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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
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
In this episode, we cover the nerdy statistics of 2019. We'll figure out about how many miles we traveled, how many different places we slept in, and how many new countries we visited plus much, much more!
We'll be covering flights, drives, accommodations, and some experiences, but food and drink have their own episodes coming later this month.
So if you're into the numbers, or would like to compare your stats with ours have a listen! And then definitely reach out to @ExtraPackofPeanuts and let us know some of your stats like how many miles did you travel in 2019, the number of countries or states that you visited, and/or what's next for 2020!
In This Episode
- 06:50 Slept In How Many Places & The Breakdown
- 13:15 Housesitting
- 16:45 Longest Time In One Place
- 22:00 Flights
- 25:00 Overland Miles
- 31:15 Number of Countries
- 31:55 Number of States
- 33:00 Final Thoughts & What's Next
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Friday Jan 03, 2020
Every year that we break down all our travel stats, best meals, best travel superlatives, best drinks, etc and we hear a ton of feedback from you all.
Apparently, these are some of your favorite episodes.
We'll be running a 7 part series (!!!) that covers our superlatives, the stats, best meals, best coffee/wine, best beer, best desserts, and best experiences in our year in review.
In this episode, we go into the Superlatives of our 2019 travel year. Best of, worst of, the best value, and a host of other things.
We'll be covering flights, drives, accommodations, and some experiences, but food and drink have their own episodes coming later this month.
So if you're into the numbers, or would like to compare your stats with ours have a listen! And then definitely reach out to @ExtraPackofPeanuts and let us know some of your stats like craziest thing you did or bought, the most unexpected thing in a good way that happened to you &/or your biggest travel mishap in 2019!
Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Sauv's!
In This Episode
- 06:30 Most Expensive Accommodations
- 09:23 Cheapest Accommodations
- 13:21 The Best Value
- 16:45 The Worst Value
- 18:00 Favorite Accommodations
- 25:00 Least Favorite Accommodations
- 26:25 Best/Worst Flights
- 31:20 The Craziest Thing (in our lives)
- 36:00 Best Thing We Bought
- 40:42 Biggest Travel Change
- 43:28 Most Unexpected Good Thing
- 48:10 Most Unexpected Bad Thing
- 51:32 Most Underwhelming Thing
- 55:30 Neatest Person We Met
- 01:01:17 Biggest Travel Mishap
Important Links
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's at @PackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @Let'sJetto
- How To Get Free Accommodation With House Sitting
- Jetto App - Referral Code: EPOP
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Every year we like to make a list of our dream destinations for the upcoming year. Sometimes we get around to a couple of them, sometimes we don't and they live on to the following year's list, but either way, it's a great way to start off!
We didn't even look back at our 2019 Travel Wishlist because we didn't want to be swayed so we simply asked ourselves 'Where do I want to go' without overthinking it or putting any restrictions on the dreaming of travel for 2020 just pure wanderlust.
Heather and I go through our top 7 destinations (and some honorable mentions), including a couple of surprising destinations from us both!
Where will we go first?
What places are on your dream 2020 travel wishlist? Did any of your places match one of ours? Let us know @PackofPeanuts!
In This Episode
- 06:40 Honorable Mentions
- 11:30 Let's Begin!
- 19:15 South America is Represented
- 23:20 Europe Time!
- 30:45 Remote Living
- 33:30 Rehashing The Past
- 37:15 Top 3 Region for Trav
- 47:15 Our #1's
Important Links
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Thursday Dec 19, 2019
Today I have the amazing Chase Boehringer from The Bucketlist LIfestyle on the show and he has had the honor to be on the Price Is Right, he has spontaneously walked into an airport and bought a ticket, and has currently crossed off 80 out of 100 bucket list items. This is a very fun conversation that will probably get you the motivation to start attacking your bucket list!
Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Sauv's!
Do you have a bucket list? How many items have you been able to check off so far and do you have plans to get more checked off? Let us know @PackofPeanuts!
In This Episode
- 03:40 Top 3 Bucket List Items Crossed Off & Still To Do
- 07:40 The Story Of Chase's Bucket List
- 17:00 Best Version Of Yourself & Growth
- 22:40 Transition To Full-Time Traveler
- 33:40 Positives & Negatives & Adventures
- 46:15 Best Advice On Embarking On Creating A Bucket List
- 50:55 The Price Is Right
- 56:55 Biggest Travel Mishaps
Important Links
- The Bucketlist Lifestyle
- The Bucketlist Lifestyle Tours
- Follow Chase on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
- Jetto App - Referral Code: EPOP
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's at @PackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @Let'sJetto
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
Thursday Dec 12, 2019
I am so excited to talk with my guest, Queen Michele, on today's episode because she is all about getting others to move abroad just like she did. Queen retired at the age of 52 and moved to Mexico as a single, middle-aged retiree, and began her journey of self-discovery with no end in sight. She now wakes up with a smile on her face and joy in her heart every single day!
Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Sauv's!
In This Episode
- 03:30 A Multi-Layered Lady
- 05:30 Planning To Move Abroad
- 10:00 Prior Travel & The Emotions Of Leaving
- 13:30 Checklist For The New Location
- 15:30 Research
- 25:30 Reactions From Family & Friends
- 33:50 Finding Accommodations
- 38:15 Hardest Part Of Living Abroad
- 45:30 What You Need To Consider Prior To Moving
- 49:00 Considering Finances
Important Links
- Queen's book Considerations: A Guide For Moving Abroad
- Follow Queen on Facebook
- Jetto App - Referral Code: EPOP
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's at @PackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @Let'sJetto
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
Thursday Dec 05, 2019
We have made it to our 400th episode and today we welcome the entire EPOP team to join us in giving our top 40 (plus) travel tips. Today we have on the show Vanessa, Mackenzie, Ransom, Lily, Kaycee, and of course, my wonderful wife and constant travel companion Heather and we are diving into the travel tips and tricks we have all accumulated over our decades of travel experience.
Like always it started at 40 (for our 400th episode) but who knows what number it actually ended up with.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy our 400th episode with this crazy, funny, and awesome team that we have here at Extra Pack of Peanuts and thank you for being with us through these 400 episodes. We couldn't have done it without you!
Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!
Which tip did you like the most? Did you enjoy having the entire team on the podcast? Let us know @PackofPeanuts!
Check out the entire library of EPoP Travel Podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Do you have travel questions for Trav about travel or travel hacking? Tweet us @packofpeanuts or Instagram with #askepop to @extrapackofpeanuts, or even on facebook! Anywhere you can find us!
In This Episode
- 04:00 Introductions
- 05:30 Pre-Travel Tips
- 22:00 Packing
- 45:20 Money
- 51:00 During Travel
Important Links
- Tortuga Luggage
- Tortuga Packing Cubes
- Bigger Carry On from Away Luggage
- Packing Cubes
- Fanny Pack
- Amazon Mesh Bags
- Baggu Reusable Bags
- Buff
- Trek Light Backpacks & Totes
- Kilimanjaro & Tanzania Women-Owned Travel Company
- Helium II Rain Jacket
- Nomader Silicone Water Bottle
- Bamboo Utensil Set
- FREE Extra Pack Of Peanuts Packing List
- Charles Schwab Checking Account
- Jetto App (Apple Only) - Referral Code: EPOP
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's at @PackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @Let'sJetto
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
Thursday Nov 28, 2019
It’s great to practice thankfulness all year long but it’s definitely in overdrive during this season and we couldn’t be happier.
So to continue in the celebrations, Heather and I look back at the past year and reveal the 8 people & things we are most thankful for in 2019.
Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Suavs & the amazing guys over at Tortuga Backpacks!
Important Links
- Camp Indie
- Suavs
- Tortuga Backpacks
- Bluffworks
- Jetto App - Referral Code: EPOP
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's at @PackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @Let'sJetto
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
Joining me today are two people who have taken on many adventures in life, including driving a 1978 orange and brown Dodge Tioga RV across the country and, most recently, decided to embark on a one year trip around the world with their 12 year old daughter Kayla to expose her to all different types of cultures, religions, and ways of life, Kim and Scott Goyette from MeditationMutha.com and GoLoveNow.com.
Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!
Grab The Full Show Notes Here!
In This Episode
- 04:10 Free Spirit Mode & Adventure Starting
- 11:00 From Cubicle to Location Independence
- 14:50 RTW: Planning & Mindset
- 23:30 Long Term Travel & Keeping Everyone Interested
- 27:30 Planning vs Roaming & Length of Stays
- 35:00 Accommodations & Playing With Points
- 41:30 Non-Negotiable Places & Surprises
- 44:00 Where Didn't Meet Expectations
- 48:00 Biggest Challenges & Transitioning Back
- 55:45 Next Adventure?
- 01:00:45 Biggest Travel Mishaps
Important Links
- Meditation Mutha
- Follow Meditation Mutha on Instagram | Facebook
- Go Love Now
- Follow Go Love Now on Twitter | Facebook | Youtube
- Jetto App - Referral Code: EPOP
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's at @PackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @Let'sJetto
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Every year, for the past seven years, we’ve scoured the globe to find the most unique, most useful, and best gifts for travelers on the planet (tough life, I know).
And in those past seven years, our annual “best gifts for travelers” guide has become one of the most popular travel gift guides in the world!
So if you’re struggling with what to get the traveler in your life, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered again this year.
From less than $5 to over $1,000, and with gifts ranging from backpacks to books and from cashmere to coffee, there’s something here for everyone.
Here are the best gifts for travelers – so start shopping, and happy holidays!
Important Links:
- Click here to see the whole gift guide.
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Want to skip to a certain section? Just click a link below:
- Best Travel Backpacks & Gear
- Best Travel Gadgets
- Best Sleep/Health Travel Gifts
- Best Stocking Stuffers for Travelers
- Best Travel Books
- Best Travel Gifts For Men
- Best Travel Gifts For Women
- Heather’s Favorite Travel Gifts
- Trav’s Favorite Travel Gifts
- Best Infant Travel Gifts
- Best Toddler Travel Gifts
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Joining me today is someone who solo bicycled from Canada all the way down to Patagonia, Argentina, Xavier Himma from FollowTheHumOfTheEarth.com and Hum of The Earth on YouTube. Get the full show notes here!
Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!
In This Episode
- 03:40 Why Do It, Why On A Bike & How Long
- 14:00 Path Taken
- 19:00 Fears & Sleeping Accommodations
- 22:10 Budget & Journey
- 32:30 Unforeseen Places
- 37:30 Hardships & The Kindness Of Firefighters
- 43:45 What Was Learned
- 45:10 Fond Memories & Difficult Spots
- 51:20 Mishaps
- 55:30 What Was The End Like?
- 58:30 What's Next, Timeline
Important Links
- Find Xavier on his website Follow To The Hum Of The Earth
- Follow Xavier on Youtube
- Warm Showers
- Jetto App - Referral Code: EPOP
- Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's at @PackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @Let'sJetto