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Podcast World Travel Dad Show

World Travel Dad Show

James Olsen

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 58

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Each week I discuss itineraries, travel hacks, money-saving tips, and practical advice, all recorded during a 14-month family trip to Europe and Southeast Asia. Each show is a travel guide for a place we visited. Now that we are back home in the States, the episodes are less frequent, but I will try to keep the travel content coming for 2024 and will have some flashback episodes in case you missed Vietnam, Turkey, Thailand, Spain, Czech Republic, Italy, England, Iceland, Sweden, and others during the first airing.
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Does Bali Live Up to the Hype?

jeudi 19 octobre 2023Duration 18:45


Show notes: 

This week we cover whether Bali lives up to the hype.

I’ll suggest an itinerary and go over flights, logistics, etc.

My choice for currency purchase:

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Travel water purifier:  

Shop for SteriPEN

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

Travel Concerns in This Day and Age?

mardi 10 octobre 2023Duration 15:43

With the recent world events, should we change our travel habits?


The answer is more complex than I thought. Thank you for listening to my thoughts on this,

My favorite currency purchasing app for the next trip abroad.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who have a global outlook.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad Show offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

Things that shocked me on our trip; Amalfi Coast travel guide revisited

Season 2 · Episode 1

dimanche 6 août 2023Duration 26:51


In this episode, I go over the things that most shocked me on our trip.  We talk about everything from costs, mosquitos, to bidets.  

We’re back from our trip now, and I’m exhausted, but I cannot wait to keep this show going so we can keep our travel dreams alive.

The second part is a rebroadcast of the Amalfi Coast Episode–my most listened-to episode.

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.


What you need to know before going on your trip. And I give my dos and don'ts of packing for the trip.

dimanche 16 juillet 2023Duration 38:42

This week, I’m recording from Mallorca, Spain.  I’m not ready to do a full episode on this great place, so I wanted to address the top question I hear when we talk about our trip:  how did you pack?  

The first half of the show is all about some of the nuts and bolts of preparing to leave the country, from insurance, to visa planning, to transportation planning itself.

Then, I break down the things we packed that were brilliant, contrasted with the things I packed that were foolish.  

And in bloopers, we were finally hit by petty crime!  

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

Spain #1 - Valencia, Spain. Tapas, wine, bull fighting and more in this fantastic, but often-overlooked European city.

jeudi 6 juillet 2023Duration 33:35

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week I’m in Valencia, Spain!  This town boasts more than 300 sunny days per year, has tons of arts, architecture, and unique Spanish culture, and is well-worth checking out.

We went to the largest aquarium in Europe called the Centro Aquitico and were impressed.  We also explored various markets, parks, and placas where locals and tourists relax and enjoy life. I review the beach, the museum of science, as well as the restaurant and drinking culture of this city.

This is our final country on the trip, and we’re just soaking in this great country and enjoying the final moments of our trip.  Thank you for being a part of this special project.  We’re not done yet. Also, I admit to paying WAY too much for baklava in the Istanbul airport.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

London Summer Trip Ideas; Mont St. Michel Itinerary

samedi 24 juin 2023Duration 37:56


The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

First this week is a trip down memory lane to our London summer trip in 2022.  This city is packed with museums, arts, pubs, and beer (my favorite as you know).  With a bit of advanced planning, you can get the true London ambiance without the huge pricetag.  This week I’ll include some budget tips on transportation, lodging, and what to do here with your kids.

Then, I go to Mont St. Michel.  This is the destination I didn’t expect to like as much as I did.  There is a specific way I recommend doing this site.  Stay tuned to hear our two-day itinerary, and check out this episode of Join Us In France I did all about our France trip.  

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

The Complete Turkey Vacation Travel Guide

samedi 17 juin 2023Duration 43:12


The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

Westerners need all the help they can get when traveling to this majority Muslim country.  In this episode, I cover the basics to get you ready for a trip to Turkey.

We first will cover the food, from Adana Kebabs, to Lamuchans, to Gozlemes, and what are Pides?  Are mezzelers a good idea?

Then the drinking culture.  These people are crazy about their black “Turk Cay” (pronounced “Chai”).  Alcohol is consumed sparingly here, but we cover the basics:  Beer, wine, Raki, of course.

Driving in Turkey is pretty easy, but there are some pitfalls and things you should know just like driving in any foreign country.  

What is the tipping culture?  Public transportation?  What are the best places to visit?  Is communication a problem?  We will cover it all this week, plus a bonus point on the safety of Turkey in lieu of Bloopers.


If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

D-Day Beaches of Normandy and Prague City Guide (Throwback Episode #1)

mardi 6 juin 2023Duration 37:57

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week’s throwback episode is a D-day commemoration.  On June 6, 1944, the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, and started the six-week Battle of Normandy.  We now have so many freedoms thanks to these efforts, and nowhere is this more appreciated than this part of France.  Join us for WTD’s remembrance.

Plus, I talk more about Prague, Czech Republic, an enjoyable city.  My recent episode on this trip received positive feedback so I decided to dig further into the planning that should go into a trip to this city.  

No bloopers this week! I'm sure there will be plenty next week, because, well, it's me.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

Italy Throwback - Naples, Capri, Cinque Terre vs. Amalfi Coast

dimanche 4 juin 2023Duration 25:40

This week I relived our Italy trip. I'll go back over the stop in Naples, the quick boat to Capri, and why the pinnacle of human existence is jogging on this island. Plus, I reveal my preference: Amalfi Coast or Cinque Terre. This week's Blooper really hurts. If you haven't noticed yet, you'll know for sure now that I'm a true dunce when it comes to travel. The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong. https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983 SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible. Shop for SteriPEN Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.   https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/ World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.   http://worldtraveldad.com/ As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.   Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/ World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

Turkey #3 - Dalyan, Turkey. How long should you stay? What should you do in Dalyan? Updates on the Turkish Lira and more about Turkish culture.

dimanche 28 mai 2023Duration 34:51

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week I am in Dalyan, Turkey.  This area is contains stunning natural beauty.  It should be in your sights if you plan to travel to the West Coast of Turkey.

We did a boat trip to several coves and felt at home snorkeling in the Mediterranean ocean. We watched turtles swimming from our riverside after-dinner spot. We soaked in ancient mud baths. We, of course, drank lots of Raki.

There are numerous cove beaches reachable by car. Check out my wife's Instagram account to learn more about these spots.

Plus, in Bloopers, I get a Turkish haircut, complete with the "fire treatment." This was actually on my bucketlist.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.


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