Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast

The How, When, Where, and Why of Train Travel with The Man in Seat 61

Mark Smith, better known as the Man in Seat 61, paints the picture of putting the romance and relaxation back in to travel by taking trains, an often overlooked form of traveling by most people, especially Americans. Mark has created the ultimate train travel resource on the internet, and in this episode, he not only discusses why people should consider train travel, but gives incredible tips and real life examples of how it can be more cost effective and convenient than taking a flight.

Mid-Career Travel Breaks and Marriage Proposals with Jessica Lawrence

Like most of us, 15 year old Jessica Lawrence had a dream.  She knew what she wanted to do, and she was going to do it. Except, like most of us, she put it off…and put it off…and put it off. Until, 22 years later, she finally stopped putting it off…and just DID IT. And now, she’s on a mission to motivate others to take a hold of their dreams and find a way to do them, no matter how long they’ve put them off and no matter how many excuses they’ve made.

Hacking Productivity, Sleeping in Narita Airport, and Achieving Freedom with Thomas Frank

Like a unicorn, Thomas Frank of CollegeInfoGeek is a rare specimen. He’s built an incredible website that, despite the name, helps people of ALL ages figure out how become more productive, get a job they actually want, and pay off debt. And in his spare time, he’s also taken multiple trips to Japan, which has lead to a few funny stories.

Why 7 Million People Open Their Homes to Travelers for Free With Martina Steinmann

Would you open your home to a someone you’ve only met on the internet who was traveling through your area and looking for a place to stay?Martina Steinmann would, and so would 7 million other people (including myself) who are part of the global phenomenon that is Couchsurfing. Martina will tell you how to get started, what to include in your profile, and how to make the most of the amazing opportunities Couchsurfing provides travelers and hosts.

The Secret to Being Treated Like a Rockstar When Flying with Johnny Jet

Johnny Jet is a travel rockstar. It’s one simple thing that he’s done over the years that has earned him the good graces of airline staff and crews around the world. In addition to sharing his secret, he’ll also uncover some of his best tips and tricks for traveling cheap but still traveling well, and we’ll geek out about frequent flyer miles.

The Secrets to Packing in Just a Carry-on (Plus a Special Discount) with Fred Perrotta

back in 2009, while on a backpacking trip through Eastern Europe, Fred Perrotta had the same thoughts. But instead of shoving them out of his mind, thankfully for us, he did something about them.Introducing the Tortuga Backpack, one of the world’s best carry-on luggage options. As someone who only ever travels with a carry-on, I am a huge fan of Fred’s and the things he is doing at Tortuga. Today, we sat down to reveal all our best tips for traveling in just a carry-on, even for trips that stretch weeks or months.

Chris Guillebeau on Going Big, Guinea-Bissau, and the $10 Rule

Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and one of the few people who has traveled to every country in the world. Today, he comes on to discuss what it's like to complete a massive goal, why he has a special place in his heart for Guinea-Bissau, and his $10 Rule for traveling. If you're looking to create a life of freedom and to live on your own terms, Chris is THE role model you should be following.

The World’s Most Incredible Roadtrip with the Democratic Travelers

In February, 2013 John Ellis and Laura Preston embarked on a road trip around the US in a 1996 Ford F350 and a 1986 Airstream that may or may not be safe enough to be drive the 4,000+ miles.Instead of choosing where they are going next, they are letting you, total strangers, decide!

 

The Youngest American Ever to Visit Every Country in the World with Lee Abbamonte

Lee has the unique distinction of being the youngest American EVER to visit all 193 countries in the world.  If that’s not enough, he’s about to become the youngest person in the world to finish the Traveler’s Century Club, a list of 321 unique destination in the world (only 15 more to go)!

The 6 Biggest Myths About Frequent Flyer Miles

If you’re like 85% of Americans, then you probably believe most of these myths are facts. And if you’re the other 15%, you’re most likely trying to constantly convince people that these myths aren’t true, and that frequent flyer miles really can help you travel around the world for pennies. Interestingly enough, I’ve been on both sides. Today I break down some of these myths, and give you the TRUTH about frequent flyer miles