Part I: Qaddafi’s Point Guard, an Interview with Alex Owumi

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast Part I: Qaddafi's Point Guard, an Interview with Alex Owumi

Alex Owumi, a U.S. Basketball player took a contract that would get him out of a bad situation.

Little did he know, it was just going to put him into a much worse one.

Alex was playing for the Benghazi Basketball team in Libya when the Arab Spring occurred.

When the world turned into a warzone outside of his penthouse apartment.

Today he joins us to tell the story of how he, unknowingly, came to be playing for a team owned by Qaddafi, his attempts to motivate the team, and the horrors of being trapped in the middle of a revolution with no end in sight.

This is part one of a two-part interview. Make sure to check back tomorrow to hear the conclusion of Alex’s story.

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In This Episode:

  • How Alex ended up playing for Libya.
  • Christmas from far away.
  • The hostile working environment in Libya.
  • Leading up to the Arab Spring.
  • A beautiful city descending into a warzone.
  • What happens when you’re trapped in an apartment for over 2 weeks.
  • His experience being on the verge of suicide.
  • and much more!

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The Best Winter Destinations in Europe

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Today we talk about experiences that had us shivering in our boots…

because it was winter!

Nick joins me again today so that we can layout our top 10 (or if you use Nick as an example, 13) European cities to visit during winter.

Not only do several airlines run off-peak promotions for award bookings to Europe during the winter (most notably, American Airlines) but you can save a ton on accommodation as well because it’s the low season!

We chat about everything from London to Istanbul with tons of locations in between, with a ton of funny stories to go with each. Where do you suggest we travel to in Europe during the winter? What did we miss? Let us know so we can plan next year’s trip!

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In This Episode:

  • Why traveling in the winter saves you airline miles.
  • Cities we wouldn’t recommend in Winter.
  • Creepy experiences at Auschwitz.
  • New Year celebrations in other countries.
  • How being dressed appropriately can change your opinion of a place.
  • A love/hate relationship with Paris.
  • The birthplaces of Santa Clause.
  • When Germany becomes scarier than India.
  • The time Nick tried to make 3 completely unrelated towns related.
  • and much more!

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The Ridiculous Race, Part I: Alaska, Cuba, and Dirty Hot Tubs

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By their own admission, Steve Hely and Vali Chandrasekaran were goofy and immature 25-year-olds.

And so like most goofy and immature 25-year-olds, they would come up with crazy ideas while drinking beer in an apartment complex hot tub.

Unlike most goofy and immature 25-year-olds, however, they eventually acted upon one of their crazy ideas.

And thus, The Ridiculous Race was born!

Today, they join me to discuss not only the “rules” of The Ridiculous Race but also the incredible way that they were able to score a book deal from a major publisher before The Race ever started.

Being comedy writers for some of the biggest shows on television (including Modern Family), Steve and Vali not only have a wealth of funny travel stories but are just downright funny.

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In This Episode:

  • The “rules” of The Ridiculous Race.
  • Which person cheated right off the bat, and why.
  • Where to buy a jetpack.
  • An incredible way to score a book deal (or do anything else that’s “impossible”).
  • Who should travel to India…and who should travel to Hawaii
  • How they decided on the eventual prize.

and much more!

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Your Guide to Budget Airlines

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There are tons of ways to save money on travel. Tons of ways to “hack” travel.

And one of the best ones are the budget airlines.

Budget Airlines are a lot like the airlines that you might already be familiar with like Delta or United, with a couple of major differences. There are a lot of surcharges.

These airlines usually get a bad rep because of these fees, because people feel they’re being nickel & dimed, but in reality, you can save a lot of money by going with budget airlines, even with the fees.

Today Heather interviews me (oh how the tables have turned…) on some of the best strategies for booking budget airlines, what to look out for, and how to price compare them to the more standard airlines.

We fly budget airlines all the time, and hopefully, after this, you won’t be afraid to either!

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In This Episode:

  • What are budget airlines?
  • The big American budget airlines.
  • How to figure out the relevant low-cost carriers for your trip.
  • Why Wikipedia is so amazing.
  • The best budget airlines by region.
  • Restrictions that come along with budget airlines.
  • The best time to book.
  • Alternate airports.
  • How to compare prices between budget and normal airlines.
  • and much more!

Steps to Booking A Budget Airline

  1. Find the budget airlines for the region you are traveling in. Check this page on Wikipedia.
  2. Go to that airline’s page and check the flight cost + any extra fees you might incur (checked baggage, meals, etc.)
  3. Go to itaMatrix to find the costs for all the “normal” carriers.
  4. Compare prices and see which you’d rather do!
  5. Double-check dates, prices, and airports! Budget airlines often fly into alternate airports.

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Little Big Honeymoon: Around the World in a Year

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Deciding where to go on your honeymoon is never an easy decision.

So why make it?

Chris and Tiffany decided that they didn’t want to settle on just one place, or just two weeks for their honeymoon so they chose to do something a little out of the ordinary.

They’re taking a year-long honeymoon.

All around the world!

Today we chat about how they’ve been able to save money along the way, getting housesits that fit in with their travel plans, how to save money on ATM fees, and some sage advice for traveling in Fiji.

This is part two of a two-part interview. If you’d like to listen to part one, where Chris and Tiffany describe their journey to becoming location independent, click here.

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In This Episode:

  • Finding their travel style.
  • Renting a campervan in New Zealand.
  • Interesting aspects of travel culture.
  • Getting House Sits all around the world.
  • Saving money on ATM fees.
  • Earning frequent flier miles.
  • Continuing to earn miles while you’re abroad.
  • Getting stuck in the Fijian countryside in the middle of the night.
  • A nightmare ferry experience.
  • and much more!

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