Episodes
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If you’ve ever wondered about the lifestyle of a flight attendant, or what it's like to visit the Netherlands, then take a listen as my guest Mark shares insight on working for a European airline and speaks about his home base, Amsterdam. Originally from Haarlem in The Netherlands, Mark has traveled the world around the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.
In this episode, Mark takes us around Amsterdam and speaks about his experiences in Thailand and Indonesia. He also talks about what it's like to work and travel as a flight attendant. After the interview, Triston shares other work and travel options that keep your expenses low to non-existent.
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share? Send me an audio message or email at [email protected].
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Main Points & Some General Points/Stories Discussed
(Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands)
(Travel Topics: Work As A Flight Attendant)
Main Points
Guest & Topics Intro (1:55)
Get To Know Mark “The Person” (4:37)
Insight on Amsterdam, Netherlands (15:54)
Get To Know Mark “The Traveler” (30:08)
Mark Speaks On The Travel Topics (45:07)
Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:10:05)
Triston Speaks On The Travel Topics (1:14:32)Some General Points/Stories
Mark talks about the relevance of biking for transport in the Netherlands (21:17) Mark shares his memories of Bangkok, Thailand (24:45)
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If you’ve wanted to learn more about the mindset of long term travelers or have an interest in starting your own remote business, then take a listen as my guest Edward shares some travel stories and the process he adopted to develop and maintain his remote business. Originally from Australia, Edward is an animator and a lover of storytelling who’s traveled around the world for 11+ years. Check out his Instagram @thewolfandtheforest.
In this episode, Edward takes us around Thailand to Bangkok and Kho Phangan, and to Vilnius, Lithuania. He also talks about his experiences setting up a remote business and shares his thoughts on the traveler mindset.
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share? Send me an audio message or email at [email protected].
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Main Points & Some General Points/Stories Discussed
(Location: Bangkok and Kho Phangan (Thailand), Vilnius, Lithuania)
(Travel Topics: Setting Up A Remote Business, Traveler Mindset)
Main Points
Guest & Topics Intro (1:11)
Get To Know Edward “The Person” (4:47)
Insight on Thailand & Lithuania (27:47)
Get To Know Edward “The Traveler” (47:00)
Edward Speaks On The Travel Topics (1:03:26)
Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:29:06)
Triston Speaks On The Travel Topics (1:36:02)
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If you’ve wondered what it’s like to live with less on the road, or you’ve feared the idea of travel, take a listen as my guest Nicole shares her stories from the road, and how she came to live a current life of travel. Originally from Germany, Nicole is an art lover and historian who’s been nomadic for two years. She has her own travel blog, Nice Paths.
In this episode, Nicole takes us to Tulum, Mexico. She also talks about her experiences volunteering in her travels, being brave enough to change her lifestyle, and shares an epic adventure that highlights living with less. After the interview, I explain how you can be braver to travel and enhance your life in general.
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Main Points & Some General Points/Stories Discussed
(Location: Tulum, Mexico)
(Travel Topics: Volunteering, Living with less, Braveness To Travel)
Main Points
Guest and Topics Intro (1:39)
Get To Know Nicole “The Person” (4:26)
Insight on Tulum, Mexico (20:07)
Get To Know Nicole “The Traveler” (34:43)
Nicole speaks on The Travel Topics (41:36)
Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:05:05)
Triston speaks on being brave to travel (1:08:47)Some General Points/Stories
Nicole talks about her hitchhiking experiences (32:26)
Nicole speaks about Italy (34:45)
Nicole shares her 73-day sailboat experience (41:53)
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If you want to learn about some lesser-visited areas in Europe, or being flexible with your travel plans and staying healthy during your adventures appeals to you, then take a listen as I speak with my guest, Amie. Originally from Australia, Amie is a mental health and addiction advocate who’s traveled to Europe, Asia, and Africa.
In this episode, Amie takes us to Northern Albania and Lemnos, Greece. She shares why her time in Northern Albania was the best part of her Balkan trip and speaks on her strong ties to Lemnos. She also explains how she stays healthy on the road and shares how she learned to be more flexible with her travel plans.
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share? Send me an audio message or email at [email protected].
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Main Points & Some General Points/Stories Discussed:
(Locations: Northern Albania and Lemnos, Greece)
(Travel Topics: Staying healthy on the road & Planning things with little notice)
Main Points
Guest and Topics Intro (1:46)
Get To Know Amie “The Person” (4:45)
Insight on Northern Albania and Lemnos, Greece (19:49)
Get To Know Amie “The Traveler” (51:30)
Amie speaks on Planning things with little notice (1:05:31) and staying healthy on the road (1:14:01)
Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:22:38)
Triston shares some stories and advice on the travel topics (1:27:30)Some General Points/Stories
Amie explains the differences in studying in Europe vs. Australia (9:13)
Amie shares a story of a bumpy van ride in Northern Albania (27:11)
Amie speaks on her ties to Lemnos (33:42)
Amie explains her experiences traveling as a kid (52:15)
Amie talks about the harder adjustments she made to plan with little notice (1:05:54)
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If you’ve thought about volunteering on the road, then take a listen as my guest Mariapia shares a helpful website that’ll go a long way in planning your volunteer options! Originally from Peru, Mariapia has been on the road for nearly two years. She enjoys theater and has her own online yoga company, Cosmo Yogui.
In this episode, Mariapia takes us to Andorra and Dharamsala, India. She also talks about the volunteer network site Workaway and shares some of her volunteer experiences along with other stories from her travels. After the interview, I give an in-depth breakdown of Workaway and its features.
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share? Send me an audio message or email at [email protected].
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Main Points & Some General Points/Stories Discussed:
(Locations: Andorra and Dharamsala, India)
(Travel Topics: Workaway, Working By Donation)
Main Points:
Guest and Topics Intro (1:08)
Get To Know Mariapia “The Person” (3:55)
Insight on Andorra (18:02) & Dharamsala, India (25:49)
Get To Know Mariapia “The Traveler” (42:40)
Mariapia talks about the travel topics (59:20)
Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:14:37)
Triston breaks down Workaway & speaks on parting ways with people (1:19:54)Some General Points/Stories:
Mariapia shares how losing her backpack changed her travel style (46:25)
Mariapia and Triston speak on parting ways with people and places (49:26)
Mariapia explains what she looks for when choosing her volunteer options (54:12)
Mariapia shares specific volunteer stories (1:04:05)
Mariapia explains how her experiences contributed to her growth (1:10:27)
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Whether you’ve visited Thailand before, or plan to do so in the near future, give a listen as my guest Manfred gives valuable knowledge that’ll go a long way in elevating your experience in Thailand. Originally from New Zealand, Manfred is a travel content creator who’s visited Thailand for years as a kid and has now been based in Bangkok for the last few years.
In this episode, Manfred takes us to Bangkok and Udon Thani, Thailand. We also talk a bit about his background traveling as a kid, and he shares tips and actionable information (like helpful phrases and motions) so travelers can better understand Thai culture/mentality and act more like a local.
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share? Send me an audio message or email at [email protected].
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Main points & some general points/stories discussed:
(Locations: Bangkok & Udon Thani, Thailand)
(Travel Topic: Integrating With & Understanding Thai Culture and Mentality)
Main points
Guest and Topics Intro (1:31)
Get To Know Manfred “The Person” (4:37)
Insight on Udon Thani (16:41) and Bangkok (25:00)
Get To Know Manfred “The Traveler” (49:18)
Manfred speaks on the travel topic (1:00:35)
Cultural Do’s/Don’ts & Useful Phrases/Actions (1:04:10)
Typical Meals (1:21:50)
Sports & Hobbies (1:29:23)
Ladyboy Culture (1:33:55)
Dating/Courtship (1:37:58)
Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:45:42)
Triston speaks on the travel topic and addresses non-fans of Bangkok (1:48:38)Some general points/stories
Manfred’s moments of meeting locals in Udon Thani (17:48)
Why you should see more of North-East Thailand (Isan) (22:53)
Manfred’s history of travel as a kid (50:06)
Manfred briefly talks about the Killing Fields in Cambodia and shares a story about his visit to the Bridge of the River Kwai in Thailand. (53:52)
Manfred buys beer at 9 years old. (56:11)
How travel as a kid influenced Manfred. (58:56)
Challenges Manfred faced when he moved to Thailand (1:00:56)
Manfred and Triston briefly speak about Myanmar. (1:43:05)
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If you wonder what it’s like to travel solo or have always wanted to visit San Diego, California, then take a listen as I speak with my guest, Carly.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Carly enjoys hiking and is an avid traveler, having visited all over the US and 20+ countries. After a years-long love affair with San Diego, she finally made the move and is now based there.
In this episode, Carly shares some of her favorite spots around San Diego. She also speaks on some of her history of mission group based volunteering and how she ultimately transitioned to a backpacker style of solo travel.
After the interview, I’ll share some helpful tips on how to prepare for your first trip!
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share? Send me an audio message or email at [email protected].
See our Shownotes for this episode.Main Points & Some General Points/Stories Discussed(Location: San Diego, California)
(Travel Topic: Solo Travel)
Main Points Guest and Topics Intro (1:22) Get To Know Carly “The Person” (3:42) Insight on San Diego, California (10:54) Get To Know Carly “The Traveler” (25:42) Carly speaks on Solo Travel (37:15) Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:14:04) Post Interview: Triston shares more about the Laos slow boat & tips on how to prepare for your first trip (1:18:00)Some General Points/Stories Carly’s volunteering background overseas (25:50) Carly’s mentality on travel (30:39) Carly’s initial challenges shifting to a backpacker style of travel (32:24) Triston shares his story of waiting to travel (40:20) Carly asks Triston how long he’s been on the road. (41:28) Carly talks about the Laos slow boat (43:40) Carly shares more about her US travels and the backpacking culture there (51:29) Carly explains and shares her stories on the downsides of Solo Travel (58:33) Triston’s missed flight story (1:02:15) Positive lessons Solo Travel taught Carly (1:05:51) Carly shares tips for females to travel solo (1:08:52) -
Welcome to the very first episode of The Backpackers Society Show, with your host Triston! My guest today is Ari.
Ari is originally from California and loves outdoor education. She’s traveled to Asia, Africa, Europe, and Central America, and has her own travel blog: Just So You Know.
In this episode, Ari takes us to Hue, Vietnam, and Takure Nepal. She also shares her experiences connecting with locals during her time in both areas, and how she came to surrender to the unknown during her travels.
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share? Send me an audio message or email at [email protected].
See our Shownotes for this episode.Main Points & Some General Points/Stories Discussed
(Locations: Hue, Vietnam & Takure, Nepal)
(Travel Topics: Connecting With Locals, Surrendering To The Unknown)
Main Points Guest and Topics Intro (4:34) Get To Know Ari “The Person” (6:37) Insight on Hue, Vietnam & Takure, Nepal (18:14) Get To Know Ari “The Traveler” (31:33) Ari speaks on the travel topics (47:35) Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:15:43) Triston speaks on the travel topics (1:19:26)Some General Points/Stories
Triston explains the goals of the show and some of his travel background (1:22) Ari expands on her parent’s past travels and how it parallels her travels (36:11) Triston answers how he deals with people coming and going during travel (54:20) Ari’s India story (57:11) Ari explains how she grew from her travels (1:05:10) How do you sustain your growth when you’re back home (1:07:42) -
Welcome to the Backpackers Society Travel Show, where we hope to inspire you to travel by talking with those who’ve already done it.
Every other week starting mid-October, show host and world adventurer Triston chats with travelers and locals around the world who give their tips & insights on the places they know best and share their knowledge on specific travel topics.
Whether you’ve been nomadic for years, or you’ve never left your own country; join us, get inspired, and have more authentic adventures!
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