More Travel in Life

As a mindful psychotherapist, Lena Franklin has a unique vision and mission. By teaching the art of mindfulness and meditation, Lena integrates the most beautiful and inspiring travel destinations into her work to help others heal and experience a destination in a completely unique way. She has developed an internationally recognized mindfulness-based business where she sees individual clients, guides mindfulness retreats, teaches yoga and meditation trainings and provides personal growth workshops. She's the head of mindfulness for Welzen App and serves as an international spiritual teacher and leader on retreats for Pravassa. She's passionate about the power of travel to enable our own healing and to help bring a deeper peace to us. In this episode, we walk through her personal and professional story to integrate East and West for her own healing -- plus how we can all integrate more mindful practices while traveling to get a deeper experience with a destination.     EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: What is mindfulness healing The transformative power of presence & how travel consistently allows us to feel that What we stand to gain from the disruption of routine when we travel The scientific reasons why travel helps change and heal us How we can incorporate presence into our travel to experience any trip or destination at a deeper level How to make your travel more intentional (and enjoyable!) Wellness travel with Lena: what a Pravassa trip with Lena looks like Why is this trend of wellness travel & mindful travel growing? BONUS: Lena walks us through a quick guided meditation session (finish the episode... so worth it!)   

Darrah Brustein designed her life for more travel. She built the location-independent, time-independent lifestyle we all want. She's a serial entrepreneur and lifestyle design expert. She spends half the year traveling, all while running several successful businesses. Darrah has valuable insight for anyone looking to live a more intentional and value-filled life. After burnout and layoffs, she started to created little experiments to validate a little inkling that she could create the life and lifestyle she truly wanted--without sacrificing her values. By setting up a residual income stream, she can travel half the year, write for Forbes, or grow whichever business she'd like. I wanted to get her on the show because in this set up, she gets to choose how and where she spends her time. We all believe that lifestyle design is the ultimate definition of success. There's a ton of actionable tips we can immediately take from the episode and conversation. We talk through her series of tests and how she set herself up for her ideal lifestyle---and how you can too! HIGHLIGHTS: - Darrah's story of experimentation to design her best life - The importance of identifying your top values - How to let our top values drive our decisions to shape our life - Making travel an important part of our lives instead of something that gets the “scraps of our time” - A fact she tested: You can indeed take time off without your career collapsing - Actionable steps for developing and creating a network of valuable relationships (comes in handy when traveling!) - How all of us truly want deep connection with others, and some good questions to ask first

Lindsey Epperly Sulek is taking on the luxury travel market as the founder & CEO of Epperly Travel, a boutique travel consultancy with experts curating 4 and 5 star vacation experiences for clients year-round. She shares the daily life of a consultant (and balancing the CEO & Founder role), the perks, and the target characteristics of an advisor. We're all asking if we have what it takes to live that travel-filled life! We chatted live all about the travel consultancy world --and how it's changed since the "old travel agency days." She grew up in the industry, quickly learning as a one-woman show, and expanded to a team now with 13+ independent contractors.  She's been in the travel consultancy space for over eight years, with three of them as the owner of her own firm Epperly Travel. She's listed as the Caribbean expert on the renowned Wendy Perrin WOW List. She's part of Travel Agent Magazine's Top 30 Under 30 and locally in Atlanta one of Jezebel Magazine's Trailblazing 10. So impressive! HIGHLIGHTS: Where Lindsey learned about the love of travel (she's a cruise kid!) Getting the entreprenuership bug early and earning a “dinner table MBA” Entering into (and loving) the travel industry at 19 Having the vision of running her own business from a young age The perks and not-so-perks of owning her own travel consultancy Key characteristics of an ideal Travel Consultant (are you a fit?)  They partner often with Travel Beyond Safari Specialists who was featured in Episode 6* #SmallWorld Lindsey's background and transitioning into the luxury side of travel The new fear: Not FOMO, but "fear of mismanaging your time & misspending your money" A big trend she's seeing across the travel space around honeymoons Her personal mission: to pave a way for others interested in travel industry through education and mentorship What she's building now: a training program for anyone interested in the industry

In this episode, my parents share all about living the expat lifestyle and raising a family overseas while moving around--a lot! Let's count... I moved 8 times by the time she was in the 6th grade, often moving every 2 years (or less).  I wanted to grab a bit of the perspective from each of my parents, who sat down separately to chat one on one with me, about how they felt living that expat life, what they worried about (or not) in raising kids overseas, and share a few of the amazing stories that came from the experience.  If you've ever wondered about the expat lifestyle and the positive impacts of moving and living overseas, this is a good episode to take a listen to. And if you've lived the expat life, you'll definitely relate to this one!    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: My parent's brief backgrounds and beginnings -- and how it impacted their perceptions of travel and adventure The serendipitous (and scandalous?) context behind them meeting and starting to date in Argentina  Marrying & knowing that my dad's work would take him (and family) around the world The path of countries and places we all lived  Expat living: what was covered, how it was a good economic option, and the ultimate gratitude for the lifestyle   Unique stories of eating scorpions and rattlesnakes in China, outfitting Iran's Shah with electricity to host a desert party, and more.  Selecting a variety of schools for us to attend, including convents and 'American Schools. Their wishes for their daughters in living overseas and living the expat experience

Callee Ackland grew up on the west coast in Salem, Oregon, where she learned the importance of sustainability.  After serving in the Navy, Callee chose van life as a sustainable travel option and started calling herself 'A Hippie in a Van.' Since then, Callee has seen most of the United States, and plans to continue her travels in her 2014 Ram Promaster campervan.  She's now also an eco-entrepreneur + zero waste activist. She's the owner of a Zero Waste Store Bestowed Essentials, a line of sustainable home goods with an online shop + a retail storefront in Rapid City, South Dakota. We talked all about having more travel in life through sustainable lifestyle choices with a smaller carbon footprint and how to implement eco-friendly practices. If you want to make better and smarter choices, this is a fantastic conversation with Callee!

Dan Taylor has focused on finding flexible employment and gotten lucky with travel as a result. He became an entrepreneur after consulting and traveling the globe with Deloitte. He's often worked without a home office and traveled for 6 months out of the year for over eight years before establishing Prague as his base. Now as CEO and Founder of AppsEvents & EventsFrame, he has teams on almost every continent, so he has great insights on managing remote teams. Since his business has allowed him to travel for 12+ years, we talked about transitions and maintaining balance as an entrepreneur with an exciting new chapter of travel with his wife and 9 month old child.    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Seeing the world as a SAP consultant  Transitioning from consultant to entrepreneur Finding a need & serving it (not knowing where it might lead) Supporting schools, and himself, through Google Education seminars & certifications  How to start building a remote team What’s most important to succeed in managing remote teams (from someone who has teams on every continent)  The #1 benefit of a podcast for your business Managing traveling as a single person versus now with a baby Digital detoxing: How to maintain balance while constantly on the road as an entrepreneur Various ways that entrepreneurs structure their days for productivity and balance

Bahrain, Tonga, Azerbaijan, Armenia. Just some of the places that Jake Schumacher has visited during his year of solo travel.  He sold most of his belongings last year to travel full time. With a one way ticket out of Atlanta, he headed to Sydney, Australia without a plan for more than a couple days--and has mostly gone without much of one during most of his travels. He believes there's magic in that approach. He's been on the road for a year now, acquiring numerous tales that restore our faith in humanity — His journey has been one of “smiles, humanity, and just meeting good people.”   Jake reflects on his journey, sharing the value of going with the flow, trusting locals, and finding locales on the road less traveled to truly find the beauty in this world. It's an uplifting story and Jake is quite the storyteller. Two specific ones — one of his oh shit moments that made my jaw drop and one that just warmed my soul about a special host named Zaki. Some highlights & insights:  How having no plan can be a very good plan to gain some amazing stories  If you make clear what you want, the universe has a funny way of fulfilling those dreams Why he chooses somewhat obscure locations to visit, and the beauty & hospitality he's found in those spots On fear of the unknown: It's unavoidable but “Sometimes, you just have to jump in the fire.” 3 Things to Always learn in a new language: hello, thank you, cheers His #1 tip if you don't have plans or connections at a destination (hint: where to stay)  His best tips on how to talk to locals (with the goal to have them provide their best tips about their city) Jake’s biggest “Oh Shit” moment while in Malaysia (what a story!!)  His serendipitous moments throughout his travels and how things tend to work out for good Time in Bahrain and the wonderful hospitality of Zaki, pictured above   

Tina and Chris adopted two boys 4 years ago Elijah and Rylee. They're on a journey as a new family to grow and challenge themselves by traveling around the US -- and road schooling full-time on a renovated school bus. They love to say "We Live on a Bus.”    If you have kids and you’ve dreamed of doing a sabbatical or a year long trip with your kids while they’re a certain age, but schooling always stops that dream in your tracks — this is the episode for you. In this episode, mom Tina shares her approaches for road schooling, on-the-road education, and using travel to create the best version of learning tailored for each child.  Selling everything to travel full-time (with their house under contract in 8 hrs)  Adapting their school routines into "road schooling" (and the distinction with home schooling or a popular trend called UNschooling)  Common fears and questions they get asked about road schooling Learning your state's home schooling requirements  Ways to stay compliant with state education rules  Field trip learning & "hours in the field"  Creating an Explorer's Workbook to help log all their field trip learnings  Currently Airbnb hopping and "practicing bus life" (like, not using the dishwasher) What's next for them & when they start road schooling full time in the skoolie (or school bus home, for the rest of us)  

What approach and websites do you use to curate your itineraries for your travels? I definitely have some go-to sites and go to them, sometimes in a specific order. In today's mini solo episode, I share my philosophy, my approach, and my questions for you when travel planning. I share my best online resources for you too.  SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES     EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Keep in mind your own philosophy about travel planning & what type of traveler you are Focus on the WHY - the importance of the intention around your specific trip  5 main types of travel trips (Can you think to add any more types below in comments?) Key categories to build your itinerary:       Hotel / Lodging       Food / Restaurants        Experiences / Tours       Spots for Photography & Visual Memories       Places of Interest (History, Architecture, etc) Websites and tools to help you in the travel planning process for each and specific to types of trips I'm in the midst of planning for a small trip to Copenhagen so get ready for a great case study! >> Let me know in the comments where you're headed next and where you're planning for. I'd love to hear about it!  

What do we often NOT talk about with full-time travel? Transitioning from full-time travel back to 'normal' life. Priorities shift.  Chelsea, Matt, and Kai learned many lessons from two years on the road, many about themselves... and that priorities change. Deciding to return to a home base after full-time family travel, they had to redefine what life would look like for their family.  They still refuse to settle. Now back in the US after transitioning from full-time travel, hear how they've woven their travel lessons into every aspect of their lives -- and how they're sharing their passion and support for any lifestyle that doesn't settle.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Don’t share the plan until the plan is well in motion Focusing on why - the importance of keeping goals top of mind when traveling Slow travel is a must when working remotely Long term travel is a marathon - not a sprint Listening to the whispers & intuition Knowing when to transition  Preparing mentally for the end of full-time travel Working the plan (always) How to intentionally design your life and create the mindset for change Sustaining the freedom learned from travel to maintain your life priorities  What's possible for the growing remote work trend 

The path to becoming a true location independent travelpreneur isn’t an easy one, but there are educators and coaches out there to help aspiring digital nomads. Oli Nold is the founder of HomelessnHappy, an online community dedicated to educating aspiring nomads on creating an online business. Through courses, blogs, and webinars, Oli teaches others how to become travelpreneurs themselves and achieve location independent income through affiliate and funnel marketing. He does this primarily through organic traffic. Based in Bali now and a traveler by nature, Oli shared in this episode how he got started as a travelpreneur and his most hard won lessons. He also helps us see his vision (and some tips!) for teaching others how to grow their online businesses for a location-independent lifestyle.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: From Switzerland to Hanoi to Bali  Breaking away from the pressure of the proper education and the expected path  Why Hanoi was perfect for him... for a while  Riding dirt bikes right across the border into China (some of the best riding he says)  “The only voice I follow is my own… the world is a massive playground”  Balancing family while living abroad and being independent, “friends are temporary”  Challenges of falling in love as digital nomads  Differences between network marketing, funnels, drop shipping, and affiliate “Most ads are failing,” and how to make sure yours don’t  Why starting your funnel with organic traffic is so key to understanding your audience "That's one thing I'll never do again is work for someone else" (and doing the marketing for others - he teaches them how) The need to establish your own brand and product “If they tell you [building an online business] is easy and that it's going to be fun, they’re lying.”  Embracing ambiguity and his big thank you to his friends for their support  Staying grounded and his go-to rituals & activities  Why Facebook is where 90% of his clients have found the most success in building an online community and a selling and feedback ecosystem His analogy for understanding Funnel Marketing: Think about the IKEA experience, where the user is guided along a path

If you're a regular listener of this podcast, you likely want to become location-independent and you likely want to fund your travels. So you're likely already a location-independent entrepreneur or targeting to become one, right? Well, this is a key episode for you.  Chris Reynolds runs a successful podcast at The Business Method and in his second series and season, he talked to 100 (7-figure) location-independent entrepreneurs to learn their approaches for success. These folks are making over $1 million in revenue, so they're well qualified to share their stories. I knew there'd be so much value in Chris sharing the lessons learned and key themes from that series.          

Laura Chung focuses on all three of those things. She podcasts and interviews empowered women chasing wild dreams, she blogs about travel, and she shapes her entrepreneurial journey with energy and intention. We chatted about all of it.  Last year, Laura took an epic 6 week soul journey to India for 3 weeks of solo travel and 3 weeks for a yoga certification program in Kundalini. Not only were her pictures gorgeous, she met up with some other instagrammers and she had an amazing guide show her the real gems of India. It felt like we were all right there exploring both India and our own souls, through her travel pictures.  Highlights:  The specific trip that kicked off her love affair with travel: Semester abroad in Grenada, Spain The power of Reiki, the meaning of Yoga, and the desire to study Kundalini  Her India trip: 3 weeks travel, 3 weeks yoga practice & certification, within the Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra and Jaipur) How she didn't plan much of her trip but instead used intuition and intention to shape her trip, including her generous local guide  Her advice to make travel a priority (we're your people, Laura)  The role that spirituality plays in travel (or is it vice versa?) We are all one (it’s actually the meaning of Yoga) Why she started her travel blog, podcasting, and how she increased her courage to quit her corporate job  How she integrates travel, energy, inspiring storytelling, and entrepreneurship into her purpose to help women grow  Listening for signs & signals from the Universe (and why specifically butterflies are her main signal she's on the right path for herself) Gratitude as her biggest value and takeaway from the India trip  Becoming vegetarian from her travels there 

Want to transition to a self-crafted lifestyle? Travel entrepreneur Chadricks Everette left a marketing career to help others travel the world, and he started with Travel Noire. We talk about making preparations to pivot from corporate to entrepreneurship and his new lifestyle he's created from that courage. He's a travel entrepreneur and founder of Dipaways, a travel company planning epic trips for fun-seekers wanting adventure, connection, and growth.  >>> Listen to the episode or follow me on Instagram @moretravelinlife for a $125 DISCOUNT CODE (expires May 31, 2019) off any Dipaways booking. Thanks Chadricks!  He's kind of a wonder kid, and he's always been had an enterprising spirit. As a teenager, he started a national anti-smoking campaign and raised nearly $1 million to protect teens from the tobacco industry. More recently, he started Dipaways after leaving a marketing career to help others travel the world, and he started as a travel entrepreneur with Travel Noire. He now scouts all the top spots in a location to create a curated travel experience. As he put it, the itineraries are often "inspiring, imaginative, and handcrafted."  He has two current trips available to Bali, Indonesia and the Amalfi Coast, Italy. There's one in development to Costa Rica and more.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: A late introduction in life to travel as a passion & a personal introduction to travel startup Travel Noire Giving up that security of a paycheck to live the entrepreneurial life  Transitioning careers to one with more freedom and flexibility ---and with travel at its core Planning for the transition towards entrepreneurship (we talk specifics & steps to take)  Getting the entrepreneurship bug   Creating and announcing Dipaways travel company as his own   Shaping his daily and overall lifestyle and creating that travel entrepreneurship approach  What he does to curate travel experiences, scout locations, plus his 2 current trips (that you can join!)  The magic of group travel, friendships gained, and why curated trips through travel companies can be perfect options for solo travelers   Tempting descriptions and details on the two 6-day trips: 1) Bali group trip 2) Amalfi coast group trip

Yegor and Stacy Lyashenko wanted to travel and truly experience the world, so they quickly made it a reality by saving money and travel volunteering where they could during their travels. They just celebrated one year of full time travel (across Europe), and their volunteering and workaway opportunities have allowed them, and their budget, to extend their travels into Asia now. Yegor and Stacy shared their amazing adventure with me, and they were so sweet and genuine as a couple. You'll fall in love with them too. And you'll get more details on why travel volunteering through Workaway can be so powerful to experience a destination. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Extending your travel budget through travel volunteering, with free room and board in exchange for work  Various types of travel: Couchsurfing, Airbnbs, Workaways (plus pros & cons) Finding great hosts and getting picky about them  Connecting with local hosts for unique conversations you can't get anywhere else The key differentiator for a fantastic Workaways volunteer experience (and we answer "What is a Workaway?") The type of room and board to expect from Workaway assignments  Travel burn out (and its antidote: staying suuuuuper local for a longer time) How to save for 1 year of travel  How they met, why they prioritize their own travel, and the real story behind "Why Yes" 

Caroline Whatley and Erin McGrady are a team... in life, in work, and in their intention for their creative outputs to authentically reflect who they are and what they love. They are Authentic Asheville.  Through their freelance photography, writing, and web design, they've been able to create a life filled with adventures, the outdoors, and travel. It seems to seamlessly flow through them. We chatted about how they've been able to authentically connect their work with their love of exploration.  We talk about freelancing challenges, how to explore and start creative work, how they integrate travel with client work, van life, and yep--donuts! Integrating their relationship and passions into their work as creatives Transitioning careers to one with more freedom and flexibility (the right mindset, making choices to pursue more creative work, etc) Challenges of freelance work on the road and pitching yourself to brands Aligning your ideal clients to reflect and support your ideal lifestyle Attracting travel brands by pursuing your passions How partnerships and collaborations with brands usually evolve and look like Getting introduced to #VanLife and some of their tips

Ben and Kelly Lutz thought they'd have to get in all their big travel adventures before they had a child. They thought they'd have to trade in one dream for another. They were in fact told to fit it all in because it's 'really difficult to travel with kids.' Well, they decided to toss that advice aside, travel on their own terms, and focus on what's most important as The FUNemployed Family. They made a plan, sold everything, and started on a travel sabbatical--with their 2 year old toddler Liesel.  Here's how they planned it, picked their locations and approach, and how they manage to balance nap time with exploring time in their travels around the world!  They were 7 months in and in Malaysia when they chatted with me a few weeks ago about:  the timeline to quit their jobs and sell the house  how they took one wedding invitation to shape their around the world itinerary how they made their goal of traveling full time happen — i ask them for the gritty details you all want to hear! what they’ve treasured this past year  what they’ve been surprised by  what's truly challenging about traveling as a family the critical must-have components of their day to day travels (spoiler alert: it’s nap time!) 

Reflecting on 2018, it was an amazing year for the More Travel in Life podcast. Listen to hear the top travel trends and wishes for all of us. The Top 5 Most Downloaded/Listened To Episodes from 2018's Season 2 seem to reflect what's on everyone's holiday wish list this year. It's certainly good inspiration for that 2019 bucket list!  Find your new favorite! We covered numerous travel topics this year in Season 2 podcast episodes: The RV lifestyle, RTW flight planning and budgeting for a RTW trip, creating travel-centered businesses, the power of transformative travel, how to use Instagram to curate the best trips, traveling in renovated Airstreams, photography-focused trips, how to pitch for remote work, digital nomad coliving, sabbatical trip planning, and solo travel. Thank you to the incredible guests on the podcast this season: Josh Meister and Shari Margolin, Scott & Kelsey Kiessig, Cam Adair, Laura Cozik, Justin Baker, John Ellis & Laura Preston, Zoe Glade, Jenny Lachs, Felicia Ruiz, Michael Chinnici, and NomadX Housemates Ivo, Aline, Mike, Ben, and Victoria.  And thanks for listening! More episodes to come in 2019! Visit the More Travel in Life website  

More like, we're baaaaack! Returning from 5 weeks abroad with time spent in Lisbon and Istanbul, my husband Kendrick and I learned a ton about remote working while traveling, and we gained so many pro travel tips that we wanted to share them. Plus we comment on the key highlights, recommendations, and insights from our travels over the 5 weeks. 

We're in Portugal working with NomadX, a global coliving community that provides access to local housing accommodations and a local like-minded community for remote workers & digital nomads who are traveling in Portugal. A core part of our trip and experience is actually being part of that coliving environment, understanding the digital nomad lifestyle, and staying in their signature property in Lisbon. We chatted after dinner together about the digital nomad lifestyle.  Our housemates come from Sweden (Ivo), Brazil (Aline), Ukraine (Victoria), France (Mike), and the US (Ben). Listen for insights from this roundtable and casual conversation on the digital nomad lifestyle, their struggles, the coliving trend, their passion for travel, how they adjust in new cities, how they make money and an income, and...  what they forgot to pack!!! The Questions I asked the Group:  1. Why do you travel? What thrills you about exploring a new country? [It wasn't all about exploration] 2. What has travel provided to you? [Confidence mostly?] 3. How do they each make money and earn an income to travel? [The answers varied WIDELY] 4. What's the first thing they do to ease into and connect plus adjust to a new culture? [Genius!] 5. What is coliving? Why is it hot & on-trend? How is it unique as a digital nomad community? [Words used included respect & professionalism]   + Bonus Question: What is the one item that they forgot to pack that they've desperately needed or one item they packed but haven't used at all? 

Michael  Chinnici has traveled the world and knows the power of photography to elevate a destination experience. He is the Founder and CEO of Photo Workshop Adventures, a premier photo tour company offering photo-centric adventure vacations in over 100 destinations in over 50 countries. We talked about so many things highlighted below, but I'll share his two biggest tips for better memories and world-class destination photography. Be a storyteller: Find a way to tell a story with characters, backdrops, and movement Follow the light: Structure your day according to the sun (if you want killer photos) EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:  Insight into what makes up an amazing photographic destination The ability of the camera to transform your perspective on a destination and level of awareness How he ensures that every aspect of the trip (hotel, food, and outings) is perfectly curated putting photography at the center of the trip How he justifies staying at a palace or castle (it's the experience + usually affordable in select spots) A typical day on a photo-centric workshop or trip The questions or factors to think about to "get the shot you're looking to get" The social media platform that, for him, shifted how people viewed photography, training, and vacationing through pictures (can you guess which one?!?) Top photography tips and what to consider when you’re planning your vacation days, and even your meal

Felicia Ruiz works in the fashion industry, so she's always involved with stylish and in-the-know events and places. She has her pulse on what makes an experience memorable and on trend... and that includes creating personalized and curated travel experiences for clients as a travel curator. If you tend to bookmark all the hidden gems in exotic locations on Instagram, want to learn about how to find those top spots, or want some of the best travel tips to step up your next travel experience, you'll need to take a listen to this episode. And if you've ever dreamt about Greece (haven't we ALL?), she shares every awesome little spot and tip she has from her gorgeously curated trip. It's not-to-miss and you'll want to jot everything down!   Episode Highlights:  - How a paparazzi moment at Paris Fashion Week kicked off a travel curator side hustle - Her experiences in curating trips to Machu Picchu, Alaska, and New Orleans - Having a travel agent Mom embedded a travel planning gene in her DNA - The distinction between a travel curator vs travel agent (the answer is a focus on 'a truly personalized experience') - How almost anyone could do travel curation as a side hustle - The 4 attributes that makes someone a fabulous, and successful, travel curator - How to work with travel consultants and curators to plan your next epic trip (their setup, their fees, what to ask) - Sharing insider tips through her latest trip to Greece (Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini) -- she mentions amazing spots so take out your notebook! - How to find the insider spots, hidden gems, and off-the-beaten path... using Instagram! (And maybe some inspiration from No Reservations) - Which website helps her find the best flight deals + which one she always checks before confirming her hotel

In this mini episode, my husband Kendrick joins me to share some fun upcoming travel news with me. It's a funny one!  We leave in 10 days. The house. The dog. Our incomes. Hear about the big, and little, things we've been stressing about and the items on our growing to-do list to be able to do a 5 week trip abroad. And most of all, tell us about that one thing what we’re forgetting about. Have something that we left off the list? Leave a comment or tip below for us. We need the help!

Jenny Lachs created a Facebook Group when she needed more information on how to do this "nomad" thing 3 years ago. That "Digital Nomad Girls" group grew to an 18,000 female member private community--posting about how they travel, what they do to earn an income, sharing job leads, and the best tips and destinations. It's an engaging brand and community and now serves as her full-time job to further develop this travel platform. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: How Jenny started her travel journey--growing up in Munich and living in London. How one (accidental) solo trip to Israel gave her a taste of the nomad lifestyle Jenny's perspective on the power of travel, in sharing stories, exploring new places, and learning about new parts of yourself What needs she had when creating the Digital Nomad Girls (DNG) Facebook Group How she took the community offline through retreats and deepened the connections among the group and with the DNG brand The moment she realized there was something unique to grow and expand the DNG Group offerings & content The most common myths and pitfalls about the digital nomad lifestyle What every digital nomad is craving -- all the time How to intentionally create a sense of community on the road while traveling What she thinks about the pressures of social media today in the nomad space (that selfie!) and how to stay aligned with what's a priority for you The different types of nomads out there from jobs, travel frequency, ..."there are no two nomads out there that do it the same way." And the #1 thing you must do to consider the nomad lifestyle (it's all about your tribe)

What's the worst that can happen? You have to at least ask....  Well, it's not so easy when you have relationships, expectations, and commitments at work. People depend on you! How do you even start to figure out how to approach the topic of REMOTE WORK? Zoe Glade wanted to go explore the US with her husband, but she also wanted to keep her great job. She approached it all in a super smart way, pitched it, and won over her team. She made it work. And she gained so much more than a bucket list trip with her husband. She walks step by step how she handled the pitch. Hear how she did it, so you can try it too! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: How it took just one travel moment to say yes (after a bunch of no's) to her husband's 4 month road trip idea How she researched the heck out of wifi connectivity to stay connected on the road How she intended to balance work and traveling in an RV--so strategic! The single key attribute she gained that benefitted her work (can you guess??)  The time it takes to seed the idea within your workplace Who to engage and include in your pitch Why they traveled through US National Parks (and her can't-miss recommendations) -- she shares some incredible moments & park highlights  The commitment to this trip together as a couple (they sold their house & bought the RV) and the benefits  What habits, new perspectives, & appreciation she and her husband gained from their travels post-trip

Another 20 minute mini episode from your host Jen about women’s solo travel. Relevant to today’s news and themes, let’s empower ourselves and each other by gaining confidence through travel! If you’ve ever done it, you know what I’m talking about. The 3 tiers of solo travel: how to start to get comfortable with it The perfect type of solo travel if you want 1) relaxation & reflection 2) adventure & new skills or 3) a totally open itinerary Top 4 Do’s around how to plan your trip, how to plan your days, how locals can help, and staying present Top 4 Don’ts around how to choose your destination, eating solo, staying safe, and when to arrive. I shared a few of my experiences and lessons learned in this short episode, but there’s SO MUCH MORE that you all know too from all your experiences traveling. I’m looking to create and curate a super cool & super valuable upcoming podcast episode featuring you & your best tips. Leave us a comment with your best tip on this episode page! What’s your #1 lesson learned and word of advice for others?  Share the episode and page with anyone you know that’s done any SOLO TRAVEL. We’d love to feature their best tip, and perhaps even, reach out to get them on tape (and their voices) featured among other awesome women within an upcoming episode. Help us curate an awesome community, collecting the best of women’s solo travel tips.  

If you’ve ever had one of any three obsessions, you must listen to this episode… 1) Airstreams. These guys are experts and 'accidentally' bought their second Airstream. They've rebuilt it from the ground up, custom designing it just for their lifestyle (and it’s gorgeous). They talk about their journey on the episode.  2) The Great American Road Trip. That was the original goal and they keep living it daily. They’ve done it in unconventional ways, but now they’re doing it their way. They’ve now been on the road for over 5 years! 3) Romantic ‘how we met stories.’ I’ll leave it at that — it’s a cute one and they share it together. At the end of the episode, we talk about the 3 super tactical questions I had for their lifestyle: wifi solutions, dog hair, and her quilting career.  Newlyweds John and Laura live in an Airstream with two dogs and a cat. And they're newlyweds too. Their first project together, The Democratic Travelers, earned them the title of National Geographic Travelers of the Year and sent them to 39 states, all following the whims of their followers. John is a software engineer and amazing photographer. Laura heads her own quilting business, Vacilando Quilting, and also leads all navigation for their travels.

Justin Baker has been helping people plan round-the-world travel for over 10 years, as part of AirTreks. They specialize in round the world (RTW) tickets, multi-stop international destinations, and complex flight itineraries. In this episode, he shares how he's not just an agent on the phone but a passionate and experienced traveler working to build amazing experiences for people. He also shares his 10 years of experience and his top tips for planning your flights. It's a must-listen! Episode Highlights:  - The definition and classifications of a RTW flight and plane ticket through an alliance partner network - The flexibility and benefits in using a company like Airtreks (+ the average cost savings!) - Who uses their services, how they work, and who their partners include - Key questions and considerations to think through when approaching your flight planning options (the tips start at 25:00 mark)  - The #1 tactic that can maximize the value of a flight itinerary, with more destinations for no extra (or a tiny bit extra) money - How a friendship with an exchange student charted his course on a travel-focused career...and led him to his wife - The way his experiences of living abroad in South Africa and Brazil over 4 years, plus countless countries, shape his travel planning approach for clients  

Been wanting to plan a travel sabbatical? Listen in! In a different format this week, your host Jen shares with you 1x1 this week! No guest this week. Just Jen. It's all about her travel sabbatical planning and approach, what inspired the 5 week travel sabbatical in 2017, and the learnings you can take away from the decisions and choices made along the way--all to inspire your own travel sabbatical. 

Wondered how to create a travel-centered business? Or maybe you're just into active vacations? Both topics are answered in this dynamic podcast episode!  Through week-long training retreats and far-away triathlon races, Laura Cozik is on a mission to build community and confidence and help women "travel with exceptional people, to precious destinations, for life changing experiences." Laura Cozik runs the triathlon training company Team Lipstick, NYC’s most supportive group of female triathletes.  She is also the Founder and CEO of Team Lipstick Travel, a fitness-infused travel vacation company for sporty women of all levels.    Episode Highlights include:  - how triathlon training builds confidence & community in women  - the magic of travel to inspire change  - taking a gamble in moving to another country to build a travel-focused business     

What drives you to travel? What wisdom do you gain from travel? What's your truth and story--and who could benefit from it? We discuss all of these topics (plus couch surfing and real surfing) with Cam Adair, who we're now calling 'the wisest one.' Cam is a speaker and pioneer on video game addiction. He’s the founder of Game Quitters, the world’s largest support community helping gamers quit to get their lives back on track. If you like philosophy, wisdom, and inspiration, you'll like this episode.  Episode Highlights:  - The values and benefits inherent in travel  - The present moments of surfing (as an analogy to travel) - Sharing your authentic (and whole) truth to help others in need - Gaming addictions and travel serving similar 'human needs' (Tony Robbins '6 Human Needs' and what you gain understanding this framework)  - Designing your work and life as one holistic approach - Staying connected with friends and making friends on the road - Cam's couch surfing etiquette 101 (being a guest anywhere)  - Preparing for travel, staying sane on the road, & the power of routine

In this bonus episode, I caught up with NoETA's Scott & Kelsey and got the scoop on their new-to-them light & bright RV trailer. Listen for the key to finding instagram-worthy RV trailers and making memorable purchasing decisions, the accounts to follow trends, and even cost breakdowns. It's a short and fun episode. 

Scott Kiessig and Kelsey Perceval live a life in the moment, unencumbered by deadlines or any agenda. With no estimated time of arrival. They are @No.E.T.A on Instagram. They explore the outdoors on weekends, locally on the West Coast near San Francisco, through their camping trailer and "glamping" lifestyle. They've done it their whole lives and shares their wisdom with us on how to approach this type of RV adventure. After listening to this episode, you’ll absolutely want to try it! Episode Highlights:  - Differences between RVs, trailers, campers, 5th wheels, and more - How to have your first (successful) RV adventure - The #1 piece of advice Kelsey had for any first-timer using an RV or trailer - The types of park amenities to look for as you ease into camping with a trailer - An audio tour of their previous trailer* - The characteristics of a great KOA (and why folks withOUT kids might want to avoid them)

Ever dreamed of taking a year off to travel the world? Wondered how  to start the planning when it can be so overwhelming on where to start? Learn the keys to get started in this episode. Photographer Josh Meister and Graphic & Stationary Designer Shari Margolin are the husband and wife team of @SocietyofEverywhere. While working full-time, they travel hacked their way to save up enough money to enjoy 11 months of full-time travel across Europe, Asia, and a bit of South America.   They chronicled their around-the-world travel adventure around the world. They also transparently shared their approach to saving, planning, budgeting, airbnb-ing, and adjusting along the way. Learn their biggest tips and lessons learned.    

Want a cheat sheet or cliffs notes for Season 1 to know which episodes you might want to dive into more? Yeah..it's like ESPNLive with the season's highlights and commentary. I highlight for you the top 1 or 2 biggest takeaways or tips within each episode more travel in life. We all get different ahas out of episodes, so check out a past episode. And if you've listened to all of them, keep me honest and share a key learnings you'd add to this season's highlight reel.  

With over 22K Instragram followers, Rachel Hill shares with us the world of online travel influencers. Her site and brand RachelTravels.com brings education and inspiration to the millennial black traveler, and she now also helps other social and online influencers build their own brands.  - How she retired from Corporate America at 27 yrs old - Summoning the needed courage from within to change her own life trajectory (and how you can too)  - What the day to day looks like in working as an online travel influencer - The top 3 attributes of a successful influencer and content creator - How she’s generated income through various outputs, channels, and partnerships - Ways to approach potential partners & collaborators - Defining Black Travel and why it’s unique within the travel industry - Manifesting: why we’re (both) so passionate about that topic  

Dream of being that couple that jets off every other weekend to travel? Jeff and Nichole Gunn work full-time but they know how to take advantage of rewarding credit card offers and other travel reward hacks. They both share tips and tricks and how they afford and enable first-class level travel. We talk about leveraging credit card offers, reward and loyalty points and programs, and anything else they could think to share (like tips on packing and favorite places to stay).

The travel bug bit Sarah Tarvin very early. She decided to follow her passions (any of them!) and she made travel a key passion, central to her life's adventures. She has lived on three continents and has traveled to more than 40 countries, and shares the ways she has designed her life with travel as a top priority. Episode Highlights: - How to approach travel as a primary life choice and designing your career for flexibility, optimized to enable travel - Tackling Mt Everest Base Camp as a solo woman traveler (mad props!) - How travel can help support life transitions as reflective time periods - Living, teaching, and working abroad in countries like Oman, Japan, and Nepal - Cost of living differences helping drive affordability for travel for extended time periods - How to travel for extended periods without having tons of savings - How to experiment with freelance & remote work (including key sites for jobs) to support a geo-independent lifestyle

Learn more about how travel sabbaticals can drive more creativity and success overall. Dave Williams has been a serial entrepreneur and CEO for over 20 years. He launched, led, and exited two successful startups, 360i and BLiNQ Media. He still serves as an angel investor, advisor, and mentor. He credits his entrepreneurial success to taking time off through extended travel sabbaticals. And now he’s incorporating his many travel experiences to launch his latest startup NomadX.    Episode Highlights:  - Dave's story on the power of sabbaticals to rejuvenate entrepreneurs and the quality of work outputs - His approach to travel, the key role his wife plays in inspiring adventure, and his favorite spots on the planet - How to find the best guides and sources for lower cost & more authentic travel - Companies that can help accelerate the planning of an epic adventure-focused trip - Learning about the islands of Azores, which might be Portugal’s most exotic and best kept secret (shhh..) - Leveraging technology & the remote work trends to experiment with a more nomadic lifestyle - Proactively identifying, and solving, some key challenges of a nomadic lifestyle - How European areas, and Portugal specifically, are attracting digital talent to stay and work in their top cities - Swapping out conferences for a more immersive work experience for problem solving (and how to sell it to your boss!)  

As a travel consultant, Katie Blackstone basically has the dream travel job we all want. Working at Travel Beyond, she helps clients check off their ultimate bucket list trips by creating custom African safaris and adventures. Travel Beyond was recently named to the prestigious Travel + Leisure 2017's World’s Best List as a “Top 10 Safari Outfitter.” Episode highlights:  - Her path to becoming a safari trip expert and millenial travel consultant - An incredible & close encounter with a young gorilla in Rwanda - Her favorite & top 3 destinations and experiences in Africa (write these down!): Greystoke Mahale in Tanzania, Lewa region in Kenya, & the Shinde Camp in the Okavango Delta, Botswana - How her company works to customize every safari and trip, personalized to each client's needs.

Courage inspired Jacob Morris to make a change from his steady but traditional corporate track. He shares his journey maneuvering (several times) out of his corporate job to pursue a more travel-centered and independent work, as well as pivoting to a more geographically flexible career.  Episode Highlights:  - The 2 key questions to ask if you're wanting a big life change  - How to specifically work through the common fears and doubts to travel for an extended time - How working abroad can often enables even more frequent travel opportunities and exploration - Getting off autopilot through a mindfulness practice - How to recon & research your next travel destination - The difference between a Tourist Visa & an Education Visa - Experiences living as a local in Bangkok and Amsterdam - How to manage (ironically) the freedom and flexibility of NOT currently having a job

To celebrate his 55th birthday, Rick Berg took off on his bicycle from Portland Oregon to Portland Maine to visit as many friends and family as he could.  Throughout his journey, Rick also met many new friends and faces. In those many conversations, he often encouraged others to do one single thing!  Listen to what that key ask is from one of the best storytellers in this dynamic and energetic episode. He shares how he developed the idea in just 24 hours, did 15 months of planning and training, and all the lessons gained on this epic adventure.  He pedaled 4,600 miles across 26 states in 218 days, climbed more than 5 times the elevation of Mt. Everest, visited more than 300 friends and family on his list, met over 1200 other new people, and completed 31 full weeks of riding.  Episode Highlights:  - Determining if you're a journey or a destination person--and how it shapes your travel - Planning a cross-country cycling adventure and its unique safety challenges (beacon tracking, gear, battery life, and mountain lions & bears oh my!)  - Organizing: Things to Learn, Things to Do, Things to Buy  - Training prep & "Riding your legs into shape" - How to leverage & identify the best libraries in the country - Optimizing your bike route, balancing distance vs elevation (and scenery), and how to uncover the country's vast bike paths - Embracing solitude and using your experiences to push past mental blocks, and sudden obstacles, during solo travel - Discovering and defining "trail magic" (and all his amazing stories and random acts of kindness)       

Wondered about exploring work abroad opportunities, if you’ve ever wanted an amazing cultural experience for your kids, or if you’ve ever had the thought “do I need all this material stuff I’ve acquired?” We get into all that and more with Pedro Dale as we explore his family’s journey from Brazil to Dubai and now Bali. He shares the perspective it’s provided his family and the life lessons it provides for his kids in the long term. Episode Highlights:  – Taking advantage of work abroad opportunities as a way for kids to gain international exposure & culture – Consciously making choices that enable kids to thrive outside of your homeland – How school choice and community can become the leading driver for a new family adventure – Learning through nature, in nature, about nature as an education component – Engaging the community in social enterprise & sustainability projects – Tactical visa help, storing your stuff, and what to do with the dog – Learning to prioritize experiences over material stuff – Experiencing a country as part of an expat community

Dreaming about planning a longer trip to a faraway place, but you work full-time and have a budget? Heather Chappell tells us exactly how she made a 4 week long bucket list trip to India happen by combining volunteering and a work exchange assignment. She takes us along on this awesome solo trip with some fun stories while explaining how you can get really creative in crafting your own next inspired trip. She says, "Don't listen to your fears, whatever you want to do, just find a way to do it."  Episode highlights:  How Heather leveraged her bucket list travel ideas & her criteria to craft a trip together Merging spiritual exploration + volunteering desires + work value into one valuable trip Working with volunteer organizations to accelerate logistics planning and help stay on budget Weaving in the themes of women in leadership & diversity in the workplace as a cultural learning topic (and as part of the work exchange value) Acknowledging travel insecurities of solo travel & exotic locations, like what to bring, what to expect, and logistics The benefits & experiences that come with solo travel (and two amazing, fun stories she experiences in India!) Inspiration to take that dream trip of your own    

We're kicking off the More Travel in Life podcast with a super quick intro to your host, Jen Miller, who's been traveling her entire life. She noticed a recent trend among professionals and regular folks like you, creatively integrating awesome travel into their lives despite jobs, mortgages, or real life. She'll connect with travelers and their stories to creatively inspire more travel in your life.