Today’s guest is former Frugal Traveler columnist for the New York Times and author of Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious, Seth Kugel. Seth is also known in some circles as the “Latino food expert”, can claim that he has written for the New Yorker but can’t claim that his work has appeared in the New Yorker, and is one of the funniest guys out there (just read his about page!).
Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!
Do you have travel questions for Trav about travel or travel hacking? Tweet us @packofpeanuts or Instagram with #askepop to @extrapackofpeanuts, or even on Facebook! Anywhere you can find us!
In This Episode
02:54 Not Making it in Playboy
05:30 Why Do You Love Travel
10:00 Goal of the Book
11:35 What’s Hurting & What’s Awesome About Modern Travel?
19:40 How Do We Experience a Place With More Authenticity
Joining me today is Lucas Peters, an award-winning writer and photographer, who has lived abroad in village on a mountain and then moved to one of the world’s most expensive cities, and who is pushing me (in a good way) to take Heather to Morocco more than anyone else on the planet – and who has literally written the book on that wonderful country, Moon Travel Guides: Morocco.
If you’ve been to Morocco, what has been your not-to-miss place or experience? What are your recommendations for our eventual trip? Let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts!
Do you have travel questions for Trav about travel or travel hacking? Tweet us @packofpeanuts or Instagram with #askepop to @extrapackofpeanuts, or even on Facebook! Anywhere you can find us!
Pilot Mark has been to all seven continents, became a qualified pilot at age 22, has flown over 2 million miles, which is the equivalent of 4 roundtrips to the moon, and is my guest on today’s episode. He is the man behind the Flying and Travel website where he gives tips on flying, great destinations, and how to become a pilot. He has some amazing insights into different locations that you have to check out because they will give you wanderlust like nothing else.
Do you have travel questions for Trav about travel or travel hacking? Tweet us @packofpeanuts or Instagram with #askepop to @packofpeanuts, or even on facebook! Anywhere you can find us!
In This Episode
03:10 Flying To The Moon?
04:50 Where Did The Love Of Travel Come From?
08:58 Wanting To Become A Pilot & Training
16:05 Second Thoughts?
17:53 Pro’s & Con’s
21:43 Long Haul & Short Haul
24:45 Why Two Of You?
28:30 Camaraderie Between Pilots & Crews
37:00 On Your Own Or With The Crew
39:15 Finding Balance & Days Off
42:05 Timezones & Jet Lag Tips
46:35 Perks Of Being A Pilot
50:22 Round The World Trip
51:00 Friends & Family Hookups
52:00 Friendly Skies With Other Airlines
56:20 What Is The Most Annoying Thing A Flyer Can Do?
57:40 What Has Been The Nicest Thing A Flyer Has Done?
01:02:45 Favorite Spots & Experiences
01:05:30 Underwhelming Spots
01:07:25 Ways To Save Money On Travel That Anyone Can Do
Ten years ago, Heath Armstrong was doing work he hated and chugging dangerous amounts of alcohol. Then a fortuitous encounter on a plane set in motion a course of events that changed the course of his life, slowly at first, and then very quickly!
In a wide-ranging conversation about the crazy behind-the-scenes of the Sweet Ass Journal and the Sweet Ass Domination Deck, Heath and Trav delve into Heath’s past, wisdom from his 94-year-old Grandma, the habits he learned and implemented to turn his life around, his world travels, and more!
Travel writing. Sponsored trips to exotic destinations, a paycheck to see beautiful places and write about them… For many people, it’s the dream lifestyle!
In today’s episode, Gabi Logan joins us to talk about the realities of the travel writing lifestyle, as well as the practicalities of how to do it successfully.
Learn what it’s really like to be a travel writer; where, how, and how often to pitch your work as a travel writer; the real truth about sponsored trips…and enjoy plenty of travel stories and tips along the way!
Many people think their traveling days are over when they have kids, but not Ricky Shetty.
Ricky and his wife, Anne, started traveling the world full-time after they had their third kid, and they have some audacious travel goals for their young family!
In today’s episode, learn the joys and challenges of traveling to every country in the world as a family of five, with Ricky Shetty of DaddyBlogger.com.
