by Trav | Oct 28, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
Did you know that AirBnB can MAKE you money while you travel?
Many of us have homes (or would like to have homes) that we still have to pay for while we’re out on the road. The cost of that can stop any of us from being able to travel the way we want to travel.
But Charlie knows a secret.
You can rent your place out while you’re gone!
She shares her experiences renting out her New York apartment while she travels the world, the ups and downs, and how you can do the same.
We also chat about some of her best tips for saving money on travel, the Rickshaw Run, and the most serious travel mishap that we’ve heard. Yet, she still travels on.
Do you have any questions for Charlie about renting out your place on AirBnB? Let me know in the comments and I’ll pass them along!
This is Part II of a 2 part interview. Click here to listen to Part I.
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In This Episode:
- The Rickshaw Run.
- Not loving ALL the places we visit.
- How she got into hosting on AirBnB and Wimdu.
- Pricing your pad for rent.
- But what if something goes wrong?
- Being robbed in Africa.
and much more!
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by Trav | Oct 27, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
When we think of location independence we almost never consider running a brick and mortar business from anywhere in the world.
It is called location independence after all.
Charlie Grosso didn’t let that stop her.
Though Charlie travels the world participating in crazy adventures such as the Mongol Rally and Rickshaw run while earning part of her income as a travel writer and consultant, she also owns a business in New York City.
An art gallery to be exact.
Because honestly, why should the type of lifestyle you want to lead interfere with your passions?
Today Charlie chats with us about freedom, security, adventures, and location independence from the viewpoint of someone who wears a lot of hats. Owning a business isn’t easy, no matter where you live, so why not travel?
This is Part I of a two-part interview.
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In This Episode:
- Why Charlie decided to open an art gallery.
- Paying attention to whatever happens to be on fire.
- People change, so why don’t our jobs?
- Freedom vs. security.
- Just go.
- The Mongol Rally.
and much more!
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by Trav | Oct 22, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
Yesterday Warren and Betsy shared amazing advice on starting your travel journey and finding a home base that you absolutely love.
Today we continue the trend of great advice and discuss a very important topic to me personally and I’m sure to a lot of you as well!
Relationships on the road.
Namely, making sure that you and your partner are on the same page, and happy during your travels. Because, as those of us who have traveled as part of a couple know, when you spend 24 hours a day with the same person in and out on top of the highs and lows of travel, tensions can rise quickly.
The advice that Warren and Betsy have to share on this topic is unbeatable for its wisdom and accuracy!
Do you and your partner use any of the tips that Warren and Betsy share? Different ones? Let me know how they work for you in the comments below!
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In This Episode:
- Switching off who plays the “leader”.
- Find the way in which you communicate the best together.
- Knowing what your partner needs to get over their anger.
- Bringing more friendship into the relationship.
- Make sure everyone is on the same page.
- What’s the list of things you want your life together to look like?
- Eating out gets old when you travel, cooking together becomes romantic.
and much more!
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@WarrenTalbot & @BetsyTalbot knock it out of the park with their #relationship advice for #travel. Have a listen!→ http://bit.ly/1w7sHwQ
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by Trav | Oct 21, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
Would you rather eat Thai food tonight, or go eat food in Thailand?
After seeing some of their friends having health issues in their 30’s Warren and Betsy Talbot sat down to a serious conversation to decide what they wanted their life to be like.
The next day they started Married with Luggage and laid out a budget.
And two years later they set out on around the world trip which has turned them to full-time travelers.
In this portion of our interview, Warren and Betsy chat about their decision to become nomadic, getting out on the road, and how, 4 years later, they bought a house in Spain to function as their home base.
With great advice that I know I’ll be following soon, this is an interview for people on all stages of their journey. From those considering the lifestyle to those who have been on the road for a while, there is something here for everyone!
Join us tomorrow for part II of this interview, where we talk more about the care and feeding of a relationship on the road and some money-saving tips & tricks.
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In This Episode:
- The impetuous to start traveling more.
- Where they were spending all their money.
- The individual challenges they faced with their decision.
- How the housing market crash affected their choices about their home.
- The mental stress that comes with renting your place while traveling.
- How to establish a home base as avid travelers.
- Buying a house in Spain
- The benefits of getting in with the local community.
and much more!
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Warren & Betsy share some seriously awesome advice in this episode, help spread that advice around and click “Tweet This” below.
@WarrenTalbot & @BetsyTalbot join @PackofPeanuts to give awesome advice on #travel & finding your perfect home base → http://bit.ly/1wsh16n
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We just hit our original goal of 100 reviews on iTunes, which means we are the top-rated travel podcast (and which means I’m giving out $100)!
Now, we’re gunning to catch Tim Ferris’s new podcast and I have a surprise in store if we do. Help out and leave a review on iTunes:
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by Trav | Oct 15, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
Who better to give packing advice than the man who has designed his own travel backpack?
Today we bring back Fred Perotta, creator of Tortuga Backpacks, to completely geek out on packing tips and tricks.
From the items that take up the most room in your bag to how long you need to pack for we cover tips that will leave you wondering where all that space in your bag came from!
We also discuss the new Tortuga Air, the new offering from Tortuga Backpacks. If you’ve been waiting to get either of these bags they’re going to be back in stock very soon!
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In This Episode:
- Top loading vs. front-loading bags.
- Why you should pack in just a carry-on.
- Confessions of the packing gurus.
- The items that take up the most space in your suitcase.
- Where to find out where space goes.
- The new Tortuga Air.
- How long you should pack for, regardless of the length of your trip.
- What kind of camera do you actually use?
and much more!
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We just hit our original goal of 100 reviews on iTunes, which means we are the top rated travel podcast (and which means I’m giving out $100)!
Now, we’re running to catch Tim Ferris’s new podcast and I have a surprise in store if we do. Help out and leave a review on iTunes:
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by Trav | Oct 9, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
You may remember us mentioning our friend the U.S. Diplomat who managed to wrangle our laptop back from India’s customs officials in our latest Travel Mishaps episode.
That U.S. Diplomat is our good friend Nick Hersh, whom I have known for over 20 years from back when all we cared about was learning how to talk to girls and getting our merit badges.
Who knew he’d turn out to become the most traveled of my friends and a U.S. Diplomat? And so useful to boot?!
Today Nick joins us to talk about his experiences joining the Foreign Service and traveling the world as a U.S. Diplomat. He discusses some of the red tape involved in becoming a Diplomat, the different fields that lend themselves to the job, what types of benefits and vacation time one can expect as a Diplomat, and (our favorite) some of his greatest travel experiences & mishaps.
If you have any questions for Nick please feel free to leave them in the comments and we’ll pass them along!
Nick is joining me this week because you guys have e-mailed me to ask about other jobs that take you internationally but that aren’t really nomadic. If YOU have someone you think I should interview or a path you’d like us to pursue please e-mail Trav@ExtraPackofPeanuts.com and I’ll do my best!
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In This Episode:
- All the things that US diplomats do on a day to day basis.
- The red tape to getting into the foreign service.
- How your country of work gets decided.
- Paid language training.
- Why get stuck with the “low level” work can actually be super awesome.
- Making a difference as a US Diplomat
- What is and isn’t covered by the US Government while you’re abroad.
- Great travel mishaps from Greece, Costa Rica, and Singapore.
and much more!
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Has this sparked some interest for you in becoming a U.S. Diplomat? Help us spread the word and show other people a career path they didn’t know existed!
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