Podcasts about world nomads

If you've ever wanted to leave everything behind for a year, throw caution to the wind and get on a plane with nothing but a suitcase and a one-way ticket to Europe, then you will love this episode. After much (hardly any) planning and lots of cleaning, it is time for the Deacle family to leave New Zealand and head overseas for an adventure. This husband and wife, and their two young adult kids, have rented their house for a year and are leaving New Zealand for twelve months so they can reconnect and experience family time. With just a week to go before they depart, this is what life looks like. Kia Kaha ❤️ Liz and Brian x ✏️Love stories? Sign up for Liz's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️    Get Liz's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we share how we make a year-long trip happen.  Enjoy! Enjoy, say hi in the comments and subscribe and share this podcast!❤️ Liz and Brian x   ✏️Love stories? Sign up for Liz's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️    Get Liz's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Seoul, Korea episode Listener Story Spotlight A friend and a listener named Lois recently went to Hawaii. She told me she spent much time getting travel insurance for herself and her partner. She had to pay more than she expected as her partner was having a birthday between the day she bought the service and the day of the trip. But she said it was well worth it for her peace of mind. The FAQ for today is: Where to find the best travel insurance for a long trip abroad. 1. Start with a neutral comparison engine; you can see this in the show notes. Why use it first? Where to click Smart filters to enable It lets you price 30-day single-trip plans from dozens of underwriters side-by-side, then click through to the policy certificate in one step. Squaremouth (toggle "Comprehensive" or "Medical-only" to see apples-to-apples pricing). Squaremouth Travel Insurance Medical ≥ $100k, Evac≥ $250k, "Cancel for Any Reason" if you want maximum flexibility. Gives you consumer-written claim reviews plus AM Best financial ratings in the results grid. InsureMyTrip (same data feed as Squaremouth but different sort logic). Add "PIf relevant, existing condition waiver" if rek "Adventure sports" if you'll hike or dive. Pulls quotes from some insurers that don't feed aggregators (e.g., Allianz's higher-tier plans) and lists A.M. Best scores. TravelInsurance.com Use the "24/7 assistance" toggle to see which plans outsource helplines. Skeptical check: All three make a commission, and none of them has every carrier. Run your trip through at least two engines and see if the so-called "cheapest" plan is available.     2. Cross-reference with an independent ranking list U.S. News "Best Travel Insurance Companies 2025" ranks plans by coverage and claim-paying history—not advertising spend. It's a fast way to see which names (Travelex, Allianz, Tin Leg, etc.) consistently show up in the top tier. U.S. News     3. See what other solo women say SoloTravelerWorld.com keeps an updated "Best Travel Insurance for Solo Travelers" guide that spells out what to look for if you're traveling alone—single-supplement benefits, harassment coverage, and 24-hour crisis lines. Solo Traveler AbsolutelyLucy.com lays out five red flags that matter disproportionately to women (e.g., personal-assault medical limits, emergency contraception exclusions). Absolutely Lucy Read these before you fall for glossy Instagram ads that treat "female-friendly" as a slogan.     4. Kick the tires on the insurer's site If a plan looks good in a marketplace, open the policy certificate directly on the carrier's website (World Nomads, SafetyWing, Allianz, IMG, etc.). World Nomads publishes unfiltered claim reviews, which help sniff out chronic payout delays. World Nomads     5. Verify what your government will—or won't—do The U.S. State Department's Insurance Coverage Overseas page makes it crystal-clear that Uncle Sam does not pay your hospital bill or med-evac. It also links to the embassy medical resources for every country, which tells you how far the nearest trauma center is from your trekking trail. Travel.gov     6. Double-check your credit-card benefits Cards in your wallet may cover trip delays, baggage loss, or secondary car rental insurance. The Points Guy keeps a running tally of cards whose built-in coverage is worth something and where the gaps are (e.g., no medical evacuation).     How to use these resources efficiently Quote your exact dates (don't round your trip to a calendar month; excess days add cost). Filter for medical & Evac first; those two benefits can bankrupt you. Ignore marketing buzzwords like "explorer" or "adventure" until you've opened the PDF certificate and searched for the activity you plan to do. Run your final four shortlist past recent claim reviews (Squaremouth, Trustpilot, Reddit r/solotravel) to see if the carrier ghosted people during COVID or the Israel–Gaza cancellations. You can purchase directly from the insurer once you've chosen, which avoids aggregator change fees if you need to modify dates. Stay curious, question every "Top 10" list's methodology, and you'll land the coverage that fits your risk profile—nothing more, nothing less. 60-second confidence challenge 3 things: neighborhood selection, daylight itineraries, scam avoidance Select walkable neighborhoods with public transportation nearby if you don't drive. Read reviews on the AirBNB website before you select. When booking a flight or train, be sure it arrives at daylight, which can differ in winter months. If it comes after dark, it will be more challenging.  To avoid scams, be cautious when choosing passwords, logging out of websites, and making online purchases. These are very typical scams. If you are suspicious, you may be right to avoid that vendor and choose another. Don't look like a target, either.   If you like today's Confidence Challenge, Chapter 1 of my book dives deeper—https://www.5stepstosolotravel.com   See Book A for addressing all of these items. Find it on the website or Amazon. It's a series. Today's destination is:  South Korea  I visited South Korea last month. I landed at Seoul's Inchon Airport. My Korean pronunciation is not good, so please understand that as I describe my trip. I was excited to see the city through the eyes of my friend Chris. We were whisked away to a hotpot dinner, then taken to the French neighborhood in Seoul, where we rested for the night. The next morning, we drove south to visit a town about 2 hours away and stayed in Wolbong-ro (Road), in Seobuk-gu, near SeongJeong.   For example, the Seoul Noryyanglin Fisheries Wholesale Market is five stories tall and open to the public. It's worth seeing if you like seafood, and you can roam the aisles looking for your favorite fish delicacies.   I visited the Vovo Bidet company and met with the director and some of his team. Have you seen the #1 Bidet firm in Korea? They have retail and wholesale offices in the Los Angeles area, too. I liked the tour of the offices here in Seoul. They even have a Bidet to go. Think about that for a minute. That was in Daebang-dong or Seocho4-dong. I visited retail stores such as Zara, one of my favorites for fashion. I had Chinese, Japanese, and Fusion foods. I took subways, busses, taxis, and Ubers plus trains. I went to Gwannghumun Square, the purple Station #9. I went to the shopping mall called The Hyundai. and found stores like Zanmang Loopy, the Hyundai Present, and a great coffee and tea shop. I learned about Hanguel, the Korean alphabet, and saw the statue of Sejong the Great. There was also another statue of Admiral YiSun Sin. The Bukchon Honok Village is a quiet residential area. Jogyasa Temple is where you will see Buddism. Hongdae is the neighborhood for independent artists.   Yonsei University was a place I wanted to visit next time, as I was in the neighborhood and liked it a lot. Gangnam style, well, maybe next time. I tried new foods, such as mung bean pancakes and hotleok desserts. We had a wonderful dinner at Sushi-ya Shabu-ya, about an hour from Seoul, near Korea Nazarene University in Cheonan-si-Buldang1-dong. Recommended: Relax in a tea house. Smart Move and Slip up pairings In Korea, we were departing from the airport without enough money on our transit cards, so we could not enter the building. Instead, we had to see the office at the kiosk and pay for the train. It was not much, but it did take a few minutes. We arrived well ahead of the recommended 3 hours, so that was not an issue. 60 second confidence challenge Do you or don't you tip? Not in South Korea. But it's always smart to ask. Be confident when you know what the expectations are.   Resources Roundup   If you are looking for more solo female travel resources, you can find several tips and ways to navigate the pitfalls, such as paying the difference on the transit card when you go long distances or knowing when to tip.   When you get lost, don't get upset. Get found. You will be better off if you cool down instead of heating your brain incorrectly. Chill, and you'll be found sooner. Dr. Travelbest's tip #760.    

People think it's easy to up sticks and travel the world for a year. 1: Rent your house to a complete stranger off the internet. 2: Hand over your cats and your sheep. 3: Pack your bags. 4: HURRAYY!! Only it's not. Easy, I mean. Luckily, we have a list. A list that we want to share with you today. A list that, no matter HOW MANY things we cross off it, the bloody thing keeps growing... Enjoy! Enjoy, say hi in the comments and subscribe and share this podcast!❤️ Liz and Brian x   ✏️Love stories? Sign up for Liz's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️    Get Liz's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We've kept you waiting long enough. Today, you will discover why we have been frantically trying to downsize and raise money.  Here goes... Enjoy, review the podcast, subscribe and share, PLEASE, with a friend! Kia Kaha ❤️ Liz and Brian x   ✏️Love stories? Sign up for Liz's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️    Get Liz's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Are you a newly certified yoga teacher struggling with the confidence to put yourself out there and teach? We've all been there, myself included. Whether you struggle with body-image like today's guest, imposter syndrome or money mindset, today's episode for you. Taylor Lorenz, my friend, colleague, and lead trainer of my Somatic Yoga Life Coaching program, shares her transformative journey from a full-time travel blogger to a confident yoga teacher and somatic coach. Let's discuss the insecurities many new yoga teachers face. Listen and learn:

Brian's boat has been the bain of our life for the last two months. But now it's gone. And thankfully, Bri is still here to tell the story. Just. Enjoy, say hi in the comments and subscribe and share this podcast! Kia Kaha ❤️ Liz and Brian x ✏️Love stories? Sign up for Liz's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️    Get Liz's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The weight is shifting. The winds are turning.Mary is on her way...This is episode 200!!! And to celebrate, we are beginning a new season...This is the first episode in a season of what we might call the couple diaries. Or the marriage diaries. Or just... It's a Drama. At the end of this podcast, Brian and I share a personal diary entry (without the other one knowing).Let us know your thoughts; we'd love to hear your feedback.Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian xx ✏️Love stories? Sign up for Liz's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This is the best way to get to know Liz. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️ Get Liz's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE TRAVEL BOG DIARIES⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ready to feel uncomfortable?This walking podcast is a taste of the content we publish to our Patreon supporters. We wanted to share it with you, too, to take you behind the scenes and hear us talk about a mistake Brian (and I) made on YouTube and our decision to publish that cock-up to the world.We also talk about feeling super vulnerable when you get hard-hitting comments and discuss the importance of remembering not to take things personally.Let us know what you think in the comments!Kia Kaha,Liz and Brian xPodcast Show Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠Links mentioned in the show:

Friday was a day of love and affection. VD.Not the down-below disease, the day. Of love. Valentines Day.Rather than buy Bri some crappy scented candle and a bottle of cheap rum (that, more often than not, gets thrown into the pepper sauce come April), I tried something new.I booked us a couples "experience".We went last week.Went and did it. That's all I'm saying. Enjoy.xxPodcast Show Page: ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠Links mentioned in the show:

It was my birthday, so I booked a surprise trip for me and Bri.I googled New Zealand cheap accommodation. Best places to stay in New Zealand. Real New Zealand adventures.Then I put in my whopping budget: $99 a night.This is what we got. This is where we stayed.Sit back, relax and listen to our experience of this insanely cheap Kiwi getaway.And our fondue fiddles.xPodcast Show Page: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠Check out the Flying Fox HERE: https://theflyingfox.co.nz/ Links mentioned in the show:

It's the little things, isn't it? The little things in life that give you the most grief.Remove those stresses and...Bingo. Life is wonderful.So why did it take us thirteen years to find this out? This episode shares how we have suffered for the last thirteen years. Been held hostage in our own home.Terrifying.Oh, and we also share how Liz made a complete idiot of herself in a public toilet.Enjoy!Love you guys!Liz and Bri xxPodcast Show Page: ⁠Click Here⁠ Links mentioned in the show:

Liz and Bri are back from their adventures in Canada, but on their way home, they spend time in the USA. Because they have no one else to talk to apart from each other, they couldn't wait to return to New Zealand to share their findings with YOU... Love you guys! Enjoy! Liz and Bri xx Podcast Show Page: Click Here   Links mentioned in the show:

Last month, I boldly said I wanted this family holiday to Canada to "fix" me. Fix was the wrong word. You can't fix grief. But what you can do is decide how you want to move forward with your life after such a massive loss. This episode is for you if you feel stuck, sad, helpless, desperate, scared of never being the person you once knew or all of the above.  Our hope is this behind-the-scenes episode will bring you peace, hope, comfort and inspiration if you happen to be in the same dark place I was in before we left for this trip. Kia Kaha. Stay strong.Our hearts beat with yours - always. With love, Liz and Brian xx   Links mentioned in the show:

Want behind-the-scenes BONUS content? Become part of our fabulous Patreon Community to receive MEMBER ONLY SECRET podcasts, stories, photos and more! Click HERE to find out more! This week, we are in Nelson, BC. And if that wasn't exciting enough, we are bringing you this podcast episode from the slopes of Whitewater Ski Resort! After a year of immense loss (Liz's parents passing within six months of each other and saying goodbye to our beloved family dog), the Deacle family re-grouped and set off for a month in British Columbia, Canada, in search of some much-needed family time, happiness, love, conversation, and togetherness. To make this possible, they are house-swapping. They have traded their Skoda and lovely one-level countryside home in Taranaki, New Zealand, with a family in Nelson, BC, and they now have THEIR car and THEIR beautiful Canadian wooden home in the mountains for a month. Did Canada deliver what Liz and Brian were looking for? Did Bri ever get to finish what he was saying? Why did Liz go up on the chairlift on her own and cry? And WHY aren't husbands born with psychic powers?? PS: Listen to the end to find out! LOVE YOU GUYS!! HAPPY 2025!! xx   Links Mentioned in the show: - Currency card we use while travelling. Travelling overseas and don't want to pay hefty credit card charges? Using WISE means you SAVE money and can relax while you travel. ⁠Check out the WISE card here⁠ for the best rates! - The home-swapping website we are using is Home Exchange! - For more FREE ways to travel, we use (and LOVE) Trusted Housesitters. If you want to join us in using TrustedHousesitters to travel the world, ⁠check out these beautiful houses⁠ and pets currently available & waiting for YOU to HOUSESIT! Once convinced that housesitting is for you, use our exclusive discount code to get a WHOPPING ⁠25% off HOUSESITTING by going here⁠!  - Looking for the BEST Travel Insurance? There is only one company that we use (and only ever use when we travel), and that's World Nomads. Over the years, we've made three claims (sorry, guys), and each time the service has been superb. Check ⁠World Nomads out here⁠! - Check out Liz's book, The Travel Bog Diaries! A hilarious memoir about surviving family travel for a year (on a teeny, tiny budget!!) ⁠See the book here⁠! Sign up for Liz's FREE ⁠⁠⁠⁠email newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠. Weekly laughs, inspiration and honest life stories. This is the best way to get to know Liz and have her meet you. I look forward to sharing my words with you ❤️  ❤️ Like what you heard? Please rate and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠review the It's a Drama Podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or if you are on Spotify, please review us over there. Your short review helps us massively and encourages us to continue! Want behind-the-scenes BONUS content? Become part of our fabulous Patreon Community to receive PRIVATE MEMBER ONLY podcasts, stories, photos and more! Visit our It's a Drama Patreon Page ⁠⁠⁠ to find out more! Visit the Show Page here:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://itsadrama.com/⁠⁠podcast ⁠⁠⁠ Thank you for listening; you are fabulous, and we love you. Liz and Brian x Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pinterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Generative AI programs such as Chat GPT are proving disastrous to the environment through carbon emissions and fresh water usage. Let's take a deep dive into how generative AI works, how it differs from other types of AI, and how it is affecting our environment. MIT Open LetterSourcesSearch for affordable flights with SkyscannerClaim your free Audiobook with AudibleProtect your next trip with World Nomads travel insuranceGet $100 off your first Loop Abroad internship with code Humane NatureSupport the Show.Follow me on Instagram @StumbleSafari to see photos from this episode

Happy Pride everyone! I was swamped working and attending events, so I wanted to re-release an edited previous episode to celebrate the end of June. Today, let's celebrate 4 of our LGBTQIA+ community who have contributed so much to wildlife conservation around the world.Book your next hostel through Hostel WorldUse code Humane Nature to get $100 off your first Loop internshipProtect your next trip with World Nomads travel insuranceRachel Carson's Books:The Sea Trilogy can be found hereSilent Spring can be found hereAlways, Rachel can be found hereFollow me on Instagram to see photos for this week's episode!Support the Show.Follow me on Instagram @StumbleSafari to see photos from this episodeSupport the Show.Follow me on Instagram @StumbleSafari to see photos from this episode

Charlotte the stingray took the internet by storm, seemingly pregnant despite not having a mate. The theories behind her miracle pregnancy, the uncovered truth, and the following backlash provide an important lesson in marine animal care and anthropomorphism. Search for flights on SkyscannerLaunch your first podcast with BuzzsproutProtect your next vacation with World Nomads travel insuranceTranscriptsSourcesSupport the Show.Follow me on Instagram @StumbleSafari to see photos from this episode

With summer travel on the horizon, it's an excellent time to talk about everyone's favorite subject: Travel insurance. It's not the sexiest subject, is it? And yet, it can play a huge role in saving you money, time, and even sanity. In this replay episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we speak with five experts to help you understand how to decided if and when you need insurance, the different types of policies you can buy, and how to use travel insurance if something goes wrong on your trip. Meet this week's guests Wendy Perrin, travel expert Christina Tunnah, general manager of marketing and brands for World Nomads Beth Godlin, President of Aon Affinity Travel Practice John Gobbels, vice president and COO of Medjet Nick Cavanaugh, founder and CEO of Sensible Weather Resources Read this episode's show notes, including a full transcript of the episode. Read our primer on travel insurance.  Explore Wendy Perrin's website.  Use sites like travelinsurance.com or insuremytrip.com to help you decide on the right policy.  Learn more about World Nomads. Discover more about Aon Affinity Travel Services. Learn more about Medjet. Find out more about Sensible Weather. Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Travel Tales, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us.

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Join Becca and Dani on their inspiring journey of starting a small business together, showcasing the beautiful bond between a mother and daughter. Learn how they founded "Your Yuckies" and their mission to empower humans who menstruate. ----

Embark on an emotional rollercoaster with Amy as she recounts her journey of overcoming struggles and discovering self-love. From contemplating suicide to finding solace in nature, Amy's story is one of resilience and empowerment. Don't miss out on this powerful tale - hit subscribe to follow Amy's remarkable journey from darkness to light!

It's Halloween and there is no better time to address some of the common fears about travel. We asked our followers to tell us what keeps them from achieving their travel goals and have distilled it down to the top 5 reasons. But we don't think travel is scary at all, so we want to give you some suggestions on what you can do to tackle those fears and live your best life seeing the world one place at a time. So grab your trick or treat bags because we have some goodies for you today. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure. Top 5 Scary Things About Travel 1. Travel can be expensive but knowing how to look for cheap flights, discounted travel, & use "travel hacking" to your advantage can make travel way more affordable. Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights) sends you cheap flight alerts for free with signup (there is a paid version but I encourage you to just start with the free cheap flight alerts. We also just recently found out about Thrify Traveler, a similar service. I signed up for the Free Version to see how I like the deals because who doesn't like Free Flight Alerts for Cheap Flights! There is also a Premium Version in order to get full access to the deals. We use different cards for different things but getting the welcome bonuses is the best and fastest way to get points. 10X Travel has a great free starter course. We have a Bonvoy American Express with a lower annual fee that more than covers the annual free night. Using Marriott points to book your rooms gives you the 5th night free when you book through the Bonvoy site. We recently started leveraging both the welcome bonus and the 3x on all dining purchases on the Chase Sapphire Card - you can transfer the points to a variety of airlines and hotels depending on how you want to use it. HERE IS THE LIST of places to look for discounted travel deals and package deals: Vip Traveler - for luxury travel deals, Travel Zoo, Vacations to Go, Great Value Vacations For Cruises check: Cruise Critic & Cruise Direct We've also used Hopper for flights and hotel deals as well. We also have been able to take advantage of Interval International Getaway Deals through our Sheraton/Westin Vacation Club Ownership (now a part of Marriott Vacation Club). Recently we also learned about Status Matching your Hotel or Airline Status in order to get perks with another Brand. We were able to status match our Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Status to the Caesar's Diamond Status when Scott was recently in Vegas. Then with that, Atlantis Resort and Casino in the Bahamas offers free stays to those who hold status with another Casino (we've also heard of Caesar's and MGM doing this with other brands so it doesn't hurt to ask). In addition, Holland America also offers a free cruise in an inside stateroom to those holding status with a Casino Brand. So these types of Status Matches are definitely worth checking out. We just got back from Atlantis for our free stay so we will be doing a podcast episode soon and we go on the Holland America cruise after Thanksgiving. 2. Solo Travel - Hear Melissa's experience on traveling solo home and her flight getting cancelled on Episode 23 - How to Handle Travel Disruptions Episode Tours can be a great way to see more when traveling solo (Melissa has used Viator to book several in Portugal when Scott was working - see them here) 3. I'm un-familiar with the destination For more help with Trip Planning Listen to Episode 20 - How to Plan a Trip Step by Step 4. Travel Insurance, especially have medical coverage when traveling internationally could potentially save you so much money. This year we took out a one year travel insurance policy that included travel medical coverage. Check out World Nomads, Travelex, and Allianz as possible carriers. 5. Time off for Travel - Check out Take More Vacations for more ways to Maximize your Time Off for Travel Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on Facebook Follow our travels on Instagram here and here Save our travel ideas on Pinterest See our travel videos on You Tube Music Credit Music by OYStudio from Pixabay

Travel insurance: It's not the sexiest subject, is it? And yet, it can play a huge role in saving you money, time, and even sanity. In this episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we speak with five experts to help you understand how to decided if and when you need insurance, the different types of policies you can buy, and how to use travel insurance if something goes wrong on your trip. Meet this week's guests Wendy Perrin, travel expert Christina Tunnah, general manager of marketing and brands for World Nomads Beth Godlin, President of Aon Affinity Travel Practice John Gobbels, vice president and COO of Medjet Nick Cavanaugh, founder and CEO of Sensible Weather Resources Read this episode's show notes, including a full transcript of the episode. Read our primer on travel insurance.  Explore Wendy Perrin's website.  Use sites like travelinsurance.com or insuremytrip.com to help you decide on the right policy.  Learn more about World Nomads. Discover more about Aon Affinity Travel Services. Learn more about Medjet. Find out more about Sensible Weather.

Travel insurance: It's not the sexiest subject, is it? And yet, it can play a huge role in saving you money, time, and even sanity. In this episode of Unpacked by AFAR, we speak with five experts to help you understand how to decided if and when you need insurance, the different types of policies you can buy, and how to use travel insurance if something goes wrong on your trip. Meet this week's guests Wendy Perrin, travel expert Christina Tunnah, general manager of marketing and brands for World Nomads Beth Godlin, President of Aon Affinity Travel Practice John Gobbels, vice president and COO of Medjet Nick Cavanaugh, founder and CEO of Sensible Weather Resources Read this episode's show notes, including a full transcript of the episode. Read our primer on travel insurance.  Explore Wendy Perrin's website.  Use sites like travelinsurance.com or insuremytrip.com to help you decide on the right policy.  Learn more about World Nomads. Discover more about Aon Affinity Travel Services. Learn more about Medjet. Find out more about Sensible Weather.

Colin and Meg go back to 2017 when 11 days spent in the ICU racked up over $20k in hospital bills in Bangkok. That's when World Nomads came to the rescue and they were able to be flown home to the USA, healthy and debt free. The Best Travel Insurance ⁠⁠IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Going (Get Flight Deals!)⁠⁠⁠⁠ "Did You Pack Snacks?" is a podcast for all you parents out there who LOVE to travel AND you have kids you're bringing along for the ride. Hosted by family travel creators, Colin + Meg, they will chat about all the highs, the lows and the long miles in between of traveling with kids. Whether you're seasoned travelers who navigate the globe with young children, or ones that pack your cars full for a weekend getaway, this is a space for the moms and dads. Expect to go on deep dives on bucket list destinations, tips and tricks on how to travel with children, exchanging horror stories on travel days, and what it's like to instill a sense of wonder and adventure in our kids.  COLIN + MEG Based in South Carolina, Colin + Meg are award winning travel creators who are on a mission to visit 50 countries with their kids (Currently on #29!). Their journey as travel creators began when they were selected join the 'Live Anywhere with Airbnb' program, who they partnered with to learn about the patterns and lifestyle of digital nomads around the world. Their photography and video slowly became content that brands and companies from all over the world such as REI, Unsplash, and tourism boards resonated with. Behind their wholesome and engaging content however, you'll find parents who have decided to raise their two daughters to see the world as a playground and a classroom and to meet strangers that can become friends. Join them as they share stories of family adventures from around the world! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/didyoupacksnacks/message

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg from The Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. First, we catch up with Caryn Seidman Becker, the CEO of Clear, with a report on the real numbers at the airports and how technology may be coming to the rescue in more ways than one as we head into the summer and rest of 2023. Then, Christina Tunnah from World Nomads stops by to discuss a continually confusing topic - travel insurance. An intelligent and necessary conversation about what you need to know before hitting “accept.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg from The Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. First, we catch up with Caryn Seidman Becker, the CEO of Clear, with a report on the real numbers at the airports and how technology may be coming to the rescue in more ways than one as we head into the summer and rest of 2023. Then, Christina Tunnah from World Nomads stops by to discuss a continually confusing topic - travel insurance. An intelligent and necessary conversation about what you need to know before hitting “accept.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Finding the right balance between travel and life can be hard. Especially as we get older there is more and more pressure to follow the traditional life path, which – let's be honest – doesn't include tons of world travel.  Amanda Kendle joins us to have an honest discussion about how we've made travel fit into our lives, while balancing work, finances, and other commitments. GUEST: Amanda Kendle is a travel podcaster, travel blogger, social media consultant and trainer. RESOURCES: Amanda's website: https://www.notaballerina.com/  Amanda's podcast, The Thoughtful Travel Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thoughtful-travel-podcast/id1269489189 SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Read Erin's award-winning blog: https://pinatravels.org/hiking-volcano-acatenango/ Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Global travelers still don't think much about Indigenous tourism when they think about travel to Canada. Post cards show Royal Canadian Mounted Police and maple syrup. But Canada has a long, rich, and diverse history that was shaped by the people who were here first: Canada's First Nations. We're talking to Keith Henry, President and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) to find out what economic reconciliation looks like for the travel industry. We discuss the impact of bringing back place names across the country, the importance of bloggers and travel influencers on Indigenous tourism, and get a sense of the demand for Indigenous knowledge across the sector, the country, and the world. In the opening, we discuss recent criticisms of AirBnB - from outrageous cleaning fees and long lists of chores, to its impact on housing crisis' - and share some hacks on how to avoid AirBnB all together. GUEST: Keith Henry, President and CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) | https://indigenoustourism.ca/ RESOURCES: https://destinationindigenous.ca/ https://indigenoustourism.ca/  https://www.indigenousbc.com/how-to-travel-responsibly  https://indigenoustourism.ca/tools-resources/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-canadas-indigenous-tourism-sector-2021-update/  https://www.travelpress.com/itac-parks-canada-renew-3-year-deal/#.Y5NCHnbMLMY  https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/22/travel/barcelona-airbnb.html  https://www.callingbullshitpodcast.com/airbnb-a-house-of-cards/  SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Read Erin's award-winning blog: https://pinatravels.org/hiking-volcano-acatenango/ Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

In the Travel News, Delta Airlines is returning to Havana, Cuba, starting in April, with flights from Miami; and the REAL ID mandate has been delayed once again. In our Smarter Traveler segment, we have five ways for you to spot an Airbnb scam. Travel Insurance. Should you buy it or pass? There are many companies offering protection, how do you pick the best? We have an expert from World Nomads to offer some advice. Hertz has become infamously known for arresting people who they think haven't returned their rental cars. Except sometimes they go after the wrong person, perhaps someone who rented a car in the first place. The latest on the ongoing circus at Hertz. When you are traveling, it's important to know and recognize local cultural traditions and customs as a visitor. We have some examples to help get you in tune with the concept.

You cannot travel through Nepal without thinking about the world's tallest mountain.  So what does Mount Everest mean to Nepalese people, and how is it shaping Nepal's culture, economy, and tourism? And what is it like to climb Mount Everest in the first place? We're chatting with Philip Henderson, a member of the first all Black team of climbers to have summited Mount Everest, and Amrit Ale and Shanta Nepali, two friends of Philip's who call Nepal home and have special connections to the local climbing community as well as Mount Everest itself. GUESTS: Guests: Philip Henderson - Expedition Lead https://www.fullcircleeverest.com/   Amrit Ale - Sherpa Climber https://www.amritale.com/ Shanta Nepali - Documentary https://www.shantanepaliproductions.com/ Full Circle summit team: Manoah Ainuu @adreadedclimber Evan Green @thegreenevan KG Kagami @kg_mountain_exp Thomas Moore @thomasdmoore Dom Mullins @domthesoulifugid Rosemary Saal @everywhere.rose Eddie Taylor @alldayeddie Sherpa climbers: Pasang Nima Sherpa Lakpa Chhiri Sherpa Phurtemba Sherpa Dawa Chhiri Sherpa Sonam Gaylje Sherpa Nima Nuru Sherpa Chopal Sherpa chawang Lhendup Sherpa Tashi Gyalje Sherpa Amrit Ale @himalayanquests Camera crew: Pemba Sherpa @pemba_sharwa Nawang Tenji Sherpa @ngawang_tenjing RESOURCES: https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2020/09/20/more-people-are-climbing-to-the-top-of-mount-everest-than-ever-before  https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/mount-everest  https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-everest-reopening-sherpa-supply-chain/ https://himalayanquests.com/ https://www.khumbuclimbingcenter.com/ SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Read Erin's award-winning blog: https://pinatravels.org/hiking-volcano-acatenango/  Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Wheelchair users around the globe are having some of the worst travel experiences imaginable, because aircrafts do not allow wheelchairs to roll right on. Most mobility devices have to be stowed in the cargo hold along with luggage. But mobility devices aren't just luggage. This system is resulting in thousands of dollars worth of damage to wheelchairs, and scary, uncomfortable experiences for travelers with disabilities. We talk to Maayan Ziv and Chris Wood to unpack why inclusive air travel is lagging, how accessible air travel in a human right, and what legislation and changes are needed to make it possible for wheelchairs to roll right on. GUESTS: Maayan Ziv Founder of the Access Now App. Disability Activist. Canada's Top 40 under 40. Find Maayan on Instagram here. (@maayanziv_) Christopher Wood Bio Founder of Flying Disabled and Air4All. Christopher lobbies and campaigns for the aviation industry and governments to make commercial airlines power wheelchair accessible. SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Traveling within Canada is incredibly difficult. The quick options are expensive and the cheap options take FOREVER! The transport landscape in Canada is extremely limited, which means that if you don't have a car, there are barriers to get around. This is a problem not just for people in Canada, but for people who would like to visit and spend tourism dollars here.  Paris Marx joins us to help us understand why getting around Canada is so hard and the deep structural changes needed to create a sustainable mobility system that serves the public good. GUEST: Paris Marx is a socialist writer, podcast host of Tech Won't Save Us, and critic of tech futures. Paris is the host of Tech Won't Save Us, a weekly podcast that critiques the worldview of Silicon Valley. Their first book, Road to Nowhere: What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong about the Future of Transportation, is out now from Verso Books. Follow Paris on Twitter. SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

For immigrants and the generations that follow them, traveling back to a “home” country can be a complicated experience. For some, visiting a place that their parents, grandparents, or generations even further back left by choice, or fled, can bring happiness and learning. But for others, it might bring conflicted feelings. Leah from the Ticket 2 Anywhere podcast joins Erin to talk about her experience of traveling for the first time to her homeland, The Philippines. GUEST: Leah is one of the hosts of the Ticket 2 Anywhere Travel Podcast. Leah's Instagram  Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast - YouTube Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast on Apple Podcasts   RESOURCES: Black & Abroad  For Black Americans, a Heritage Trip to West Africa Can Be Life-Changing  Generation Status: Canadian-Born Children of Immigrants  SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Imagine travelling with your spouse for six whole months. Living together, working together, sleeping together. Skipping along the seashore holding hands. Discussing what brilliant ideas you can implement into your online businesses to generate even more cash.  What joy. Laughing together. Planning together. Smooching below the stars...Never once saying "Why are you wearing THAT disgusting T-shirt again? I hate it. It's hideous." Or: "Oh, do me a favour will you and button it. Who do you think you are? My 'effing Mother?"   No. Never saying that. Uh-uh. How To Stay Married Brian and I are used to being together. We've owned and run a handful of businesses, moved to the other side of the world, and built our own home. We even took our teenager's backpacking around the world for a year and never spent a day apart.  But that was different. Each of those experiences involved someone else. The kids. My mum. A friend, The builder. The dog. Anyone.   Travelling, Living, Working With Your Spouse. How To Stay Married   For the past five months, we have been travelling Europe. Me and Brian driving around the continent like Noddy and Big ears in our little red car. Just us. And now we are in Thailand. Just us. Spending five weeks in a swanky apartment. And it's very romantic.  Mostly. I share this post because the last couple of days has been tense. Taut. Not taut as in perky and pert and attractive. But taut as in strangling and suffocating and rigid. (Let's just say that we've exhausted Thailand's supply of Hong Thong Whisky). So we thought we thought that we'd record a podcast. Sharing some of our excellent tips. On how we stay married. Because after thirty-three years we are still going strong. Madly in love.  And here's how we manage to do it... Links Mentioned in The Show:   The condo that we are renting in Chiang Mai is called the Astra. Check it out on Agoda here. Want to take the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? You can buy tickets here.   We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too? Here's a Discount Code: Don't forget, you can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (Looking is completely free so gander to your heart's content!) If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!   Looking for the BEST travel insurance? There is only one company that we use (and only ever use when we travel), and that is World Nomads. Over the years we've made three claims (sorry guys), and each time the service has been superb. Get your Instant FREE quote now!   Join My Newsletter! My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below. Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends. Follow us on: YouTube Instagram  Pinterest Facebook TikTok     Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify   Moving To NEW ZEALAND? If you are moving to New Zealand and are in search of the BEST New Zealand content in the world then check out our other fabulous Podcast - NZ AHEAD   Want More Brilliant Podcast Episodes Like This? Tossing and Turning in Thailand She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE? Feeling Emotional. The Next Step. Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting  We're Leaving New Zealand. Why I'm Terrified to Travel.  How We Afford To Travel the World Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost?? Up, Down And BUST England We Love You...Sort Of   Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!   World Travel. What Nobody Ever Warns You About Travelling With kids. How to Stay Sane (ish) Until Wine O'Clock How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)

In the last few decades travel has become increasingly accessible, resulting in a tourism boom around the world. But while there are many benefits to the growth in tourism, there's a downside too: Overtourism. Today, we're diving into the reality of overtourism. Erin and travel journalist Paige McClanahan discuss what overtourism is, what causes it, how travelers can avoid contributing to overtourism, and what needs to change to make tourism more sustainable. GUEST: Paige McClanahan is a travel journalist and NY times contributor based in the French Alps. She reports often on overtourism and related issues, and she also hosts a podcast called the Better Travel Podcast. RESOURCES: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/13/travel/iceland-tourism-pandemic.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/22/travel/barcelona-airbnb.html SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

f you have ever dreamed of visiting Thailand but have been put off because you've heard stories about how hard it is to travel in Asia (and let's face it we've all heard those stories), then you will love this podcast! Because taking a trip to Thailand is easy. Easy peasy. If we can do it, you certainly can. Just know that you might have to prepare for a few teeny dramas... Ready To Spend 5 weeks in Chiang Mai, Thailand? Liz and Brian are finally in Thailand. Living it up in the city of Chiang Mai. Phew. They made it. But not without a few hiccups. Such as being captured in the checkout line by two old biddy drug smugglers disguised as harmless grandparents for example. Bri suddenly developing Insomnia. Or causing the security guard's mouth to fall open when we showed up at the posh condo gate in a cattle truck... Sit back, enjoy the show and please don't forget to spread the love. This can be done in a number of ways: Leave us a really nice review on your favourite podcasting app and say how flippin' brill we are. Share this podcast with someone who needs a little adventure in their life or email me at liz@itsadrama.com and let us know what value the show brings to you. OR...if you're really super duper why not do all three?!! Whatever you choose, please know that we love and appreciate you immensely.   That sleep app that I promised you? Here it is. If you have problems going to or staying asleep, then this little meditation will be your friend for life. The condo that we are renting in Chiang Mai is called the Astra. Check it out on Agoda here. Want to take the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? You can buy tickets here. We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too? Here's a Discount Code: Don't forget, you can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (Looking is completely free so gander to your heart's content!) If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do)  then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!  

Five months ago we picked up the little red car from England and drove it around Europe and the UK. And it was bliss. Pure heaven. Brian and I had the time of our lives. Just like Baby and Johnny black vest on the wet log. But I won't lie. It's been a bit stressful. The car thing I mean. As you might know, this little hatchback wasn't cheap (nineteen thousand pounds to be exact). She's a classic, you see. A little red vintage Peugeot 205 GTi that Bri bought for my birthday (let's not mention the fact that I've never even sat behind the effing steering wheel) and those things fetch big bucks. So every time we drove down a bumpy lane, and something went clunk or click or tick or tock, my initial thought was "Oh sh*t. There goes another grand". I'm positive like that. I like to look on the bright side. But I don't have to worry about that. Not anymore. Because as of yesterday...   In this week's show, Liz and Bri share what happened to the little red car (and whether they feel flush or broke). They also talk about Brian's dirty little secret, their next move to Thailand, the heartache of saying goodbye to loved ones and why when although they may trick people into thinking they things together, they constantly feel like a couple of old incontinent biddies with brains like goldfish. Enjoy!   Use This Link For The BEST Housesitting Discount: Don't forget, you can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them by clicking here. (Looking is completely free so gander to your heart's content!) If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!   Looking for the BEST travel insurance? There is only one company that we use (and only ever use when we travel), and that is World Nomads. Over the years we've made three claims (sorry guys), and each time the service has been superb. Get your Instant FREE quote now!   Listen To Our Most Popular Podcast Episodes!   Why I'm AFRAID To Travel (and am dreading this trip). How We Afford to Stay in Tuscany, Italy For Six weeks for FREE (and YOU can do the same!) Housesitting in Europe. How To Save $$$$ It's Not Always Perfect. The Ups and Downs of Housesitting England We Love You. Sort of.     Join My Newsletter! My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below. Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.   Follow us on: YouTube Instagram  Pinterest Facebook TikTok     Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify   Moving To NEW ZEALAND? If you are moving to New Zealand and are in search of the BEST New Zealand content in the world then check out our other Podcast – NZ AHEAD   Want More Brilliant Podcast Episodes Like This? Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting  We're Leaving New Zealand. Why I'm Terrified to Travel.  How We Afford To Travel the World Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost?? Up, Down And BUST

Going on vacation doesn't mean your depression is on vacation, too. Even when you're out traveling the world, it's important to take care of your mental health.  Erin is joined by Tammy Tran to explore mental health and travel. They chat about what it feels like to be depressed while traveling, how to take care of your mental health while traveling, and how social media contributes to our travel experiences, and expectations.  GUESTS: Tammy is a traveler, skydiver, TikToker, mental health advocate, and future marathon runner. Find her on TikTok at @travelthesky. RESOURCES: BOOK: Running on Empty by Jonice Webb, PhD SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

I can't quite believe it. For two years Brian has been secretly planning this mega trip to Europe. And now it's almost over. Europe has been every bit as wonderful as we hoped it would be. Just gorgeous. In case you're new to the show, let me give you a quick recap of what the past five months have looked like. The things you might have missed. We picked up a vintage car from the UK in May (that Brian purchased off the internet while he was still in New Zealand) We drove through Belgium, France, and Italy and then got a ferry to Greece where we picked our kids up from Athens and sailed to the Greek Island of Paros for a month. The car had lots of niggly problems, but we won't go into that now. Bri feels fragile enough as it is. The kids flew from Greece back to the UK, and we drove back through Europe to England. The car had some troubles. It blew up. I know that Brian will say that it didn't, but he's lying. It did. We waited for the car to be fixed, visited lots of family members and then drove back to Tuscany to housesit for six weeks. We looked after a sweet little cat in a wonderful house overlooking the Mediterranean in the town of Porto Santo Stefano. It was divine. If you haven't yet signed up to be a housesitter, then you want your head reading. It's brill. We drove back from Italy, over the French Alpes and are now sitting in our car outside an Airbnb in Calais making this podcast for you. Tomorrow we will cross the border of France and return to England. The Queen has died, a close family member is not well, and if we can't sell the car in the next two weeks, then we stand to lose twenty grand. Oh, and it looks as though we will have to enter Thailand illegally. Other than that everything is hunky dory. Sit back, enjoy the show and please don't forget to spread the love and share this podcast with someone who needs a little adventure in their life!  Use This Link For The BEST Housesitting Discount: Don't forget, you can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them by clicking here. (Looking is completely free so gander to your heart's content!) If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do)  then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!  

Digital nomads are on the rise, as more and more people embrace working remotely as a way to make seeing the world more accessible. According to data from MBO Partners, in 2019 there were 7.3 million Americans who identified as digital nomads. But in 2021, the number of American digital nomads surged up to 15.5 million. We're talking about all things digital nomadism with travel couple and writers, Michael Jensen and Brent Hartinger. They have been digital nomads for years, and write the fantastic newsletter called Brent and Michael are Going Places. We explore what the growing embrace of digital nomadism means for responsible tourism. We highlight the benefits of this travel style, and the potential negative impacts, too. GUESTS: Brent and Michael are a gay couple who decided in 2017 to sell their house in Seattle and travel the world as “digital nomads.” That means they move to a new country every few months, supporting ourselves by working remotely. Subscribe to Brent & Michael's newsletter: Brent and Michael Are Going Places REFERENCES: Digital nomad trends data by MBO Partners American digital nomad deported from Bali for encouraging travel The big problem with the so-called 'digital nomad' life in Bali  SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. Subscribe to Kattie's podcasting newsletter Pod the North, here. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

Liz and Brian are still in Italy, but this week they decide to stop being so boring and predictable and instead go out and explore. Like proper tourists.  After all, this is obviously the best thing to do when you're spending six weeks in Italy. Or is it?? In this week's show find out all about: Was San Gimignano worth the two-hour drive? Feeling a bit ripped off Americans abroad vs Brits abroad Why this restaurant in a housing estate almost made Liz cry... As you may know, we are currently HOUSESITTING in Italy for six weeks. If this is something that interests you and you'd like to take a look at the thousands of beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them then sign up for FREE here. If Housesitting seems like it would be a good fit and you too would like to join us and thousands of other savvy travellers who get to travel the world without paying for accommodation then buy a year's membership (for less than the cost of a night's accommodation in Europe) and be sure to use the SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE "SITTERLIZ" to get an extra 20% off! Whoop Whoop!!    Links Mentioned in the Show:  Sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount! San Gimignano where we went for our day trip!  Galeone Bar where we get the brilliant coffee and Aperitivo  Plaza Bistro in Obrbatello that we raved about  

In 2021, the internet reacted as the world's wealthiest men blew millions of dollars to spend just a few minutes traveling to the edge of space. Right now, space tourism is for the rich and famous, but in the coming years, it may become more accessible to regular travelers.  We chat with space tourism journalist Valerie Stimac about what it's like to travel to space, the future of the space tourism industry, equity and representation in space, sustainability concerns, how much space travel will cost, and how to enjoy space from earth. GUEST: Valerie Stimac has lived across the globe but spent her formative years in Alaska admiring the northern lights each winter. After living in cities including Seattle, London, and the San Francisco Bay Area, Valerie re-discovered a childhood passion for space and combined it with her professional career as a travel writer. Today, she is an author for Lonely Planet, and a space tourism & dark sky advocate. Valerie's website: https://valeriestimac.com/  Valerie's Instagram: @vstimac Join Valerie's astronomy-focused Jordan tour: https://spacetourismguide.com/guided-tours/jordan/ RESOURCES: How the billionaire space race could be one giant leap for pollution  Rocket Launches Are Shockingly Bad for the Environment  NASA's African-American Astronauts  SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month! THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, WORLD NOMADS! Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

This week's show is brought to you from Tuscany in Italy. Brian and Liz's home for the next six weeks while they housesit a superb home with a friendly little cat. I know. Quids in or what? The thing with Italy is everyone thinks it is perfect. And it is. Of course, it is. I mean what's not to love about Italia? The buildings are beautiful, the weather is lovely, the people are gorgeous, and the food is divine... But what about those bloody pigeons? (why have the flying rats chosen THAT house?) And all those steps? And the fact that because the Italian restaurant owners are so strong and handsome and persuasive, you end up with an 80 euro bill when all you went in for was a bowl of olives?? Sit back and let Liz and Brian share a few things about Italy that might just surprise you...   Links mentioned in the show:    Housesitting in Italy We are currently Housesitting in Italy for 6 weeks (I know! Get us!). The company we use to do this is Trusted Housesitters. If you would like to know more about how YOU can stay in Italy and other beautiful places around the world for FREE, then check out these fabulous houses that are available right now - waiting for YOU to look after them!   Best Travel Insurance For Italy There's only one travel insurance company that we will promote, and that is the one we use for every trip overseas. World Nomads is the best company out there. We've made three claims (sorry guys!), and every time the service has been faultless. Check them out here.   Join Me! My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below. Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.   Follow us on: YouTube Instagram  Pinterest Facebook TikTok   Subscribe to this PODCAST on Apple Subscribe to this PODCAST on Android Subscribe to this PODCAST on Spotify   Moving To NEW ZEALAND? If you are moving to New Zealand and are in search of the BEST New Zealand content in the world then check out our other Podcast - NZ AHEAD   Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You! World Travel. What Nobody Ever Warns You About Travelling With kids. How to Stay Sane (ish) Until Wine O'Clock How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap. Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)   Want More Behind The Scenes Podcast Episodes Like This? (Where we share the things that are happening in our lives right now). Episode #1: Meeting Our Teenage Daughter. Life at 17. Episode #2: Our Son at 20. Homeschooled. No College. Three Jobs. Episode #3: We Met Online. The Māori Subscribers Who Changed Our Lives. Episode #4: The REAL Reason We Left the UK. Episode #5: When Your Daughter Quits School. Now What? With Tessa Episode #6. Dealing With The Mistakes You Make Online Episode #7. We're Leaving New Zealand. Episode #8: Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

With summer ramping up in the northern hemisphere, lots of us are planning to travel. What's something you should pack for your next trip? Travel insurance! In this summer bonus episode, we're covering what travel insurance is, whether you need travel insurance, and what type of travel insurance to buy for your trip. OUR GUEST Erin is joined by Christina Tunnah, who's been in the travel industry since 2005. In 2009, Christina took the plunge into insurance and joined World Nomads where she is now the GM of The Americas. THANK YOU TO OUR WORLD NOMADS FOR SPONSORING THIS EPISODE. Inspiration, opportunities and travel insurance to help you fuel your curiosity, find your journey and travel bravely. @worldnomads Check out www.worldnomads.com. Benefits limits, conditions and exclusions apply. Be sure to read your policy wording. HOW TO SUPPORT US: Alpaca My Bags is the podcast that is creating a platform for discussing travel through a critical lens and responsible travel. If you're a fan of the podcast, don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Alpaca My Bags! SUPPORT US ON PATREON for as little as $5 a month. ALSO, we're looking for more info on what you like and dislike about the podcast, and how you found us! If you have one minute today, please fill out this quick survey for us! Follow us on social media @alpacamybagspod. CREDITS Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes Producer: Kattie Laur Music from Motion Array Logo by Christopher McCluskey

The idea of traveling alone may seem overwhelming, or scary even, to some of us. But the reality is that solo travel offers plenty of benefits, such as building self-confidence, seeing the world through a different perspective and enjoying a destination on your own terms. Digital marketing specialist and travel blogger Mimsie Ladner joins us on this special travel and adventure episode to share why you should stop waiting for others to take that dream trip with you, and simply go at it alone. We also share tips around planning a solo travel journey as well as how to stay safe and meet people along the way | Dream Bold Adventure + Travel Series, Ep 7LINKSRelated reads from Mimsie's Blog, www.MimsOnTheMove.com: ✧Travel Insurance: Why Every Traveler Needs It✧Top Tips for First Time Solo Travelers✧Travel Apps Every Solo Traveler Should DownloadMimsie's recommended travel insurance companies:✧SafetyWing -- $40 a month. Works like a subscription. Great for digital nomads like myself, but good coverage for shorter trips, too.✧WorldNomads – for adventure travelers who will be doing things like ice climbing or sky diving.✧Generali Global Assistance – Includes sporting equipment coverage✧Seven Corners: Offers coverage for pre-existing conditions✧IMG Travel Insurance – plans specifically designed for retired travelers 65+Mimsie's Gachi Tea podcast with Molly | https://open.spotify.com/episode/0r3YYsonIojR3iW2tPNT1N