Listen on: Spotify Google Apple Justin Jenny (@justinjenny) is a photographer who specializes in exploring abandoned buildings and quarries. He has some crazy stories about sneaking into rundown asylums at night and run-ins with police and metal scrappers. But it all started with his love of cliff jumping and quarries. He turned his love of…
Ep. 65 – How to Hitchhike
In this episode, I give a basic primer on how to hitchhike. I talk about the benefits, general safety, and techniques to get picked up.
Ep. 62 – Amy Currie: Hot Dish Productions
Amy Currie is the co-founder of HotDish Productions, which specializes in creating culinary and lifestyle videos.
Podcast Episodes with Tour Guides
Tour guides are some of the most interesting people I know. I love talking to them on the show and here are some episodes featuringguides.
Ep. 48 – Haley Tepavac: Working on Cruise Ships
Haley Tepavac spent seven years working on cruise ships around the world.
Ep. 46 – Sam Sheridan: On Fear, Writing, and the End of the World
Sam Sheridan is the author of three books: The Fighter’s Heart, The Fighter’s Mind, and The Disaster Diaries.
Ep. 30 – Caitlin Lanigan on Volunteering for the Peace Corps in Botswana
Caitlin Lanigan shares her stories about the two years she spent in Botswana volunteering for the Peace Corps at a medical clinic.
Ep. 27 – Mike and Anne from HoneyTrek on the World’s Longest Honeymoon
Mike and Anne Howard went on a honeymoon in January 2012 and never returned. They’re on the World’s Longest Honeymoon across all 7 continents.
Ep. 24 – Rolf Potts on Vagabonding and Travel Writing
Rolf Potts is the author of four travel books, including Vagabonding and Marco Polo Didn’t Go There and he hosts the podcast Deviate with Rolf Potts.
Ep. 23 – How to Make Friends While Traveling
In this podcast, I talk about how to socialize more effectively when you travel and how to make friends on the road as a solo traveler.
Ep. 13 – Andy Steves, Guidebook Author and Founder of Weekend Student Adventures
Andy Steves run a tour company called Weekend Student Adventures and he had written a guide book about European city hopping on a budget.
Ep. 10 – Wes and Shane Talk Military, Travel, and Education
Wes Parker and Shane O’Keefe both had sub 2.0 GPAs in high school and were unsure of what to do after they graduated. So they enlisted in the Air Force.
Ep. 08 – Danielle and Wilson Travel the World as a Couple
Danielle and Wilson met working as tour guides for G Adventures and after the season was over, they spend seven months traveling the world together.
Ep. 17 – Bruce Poon Tip on Founding G Adventures and the State of the Travel Industry
Bruce Poon Tip founded G Adventures, a global tour company with operations in 100 different countries and tours on every continent.
Ep. 15 – Shelby Schmitz, Tour Guide, Road Warrior, and Truck Stop Influencer
Shelby Schmitz has worked as a tour guide and bus driver for five years. She tells how she left her teaching career to become a guide and never turned back!
Ep. 05 – Vlogging with Kelly
Kelly is the host of a vlog on YouTube called Go with Kelly. She has worked as a tour guide in Australia and Asia and shares her adventures with us!
Ep. 02 – Vlad Gets Corona Virus in Vietnam
Vlad was traveling in Vietnam when he felt sick and went to the hospital. He tested positive for coronavirus and spent weeks in quarantine.
Podcast: Marina’s World Tour
Marina traveled the world for two years and has been to 106 countries, mostly as a solo female traveler! Her story is super inspirational and amazing!
A Guide to Free Walking Tours
Free walking tours are an essential part of the traveler’s arsenal for exploring a new city and getting your bearings. And a great way to meet new people!
A Guide to Hostels
Hostels are the quintessential accommodation for any backpacking trip. Here is how you choose them, book them, and make the most of them!
Choosing the Right Traveling Buddy
Choosing the right person to travel with can make or break your trip. Here’s how to make sure you choose the right person so you have the time of your life!
10 Reasons to Travel Alone
While traveling alone might seem daunting, there are so many reasons to get out there and do it!
A Guide to Language Exchanges
Language exchanges are a great way to not only learn and practice a new language, but to meet other people while traveling or living abroad. Find out how!
Meetups: Four Places to Make New Friends While Traveling
Meetups are an amazing way to meet people while traveling who have a common interest as you. There are many different ways to meet people! Come see.
How to Make Friends While Traveling
So many people are afriad to travel solo, but what they don’t know is that meeting new people and making friends while traveling is easy! Here’s how.
How to Meet New People on CouchSurfing Hangouts
CouchSurfing Hangouts is a powerful tool to meet people and make friends in a new place while traveling. Here is how you use it!