17 Years of Silence with the Planetwalker

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Often when we decide to follow a path outside of the norm people have one word for us.

Crazy

John Francis has heard that he used to describe his choices more times than he can count.

After the oil spill in San Francisco Bay in the ’70s, John Francis decided that he would help raise environmental consciousness and stopped taking all forms of motorized transportation.

People thought he was absolutely nuts.

While on this journey he decided that he would stop speaking for one day because he realized he had stopped listening to people.

17 years later he broke his vow of silence.

John joins us to talk about his journey of silence and walking and what he learned along the way. He shares the world’s reaction to his choices, and how his life changed as a result.

With some hilarious stories, some heartfelt moments, and some wisdom along the way, we find that maybe crazy isn’t as bad as people think.

Planetwalking is moving into a new phase, and you can help it get there by checking out John’s IndieGoGo campaign and spreading the word!

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In This Episode:

  • Why John gave up motorized transport.
  • How one day of silence turned into 17 years.
  • The value of silence.
  • Getting a Masters Degree & a Ph.D. in silence.
  • Why he chose to start speaking again.
  • How an incident at a Venezuelan prison caused 100 miles of self-reflection.
  • The evolution of Planetwalking and how others are joining the cause.
  • How you can help push Planetwalking to the next level!

and much more!

The Campaign

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Top 12 Sporting Events Around The World

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What’s better than getting locked into a cage with a bunch of crazy sports fans in Croatia? Or making giant signs saying “King Kong Stinks!” at a WWE match? Or perhaps finding ingenious ways to sneak alcohol into the Kentucky Derby?

Well, you’ll just have to listen to find out.

Today Jason joins me to discuss our top 12 sporting events, from Argentina to Philadelphia (sorry Boston fans) we chat about what makes sporting events so special, and so universal.

We know that you have some great memories around sporting events (who doesn’t?), and I’m looking for suggestions to fill out my list of 100 sporting events to attend, so please, leave a comment below with your top games/matches/duels, whatever!

Do they even still have duels?

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In This Episode:

  • The real reason I enjoy swimming.
  • Tailgating in the south.
  • Japanese baseball tournaments.
  • Caged fan sections with cigarette butts 2 inches deep.
  • How to sneak alcohol into the Kentucky Derby.
  • Sumo wrestling.
  • Why day games always seem like a treat.
  • WWF matches in the ’80s.
  • A story of how I once got soaked through with champagne.

and much more!

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The Top 20 Things to Bring On a Flight

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One of the worst feelings when traveling is boarding the plane, opening your carryon, and realizing that you either forgot something at home or you put it in your checked bags.

Ok, I guess getting food poisoning in Malaysia might be worse, but…

An 8-hour flight without headphones?

Torture!

Today, Heather and I reveal the 20 items that we ALWAYS pack in our carryon to ensure that we have as smooth a flight as possible.

Bonus:  We also tell you our go-to travel outfits which guarantee maximum comfort and fashion!

Let us know in the comments below what your top things to bring on a flight are!

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In This Episode:

  • A smart way to save money at the airport.
  • How to bring your own alcohol on an airplane (legally).
  • The one item couples need to “not look weird”.
  • The gold standard of cheap headphones.
  • The two things you HAVE to bring with you…or else.

and much more!

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Reinventing Travel with Bruce Poon Tip

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Have you ever wanted the backpacker experience but more organized, and with, perhaps, better accommodation?

Bruce did, and he figured there had to be other people like him out there.

So he started a tour company for them.

Bruce Poon Tip, the found of G Adventures, joins us today to talk about the evolution of the travel business, how exporting tourism works, where your dollars do the most good, and why group travel is really awesome.

Bruce started G-Adventures in the early nineties and has since grown it into a company that runs over 15,000 tours a year with 2,000 employees worldwide. He shares some great business advice for those of us who are entrepreneurs and lays out what it takes to run such a huge company.

Bruce has some great insights about what it is that causes companies to stagnate and how to get out of that rut, along with some advice on having a strong purpose for your business.

We also chat a lot about how travel changes you, why you’re never “done” with a country, and a crazy story of travel mishap (it involves tear gas, helicopters, and exercise, you won’t want to miss it!).

What are some of your best experiences from finding a group while traveling? Either while you were on a group tour, or just hanging out with people you met along your journey.

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In This Episode:

  • How G Adventures got started.
  • How advertising worked before the age of the internet.
  • The #1 e-mail he gets every day from customers.
  • The ups and downs of hiring your first few employees.
  • What to do when your business stagnates.
  • How G Adventures achieves the local feeling on their tours.
  • How even if you’re a solo traveler, you’re rarely alone.
  • Why flexibility in where you go can be more important than flexibility in when you go.
  • Why travel is ever-changing you and changing because of you.

and much more!

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Destination Diary- Colorado

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Colorado. A state where the names of towns and mountains produce a sense of nostalgia for the past. A state of beautiful national parks, gorgeous mountains, and amazing scenery.

And what better way to learn about Colorado then speaking to a local? Today we bring Jason back to share his experiences living in Colorado and to hear what he would suggest for anyone looking to visit.

We cover the best cities, how to visit all the national parks for cheap, great ski spots, delicious food, and of course, great beer. Jason also shares his Rule of Three, a great way to tell the best restaurants in any area you visit!

Have you ever been to Colorado? Tell us about the things Jason’s been missing out on in the comments below!

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In This Episode:

  • A great road trip itinerary around Colorado
  • The best hot springs.
  • Ways to save on National Park admission.
  • How to camp for free on your trip.
  • Some great festivals in Telluride to check out.
  • Some of the best restaurants to eat at in Boulder, Denver, & Breckenridge
  • An Epic way to save money on skiing during the season. (If you like to ski, this is a MUST do!)
  • The top 3 ski locations if you’re on a time crunch

and much more!

Things we talked about in this episode:

Click on the map to see all the locations listed below on a Google Map! It’s a great tool for planning your own trip to Colorado!

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A Great Roadtrip Path

Take the 285 starting in Denver and head towards Salida and Gunnison before turning south towards Telluride and the San Juan National Forest. Here you’ll find some of the youngest mountains in the state, which are craggier, and very different from mountains found elsewhere in Colorado. Turn west towards Mesa Verde National Park and then loop back up north towards Grand Junction or loop back to Salida before returning to Denver via Boulder.

Click here to see the route in google maps!

Distance: About 1,000 miles but you’ll never leave the state.
Recommended Time: 7 to 10+ days.

Denver:

The Little Man Ice Cream
The Yardhouse

Boulder:

Sherpa’s Adventurers Restaurant & Bar
The Bitter Bar
UpSlope Brewing Company
Fate Brewing Company
Larkburger
Illegal Petes

Breckenridge:

Broken Compass Brewing
Modis

Colorado Springs:

Western Jubilee Recording Studio

National Parks & Camping:

National Park Annual Pass
Bureau of Land Management Camping Information
FreeCampSites.net

Parks Mentioned:

Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs
Mesa Verde National Park
San Juan National Forest

Hot Springs:

Strawberry Park Hot Springs
Orvis Hot Springs

Skiing:

The Epic Pass – This Pass is good for the entire ski season with unlimited access to over 10 ski locations.

Top 3 Ski Locations:

Bear Basin – Close to Denver
Vail
Steamboat Mountain – Good open tree runs.

Festivals:

Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Telluride Blues and Brews Festival

Links:

Top 16 Breweries in America (#1 in Colorado!)

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Tiny House Decisions with Ethan Waldman

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Just over a year ago Ethan made a big move.

Or maybe a tiny one?

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.

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In This Episode:

  • How a long bike trip is a lot like living in a tiny house.
  • What Ethan’s tiny house cost him to build.
  • The vague laws surrounding tiny houses.
  • Some of the best places to live in a tiny house.
  • The layout of Ethan’s 165ft house.
  • The best piece of advice for people who would like to know if they should have a tiny house.
  • How a tiny house makes travel easier.

and much more!

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