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Are you dreaming of starting your travel adventure but don't know where to begin?
   In this episode, T Rex and J Dragon are joined by Jacki Mercer, a seasoned traveler who has spent the past 18 years living around the world. Jacki, a transformational coach, podcast producer, and podcast co-host, shares her journey from where she started to her current life in Costa Rica, and offers invaluable tips on how to kickstart your own travel adventures. Learn about the different types of travel you can do, opportunities for work abroad, and travel hacks to make your journey smoother and more affordable.   Discover how to overcome common travel fears and misconceptions, and get practical advice on packing, staying safe, and experiencing local culture. Jacki also delves into the importance of being present, releasing expectations, and rooting yourself while traveling. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a beginner, this episode is packed with insights to help you make your travel dreams a reality.   “Travel is full of the unexpected and you can be disappointed from those [unmet] expectations or take in the moment and surrender to it” - Jacki   You'll leave this episode with…   Hacks on how you can travel more efficiently with Jacki Mercer, solo-female traveller,  transformational coach, & podcast producer   The first steps you need to take to turn your travel idea into an actual trip   The different types of travel you can do   Travel hacks that will help you save money   Why J Dragon says “It's never been easier to travel”   One of the biggest expenses when you travel and how you can make it cheaper   Tips to help you figure out the public transport system in a new country   How hostels make travel more fun and help you meet new people   Must-have apps that will make your traveling easier   Safety tips for when you travel (especially solo-female travellers)   The best travel insurance for travellers    Tips on how you can overcome jet lag and pack more efficiently   Examples of countries you can go to where your money stretches further than in the USA or Canada   The Manhood Experiment of the Week that will get you ready for your next travel adventure   ----- Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the show, please leave us an encouraging review and tell us why you loved the show. Remember to click ‘subscribe' so you get all of our latest episodes. https://ratethispodcast.com/man   What is the Manhood Experiment? 
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Resources Mentioned:   Jacki's Instagram: @jackimmercer   Jacki's Podcast - “On The Edge: With Brittany MacLeod & Jacki Mercer” on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0u0Fzzb9OT8gjPymfvm3sy?si=bc8439b30b754226   WORKING VISA'S   Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme Visa - https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility   Working Holiday Makers Visa - https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/what-we-do/whm-program/overview   CRUISE & RESORT HIRING AGENCY   Cast-a-way Cruise and Resort Hiring Agency - https://www.cast-a-way.com/   FLIGHTS   Momondo - www.momondo.com   Skyscanner - https://www.skyscanner.com/   Google flights    Kayak - www.kayak.com   PUBLIC TRANSPORT   Rome2Rio - https://www.rome2rio.com/   Flix bus - https://www.flixbus.com   ACCOMMODATIONS   Booking.com - www.booking.com   Hostel world - https://www.hostelworld.com/   INSURANCE   World Nomad Insurance - https://www.worldnomads.com   VOLUNTEERING   World Back Packers - https://www.worldpackers.com/

If you're feeling overwhelmed and unproductive while trying to work remotely, constantly switching between different apps, and struggling to stay organized, then you are not alone!  Many digital nomads find themselves wasting precious time searching for important files and information, leading to missed deadlines and added stress. Have you heard these myths about essential tools for digital nomads?  Myth #1: To be productive, you need a fancy, expensive setup. Myth #2: Traveling and working simultaneously is impossible.  Myth #3: Productivity tools are only for traditional office settings. Our seven digital nomads are back. Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, and Mr. Derek Smith are here to share the truth about essential tools for digital nomads. Find links to all the tools mentioned in the episodes here: Use Google Maps for travel planning, saving locations, and reading reviews of restaurants and hotels. Try Rome2Rio to find the most efficient and cost-effective transportation options between places. Utilize Skyscanner to search for and book flights at the best prices. Use Airbnb to find accommodation everywhere. Consider using Facebook Marketplace for local accommodation options, especially in Southeast Asia. But when it comes to finding an apartment, Shaun mentions Flatio. Chris Cerra has a free newsletter called Remotebase.co, where you get curated Airbnb deals and special discounts. And if you want to sign up for the Premium Newsletter, where the deals are even better and more specific deals it's Remotebase.co/Premium.  Use the code: ”VAGA20” for 20% off the annual membership forever. Visit Nora Dunn's website, TheProfessionalHobo.com, for a regularly updated resource of websites to find monthly accommodations around the world – excluding Airbnb. The Radio Vagabond sponsor, Hotels25.com is also a great tool for the best prices on hotels, guest houses, hostels, and apartments. Gianni uses Notion.so for structuring his work. It's a versatile organizational tool catering to digital nomads' personal and professional needs. It encompasses a range of features, including database checklists and flexible viewing options, making task management a breeze. Although mastering Notion may take some time, it can become a powerful asset, weaving efficiency into the digital nomad lifestyle. LINKS TO THE SEVEN NOMADS Visit Jason Robinson's travel blog TheNomadExperiment.com and follow him on Instagram as @TheNomadExperiment. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel, with tips on travel and travel gear, her blog, TheProfessionalHoboand on Instagram as @TheProfessionalHobo. Follow travel writer on his blog “ShaunBusuttil.com“ and on Instagram as  @TheShaunBusuttil. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Use promo code VAGA20 to get 20% off on his Premium Newsletter forever. He's @nomadaccommodationguy on Instagram Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. He's @Mr_Derek_Smith on Instagram. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. She's on Instagram as @RainbowRani_ Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. On Instagram as @Gianni.Bianchini. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and twitter. See all the links here.   KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 - Introduction Palle Bo introduces the episode and mentions that they will be discussing tools and resources for digital nomads. 01:08 - Leveraging ChatGPT Derek talks about how he ChatGPT to capture new ideas and how it has been a huge benefit for him as a writer. 03:45 – Nomadigo Ranika shares an app called Nomadigo, which helps digital nomads see where their friends are located throughout the year. 04:12 - Google Maps  Gianni discusses how he uses Google Maps to plan his travels and relies on AI to provide recommendations for itineraries. 07:23 – Rome2Rio and Facebook Marketplace Jason talks about using Rome2Rio to plan transportation options and mentions using Facebook Marketplace to find accommodations at local prices. 14:48 - Introduction to Notion Gianni recommends Notion.ai as a versatile app to manage work and personal life. It offers features like databases, checklists, and different viewing options. Although it has a learning curve, it can become a valuable tool for productivity. 16:22 - Google Translate Shaun praises Google Translate, particularly its photo translation feature. It has been useful for him during his travels in the Balkan region, allowing him to understand signs and communicate with locals, and how it's enabling travellers to experience local culture and communicate with locals effectively. 17:46 - Importance of Local Connections Palle emphasizes the value of building connections and getting a sense of community while travelling and mentions an upcoming episode on this topic and the significance of connecting with locals in new places.

If you're feeling overwhelmed and unproductive while trying to work remotely, constantly switching between different apps, and struggling to stay organized, then you are not alone!  Many digital nomads waste precious time searching for important files and information, leading to missed deadlines and added stress. Have you heard these myths about essential tools for digital nomads?  Myth #1: To be productive, you need a fancy, expensive setup.  Myth #2: Traveling and working simultaneously is impossible.  Myth #3: Productivity tools are only for traditional office settings.  Our seven digital nomads are back. Ranika Koneru, Shaun Busuttil, Nora Dunn, Chris Cerra, Gianni Bianchini, Jason Robinson, and Mr. Derek Smith are here to share the truth about essential tools for digital nomads. LINKS TO TOOLS MENTIONED: Use Google Maps for travel planning, saving locations, and reading reviews of restaurants and hotels. Try Rome2Rio to find the most efficient and cost-effective transportation options between places. Utilize Skyscanner to search for and book flights at the best prices. Use Airbnb to find accommodation everywhere. Consider using Facebook Marketplace for local accommodation options, especially in Southeast Asia. But when it comes to finding an apartment, Shaun mentions Flatio. Chris Cerra has a free newsletter called Remotebase.co, where you get curated Airbnb deals and special discounts. And if you want to sign up for the Premium Newsletter, where the deals are even better and more specific deals it's Remotebase.co/Premium.  Use the code: ”VAGA20” for 20% off the annual membership forever. Visit Nora Dunn's website, TheProfessionalHobo.com, for a regularly updated resource of websites to find monthly accommodations around the world – excluding Airbnb. The Radio Vagabond sponsor, Hotels25.com, is also a great tool for the best prices on hotels, guest houses, hostels, and apartments. Gianni uses Notion.so for structuring his work. It's a versatile organizational tool catering to digital nomads' personal and professional needs. It encompasses a range of features, including database checklists and flexible viewing options, making task management a breeze. Although mastering Notion may take some time, it can become a powerful asset, weaving efficiency into the digital nomad lifestyle. LINKS TO THE SEVEN NOMADS Visit Jason Robinson's travel blog, TheNomadExperiment.com, and follow him on Instagram as @TheNomadExperiment. Follow Nora Dunn's YouTube channel with tips on travel and travel gear, her blog, TheProfessionalHobo, and on Instagram as @TheProfessionalHobo. Follow travel writer Shaun on his blog “ShaunBusuttil.com“ and on Instagram as  @TheShaunBusuttil. Chris Cerra's email newsletter, RemoteBase.co, for the best accommodation deals for digital nomads. Use promo code VAGA20 to get 20% off on his Premium Newsletter forever. He's @nomadaccommodationguy on Instagram. Check out Mr. Derek Smith's website on public speaking. He's @Mr_Derek_Smith on Instagram. Check out Ranika Koneru's company, Cloud Connections, for inspiring group travel experiences to the world's greatest festivals. She's on Instagram as @RainbowRani_. Explore Gianni Bianchini's travel blog, Nomad Is Beautiful, YouTube channel, and podcast for digital nomad advice and insights. On Instagram as @Gianni.Bianchini. Connect with Palle Bo on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. See all the links here.   KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 - Introduction Palle Bo introduces the episode and mentions they will discuss tools and resources for digital nomads. 01:08 - Leveraging ChatGPT Derek talks about how he uses ChatGPT to capture new ideas and how it has been a huge benefit for him as a writer. 03:45 – Nomadigo Ranika shares an app called Nomadigo, which helps digital nomads see their friends' locations throughout the year. 04:12 - Google Maps  Gianni discusses how he uses Google Maps to plan his travels and relies on AI to provide recommendations for itineraries. 07:23 – Rome2Rio and Facebook Marketplace Jason talks about using Rome2Rio to plan transportation options and mentions using Facebook Marketplace to find accommodations at local prices. 14:48 - Introduction to Notion Gianni recommends Notion.ai as a versatile app to manage work and personal life. It offers features like databases, checklists, and different viewing options. Although it has a learning curve, it can become a valuable tool for productivity. 16:22 - Google Translate Shaun praises Google Translate, particularly its photo translation feature. It has been useful for him during his travels in the Balkan region, allowing him to understand signs and communicate with locals, and how it's enabling travellers to experience local culture and communicate with locals effectively. 17:46 - Importance of Local Connections Palle emphasize the value of building connections and getting a sense of community while travelling and mention an upcoming episode on this topic and the significance of connecting with locals in new places.

For the final #Tourope show, Steven & Schubes continue to cover the intro of the fifth book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series! Topics include: flip-flops, percentage of jerk, Stardew Valley, 2Back2Biter, 2.54 cm, watches, The Little Mermaid, brilliant, Kozel Velkopopovickÿ, Rome2Rio.com, dreams, kebabs, Modern. Muckraker's Lina Ehlerman, orange drinks, tomatoes, SpazOut999, BlueHooper6, FrankLloydBright, PanFan, Xx_punkrockgirl_xX, L0rdOfTim3, DefinitelyNotACentaur, ShutUpPeterJohnson, and more!   TNO on tour: thenewestolympian.com/live TNO Merch: thenewestolympian.com/merch   Thanks to our sponsor, Athletic Greens! Get 5 free travel packs and 1 year of Vitamin D at athleticgreens.com/newestolympian   — Find The Newest Olympian Online — • Website: www.thenewestolympian.com • Patreon: www.thenewestolympian.com/patreon • Twitter: www.twitter.com/newestolympian • Instagram: www.instagram.com/newestolympian • Facebook: www.facebook.com/newestolympian • Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/thenewestolympian • Merch: www.thenewestolympian.com/merch — Production — • Creator, Host, Producer, Social Media, Web Design: Mike Schubert • Editor: Sherry Guo • Music: Bettina Campomanes and Brandon Grugle • Art: Jessica E. Boyd — About The Show — Is Percy Jackson the book series we should've been reading all along? Join Mike Schubert as he reads through the books for the first time with the help of longtime PJO fans to cover the plot, take stabs at what happens next, and nerd out over Greek mythology. Whether you're looking for an excuse to finally read these books, or want to re-read an old favorite with a digital book club, grab your blue chocolate chip cookies and listen along. New episodes release on Mondays wherever you get your podcasts!

The train system in France is known as the SNCF and is one of the most extensive and well-connected train networks in Europe. With high-speed trains such as the TGV and regional trains, the SNCF offers fast and convenient transportation throughout the country, connecting major cities and remote regions. Additionally, the SNCF operates an extensive network of suburban trains, known as the RER, in the Paris region, making it easy for residents and visitors to get around the city and its suburbs. Overall, the train system in France is an efficient and reliable mode of transportation for both short and long-distance travel. This episode is a a reference for anyone who wants to travel in France using the train. The French train system is not perfect, but once you learn how to use it, you'll find it relaxing and satisfying. able of Contents for this Episode [00:00:36] Today on the podcast [00:01:59] Podcast supporters [00:03:04] VoiceMap Tour of Paris Eiffel Tower [00:03:33] France Bootcamp [00:03:48] Next week on the podcast [00:04:15] Newbies' Guide to Taking the Train in France [00:05:08] Overview [00:05:26] Chronotrains [00:06:35] Traveling from a French city to another via Paris [00:07:30] Regional trains TER [00:08:35] The RER system in Paris [00:09:48] Rome2Rio [00:10:44] How and when to buy tickets [00:12:06] Apps useful to buy tickets [00:14:58] Sleeper trains [00:16:31] Eurail app [00:18:15] Deals if you book in advance [00:19:11] Buy tickets at the machine or use the SNCF-Connect app [00:20:10] Île-de-France region [00:21:57] Week's pass [00:22:55] Bonjour RATP app [00:24:17] Navigo Découverte card [00:26:49] Getting the right train to go to Giverny [00:28:33] How do you take the train? [00:36:09] Finding your seat [00:36:49] Where should you stand on the platform for quick stops? [00:38:14] Catching a train from a station that's not a terminal station [00:38:59] Entering or exiting the train at a continuing station [00:41:14] Don't count on good data on the train [00:42:03] Grandes lignes vs Metro lines, etc. [00:43:12] Food at the train stations [00:45:03] Large train stations have lockers and Nanny Bags [00:45:42] Discount cards for French trains [00:47:50] Use the app [00:49:06] Advantage card and why the Trainline app is useful [00:50:29] Date format [00:51:24] Travel light and train travel with kids [00:52:53] Copyright

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Today's show continues with:• Top 3 stories of the day include Coloradans voted to decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms• Producer Elia joins the show and chats about ayahuasca • We want to meet the baby!• DK runs down her first 10K• Duryan's kid is growing up• What's that noise guesses 111-115• Pizza Hut has a genius marketing item - the foldable pizza aka pizza MELTS!• Duryan shares a travel hack final thought - Rome2Rio.com • PK has a $1,000 Challenge for Duryan • The wedding outfit• + SO MUCH MORE!Join our Toy Drive!Wednesday, December 7th at 1pmRenova Appliance Center 12440 S Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77031Come hang out & bring a toy for Toys for Tots Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/.../2028W.../ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2

Jozlyn chats with her friends Waldo & Carmen tonight!  Waldo is a traveling man, who has traveled the world, by just jumping on a plane & going to where ever it takes him.  He shares his travel tips, tricks and crazy stories from all the places he's visited along his journey.  Follow the Chaos - https://keepingupwithchaos.netGuest Info - Waldo & CarmenGuest mentioned links - Eataway - https://www.facebook.com/eataway/Rome2Rio - https://www.rome2rio.com/Couchsurfing - https://www.couchsurfing.com/Always wanted to start a Podcast?!? Just go for it! Buzzsprout is the best! Click this link to get started and let Buzzsprout know we sent ya! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=609862*When you use our affiliate link, we may receive a monetary value, but at no additional cost to you! Check out The Skeptic Metaphysician Podcast with Will & Karen to embark on a journey of the metaphysical and so much more! https://www.skepticmetaphysician.com/Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/keepingupwithchaos)

#nerdsbirds Rachel & Kai chat about their individual favorite travel apps: MarineTraffic (track boats around the world!) & Rome2Rio (want to get from Point A to Point B? Here's how...) respectively - and also their shared joy for Flightradar24. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nerdbirds/support

This week I talk with Master Certified coach Katrina McGhee. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to quit your job and travel for a while?Could it even be possible?How would you get around?Katrina is a Career  Break coach and in this episode we cover *all the things.*Listen in and then come and grab your free resources.Katrina's free Best Break Ever can be found here: https://www.bestbreakever.com/freetraining/You can also find her here:  www.kmcgheecoaching.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/kmcgheecoaching/The website Katrina mentioned is Rome2Rio.com

S1 Episode 10 – Une année sabbatique avec Yannick     Pour ce dixième épisode, nous accueillons Yannick, notre ami ingénieur du son qui nous a aidé à lancer le podcast, et qui vient aujourd'hui nous parler de sa (presque) année sabbatique de 10 mois au Japon !   Avec lui, nous traverserons le pays en passant par Kyushu, Shikoku, le Kansai ou encore la banlieue rurale de Tokyo. Chaque étape est l'occasion de tisser de nouveaux liens, de provoquer des rencontres uniques avec des Japonais qui regardent parfois ce voyageur au long court avec un œil curieux et intrigué.     Au-delà de cette expérience d'une vie, Yannick nous distille de nombreux conseils pour organiser un séjour, que ce soit pour un périple de plusieurs mois ou pour des voyages plus occasionnels. Comment trouver facilement un petit boulot ? Se repérer avec un GPS en se passant d'une connexion internet ? Retirer des espèces au Japon en évitant les frais bancaires ? Chacun devrait trouver des trucs et astuces très utiles pour préparer son futur circuit.     Cet entretien est aussi une invitation à prendre le temps : vivre au rythme d'un quartier, apprendre à cuisiner avec des compagnons de voyage, savourer un bain après une journée de travail. A travers son récit, Yannick nous questionne finalement sur une chose essentielle : pour vous, que signifie « voyager » ?    Bonne écoute et bon voyage ! ************************************ Chapitrage : 00:45 fin du générique 1:35 introduction Yannick 2:15 comment à débuté sa passion 4:45 voyager au Japon pour prendre le temps 7:30 constitution d'un dossier pvt 13:06 trop de préparation ! 17:30 itinéraire 20:47 se déplacer 21:31 le coût de la vie sur place 23:50 se loger 27:17 voyager (presque) sans internet 32:35 travailler en woofing et workaway 37:00 astuces pour sa carte bancaire 39:15 destinations recommandées 43:06 extrait sonore 44:27 partenariat avec les sakés GI-HARIMA 55:19 coup de coeur 57:53 le mot de la fin ************************************  Pour vous aider à préparer votre voyage, voici tous les liens des sites présentés par Yannick dans cet épisode : Site officiel de l'ambassade du Japon en France  pour les demandes de VVT Page Facebook du camping dans la campagne tokyoïte  (Mokki no mori) Pour trouver du travail : Le site WWOOFJapan et Le site Workaway  Pour le logement : J&F plaza (non évoqué dans le podcast mais qui possède un grand nombre de maisons partagées) et les SakuraHouse   Pour les déplacements Maps.me et Rome2rio   Mot clé intéressant : シェアハウス (sharehouse) + nom de la ville où on souhaite loger pour trouver facilement des maisons partagées. *************************************   Notre sponsor ce mois-ci :    Dans cet épisode, nous partons à la rencontre de Monsieur Tanaka, maître-brasseur de la brasserie Tanaka Shuzojo, qui nous parlera de la création récente d'une indication géographique permettant de reconnaître les sakés préparés dans la région de Harima (préfecture de Hyogo). Le label débarque en France et a vocation à protéger un savoir-faire millénaire tout en valorisant l'utilisation stricte de produits locaux (riz local de type yamadanishiki, eau de source locale). Une initiative très intéressante pour des sakés de grande qualité !  Pour compléter l'écoute, direction le site officiel du label GI Harima  (en français).  *************************************    Le coup de coeur de Yannick :  Film d'animation "Le sommet des dieux", d'après le manga éponyme de Jiro Taniguchi. *************************************  Nous remercions doublement Yannick sur cet épisode : d'avoir joué le jeu de l'interview et pour son travail à La Feuille - production sonore & sound design qui a créé notre générique et nos jingles, ainsi que pour son aide précieuse au cours des premiers enregistrements, montages et leur mise en place. Suivez-nous en images sur le compte Instagram du podcast : @podcast.tabibito    

"La question de l'intelligence artificielle éclipse celle de la donnée. On parle beaucoup de produit à base d'IA mais c'est souvent un abus de langage. Pour la plupart, les projets d'IA sont des projets data." Comment fonctionnent les Produits centrés sur la donnée ? Comment construire un bon Produit data centric ? Cette mission impacte-t-elle la structure et l'organisation des équipes ?  Eglantine Schmitt est Head of Product de Citio, un éditeur de logiciel SaaS B2B orienté data permettant aux opérateurs et aux municipalités (AOM) d'améliorer les transports publics par la donnée. Diplômée de Sciences Po Paris et titulaire d'un doctorat en philosophie des sciences sur les big data, elle vulgarise pour nous les dessous des Produits data driven. Ensemble, nous avons notamment évoqué :

[Global Staci #10] When planning a great trip, it pays to know some things in advance so you don’t have regrets later.  Write down your itinerary, set some things in stone, learn the lay of the land, and leave room for serendipity.  An informed traveler is a better traveler. To learn more check out www.globalstaci.com.  Instagram @Global_Staci www.google.com/flights www.Rome2Rio.com [Sawasdee ka, Khop khun ka (Thai) Hello, Thank you] If you are a woman, this is how you would say Hello and Thank you in Thai.  The ending “Ka” denotes the gender of the speaker as female, not the gender of the person to whom you are speaking.  End instead with Krab if you are a man. “When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.” – Susan Heller

Eine oft gestellte Frage zum Jakobsweg ist die Frage: Wie komme ich an meinen Startort? und wie organisiere ich meine Anreise zum Jakobsweg. In dieser Folge erfährst du sehr ausführlich wie du nach Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port kommst, eines der häufigsten Startpunkte des Camino Frances. Das kleine Dorf liegt auf der französischen Seite der Pyrenäen und ist ein malerischer Beginn auf dem Jakobsweg. Die genannten Webseiten zur Planung sind: Rome2Rio https://www.rome2rio.com/de/ sowie die sehr gut Recherchierte Webseite von Gerhard Brüstle, Jakobsweg was, wo ,wie : https://jakobswege-www.blogspot.com/search/label/35.%20St.Jean-Pied-de-Port Im Buen-Camino-Club kannst du nach deiner kostenlosen Anmeldung viele nützliche Unterlagen und Vordrucke downloaden. Ebenso findest du dort Unterkunftsverzeichnisse zu vielen Jakobswegen. Zur Anmeldung: https://jakobsweg-lebensweg.de/registrieren/ Weitere Informationen zum Podcast findest du unter https://jakobsweg-lebensweg.de/podcast/ auf meiner Webseite. Falls du mir Feedback geben möchtest: Ich freue mich über jede Sprachnachricht https://www.speakpipe.com/jakobsweglebensweg. Einfach auf den Link klicken und aufsprechen. Falls die Sprechzeit früher zu ende geht, einfach nochmal eine zweite Nachricht senden. Hier findest du meinen Blog: - im Web: https://jakobsweg-lebensweg.de - auf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JakobswegLebensweg/ - auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakobsweg_lebensweg/ - bei Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/JakobswegLebensweg/ Buen Camino Peter Kirchmann

  Show Notes Today’s Guest: Mark Ostermann Mark Ostermann left the corporate world several years ago to be a stay at home dad and quickly found his way into the world of miles and points. Today, he works as the Managing Editor at Miles to Memories, helping thousands of people every day, as they learn how to maximize loyalty programs and travel the world for less. Always happy to grab a beer (or three) and talk about travel, Mark fits in perfectly with Derrick and Jeff here at Miles & Pints.   Times of Note: 1:47 - Interview begins. 1:54 - Mark’s first complaint. 1:58 - Mark’s first laugh. 5:03 - What we’re drinking. 9:30 - Mark’s daily exercise plan. 11:53 - Jeff’s non-humble brag. 18:03 - Derrick just doesn’t understand. 25:08 - Mark buys a house while on vacation. 26:03 - Mark buys a car while on vacation. 32:32 - How Mark got into miles and points. 35:45 - Mark enjoys flying Spirit??? 39:15 - Derrick picks Airbnb places close to beer bars. 41:17 - Side Tangent - Mark likes screens on his windows. 47:36 - Hyatt Place hotels feature super slow elevators. 52:00 - Bro Love! 55:55 - BlaBlaCar experiences. 1:02:16 - Too much Amsterdam? 1:08:01 - Where to find Mark online. 1:10:07 - The Miles & Pints theme song.   Relevant Links: Bardo Brewing   Burlington Beer Company RaR Brewing Atwater Brewery Griffin Claw Brewing Company Arbor Brewing Company   Cafe Gollem - Amsterdam Epic Brewing - Denver Cantillon Brewery - Brussels   BlaBlaCar - European based rideshare with individuals. Rome2Rio.com - Find transport options between any two points.   Miles to Memories Miles to Memories on Facebook Miles to Memories Podcast Twitter: @detroitmark   Miles & Pints Swag Miles & Pints Facebook Page MilesandPints.com Twitter - @MILESandPINTS Instagram - @milesandpints TikTok - @milesandpints

This week, we continue our interview with Alex, as he shares his Top 10 Travel Tips (plus 1), and asks us to share some of ours too! Alex’s Top 10 Travel Tips (plus 1) Join a rewards program (airline miles) Can use miles to get meals, more legroom, check a bag One-World Alliance, Star Alliance, Southwest, Delta Learn how to use Google Flights well Open destination search Consider alternate transportation methods Rome2Rio.com Consider taking a bus Explore a city on foot And use public transportation Burger boat! Don’t be an influencer, but be sure to take photos Balance between capturing memories and experiencing the trip People never try to start a conversation with you when you’re on your phone Offer to take photos of others Find something to collect Try and have it be the same thing in all the places you go When traveling with a buddy, set expectations before you leave Talk about budget expectations Discuss how to spend your time - what do you want a day to look like? Get a travel credit card Benefits: no international fees, free rental insurance, buy clothes if bags are lost, trip cancelation Use Google Maps to your advantage Pins & hearts in google maps Talk to locals, be a local The “top 10 things” in a city doesn’t always give you a complete picture of a city Learn which restaurants to visit Also learn what to avoid (where should I not go) Treat yo-self! Get a message, get a nicer room for the night, buy the nice thing, etc. Ryan’s Travel Tips: Know yourself Use what you enjoy to frame your travel Cheryl’s Travel tips: Don’t always assume everything will work out & be prepared when things don’t E.g., schedule a long enough layover Be yourself when traveling & also try to experience local culture Wish You Were Here Cheryl: Rockhounding at the Humpback Mountain Trailhead, Snoqualmie Region, WA Alex: Saint Lucia Christmas Concert, Stockholm, Sweden Ryan: Fort Casey, Whidbey Island, WA Follow us on Twitter & Instagram: @tmwypodcastLeave us a voicemail (or text message): (406)763-8699Email: tmwypodcast@gmail.com

This story begins with Kirsteene Phelan throwing it all on the line. After she witnesses Rome2rio's CEO, Rod Cuthbert, meeting with a PR firm in their shared office space, she saunters over and tells him to ditch the PR firm and hire her instead! This moment marks the beginning of Kirsteene's career in the travel industry. Kirsteene and Rod begin working together at Rome2rio, and as the years go by they develop a wonderful friendship. They travel to industry conferences together, and Rod helps elevate Kirsteene's career in the travel industry by inviting her on conference panels and by opening new doors for her. And yes, the travel industry is a lot of hard work. But the duo do get up to some shenanigans along the way. And one particular prank they play at an industry conference leads to an interesting outcome … Support the show: http://www.launchvic.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In dieser Folge hörst du wie du deine Anreise organisieren kannst und welche unterschiedlichen Anreise Möglichkeiten es gibt. Zum Jakobsweg zählt auch schon dein Anreisetag mit dazu. Meine Lieblings-Tools die dir die Anreise deutlich einfacher machen sind die Webseiten von Gerhard: Jakobsweg was, wo, wie https://jakobswege-www.blogspot.com/search/label/40.%20Roncesvalles und die Buchungswebseite von Rome2Rio: https://www.rome2rio.com/de/ Im Buen-Camino-Club kannst du nach deiner kostenlosen Anmeldung das Pilgerherbergsverzeichnis downloaden. Zur Anmeldung: https://jakobsweg-lebensweg.de/registrieren/ Weitere Informationen zum Podcast findest du unter https://jakobsweg-lebensweg.de/podcast/ auf meiner Webseite. Hier findest du meinen Blog: - im Web: https://jakobsweg-lebensweg.de - auf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JakobswegLebensweg/ - auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakobsweg_lebensweg/ - bei Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/JakobswegLebensweg/ Buen Camino Peter Kirchmann

Tanya Shelburne, author of the Traveling Tanya blog is here with us. Tanya is on a mission to inspire busy people like you to make travel a priority by sharing her vacation adventures and travel tips. Like us, she has two teenagers and loves to travel the world. Today, Tanya is going to take us to Italy. Tanya shares all kinds of insights about going to Italy. She even shares a great tool for trip planning and creating your own itinerary. This episode will have you dreaming about visiting Italy and will give you tools to begin planning now.  She also shares tips for packing and why it pays to pack light. We also discuss transportation and why it’s important to plan in advance. We discuss trains, planning airport to hotel transportation, and traveling through Venice in vaporettos. Talking to Tanya feels like taking a trip to Italy as she shares her favorite hotspots, tours, food, classes, and amazing places to visit. She talks about historic landmarks and where to find the best view in Florence. We discuss Venice, centrally located Florence, and Rome along with how to get the most out of your trip.  We are recording this in mid-march of 2020 and Italy is under a full lockdown. Everyone is on quarantine due to the impact of the coronavirus. This doesn't mean we can't plan for future travel and have something to look forward to in order to keep our spirits up.  Show Notes: [01:33] Tanya is a mom and wife who lives in the Midwest. She has a husband, a full-time job, and two teenage daughters. She also does a lot of volunteer work. [01:56] She loves to travel and that's why she started a travel blog. She makes time to travel whenever she can. [02:23] Tanya would like for people to make traveling a priority and not put those trips off. [03:31] We are recording this in mid-march of 2020 and Italy is under a full lockdown. Everyone is on quarantine due to the impact of the coronavirus. This doesn't mean we can't plan for future travel and have something to look forward to when our spirits are down. [04:33] Italy is Tanya's favorite place in the entire world. Tanya is passionate about traveling to Italy. [05:49] She loves travel planning almost as much as she loves the actual travel. [06:22] Tanya uses Tripmasters for all of her planning. [06:48] She loves creating her own itineraries. Tripmasters will combine everything and your per person cost. It's not as expensive as you think. [09:12] You could also get an organized tour, but Tanya likes to plan her own trip with some help from Tripmasters.  [10:04] Rome2rio can help you plan your transportation ahead of time. [13:37] Tanya is also a Rick Steves fan. He has a great app with walking tours that are fabulous.  [15:57] YouTube is also a great travel and Italy travel resource. There are also great travel blogs like Traveling Tanya.  [18:30] Pack what you know you will need. You can always buy stuff there.  [20:06] Check with your airline about baggage fees before packing. Decide if you want to check your bags or not.  [21:39] Tanya says it's possible to do a week in Italy with just a carry on and a backpack. The largest bag you can fit in the bin. [22:36] It's also possible to do laundry in Italy. Learning to pack light will make your experience better. [24:42] In Venice, you will travel by boat. Often in a ferry.  [28:32] Without vehicles, you can enjoy the beauty of Venice.  [29:40] Great things to see our Saint Mark's Square, the Basilica, Doge's Palace, and the old prison. There is also a wonderful old bookstore. There are also neighboring islands and amazing food and wine.  [35:23] When you visit Europe, you will definitely get your steps in. Pack comfortable shoes. [36:51] You can also go through guided tours with locals. [38:50] Florence is south of Venice. It's centrally located and a great home base for exploring many of the different cities in Italy. [40:40] Tanya's favorite spot in Florence is the Piazzale Michelangelo. The view is amazing. [46:54] Tanya and her daughters took a cooking class in Florence. [49:17] Teenagers need downtime and activities. Older traveling companions may need a slower pace. Pay attention and keep your plans flexible. [50:09] If you go to Italy, you will probably go to Rome. There's more hustle and bustle. Tanya and her family took a day trip there. You could spend a week there, but it's a good idea to see what you can. [52:11] They went to the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. They also went to the Pantheon. [54:24] Pizza is available everywhere. Pasta and gelato were also daily things. [56:00] The best flavor that Tanya ever had was a raspberry gelato.   Links and Resources: Fly with Chris and Di on Facebook Fly with Chris and Di on Twitter Fly with Chris and Di on Instagram Fly with Chris and Di on Pinterest Traveling Tanya Traveling Tanya on Pinterest Traveling Tanya on Twitter Traveling Tanya on Instagram Traveling Tanya on Facebook Tripmasters Rome2rio Rick Steves Audio Europe™ Our Private Photography Tour in Venice Piazzale Michelangelo Florencetown   For pictures, tips and more, be sure to check out our Fly with Chris and Di Facebook page and signup to download a copy of The Best City for You. Please take a moment and subscribe to our podcast and leave a review. Become a Fly Insider and get the inside scoop, behind the scenes photos, and exclusive travel deals.

In Part 2 of Helen’s chat with travel website Rome2rio’s co-founder, Michael Cameron, he details HOW he turned his simple frustration into an idea then into concrete reality, disrupting online travel along the way and building a globally reknowned website business, in less than a decade; a shining example of an Aussie start-up that now claims a staggering 18 million unique visitors per MONTH. It was recently sold for $40million!

In Part 1, How self-described tech nerd Michael Cameron and his mate, co-founder Bernie Tschirren transformed their travel frustrations into a multi-million dollar business. And this humble idea was built up, from scratch, in Michael's folks' living room in suburban Melbourne, to become the massive global travel disruptor and innovator, Rome2rio.com

Key Links   Support Counting Countries, and check out these trips from G Adventures  https://www.patreon.com/CountingCountries Counting Countries Apparel  Group Trip To Bhutan In November Group Trip To Madagascar  -----I had the great opportunity to sit down with Per Besson.  We met in person at the Extreme Travel International Congress, where Per did a lot of great organizing for the event at the Principality of Sealand.  The following week we met for some great Georgian food and sat down to do an interview in person in London. My apologies, this episode was recorded in the hotel lobby with some background noise.      I am reminding you that Counting Countries is now partnered with Patreon.  Patreon is a platform that allows patrons, that’s you, to support creators, and that is me creating Counting Countries.  And thanks to my other patrons, Ted Nims, Bisa Myles, Ryan Gazder, and Adam Hickman. As thanks, they are able to listen to additional interviews like the extra interview I did with Per, only available to them.       Counting Countries is offering its first group tour to Bhutan on November 7th. Please go to GlobalGaz.com to see more information as well as disclosures.  And I am reminding you of a trip to Madagascar in August of 2020 with G Adventures.   Per has led a fascinating life including visiting every country in the world.  According to Nomad Mania he is a top 100 traveler. After college, Per embarked on a nomadic life, living for multiple years, in Europe, China, and Brazil.  Per has an insatiable thirst for learning multiple languages and this is an integral part of this travels.       I encourage you to subscribe wherever you listen, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Stitcher, or Spotify and write a review, even better if it is 5 stars.  Why? Because that is what keeps this podcast going.       But for now, here’s my conversation with Per from the Big Smoke better known as London.  Please listen in and enjoy.    Thank you to my Patrons …. Adam Hickman, Bisa Myles, Ted Nims & Ryan Gazder. Be the first on your block to sport official Counting Countries apparel!  You can purchase today on Amazon. More About Per: ·       Where were you born: Frankfurt, Germany ·       What passport (s) do you hold: US ·       Favorite travel book: A Fortune-Teller Told Me ·       Favorite travel film: Central Station ·       Favorite travel app or website: Rome2Rio.com ·       Must carry item when traveling (like flashlight, Kindle, deck of cards etc.): Smartphone ·       Favorite food: Kung Pao Chicken ·       Favorite drink: Caipirinha ·       Favorite airline: Whichever leaves on time, but not before I arrive ·       Favorite hotel: The one with the friendly, efficient receptionists And now you can listen to Counting Countries on Spotify! And Alexa! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts today! And write a review! Check out our friend: Large Minority.  They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon.  And watch my full length documentary in Cambodia when I traveled with Large Minority.    About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who’ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter’s Dance, written, performed, and provided by Mundi. About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: Hit The Road: India, 7000 KM To Go, and Photos From Chernobyl.  He is the producer of two travel documentaries: Hit The Road: India and Hit The Road: Cambodia.   Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has traveled so far and keep up with his journey at GlobalGaz.com How Many Countries Are There? Well… that depends on who you ask! The United Nations states that there are 193 member states. The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are 226 countries and territories. The Century Club states that there are 327 sovereign nations, territories, enclaves, and islands. The Most Traveled Person states that there are 875 unique parts of the world. The Nomad Mania divides the world into 1281 regions. SISO says there are 3,978 places in the world.   Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. An analysis of these lists and who is the best traveled by Kolja Spori.   Check out our friend and his new book:     The Curious Case of William Baekeland William is a former guest of Counting Countries.  Harry Mitsidis, the author and extreme traveler, traces William’s arrival and unraveling in the travel community.  It is a story worthy of a film … and this book.    Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliates, so order away so I can pay my bills! Thanks.  ----- Produced by Simpler Media

Kiplinger.com investing maven Kyle Woodley joins the show to talk investing strategies and ETF picks for volatile markets. Sandy and Ryan recommend funding a Roth IRA with money from a summer job. A new edition of Deal or No Deal features a fun travel site and sweepstakes from Keystone and Jimmy John’s. --LINKS-- Helping young workers open a Roth IRA: https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T046-C001-S003-helping-young-workers-open-a-roth-ira.html; Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/public/schwab/investing/accounts_products/accounts/ira/custodial_ira; Fidelity: https://www.fidelity.com/retirement-ira/roth-ira-kids; TD Ameritrade: https://www.tdameritrade.com/retirement-planning/ira-guide/roth-ira.page; The 11 best ETFs to buy for portfolio protection: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/investing/T022-S000-the-11-best-etfs-to-buy-protect-market-crash/index.html; Jimmy John’s sweepstakes: https://www.dreamhomeinthezone.com/; Keystone’s sweepstakes: https://digitalbeerpromo.com/SW3/MC3223/en-us/Enter; Buy or Rent? https://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T010-C000-S002-better-to-buy-or-rent.html; De-stress your travel planning: https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/saving/T023-S002-13-ways-to-simplify-your-finances/index.html; Rome2Rio: https://www.rome2rio.com/

 How To Get Cheap Flights : Episode 007 Subscribe to our MONTHLY newsletter to get a FREE download about How To Get Cheap Flights in an easy to use cheat sheet.  Subscribe HERE - it's FREE!  I don't spam you or sell your info - promise!   ***Research Online Incognito*** Super important!!!  Always surf the web incognito when shopping so vendors don’t raise the price to you next time you visit.  Going dark means your cookies are reset each time you open a private window.  Cookies are used to track your browsing behavior online and often companies will raise the price as they see you continue to show interest in a product, in this case a flight.  This is the single most important thing to do to get a cheap flight ticket!   To go ‘dark’ and research in “Private Mode”, do the following depending on your browser (The web address bar will actually turn black so you know you’ve done it correctly): Command on Mac or Control on PC = C   Google Chrome or Safari:  C+ Shift + N Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer:  C + Shift + P Alternately, on top menu bar, click “File” > “New Incognito window” (or) “Private Browsing Window”   Do General Basic Research with Flight Aggregators Aggregators scour the web for available flights so can help you score a cheap airfare.  Different aggregators allow you some flexibility in checking to see when the best time is to fly to your destination.  Many allow a matrix so you can see prices over the entire month to determine the best “Days of the Week” to travel to your destination and also the best time of the month to travel.  Make notes on what is a low cost flight, the best days of the week to get there and the best time of the month.  These aggregators make it super easy to compare flight prices! Kiwi   Google Flights Kayak SkyScanner Secret Flying Airfare Watchdog   Google:  The Airport you want to go to + Wiki: Click on the link and make note of other area airports:  Example “Paris airport wiki”. Charles De Gaulle (CDG) appears.  You also see that “Orly” is a regional airport, where you might get a budget airline flight to. Then scroll down to the bottom of the page to see which airlines service this airport and LOOK FOR BUDGET AIRLINES that may not appear on the aggregator sites (example:  Southwest Air). This will give you an idea of popular routes, which are more competitive and therefore most likely to offer the lowest airfare. Make notes of the best airports to fly into your destination and the budget airlines that service it (also check any regional airports the same way).   Determine YOUR “Best” Airports: After poking around the aggregator sites, using all of the flexibility functions, determine your best airports to concentrate on: Best Regional Airport:  What are the biggest airports near me that I can get to in a few hours?  For me it would be Raleigh or Charlotte. Look at the budget airlines on the Airport wiki for the airport near you to see what major airport you can get to cheaply to determine your Best Major Airport for your upcoming destination. Best Major City Airport:  is there a budget airline that services it from an airport near you going in the direction you want to head?  For me, it would be Boston, NY and DC (even though I live in NC) if I want to get across the Atlantic, or Fort Lauderdale if I want to go to Central or South America.   Your Regional Airport:  It never hurts to check the price of your small local airport.  There is a chance that once you discount the aggravation, drive time to a major airport and the accompanying costs of parking, possible hotel and meals if you have to go a day early, etc. that the extra expense would be worth it).  I can only get to Atlanta or Charlotte from my local airport. Discount Airlines Caveat: You need to consider the TOTAL cost of your trip (and add in aggravation and time if the airport is a LONG way from where you need to go (use the free Rome2Rio app to help determine time and cost).  Sometimes budget airlines airports are NOT the airport you think you are going to, so CHECK before you buy (I once bought a ticket that lured me in, thinking I was flying out of DC, but it turns out is was Baltimore, which meant a train and more time)! Read the FINE PRINT on discount airline tickets:  You will often get charged extra for: Baggage - Food & Drink - Printing Tickets - Etc Baggage is especially tricky.  Some allow ONE item in carryon meaning your purse, for example must fit in your carryon.  They also weigh and measure and are strict! BUY any baggage allowances online before you get to the airport or they will really charge heavily for it when you get there.   Best Times to Buy a Ticket: Domestic: I choose about 2 months.  Rule of thumb is 1- 3 months ahead of time International:  I choose about 3 months.  Rule of thumb is 2 - 8 months. Exceptions:  If you are travelling for a busy holiday, there will be little discounting (although sometimes you can travel cheaply if you fly on the actual holiday, like Christmas).  You usually need to book these tickets really far in advance to make sure you can get a ticket. If you have total flexibility in your travel dates, you can sometimes score a really cheap last minute ticket, but this is becoming less common as the airlines are getting better at predicting need (when’s the last time you were on an empty flight?).   Set up Price Alerts: Each of the aggregators will encourage you, usually through a pop up window, to sign up for airfare alerts.  When you have plenty of time to buy (see guidelines above), set up alerts for your best airports determined above.  I also set up a general alert for my main local airport (RDU) so I can scan deals when I’m not even in the market.   Sign Up for the Secret Flying Newsletter With Secret Flying you will get a daily digest of great deals from everywhere, so when you see a great deal from your Best Airport research, you can pounce.  It also lists error fares (when an airline accidentally posts a boo boo, like $177 instead of $777), and if you are lucky, you can snag a super cheap ticket until the airline corrects the error.   Consider “Flipping” Your Trip and Find the Flight Deal Before You Book Your Adventure Use the map feature on the aggregators to look for deals. Sign up for daily Secret Flying email to get news of new deals and error fares (when a price error is ridiculously low - the airline will honor until they correct the boo boo). First fInd a great airfare, then head to the Active Travel Adventures website and use the search bar to find a cool adventure. Search by:   Activity - Time of Year - Budget - Who the trip is best for  - Location - Accommodations Example:  France + October   Cross the Ocean Cheaply Look for a cheap flight to get across the ocean from your country.  You can usually get to the connecting airline using a budget airline.  Example: You want to go to Madrid but you see a great deal from Boston to Paris using the map feature of an aggregator.   You buy a cheap flight to Boston and a cheap flight to Paris (or using the Rome2Rio app see whether flying, bus or train is the best option for you).   Buying Your Own Connecting Flights You can save a lot of money by purchasing your own connecting flights.  But BE CAREFUL! If you don’t buy your tickets at the same time, then YOU are responsible if you miss your connection, even if through no fault of your own.   Options if you miss your connection and you booked the flights directly:   Book all at once through Kiwi and they will be responsible.   Your Travel Insurance Policy may cover the extra cost of a new ticket Make a mini vacation at the stopover and get there a day or two early   WARNING!   Let’s say you want to go to Minneapolis and you find a great deal on a flight to NYC that connects via Minneapolis.  Airlines consider this a no no if you book the round trip ticket and then get off the plane in Minneapolis. They will usually cancel your return flight and consider you a “No Show” leaving you stranded.  They refer to this as “Skiplagged”.   What if you want to do a Round Trip flight with different End and Start points? Some tours start and stop in different destinations.  You have two choices: Book an “Open Jaw” round trip ticket.  This does exactly what you want.  Let’s say your tour starts in Bangkok, but you end in Laos.  You can buy an open jaw round trip ticket that allows you to do this without returning to Bangkok.  However, consider this option: Check the Rome2Rio app to see what your options are to go from your tour end point back to Bangkok.  There is often an inexpensive puddle jumper or train that can save you a lot over the Open Jaw ticket.   Great FREE!  Travel Apps: Download these apps to get super easy and helpful recommendations on how to get from one place to the other.  My favorite is Rome2Rio as it covers the world. Omio is great for Europe, too.   These apps break down your travel options, from walking, bus, train, plane and taxi or shared ride. You can see the general price range and time it’ll take.  You can even directly book bus, plane and train tickets directly through the app! And it’s in English, so no need to decifor foreign schedules!   Using these FREE tech tools makes it super easy to get a cheap airfare without spending a whole lot of time!  Once you do a bit of preliminary research, you let the alerts passively keep you aware of flight price trends and deals, so you’ll know when it’s time to pounce and buy a cheap plane ticket.   Rome2Rio app       Omio app (formerly GoEuro)   Use Credit Card Promotions: I hate to even mention this, but it IS an easy way to score cheap flight tickets.  Please do not use unless you can pay off your balance EACH month and have great credit.  No good deal is worth going into debt for!   Credit Card companies are anxious for your business, figuring once you get used to them, you’ll stick around for them to make more money off of you.  To encourage you to sign up for their card, many offer Bonus Loyalty Points you can use towards travel. For example, the Chase Sapphire card is at the time of this writing, offering 60,000 miles if you get a new card (for $95/year) and spend $4000 in the first three months.  Those points are the equivalent of about $750 in travel. If you don’t want to pay the annual fee after the first year, you need to make a note of the anniversary so you can cancel the card before it renews!   Travel Hackers have encouraged this ‘join and dump’ program and the card companies are starting to decline those that do so.  Therefore I believe we are at the tail end of this deal.   Nonetheless, I have used it with much success (except for the one time I forgot to cancel one in time with a $195 fee - ouch!) and have racked up hundreds of thousands of miles.  I get a new card when I know I’ve got a big expense coming up (like insurance for my rentals) so I can meet the minimum purchase requirement with no problem.   Cheap international flights (and cheap domestic flights for that matter) can be relatively pain free if you use these cheap flight booking tips.  Let me know how you make out!   Check out Active Travel Adventures for destination ideas (listen to the podcast for destination ideas on any podcast app or by going directly to this link).   Also check the back catalog of the Adventure Travel Show podcast here!   © Active Travel Adventures  - All rights reserved  

This week! We’re going through our open tabs and will be discussing bad taste in artwork, personal infrastructure hacks, and privacy changes at Facebook. Helping us bring some outside perspective today is our special guest Kirsteene Phelan. KP is a multipotentialite with a deep interest in the intersection of creativity and commerce online. She currently serves as the Acting CEO for Melbourne-made startup, Rome2rio and has previously contributed to international tech via roles at Etsy, Inspire9, General Assembly and Startup Victoria Female Founders. She believes in good people, good products, print media, travel, music and the power of repurposing. Remember! We are now an ENHANCED podcast. That's right - If you listen to our podcast in Overcast or Pocket Casts, or Castro, you can get super special images, links, and chapter breaks in your player while you listen. Featured links from our discussion - Want to get these in your inbox every Friday? Sign up for our text-only tinyletter at tinyletter.com/jackywinter Lara In Bad Taste https://www.topic.com/in-bad-taste 32C Magazine https://032c.com/ Maria Rubinke http://mariarubinke.com/ Teshima art museum http://benesse-artsite.jp/en/art/teshima-artmuseum.html Jeremy Seeking the Productive Life: Some Details of My Personal Infrastructure https://blog.stephenwolfram.com/2019/02/seeking-the-productive-life-some-details-of-my-personal-infrastructure/ JWGYTB episode 067 http://jackywinter.givesyouthe.biz/e919c32a Kirsteene Facebook's Head of Product Leaves After Privacy Pivot https://www.wired.com/story/chris-cox-leaving-facebook/ The Morning Brew newsletter https://www.morningbrew.com/ Skift https://skift.com/ PhocusWire https://www.phocuswire.com/ JWGYTB episode 073 http://jackywinter.givesyouthe.biz/cd11a050 Kirsteene's Socials Rome2Rio https://www.rome2rio.com/ Kirsteene’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kirsteenephelan/?hl=en Kirsteene’s Twitter https://twitter.com/kirsteenephelan?lang=en Kirsteene’s LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/kirsteene-phelan-2ab23a48 Kirsteene on Medium https://medium.com/@kirsteene If you like the show or these links or think we sound like nice people, please go and leave us a rating or review on iTunes. It helps other people find the show and boosts our downloads which in turn lets us know that what we're doing is worth doing more of! To subscribe, view show notes or previous episodes head on over to our podcast page at http://jackywinter.givesyouthe.biz/ Special thanks to Jacky Winter (the band, with much better shirts than us) for the music. Listen to them over at Soundcloud. Everything else Jacky Winter (us) can be found at http://www.jackywinter.com/

Kirsteene Phelan, Acting CEO of Rome2Rio, has a 15-minute conversation with me to discuss her company's new partnership with Lonely Planet and what it means to the average traveler. We hit on other topics, including: How is Rome2Rio different than Google maps and other travel planners? How do they get offline data online? What's the best way to break into the travel industry? What's her long-term vision for Rome2Rio? Where are they traveling to? This is the 18th WanderLearn podcast episode.  We mention Bla Bla carpooling, which Rome2Rio integrates with. It's a great way to get around in Europe. It's a pity that the USA doesn't have an app that is equally popular. If you know of one, let me know. More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always ftapon. Follow me on: http://facebook.com/ftapon http://twitter.com/ftapon http://youtube.com/user/ftapon http://pinterest.com/ftapon http://tumblr.com/ftapon Claim your reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $1/month!

Trustroots is a hospitality network and more, a network of people hosting and traveling. I've featured them in an episode before, now I visit and contribute to one of their collectives again. Also discussed is Kiwi and Rome2Rio; one service stands atop all other flight search apps while the other dominates the transportation multi-search of walking, biking, rideshare, buses, trains and planes as well. Talk of this and personal travels around Spain. http://www.trustroots.org http://www.kiwi.com http://www.rome2rio.com You can freely download or subscribe to this show in many ways and everywhere podcasts can be found, check out http://www.freestyletravelshow.com. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/freestyle-travel-show/id1229479428 http://www.soundcloud.com/freestyletravel http://www.twitter.com/freetravelshow http://www.facebook.com/freestyletravelshow RSS Feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:295572863/sounds.rss Travel promo codes that help both of us: -Free ride on uber: uberhobolifestyle -Get a $20 credit on Airbnb: http://www.airbnb.com/c/kflannery16?s=8 -We both get $20 off our Google Project Fi bill when you sign up with my code: TDW3EE You can also follow Kenny's adventures in several places: http://www.hobolifestyle.com @HoboLifestyle on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Want to support the show? Send a small contribution via PayPal to HoboLifestyle@gmail.com. Music in this episode is "Cali" performed by Cyderobin, written by Mark Tubridy.

Talek Nantes has a lot of experience traveling the world and makes five to six international trips every year. Her mother traveled from Cuba to New York while she was still pregnant with Talek and owned a travel agency; this exposed Talek to the world and she does not remember a time where she wasn’t learning about different people and their cultures. On this week’s show, Talek has some age-old advice for the newbie traveler as to what to do when you've stepped foot in a foreign country and things to be aware of so you don’t get ripped off!   Key Takeaways: *What inspired Talek to travel solo? *What was Talek’s big ‘ah-ha’ moment when it came to solo travel? *So many women think solo travel is something only ‘college-aged’ women do. Not true! *The more time passes, the less likely you are to travel alone. *If you’re afraid of danger, start slowly, travel to countries that speak English or travel within the United States. *It’s easier to travel these days with the use of technology! *When Talek travels to a new country for the first time, what are some of the things she does to get familiar with the surrounding areas? *Talek has been to over 100 countries and does about five or six international trips a year. *What was Talek’s trip to New Zealand like? *Where has Talek traveled to, throughout her life? *What advice does Talek have for those who might not feel very comfortable traveling to China? *What kinds of resources does Talek like to use while researching for a new trip? *Do your research, but don’t over-plan! It takes some of the excitement out of it. *Always asks how much something costs before buying it. It may sound dumb, but very rarely do we do this consistently. Talek spent $80 on a manicure because she didn’t do this. *Don’t be afraid to be a bit assertive and impolite. Sad to say, but people try to take financial advantage of women because they don’t think they’d protest. *What’s next for Talek?   Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Patreon.com/gosololive Possumpete.com.au/ Skyscanner.net Momondo.com Rome2rio.com   Connect with Talek: Website Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram   Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes, to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate your listening to this week’s show. And tune in next week for another great guest.

My guest for Episode 69 of The Startup Playbook Podcast is Michael Cameron, the Co-founder & CEO of global travel startup, Rome2rio. Prior to Rome2rio, Michael spent several years at Microsoft as their Senior Software Development Lead as part of the Bing Search Team. He had also completed a PhD in Genomic Search Algorithms and used this experience to start Rome2rio, a comprehensive global trip planner that helps you get from A to B worldwide. Rome2rio allows you to enter any town, address or landmark as your destination and the platform  will instantly display flight, train, bus, ferry and driving options with estimated travel times and fares. The travel search engine contains route information from over 4,800 transport operators in over 158 countries. In this interview we discuss; how to prioritise between different product features, thinking globally from day 1, hiring by testing and the cockroach startup. PLAYBOOK MEDIA – Growth through Data-Driven Storytelling   Show notes: - Bernhard Tschirren - Rome2Rio - Microsoft - Bing - Redbubble - Envato - 99Designs - Rod Cuthbert - KP (Kirsteene Phelan)  - Inspire9 - RetailMeNot - Atlassian - Guy King - Bevan Clark - Rome2Rio Careers Feedback/ connect/ say hello:  Rohit@startupplaybook.co @playbookstartup (Twitter) @rohitbhargava7 (Twitter – Rohit) Rohit Bhargava (LinkedIn) Credits: Intro music credit to Bensound Other channels: Don't have iTunes? The podcast is also available on Stitcher & Soundcloud The post Ep069 – Michael Cameron (Co-founder & CEO – Rome2rio) on going global appeared first on Startup Playbook.

Catherine Plano is here today with Kirsteene Phelan. She  is a creative and strategic communicator with strong entrepreneurial instincts. She got her start in the entertainment industry before launching and running her own jewellery business, Scrumptious Production from 2007 - 2012. After a lesson filled exit she broke ground for NASDAQ listed online marketplace, Etsy, as their first employee in the southern hemisphere. Since departing the company, Kirsteene has concentrated on building a portfolio career in the tech startup world with roles at Rome2rio; a travel search company, Inspire9 Coworking space and leading youth engagement for Startup Victoria's Female Founders Committee. She rounds this out with her own communications consultancy company Trecose as well teaching gigs at Peer Academy, RMIT and General Assembly. Find Out More About Kirsteene Phelan Kirsteene on LinkedIn Kirsteene on Twitter - @kirsteenephelan Kirsteene on Instagram - @kirsteenephelan Interviewed by: Catherine Plano Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS

Catherine Plano is here today with Kirsteene Phelan. She  is a creative and strategic communicator with strong entrepreneurial instincts. She got her start in the entertainment industry before launching and running her own jewellery business, Scrumptious Production from 2007 - 2012. After a lesson filled exit she broke ground for NASDAQ listed online marketplace, Etsy, as their first employee in the southern hemisphere. Since departing the company, Kirsteene has concentrated on building a portfolio career in the tech startup world with roles at Rome2rio; a travel search company, Inspire9 Coworking space and leading youth engagement for Startup Victoria's Female Founders Committee. She rounds this out with her own communications consultancy company Trecose as well teaching gigs at Peer Academy, RMIT and General Assembly. Find Out More About Kirsteene Phelan Kirsteene on LinkedIn Kirsteene on Twitter - @kirsteenephelan Kirsteene on Instagram - @kirsteenephelan Interviewed by: Catherine Plano Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | RSS

Wish you could travel more but think it’s too expensive?  Nathaniel Boyle has devoted his life to travel and will school us on finding cheap flights. There are so many air travel booking sites now, Expedia, Travelocity, Hipmunk however the prices are all about the same.  Nathaniel recommends booking directly through the airlines.  It’s often cheaper and can offer more protection than booking through a third party. It’s much easier if you need to make a change to your itinerary and some low cost carriers like Southwest only offer direct sale. The most important thing when buying a cheap ticket is time.  When you buy your ticket, the time of year you’re planning to travel, and the days of the week you choose to fly on.  The best time to buy is on a Tuesday or Wednesday.  Those are also the best days to fly. Off season will always be cheaper. Orlando over a holiday will always be expensive. Flying to Europe in March is cheaper than flying in July. Nathaniel uses Kayak as a baseline to see what they’re selling it for and then play around to see what you can do to get a lower prices than that.  But don’t over think it.  If you see what looks to you like a great deal, jump on it. Rome2Rio is another great resource.  It tells you how to get from point A to point B for the least amount of money via air or ground travel.  SkyScanner and Google Flights with give good over views of pricing.  The travel time may be longer but if you don’t mind connections, they can save lots of money. If the thought of pulling the trigger on the ticket makes you sweat, check out Flyr.  It tells you the likelihood that your flight price will go up and down.  Data nerds like Andrew love this site. I’ve actually listened to Nathaniel’s show from day one and it’s great.  He has excellent tips and terrific guests. Check him out. If you are looking for some more great tips on the best time to book your next vacation check this out! Show Notes Ommegang Valar Morghulis:  A Game of Thrones inspired beer. LMM Financial Rant Hotline:  Call 856-818-3738 and leave us your money rant. The Daily Travel Podcast: Nathaniel’s daily podcast devoted to all things travel. Airfare Watchdog Alerts:  See when your preferred flight changes price. The Flight Deal:  A site that posts crazy low airfares daily.       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is transit data and communications consultant Aaron Antrim of Trillium Solutions. We learn how to manage, present and use transit information to improve mobility and expand freedom by making transit networks easier to use. Find Aaron's work at Trillium Solutions, including his analysis of social media for transit and what makes a great transit website. Or find him on Twitter.Other links include: Detroit Bus Company; Rome2rio international trip planner; San Francisco Bay Area transit summary; Social Media is Bullshit by B. J. Mendelson.Do you have thoughts on any of these topics? Share them with the world (or just transit nerds) by emailing feedback@criticaltransit.com or using the contact form or those social media tools. Find me this week at Transportation Camp and the TRB Annual Meeting in Washington DC, and hopefully testing out some new Epic Transit Journeys. Please get in touch if we might connect soon in Washington or elsewhere in the northeast.UPDATE: If you're in Washington this week you might like another event called GTFS in the World, a workshop on open transit data.Finally, if you enjoy what you hear each week, please help support this project by sharing it with your friends and colleagues, leaving a review on iTunes and other places, and consider sponsoring an episode if you are able to.

Gastheer Maarten Hendrikx, @maartenhendrikx op Twitter of via zijn website. Panel Stefaan Lesage, @stefaanlesage op Twitter, of via zijn website. Davy Buntinx, @dirtyjos op Twitter, of via zijn website. Marco Frissen, @mfrissen op Twitter, of via zijn website Gast Raphael Cockx, @raphaelcockx op Twitter. Onderwerpen De Flip-videocamera, ooit zowat de populairste digicam zal niet meer gemaakt worden. Cisco kondigde begin deze week aan dat de productie wordt stopgezet. Wij vragen ons af of er nog een markt is voor toestellen zoals de flip die maar één ding kunnen. Marco denkt alvast van wel, zeker nu hij sinds vorige week eigenaar is van een Amazon Kindle. Facebook is plots het summum van openheid: de plannen voor hun nieuwe datacenter in Prineville, Oregon kunnen door iedereen bekeken en desnoods verbeterd worden via de website Opencompute.org. De grote vraag hierbij is: waarom? Wat hoopt Facebook hiermee te bereiken? Google moet dit jaar 'socialer' worden. Dat vindt tenminste de nieuwe CEO Larry Page. De bonussen van medewerkers zijn voor een deel afhankelijk van het al dan niet slagen Googles 'sociale strategie'. +1? Tips Marco: We Sing Your Tweets Davy: Ontvang elk seizoen een nieuwe tandenborstel Stefaan: 3D op de iPad2 zonder brilletje Raphael: rome2rio Feedback Het Tech45-team apprecieert alle feedback die ingestuurd wordt. Heb je dus opmerkingen, reacties of suggesties, laat dan een commentaar hieronder achter. Via twitter kan natuurlijk ook @tech45cast. Ook audio-reacties in .mp3-formaat zijn altijd welkom. Items voor de volgende aflevering kunnen gemarkeerd worden in Delicious met de tag 'tech45'. Vergeet ook niet dat je 'live' kan komen meepraten via live.tech45.eu op dinsdag 19 april vanaf 21u30. Deze aflevering van de podcast kan je downloaden via deze link, rechtstreeks beluisteren via de onderstaande player, of gewoon gratis abonneren via iTunes.