Home Exchange with Jim Pickell, Part 1

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If you’re a fan of the podcast, you should know by now that I LOVE housesitting.

But there’s another, really awesome option out there!

Home Exchange!

If you have a house, there’s someone out there willing to switch with you for a while.

So to learn more about it, I’ve brought on none other than the PRESIDENT of HomeExchange.com himself!

Jim Pickell

In Part 1 of this interview, Jim discusses how you make travel a core value in your life, how home exchanges work and allow you to travel like a local.

We’ll also start discussing some of what’s available through the HomeExchange.com website!

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In This Episode:

  • 05:25 How travel becomes one of your core values.
  • 11:05 Don’t cry over anything that can’t cry over you
  • 15:00 Not always a glamours life. But so rewarding!
  • 18:57 Home Exchange & how it works.
  • 24:30 Homebirth at a HomExchange
  • 28:00 The dual economy. Travel like a local.
  • 39:20 What type of homes are available through Home Exchange?
  • 44:00 What are the coolest places you’ve seen?

and much more!

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Lights, Camera, Switzerland Recap Show, Part 2

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If you thought the first 4 days in Switzerland were crazy, we’ve got a surprise for you.

Things just keep getting crazier.

Today we finish up talking about our awesome experience in Switzerland, from paragliding, white water rafting, more beautiful train rides, and awesome food to meeting some dedicated listeners on the way, it was an amazing trip.

And it’s all because of you! Come listen to all the awesome adventures you made possible for us, and know that we appreciated it every second!

This is part 2 of a 2 part podcast. Click here to listen to part 1!

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Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!

In This Episode:

  • 04:30 Serendipity at it’s finest!
  • 08:30 Transportation Museum & Steamboats!
  • 11:14 Heather STILL didn’t get to go paragliding.
  • 13:16 Hot springs & Meringue factory.
  • 17:14 The best moment of TV we filmed & adventure sports!
  • 23:00 If Trav and Heather were going to write their OWN TV special.
  • 26:00 More beautiful train rides
  • 28:00 White water rafting
  • 34:00 The best lunch break.
  • 39:00 One of the best photos from the trip.
  • 40:00 The Food!
  • 44:00 Favorite activities.
  • 51:00 The Survivor Connection!

and much more!

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Lights, Camera, Switzerland Recap Show, Part 1

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A couple of months ago, you guys voted for Heather and I in the Lights, Camera, Switzerland contest.

Because of YOU, we won!

We can’t thank you enough. We’ve finally returned from our time filming in Switzerland, and what a crazy adventure it was.

So why not share it with you?

Here is part 1 of a 2 part recap show where we talk about ALL the crazy things we did while we were in Switzerland including impromptu yodeling lessons, a weird first day of filming, Travis being terrible at windsurfing, and much more.

And as a bonus, Napkins is our interviewer!

Check back next Tuesday for Part 2 where things just get even busier!

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In This Episode:

  • 5:30 Arriving in Switzerland
  • 9:30 The difference of having a film crew!
  • 13:34 The first day of filming
  • 19:28 Impromptu yodeling lessons & turning the day around.
  • 22:00 Our Swiss Grandpa & a way better 2nd day
  • 31:45 Meet charismatic local?

and much more!

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A Year of Living Prayerfully with Jared Brock, Part 2

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Jared Brock shared some of his awesome experiences as he pursued his book deal for A Year of Living Prayerfully in our last episode.

Today, we talk about some of the adventures he had while researching his book.

And man, adventures they are.

Not only did he get to meet the Pope, but he also walked on hot coals, and even visited North Korea.

Jared shares some of his adventures as well as shares some advice on getting started with living a minimalist lifestyle and his biggest travel mishap.

This is Part 2 of a 2 part interview. To check out Part 1, click here!

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In This Episode:

  • 2:45 Getting an audience with the Pope.
  • 06:30 Walking on hot coals.
  • 09:57 Visiting North Korea & some crazy stories from Jared’s visit.
  • 21:35 Minimalism and traveling the world.
  • 22:15 Getting started with Minimalism.
  • 26:30 An “eco” farm Costa Rica turns into a truly terrible travel mishap.
  • 30:50Feeling safe sleeping at a bus station.
  • 33:10 Travel tips!

and much more!

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Hope For The Sold with Jared Brock, Part 1

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Jared Brock is a man who loves to travel.

Preparing for today’s interview was a piece of cake. I mean, when you’re talking to a man who’s met the Pope, walked on hot coals, and taught himself how to film his own documentary, things just kinda fall into place!

In part 1 of this interview, we discuss his documentary, Red Light Green Light, how Jared became a traveler, and how he got a book deal to travel 37,000 miles exploring religion and prayer.

And of course, we get a hilarious story that happens to have helped with that particular book deal.

I mean, how could there not be one!

Tune back in on Thursday for Part 2 of the interview where we discuss some of the crazier exploits of his journey around the world including visiting North Korea, an “Eco” farm in Costa Rica, and much, much more.

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In This Episode:

  • 06:00 How travel entered Jared’s life.
  • 10:00 Hope for the Sold.
  • 17:40 Creating the Red Light Green Light documentary.
  • 24:43 A year of living Prayerfully – 37,000 miles around the world to explore religion & prayer.
  • 25:44 Spending Passover with a Rabbai and his disciples, and leaving them in the dark…
  • 27:00 Sample chapters & getting published.
  • 33:23 The locations he traveled to for his book.

and much more!

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