An Unknown Adventure

After a year and a half of producing My Unknown Adventure, I've made the executive decision to stop and in this final episode I explain why. Even though I won't be producing this podcast anymore, I will still be traveling full time. To follow along, please do so on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/myunknownadventure/ I appreciate all of you who have gone on this adventure with me!  A huge thank you to Lucy Meisler for the amazing music she produced just for this podcast! - https://soundcloud.com/user-889782478 If you want to see all the things, my linktree is here: https://linktr.ee/anunknownadventure It's been fun! KA

My first three weeks of vanlife were spent worrying about and planning where to sleep each night. But then I stopped worrying and planning! Here's what I do to find safe sleep spots while traveling across the US and also when I spent several months specific cities. You can find all the resources on my website here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/boondocking.html   Please follow Kimberly Anne here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20jmvaMxJscXwy1uzu7AzQ Instagram - https://myunknownadventure.medium.com/ Blog - https://myunknownadventure.medium.com/ Website - https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ Music by Lucy Meisler - https://soundcloud.com/user-889782478   Thank you for listening! KA

Kimberly Anne talks about how she affords full time travel and so many ways you can do it too! The podcast (and subsequent YouTube videos) is a fun 15 minute ride.  This is a resource heavy episode and you can find all the reference materials and links here.   Please follow Kimberly Anne here: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20jmvaMxJscXwy1uzu7AzQ Instagram - https://myunknownadventure.medium.com/ Blog - https://myunknownadventure.medium.com/ Website - https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ Music by Lucy Meisler - https://soundcloud.com/user-889782478   Thank you for listening! KA   Thank you for listening! KA  

One of the biggest things I struggled with, especially in my first 3 months of living on the road (#vanlife) was finding community. I had all of these grand plans and they didn't work out. In this episode I talk about what I did wrong and how I eventually figured it out. I hope it helps you discover your own digital nomad or van life community. It's not only possible, it's probable! Coincidentally, my friend Nora Dunn (The Professional Hobo) just wrote a blog post on this exact topic~! I'd love an Instagram follow, it's where I post my travels. I also post these episodes on my YouTube channel (1 week after the podcast) so if you'd like to watch, please do. You can see my van walk-throughs there as well. I'd love a subscribe even if you don't watch regularly, I currently have 12 subscribers, will you be lucky #13? You can find my website here and my blog here. Thank you for listening! :) K.A.

Welcome to Season 2 of An Unknown Adventure! This Season features vanlife topics, not interviews. If you are looking for interviews, please see the previous episodes! In S02E01 you will learn why and how I chose #vanlife, who I am and why you should or would care? Just kidding, that last part is still undecided. If you're so inclined I'd love an IG follow. That's where you can follow along on my real time adventuring! So sit back and enjoy! If you'd prefer to watch, my podcast is now available on my YouTube channel. Music by Lucy Meisler AUA's social: YouTube Instagram Blog Website   Thank you for listening! KA

Juvina Huang AKA The Wandering Wasp, traveled through 25 countries in 27 months, alone, on a scooter! Juvina talks about the good, the challenging and the freedom she experienced leaving everything behind to set off on this adventure. She touches on people's reactions, the amazing people she met and how her family dealt with her journey. Juvina has an amazing Instagram, Facebook page and Website with videos, blog posts and photos.   Watch her 1 minute video that went viral at the top of her page here! Travel with Juvena from Singapore to the Czech Republic.   Juvina's interview is the culmination of my 14 month podcasting journey and the end to Season one. After a hiatus I will be back with Season two, which will feature my personal vanlife journey.   Connect with the Wandering Wasp Below! Instagram Facebook Website YouTube   Thank you all for listening! If you want to keep following my personal vanlife journey, you will find me on Instagram @MyUnknownAdventure XO KA    

Jules Dandelion started traveling long term/full time when she was 20 years old. She began on a very low budget after finishing her nursing degree. Jules started in a van but has even hitchhiked on a sailboat to Brazil and then the Caribbean. She's lived in a van in Europe too. Jules relied on her fire-dancing and other artistic skills to help fund her adventures. Now she balances work with travel, still taking off for years at a time. She's an absolute inspiration, teaching growth mindset and how to move past one's own limiting beliefs. Come get your dose of inspiration from Jules!   Find Jules here: Instagram for her art Instagram for her travels Website (Blog) YouTube   Music by Lucy Meisler   AUA's social: YouTube Instagram Blog Website   Thank you for listening! KA  

Johnny Estling is a full time digital nomad with a novel concept - you, the audience, participates in his travel experience by choosing which place he goes next and which excursions/sightseeing experiences he has. Get involved and travel the world with Johnny!  While he is currently back home, working on a musical, he'll be out on the road again soon and you can read up on his adventures over the past six months on his blog. Follow Johnny on Instagram. Music by Lucy Meisler AUA's social: YouTube Instagram Blog Website Thank you for listening! KA  

Martha Knight is a traveler with a photographer's untrained natural eye. Her photos are absolutely breathtaking. Have a look yourself here!   She talks about the raw, natural beauty of landscapes and what she coins "brutal beauty". Martha also talks about traveling as an introvert, what that means and how she makes it work without sacrificing her #1 passion.   Martha's Blog Martha's Instagram   Music by Lucy Meisler   AUA's social: YouTube Instagram Blog Website   Thank you for listening! KA

Meet Victor Prince, author and through-hiker extraordinaire! Victor has hiked the Camino de Santiago trail - a 33 day through hike in Spain, five times! He even wrote a book about it, which I just bought and can't wait to read! Victor is interesting and very knowledgeable. He even found love on the trail! You can find more information about him on his website or on his Instagram. His book The Camino Way is here. (affiliate link) Thank you so much for listening! KA

After 2.5 months of full-time van living does K.A. love it now? Have a listen to find out. Plus - some crazy happenings, a fire, a broken water pump and yet... there's always a silver lining! Music by Lucy Meisler   AUA's social: YouTube Instagram Blog Website   Thank you for listening! KA   #vanlife, van life, full time travel

KA starts this week's podcast with a quick full time vanlife update and then she interviews Meggie Tran. Meggie is a second-generation Vietnamese American immigrant who is a travel blogger, writer, and mental health advocate. She runs the blog Mindful Meggie. As a traveler with OCD and social anxiety, her mission is to destigmatize mental illnesses through travel stories and resources. Her work has appeared in national publications, including Fodor's Travel and Thrive Global. In this interview, Meggie talks about what it's like to travel with OCD and how travel helps her overcome some major OCD and social anxiety issues. She explains what OCD is and what it's like to live with it. Meggie also talks about her travel blog, her trip to Costa Rica, living for awhile in Arizona, video games, her Vietnamese roots and family which leads to a funny food conversation. Follow Meggie here: Instagram Facebook Travel and mental health blog Follow KA on Instagram Thank you for listening! KA

What's #vanlife been like for this new vaner? I've done a lot in 3 short weeks, driving 2500 miles through heat, dust and smoke to emerge back in the cool fog of San Francisco. And yet my journey has just begun. The book I recommend: Essentialism (affiliate link) Come follow my daily #vanlife adventures on Instagram. Thank you for listening! KA

In part 2 of Manisha Singh's interview we talk about hiking, the reaction of family and friends to full time travel, the expectations of women in India, traveling solo, traveling with someone else and we touch on a few morbid topics and solutions as well.  Manisha's Website Manisha's IG Thanks so much for listening! KA

Manisha Singh, from India, traveled solo through South America for a year, hitchhiking and exploring the expansive country. Manisha is fearless and strong; bucking the system and what's expected of her culturally. Come explore her journey of adventure and excitement! Manisha's Website and Travel Blog Manisha's IG   Music by Lucy Meisler   AUA's social: YouTube Instagram Blog Website   Thank you for listening! KA

Jenson Heaton, expat and world traveler talks about his lifetime of travel, so far. He's an exceptionally wise and well traveled twenty-four year old man who's done more in two and a half decades than I've done in five and a half! His story is so inspirational!   You can find Jenson here: Website Instagram Facebook Group   Music by Lucy Meisler   AUA's social: YouTube Instagram Blog Website   Thank you for listening! KA

K.A.s hair pulling life. She likes to joke "things can always get worse" and the universe has been answering! Things keep going to sh$t!! This is real life; the good, the bad and the ugly. Short Episode. Music by Lucy Meisler   AUA's social: YouTube Instagram Blog Website   Thank you for listening! KA

Unconventional traveler, Lisa Jo Barr talks about her lifelong passion for leaving comfort behind in search of authentic cuisine, authentic people and authentic experiences in exotic destinations.   Lisa Jo's Social Media Website Facebook Group   Full show notes here. Music by Lucy Meisler AUA's social: YouTube Instagram Blog Website   Thank you for listening! KA

AUA #34 - Meet Rebecca Mabbett a 20 year old entrepreneur from the UK who designed a super cool app where you can try on clothing before you buy it! We also talk about the sustainability of clothing, recycling and upcycling.   Rebecca's Social Media Links: App Download Link Instagram Facebook TikTok Twitter Website Thank you for listening! KA

AUA Episode #33 featuring Sandy Forster Part 2. This week's episode is about abundance and the law of attraction. Sandy takes you on her own personal journey from welfare to millionaire while inspiring others to achieve their dreams too. Full show notes here. Sandy's Website ​Sandy's Podcast Sandy's Free Offerings Sandy's FB Business Profile Sandy's FB Personal Page Sandy's FB Private Group Sandy's Instagram Sandy's Twitter   KA's New YouTube Channel   The books KA recently read and the current one she is reading They're fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian which are KAs favorite genres to read! *Sword in the Storm (book 1 of the Rigante Series) by David Gemmell *Binti by Nnedi Okorafor *The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang   Thank you for listening! KA   *These are affiliate links. You are under no obligation to use them, however if you do, they don't cost you anything and KA gets a couple of cents. Thank you!

Sandy Forster has lived an extraordinary life so far. This episode is about her unconventional travel which started at age 15. As an adult Sandy climb Mt. Everest (where she almost died), climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and hiked the Inca Trail with her kids. The next episode is about how Sandy went from welfare to millionaire.  You can find all the show notes here. Thank you for listening! KA

Atlasphere talks about their relationship to failure, overcoming their fears of traveling solo and giving themselves permission to see where their art leads them. Full show notes here. Brene Brown's Vulnerability Ted Talk Holly Priestly (the vanlifer I speak to who offers mini-consulting sessions). Follow KA on Instagram!  KA's Website and Blog here. KA's new YouTube channel here.   Thank you so much for listening :)  Kimberly Anne

AUA #30 - Today I talk to Rebecca Blair @rebecca_blair about minimalism. We start from the beginning of her journey to now. Why she became a minimalist, how it extended from the size of her house to every aspect of her life. She covers what it's like to gently nudge her three year old into the direction of minimalism and how well her daughter responds. Rebecca also touches on all the positive aspects minimalism has had on her life, from quitting a high stress career and moving into something she loves, digital minimalism and how her friends and family have responded. Rebecca's Instagram is here. Rebecca Blair Coaching on Facebook. Rebecca's Website is here. Full show notes here. Less is More Minimalists documentary Find your own minimalist community here. Scott Pape - money investing for children. Scott Pape's Book* How to make your iPhone screen/s black and white. A brave jar (filled w/colored pebbles or marbles) I could only find mention of one for kids online using craft sticks. Thank you so much for listening! KA -------- *affiliate link, you are under no obligation to use it but I'll get a few cents if you do, thank you either way!

Nora Dunn (aka The Professional Hobo) is one of the original Lifestyle Travel Bloggers, having sold everything she owned in 2006 to travel full-time. She traveled full-time for 12 years. Specializing in slow travel, Nora has lived in and traveled through over 60 countries. Her travel experiences range from sublime to absurd to downright terrifying. She survived three natural disasters, three tropical diseases (apparently these things come in three's), a near-fatal accident, passport theft, and more breakups than she'd care to admit to. She also saved over $100,000 getting free accommodation around the world.  Nora's Website is here. Nora's YouTube is here. Nora's Book is here. --- How to Get Free Accomodation Around the World Nora's Instagram is here. Other information covered on the podcast: Vaughan Town - Nora's Article. Vaughan Town Website. Traveling Alone as a Woman (video about safety) Solo Travel over 50 (interview) Trusted Housesitters (affiliate link) Full Show Notes for this episode are here. Thank you so much for listening! KA 

Veronika Winski is known as the queen of reinvention. After eight years in the corporate world, Veronika decided that her talents and real calling were beyond the nine to five rat race lifestyle that was draining her soul. Determined to fulfill her own calling she left her career eleven years ago and reinvented her life.   Veronika is offering a free online class here. Other ways to connect with her: Her Website. Her Instagram. Her Facebook group.   Find the show notes here.   Want to make my day? Please follow me on Instagram!    KA's Website and Blog here.   Thank you so much for listening :)  Kimberly Anne

AUA #27 - This week is the second part of my interview with Monica Jayne

Today's interview is with Monica Jayne

Meet World Traveler and Yogini Extraordinaire, Sahara Leigh who has lived and traveled all over the world! She started traveling at age 15 and is now in her 30's and moving forward in the world as a solo female traveler with a strong foot firmly planted in the spiritual. She teaches yoga, is an ayurvedic medicine practitioner, offers consultations for families and people looking to explore healthy food (including veganism) and a healthier lifestyle. She's an author and a sailor, was an aerialist, and even worked in a circus! Is there anything she can't do? I don't think so! Sahara thoroughly filled out my long questionnaire, so for more information about her please see her show notes page, here! You can find her website here. She offers 3 different levels of personal consulting plus Sahara's Yoga Membership is only $20 a month for 1 live class per week and access to all her past classes! I've taken them personally and they are amazing! Just one class "cured" some severe low back pain I was suffering from! Her Etsy shop is here. Her instagram here. Want to make my day? Please follow me on Instagram!  KA's Website and Blog here. Thank you so much for listening :)  Kimberly Anne

Simply Speaks, a New York native, fought against all odds and developed into one of the most incredible human beings I've had the good fortune of meeting. Their story is one of overcoming adversity and flourishing through sacrifice and hard work. Simply, a motivational speaker, identifies as non-binary and speaks about what it was like growing up with diversity. They didn't conform to societal standards at a time when that was considered even more taboo than it is now. But Simply faced those challenges head-on and achieved every dream they ever had, and then some. Come, walk with them as they hold your hand through their unique and profound philosophies about life. Find Simply's Instagram here. Simply's Website is here. **Simply's Book is here. Full show notes are here. Want to make my day? Please follow me on Instagram!  KA's Website and Blog here. ** affiliate link - if you use this, there is no extra cost to you and KA gets a few cents but you are not obligated at all to use the affiliate link. Thank you so much for listening :)  ​KA

Christina Papavlasopoulos takes us on a trip to Greece, and emblazons us with her unique entrepreneurial touch on travel. She, along with her partner, Nektaria Panagiotari offer travel excursions for women through their companies Shefari Travel and Myths and Muses. So sit back and relax with your favorite beverage as we sail across sun bleached islands and other exotic destinations!   Shefari - www.shefari.com   Myths and Muses - mythsandmuses.com   FB: https://www.facebook.com/shefaritravel   IG: https://www.instagram.com/shefaritravel/ Here are all the show notes for this episode Want to make my day? Please follow me on Instagram!    AUA's Website and Blog here.   Thank you so much for listening :)  Kimberly Anne (aka: K.A.)  

OK, this is a MUST listen! Jonathan is changing the world, one conversation at a time! The only way to fight division (which Jonathan correctly identifies as the other pandemic) is to sit down with people who have differing opinions and have a conversation with them. Not a debate or an argument but active listening. And in doing so, he finds the commonality between himself (and all of humanity) and the people he interviews. I'm completely blown away with his philosophy and huge heart and I know you will be too.   Here is a blog post/transcription of this podcast.   Here is where you can find Jonathan Rivera.   Here are all the show notes for this episode.   Here are a few of the things we talked about and links to them. Brené Brown's Dehumanization Podcast Episode on Spotify on 1/13/21: Brené on Words, Actions, Dehumanization and Accountability   Article: Why People Complain   **The "stop complaining" book = A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen   The theory if we knew how hard something was before we started it... The Dunning-Kruger Effect (wiki) Psychology Today   Want to make my day? Please follow me on Instagram!    KA's Website and Blog here.   ** affiliate link - if you use this, there is no extra cost to you and KA gets a few cents but you are not obligated at all to use the affiliate link.   Thank you so much for listening :)  Kimberly Anne

KA talks about her pivot, which stems from a recent incident that was the impetus for an epiphany, and who doesn't love an epiphany? Turns out she doesn't have to do "all the things" that people say successful people have to do. KA gives herself permission to take a step back in order to achieve a life balance because "one size does NOT fit all". KA's top 5 #1's are writing, reading, exercising, eating well and travel. What are YOURS?   Holly Priestley's Website: https://hollycpriestley.com/ Holly's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliberate-living/id1501389792 ---------------------------------- You can find KA here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/ Website: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/   Show Notes (Transcript) Here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua20.html   Thank you so much for listening! KA

Anita Morin of FDS Creatives, is an expert on everything YouTube! Anita explains how she became a YouTube aficionado and how you can make the most out of the YT platform right now! This interview is perfect timing for me as I'm planning to move onto that platform. I hope it's perfect timing for the rest of you too!   Anita Morin of FDS Creatives' YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FDSCreatives/featured   What You Need To Be Successful On Youtube: https://youtu.be/HiZBNsSlYLc   I would LOVE it if you'd follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure   Full Show Notes Here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua19.html   KA's Website and Blog here:  https://www.anunknownadventure.com/   Thank you so much for listening :)  Kimberly Anne

Ashley didn't pursue her dream. Instead she pointed her boat downstream and went where the tide took her. Because of this, she's discovered her true calling and unparalleled happiness! Ashley was so inspirational that I wrote a blog post about her philosophy and what she's learned in hopes that it will inspire others! Ashley is an email marketing expert with a passion for sea turtles and avocados and as well as a firm grasp on the enneagram. Come, have a listen as we discuss it all!   Full Show Notes Here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua18.html   Enneagram Test: http://www.9types.com/rheti/index.php   KA's Website and Blog here:  https://www.anunknownadventure.com/     Want to make my day? Please follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/     Thank you so much for listening :)  Kimberly Anne  

Have you ever met a professional magician? I hadn't until recently and now you get to hear a little bit about what it's like behind the veil. What makes someone even take this route and do they enjoy it? Find out as Dan Chan, the Magic Man, shares a little bit of his life with you! — Here's a link to all the show notes for this episode: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua17.html — Dan Chan's airbnb experiences link https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/1673214 — Dan's Website: https://www.danchanmagic.com/ — Here's my insta and I'd be soooo happy if you'd follow me there! — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/ — Website: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/   Thank you for listening! KA

Jennifer Novak is a US Expat currently living in Cambodia. Jenn also lives as a minimalist and a traveler. She had to get past the naysayers and other's preconceived notions about what she should do with her life in order to achieve her dreams. Jenn has also lived in Thailand and she's lived in the US in two different tiny houses! I love her candor and her laughter! I know she will touch and heal your life, as much as she has mine!@herbalnomadlife —Want to make my day? Please follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/—Full Show Notes Here:https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua16.html—KA's Website and Blog here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/—Thank you so much for listening :) Kimberly Anne 

I was blown away, once again, this time by Diana Olynick who is a minimalist, and so much more! She talks about the minimalist philosophy, which is beautiful and quite an important reminder for all of us. If she can be a minimalist while raising two young children, we have no excuses. Diana also touches on labels and how they limit us. She rewards us with her delightful sense of humor and huge heart. I can't wait for you to meet her! And as always, I am learning more from the people I interview than I ever thought possible! Cheri Huber - the author that Diana talks about:https://www.amazon.com/Cheri-Huber/e/B000APUHLM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1611594764&sr=1-1 **Goodbye Things book - the book that helped me on my own path to minimalismhttps://amzn.to/2YqNxKj The Minimalists 2 Documentaries are both on Netflix:Minimalism and The Minimalists Less is Now Want to make my day? Please follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/ Full Show Notes Here:https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua15.html KA's Website and Blog here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ Thank you so much for listening :) Kimberly Anne ** affiliate link - if you use this, there is no extra cost to you and KA gets a few cents but you are not obligated at all to use the affiliate link. 

Eric Patrick Thomas is paralyzed from the neck down and he wasn't born that way. And yet Eric has not only achieved some huge dreams, he is one of the most positive people I've ever met. His amazing outlook on life is contagious!  Eric shows everyone that it doesn't matter your circumstances, they can be overcome and a positive attitude is key. Yes he's in a wheelchair, but that wheelchair does not define who he is! Listen to how Eric breaks convention, limits and barriers to make his dreams come true! —Eric's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ethomas1977—Eric's T-Shirts and more: https://ezawareness.com/—Eric's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ezawarenessbydesign—Would LOVE it if you'd follow me on Instagram! @anunknownadventure—Full Show Notes Here:https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua14.html—KA's Website and Blog here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/—Thank you so much for listening :) Kimberly Anne

I talk about my personal journey of working out as a non-professional circus aerialist, handstander and contortionist. I can't "truly" be called any of those labels as I'm a complete novice but I have been doing circus consistently for 11 years and have learned more about myself and my body than ever before. Plus, I'm fitter, in my 50's than I've ever been in my life. And I feel GREAT (except when I do dumb things to injure myself LOL). Welcome to my passion and another dream, achieved!—Link to Circus blog post: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/blog1/circus—Link to Karina's Interview:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aua-9-extreme-minimalism-unconventional-travel-karina/id1531543726?i=1000500108270—Link to Lizette's IG:https://www.instagram.com/lady.solitaire/—FREE online circus classes!https://www.msacircusarts.org/circus-on-demand—$15 a class online and I've taken them, they're fantastic!https://www.skycandyaustin.com/class/online-drop-in/—$15 a class online, a few are taught by one of my teachers and she's amazing!https://www.versatilearts.net/classes/online-classes/—I haven't tried this one and it's a monthly membership of $100:https://www.aloftloft.com/online-classes—I mentioned being an addict:https://www.anunknownadventure.com/travelsober—A few "fun" ways to exercise:runningbike ridingTRXcircusdancingyoga/aerial yogahula hoopingweight trainingkettlebells—Would LOVE it if you'd follow me on Instagram! @anunknownadventure—Full Show Notes Here:https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua13.html—KA's Website and Blog here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/—Thank you so much for listening :) Kimberly Anne

Jenny Ambrose had a dream that defied convention. It doesn't fit into a nice little box of understanding. But it does fill a niche that was previously unfilled! And because she believed in her dream and believed in herself, her niche business is thriving! Jenny's story teaches all of us to not only reach for the stars but to reach beyond them! —You can find Jenny here: Website: https://www.pureefantastico.com/ — Instagram: Instagram.com/PureeFantastico—We talk about a lot of fun things and you can find the links for the show notes here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua12.html—You can find KA (the host) here:— Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/— Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anunknownadventure— Website and Blog: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/—Thank you so much for listening! Kimberly Anne 

Carlyn Montes De Oca is an animal advocate, unconventional traveler and minimalist who has not only followed her dreams, she's achieved them!Carlyn and I used to share an office and when she was there, she was often the highlight of my day! In the past few years she's accomplished more dreams than most of us accomplish in a lifetime. Carlyn proves that we're never too old and we're never stuck to follow our hearts. I'm proud to call her my friend and I know her words will encourage you! And although I am personally not a vegan, Carlyn is and I asked her to expound on that part of her life as well because I find it interesting and encouraging. I know you will too!You can find Carlyn here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlynMDOWebsite: http://animalhumanhealth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlynmontesdeoca/TedX Talk: https://youtu.be/tq8EpIit7LwAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Carlyn-Montes-De-Oca/e/B01LZ5454H Full Show Notes Here:https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua11.html KA's Website and Blog here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ Thank you so much for listening! Kimberly Anne

I met Australian native, Christopher Michaels, in Berlin last year when he was journeying around the world. We completely bonded, danced together in front of the Berlin wall, and have been friends ever since. Christopher talks about his past travels, how he brought himself back after a stroke and a whirlwind trip that took him through Europe and Cuba with a touchdown in Los Angeles, California. He's an artist, a hypnotherapist and a lover of life and love. I adore him and I know you will too! We spoke about Busabout:https://www.busabout.com/ You can find Christopher on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtfuloutsider/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thoughtfuloutsiderArt Website: http://thoughtfuloutsider.com/Hypnotherapy Website: http://www.destinyhypnotherapy.com.au/ You can find Kimberly (the host) here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anunknownadventureWebsite: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ For the full show notes please check here! --- https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua10.html Thank you and please subscribe and click like if you are enjoying the podcast!!!

Today I got to interview one of my best friends! Karina Fernandez from Argentina. Karina inspires me every single day to be a better person and live in more authenticity. Karina is a minimalist, an unconventional traveler AND she lives/achieves her dreams on a regular basis. I hope you learn as much from her in this podcast as I did! We talked about several movies:Free Solo - the rock climbing documentary about the climber who climbs without ropes!Kiss the Ground - about a solution for climate change - on Netflix.My Octopus Teacher - an amazing documentary about a man who befriends a wild Octopus - on Netflix. We also mentioned our shared astrologer - Freedom Cole And after the interview I talked about the YouTube videos I discovered about #nofurniture and sitting on the floor...After watching quite a few, these quickly became my favorites!Youheum - Heal Your Living. Youheum is an extreme minimalist who used to be a shopaholic! We can ALL learn from her!Thoughtworthy Co - I love this couple who transitioned to a furniture free apartment.Movementum - another fantastic couple who went furniture free and this one focuses a LOT on movement and FUN! If you know of others or have personal experience in this area, I'd love to hear about it! :) You can find me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anunknownadventureWebsite: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ For the full show notes please check here! --- https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua9.html

Meet Katherine, the 5 Kilo (11 pound) traveler/traveller! WOWOWOW! Yes she really does take long trips with only 1 small backpack! Katherine is from New Zealand and often takes solo trips with her trusty backpack :) Get tips, tricks, advice and listen to lots of fantastic traveling experiences in this podcast episode! Katherine is now offering her first class which is fantastic and very reasonably priced to help you figure out the perfect bag for you to travel with. Here are the best places to find Katherine: https://www.instagram.com/the5kilotraveller/ and https://www.the5kilotraveller.com/blog/  For the full show notes please check here! --- https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua8.html You can find Kimberly (the host) here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anunknownadventureWebsite: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ Thank you and please subscribe and click like if you are enjoying the podcast!!!

Jules Costa has been a full time digital nomad for three years. Born in Brazil but raised in America Jules has traveled throughout the United States, Brazil and Europe. She started her own business with a business partner during the Covid lockdown. But before that she worked AND traveled, affirming that it's possible to find work while on the road and do whatever it takes to make your dreams come true. Jules offers some amazing pearls of wisdom from travel hacking to minimalism to just an overall positive life attitude. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did! Show Notes (find the FULL show notes here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua7.html Find Jules on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/julesontap/ Tandem groups (tandem language exchange)website/app - https://www.tandem.net/FB - https://www.facebook.com/groups/tandemexchange The aupair site Jules used for her job in Germany: aupairworld.comMeetup:meetup.comCouchsurfing:couchsurfing.comWorkaway:https://www.workaway.info/ Travel hacks:trading something you’re good at for airbnb stays (if you notice they could use better photos for example)reach out to them and ask for 1/2 off or a free nightUsing a credit card that offers air miles.I looked up the best card (for me) according to https://thepointsguy.com/ which is the Chase Sapphire Preferred card — I put all my expenses on the card and pay it off monthly and since opening the card six months ago I already have enough points for two round trip flights within the US.https://thepointsguy.com/guide/top-travel-rewards-credit-cards/ Another great travel hack site is: https://travelhacking.org/Woofing (working on organic farms)https://wwoof.net/https://wwoofusa.org/ Facebook hitchhiking groups https://www.facebook.com/groups/hitchhiketribehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/hitchhikerswithoutborderhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/hkeuropehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/sailboatyacht You can find Kimberly (the host) here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anunknownadventure/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anunknownadventureWebsite: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ Thank you and please subscribe and click like if you are enjoying the podcast!!!

Today I interview Anita Ramirez, whose lifelong dream was to write a novel and she did! Learn how tragic life events urged her forward. Anita found her own courage and strength. You can too.Find Anita here:Website: anitawritesbooks.comTwitter: @AnitaRamirez3IG: anamarierzFB: Anita Writes Books Show note Links:KA's Writing Coach - https://www.coach.me/ChristopherDowning?ref=MogKZ**Romancing the Beat Book - https://amzn.to/2TGbXgKRachel Herron’s Class = 90 days to done - https://rachaelherron.com/90daystodone/Rachel Herron’s other info including a free weekly email of encouragement for writers: https://rachaelherron.com/Rachel’s podcast - http://www.howdoyouwrite.net/ KA's Other Favorite Writing PodcastsJoanna Penn - https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/Lindsay Burowker - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/six-figure-authors/id1480978629J Thorn and Zack Bohannan - https://thecareerauthor.com/podcast/ Some Facebook Writers Groupshttps://www.facebook.com/groups/supportingbeginnerwriters/https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976793849262471/https://www.facebook.com/groups/mikegeffnerpresentswritershelpingwriters/https://www.facebook.com/groups/ahomeforwriters/Full Show Notes Here:https://www.anunknownadventure.com/aua6.html KA's Website and Blog here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/  ** affiliate link - if you use this, there is no extra cost to you and KA gets a few cents but you are not obligated at all to use the affiliate link. Thank you so much for listening :) Kimberly Anne

In this episode, your host, Kimberly Anne talks about NaNo and her author business. NaNo happens in the month of November (write your novel in November) and KA wants to encourage everyone who's been wanting to write a novel to sign up for it--it's free, it's fun and it will change your life!https://nanowrimo.org/***Please forgive the low energy, it was recorded at 10:30pm after a 12 hour work-day!Find more information about AUA - including a blog at: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/To reach KA, please email her at: anunknownadventureka@gmail.com*Recommended Books in this Podcast:Dan Rather: What Unites Us - https://amzn.to/3oo8EbVItalo Calvino: If on a Winter's Night a Traveler - https://amzn.to/2J0jvJ3Brandon Sanderson: Mistborn - https://amzn.to/3kq8uyw *affiliate links, you are not required to use these but if you do it's no extra cost to you and KA earns a few cents :)Thank you for listening!

In this episode I talk to Ellen Behrens, a retired software developer/analyst. Ellen talks about the journey she took to achieve her dream. Her dream was to find out who she is, using her skills and living in joy.In this episode Ellen talks about mental health, trauma and family alcoholism.Ellen is full of wisdom and brings you on her beautiful, and sometimes painful, journey of self -discovery. What it was like living with undiagnosed depression and growing up in a family of alcoholism and codependency.

Mandy is originally from the USA but she's been nomading for almost 12 years, mostly in Europe. She works as a technical project manager (digital nomad) for a small company and once the world returns to a semblance of normalcy she plans to start vandwelling. Here are a few things we talked about during the interview but there are more extensive show notes here at: AUA Podcast 3  kiwi.com - flight search engineYES you heard correctly - when Mandy first started nomading (in Europe) her budget was $600 US dollars per month! Now it’s $1,000. Please don't hesitate to reach out:website: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ IG: @anunknownadventure Email: AnUnknownAdventureKA@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening!

You've told people about your dreams and they're either encouraging and happy for you or, more likely, their fears are making them question your sanity. Find out how I'm handling the naysayers. Hopefully it will help you handle the discouragers in your life too! Show Notes:I have a blog post that talks about this here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/post1/judgmentAnd my website is here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ 

This is an autobiographical snippet of what led me to where I am now and why I'm so passionate about encouraging others to follow and achieve their dreams! In this episode you will learn: What led me astray for forty years. How I finally reached the point of following my lifelong dream. How I came to the decision of living and traveling in a van. My process from stuff to minimalism.You can find my website with my blogs and more information here: https://www.anunknownadventure.com/ #vanlife #change #dreams #achievingdreams #followingdreams #over50 #travel #travelover50 #retireearly #minimalism