The World Wanderers Podcast (Amanda Kingsmith and Ryan Ferguson)

Have you labelled yourself? Judged yourself? Identified yourself into a social niche? You're not alone. On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan share how they have identified themselves, and how their identities have changed throughout their travels, as well as how travel has helped them to find their authentic selves.

This week on the podcast we conclude our US road trip from Atlanta to Alberta. Instead of doing the boring thing and just driving the straight 2300 mile route back to Alberta we decided to take the scenic route as we moved back to Canada from Atlanta. In total, the trip took us 17 days and 4500 miles and we crossed a lot of spots off our bucket list. Locations covered on this episode include:  Las Vegas, NV Yosemite National Park Ashland, OR Portland, OR Idaho ------------------- This episode of The World Wanderers podcast is brought to you by italki.com. Italki lets you find affordable native speaking language teachers from all over the world. To get a buy one, get one free lesson, visit theworldwanderers.com/italki If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook. To receive a copy of our South America guide, sign up for the newsletter! Music Credit: bensound.com

Last week on the podcast, we took you from Yangon to the Golden Rock, back to Yangon and we were headed on an overnight bus to Inle Lake right as we finished the episode. This week, we're picking up where we left off. We share what our 12 hour overnight bus from Yangon to Inle was like, and what we did in 3 days in Inle, including an entire day spent in the pouring rain. After Inle Lake, we take you to Mandalay where we explored the city and took in the U-Bein bridge at sunset, before making our way by bus to Bagan. Bagan is probably the most well known and photographed place in Myanmar, and it was one of the main reasons that we were (well, mainly Amanda) drawn to Myanmar. With over 2000 pagodas in the area, Bagan is a very unique part of the world. We spent 3 days exploring by ebike, and we take you around as we explore pagoda after pagoda, sunrise, sunset and everything else in between. Unfortunately, our time in began ended with a nasty dose of food poisoning, which made our last few days in Mandalay less exciting than we would have hoped. We share what that experience was like, our overall impressions of Mynmar, things to consider if you decide to go, and much more. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. www.bensound.com

On this episode of the podcast, we are continuing to discuss our adventure in New Zealand. We'll take you from Queenstown to Auckland, discussing where we went, what we missed, being out of money, and the emotional roller coaster that came with coming home. Finally, on our very last day in Auckland, we met up with 2 girls that we had previously met in Switzerland, and we talk a little bit about what it was like to see them again.

Do you want to retire early? Do you want to save your money so that you can travel permanently, but don't know how? You're not alone! On this episode of the podcast, we chat with Jeremy from Go Curry Cracker about how him and his wife, Winnie, extreme saved for 10 years in order to be able to retire early. Jeremy shares how they were able to pay off all their debt and save and invest enough money to be able to retire early. He talks about the struggles and fears he faced, how he learned about extreme saving, his recommendations for people wanting to save, and what life is like traveling full-time. Extreme saving seems difficult, but Jeremy breaks it down in a way that made us realize that anyone can do it if they want to! Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter. Thanks for listening! Music: www.bensoundcloud.com

Have you fallen in love with foods from other countries? Do you try and remake food that you've had abroad? Do you just like food in general? This episode is for you!
On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan reminisce about some of the amazing food they've had while traveling. They discuss the idea of certain foods being able to take you back to a certain place, and how some foods are so much better abroad. Finally, we share some of their favorite foods from traveling, and the memories that these foods remind them of.
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Two minutes about every country we've visited as adults. It totals to forty countries all over the world. We share stand out memories, and top recommendations for what to do when you visit. We go in alphabetical order, all the way from Argentina to Wales, touching on countries in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and North and South America. Here's the full list: - Argentina - Australia - Austria - Bolivia - Brazil - Belgium - Canada - Chile - Czech Republic - Cambodia - Colombia - England - Ecuador - France - Germany - Greece - Gibraltar - Hungary - Iceland - Indonesia - Ireland - Italy - Jamaica - Laos - Morocco - Mexico - Netherlands - Northern Ireland - New Zealand - Portugal - Peru - Spain - Scotland - Switzerland - Slovenia - Slovakia - Thailand - Uruguay - USA - Vietnam - Whales Our book recommendation for this episode is The Lost Girls by Jennifer Baggett, Holly C. Corbett, and Amanda Pressner. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com Check us out on Patreon. There are a bunch of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: bensound.com

This week on the show we answer a listener question. How hard is it to travel and maintain a diet? Specifically, how does Amanda eat gluten free and vegetarian while traveling? We discuss our diets, how we manage them while traveling, how we communicate about diet in non-English speaking countries, and how to prepare for your trip if you have dietary concerns.  Discussed in this episode:  What are our preferred diets?  How hard is it to eat vegetarian while you're traveling?  How hard is it to eat gluten free when you travel?  Preparing to travel with dietary restrictions  How to communicate about diet in a non-English speaking country Online resources for traveling with dietary restrictions. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by the supporters of the show on Patreon. Visit patreon.com/theworldwanderers to find out how you can support the show and receive access to some cool stuff in return.  Music credit: bensound.com

How can you make your trip life-changing?  That is the topic we discuss with our guest Will Morgan from willfullyliving.com. Will is a traveler, writer, fisherman, and accountant. Alongside his wife, he spent ten months in 2015 / 2016 traveling around the world.  For Will travel was always about more than simply seeing places. It was an opportunity to grow, to learn about himself, and to reconnect in his relationships. He approached the trip not as a vacation but as an intensive learning experience.  From battling Dengue fever in Thailand to navigating European streets in a large RV, Will has some amazing stories to share. But beyond traveling he shares how we can approach our trips with a mindset to learn, grow, and return living a more intentional life.  Topics covered:  Why Will and his wife quit their jobs, sold their stuff, and went traveling How Will became a commercial fisherman in Alaska Battling Dengue fever in Thailand  Challenges driving an RV around Europe How travel makes you more intentional How to get the most out of your trip How travel can change and improve your relationship Show notes featuring links mentioned in the episode can be found at theworldwanderers.com This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates.  Music credit: bensound.com  

On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Tim & Topher from Unbounded Adventures, a travel company seeking to lead people in unique and educational travel trips around the world.  Tim's first travel experience was an outdoor survival school, and after being an urban planner for a number of years, he decided to quit that job to become a travel director. For Topher, he started backpacking at the age of 20 and has continued to travel and work abroad since then. He has been an arborist for a number of years, ran a biodiesel company in Kenya, and worked and volunteered around the world. Tim & Topher first met when they were studying geography together in college. After years of keeping in touch a little bit, they came together to work on Unbounded Adventures together. On this episode, we talk about the journey to create Unbounded Adventures, where the inspiration came from and the challenges of creating a tour company. We also dive into marketing a tour company, and philosophize about the impact that travel has on the locals in developing countries and what the impact of our travels on these people and places is.  Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Have you ever wondered what there is to do in Iceland? Do you want to travel somewhere unique where all your friends haven't been? 
In this episode Amanda and Ryan share with you their time in Iceland. Join them on their adventure as they celebrate Iceland National Day, explore some of Iceland’s most amazing landscapes, meet new friends, and eat a few of Iceland’s most popular foods (mostly hotdogs).
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We left for our adventure to Asia on October 3, 2016, and traveled to more than 10 countries over eight months! Whether it was enjoying sunsets on the harbour, eating convenience store Onigiri, or coworking in Bali, we tried to make the most of each stop along the way, and made some unforgettable memories along the way. We returned home to Canada on June 1, 2017, and have been enjoying the transition back to a routine in the country we both grew up in. That said, we are looking forward to our next trip and can't wait to see where we end up next! On this episode, we talk about our favourite attractions, meals, and cities during our 8 month trip to Asia, as well as a number of unique experiences that really stuck with us. We also share our experience with our welcome return home, what we will be getting up to over the summer, as well as our plans to travel to Latin America in the fall! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Join us for our new weekly online hangouts every other Tuesday this summer, where we'll be joined by travel experts to discuss topics like Digital Nomad life and long term travel with children! Be sure to bring any questions and travel stories you'd like to share! You can also check out our brand new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Have you gone traveling and feel like you want more out of life? Do you feel bored with your job and wish you were doing something? Do you often think to yourself "is this all there is?" Do you feel like your travels have turned you into a bad employee?
You're not alone.
On this episode, we share how our travels have changed us, and how our travels have made us bad employees in a lot of ways, but have also made us good employees in other ways. We share how travel has changed our perspective on life and what we ultimately want out of life, and how it has changed our career paths.
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Amanda is back from Yoga Teacher Training in Bali! She is now a certified Yoga teacher, and she has lots of information for people considering traveling to do a yoga teacher training.
Ryan interviews Amanda on her time in Bali, the places she visited there, the ups and downs of her teacher program, what she learned experiencing solo travel for the first time, how a monkey stole her water bottle, why you should be learning while your traveling and more!
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This summer Felix took part in one of the craziest "races" in the world. Driving from the U.K. all the way to Ulan-Ude in eastern Russia via Mongolia. It's called the Mongol Rally.
Every year, a few hundred people from around the world buy cheap cars in the U.K. and set off on the trip of a lifetime. And after listening to this, you may just be one of those people next year.
Going through daily grind tends to slowly sap the life out of you, and nothing counteracts the tedium like a BIG ASS ADVENTURE.
Felix shares some amazing stories:

Being momentarily held at gunpoint
Getting stuck in a river as the car slowly flooded
Finding ways to fix a car after a crash in Turkmenistan
Playing backgammon, and getting to know locals all over Central Asia
and so many more!

We go beyond fun stories to touch on how adventure can impact your life, and how much more ALIVE you feel when you bust out of your normal routine. 
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We reached Episode 100! On this episode, we look back on what the last (almost) 2 years has been like for us, how the podcast has grown and evolved, why we love doing it, and the pros and cons of podcasting (but mostly pros!). Regardless of if you've listened to one episode or all 100 episodes, we want to take a moment to thank you for listening. The community we have found through our podcast has been one of the biggest motivators to continue podcasting, and without YOU, we wouldn't have gotten to where we are today. So THANK YOU! On this episode, we share some of our favorite episodes, the challenges of hosting a podcast, why we love being travel podcast hosts, and what's next for us in life. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter. Music by: www.bensound.com

This week on The World Wanderers we are joined by Alex and Lisa from careergappers.com. In their early 30's Alex and Lisa decided to take a one-year career break to travel the world. That experience led them to big realizations and life changes and inspired them to create Career Gappers, a site dedicated to helping others take career gaps. Learn more about Alex and Lisa and Career Gappers at careergappers.com. -------- This episode of The World Wanderers is brought to you by Costa Sunglasses. Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. Costasunglasses.com --------

Have you ever planned a trip, but felt less than excited about what the guide book recommends? Or have you visited an attraction that everyone was talking about and thought to yourself "what's the big deal?"? On this episode, we are discussing traveling for yourself. This came up for us quite a bit last month as we planned our trip to Myanmar. We bought a guidebook and began to look at the recommended things to do, trying to filter out what we actually wanted to do and what would actually give us enjoyment. The thing that we struggle with is this idea that you "have' to see something. That you haven't really experienced a city or country if you don't see the top attractions. So, we're tackling how to deal with this, how to figure out what you like + don't like, and ultimately, how to enjoy your travels a little bit more. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Music: www.bensound.com

Have you ever dreamed of creating a business that will allow you to travel? Blake Boles is a fellow travel enthusiast, nomad + entrepreneur. Blake has combined his love of travel with his passion for outdoor education + adventure through his company, Unschool Adventures. Unschool Adventures takes unschooled teenagers on long-term backpacking trips around the world. It's unconventional company for an unconventional demographic, and it allows Blake to be completely nomadic, while making a living. On this episode, Blake shares where he found his passion for travel, and how he created Unschool Adventures, along with his philosophies on life + travel. Blake is really passionate about inspiring young people + taking teenagers on life-changing trips around the world, and it was awesome to hear his stories about living a nomadic life + traveling with Unschool Adventures. Join our community on Facebook and sign up for updates from our newsletter. This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates. Music credit: bensound.com  

Do you have the urge to explore the world, but can’t leave your job right now? Are you wanting to experience some of the benefits of long term travel, but only have 2 weeks of vacation time?
 
 
 
Amanda and Ryan will dissect some fallacies about vacations, dig into the best ways to get the benefits of a long trip in a short time frame, dispel the myth that you need to be relaxing on a beach to re-invigorate yourself for work, reveal the places they want to go for 2 week mirco-backpacking adventures and much more in this episode of The World Wanderers Podcast.
 

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda shares her experience hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana. She talks about what camping in Glacier National Park was like, hiking in the park, what else she did while she was there, and much more. If you are planning a trip to Montana, you do not want to miss Glacier National Park or this episode! Enjoy. 

We pick up where we left off last week during our time in Japan with us leaving Tokyo for the town of Fujiyoshida and beautiful views of the iconic Mt Fuji. From there we made the most of our JR Rail Passes on the Shinkansen bullet train and traveled to touristy Kyoto where there's lots to see and do! We learned some Japanese history, including the role Shintoism played in shaping Japanese culture, visited the famous Thousand Torii Gates, and took in a beautiful traditional tea ceremony! One of the highlights of our entire trip was our visit to Harry Potter World in Osaka, where we marveled at how quiet Japanese theme parks seemed in comparison to those we've visited in North America. Our last stop before our return to Tokyo was Hiroshima. The city's tragic past is beautifully commemorated with memorials and museums, giving visitors much to reflect on. We also got a chance to take in an exciting baseball game, which was an interesting juxtaposition against knowing the history of the horrific events that took place there during WWII. In addition to what we did in each of the cities, on this episode we talk about the benefits of purchasing a JR Rail Pass before your visit, our experiences with the Shinkansen bullet train, the benefits and challenges of visiting a country with a language barrier, how we decided which attractions to visit, and how our interest in learning about World History has increased through travel as opposed to when we learned it in a classroom setting. Japan has quickly climbed to the top of the list as one of our favourite countries and we wrap up the episode by sharing some cultural observations, tips for dining there on a budget and general takeaways when planning a trip to this fantastic country!   Enjoy!

This week on the podcast we are sharing part 1 of our adventures in Guatemala! We join you from Antigua, Guatemala which is a small, colonial town about an hour outside of Guatemala City. We've been in Antigua working, eating and exploring for the last 3 weeks, and on this episode we share why we decided to come to Guatemala for a month, why we chose Antigua, and our first impressions of this beautiful little city! We also talk about what we've done so far, including hiking Pacaya Volcano, visiting Caoba Farms, going on a coffee tour, and eating as much as we can! Finally, we talk about what Antigua has been like from the perspective of a digital nomad, challenges we've had with wifi and working, and more!  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Ryan and Amanda have both recently decided to go on solo trips. They started with ideas and ended up with too many options and a lot of confusion. By focusing in on what they initially wanted, and by sorting through some illogical ideas, they have narrowed in on destinations they are both really excited about.
In this episode you will hear about how to narrow in on what you really want from your trip and how to avoid common thinking traps when it comes to planning a trip that leads you to confusion and inaction. If you’ve been wanting to go on a trip, started planning and gotten stuck, this is the episode for you! 
 

Our last stop on our Asian adventure was the South Korean capital of Seoul, where we spent one week. The city exceeded our expectations with its cool neighbourhoods, delicious food, and beautiful scenery and architecture! We started our visit staying in the Dongdaemun neighbourhood from where we visited the Seoul Tower and Seoul Fortress Wall, and appreciated the quiet seclusion you can get right in the city by visiting the mountains. We took in some more cool neighbourhoods including Gangnam and Myeongdong and ate some great street food, noting how clean the stalls seemed in comparison with other market stalls in Asia. After meeting up with Backpacker Brock we traveled together to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) at the North Korean border, where we got to hear the story of a North Korean refugee and better understand the reality of how the contention between the two countries affects the physical border. On this episode we talk about what we did in Seoul including the delicious meals we ate, the cool neighbourhoods we visited, and our thoughts and feelings on our visit to the DMZ.   If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Join us for our new weekly online hangouts every other Tuesday this summer, where we'll be joined by travel experts to discuss topics like Digital Nomad life and long term travel with children! Be sure to bring any questions and travel stories you'd like to share! You can also check out our brand new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

  The week on the podcast we take you through the first half of our epic US Roadtrip all the way from Atlanta to Alberta Instead of doing the boring thing and just driving the straight 2300 mile route back to Alberta we decided to take the scenic route as we moved back to Canada from Atlanta. In total, the trip took us 17 days and 4500 miles and we crossed a lot of spots off our bucket list. Locations covered on this episode include:  Memphis, TN Oklahoma City, OK Santa Fe, NM Arches National Park, UT Monument Valley Flagstaff, AZ Grand Canyon ------------------- This episode of The World Wanderers podcast is brought to you by italki.com. Italki lets you find affordable native speaking language teachers from all over the world. To get a buy one, get one free lesson, visit theworldwanderers.com/italki If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook. To receive a copy of our South America guide, sign up for the newsletter! Music Credit: bensound.com

Do you feel unexcited by the idea of going to university or college? Do you feel like school has killed your love of learning? You're not alone. 
The idea of going travelling right after high school wasn't something that either Amanda or Ryan considered, but after having completed university and going travelling, they've realized how much travel taught them that school wasn't able to teach them, or didn't teach them well. 
On this episode, they discuss:

Language learning
History
Social skills and communication
Finances and budgeting

Did you learn a language in high school or university, but feel frustrated because you still can't speak it fluently? Did you learn about history simply to regurgitate the information out for a test, and then forgot about it? Do you struggle with meeting new people and interacting with people who are different from yourself? A budget? What's a budget? 
Travelling gives you a different perspective on learning a language, and shows you that learning a language can be fun and fulfilling. Every day abroad can be a history lesson, and history is actually super interesting when you experience it first hand. Travelling gives you the opportunity to meet hundreds of people from around the world, and interact with them at a deeper level. Finally, travel teaches you how to budget because you only have so much money and you are forced to choose what you want to do with it each day. The value of your money becomes completely different when you're abroad. 
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Gary Arndt has been traveling for almost 10 years. He's been to 180 countries + territories, over 300 Unesco World Heritage sites, and has been named photographer of the year. Gary is easily the most traveled person we've had on the podcast, and on this episode, he shares his travel story. Nearly 10 years ago, he sold his stuff and set out on what was supposed to be a 1 year around the world trip. Gary fell in love with travel, and never stopped. On this episode, we talk about how to take nice photos, how to start a travel blog, and how to create a successful sales funnel in the travel industry. We also talk about the challenges of building a business around travel, and the challenges of being on the road. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Do you enjoy pizza, pasta, gelato and wine? Do you enjoy beautiful coastal hikes, and exploring ancient ruins? Do you dream of exploring the Colosseum, gelato in hand? Then, this episode is for you!
On this episode, we are taking you all the way to Italy! We share where we went, what we did, some of the delicious Italian foods we ate, and what we learned along the way. With each great travel experience, there is always something that could be done differently, and we share with you what we would do differently in Italy next time.
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This week on the podcast we are talking about Mexico City! We spent the last 7.5 months living in Mexico City and loved it. When people have been to Mexico City, they get it, but for others, they seem confused why we would choose to live there. Mexico City is easily one of the coolest cities in the world though, and quickly skyrocketed to the top of our lists for favorite cities we've been to! On this episode, we talk about why we decided to base ourselves in Mexico City, how we went about finding somewhere to live, what life in Mexico City is like, why we loved living in Mexico City, what to do if you're visiting Mexico City, some of our favorite restaurants in Mexico City, and more.  Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Peter Neiger was working a good job and making good money, but he was unhappy. He sold his stuff, quit his job and decided to bike across America without any previous biking experience. We start this interview with Peter sharing what inspired him to bike across America, what the first month was like and what encouraged him to push on during really tough times. After a number of months on the road, Peter made his way to LA where he started a new career, and ended up finding himself back into the same spot as he was in DC. So, for the second time, Peter decided to quit his job to bike across the country. And this time, him and his wife decided to take all their work on the road and head out for 2.5 years with their dog. Peter shares what it was like to travel by bike with a dog, a remote job, and his wife. He shares challenges that they overcome, highlights of the trip, low lights of the trip, and what he learned along the way. We also talk about the decision to stop the biking trip despite not making it to all of the lower 48 states. Many of us can identify with the desire to stop, but it can be hard when you've attached a certain identity to yourself. Peter shares how biking became not fun for them anymore and how they ultimately made that decision. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU – this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Do all nomads eventually settle down?  Can you really be happy if you always move around?  Is there something about having a permanent home that you can never recreate as a nomad?  These are the questions we're mulling over on this weeks episode of The World Wanderers.  We've been working, traveling, and living nomadically for 4 years and have learned a lot about how to find a balance between the feeling of excitement for travel and the feeling of home.  ---------- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! ---------- If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda look back on 2015. Although they didn't go on any long-term trips, they still managed to travel! 
2015 brought forth a work trip for Amanda, and a personal development seminar for Ryan. Amanda also took a trip with a friend she had never traveled with before, and someone she wasn't very close with beforehand. Ryan and Amanda also both took month long solo trips, where they learned so much about travel and themselves. 
Join Amanda & Ryan as they go back in time to discuss what they learned in 2015, and how travel played a huge role in their personal development throughout the year. 
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Join us as we explore Singapore!  From its futuristic skyline, its peaceful gardens, and unbelievably good street food, Singapore should be on everyone's travel bucket list.  We spent seven days taking in the sights and sounds, and it's all in this episode. Where to stay when you visit Best areas to explore How to get free yoga classes Best food courts Which top sights are worth skipping What happens if you get caught with a durian on the train? For full show notes, including pictures and links, visit theworldwanderers.com ------------------------ Thanks to our sponsor italki.com. If you want to level up your language of choice go to theworldwanderers.com/italki for a buy one get one free deal.  Check us out on Patreon at patreon.com/theworldwanderers. There are a bunch of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: bensound.com

This week on the podcast we are sharing part two of our adventures in Guatemala! After working from a co-working space in Antigua for three weeks, we finished up our time there by going on an avocado farm tour, and moved out of our Airbnb and traveled to Lake Atitlan! Enjoy! If you haven't already, make sure to check out our episode on the first part of our trip to Guatemala: https://www.theworldwanderers.com/digital-nomad-life/guatemala-part-1-antigua/ What we talk about in this episode: * Final days in Antigua * Going on a tour of an avocado farm * The differences between good and bad tours * Traveling from Antigua to Lake Atitlan * Deciding on a town to stay in at Lake Atitlan * What to do when you visit Lake Atitlan * Highlights from our month in Guatemala * Why you should visit Guatemala * Amanda's upcoming yoga workshop in Costa Rica (mbomyoga.com/retreats)   You can check out our travel community on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/408274692899258/) where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool bonuses like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers). Thank you so much for your continued support!  

Are you debating doing a tour, but unsure if you would be better going it alone? Do you want to know more about Contiki tours? Does partying for 14 days on the Greek Islands sound awesome? Would you pay money for people to hit you over the head with various objects?
 
 
 
In this Episode Amanda and Ryan talk about the pros and cons of tours, how they fell in love with Greek food & made some great friends that helped them out later in their travels. They will also share some personal stories from partying on Mykonos, Santorini, & Ios and more on this episode of The World Wanderer’s Podcast.
 

Lauren Rudick took off on a long term backpacking trip after graduating university as an escape, but found that the trip gave her fantastic insight into the kinds of things she wanted in life moving forward! She had completed her yoga teacher training during an earlier visit to Mexico, and after learning about a variety of yoga career opportunities beyond teaching at a conference she attended while teaching English in China, decided she wanted to pursue a career in the industry. On facing an adjustment and some reverse culture shock after returning home to Canada, Lauren realized she wanted to integrate her chosen career path with her love of travel and take her teaching internationally. Lauren has let her love of yoga take her around the world to places like Bali and Europe. She founded the Yoga Academy International school with the goal of raising the standard in yoga education, and is currently living in Costa Rica offering a number of courses and retreats. On this episode we talk about why Lauren started traveling and how she became interested in yoga teacher training, the importance of knowing what you don't like and how this can contribute to learning what you ultimately want in life, and the logistical and social challenges in maintaining a travel based-lifestyle.  Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Join us for our new weekly online hangouts every other Tuesday this summer, where we'll be joined by travel experts to discuss topics like Digital Nomad life and long term travel with children! Be sure to bring any questions and travel stories you'd like to share! You can also check out our brand new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

When talking to people who aren't familiar with a nomadic lifestyle, it can sometimes be tricky to convey the Digital Nomadism as a career path where you can work as many hours (if not more!) than the average 9 to 5er based out of a single place. Sometimes family and friends expect you to settle down eventually, and can react a little strangely to the news that you plan to continue traveling long-term as a lifestyle choice. They may also get envious fantasizing about the "glamorous" life you're leading traveling the world, and it's important to stay honest and positive when conveying the pros and cons of your lifestyle along with what you do. On this episode we talk about our experience being without a single home base for the past 14 months, some of the pros and cons of the Digital Nomad lifestyle, how it's taught us to value some stability, and our tips on navigating conversations with family and friends who may not be familiar with the lifestyle. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

On this episode of the podcast, we're wrapping up 2017! We kick off this episode by reviewing where we went over the last year. We started the year off in Myanmar, and then traveled through Thailand, Bali, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Canada, the US and now Mexico. We share highlights and lowlights from the last year, highlights from the podcast, as well as lessons that we have learned throughout 2017. We conclude this episode with plans for 2018 and sharing what's ahead for us in the year to come! This will be our last episode of 2017, and we can't wait to see you again in the new year!  Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

This spring we spent 3-months living in Vancouver and we're breaking it down on this week's episode!  We cover: - Why we chose to spend spring in Vancouver.  - How to find a medium-term place to stay and what areas of the city you should stay in if you're visiting. - Our favorite things about the City - Trips we took from Vancouver to Whistler, Vancouver Island, Bowen Island, and others.  - And of course the downsides of the city.   ---------- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! ---------- If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

A visit to Taiwan came highly recommended to us by friends as a budget friendly destination with great food and interesting attractions, but a flight in to a more inconvenient airport, misrepresented accommodation, and less than beautiful scenery quickly started to cause our experience to not live up to our expectations of the visit. In keeping an open mind while exploring more of the country, and employing a few tactics like seeking out foods and activities we enjoy, we were able to turn our experience around and came away really enjoying our trip. This change in our experience made us think about how our high expectations coming into Taiwan may have caused us to inaccurately weight our few initial negative experiences, and how expectations in general can influence the way you view a place. On this episode we talk about how factors like people's opinions, where you're coming from, and how long you're going to stay in a place can influence your expectations going into the destination, and ultimately your experience there. We discuss some tactics on how you may be able to turn around your view of a place where you're initially having negative experience by implementing a few strategies like establishing realistic expectations before you travel, seeking out foods and activities you enjoy, and planning your travel route around cost of living or a trip highlight. Keeping an open mind and working from your own experiences rather than overall recommendations from others can go a long way in helping you to make the most of your trip! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. Join us for our new weekly online hangouts every Tuesday in June where we'll be joined by travel experts to discuss topics like teaching English abroad and Digital Nomad life. Be sure to bring any questions and travel stories you'd like to share! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Are you getting ready for a big move? Or, are you thinking about starting a new life in a new location? If so, this episode is definitely for you!
On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan reunite in Atlanta. Ryan shares how his month in Atlanta has been, and how settling into a new city has been for him. They also discuss the value of moving to a new city and challenging yourself socially. Moving from a city of 15,000 to a city of over 6 million has definitely been a change of pace for Amanda & Ryan, so they share how to make friends, how to adjust after a movie, and how to get settled somewhere new and unfamiliar. 
Enjoy! 

Yvette and James recently spent ten days in beautiful Iceland during the winter, and were able to take in some fabulous sites and experience some of the traditional culture. Initially drawn to Iceland as a travel destination because of photos on social media, they decided to visit during the cold winter months after an earlier plan to visit during the summer was cancelled, and made the most of planning their trip using travel blogs and reaching out to AirBnb hosts after popular travel sites didn't seem to offer much help. While they definitely enjoyed their road trip in a rental car and recommend this as the best way to see the country, they had to make some adjustments to the limited daylight hours and sometimes terrible driving conditions that came along with visiting in the winter! On this episode we talk to Yvette and James about their experiences leading up to and during their trip to Iceland, including their itinerary, some of their trip highlights and their awesome New Year's Eve experience. They also chat to us about their packing list must haves, as well as trying some of the local foods, including a rotting shark dish (Hakarl) that was less than appetizing for Yvette. Between trekking to beautiful ice caves, visiting geysers, hunting for geothermal hot springs and diving between tectonic plates, Yvette and James travel stories will probably make Iceland one of your bucket list destinations! Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Do you have the travel bug? Do you want to work and travel? Do you feel like it's impossible? It's not!
Ash Ambirge is proof of that. Ash fell in love with travel when she was 19 years old, and after taking her first trip, she knew that she wanted to continue to explore the world. She followed the conventional path, working in corporate for a number of years, until she decided to quit her job, move to Santiago, Chile and create her business, The Middle Finger Project. Since then, Ash has traveled around the world, and is currently living and working in Costa Rica.
On this episode, Ash shares how she created a successful business abroad, the pros and cons of working abroad, and much more. Enjoy!
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  We spent 2 months in Bali and we're here to share what we did in Bali, where we went, and why we ended spending 2 months there. When we first planned our trip to Asia, we knew we wanted to go to Bali for at least a month! Amanda did her yoga teacher training there back in 2015 and loved it, and she was really excited to take Ryan back there and show him some of her favorite places on the island. We started our trip in Canggu, where Amanda did her yoga teacher training, and we spent our first few days hanging out on the coast, eating good food and practicing yoga before making our way to Ubud where we spent most of the rest of our 2 months. We really set up "life" in Ubud, purchasing memberships at Hubud Coworking space and at The Yoga Barn. Our days were spent eating great, healthy food, practicing yoga and working on some of our bigger projects at Hubud. We did take at least one day each week to explore though! We made a day trip to Seminyak, took a tour to some of the sights around Ubud, spent a day at The Bali Zoo through Voyagin, and took a day trip to Sanur. On this episode, we share why we loved Bali, what we did, and what our 2 months was like there. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Amanda and Ryan had an "interesting" experience at the Colca Canyon. It is known as one of the must see attractions in Peru, but their experience and many other peoples experiences was and is not very positive. On this episode, Amanda and Ryan talk about feeling frustrated when things don't live up to your expectations, and will give you their recomendations for what to do if you are visiting Arequipa and the Colca Canyon.

We've been back in Canada for the summer with a plan to travel once the winter came around. Our plan for over a year had been to go Central America, but more and more we've been drawn to the idea of going to Asia.  This episode we dive into where we're going in October, practical issues of traveling and working, and what we're nervous about / looking forward to.  Covered in this episode: Where are we going next?  Traveling and working vs. just traveling WIFI anxiety Learning to travel slowly  Work life balance while traveling  Finding an apartment in a foreign country ------------------- Our book recommendation for this episode is The Art of Travel by Alain De Botton. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com Check us out on Patreon. There are a bunch of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: bensound.com

Is travel purposeless? Can you be happy in the long term with only travel? Are you inspired to see the world? Or just to get away from home? 
In this episode of the podcast Amanda and Ryan talk about the potential purposes of traveling, encounters with extreme long term travel, personal development that comes from travel, and more. All centered around finding a purpose in traveling more than just escaping from home life, responsibility, a job and more than just having new experiences and experiencing novelty.
What is the purpose of travel for you? Let us know!
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Are you interested in travelling Central Europe? Do you want to take a trip on your own? On this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda continue to talk about Ryan's solo trip through Central Europe. Ryan shares his experiences traveling through Vienna, Ljubljana & Budapest, discussing his expectations and impressions of each city, the food, the people he met, and what he did. 

In this episode, Amanda & Ryan are discussing photography, journalling, and holding onto the memories of a trip. How do you keep the memories from a trip alive when you're no longer travelling?

Do you dream about doing a long-term road trip? Do you have it on your bucket list to do a big road trip? Through the United States? Canada? Australia? You are not alone - doing a big road trip has been something that we've wanted to do for a long time. And now we're doing it! On this episode of the podcast, we aren't talking specifically about our current road trip, but it has inspired the topic of this episode. We're discussing the romantic vision of a road trip to the reality of road tripping. We talk about the experiences that we've had on the road, the great things about road trips, and then the realities that aren't always so pretty. Enjoy! If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter!

Estamos en Mexico City! Although we weren't quite sure to expect on arriving, our first few days have been great. From our smooth arrival at the airport, our AirBnb exceeding our expectations, indulging in fantastic food, and a great new coworking space, we have really been enjoying ourselves. We've had a few (pleasant) surprises, like noticing how organized the traffic seems in comparison to Asia, and finding a great grocery store that is helping to make the city feel like home. We're trying not to get too comfortable in our space though, and are looking forward to challenging ourselves by exploring the diverse neighbourhoods of the city and primarily interacting with locals in Spanish (however awkward stumbling through conversations in another language may be!) Although there are a lot of things we are looking forward to experiencing, the reality of the recent earthquake is unavoidable, and can literally become apparent as you walk down the street. While most of the city is recovering or back to normal, we sometimes come across building rubble or flowers which reinforces the intensity of the event and the lives lost. Although we were a little nervous about the potential for another earthquake, we have been able to relax after talking to locals and getting used to our environment. We're looking forward to sharing our adventures in this great city going forward as we get settled in. Enjoy!

Have you ever dreamed about moving to a place that you’ve visited? Dreamed about spending a winter skiing in the Rockies, or surfing in Byron Bay?
So many people have a vision of quitting their job, and leaving the city they’ve been living in. There are so many amazing places that people visit on trips, and the memory never completely goes away. Something about the place calls you back.
We always knew that we wanted to settle into one of the place we had travelled to, but never really expected it to be so close to home. We had a plan to spend a summer in the mountains near our former home of Calgary, and over a year later we were still there.
In this episode you’ll learn:

What is like to quit your career and start working in the service industry in a tourist town
What happens to your perspective on a place when you are living there instead of visiting
Where you should go if you are visiting Canmore and Banff
What we miss about living in a small town
Why you should give in to your desire to spend some time living in one of the awesome places that you’ve visited
How quitting your job can be a positive career move

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In this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss traveling in Cambodia; Scams at the border, feeling guilt about being in poor countries, and tourism at sites of atrocities.
 

Suzanne Rutledge and her husband Mitch have always loved international travel, and continued to make it a priority after they had their son Luke. In 2014, during a trip to Chile to celebrate their 40th birthdays, Suzanne and Mitch met a solo female traveler who had been traveling around the world for a year. Inspired by the conversation and her travel stories, Mitch and Suzanne set about planning a long-term adventure for their own family, and were ready to set off less than a year later with Luke, who was seven at the time. Over nine months, the family traveled to New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Egypt, Turkey, Croatia, Western Europe, and England, volunteering in some countries along the way as well to give back to the communities they were visiting. The family had the chance to spend nine months together, and made sure to take notes of the things their trip taught them. Luke had the chance to experience different cultures and historical sites first-hand rather than hearing about them in the classroom, and regularly pulls from his experiences now that he's back at school. Suzanne, Mitch and Luke also took steps to simplify their lives after returning from their trip and prioritize family time, and started a travel blog to share their adventures and experiences with family and friends. Suzanne was even inspired to bundle some of her best travel tips with some of their stories and write her book From the Rut to the Ledge. On this episode we talk to Suzanne about the family's inspiration behind taking the trip, and why they decided to prioritize slow travel. We also talk about what it was like to travel with Luke, how he reacted on learning about the family's plan to take the trip, and the differences she now sees in him. Suzanne also discusses the importance of learning from your travel experiences and implementing what you have learnt back into your life when you return home, and how this helped inspire her to write her book. Enjoy! Connect with Suzanne:  You can connect with Suzanne on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, plus you can check out her Travel Blog and book From the Rut to the Ledge! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Is travel too popular? Are expectations and stories about travel inflated? Has travel culture exaggerated the benefits of taking a trip?  This week we respond to an article, "Against The Cult of Travel."  Authors Brett and Kate McKay argue that the popularity of travel has gone too far. That our culture has elevated travel to an almost supernatural level, and we should be more realistic about the value of travel.  We agree, disagree, and add nuance to their arguments: What is the cult of travel?  Is The Hobbit about travel?  Can travel help you improve your life?  Is travel a solution to or an escape from your problems?  Is travel inherently valuable?  And more If you like the podcast, join the community on Facebook. To receive a copy of our South America guide, sign up for the newsletter! Music Credit: bensound.com  

In this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss going to language school & doing a homestay in Buenos Aires. They also discuss how learning a language adds to travelling, and how settling down and unpacking for a few weeks can reinvigorate your trip.

On August 6, 2014 we released the very first episode of The World Wanderers podcast, and this past Monday marked our 4th anniversary... or as Amanda more affectionately likes to say, The World Wanderers 4th birthday!  So, we decided to do a special episode to celebrate podcasting for 4 years! On this episode, we reminisce about how we got started with the podcast, and how the show has evolved as we have over the last 4 years. We share some of our favorite interviews, moments we would change, awesome and unexpected experiences we've had from the podcast, and some of our biggest lessons as podcast hosts. We also share what's next for us and the show and what you can expect from the next 4 years of The World Wanderers.  Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Have you ever felt some pre-trip jitters, maybe your about to leave on a big trip and feeling nervous right now. People might not expect how nervous you can be before diving into the unknown for a month.
Amanda is 12 hours away from getting on a plane to Bali. She is going for a month of Yoga Teacher Training and to have the first solo trip of her life. On this episode of The World Wanderers podcast Amanda and Ryan talk about the pre-trip excitement and nervousness Amanda is experiencing in the lead up before going to Bali for Yoga teacher training for a month. They also cover a bit of travel decision making, accepting suggestions from friends, managing expectations and more!
Show Notes for this episode!
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Episode 35 is mentioned a few times. It's about trip planning. If you are thinking about planning a trip check it out! 
 

We made plans to go to Japan with some friends during their trip to Canada last year, and were looking forward to our visit since we left for Asia in October of 2016. Landing in Tokyo, we were expecting an Asian version of New York City but were surprised by how quiet and orderly everything seemed! We loved the city and learning about Japanese culture by appreciating the kindness of the locals, enjoying the food (we had breakfast sushi for the first time!) and taking in the variety of beautiful cherry blossoms around the city. In the first of our two episodes about our time in Japan, we talk about our stay in Tokyo at the beginning and end of our trip. We jumped in right away with a walking tour which covered the popular Omotesanto and Harajuku neighbourhoods, and had some unique experiences with Becky Gillespie, who has been on the show, showing us around. She took us to the colourful Akihabara anime district, a trendy maid cafe, and a delicious traditional Japanese meal. We had some quintessential Tokyo experiences like visiting Shibuya Crossing and enjoying conveyor belt sushi, and talk about our experience in learning about the new culture around us. We also talk about how every experience we had made us fall in love with the country even more, and how it was bittersweet leaving on the last day.   If you are interested in learning about Japanese culture and the unique experiences Tokyo has to offer, you don't want to miss this episode! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Gabriel Wyner is the author of Fluent Forever, the best book on language learning that we've ever read. He's an author, polyglot, former profesional opera singer, has degrees in mechanical engineering and opera, and he successfully funded a series of pronunciation trainers on kickstarter.com. 
His ideas on language learning have really changed the way that we are approaching learning spanish. Focusing more on pronunciation and way less on translations. This is the book we wish we had before we spent hundreds of dollars a Rosetta Stone with the idea of learning Spanish before going to South America.
This episode is all about the best methods for learning a language, despelling myths about who is and who isn't a good language learner, and how learning the local language adds to your travels. You'll leave feeling way more capable and inspired to learn a language!
In this episode you will learn: 

Why adults are better than children at learning languages
Why you need to learn pronunciation first
That language learning doesn't need to take years
How to make learning languages fun
Learning a language makes your travels more fulfilling 
and way more..

For show notes and links to this weeks episode visit www.theworldwanderers.com!
Find out more about Gabriel at fluent-forever.com and read the book!
 

Have you ever been on a long backpacking trip and you get kind of bored with what you're doing? You become sick of seeing another church or meeting another Australian?
We've been there. Guests on the show have been there. If you're experiencing this (or have experienced this), there isn't anything wrong with you.
When you set out on a trip, everything is awesome, and each experience and new person is fascinating and exciting. As time goes on, the things you are seeing and the people you meet becomes much less satisfying.
On this episode, we share our thoughts and ideas on how to deal with normalizing travel life, and how to shift your perspective to maintain curiosity and wonderment throughout your travels.
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On last week's episode, we talked with our good friends, Steve and Julia Patterson, where they shared how they figured out their travel style while on their first backpacking trip, and it inspired us to dig deeper into this topic. You often see and hear on the media about how you should go backpacking and how you should want to quite your job to travel the world (heck, we've said it!), and while we've found that experience hugely beneficial to our lives, we've also discovered that that's not how we prefer to travel anymore. On this episode, we share how our preferred travel style has changed; how we went from bouncing around from city to city every couple of days back in 2011, to spending a week or so in one place in 2014, to spending months in the same city on this past trip. We discuss how we found a travel that suits our lifestyle now and how you can also find a travel style that makes you happiest, because at the end of the day, whatever we do should be making us happy. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Music Credits: www.bensound.com

One and a half years ago Rory Madigan left Australia with a plan to travel for a little while before heading home and settling down. Now, 548 days later, a lot has changed. He's visited countries he never thought he would, he's decided on a new direction for his career, and his relationship with himself has fundamentally changed.  We sat down in a park in Banff, Alberta and had a wide-ranging conversation on:  Arriving in India for the first time Highlights from traveling India The reality of India vs. the romantic travel ideas Backpacking Southeast Asia Anxiety before travel Travel as a vacation Vs. Travel as an adventure Perspective before his trip vs. 548 days later The value of moving to a new city Hiking How travel can help you discover things you like that you once thought you disliked Listen to Rory's previous appearances on the podcast Episode # 27 - A Discussion on travel with Rory Madigan Episode # 44 - Mexico & Travel with Rory Madigan Episode # 77 - The Travel Life ------------------------------------------ This episode of The World Wanderers podcast is brought to you by italki.com. Italki lets you find affordable native speaking language teachers from all over the world. To get a buy one, get one free lesson, visit theworldwanderers.com/italki If you enjoy the show and want to support its ongoing creation you can support on Patreon.com Music Credit: bensound.com

Is Mardi Gras on your bucketlist, but you're just not quite sure what it will be like and if it's for you? Then, this episode is definitely for you!
On this episode of the podcast, Amanda heads to Mardi Gras in New Orleans with 3 friends from Canada - Jordana Daum, Justine Daum & Nora Bily. They record their experiences at Mardi Gras, and share what they like and dislike, what they learn, all of the things they do and much more.
This episode takes you down Bourbon Street, to the famous bar, Pat O'Briens, through Jackson Square for tarot card readings, into the Bayou, to Oak Alley Plantation, and through the streets of the French Quarter on Fat Tuesday.
Enjoy!
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Idahosa (pronounced ee-DOW-ssah) Ness is the founder of The Mimic Method language learning method and speaks five languages fluently – Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Mandarin Chinese. He developed the system in 2010 while studying percussion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was struggling to learn Brazilian rhythms. The Mimic Method is unique in that the listener learns the new language by ear rather than by eye, and has helped thousands of individuals from around the world learn languages faster, understand more, and speak with a better accent. When we last talked to Idahosa in our 2016 Travel, Language Learning & The Mimic Method episode, we discussed how Idahosa started his location independent company and built a life for himself which combined his love of travel, language learning and entrepreurship. He has continued traveling and has visited the US, Hungary, Australia, Brazil and Portugal just in the past year! On this episode, we talk more about how know the language can add tremendous value to your travel experience, the pitfalls of traditional language learning models, and the importance of keeping language learning fun! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

This week we combed through Quora to find some of the most commonly asked travel questions, and we definitely sound some that we have been asked before! There are some different questions that come up when you are planning a long-term trip over a short vacation, and you can definitely learn a lot of travel tips and hacks from those who have been there before! On this episode, we discuss some of the common travel questions that come up when planning a long term trip or a shift to a Digital Nomad lifestyle. Whether it’s travel hacks that will save you money or get cheaper flights, strategies on making money while you travel or how it really feels to travel alone, we discuss our experiences and what has worked for us. Packed with great information like how to take advantage of work opportunities on the road, how to frame your time away to future employers, and online resources that have helped improve the way we travel, this is one episode you definitely won’t want to miss! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Music Credits: www.bensound.com

It's been almost 5 months since we left Canada and started this adventure as digital nomads, and we've learned a ton about working remotely and traveling. On this episode, we share the reality of digital nomad life. Before leaving we had both idealized what working + traveling would be like, and we had both imagined it being a lot easier than it's been. In reality, it is awesome to work and travel, but it is still work, and there is the pull to constantly want to explore and see new things. We share what we've learned over the last 5 months, how we've found a routine on the road, and how we figured out what routine works best for us. If you are thinking about making the jump to digital nomad life, you don't want to miss this episode! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/

This week on the podcast we are joined by CEO and founder of Live Lingua, Ray Blakney. Ray joined us all the way from Queretaro, Mexico to share his story of growing up living around the world, traveling to Mexico in the Peace Corps, and starting 3 language schools in Mexico.  Ray shares how the business, Live Lingua, went from being a brick and mortar teaching only Spanish to an online business teaching students from around the world 11 different languages. He shares what it's like to run an online language school, some of the challenges, and what's next for him and his wife.  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

It's a full on accommodation-isode. We break down why we are choosing to stay more and more at Airbnb's, less at hostels, and way less at hotels. We both love staying in hostels. They are a cheap place to spend a night, but there is a lot of other value you get from staying in a dorm room. The social aspect helps you learn what to do in a city and you have a better chance to meet people and have fun experiences with new friends. Lately, we've been staying a lot more at Airbnb's. When we look at what we can get on Airbnb for the price of two beds in a hostel dorm room, it usually blows the hostel away. In Kuala Lumpur, we had a fancy studio apartment for less that the price of two beds in a ten-bed dorm. It's a no-brainer from a comfort perspective, but after staying in Airbnb's for a while we began to feel like we were missing something from almost exclusive hostel travel.  We dig into the different types of accommodation we use and why you shouldn't just listen to your desire for comfort when booking accommodations.  Topics discussed:  Pro's and con's of Airbnb Pro's and con's of hostels Pro's and con's of hotels What's the best value for you as a traveling couple  How to balance comfort with personal development, fun, and excitement If you've never used airbnb before, you can use our link to get $25 of your first stay. http://www.theworldwanderers.com/airbnb/  Show notes featuring links mentioned in the episode can be found at theworldwanderers.com This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates.  Music credit: bensound.com

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda is joined by Nicole Pond who is the founder of The Yellow Bird Skincare Company. Nicole is from South Carolina, but she spent some of her childhood living in France, and has traveled to many places since then. Her travels early in life have inspired her to travel with her kids, and to know that traveling with children is possible! We talk about what traveling with children is like, what you can learn from it, how it can change your experience in a place, and more. Nicole's early travel experiences have also led her down the path of starting her own business. Growing up, Nicole changed friends, cities, and differently schools often, and the variety growing up, has lead to her trying different things in her career. She taught education, and now her and her husband have founded The Yellow Bird, which is a natural skincare company based out of South Carolina. We also dig into natural skincare and chat about how you can minimize your skincare products on the road, find products that will last a long time, and what to look for when you run out of your favorite products and you're in a different country. Enjoy! If you want to try The Yellow Bird's products, Nicole has offered you a 15% off discount! To claim your discount, click here! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers.

We decided to take advantage of the recent need to do a visa run and visit Central America, a part of the world that had always caught our attention but we hadn't yet made it to. Within Central America, we were drawn to Panama as we had heard great reviews and wanted to scope it out as a potential place to live in the future. After arriving in Panama City, we went straight to the domestic airport to catch a flight to Bocas del Toro, a popular backpacker destination. We managed to stay away from the crowds, however, by spending our time at the beautiful and eco-friendly Al Natural resort, where we loved the family style meals and time we spent relaxing. On returning to Panama City after a few days, we took in one of its main tourist attractions, the Panama Canal, and found it fascinating to watch the ships maneuver the locks, learned about the recent expansion that allowed for the passage of even larger freighters, and walked along the city's boardwalks and causeways. On this episode, we talk about our trip to Panama, including some of the reasons we decided to go, how we got to Bocas del Toro and our experience on Isla Bastimentos. Even after we took in the Panama Canal once we got back to the city, we know there's plenty more in Panama to explore, and think that we would definitely be able to live here for a while in the future! Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Jill Neimann is a conscious travel expert and the creator/host of the Conscious Travel Summit, an online video series. She has visited over 70 countries and is passionate about shifting towards a more conscious planet through transformation travel experiences. After wrapping up her around the word trip, Jill developed her career by working in the International division of a large bank and had the opportunity to travel for work, but wasn't passionate about the job. She decided she wanted to explore a passion which would allow her to travel with purpose, and the opportunity arose when her friend asked her to manage their band in Barcelona short term. On this episode, we talk with Jill about what inspired her to travel, the importance of traveling with purpose, how you can find and pursue a travel business based on your passion, the benefits of healthy travel, and the first Conscious Travel Summit she will be hosting from May 8 - May 18, 2017. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com

This week on the podcast we are excited to have Sasha and Rachel from Grateful Gypsies back!   We first interviewed them in the summer of 2017 to talk about teaching English abroad and online and have since kept in touch and even met up in person last year in Mexico City.   Sasha and Rachel have been traveling for years, but they wanted to do something special in 2018, so they set out to do one big, bucket-list level event a month for the whole year.   We catch up with them to hear about the idea and their experiences from Carnival in Brazil, to WrestleMania in New Orleans, to the World Cup in Russia and more! Enjoy!

From Canada to Ghana, to Uganada then Korea, the Philippines to Nicaragua, and all the way to the Dominican Republic, Carolyn has lived all over the world for the last 4 years. From interning in Africa, to teaching English in Korea, highland dancing in the Philippines, learning yoga in India, teaching yoga in Nicaragua, acting in a movie and now teaching yoga in the Dominican Republic. On this episode, Carolyn shares her adventures living abroad, why she was so inspired to see the world, why she chooses to live in one place instead of traveling, and how you can find more opportunities abroad. If living outside of your country has been on your mind, this episode will get you inspired to make things happen!
In this episode: 

Internships
Teaching English
Teaching Yoga
Dancing
Working as a highland dancing in Asia
Language Learning
Expectatons
Finding Job around the world
Entrepreneurial Plans 
How to make friends in a new city
Evolving relationships at home

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This week on the podcast we are answering YOUR questions! We asked our private Facebook community what travel questions they had for us and answered a number of them on this episode. We talk about how we plan trips and why we choose to go places, how to make sure we have wifi everywhere in the world, getting jobs abroad, if and when we're ever going to settle into a permanent home, dealing with language barriers, unique cultures we've experienced, and more!  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

This week on the podcast we are continuing to share our Mexican adventures! The first weekend trip we took in Mexico was to visit friends in Merida, Mexico. Prior to being in Mexico, we had never even heard of Merida, and we were pleasantly surprised when we visited. Merida is in the Yucatan state of Mexico, and it's know for it's cute historic center, amazing food, and cenotes! We had 3 days to explore Merida, and on this episode we share what our experience was like in Merida. We also pulled in our fellow travel bloggers and friends Meg & Tom from Food, Fun Travel, Nathan Aguilera from Foodie Flashpacker and Nate Hake from Travel Lemming who were all living in Merida when we went to share some of their recommendations to eat, see and do, what they love about Merida, and why it's a great hub for digital nomads.  Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support!

This week on the podcast we are excited to have Rachel from Grateful Gypsies back! We first interviewed Rachel and her partner Sasha in the summer of 2017 to talk about teaching English abroad and online and have since kept in touch and even met up in person last year in Mexico City, and this February, we caught up with them about their Year-Long Party at Carnival, The World Cup, and other festivals around the world. To support their love of travel, Rachel and Sasha starting teaching English in China and eventually transitioned to working fully online. They've been able to travel all over the world from Asia to Latin America making money along the way. Today we're diving fully into teaching English online with Rachel. We cover who is a good fit for the type of work, why it is a great way to launch a nomadic life, and way way more. Rachel just released her course, Teaching for Freedom, which helps students get jobs and prepare to travel and teach. She graciously offered listeners 20% off using the code: wanderingteachers2019. Enjoy! ----- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! ----- Music Credits: www.bensound.com

On this episode of the podcast, we chat with a fellow University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business graduate! Christian was someone that Ryan knew through a few business classes, and thanks to social media they have stayed connected throughout the years.
Christian has been on a similar path to us since graduating business school in 2011, and on this episode, he shares how his passion for travel grew, where he's been, and what he's done. From Southeast Asia to South America, Christian has spent a lot of time learning and growing through his travels. Through his travels, and his experience with ayahuasca in Peru, he reconnected with his love for art, and since returning from South America, he's been following his dreams of being an artist.
On this episode, Christian shares how his view on life has changed through his travels, and what it's like to be pursuing what he's truly passionate about.
Enjoy!
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Do you want to travel, but have no idea what you need? Are you uncertain about what stuff to bring? Are you confused about the best places to book flights, insurance, and hostels or hotels? Are you finding the visa process so frustrating that you feel like giving up your dream of traveling the world? 
Don't worry - we've got you covered! 
After spending over a year backpacking around the world, we've learned a thing or two. We want to share what we've learned with you! On this episode, we talked about must-have equipment, our go-to's for travel insurance, flights, accommodation and transportation, as well as advice on ensuring you have your visas sorted before you go. 
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On this episode of the podcast we chat with Denise Chaykun, the founder of Magical Mystery Tours, which is a travel company that plans your vacation and itinerary to a surprise destination based on a few preferences you indicate. She was inspired to start the company after a friend asked her to design his vacation based on her travel experience because he didn't have the time to plan it, and she decided to keep the destination a secret until he got to the airport. From its beginning, Denise designed Magical Mystery Tours to build custom experiences based on her clients' travel styles, what they want to get out of their vacation, and if they want to be pushed out of their comfort zone, and feels greatly rewarded when Magical Mystery Tours gets feedback from repeat clients that their vacation fit their personalities perfectly. Denise discovered her love of travel when a job she worked after graduating needed her to travel a lot, and recently completed a longer term road trip in the US with her husband and two dogs, living in AirBnbs along the way. After discovering their ideal travel lifestyle of living in new places for about a month at a time to establish routine, and visiting places like Denver, Texas and (her favourite) Prince Edward Island, Canada, Denise and her husband decided they were ready to slow down and be based out of one place for a while. Now living in Philadelphia, Denise and her husband still make travel a priority by not letting their house and lifestyle take up the majority of their time and financial resources, so they can still be flexible and travel when the opportunity arises. On this episode we talk about the inspiration behind Denise's travel company Magical Mystery Tours and how they design great vacations for their clients, the appeal of traveling to a surprise destination where you don't know what awaits you, and some of the places Magical Mystery Tours has sent clients that are not usually on people's radar. We also talk to Denise about her recent nomadic lifestyle, the decision to stop traveling, and how you can still make traveling a priority even if you are based out of one place. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU, the listeners of the show! Thank you to all of our supporters on Patreon - you are the reason we can continue producing TWW! If you want to support the show AND get great rewards, join us at www.patreon.com/theworldwanderers. Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Whether it's a big trip or a new business idea, it can be difficult to take the decision to make a big change in life. The potential reaction from family and friends and uncertainty in what lies ahead can give us a lot to think about, and our fears can often keep us from taking the leap. We experienced these feelings when making the decision to quit our jobs and take a long term trip through South America in 2013. We were afraid of what a gap in our resume might mean for our careers when we returned and whether we were making the right decision. Looking back at the opportunities the trip provided and where we are today as a result, we are so happy we made the decision to go! On this episode we talk about how people can often feel as though they need a perfect plan in place before making a big life change, travel related or otherwise, but how this isn't necessarily required. We also talk about pursuing what you want to do as opposed to what others say you "should" be doing, and the importance of realizing that you can always change your mind if you realize that what you decided to pursue isn't for you, but that the important thing is knowing you tried. Our advice: just go for it! Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. You can also check out our brand new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Are you planning a backpacking trip to Europe? Are you visiting London? Are you feeling overwhelmed with all there is to see and do in London and Europe?
In this episode, Amanda and Ryan share with you their adventure in London. You'll learn about their favorite sights in the city, going to Wimbledon, how they planned a route around europe, and tips for backpacking Europe in the summer. 
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This week we continue our travel entrepreneurship series as we sit down with Daniela and Azma from Adzenture Retreats. They run a travel business that integrates yoga and adventures by working with yoga teachers to plan and host yoga retreats around the world. Azma and Daniela were both inspired to start their travel business after realizing they wanted to leave the corporate world, desired more from their careers and that they both had a love of travel in common. The girls decided to start their business and after a brief setback and a change in tack, have been enjoying planning and hosting yoga retreats with teachers from around the world. Daniela and Azma maintained focus on allowing the business to grow naturally and organically, which led to them being able to expand their retreats from their initially planned region of only Sri Lanka to international destinations such as Nicaragua, Cambodia, Mexico and Bali. The girls have used their travel experience to help research and select for ideal retreat locations, and have learned a lot about the patience and optimism it can take to run a business along the way. On this episode, we talk to them about everything from how they got Adzenture started, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, how the expectations of running a business differ from the reality, and Sri Lanka as an up and coming destination for yoga retreats. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, you can head on over to Patreon. Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Are you planning a backpacking trip and wondering what coming home is going to be like? Or, have you returned from a trip and suffered from post-travel depression? We've been there too.
On this episode of the podcast, we discuss what it was like for us to come back home after our 2 big backpacking trips, as well as what it was like returning from our 1 month solo trips. We share how we felt coming home the first time with the expectation that we find a place to live and get "big kid" jobs. We share how it was strange to come home to life being the exact same as we left it. We also contrast that from returning from our second backpacking trip and dramatically changing our lives. Finally, we share what it was like to leave for only a month and return once again.
Have you experienced post-travel depression and struggled with returning home? We'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at info@theworldwanderers.com.
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This week we catch up with our intern Shalini Kulkarni, who has been on the road backpacking in South America since July of 2017. Shalini knew she wanted to do a longer term trip since graduating university, and decided the time was right when she finished paying off her student loan after working for a few years. Paring down an initially ambitious travel plan, Shalini landed in Cartagena and has been having a great time learning the travel ropes (and Spanish!) and getting comfortable in South America, allowing some of the initial cautiousness she arrived with to relax. Working for a few years before taking off has allowed Shalini to put some of her trip saving towards developing new hobbies, like a new love for trekking in Peru which has led to her visiting some great lesser known places like the Inca site of Choquequirao and the Guaviare region in Colombia. In addition, Shalini took some measures before the trip that allowed her to save a little extra like downsizing her apartment and getting an travel points credit card which is now allowing her to fly to Asia for only the taxes. On this episode we talk to Shalini about some of the other things she did to budget for her trip before she left, how her travel expectations have lived up to the reality of her day to day travel, some of her trip highlights so far and more. Enjoy! You can also check out our new travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Do you want to go traveling, but are afraid of what you'll leave behind? Are you afraid to leave a good job? Your family? A comfortable social circle? We've been there before... and more than once. As we prepare to leave Atlanta after 9 months of being here, we reflect on what it feels like to pick up and leave once again. We've chosen this path time and time again, but that doesn't mean that it's easy. On this episode, we reflect on the other times we have left the city we lived in, and the jobs and friends that were comfortable. We share why we continue to choose to leave, and how it has helped us to grow and shift our perspective. If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter. Music by: www.bensound.com

This week on the podcast we are off to Oaxaca, Mexico! Oaxaca is located in southern Mexico and was our last stop on our Mexican adventure. After we moved out of our apartment in Mexico City we made our way down to Oaxaca where we spent 10 days eating, exploring, and enjoying the city.  On this episode of the podcast we talk about why we went to Oaxaca, what we did there, what we ate, some of the most popular things to do that we didn't get a chance to do, what it's like being in Oaxaca, why it's a great digital nomad hub, why you should get out of the city and exploring the surrounding area, and much more!  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

We've always wanted to live longer term in a Spanish speaking country, so after a busy summer traveling across Canada and the United States, we are looking forward to staying true to our nomadic roots and heading to Mexico City this Thursday! Although we've had some mixed reactions from family and friends regarding our safety, our friends that have traveled and lived there have nothing but great things to say about the area, and we are looking forward to getting the chance to enjoy some great Mexican food, practicing our Spanish, and getting a chance to establish ourselves and build another home away from home. With that said, we did need to reconsider our travel plans in light of the recent news of the devastating earthquake, and on this episode we talk about how we discussed our safety concerns and decided to move forward with our travel plans. We also discuss about what we're looking forward to, the fun event around which we finalized our travel dates, and make a call out to listeners for recommendations and to let us know if they may be in the area to meet up. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan answer travel questions... although these travel questions are not your typical FAQ's about travel. They discuss what it feels like to quit your job and go traveling, where they've seen the best sunsets, how to fund your travels, where they would go if they had a free airline ticket to anywhere in the world, and their least favourite city that they've ever been. 
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This week on the podcast we are joined by Tessa Pinner from Broaden Goods. Tessa has been traveling since she was young, and although she’s always loved to travel, she never expected to start a travel-inspired business. On a trip to Morocco 3 years ago, Tessa and her husband fell so in love with Fez that they decided that they wanted to bring products from Fez back to the United States. Their love of the people, culture, and products sparked the idea for what is now Broaden Goods. On this episode, Tessa shares how she fell in love with travel, and what made her fall in love with Morocco. She also shares where the idea for Broaden Goods came from and it was it was like to actually go about working with locals to create goods that they could sell in the United States, as well as what she learned through that process. Enjoy! This episode of The World Wanderers is sponsored by AutoSlash. AutoSlash is the #1 site for getting a great deal on a car rental. They figure out the best coupons and discount codes to get you the lowest rate possible, and then track prices on your rental right until the day you pick up the car. If they find a lower rate, they email you so you can lock in the savings. It's like price protection on your rental. They can even track the price of rentals made on other websites. AutoSlash has saved customers millions of dollars on car rentals. It's completely free - give it a try on your next booking! You can also check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

On this episode of the podcast, we're looking back at the last year. 2016 has taken us from Atlanta to a 3-week road trip across the US, home to Canada and over to Asia. We've visited new cities, countries, and met a ton of great people. We discuss the higlights of the last year, the low points, the challenges of living life on the road, and more. We share where the podcast has come over the last year, as well as our plans for 2017 (with the podcast + personally!). Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the newsletter. This episode is brought to you by Praxis. Praxis is the future of education, a 9-month program with a 6-month apprenticeship at a startup. It is education, without schooling. If you are 17 to 25 and ready to break free of the conventional path, go to discoverpraxis.com The World Wanderers Podcast is also sponsored by italki.com. If you are interested in learning a language and want more than the boring app on your phone go to theworldwanderers.com/italki. You'll get a two for one lesson with a native speaker at amazingly affordable rates. Music Credits: www.bensound.com

On this episode of the podcast, we're off to Vietnam! In previous episodes, we've shared our adventures from Thailand, Cambodia & Laos, so we complete our adventures in Southeast Asia with an episode on Vietnam. 
This episode contains stories of the crazy overnight bus adventures that we experienced traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in the south all the way to Hanoi & Halong Bay in the north, as well as stories about what we did in Vietnam, what Vietnam was like, crossing the border in and out of Vietnam. We share with you what it was like to explore the Cu Chi tunnels, shoot AK47's, party in Nha Trang, tour Halong Bay, and much more. 
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This week on the podcast we are joining you from our mobile studio (ie. Amanda's car!). We recap our 5 months in Canada over the summer, including what we've done, where we've been, and some of our top highlights. We share our adventures in Canmore, Ottawa, Lake O'Hara, and Charleston, as well as some of our favorite hikes from the summer.  We also give an update on where we'll be over the next couple of months. We're starting with a trip to the southern US, including Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Charleston and Orlando, then off to Mexico for a few weeks before heading down to Central America for a few months. If you're based somewhere or traveling somewhere we're going to be, make sure to let us know!  Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members in your area! If you would like to support the continued growth of the show and receive cool kickbacks like postcards from around the world and one on one calls with Ryan and Amanda, head on over to Patreon. Thank you so much for your continued support! Music Credits: www.bensound.com

Do you dream about taking a backpacking trip around the world, but feel nervous and uncertain about where it's safe to travel and where it isn't? Do you feel scared about traveling and having something bad happen? On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how what we hear about a place can make us scared to go there, and how living in fear can prevent us from taking trips. We touch on how to overcome your fears of traveling and how to ensure that you stay safe while traveling. We also share how we make decisions about where to go and decide what is truly unsafe and what is simply deemed unsafe in mainstream media. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook and sign up for the newsletter :) If you are learning or interested in learning a language make sure to check out the two for one special with show sponsor italki.com Check us out on Patreon. We have lot’s of cool rewards for supporters of the show. Music credit: www.bensound.com

This week on the podcast, we're flipping the script and sharing our interview on the Postcard Academy Podcast sharing our favorite spots in Mexico City.  We talk about why we love the city, our favorite activities, restaurants, cafes, and museums.  Make sure to check out Podcast Academy at https://postcardacademy.co/ ------ This episode of The World Wanderers is brought to you by Costa Sunglasses. Founded over 35 years ago by fishermen who wanted to stay on the water longer, Costa Sunglasses are engineered to help people across all pursuits make the most of their time on the water. For those who need water to breathe. Costasunglasses.com ------

Brock Groombridge has visited 80 countries since he started traveling seven years ago. In 2010, when he started vloging he was the first person to video blog a trip around the world. Today he is still traveling like crazy and documenting his adventures on Snapchat and Youtube.  Whether he is exploring new cafe's in Toronto, getting fish and chips in London, a haircut in India, or adventuring on his way to his goal of 100 counties before he's 30, Brock is always spreading happiness and positivity.  We talk with Brock about how he got his start video blogging, how Backpack with Brock has evolved, how he decided to document his days with Snapchat, and a lot more.  Covered in this episode: Documenting travel with Snapchat How Brock decided to start traveling in the first place How the recession helped Brock find his dream job Video blogging way before it was popular Getting haircuts around the world Setting travel goals (100 countries before 30-years-old) How documenting life can make you appreciate it more Balancing enjoying experiences with documenting experiences The value of creating a project to document your trip If you're on Snapchat, follow Brock's adventures @ backpackerbrock Check out links to video's mentioned in this episode in the show notes at theworldwnaderers.com ---------------- Thanks to this episodes sponsor italki.com. If you're looking to connect with a real live language teacher visit theworldwanderers.com/italki and get your second lesson free when you sign up.  ---------------- Music credit: bensound.com  

Feeling bored with your job? Living for the weekend? Routines get old really fast... 
On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda discuss the concept of "death by routine", which they've deemed as getting so caught up in your day to day life that you literally forget what feeling alive is like. You do the same things day in and day out, waiting for something to change, or things to get better. Stop waiting, and start making those changes happen. Ryan and Amanda share their experiences losing themselves in routines and getting caught up in unfulfilling jobs, and how they have made changes to enjoy their lives and feel present on a day to day basis. 
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You can gain a lot of value by creating content or a project for yourself to pursue while traveling, and can often end up learning a lot about yourself along the way. Combined with wanting to keep her friends and family up to date on her whereabouts and activities during our trip to South America, Amanda decided to use her love of writing to start a travel blog, and journaling during this trip helped Ryan engage with deeper thoughts, like ideas for projects he would enjoy pursuing in the future. Creating gave us a great sense of purpose and accomplishment, and we know we will be able to keep gaining value from this content by having it to look back on in the future. On this episode we talk about how we got started creating content on the road, how it gave us a great sense of purpose and accountability while traveling, and how it brought excitement to our adventures once we starting traveling with additional intention. We also discuss having confidence in knowing your experiences will provide value to others, the importance of creating for yourself first as opposed to creating in the hopes that others will engage with your content, a number of creative channels that work well with long term travel, and how starting a travel podcast has impacted our lives for the better. Enjoy!

In this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss Laos; Riding Elephants, Tubing in Vang Vieng, terrifying transportation, and their views on backpacker party towns.