Joining me today is someone whose work has graced the cover of National Geographic, who has sold over 150,000 copies of his guidebooks, and who claims to have the best job in the world (I may argue this point), James Kaiser, award-winning travel writer and photographer from JamesKaiser.com.
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
04:45 Favorite: Writing or Photography
06:20 How Did It All Begin?
12:35 Process Of Writing A Guidebook
15:40 How Did You Market It
18:40 Selecting The Locations & Learning More
23:15 When Did It Start Feeling Like Your Career
24:45 Why The National Parks?
27:45 The Costa Rica Guidebook
31:50 The Process of Writing A Guidebook Pt 2
34:10 What You Don’t Know About Writing A Guidebook
Today’s guest is someone who has been to more than 50 countries, who took a year-long round the world adventure in 2009, and who, during that entire time, kept a detailed and meticulous spreadsheet that any number loving nerd like myself would geek out on, Bryan Tighe, founder of BudgetYourTrip.com.
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 @packofpeanuts, or even on facebook! Anywhere you can find us!
In This Episode
04:45 Where Did It All Start
09:00 The 1-Year Trip & The Website
11:25 Budget – Over / Under
14:00 Always Budget Minded?
15:20 Location Independent Lifestyle
18:15 How Has Your Travel Style Changed?
22:00 BudgetYourTrip.com’s Data
31:48 We Thought It Would Be This But They Wanted That
34:58 What Is This Cost For The Daily Things?
36:20 Biggest Surprises By Budget & Location
42:50 Favorite Locations for Budget, Mid-Level, & Splurge
54:10 Biggest Mishaps
59:35 What’s Happening Next?
01:03:10 How Do I Participate In Budget Your Trip?
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
