Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast
The EPOP Travel Podcast is hosted by Travis Sherry, a serial entrepreneur & world traveler. Known as "Rick Steves for the new generation", this podcast will teach you everything you need to know to travel more & spend less. From interviews with some of the world's most famous travel names, like Chris Guillebeau, Bruce Poon Tip, AJ Jacobs & others to specific travel advice on how to use frequent flyer miles, score cheap hotels, pack like a pro, & travel on a budget, this show does it all.
22:14:28
2022-04-01
What happens when someone in Canada, Thailand, and New York sit down with Trav to discuss lifestyle freedom? Well...it gets deep...and fun...and we all learn what it's like to have 5 daughters (true story!)
This is part of our Location Indie podcast, he...
22:01:29
2022-03-31
I sit down with 5 amazing contributors to the Paradise Pack 2022 to discuss their journey to lifestyle freedom...and also to talk about eating chocolate poured over your hands (true story!)
This is part of our Location Indie podcast as well, hence the di...
22:09:07
2022-03-30
We answer your questions about lifestyle freedom - include if we miss anything about our 9-5.
Plus, a very special guest makes a surprise appearance!
42:26
2022-03-29
What does the future look like for us...and society as a whole? Well, that's a big question, and if I knew the answer, I'd be buying lottery tickets.
But we do tackle what we think the near future will hold for people seeking lifestyle freedom (more a...
52:00
2022-03-28
"So, if you could live anywhere in the world for 2 months, where would it be?" That's the question we set out to answer in this episode - and while there are a lot of awesome digital nomad hotspots, our list for this phase of our lives looks mighty diff...
58:37
2022-03-27
In the 10 years since we've broke free of "regular jobs" and had lifestyle freedom, we've taken A LOT of trips. Here's the 15 most formative ones, from exotic fast travel around the globe to chilling out in a hot tub in Breckenridge.
57:45
2022-03-26
The journey to lifestyle freedom isn't easy (go listen to episode 1 for all the details!) but it is soooooo worth it. Here's the biggest perks of having lifestyle freedom, including the ones you've probably dreamed about (hello, beaches of Thailand) and...
22:02:23
2022-03-25
It wasn't easy. It wasn't fast. It wasn't (always) sexy. But over 15 years, we've been able to build a lifestyle that gives us The Triangle of Freedom: Time Freedom, Location Freedom, and Financial Freedom. For the first time ever, here's the WH...
50:36
2022-01-06
Exotic drives down a remote coastline? Check. Mellow holidays spent with friends new and old? Check. A last minute mad dash to a wedding, complete with delayed flights? Check. Here are our best experiences of 2021!
43:09
2022-01-06
One of us prefers to drink their calories, the other prefers to eat them...which makes us the perfect pair to do a drinks and desserts episode. Here are the best drinks we had in 2021 (lots of sunsets involved!) and the best desserts, including a pie ma...
51:03
2022-01-06
We may not have traveled as much in 2021, but that didn't stop us from eating! Always a fan favorite, here are our 16 best meals of 2021, running the gamut from smoothie bowls to homemade brisket!
22:00:28
2022-01-06
What was the craziest thing we did in 2021? What was the most unexpected thing that happened...in a good way? The most underwhelming thing (hint: it's the South's "#1 city")? These questions, and more, answered in our 2021 Travel Superlatives, our a...
51:56
2022-01-06
How many different beds did we sleep in 2021? How many miles did we drive and fly in 2021? And what was the longest stretch we stayed in our own home? All these burning questions (and more!) answered in our annual Travel Stats episode that kicks off...
22:20:38
2021-12-21
Scott is the founder of the best short term rental tool on the planet, AirDNA, and he joins me today to talk about the future of STR, the best markets (including one in Oklahoma??), and the one easy thing you absolutely need to do to get a 5-star rating f...
44:26
2021-12-14
This is Part 2 of our Short Term Rental Ask Us Anything and today, we cover a whole array of topics, including if we would ever build unique properties from the ground, how much you need to get started in STR, what the biggest factors have been for our su...
45:34
2021-12-07
Ask and ye shall receive. This is Part 1 of our Short Term Rental Ask Us Anything, where we answer your questions about STR. In this episode, we cover everything from how to house hack your own home to what brand of mattress we use that guests rave ab...
41:00
2021-11-30
Over the years, we've learned A LOT of lessons about how to make a magical short term rental. Here, we give you the 14 most important lessons , from the sexy ("discover your why") to the unsexy (let's talk about locks!).
22:06:09
2021-11-24
The 15(ish) things that we happened to us in 2021 that we are thankful for - including some that were definitely unexpected (hello, Condé Nast, thanks for the love!).
33:36
2021-11-16
Some people prefer homes that are turnkey and ready to be rented immediately. Others prefer to renovate so they can put their own touches on a place (or they just love picking up a drill!). And some might not be sure which is for them - or might want ...
32:55
2021-11-09
When we first set off on our STR journey, we never imagined we'd sell all of our Philadelphia properties this quickly, but...sometimes, things change and you have to buck conventional wisdom ("never sell a house within 5 years of buying it") and do someth...
52:19
2021-11-02
Ok numbers nerds, it's time to have some fun. In this episode, we break down all the important numbers you should be looking at before you purchase a property to make sure it's a home run AND all the numbers you should be monitoring after you purchase t...
48:51
2021-10-29
Should you manage your own short term rental or should you hire a property manager? We've done both - and learned a bunch of lessons. We break down the pros and cons of each, tell you about to best automate the process if you are self-managing, give y...
49:05
2021-10-19
Secretly, this was our favorite episode of the season to record (whoops, guess it isn't a secret anymore) and that's because this is our "secret sauce" to our short term rental success. 95% of hosts don't think about this - and we didn't either when we ...
48:59
2021-10-12
Today, we share 3 different methods to finding your first short term rental - including one that might be hiding right under your nose. We've done 2 of the 3 methods (and have friends who do the 3rd) and we talk about the pros and cons of each model and...
55:18
2021-10-05
In Season 1, we are breaking down how we achieved real estate success with short term rentals (STR) and how you can do the same. In this first episode, we will give the ENTIRE story of our journey - from when we first started thinking about buying real ...
37:19
2021-09-24
Here's the story behind our podcast hiatus (involving Netflix, multiple houses, a 26' Uhaul, and some other shenanigans) plus a peek in to the future of the EPOP podcast, including letting YOU decide what's next.
22:23:09
2021-09-14
In her 11 years of living nomadically, she’s circled the globe multiple times visiting all 7 continents. She lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, finished the 10,000-mile Mongol Rally, walked the Camino de Santiago, kayaked in ...
22:02:18
2021-08-31
Joining me today is someone whose freelance work has been featured in AFAR, Travel and Leisure, and Rolling Stone, who has been to 51 countries on 6 continents and whose book “Good With Money: A guide to prioritizing spending, maximizing savings, and ...
22:01:08
2021-08-24
Joining me today are the half Aussie/half American duo who have roamed the historic streets of Cuba, bathed elephants in Thailand, danced in one of the biggest music festivals in Europe and done something many of us have done, gorged themselves full of f...
22:10:01
2021-08-17
Joining me today are two people who have taken on many adventures in life, including driving a 1978 orange and brown Dodge Tioga RV across the country and, most recently, decided to embark on a one year trip around the world with their 12-year-old daughte...
22:15:12
2021-08-10
Joining me today is a fellow podcast host, someone who also owns a van (but her’s is infinitely nicer than mine) and who has been on the road for almost 3 full years now with her dogs, Sydney Febrache from DivineOnTheRoad.com.
Has van life intrigued you...
22:07:09
2021-08-03
Today I have the amazing Chase Boehringer from The Bucketlist LIfestyle on the show and he has had the honor to be on the Price Is Right, he has spontaneously walked into an airport and bought a ticket, and has currently crossed off 80 out of 100 bucket l...
22:17:22
2021-07-28
Joining me today is someone who once tried to sail from Norway to France and failed, who decided to ride a bike 5,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico but didn’t know how to change a tire, and who has gotten lost, stuck, and confused in more countries than h...
22:00:16
2021-07-20
I am so excited to talk with my guest, Queen Michele, on today's episode because she is all about getting others to move abroad just like she did. Queen retired at the age of 52 and moved to Mexico as a single, middle-aged retiree, and began her journey o...
22:06:25
2021-07-15
Are you looking to reinspire your heart and build new habits that allow you to dream bigger and take action towards your ideal life? Do you feel a transformation is needed to get you on the path that leads to your true happiness?
Today's guest is Heath Ar...
22:25:00
2021-07-06
We have made it to our 400th episode and today we welcome the entire EPOP team to join us in giving our top 40 (plus) travel tips. Today we have on the show Vanessa, Mackenzie, Ransom, Lily, Kaycee, and of course, my wonderful wife and constant travel com...
22:17:06
2021-06-29
We are bringing you one of our favorite episodes (& yours too) from this last year for this greatest hits episode!
Have you been dragging your feet about going nomadic? Are you coming up with every excuse possible to talk yourself out of it? Are you re...
39:42
2021-06-15
Did you know that Netflix filmed a movie in our home? Today we are talking all about how they found us, what the process was like before & during filming, and how it all went down now that they are done. This was definitely a hectic but very fun experienc...
53:02
2021-06-09
We got the idea for this episode from a Travel & Leisure article on the 11 Best Small Towns in America which allowed for places with 15,000 people or less but we aren't putting population restrictions on this list. If we consider it a small town or it has...
58:51
2021-06-01
What will be (or was) your mid-life awakening? Have you followed your curiosity, passion, and love of travel to create the opportunities for your dream life?
Today's guest is Mike Savas from Savas On The Go, who is currently on what he deems as his mid-li...
39:30
2021-05-25
With travel opening back up, where do you want to go first (domestically)? Because we loved this topic so much we are splitting this conversation into two episodes and therefore splitting our list in two as well. Today, we will be covering our US destinat...
35:49
2021-05-18
With travel opening back up, where do you want to go first (internationally)? Because we loved this topic so much we are splitting this conversation into two episodes and therefore splitting our list in two as well. Today, we will be covering our internat...
55:43
2021-05-11
What if you could take the world's longest honeymoon? Where would you go? What would you do? Today's guests are not only world-known (& Guinness record-holders) but also dear friends, Mike & Anne from Honeytrek.com and they are currently on the world's lo...
38:42
2021-05-04
Are you part of the fast travel or slow travel movement?
Our time in Costa Rica this last winter is the catalyst for today's conversation all about the pros and cons of slow travel. Trav is a convert from fast to slow and you will hear exactly why in th...
22:17:06
2021-04-27
Have you been dragging your feet about going nomadic? Are you coming up with every excuse possible to talk yourself out of it? Are you ready to get out of your own way?
Jason Robinson from The Nomad Experiment is here today to talk about his new book The ...
36:01
2021-04-13
What do you think will be the changes we see in travel in a post-pandemic life? How do you see it affecting the way you travel?
We have had quite some time to think about life post-pandemic but now that we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel (th...
22:12:25
2021-04-06
What are your go-to jams? Who are your favorite artists that you can listen to over and over again? Are you a top hits listener or a whole album listener?
Today, Heather & I will be diving into our top 10 songs (20 between the two of us) and while this ...
22:33:51
2021-04-01
You asked for it and today you are getting it! Our destination diary on Tamarindo, Costa Rica has arrived and it is jam-packed with great places, ideas, eats, etc. Since we spent such a long time here we are giving you all the insights that we learned dur...
50:07
2021-03-23
We have another list episode but this is the first time we have dove into the friendliest countries we have been to. Now, this does beg the question of what makes a place friendly and we are leaving it intentionally vague because it means something differ...
43:50
2021-03-17
You may be asking yourself "where the heck has EPOP been for the last few weeks?" well...Heather caught COVID. This, of course, changed everything we had planned including recording more episodes of this podcast. I went on full daddy duty while Heather ha...
35:04
2021-02-16
If you don't follow us on Instagram then SURPRISE we are in Costa Rica and have been for over a month and today we are talking about how we came to the decision to come down here, the preconceived notions we had about the experience during COVID, and what...
22:20:18
2021-02-09
We return with our final part in our Year in Review Series
Check out Part 1: Travel Stats
Check out Part 2: Superlatives
Check out Part 3: Best Drinks
Check out Part 4: Best Desserts
Check out Part 5: Best Meals
Each year there are always a handful of day...
22:04:06
2021-02-02
We return with Part 5 of 6 in our Year in Review Series
Check out Part 1: Travel Stats
Check out Part 2: Superlatives
Check out Part 3: Best Drinks
Check out Part 4: Best Desserts
If you know anything about us, it's that we love to eat. We tried to eat ou...
46:16
2021-01-26
We return with Part 4 of 6 in our Year in Review Series:
Check out Part 1: Travel Stats
Check out Part 2: Superlatives
Check out Part 3: Best Drinks
We love desserts, anything from ice cream to pastries, key lime bars to doughnuts...it all tastes amazi...
56:15
2021-01-20
We return with Part 3 of 6 in our Year in Review Series
Check out Part 1: Travel Stats
Check out Part 2: Superlatives
We've decided to bring all drinks into one episode due to the restrictions on travel we had this year because of COVID. Join us today a...
22:01:54
2021-01-12
Every year that we break down all our travel stats, best meals, best travel superlatives, best drinks, etc and we hear a ton of feedback from you all.
Apparently, these are some of your favorite episodes.
We are running our 6 part series (!!!) that covers...
28:23
2021-01-05
Obviously, this year travel has been a lot different but we are still going to cover the nerdy statistics of 2020 in the traveling we have been able to do. We'll figure out about how many miles we traveled, how many different places we slept in, and how m...
51:09
2020-12-29
To say that we didn't get to any of the places we had on our 2020 Travel Wishlist would be an understatement but that is what makes our 2021 list that much more special. We have a vaccine being rolled out so we are crossing our fingers to be able to get o...
22:45:57
2020-12-22
We are trying something different today as we have crowdsourced from you our EPOP community, over on Instagram, all of your favorite holiday movies. We had you list your top 5 by rank and each number had a point amount which ended up giving us the top 10....
32:09
2020-12-15
It is time for another throwdown showdown (requested by the EPOP community) and we are combining it with the holiday season to decide which is better a cold location Christmas or a warm location Christmas. Do you want to get away from the cold and sometim...
22:03:07
2020-12-08
It is time to hit the road but we are putting a winter spin on it. We have listed our top 5 (each) winter road trips and are sharing them with you and with each other. Some of these we have taken but not necessarily in the wintertime which puts a whole ne...
42:34
2020-12-01
First, we want to give a huge thanks to our amazing listeners who gave us some fantastic holiday-themed ideas for podcasts for the entire month of December which spurred on today's episode. Heather and I are talking about our top 5 places (each) that we w...
22:03:01
2020-11-24
It’s great to practice thankfulness all year long but it’s definitely in overdrive during this season and we couldn’t be happier. So to continue in the celebrations, Heather and I look back at the past year (as difficult as it was) and reveal the pe...
55:06
2020-11-17
Joining me today is someone who has visited 98 countries, lived in 5, and who figures he’ll settle down when he’s 95, former business traveler and now strictly pleasure seeker, Malcolm Teasdale from MalcolmJTeasdale.com.
Do you travel for business? Ho...
45:26
2020-11-10
We are doing things a little different this time around because, well...2020 has been a different type of year. This year we are keeping our list to only 20 travel items that are great for regular travel, of course, but are also useful right now during CO...
22:15:12
2020-11-03
Joining me today is someone who once tried to sail from Norway to France and failed, who decided to ride a bike 5,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico but didn’t know how to change a tire, and who has gotten lost, stuck, and confused in more countries than h...
22:23:10
2020-10-27
In her 11 years of living nomadically, she’s circled the globe multiple times visiting all 7 continents. She lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, finished the 10,000-mile Mongol Rally, walked the Camino de Santiago, kayaked in ...
22:06:52
2020-10-22
Heather and I have had a lot of questions about our new beach house in North Carolina and today they are getting answered. The questions are broken down into 3 categories which include general, logistics, and rental opportunities, and let's get started!
D...
38:31
2020-10-13
Today is all about #vanlife but we are going back in time to 1975 to see how much it has changed over the years. I am happy to welcome Marshall & Debbie Hockett from Tripping1975.com, who, in 1975, hopped on a plane to Europe, grabbed a VW van named Banan...
22:41:51
2020-10-08
Joining me today are two people I’ve spent uncountable nights singing karaoke with, who graciously played host when Heather and I got to experience a New Year’s Eve in Sydney, and who I’ve been living vicariously through the last year as they travel...
22:01:09
2020-09-29
Joining me today are the half Aussie/half American duo who have roamed the historic streets of Cuba, bathed elephants in Thailand, danced in one of the biggest music festivals in Europe, and done something many of us have done, gorged themselves full of f...
22:15:23
2020-09-22
Joining me today is a fellow podcast host, someone who also owns a van (but her’s is infinitely nicer than mine) and who has been on the road for almost 3 full years now with her dogs, Sydney Febrache from DivineOnTheRoad.com.
Has van life intrigued you...
59:54
2020-09-17
Joining me today is someone who has driven solo across Vietnam on a bike, was a burlesque dancer in Shanghai, and has gotten stranded in Taiwan, Alice Teacake from TeacakeTravels.com and cohost of the Girls Talk Travel podcast.
What has been your challeng...
22:10:40
2020-09-09
Joining me today is someone who after spending 8 years playing at the highest level in the NFL retired and gave all his possessions to charity, and whose name of his blog and social media handles says it all, Joe Hawley from ManVanDogBlog.com.
Have you ...
22:07:50
2020-09-01
Would you consider yourself to be anxious? How has your anxiety impacted your travel?
Joining me today is someone who, despite being a “neurotic Jew from New York who is quite possibly the most risk-averse person you know” (his words, not mine) has tr...
22:22:31
2020-08-25
How do travel & booze mix? Does a specific cocktail or drink immediately remind you of a specific place?
Today we are talking with Natalie Migliarini from BeautifulBooze.com and we are discussing the epic relationship between cocktails and travel, how she...
22:08:59
2020-08-18
Joining me today is someone who I had the great honor to have on 3.5 years ago (way back in episode 272), and who since then has continued his immersive exploration, which includes working the hardest job on Earth, Nate Menninger from his new project, The...
22:17:43
2020-08-11
Joining me today is someone who used to sing 60’s covers in a psychedelic rock bar in Costa Rica, whose hometown is roughly 8,000 miles from where she now lives, and who is the only Uruguay guidebook author who actually lives there, Karen Higgs from gur...
22:08:28
2020-08-04
Joining me today is someone who has hitchhiked across oceans, who started off on a 5 year around the world journey with only $50 in his pocket and came home with a wife, and who is a fellow twin, Christopher Schacht, author of Around the World on $50 Buck...
22:16:49
2020-07-30
Joining me today is someone who since 2005 has hitchhiked across 95 countries, including Afghanistan and Iraq, to document hospitality and fight stereotypes and who has written a book about it called Hitchhiking in the Axis of Evil, Juan Villarino from Ju...
22:04:02
2020-07-21
Joining me today are two guys who started the #1 hostel in Nicaragua, who have participated in the Mongol Rally, who have traveled through China, Colombia, and Peru sourcing fabrics and whose motto is to “Fight Against Boring”, Sean Kolina and Jeff An...
22:14:41
2020-07-14
Joining me today is someone who is a founder through and through - he’s founded a coworking space in Bansko, Bulgaria, a Nomad Sailing Retreat, and who has just started another project called “Wild Nomad Safari”, Uwe Allgauer from Wildnomadsafari.co...
47:19
2020-07-09
You are really digging our "countdown" style podcasts lately so we are giving you another one but this time we are diving into the 16 best places to live for at least 3 years. We aren't talking about vacations or short-haul stays but living day to day lif...
45:29
2020-06-30
Today is all about Heather & I's top 5 favorite states we have been to and that means it is time for some good-hearted disagreements and maybe a mention or two of a few states that we still want to visit. This is another episode idea straight from our "As...
22:09:04
2020-06-23
Joining me today is someone who is known as “a nomad attorney”, who in the last two years has ventured through Pakistan and Iraq, driven from LA to Alaska, and maybe most impressively, took the Trans-Siberian railroad in winter, and who just published...
55:29
2020-06-18
Have you always wanted to learn a new language? How about 20 of them? Joining me today is someone who retired ex-diplomat, who has 50 years of travel under his belt, and who speaks 20 languages, Steve Kaufmann from lingq.com.
What language(s) do you want ...
43:05
2020-06-09
Today we are answering one of our listener's questions that we received through our Instagram and we thought it was so good that it deserved its own podcast episode. We all know how much Travis loves his lists and he agonized over it up until this record...
22:11:40
2020-06-04
Joining me today are two people with Californian accents (even though one of them is from Kentucky), a couple who has driven a BMW into a medieval castle in France and are fellow stroopwafel addicts, Jeremy and Lia from PracticalWanderlust.com. After a di...
28:59
2020-05-26
For our Quarantine Diaries we did a "Ask us Anything" series and some of the questions deserved a full episode so today Heather and I go through the top six places to be quarantined! The mountains, the ocean, a lake, a city... what will we choose? You hav...
28:45
2020-05-25
Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how many languages we speak, and... you'll have to listen to fin...
28:35
2020-05-22
Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how many languages we speak, and... you'll have to listen to fin...
21:53
2020-05-20
Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how many languages we speak, and... you'll have to listen to fin...
22:12:50
2020-05-19
Joining me today is someone who fell in love with biking in the city of Detroit, who enjoys being (and peeing) outdoors, and who is on a two-year bike trip from Alaska to the southern tip of Argentina, Chris Haag from ThePlacesIPee.com
This episode of Th...
21:57
2020-05-18
Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how many languages we speak, and... you'll have to listen to fin...
29:46
2020-05-15
Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how many languages we speak, and... you'll have to listen to fin...
59:59
2020-05-14
Joining me today is someone who once had to decide between grad school and interning at a castle in Italy (you can guess which one he chose), who has written two books, and who has helped pioneer the low-tech movement, Johnny Welsh from Johnnywelsh.com
...
22:53
2020-05-13
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Paris, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of our spe...
59:08
2020-05-11
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Siem Reap, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of our...
35:56
2020-05-08
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Switzerland, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of o...
59:08
2020-05-07
Joining us today is someone who loves cliff diving with Italian grandmas and a good pork chop, who all of you have met before even if you don’t know it (since she’s in charge of the EPOP social media) and who just launched her very own podcast with th...
23:09
2020-05-06
Trav and Heather read their meanest reviews for everyone's enjoyment :)!
This is part of our special podcast series called The Quarantine Diaries, which are short(er) form, unedited, off the cuff shows designed to give you even more travel content and lov...
22:53
2020-05-05
Trav and Heather give their top 3 post quarantine road trips that they want to take!
This is part of our special podcast series called The Quarantine Diaries, which are short(er) form, unedited, off the cuff shows designed to give you even more travel con...
31:34
2020-05-01
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Barcelona, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of our...
45:45
2020-04-30
Joining me today is someone who is a proud Cincy resident and Wisconsin native, who has been to over 40 countries, who describes herself as an “older Millennial” and who has absolutely awesome pictures of 6 Ethiopian boys on stilts, Jen Seiser from Th...
28:27
2020-04-29
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Cape Town, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of our...
22:40
2020-04-27
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Georgia, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of our s...
28:54
2020-04-22
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Slovenia, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of our ...
27:58
2020-04-20
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Italy, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of our spe...
25:56
2020-04-17
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in British Columbia, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part...
18:09
2020-04-15
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Bali, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of our spec...
22:14:43
2020-04-14
Joining me today is someone who spent many years covering the NBA, attended Justin Beiber’s 21st birthday party, and who left it all behind in 2016 to travel the world and has been on a whirlwind tour since then, Jon Santiago freelance writer and publis...
26:33
2020-04-13
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Thailand, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of our ...
21:58
2020-04-10
Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Greece, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure maximum spontaneity and hilarity!
This is part of our sp...
22:19:12
2020-04-09
Joining me today is someone who is the co-founder and CEO of Trip Scout, who traveled back and forth to Europe by himself as a 9-year-old, who was called “the modern-day Marco Polo” by Forbes and who now, like myself, is traveling with two little ones...
22:07:34
2020-04-02
Joining me today is someone who moved to Italy on the advice of a stranger on the internet, who can see France from her bedroom window (even though she lives in England), and who got Italian citizenship in 2 months, Sarah Mikutel from PostcardAcademy.co a...
33:18
2020-03-24
Today's Throwdown Showdown we are focusing on two places that we both truly adore, Croatia &. Slovenia. Which do you want to visit more the pearl of the Adriatic or the nation of caves?
Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Chase. Check...
35:52
2020-03-17
Today's Throwdown Showdown we are focusing on two of the greenest landscaped countries with views to die for, Ireland vs. Scotland. Does your heart lie with the Emerald Isle or the land of whiskey and bagpipes?
Today's episode has been sponsored by our ...
37:02
2020-03-10
You asked we listened and we will have a lot more 'Throwdown Showdown' shows coming to you! Today the great debate is Austin vs. Nashville. Which location is your favorite?
Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Chase. Check out one of our f...
22:14:32
2020-03-03
Joining me today is someone who met her husband at a music festival (although the bag of wine means she doesn’t remember it that well), who has lived in China, Indonesia, and Mexico, and who is always one of my favorite people to talk to, Rachel Story f...
22:27:14
2020-02-25
Joining me today is the winner of the 1989 Human Race, where he traveled 40,000 miles in 17 days, someone who was named “The World’s Greatest Traveler” by National Geographic Traveler in 2002, and who is the founder and Ringmaster of The Global Scav...
22:08:57
2020-02-18
Joining me today is someone who has been traveling and working from the road for over 2900 days and who has visited 573 cities and 73 countries, Mike Swigunski from GlobalCareerBook.com.
Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Chase. Chec...
22:11:35
2020-02-11
Each year there are always a handful of days that stand out.
Some of those perfect travel days that you couldn't have planned in a million years, but that really stick with you, months later.
Today, Heather and I go through our top 10 experiences of 2019 ...
41:05
2020-02-04
We love desserts, anything from ice cream to pastries, key lime bars to doughnuts...it all tastes amazing.
Today Heather and I go through our top 8 desserts (16 total + 1 honorable mention) from 2019, from hometown to widely available to cities around the...
33:22
2020-01-28
2019 was a great year for beer!
Listen to hear our best beer experiences of 2019 and since Heather was pregnant for most of the year, Trav had to really step up and carry the "burden" of beer drinking for 2019. You can only imagine how distraught this mad...
24:39
2020-01-21
We return with Part 5 of 8 in our Year in Review Series!
It is the bonus episode all about wine! Instead of grouping coffee and wine together, Heather thought it deserved its own episode and she was right (like normal). Join us today as Heather shares her...
32:55
2020-01-21
We return with Part 4 of 8 in our Year in Review Series.
Check out Part 1: Superlatives
Check out Part 2: Travel Stats
Check out Part 3: Best Meals
We've decided to split up...coffee and wine into their own episodes. So this year in review will be an 8 pa...
22:22:50
2020-01-14
We return with Part 3 of 7 in our Year in Review Series
Check out Part 1: Superlatives
Check out Part 2: Travel Stats
If you know anything about us, it's that we love to eat. And boy did we eat a lot in 2019!
Today Heather and I are going to go through o...
37:51
2020-01-08
In this episode, we cover the nerdy statistics of 2019. We'll figure out about how many miles we traveled, how many different places we slept in, and how many new countries we visited plus much, much more!
We'll be covering flights, drives, accommodations...
22:10:51
2020-01-03
Every year that we break down all our travel stats, best meals, best travel superlatives, best drinks, etc and we hear a ton of feedback from you all.
Apparently, these are some of your favorite episodes.
We'll be running a 7 part series (!!!) that covers...
22:01:13
2019-12-24
Every year we like to make a list of our dream destinations for the upcoming year. Sometimes we get around to a couple of them, sometimes we don't and they live on to the following year's list, but either way, it's a great way to start off!
We didn't even...
22:07:09
2019-12-19
Today I have the amazing Chase Boehringer from The Bucketlist LIfestyle on the show and he has had the honor to be on the Price Is Right, he has spontaneously walked into an airport and bought a ticket, and has currently crossed off 80 out of 100 bucket l...
22:00:16
2019-12-12
I am so excited to talk with my guest, Queen Michele, on today's episode because she is all about getting others to move abroad just like she did. Queen retired at the age of 52 and moved to Mexico as a single, middle-aged retiree, and began her journey o...
22:25:00
2019-12-05
We have made it to our 400th episode and today we welcome the entire EPOP team to join us in giving our top 40 (plus) travel tips. Today we have on the show Vanessa, Mackenzie, Ransom, Lily, Kaycee, and of course, my wonderful wife and constant travel com...
22:01:04
2019-11-28
It’s great to practice thankfulness all year long but it’s definitely in overdrive during this season and we couldn’t be happier.
So to continue in the celebrations, Heather and I look back at the past year and reveal the 8 people & things we are mo...
22:10:01
2019-11-14
Joining me today are two people who have taken on many adventures in life, including driving a 1978 orange and brown Dodge Tioga RV across the country and, most recently, decided to embark on a one year trip around the world with their 12 year old daugh...
22:44:58
2019-11-05
Every year, for the past seven years, we’ve scoured the globe to find the most unique, most useful, and best gifts for travelers on the planet (tough life, I know).
And in those past seven years, our annual “best gifts for travelers” guide has beco...
22:06:36
2019-10-30
Joining me today is someone who solo bicycled from Canada all the way down to Patagonia, Argentina, Xavier Himma from FollowTheHumOfTheEarth.com and Hum of The Earth on YouTube. Get the full show notes here!
Today's episode has been sponsored by our frien...
22:02:18
2019-10-22
Joining me today is someone whose freelance work has been featured in AFAR, Travel and Leisures and Rolling Stone, who has been to 51 countries on 6 continents and whose book “Good With Money: A guide to prioritizing spending, maximizing savings and t...
34:13
2019-10-15
This is the last episode of our updated Philly Destination Diary (cue sad music) but we are ending it with the best of all...Activites! Yep, we are giving you the must-see sites for adults, kids and everyone in between in this gorgeous city of ours. We ho...
33:31
2019-10-15
By now you are well-versed in the neighborhoods you need to stay in, the best places to eat and the best places to start your day (aka breakfast & coffee) but today is all about getting your drink on. Yes, we are diving into the best places in Philly to d...
23:36
2019-10-08
We now know which neighborhoods to check out, a ton of places to eat but we are needing something to kick off our day in Philly and this episode fits the bill with the best breakfast/brunch & coffee places in town. Get noshing on some amazing bagels, donu...
50:12
2019-10-08
It's time to dive into one of the most delicious aspects of Philly and that is the best places to eat. We will break them down by food type (hello cheesesteaks) and by location so that you can eat your way through Philly easily. Loosen that belt, get comf...
30:16
2019-10-08
Do you love Philadelphia or has it been on your to-go list for way too long? In this series, we will be breaking down everything that is Philly from neighborhoods to eating & drinking to things to do in 5 mini-episodes. You can binge them all in one sitti...
22:15:48
2019-10-01
Are you a remote worker, digital nomad or location-independent and are wanting to combine travel and work with some community time thrown in? Do you prefer group travel instead of always going it alone? Well, we've got a perfect solution for you!
Joini...
47:55
2019-09-24
Are you a proud leaf peeper? Do relish every moment of pumpkin spice season? Does the change in temperatures get you giddy?
If so, then you are going to want to take notes as we go through our lists on today's episode. We have done the best fall destinat...
35:41
2019-09-23
Do you fear failure or success, or maybe both? Maybe you feel stuck or unworthy…. tune in today as Jason and Trav touch on the fear of success. You’ll get 3 actionable items to help you create an awareness of these fears and learn how to conquer them....
22:01:49
2019-09-17
Are you a digital nomad or an aspiring one? Are you a blogger? Do you know who started it all? Joining me today is someone who has gotten arrested for smuggling a single banana, who ran a campaign for Apple that was so successful their lawyers had to shut...
22:15:00
2019-09-10
One of the top stressors people have when becoming location independent are money, investments, and taxes abroad and the best way to structure everything. Well, joining me today is someone who has lived everywhere from Banff and the Canadian Arctic to Sin...
22:20:23
2019-08-30
Joining me today is someone who has lived in over 40 countries, who had a cat that had more Facebook likes than his company page, and who is known as the Nomad CEO, Eli David, co-founder of StartUpBlink.com & founder of BecomeNomad.com.
Check out the...
22:36:26
2019-08-20
Zeona McIntyre went from a $12 an hour retail job while side-hustling by renting out her place on Airbnb to owning her own Airbnb property to now having an entire vacation property management company that she runs while still traveling around the world....
22:01:13
2019-08-13
Have you wanted to visit New Zealand? How about traveling through New Zealand via a campervan?
Joining me today is someone who has been featured on HGTV's Tiny House Hunters, who campervanned around New Zealand and wrote a book about it, and who started ...
57:50
2019-08-01
If you have ever listened to this podcast in the past then you are very aware of our love for Ice Cream/Gelato. Since it is summertime we thought this is the perfect time to dive into our favorite places around the world for this delicious dessert (& it s...
22:07:05
2019-07-23
Do you dream of going to school abroad? If living and studying while roaming the streets of your favorite European city sounds good to you then this episode will fuel and help your dreams become a reality.
Joining me today is the author of College Beyond...
22:06:42
2019-07-16
Do you allow your lack of funds to dictate your travels or lack thereof? Are you looking for an epic adventure or are you more of a micro-adventurer?
Today's guest is someone whose accomplishments will make you feel slightly guilty you didn't hit the gym...
22:17:34
2019-07-09
Do you enjoy collecting remembrances of your travels? Are you someone who has something from every country you have visited?
Joining me today is someone who hails from the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada, who wants to help those less fortunate be a...
23:39:18
2019-07-02
Joining me today is the author of one of my favorite books, The Hidden Europe, creator, producer, star and everything else of The Unseen Africa, and a man who has probably had more adventures in the last 3 days than I’ve had in my entire life, Francis T...
22:15:25
2019-06-25
Typically, our destination diary episodes are Heather and I riffing on a place that we’ve traveled to, but every so often I meet someone who knows a place so well, I just have to have them come on and talk about it. And, even though Bulgaria is very hig...
22:10:28
2019-06-18
Are you an over packer? Do you think there is no way that you can travel with only a carry on? Do you have no idea what you should be packing in the first place?
Today, we are diving into our packing list and even giving you our checklist so that you can...
22:08:37
2019-06-11
Do you allow fear to dictate your choices? Are you too scared to take the first step?
My dear friend, Ruth Soukup, author of Living Well, Spending Less & Do It Scared, creator of the Elite Blogging Academy, & host of the Do It Scared podcast, is joining ...
22:35:39
2019-06-05
After visiting Croatia three times over the last five years, Trav and Heather continue to fall more and more in love with this wonderful country. In today's episode, they'll tell you where you can find the best seafood they've ever eaten, how to make su...
22:22:31
2019-05-28
I am super excited to be talking with the always happy Kelsey Henry, from PositivelyDelighted.com, who is a singer/songwriter who just dropped her first album, who introduced me to the term road schooling, and who is a certified Laughter Yoga leader. This...
50:19
2019-05-21
Just because we consider ourselves travelers doesn't mean that we are immune to travel mishaps, both those in our control and those out of our control, and today's episode will cover our 8 mishaps during our 11 day trip to Croatia & Bosnia. Yep, you read ...
22:12:38
2019-05-14
Do you have an insatiable desire to hit the road in an RV full time? Do you want the opportunity to go on the great American road trip without the need for costly hotels or scary motels?
Joining me today are a couple that have been full-time RV’in...
22:12:33
2019-05-07
Joining me today is someone who last year set out to take 12 trips in 12 months but who smashed that goal by taking 20 trips in 12 months, and, here’s the kicker, did it all while employed full-time, Jen Ruiz from JenOnAJetPlane.com and author of The Af...
25:34
2019-04-29
In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable experiences in our 7 years of location independence over the ne...
21:41
2019-04-28
In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable experiences in our 7 years of location independence over the ne...
20:09
2019-04-27
In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable experiences in our 7 years of location independence over the ne...
20:49
2019-04-26
In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable experiences in our 7 years of location independence over the ne...
19:05
2019-04-25
In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable experiences in our 7 years of location independence over the ne...
19:17
2019-04-24
In part 6 we dive into how we kicked off the very first Paradise Pack back in 2014. We did some things very right and other things with a whole lot of naivete but in the end, it was such a success that here we are launching the 2019 Paradise Pack.
Li...
18:36
2019-04-23
In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable experiences in our 7 years of location independence over the ne...
22:11:33
2019-04-19
In today's show, Heather & I break down the 7 lessons learned from our 7 years of being location independent which translates into the biggest "Oh bleep, it's really happening" moments from the last 7 years. Plus we get super real about what we have made ...
22:09:27
2019-04-16
I am stoked to be talking with my buddy, Jaime Atkinson from The EntrepreneurJunkie.co because I am extremely proud of his journey, his passion for entrepreneurship, and his unflinching honesty.
Today, we dive into his life story which includes the epic ...
22:09:01
2019-04-09
Joining me today is someone who serves as a lifeguard at one of Sydney’s beaches, who loves Aussie Rules football, and who knows more about travel insurance than almost any other human alive, Phil Sylvester, Head of Media and Communications for World N...
52:00
2019-04-02
Joining me today is someone who has lived, worked, and traveled in over 150 countries, who set a Guinness World Record on 3,700 km rail journey across China, and who, by the time you’re listening to this, will have embarked on a journey driving a solar-...
22:06:26
2019-03-26
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 a...
22:07:35
2019-03-19
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 o...
22:15:58
2019-03-07
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 t...
22:23:02
2019-02-26
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 t...
22:19:38
2019-02-21
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 w...
22:00:20
2019-02-12
Each year there are always a handful of days that stand out.
Some of those perfect travel days that you couldn't have planned in a million years, but that really stick with you, months later.
Today, Heather and I go through our top 16 experiences of 201...
45:22
2019-02-05
We love desserts, anything from ice cream to pastries, peppermint bark to doughnuts...it all tastes amazing.
Everyone love desserts, so we know you're not skipping this episode!
Today Heather and I go through our top 7 desserts (14 total plus 1b from Tr...
58:44
2019-01-29
2018 was a great year for beer!
Listen to hear our best Beer experiences of 2018, Trav has cheated by having 8 while Heather has 7! Including a few that happened during the Old Bess adventures.
Get the full show notes here
...
49:09
2019-01-22
We return with Part 4 of 7 in our Year in Review Series
Heather's favorite activities mean she's in charge today!
While she didn't drink a lot of wine in 2018, there are still a couple of awesome spots to mention, and there were quite a few coffee shops...
22:06:24
2019-01-15
Part 3 of 7 in our Year in Review Series
If you know anything about us, it's that we love to eat. And boy did we eat a lot in 2018!
Today Heather and I are going to go through our top 10 meals of the year (each) for a total of 20 awesome places around t...
22:11:22
2019-01-10
We return with Part 2 of 7 in our Year in Review Series
In this episode, we go into the Superlatives of our 2018 travel year. Best of, worst of, best value, and a host of other things.
We'll be covering flights, drives, accommodations, and some experien...
35:14
2019-01-03
Every year that we break down all our travel stats, best meals, best travel superlatives, best drinks, etc and we hear a ton of feedback from you all.
Apparently, these are some of your favorite episodes.
We'll be running a 7 part series (!!!) that cove...
22:32:46
2018-12-25
Oliver Gee, a former Australian journalist, can teach you fake french in 1:07 seconds, give you the most amazing insights into local life in Paris, and he just completed an 8-week, 2500 mile trip around France on a little red scooter, going 30 miles per h...
22:06:51
2018-12-18
Nate Hake is a recovering lawyer who after 5 years and $250,000 of debt, got fed up and decided to travel the world instead. He spent his first year fast traveling through 43 countries & 6 continents but has switched to digital nomad slow travel to allow...
52:59
2018-12-11
Every year we like to make a list of our dream destinations for the upcoming year. Sometimes we get around to a couple of them, sometimes we don't and they live on to the following year's list, but either way, it's a great way to start off!
For the last ...
22:17:51
2018-12-04
Zeona McIntyre went from a $12 an hour retail job while side-hustling by renting out her place on Airbnb to owning her own Airbnb property to now having an entire vacation property management company that she runs while still traveling around the world....
46:07
2018-11-27
Zeona McIntyre went from a $12 an hour retail job while side-hustling by renting out her place on Airbnb to owning her own Airbnb property to now having an entire vacation property management company that she runs while still traveling around the world....
03:30
2018-11-21
Happy Thanksgiving - we've got a special announcement for you so you don't miss out on my favorite day of the year!
49:53
2018-11-20
In this annual episode, Heather and Trav take a glance back over 2018 and reveal the top 6 unexpected things that have happened to them that they are thankful for. It’s great to practice thankfulness all year long but it’s definitely in overdrive duri...
22:30:35
2018-11-13
Every year, for the past six years, we've scoured the globe to find the most unique, most useful, and best gifts for travelers on the planet (tough life, I know). And in those past six years, our annual "best gifts for travelers" guide has become the #1 t...
22:04:16
2018-11-08
We've been spending more and more time in Austin lately so we thought it was time to share! With tons of activities, awesome places to eat and drink, and more tacos than you can even imagine. And you know we love tacos.
40:36
2018-10-23
Our 2nd of 3 #throwdownshowdowns! Today? A question we get all the time. Should you go to Thailand or Bali?
39:38
2018-10-18
It's time for the #throwdownshowdown. Which is better? Portland Oregon or Vancouver British Columbia? It's time to find the answer.
22:02:07
2018-10-11
Denver is an awesome city. With the Crush Graffiti walls decorating so many streets and alleys, there's art no matter where you look. Add in some amazing food trucks, great breweries, and new friends, and it's a recipe for success.
22:02:05
2018-10-04
With Whit joining us on our travels we have QUITE a few more things to worry about luggage wise than before. Listen to our must-haves for any trip with an infant!
22:43:14
2018-09-25
It's been 4 years since we did our last edition of Best Breweries, and boy, have we added to the list! As research, we've visited over 140 breweries around the states. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it.
43:08
2018-09-18
Whether you like snow, or sunshine, we've got our take on some of the best winter destinations to visit this winter. There are too many good choices!
22:41:00
2018-09-11
On a spur of the moment decision, I purchased a 19ft van that had been converted to be lived in and took a road trip with EPoP favorite, #loveNapkins. Boy, do we have stories to share!
22:44:05
2018-09-04
Rerun: Inspired by our recent Travel Hacking Masterclass we wanted to go over some of the most common questions about Travel Hacking that we get here at Extra Pack of Peanuts.
22:02:08
2018-08-28
Rerun: Relationships on the road are entirely different. Facebook and Instagram only capture those amazing smiling moments, but the reality can be a little more varied. Today Jason interviews Heather and I as we talk about how we work things out on the ro...
22:06:43
2018-08-21
Rerun: Travel meltdowns happen. Even to the best of us. Today Jason from Zero to Travel and Napkins (fan favorite!) share a couple of the meltdowns that happened on the road. Check out the Zero to Travel podcast to hear mine and Heathers!
22:14:09
2018-08-02
Budapest has made its way into our hearts, and our top cities list. Check out today's podcast for our favorite parts of this walkable eastern European city.
22:33:32
2018-07-17
Jessica and Will are on a mission to give their kids an epic childhood by living around the world. Listen to some of their hardcore travel adventures and the story behind WorldTowning.
49:54
2018-07-11
Some people (Heather) have a luxury travel streak in them. It's not always about saving the most money, as it is finding the best experience. Jetset Christina joins me today to talk about her luxury travel style, and how she's turned it into a full time ...
57:05
2018-07-03
Chris Cage used to be an accountant. Until he decided to take a huge hiking trip which lead him to create his own shelf stable food product for long, calorie dense, adventure travel.
48:03
2018-06-19
From the good, the bad, to the expensive we learned a lot on our first international trip with Whit. Learn from our mistakes, and commiserate with our experiences in Budapest and Spain!
31:32
2018-06-04
Getting to travel, live, and work anywhere is pretty sweet in it's own right, but after six years of being location independent, Heather and Trav have found 7 other benefits of location independence that are great - but often get overlooked. What are th...
22:12:40
2018-06-01
In this special episode, Trav and Jason from Zero to Travel record live on location in Mallorca, Spain on the eve of their biggest launch ever. They reveal how they are feeling just a few hours before the Paradise Pack goes live, talk about why they don...
54:25
2018-05-28
In today's show, Trav and Heather break down the 6 biggest stages of our 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...
22:14:45
2018-05-15
A strange encounter on a flight, wisdom from Grandma, setting new habits, traveling the world, and more! Trav and Heath Armstrong jam in a wide-ranging conversation about the crazy behind-the-scenes of the Sweet Ass Journal and the Sweet Ass Domination De...
22:16:41
2018-05-10
Mike & Jess of VanThere.com join Trav to discuss the joys and challenges of living and working out of their custom-built van, with no permanent address anywhere!
53:03
2018-05-03
Being location independent has its perks. Heather and Trav discuss the top 16 cities of the world where they'd love to spend three months, and what they love most about each one.
41:51
2018-04-26
We just launched our new app, Jetto, which sends the world's cheapest flight deals directly to your phone.
In today's episode, learn just how long the app took to make (hint: a long time), where Trav first met Jetto's developer (hint: there was champagne...
22:00:41
2018-04-19
While Rome and Venice may get all the publicity for things like culture and canals, Florence, with it's amazing food, gelato, and architecture, tops them all.
When a city has Heather's favorite thing to eat (ever!), some of Trav's favorite gelato, and ...
48:12
2018-04-12
In this episode, Heather and I go through our list of top summer destinations around the globe. From surprising to serene, vibrant to verdant, and interesting to impactful, there's a great destination for everyone.
38:05
2018-04-03
What's it like to live in another country, and then return to your home country? Is reverse culture shock a bad thing? Dive into a deep conversation with Trav & Jason!
22:02:18
2018-03-22
After spending over 3 weeks in Vancouver, Heather and Trav are well versed in the best things to do in this beautiful city. Discover how many breweries Trav went to in 21 days (hint: it's alot!), Heather's favorite pizza and coffee spots, and the acti...
22:23:30
2018-03-16
For many people, travel writing is the dream lifestyle. In this episode, we'll hear from travel writer Gabi Logan about all the possibilities in travel writing and how to get paid to see the world!
22:00:38
2018-03-08
Learn the joys and challenges of traveling everywhere in the world as a family of five, with Ricky Shetty of DaddyBlogger.com.
22:10:50
2018-03-01
Michelle Jones, founder of The Wayfinding Academy, talks about the crazy process of starting her own college, who The Wayfinding Academy is for, and why she believes her model has worked so well so quickly.
38:51
2018-02-20
Every year Heather and I list out our top destinations for the upcoming year. We tend to knock at least one of them off the list, so let's see where we might be traveling in 2018!
53:05
2018-02-15
2017 was quite a year, filled with some seriously awesome happenings. Listen as Heather and I go through our best travel experiences of the past year.
54:45
2018-02-02
2017 was the year we turned into beer snobs. Well, the year Travis did anyway. Listen to hear our best Beer experiences of 2017, Trav has quite a few!
30:26
2018-01-30
Everybody loves desserts, and we ate a LOT of them last year. One day I even had 4 different ice creams in the name of research! Check out our 16 best desserts from 2017!
27:16
2018-01-26
If we'd tried to fit the drinks in with the meals we never would have stopped talking! So in today's episode, the best wine (when Heather could drink it) and coffee from 2017.
22:07:06
2018-01-16
We eat a LOT when we travel, it's one of our favorite things to do. We've distilled all that eating down into the best meals of the year, enjoy!
57:56
2018-01-11
In this part of our Year in Review series, we hand out our superlatives for the best/worst flights, accommodations, and more. But you'll have to wait until next week for our best meals and drinks! There were too many to do in just one episode!
34:14
2018-01-09
In this episode we go in depth to figure out how many places we slept in 2017, how many miles we traveled, and how many new (and old) countries/states we visited this past year. Part 1 of 6 in our Year in Review series.
22:07:48
2017-12-21
Mike Brcic, founder of Sacred Rides, talks about how he haphazardly started the world's #1 mountain bike tour company in the world, how they pick destinations, the hardest trip he's taken, and why ANYONE can, and should, go mountain biking!
22:32:02
2017-12-12
I've known Scott for years and never quite knew exactly what it was he does. Today I'm on a mission to find out. Join us today to learn more about starting a business abroad, how to go about running a marathon with no training, and to hear some great trav...
22:14:22
2017-12-06
To celebrate 4.5 years and 300 episodes (!!!), Trav and Heather decide to have a little fun and grill one another by putting each other on the hot seat and answering 15 travel questions apiece.
The person on the hot seat has no idea what questions will ...
47:26
2017-11-28
Trav and Heather reveal exactly how much money frequent flyer miles saved them in 2017 (take a guess...you'll never get it!) - and Heather discusses why she thinks it's not the "real" number.
46:42
2017-11-22
Friends. Family. Food. Yeah, yeah, yeah, everyone is thankful for those things. But what about the things we didn't expect to happen.
In this episode, Heather and Trav look back on 2017 and reveal the 11 most unexpected things that happened to t...
22:28:37
2017-11-16
After scouring the globe, we reveal our 44 favorite gifts for travelers. From less than $4 to over $1,000, here are the best gifts for any budget and style.
22:42:36
2017-11-10
Inspired by our recent Travel Hacking Masterclass we wanted to go over some of the most common questions about Travel Hacking that we get here at Extra Pack of Peanuts.
55:08
2017-11-03
You used to be able to travel for free if you gave up your luggage space for courier packages. Turns out that while you can't travel for free, you can make back some of your flight costs with a company called Airmule!
22:01:57
2017-10-25
Katrina McGhee took a 20-month career break and came back to land 5 jobs in 5 weeks. Learn what she did on her trip, and how she managed to spin it to land a job almost right upon re-entry!
46:07
2017-10-19
Finding cheap flights can be hard if you don't know where to look. Here's a step by step system to see if you've found a good price for your flight.
22:19:02
2017-10-10
Slovenia quickly stole my heart and the #1 Gelato spot, in the whole world! Have a listen as Heather and I detail our time in Slovenia. Where to eat, drink, and visit on your next trip.
22:03:19
2017-10-04
For people who are better planners than us (everyone) it's time to start thinking of those winter destinations if you haven't already! Heather and I list our favorites, and our wishlists as we move into the season.
22:02:15
2017-09-26
In this special 3 part collaboration, Trav & Jason go over the most beautiful places in the world, according to them! On Zero to Travel you'll find 20-11, here you'll find 10-1, and on the Location Indie podcast we're doing a Top 16 Places We Want To Vi...
22:12:34
2017-09-19
Get a behind the scenes look at Travis and Heather's "posh" babymoon and learn how much planning they did for the trip (hint: not much), how much they spent (hint: more than not much), and how much compromising they did (hint: much)
22:12:02
2017-08-22
We've spent a lot of time in Portland since we recorded our Destination Diary, so it's time for an Update! Complete with a local!
42:05
2017-08-10
You don't hear much about people traveling in the fall, but it's a beautiful (and cheaper) time to travel to some destinations. Heather and I go through our top 6 picks in today's episode!
29:25
2017-08-01
Electronics, health and wellness, and all the other things that don't fit into our other packing lists!
31:13
2017-07-26
With a few less categories, here's our packing list for men! Carry-on only, as always!
31:13
2017-07-19
If you've ever wondered how you could travel with just a carry-on, Heather's here to show you the way! If she can do it, anyone can!
55:46
2017-06-28
Heather and I dove headfirst into the short-term rental property business. Today we share some of our rationale, how we pick our properties, and some tips to get you started!
56:59
2017-06-23
Today Heather and I share our favorite spots and experiences from San Diego, the land of sunshine and tacos.
42:44
2017-06-13
George Igoe flys the world in first class, only to live the economy lifestyle on the ground. We dive into his hilarious travel videos, his travel style, and his advice for saving money on the road.
18:22
2017-05-31
Caz Makepeace of yTravelBlog joins me today to chat about how she turned her life around and created one of the biggest travel blogs on the internet. This episode is part of our Behind The Paradise Pack series, you can check out the pack by going to www....
19:16
2017-05-31
Brian Lofrumento joins me today to tell you why you don't need an idea to start a business, and what your most valuable resource is. This episode is part of our Behind The Paradise Pack series, you can check out the pack by going to www.ExtraPackofPeanut...
59:19
2017-05-26
There's no better teacher than travel. Today Heather and I share 32 lessons we've learned over the past 5 years around the world.
54:04
2017-05-18
Derek Loudermilk from The Art of Adventure joins me today to talk about being Location Independent, and how his travels have changed with the addition of his newborn son to the family.
22:32:06
2017-05-11
Wait But Why is one of my favorite places on the internet and today Tim Urban joins me today to talk about his writing, his process, and his travels.
22:17:39
2017-04-27
Every now and then we bring on someone who knows a lot more than us about a place. Welcome author Lily Ann Fouts to the podcast to share her vast knowledge on Ecuador!
55:35
2017-04-20
I went to send this episode to someone, and realized it didn't exist! So here you have our recommendations for Asheville, NC. We liked it so much we visited twice last year!
22:14:11
2017-04-12
Whitney Powell travels the world filming and producing adventure travel videos. She joins me today to chat about how she decided to take the leap to working for herself and talks about some of her favorite projects to date!
41:09
2017-04-06
Travel pushes your comfort zone, and today Nate Menninger from The Pathfinder joins me to talk about his experiences stretching his limits and relying on the kindness of strangers.
22:07:09
2017-03-29
If you've listened before, you'll remember me not being a big fan of London, but I've changed my tune quite a bit! Heather and I recount our favorite areas, foods, and things to do from our last three trips to London!
39:12
2017-03-21
A collaboration with Jason and my other podcast, Location Indie. This week our 10 crazy awesome travel dreams that we hope to make reality!!
36:44
2017-03-15
Sarah Tiedemann, author of Traveling with Baggage: A Guide for the Hesitant Hiker, has dealt with anxiety her whole life. Today she joins me to chat about her experiences traveling with anxiety.
50:26
2017-03-07
When you go on holiday, you do the things you like to do. Turns out Bill Ker (Doc) really enjoys working out, so he started a tour company to do just that.
22:01:22
2017-02-24
More than the food, the drinks, or the location, the best thing about Barcelona was the lifestyle. But the food and drinks were also awesome!
22:11:55
2017-02-15
A stint in Dublin and a 6 day roadtrip around southwestern Ireland was enough for us to fall in love! Here's where we stayed, what we ate, and our favorite things to do on the Emerald Isle!
22:17:17
2017-02-08
Lots of people think once you have one kid you can't travel, let alone 4 kids and a dog! Paul Kortman joins me today to share his family's experience taking on Mexico in an RV.
40:55
2017-02-01
We're a bit early this year, but the planning's got to start! Here's a list of our top 7 destinations (and of course, honorable mentions) for 2017! Where will we go first?
57:03
2017-01-25
Thinking over the best experiences from 2016 makes Heather and I very grateful. Join us as we reminisce over our top 18 experiences of last year.
43:50
2017-01-17
Meals are all well and good, but we all know the drinks and desserts are what REALLY have us coming back for more! Check out our favorites this year in our "mini" episode!
22:07:26
2017-01-12
Around here you know that traveling means finding some of the best food and drink out there whenever possible. Today we recount our top 22 meals of 2016. Let the salivating begin!
22:00:06
2017-01-06
Every year we like to look back at our travel year and crunch the numbers. How many miles did we travel? How many places did we sleep? And then, of course, we have to figure out the best, the worst, and the most ridiculous of several aspects of our travel...
44:40
2016-12-27
Today Jason Moore joins me as we share our super simple way to plan your goals for the new year. We look back at our success and failures, and discuss some of the awesome things to come in 2017.
22:04:30
2016-12-22
Amanda Hathorn-Geary joins me today to share her vast experience working and traveling the world, on cruises!! We talk about the types of jobs available, how to get them, and the awesome perks that come with it.
55:27
2016-12-15
Tim Leffel comes back to the podcast today to discuss breaking into the Travel Writing field and cheap places to live around the world!
22:04:42
2016-12-07
Suzanne and Mitch Rutledge just finished up a 9 month, round the world trip, complete with their 8 year old son! Learn how they traveled as a family and some of the best tips they learned along the way.
54:57
2016-11-30
Brent Underwood started his own hostel in Austin, Texas when the opportunity presented itself. Today he joins me to chat about his journey from travel junkie, to travel junkie with a hostel and some of the steps that that entailed.
52:53
2016-11-23
We're thankful for a lot of things this year, and most of them were very unexpected! Join us for our annual chat about the things we're thankful for! P.S. You're on the list ;)
22:02:51
2016-11-17
After scouring the globe, we reveal our 46 favorite gifts for travelers. From less than $4 to over $1,000, here are the best gifts for any budget and style. For pictures & links head to www.ExtraPackofPeanuts.com/gift
19:03
2016-11-15
This year the Abroaders are partnering with Home for the Holidays to help people unable to be with their families for the holidays fly home using donations of Frequent Flyer miles. So if you've got miles to spare, or have been away from your family, have ...
40:51
2016-11-09
Joining me today is S. Bedford the author of It's Only the Himalayas and Other Adventures of Miscalculation from an Overconfident Backpacker. With a title like that, we have plenty of travel mishaps to discuss on today's episode!
22:11:19
2016-11-01
Nothing good happens after 2am - except the most epic experiences of your life!
Jon Levy explains how, by using science (yes, SCIENCE!) he went from being a nerd - before nerds were cool - to spending Thanksgiving at Kiefer Sutherland's house, hosting di...
59:05
2016-10-25
Erin McNeaney from Never Ending Voyage joins me today to chat about how to travel with just a carry on, and what it was like to create a budget tracking app for travelers.
44:20
2016-10-19
Join Heather and I as we delve into the best places to stay, the best things to do, and of course our favorite foods from Santorini, Greece!
22:08:00
2016-10-11
After 2 months traveling through Norway, Georgia (the country!), Greece, England, and Scotland, we have a lot to recap! We discuss the best foods, accommodations, experiences, and our most surprising moment from the trip!
44:34
2016-10-04
Stefan Loble is back on the podcast to talk to us about Bluffworks newest project, a blazer! We even detail how you can win your very own! Check out their kickstarter at : http://kck.st/2cPjhUw
38:00
2016-09-27
When our list of things to do consists of mostly beaches, you know you've found a good relaxation spot. Join us as we chat about our time in Paros, Greece!
22:06:22
2016-09-20
Georgia has quickly made it's way into my heart (probably through my stomach) and should be a country high on anyone's wanderlust list. Today we chat food, accommodations, and amazing scenery in the country of Georgia.
38:33
2016-09-07
Only on the road can you run into situations like this. Remember the #1 travel rule, if you can take someone up on an invitation into their home? Do it.
50:56
2016-09-05
Ever wondered why road trips are so awesome? Probably not cause you already knew it, but Jason & I are going to talk about it anyway!
51:31
2016-08-10
Jason and I are back to talk some more about how awesome roadtrips are! We go through the top part of our list, and even match up on some of the numbers!
55:45
2016-07-26
Author Tom Edwards has traveled the world on a shoestring, or perhaps a guitar string. He shares his tips for getting jobs on the road and some of his experiences as an ultra-budget traveler.
22:07:24
2016-07-19
Mike & Suzie, from The Mike & Suzie show join me today to talk health and fitness on the road. How to keep routines/eat better when you're traveling, why diets are crap, and how there is no such thing as failing!
43:49
2016-07-12
Fast or slow? There's pros and cons for traveling either way, and today Jason from Zero to Travel joins me for a quick debate!
47:02
2016-07-07
Part 2 of our Destination Diary on Chicago where we talk about the public transit in Chicago, how it's the most bikeable city in the US, the sports scene, and the multitude of free things to do in the city!
50:46
2016-07-06
Chicago is known as one of the best food cities in the world. And after to listening to the first half our our destination diary, you'll know why. With more food recommendations than any Destination Diary to date, we welcome listener Kevin to the show to...
57:33
2016-06-30
There's a big difference between traveling on your own, and traveling with your spouse, friends, parents, siblings, etc. Today Heather, myself, and podcast favorite guest Napkins discuss those differences and the benefits of traveling on your own.
...
39:18
2016-06-23
Sometimes when you get home from a trip, you get a little (or a lot) sad. We experience it too, and here's how we deal with the post travel blues.
37:53
2016-06-06
Marcus and Feli, founders of the Digital Nomad Conference, talk about the unifying power of the location independent lifestyle, how they broke free of the 9-5, and what they believe the future looks like for digital nomads.
35:04
2016-06-06
Gabby reveals how her Youtube channel went from 1,000 subscribers to 100,000 subscribers in less than a year, why her business model isn't based on what SHE wants, and how she handles internet trolls and hate mail.
32:57
2016-06-06
Britany gives us the nitty gritty details on how to get freelance writing gigs, including a "secret tip" that will allow you to find freelance writing gigs for any magazine in the world.
36:13
2016-06-06
Jacob drops "truth bombs" while telling you how it's possible to be successful AND follow your passion...and then urges everyone to play the "no game", which will radically rock your world.
35:46
2016-06-06
Matt tells us why drinking Bloody Mary's at 11 am in the morning is his barometer for success and reveals his 4 step OSEM system for being a successful entrepreneur.
00:00
2016-06-06
Carla tells us what it was like being one of the world's first digital nomads - eventhough she didn't know it at the time - and the secrets you need to know to be ultra successful as self published author.
30:01
2016-06-06
Tim discusses the world's cheapest destinations, where you should travel RIGHT NOW to take advantage of a strong US dollar, and how he has been able to travel with a family for the last 20 years.
34:13
2016-06-06
Join Ginger as she discusses how she was able to get the government to pay her to travel (what???) and how you too can take advantage of this and other "travel savvy" opportunities that many people don't know exist!
35:02
2016-06-06
Nick and Gen discuss their AirBn"Bee" problem and how they are able to travel, live, and work as couplepreneurs...and the highs and lows of relationships on the road!
34:46
2016-06-06
How Johnny went from being a broke scuba diving instructor to making $20k a month off affiliate income and how he finds digital nomads in cities all over the world.
35:53
2016-06-06
Learn how Brian, as a college student, built one of the largest sites about soccer on the internet - and then why he walked away from it. Plus, his key for making sales without ever being "salesy."
16:14
2016-05-31
This years Paradise Pack launches today, and in honor we're releasing three interviews with contributors to this years pack! Here we'll talk to Mish Slade from Mortified Cow and Making It Anywhere about how she built her businesses while traveling the wor...
18:43
2016-05-31
This years Paradise Pack launches today, and in honor we're releasing three interviews with contributors to this years pack! Here we'll talk to Ruth Sokup on how she built her blog LivingWellSpendingLess.com and her advice for anyone looking to make mone...
18:06
2016-05-31
This years Paradise Pack launches today, and in honor we're releasing three interviews with contributors to this years pack! Here we'll talk to Johnny FD about his journey to Location Independence and his advice to those of you looking to do the same!
...
56:15
2016-05-27
Heather and I have been Location Independent for 4 years. Long before we even knew that was a thing to be. Today we share 27 lessons we've learned (or are still learning) along the way.
Show Notes: http://www.ExtraPackofPeanuts.com/230
...
53:48
2016-05-17
It should be no surprise that Heather and I loved New Orleans. Check out some of our recommendations on where to eat, what to do, and where to stay in the big easy!
Show Notes: http://www.ExtraPackofPeanuts.com/229
42:33
2016-05-12
Heather and I have rented AirBnB properties all over the world, but now we've decided to flip the equation and rent out our own home on AirBnB. We relay our experience as AirBnB hosts plus tell you how to price your property, create a good listing, and ...
58:16
2016-05-04
Heather and I are back from our amazing roadtrip, and today
we're here to thank you guys for being so awesome, and talk about
some of the places we visited along the way.
Show notes are available at
http://www.ExtraPackofPeanuts.com/227
49:06
2016-04-26
Nashville has quickly climbed the charts to one of our favorite
cities in the USA. Today we discuss our favorite places to eat,
drink, and listen to live music (they have more than just country!)
as well as some of our favorite activities and an awesome m...
22:02:22
2016-04-19
Jason joins me today to discuss our top cities around the USA. We'll do the first half of our favorite cities today on the EPoP Podcast, and you can check out part 2 over on Zero to Travel!
22:12:34
2016-04-12
Geneviève and Nicolas from The Great Anomaly join Heather and I today to talk about what it means to be couplepreneurs.
35:24
2016-04-05
Travis and Heather discuss why they have (almost) no plans for their upcoming roadtrip, how you can help pick where they go and what they do, what their essential items are, and why this is getting back to their travel roots.
22:31:39
2016-03-29
I recently returned from a trip to Israel and was blown away by how incredible it was. Today, guest favorite Napkins is back to interview me about my experiences in Israel, why I think it's the most fascinating country in the world and my unintentional di...
22:02:58
2016-03-22
Brian is biking Around America. Not across. The difference? About 9,000.00 miles. Tune in to listen to Brian as we run through the details of his trip, from planning, to the money he's raised for charity, to some of the awesome stats he's been keeping alo...
54:37
2016-03-15
I recently had the good fortune to travel to Israel with Nir and Guy, the founders of Puzzle Israel. And had some of my favorite travel experiences. We chat about our trip and the creation of Puzzle Israel.
38:08
2016-03-08
Today Heather and I each countdown our top 10 travel destinations. Included are places that have been on our list for years. Others have only been on there for 2 weeks. What can I say? I'm easy to convince!
22:12:47
2016-03-01
We finally got around to it! Here is a Destination Diary on Japan, yes, the entire country! Food, places to visit, good places to stay, and lots of cheap travel tips.
22:06:54
2016-02-23
The list continues in today's episode. Find out what my (current) favorite city is! And check out our new podcast!
22:08:11
2016-02-16
Nick Hersh joins me again to discuss the Top 10 cities in the world. For now anyways! I reserve the right to change my mind!
22:09:50
2016-02-11
Everyone loves to eat, especially me. Today my buddy Nick Hersch and I discuss our top 5 countries in Europe for food!
47:58
2016-02-02
The top ten travel questions Googled in 2015 aren't at all what we were expecting. We try to answer them anyways!
37:16
2016-01-28
Today my guests help me answer an important question that I don't have much insight to, personally. Should you travel solo? What are the benefits vs. traveling with a friend or loved one? How do you meet people on the road?
22:09:50
2016-01-26
Today Jason from Zero to Travel, Jackie from Budget Minded Traveler, and Nathaniel from The Daily Travel Show join me to ask each other questions about travel! We discuss food, offices, whether we actually enjoy flying, and a ton more! Get ready for some ...
36:23
2016-01-21
Fabian returns to chat about his time working on the Startup Diaries, and driving his company around South America while he did it. We also chat about working more efficiently, not harder, and ask a very important question, what will you do with your free...
45:16
2016-01-19
Fabian Dittrich joins me to talk about his journey from having Malaria to running his own company from the road. We discuss making decisions based on the story you'll be able to tell later, why he's thankful he got malaria, and thoughts on traditional job...
22:01:11
2016-01-12
Nate Buchanan talks about his incredible 15-day mileage run in airplanes and airports from South America to Asia, and why he considers this 92,000-mile business class trip an investment.
22:02:01
2016-01-06
From hot air balloon rides over ancient temples to self-guided food tours of back alley stalls, here are our top 24 experiences of 2015 - including a few that will surprise you!
22:09:59
2015-12-29
From street side stalls in Thailand and taco trucks in Austin to gourmet restaurants in Sedona and Cape Town, here are our 20 best meals of 2015...plus our favorite beers, wines, and coffees!
22:04:11
2015-12-24
In Part 1 of our 2015 Year in Review we give you all our stats - how many miles we traveled, how many places we stayed, and other fun facts. Then, we give our best and worst of each, from our favorite accommodations to our biggest travel mishap.
50:08
2015-12-17
Danny Flood is back to discuss some of the main ideas of his newest novel, Hack Sleep. Along with balancing work & travel, the Open World Magazine, and a new IndieGoGo project!
31:01
2015-12-15
Author Danny Flood joins me to talk about starting your own business, his #1 secret for launching a hit book on Amazon, and the importance of 1,000 true fans.
22:05:14
2015-12-08
Travel meltdowns happen. Even to the best of us. Today Jason from Zero to Travel and Napkins (fan favorite!) share a couple of the meltdowns that happened on the road. Check out the Zero to Travel podcast to hear mine and Heathers!
48:34
2015-12-02
Have a traveler in your life? Want to know what to spend some of your holiday money on? Here are a ton of awesome gifts for those travelers in your life (or for yourself!) Visit http://www.extrapackofpeanuts.com/gifts for links to each product!
...
45:04
2015-11-24
Heather and I chat about the 14 things that we are amazingly thankful for this year. Including you! Thanks for listening!
38:48
2015-11-19
Leon joins to talk more in depth about his experiences filming Karun: Misadventures on Iran's Longest River. Today we talk about cost, preparation, and how filming can change the trip.
41:31
2015-11-17
Leon McCarron, one of the adventurers of this journey (and previous podcast guest!) joins us today to chat about what he's been up to in the last 150 episodes, how he has managed to make "adventurer" his job title, and his journey through Iran that led to...
22:10:29
2015-11-12
Today we look at some broad strokes of visiting Japan. We share some the etiquette we learned during our time there, as well as our favorite tips for cheap transportation, accommodation options, and, of course, food!
57:30
2015-11-05
It's been a while, but we finally recorded an episode about teaching English in Japan, or anywhere else for that matter!
41:15
2015-10-29
The Grand Canyon is an amazing site, and today's podcast is recorded from it's very edge. Heather and I are incredibly thankful for the decisions that landed us here and to all of you for making it possible!
44:07
2015-10-22
Bryan Petro returns today to talk more about CorkSharing, his recommendations on places to visit around the world, and a spicy travel mishap!
49:11
2015-10-20
Bryan Petro joins us today to talk about his experiences expanding the sharing economy to boats, and one of Heather's favorites, wine!
22:07:09
2015-10-15
I have a new favorite city, and today Heather and I are gonna tell you all about it! From transportation to food and wine, we have a ton of recommendations for you!
42:14
2015-10-08
Today Heather and I join you to chat about the best ways to get phone service abroad!
56:37
2015-10-01
Today Heather and I take turns drawing travel quirks out of a hat and it's up to you to guess which one of us it applies to! What can we say? We're weird.
56:27
2015-09-22
Scott was truly one of the most inspiring, energetic, and enthusiastic people I know, and I recorded this podcast to help others who may be grieving from the loss of a loved one and also to inspire people by discussing the 4 biggest lessons I've learned f...
43:35
2015-09-17
Sherry Ott joins me for part 2 of our interview where we discuss the founding of Meet, Plan, Go and the importance of having a home base.
41:49
2015-09-15
On the (almost) 9 year anniversary of starting her journey, Sherry Ott of Meet Plan Go! joins me to talk about taking a career break to travel, why it's benificial, and some tips on how to make it happen!
42:04
2015-09-11
I managed to break my frugal tendencies to take an amazing trip to Kenya. And I don't regret a second of it.
49:07
2015-09-03
Jacob of Sensophy.com returns today to chat about how money is an excuse for deeper fears, fear vs. growth mindsets, and how his business model has changed in the last year to allow him to reach the next evolution of his business!
44:47
2015-09-01
We bring back Jacob Sokol of Sensophy.com to tell us what he's been up to in the year since he's been on the podcast! We chat about mentors, making sustainable change, and the best time for decision making and much more!
54:41
2015-08-27
Jim returns in part two to share some more information about how a Home Exchange works, how you can search for places to exchange that fit your passions, and quite a "rockin" travel mishap!
53:54
2015-08-25
The president of HomeExchange.com joins me to share some awesome information about how home exchange works, and the awesome connections that can be the result!
53:45
2015-08-11
Today we go over the crazy amount of things we did in Switzerland that weren't in last weeks episode. Who knew you could fit SO MUCH stuff into 10 days?
49:13
2015-08-06
Heather and I are back from a whirlwind trip through Switzerland filming a television special that you helped us win! Tune in to hear about the crazy adventure you sent us on; there are impromptu yodeling lessons, charismatic locals, and so much more!...
40:50
2015-07-30
Jared Brock is back today to talk about some of the crazy adventures he experienced on his journey to live prayerfully for a year. Also included are some tips on how to become a minimalist, and a crazy travel mishap with a happy ending!
35:49
2015-07-28
Jared Brock is a world traveler who has done some crazy things. He fights human trafficking as co-founder of Hope for the Sold. Join us to learn about his adventures making documentaries and walking on hot coals!
22:08:26
2015-07-21
Heather, Napkins, and I discuss some our top 7 tracks (each) that are must haves for roadtrips! From the old to the new, there's something for everyone!
49:32
2015-07-07
We continue our car recording journey with 18 essential items for any of your upcoming roadtrips!
53:39
2015-07-01
Heather and I take a little time during our current roadtrip to discuss some roadtrips that we love, or would love to do around the United States during the summer!
52:35
2015-06-25
In this episode, our friend Dave Atkins, or "Napkins", interviews us about our upcoming Lights, Camera, Switzerland television pilot!
35:25
2015-06-23
Adam is the founder of a global organization that builds schools in underdeveloped countries. Today he joins us to talk about the beginnings of Pencils of Promise and how travel has changed his life.
44:28
2015-06-18
Stefan Loble, founder of Bluffworks, returns today to discuss his favorite places to travel (an absolute shocker), great tips for traveling like a local, and why he bought a wet newspaper for $40.
45:39
2015-06-16
In today's episode, Stefan Loble, founder of Bluffworks, discusses why he trekked through the jungle with no shoes, how his hatred for doing laundry lead to him starting a business, and what to do when you don't have the skills to do something.
42:02
2015-06-11
Jason returns today to discuss the creation of Phroogal.com, the difference between penny pinching and spending consciously, and how you might be able to catch them on tour!
34:45
2015-06-10
Jason Vitug from Phroogal.com joins us to talk about his experiences traveling, and how it changed his life, making the decision to leave a job you actually like (!), and how he became royalty, quite by accident.
45:49
2015-06-06
Jasper Ribbers joins us for the final session of the Paradise Pack Sessions with some information on renting out your apartment on AirBnB! If you're interested in learning more, check out the Paradise Pack at www.TheParadisePack.com!
36:54
2015-06-06
Our next to last session is with Caz Makepeace from the Y Travel Blog If you're interested in getting a copy of the Paradise Pack, make sure to head over to www.TheParadisePack.com!
50:54
2015-06-06
Longtime friend of the show Sean Keener of BootsnAll fame joins us for this next part of the Paradise Pack Sessions. If you're interested in getting the Paradise Pack, make sure to head over to www.TheParadisePack.com!
37:56
2015-06-06
We continue the awesomness with Sherry Ott, founder of Meet, Plan, Go and Ottsworld! If you're interested in getting the Paradise Pack, join us over at www.TheParadisePack.com
39:23
2015-06-06
Tim Leffel from Cheap Living Abroad joins us to talk about becoming an ex-pat and living abroad for a fraction of the price. If you're interested in the Paradise Pack, head on over to www.TheParadisePack.com!
00:00
2015-06-06
A short interview with Jesse Krieger, the Lifestyle Entrepreneur conducted during the Paradise Pack Livecast Party. If you're interested in getting the Paradise Pack, make sure to head over to www.TheParadisePack.com
38:03
2015-06-06
We kick off today's Paradise Pack Sessions with some awesome friends of ours, Nat & Jodie from Housesitting Academy. If you're interested in checking out the Paradise Pack, head over to www.TheParadisePack.com
34:21
2015-06-05
Today's replay of the Paradise Pack Livecast concludes with Benny Lewis, the Irish Polyglot who speaks over 10 languages! If you're interested come check out www.TheParadisePack.com
33:01
2015-06-05
The Paradise Pack Livecast Party continued with Dave Lee from Travel Blog Success. If you're interested, visit us over at www.TheParadisePack.com!
34:53
2015-06-05
The Paradise Pack Livecast Party continues with Adam Seper from Bootsnall! If you're interested, visit us over at www.TheParadisePack.com!
30:56
2015-06-05
The Paradise Pack Livecast Party kicks off with Sean Ogle of Location 180! If you're interested, visit us over at www.TheParadisePack.com!
40:49
2015-05-29
In the second part of our interview with Dave from Oventure Travel Gear we discuss how on earth you even start getting a physical product made, Oventure's dedication to donating to Pencils of Promise, and a recommendation for the best beignets in New Orl...
40:13
2015-05-28
Today Dave from Odventure Travel Gear joins me to talk about his start as an entrepreneur, why he chose to start with travel gear, and how great packing cubes can be!
58:27
2015-05-21
Jason and I list out 14 great practical hacks that will allow you to travel for as long as you wish! From 1 month trips to becoming a permanent nomad, if you like to travel, this is a great episode for you!
22:03:46
2015-05-19
Today Jason and I break down some great mental hacks that can help you head off on your travel dream, and keep things interesting while you're gone! Also, enter to win a free Tortuga Backpack!
55:13
2015-05-12
From the streets of Portland and diners of America to cafes of Italy and the alleys of Chiang Mai, Heather and Jason list their 16 best coffee experiences from around the world while Travis tries to figure out why people love this weird brown liquid.
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41:28
2015-05-07
In part 2 of this interview with Eytan the Snarky Nomad we discuss travel gear. From clothes to technology Eytan has a minimalist answer to all of your packing woes! We also discuss looking good while you travel and using your phone as your main camera wh...
28:36
2015-05-05
Eytan from SnarkyNomad.com joins me today to discuss how he fell in love with travel, why he became obsessed with travel gear, and why explaining red solo cups to an Australian is part of the reason he keeping going back to travel, again and again.
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36:42
2015-04-30
Brendan is back for Part 2 of our interview. In this portion we talk about freedom, and how awesome it is, why everyone should adventure in their hometown, even if it's just for a new taco place, and the reason everyone should carry a spoon when they trav...
38:05
2015-04-28
Brendan Leonard from Semi-rad.com joins me today to discuss how he got into the outdoor lifestyle, how taking a conference call from his smelly car changed his life, and the reality behind the concept of security.
47:26
2015-04-23
Evo is back again for part 2 of this awesome interview. Today we talk about how to find out if this lifestyle is for you, relationships on the road, and of course, the evil that are duck feathers?
37:14
2015-04-21
Evo Terra from the Opportunistic Travelers joins me today as we talk about leaving the default lifestyle behind and taking your life in new directions through travel. Part 1 of a 2 part interview.
22:00:55
2015-04-15
I discusses the strategy and secrets behind opening multiple credit cards in one day to earn tons of miles and points and then helps Jason plan his own app-o-Rama.
45:52
2015-04-09
What were the most popular questions about travel in 2014? Google knows the answer. Today Heather presents the top 10 travel questions Googled last year and see's what advice I have to give!
50:52
2015-04-07
Leon Logothetis is well aware of the power of kindness on the road, and has spent more than one crazy trip relying on the kindness of strangers to get him through.
38:21
2015-04-02
We give a lot of advice on this podcast? But do we follow it? Today Heather and I discuss the planning of our 2 month trip around the United States, and how we apply some of our advice to save money on domestic travel.
22:08:27
2015-03-26
Africa is a continent filled with mystery...and misconceptions. Today, Trav sits down with his brother Cody to discuss what life is REALLY like living in Africa and also recount a hilarious travel mishap that includes tap dancing shoes, a trip to T...
46:25
2015-03-24
Heather and I have spent more time in Chiang Mai than anywhere in the world except Philly. So today we run down some of the best places to eat, sleep, adventure, and get custom suits in this amazing city.
46:39
2015-03-19
Both Heather and I love sweets, and not just for dessert. Today we talk about our favorite sweet treats from all around the world including, ice cream, peanuts, (we did get an extra pack of them after all...) and so much more.
22:00:13
2015-03-12
After eating food from all over the globe, Travis and Heather reveal the 20 best meals they've eaten, ranging from $1 meals at street stalls to seven course dinners at 5 star restaurants.
34:26
2015-03-11
When you're on the road, it can be hard to make your money stretch if you're afraid of the street food. In today's episode Heather and I discuss our 18 rules for making sure you get great, cheap food while you travel!
42:51
2015-03-05
Today Heather and I return to finish up our list of the 20 most beautiful buildings in the world. From the cliche to the forgotten this episode is full of amazing places to visit.
37:37
2015-03-03
Today Heather and I were inspired by a beautiful building in Yangon, Myanmar to compile a list of our 20 favorite buildings all over the world. Check out our honorable mentions and the first 5 off each of our lists here!
46:26
2015-02-26
Despite all our planning, we arrived in Myanmar a little unsure of what exactly we'd be spending our time on. Today Heather and I recount a couple of our freakout moments during our time in Burma, and how we moved past them to finally enjoy our time abroa...
38:11
2015-02-19
Allan Karl spent 3 years on the road, so when he came home it was a bit of a shock. From the glare of supermarket choices to the decision to self-publish a book about his travels we chat about his journeys once he returned to the United States.
39:09
2015-02-17
Allan Karl visited over 30 countries on his 3 year long motorcycle journey around the world. Today we finally connected to chat about some of his more stressful moments along the way.
22:05:03
2015-02-12
Everything you need to know about trekking in Nepal - from what route to take, how to hire a guide, what to pack, and everything in between...from someone who has done it.
55:26
2015-02-10
When you're traveling some of the best moments often come when you meet, and spend time with, the local people. Today Jason, Heather, and I talk about our 6 favorite experiences meeting locals from our travels.
49:15
2015-02-05
Sometimes you end up in businesses you never would have considered. Today we talk with Nate Buchanan about his journey into the world of printing, and how his company, Peanut Butter Printing, is helping to save the world.
45:28
2015-02-03
Nate and his wife went on a whirlwind trip through Europe and South East Asia using mostly points and miles. What sparked their trip? A mistake fare! Check out this episode to learn some of Nate's best advice on how to plan your first big trip and save mo...
57:25
2015-01-29
Mike Spencer Bown has been on the road for 23 years and has some of the best travel stories you'll ever hear. From impersonating a UN security officer to cannibals and killer bees to rave parties this is an episode you won't want to miss.
50:08
2015-01-27
When travel becomes your life, sometimes it can get a little tiring. It may sound absurd, but travel burnout is a real thing and today Jason, Heather, and myself sit down to a roundtable discussion on the topic.
47:28
2015-01-22
Ever wanted to go on vacation, but didn't want to spend hours and hours making decision and planning all the details? Well now you don't have to. Denise from Magical Mystery Tours joins me today to talk about her business booking secret vacations for pe...
51:18
2015-01-20
Trav and Jason break down their 10 general rules for getting cheap flights- like which days of the week are the cheapest to fly and how to "trick the computer" - and then reveal the 8 step process they go through each time they book a flight to ensure the...
48:54
2015-01-16
When is the best time to travel to a location? Peak season? Off season? Shoulder season? Today Jason joins me as we discuss the benefits of traveling off season, from lower prices to smaller crowds and some of our favorite off season destinations around t...
22:00:39
2015-01-13
Relationships on the road are entirely different. Facebook and Instagram only capture those amazing smiling moments, but the reality can be a little more varied. Today Jason interviews Heather and I as we talk about how we work things out on the road.
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51:37
2015-01-08
Paris is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit as a tourist. But Heather had her heart set on visiting, so we found a way to do it cheap(er). Listen to find out our money saving tips for the city of love!
46:47
2014-12-31
Today, Heather and Trav discuss their tips and tricks for how to plan and organize a trip - from picking your destination to how they research "on the ground" and what locals are the best for authentic advice.
22:00:48
2014-12-24
We're back today to finish off our list of the top 14 travel experiences of 2014. From getting locked into a cage with a bunch of rabid sports fans to the beautiful lanterns of Yee Ping this year has been full of amazing experiences.
51:06
2014-12-23
In this episode, Trav and Heather countdown their travel experiences from 2014, including racing up waterfalls in Thailand and making homemade pizza in Italy.
38:20
2014-12-17
27 hours on planes is enough to drive anyone mad! Today Heather joins me to talk about our recent long haul flight experience and some of the steps we took to make our journey as comfortable as possible.
50:08
2014-12-15
In a digital age, we're sometimes a little too attached. Today we bring back friend and co-host Jason Moore who is just back from a one month digital sabbatical to share his experiences.
45:38
2014-12-11
In this episode of The Extra Pack of Podcast, Jason Lewis of Expedition360 joins me to talk about one of the most amazing feats in travel history, going around the entire world using just human power.
15:00
2014-12-11
In the inaugural episode, Trav discusses why he started Extra Pack of Peanuts, where the site name came from, and why he has decided to start a podcast.
30:59
2014-12-11
In this episode, Trav answers some of the most frequently asked questions about frequent flyer miles so that you can start understanding them, earning them and traveling for free.
41:42
2014-12-11
In this episode of the Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast, Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle joins me to discuss a variety of travel topics, including why he allows strangers to pick which country he will move to every 4 months, how being an idiot abroa...
39:30
2014-12-11
One of our favorite things to do while we're traveling is to rent apartments. Being in cool neighborhoods, with more space, for less money - what's not to love? Heather joins me today to talk about our experiences renting apartments and some tips and tric...
43:40
2014-12-10
We’ve scoured the globe for the perfect gifts for travelers and now reveal our 33 favorites for 2014. From less than $10 to over $1,000, we’ve picked out travel gifts that fit in any budget. So start shopping, and happy holidays!
36:03
2014-12-08
Accounts of Bali vary wildly, is it cheap or expensive? The truth is it can be either, but here are our experiences doing Bali for cheap. From accommodations to food and activities, we break down the real price of travel in Bali.
32:33
2014-12-05
Today I share with you the top 15 travel websites that I love, and use all the time to plan out our travels around the world. From finding flights and train travel to accommodations and recommendations on what to do, these websites have got you covered.
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48:28
2014-12-04
Today I bring back Robb Hillman and David McMullin to share their experiences in Guatemala with all of us, so that we too can fall in love with this seemingly beautiful country. We talk about some of the best sites to see, including Tikal, active volcanoe...
33:36
2014-12-03
Heather and Trav reveal their 14 golden rules for carrying money when traveling - from what bank accounts reimburse your ATM fees overseas and don't charge a percentage, when and where to convert your money, how much cash you should have you at all times,...
41:59
2014-12-02
Scott Manning from TwelveCountries.com joins us today to talk about his year abroad with his wife and baby. We talk about the places they've visited so far, how much it's cost them, and some great advice for saving money on the road.
34:55
2014-12-01
People seem to think that kids = the end of your traveling. Scott Manning from TwelveCountries.com disagrees, and joins us to talk about his experience traveling the world with an infant.
42:02
2014-11-28
Sailing was something that interested Bo, but he'd never done. So of course, he bought a sailboat and made it his goal to sail around the world. I mean really, what else was there to do?
28:20
2014-11-27
To celebrate this holiday of thanks Heather joins me to discuss some things that we're thankful for this year, some of which were completely unexpected. We also lay out some of the best podcasts for you to queue up for any long travel days coming over the...
46:14
2014-11-26
Rob and Dave joins us again today to share their experiences on their current open-ended trip. From where they've been to where they're going, how they've saved money on accommodations, and some deep thoughts on stepping out of the cave, they're sure to t...
44:20
2014-11-25
Longtime EpoP Readers and Listeners share their strategies for saving money for their long term trips around the world! All those excuses to not travel, they had them, and they overcame them and you can too!
32:51
2014-11-24
Getting sick while you travel can be terrible, but don't let it ruin your trip! Here are 8 tips and tricks that we've learned, from experience, to be helpful when you're far from home and need medical attention.
37:35
2014-11-21
How do you find the travel sweet spot between comfort, convenience, and cost?
Over the last 4 years, that answer has changed for us - dramatically.
Today Heather joins me as we talk about the aspects of our travel that have changed and why, and we coin a...
42:40
2014-11-20
We get asked how we can travel so often all the time. The secret? Cheap travel destinations. Today we go in depth into how much it costs to visit Thailand, from accommodations to $1 dinners (no, we're not kidding) we cover everything you'll need to know t...