In today’s show, Trav and Heather break down the 6 biggest stages of their location independent journey, from selling vacuum cleaners door to door and wise “no duh” words from a mentor to 30th birthday debacles and the moment Trav thought he finally made it – and why that shocked Heather.
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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!
What’s it like to roam the country, working and traveling 365 days a year in a van?
In this episode, Mike and Jess of VanThere.com join Trav to discuss the pros and cons of the location independent lifestyle through van life.
Learn how they got started, what they do about money, what day-to-day life is like, how they’ve handled the obstacles (why are they on their second van?), which places they love most, and advice for others who want to try this lifestyle!
You can follow Mike and Jess on Instagram @Van.There.
When it comes to traveling the world, there aren’t many places we WOULDN’T want to go to. But if we were to put down roots for three months, we’re a bit pickier.
Being location independent has its perks! In this episode, Heather and I discuss the top 16 cities and regions in the world where we’d love to spend three months, and what we love most about each one.
Whether it’s a great place for digital nomads with good internet and a thriving entrepreneurial community, a great beach destination, a hiker’s dream, or just a chill place with a chill vibe, we’re dreaming about where we might move next!
How about you? If you could be dropped anywhere in the world for 3 months, where would you want to live? Tweet us @ExtraPackofPeanuts!
Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!
6:30 – Where would you want to be dropped off for 3 months?
7:00 – The Rules
8:20 – Honorable mentions
12:25 – Heather’s #8 (could’ve been her #1, but…)
13:50 – Trav’s #8 (is it too small?)
14:55 – Heather’s #7 – A fun place with a growing digital nomad scene
16:40 – Trav’s #7 – Good weather, good beer, good beaches, but expensive accommodations
18:10 – Heather’s #6 – Near a place that she has a little trouble pronouncing
18:55 – Trav’s #6 – A city where he’s spent more time than almost anywhere else, he loves it that much!
20:30 – Heather’s #5 – The food, the vibe, the countryside, the wine…
22:20 – Trav’s #5 – Awesome in both summer and winter
25:05 – Heather’s #4 – Her favorite country in the world!
26:40 – Trav’s #4 – It was a close decision between 2, 3, and 4!
29:30 – Heather’s #3 – Friends, mountains, a nearby island, good hiking
30:50 – Trav’s #3 – Awesome beaches, world-class city with world-class events, fun, clean…but not super exotic or cheap…and Heather wishes she’d thought of this one
33:30 – Heather’s #2 – A place she and Trav both loved
36:15 – Trav’s #2 – Great internet, easy to get around, super cheap, almost like a second home!
38:30 – Heather’s #1 – A digital nomad’s dream. Healthy, feel-good… Jungle and beach all in one day
44:20 – Trav’s #1 – Bikeable, hip, cheap, great food, amazing history, and fantastic summer weather
What would it be like to move to another country? What would you miss from your home country? How would you adjust to the differences of the new country? And when you go back home, what would that experience be like?
Jason and Trav dive deep into the great things and the challenges about living abroad, returning home, and experiencing culture shock and reverse culture shock. Is it a bad thing? A good thing? Listen in and decide for yourself!
