by Trav | May 27, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
Europe.
The word conjures up images of Paris, London, and Rome.
But what about Ljubljana, Sofia, and Kotor?
Africa.
Pyramids in Egypt and safaris in Kenya.
But what about Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Zambia?
Six years ago, Francis Tapon set out to pull back the curtain on Eastern Europe and entice travelers around the world to explore the “hidden” side of Europe.
25 countries later, he documented his experience in the amazing book, “The Hidden Europe.”
Now, he’s set off on an even bolder mission. To visit all 54 countries in Africa and to film the entire journey, turning the adventure into a full-length TV show and revealing a side of Africa few are familiar with.
In today’s episode, Francis talks about how he’s able to afford to continuously travel, reveals some of the lessons that Eastern Europe can teach us, and discusses Unseen Africa and why he’s tackling such an incredible project.
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Francis’s Kickstarter Campaign
Francis is attempting to raise $20,000 to get a TV pilot made so that he can pitch his show about visiting all 54 African countries to major TV networks.
Check out the trailer below, and if you’re interested in helping support this awesome project, please visit his Kickstarter page. Any amount helps (even $1), and you’ll receive great gifts for donating!
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In This Episode:
- What would you do with your time (not your money) if you had 1 billion dollars?
- What students can teach us about saving money.
- How to get “FU money” without making a lot
- Saving up and then traveling vs. trying to save money when traveling
- How to live like a king by skipping your morning coffee.
- The best places to stretch your travel dollars.
- Becoming more outdoorsy AFTER age 30.
- The Hidden Europe and the amazing side of a continent people are missing.
- The main differences between Western and Eastern Europe.
- The #1 reason to visit Eastern Europe.
- Carrying home within you
- Going to Guinea Bissau, Burkino Faso, and the Unseen Africa
And much more!
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by Trav | May 21, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
Everyone loves to give and get travel recommendations, and anyone who has traveled usually has quite a few to share!
Today, I bring Heather back on the show to discuss the top 10 accommodations we’ve ever stayed in, the top 10 food we’ve eaten, and the top 10 travel experiences we’ve had.
Of course, no list is complete without mentioning some of the worst experiences we’ve had, so you’ll also learn why my best food experience was Heather’s worst, where we stayed that had springs popping out of the bed, and how we ended up in a Thai hospital.
Don’t forget: we want to hear from you!
Please share your top 5 favorite accommodations, foods, and travel experiences in the comments below.
The more recommendations, the better, so fire away!
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In This Episode:
- Where we stayed that had springs actually popping out of the bed.
- How to get the most authentic Japanese experience possible.
- The best pizza in the world.
- Searching for the world’s best restaurant for 3 days…and finally finding it.
- Why Travis’s best dining experience was Heather’s worst.
- The most challenging country to travel through.
- 2 motorbike crashes and a Thai hospital.
- Super Mario ice sculptures.
- The two best drives in the world.
- The world’s coolest monument.
- Being in Jurassic Park.
And much more!
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by Trav | May 13, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
Fact: Nobody likes paying for airline tickets.
But what if tickets were so cheap that airlines were basically paying you to fly?
What if the miles you earned from those tickets were worth just as much as the money you paid, essentially making your ticket free?
What if you could fly:
- New York to Madrid for $250.
- Philadephia to Shanghai for $550.
- New York to Milan for $160.
In the last year and a half, I’ve flown all of these flights, and I have one website to thank for it!
Today, Matt, co-founder of The Flight Deal, comes on the podcast to talk about how you can score cheap airfare all around the world.
So instead of paying full price next time you step on a plane, learn tricks from the pros and start immediately saving THOUSANDS of dollars on airfare so that you can travel more and spend less!
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In This Episode:
- How to calculate whether a ticket is a good deal or not.
- Finding the “baseline” of what you should pay.
- The BEST website to search for paid tickets.
- How often airfare prices change per day.
- Finding “mistake fares” and pulling the trigger.
- One important airline cancellation policy and how to take advantage of it.
- Geography can save you hundreds of dollars.
- The beauty of low cost carriers and the best website to finding them.
- Look local when looking for accommodations
And much more!
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by Trav | May 6, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
An apartment in Denver or a chance to travel the world?
Stability…or spontaneity?
The status quo…or the unknown?
Two years ago, Gigi Griffis packed up her stuff, including her dog Luna, and jumped into the world of travel headfirst.
And after living in some incredible places in Europe and having some amazing travel experiences, she’s sure she made the right choice.
Today, she shares with you some of her best tips on a host of different travel topics, including the practicalities of traveling with a pet (easier than you might think), how to start your freelance writing career, the truths about solo travel and the secret to finding cheaper accommodations anywhere you go.
And on top of all that, she even reveals her newest project, which is sure to help flip the traditional guidebook model on its head and is essential for anyone wishing to travel to Italy!
If you’re looking for inspiration or motivation to take the leap in to travel or want insanely practical advice on how to score cheap long term travel accommodations, then this is the show for you!
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In This Episode:
- How to find pet-friendly accommodations.
- Why having a dog traveling instantly makes you part of any community.
- How solo travel = Meeting MORE people.
- Ways to get work done AND experience your surroundings.
- Defining the type of freelance writer you want to be.
- How to spend the same amount on the road as you would while traveling.
- Why to never take a long-term rental option at face value.
- The secrets to scoring better deals on apartments anywhere in the world.
- How to get great local recommendations on the best restaurants in town.
- Uncovering Italy
And much more!
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by Trav | Apr 29, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
You’re planning a trip to Prague and want to know how much it’ll cost, so you ask a few friends.
“It’s super cheap. Beer and accommodations are 4x cheaper than here” says your friend who is living in Paris.
Great, a cheap trip! Until…
“It’s pretty expensive. Beers are more expensive and food and accommodations are at least two or three times as much” says your friend who is living in Vietnam.
Wait, what? So which is it?
Luckily, Roger Wade has mapped out the prices of over 120 destinations in the world with real data.
And he’s put it all in nice, concise lists so that you can actually compare cities with each other easily and effectively.
This means that before traveling to a place, you can actually get a decent handle on how much you’ll spend, and plan your trip accordingly.
And you can also find out what places offer the “best bang for your travel buck”, like three amazing but cheap cities in Europe and an island paradise in Asia.
Throughout his “research”, Roger also found the world’s cheapest beer, liquor, bed, and overwater bungalow, all of which he shares during this epic podcast.
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In This Episode:
- The cheapest cities in Europe…and the most expensive.
- How Roger finds the cost of a bottle of beer in Hanoi and transportation in Kiev.
- The difference between cheap and value.
- The 3 cities that are the best bang for your buck in Europe.
- What country in SE Asia stands out for being tremendous value…and has the best food!
- The two completely opposite stereotypes of Bali.
- The biggest tip for keeping costs down in expensive cities.
- Why there is no incentive for touristy restaurants to have good food.
- Is the Eurail Pass worth it?
- Where to find 15 cent beers, 80 cent liquor, a $1 bed, and overwater bungalows for less than $150.
- Finding “Flinstone’s World”.
And much more!
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by Trav | Apr 23, 2014 | Podcast, Podcast Interview
The world is a big place, and there are no shortage of destinations to travel to, things to see, and areas to explore.
To help you get some ideas of where you want to go (or more likely, to help you pare down your list), a special guest and I will be presenting The Ultimate Wanderlust List: The Top 10 Travel Destinations in the World.
First, we’ll each count down the 5 best places we’ve already been to, discuss why we loved them so much, and give some travel tips for those areas.
Then, we’ll turn our attention to the top 5 places we want to go next and why we’re dreaming about them.
And because we didn’t talk about our lists ahead, there are some surprises in store and some interesting reactions.
This was a super fun episode to record and so was coming up with our lists.
What’s more fun than talking about dream destinations?
Now, it’s your turn.
I’d love it if you told us the top 5 places you’ve been and the top 5 places you want to go next in the comments below.
The more travel recommendations, the better!
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In This Episode:
- How a certain Eastern European country lived up to its hype.
- The region that puts more countries on the list than any other.
- How three countries came out of nowhere to make the top 10.
- The remote island nation that’s both incredibly beautiful and (relatively) cheap.
- A country that’s considered the “last unspoiled horizon”.
- The cheapest country in the world to travel to.
and much, much more.
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- Comment below and let us know the top 5 places you’ve been and the top 5 places you want to go next!
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