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  • Hey Travel Nerds! This week I chat with Remiah Alleyne, who is a black solo female traveler and Canadian teacher expat living abroad in Abu Dabi who focuses on showcasing hidden gems, unique destinations, and budget friendly travel around a 9-5 schedule.

    Bridging the gap between solo and group travel, Remiah seeks to inspire other women of color to explore the world.

    She’s hosting a group trip to Egypt this December, so December 2024 where traverlers can come together to explore Cairo, Luxor, and more! Of course, I’ll link to everything in the show notes so you can check out the details on that- but right now there is still an early bird discount- so if you’re interested, make sure you take advantage of that limited time deal!

    We get into:

    Remiah’s passion for teaching and some of the perks of teaching abroad, specifically in the UAE, what the requirements and application process look like, and how she’s able to work a ton of travel into her busy, demanding schedule Some of the differences in solo and group travel A few of Remiah’s favorite underrated places around the world

    We also get really honest about the time and energy commitment that side hustles, passion projects, and starting businesses while still working full-time actually take and some of the challenges we each have and continue to face in navigating and balancing life, work, and travel.

    We talk about the importance of getting specific on your goals and vision and directing your energy and passion in a more focused, strategic, and purposeful way.

    As well as, the importance of honoring what feels safe and secure for you financially while you’re trying to build a business or pursue other means of generating revenue than your current employment.

    Find everything Remiah's working on here!

    DON'T FORGET Season 2 comes out in September 2024, so follow me and the show on Instagram to stay in-the-know and for awesome content in the meantime, obviously.

  • Welcome to EPISODE 19- So wild. This week I chat with Janessa Klatt, who is a fully nomadic Podcast Manager with a TON of travel under her belt and what I think is a really interesting and motivational journey to manifesting the lifestyle she wants!

    We get into her journey of taking an adult gap year, and then actually using that as spring board into a location-independent lifestyle; some interesting avenues Janessa took in her pursuit to continue financing life abroad before settling into the digital nomad space.

    We talk about the ability to utilize online resources in order to effectively teach yourself new skills to open the door to potential opportunities that maybe you haven’t thought of, that can help you create the lifestyle you desire.

    We also get into some things to consider if you’re thinking about starting a podcast, what the process looks like, and some of the challenges we’ve each experienced along the way.

    We talk about the importance of community, finding your tribe of like-minded people who get what you’re trying to accomplish and the lifestyle you’re creating, and how to build and maintain those meaningful relationships on-the-road, as well as co-living, remote year, and other options for sharing space, expenses, and experiences with like-minded adventurers during your travels.

    You can check out Janessa's website here!

    Also, seriously, go listen to Zero to Travel. Thank me later.

    Please make sure you follow me and the podcast to stay in-the-know about show updates as well as the services I offer for empowering your confidence, aligning with your authenticity, building healthy habits, and manifesting the life you really want!

    Happy travels, yall!

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  • Welcome, fellow wanderers! Before we get into this week’s episode, I have a few updates. First of all, this is Episode 18. I can’t believe it. I am so grateful for the opportunity to share all of these incredible conversations with you all!

    That being said, Season 1 will wrap up with Episode 20 on July 9th.

    Don’t panic. There will only be about a 2 month break before I launch season 2, which will also be weekly episodes released on Tuesdays. During the break, I’ll be focusing on the business side of things and making some upgrades and enhancements to the show to provide you all with the best possible listening experience!

    I already have a ton of AMAZING guests lined up for next season, which I am pumped about! And I do still have a few open spots, so if you’re interested in being a guest, please reach out on Instagram or email me at [email protected]

    I will be posting updates about the show on Instagram, as well as travel, business, and life tips, tricks, and motivation so make sure you follow me and the podcast.

    Again, I am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to inspire listeners to put yourselves out there, explore the world, and to manifest travel. So thank you for your continued support!

    Now here are the deets for this week's episode:

    This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Mickelle Sleyster.

    She is a digital nomad, and full-time content creator in the solo-travel space who has traveled to over 34 countries and counting and who is currently based in Valencia, Spain.

    As you can guess, we get into solo travel and the importance of building self-confidence to mitigate some of the loneliness and other potential downsides or challenges to the solo nomadic lifestyle.

    We talk about Intuitive travel, which Mickelle defines as recognizing what your body is telling you and actually paying attention and listening to your gut instincts and getting quiet enough so that you can really hear how your intuition is trying to guide you, as well as mindset hacking or questioning and even challenging your beliefs and gaining a deeper understanding of why you think the way you do and which of your beliefs may not actually be true and could be limiting your potential.

    We discuss Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa and all the perks of Mickelle’s homebase setup in Valencia, Spain, solo-road-tripping around New Zealand, and Mickelle’s expert advice for a Spain and Protugal trip- YES, I selfishly asked for her tips for my own travel plans and she absolutely delivered, so if you’ve ever thought about traveling to either or both of those places, you’re at the right place.

    Mickelle's Insta

    YouTube channel

  • Hello fellow wanderers! This week, I’m sharing a conversation I had with Astrid Heystee. She is a Business& Human Design Coach who blends her expertise in business, marketing, and personal development.

    Starting her location-independent journey in 2018, shelearned the hard way that you need to listen to your body and underwent a transformative period of inner work when Human Design crossed her path.

    With her Human Design embodiment workshops, coaching programs, and her podcast "Travel & Work with Human Design," she empowers fellowentrepreneurs with a holistic approach that intertwines health, mindset, inner work and business strategy in the creation of a stress-free lifestyle.

    We get into her introduction to the digital nomad lifestyleand some of the ups and downs she’s experienced along her journey. We talk about Human Design and how exploring your chart can help you identify your strengths and ultimately better align with your authenticity and make for an enhanced experience in travel, business, and life, as well as the self-development process we each focus on in our personal lives and in our businesses, and the importance of making small changes in the pursuit of self-discovery and a greater sense of self-reliance andself-trust.

    Check out your chart here!

    If you’d like to support the show, please consider following and leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify!

    You can also follow me on Instagram as well as the podcast and pleaseee reach out if you have any questions or recommendations- you can email me at [email protected].

    Happy travels!

  • Hello fellow hikers! This week's episode features a hiking and backpacking expert, Jared Champion, (or Snackbox, as he's known out on the trails,) who spent many months traveling around the US and visiting all of the National Parks. Yea. I know. Amazing, right? So we get into all of his advice, tips, and tricks for backpackers including his gear recs, routine setup, and snacks!

    We also talk about trail names, the pros and cons to hiking alone vs. with a companion, and the epic experience of self-discovery that inevitably happens along the way.

    Jared has also worked on some pretty interesting stuff during his career as an Environmental Humanities Professor, so we get into that as well!

    You can find the book here!

    Jared's Youtube channel

    Website for the 50 year anniversary CO trail project

    If you'd like to support the show, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify! You find me on Instagram or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions or recommendations!

    Happy travels!

  • Hello fellow nomads (or nomad-curious)! This week we're diving into the ups and downs of long, slow travel, the FIRE movement, maintaining independence, boundaries, and routine while on the road full-time with a partner, and SO MUCH MORE with Helen Schuckers.

    Helen is a full-time traveler and avid photographer who inspires others to explore the outdoors. She left her 9-to-5 job in January 2023 to hike and travel the world and she documents her adventures on her YouTube channel, Helen and Tim Travel.

    Helen’s financial independence over the past five years have enabled her to take a 1- to 2-year career break to explore the world, entrepreneurship, and business opportunities. She has practiced lifestyle design since her early 20s and has had a variety of unconventional careers, including as an actress, videographer, six-figure business owner, campaign manager, and podcast developer, and she is currently working on a new business project to increase accessibility of surfing for Women of Color.

    Here are the additional links we mention in the show:

    Zero to Travel Podcast

    Location Indie

    Camp Indie

    Episode with The Miles Couple

    Also, if you're interested in learning more about the FIRE movement, check out this podcast!

    Please reach out if you have any recommendations or would like to be a guest on the show to share your own adventures! You can email me at [email protected] or DM me on Insta!

  • Hello fellow adventure-seekers! This week's episode is another especially fun one, as I met my guest in real life while traveling- Kevin Smith works on the Giant Factory off road team, which is a top level factory mountain bike team that competes all over the world. So cool! So we get into the details of the lifestyle, how he was able to manifest a career filled with his life's passions, some of his travel destination recs, and a TON more!

    If you'd like to support the show, please consider following and leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify, and please reach out if you have any recommendations, questions, or would like to be a guest on the show! You can find me on Instagram or email me at [email protected].

    Also, check out my courses and other offerings here!

  • Hello my fellow adventure-enthusiasts! In this particularly special episode, I chat with Ariel Lowerison about her experience sailing the Caribbean for 5 years. Ariel is an incredibly successful real estate broker located in Destin,Florida, who started traveling full-time in her 40’s and who I actually had the pleasure of meeting in real life, as she is a lifelong friend of my partner.

    In this episode, we get into the effect travel has on one’s perspective of the world and of other people, how differently people in the US tend to view solo travel compared to other cultures, and some of the daily ups and downs of long-term life on a sailboat. So get comfortable and get ready to be inspired to manifest travel!

    Ariel works with PMA REAL ESTATE SALES in Destin and her best contact is [email protected].

    If you'd like to support the show, please follow and leave a 5-star rating on Spotify and follow me on Instagram. You can also email me with any questions or requests or if you'd like to be a guest on the show: [email protected].

    Also, check out my courses and other offerings to help on your manifestation journey to more travel and adventure here!

  • Hey travel-lovers! In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Maddie Smith, of onthemovewithmad. She is a DC-based, full-time social media influencer with a focus on travel and more specifically, short-form travel that she call’s Out n Back trips. We explore the concept and perks of adding these shorter day trips into your travel schedule as well as Maddie’s strategy for planning these trips and maximizing her time in each place.

    We also talk about self-confidence, independence, taking risks, putting yourself out there, and going all in on yourself. We get into the importance of consistency and authenticity when it comes to growing your brand and business as well as the importance of balancing self accountability and self compassion.

    If you'd like to support the show, as always, please consider following and leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify, as well as following along on Instagram. You can always DM or email me ([email protected]) if you have any questions or recommendations or would like to be a guest on the show!

  • Hello adventure-lovers! This week I’m sharing a conversation I had with Mat of Overland Actual who is currently traveling around North America camping with his wife and two kids- FULL-TIME. As I’m sure you can guess, we get into the profound experience he and his wife are having as they raise their boys completely immersed in nature and travel. We also talk about some of the very real challenges of this lifestyle, but how for this family, the pros far outweigh any cons, and are so worth it! Mat and I also discuss the power of downsizing and learning to value experiences over materialistic things, as well as taking risks, embracing discomfort, and overcoming your own mental holdups in the pursuit of living your best life- whatever that looks like for you!

    Overland Actual on YouTube

    Geyser Showers

    The Comfort Crisis on Amazon

    If you’d like to support the show, please consider following on Instagram, and leaving a 5 star rating and following on Spotify. You can also email me at [email protected] if you have any recommendations or would like to be a guest on the show!

  • Welcome fellow worry-warts! This week's episode is all about balancing your mental health with your travel and adventure goals. I had the pleasure of chatting with Jessy Vanpoperinghe, or the.worried.wanderer, and we get into how we are each exploring the world and enjoying adventurous lifestyles despite our anxieties. We talk about some of the paradoxes anxious travelers face, some trips for managing your stress and working with yourself rather than against your brain, and the importance of pursuing the adventurous lifestyle you crave, even when your brain tries to psyche you out!

    Also, there's talk about cats!

    The Worried Wanderer Blog

    Travel with Jessy to Iceland

    Jessy's handmade National Park bracelets

    Wanderer Workout- 8 Week Challenge

    Jessy's gear recs

    If you're enjoying the show and would like to show your support, please consider following and leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify and, of course, following the pod on Instagram.

    If you have any recs for the show or would like to be a guest, please reach out! You can DM me on Insta or email me at [email protected].

  • Hello fellow-wander-lovers! This week I'm sharing the first in a series of episodes dedicated to exploring ways to make money while traveling. Whether you're looking for a side hustle to be able to fund more adventures each year, or you're ready to be a full-on digital nomad, these episodes will help you figure out how to make some real money moves and start manifesting your travel goals!

    This week's focus is on Digital Marketing, and my guest, Billy Linthicum, or the digital.income.dad, is an absolute expert! He shares his process for generating full-time income online (from anywhere) through digital and affiliate marketing. You can check out Billy's courses and other offerings here.

    I recently started employing his process in my own business and am excited to see how things progress! You can check out my current offerings here.

    If you'd like to support the show, as always, please consider leaving a 5-star rating on Spotify and following along! You can also follow/reach out to me on Instagram or email me at [email protected] with any ideas or if you'd like to be a guest on the show!

  • I've had a lot of conversations about solo travel, since that's sort of my thing, but that's definitely not the only way to travel! So this week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Eileen Cotter Wright of Pure Wander. She focuses on group travel- so everything from traveling with kids to planning an epic adventure for the whole friend-group.

    We get into the pros and cons of group travel, how it compares to traveling alone, and how you can set yourself up to get the best of both worlds in a single trip!

    You can find me on ⁠Instagram⁠ or email me at [email protected] if you have any recommendations for the show or just want to connect!

    ALSO- I recently published a course on confidence-building and am now accepting new clients for 1:1 coaching, so if you're ready to take the first step in manifesting the life you truly desire and deserve, ⁠click here.

  • Welcome back, fellow-wanderers! This week, I'm sharing an incredible conversation I had with Zac Spowart, or the Nomadic Addictt, about travel and life in the context of self-care and self-love and WOW. Just. Wow. Zac has such an interesting perspective, as someone who's been sober since the age of 21, spends most of his free time underwater, and who travels pretty much constantly, unless of course he's at homebase in BALI, INDONESIA. So cool.

    Zac's Website (where you can find his amazing blogs)

    NomadicAddictt on YouTube

    4Ocean Discount Link

    You can find me on Instagram or email me at [email protected] if you have any recommendations for the show or just want to connect!

    ALSO- I recently published a course on confidence-building and am now accepting new clients for 1:1 coaching, so if you're interested in any of that, click here.

  • This week, I had a really fun conversation with Lexi of KeepinupwithKove about van life and solo travel.

    Lexi has been traveling the US and Mexico in her converted van- just her and her pup- since the pandemic and she shares the true perks as well as the challenges that come along with this lifestyle, as well as advice for people interested in embarking on solo adventures- through van-life or otherwise- and SO MUCH MORE!

    Please reach out if you have any reccomendations for the show! You can find me on Instagram or email me at [email protected].

  • If you’ve listened to any of the past episodes, you’ve heard mention of using credit card points to travel cheaper, so for THIS episode, I brought on an expert.

    I had the pleasure of chatting with Mila of The Miles Couple who utilize credit card points and miles to book luxury flights and accommodations for a fraction of the price- like almost free. A lot.

    So we get into the specific strategies and resources they use for maximizing the value of your points as well as their advice to beginners on where to start and the resources they recommend to help you navigate the award space and optimize your travel!

    Links:

    Credit Card Consultation

    Award Flight Book Service

    Point Dot Me

    Travel Freely

    Seats Dot Aero

    Shopping Portal Outline

    If you'd like to support the show, please consider following along on Spotify and on Instagram and leave a 5-star rating! And please reach out if you have any recommendations, questions, or just wanna talk travel: [email protected]

  • Hello fellow adventurers! In this week's episode I had a truly amazing conversation with Lexie Polk of Lex on the Loose. She is a blogger and digital content creator currently based in Australia, who focuses on sober travel. So we get into the ups and downs of exploring life and travel without the booze- spoiler alert- it's mostly ups!

    Regardless of where you land on the sobriety spectrum (even if you're not the least bit sober-curious,) this episode is packed with actionable, authentic advice that will inspire you to plan your next adventure!

    If you're interested in the sober trip to Bali that Lexie is hosting, you can follow this link: Bali Trip

    Lexie's Insta

    I also wanted to link to the International TEFL Academy if anyone is interested in learning more about teaching English abroad!

    If you'd like to support the show, please consider following and leaving a 5 star rating on Spotify! Please reach out if you have any recommendations for future guests, ideas for topics, or would just like to chat:

    [email protected]

    The pod's Insta

  • In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting withJay Hughes of Jaygoesglobal, which is his Instagram where he is sharing some pretty amazing travel content based on budget travel with a regular 9-5 job.

    Jay is using his regular 28-days of annual PTO to travel toa new country every month in 2024.

    We get into his specific strategy for finding and booking affordable flights, accommodations, and experiences all while navigating a regular 9-5. Yes, I said REGULAR- Jay doesn't work remotely!

    Although Jay is based in Europe, and we recognize how much easier that makes jet setting to a new country for a long weekend, we also discuss how someone in the US can pull off a similar experience.

    If you’re enjoying the podcast so far, please consider following and leaving a 5 star rating.

    Also please reach out if you have any recommendationsfor future guests or just want to chat about your adventures!

    You can email me [email protected] find me on Instagram at manifesttravelpod.

  • In today’s episode I had the incredible opportunity to chatwith Lynne Nieman of Wander Your Way. Lynne is a European travel expert and the creator of Wander Your Way- a blog, podcast, AND travel planning service all based aroundEuropean travel. In our conversation, we get into:

    the true ups and downs of solo travel the importance of taking action, staying consistent, andsetting yourself up for success through your daily routine tackling long-distance walking trails like the West HighlandWay in Scotland and of course Lynn’s recommendations for your next European trip!

    If you want to support the show, please leave a 5 star rating, like, and follow! ALSO, please reach out to me at [email protected] if you would like to be a guest on the show or if you have any recommendations!

    Lynne's links:

    Websites: https://wanderyourway.com/

    https://wanderyourwayadventures.com/

    Small Group Tour: https://wanderyourwayadventures.com/st_tour/marvels-tastes-of-the-dolomites-italy/

    Socials: https://www.instagram.com/wanderyourway/

    https://www.facebook.com/wanderyourway

    https://www.pinterest.com/wanderyourway/

    Location Indie: https://locationindie.com/

    ALSO, if you're planning a trip, consider these experiences through Viator:

    Cenote Tour in Playa del Carmen

    Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Scotland Day Tour

    *I do earn commissions from Viator.

  • In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of picking the brain of someone who has been a huge inspiration to me personally- Lauren Cavallero. Lauren is an award-nominated travel blogger and children's book author. She has visited over 30 countries and currently calls Bogota, Colombia home.

    We get into SO MUCH:

    The truth about underrated travel destinations that are typically considered "dangerous," such as Colombia. How to maintain organization and stay motivated, productive, and healthy while traveling The "80% rule" for taking action and starting projects and businesses Solo travel gains Dropping everything to move to Australia for an under-30 visa

    AND SO MUCH MORE

    If you want to support the show, please leave a 5 star rating, like, and follow! ALSO, please reach out to me at [email protected] if you would like to be a guest on the show or if you have any recommendations!

    Happy travels!

    Links from the show:

    Website: wanderluluu.com Instagram: @wanderluluu wallywanderingwallaby.com Instagram: @wallywanderingwallaby Buy the planner: Healthy Girl Gratitude & Productivity Planner

    ALSO, if you're planning a trip soon, consider these activity recommendations through Viator:

    Hike La Chorrera in Bogota

    Tour Mt. Monserrate in Bogota

    Cenote Tour in Playa del Carmen

    *I do earn commissions from Viator.