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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.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
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 food in Italy, Christine and Jules from Don’tForgetToMove.com and the Not So Bon Voyage podcast, which has the tagline “When Sh*t Goes Wrong on the Road”.
What are your biggest travel mishaps? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.
In This Episode
- 04:25 Volunteering For Love
- 06:20 Where Did The Love Of Travel Start
- 11:00 Learning To Travel With A Partner
- 17:05 Different Ways Of Life On The Road
- 19:45 Planning Their Travels
- 20:50 #VanLife
- 23:25 Sustainable/Responsible Tourism
- 28:00 Adventure Travel = Authentic Travel
- 32:25 Roles Of Travel
- 35:45 Crazy Travel Situations & Travel Angels
- 40:00 Splurging & Saving In What Areas
- 47:05 Biggest Travel Mishaps
- 56:15 Plans For Future Travel Post COVID
Important Links
- Find Christine & Jules on Don’tForgetToMove.com
- Follow Christine & Jules Podcast Not So Bon Voyage
- Follow Christine & Jules on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest
- Oregon State University E-Campus
- Location Indie
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
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? What is your biggest hurdle from entering the van life world? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.
In This Episode
- 05:45 Van Life In COVID Times
- 08:15 Planning Your Travels...Or Not
- 12:50 Starting Van Life
- 21:15 Ella The Van Dog
- 23:30 First Things You Need To Think About For Your Van
- 30:15 Worst Parts Of Van Life
- 34:30 Van Life With Dogs
- 39:40 Best Parts Of Van Life
- 44:15 Solo Female Travel & Safety
- 53:45 The Future
- 55:10 Most Special Places She Has Slept
- 59:15 The Friendships On The Road
- 01:04:40 BIggest Travel Mishaps
Important Links
- Find Sydney on DivineOnTheRoad.com
- My Solo Road Podcast
- Follow Sydney on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest
- Ella The Van Dog
- Oregon State University E-Campus
- Location Indie
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
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 challenging travel education? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
Important Links
- Find Alice on TeacakeTravels.com
- Follow Alice on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest
- Location Indie
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
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 pivoted in your life? What was the catalyst for your pivot? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
Check out the full show notes with all the links here!
In This Episode
- 06:55 Your Relationship With The NFL
- 09:10 Leaving The NFL & Injuries
- 15:00 Camaraderie In Work & Life
- 23:40 Why Van Life
- 26:35 Van Logistics & Finding The Sprinter
- 31:10 Being Open On The Road vs. Routine At Home
- 36:15 The Shift In People's Reactions
- 40:45 How Travel & Adventures Change You
- 47:40 The Härt Collective
- 53:55 Other Great Projects & Writing A Book
- 01:02:10 Biggest Travel Mishaps
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
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 traveled to over 20 countries - all while clutching his wallet too tight and packing every medication under the sun just in case he’s 3 hours from a hospital, Gilad Gamliel from The Overthinker's Passport.
How has anxiety played a role in your travels? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
Check out the full show notes with all the links here!
In This Episode
- 02:15 The Overthinker's Passport
- 05:10 How Do You Know If You Are An Anxious Person
- 06:40 How Has Anxiety Impacted & Affected Your Life
- 11:45 Pushing Past The Anxiety To Travel
- 14:30 Deciding Where To Go
- 16:25 Saying Yes To Things That Make You Uncomfortable
- 20:45 The List Of Comfort
- 23:55 What Can You Do When Someone Else Is Having A Panic Attack
- 34:30 Stopping It Before It Gets Away From You
- 38:55 Self-Love To-Do's
- 40:05 Slow vs. Fast Travel
- 41:15 Anxiety In Different Cultures & Easing Through A Trip
- 45:40 Tips On Starting To Travel With Anxiety
- 48:40 The After The Trip Routine
- 51:25 The Struggle Is Real
- 57:25 Biggest Travel Mishaps
Important Links
- Find Gilad on The Overthinker's Passport
- Follow Gilad on Facebook | Instagram
- 7-Day Side Hustle Challenge
- Location Indie
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles
Want More?
- Traveling With Baggage With Sarah Tiedemann
- Travel Meltdowns w/ Jason, Napkins, Travis, & Heather
- The Art Of Pivoting In Travel & Life w/ Lia & Jeremy
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
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 got her business started, and why it's okay to blend your business with your travels. We also dive into the best countries for cocktails, the strangest cocktails, the best drinking experiences, and where you should scrimp & splurge for your home bar (especially during COVID-19).
What is your favorite cocktail? What has been your experience with cocktails while traveling? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
Check out the full show notes with all the links discussed here!
In This Episode
- 06:00 Misconceptions On Bringing In Booze From Outside The U.S.
- 12:40 When Did The Love Of Cocktails Start
- 18:50 For The Love Of Travel
- 20:10 How She Started Beautiful Booze
- 25:55 Leveling Up Her Business Through A Change of Scenery
- 33:30 Learning To Blend Travel With The Business
- 38:15 Best & Not So Great Countries For Cocktails
- 41:00 Strangest & Most Unique Cocktails Ever Had
- 48:15 Situational Drinking
- 52:00 Best Drinking Experiences
- 57:55 Best Drinking Experience In The U.S.
- 01:00:30 Guilty Pleasure Drink
- 01:01:40 Where Should You Scrimp & Splurge For Your Home Bar
- 01:04:20 Are Certain Spirits Are Better Than Others
- 01:08:55 Being Mindful Of How Much You Are Consuming
- 01:12:40 Biggest Travel Mishap
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
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, ThePorterFilm.com.
What has been your biggest challenge in life? What is the difference you are going to make in this world through that challenge? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
Grab the full show notes with all the links discussed here!
In This Episode
- 02:50 What Was The Goal 3.5 Years Ago
- 07:30 The Hardest Job In The World
- 10:00 The Plan & Why They Chose Him
- 14:10 Beginning Stages & Initial Shocks
- 20:15 Biggest Fears
- 22:25 What Did The Other Porter's Think
- 25:40 The Day To Day Life Of A Porter
- 33:15 The Breaking Points
- 37:30 The Camaraderie
- 40:45 How The Story Changed & What Emerged Instead
- 45:45 The Wages Are Not Survivable & The Systematic Problem
- 50:15 What Is The End Goal
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
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 guruguay.com.
Is Uruguay now on your travel bucket list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
In This Episode
- 05:50 Pronunciation & Mistaken Identities
- 13:15 History & Culture of Uruguay
- 20:00 How Did You End Up In Uruguay?
- 24:20 Falling In Love With Uruguay
- 28:30 The Reactions To Uruguay From Abroad
- 31:50 What Is Uruguay Known For?
- 35:35 Itineraries (Including Beaches & Wine Country), When To Go, & When To Book
- 50:00 The City, The Food, The Music Scene, & The Carnivals
- 57:00 Temperatures You Can Expect
- 58:30 The Costs & What To Budget
- 01:06:50 Biggest Travel Mishaps
Important Links
- FREE Guide To Karen's Favorite Places To Eat, Drink, & Visit In Uruguay
- Grab Karen's Uruguay Guide Books
- The Guru'Guay Guide to Montevideo on Audible.com
- Find Karen over at Guru'Guay
- Follow Karen on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
- Discover Uruguay Facebook Group
- Location Indie
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
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 Bucks.
This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19.
Check out all the links discussed on the show notes page!
How long do you think you could make it on $50? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
In This Episode
- 02:20 Twin Talk
- 05:30 The Time Frame To Go Around The World Without Air Travel
- 08:50 Deciding On The Places To See & Learning To Use The Time
- 17:10 The Places Christopher Stayed The Longest
- 19:45 How Long Did That $50 Last
- 24:50 From Party Angel To Mining Gold: The Crazy Jobs Along The Way
- 31:50 Languages Learned Before & On The Road
- 34:45 Hitchhiking Across The Oceans
- 44:15 The Love Story & The Unusual Way He Met His Wife
- 50:35 Why Did The Traveling Stop? Do You Want To Travel Again?
- 57:15 Biggest Travel Mishaps
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
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 JuanVillarino.com.
Have you ever hitchhiked? Where is your dream hitchhiking location? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.
Check out the full show notes with all the links here!
In This Episode
- 02:30 Hitchhiking In Modern Times
- 10:35 Home Basing To Write A Book
- 12:40 Easiest & Hardest Places To Hitchhike
- 18:15 Building Authentic Connections Through Hitchhiking
- 23:10 The Rules Of Hitchhiking & Being A Good Hitchhiker
- 33:15 Solo vs With A Friend
- 36:15 Hitchhiking in the States
- 47:45 The Real Hospitality Of The People In The "Axis of Evil"
- 01:01:45 Biggest Travel Mishap