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This Week in Travel News episode 1 on The Millennial Travel Podcast with Matt Wilson:
Happy Cyber Week Millennial Travel Podcast listeners!
A big part of my job as CEO of Under30Experiences is reading the travel news and analyzing where the industry is going, so I'm here to bring you all the top stories.
Updates from Under30Experiences:
-Over30Experiences launch! Group travel in your 30s and 40s!
-Digital Nomad Trips! 2-4 week co-working adventures.
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- The travel restrictions have been lifted across Latin America
- Peru
- Ecuador
- Guatemala
- They all had testing or vaccine requirements and that was hurting the travel industry big time.
- Lots of friends
- We're thrilled to get to be back at places like Cusco, Machu Picchu, Galapagos, Quito, Tikal- Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2023 is out...
- 🏆The winners across 5 categories are:
- 🍝Eat: Lima, Peru, Umbria, Italy, Fukuoka, Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Montevideo, Uruguay, & South Africa
- 🥾Journey: Nova Scotia, Canada, Bhutan, Parques Nacionales Naturales, Colombia, Istanbul to Sofia Train, Western Australia, & Zambia.
- 🫂Connect: Accra, Ghana, Albania, Sydney, Australia, Guyana, Boise, USA, & Alaska, USA.
- 📚Learn: New Mexico, USA, El Salvador, Dresden, Germany, Marseille, France, Manchester, United Kingdom, & Southern Scotland.
- 🏖Unwind: Dominica, Halkidiki, Greece, Jamaica, Jordan, Malta, & Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
- Less than 6 months until Real ID Requirements start for air travel in the USA! -
Dr. Anne Desrosiers is an entrepreneur, educator, and philanthropist from Brooklyn, New York. Anne is someone who I'm lucky enough to call a friend. She is an OG Under30Experiences traveler who I got to know on our trip to Iceland. Anne is Chief Experiences Officer at The Voluptuary Travel. She writes a fantastic blog and always keeps it real with her readers... the true Brooklyn way! She is founder of The World is Your Oyster, TWIYO's (pronounced Twee-yo) mission is to inform and transform urban youth into cognizant and adept leaders of tomorrow through distinct cultural, service, and international travel experiences. An after-school and out-of-school time program serving Brooklyn's High School youth, TWIYO cultivates tomorrow's leaders, today.
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Jeff Jenkins is an award-winning content creator and travel journalist, also Founder of Chubby Diaries and Co-founder of Black Travel Alliance, and has sat on The Points Guy Advisory Panel. He has created a community that encourages and motivates plus-size people to travel the world.
Jeff is helping plus-size people and Black people feel represented in the travel industry. In this episode, we talk about his blog, Chubby Diaries, and his three pillars of inclusion including accessibility, comfort, and community. Jeff talks about how important it is to see people like himself traveling, in order to encourage other plus-size and Black people to feel welcome to explore the world.
We discussed tips for plus-size folks when traveling, how to prepare for a trip, and how to feel comfortable in the outdoors! We even discussed what airlines will give plus-size folks a free extra seat, and some essentials like bringing your own seatbelt extenders, plus-size wet suits, and what outdoor brands have plus-size backpacks.
Most importantly, Jeff talks to people “where they are right now,” as most of the content on the internet is focused on weight loss, rather than how bigger people should feel comfortable traveling now!
Jeff has been featured in several notable publications such as Forbes, New York Times, Washington Post, Google, Travel Noire, Essence, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Texas Monthly, Outdoor Retailers, and The Point Guy. He helps people travel the world no matter their size through community, branded content, and motivational talks. You can expect 100% authenticity, transparency, and lots of fun. He has a skill of drawing out big dreams in people and every time you are around him you can expect to enjoy yourself! Jeff’s enthusiastic personality, charisma, and contagious big smile makes him one of a kind!
In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Jeff Jenkins:
Travel tips for plus-size people What destinations are doing a good job of being inclusive for plus-size travelers? What are some challenges that black people face traveling? How can we be more sensitive? Jeff’s role with the Black Travel Alliance Financial literacy when it comes to traveling and people can invest in themselvesThe Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask Jeff Jenkins:
Favorite restaurant in the entire world? Favorite country in the world? One thing you couldn’t travel without?Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, or Youtube.
You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com
Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life.
Looking for more great content? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel.
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Mike Schibel was born and raised in Pacific Palisades, California, and was exposed to stunning travel destinations from my crib! When he was five, his Grandparents gushed about a recent trip to Egypt and after seeing those Pyramids, he knew I had to travel!
As a Junior at the University of Arizona, Mike was ready for something new. He spent a semester abroad in London, exploring Europe, Scandinavia, and North Africa. Mike stepped way outside my comfort zone and tried new things.
All roads led back to LA and the Entertainment industry post-college. For a decade, he rose the ranks as an agent and talent manager. Which of course led to the search for a deeper meaning in my life.
In 2010 Schibel bought a one-way ticket to Australia. Without a plan, he spent a year on the road, meeting interesting people, seeing incredible places, and having memorable inspiring conversations.
Mike’s passion for traveling, storytelling, and community building led me to launch, “Travel With Meaning” in 2017. He created “Travel Talk Live” to bring travelers together to recreate the feelings he experienced on the road, build an authentic community to inspire and encourage others to travel.
In the Spring of 2019, Mike launched the “Travel With Meaning” Podcast to continue to grow our community.
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In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Mike Schibel:
How did Mike get started with travel? Has Mike ever tried to make others happy in other to find his own fulfillment? Tell us about his experience at Cafe Gratitude in San Francisco. How does Mike try to work gratitude into his life? How can we be more “pura vida” in our life and live a more grateful life? How can we be as present at home as we when we are traveling? How did Mike start the Travel with Meaning Podcast?The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask Mike Schibel:
If Mike could go anywhere for a life-changing retreat where would it be? Peru! If he could have one person on the Travel with Meaning podcast who would it be? Mike’s top place to have a meaningful conversation The country that has made the most impact on MikeListen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, or Youtube.
You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com
Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life.
Looking for more great content? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel.
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Jill 8pK9nwhyuxDlKt6VsA47Johnson grew up in North Jersey and began camping with her parents before she could walk. After receiving her Master’s in Special Education she moved to California and explored all it has to offer: deserts, sequoias, mountains, beaches, valleys, and SUNSETS.
Jill has since backpacked Central America and the Pacific Northwest along with various other national parks. If you don’t find her in the forest she will likely be swimming in the ocean, stretched on a yoga mat, or snuggling with her own, or random strangers’ dogs. She is always ready for the next adventure and her glass is always overflowing with plenty to share! You can find her all season as a Trip Leader on Under30Experiences US National Parks Camping and Hiking Trips.
In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Jill Johnson:
Why does she love cows so much?! How did she fall in love with the outdoors? What did her parents do with her growing up? What does Jill pay attention to when she is spending time in nature? And what can people at home sense? What are some of Jill’s favorite books related to the outdoors and nature? How to leave the distractions of modern life behind when people are in nature? How can people learn to appreciate nature more? How did Jill get into yoga and meditation? How can people bring the practice of yoga into their life, even if they don’t have time to roll out their yoga mat? How unimportant we all are, but also how beautiful and grandiose we all are... When did Jill start traveling as a solo traveler? How Half Dome in Yosemite National Park changed Jill’s life? Where did Jill do her yoga teacher training in Thailand? The island was Koh Phangan of Koh Pha-Ngan and the retreat center was Samma Karuna What are Jill’s travel plans for the summer?Resources from Jill Johnson:
You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh Wherever You Go There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben Free Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s work at MIT, Matt has taken Matt’s episode with Joe K the Co-founder of Hurley and Billabong Follow Jill on Instagram @jilllovescowsListen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, or Youtube.
You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com
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Scott Keyes is a two time Millennial Travel Podcast guest and needs no introduction as the founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights. Today, he comes back to chat about his new book Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World. In case you don’t know Scott… Scott Keyes is the founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights, a travel platform with over two million members around the world. It’s been called “the travel world’s best-kept secret” by Thrillist and received praise in The New York Times and The Washington Post, among others. Prior to becoming a leading expert on cheap flights, Scott graduated from Stanford University and worked for years as a journalist, with bylines in The Washington Post , The Atlantic, The Guardian, The Nation, and elsewhere. When he's not on a plane, he lives in Portland, Oregon. If you haven’t heard on our first podcast together, I highly recommend listening to Episode 15 of The Millennial Travel Podcast with Scott from Scott’s Cheap Flights. For more on this topic check out our guide: Travel Hacking: Saving Money and Finding Cheap Flights. In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Scott Keyes: Scott’s experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine and what the vaccine means for travel. When Scott’s book Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World is coming out. How does Scott follow travel news regarding flights? What are vaccine passports and are vaccine passports needed for international travel? Is your vaccination certificate allow you to travel internationally? Do I need a yellow vaccination certificate from the WHO to travel internationally? Will domestic travel within the United States require vaccination? What are the entrance requirements for COVID-19 tests and vaccinations for Hawaii? What airlines have empty middle seats? What are airline capacities like post-pandemic? When is New York City opening? Are there flights where everyone takes a COVID-19 test? How to stay on top of entrance requirements and testing requirements for travel? Are there COVID-19 rapid tests at airports in the United States? How much are rapid tests for COVID-19? Some hotels are providing free tests for guests to return to the United States. How Scott started Scott’s Cheap flights. How Scott encourages his readers to “take happier trips.” Why it’s so important to have a trip to look forward to. Why it’s better to take a few trips per year rather than just one big trip… and how to find cheap flights! What were Scott’s 2020 travel plans that got cancelled and what do Scott’s 2021 travel plans look like? The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask Scott Keyes: Does using an incognito window save your money on flights? What is the best day to book flights? Is Tuesday a good day to book flights? How to find cheap business class flights? Resources from Scott Keyes: Signup for Scott’s Cheap Flights Newsletter Scott’s new book: Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World Full show notes and resources at: http://under30experiences.com/blog/scott-keyes-scotts-cheap-flights
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David McNeill is the founder of Expat Empire. He is focused on inspiring people to move abroad and showing them how to do it. In addition to producing books, podcasts, blog posts, meetup events, and more, Expat Empire offers personalized consulting services to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their international dreams.
David started Expat Empire because he has a genuine passion for living abroad. He left the United States in 2014 and has since lived in Tokyo, Berlin, and Porto.
In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with David McNeill:
How he found his first job abroad
What life is like in Portugal
What life is like in Germany
What like is like in Japan
How he makes friends living abroad
How David supports himself consulting with people to move abroad
How getting laid off abroad led David to start an international business
How David is pursuing his European Passport via Portugal.
What David thinks about expatriating yourself and tax implications of living abroad as an American
How David learns new languages
The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask David McNeill:Where he recommends people move for a minimum of two years? (Berlin!)
Where is the best digital nomad / freelancer hub besides Berlin? (Portugal, Bali, Thailand)Full shownotes: http://under30experiences.com/blog/how-to-move-abroad-with-david-mcneill-of-expat-empire
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Matt Wilson is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and the author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook.
Today Matt shares his experience traveling the world for the last decade in MTP24: Solo Travel Guide to Asia.
Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-destinations-in-asia
Reach out to Matt on Instagram: @mattwilsontv
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Matt Wilson is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and the author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook.
Today Matt shares his experience traveling the world for the last decade in MTP23: Solo Travel Guide to Europe.
Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-destinations-in-south-america
Reach out to Matt on Instagram: @mattwilsontv
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Matt Wilson is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and the author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook.
Today Matt shares his experience traveling the world for the lsat decaide in MTP22: Solo Travel Destinations in South America.
Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-destinations-in-south-america
Reach out to Matt on Instagram: @mattwilsontv
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Matt Wilson is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and the author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook.
Today Matt shares his experience traveling the world for the last decade in MTP21: Solo Travel Destinations in Mexico, Central America, & the Caribbean. Matt lived in Central America between 2012 and 2019.
Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-destinations-in-mexico-central-america-the-caribbean
Follow Matt on Instagram @mattwilsontv
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Matt Wilson, is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook. Today Matt shares his experience seeing all 50 states in the USA as he explains the top solo travel destinations in the United States! Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/the-top-solo-travel-destinations-in-the-united-states Follow Matt: instagram.com/mattwilsontv
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Hannah Pinkerton is a full-time vanlifer, blogger at Destined for Adventure, Spanish teacher at Speak Better Spanish, and Community Manager and Trip Leader at Under30Experiences. She’s been location independent since 2015 and traveling outside the United States since 2018. Hannah also is a Location Independence Coach helping others do the same. She lives with her 4 cats and 5 dogs in her converted camper van as a solo female traveler in Mexico!
Hannah gives me everything I need to know about how to live in a van and make money!
In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Hannah Pinkerton:
Van life essentials. How much van life costs in Mexico. How to live in a van full time. How to live in a van and make money. How much converting her van cost in Mexico? What is the cost of living in Mexico? Some fun van travel hacks What is life like as an expat in Mexico? How safe is traveling in Mexico? How is the healthcare system in Mexico? How did Hannah find a mechanic for her van in Mexico? What is the difference between living in a tiny house and van life? What is the slow travel movement? Where do you go to the bathroom when you live in van? How Hannah started adopting animals and bringing them into her van. How you can help adopt a dog or cat from Hannah!Resources from Hannah:
Destined for Adventure Blog @DestinedforAdventure on Instagram Hannah’s Vanlife YouTube Safety Wing Insurance for Nomads Speak Better Spanish @SpeakBetterSpanish on InstagramYou can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com
Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life.
Looking for more great content? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel.
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Matt Wilson, is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and author of The Millennial Travel Podcast.
Today Matt shares his experience traveling the world for the last decade in the Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel.
Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-guide
Follow Matt on Instagram @mattwilsontv.
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Mark Peacock is the host of the TravelCommons podcast, one of the longest running travel radio shows on the internet. Mark has been a frequent business traveler for more than 30 years. He travels all over the world for high-tech companies and management consultancies.
Mark Peacock’s first TravelCommons podcast was recorded in May 2005 in the bathroom of the Wardman Park Marriott in Washington, DC. Originally, TravelCommons was going to be travel blog, but Mark turned out producing the “Voice of the Traveler” podcast. Ask Mark frequently says, “it is more about the journey than the destination.”
Mark has lived all over the United States, and is currently living in Chicago for the third time with his wife and two kids.
In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Mark Peacock:
How Mark started a travel podcast and hosts one of the oldest travel podcasts on the internet. How Mark started TravelCommons podcast in a hotel bathroom in 2005 and what has kept him going. How does Mark get any work done while traveling? Does travel spark creativity? How technology interrupts our ability to chat with the people around us while traveling. Why Mark advises his family not to travel during “rush hour” in airports on Monday mornings and Thursday evenings. Should you invest in TSA Precheck? Why Mark always focuses on flying with one airline, goes to the airline lounges, and has the airport credit cards. Does Mark get upgraded as a frequent business traveler and is airline status worth it? Why is it more difficult to get upgrades these days? Mark Peacock’s tips for rental cars. Should you lock in your gas price with a rental car company? Is it worth it? What are some of Mark’s craziest travel stories as a business traveler? Mark’s tips for traveling during the winter and having backup plans.The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask Mark Peacock:
Favorite domestic airport Terminal 2 in San Francisco Favorite international airport Favorite airline Favorite booking website Direct with airlines, but search with Google Favorite travel bloggers Craig and Linda Indie Travel Podcast past Millennial Travel Podcast guests! Chris Christensen Amateur Traveler another past podcast guest of ours! Flyer Talk--The World’s Most Popular Frequent Flyer Website The Cranky Flyer--an airline industry blog Boarding Area--required reading for frequent flyersResources from Mark Peacock:
TravelCommons.com Twitter @Mpeakcock Facebook TravelCommons Instagram @TravelCommonsYou can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com
Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life.
Looking for more great content? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel.
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Casey Fenton is the founder of Couchsurfing, a global travel community, especially great for solo travelers. Casey helped to spearhead the sharing economy & grow the platform to over 20 million users worldwide. I consider the platform to be one of the best domestic and international travel hacks and for solo travel on a budget. Casey is also co-founder of Upstock, a cloud-based platform to give employee equity in the company they work for.
If you don’t know the meaning of “couch surfing” it’s basically where you stay on someone’s couch when traveling. The platform Couchsurfing however doesn’t mean you have to sleep on someone’s couch… The point of Couchsurfing is to “share authentic travel experiences” and your host will put you up in their home absolutely free.
In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Casey Fenton, Founder of Couchsurfing:
His story going to Iceland How a trip to Iceland was an impetuous for him starting Couchsurfing and us starting Under30Experiences. The story of how Couchsurfing started How Casey flew to Iceland as a solo traveler and decided to find a couch to sleep on with locals Why Casey loves Iceland and has traveled their five times The quick story how Under30Experiences started. Why Casey Fenton is starting his new company in Iceland and is mentoring Iceland Startups How they picked the name “couchsurfing”. How Casey Fenton got the “travel bug” and considered himself an explorer. How he got over a break up by traveling and buying plane tickets to random places. Casey Fenton’s formula for intensity, diversity, and frequency of experience, and how he got out of his comfort zone. His idea for “hacking destiny”. What Casey Fenton learned about himself traveling? He learned to be less shy, and improved himself. Some examples of how Casey traveled to different places and how Couchsurfing was a great travel hack for saving money Casey Fenton’s idea of “ego hacking”. The book that opened up Casey’s eyes that we are all sleep. How a silly fight with his best friend opened his eyes to a lot of things about life. Casey’s idea of a “feedback ratio”. Why it’s important to have ego and how we can use it as a tool. How we can avoid suffering through non-attachment How to learn to trust yourself more and let others trust you. Casey finishes talking about his startup Upstock and how you can incentivize employees with equity to anyone in your company with his tool.Resources from Casey Fenton:
Book: In Search of the Miraculous Couchsurfing.com Upstock.io CaseyFenton.com to sign up his newsletterYou can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com
Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life... and from our new USA hiking and camping trips at Under30Experiences!
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Scott Keyes is the founder and CEO of Scott’s Cheap Flights. In 2013, he found a flight deal he just can’t pass out on—a $130 round trip ticket from New York City to Milan. When he returned home, his friends and colleagues asked him to let them know the next time he finds a great deal. In a nutshell, that’s how Scott’s Cheap Flights came about.
Scott’s Cheap Flights newsletter aims to enable people to travel and see and experience the world. Unlike automated flight deals and alerts sent out by way of affiliated links, they leverage their team of human flight experts and innovative software to provide meticulously-vetted and high quality deals that are worth their members’ time and money. Some are even mistake fares!
To date, Scott’s Cheap Flights has more than 2 million members (and growing each day!). The total amount of airfare their deals have helped members save is already at a whopping $100 million! Scott’s Cheap Flights is run by a remote team with members situated in many parts of the world. Undoubtedly, they are making people's travel dreams attainable, one deal at a time!
So far, Scott has visited a total of 46 countries. He lists Oaxaca, Mexico as his favorite destination. He runs Scott’s Cheap Flights with co-founder and COO, Brian Kidwell.
Personally, I recommend the Scott’s service in The Millennial Travel Guidebook and gave Scott’s Cheap Flights great review. Many people have asked if Scott’s Cheap Flights Premium is worth it, and I always say yes. Scott’s Cheap flights is very legitimate--their mission is to enable people to travel and experience the world!
In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Scott Keyes of Scott’s Cheap Flights:
How to use Scott’s Cheap Flights. How to find cheap flights. When and when to find cheap flights. Is Scott’s Cheap Flights good for domestic travel or/or international flights? Scott also shares what the 24-hour rule is, the holy grail of the cheap flights world, and the cheapest time to book a flight. Travel hacking booking flights. Where to find cheap flights last minute What apps and travel hacks does Scott Keyes use? What blogs or other resources does Scott read? TravelisFree.com View from the Wing with Gary LeffOn finding the best flight deals, Scott has this to say, “The better the deal is, the shorter it’s going to last. So finding about them early and being able to book early is really really key.”
Resources from Scott Keyes:
Sign up for Scott’s Cheap Flights Scott’s Cheap Flights on Twitter @ScottsFlights Instagram @ScottsCheapFlights Facebook Scott’s Cheap Flights Scott’s Cheap Flights Facebook Community Scott Keyes’ new book: Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the WorldYou can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com
Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life... and from our new USA hiking and camping trips at Under30Experiences!
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Rolf Potts is a legendary travel writer, who’s book Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel has been a classic piece of travel writing for many years. Rolf’s writing has appeared in National Geographic, The Guardian, Outside, The New Yorker, and Sports Illustrated. Potts has been part of creative writing workshops and/or taught classes at places like Paris American University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University.
In addition to travel writing and his Vagabonding success, Rolf Potts’ adventures have taken him across six continents, and include piloting a fishing boat 900 miles down the Laotian Mekong, hitchhiking across Eastern Europe, traversing Israel on foot, bicycling across Burma, driving a Land Rover across South America, and traveling around the world for six weeks with no luggage or bags of any kind.
Potts is also the author of Marco Polo Didn't Go There: Stories and Revelations From One Decade as a Postmodern Travel Writer and the new edition of Vagabonding includes a foreword from Tim Ferriss. Most recently Rolf has launched his own podcast called “Deviate”.
Rolf leaves the listeners with some final advice encouraging them to travel and reminding them that its not as difficult or as dangerous as they might think.
In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast we discuss:
What does it mean to be “time rich” versus most people travel in such a hurry? Rolf Potts explains how he taught English in Korea What does Rolf Potts think about the digital nomad movement? Why do people want to go back in time for nostalgic reasons when they travel? A quick story of when Rolf Potts got lost getting off the beaten path. How people can cut the cord on their smartphone while traveling. How can people truly disconnect, so they don’t get burned out? How to make your “vacation your vocation”. What can we learn from the “slow food movement” or “slow travel movement”? How can people afford to travel more often and travel for longer? Travel to cheaper places He lives in Kansas because of the low cost of living, so he can afford to travel more often What is Rolf Potts’ life like in Kansas and what does he appreciate about it? Rolf is from Kansas and learned to appreciate what he has at home. How does an old school traveler like Rolf Potts feel about Instagram culture in travel?
The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions:
If Rolf Potts could go to one bar tomorrow what would it be? McGlinchey’s in Philadelphia or a Korean soju tent If Rolf Potts could take six months to travel anywhere where would he go? The United States because it’s such a large, diverse country What is Rolf Potts favorite US National Park? Olympic National Park in Washington Rolf Potts favorite piece of travel gear? You don’t need any luggage to have a good time, so he said good shoes or a smartphone.Resources:
Rolf Potts’ best seller: Vagabonding Rolf Potts’ book Marco Polo Didn't Go There: Stories and Revelations from One Decade as a Postmodern Travel Writer (Travelers' Tales Guides) Rolf Potts’ book Souvenir (Object Lessons) Rolf Potts podcast Deviate @RolfPotts on Instagram @RolfPotts on Twitter His website rolfpotts.comListen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or Spotify.
You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com
Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life... and from our new USA hiking and camping trips at Under30Experiences!
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Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott are the husband-and-wife storytelling team behind Uncornered Market Adventurers, world travelers, adventurers, storytellers, and tourism advisors from the US and based in Berlin. They have been to over 90 countries and are two of my very favorite people in tourism.
Their goal is to create a movement of respectful travelers and organizations who live at the intersection of adventure, deep travel experiences, and caring for our planet and its people. We hope not just to inspire, but to help others build a story-filled life, whether that life takes them around the block…or around the world.
Today, we speak about Sustainable tourism & adventure travel that cares for our planet & its people. This topic is one that I’m super passionate about as Daniel and Audrey are owners of a tourism development consultancy & travel blog.
They aim to humanize the places we visit, drawing our readers in through photographs and stories, so they connect with people and places they might otherwise never hear about or actively disregard. In turn, through their personal interactions, we seek to alter the view of America that people get from watching the news, taking in movies, or watching popular television shows. Call this our small contribution to public diplomacy and mutual understanding in today’s complicated world.
Dan took his first trip abroad at the ripe old age of 26. He went to India by himself, discovered another planet located on Earth, and fell terribly ill (dengue fever). He eventually recovered and has struggled with various bouts of the travel bug ever since.Audrey has successfully managed projects in over twenty countries – often remotely – but prefers to be on the ground working directly with the people affected.
Coming from a family tradition in international work that goes back three generations, her international focus in life is not a surprise to those who know her well. She looks for everyday universal experiences when she travels and aims to make personal connections with people and cultures in varied environments. She has a weakness for dark chocolate and can bake a mean apple crisp.
If you want to know how this travel couple affords to travel the world, they break it down in three ways on their website:
Tourism Development and Marketing Advisory Speaking at Conferences and Universities Affiliate sales and website advertisingIn this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast we discuss:
How Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott started traveling off the beaten path. Where first-time solo travelers should travel. Their opinion on Machu Picchu and how we can combat overtourism. Alternative treks to the Inca Trail How does travel really change people’s lives and how has traveled changed Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott’s life? How has travel pushed Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott to become better people? How can people make an impact while traveling or volunteering in a sustainable way.In The Millennial Travel Podcast rapid fire round I ask:
Favorite travel resource Daniel: Kayak.com Audrey: Nomadic Matt’s and Jodi from Legal Nomads Country that has made the most impact on them Audrey: Kyrgyzstan Daniel: India Favorite international dish Daniel: Masala dosa in India or sushi Audrey: Homemade pasta in TuscanyResources:
UncorneredMarket.com
@uncornered_market on Instagram
@umarket on TwitterDirect support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life and our new USA camping and hiking trips from Under30Experiences!
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Mike Corey never backs away from an adventure, no matter how strange it may be. As a Canadian adventure travel YouTuber and BBC television host, Mike has been traveling the world for eight years. He is on a global quest to challenge fear by seeking unique experiences in weird and wonderful destinations around the world. Mike aims to inspire others to fight their fears by plunging headfirst into beautiful, unknown locations and participating in undocumented cultural celebrations.
With a degree in Marine Biology and a talent for breakdancing, Mike worked as an award-winning filmmaker before creating his own YouTube channel - Fearless and Far. Mike knows how to craft a compelling story with entertaining action and cinematic flair, but his greatest strength is breaking down cultural barriers and connecting with locals worldwide.
In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast we discuss:
Mike Corey’s story of being shy growing up and how he is now a successful Youtuber, television host, and traveler. How to overcome fear of traveling. How to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. What is more risky, skydiving or driving a car? What it’s like traveling during a pandemic? The risks and moral obligations as a Canadian traveler. Why supporting local tourism is so important in places where the economies rely on it. How Mike Corey chooses destinations to visit.The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions:
Craziest thing Mike Corey has ever done? The Bulls of Fire Festival (Tultepec Toros) in Mexico Craziest food Mike Corey has ever eaten? Etag in the Philippines What is the most off the beaten path place Mike Corey has traveled to? Mauritius, Africa What kind of camera does Mike Corey recommend for travelers? Sony A7iii What kind of carry on does Mike Corey bring? Peak Design Bag with a lifetime warranty Where to travel in Canada? Gaspé, Quebec Magdalen Islands (Îles de la Madeleine), Quebec Where to travel in the United States? Neptune Memorial Reef, FloridaResources:
Fearless and Far on YouTube Mike Corey @fearlessandfar on Instagram The BBC Travel Show His course: The War on Fear BootcampYou can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com
Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life... and from our new USA hiking and camping trips at Under30Experiences!
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