express
* Pros/cons of GDL as a nomad or vacation destination

Places We Went in and Around GDL:
* Bosque Los Colomos
* Tlaquepaque Historic Center
* Hiking Barranca de Huentitán
* Weekend trip to Guanajuato
* Weekend trip to Ajijic
* Tequila Train with Herradura Express
* Mercado Libertad San Juan de Dios

Favorite Restaurants and Cafes:
* La Cafeteria (Breakfast and Lunch)
* La Chata - Lots of locations (Breakfast - Late Night)
* Taco Fish La Paz
* BRUNA (Fancier dinner spot)
* Labne Cocina Lebanesa
* Suhiro (Great Sushi)
* Los Clarimiscos (low-key lunch)
* Hato Ramen (Ramen)
* Cabanna
* La Docena
* Vanilla Coffee and Tea
* Cafe M
* Gong Cha (bubble tea)
* Mezcal Bar Aguito (Drinks)

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