Travel Tribe Podcast

Ric Gazarian, the founder of Extraordinary Travel Festival, joins the Travel Tribe X Podcast to discuss the world of micronations. We discuss a range of topics including:

I hop on the WanderLearn Podcast with Francis Tapon as a guest to discuss my personal tricks I used to get over the fear of moving and living abroad. Topics: #SouthKorea #LivingAbroad #ExpatLife #Expats FB/IG/YouTube/X: @ftapon

Ric Gazarian, the founder of Extraordinary Travel Festival, joins the Travel Tribe X Podcast to discuss the his goal of bringing the extreme travel community together. We discuss a range of topics including:

This week, I share how I planned and prepared for my first long-distance cycling trip 1,200+ KM across Poland. This episode features:

In this episode, I hop on the WanderLearn Podcast with Francis Tapon to recap the first 40 episodes of the adventurers that have been featured on Travel Tribe X podcast. We discuss the common themes, challenges, and lessons that have come out of these stories. FB/IG/YouTube/X: @ftapon

Hyekyong and Jordi, a married Korean-Spanish couple travelling around the world under the guise of Lifetime Travelmates, join the Travel Tribe X podcast to share their 4+ years traveling the world by doing pet and house sits. These guys are the experts and know the in's and outs of pet-stting. We discuss a range of topics including:

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¡Olé! Melissa Guzmán García, the most theatrical and bad a$$ tour guide of Madrid shares her insights into the capital city of Spain. We cover things to do, restaurants to eat at, the vibe of Madrid, and the ultimate question Madrid vs. Barcelona ¡Vamos!

Rana, the Bad Girl of Comedy, brings her Jordanian, Palestinian, Turkish (not to mention raised in Saudi Arabia) background to join the Travel Tribe X Podcast to discuss her journey into standup, share her dating stories (don't worry, they are awkward as expected), and of course do what she does best-roast. RanaIG: @ranaa_brg

Professional Fighting League (PFL) MMA undefeated fighter Kuba Kaszuba, AKA The Polish Boars join the Travel Tribe X Podcast to share his MMA journey in the PFL.

Filip Nasiadko, co-founder of Flotbotics, joins the Travel Tribe X Podcast to chat entrepreneurship, failures, life design, and adventure. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travel-tribe-x/support

Amrutha Varshini joins the podcast as we go over, chat, and discuss the principles from The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travel-tribe-x/support

Dustin Ybarra is a stand up comedian and actor. He has been seen most recently in Kevin Probably Saves the World, a recurring role on the ABC series "The Goldbergs", the FOX series "Gotham"and the CBS series "Battle Creek". Other television credits include a recurring role on the cable series “Californication”, “Stand-Up Revolution”, "Chelsea Lately", and “Live At Gotham.” His recent film credits include "US","Ted 2", “Hop,” “We Bought a Zoo,” “Date and Switch” and “21 & Over.” Dustin Ybarra IG: @dustin_ybarra

Canadian comedian Ricky Krzyzewski joins the Travel Tribe X Podcast to discuss his journey moving to Poland to get to know his roots and also starting standup comedy in Warsaw.

Jordan Thomas Gray joins the Travel Tribe X Podcast to discuss his journey starting standup comedy in Warsaw and doing tours around the world. We discuss a range of topics including:

Who doesn't love a bit of Ric Flair in North Korea to spice up a podcast? Nicholas Bonner, founder of Koryo Tours, and Simon Cockerell, General Manager of Koryo Tours, join the Travel Tribe X Podcast to share incredible stories and experiences from North Korea. We discuss a range of topics including:

Former Royal Marine Commando, adventure and outdoor brand photographer & expedition guide, Ian Finch, joins the Travel Tribe X podcast to share his 10+ years traveling to remote environments. We discuss a range of topics including:

What are the coolest and most unique places to run a marathon? Kevin joins the podcast to discuss this as Jordan shares his experience running the Athens Authentic Marathon. We chat about:

Marathon and ultra runner Kevin Medrala joins the Travel Tribe X as we chat about our journeys getting into marathons and endurance sports. We discuss a range of topics including:

Author of "The Hidden Europe: What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us", travel film maker, and California Outdoor Hall of Fame global nomad Francis Tapon joins the Travel Tribe X Podcast to discuss his experiences backpacking, hitchhiking, and writing travel books. We discuss a range of topics including:

Author, circus performer, entrepreneur, founder of CD Baby, and modern philosopher Derek Sivers joins the Travel Tribe X Podcast to discuss his journey leaving his bubble in America to explore, travel, and live abroad. We discuss a range of topics including:

Taryn Pickard of The Wayward Life joins the Travel Tribe X Podcast to discuss her experience of living on in Van De Stadt Norman 40 sailboat with her partner Logan and their doggo Max while sailing around Vancouver Island in the Pacific Northwest. We cover a range of topics including: This week on the Travel Tribe X podcast, we are joined by Taryn Pickard of Wayward Life Sailing who discusses her We discuss the , what the day to day looks like, , and finally . Enjoy this week's episode of Travel Tribe X.

Magdalena Szymaniak joins the Travel Tribe X Podcast to discuss her story of moving to Madeira, Portugal where she lives the island life working as a surf instructor and organizing surf camps. We discuss a range of topics including:

This week, Chase Tolleson joins the Travel Tribe Podcast to discuss his journey and experience working in physical fitness, mental well being, and life coaching. We discuss a range of topics including:

Tired of the corporate grind and know you need to make a change before you assault the company printer? Marina Kay joins the travel tribe to share her personal journey dealing with the daily stress of corporate life that led her to burn out. Marina discusses how she intentionally analyzed, planned, and executed a smooth transition into working remotely as a coach from Tulum, Mexico. What began as her mess is now her message as she helps others facing similar situations. We discuss transitioning into digital nomad life, different types of stress, and stress relief techniques you can utilize to help you throughout the day. Marina Kay Website: www.sumofallpositive.com Instagram: @sumofallpositive Linked-in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-kirik/

I join Dustyn Stern, podcast host of the The Big Believer Podcast, as we discuss my journey traveling, studying, and exploring the world for the last decade. We also chat about following your own path, stepping into the unknown, and finding adventure and fulfillment in life.

Considering a career change into the rap game? Saul Goode joins the travel tribe as he shares his experiences and journey becoming an expat rapper in the Asian metropolis of Seoul? Originally coming as a teacher from North Carolina, he shares his story of pursuing his dream of becoming a rapper. We chat about his experiences working in the music industry in South Korea, working with Korean products such as Jay Park, opening for Wiz Khalifa, and some other hilarious moments in Asia. Part Time Cooks Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51e7K2KFkHECVO460ruq8L?si=LQy__3cUQpG8f55xTdpUXQ "California Butterfly": https://open.spotify.com/track/26gvylAwUthooUVXytY3L8?si=8APuk-_kQJmfhPtxHo1wwQ

Wayne Adams and Catherine King join the travel tribe to share their experiences and journey building and rebuilding their very own man-made island, Freedom Cove, off the west coast of British Columbia's Vancouver Island.

How does a story of a new international school end up with the Chinese Mafia being called into town? This week, Sam Campeau, joins us for part #2 of our international school series as he talks about his ultimate nightmare international teaching experience in Warsaw, Poland. What started out as a promising opportunity to work at a new international school ended up being a disaster he and others won't forget. Sam's Blog: https://deepsouthrefugee.com/

Global travel is a dream for many, but it's easy to make that dream a reality if you're a certified teacher. For all the opportunities out there however, the world of international schools is a minefield. It pays to know how to vet prosepective employers, how to prepare yourself, and how to stay safe and sane while overseas. Sam Campeau has seen the best of overseas schools, and lots of the worst! He offers practical advice on teaching abroad, and even wrote the book on it! We discuss: ✔️Tips on how to find work in the field including ways to properly vet schools ✔️ What to do when everything goes wrong on a new job overseas, ways to vet schools, how to find work in this field ✔️ Taking risks on countries you've never heard of including those in disaster and war zones ✔️ How patience, resourcefulness, and respect are the key attributes to being a good foreigner Sam's Blog: https://deepsouthrefugee.com/

Every athlete dreams of the ultimate sports accomplishment-winning a medal at the olympics! American distance runner, Evan Jager, shares his inspirational story of how a bet with his dad for a Ford Mustang led to his journey of eventually representing the white, red, and blue at the olympics. In the episode we not only share his story but also cover: ✔️The journey of going from a college athlete to a professional runner for Team Nike and his day to day routine ✔️ How he dealt with setbacks such as injuries and his dramatic fall in the steeplechase at Paris 2015 ✔️ Overcoming those challenges and winning the silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics for the Steeplechase. ✔️ What the future of olympic running holds for him

Why would one quit a perfectly good job, sell everything they own, buy a sailboat, and set off around the world!? Moreover, do it for 10 years! That is exactly what Brian Trautman did with the SV Delos. What started out as a trip ended up becoming a lifestyle for over a decade including meeting his wife, starting a family on board, and exploring some of the most remote and exotic places in the world. This week we discuss: ✔️How traveling by sailboat is an incredibly fulfilling, but challenging way to spend your time ✔️ How he met his wife and is now raising a family while living on a sailboat ✔️ The amount of years and hard work needed to build a sustainable lifestyle based on income from social media ✔️ Different sailing opportunities that you can join if you want a taste of the high seas and the lifestyle

Nathan Resnick, CEO & Co-founder of Sourcify, joins us as he shares: ✔️How studying abroad in China (and learning Mandarin!) during high school led him to starting his first e-commerce company and ultimately co-founding Sourcify. ✔️ His experiences bringing dozens of products to market, running three e-commerce companies (and selling one), and being a part of projects on Kickstarter that raised over seven figures. ✔️ His story of how he got into Y-Combinator, travelled Europe for FREE for 6 months, and additional advice for entrepreneurs and startups. ✔️ The ins and outs of turning ideas into reality, taking action on any project, learning quickly, and all while having fun doing it!

Mission: Travel from Bangkok to Europe on $5 per day. Is it possible? Travel Tribe virtually travels to India as we welcome Sushi and Sambar as they join us to share their story including: ✔️Traveling around the world through the kindness of people including staying with over 150 families, hitchhiking with more than 40 truck drivers, and many other adventures ✔️ Their experiences traveling Europe for only $5 and 22 days in Iran for $0 ✔️Advice on how to how to not lose or stall your career while traveling

Ever imagine riding a bike from Scotland to South Africa? Travel Tribe virtually travels back to Africa as we welcome Grant Ross, Captain Boogie at Secret Sunrise, as he shares his captivating story including: ✔️His journey cycling 16,000 km from Scotland to Africa changed his perspective on life and taught him valuable lessons and ultimately led him to starting his own organization. ✔️His experiences leading Secret Sunrise, a global silent guided dance and meditation community on a mission to celebrate life through music, movement and connection. ✔️ How travel and living your truth can lead to finding your ultimate perspective. ✔️ Defining your success, comfort zone testing, and doing double bottom line business.

Interested in volunteering to help protect wildlife? Travel Tribe virtually travels to the savannas of Africa as we welcome Jamie Traynor, the Rhino Mom, as she shares her incredible story including: ✔️ Her inspiring journey to help save rhinos while working at The Rhino Orphanage in South Africa ✔️ A typical day at the orphanage (um did someone say bonding time with baby rhinos?) ✔️ Why rhinos are amazing animals with unique personalities ✔️ How poaching has affected the rhino population and efforts that should be taken to help save the rhinos

What's it like to drive Africa end to end? Travel Tribe virtually travels throughout the savannas of Africa as we welcome Dom Reffler, co-founder of the "We Drive Africa" project, as he shares his unbelievable 5 month road trip across Africa, from Cape to Cairo, including: ✔️Hilarious stories and amazing adventures of his journey including animal encounters, brushes with the police & military, and even getting robbed in Nairobi ✔️How traveling Africa compares to South America & Southeast Asia and whether it is suitable and safe for backpackers ✔️List of African countries that are most travel-friendly (especially for younger backpackers) and tips n' trick on how to best navigate and travel through them ✔️His experiences of real everyday life in Africa and how his perception of Africa has changed throughout his journey

We dissect the case study of Zahid Hussain (자히드) who went from a hut in the Himalayas to fully immersing himself in Korean culture and rising to being a leader in the metropolis of Seoul. He shares his inspirational story and nuggets of wisdom including: ✔️His journey from humble dwellings in the Pakistani Himalayas to becoming a TED Speaker in a foreign metropolis ✔️Adapting and fully immersing himself in Korean culture including being selected as the Honorary Citizen of Seoul, the Honorary Ambassador of the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, and being on top Korean TV shows ✔️Bridging cultural differences between Pakistan and Korea including founding Korea's largest international grocery marketplace, Shejang.com ✔️Respecting other cultures, meeting new people, learning new languages, and dreaming BIG

Interested in working in the diving industry as a divemaster? Travel Tribe virtually travels to the small tropical island of Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand to welcome Maddy Barker, Padi Staff Instructor & Divemaster Mentor, as she shares: ✔️How to Get Started with a Career as a Divemaster ✔️ The Benefits of Getting Your Qualification (Even If Not Pursuing a Diving Career!) ✔️ Top Places in the World to Get Your Divemaster ✔️ Steps for Choosing the Right Dive School ✔️Why a Divemaster Will Be the Best 2 Months of Your Life & a Great Addition to a Gap Year!

From NBA Developmental G-League to Korean Basketball League All-star, Travel Tribe virtually travels to Los Angeles to welcome former professional basketball player and two-time Korean Basketball League (KBL) Champion and All-Star Rod Benson to the tribe as he shares his journey becoming an all-star basketball player in South Korea including: ✔️Playing in the NBA Developmental G-League and the tough G-League vs. playing overseas decision players need to make ✔️Adjusting to playing in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) and ultimately becoming a two-time KBL Champion & MVP ✔️Entertaining stories & experiences of living overseas ✔️Blogging and his passion for writing (including being named Sports Illustrated #1 Ranked Athlete Blogger in the World) ✔️Inspiration for moving into the art & comedy sphere

Interested in tips n' tricks to live the best version of yourself? Travel Tribe virtually travels to New York to welcome Ashley Abboushi to the tribe as she shares her inspirational story and advice including: ✔️Stepping into your fears, creating your own definition of happiness and not settling until you get there ✔️Breaking into the international modeling industry and being featured on tv screens, in magazines and across billboards all over the globe ✔️Planning amazing adventures at home and abroad with minimal resources from whitewater rafting in New Zealand to camping under the stars in your backyard ✔️Mastering your emotions and taking responsibility to live your best life

Wonder what it's like to travel Europe on the bare minimum? Travel Tribe virtually travels to Seattle to welcome Zack Phillips to the tribe as he shares his extraordinary 5 month life experiment exploring Israel and Europe without paying for accommodations & transportation that also includes: ➡️Tips for sleeping outside, hitch-hiking, and getting comfortable with the daily unknown ➡️Using events/festivals as a way to make authentic connections with new people ➡️Letting love and compassion guide your path and decision-making every moment ➡️The dilemma of asking for a stranger’s kindness without the guilty feeling of taking advantage of someone and not giving anything in return

Interested in a corporate job or working in China? Travel Tribe virtually travels to Shanghai, China to join Steven Proud, Global Marketing Director of Brandigo, as WeChat: ✔️Living and Working in China ✔️Job Opportunities ✔️How to get your foot in the door working in China ✔️Experience living in China during the pandemic #TravelVirtually 谢谢! Show Outline 2:15-Background on Steven's Story 4:20- Overcoming Fears to go Abroad 7:25- Dealing with Culture Shock Moving to Asia 10:00- Getting Served at a Bar by a Llama 11:00- Perception of China by Outsiders 17:15- Experience Working in China 21:15- Skill Sets Chinese Companies are Looking for 23:45- Teaching Opportunities in China 25:40- Language Barrier in China 27:30- Where to Look for Jobs in China 34:40- Corporate Culture in China 38:00- Working with Cross Cultural Teams 40:55- Raising a Family in China 49:15- Living in China During the Pandemic 1:12:00-Travel Tribe Toss-Up

Curious what it's like to work and sail on the large, luxurious superyachts visiting the world's most beautiful destinations? Travel Tribe hosts Toni Walsh, former dive instructor and deckhand, as she shares everything you need to know before getting into the superyacht industry including: ➡️A Day in the Life of a Crew Member ➡️Necessary Schooling and Certifications ➡️Tips n' Tricks to Get your Foot in the Door You can follow Toni on Instagram @_tjwalsh_

Travel Tribe Channel kicks off with the adventurous duo, Lifetime Travelmates, as they share their story of traveling the world including: ➡️Getting Started and Proper Planning ➡️Tips n' Tricks ➡️"Slow Travel" Lifestyle ➡️Pet Sitting & Travel You can follow @LifetimeTravelmates on FB, Instagram, and YT