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97: Making Money from Travel from 2021-02-09T17:41:25

We tend to think about the money we are going to spend on a vacation or travel but rarely do we think about the money we can make from our experiences around the world. In today's podcast, I get...

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96: Roatan, Honduras Live Podcast from the Island from 2021-01-12T17:42:04

Watch the episode filmed in Roatan, Honduras - https://youtu.be/jzJ8mCMQ7ks

Roatan is a Caribbean island off the northern coast of Honduras as part of the Bay Islands. It is home to the Me...

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95: Live from Miami Beach, Florida from 2020-12-23T13:22:48

We just had a great week in Miami Beach, Florida soaking up the sun, going out to restaurants and bars, and enjoying the freedoms of travel. We felt like everything was extremely safe and people...

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94: The Best Time to Book Travel from 2020-11-25T14:24:11

Is this the best time ever to book your travel? Based on my experience, I will tell you why now is the time to make the most of these amazing deals and prices. Also, why and how you should negot...

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93: Finance Set Up Now for World Travel Later from 2020-10-15T10:00

This podcast is all about how to get your finances lined up before taking that big trip around the world. We used this system to travel stress-free for 27 months to 35 countries. Safe, secure, e...

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92: Where You Can Travel Now (+ What I Would Do) from 2020-09-14T09:00

With the travel restrictions continuing, many are wondering where they can go now. As this is an everchanging list, I am creating my WHAT I WOULD DO NOW list (dreamingly) based on what is curren...

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91: Die with Zero (Spend that Travel Money Now) from 2020-08-17T12:12:40

This week’s podcast is a review of the best selling book, Die with Zero by Bill Perkins. Yes, it aligns with everything I believe in maximizing life experiences over buying needless things, but ...

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90: Dave Chappelle Live in a Cornfield in Ohio from 2020-07-28T15:28:58

Title: Dave Chappelle Live in a Cornfield in Ohio

Having the chance to watch Dave Chappelle live in Ohio was a no brainer. It is a unique event to see someone at the top of their game in s...

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89: Las Vegas Reopening Trip and I’m COVID Free from 2020-06-18T22:28:09

Las Vegas opened on June 4th and I was there to find out what it was like as the Strip came to life. I also spent time on Fremont Street, ate some delicious food in Chinatown, and enjoyed time i...

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88: Cathleen Merkel Interview (Legendary Leaders) from 2020-04-17T20:31:10

Cathleen Merkel aims to inspire her audience to take charge and create a fulfilling career and personal life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. I was recently interviewed on her podc...

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87: Convos (Panama, Philippines) during the Crisis from 2020-04-15T03:28:51

During this series of discussions, I am catching up with a wide range of friends from around the world to see how the current crisis is affecting them and their hometowns. In this episode, I cat...

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86: Convos (Dublin, Italy, Tokyo) during the Crisis from 2020-04-11T22:58:07

During this series of discussions, I am catching up with a wide range of friends from around the world to see how the current crisis is affecting them and their hometowns. In this episode, I cat...

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85: Convos (Kolkata, Athens, South Africa) during the Crisis from 2020-04-08T20:52:02

During this series of discussions, I am catching up with a wide range of friends from around the world to see how the current crisis is affecting them and their hometowns. In this episode, I cat...

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84: Convos during COVID (Ecuador, Singapore, Romania) from 2020-04-06T23:15:18

During this series of discussions, I am catching up with a wide range of friends from around the world to see how the current crisis is affecting them and their hometowns. In this episode, I cat...

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83: Wet Markets + Virus Thoughts (Where to Get Stuck) from 2020-03-23T19:39:57

With all of the uncertainty in the travel world, I wanted to discuss wet markets, the impact on prices, and my top places to be stuck in a pandemic. In an attempt to educate and find a lighter s...

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82: Cebu + Moalboal Philippines (Scuba and Scooters) from 2020-03-05T02:22:07

We loved our time in Cebu, Philippines so much that we canceled a trip to the exotic island of Boracay to spend more time. Having the chance to really get to know Moalboal over our ten days was ...

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81: Philippines (2 Weeks of Adventure Travel) from 2020-02-28T04:44:14

We spent two full weeks getting to know the Filipino way of life visiting Manila, Cebu, and Moalboal. We scootered around the islands having a blast diving off waterfalls, getting scuba certifie...

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80: Coronavirus (Back from Asia Travel with COVID-19 Scare) from 2020-02-20T21:45:14

There are a lot of fears about traveling to Asia with the Coronavirus spreading. I discuss my 2-weeks of travel after returning from Asia during the COVID-19 scare. Obviously, this is a moving t...

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79: Young Traveler Advice (Hot List to Start Now) from 2020-01-29T19:30

I am asked often by the younger travelers that hope to accomplish big travel goals, where they should begin in their quest to see the world. How to save, what jobs to seek, websites to utilize. ...

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78: Travel Photos - 3 Types of Books to Capture Your Vacation from 2020-01-24T17:29:45

Taking memorable photos is a fun part of traveling. What do you do when you return from your trip or vacation with the photos? In this episode, we are going to look at three options to turn your...

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77: Big Goals - Our Framework for Accomplishing (Travel + More) from 2020-01-02T21:16:58

Since returning home from the 27-month trip around the world, many people ask us how we went about accomplishing such a big feat. It all started with having big goals and dreams, writing them do...

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76: 2020 Hot List for Travel (What’s Matt's Favorite) from 2019-12-13T06:01:56

We get asked the question all of the time ‘what was our favorite place we visited?’ In this episode, I talk through my top list and where I would go in 2020 if I was starting all over. Hear abou...

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75: Bus Ride + Pittsburgh + Season 2 from 2019-11-27T03:10

Have you used Mega Bus or one of the other big bussing companies in America? I did recently and I tell you all about it. I also discuss our trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where we hung out in ...

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74: Real ID - Important for Your Travel Plans from 2019-11-14T16:21:02

You may have heard about the October 2020 deadline for the Real ID transition but are you aware of the importance of how it may affect your travels? In today’s podcast episode, we are going to l...

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73: Flying Private (Taking Advantage of Empty Leg Charter Flights) from 2019-11-07T15:35:07

We are talking about flying private with my buddy, Eddie, who recently flew from Phoenix to Las Vegas for cheaper than flying commercial. ‘Empty legs’ are flights that are due to operate without...

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72: Back Pain Exercises + Back Tips for Vacation (After Major Surgery) from 2019-10-23T16:57:19

After a major back surgery six years ago from chronic back pain, I am now able to travel the world. In this podcast episode, I discuss how I went from spending six days in the hospital after get...

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71: Cricket Star Chris Gayle’s Birthday in Kingston, Jamaica from 2019-10-07T01:22:57

Americans don’t grow up knowing about Cricket (2nd most popular sport in the world), so when I befriended Chris Gayle through social media about a year ago, I had no idea of his fanbase within t...

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70: National News Coverage (Update Podcast + Small World Stories) from 2019-09-12T01:47:41

It was quite a week with the launch of the photography book POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World. Getting featured on Fox & Friends nationally, as well as two local stations, was ...

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69: Planning for Weather During Vacations with World Traveling Meteorologist Todd Klaassen from 2019-09-05T04:00

The weather can play a huge part in how well your vacation goes. The weather is not predictable, but some have more skills than others. Today we talk with one of those professionals that truly u...

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68: POLICE Around the World (Travel Photography Book) from 2019-08-27T20:47:45

This podcast is dedicated to describing the new self-published 180-page photography book POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World which showcases police officers encountered during our 80...

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67: Long Term Travel Prep Part 3 (Future World Traveler Asks Questions) from 2019-08-08T04:00

Helping others achieve their travel dreams is a big part of what I plan to accomplish now that we have returned home. In this three-part series, I talk with a future world traveler as he has pla...

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66: Long Term Travel Prep Part 2 (Future World Traveler Asks Questions) from 2019-08-01T04:00

Discussing travel with other jetsetters is one of our favorite things to do. In this three-part series, I talk with a future world traveler as he has plans to set out with his wife for at least ...

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65: Long Term Travel Prep Part 1 (Future World Traveler Asks Questions) from 2019-07-25T04:00

We love to be able to share our advice with other travel lovers around the world. In this three-part series, I talk with a future world traveler as he has plans to set out with his wife for at l...

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64: Kindness from Strangers (Amazing Humans during our Travels) from 2019-07-11T04:00

It is hard to have a clear perspective of the world if you only hear negative stories perpetuated by the mainstream media. Travel does have some dangers, but at the core of it, there is a kindne...

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63: A Few Lessons Learned (from Long Term Travel) from 2019-06-27T04:00

Being able to see the world as we did for 27 months gave us much to ponder as we returned home. In this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk, we reflect on a few lessons learned from traveling, i...

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62: Live Q&A After 800 Day Journey (Part 2) from 2019-06-06T04:00

In Part 2 of the Q&A with Matt’s longtime friend, Mike Polder, in Youngstown, Ohio, we talk about what we would do first if we started the journey over, cannabis laws around the world, a tim...

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61: Live Q&A After 800 Day Journey (Part 1) from 2019-05-31T01:57:02

After traveling the world for 27 months, we are back in the United States visiting friends and family. As we make the rounds to a few cities in the midwest, we stopped by Youngstown, Ohio, where...

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60: New Zealand Part 2 (South Island) from 2019-05-28T02:59:26

We heard about the natural beauty of the South Island of New Zealand from travelers around the world. They told us many times about the mountains, hills, lakes, and countless sheep. We began our...

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59: New Zealand’s North Island (Road Trip Tips) from 2019-04-25T04:00

Road tripping through the North Island of New Zealand was more fun than we could have imagined. Taking in all of the beauty with the endless hills, wildlife on the farms, and scenic landscapes w...

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58: Fiji Islands (Tips for an Unforgettable Trip) from 2019-04-18T04:00

The Fiji Islands are high on everyone’s bucket list for good reasons. With unforgettable snorkeling, world-class hospitality, and gorgeous beaches, you will have the time of your life no matter ...

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57: Brisbane + Sydney (Living the Australian Life) from 2019-04-11T04:00

Spending almost three weeks in Brisbane and Sydney helped us truly understand the ins and outs of Australian life. We enjoyed our time with our two friends, Nick and Kathryn, and their kind fami...

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56: Passion Project Updates (Final Weeks of Travel) from 2019-03-28T04:00

With only a few weeks left on the 27-month journey around the world, we wanted to take some time to give updates on what the future of our trip looks like as well as the passion projects we have...

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55: Tasmania Travel (Peaceful Australian Island) from 2019-03-21T04:00

Tasmania is a gorgeous island state of Australia off the southern coast of the mainland. We wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy the beauty of the wilderness, the peaceful town with plenty ...

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54: Melbourne, Australia (Travel to the Great Ocean Road) from 2019-03-14T04:00

Arriving in Melbourne was exciting as we began our month traveling to a few cities in Australia. The large, beautiful city has a multicultural vibe with a ton of great restaurants, strong artist...

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53: Kolkata (Calcutta) India {23 Hours in the City of Joy} from 2019-03-07T05:00

We had the chance to spend 23 hours in Kolkata on a long layover from Hyderabad, India to Bangkok, Thailand, so we jumped on it. Based on a relationship that I had in the city, we set up a local...

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52: Hyderabad, India (Indian Wedding + Much More) from 2019-02-28T09:00

Having the chance to go back to Hyderabad, India for a wedding of our two friends, Preetham and Spandana, was an unforgettable experience. Not only did we have the opportunity to partake in the ...

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51: Why We Love Southeast Asia from 2019-02-21T05:00

We have spent plenty of time during our journey in Southeast Asia. We love everything these countries have to offer travelers. The people, food, scooter lifestyle, gorgeous beaches, and affordab...

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50: Da Nang, Vietnam (Trip of a Lifetime) from 2019-02-14T05:00

Da Nang is a fantastic city in Central Vietnam with a vibrant culture and gorgeous coastline. We have had the privilege of spending 50 days in this city over the last two years. We have gotten t...

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49: Fast vs Slow Travel (Which is Better?) from 2019-02-07T05:00

Is it best to stay in one city for a few days and then hop to the next city or is it better to stay longer to really understand the culture when traveling? How can you build your country-visited...

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48: India is Incredible (2 Months Traveling 7+ Cities) from 2019-01-31T05:00

We talk about all of the reasons that we love spending time in BANGKOK, Thailand. This being our fourth trip to the always-active city, gave us a chance to live like locals and take in the fanta...

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47: Saving Money Ideas (Short Trips or Long Vacations) from 2019-01-24T05:00

Traveling for almost two years straight now on a budget has made us very smart about how we spend our money. In this podcast episode, we discuss all of the ways that we have saved on the road fr...

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46: Travel Myths to Ignore (Early 2019 Travel Plans) from 2019-01-17T05:00

People have all kinds of fears about traveling. We attempt to tell the truth on a few of the travel myths that are keeping people from engaging in the experiences of a lifetime. From street food...

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45: Who We Are, Why We Did It, and Where We’ve Been from 2019-01-10T05:00

Matt and Nikki Javit are currently traveling the world full time with just a single backpack each after leaving the US in February 2017. They have been to places like Machu Picchu, the Galapagos...

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44: Vietnam with a Friend (Da Nang, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Quy Nhon) from 2018-12-20T05:00

Back in Da Nang where we have fallen in love with the Vietnamese culture and this time to meet a friend from the US. We spent almost two full weeks seeing Da Nang, Hoi An, Quy Nhon, Hanoi, and N...

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43: Phu Quoc (Fantasy Island of Vietnam) from 2018-12-13T05:00

Phu Quoc, Vietnam is an island south of Cambodia and Vietnam. We had the chance to spend 8 fun days there in the heart of the action and on a resort that will be a hot spot for the casino lovers...

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42: Cambodia Travel (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Angkor Wat) from 2018-12-06T05:00

Our adventure to Cambodia included celebrating the Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) while in Phnom Penh, discovering the beauty of Siem Reap, and taking in the mystery of Angkor Wat. The massive cel...

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41: Beautiful Bali, Indonesia (4 Weeks in Travel Paradise) from 2018-11-29T05:00

We had the luxury of spending four fantastic weeks in Bali, Indonesia. It was a location that was highly anticipated on our journey as we heard stories from other travelers and had seen its beau...

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40: Thankful for Travel (Crazy Stories&Gratitude) from 2018-11-22T05:00

We have much to be grateful for this year, so we take some time to run through a few stories and situations that we are thankful for. We talk about some close calls that we got out of, friends t...

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39: Best Travel Spots for 2019 (Places You May NOT Know) from 2018-11-15T05:00

In this podcast episode, we share ideas for your 2019 travel wish list. We are not going to talk about the top 20 travel destinations around the world but focus on the locations that sometimes g...

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38: Back to Travel Basics (13 Tips to Think About) from 2018-11-08T05:00

We have been asked to talk about the idea of taking a few steps back as ‘expert travelers’ and how would we handle traveling if we started over based on our current knowledge. Essentially share ...

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37: When Traveling Sucks (Things We Hate About Our Journey) from 2018-11-01T04:00

We often get asked after telling someone about our journey ‘what is something bad that has happened?’ or ‘what do you miss the most’ or ‘have you been in danger or harms way?’ People LOVE negati...

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36: Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Travel (2 Kinds of Awesome) from 2018-10-25T04:37

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Singapore are both great travel destinations that have their own flavor. While staying in the Bukit Bintang area of Kuala Lumpur, we had the chance to take in Chinato...

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35: Overtourism (What!?!) from 2018-10-18T04:00

Overtourism is a term that is being thrown around a bunch recently as the travel industry has hit peaks in specific locations around the world. Based on our experience, conversations during our ...

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34: Thailand Adult Trip (Bars, Night Markets, and an Island) from 2018-10-11T04:00

With our sixth trip back to Thailand, we had a chance to explore with our friends that were visiting from the US. It was a fun-filled ten days showing them all that we love about Bangkok, explor...

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33: World Barber Shop Adventures (Why, How,&What’s Next?) from 2018-10-04T04:00

In this podcast episode, we discuss the new docuseries World Barber Shop Adventures. We present how the idea came about, why there is so much passion behind the project and our plans for the fut...

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32: Japan Travel Part 2 (Sumo Wrestling, Geisha, and the Countryside) from 2018-09-27T04:00

Our six weeks in Japan were unforgettable. Getting the chance to see how cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto differ was quite an experience. Mixing in time along the countryside in Kyotango was ...

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31: Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, and Buenos Aires (Brazil&Argentina) from 2018-09-20T04:00

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most spectacular cities in the world. Buenos Aires is one of the most romantic. And, the Iguazu Falls will have you in awe of the beauty, magnificence, and endless n...

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30: Machu Picchu and Cusco, Peru (Bucket List Journey) from 2018-09-13T04:00

Visiting Machu Picchu is a bucket list travel location for many travelers. It was absolutely a location that we had to see on our journey. While making your trip to see the historic Inca ruins, ...

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29: Japan Travel Part 1 (Our First 3 Weeks) from 2018-09-06T04:00

Our first three weeks traveling Japan have been unforgettable. Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi), Kobe, Osaka, Koyasan, Nara. There are so many positive things that we will share in this podca...

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28: Chile Travel - Santiago, Valparaiso, San Pedro de Atacama (&Other Beauty) from 2018-08-30T04:00

Chile has many destinations that you will want to add to your travel list. Santiago as a mega city but beautiful location, Vina del Mar, and Valparaiso as coastal paradises, Antofagasta as a gro...

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27: Galapagos Islands (One of Earth’s Most Unique Locations) from 2018-08-23T04:00

One of the most unique and untouched places on the planet, the Galapagos Islands, was a bucket list location for us as we set out on our journey. We loved taking in the gorgeous beaches, hidden ...

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26: Estonia to Qatar Night Trip (Reflection of 18 Months) from 2018-08-16T04:00

We cannot believe how fast the last 18 months have gone on the road. In this episode, we reflect back on the journey and detail all of the places we have visited so far. The path has been fantas...

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25: Free Travel with Pet and House Sits (3 Weeks in Zurich) from 2018-08-09T04:00

Can you imagine having a free place to stay in amazing places like Paris, Tokyo, or Zurich? It is possible by taking care of pets and watching homes for vacationers in cities around the world. D...

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24: Panama City, Casco Viejo, and San Blas (Sailing Adventure in Panama) from 2018-08-02T04:00

Have you ever wanted to discover the islands that look like the ones in the Corona commercials where there is a single palm tree with a small hut? Well, you can find about 360 of them just off t...

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23: Croatia Island Travel (Yacht Week&2 More Weeks Exploring) from 2018-07-26T04:00

Where do we stay as we travel around the world? How do we keep our costs to a minimum with our accommodations? In this episode, we discuss the differences between Airbnb, hostels, hotels, and Wo...

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22: Discovering Poland - Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz (And a Bit of Bucharest, Romania) from 2018-07-19T04:00

Visiting Poland for the first time was educational, entertaining, and a bit heartbreaking. Krakow, Warsaw, and Auschwitz have a history that has been told around the world. Many movies have atte...

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21: Five Greek Islands We Love (with Tips and Tricks) and 4 Books Reviewed from 2018-07-12T04:00

We have been fortunate to spend time on five beautiful islands of Greece - Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Corfu, and Aegina. The beauty of these Greek Islands does not stop with the fabulous beaches...

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20: Volunteering During Travel (Voluntourism)&Using WorkAway for Free Stays from 2018-07-05T04:00

Have you been a part of volunteering efforts that helped you see different parts of the world? Have you thought about combining your passion for travel with your desire to help others in foreign...

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19: Alicante (Spain) and Our Podcast Production Process from 2018-06-28T04:00

Alicante is a beautiful city along the southeastern coast of Spain. It has an international airport, excellent public transportation, beautiful public beaches, fun nightlife, and plenty of good ...

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18: Lisbon, Portugal (Our Second Trip to the Romantic&Festive City) from 2018-06-21T04:00

Visiting Lisbon, Portugal for the second year in a row brought us memories for a lifetime. Lisbon is a romantic city that comes alive in June with many festivities. From Bica to Alfama to Bairro...

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17: Ireland Road Trip - Lush and Luxury (And how we do laundry) from 2018-06-14T04:00

We had a wonderful time on our road trip adventure around Ireland. We had a chance to see many of the beautiful locations - Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Old Bushmills Distillery, Cliffs of Moher, ...

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16: Sicily and Isle of Man (2 Very Different Island Experiences) from 2018-06-07T04:00

JUST ASK!  Sometimes asking for a favor or reaching out to someone you don’t know is tough. Matt talks about how he SKYPED WITH A BILLIONAIRE after sending a cold email, met up with a CRYPTO INS...

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15: Gap Year Travel (What’s the best age to travel the world - 20’s? 30’s? 40’s?) from 2018-05-31T04:00

Do you have a desire to travel long term? We did. The question comes up often if we wish we would have made our adventure in our 20’s or early 30’s. We have had the chance to meet several travel...

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14: Early European Travel Highlights (Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest…) from 2018-05-24T04:00

We are in the early stages of our time in Europe for the spring and summer. In this podcast episode, we talk about our time in Munich, Amsterdam, Jena, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. We will walk...

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13: Traveler’s Guilt (Making Sure You Do You) from 2018-05-17T04:00

You only get so much time to RELAX and enjoy yourself when on vacation or holiday. TRAVELER’S GUILT can creep in because you want to do EVERYTHING that you have read about your exciting destinat...

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12: Hong Kong Travel Tips (and how we decide Where is Next) from 2018-05-10T04:00

HONG KONG took us by surprise! We really did not know what to expect and then it turned out being better than we could have imagined. In this Podcast Episode, we discuss a few ideas on how to ma...

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11: Vietnam Travel (and Location We Hated during our World Tour) from 2018-05-03T04:00

We have now visited Vietnam on two different trips totally over 6 weeks. We break down the reasons why we love visiting Da Nang, Saigon, Hanoi, and Nha Trang. We then discuss accommodations, whe...

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10: Financial Travel Tips, Same Outfits, Indian Food (and Annoying Photo Bombing) from 2018-04-26T04:00

This is a very informative episode full of great MONEY SAVING TIPS for all of you travelers out there!  We will talk about FINANCIAL tools we use during our travels; specifically how we manage o...

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9: Medical Travel Advice (and Watching Sports on the Road) from 2018-04-19T04:00

Nikki discusses the importance of TRAVEL INSURANCE, what it is and why you should get it.  We also talk about what great travel insurance policies should cover and certain limits travel insuranc...

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8: In LOVE with Bangkok (and a Visit to the Hospital) from 2018-04-12T04:00

We talk about all of the reasons that we love spending time in BANGKOK, Thailand. This being our fourth trip to the always-active city, gave us a chance to live like locals and take in the fantasti...

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7: Travel Technology (Life Made Easy With These Hacks) from 2018-04-05T04:00

We go in a few directions in this episode. We start by covering many of the technologies and electronics we use to help us navigate the complexities of traveling full time. We then answer a read...

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6: Skyping with a Billionaire and Wood-Fired Pizza (Ask to Receive) from 2018-03-29T04:00

JUST ASK!  Sometimes asking for a favor or reaching out to someone you don’t know is tough. Matt talks about how he SKYPED WITH A BILLIONAIRE after sending a cold email, met up with a CRYPTO INSIDE...

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5: Staying Safe on the Road (Matt Gets Left at Sea) from 2018-03-22T04:00

Being safe and secure is the primary concern when traveling anywhere around the world. We discuss how safe it is to leave the US and what precautions you can take to stay out of harm's way. What...

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4: South Africa: A Guys’ Trip Heaven (Couples Welcome Too) from 2018-03-15T04:00

Traveling back to South Africa for the second time in only two years was Nikki’s idea but it became Matt’s playground as they hiked the mountains, went to a safari, enjoyed the braai feasts, swa...

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3: Crying Babies, Guinea Pigs, and Narcos: How We Stay Around the World from 2018-03-08T05:00

Where do we stay as we travel around the world? How do we keep our costs to a minimum with our accommodations? In this episode, we discuss the differences between Airbnb, hostels, hotels, and WorkA...

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2: What’s in Our Bag, What We Miss, and Do We Get Sick of Each Other? from 2018-03-01T05:00

2: What’s in Our Bag, What We Miss, and Do We Get Sick of Each Other?

 

How can you possibly pack for over two years on the road with only a single backpack each? Impossible, right...

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1 : How We Made this CRAZY Decision! (The Who-We-Are Episode) from 2018-02-21T10:24:07

How could we possibly leave our amazing careers and awesome lives to live out of a single backpack? In this episode, you will find out more about who we are and what brought us to this decision ...

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Passport Joy Travel Talk
0 : The Launch Episode (We did it!) from 2018-02-15T16:20:31

In this Launch Episode, we (Nikki and Matt Javit) give a high level of who we are and what we did. We discuss what we plan to cover in our podcast and how we hope to help our listeners. Not only...

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Passport Joy Travel Talk
0 : The Launch Episode (We did it!) from 2018-02-15T16:20:31

In this Launch Episode, we (Nikki and Matt Javit) give a high level of who we are and what we did. We discuss what we plan to cover in our podcast and how we hope to help our listeners. Not only...

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