16 Best Places to Live for 3 Years

Extra pack of Peanuts Podcast 16 Best Places to Live for 3 Years

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

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

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

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

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In This Episode

  • 05:00 The Ground Rules
  • 08:10 Honorable Mentions
  • 10:10 Let’s Get Started
  • 41:10 Drumroll Please…Number One’s

 

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Croatia vs. Slovenia

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast Crotia vs. Slovenia 

Today’s Throwdown Showdown we are focusing on two places that we both truly adore, Croatia &. Slovenia.  We have the beautiful medieval coastlines of Croatia versus the majestic nature & Alps of Slovenia. Which do you want to visit more, the pearl of the Adriatic or the nation of caves?

Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Chase. Check out one of our favorite travel credit cards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, by going to CreditCards.com/EPOP 

We are also being sponsored by the amazing guys over at Tortuga Backpacks!.

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In This Episode

  • 07:35 Heather’s Love Of Croatia
  • 08:45 Trav’s Love of Slovenia
  • 10:55 The Island & Nature Debate
  • 12:20 Too Touristy
  • 15:40 The Cities
  • 20:55 Location, Location, Location
  • 23:35 Battle Of The Foods
  • 27:35 It’s All About The $$$
  • 29:06 Coastal Heaven

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Slovenia Travel Guide

Nestled amongst better-known countries such as Italy, Austria, Croatia, and Hungary, Slovenia is a place you may not know much about.

Though it’s only the size of New Jersey, it packs a lot of amazing things into one place. It’s one of Trav’s top 5 countries in the world, and we’re excited to share it with you.

Below, we list our favorite places to eat, drink, and see in Slovenia: (more…)

Top 16 Places Where We’d Live for 3 Months

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast Top 16 Places Where We'd Live for 3 Months

When it comes to traveling the world, there aren’t many places we WOULDN’T want to go to. But if we were to put down roots for three months, we’re a bit pickier.

Being location independent has its perks! In this episode, Heather and I discuss the top 16 cities and regions in the world where we’d love to spend three months, and what we love most about each one.

Whether it’s a great place for digital nomads with good internet and a thriving entrepreneurial community, a great beach destination, a hiker’s dream, or just a chill place with a chill vibe, we’re dreaming about where we might move next!

How about you?  If you could be dropped anywhere in the world for 3 months, where would you want to live? Tweet us @ExtraPackofPeanuts!

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In This Episode

  • 3:50 – What’s the Paradise Pack?
  • 6:30 – Where would you want to be dropped off for 3 months?
  • 7:00 – The Rules
  • 8:20 – Honorable mentions
  • 12:25 – Heather’s #8 (could’ve been her #1, but…)
  • 13:50 – Trav’s #8 (is it too small?)
  • 14:55 – Heather’s #7 – A fun place with a growing digital nomad scene
  • 16:40 – Trav’s #7 – Good weather, good beer, good beaches, but expensive accommodations
  • 18:10 – Heather’s #6 – Near a place that she has a little trouble pronouncing
  • 18:55 – Trav’s #6 – A city where he’s spent more time than almost anywhere else, he loves it that much!
  • 20:30 – Heather’s #5 – The food, the vibe, the countryside, the wine…
  • 22:20 – Trav’s #5 – Awesome in both summer and winter
  • 25:05 – Heather’s #4 – Her favorite country in the world!
  • 26:40 – Trav’s #4 – It was a close decision between 2, 3, and 4!
  • 29:30 – Heather’s #3 – Friends, mountains, a nearby island, good hiking
  • 30:50 – Trav’s #3 – Awesome beaches, world-class city with world-class events, fun, clean…but not super exotic or cheap…and Heather wishes she’d thought of this one
  • 33:30 – Heather’s #2 – A place she and Trav both loved
  • 36:15 – Trav’s #2 – Great internet, easy to get around, super cheap, almost like a second home!
  • 38:30 – Heather’s #1 – A digital nomad’s dream. Healthy, feel-good… Jungle and beach all in one day
  • 44:20 – Trav’s #1 – Bikeable, hip, cheap, great food, amazing history, and fantastic summer weather

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Top 12 Summer Destinations of 2018


Have you planned your summer vacation yet?

If not, it’s time to start planning some trips!

In this episode, Heather and I go through our list of top summer destinations around the globe.  From surprising to serene, vibrant to verdant, and interesting to impactful, there’s a great destination for everyone.

It’s time to imagine some sun and water and plan that summer trip!

What are your favorite summer destinations? Or what are some places you want to go in the summer? Tweet us @ExtraPackofPeanuts!

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In This Episode

  • 6:50 – Honorable mentions
  • 7:50 – Heather’s #6. She cheated a little.
  • 9:20 – Our criteria for ideal summer destinations
  • 11:25 – Trav’s #6, to Heather’s delight.
  • 13:55 – Heather’s #5. You’ll want to go a little off the beaten path.
  • 18:00 – Trav’s #5. He loves this place, even though it’s crowded.
  • 20:15 – Heather’s #4: A relaxing vibe, places to explore, nature, hiking, beautiful landscape…
  • 22:30 – Trav’s #4. People in this place do summer right!
  • 23:45 – Heather’s #3. If you love nature and you love beer, this is a great destination.
  • 26:25 – Trav’s #3: One of the best countries on earth, and awesome in the summer!
  • 29:25 – Heather’s #2: One of her favorite countries.
  • 33:20 – Trav’s #2: A place that blew away all his expectations!
  • 35:50 – Heather’s top pick (the word “beautiful” comes up a lot).
  • 39:10 – Trav’s top pick: A country that had an outsized impact on him.

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