TTB 138: The DO’s and DON'Ts of Travel
Show Notes
Mark Wolters of Wolters World gives honest 1st hand travel advice to help fellow travelers get the most out of their travel experience. In this episode, Mark discusses what makes his travel content so enjoyable to watch, with insight on the best & worst parts of traveling so that you can be better prepared for your vacation in a way that helps you know more about the culture & people of the city, country, or region you are going to visit.
Learn More About Our Guest:
TTB 137: The ‘Rogue Trip’ of a Lifetime
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As Co-Host of Disney+'s "Rogue Trip", Mack had the opportunity to work on projects on 6 continents where he visited some of the world’s less traditional tourist destinations, including Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Lebanon and Ukraine. Mack, being an incredibly talented photographer, is addicted to capturing moments and living amongst people with a deep sense of culture.
TTB 136: April Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot
Show Notes
In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of April. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:
- Biden administration will not require COVID-19 vaccine passports, White House says
- A Guide to Vaccine Passport Apps for American Travelers
- Most of the world’s countries added to State Department’s ‘do not travel’ advisor
- Serial stowaway Marilyn Hartman arrested yet again, at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport
- CBP Discovers Finches concealed inside Hair Rollers in Guyana Man’s Baggage at JFK Airport
- Man Faces Three Years In Jail In Dubai For Consuming Marijuana Before Entering The Country
- NASA's Perseverance rover just made breathable air on Mars
- 17-year cicadas are emerging, and scientists are asking you to go on cicada safaris
- These US national parks require reservations this summer
- Beware pricey summer flights: Airlines pushing fares higher as travel rebounds
Episodes in April:
Mack Woodruff of Disney’s Rouge Trip show on National Geographic
Mark Wolters of Wolters World YouTube Page
Pete Bethune the star of Whale Wars
TTB 135: Travel Around Table-The Digital Nomad Blueprint
Show Notes
On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses everything related to becoming a Digital Nomad. From various occupations you can pursue to what you can expect while on the road long term, this episode will serve as a great way for you to get the information you need on achieving location independence! Each guest provided us with invaluable personal experiences, creating a conversation that essentially maps out The Digital Nomad Blueprint!
Learn More About Our Guests:
Brytta Byers, Found of Xanadu Yoga
Matt Mitzel
English Teacher in South Korea
Nick and Vito , Budget Travel and Adventure Blog with Bros Around The Globe
TTB 134: Documenting the Change in the Developing World
Show Notes
This week we spoke with Trevor Cole, who’s photography captures inimitable moments today to reflect upon tomorrow. Trevor’s photography focuses predominantly on culture and landscapes; images which reflect a spatial and temporal journey through life and which try to convey a need to live in a more sustainable world. He seeks the moments and the light in whatever context he finds himself and endeavors to use his photographic acumen to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Trevor also leads small photo tours in Donegal and Ireland but also to other destinations. He lived in Ethiopia from 2006-2010 and since then has returned to take photographers to the Western and Eastern Omo, Harar, the Danakil desert and the highlands of Ethiopia. Additionally Trevor takes photo tours to Iceland, Namibia, Chad, South Sudan, Eritrea and India as well as travelling to discover and capture new locations.
TTB 133: Becoming a Location Indie Millionaire
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Ray Blakney is probably like every other award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who grew up in Turkey and lives in Mexico that you know. His specialty is bootstrapping 6 and 7-figure location independent online businesses (you’ll learn what that is on the podcast). He and his businesses have been featured in #Forbes, #EntrepreneurMagazine, #TheBostonGlobe and other top publications. Ray has also been a speaker at multiple conferences around the world.
Some of his businesses include @LiveLingua (one of the top online language schools), @Twiducate (a social network for schools with over 200k registered users, and Podcast Hawk (a SAAS product that helps you get booked on podcasts on auto-pilot).
TTB 132: March Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot
Show Notes
In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of March. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:
- Scramble Against Time to Free Ship Stuck in Suez Canal
- US Travel Calls for Timeline To Reopen International Travel
- Indonesia Digital Nomad Visa
- Health officials monitoring dozens in US for Ebola
- Travelers are sitting on more than $10 billion in airline credits — here’s what do to do before they expire
- Two New Airlines!
- 3 things to know about your CDC vaccine card
- Mind-blowing travel 'facts' you thought were true
Episodes in April:
Ray Blakney on creating a business that could allow you to become location independent
Trevor Cole on African photography
Travel Around Table on Becoming a Digital Nomad
TTB 127: February Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot
Show Notes
In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of February. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:
- Travel To Europe Could Pick Up Significantly By Summer
- Delta will block middle seats through April as competitors continue to fill planes
- Bipartisan Hospitality and Commerce Bill Gains Support of Travel Industry
- The Race To Create a Global Digital COVID-19 Passport Is On
- Airline CEOs Set for White House Meeting on Carbon Footprint
- CDC is not recommending a Covid-19 test requirement before domestic travel
- Planning to go camping this spring or summer? Think about booking your spot now
- Plane passengers' terror as mid-air 'explosion' causes bits of jet to fall out of sky
- It is time to end extractive tourism
- BLACK HISTORY MONTH: These 9 memorials trace the global impact of slavery
- Electric Planes
- Mars Missions
Episodes in March:
Jeanette Ceja on cultural inclusivity within the travel industry
Charlie Hammerton on overcoming homelessness and mental health awareness through travel
Carolene Méli, Experience Strategist on how to have the perfect travel experience
The Travel Around Table Discussion: Cultural Appropriation
Travel Around Table 126: The Travel Etiquette Blueprint
Show Notes
On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses how we, as travelers, can be more mindful of the people, culture, cuisine, and general destination we are lucky enough to explore. It all comes back to proper etiquette, and with this conversation we dissected multiple areas where we can be a bit more thoughtful while traveling.
Learn More About the Panelists:
Ian Agrimis https://www.captureunlimited.com
Leah Arao http://www.lainflight.com/ticket2anywherepodcast
Tasha Goldberg https://www.evidenceofhope.com/
Amanda Kendle https://www.notaballerina.com/
TTB 125: Exploring Columbia
Show Notes
Matt Waugh, a Scottish Expat, moved to Peru in 2006 as a tour leader responsible for groups of tourists from all over the world. He now leads treks throughout Peru and Columbia, and today we discussed his tours through the Columbian jungle! Matt is the Co-Founder of South Andes Tour Agency & Operator which specializes in local options and personalized experiences for hikes in Peru and Columbia.
Inside the Episode:
- (08:35): Matt starts us off with his incredible story of being stuck within Colombia for four months, starting in March of 2020 at the height of the global lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- (21:41): We make the transition into Colombian tourism, but first tackle the big question: Is Colombia dangerous?!
- (31:03): We get into a discussion on the culture, environment, and tourist attractions of Colombia.
- (52:00): What’s the infrastructure in Columbia like? As Matt tells us - you can enjoy everything from major hotel chains to small village stays.
- (01:10:29): Matt’s specialty is off the beaten path. He’s an explorer; and those that book with him are too. His treks wind through unknown trails exploring parts of Colombia that you’ll never read about in Lonely Planet. As they say, “the best views come after the hardest climb”, and with Matt you’ll see the authentic side of this overlooked South American gem.
- (01:22:40): Rapid Fire Round
TTB 124: Photographing Cultures in Transition
Show Notes
Nikola Kostic, born in Serbia, has lived in Indonesia for the past 20 years. He has a passion for photography with a strong fascination for cultures in transition. With the islands of the Indonesian archipelago, and the vibrant countries of southeast Asia at his doorstep he’s never short of inspiration, and spends much of my time on the road (and on the ocean) capturing the magic of life through a series of fleeting moments.
Inside the Episode:
- (07:58): Nikola starts us off with his experience during the conflict in the Balkans.
- (11:13): We make the transition to Nikola’s introduction to photography.
- (21:08): Nikola shared some profound moments from his travels and photography that helped shape his philosophy on the world. With an eye for the individual, Nikola looks for “symbols”.
- (34:20): Elliot brings up the Monoliths discovered throughout the world in late 2020. This then brings us into a discussion on ancient civilizations.
- (36:39): The conversation transitions to the cultural diversity and political climate of the United States and its impact on the world.
- (43:16): Elliot brings up the banana duct taped to a wall...”art”.
- (46:00): We discuss Nikolas's experience as a photographer in Bali.
- (59:52): Nikola tells us about his twelve part travel guides!
- (01:00:00): Nikola tells us an epic story about his experience photographing a volcanic eruption in Indonesia. Throughout his life, he’s found himself in some incredible situations, including scuba diving with Hammerhead Sharks, the transition of Bali from an undeveloped island into a mega resort-type destination, to living in Serbia during the Balkan Wars of the 90s.