In September 2013 Ethan moved his house 10 miles, from the place it was built to the place where he now lives.
He could do that, because he built, and moved, into a Tiny House.
Ethan Waldman of TheTinyHouse.net joins me this week to talk all about tiny houses, how to build them, how to decide if they’re right for you, and most of all, how they afford you more freedom to travel.
We go in-depth about how much it cost him to build his house, the problems he faced, and the great rewards of living small.
Ethan never thought he would be the kind of guy to live in a tiny house but it ended up being exactly what he wanted.
So if you’re thinking “That’s great, but I could never…” or “That’s awesome but I couldn’t do that with my wife/husband/partner…” then give this episode a listen, we might just change your mind.
This week’s Reader Questions focus around credit cards. Namely your top 5 credit card questions.
“I want to take a trip, what’s the best card for me to open?”
“How does opening cards affect my credit score?”
“Which cards should I keep open? Which should I close?”
“What is the long term approach to travel hacking?”
“What do I do if I have bad credit?”
Today Jason joins me as we delve in-depth into these very commonly asked questions and unravel some of the mystery surrounding your credit score, what miles you should collect, and where to start in the travel hacking game.
Every Friday we’ll be answering reader questions, so if you have any questions please send them over! You can e-mail them to Trav@ExtraPackofPeanuts.com with “Podcast Question” in the subject line and your question might get answered on the air!
Do I need a visa to go to China? Indonesia? Brazil?
One of the most complicated aspects of planning a trip can be the process of getting a visa. From hard to understand terminology to demands that don’t fit your schedule, researching visas is always stressful.
This week I’ve brought on Visa experts Steve Gempler and Peter Gulas from AlliedPassport.com to clear up some of the mysteries surrounding passports and visas, and wow, do they have a ton of information to share!
We’ll talk about the different types of visas that are available, why visa fees exist, and how to get visas when you’re already on your trip.
Steve and Peter help us to break down the mysteries surrounding visas and even offer EPoP listeners a special discount!
“What bag should I bring for a two week trip to Europe?”
When you’re planning your first trip (or your hundredth) one of the most important decisions you can make is what type of bag you’ll be bringing.
So, little surprise that it’s one of the most asked questions from EPoP readers!
This week Jason joins me to talk about the essential qualities of a backpack and how to choose the right one for you.
If backpacks aren’t your thing, don’t fret. We also discuss larger wheeled luggage and daypacks, essential for any traveler regardless of their luggage size!
And with the age of the internet, we have become consumers of information.
New blogs, podcasts, and courses are everywhere, and we’re always trying to keep up.
But what do you DO with all that information?
How do you take those lessons, those epiphanies and turn them into actual habits that actually transform your life?
Jacob Sokol has an idea.
Sensophy.
Today Jacob joins us to talk about how he believes you can take those ideas and implement real change.
We talk about why the “want” is more important than the “how”, what really inspires people to change (it’s probably not what you think), how travel helped him transform his life, and how surrounding yourself with the right people can make all the difference.
Complete with Notorious B.I.G. quotes and a great piece of travel advice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
