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This is part two (part one here) where I read an article by one of my favorite thinkers on global economics, Ray Dalio. In this podcast, I simply read the second part of his meditations on the future of the US dollar and if the US can reverse what looks like it’s impending doom as … Continue reading "The Big Cycle of the United States and the Dollar, Part 2 by Ray Dalio Read by Ian Robinson" The post The Big Cycle of the United States and the Dollar, Part 2 by Ray Dalio Read by Ian Robinson appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

One of my favorite thinkers on global economics is Ray Dalio. In this podcast, I simply read the first part of his meditations on the future of the US dollar. Links: Find Ray Dalio’s orignal post on Linkedin. The post The Big Cycle of the United States and the Dollar, Part 1 by Ray Dalio Read by Ian Robinson appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

In this podcast Fred describes how he became a sea plane pilot. As the host, I know almost nothing about the subject. Therefore, we approach the subject from the perspective of a novice. I hope you find this useful if you’re seeking to become a recreational pilot. Enjoy! Fred Welsh is a friend I met … Continue reading "How to Become a Sea Plane Pilot with Fred Welsh" The post How to Become a Sea Plane Pilot with Fred Welsh appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Welcome to ? a podcast about art, adventure, enterprise and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcast This first episode is me my attempt at a unique podcast. Currently, I have three formats in mind: 1. Traditional Interviews Traditional interviews will be around an hour where we learn about interesting people who have interesting behaviors. These interviews … Continue reading "Episode One of the Question Mark Podcast" The post Episode One of the Question Mark Podcast appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Wish your road trips never ended? For Brent Rose, they don't. Brent Rose is a freelance technology journalist who has spent the last 17 months living out of a van and road tripping around the United States. For Brent, what started as a year-long road trip has turned into an open-ended lifestyle. Brent tells us … Continue reading "Brent Rose: Inside the Life of a Location Independent Tech Journalist" The post Brent Rose: Inside the Life of a Location Independent Tech Journalist appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Have you struggled with making your dreams a reality? Do you feel stressed out trying to find a compromise? When Jake Heilbrunn realized his passions and his life were not aligned, he left for Central America to help find fulfillment and discover his purpose. What he found was an incredible community of people, a beautiful … Continue reading "Jake Heilbrunn: Off The Beaten Trail" The post Jake Heilbrunn: Off The Beaten Trail appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Karsten Aichholz is the perfect person to author the Thailand Starter Kit!, a website full of advice for ex-pats moving to Thailand. After nearly a decade of living in Bangkok, Karsten offers advice on everything from housing to fitness to grocery delivery in the Land of Smiles. In our entertaining and fascinating discussion, Karsten explains how he went … Continue reading "Karsten Aichholz: Gaming Entrepreneur and Creator of Thailand Starter Kit!" The post Karsten Aichholz: Gaming Entrepreneur and Creator of Thailand Starter Kit! appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Marketing nomad Dylan Basile of Tree Tribe got my attention at the 2016 Nomad Summit when he presented on his eco-fashion company with a passion for sustainability. Since our meeting, Dylan has had a challenging year. At the time of this interview, he’s coming off a 6-month battle with dengue fever, which is a debilitating mosquito-borne disease he … Continue reading "Dylan Basile: Tree Tribe Plants 40,000 Trees while Co-Founder Survives Dengue Fever" The post Dylan Basile: Tree Tribe Plants 40,000 Trees while Co-Founder Survives Dengue Fever appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

The True Transient, Patrick Daley returns to the Love Affair Travel Podcast to tell us about another wild adventure across the United States… but this time it’s not by land! The last time we heard from Patrick he was hitchhiking across the country, today we learn of his current journey from NYC to Mexico via a … Continue reading "Patrick Daley: True Transient Crosses the USA again, this Time by Canoe" The post Patrick Daley: True Transient Crosses the USA again, this Time by Canoe appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Taylor Conroy’s energy for life is contagious! Currently, he is the co-founder of Journey, an organization that designs trips for volunteers looking to make a difference by building homes in developing countries. In his role, Taylor is on a mission to revolutionize the way social change is funded. This is a great interview for travelers looking to make a difference in the … Continue reading "Taylor Conroy’s Full Force Journey to Change the Fundraising World" The post Taylor Conroy’s Full Force Journey to Change the Fundraising World appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

From high school dropout in Germany, to a self-driving car engineer in Silicon Valley, Stefan’s journey to co-founder of Mobile Jazz is anything but expected. I heard about Stefan’s innovative ‘happiness first’ business model from Johannes Voelkner of the Nomad Cruise, and knew I had to get Stefan on the show. In this interview Stefan shares his philosophy on prioritizing … Continue reading "Stefan Klumpp: Why Focusing on Happiness Makes this Company more Money" The post Stefan Klumpp: Why Focusing on Happiness Makes this Company more Money appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Need to fit your entire life (including computer) into a carry-on, use the same bag to summit a mountain, and then show up to a meeting looking the part? Well look no further, the Minaal backpack is here. Doug Barber, Co-founder of Minaal, shares how he and his friend Jimmy Hayes came to develop their … Continue reading "Doug Barber: The Minaal Story" The post Doug Barber: The Minaal Story appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Recession blues got you down? Feel like the corporate ladder could be kicked out from under you at any moment?  Why not take the fear of being disposed and transform it to a life of travel! Alex Jimenez, founder of Travel Fashion Girl, did exactly that. After leaving the corporate world of fashion and taking … Continue reading "Alex Jimenez: How one Girl Learned to Travel without Tours" The post Alex Jimenez: How one Girl Learned to Travel without Tours appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Ever wanted to live and work remotely as a Digital Nomad? Sila Nur Isik is an entrepreneur from Istanbul, Turkey currently living in London, England. She has a masters degree in Graphic Design, runs an advertising agency called Mind The Ad and was one of the first 75 people to attend Remote Year. In this episode of Love Affair Travel … Continue reading "Sila Nur Isik: Remote Work and Around the World Office" The post Sila Nur Isik: Remote Work and Around the World Office appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Have you recognized that your life is too comfortable? Are you looking for a challenge that will sustain you and shape you? After a life-threatening accident, Birgit Pestalozzi finally decided to listen to her gut. She left the corporate world one year ago, and hasn’t looked back since. In that time, she has been instrumental in … Continue reading "Birgit Pestalozzi: From Corporate to Conscientious" The post Birgit Pestalozzi: From Corporate to Conscientious appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Why be a travel blogger when you can be a sex blogger? “It's just easier you know? Also, people appreciate you more!” Anyone can talk about travel, but it takes a more daring and carefree individual to have the courage to speak their mind on sex without reservation. Theresa Lachner is the Founder of the … Continue reading "Theresa Lachner: Sex Blogs are Better than Travel Blogs" The post Theresa Lachner: Sex Blogs are Better than Travel Blogs appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Want to start an online business? After meeting Miles and Melanie earlier this month on the Nomad Cruise, I caught up with Miles while he was in Sintra, Portugal. Miles Beckler and his wife Melanie provide online information products, meditations and spiritual development courses. Miles is a wealth of knowledge and Melanie is also an incredibly driven … Continue reading "Miles Beckler: The Intersection of Meditation, Freedom and… Angel Encounters?" The post Miles Beckler: The Intersection of Meditation, Freedom and… Angel Encounters? appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

What if you wanted to start a school? Not just any school, you wanted to teach the California school curriculum while teaching students about organic farming, yoga, robotics and more? Would you do it if you lived in Japan? Would you do it if you didn’t have any money? Would you do it if you didn’t even speak … Continue reading "Jonathan Yaffe: From Vagabond to AnyRoad Entrepreneur" The post Jonathan Yaffe: From Vagabond to AnyRoad Entrepreneur appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Imagine moving to a new city and living rent-free for months… or visiting a dream destination and staying in a luxurious home with an equipped kitchen and furry pets to keep you company. Today more and more people are traveling as house sitters. House-sitting has changed the way I travel and live my life. Blogger and … Continue reading "Dani Heinrich of Globetrotter Girls: Joys, Pains and Tips for the Aspiring House-sit Connoisseur" The post Dani Heinrich of Globetrotter Girls: Joys, Pains and Tips for the Aspiring House-sit Connoisseur appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Welcome back to the show! Here we go – Another adventure, another traveler, another helluva inspiring story. You ready? We’re still in Chiang Mai, staying in a beautiful apartment, and talking to entrepreneur, ironman, and founder of the Unleash Yourself Podcast, Michael Carbone (Check out his Instagram). So listen in as we chill next to … Continue reading "Michael Carbone: Unleash Yourself and Sign Up for the Race" The post Michael Carbone: Unleash Yourself and Sign Up for the Race appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

The story about the crack smoking guy driving a fancy Audi wasn’t a great selling point… In 2015, Pat quit his job, sold 95% of his possessions, and hitchhiked across the United States. In this episode, Pat and I discuss his subsequent world travels, strategies for successful hitchhiking, making films, and awe experiences from years of travel. Travel … Continue reading "Secrets to Successful Hitchhiking from True Transient: AVOID CRACK AND FANCY AUDIS" The post Secrets to Successful Hitchhiking from True Transient: AVOID CRACK AND FANCY AUDIS appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Picture the scene. We’re in Chiang Mai and it’s the 2016 Songkran Festival. People are outside obliterating each other with water pistols. Kids are laughing. Blues musicians are playing their hearts out … and there I am sat down with my MacBook preparing to interview the amazing Johannes Voelkner. Why? Well because he’s the founder … Continue reading "Johannes Voelkner: Taking Digital Nomadism out to Sea with Nomad Cruise" The post Johannes Voelkner: Taking Digital Nomadism out to Sea with Nomad Cruise appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

If you flew to Panama with a lot of debt, a little cash, no experience and nothing but a plan to make money online, would you still play it cool? A common theme of this podcast is to explore transition. No one gives permission to do this stuff. It takes a leap of faith to make it happen. I love … Continue reading "Is Chris Hughes the Coolest Digital Nomad Alive Today?" The post Is Chris Hughes the Coolest Digital Nomad Alive Today? appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

In 2015 V (Veronica) and I ran an internet business which empowered us to spend the whole year island hopping in the Caribbean and driving across the United States. During that time we took a boat from the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico, flew to Miami, drove to New Orleans, New York, Canada, Detroit, Chicago, Yellowstone … Continue reading "An 11 Month Road Trip Funded by Making Money Online While Traveling" The post An 11 Month Road Trip Funded by Making Money Online While Traveling appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Welcome back to the show everyone. Today I’m talking to the brains and mastermind behind KoHub – the tropical coworking space in Koh Lanta – James Abbot. James was a digital nomad before there was even a name for it. He used to divide his time between programming remotely using his collection of 3G sim … Continue reading "James Abbot: From Living on a Boat to Building a Coworking Space" The post James Abbot: From Living on a Boat to Building a Coworking Space appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Marcus Meurer and I have businesses that don’t involve location requirements. That empowers us and people like us to live in a new city every 1-3 months. It’s great for individual freedom, but what about community? Marcus Meurer is the mind behind a lot of companies. He is now focused on the problem of community for the digital nomads. He … Continue reading "Marcus Meurer: Building a Better World for Digital Nomads" The post Marcus Meurer: Building a Better World for Digital Nomads appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Host of the Travel Like A Boss Podcast. Muay Thai fighter. Scuba diver. Dropshipping entrepreneur. Living the digital nomad dream. Introducing, Johnny FD. “Thailand has a million dollar sunset for the price of a beer.” – Johnny FD (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Leaving the US with $6000 and no plans of staying indefinitely Finding a … Continue reading "Johnny FD: Fighting, Diving, and Dropshipping across Thailand" The post Johnny FD: Fighting, Diving, and Dropshipping across Thailand appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

A #1 selling American recording artist. Host of the Rebel Creative Podcast. Helping location-independent artistic businesses to thrive. A sonic chameleon. A musical nomad. Introducing, Deane Ogden. “You gotta make the decision to do it. It doesn't end up being worth it, to wait.” – Deane Ogden (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How the internet disruption … Continue reading "Deane Ogden: Living As A Musical Nomad" The post Deane Ogden: Living As A Musical Nomad appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Producer of the Startup Diaries Web-Series. Founder & CEO of Helpando.it. Driving around the world. Discovering new ways to work with modern technology. Being Serendipitous. Introducing, Fabian Dittrich. “Don't worry too much when something ends. Trust that something cool will come up. Love uncertainty.” – Fabian Dittrich (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How a random busker … Continue reading "Fabian Dittrich: The Art of Serendipity" The post Fabian Dittrich: The Art of Serendipity appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Producer of Hit The Road: India. Author of 7000 KM To Go. Competitor in the Rickshaw challenge. He is originally from Chicago. Speaking to us from Armenia. Introducing, Ric Gazarian. “It’s little unplanned experiences that create the mosaic of memories.” – Ric Gazarian (Tweet It) Travel Topics: What is the Rickshaw challenge? Ric Gazarian’s film Hit … Continue reading "Ric Gazarian: Author and Filmmaker Races Across India" The post Ric Gazarian: Author and Filmmaker Races Across India appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Entrepreneur. Business advisor. Traveling enthusiast. Author and educator. He speaks with us from Thailand. Introducing, Grant Weherley. “Get through limiting beliefs, and you can get through anything.” – Grant Weherley (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Why Thailand is a great place to start a business How to deal with inconveniences while traveling How to travel abroad after … Continue reading "Grant Weherley: Starting an Internet Based Business" The post Grant Weherley: Starting an Internet Based Business appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

What is the importance of prayer? How does spirituality connect to travel? We talk with our next guest about these questions. A christian activist and author. He’s completed a 37,000 mile prayer pilgrimage around the globe. Introducing, Jared Brock. “World travel is fundamental for world peace.” – Jared Brock (Tweet It) Travel Topics: What the point of prayer … Continue reading "Jared Brock: Author of a Year of Living Prayerfully" The post Jared Brock: Author of a Year of Living Prayerfully appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Is it possible to run a business while traveling? Our next guest thinks so! A professional cyclist and trainer. He hosts the Art of Adventure podcast. He is an entrepreneur who has started an internet based business. Introducing, Derek Loudermilk. “It’s impossible to escape a sense of awe for planet earth.” – Derek Loudermilk (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How to switch … Continue reading "Derek Loudermilk: How to Balance Work and Travel" The post Derek Loudermilk: How to Balance Work and Travel appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Photo credit Sterling Taylor This week we’ve got a rock star on the show. He evolved into a startup savant. He’s also become a world traveling survivalist. Learn more about him on his blog Adventures of Justin. Introducing, the one and only, Justin Alexander. “I got to the point where I was free to live the life … Continue reading "Adventures of Justin" The post Adventures of Justin appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

The Swiss Family Robinson inspired her to travel and the way she made it happen is a stroke of genius… Along with her husband and kids, she left her stable job to travel the world. Since then, she has earned more than 1.1 million Aeroplan points and about 80,000 Marriott Rewards Points with credit card bonuses. She has learned … Continue reading "Sheralyn Guilleminot: Wife, Mother and Travel Hacker" The post Sheralyn Guilleminot: Wife, Mother and Travel Hacker appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

The host of The Daily Travel Podcast. Nathaniel Boyle tells us about his love for travel from a young age. To pursue this passion he left his job in the United States. His first stop, New Zealand. He rode the Trans-Siberian Railway and met a wide variety of people. Introducing, Nathaniel Boyle. “Travel really does have this … Continue reading "Nathaniel Boyle: Host of The Daily Travel Podcast" The post Nathaniel Boyle: Host of The Daily Travel Podcast appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Host of Chalk Talk, a Climbing Industry Podcast. John Blomquist remembers his travels to Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Running through the jungle, sometimes in pouring rain. Host Ian Robinson made a great travel buddy. John loved Costa Rica so much he got married there years later. Introducing the champ, John Blomquist. “Punta Mona, it's kind of … Continue reading "John Blomquist: Climbing Expert Regales Travels to Central America" The post John Blomquist: Climbing Expert Regales Travels to Central America appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

He optimized use of his Amsterdam flat by listing it on Airbnb. He used the income from renting to travel the world. He also writes a blog about it. Now he advises others on how to make a living on Airbnb. Jasper Ribbers has become The Traveling Dutchman. “Traveling opens your horizons, you start challenging the … Continue reading "The Traveling Dutchman: Using Airbnb to Fund Your Travels" The post The Traveling Dutchman: Using Airbnb to Fund Your Travels appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Author of a new book The Purpose Principles. Jake Ducey is curious about what creates both success and failure. He left business school to write and travel. A fall in heavy Indonesian rain caused his life to flash before his eyes. He headed home to write his first book, which was a huge success. Now it's … Continue reading "Jake Ducey: Almost Died yet Found Purpose" The post Jake Ducey: Almost Died yet Found Purpose appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

A telecom business made him traditionally successful. Then Graham started to examine what success really meant. So the transition from being a CEO to just a guy with a backpack began. His family slowly scaled down their lives and started traveling the globe. Now he enjoys Zen-like moments around the world. Our next guest, Graham … Continue reading "Graham Brown: Learning the Business Lifecycle and Fitting it into Your Traveling Lifestyle" The post Graham Brown: Learning the Business Lifecycle and Fitting it into Your Traveling Lifestyle appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Do you want to travel the world, but don’t have a lot of cash? Amber Worrick has been doing it since she left high school. She doesn’t run an Internet business or have a trust fund. She has hitchhiked through Europe and South America. She just might be the push you need to get out the door and live … Continue reading "Amber Worrick: How to Travel the World on a Budget and Hitchhike Your Way to Global Adventures" The post Amber Worrick: How to Travel the World on a Budget and Hitchhike Your Way to Global Adventures appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Selling businesses isn’t just for multinational corporations. Indeed, all you need to do is create a recurring cash flow. Anything that generates cash flow, can be sold. Our next guest is the master of this process. He travels the world, brokering big deals and you can too. Here he is, Jock Purtle of Digital Exits. “There’s risk in … Continue reading "Jock Purtle: How to Build, Buy and Sell an Online Business and Live a Life of Travel" The post Jock Purtle: How to Build, Buy and Sell an Online Business and Live a Life of Travel appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Jeffrey Chernick is a Rock Star. He started in big finance. Got out before it all burned down. Off to Barcelona. Off to Malaysia. Playing sold out shows with his band Story of the Running Wolf. Still going strong. Say hello to the ever so charming, Jeffery Chernick. “Malaysia was awesome. I’d go partying and to really … Continue reading "Jeffrey Chernick: Tours as a Rock Star Drummer, Grows an International Business and has lots and lots of Fun" The post Jeffrey Chernick: Tours as a Rock Star Drummer, Grows an International Business and has lots and lots of Fun appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

On a spur of the moment decision. He decided to leave all of his possessions behind. He jumped in an RV and started traveling the world. With no concern about what society may think of him. He started living his dream. Welcome, the one and only Tynan. “Travel is enriching in ways that are hard to articulate.” … Continue reading "Tynan: World Travel and Freedom through Minimalism and Good Habits" The post Tynan: World Travel and Freedom through Minimalism and Good Habits appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

The first time I met Jellaine was when she showed up for a CouchSurf. She was working on a travel blog then called Backpacking in Stilettos. Her mindset was fascinating back then, and where it took her is the stuff of legends. Despite debt, career and family problems she grew a million dollar business on her own. She … Continue reading "Jellaine Ross: The Mindset Behind Cherry Blooms" The post Jellaine Ross: The Mindset Behind Cherry Blooms appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Following your heart is the path to freedom. Doing so could take you to all sorts of places. Perhaps even Brazil… This guy is doing it. Here is his story. Welcome my next guest, Ilya Brotzky. “F$#k the BMW, follow your heart.” – Ilya Brotzky (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Who is Ilya Brotzky? Help in the … Continue reading "Ilya Brotzky: Tech Startups, Brazil and Moving to New Countries" The post Ilya Brotzky: Tech Startups, Brazil and Moving to New Countries appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

He has been on the road for 10 years. He’s gone everywhere and he writes about it. He can find a job anywhere and his stories are unreal. If you want to see the world this is the mindset to make it happen. Say g’day to the travel connoisseur, Jonny Blair. “Anyone can do any thing if … Continue reading "Jonny Blair: Unstoppable Travel Mindset for Going Wherever You Dream" The post Jonny Blair: Unstoppable Travel Mindset for Going Wherever You Dream appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Dreaming of quitting the high paying 9-5 job? Our next guest proposed a remote work agreement and received his resignation papers in exchange. Now he runs his own business and lives where and how he desires. He shares his lifestyle with the world. Please welcome the Location Rebel, Sean Ogle. “People are getting more creative with … Continue reading "Sean Ogle: The Location Rebel who Builds Businesses that Can Be Run From Anywhere on Earth" The post Sean Ogle: The Location Rebel who Builds Businesses that Can Be Run From Anywhere on Earth appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Moving to Italy on a passionate whim. Finding a business to fall in love with. Making a lifestyle out of it. Here is how to live the long term travel lifestyle. With, Steve Oddo. “Different people I met on my travels were open-minded, outside of the box thinkers that were doing great things to make money.” … Continue reading "Steve Oddo: Walks of Italy Founder on Building Profitable Travel Companies Around Passions" The post Steve Oddo: Walks of Italy Founder on Building Profitable Travel Companies Around Passions appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

Choosing entrepreneurship is an adventure in itself. Choosing entrepreneurship and travel is an extra challenge. Mark Manson did both. His story involves massive struggle, but the other side of it is hugely rewarding. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Mark Manson. “It’s really hard to start your own business period.” – Mark Manson  (Tweet It) Travel Topics: … Continue reading "Mark Manson: Russia, Vulnerability, Purpose and the Long Term Travel Lifestyle" The post Mark Manson: Russia, Vulnerability, Purpose and the Long Term Travel Lifestyle appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.

She realised that her online web marketing business enabled her to work anywhere in the world. So she bought a one way ticket to Australia. Through travel she discovered the desire and drive to help grassroots social enterprises all over the world. She went on to become a National Geographic Traveller of the Year! Welcome A Little … Continue reading "Shannon O'Donnell: A Little Adrift, Travel and Grassroots Volunteering" The post Shannon O'Donnell: A Little Adrift, Travel and Grassroots Volunteering appeared first on The Blog of Ian Robinson.