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Text me your content win!Is Travel Con worth it for travel creators or is online networking better?I just got back from Travel Con and wanted to give you my hot takes and lessons. If you've been feeling stuck in your content creation journey, struggling with community building, or debating how to create content that lasts, this episode is packed with insights straight from TravelCon. Discover why in-person networking is a game-changer for content creators and how to use it to grow your brand.Learn how to balance creative passion with smart business strategies so you can thrive without burning out.Get practical tips on avoiding "shiny object syndrome" and staying focused on your long-term content goals.Resources & Links Mentioned:

Scaling Businesses Across Industries: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur   In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we sit down with Philip Taylor (PT), a CPA turned entrepreneur, to discuss his journey in building multiple successful businesses. From launching a finance blog in 2007 to creating major conferences like FinCon and TravelCon, and now running a CPA firm for content creators, PT shares his insights on diversification, adapting to industry changes, and maintaining profitability.   If you're an entrepreneur looking to build multiple income streams, navigate the shifting digital landscape, and optimize your financial strategies, this episode is packed with actionable insights!   In this episode, you will learn: How Philip built and scaled multiple businesses in blogging, events, and accounting. The major shifts in blogging and digital content creation over the years. How AI and search engines have disrupted traditional content models. Strategies for running a profitable conference and event business. Key financial mistakes content creators make—and how to avoid them. The importance of tax planning, retirement strategies, and financial systems for entrepreneurs. Why building a financial war chest is crucial for long-term success.   Key Takeaways: 1. Diversification is Key to Long-Term Success. Philip didn't rely on just one business—he built multiple streams of income: PTMoney.com – A personal finance blog that started in 2007. FinCon – A major annual conference for personal finance content creators. TravelCon – A travel content creator event. The Creator CPA – A tax and accounting firm focused on digital entrepreneurs. Each of these businesses operates differently, but Philip has found ways to integrate them so they support each other. 2. The Changing Landscape of Blogging and AI's Impact. Blogging used to be a hub for conversations, but social media took that engagement away. AI-powered search engines now provide direct answers, reducing website traffic for independent bloggers. Google prioritizes big media brands over independent creators, making it harder for small content sites to rank. Many creators are shifting to email newsletters, YouTube, and social media platforms where they can directly engage audiences.   3. Running a Profitable Conference Business. Philip runs two major creator-focused events, but COVID and rising travel costs disrupted the event industry. His advice: Build financial reserves so you can weather downturns. Continuously evolve your model—smaller events, hybrid events, or alternative pricing strategies may be needed. Understand the true cost for attendees—it's not just the ticket price; flights, hotels, and food add up significantly.   4. Financial Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make. Philip sees common financial pitfalls among entrepreneurs, especially content creators: Not setting aside 20% of income for taxes. Ignoring retirement planning (e.g., Solo 401(k)s, SEP IRAs). Mixing personal and business expenses. Failing to build a financial war chest to handle downturns. Solution: Work with a CPA, separate personal and business finances, and prioritize long-term financial stability over short-term spending.   5. Tax Planning vs. Tax Preparation. Most CPAs focus on tax prep (reactive) instead of tax planning (proactive). Strategic tax planning can help business owners reduce taxable income, plan for retirement, and optimize deductions. Meet with your CPA in September/October to plan before year-end. Tip: If your business revenue fluctuates, consider using Roth conversion strategies during low-income years to maximize tax advantages.   About Philip Taylor: Philip Taylor (PT) is a CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of FinCon. He also runs The Creator CPA, a tax firm specializing in financial services for content creators. His insights have been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Washington Post, and other major media outlets.   Conclusion: Philip Taylor's journey proves that multiple revenue streams, financial planning, and adaptability are key to long-term entrepreneurial success. Whether you're a content creator, business owner, or service provider, his advice on tax planning, cash flow management, and business diversification can help you increase profitability and protect against economic downturns.   Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ptmoney/ Twitter: https://x.com/ptmoney   https://taylorassociatescpa.com/cpa-for-content-creators/     Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@profitanswerman Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Profit First Toolkit: https://lp.profitcomesfirst.com/landing-page-page  Relay Bank (affiliate link): https://relayfi.com/?referralcode=profitcomesfirst Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. #profitfirst

Hello and welcome to Episode 170 with Ed de la Fuente, also known as the Itinerant Fan. Ed is my friend who I met at TravelCon last year and he comes on to talk about his passion for sport and travel. He loves to mix the two, and it is a great way to kick off 2025. Check out the show notes below. In this engaging conversation, Ed, known as the itinerant fan, shares his unique journey of combining sports and travel. He discusses his passion for visiting every major sports stadium in America, the cultural insights gained from attending international sporting events, and the dynamics of college sports in the US. Ed reflects on memorable experiences, including Olympic hockey games and college football rivalries, while also providing travel tips for sports enthusiasts. The conversation culminates in predictions for upcoming sports seasons and a discussion on the future of soccer in the US, particularly with the influence of stars like Messi in Major League Soccer.A footnote here: this was recorded in June 2024, so some references may be out of date, but you will get to see if Ed's predictions and mine were correct for the sporting events we discussed.Ed - The Itinerant FanWebsiteInstagram--------------------------------------------------------------Voyascape: Travel Podcast Network - https://voyascape.com/Winging It Travel Podcast - WebsitePlease leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts!--------------------------------------------------------------Winging It Travel Podcast CreditsHost/Producer/Creator/Composer/Editor - James HammondContact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com Social Media - follow me on:InstagramTikTok Facebook --------------------------------------------------------------Support My Podcast - MembershipsPatreon - HereBuy Me A Coffee - HereAffiliate Links If you click one of the below to book something, I get a tiny commission, which helps the podcast.Book Flights with Skyscanner - Here Use Revolut Travel Card - HereBook Your E-Sim With GigSky - Here Book Hostels With Hostelworld - HereBooking.com -

Hello and welcome to Episode 166 with Chris and Ellen, who are YouTubers, travel creators and friends of mine who I met this year at TravelCon. They are based in Asheville, and a caveat for this episode is that this was recorded before the devastating floods this year, so please bear in mind some of the information relayed may not be true anymore, which is super sad. However, this is a fun episode with lots of laughs, tips, travel content ideas and a new launch of their product, Apear. This is a sustainable travel blanket found on the link below. In this conversation, Chris and Ellen discuss their travel experiences and their love for Asheville, North Carolina. They talk about the unique characteristics of Asheville, such as its artsy and hippie vibe, its music scene, and its reputation as a beer city. They also touch on the myths and legends surrounding the Appalachian Mountains and the ghost tours in Asheville. Chris and Ellen share their childhood travel experiences and how they developed a love for exploring new places. They discuss their travel philosophy, which includes a mix of budget travel and splurging on bucket list trips. They also talk about their work-life balance while traveling and the activities they enjoy, such as taking walking tours, visiting museums, and exploring local coffee shops and thrift stores. Chris and Ellen discuss their favorite travel destinations, including France and Scotland. They talk about the different regions of France they have visited, such as Normandy, the Loire Valley, and Alsace. They appreciate the food, culture, and slow pace of life in France. In Scotland, they enjoy exploring the west coast, including Loch Lomond and Inverness. They mention the NC 500 and the Hebrides as popular destinations in Scotland. They also share their experiences at the Olympics and their love for competitive sports. Ellen and Hammo discuss their favorite cities and regions to visit, including Edinburgh and Glasgow in Scotland, New England in the United States, and Prince Edward Island in Canada. They highlight the unique characteristics and attractions of each place, such as the mix of grit and academia in Edinburgh, the gothic architecture and live music scene in Glasgow, the colonial charm and seafood of New England, and the beautiful landscapes and historic sites of Prince Edward Island. They also discuss their methods of documenting their travels, including voice notes and filming videos for their YouTube channel. Ellen and Hammo discuss their approach to travel and the importance of enjoying the moment. They emphasize the need to balance content creation with personal experiences and memories. They also share their house-sitting experiences and how it has allowed them to save money and have unique travel opportunities. They discuss their travel philosophy and the types of travel they enjoy, as well as their upcoming travel plans. In this final part of the conversation, Chris and Ellen discuss their favorite countries, places they didn't like, favorite landmarks, and their advice for nervous travelers. They also share their favorite places to drink coffee and discuss the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing new experiences.Apear - A Sustainable Travel BlanketAmazonChris and EllenYouTubeInstagram

If you love the personal finance space, chances are you've heard of FinCon. Today, we bring you Philip Taylor who created and grew FinCon into the massive pillar of the community it is today. For loooong time listeners, you may remember Cody interviewing PT at FinCon back in 2018. You'll hear the origins, the heights, the COVID-19 survival, and the future of FinCon in this episode. PT isn't stopping with one conference and is now running a second called TravelCon in addition to expanding his family's accountant business. Don't forget to snag your ticket to FinCon while you still can. This year's event will be in Atlanta, October 23-26. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend! Links from The Episode FinCon TravelCon The Creator CPA PT Money YouTube Interview https://youtu.be/hhCSECSDJag Join the Community We'd love to hear your comments and questions about this week's episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Grab the Ultimate FI Spreadsheet Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] TheFIshow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating/review! >> You can do that by clicking here 

PT, is the creator of a large event, FinCon. Taking a mini-retirement as a business owner can be stressful, confusing, and scary. PT shares his experience of taking a step back from his business and how he slowly extracted himself while empowering his team. He discusses the challenges and transformations he went through during his mini-retirement, including finding new hobbies, spending more time with family, and healing emotionally and spiritually. PT also talks about the expansion of his business after his return, including acquiring another conference and taking over his family's CPA firm. He encourages entrepreneurs to prepare financially, trust their team, and be open to the possibility of a mini-retirement. PT Links: PT Money blog: https://ptmoney.com FinCon Expo: https://finconexpo.com TravelCon: https://travelcon.org CPA Firm: https://taylorassociatescpa.com Takeaways: Taking a step back from your business can be transformative and healing. Preparing financially and having a trusted team in place can make the process smoother. Mini-retirements can open up new opportunities and allow for massive business growth. Being open to new hobbies and experiences can lead to unexpected passions and connections. Entrepreneurs should consider the possibility of a mini-retirement and plan accordingly.

Hello and welcome to this latest solo episode, where I combine my week in Portland with some stories from my time at Euro 2016 in France in honour of the current Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.The first half covers my first-ever event at TravelCon with an excellent summary of my fabulous time meeting great people, listening to inspiring creators, attending fantastic events and seeing some fellow podcasters. The bulk of the first half is my favourite things to do in Portland, such as activities, coffee and food, with some extra tips chucked in, too.The second half is more about sports travel and my time in Paris, France, with my friends for Euro 2016, with some funny anecdotes to go with my passionate rant about sports travel. Mostly drunken exploits of running up dry mud slopes, falling asleep on the toilet, avoiding a warzone in Marseille and being a local in Paris. Thanks for tuning in, and be inspired!My blog about Portland is here - https://www.roamingwithhammo.com/blog/returning-to-explore-portland-oregon-with-a-new-appreciation-and-love-for-the-cityMy YouTube episode is here - https://youtu.be/iL11SYzyKR0?si=Ma2wBx3pLuH3kVlvPatreon Shout-OutThanks to Laura Hammond for supporting this podcast. She does so by purchasing a monthly membership on my Patreon. You can support me, too, by checking out the details below!Winging It Travel PodcastWebsite - https://www.wingingittravelpodcast.comWinging It Travel Podcast CreditsHost/Creator/Writer/Composer/Editor - James HammondProducer - James HammondPodcast Art Design - Swamp Soup Company - Harry UttonContact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com Social Media - follow me on:Instagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelReview - Please leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts!Support My Podcast - MembershipsPatreon - HereBuy Me A Coffee - HereSupport My Podcast - Affiliate Links If you click one of the below to book something, I get a tiny commission, which helps the podcast.Use Revolut - HereBook Your E-Sim With Airalo - HereBook Hostels With Hostelworld - HereBooking.com - Here Book Experiences With Viator - HereDiscovery Car Hire - HereBook Buses With Busbud - HereBook Trains With Trainline - Here Travel Insurance with SafetyWing - HereBook Flights With Expedia Canada - HereBook Hotels with Hotel.com - HereBook Hotels With Agoda - HereBook Hotels With Trivago - HereBook Accommodation With Vrbo - HereBooking Events With Ticketmaster - HereMerch Store - Here Buy my Digital Travel Planner - HereThanks for supporting me and the podcast! Happy travels and listening!Cheers, James.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast--4777249/support.

In this episode, Nathan is joined by Barrett Brooks, his former Chief Operating Officer at ConvertKit, for a candid discussion on why Barrett left the company.They explore the nuances of co-leadership, celebrate their biggest achievements, and reflect on lessons learned and what they wish they had done differently.Join us for in-depth learnings on strategic decision-making, compensation strategies, and the company culture at ConvertKit.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:00 Why Barrett Left ConvertKit05:26 Lessons Learned and Strategic Insights13:45 Performance Management15:39 Feedback Culture and Team Dynamics33:08 Trust and Agency in Leadership47:26 Compensation and Benefits Structure58:24 Leveraging Influential Creators for Brand Growth01:14:14 Reflecting on Leadership and Team Dynamics01:26:27 Personal Branding and Content Creation01:34:05 Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Know more about Billion Dollar Creator: https://www.billiondollarcreator.com/Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com/Follow Barrett:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrettabrooks/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettabrooks/Twitter: https://x.com/barrettabrooks/Website: https://barrettbrooks.com/Featured in this episode:ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com/TravelCon: https://travelcon.org/Pat Flynn: https://patflynn.com/World Domination Summit: https://worlddominationsummit.com/Trust Me, I'm Lying: https://a.co/d/dnp561ZHighlights:04:37 Nathan on the importance of “taking your seat as the leader.”06:43 How to build confidence, learning as you grow08:00 Nathan and Barrett should've made faster decisions13:48 The median performance you tolerate becomes the expectation15:39 Polarity as counteracting forces that work together18:02 Companies outgrowing employees31:31 Toxic feedback triangles33:08 Trust adults to be adults (allow employees to act in their agency)35:38 Building strong relationships by listening40:56 Unsolicited feedback47:26 Pros and cons of different compensation and incentive strategies at ConvertKit01:00:14 Nike sponsored athletes model01:08:50 Barrett's advice for ConvertKit: “be the advocates for your own story.”01:14:40 Reboot's 4 questions for dealing with conflict

Chris Mercer is the Co-Founder of Measurement Marketing and a sought after measurement marketing expert. Mercer and his team have been helping marketers, marketing teams, and agencies measure their marketing so they know what's working, what's not, and what's coming next.Mercer spends countless hours reading, practicing, adjusting, and innovating to improve his skill set. He has a knack for teaching and is known for his ability to simplify even the most complex ideas for his audience.In addition to co-hosting MeasureSummit (the largest event in the world dedicated to digital measurement), he can be found speaking at conferences and events, such as Traffic & Conversion, Social Media Marketing World, Content Jam, TravelCon, Digital Elite Camp, Baby Bathwater Institute, and others.On this episode, Mercer and I discuss Measurement Marketing Academy, how to keep up with the growing number of marketing channels, speed reading, and much more.Sign up for a free membership of Measurement Marketing's Measurement Toolbox where you can get a suite of premium tools created and curated by the Measurement Marketing team. Visit https://measurementmarketing.io/debutify for your free membership today.

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Travel Chat Podcast! In this episode, you'll get to know your hosts intimately as they share all the juicy details of how they met. And you'll learn how they end up as the only two dancing in a sea of influencers??Join Emily from Emily Eats and Explores and Ashley from Ashley gets Around weekly as they air out their crazy travel stories, share travel tips, and chat about travel! This is the podcast where Travel Channel meets Bravo! So if you're ready to grab your favorite drink, laugh until you cry, and learn a thing or two from these solo traveling ladies, give this show a follow!What you'll hear in this episode:What Emily and Ashley did before becoming full-time travelers How they met each other at TravelConWhy Travel Conferences are a great place to meet other travelers How Ashley and Emily each started their businessesHow growing social media accounts changed their livesWhy they decided to start the podcastJoin Ashley & Emily on Socials: https://ashleygetsaround.com/https://www.instagram.com/ashleygetsaround/https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexploreshttps://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/

In this episode Jeanine and Martha chat about what it's like traveling to travel conferences. Jeanine recently attended two conferences this spring: TravelCon and WITS. She spills the tea on what the conferences are like, who they're for and so much more. If you've been thinking about attending a travel conference or not sure if a conference is for you definitely tune in! We break it down and share options who everyone who loves to travel. Where to find us after the show: OH MY! TRAVEL PODCAST Instagram: @ohmytravelpodcast JEANINE Instagram: @lewildexplorer blog: lewildexplorer.com MARTHA Instagram: @marthagetsit

Chris “Mercer” Mercer, co-founder of MeasurementMarketing, is a sought after measurement marketing expert. Mercer (as he's known) and his team have been helping marketers, marketing teams, and agencies measure their marketing so they know what's working and what's not. First by planning out what's important to measure in their marketing, then how to actually measure it (using tools like Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics), creating dashboards that are actually useful, and pulling actionable insights from what's being measured to begin forecasting and optimizing future results. Mercer spends countless hours reading, practicing, adjusting and innovating to improve his skill set. He has a knack for teaching, and is known for his ability to simplify even the most complex ideas for his audience. He can be found speaking at conferences and events, such as Traffic & Conversion, Social Media Marketing World, Content Jam, TravelCon, Digital Elite Camp, Baby Bathwater Institute, and others.   Most passionate about I'm very passionate about the art of systems as it relates to measurement, but also as it relates to entrepreneurship and building brands that are very customer-centric and listening to customer journeys. I think that is absolutely what I am obsessed with right now—figuring out how to perfect those things. Mercer's career and story My main background is sales management. I come from everything managing sort of a pipeline by nature. When we moved online, I created a WordPress site to show people how to do WordPress sites, essentially. It was like a membership site. That led very quickly to people saying, “This is a lot of work. Can you build our sites for us?” We created an agency and that's where we sort of grew, digital marketing-wise. We said, “Okay, we're going to build the site and we will also help you optimize the site”—something called “conversion rate optimization.” In order to optimize, and in order to improve, like, an opt-in rate or a conversion rate for a purchase, you have to know what that rate is. We set up Google Analytics for our clients. We would deliver the site with their Google Analytics and say, “Here's how you can tell any leads you got from Facebook.” Almost overnight, when we made that shift, we started getting a lot of referrals from clients, but they weren't referrals for sites. They were people coming to us saying, “We already have a way but we need help with our Google Analytics.” We wanted to eventually diversify the business because that was a great business. It's still a great channel of revenue for us, but we wanted to be able to diversify. Best advice for entrepreneurs I think the keyword is going to be deceptively simple, but it's listening to your customer. If you take a second to listen, they will tell you, “Yeah, you're kind of on the right track, but maybe do this instead, or do it in this particular way.” All of a sudden, it becomes a lot easier to grow a business when we listen to our market. The biggest, most critical failure with customers It was when I did the exact opposite of what we just talked about—when I wasn't listening. I was telling the customer, “Here's how this thing works.” The thing that comes to mind for us is that we have a certification program where we will work with agencies. I think sometimes, too, ‘If it's our idea, it's a good idea,' but it doesn't necessarily mean it's a good idea. It's just our idea. Biggest success with customers We were making some changes to one of our offers. Our do-it-yourself training program is called the Measurement Marketing Academy and it's a just-in-time learning platform to learn all this stuff. We noticed way too many people going to the cart, but we weren't creating more sales. We saw this immediately in our dashboard, and it was weird. It was an odd behavior. So, we went back to our page. We had forgotten to put the price. So, they were going to the cart but not to purchase. They were going...

Chris “Mercer” Mercer, Co-founder of MeasurementMarketing.io, is an in-demand measurement marketing expert. Mercer and his team have been helping marketers, marketing teams, and agencies evaluate their work, so they know how to adapt and improve. They create practical dashboards and pull actionable insights to begin forecasting and optimizing future results. In short, Mercer helps marketers measure their marketing, so they know what's working and what's not. Mercer spends countless hours reading, practicing, adjusting, and innovating to improve his skill set. He has a knack for teaching and is known for simplifying even the most complex ideas for his audience. He can be found speaking at conferences and events such as Traffic & Conversion, Social Media Marketing World, and TravelCon. In this episode… It's hard enough to collect data accurately, but how do you read it once you have it? E-commerce businesses are fully reliant on this feedback to make educated decisions in their marketing. Being able to measure it and utilize it is what separates successful businesses from struggling ones. Using services for this process can give your brand a leg up, but which services are worth the investment? MeasurementMarketing.io works hard to earn the trust of its clients. The team is made up of professionals who know how to make sense of all the numbers and deliver the powerful information you need to move forward. Their Co-founder, Chris Mercer, started the company in 2011 and has accumulated a decade's worth of knowledge from his hands-on consulting. He has developed a unique approach to marketing, which he's happy to explain for those who truly want to know their numbers. Guillaume Le Tual interviews Chris “Mercer” Mercer, the Co-founder of MeasurementMarketing.io, to find out his steps to measuring and understanding data in e-commerce. Together, they go through the three core principles for marketing and how to apply them to your business. Mercer also goes over the common mistakes he sees in the field, the most important metrics to follow, and how to properly forecast sales. Find out more by checking out this episode of the Ecommerce Wizards Podcast.

To close out 2020, we welcomed award-winning author and the original budget traveler Matt Kepnes, also known as @NomadicMatt. As one of our most exciting guests yet, Matt chatted with us about his traveling start (and how it turned into 10+ years), his New York Time's best-selling novels, and his unsuspecting yet favorite travel tip for any adventurer!Matthew Kepnes runs the award-winning budget travel site nomadicmatt.com. He's the author of the NYT best-seller How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and the travel memoir Ten Years a Nomad. His writings and advice have been featured in The New York Times, CNN, The Guardian, Lifehacker, Budget Travel, BBC, Time, and countless other publications. He's also the founder of TravelCon, North America's premier travel conference, and FLYTE, a non-profit that sends students from underserved communities on transformative trips abroad. When not traveling the world, he can be found in Austin, Texas.Connect with Matt: * Website: https://www.nomadicmatt.com* Instagram: @NomadicMatt* Twitter: @NomadicMatt* Facebook: @NomadicMatt--------Connect with Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast! IG/ FB: @ticket2anywherepodcastTwitter: @T2APodcast*Subscribe* to our Youtube Channel: Ticket 2 Anywhere PodcastListen to our podcast everywhere you stream:Spotify, Apple, Google Podcast, Stitcher, & Pocket CastsMusic : Tropical ChillMusic produced by OrangeHeadWatch : https://youtu.be/UsI6VbzGlIAWebsite : http://www.orangehead.netProduction by Trizzy of TrizzInc ProductionsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ticket2anywhere)

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NB. Denne episode blev optaget inden Corona epidemien. Siden er Matt testet positiv, men siger på sin blog, at han har det bedre.   - - -  Matthew Kepnes er en amerikansk rejseblogger, og blandt rejsebloggere er han en rockestjerne. Han er en New York Times bestsellerforfatter og er blevet set i New York Times, CNN, National Geographic, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal og BBC. Matt blev født i Boston i '81 og da han voksede op, han var ikke en der rejste meget. Faktisk var han 23 år før han var udenfor USA. Men i 2004 tog han en tur til Costa Rica, og den oplevelse ændrede hans liv. Fra det øjeblik blev han bidt af at rejse, og da han kom tilbage fra en rejse til Thailand året efter, afsluttede han sin MBA, sagde sit job på og begyndte at rejse verden rundt på fuld tid og blogge om sine oplevelser. Kort sagt blev han til ”Nomadic Matt”, og i 2008 startede han NomadicMatt.com for at dokumentere sine rejseoplevelser og forsøge at tjene lidt penge på at rejse. Og det må man sige, er lykkedes ret godt. Nu har han opbygget et imperium omkring Nomadic Matt-brandet. Han har online-kurser kaldet Superstar Blogging, han udgiver guidebøger, han ejer et hostel, og han har startet TravelCon – en konference for rejsebloggere, rejsepodcastere og andre, der skaber indhold om at rejse. Hans første bog, “How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter”, blev udgivet i 2013. Og det var en af de bøger, jeg selv købte, mens jeg planlagde min rejse op til juli 2016. Første gang jeg mødte Nomadic Matt var en uge ind på min rejse, da jeg var til konferencen TBEX  i Stockholm. Her var han gæst i Radiovagabond (det er afsnit 12), og siden har vi mødtes flere gange. Blandt andet da han havde sin første TravelCon i Austin for to år siden. Han er stadig "Nomadic Matt", men hans liv som en fuldtidsrejsende er ovre. I hvert fald lige nu. Dette er også emnet for hans nye bog, og da vi begge var i London for WTM, besluttede vi os for at det var på tide at mødes og lave en nu snak.       LINKS:  The Nomadic Network  Nomadic Matt  Se Matts bøger på Amazon. Radiovagabond er produceret af Radioguru. Sponsor Hotels25.dk  Følg også RadioVagabond på Facebook, Twitter, Instagram og YouTube.  

This episode is recorded in November, before the Coronavirus outbreak. Since then, Matt Kepnes has tested positive for COVID19 – but as he's telling on his blog, he's feeling better. - - - - - - -  Matthew Kepnes is an American travel blogger, and among travel bloggers he's a rock star.   He's a New York Times bestselling author and has been featured in the New York Times, CNN, National Geographic, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and BBC.   Matt was born in Boston in '81 and growing up, he wasn't a big traveller. In fact, at 23, he had never left the United States. But in 2004, he took a trip to Costa Rica, and that experience changed his life.   From that moment on, he was hooked on travel, and when he came back from a trip to Thailand the following year, he finished his MBA, quit his job, and began travelling the world full time and blogging about his experiences.   In short, he became Nomadic Matt, and in 2008, he started NomadicMatt.com to record his stories and monetize his travelling.   Now he built an empire around the Nomadic Matt brand. He runs an online blogging school called Superstar Blogging, where he offers online courses in blogging and also hosts other courses. He does guidebooks, he owns a hostel, and he created TravelCon – a conference for travel bloggers and content creators.   Kepnes' first book, "How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter", was published in 2013.   That was one of the books I bought in the planning of my journey leading up to the day I left in July 2016.   The first time I met him was a week into my journey when I was at a travel bloggers conference in Stockholm. Here I had him on the podcast (it's episode #18), and since then we've met a number of times. Including when he hosted his first TravelCon in Austin two years ago.   He's still "Nomadic Matt" but his life a full-time traveller is over. At least for now. This is the topic for his new book, and since we both were in London for WTM, we decided to meet and catch up.   LINKS:  The Nomadic Network Nomadic Matt Check the list of Matt's books on Amazon. Sponsor Hotels25.com  The Radio Vagabond is produced by RadioGuru. You can follow The Radio Vagabond on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.    

Nomadic Matt is an American travel expert, author, founder of TravelCon, and blogger. In 2008, Kepnes started NomadicMatt.com to archive his stories and monetize his traveling. The blog offers practical travel tips — from how to score cheap flights and accommodations with frequent-flyer miles and credit card points, to how to frugally navigate more than 90 far-reaching destinations across the globe by finding cheap local eats and free activities. Kepnes has traveled to more than 100 countries. Published in 2013, his first book, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day: Travel Cheaper, Longer, Smarter, became a NYTimes Bestseller. In July 2019, Kepnes published his memoir, Ten Years a Nomad: A Traveler's Journey Home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I met Mr. Krawoski at TravelCon in Boston and we got together to talk about his amazing accomplishment of visiting almost every country in the world. When we talked the only country he had not visited was Syria. We talked about a wide variety of travel topics including saving money on travel, how to plan a great trip, and general advice for travel lovers. I had a great time talking with Stefan. 

Matt Kepnes ~ Founder of the Famous Travel Blog, Nomadic Matt ~ Current Series ~ 100 Interviews with 100 Major Influencers   Way back in 2008, I first decided I wanted to make money online and travel the world. I used to read some blogs of travelers that were leading the way for this new lifestyle and somehow, I came across a book called ‘How to Travel the World on $50 a Day'. It was written by a guy named Matt Kepnes, also known as Nomadic Matt. Matt ran a blog that helped others travel the world on a budget while he made money from his blog and book while traveling the world. I thought it was genius and I said to myself, ‘Man, this guy has it figured out!”  So I bought his book so I could figure out how to do this as well. A couple of years later, I had a backpack and a one way ticket to Costa Rica. Thanks to Matt and others like him, I was about to start my journey traveling the world while making money online. I never ever thought one day, I would be interviewing Matt on my podcast telling him that story.    That was eleven years ago and today I have been living and traveling to many different countries while business businesses online. It has been the biggest adventure of my life. Today, I get the chance to sit down with Nomadic Matt and talk with him about what he is up to these days. Matt's blog was successful back in 2008, but once I started to travel, I didn't hear too much from him.  It was good to find out that he is still running his blog and built it into an incredibly successful business. Matt now has quite a few books published about travel and runs a successful travel/business conference called TravelCon that sells out in just a few days. If you are interested in building and/or running a successful business while traveling the world, being a travel influencer, and what it is like to be a true digital nomad, this is the show for you.  01:42: Who is Nomadic Matt? 06:52: Matt's Travel/Work/Life Schedule 08:00: Lessons Learned as a Traveler 10:10: Becoming a Full Time Traveler 14:31: What Made Your Blog Stand Out Compared to Others? 15:59: How Does Matt Network While Traveling? 18:03: Strategy to Use to Start a Blog in 2019 18:33: Tips on Creating Good Content 22:23: Creating a Travel Conference 31:54: Tips on Getting Big Names to Events 33:57: What Does Freedom Mean to a Top Travel Influencer? 39:10: Balancing Finances Between Business and Charity 41:46: Matt's Plans for the Future 43:23: Spoilers From the New Book 45:51: Responsibilities of an Influencer   Contact Info: https://www.nomadicmatt.com/ https://travelcon.org/

  Today we are talking to New York Times Best Selling author of https://www.amazon.com/How-Travel-World-50-Day/dp/0399173285 (How to Travel the World on $50 a Day), world renowned travel expert and entrepreneur Matt Kepnes, aka Nomadic Matt. Matt has an award winning blog http://www.nomadicmatt.com/ (www.nomadicmatt.com) which hosts countless travel resources, plus guidebooks and e-courses. He has been featured on CNN, National Geographic, The BBC and many more.  Matt just released his new travel memoir  https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Years-Nomad-Travelers-Journey/dp/1250190517 (Ten Years a Nomad – A Traveler's Journey Home) and we asked him on the show to talk about it. Matt's new book is deeply personal which differs from his normal writing style on “the how and the what of travel.” He shares his editor's request to go “deeper.”  He tells us what it was like to head out on his own when people in his life were not as supportive, how he overcame it and whether those people are on board now. He discusses how he overcame his fears of traveling solo and how we were are all just wanting human connection. We learn how friendships are different on the road than at home and that leads towards faster friendships and makes dating look very different. We circle back to his home in Austin and ask if has the semblance of routine he was longing for. At the end of his book, he wrote “19 lessons from 10 years of travel” and number 13 stuck a chord – “It is never too late to change.”  Matt elaborates on that point and how travel gives you the space to be whoever you want to be and if your joke bombs you can just start anew at a different hostel or location. Matt has many endeavors and he shared the genesis and vision of https://travelcon.org (TravelCon) a new travel industry conference that focuses on professional development and how to sustain and grow your travel business. He also touched on the mission behind his non-profit https://takeflyte.org/ (Flyte) which helps under-served teens get to experience “the gift of travel.” We learn who is inspiring him right now and some inspirational book recommendations such as https://www.amazon.com/Vagabonding-Rolf-Potts/dp/8415355262/ref=sr_1_4?hvadid=78202817349202&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=vagabonding&qid=1567383932&s=gateway&sr=8-4 (Vagabonding) by Rolf Potts, https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Found-Pacific-Crest-Trail/dp/0307476073/ref=sr_1_2?hvadid=78065376905134&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=wild+by+cheryl+strayed&qid=1567384005&s=gateway&sr=8-2 (Wild) by Cheryl Strayed, https://www.amazon.com/Bill-Bryson-Sunburned-Reprinted-12-2-2000/dp/B00HTJNM82/ref=sr_1_2?hvadid=77927940091926&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=in+a+sunburned+country&qid=1567384057&s=gateway&sr=8-2 (In a Sunburned Country) by Bill Bryson and https://www.amazon.com/Innocents-Abroad-Wordsworth-Classics/dp/1840226366/ref=sr_1_2?hvadid=3527180630&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=innocence+abroad&qid=1567384139&s=gateway&sr=8-2 (The Innocents Abroad) by Mark Twain. We loved talking to Matt and definitely enjoyed his book! Come listen to this very special episode of the Meltdown City Podcast! XO Nicole & Ali photo credit: Lola Akinmade

We chat with Jacki Ueng of BohemianVagabond.com live at TravelCon Boston 2019 about how her full time profession enables her passion for exploration and travel blogging. https://www.BohemianVagabond.com Welcome to the Travel Massive podcast, an interview series with travel industry change-makers and pioneers, sharing their stories and insights. Your host for this series, recorded live at TravelCon Boston 2019 is Ric Gazarian, author and filmmaker, host of the Counting Countries podcast (https://globalgaz.com/counting-countries/), and Bangkok Travel Massive chapter leader. Learn more and register for TravelCon 2020 in New Orleans at www.travelcon.org If you enjoyed this episode or you would like to submit feedback, please leave a comment or email podcast@travelmassive.com

We chat with Jaume Marin of CostaBrava.org live at TravelCon Boston 2019 about how destinations can build long lasting relationships with bloggers. https://www.CostaBrava.org Welcome to the Travel Massive podcast, an interview series with travel industry change-makers and pioneers, sharing their stories and insights. Your host for this series, recorded live at TravelCon Boston 2019 is Ric Gazarian, author and filmmaker, host of the Counting Countries podcast (https://globalgaz.com/counting-countries/), and Bangkok Travel Massive chapter leader. Learn more and register for TravelCon 2020 in New Orleans at www.travelcon.org If you enjoyed this episode or you would like to submit feedback, please leave a comment or email podcast@travelmassive.com

We chat with Mike Fuller, CEO of ItaliaRail.com live at TravelCon Boston 2019 https://ItaliaRail.com Welcome to the Travel Massive podcast, an interview series with travel industry change-makers and pioneers, sharing their stories and insights. Your host for this series, recorded live at TravelCon Boston 2019 is Ric Gazarian, author and filmmaker, host of the Counting Countries podcast (https://globalgaz.com/counting-countries/), and Bangkok Travel Massive chapter leader. Learn more and register for TravelCon 2020 in New Orleans at www.travelcon.org If you enjoyed this episode or you would like to submit feedback, please leave a comment or email podcast@travelmassive.com

We chat with Mike Corey of Fearless and Far live at TravelCon Boston 2019 about his journey into film making and presenting. https://fearlessandfar.com/ Welcome to the Travel Massive podcast, an interview series with travel industry change-makers and pioneers, sharing their stories and insights. Your host for this series, recorded live at TravelCon Boston 2019 is Ric Gazarian, author and filmmaker, host of the Counting Countries podcast (https://globalgaz.com/counting-countries/), and Bangkok Travel Massive chapter leader. Learn more and register for TravelCon 2020 in New Orleans at www.travelcon.org If you enjoyed this episode or you would like to submit feedback, please leave a comment or email podcast@travelmassive.com

We chat with Carmela Resuma of FLYTE live at TravelCon Boston 2019 about their organisation's mission to empower youth through travel. https://takeflyte.org/ Welcome to the Travel Massive podcast, an interview series with travel industry change-makers and pioneers, sharing their stories and insights. Your host for this series, recorded live at TravelCon Boston 2019 is Ric Gazarian, author and filmmaker, host of the Counting Countries podcast (https://globalgaz.com/counting-countries/), and Bangkok Travel Massive chapter leader. Learn more and register for TravelCon 2020 in New Orleans at www.travelcon.org If you enjoyed this episode or you would like to submit feedback, please leave a comment or email podcast@travelmassive.com

On this episode I am joined by Matt Kepnes, who is the founder of Nomadicmatt.com. Mr. Kepnes has traveled to over 100 countries, written A New York Times bestselling book Called "How to Travel the World on $50 Dollars a Day", founded one of the most successful, and highly visited travel blogs. Mr. Kepnes has also founded on the fastest growing travel conferences, TravelCon. On the podcast, we talk about how Mr. Kepnes left a 9-5 office job to wonder around the world, and how he turned his blog into a successful business.    Mr. Kepnes has a new book out called, "10 years a Nomad." The books available in all book sellers including Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Years-Nomad-Travelers-Journey/dp/1250190517/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=matt+kepnes&qid=1564946052&s=gateway&sr=8-1   Here is more information about Mr. Kepnes from his website:  "Hi, I’m Nomadic Matt, a New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and founder of this website! Have you ever thought to your self one of the following: “How do I find the money to travel? It seems too expensive for me.” “Where do I find the best travel deals?” “How do I save money on flights, accommodation, and other big expenses?” “How do I plan my trip?” “How do I stay safe and healthy?” “How do I maximize my time?” “I want to travel more but I don’t know the first step.” You are not alone. Over the past several years, I’ve helped millions of people answer those questions and travel more with tested and proven tips and advice. This way, you can spend less time searching the Internet and being overwhelmed with information and more time doing the one thing you want to do: travel more." -Nomadicmatt.com 

We chat with Jaimee Callaway, from Moon Travel Guides about how they collaborate with travel bloggers to promote their books and guides. https://www.moon.com/ Welcome to the Travel Massive podcast, an interview series with travel industry change-makers and pioneers, sharing their stories and insights. Your host for this series, recorded live at TravelCon Boston 2019 is Ric Gazarian, author and filmmaker, host of the Counting Countries podcast (https://globalgaz.com/counting-countries/), and Bangkok Travel Massive chapter leader. Learn more and register for TravelCon 2020 in New Orleans at www.travelcon.org If you enjoyed this episode or you would like to submit feedback, please leave a comment or email podcast@travelmassive.com

We chat with Caroline Lupini at TravelCon Boston 2019 about travel writing, her quest to visit every country in the world, and craft beer. http://carolinelupini.com/ Welcome to the Travel Massive podcast, an interview series with travel industry change-makers and pioneers, sharing their stories and insights. Your host for this series, recorded live at TravelCon Boston 2019 is Ric Gazarian, author and filmmaker, host of the Counting Countries podcast (https://globalgaz.com/counting-countries/), and Bangkok Travel Massive chapter leader. Learn more and register for TravelCon 2020 in New Orleans at www.travelcon.org If you enjoyed this episode or you would like to submit feedback, please leave a comment or email podcast@travelmassive.com

We chat with Matt Kepnes of Nomadic Matt live at TravelCon Boston 2019 about his story developing one of the best known travel blogs, and what inspired him to develop and create TravelCon. https://www.nomadicmatt.com/ Welcome to the Travel Massive podcast, an interview series with travel industry change-makers and pioneers, sharing their stories and insights. Your host for this series, recorded live at TravelCon Boston 2019 is Ric Gazarian, author and filmmaker, host of the Counting Countries podcast (https://globalgaz.com/counting-countries/), and Bangkok Travel Massive chapter leader. Learn more and register for TravelCon 2020 in New Orleans at www.travelcon.org If you enjoyed this episode or you would like to submit feedback, please leave a comment or email podcast@travelmassive.com

Episode Description Travelcon (the non-hacking one) was in Boston this year, so Joe got together with a bunch of miles and points bloggers to chat about the state of miles and points blogging, where the space might be going, whether consolidation will keep happening, whether Canadians really are nicer, and a whole lot more! Featuring […]

On this weeks episode, Nic and Ali catch up on the morning of Fourth of July, hence the name of the episode. Nicole recaps TravelCon 2019, http://www.nomadicmatt.com (Matthew Kepne's) travel conference that was in Boston this June and the fun that was had! Everyone there was doing amazing, inspirational things, from travel bloggers, travel vloggers, journalists, podcasters and tour operators. Some of the keynote speakers included http://www.cherylstrayed.com/ (Cheryl Strayed), http://www.cherylstrayed.com/ (Mark Manson), and http://clayhebert.com/ (Clay Hebert).  Nic caught up with a few familiar faces including Melissa Bitz from https://www.travelingbitz.com/ (Traveling Bitz), Aaron Schlein with https://aaronschlein.com/ (Dramatic Dad) and https://aaronschlein.com/podcasts/family-travel-radio/ (the Family Travel Radio Podcast), Kevin Hill with https://twoadultsnokids.com/ (Two Adults No Kids) and Erick Prince, http://minoritynomad.com/ (the Minority Nomad) a photojournalist. She also chatted with https://bossmeggan.com/ (Meggan Kaiser), the author of https://bossmeggan.com/the-book/ (Everything for Free – Free Travel for the Modern Nomad). Nicole shares Clay Hebert's incredible advice on how the elevator pitch isn't doing you any favors and how to properly introduce yourself. Ali catches us up to speed on what she is reading which is Esther Perel's the ‘https://www.amazon.com/State-Affairs-Rethinking-Infidelity/dp/0062322583 (State of Affairs)‘ and Peggy Orenstein's ‘https://www.amazon.com/Girls-Sex-Navigating-Complicated-Landscape/dp/0062209744 (Girls and Sex)‘ in preparation for raising a young daughter. She is contemplating how girls are taught to view their bodies and changing that landscape. Ali also had a guilt free mommy night out with one of her best friends and details how that felt. What is new with you? What are you working towards? Thanks for listening!      

Merry Christmas Eve everybody and Happy Holidays! Nic and Ali talk #meltdownmoments, reminisce on some childhood Christmas memories. Nic catches up the audience to what happened at https://travelcon.org/ (TravelCon) 2018 and what it felt like to go outside of her comfort zone. Ali discusses Dare to Lead as she finished the book and has some great take aways. Then, they dive into their failed business ideas and the hysteria begins. Come listen and meltdown with us! XO Books mentioned: https://markmanson.net/not-giving-a-fuck (The Sublte Art of Not Giving a Fuck by Mark Manson) https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/ (Dare to Lead, by Brene Brown)   https://meltdowncitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_7128-1.jpg ()

Today, we’re catching up with Tianna Roser from GoSoloGirl.com. Tianna first appeared on the show in Episode 4.

Today, we catch up with entrepreneur Amanda Chay. Amanda is the founder of Wonderment, a wellness travel company specializing in “life-changing travel and wellness journeys.” Amanda discusses the progress she’s made after attending TravelCon—a conference that helps people develop profitable and sustainable careers in the travel industry. Amanda also chats about organizing Wonderment’s first trip, how she stays focused , and doing things that scare the crap out of her. Amanda’s first interview was Episode #2 of Dramatic Travels Entrepreneurs when we launched back in September!

Today, we catch up with Megan Vick from ThreeStarTraveler.com after she attended TravelCon—a conference designed to help people learn the skills they need to develop a profitable and sustainable career in the travel industry. Megan was the very first guest on Dramatic Travels Entrepreneurs.

On this episode, Nicole and Ali share #meltdownmoments, talk about what they have been up to. Ali talks about her side hustle game and tries out being a ghostwriter for a dating website and Nicole talks about going her intentions going to TravelCon and blunders with writing. Laughter ensues. People/things mentioned in this episode: Lighthouse of the Blind http://thelighthousefortheblindinc.org/ (http://thelighthousefortheblindinc.org/) Melanie Wimmenaur @melaniewimmenauer Al Simmons Sound Swiped documentary about modern dating https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4867110/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4867110/) TravelCon https://travelcon.org/ (https://travelcon.org/) Book Reommendations     Just Kids, by Patty Smith

On this episode, Nicole records an interview with Carrie and Albert Bond from Backpacking with The Bonds from the conference halls of TravelCon 2018 in Austin, TX. We find out how Carrie and Albert met, how their blog got started and all about their BIG exciting career change coming up. Take a listen! You can follow what The Bonds are up to at: On Instragram https://www.instagram.com/backpackingwiththebonds/ (@backpackingwiththebonds) https://www.backpacking-with-the-bonds.com/ (www.backpacking-with-the-bonds.com)  

DANISH: Radiovagabond.dk Here is another chat with an inspiring person in the travel industry. Today, I meet the host of the Break Into Travel Writing Podcast, Alexa Meisler. In her podcast, Alexa gives out a lot of tips on how to get success as a travel writer. I met Alexa at the first TravelCon convention in Austin. Another travel blogger arranges this event - and he's probably the biggest of them all: Nomadic Matt Kepnes.      LINKS: Sponsor Hotels25.com  See pictures on TheRadiovagabond.com Follow The Radio Vagabond on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.  

ENGLISH: TheRadioVagabond.com Her er endnu en samtale med en inspirerende person i rejse-blogger-branchen. I dag taler jeg med værten for Break Into Travel Writing Podcast, Alexa Meisler. I sin podcast deler Alexa ud af gode råd om hvordan man får succes som rejseblogger. Jeg mødte hende ved TravelCon i Austin. Det er en konference, der er arrangeret af "kongen af rejseblogging", Nomadic Matt Kepnes.   LINKS: Sponsor Hotels25.dk Se billeder på Radiovagabond.dk  Følg også RadioVagabond på Facebook, Twitter, Instagram og YouTube.

Today's show is going to focus on my top takeaways and lessons learned during the TravelCon conference as well as top takeaways from several of the attendees. Get ready, because there will be a lot of tips you can implement into your website and blogging career. To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links [...] The post BITW 135: Top Takeaways from Nomadic Matt’s TravelCon Conference appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Today's show is going to focus on my top takeaways and lessons learned during the TravelCon conference as well as top takeaways from several of the attendees. Get ready, because there will be a lot of tips you can implement into your website and blogging career. To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links [...] The post BITW 135: Top Takeaways from Nomadic Matt’s TravelCon Conference appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Nicole and Ali start their podcast journey outside in the summer of 2018 while planes fly overhead – don't worry, they take it indoors the next episodes. They are newbs! Go easy. Here they discuss where they are in their careers, embracing midlife crisis and riff about all the creative things they could be doing. The following people and ideas get a mention in the first episode in no particular order: People mentioned: Amy Johnson https://www.instagram.com/amyjohnsonphoto/ (@amyjohnsonphoto) , Courtney Erwin https://www.instagram.com/courtneypaigeerwin/ (@courtneypaigeerwin), and Melanie Wimmenaur  https://www.instagram.com/melaniewimmenauer/ (@melaniewimmenauer) Nick Williams https://www.instagram.com/hoboarchitect/ (@hoboarchitect) Boondocking http://boondocking.org/ (boondocking.org ) TravelCon https://travelcon.org/ (travelcon.org) James Swanwick, entrepreneur http://jamesswanwick.com/ (jamesswanwick.com), CEO of Swanwick Sleep https://www.swanwicksleep.com/ (www.swanwicksleep.com) and the 30Day No Alchohol Challenge http://30daynoalcoholchallenge.com/ (30daynoalcoholchallenge.com) and host of the James Swanwick Show and professional coach Podcasts My Favorite Murder, the True Crime Comedy Podcast, https://www.myfavoritemurder.com (www.myfavoritemurder.com/) with Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff The Knowledge Project by Shawn Parrish U up? Podcast with https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/u-up/id1313996383?mt=2 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/u-up/id1313996383?mt=2) with Jordana Abraham and Jared Fried The Heart Wisdom Podcast https://beherenownetwork.com/category/jack-kornfield/ (https://beherenownetwork.com/category/jack-kornfield/) Authors Ryan Holiday, author of the Obstacle is the Way and The Ego is the Enemy – https://ryanholiday.net/ (https://ryanholiday.net/) Esther Perel, author of Mating in Captivity  https://www.harpercollins.com/9780060753641/mating-in-captivity/ (https://www.harpercollins.com/9780060753641/mating-in-captivity/) Pema Chodron, author of Comfortable with Uncertainty https://pemachodronfoundation.org/ (https://pemachodronfoundation.org/)

Before I started traveling, I listened to a lot of travel podcasts, watched a lot of travel YouTube channels and bought a lot of travel books - both audiobooks, e-books, and paper books. One book I got in both the audio and the paper version. That book was Vagabonding by Rolf Potts, and it inspired me to call myself The Radio Vagabond. I met Rolf Potts at the travel media conference TravelCon in Austin Texas just before he was to give the closing keynote in front of a room full of travel bloggers, YouTubers, and podcasters. It was fantastic to meet one of my heroes. One who inspired me a lot in my planning to go traveling. If you want to be inspired too, get the book Vagabonding. In my opinion, it's the best book about living this lifestyle. Period. Find the paper version on Amazon and the audiobook on Audible. LINKS: Sponsor Hotels25.com  See pictures on TheRadiovagabond.com Follow The Radio Vagabond on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.     Next Friday you can listen in as I talk to another guy that has inspired me a lot. I started listening to his podcast Extra Pack of Peanuts, and he's got a company and another podcast with our mutual friend Jason Moore from Zero-to-Travel called Travel Indi and through their project “The Paradise Pack” they help people live a location independent lifestyle. He's even got an app that helps you find cheap flights called Jetto. He's an overall nice guy, and his name is Travis Sherry. On Monday morning you'll get another regular travel podcast where I'm heading to Washington DC, and pass through Charlottesville. You know the city where there were "fine people on both sides", according to Trump. I had to pass through to see the notorious statues.

In episode 17 I speak with Glory Ali, founder of Muslim Travel Rocks, a blog that encourages and motivates Muslims to explore the world, seeking to combat Islamophobia through travel. It also provides useful information on Halal and Muslim friendly destinations. Glory has been featured in Huffington Post, Halal Incorp and Khadija Magazine, and has been invited to speak at numerous national conferences, including the Women in Travel Summit and TravelCon. During our conversation she shares her personal experiences as a Muslim traveler, discusses the importance of raising children to be global citizens, and explains why she feels that America is still a welcoming place for Muslims. She also shares tips and advice for women wanting to travel more.Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @jetsetlisette.See Full Show NotesEnjoyed this episode?  If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

Før jeg begyndte at rejse, lyttede jeg til mange rejsepodcasts, jeg så mange rejse-YouTube-kanaler og købte mange rejsebøger - både lydbøger, e-bøger og papirbøger. Én af disse bøger købte jeg både som lydbog og i papirversionen. Den bog var Vagabonding af Rolf Potts. Denne bog inspirerede mig til at kalde mig selv for Radiovagabond. Jeg mødte Rolf Potts på rejsemediekonferencen TravelCon i Austin, Texas, lige inden han skulle give den afsluttende keynote foran et rum fuld af rejsebloggere, YouTubers og podcastere. Det var fantastisk at møde en af mine helte. En mand, der inspirerede mig meget i planlægningen af min rejse. Hvis du også vil være inspireret, skulle du få fat i bogen Vagabonding. Efter min mening er det den bedste bog om at leve denne livsstil. Punktum. Find papirversionen på Amazon og lydbogen på Audible. Dette er ikke affiliate links... Jeg anbefaler blot fordi det er sådan en fed bog. LINKS: Sponsor: Hotels25.dk Følg også RadioVagabond på Facebook, Twitter, Instagram og YouTube.   Næste fredag kan du lytte med, når jeg taler med en anden fyr, der har inspireret mig meget. Jeg begyndte at lytte til hans podcast ”Extra Pack of Peanuts”. Han har desuden et firma og en anden podcast med vores fælles ven Jason Moore fra ”Zero-to-Travel” kaldet ”Location Indie” og gennem deres projekt "The Paradise Pack" hjælper de folk med at leve et liv som nomade. Han har også en app, der hedder Jetto, som hjælper dig med at finde billige fly. Han er en overordentlig flink fyr, og han hedder Travis Sherry    Mandag morgen får du en anden almindelig rejsepodcast, hvor jeg er på vej til Washington DC, og passerer gennem Charlottesville. Du ved, byen, hvor der var ”gode mennesker på begge sider”, ifølge Trump. Jeg måtte forbi for at se de berygtede statuer.

Jeg mødte Cory første gang på TBEX i Corning, New York, hvor han holdt en virkelig inspirerende keynote. Og så jeg mødte ham igen på TravelCon i Austin.  Da han var 2 år gammel blev han diagnosticeret med SMA - en sjælden tilstand, der begrænsede ham til en kørestol. Hør en inspirerende mands beretning og besøg Curb Free With Cory Lee.   TravelCon er en helt ny konference organiseret af Nomadic Matt og hans team - og var virkelig fantastisk. Der var mange gode talere der, og jeg havde allerede nogle få af dem på denne podcast. Som The Vagabrothers i episode 9, Chris Christensen in episode 10 og kongen af rejse blogging, Nomadic Matt selv i episode 12. Og så talte jeg med en håndfuld andre flotte mennesker, som du kan høre i de kommende fredage. Og selvfølgelig kan hver mandag følge min rejse fra North Carolina til Washington DC, Atlantic City, Philadelphia og New York.

As a traveler, I often get asked the question: Isn't it difficult? Isn't it dangerous? How do I do this or that? Then imagine that you're in a wheelchair. - How do you fly as a wheelchair user? - Which hotels are the most accessible? - What beaches have powered beach wheelchairs? - How do you charge your electric wheelchair in a foreign country? - What cities are the most wheelchair friendly around the world? There are so many questions and so many obstacles. But that doesn't stop Cory Lee. He is a wheelchair user and is traveling the world and does a blog called Curb Free With Cory Lee. Here he shares stories to show other disabled people how to travel, where to travel, and most importantly, why a person with a disability should travel. I met Cory at TBEX in Corning New York where he did a truly inspiring keynote and received a standing ovation. And when I met him again at TravelCon in Austin. At the age of two, he was diagnosed with SMA - a rare condition that confined him to a wheelchair. Visit Curb Free With Cory Lee. TravelCon is a brand new conference organized by Nomadic Matt and his team - and was really great. There were a lot of great speakers there, and I already had a few of them on this podcast. Like The Vagabrothers in episode 15, Chris Christensen in episode 16 and the king of travel blogging, Nomadic Matt Kepnes himself in episode 18. And then I talked to a handful of other great people that you can hear in the upcoming Fridays. And of course, every Monday to can follow my journey from North Carolina to Washington DC, Atlantic City, Philadelphia and New York.

Today's episode we're talking all about the first annual TravelCon. This event was chock-full of inspiring travel writers, bloggers, photographers, authors and plenty of others in the travel industry.

DANISH VERSION: Search for Radiovagabond (one word).   When I was at TBEX Travel Bloggers Conference I met Michael Huxley from the Bemused Backpacker. Not only he's a great guy, but he's also got one of the biggest travel blogs in The UK. In this episode, I sit down with Mike and he's sharing a lot of great advice for travel bloggers and for people thinking about becoming one.     LINKS: Thank you to Michael Huxley from The Bemused Backpacker. Get his books here. Travel conferences: TBEX, TravelCon, and Traverse. Sponsor Hotels25.com Music with license from FindTheTune.com  Pictures on TheRadioVagabond.com  Follow The Radio Vagabond on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

ENGLISH VERSION OF THIS PODCAST: Search for "The Radio Vagabond". Da jeg var til TBEX Travel Bloggers Conference mødte jeg Michael Huxley fra The Bemused Backpacker. Ikke alene er han en superflink fyr, han har også en af de største rejseblogs i Storbrittanien.  I denne episode lukker han virkelig op for posen og deler ud af gode råd om, hvordan man kan gøre sin rejseblog til sit levebrød.   LINKS: Tak til Michael Huxley fra The Bemused Backpacker. Bestil hans bøger her. Rejseblogger konferencer: TBEX, TravelCon, and Traverse. Sponsor Hotels25.dk Følg Radiovagabond på Facebook, Twitter, Instagram og YouTube.

Roundtable discussion live from TravelCon 2018

We talk about some of the oldest -- and newest -- tricks in the book for travel scams, cons, and how you can safeguard against them. For more, visit http://indietravelpodcast.com/travel-safety/travel-scams-cons/

“Life's journey is as rewarding as my travel journeys. It's been fun to travel the world as a slightly older person." – Rolf Potts In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and participants in the Nomadic Network book club discuss the stories behind the travel tales in his 2008 book Marco Polo Didn't Go There, including what inspired him to collect the essays into a single book, and why he decided to include endnotes (2:00); which stories stand out as favorites, for both Rolf and his readers, and how Rolf finds stories on the road (12:30); how his writing and his travels have changed in the years since these stories were first written (19:00); what it's like to create a home amid a life of travel, and how journaling feeds creative writing (26:00); and the new book Rolf is working on now (35:00). Matt Kepnes (@nomadicmatt) is the founder of TravelCon and the author of Travel the World on $50 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad. The Nomadic Network is a global community of travel-enthusiasts who support and inspire one another to travel better, cheaper, and longer. Travel essays mentioned: "Storming The Beach" (Thailand) ​"Going Native in the Australian Outback" (Australia) "Backpackers' Ball at the Sultan Hotel" (Egypt) "My Beirut Hostage Crisis" (Lebanon) "Be Your Own Donkey" (Egypt) "Turkish Knockout" (Turkey) Notable links: Paris Writing Workshops (writing class) ​Travelers Tales (publisher) Wilfred Thesiger (travel writer) Gertrude Bell (travel writer) American Notes, by Charles Dickens (travelogue) Herodotus (Greek historian) Best Hostel Ever (Deviate episode) Whodunit (storytelling genre) Bootsnall (travel community) Mentawai Islands (archipelago in Indonesia) Tracy Kidder (journalist) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.