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Campfire Chat 4: Cassidy Scott, Mellissa de Oliveira, Martie McNabb from 2023-05-25T16:49:23

In our Campfire Chat series, I sit down with the people you'll get to meet at our adult summer camp and largest event of the year, Camp Indie.<...

Campfire Chat 3: Nora Dunn, Christine Lozada, Scott Brills from 2023-05-18T16:26:06

In our Campfire Chat series, I sit down with the people you'll get to meet at our adult summer camp and largest event of the year, Camp Indie.<...

Campfire Chat 2: Jason Robinson and John McKenzie from 2023-05-10T07:00

In our Campfire Chat series, I sit down with the people you'll get to meet at our adult summer camp and largest event of the year, Camp Indie.<...

Campfire Chat 1: Erica Hackman and John Burnett from 2023-05-03T09:06:27

In our Campfire Chat series, I sit down with the people you'll get to meet at our adult summer camp and largest event of the year, Camp Indie.<...

2022 Year in Review - Our 24 Best Experiences from 2023-01-05T07:00

Sea turtles and dolphins and lions...OH MY!  Here are our 24 best experiences of 2022, from airport lounges (really?) to one so incredible it can only be kismet.  Enjoy...and listen ALL the way ...

2022 Year in Review - Best Desserts from 2023-01-04T07:00

Ohhhh, here we go...gimme that sugar rush! We're talking desserts...everything from "a kind of biscuit cake" to one of our top 5 ice cream places in the world - and it's new!  Plus...Trav bakes ...

2022 Year in Review - Best Drinks from 2023-01-03T07:00

Heather breaks down her favorite coffees of the year, we debate how much a bag of beans should REALLY cost, talk about what made an awful cocktail not actually awful and give you our favorite ad...

2022 Year in Review - Our 22 Best Meals from 2023-01-02T07:00

The one you've all been waiting for - our best meals of 2022!  From a surprise at the supermarket to a square in Porto, we highlight our greatest eating experiences of the year - and give out lo...

2022 Year in Review - Travel Superlatives from 2023-01-01T07:00

Episode 2 of our 6 part Year in Review answers all the burning question, like "what was the craziest thing we did this year?", "what was our worst accommodation" (hint: it had a ceiling falling ...

2022 Year in Review - Travel Stats from 2022-12-31T13:44:28

For the 7th straight year, we are back with our 6 part Year in Review. And in Episode 1 - Travel Stats, Trav gets to nerd out on all the numbers. 

How many places did we sleep last year? ...

Thanksgiving Thanks 2022 from 2022-11-23T15:15:07

For the 9th (!!!) year in a row we are back with the 16 unexpected things we are thankful for in 2022 - and a teaser on what's coming up with the EPOP podcast.  Happy Thanksgiving!

The King of Short Term Rentals with Robuilt from 2022-10-18T13:18:33

Rob Abasolo is called the "King of Short Term Rentals" and he has used AirBnB to quit his job, make waaaay more money than before, and do the stuff he loves (like building tiny houses, renovatin...

S3E8: Lifestyle Freedom Roundtable 2 from 2022-04-01T06:00

What happens when someone in Canada, Thailand, and New York sit down with Trav to discuss lifestyle freedom?  Well...it gets deep...and fun...and we all learn what it's like to have 5 daughters ...

S3E7: Lifestyle Freedom Roundtable 1 from 2022-03-31T20:53:07

I sit down with 5 amazing contributors to the Paradise Pack 2022 to discuss their journey to lifestyle freedom...and also to talk about eating chocolate poured over your hands (true story!) Thi...

S3E6: Ask Us Anything Lifestyle Freedom Edition from 2022-03-30T09:20:37

We answer your questions about lifestyle freedom - include if we miss anything about our 9-5. Plus, a very special guest makes a surprise appearance!

S3E5: The Future of Lifestyle Freedom from 2022-03-29T06:00

What does the future look like for us...and society as a whole?  Well, that's a big question, and if I knew the answer, I'd be buying lottery tickets. 

But we do tackle what we think the ...

S3E4: The 14 Lifestyle Freedom Hotspots We Want to Visit from 2022-03-28T06:00

"So, if you could live anywhere in the world for 2 months, where would it be?"  That's the question we set out to answer in this episode - and while there are a lot of awesome digital nomad hots...

S3E3: Our 15 Best Lifestyle Freedom Trips from 2022-03-27T06:00

In the 10 years since we've broke free of "regular jobs" and had lifestyle freedom, we've taken A LOT of trips.  Here's the 15 most formative ones, from exotic fast travel around the globe to ch...

S3E2: The Biggest Perks of Lifestyle Freedom from 2022-03-26T06:00

The journey to lifestyle freedom isn't easy (go listen to episode 1 for all the details!) but it is soooooo worth it.  Here's the biggest perks of having lifestyle freedom, including the ones yo...

S3E1: Our Journey to Lifestyle Freedom from 2022-03-25T06:00

It wasn't easy.  It wasn't fast.  It wasn't (always) sexy.  But over 15 years, we've been able to build a lifestyle that gives us The Triangle of Freedom:  Time Freedom, Location Freedom, and Fi...

S2E5: 2021 Year in Review - Our 18 Best Experiences from 2022-01-06T11:51:37

Exotic drives down a remote coastline? Check.  Mellow holidays spent with friends new and old?  Check.  A last minute mad dash to a wedding, complete with delayed flights?  Check.  Here are our ...

S2E4: 2021 Year in Review - Best Drinks and Desserts from 2022-01-06T11:48:34

One of us prefers to drink their calories, the other prefers to eat them...which makes us the perfect pair to do a drinks and desserts episode.  Here are the best drinks we had in 2021 (lots of ...

S2E3: 2021 Year in Review - Our 16 Best Meals from 2022-01-06T11:44:44

We may not have traveled as much in 2021, but that didn't stop us from eating!  Always a fan favorite, here are our 16 best meals of 2021, running the gamut from smoothie bowls to homemade brisk...

S2E2: 2021 Year in Review - Travel Superlatives from 2022-01-06T11:42:22

What was the craziest thing we did in 2021?  What was the most unexpected thing that happened...in a good way?  The most underwhelming thing (hint: it's the South's "#1 city")?  These questions,...

S2E1: 2021 Year In Review - Travel Stats from 2022-01-06T11:37:33

How many different beds did we sleep in 2021?  How many miles did we drive and fly in 2021?  And what was the longest stretch we stayed in our own home?  All these burning questions (and more!) ...

S1E11: AirDNA Founder Scott Shatford Shares His Keys to STR Success from 2021-12-21T05:00

Scott is the founder of the best short term rental tool on the planet, AirDNA, and he joins me today to talk about the future of STR, the best markets (including one in Oklahoma??), and the one ...

S1E10: STR Ask Us Anything Part 2 from 2021-12-14T05:00

This is Part 2 of our Short Term Rental Ask Us Anything and today, we cover a whole array of topics, including if we would ever build unique properties from the ground, how much you need to get ...

S1E9: STR Ask Us Anything Part 1 from 2021-12-07T05:00

Ask and ye shall receive.  This is Part 1 of our Short Term Rental Ask Us Anything, where we answer your questions about STR.  In this episode, we cover everything from how to house hack your ow...

S1E8: Our 14 Biggest STR Lessons Learned from 2021-11-30T05:03

Over the years, we've learned A LOT of lessons about how to make a magical short term rental.  Here, we give you the 14 most important lessons , from the sexy ("discover your why") to the unsexy...

Thanksgiving Thanks 2021 from 2021-11-24T11:01:21

The 15(ish) things that we happened to us in 2021 that we are thankful for - including some that were definitely unexpected (hello, Condé Nast, thanks for the love!).

S1E7: Renovations from 2021-11-16T05:00

Some people prefer homes that are turnkey and ready to be rented immediately.  Others prefer to renovate so they can put their own touches on a place (or they just love picking up a drill!).  An...

S1E6: Why We Sold 5 Properties in 3 Months from 2021-11-09T05:00

When we first set off on our STR journey, we never imagined we'd sell all of our Philadelphia properties this quickly, but...sometimes, things change and you have to buck conventional wisdom ("n...

S1E5: Numbers&Stats: Nerds Unite! from 2021-11-02T05:00

Ok numbers nerds, it's time to have some fun.  In this episode, we break down all the important numbers you should be looking at before you purchase a property to make sure it's a home run AND a...

S1E4: To Manage or Not To Manage - That is the Question (of this episode) from 2021-10-29T16:11:56

Should you manage your own short term rental or should you hire a property manager?  We've done both - and learned a bunch of lessons.  We break down the pros and cons of each, tell you about to...

S1E3: Middle of the Road vs. Magical from 2021-10-19T05:00

Secretly, this was our favorite episode of the season to record (whoops, guess it isn't a secret anymore) and that's because this is our "secret sauce" to our short term rental success.  95% of ...

S1E2: Finding Your First Short Term Rental (STR) from 2021-10-12T10:19:47

Today, we share 3 different methods to finding your first short term rental - including one that might be hiding right under your nose.  We've done 2 of the 3 methods (and have friends who do th...

S1E1: Our Journey to Short Term Rental Success from 2021-10-05T20:18:27

In Season 1, we are breaking down how we achieved real estate success with short term rentals (STR) and how you can do the same.  In this first episode, we will give the ENTIRE story of our jour...

Where We‘ve Been + Podcast Changes from 2021-09-24T15:01:33

Here's the story behind our podcast hiatus (involving Netflix, multiple houses, a 26' Uhaul, and some other shenanigans) plus a peek in to the future of the EPOP podcast, including letting YOU d...

Greatest Hits: Where To Go&When w/ Sherry Ott from 2021-09-14T06:00

In her 11 years of living nomadically, she’s circled the globe multiple times visiting all 7 continents. She lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, finished the 10,000-mi...

Greatest Hits: Freelancing Your Way To Non-Stop Affordable Travel w/ Anna Mazurek from 2021-08-31T06:00

Joining me today is someone whose freelance work has been featured in AFAR, Travel and Leisure, and Rolling Stone, who has been to 51 countries on 6 continents and whose book “Good With Money:  ...

Greatest Hits: The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine&Jules from 2021-08-24T06:00

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...

Greatest Hits: Living In The Moment w/ Kim&Scott Goyette from 2021-08-17T06:00

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 ...

Greatest Hits: Van Life As A Female Traveler w/ Sydney Febrache from 2021-08-10T12:43:39

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 Fe...

Greatest Hits: The Bucket List Lifestyle w/ Chase Boehringer from 2021-08-03T06:00

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...

Greatest Hits: From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd from 2021-07-28T15:44:42

Joining me today is someone who once tried to sail from Norway to France and failed, who decided to ride a bike 5,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico but didn’t know how to change a tire, and who ha...

Greatest Hits: Considerations For Moving Abroad w/ Queen D Michele from 2021-07-20T12:08:06

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 Mex...

Motivating Your Creative Maniac Mind from 2021-07-15T06:00

Are you looking to reinspire your heart and build new habits that allow you to dream bigger and take action towards your ideal life? Do you feel a transformation is needed to get you on the path...

Greatest Hits: 40 Travel Tips For Our 400th Episode (With The Entire EPOP Team) from 2021-07-06T06:00

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, Kay...

Greatest Hits: 40 Travel Tips For Our 400th Episode (With The Entire EPOP Team) from 2021-07-06T06:00

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, Kay...

Greatest Hits: Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad / Jason Robinson from 2021-06-29T06:00

We are bringing you one of our favorite episodes (& yours too) from this last year for this greatest hits episode!

Have you been dragging your feet about going ...

Greatest Hits: Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad / Jason Robinson from 2021-06-29T06:00

We are bringing you one of our favorite episodes (& yours too) from this last year for this greatest hits episode!

Have you been dragging your feet about going nomadic? Are you c...

Netflix Filmed a Movie At Our House: Here’s The Scoop from 2021-06-15T06:00

Did you know that Netflix filmed a movie in our home? Today we are talking all about how they found us, what the process was like before & during filming, and how it all went down now that they ...

Best Small Towns In The US from 2021-06-09T18:20:24

We got the idea for this episode from a Travel & Leisure article on the Listen

Summer Destinations Part 2: US from 2021-05-25T06:00

With travel opening back up, where do you want to go first (domestically)? Because we loved this topic so much we are splitting this conversation into two episodes and therefore splitting our li...

Summer Destinations Part 1: International from 2021-05-18T06:00

With travel opening back up, where do you want to go first (internationally)? Because we loved this topic so much we are splitting this conversation into two episodes and therefore splitting our...

The World’s Longest Honeymoon w/ Mike and Anne from Honeytrek from 2021-05-11T16:58:38

What if you could take the world's longest honeymoon? Where would you go? What would you do? Today's guests are not only world-known (& Guinness record-holders) but also dear friends, Mike & Ann...

Slow Travel For The Win from 2021-05-04T06:00

Are you part of the fast travel or slow travel movement? 

Our time in Costa Rica this last winter is the catalyst for today's conversation all about the pros and cons of slow travel. Trav...

Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad / Jason Robinson from 2021-04-27T06:00

Have you been dragging your feet about going nomadic? Are you coming up with every excuse possible to talk yourself out of it? Are you ready to get out of your own way?

Jason Robinson fro...

5 Ways Travel Will Change Post-Pandemic from 2021-04-13T06:00

What do you think will be the changes we see in travel in a post-pandemic life? How do you see it affecting the way you travel?

We have had quite some time to think about life post-pandem...

Top 20 Songs from 2021-04-06T06:00

What are your go-to jams? Who are your favorite artists that you can listen to over and over again? Are you a top hits listener or a whole album listener? 

Today, Heather & I will be divi...

Destination Diary: Tamarindo, Costa Rica from 2021-04-01T06:00

You asked for it and today you are getting it! Our destination diary on Tamarindo, Costa Rica has arrived and it is jam-packed with great places, ideas, eats, etc. Since we spent such a long tim...

The Friendliest Countries from 2021-03-23T06:00

We have another list episode but this is the first time we have dove into the friendliest countries we have been to. Now, this does beg the question of what makes a place friendly and we are lea...

What It's Like To Get COVID In Another Country from 2021-03-17T17:10:28

You may be asking yourself "where the heck has EPOP been for the last few weeks?" well...Heather caught COVID. This, of course, changed everything we had planned including recording more episode...

Why We Traveled To Costa Rica During COVID from 2021-02-16T06:00

If you don't follow us on Instagram then SURPRISE we are in Costa Rica and have been for over a month and today we are talking about how we came to the decision to come down here, the preconceiv...

Best Experiences: 2020 In Review from 2021-02-09T06:00

We return with our final part in our Year in Review Series

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Travel Wishlist 2021 from 2020-12-29T06:00

To say that we didn't get to any of the places we had on our 2020 Travel Wishlist would be an understatement but that is what makes our 2021 list that much more special. We have a vaccine being ...

Top 10 Holiday Movies from 2020-12-22T06:00

We are trying something different today as we have crowdsourced from you our EPOP community, over on Instagram, all of your favorite h...

Throwdown Showdown: Cold vs. Warm Christmas from 2020-12-15T06:00

It is time for another throwdown showdown (requested by the EPOP community) and we are combining it with the holiday season to decide which is better a cold location Christmas or a warm location...

Top 10 Winter Road Trips from 2020-12-08T06:00

It is time to hit the road but we are putting a winter spin on it. We have listed our top 5 (each) winter road trips and are sharing them with you and with each other. Some of these we have take...

Top 10 Places To Spend Christmas from 2020-12-01T06:00

First, we want to give a huge thanks to our amazing listeners who gave us some fantastic holiday-themed ideas for podcasts for the entire month of December which spurred on today's episode. Heat...

Thanksgiving Thanks from 2020-11-24T06:00

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 t...

From Business Traveler To Pleasure Seeker w/ Malcolm Teasdale from 2020-11-17T12:55:57

Joining me today is someone who has visited 98 countries, lived in 5, and who figures he’ll settle down when he’s 95, former business traveler and now strictly pleasure seeker, Malcolm Teasdale ...

The Best Gifts For Travelers 2020 (Podcast) from 2020-11-10T06:00

We are doing things a little different this time around because, well...2020 has been a different type of year. This year we are keeping our list to only 20 travel items that are great for regul...

From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd from 2020-11-03T06:00

Joining me today is someone who once tried to sail from Norway to France and failed, who decided to ride a bike 5,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico but didn’t know how to change a tire, and who ha...

Where To Go&When w/ Sherry Ott from 2020-10-27T19:02:19

In her 11 years of living nomadically, she’s circled the globe multiple times visiting all 7 continents. She lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, finished the 10,000-mi...

20 Questions About Our New Beach House - Answered! from 2020-10-22T06:00

Heather and I have had a lot of questions about our new beach house in North Carolina and today they are getting answered. The questions are broken down into 3 categories which include general, ...

European Road Tripping In 1975 w/ Marshall&Debbie Hockett from 2020-10-13T06:00

Today is all about #vanlife but we are going back in time to 1975 to see how much it has changed over the years. I am happy to welcome Marshall & Debbie Hockett from Listen

From NFL To Van Life w/ Joe Hawley from 2020-09-09T18:03:21

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 handle...

Traveling While Anxious w/ Gilad Gamliel from 2020-09-01T13:19:39

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 th...

Traveling While Anxious w/ Gilad Gamliel from 2020-09-01T13:19:39

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 po...

Beautifully Boozing Around The World from 2020-08-25T06:00

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 Listen

Top 10 Favorite States from 2020-06-30T06:00

Today is all about Heather & I's top 5 favorite states we have been to and that means it is time for some good-hearted disagreements and maybe a mention or two of a few states that we still want...

Life As A Nomad Attorney w/ Marc Weitz from 2020-06-23T06:00

Joining me today is someone who is known as “a nomad attorney”, who in the last two years has ventured through Pakistan and Iraq, driven from LA to Alaska, and maybe most impressively, took the ...

Learning A Love Of Language w/ Steve Kaufmann from 2020-06-18T06:00

Have you always wanted to learn a new language? How about 20 of them? Joining me today is someone who retired ex-diplomat, who has 50 years of travel under his belt, and who speaks 20 languages,...

Only One Country...For The Rest Of Our Lives from 2020-06-09T13:11:37

Today we are answering one of our listener's questions that we received through our Instagram and we thought it was so good that it de...

The Art Of Pivoting In Travel&Life w/ Lia&Jeremy from 2020-06-04T06:00

Joining me today are two people with Californian accents (even though one of them is from Kentucky), a couple who has driven a BMW into a medieval castle in France and are fellow stroopwafel add...

Top 6 Places To Get Quarantined from 2020-05-26T11:46:28

For our Quarantine Diaries we did a "Ask us Anything" series and some of the questions deserved a full episode so today Heather and I go through the top six places to be quarantined! The mountai...

QD 19- Ask Us Anything Part 5 from 2020-05-25T06:06

Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how...

QD 18- Ask Us Anything Part 4 from 2020-05-22T12:06:04

Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how...

QD 17- Ask Us Anything Part 3 from 2020-05-20T11:54:55

Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how...

Two Year Bike Trip w/ Chris Haag from 2020-05-19T06:00

Joining me today is someone who fell in love with biking in the city of Detroit, who enjoys being (and peeing) outdoors, and who is on a two-year bike trip from Alaska to the southern tip of Arg...

QD 16: Ask Us Anything Part 2 from 2020-05-18T14:50:30

Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how...

QD 15: Ask Us Anything Part 1 from 2020-05-15T06:20

Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how...

Unplugged with Johnny Welsh from 2020-05-14T06:00

Joining me today is someone who once had to decide between grad school and interning at a castle in Italy (you can guess which one he chose), who has written two books, and who has helped pionee...

QD 14: Best of Paris from 2020-05-13T17:18:43

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Paris, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure ...

QD 13: Best of Siem Reap from 2020-05-11T15:05:09

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Siem Reap, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ens...

QD 12: Best of Switzerland from 2020-05-08T06:00

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Switzerland, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to e...

The Sweaty Traveler w/ Mackenzie Lawrence from 2020-05-07T06:00

Joining us today is someone who loves cliff diving with Italian grandmas and a good pork chop, who all of you have met before even if you don’t know it (since she’s in charge of the EPOP social ...

QD 11: We Read Mean Reviews from 2020-05-06T06:00

Trav and Heather read their meanest reviews for everyone's enjoyment :)!

This is part of our special podcast series called The Quarantine Diaries, which are short(er) form, unedited, off ...

QD 10: Top 3 Post Quarantine Road Trips That Trav&Heather Want To Take from 2020-05-05T13:19

Trav and Heather give their top 3 post quarantine road trips that they want to take!

This is part of our special podcast series called The Quarantine Diaries, which are short(er) form, un...

QD 09: Best of Barcelona from 2020-05-01T06:00

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Barcelona, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ens...

Balancing Full Time Work With Travel w/ Jen Seiser from 2020-04-30T06:00

Joining me today is someone who is a proud Cincy resident and Wisconsin native, who has been to over 40 countries, who describes herself as an “older Millennial” and who has absolutely awesome p...

QD 08: Best of Cape Town from 2020-04-29T17:10:57

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Cape Town, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ens...

QD 07: Best of (the Republic of) Georgia from 2020-04-27T20:29:35

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Georgia, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensur...

QD 06: Best of Slovenia from 2020-04-22T06:00

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Slovenia, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensu...

QD 05: Best Of Italy from 2020-04-20T06:00

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Italy, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure ...

QD 04: Best of British Columbia from 2020-04-17T15:06:02

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in British Columbia, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation -...

QD 03: Best of Bali from 2020-04-15T06:00

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Bali, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure m...

It's Okay To Not Know Your Exact Path w/ Jon Santiago from 2020-04-14T20:08:25

Joining me today is someone who spent many years covering the NBA, attended Justin Beiber’s 21st birthday party, and who left it all behind in 2016 to travel the world and has been on a whirlwin...

QD 02: Best of Thailand from 2020-04-13T06:00

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Thailand, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensu...

QD 01: Best of Greece from 2020-04-10T20:26:57

Trav and Heather give their gut reaction for the “best of's” in Greece, including best meal, experience, activity, and even biggest surprise - all without any planning or preparation - to ensure...

Traveling With Trip Scout w/ Konrad Waliszewski from 2020-04-09T18:04:08

Joining me today is someone who is the co-founder and CEO of Trip Scout, who traveled back and forth to Europe by himself as a 9-year-old, who was called “the modern-day Marco Polo” by Forbes an...

Fast-Tracking Citizenship Through Your Bloodline w/ Sarah Mikutel from 2020-04-02T06:00

Joining me today is someone who moved to Italy on the advice of a stranger on the internet, who can see France from her bedroom window (even though she lives in England), and who got Italian cit...

Croatia vs. Slovenia from 2020-03-24T06:00

Today's Throwdown Showdown we are focusing on two places that we both truly adore, Croatia &. Slovenia.  Which do you want to visit more the pearl of the Adriatic or the nation of caves? 

Ireland vs. Scotland from 2020-03-17T06:00

Today's Throwdown Showdown we are focusing on two of the greenest landscaped countries with views to die for, Ireland vs. Scotland.  Does your heart lie with the Emerald Isle or the land of whis...

Austin vs. Nashville from 2020-03-10T06:00

You asked we listened and we will have a lot more 'Throwdown Showdown' shows coming to you! Today the great debate is Austin vs. Nashville. Which location is your favorite?

Today's episod...

Teaching For Freedom w/ Rachel Story from 2020-03-03T06:00

Joining me today is someone who met her husband at a music festival (although the bag of wine means she doesn’t remember it that well), who has lived in China, Indonesia, and Mexico, and who is ...

Have Adventures On The Global Scavenger Hunt w/ Bill Chalmers from 2020-02-25T06:00

Joining me today is the winner of the 1989 Human Race, where he traveled 40,000 miles in 17 days, someone who was named “The World’s Greatest Traveler” by National Geographic Traveler in 2002, a...

Remote Working With A Global Career w/ Mike Swigunski from 2020-02-18T06:00

Joining me today is someone who has been traveling and working from the road for over 2900 days and who has visited 573 cities and 73 countries, Mike Swigunski from Listen

Best Desserts - 2019 in Review from 2020-02-04T06:00

We love desserts, anything from ice cream to pastries, key lime bars to doughnuts...it all tastes amazing.

Today Heather and I go through our top 8 desserts (16 total + 1 honorable mentio...

Best Beers - 2019 in Review from 2020-01-28T06:00

2019 was a great year for beer!

Listen to hear our best beer experiences of 2019 and since Heather was pregnant for most of the year, Trav had to really step up and carry the "burden" of ...

Best Wines: 2019 Year In Review from 2020-01-21T06:00

We return with Part 5 of 8 in our Year in Review Series!

It is the bonus episode all about wine! Instead of grouping coffee and wine together, Heather thought it deserved its own episode ...

Best Coffee: 2019 In Review from 2020-01-21T06:00

We return with Part 4 of 8 in our Year in Review Series.

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Superlatives: 2019 in Review from 2020-01-03T19:12:19

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 f...

2020 Travel Wishlist from 2019-12-24T06:00

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, ...

The Bucket List Lifestyle w/ Chase Boehringer from 2019-12-19T06:00

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...

Considerations For Moving Abroad w/ Queen D Michele from 2019-12-12T06:00

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 Mex...

40 Travel Tips For Our 400th Episode (With The Entire EPOP Team) from 2019-12-05T06:00

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, Kay...

Thanksgiving Thanks 2019 from 2019-11-28T06:00

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 ba...

Living In The Moment w/ Kim&Scott Goyette from 2019-11-14T06:00

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...

The 46 Best Gifts for Travelers in 2019 (Podcast) from 2019-11-05T06:00

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 seve...

The Art of Bikepacking w/ Xavier Himma from 2019-10-30T00:10:08

Joining me today is someone who solo bicycled from Canada all the way down to Patagonia, Argentina, Xavier Himma from FollowTheHumOfTheEarth.com ...

Freelancing Your Way To Non-Stop Affordable Travel w/ Anna Mazurek from 2019-10-22T07:00

Joining me today is someone whose freelance work has been featured in AFAR, Travel and Leisures and Rolling Stone, who has been to 51 countries on 6 continents and whose book “Good With Money:  ...

Philly: Best Things To Do from 2019-10-15T07:00

This is the last episode of our updated Philly Destination Diary (cue sad music) but we are ending it with the best of all...Activites! Yep, we are giving you the must-see sites for adults, kids...

Philly: Best Places To Drink from 2019-10-15T07:00

By now you are well-versed in the neighborhoods you need to stay in, the best places to eat and the best places to start your day (aka breakfast & coffee) but today is all about getting your dri...

Philly: Best Breakfast/Brunch and Coffee from 2019-10-08T07:00

We now know which neighborhoods to check out, a ton of places to eat but we are needing something to kick off our day in Philly and this episode fits the bill with the best breakfast/brunch & co...

Philly: Best Places to Eat from 2019-10-08T07:00

It's time to dive into one of the most delicious aspects of Philly and that is the best places to eat. We will break them down by food type (hello cheesesteaks) and by location so that you can e...

Philly: Neighborhoods and Where to Stay from 2019-10-08T07:00

Do you love Philadelphia or has it been on your to-go list for way too long? In this series, we will be breaking down everything that is Philly from neighborhoods to eating & drinking to things ...

Living (&Working) In A Hackers Paradise w/ Spencer Jentzsch from 2019-10-01T07:00

Are you a remote worker, digital nomad or location-independent and are wanting to combine travel and work with some community time thrown in?  Do you prefer group travel instead of always going ...

The 12 Best Fall Destinations in the U.S. in 2019 from 2019-09-24T07:00

Are you a proud leaf peeper? Do relish every moment of pumpkin spice season? Does the change in temperatures get you giddy?

If so, then you are going to want to take notes as we go throu...

Fear Of Success w/ Jason Moore (Bonus Podcast) from 2019-09-23T13:13

Do you fear failure or success, or maybe both? Maybe you feel stuck or unworthy…. tune in today as Jason and Trav touch on the fear of success. You’ll get 3 actionable items to help you create a...

The Very First Digital Nomad w/ Rob Palmer from 2019-09-17T07:00

Are you a digital nomad or an aspiring one? Are you a blogger? Do you know who started it all? Joining me today is someone who has gotten arrested for smuggling a single banana, who ran a campai...

Expat Money Solutions w/ Mikkel Thorup from 2019-09-10T07:00

One of the top stressors people have when becoming location independent are money, investments, and taxes abroad and the best way to structure everything. Well, joining me today is someone who h...

The Digital Nomad Life w/ Eli David from 2019-08-30T07:00

Joining me today is someone who has lived in over 40 countries, who had a cat that had more Facebook likes than his company page, and who is known as the Nomad CEO, Eli David, co-founder of Star...

Replacing Your Income Using Airbnb with Zeona McIntyre – Part 3 Investing from 2019-08-20T07:00

Zeona McIntyre went from a $12 an hour retail job while side-hustling by renting out her place on Airbnb to owning her own Airbnb property to now having an entire vacation property management co...

How To Buy A Campervan In New Zealand&Other Adventures w/ Lindsey Nubern from 2019-08-13T07:00

Have you wanted to visit New Zealand? How about traveling through New Zealand via a campervan?

Joining me today is someone who has been featured on HGTV's Tiny House Hunters, who camperv...

The 12 Best Ice Cream (and Gelato) In The World from 2019-08-01T07:00

If you have ever listened to this podcast in the past then you are very aware of our love for Ice Cream/Gelato. Since it is summertime we thought this is the perfect time to dive into our favori...

College Education Beyond The States w/ Jennifer Viemont from 2019-07-23T07:00

Do you dream of going to school abroad? If living and studying while roaming the streets of your favorite European city sounds good to you then this episode will fuel and help your dreams become...

Epic Trips&Micro-Adventures w/ Alastair Humphreys from 2019-07-16T07:00

Do you allow your lack of funds to dictate your travels or lack thereof? Are you looking for an epic adventure or are you more of a micro-adventurer?

Today's guest is someone whose accom...

Celebrating Travel With The Traveller Collective w/ Darryl McIvor from 2019-07-09T07:00

Do you enjoy collecting remembrances of your travels? Are you someone who has something from every country you have visited? 

Joining me today is someone who hails from the beautiful cit...

The Unseen Africa w/ Francis Tapon from 2019-07-02T07:00

Joining me today is the author of one of my favorite books, The Hidden Europe, creator, producer, star and everything else of Listen

Destination Diary: Bulgaria w/ Mitko Karshovski from 2019-06-25T07:00

Typically, our destination diary episodes are Heather and I riffing on a place that we’ve traveled to, but every so often I meet someone who knows a place so well, I just have to have them come ...

Our Ultimate Packing List from 2019-06-18T07:00

Are you an over packer? Do you think there is no way that you can travel with only a carry on? Do you have no idea what you should be packing in the first place?

Today, we are diving int...

Do It Scared w/ Ruth Soukup from 2019-06-11T07:00

Do you allow fear to dictate your choices? Are you too scared to take the first step?

My dear friend, Ruth Soukup, author of Listen

Positively Delighted w/ Kelsey Henry from 2019-05-28T07:00

I am super excited to be talking with the always happy Kelsey Henry, from PositivelyDelighted.com, who is a singer/songwriter who just dropped ...

Croatian Mishaps from 2019-05-21T07:00

Just because we consider ourselves travelers doesn't mean that we are immune to travel mishaps, both those in our control and those out of our control, and today's episode will cover our 8 misha...

Hitting The Road w/ Marc&Julie of RVLove.com from 2019-05-14T07:00

Do you have an insatiable desire to hit the road in an RV full time? Do you want the opportunity to go on the great American road trip without the need for costly hotels or scary motels...

20 Trips in 1 Year With A Location Dependent Job w/ Jen Ruiz from 2019-05-07T07:00

Joining me today is someone who last year set out to take 12 trips in 12 months but who smashed that goal by taking 20 trips in 12 months, and, here’s the kicker, did it all while employed full-...

777 Series #1: The Trifecta (or Triumvirate?) from 2019-04-29T10:00

In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable ex...

777 Series #2: Bribes, Customs, and Coffee from 2019-04-28T10:00

In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable ex...

777 Series #3: You Pick, I Pick from 2019-04-27T10:00

In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable ex...

777 Series #4: Eurotrip from 2019-04-26T10:00

In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable ex...

777 Series #5: Going Exotic...to a Family Resort? from 2019-04-25T10:00

In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable ex...

777 Series #6: Facebook Ads&Beer...A Good Combo? from 2019-04-24T10:00

In part 6 we dive into how we kicked off the very first Paradise Pack back in 2014. We did some things very right and other things with a whole lot of naivete but in the end, it was such a succe...

777 Series #7: Meltdown In Myanmar from 2019-04-23T10:00

In celebration of the launch of this year's Paradise Pack, we decided to put together this 777 series. Now, you are probably wondering 'What's with the 7's?' well this is our 7 most memorable ex...

7 Lessons Learned From Being Location Independent for 7 Years from 2019-04-19T20:00

In today's show, Heather & I break down the 7 lessons learned from our 7 years of being location independent which translates into the biggest "Oh bleep, it's really happening" moments from the ...

Entrepreneur Junkie w/ Jaime Atkinson from 2019-04-16T07:00

I am stoked to be talking with my buddy, Jaime Atkinson from The EntrepreneurJunkie.co because I am extremely proud of his journey, his passi...

Travel Safely With World Nomads w/ Phil Sylvester from 2019-04-09T07:00

Joining me today is someone who serves as a lifeguard at one of Sydney’s beaches, who loves Aussie Rules football, and who knows more about travel insurance than almost any other human alive, Ph...

Taking The Tuk-Tuk Across Australia, Then The World w/ Julian O'Shea from 2019-04-02T07:00

Joining me today is someone who has lived, worked, and traveled in over 150 countries, who set a Guinness World Record on 3,700 km rail journey across China, and who, by the time you’re listenin...

Guidebook Writing&The National Parks w/ James Kaiser from 2019-03-26T07:00

Joining me today is someone whose work has graced the cover of National Geographic, who has sold over 150,000 copies of his guidebooks, and who claims to have the best job in the world (I may ar...

Budget Your Trip w/ Bryan Tighe from 2019-03-19T07:00

Today's guest is someone who has been to more than 50 countries, who took a year-long round the world adventure in 2009, and who, during that entire time, kept a detailed and meticulous spreadsh...

Being Globally Curious with Seth Kugel from 2019-03-07T07:00

Today's guest is former Frugal Traveler columnist for the New York Times and author of Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious, Seth Kugel...

Falling In Love With Morocco w/ Lucas Peters from 2019-02-26T07:00

Joining me today is Lucas Peters, an award-winning writer and photographer, who has lived abroad in village on a mountain and then moved to one of the wor...

Taking To The Air With Pilot Mark from 2019-02-21T07:00

Pilot Mark has been to all seven continents, became a qualified pilot at age 22, has flown over 2 million miles, which is the equivalent of 4 roundtrips to the moon, and is my guest on today's e...

Best Experiences - 2018 In Review from 2019-02-12T07:00

Each year there are always a handful of days that stand out.

Some of those perfect travel days that you couldn't have planned in a million years, but that really stick with you, months l...

Best Desserts - 2018 in Review from 2019-02-05T07:00

We love desserts, anything from ice cream to pastries, peppermint bark to doughnuts...it all tastes amazing.

Everyone love desserts, so we know you're not skipping this episode!

...

Best Beers - 2018 in Review from 2019-01-29T07:00

2018 was a great year for beer!

Listen to hear our best Beer experiences of 2018, Trav has cheated by having 8 while Heather has 7! Including a few that happened during the Old Bess adve...

Best Coffee&Wine - 2018 in Review from 2019-01-22T07:00

We return with Part 4 of 7 in our Year in Review Series

Heather's favorite activities mean she's in charge today!

While she didn't drink a lot of wine in 2018, there are still a ...

Best Meals: 2018 In Review from 2019-01-15T07:00

Part 3 of 7 in our Year in Review Series

If you know anything about us, it's that we love to eat. And boy did we eat a lot in 2018!

Today Heather and I are going to go through ou...

Superlatives: 2018 in Review from 2019-01-10T07:00

We return with Part 2 of 7 in our Year in Review Series

In this episode, we go into the Superlatives of our 2018 travel year. Best of, worst of, best value, and a host of other things. Listen

Travel Stats: 2018 In Review from 2019-01-03T07:00

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 ...

France Via A Little Red Scooter w/ Oliver Gee from 2018-12-25T07:00

Oliver Gee, a former Australian journalist, can teach you fake french in 1:07 seconds, give you the most amazing insights into local life in Paris, and he just completed an 8-week, 2500 mile tri...

Emerging Destinations w/ Nate Hake from 2018-12-18T07:00

Nate Hake is a recovering lawyer who after 5 years and $250,000 of debt, got fed up and decided to travel the world instead. He spent his first year fast traveling through 43 countries & 6 conti...

2019 Travel Wishlist from 2018-12-11T07:00

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, ...

Part Two of Replacing Your Income Using Airbnb with Zeona McIntyre from 2018-12-04T07:00

Zeona McIntyre went from a $12 an hour retail job while side-hustling by renting out her place on Airbnb to owning her own Airbnb property to now having an entire vacation property management co...

Replacing Your Income Using Airbnb with Zeona McIntyre from 2018-11-27T07:00

Zeona McIntyre went from a $12 an hour retail job while side-hustling by renting out her place on Airbnb to owning her own Airbnb property to now having an entire vacation property management co...

Special Thanksgiving Announcement from 2018-11-21T11:33

Happy Thanksgiving - we've got a special announcement for you so you don't miss out on my favorite day of the year!

Thanksgiving Thanks 2018 from 2018-11-20T07:00

In this annual episode, Heather and Trav take a glance back over 2018 and reveal the top 6 unexpected things that have happened to them that they are thankful for. It’s great to practice thankfu...

2018 Gift Guide from 2018-11-13T11:00

Every year, for the past six 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 six years, ou...

Destination Diary: Austin from 2018-11-08T00:15

We've been spending more and more time in Austin lately so we thought it was time to share! With tons of activities, awesome places to eat and drink, and more tacos than you can even imagine. An...

Eastern vs. Western Europe from 2018-11-01T13:53

Today the debate continues! Eastern or Western Europe? Which do you prefer?

Thailand vs Bali from 2018-10-23T07:00

Our 2nd of 3 #throwdownshowdowns! Today? A question we get all the time. Should you go to Thailand or Bali?

Portland, OR vs. Vancouver, BC from 2018-10-18T07:00

It's time for the #throwdownshowdown. Which is better? Portland Oregon or Vancouver British Columbia? It's time to find the answer.

Destination Diary: Denver from 2018-10-11T16:21

Denver is an awesome city. With the Crush Graffiti walls decorating so many streets and alleys, there's art no matter where you look. Add in some amazing food trucks, great breweries, and new fr...

Infant Packing List from 2018-10-04T15:33

With Whit joining us on our travels we have QUITE a few more things to worry about luggage wise than before. Listen to our must-haves for any trip with an infant!

Best Breweries 2018 from 2018-09-25T07:00

It's been 4 years since we did our last edition of Best Breweries, and boy, have we added to the list! As research, we've visited over 140 breweries around the states. It's a tough job, but some...

Best Winter Destinations from 2018-09-18T08:36

Whether you like snow, or sunshine, we've got our take on some of the best winter destinations to visit this winter. There are too many good choices!

So, I Bought a Van from 2018-09-11T12:19

On a spur of the moment decision, I purchased a 19ft van that had been converted to be lived in and took a road trip with EPoP favorite, #loveNapkins. Boy, do we have stories to share!

Top 15 (or so) Questions About Frequent Flyer Miles: Rerun Ep 296 from 2018-09-04T07:00

Rerun: Inspired by our recent Travel Hacking Masterclass we wanted to go over some of the most common questions about Travel Hacking that we get here at Extra Pack of Peanuts.

Our Relationship on the Road : Rerun Ep 134 from 2018-08-28T07:00

Rerun: Relationships on the road are entirely different. Facebook and Instagram only capture those amazing smiling moments, but the reality can be a little more varied. Today Jason interviews He...

Travel Meltdown : Rerun Ep 203 from 2018-08-21T14:51

Rerun: Travel meltdowns happen. Even to the best of us. Today Jason from Zero to Travel and Napkins (fan favorite!) share a couple of the meltdowns that happened on the road. Check out the Zero ...

Destination Diary: Budapest, Hungary from 2018-08-02T05:51

Budapest has made its way into our hearts, and our top cities list. Check out today's podcast for our favorite parts of this walkable eastern European city.

Living Around the World - WorldTowning from 2018-07-17T08:21

Jessica and Will are on a mission to give their kids an epic childhood by living around the world. Listen to some of their hardcore travel adventures and the story behind WorldTowning.

Luxury Travel with Jetset Christina from 2018-07-11T06:55

Some people (Heather) have a luxury travel streak in them. It's not always about saving the most money, as it is finding the best experience. Jetset Christina joins me today to talk about her lu...

Hiking&The Greenbelly Bar with Chris Cage from 2018-07-03T07:00

Chris Cage used to be an accountant. Until he decided to take a huge hiking trip which lead him to create his own shelf stable food product for long, calorie dense, adventure travel.

17 Lessons from Traveling with an Infant from 2018-06-19T09:01

From the good, the bad, to the expensive we learned a lot on our first international trip with Whit. Learn from our mistakes, and commiserate with our experiences in Budapest and Spain!

The 7 Underrated Benefits of Location Independence from 2018-06-04T07:00

Getting to travel, live, and work anywhere is pretty sweet in it's own right, but after six years of being location independent, Heather and Trav have found 7 other benefits of location independenc...

If It Ain't Broke, Go for Broke from 2018-06-01T17:10

In this special episode, Trav and Jason from Zero to Travel record live on location in Mallorca, Spain on the eve of their biggest launch ever.  They reveal how they are feeling just a few hours...

The 6 Stages of Our Location Independent Journey from 2018-05-28T07:33

In today's show, Trav and Heather break down the 6 biggest stages of our location independent journey, from selling vacuum cleaners door to door and wise "no duh" words from a mentor to 30th bir...

Dominating Life with Heath Armstrong from 2018-05-15T07:00

A strange encounter on a flight, wisdom from Grandma, setting new habits, traveling the world, and more! Trav and Heath Armstrong jam in a wide-ranging conversation about the crazy behind-the-sc...

Location Independence with Mike&Jess of VanThere.com from 2018-05-10T07:00

Mike & Jess of VanThere.com join Trav to discuss the joys and challenges of living and working out of their custom-built van, with no permanent address anywhere!

Top 16 Places Where We'd Live for 3 Months from 2018-05-03T12:28

Being location independent has its perks. Heather and Trav discuss the top 16 cities of the world where they'd love to spend three months, and what they love most about each one.

Jetto: The Origin Story from 2018-04-26T10:14

We just launched our new app, Jetto, which sends the world's cheapest flight deals directly to your phone.

In today's episode, learn just how long the app took to make (hint: a long time...

Destination Diary - Florence from 2018-04-19T11:00

While Rome and Venice may get all the publicity for things like culture and canals, Florence, with it's amazing food, gelato, and architecture, tops them all. 

When a city has Heather's ...

Top 12 Summer Destinations of 2018 from 2018-04-12T16:25

In this episode, Heather and I go through our list of top summer destinations around the globe.  From surprising to serene, vibrant to verdant, and interesting to impactful, there's a great dest...

Life as an Expat&Reverse Culture Shock from 2018-04-03T07:00

What's it like to live in another country, and then return to your home country? Is reverse culture shock a bad thing? Dive into a deep conversation with Trav & Jason!

Destination Diary Vancouver from 2018-03-22T13:40

After spending over 3 weeks in Vancouver, Heather and Trav are well versed in the best things to do in this beautiful city.  Discover how many breweries Trav went to in 21 days (hint:  it's alot...

Six-Figure Travel Writing with Gabi Logan from 2018-03-16T07:00

For many people, travel writing is the dream lifestyle. In this episode, we'll hear from travel writer Gabi Logan about all the possibilities in travel writing and how to get paid to see the wor...

Traveling As a Family of 5 With Ricky Shetty, the Daddy Blogger from 2018-03-08T07:00

Learn the joys and challenges of traveling everywhere in the world as a family of five, with Ricky Shetty of DaddyBlogger.com.

Starting A College From Scratch with Michelle Jones from Wayfinding Academy from 2018-03-01T14:16

Michelle Jones, founder of The Wayfinding Academy, talks about the crazy process of starting her own college, who The Wayfinding Academy is for, and why she believes her model has worked so well...

2018 Travel Wishlist: 2017 in Review from 2018-02-20T11:03

Every year Heather and I list out our top destinations for the upcoming year. We tend to knock at least one of them off the list, so let's see where we might be traveling in 2018!

Best Experiences: 2017 in Review from 2018-02-15T07:00

2017 was quite a year, filled with some seriously awesome happenings. Listen as Heather and I go through our best travel experiences of the past year.

Best Beer Experiences: 2017 in Review from 2018-02-02T07:00

2017 was the year we turned into beer snobs. Well, the year Travis did anyway. Listen to hear our best Beer experiences of 2017, Trav has quite a few!

Best Desserts: 2017 in Review from 2018-01-30T07:00

Everybody loves desserts, and we ate a LOT of them last year. One day I even had 4 different ice creams in the name of research! Check out our 16 best desserts from 2017!

Best Coffee&Wine: 2017 in Review from 2018-01-26T07:00

If we'd tried to fit the drinks in with the meals we never would have stopped talking! So in today's episode, the best wine (when Heather could drink it) and coffee from 2017.

Best Meals: 2017 in Review from 2018-01-16T07:00

We eat a LOT when we travel, it's one of our favorite things to do. We've distilled all that eating down into the best meals of the year, enjoy!

Superlatives: 2017 in Review from 2018-01-11T07:00

In this part of our Year in Review series, we hand out our superlatives for the best/worst flights, accommodations, and more. But you'll have to wait until next week for our best meals and drink...

Travel Stats: 2017 in Review from 2018-01-09T07:00

In this episode we go in depth to figure out how many places we slept in 2017, how many miles we traveled, and how many new (and old) countries/states we visited this past year. Part 1 of 6 in o...

Mountain Biking Around the World (including Greenland!) with Mike Brcic from 2017-12-21T13:24

Mike Brcic, founder of Sacred Rides, talks about how he haphazardly started the world's #1 mountain bike tour company in the world, how they pick destinations, the hardest trip he's taken, and w...

Scott Brills, a Man of Leisure, Adventure, and Business from 2017-12-12T07:00

I've known Scott for years and never quite knew exactly what it was he does. Today I'm on a mission to find out. Join us today to learn more about starting a business abroad, how to go about run...

300th Episode Special: 30 Rapid Fire Questions from 2017-12-06T14:52

To celebrate 4.5 years and 300 episodes (!!!), Trav and Heather decide to have a little fun and grill one another by putting each other on the hot seat and answering 15 travel questions apiece. ...

How Much $ Did Frequent Flyer Miles Save Us in 2017? from 2017-11-28T14:02

Trav and Heather reveal exactly how much money frequent flyer miles saved them in 2017 (take a guess...you'll never get it!) - and Heather discusses why she thinks it's not the "real" number.

Thanksgiving Thanks 2017 from 2017-11-22T18:10

Friends.  Family.  Food.  Yeah, yeah, yeah, everyone is thankful for those things.  But what about the things we didn't expect to happen. In this episode, Heather and Trav look back on 2017 an...

The 47 Best Gifts for Travelers in 2017 from 2017-11-16T10:36

After scouring the globe, we reveal our 44 favorite gifts for travelers. From less than $4 to over $1,000, here are the best gifts for any budget and style.

Top 15 (or so) Questions About Frequent Flyer Miles from 2017-11-10T15:59

Inspired by our recent Travel Hacking Masterclass we wanted to go over some of the most common questions about Travel Hacking that we get here at Extra Pack of Peanuts.

Flying as a Courier with Airmule from 2017-11-03T07:00

You used to be able to travel for free if you gave up your luggage space for courier packages. Turns out that while you can't travel for free, you can make back some of your flight costs with a ...

Getting 5 Jobs in 5 Weeks After a 20 Month Career Break from 2017-10-25T07:00

Katrina McGhee took a 20-month career break and came back to land 5 jobs in 5 weeks. Learn what she did on her trip, and how she managed to spin it to land a job almost right upon re-entry!

Step by Step Guide to Getting the Cheapest Flights, 2017 from 2017-10-19T07:00

Finding cheap flights can be hard if you don't know where to look. Here's a step by step system to see if you've found a good price for your flight.

Destination Diary: Slovenia from 2017-10-10T07:00

Slovenia quickly stole my heart and the #1 Gelato spot, in the whole world! Have a listen as Heather and I detail our time in Slovenia. Where to eat, drink, and visit on your next trip.

The Top 14 Winter Destinations of 2017 from 2017-10-04T07:00

For people who are better planners than us (everyone) it's time to start thinking of those winter destinations if you haven't already! Heather and I list our favorites, and our wishlists as we m...

Top 20 Most Beautiful Places in the World from 2017-09-26T07:00

In this special 3 part collaboration, Trav & Jason go over the most beautiful places in the world, according to them!  On Zero to Travel you'll find 20-11, here you'll find 10-1, and on the Loca...

Babymoon Breakdown from 2017-09-19T07:00

Get a behind the scenes look at Travis and Heather's "posh" babymoon and learn how much planning they did for the trip (hint: not much), how much they spent (hint: more than not much), and how m...

Destination Diary: Portland - Update from 2017-08-22T07:00

We've spent a lot of time in Portland since we recorded our Destination Diary, so it's time for an Update! Complete with a local!

Top 12 Fall Destinations from 2017-08-10T07:00

You don't hear much about people traveling in the fall, but it's a beautiful (and cheaper) time to travel to some destinations. Heather and I go through our top 6 picks in today's episode!

Packing List: Everything Else from 2017-08-01T07:00

Electronics, health and wellness, and all the other things that don't fit into our other packing lists!

Packing Guide for Men from 2017-07-26T07:00

With a few less categories, here's our packing list for men! Carry-on only, as always!

Packing Guide for Women from 2017-07-19T07:00

If you've ever wondered how you could travel with just a carry-on, Heather's here to show you the way! If she can do it, anyone can!

3 Properties in 7 Months, Getting Started on AirBnB from 2017-06-28T07:00

Heather and I dove headfirst into the short-term rental property business. Today we share some of our rationale, how we pick our properties, and some tips to get you started!

Destination Diary: San Diego, California from 2017-06-23T07:00

Today Heather and I share our favorite spots and experiences from San Diego, the land of sunshine and tacos.

Rich Travel, Poor Travel, with George Igoe from 2017-06-13T07:00

George Igoe flys the world in first class, only to live the economy lifestyle on the ground. We dive into his hilarious travel videos, his travel style, and his advice for saving money on the ro...

From Beyond Broke to 1 Million Pageviews a Month from 2017-05-31T07:00

Caz Makepeace of yTravelBlog joins me today to chat about how she turned her life around and created one of the biggest travel blogs on the internet. This episode is part of our Behind The Parad...

From Shiny Object Syndrome to Living in LA from 2017-05-31T07:00

Brian Lofrumento joins me today to tell you why you don't need an idea to start a business, and what your most valuable resource is. This episode is part of our Behind The Paradise Pack series, ...

32 Lessons Learned from 5 Years of Travel from 2017-05-26T12:57

There's no better teacher than travel. Today Heather and I share 32 lessons we've learned over the past 5 years around the world.

Adventures, a Newborn, and Location Independence with Derek Loudermilk from 2017-05-18T07:00

Derek Loudermilk from The Art of Adventure joins me today to talk about being Location Independent, and how his travels have changed with the addition of his newborn son to the family.

Wait But Why with Tim Urban from 2017-05-11T09:22

Wait But Why is one of my favorite places on the internet and today Tim Urban joins me today to talk about his writing, his process, and his travels.

Top 12 Summer Destinations from 2017-05-02T07:00

Looking for somewhere to go this summer? Here are our top 12 suggestions!

Destination Diary: Loja, Ecuador from 2017-04-27T07:00

Every now and then we bring on someone who knows a lot more than us about a place. Welcome author Lily Ann Fouts to the podcast to share her vast knowledge on Ecuador!

Destination Diary: Asheville, North Carolina from 2017-04-20T07:00

I went to send this episode to someone, and realized it didn't exist! So here you have our recommendations for Asheville, NC. We liked it so much we visited twice last year!

Lights, Camera, Marathon with Whitney Powell from 2017-04-12T07:00

Whitney Powell travels the world filming and producing adventure travel videos. She joins me today to chat about how she decided to take the leap to working for herself and talks about some of h...

Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Nate Menninger from 2017-04-06T07:00

Travel pushes your comfort zone, and today Nate Menninger from The Pathfinder joins me to talk about his experiences stretching his limits and relying on the kindness of strangers.

Destination Diary: London, England from 2017-03-29T11:21

If you've listened before, you'll remember me not being a big fan of London, but I've changed my tune quite a bit! Heather and I recount our favorite areas, foods, and things to do from our last...

10 Travel Dreams from 2017-03-21T09:03

A collaboration with Jason and my other podcast, Location Indie. This week our 10 crazy awesome travel dreams that we hope to make reality!!

Traveling with Baggage with Sarah Tiedemann from 2017-03-15T07:00

Sarah Tiedemann, author of Traveling with Baggage: A Guide for the Hesitant Hiker, has dealt with anxiety her whole life. Today she joins me to chat about her experiences traveling with anxiety....

AdventureFitTravel with Bill Kerr from 2017-03-07T07:00

When you go on holiday, you do the things you like to do. Turns out Bill Ker (Doc) really enjoys working out, so he started a tour company to do just that.

Destination Diary: Barcelona, Spain from 2017-02-24T07:00

More than the food, the drinks, or the location, the best thing about Barcelona was the lifestyle. But the food and drinks were also awesome!

Destination Diary - Ireland from 2017-02-15T07:00

A stint in Dublin and a 6 day roadtrip around southwestern Ireland was enough for us to fall in love! Here's where we stayed, what we ate, and our favorite things to do on the Emerald Isle!

1 RV, 2 Adults, 4 Kids, and a Dog with Paul Kortman from 2017-02-08T07:00

Lots of people think once you have one kid you can't travel, let alone 4 kids and a dog! Paul Kortman joins me today to share his family's experience taking on Mexico in an RV.

2017 Travel Wishlist from 2017-02-01T07:00

We're a bit early this year, but the planning's got to start! Here's a list of our top 7 destinations (and of course, honorable mentions) for 2017! Where will we go first?

Top 18 Experiences of 2016 from 2017-01-25T08:14

Thinking over the best experiences from 2016 makes Heather and I very grateful. Join us as we reminisce over our top 18 experiences of last year.

Best Coffee, Wine, Beer, and Desserts of 2016 from 2017-01-17T07:00

Meals are all well and good, but we all know the drinks and desserts are what REALLY have us coming back for more! Check out our favorites this year in our "mini" episode!

Top 22 Meals of 2016 from 2017-01-12T10:27

Around here you know that traveling means finding some of the best food and drink out there whenever possible. Today we recount our top 22 meals of 2016. Let the salivating begin!

2016 in Review: Stats and Superlatives from 2017-01-06T07:00

Every year we like to look back at our travel year and crunch the numbers. How many miles did we travel? How many places did we sleep? And then, of course, we have to figure out the best, the wo...

Planning Your Year from 2016-12-27T07:00

Today Jason Moore joins me as we share our super simple way to plan your goals for the new year. We look back at our success and failures, and discuss some of the awesome things to come in 2017....

Get A Life At Sea with Amanda Hathorn-Geary from 2016-12-22T12:15

Amanda Hathorn-Geary joins me today to share her vast experience working and traveling the world, on cruises!! We talk about the types of jobs available, how to get them, and the awesome perks t...

Travel Writing 2.0 with Tim Leffel from 2016-12-15T07:00

Tim Leffel comes back to the podcast today to discuss breaking into the Travel Writing  field and cheap places to live around the world!

Around the World with the Rutledge Family from 2016-12-07T10:10

Suzanne and Mitch Rutledge just finished up a 9 month, round the world trip, complete with their 8 year old son! Learn how they traveled as a family and some of the best tips they learned along ...

Starting a Hostel with Brent Underwood from 2016-11-30T13:32

Brent Underwood started his own hostel in Austin, Texas when the opportunity presented itself. Today he joins me to chat about his journey from travel junkie, to travel junkie with a hostel and ...

Thanksgiving Thanks 2016 from 2016-11-23T07:00

We're thankful for a lot of things this year, and most of them were very unexpected! Join us for our annual chat about the things we're thankful for! P.S. You're on the list ;)

The 46 Best Gifts for Travelers - 2016 from 2016-11-17T12:19

After scouring the globe, we reveal our 46 favorite gifts for travelers. From less than $4 to over $1,000, here are the best gifts for any budget and style. For pictures & links head to www.Extr...

Home for the Holidays from 2016-11-15T13:59

This year the Abroaders are partnering with Home for the Holidays to help people unable to be with their families for the holidays fly home using donations of Frequent Flyer miles. So if you've ...

S. Bedford - It's Only The Himalayas from 2016-11-09T07:00

Joining me today is S. Bedford the author of It's Only the Himalayas and Other Adventures of Miscalculation from an Overconfident Backpacker. With a title like that, we have plenty of travel mis...

Discover the Science of Adventure with Jon Levy from 2016-11-01T07:00

Nothing good happens after 2am - except the most epic experiences of your life!

Jon Levy explains how, by using science (yes, SCIENCE!) he went from being a nerd - before nerds were cool...

Budgeting and Packing as a Digital Nomad with Erin McNeaney from 2016-10-25T09:45

Erin McNeaney from Never Ending Voyage joins me today to chat about how to travel with just a carry on, and what it was like to create a budget tracking app for travelers.

Destination Diary: Santorini, Greece from 2016-10-19T11:11

Join Heather and I as we delve into the best places to stay, the best things to do, and of course our favorite foods from Santorini, Greece!

The Fun, Funny, and Fantastic from 2 Months in Europe from 2016-10-11T10:16

After 2 months traveling through Norway, Georgia (the country!), Greece, England, and Scotland, we have a lot to recap! We discuss the best foods, accommodations, experiences, and our most surpr...

The Bluffworks Blazer from 2016-10-04T10:08

Stefan Loble is back on the podcast to talk to us about Bluffworks newest project, a blazer! We even detail how you can win your very own! Check out their kickstarter at : http://kck.st/2cPjhUw

Destination Diary: Paros, Greece from 2016-09-27T07:00

When our list of things to do consists of mostly beaches, you know you've found a good relaxation spot. Join us as we chat about our time in Paros, Greece!

Destination Diaries: Georgia (the country!) from 2016-09-20T07:00

Georgia has quickly made it's way into my heart (probably through my stomach) and should be a country high on anyone's wanderlust list. Today we chat food, accommodations, and amazing scenery in...

The Reason We Travel from 2016-09-07T01:34

Only on the road can you run into situations like this. Remember the #1 travel rule, if you can take someone up on an invitation into their home? Do it.

Part 1: 32 Reasons why Roadtrips Rule from 2016-09-05T19:36

Ever wondered why road trips are so awesome? Probably not cause you already knew it, but Jason & I are going to talk about it anyway!

Part 2: 32 Reasons Why Roadtrips Rule from 2016-08-10T10:43

Jason and I are back to talk some more about how awesome roadtrips are! We go through the top part of our list, and even match up on some of the numbers!

Two Bucks to Timbuktu with Tom Edwards (Ultra-Budget Tips&Tricks) from 2016-07-26T07:00

Author Tom Edwards has traveled the world on a shoestring, or perhaps a guitar string. He shares his tips for getting jobs on the road and some of his experiences as an ultra-budget traveler.

Fitness&Health with The Mike&Suzie Show from 2016-07-19T08:17

Mike & Suzie, from The Mike & Suzie show join me today to talk health and fitness on the road. How to keep routines/eat better when you're traveling, why diets are crap, and how there is no such...

The Great Debate: Slow vs. Fast Travel from 2016-07-12T08:12

Fast or slow? There's pros and cons for traveling either way, and today Jason from Zero to Travel joins me for a quick debate!

Destination Diaries: Chicago - Part 2 from 2016-07-07T09:35

Part 2 of our Destination Diary on Chicago where we talk about the public transit in Chicago, how it's the most bikeable city in the US, the sports scene, and the multitude of free things to do ...

Destination Diaries: Chicago - Part 1 from 2016-07-06T09:23

Chicago is known as one of the best food cities in the world. And after to listening to the first half our our destination diary, you'll know why. With more food recommendations than any Destina...

Traveling Solo from 2016-06-30T07:00

There's a big difference between traveling on your own, and traveling with your spouse, friends, parents, siblings, etc. Today Heather, myself, and podcast favorite guest Napkins discuss those d...

The Post Travel Blues from 2016-06-23T08:17

Sometimes when you get home from a trip, you get a little (or a lot) sad. We experience it too, and here's how we deal with the post travel blues.

Paradise Pack #11: Marcus and Feli from 2016-06-06T15:40

Marcus and Feli, founders of the Digital Nomad Conference, talk about the unifying power of the location independent lifestyle, how they broke free of the 9-5, and what they believe the future l...

Paradise Pack #10: Gabby Wallace from 2016-06-06T15:37

Gabby reveals how her Youtube channel went from 1,000 subscribers to 100,000 subscribers in less than a year, why her business model isn't based on what SHE wants, and how she handles internet t...

Paradise Pack #9: Britany Robinson from 2016-06-06T15:34

Britany gives us the nitty gritty details on how to get freelance writing gigs, including a "secret tip" that will allow you to find freelance writing gigs for any magazine in the world.

Paradise Pack #8: Jacob Sokol from 2016-06-06T15:31

Jacob drops "truth bombs" while telling you how it's possible to be successful AND follow your passion...and then urges everyone to play the "no game", which will radically rock your world.

Paradise Pack #7: Matt Giovanisci from 2016-06-06T15:26

Matt tells us why drinking Bloody Mary's at 11 am in the morning is his barometer for success and reveals his 4 step OSEM system for being a successful entrepreneur.

Paradise Pack #6: Carla King from 2016-06-06T15:23

Carla tells us what it was like being one of the world's first digital nomads - eventhough she didn't know it at the time - and the secrets you need to know to be ultra successful as self publis...

Paradise Pack #5: Tim Leffel from 2016-06-06T15:20

Tim discusses the world's cheapest destinations, where you should travel RIGHT NOW to take advantage of a strong US dollar, and how he has been able to travel with a family for the last 20 years...

Paradise Pack #4: Ginger Kern from 2016-06-06T15:17

Join Ginger as she discusses how she was able to get the government to pay her to travel (what???) and how you too can take advantage of this and other "travel savvy" opportunities that many peo...

Paradise Pack #3: Nick and Gen from 2016-06-06T14:57

Nick and Gen discuss their AirBn"Bee" problem and how they are able to travel, live, and work as couplepreneurs...and the highs and lows of relationships on the road!

Paradise Pack #2: Johnny FD from 2016-06-06T14:53

How Johnny went from being a broke scuba diving instructor to making $20k a month off affiliate income and how he finds digital nomads in cities all over the world.

Paradise Pack #1: Brian Lofrumento from 2016-06-06T14:48

Learn how Brian, as a college student, built one of the largest sites about soccer on the internet - and then why he walked away from it.  Plus, his key for making sales without ever being "sale...

Behind The Paradise Pack: Mish Slade from 2016-05-31T07:02

This years Paradise Pack launches today, and in honor we're releasing three interviews with contributors to this years pack! Here we'll talk to Mish Slade from Mortified Cow and Making It Anywhe...

Behind The Paradise Pack: Ruth Soukup from 2016-05-31T06:58

This years Paradise Pack launches today, and in honor we're releasing three interviews with contributors to this years pack! Here we'll talk to Ruth Sokup on how she built her blog LivingWellSpe...

Behind The Paradise Pack: Johnny FD from 2016-05-31T06:55

This years Paradise Pack launches today, and in honor we're releasing three interviews with contributors to this years pack! Here we'll talk to Johnny FD about his journey to Location Independen...

4 Years Traveling, Living, and Working Anywhere in the World from 2016-05-27T07:00

Heather and I have been Location Independent for 4 years. Long before we even knew that was a thing to be. Today we share 27 lessons we've learned (or are still learning) along the way.

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Destination Diary: New Orleans from 2016-05-17T07:00

It should be no surprise that Heather and I loved New Orleans. Check out some of our recommendations on where to eat, what to do, and where to stay in the big easy!

Show Notes: http://ww...

Our Experience as AirBnB Hosts from 2016-05-12T06:01

Heather and I have rented AirBnB properties all over the world, but now we've decided to flip the equation and rent out our own home on AirBnB.  We relay our experience as AirBnB hosts plus tell...

Road Trip Recap from 2016-05-04T07:00

Heather and I are back from our amazing roadtrip, and today we're here to thank you guys for being so awesome, and talk about some of the places we visited along the way.

Show notes are a...

Desination Diaries: Nashville, Tennessee from 2016-04-26T07:00

Nashville has quickly climbed the charts to one of our favorite cities in the USA. Today we discuss our favorite places to eat, drink, and listen to live music (they have more than just country!...

Part 1: Top 32 Cities in the USA from 2016-04-19T07:00

Jason joins me today to discuss our top cities around the USA. We'll do the first half of our favorite cities today on the EPoP Podcast, and you can check out part 2 over on Zero to Travel!

Being Couplepreneurs with The Great Anomaly from 2016-04-12T08:22

Geneviève and Nicolas from The Great Anomaly join Heather and I today to talk about what it means to be couplepreneurs.

The No Plans, No Problem Roadtrip from 2016-04-05T12:28

Travis and Heather discuss why they have (almost) no plans for their upcoming roadtrip, how you can help pick where they go and what they do, what their essential items are, and why this is gett...

Why Israel is the Most Fascinating Country in the World from 2016-03-29T10:48

I recently returned from a trip to Israel and was blown away by how incredible it was. Today, guest favorite Napkins is back to interview me about my experiences in Israel, why I think it's the ...

Bicycle Around America with Brian D'Apice from 2016-03-22T07:00

Brian is biking Around America. Not across. The difference? About 9,000.00 miles. Tune in to listen to Brian as we run through the details of his trip, from planning, to the money he's raised fo...

Traveling Israel Like A Local with Puzzle Israel with Nir and Guy from 2016-03-15T07:00

I recently had the good fortune to travel to Israel with Nir and Guy, the founders of Puzzle Israel. And had some of my favorite travel experiences. We chat about our trip and the creation of Pu...

Top 10 Travel Wishlist from 2016-03-08T07:00

Today Heather and I each countdown our top 10 travel destinations. Included are places that have been on our list for years. Others have only been on there for 2 weeks. What can I say? I'm easy ...

Destination Diary: Japan from 2016-03-01T07:00

We finally got around to it! Here is a Destination Diary on Japan, yes, the entire country! Food, places to visit, good places to stay, and lots of cheap travel tips.

Part 2: Our Top Ten Cities - For Now.... from 2016-02-23T07:00

The list continues in today's episode. Find out what my (current) favorite city is! And check out our new podcast!

Part 1: Our Top Ten Cities - For Now.... from 2016-02-16T07:00

Nick Hersh joins me again to discuss the Top 10 cities in the world. For now anyways! I reserve the right to change my mind!

The Top 10 European Countries, Ranked by Food! from 2016-02-11T07:00

Everyone loves to eat, especially me. Today my buddy Nick Hersch and I discuss our top 5 countries in Europe for food!

Top 10 Travel Questions Googled in 2015 from 2016-02-02T07:00

The top ten travel questions Googled in 2015 aren't at all what we were expecting. We try to answer them anyways! 

The Roundtable: Traveling Solo from 2016-01-28T07:00

Today my guests help me answer an important question that I don't have much insight to, personally. Should you travel solo? What are the benefits vs. traveling with a friend or loved one? How do...

The Roundtable: Travelers Asking Travelers from 2016-01-26T07:00

Today Jason from Zero to Travel, Jackie from Budget Minded Traveler, and Nathaniel from The Daily Travel Show join me to ask each other questions about travel! We discuss food, offices, whether ...

Part 2: Going From Malaria to The Startup Diaries with Fabian Dittrich from 2016-01-21T07:00

Fabian returns to chat about his time working on the Startup Diaries, and driving his company around South America while he did it. We also chat about working more efficiently, not harder, and a...

Part 1: Going From Malaria to The Startup Diaries with Fabian Dittrich, Part 1 from 2016-01-19T07:00

Fabian Dittrich joins me to talk about his journey from having Malaria to running his own company from the road. We discuss making decisions based on the story you'll be able to tell later, why ...

Why I Spent 15 Days in Airplanes and Airports - with Nate Buchanan from 2016-01-12T07:00

Nate Buchanan talks about his incredible 15-day mileage run in airplanes and airports from South America to Asia, and why he considers this 92,000-mile business class trip an investment.

Our 24 Best Experiences of 2015 from 2016-01-06T07:00

From hot air balloon rides over ancient temples to self-guided food tours of back alley stalls, here are our top 24 experiences of 2015 - including a few that will surprise you!

The 20 Best Meals of 2015 (Plus Wine, Beer, and Coffee) from 2015-12-29T07:00

From street side stalls in Thailand and taco trucks in Austin to gourmet restaurants in Sedona and Cape Town, here are our 20 best meals of 2015...plus our favorite beers, wines, and coffees!

The Best and Worst of 2015 (Plus All Our Travel Stats) from 2015-12-24T07:00

In Part 1 of our 2015 Year in Review we give you all our stats - how many miles we traveled, how many places we stayed, and other fun facts.  Then, we give our best and worst of each, from our f...

Part 2: Hack Sleep with Danny Flood from 2015-12-17T07:00

Danny Flood is back to discuss some of the main ideas of his newest novel, Hack Sleep. Along with balancing work & travel, the Open World Magazine, and a new IndieGoGo project!

Part 1: Hack Sleep with Danny Flood from 2015-12-15T07:00

Author Danny Flood joins me to talk about starting your own business, his #1 secret for launching a hit book on Amazon, and the importance of 1,000 true fans.

Travel Meltdowns from 2015-12-08T07:00

Travel meltdowns happen. Even to the best of us. Today Jason from Zero to Travel and Napkins (fan favorite!) share a couple of the meltdowns that happened on the road. Check out the Zero to Trav...

2015 Best Gifts for Travelers from 2015-12-02T07:00

Have a traveler in your life? Want to know what to spend some of your holiday money on? Here are a ton of awesome gifts for those travelers in your life (or for yourself!) Visit  from 2015-11-19T07:00

Leon joins to talk more in depth about his experiences filming Karun: Misadventures on Iran's Longest River. Today we talk about cost, preparation, and how filming can change the trip.

Part 1: Karun: Misadventures On Iran's Longest River with Leon McCarron from 2015-11-17T07:00

Leon McCarron, one of the adventurers of this journey (and previous podcast guest!) joins us today to chat about what he's been up to in the last 150 episodes, how he has managed to make "advent...

Japan Survival Guide from 2015-11-12T07:00

Today we look at some broad strokes of visiting Japan. We share some the etiquette we learned during our time there, as well as our favorite tips for cheap transportation, accommodation options,...

Teaching English in Japan (or anywhere else!) from 2015-11-05T07:00

It's been a while, but we finally recorded an episode about teaching English in Japan, or anywhere else for that matter!

4 Choices That Landed Us at The Edge of The Grand Canyon from 2015-10-29T07:00

The Grand Canyon is an amazing site, and today's podcast is recorded from it's very edge. Heather and I are incredibly thankful for the decisions that landed us here and to all of you for making...

Part 2: GetMyBoat&CorkSharing with Bryan Petro from 2015-10-22T07:00

Bryan Petro returns today to talk more about CorkSharing, his recommendations on places to visit around the world, and a spicy travel mishap!

Part 1: GetMyBoat&CorkSharing with Bryan Petro from 2015-10-20T10:48

Bryan Petro joins us today to talk about his experiences expanding the sharing economy to boats, and one of Heather's favorites, wine!

Destination Diary: Cape Town, South Africa from 2015-10-15T10:19

I have a new favorite city, and today Heather and I are gonna tell you all about it! From transportation to food and wine, we have a ton of recommendations for you!

How to Use Your Cellphone While Traveling from 2015-10-08T10:51

Today Heather and I join you to chat about the best ways to get phone service abroad!

27 Travel Quirks: Can You Guess Who's Who? from 2015-10-01T07:00

Today Heather and I take turns drawing travel quirks out of a hat and it's up to you to guess which one of us it applies to! What can we say? We're weird.

A Tribute to Scott Dinsmore - Friend, Leader, Legend from 2015-09-22T07:00

Scott was truly one of the most inspiring, energetic, and enthusiastic people I know, and I recorded this podcast to help others who may be grieving from the loss of a loved one and also to insp...

Part 2: Taking a Career Break with Sherry Ott of Meet Plan Go! from 2015-09-17T07:00

Sherry Ott joins me for part 2 of our interview where we discuss the founding of Meet, Plan, Go and the importance of having a home base.

Part 1: Taking a Career Break with Sherry Ott of Meet Plan Go! from 2015-09-15T07:00

On the (almost) 9 year anniversary of starting her journey, Sherry Ott of Meet Plan Go! joins me to talk about taking a career break to travel, why it's benificial, and some tips on how to make ...

Why We Spent 7,000 Dollars in 10 Days from 2015-09-11T07:00

I managed to break my frugal tendencies to take an amazing trip to Kenya. And I don't regret a second of it.

Part 2: Jacob Sokol - Where Are They Now? from 2015-09-03T07:00

Jacob of Sensophy.com returns today to chat about how money is an excuse for deeper fears, fear vs. growth mindsets, and how his business model has changed in the last year to allow him to reach...

Part 1: Jacob Sokol - Where Are They Now? from 2015-09-01T07:00

We bring back Jacob Sokol of Sensophy.com to tell us what he's been up to in the year since he's been on the podcast! We chat about mentors, making sustainable change, and the best time for deci...

Part 2: HomeExchange,com with Jim Pickell from 2015-08-27T07:00

Jim returns in part two to share some more information about how a Home Exchange works, how you can search for places to exchange that fit your passions, and quite a "rockin" travel mishap!

Part 1: HomeExchange,com with Jim Pickell from 2015-08-25T07:00

The president of HomeExchange.com joins me to share some awesome information about how home exchange works, and the awesome connections that can be the result!

Part 2: Lights, Camera, Switzerland Recap Show! from 2015-08-11T07:00

Today we go over the crazy amount of things we did in Switzerland that weren't in last weeks episode. Who knew you could fit SO MUCH stuff into 10 days?

Part 1: Lights, Camera, Switzerland Recap Show! from 2015-08-06T10:32

The Roadtrip Survival Kit from 2015-07-07T07:00

We continue our car recording journey with 18 essential items for any of your upcoming roadtrips!

16 Summer Roadtrips around the U.S.A. from 2015-07-01T01:29

Heather and I take a little time during our current roadtrip to discuss some roadtrips that we love, or would love to do around the United States during the summer!

Preshow Jitters: Behind the Scenes of our Switzerland TV Show from 2015-06-25T12:59

In this episode, our friend Dave Atkins, or "Napkins", interviews us about our upcoming Lights, Camera, Switzerland television pilot!

Pencils of Promise with Adam Braun from 2015-06-23T07:00

Adam is the founder of a global organization that builds schools in underdeveloped countries. Today he joins us to talk about the beginnings of Pencils of Promise and how travel has changed his ...

Part 2: Wrinkle Free Entrepreneurship and Travel with Stefan Loble of Bluffworks from 2015-06-18T11:44

Stefan Loble, founder of Bluffworks, returns today to discuss his favorite places to travel (an absolute shocker), great tips for traveling like a local, and why he bought a wet newspaper for $4...

Part 1: Wrinkle Free Entrepreneurship with Stefan Loble of Bluffworks from 2015-06-16T07:00

In today's episode, Stefan Loble, founder of Bluffworks, discusses why he trekked through the jungle with no shoes, how his hatred for doing laundry lead to him starting a business, and what to ...

Part 2: Personal Finance, Travel, and Becoming Royalty with Jason Vitug, from 2015-06-11T07:00

Jason returns today to discuss the creation of Phroogal.com, the difference between penny pinching and spending consciously, and how you might be able to catch them on tour!

Part 1: Personal Finance, Travel, and Becoming Royalty with Jason Vitug from 2015-06-10T09:10

Jason Vitug from Phroogal.com joins us to talk about his experiences traveling, and how it changed his life, making the decision to leave a job you actually like (!), and how he became royalty, ...

PP Sessions: 11 - Jasper Ribbers - AirBnB Pro from 2015-06-06T09:13

Jasper Ribbers joins us for the final session of the Paradise Pack Sessions with some information on renting out your apartment on AirBnB! If you're interested in learning more, check out the Pa...

PP Sessions: 10 Caz Makepeace - Y Travel Blog- from 2015-06-06T09:11

Our next to last session is with Caz Makepeace from the Y Travel Blog If you're interested in getting a copy of the Paradise Pack, make sure to head over to www.TheParadisePack.com!

PP Sessions: 9 - Sean Keener - BootsnAll from 2015-06-06T09:07

Longtime  friend of the show Sean Keener of BootsnAll fame joins us for this next part of the Paradise Pack Sessions. If you're interested in getting the Paradise Pack, make sure to head over to...

PP Sessions: 8 - Sherry Ott - Meet Plan Go from 2015-06-06T09:04

We continue the awesomness with Sherry Ott, founder of Meet, Plan, Go and Ottsworld! If you're interested in getting the Paradise Pack, join us over at www.TheParadisePack.com

PP Sessions: 7 - Tim Leffel - Cheap Destinations Expert from 2015-06-06T09:01

Tim Leffel from Cheap Living Abroad joins us to talk about becoming an ex-pat and living abroad for a fraction of the price. If you're interested in the Paradise Pack, head on over to www.ThePar...

PP Sessions: 6 - Jesse Krieger - Lifestyle Entrepreneur from 2015-06-06T08:53

A short interview with Jesse Krieger, the Lifestyle Entrepreneur conducted during the Paradise Pack Livecast Party. If you're interested in getting the Paradise Pack, make sure to head over to w...

PP Sessions: 5 -Nat and Jodie - Housesitting Academy from 2015-06-06T08:49

We kick off today's Paradise Pack Sessions with some awesome friends of ours, Nat & Jodie from Housesitting Academy. If you're interested in checking out the Paradise Pack, head over to www.TheP...

PP Sessions: 4 - Benny Lewis - Fluent in 3 Months from 2015-06-05T11:47

Today's replay of the Paradise Pack Livecast concludes with Benny Lewis, the Irish Polyglot who speaks over 10 languages! If you're interested come check out www.TheParadisePack.com

PP Sessions: 3 - Dave Lee - Travel Blog Success from 2015-06-05T11:37

The Paradise Pack Livecast Party continued with Dave Lee from Travel Blog Success. If you're interested, visit us over at www.TheParadisePack.com!

PP Sessions: 2 - Adam Seper - Bootsnall from 2015-06-05T11:28

The Paradise Pack Livecast Party continues with Adam Seper from Bootsnall! If you're interested, visit us over at www.TheParadisePack.com!

PP Sessions: 1 - Sean Ogle - Location 180 from 2015-06-05T11:25

The Paradise Pack Livecast Party kicks off with Sean Ogle of Location 180! If you're interested, visit us over at www.TheParadisePack.com!

Part 2: Packing Cubes and an Entrepreneurial Oventure from 2015-05-29T10:00

The 16 Best Coffees in the World from 2015-05-12T10:25

From the streets of Portland and diners of America to cafes of Italy and the alleys of Chiang Mai, Heather and Jason list their 16 best coffee experiences from around the world while Travis trie...

Part 2: Phones, Gear, and Red Solo Cups with Eytan the Snarky Nomad from 2015-05-07T07:00

In part 2 of this interview with Eytan the Snarky Nomad we discuss travel gear. From clothes to technology Eytan has a minimalist answer to all of your packing woes! We also discuss looking good...

Part 1: Phones, Gear, and Red Solo Cups with Eytan the Snarky Nomad from 2015-05-05T07:00

Eytan from SnarkyNomad.com joins me today to discuss how he fell in love with travel, why he became obsessed with travel gear, and why explaining red solo cups to an Australian is part of the re...

Part 2: Being Semi-Rad with Brendan Leonard from 2015-04-30T07:00

Brendan is back for Part 2 of our interview. In this portion we talk about freedom, and how awesome it is, why everyone should adventure in their hometown, even if it's just for a new taco place...

Part 1: Being Semi-Rad with Brendan Leonard from 2015-04-28T07:00

Brendan Leonard from Semi-rad.com joins me today to discuss how he got into the outdoor lifestyle, how taking a conference call from his smelly car changed his life, and the reality behind the c...

Part 2: The Opportunistic Travelers from 2015-04-23T07:00

Evo is back again for part 2 of this awesome interview. Today we talk about how to find out if this lifestyle is for you,  relationships on the road, and of course, the evil that are duck feathe...

Part I: Leaving the Default Life Style from 2015-04-21T07:00

Evo Terra from the Opportunistic Travelers joins me today as we talk about leaving the default lifestyle behind and taking your life in new directions through travel. Part 1 of a 2 part intervie...

The Art of the App-o-Rama from 2015-04-15T07:00

I discusses the strategy and secrets behind opening multiple credit cards in one day to earn tons of miles and points and then helps Jason plan his own app-o-Rama.

The Top 10 Travel Questions Googled in 2014 from 2015-04-09T07:00

What were the most popular questions about travel in 2014? Google knows the answer. Today Heather presents the top 10 travel questions Googled last year and see's what advice I have to give!

Kindness, The World, and Leon Logothetis from 2015-04-07T07:00

Leon Logothetis is well aware of the power of kindness on the road, and has spent more than one crazy trip relying on the kindness of strangers to get him through.

Planning Our 2 Month Trip Around the US from 2015-04-02T07:23

We give a lot of advice on this podcast? But do we follow it? Today Heather and I discuss the planning of our 2 month trip around the United States, and how we apply some of our advice to save m...

The Real Truth About Living in Africa from 2015-03-26T14:48

Africa is a continent filled with mystery...and misconceptions.  Today, Trav sits down with his brother Cody to discuss what life is REALLY like living in Africa and also recount a h...

Destination Diary: Chiang Mai, Thailand from 2015-03-24T09:46

Heather and I have spent more time in Chiang Mai than anywhere in the world except Philly. So today we run down some of the best places to eat, sleep, adventure, and get custom suits in this ama...

Top 16 Sweet Treats from Around the World from 2015-03-19T06:54

Both Heather and I love sweets, and not just for dessert. Today we talk about our favorite sweet treats from all around the world including, ice cream, peanuts, (we did get an extra pack of them...

The Best 20 Meals in the World from 2015-03-12T12:29

After eating food from all over the globe, Travis and Heather reveal the 20 best meals they've eaten, ranging from $1 meals at street stalls to seven course dinners at 5 star restaurants.

18 Rules to Eat Cheap, Safe, and Well from 2015-03-11T07:00

When you're on the road, it can be hard to make your money stretch if you're afraid of the street food. In today's episode Heather and I discuss our 18 rules for making sure you get great, cheap...

Part 2: The 20 Most Beautiful Buildings in the World from 2015-03-05T07:08

Today Heather and I return to finish up our list of the 20 most beautiful buildings in the world. From the cliche to the forgotten this episode is full of amazing places to visit.

Part 1, The 20 Most Beautiful Buildings in the World from 2015-03-03T07:00

Today Heather and I were inspired by a beautiful building in Yangon, Myanmar to compile a list of our 20 favorite buildings all over the world. Check out our honorable mentions and the first 5 o...

Our Two Travel Freakouts in Myanmar from 2015-02-26T07:45

Despite all our planning, we arrived in Myanmar a little unsure of what exactly we'd be spending our time on. Today Heather and I recount a couple of our freakout moments during our time in Burm...

Allan Karl, Part 2: Forks, A Quest for Culture, Cuisine, and Connection from 2015-02-19T07:00

Allan Karl spent 3 years on the road, so when he came home it was a bit of a shock. From the glare of supermarket choices to the decision to self-publish a book about his travels we chat about h...

Allan Karl, Part 1: Motorcycle Diaries...from Around the World from 2015-02-17T07:00

Allan Karl visited over 30 countries on his 3 year long motorcycle journey around the world. Today we finally connected to chat about some of his more stressful moments along the way. 

Trekking in Nepal: Everything You Need to Know from 2015-02-12T07:00

Everything you need to know about trekking in Nepal - from what route to take, how to hire a guide, what to pack, and everything in between...from someone who has done it.

Spending Time With Locals from 2015-02-10T08:47

When you're traveling some of the best moments often come when you meet, and spend time with, the local people. Today Jason, Heather, and I talk about our 6 favorite experiences meeting locals f...

How Peanut Butter Can Save The World from 2015-02-05T07:02

Sometimes you end up in businesses you never would have considered. Today we talk with Nate Buchanan about his journey into the world of printing, and how his company, Peanut Butter Printing, is...

EPoP Success: Preparing and Planning Your First Big Trip from 2015-02-03T09:15

Nate and his wife went on a whirlwind trip through Europe and South East Asia using mostly points and miles. What sparked their trip? A mistake fare! Check out this episode to learn some of Nate...

The World's Most Traveled Man with Mike Bown from 2015-01-29T07:00

Mike Spencer Bown has been on the road for 23 years and has some of the best travel stories you'll ever hear. From impersonating a UN security officer to cannibals and killer bees to rave partie...

How Much Travel is Too Much? from 2015-01-27T07:23

When travel becomes your life, sometimes it can get a little tiring. It may sound absurd, but travel burnout is a real thing and today Jason, Heather, and myself sit down to a roundtable discuss...

Magical Mystery Tours - Booking a Secret Vacation with Denise Chaykun from 2015-01-22T07:00

Ever wanted to go on vacation, but didn't want to spend hours and hours making decision and planning all the details? Well now you don't have to. Denise from Magical Mystery Tours joins me today...

A Step by Step Guide to Getting Cheap Flight from 2015-01-20T14:26

Trav and Jason break down their 10 general rules for getting cheap flights- like which days of the week are the cheapest to fly and how to "trick the computer" - and then reveal the 8 step proce...

Discover Travel's Secret Season from 2015-01-16T11:10

When is the best time to travel to a location? Peak season? Off season? Shoulder season? Today Jason joins me as we discuss the benefits of traveling off season, from lower prices to smaller cro...

Our Relationship on the Road from 2015-01-13T10:23

Relationships on the road are entirely different. Facebook and Instagram only capture those amazing smiling moments, but the reality can be a little more varied. Today Jason interviews Heather a...

Is Paris Really That Expensive? from 2015-01-08T07:00

Paris is one of the most expensive cities in the world to visit as a tourist. But Heather had her heart set on visiting, so we found a way to do it cheap(er). Listen to find out our money saving...

Pre-Trip Planning: How Much Research Should You Really Do? from 2014-12-31T09:38

Today, Heather and Trav discuss their tips and tricks for how to plan and organize a trip - from picking your destination to how they research "on the ground" and what locals are the best for au...

Part II: Top 14 Travel Experiences of 2014 from 2014-12-24T07:00

We're back today to finish off our list of the top 14 travel experiences of 2014. From getting locked into a cage with a bunch of rabid sports fans to the beautiful lanterns of Yee Ping this yea...

Part I: Top 14 Travel Experiences of 2014 from 2014-12-23T11:29

In this episode, Trav and Heather countdown their travel experiences from 2014, including racing up waterfalls in Thailand and making homemade pizza in Italy.

21 Ways to Make Long Haul Flights Bearable from 2014-12-17T07:00

27 hours on planes is enough to drive anyone mad! Today Heather joins me to talk about our recent long haul flight experience and some of the steps we took to make our journey as comfortable as ...

Taking a Digital Sabbatical from 2014-12-15T10:25

In a digital age, we're sometimes a little too attached. Today we bring back friend and co-host Jason Moore who is just back from a one month digital sabbatical to share his experiences.

Jason Lewis on His Amazing, Inspiring, Guiness Book of World Record Feat from 2014-12-11T10:54

In this episode of The Extra Pack of Podcast, Jason Lewis of Expedition360 joins me to talk about one of the most amazing feats in travel history, going around the entire world using just human ...

Introducing the Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast from 2014-12-11T10:52

In the inaugural episode, Trav discusses why he started Extra Pack of Peanuts, where the site name came from, and why he has decided to start a podcast.

The FUNdamentals of Frequent Flyer Miles from 2014-12-11T10:51

In this episode, Trav answers some of the most frequently asked questions about frequent flyer miles so that you can start understanding them, earning them and traveling for free.

Colin Wright on Changing Countries Every 4 Months, The Beauty of Being an Idiot, and Minimalism from 2014-12-11T10:50

In this episode of the Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast, Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle joins me to discuss a variety of travel topics, includin...

EMF 001 from 2014-12-11T08:57

How to Find Amazing Apartments When Traveling from 2014-12-11T07:00

One of our favorite things to do while we're traveling is to rent apartments. Being in cool neighborhoods, with more space, for less money - what's not to love? Heather joins me today to talk ab...

The 33 Best Gifts For Travelers, 2014 from 2014-12-10T07:00

We’ve scoured the globe for the perfect gifts for travelers and now reveal our 33 favorites for 2014. From less than $10 to over $1,000, we’ve picked out travel gifts that fit in any budget. So ...

Is Bali Really That Cheap? from 2014-12-08T07:00

Accounts of Bali vary wildly, is it cheap or expensive? The truth is it can be either, but here are our experiences doing Bali for cheap. From accommodations to food and activities, we break dow...

15 Travel Websites We Love from 2014-12-05T07:00

Today I share with you the top 15 travel websites that I love, and use all the time to plan out our travels around the world. From finding flights and train travel to accommodations and recommen...

Destination Diary: Guatemala from 2014-12-04T07:00

Today I bring back Robb Hillman and David McMullin to share their experiences in Guatemala with all of us, so that we too can fall in love with this seemingly beautiful country. We talk about so...

Money, Money, Money...When Traveling from 2014-12-03T11:31

Heather and Trav reveal their 14 golden rules for carrying money when traveling - from what bank accounts reimburse your ATM fees overseas and don't charge a percentage, when and where to conver...

EPoP Success: Twelve Countries in Twelve Months from 2014-12-02T07:00

Scott Manning from TwelveCountries.com joins us today to talk about his year abroad with his wife and baby. We talk about the places they've visited so far, how much it's cost them, and some gre...

EPoP Success: Traveling With an Infant from 2014-12-01T07:00

People seem to think that kids = the end of your traveling. Scott Manning from TwelveCountries.com disagrees, and joins us to talk about his experience traveling the world with an infant.

ReRun: Sailing Around the World With Bo Cordle from 2014-11-28T07:00

Sailing was something that interested Bo, but he'd never done. So of course, he bought a sailboat and made it his goal to sail around the world.  I mean really, what else was there to do?

Happy Thanksgiving! from 2014-11-27T07:00

To celebrate this holiday of thanks Heather joins me to discuss some things that we're thankful for this year, some of which were completely unexpected. We also lay out some of the best podcasts...

EPoP Success: How to Travel the World for $50 a day from 2014-11-26T07:00

Rob and Dave joins us again today to share their experiences on their current open-ended trip. From where they've been to where they're going, how they've saved money on accommodations, and some...

EPoP Success: How to Save for a Year Long Trip from 2014-11-25T08:08

Longtime EpoP Readers and Listeners share their strategies for saving money for their long term trips around the world! All those excuses to not travel, they had them, and they overcame them and...

8 Tips and Tricks For When You're Sick While Traveling from 2014-11-24T12:32

Getting sick while you travel can be terrible, but don't let it ruin your trip! Here are 8 tips and tricks that we've learned, from experience, to be helpful when you're far from home and need m...

Finding Your Travel Sweet Spot from 2014-11-21T06:55

How do you find the travel sweet spot between comfort, convenience, and cost?

Over the last 4 years, that answer has changed for us - dramatically.

Today Heather joins me as we ta...

Is Thailand Really That Cheap? from 2014-11-20T07:00

We get asked how we can travel so often all the time. The secret? Cheap travel destinations. Today we go in depth into how much it costs to visit Thailand, from accommodations to $1 dinners (no,...

Alex Owumi, Part II: Escaping The Epicenter of the Arab Spring. from 2014-11-19T07:00

Alex Owumi found himself trapped in his apartment building during the Arab Spring for several weeks. This is the story of his escape from Libya and his struggles getting back to a "normal" life....

Alex Owumi, Part I: Qaddafi's Point Guard from 2014-11-18T07:00

Alex Owumi had no idea when he accepted a contract to play in Libya that he'd be playing for a team owned by Qaddafi. He also had no idea that he would end up trapped in his penthouse apartment,...

The Best Winter Destinations in Europe from 2014-11-17T07:29

Nick joins Trav once again and they countdown the Top 10 European cities to visit during the winter.

The Ridiculous Race, Part II: Winning, Whales, and Writing from 2014-11-14T07:00

Steve and Vali got the book deal, but now they had to actually go on the trip. After buying a ridiculously priced bottle of Scotch they set out on an adventure around the world, meeting people, ...

The Ridiculous Race, Part I: Alaska, Cuba, and Dirty Hot Tubs from 2014-11-13T10:52

Comedy writers Steve Hely and Vali Chandrasekaran join Trav to discuss The Ridiculous Race, who cheated right off the bat (and why), and the interesting tactic they used to score a book deal fro...

Your Guide to Budget Airlines from 2014-11-12T07:00

Heather joins me today as we describe one of the most underrated ways to travel more and spend less- budget airlines. Everything from how to find them, the pros and cons, and even sneaking on yo...

EPoP SuccessL Little Big Honeymoon from 2014-11-11T12:29

In part II of this interview with readers Chris & Tiffany we learn more about their crazy honeymoon and how they're able to save money on their travels. We chat about where they've been, where t...

EPoP Success: The Decision to Become Location Independent from 2014-11-10T07:00

Today I bring on long time listeners, and now EPoP team members, Chris and Tiffany to talk about their experiences deciding to become location independent and making their dream of a year long b...

Pre-Travel Checklist: 24 Things To Do Before You Leave from 2014-11-07T07:00

You're getting ready to head out on your trip. But what do you need to do to prepare? No need to fret, Heather and I are here to list out the 24 items you want to be sure to have in order before...

David Grann, Part II: The Lost City of Z from 2014-11-06T07:00

Percy Fawcett, one of the world's most famous explorers, set out in 1925 to find the “Lost City of Z” and was never seen again.  80 years later, David Grann decided to find out the truth about F...

David Grann, Part I: A Journalist in Search of a Giant Squid from 2014-11-05T07:00

Author David Grann joins us today to talk about some of his craziest adventures in search of the story; from being stuck in the middle of a hurricane at sea while searching for a Giant Squid to ...

Dave Cornthwaite, Part II: Expedition 1000 from 2014-11-04T07:00

Now that he's proven he's not superhuman, Dave Cornthwaite tells us about his his epic Expedition 1000 project; what it is, which legs were the hardest, how he plans and packs for each, and what...

Dave Cornthwaite, Part I: From Couch Potato to Adventurer from 2014-11-03T06:04

No matter how hard I try, I can't get these British adventurers to admit that they're superhuman, and Dave Cornthwaithe is no different.Today he convinces us that he's just a regular human by te...

Destination Diary- Philadelphia from 2014-10-31T07:15

Today we discuss a location near and dear to our hearts. Our home town, Philadelphia! From the best places to eat (and yes, the best cheesesteaks) to the greatest museums for those of you travel...

Part II: Top 20 Travel Books from 2014-10-30T07:00

Yesterday we gave our Top 8 books about travel, and today we're back with the other 13 books on our list. If you like to read, and love to travel, these are some books that should definitely mak...

Part I: Top 20 Travel Books from 2014-10-29T07:00

While I'm not traveling (and even when I am) I like to spend my free time READING about travel. Because you really just can't get enough. Nick joins me today while we discuss the first part of o...

Charlie Grosso Part II: Renting Your Apartment on AirBnB&Rickshaw Racing in India from 2014-10-28T07:00

Want to make money renting out your apartment or home while you travel, but don't know how you feel about it? Charlie Grosso joins us to talk about her experiences renting out her New York apart...

Charlie Grosso Part I: Turning Passion into Profit from 2014-10-27T10:05

Charlie Grosso of CharlieGrosso.com joins me today to talk about running a brick and mortar business while still living a location independent lifestyle, the Mongol Rally and the idea of securit...

How to Combat Jet Lag from 2014-10-24T07:00

Heather joins me to discuss every travelers worst enemy. Jetlag. Our best tips on how to avoid it, 

14 Super Touristy Destinations That We Love from 2014-10-23T07:00

Last week we let the cat out of the bag and let you all know how uncool Jason and I really are. This week we cinch the deal and discuss our favorite "touristy" travel destinations around the wor...

Part II: "Retirement" Relationships&Buying a House Abroad from 2014-10-22T07:00

What's so different about traveling as a couple? Well for one thing, spending all that time with just one person can lead to a lot of tension on the road. Especially long term. Married with Lugg...

Part I: "Retirement" Relationships&Buying a Home in Another Country. from 2014-10-21T06:50

Married with Luggage founders Warren and Betsy Talbot join us to talk about their journey to becoming location independent and the considerations when looking for a home base for your travels.

Within 2 Hours of Landing in Italy... from 2014-10-20T09:37

Within 2 hours of landing in Italy, if it could go wrong, it did. And the worst part was, most of it could have been avoided! I guess not even us "pros" are exempt from the little travel mishaps...

Tips&Tricks: Staying Fit on the Road from 2014-10-17T07:00

Today we discuss our best tips and tricks for sticking to some semblance of a workout routine & diet while traveling abroad.

14 Super Touristy Activities That We Love from 2014-10-16T07:00

Jason and I throw away all preconceived notions of our coolness and tell you the top 14 touristy activities that we've engaged in on our travels.

Fred Perotta on Packing Light from 2014-10-15T07:00

Fred Perotta, founder of Tortuga Backpacks joins me today to give out some seriously awesome tips on packing for your upcoming trips!

Part II: 21 Ways to Save $$ on Accommodations from 2014-10-14T07:00

Jason and I finish up our list of 21 ways to save money when looking for a place to stay while you travel.

Part I: 21 Ways to Save $$ on Accommodations from 2014-10-13T07:00

Today Jason joins me as we discuss the first 10 of our 21 ways to save accommodations master list. Timeless strategies that can help anyone find cheaper digs anywhere in the world!

The Real Truth Behind Location Independance from 2014-10-10T07:00

Ever wonderded what it's really like to be a location independant professional? Today Jason and I discuss the realities behind being a digital nomad.

My Life as a U.S. Diplomat from 2014-10-09T07:00

Today my good friend Nick Hersh joins us to talk about his experiences in the Foreign Service as a U.S. Diplomat and gives advice to those of us interested in pursing this avenue of working abro...

Destination Diary- Portugal from 2014-10-08T07:00

Today Heather and I talk about one of our favorite countries in the world, Portugal! Where to go, what to do, and the best places to eat and drink!

Learning to Navigate with Your Own Compass featuring Byron Go from 2014-10-07T07:00

Byron Go joins Trav to discuss why he stopped living "the Netflix life", his decision to trade in his apartment to live in a van, and why he's never been happier.

Reader Q&A: How to Book a Flight Using Frequent Flyer Miles from 2014-10-06T09:23

Ever wondered how to use all those mile and points you've accumulated? Here's a great place to get started. Check out the awesome resources and join in the conversation over at www.ExtraPackofPe...

East Coast vs. West Coast: Who Ya Got? from 2014-10-03T09:01

Which coast is the best coast?  Let the battle rage on as Heather and Trav go head to head in an attempt to determine which is better, the East Coast or the West Coast.

Destination Diaries: Santiago de Compostela, Spain from 2014-10-02T07:00

In this episode, Trav brings his twin Gale back on the podcast to tell you the best things to do, see, and eat in Santiago and the surrounding area of Galicia (including where to find the best s...

Walking the Camino: Everything You Need to Know from 2014-10-01T07:00

In this episode, Trav brings on his twin sister (who just so happens to live in Santiago de Compostela) to discuss everything people should know about hiking The Camino, the world's most famous ...

How to Score Incredible Accommodations For Free from 2014-09-30T07:00

What's better than having all the conveinces of home while you're away? Getting them for free. Heather and I just finished a wonderful housesit in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado and we have so...

Top 14 Most Beautiful Places on Earth from 2014-09-29T07:00

Today Jason and I discuss our top 14 most beautiful places on earth. From places you can't even pronounce (don't worry, we can't either) to locations that might be just a drive away we travel th...

Travel Mishaps from 2014-09-26T07:00

Everyone always thinks that travel is all beautiful vistas and delicious foods, but those of us that travel know the truth. Sometimes mishaps occur during our travels, even to those of us who do...

Making It Anywhere with Rob from 2014-09-25T11:55

Today we have Rob from Making It Anywhere to chat about how he and Mish (his wife and business partner) started their journey to becoming digital nomads through Fiverr and Elance before slowly m...

Destination Diary: Portland from 2014-09-24T07:00

In this week's Destination Diary we tackle on of our favorite US Cities, Portland! From excellent beer to delicious coffee, the best ice cream in the world, and amazing food carts around every c...

17 Years of Silence with the Planetwalker from 2014-09-23T07:00

Today we have the Planetwalker, John Francis, on the podcast to talk about his 22 year journey not riding in motorized vehicles, and 17 year vow of silence. With some hilarious stories, some hea...

Top 12 Sporting Events from 2014-09-22T07:00

This week Jason and I get together to chat about our top 12 sporting events. We chat about Japanese baseball tournaments, WWE, skiing, caged fan sections at soccer games, the Kentucky Derby, and...

The Top 20 Things To Bring on a Flight from 2014-09-19T07:00

Trav and Heather reveal the 20 items they always bring with them on a flight to ensure that, no matter how long it is, it's as enjoyable as possible.

Remember folks:  An 8 hour flight wi...

Reinventing Travel with Bruce Poon Tip from 2014-09-18T07:00

Today we have Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, on the podcast to talk about his best advice for entrepreneurs and travelers. We discuss what it takes to run such a large company and how ...

Destination Diary: Colorado from 2014-09-17T07:00

This week's destination diary focuses on the state of Colorado. With Jason as our co-host and Colorado local we cover the best cities, how to visit all the national parks for cheap, great ski sp...

Tiny Houses with Ethan Waldman from 2014-09-16T07:00

Today I'm joined by Ethan Waldman of TheTinyHouse.net where he talks about his experiences building and living in a tiny house. We chat about what made him decide to build a tiny house, how much...

Top 10 Weirdest Foods from 2014-09-15T07:00

What are the strangest foods you've had? Today Jason and I talk about our top 10 weirdest foods, ranging from Cambodia to Norway, Montenegro, Japan, and even my very own home! Join the conversat...

Top 5 Credit Card Questions from 2014-09-12T07:00

This weeks Reader Questions focus around your top 5 credit card questions. Today Jason joins me as we delve in depth into these very commonly asked questions and unravel some of the mystery surr...

Everything you Need to Know About Passports and Visas with Allied Passport from 2014-09-11T07:00

One of the most complicated aspects of planning a trip can be the process of getting a visa. From hard to understand terminology to demands that don't fit your schedule, researching visas is alw...

Destination Diary: Croatia from 2014-09-10T07:00

Croatia is a land of beautiful beaches, well preserved historical sites, and delicious fried calamari.

 In today's episode Heather and I take a look back at our 3 weeks in Eastern Europe...

Life as the World's Greatest Guinea Pig with A.J. Jacobs from Esquire from 2014-09-09T07:00

A.J. Jacobs is a NY Times Bestseller, editor at Esquire, and a professional human guinea pig.

A.J. takes on these personal experiments in what he calls “extreme self improvement” and doc...

The Top 16 Breweries in America from 2014-09-08T07:00

Jason and I get together this week to talk about one of our favorite subjects. Beer. We take the time to list out our 8 favorite breweries each (for a total of 16 awesome places to visit) and le...

How to Pick the Right Backpack from 2014-09-05T07:00

Jason and I breakdown all the important factors in picking the right backpack, from getting the right size, figuring out your straps, and how to make sure you don't have to pull everything out e...

Cooking the World with Sasha Martin from 2014-09-04T07:00

Sasha Martin discusses why she decided to dedicate over 3 years of her life to cooking a meal from every single country (all 195), reveals some of her favorite recipes, and lays down a challenge...

Destination Diary: India from 2014-09-03T00:30

India is an assault on the senses, a country of amazing colors, contrasts, and mostly, confusion. And a country that can't begin to understand until after you've been there, and one you won't fu...

The Transformative Power of Travel with Jacob Sokol from 2014-09-02T09:00

Jacob Sokol from Sensophy joins Trav to discuss how one travel experience transformed him from living the fast life in NYC with the good job, great apartment, and even the motorcycle to someone ...

Our Top 10 Roadtrips from 2014-09-01T12:50

From hair raising drives up the Italian coast to tackling some of the world’s most scenic roads, Heather and I reveal our 10 favorite road trips of all time.

One Person, One Community, One Nation with Kelly Will from 2014-08-26T13:32

Can you fall in love with America? That’s the question that Kelly Will asked herself when she decided to embark on a year long quest to visit every all 50 states. She drove around the country st...

Zero to 777, From Unemployed to Impossible with Joel Runyon from 2014-08-19T12:30

4 ½ years ago, Joel Runyon was in a rut. Now he runs ImpossibleHQ.com, a site focused around doing the impossible, both in the long term, and every single day. We talk about doing the impossible...

How to Create a Dream Lifestyle with Jason Moore from 2014-08-12T13:17

Jason has built his career around one idea. Lifestyle buesiness. He's always known how he wanted to live, so he found careers and odd jobs that allowed him to do just that. Jason also travels, a...

The Incredible Quest with Akshay Nanavati from 2014-08-05T13:13

After hearing Akshay Nanavati speak onstage at the World Domination Summit 2014 for just a couple of minutes, I knew I had to find a way to get him on the podcast. Akshay's quest is so amazing, ...

The Road Headed West with Leon McCarron from 2014-07-29T16:33

Ever sat at your desk and wondered what adventure could be out there for you? Daydreaming about that “one big trip”? Leon McCarron did. He had a yearning to bicycle across The United States for ...

Pack Like a Pro- The Top 20 Travel Essentials from 2014-07-23T12:09

While packing habits vary widely, there are some essential items that should go on every trip with you. This week, a very special guest joins us to tell you the 20 essentials you need to pack fo...

8 Tips to Become a Better Travel Photographer with Michael Nyffeler from 2014-07-16T16:59

Today Michael Nyffeler joins us to give us 8 great tips for any travel photographer from newbie to amatuer to pofessional alike. He’ll also speak about his experiences as a freelance photographe...

EPoP 047: Stock Trader by Day, Word Traveler by Night with Marcello Arrambide from 2014-07-08T09:41

What’s the biggest benefit of a location independent lifestyle? Freedom. Marcello Arrambide of WanderingTrader.com has worked hard to guarantee himself “complete freedom." Today he joins us to t...

Sailing Around The World (and Russian Saunas) with Bo Cordle from 2014-07-01T14:04

Sailing was something that interested Bo, but he'd never done. So of course, he bought a sailboat and made it his goal to sail around the world.  I mean really, what else was there to do?

Crossing the Desert and The Startup LIfe with Lauren McLeod of Flightfox from 2014-06-24T10:57

Lauren McLeod knows, and her and her partner have assembled a team of flight experts at Flightfox to help others find the best (and cheapest) flights that fit their needs. Today Lauren joins us ...

The Suitcase Entrepreneur with Natalie Sisson from 2014-06-17T12:46

Known as the Suitcase Entrepreneur, Natalie has devoted the last four years to helping people create freedom in business and adventure in life. Today she joins us to speak about some of the busi...

Adventures Big and Small with Alastair Humphreys from 2014-06-10T17:35

Imagine a world where adventure lurks around every corner, around every bend, and at the top of every hill. Alastair Humphreys lives in that world. And today, he’ll tell us how to join him there...

Confessions of a Road Warrior with Grant Baldwin from 2014-06-03T15:42

Children are often seen as a detriment to a life of travel. With three girls under the age of five and many miles of travel under his belt, author and motivational speaker Grant Baldwin certainl...

The Hidden Europe and the Unseen Africa with Francis Tapon from 2014-05-27T11:16

Six years ago, Francis Tapon set out to pull back the curtain on Eastern Europe and entice travelers around the world to explore the “hidden” side of Europe. 25 countries later, he documented hi...

Our Top 10 Accommodations, Food, and Travel Experiences from 2014-05-21T09:30

Today, I bring Heather back on the show to discuss the top 10 accommodations we’ve ever stayed in, the top 10 food we’ve eaten, and the top 10 travel experiences we’ve had.

The Tricks to Finding Cheap Airfare with Matt from the Flight Deal from 2014-05-13T12:15

Today, Matt, co-founder of The Flight Deal, comes on the podcast to talk about how you can score cheap airfare all around the world. So instead of pay...

The Secret to Cheap Long Term Accommodations with Gigi Griffis from 2014-05-06T10:30

Today, Gigi Griffiths shares with you some of her best tips on a host of different travel topics, including the practicalities of traveling with a pet (easier than you might think), how to start...

Getting the Best Bang for Your Travel Buck with Roger Wade from 2014-04-29T10:23

Roger Wade has mapped out the prices of over 120 destinations in the world with real data. This means that before traveling to a place, you can actually get a decent handle on how much you’ll sp...

The Ultimate Wanderlust List- The World’s Top 10 Travel Destinations from 2014-04-23T09:58

The world is a big place, and there is no shortage of destinations to travel to, things to see, and areas to explore. To help you get some ideas of where you want to go (or more likely, to help ...

The Top 10 Ways To Save Money When Traveling from 2014-04-15T14:38

Fortunately, for every way to spend money, there is also a way to save money, which can make traveling much cheaper than you ever imagined. You just need to know where to look, and after traveli...

31 Island Expert Stuart McDonald on the Magic of Southeast Asia from 2014-04-08T15:56

Southeast Asia is an absolutely magical place full of gorgeous beaches, amazing food, and incredible culture. Couple all that with the fact that it’s insanely cheap, and you’ve got one of the be...

Landing a Dream Travel Job + Study Abroad Wisdom with Ryan Warner from 2014-04-01T15:41

In today’s interview Ryan Warner not only talks about how he got his job, which allows him to travel around the world and maintain great benifits and a good salary but also about his experience ...

Housesitting 101- Scoring Amazing Accommodations Around the World with Andy Peck from 2014-03-25T09:57

All over the world, people are opening up their homes for others to come and stay in while they are gone.  And in return for looking after their home and sometimes their pet, you get to stay in ...

17 Years an Expat with John Bardos from 2014-03-18T14:17

John Bardos of JetSetCitizen, who has started, run, and sold his own business in another country, has launched a successful location independent lifestyle, and has lived abroad for the last 17 y...

Full-Time Travel in a Financially Sustainable Way with Nora Dunn from 2014-03-11T09:00

Today I interview Nora Dunn, the mastermind behind the fantastic website The Professional Hobo, and someone who has been able to travel full-time for the last 7 years. Today, she reveals all her...

Around the World in 80 Jobs With Turner Barr from 2014-03-03T10:57

Ever wonder what it’d be like to dress up in a 30 pound half yeti/half Chewbacca-like suit and run around in a blizzard with the sole goal of scaring little children? Or lean out of a tuk-tuk, G...

From Alaska to Argentina with a Family of Four from 2014-02-24T09:18

Nancy Sathre-Vogel never believed in the oft-repeated statement “once you have kids, your travel life is over”and so her and her family set off on an epic bike trip to shatter that fallacy. 3 ye...

The How, When, Where, and Why of Train Travel with The Man in Seat 61 from 2014-02-17T11:11

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,...

Mid-Career Travel Breaks and Marriage Proposals with Jessica Lawrence from 2014-02-10T11:58

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. Unt...

Hacking Productivity, Sleeping in Narita Airport, and Achieving Freedom with Thomas Frank from 2014-02-03T08:00

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 age...

Why 7 Million People Open Their Homes to Travelers for Free With Martina Steinmann from 2014-01-27T14:33

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 pe...

The Secret to Being Treated Like a Rockstar When Flying with Johnny Jet from 2013-12-17T15:07

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 secr...

The Secrets to Packing in Just a Carry-on (Plus a Special Discount) with Fred Perrotta from 2013-12-10T11:32

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.In...

Chris Guillebeau on Going Big, Guinea-Bissau, and the $10 Rule from 2013-11-14T15:33

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 comp...

The World’s Most Incredible Roadtrip with the Democratic Travelers from 2013-11-04T17:57

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...

The Youngest American Ever to Visit Every Country in the World with Lee Abbamonte from 2013-10-23T12:40

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 th...

The 6 Biggest Myths About Frequent Flyer Miles from 2013-10-15T16:40

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’...

How to Find Cheap, Safe, and Delicious Food Anywhere in the World with Jodi Ettenberg from 2013-10-03T14:20

Finding, and eating, new foods is one of the best parts of traveling. And no one does it better than Jodi Ettenberg, author of The Food Traveler’s Handbook and expert on finding delicious food all ...

From Mascot to Mayor: 52 Jobs in 52 Weeks with Sean Aiken from 2013-09-24T12:00

Sometimes, an idea is just crazy enough that it works. Sean Aiken had such an idea when he graduated college and found himself asking “Now what?”. Instead of finding a job the traditional way, he d...

The Art of Storytelling and Epic Bike Trips with Tom Allen from 2013-09-17T12:00

Some people are made to be storytellers, and Tom Allen is one of them. And what a story he has to tell! Ever wonder what it would feel like to head out on a bike one day, figuring you’ll pedal arou...

How to Use Technology While Traveling (without spending a fortune) with Anil Polat from 2013-09-05T15:46

Fact:  Technology can be incredibly frustrating when traveling. In this episode, tech wizard and world traveler Anil Polat of Foxnomad.com sits down to discuss how to use technology to enhance, not...