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The World Wanderers PodcastAdding a Baby to a Nomadic Life: An Interview from Nomadtopia RadioWhen we found out that we were pregnant and decided that we wanted to have our baby abroad, we went in search of resources where people were talking about what it was like to have a baby in another country and found very little. This is one of the reasons that Amanda was super excited to be a guest on Nomadtopia Radio with Amy Scott talking about having a baby abroad.There are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to starting a family as a nomad. Your priorities change, you have to plan differently, you might miss...2022-10-2038 min
The World Wanderers PodcastMaking a Travel Dream Reality and Sailing the Atlantic with Ryan and SophieThis week on the podcast we are joined by Ryan and Sophie from Ryan & Sophie Sailing!Ryan and Sophie are a couple in their mid-thirties that quit their start-up jobs in 2017 after nearly 10 years of a career that left them dissatisfied. They departed from their homeport of Stockholm Sweden in 2018 to pursue a life of adventures at sea, sailing around the world in a 40-foot sailboat. They have sailed 13000 nautical miles from Sweden to the Mediterranean sea and twice across the Atlantic. We chat about their story, what inspired them to sail, and their adventures and...2021-11-0454 min
The World Wanderers PodcastLiving an Offbeat Life with Debbie ArcangelesThis week on the podcast we are chatting with Debbie Arcangeles. Debbie is a remote entrepreneur and the host of The Offbeat Life, a podcast where she interviews individuals who are location independent and digital nomads. As a teen, Debbie caught the travel bug and set out to build a career that allowed her to earn a living while exploring the globe. And she did just that, but after a couple of years working as a travel journalist, she realized that she was burnt out. So she returned home and started a more traditional career. Years...2020-04-0247 minThe World Wanderers PodcastEverything You Need to Know About Teaching English Online with Rachel StoryThis week on the podcast we are excited to have Rachel from Grateful Gypsies back! We first interviewed Rachel and her partner Sasha in the summer of 2017 to talk about teaching English abroad and online and have since kept in touch and even met up in person last year in Mexico City, and this February, we caught up with them about their Year-Long Party at Carnival, The World Cup, and other festivals around the world. To support their love of travel, Rachel and Sasha starting teaching English in China and eventually transitioned to working fully online. They've been able to...2019-08-0151 minThe World Wanderers PodcastLife in VancouverThis spring we spent 3-months living in Vancouver and we're breaking it down on this week's episode! We cover: - Why we chose to spend spring in Vancouver. - How to find a medium-term place to stay and what areas of the city you should stay in if you're visiting. - Our favorite things about the City - Trips we took from Vancouver to Whistler, Vancouver Island, Bowen Island, and others. - And of course the downsides of the city. ---------- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find communi...2019-07-1057 minThe World Wanderers PodcastOn the Move, Catching Up, and Where We Want to Travel in the Game of Thrones UniverseThis week on The World Wanderers we sit down to catch you up on what we've been up to the past few months. We talk about our return to Mexico in February, and the three months we spent in Vancouver (There will be a full Vancouver episode this month!). Finally, to celebrate and commemorate the end of Game of Thrones, we shift gears and start a Westerosi travel podcast segment :). If you're a Game of Thrones fan, let us know where you would love to travel in Westeros or Esos! Enjoy! What we talk about in this episode: Traveling to O...2019-06-0650 minThe World Wanderers PodcastBecoming an Italian Citizen and Living in Europe with Sarah MikutelThis week on the podcast we are joined by Sarah Mikutel. Sarah is the host of the Postcard Academy Podcast and an American living abroad in the U.K. Sarah shares her background in finding out that she was eligible to get dual citizenship from Italy, and how that opened the door for her to live and work in Europe. Learn more about Sarah and check out her podcast at postcardacademy.com Listen to the podcast at itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/postcard-academy-travel-podcast-sharing-insider-tips/id1294464790 -------- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel re...2019-04-1155 minThe World Wanderers Podcast2 Years of Life as a Digital Nomad with Gaurav ChandrashekarThis week on the podcast we are joined by Gaurav Chandrashekar. We met Gaurav while we lived in Mexico City and he was in the middle of two years of digital nomad life. We learn more about Gaurav's background from growing up in India, to moving to Sweden and eventually becoming a full-time nomad before settling recently in Singapore. Learn more about Gaurav at https://cggaurav.net/about/ How Gaurav stumbled into the nomadic life Living and working in Bali, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and India How an exchange trip during university opened Gaurav's eyes to living abroad Leaving Asia to wo...2019-03-2859 minThe World Wanderers PodcastCan You Really Be Happy Without a Permanent Home? A Conversation About Community and a Sense of Home as a NomadDo all nomads eventually settle down? Can you really be happy if you always move around? Is there something about having a permanent home that you can never recreate as a nomad? These are the questions we're mulling over on this weeks episode of The World Wanderers. We've been working, traveling, and living nomadically for 4 years and have learned a lot about how to find a balance between the feeling of excitement for travel and the feeling of home. ---------- You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and find community members...2019-03-1438 minThe World Wanderers PodcastGuatemala Part Two: Lake AtitlánThis week on the podcast we are sharing part two of our adventures in Guatemala! After working from a co-working space in Antigua for three weeks, we finished up our time there by going on an avocado farm tour, and moved out of our Airbnb and traveled to Lake Atitlan! Enjoy! If you haven't already, make sure to check out our episode on the first part of our trip to Guatemala: https://www.theworldwanderers.com/digital-nomad-life/guatemala-part-1-antigua/ What we talk about in this episode: * Final days in Antigua * Going on a tour of an avocado farm * The differences between...2019-02-2828 min
The World Wanderers PodcastGuatemala Part 1: AntiguaThis week on the podcast we are sharing part 1 of our adventures in Guatemala! We join you from Antigua, Guatemala which is a small, colonial town about an hour outside of Guatemala City. We've been in Antigua working, eating and exploring for the last 3 weeks, and on this episode we share why we decided to come to Guatemala for a month, why we chose Antigua, and our first impressions of this beautiful little city! We also talk about what we've done so far, including hiking Pacaya Volcano, visiting Caoba Farms, going on a coffee tour, and eating as much as w...2019-01-3141 minThe World Wanderers Podcast2018 Year in ReviewSince this will be the last podcast episode of 2018, we are continuing our tradition of looking back on the past year and reflecting on our travels, our highs and lows, and everything in between. We start this episode with a brief overview of where 2018 took us, including Mexico, Panama, Canada, and the US. We talk about the highlights of this past year, including living in Mexico City, visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, hanging out with friends in Charleston, and hiking at Lake O'Hara, as well as some of the low lights (don't worry, there aren't many - 2018 rocked!). W...2018-12-2740 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTravel Photography, Travel Hacks & Budgeting with Anna MazurekThis week on the podcast we are joined by Anna Mazurek. Anna is a freelance travel photographer, a digital nomad, an author, and an expert on travel hacks and budgeting. Anna joined us all the way from Chiang Mai, Thailand to share her travel story and how she became a successful freelance travel photographer, as well as tips for aspiring travel photographers. She also shares how her travels went from part time to full time, and how she has been able to save money and live debt free on an average salary of $30,000 per year. Anna shares tips and tricks fo...2018-12-131h 01The World Wanderers PodcastFrom Rock Bottom to Digital Nomad with Heath ArmstrongThis week on the podcast we are joined by Heath Armstrong! Heath is an Amazon FBA expert, the brains behind the motivational products such as the Sweet Ass Domination Deck, and the founder of Rage Create. Heath has a really inspirational story - he was on the conventional path working a job that he didn't love, and after hitting rock bottom, he decided he needed to make a change in his life. In that process, he left the country for the first time, he started traveling more and meeting people who were digital nomads and entrepreneurs working for themselves. He...2018-11-291h 01The World Wanderers PodcastTraveling as a CoupleThis week on the podcast we are talking about traveling as a couple! We've been traveling together since 2011, and have spent the last 7 years backpacking around the world, working and traveling, moving to different cities, and taking vacations. We've had a ton of great experiences together, and we've also learned a lot about what it takes to successful travel with your partner. On this episode we cover what we've learned about traveling together and how it's improved our day-to-day life at home, the pros and cons of traveling as a couple, how we make sure that both of us is...2018-11-1531 minThe World Wanderers PodcastSummer Recap & Upcoming TravelsThis week on the podcast we are joining you from our mobile studio (ie. Amanda's car!). We recap our 5 months in Canada over the summer, including what we've done, where we've been, and some of our top highlights. We share our adventures in Canmore, Ottawa, Lake O'Hara, and Charleston, as well as some of our favorite hikes from the summer. We also give an update on where we'll be over the next couple of months. We're starting with a trip to the southern US, including Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Charleston and Orlando, then off to Mexico for a few weeks before h...2018-11-0130 minThe World Wanderers PodcastRicky Shetty on Traveling with Kids & Digital Nomad LifeRicky Shetty is the founder of Daddy Blogger and Digital Nomad Mastery. He has been traveling since he was in his 20's and traveling with his wife and 3 young children for over 2 years now. He joined us all the way from the Philippines, where he is currently based, to talk about life as a full-time traveler, life as a digital nomad, and what it's like to travel with kids. On this episode, we talk about Ricky's travel story, tips for traveling with kids, what it's actually like to be a digital nomad, how to balance work, travel and having a...2018-10-1849 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTravel Q&A: Your Questions Answered!This week on the podcast we are answering YOUR questions! We asked our private Facebook community what travel questions they had for us and answered a number of them on this episode. We talk about how we plan trips and why we choose to go places, how to make sure we have wifi everywhere in the world, getting jobs abroad, if and when we're ever going to settle into a permanent home, dealing with language barriers, unique cultures we've experienced, and more! Enjoy! You can check out our travel community on Facebook where you can ask questions, get travel recommendations, and...2018-10-0438 minThe World Wanderers PodcastOaxaca, MexicoThis week on the podcast we are off to Oaxaca, Mexico! Oaxaca is located in southern Mexico and was our last stop on our Mexican adventure. After we moved out of our apartment in Mexico City we made our way down to Oaxaca where we spent 10 days eating, exploring, and enjoying the city. On this episode of the podcast we talk about why we went to Oaxaca, what we did there, what we ate, some of the most popular things to do that we didn't get a chance to do, what it's like being in Oaxaca, why it's a great d...2018-09-2034 minThe World Wanderers PodcastRay Blakney on Travel, Living in Mexico & Live LinguaThis week on the podcast we are joined by CEO and founder of Live Lingua, Ray Blakney. Ray joined us all the way from Queretaro, Mexico to share his story of growing up living around the world, traveling to Mexico in the Peace Corps, and starting 3 language schools in Mexico. Ray shares how the business, Live Lingua, went from being a brick and mortar teaching only Spanish to an online business teaching students from around the world 11 different languages. He shares what it's like to run an online language school, some of the challenges, and what's next for him and h...2018-09-0656 minThe World Wanderers PodcastAcapulco, Puebla & Tulum, MexicoThis week on the podcast we are off to Acapulco, Puebla & Tulum, Mexico. First up, Acapulco! We went to Acapulco for a conference and to celebrate Amanda's 29th birthday. We did something a little bit different for this trip and stayed at a resort. If you listen to the podcast a lot, you know that we usually stay in AirBnb's. It was fun to switch things up and to have a resort experience and a relaxing beach vacation in Acapulco. Next up, Puebla! Puebla is only 2 hours from Mexico City and we went for Cinco de Mayo (the battle of P...2018-08-2344 minThe World Wanderers PodcastCelebrating 4 Years of The World Wanderers!On August 6, 2014 we released the very first episode of The World Wanderers podcast, and this past Monday marked our 4th anniversary... or as Amanda more affectionately likes to say, The World Wanderers 4th birthday! So, we decided to do a special episode to celebrate podcasting for 4 years! On this episode, we reminisce about how we got started with the podcast, and how the show has evolved as we have over the last 4 years. We share some of our favorite interviews, moments we would change, awesome and unexpected experiences we've had from the podcast, and some of our biggest lessons as p...2018-08-0951 minThe World Wanderers PodcastSan Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara & AjijicThis week on the podcast we are continuing to share about our winter in Mexico! After visiting Merida, we took a trip to San Miguel de Allende for Christmas. Soon after that, we went to Guadalajara and Ajijic to visit Jake and Michelle from Retired Toddlers. In this episode, we share what San Miguel, Guadalajara and Ajijic are like, the pros and cons of each, what we did in each place, some of our highlights, as well as our thoughts on going back. We talk about why we wouldn't go to San Miguel over Christmas again, why we would spend m...2018-07-2634 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTraveling Africa & Living Abroad with Chantal Patton from Growing up Without BordersChantal Patton, her husband, and their 3 girls set out on a 5 week trip to Europe that has lasted 5 years! Since leaving their home in Canada, they have based themselves in Switzerland and traveled to over 90 countries around the world while working remotely and homeschooling their kids. Their most recent trip took them throughout Africa and they traveled through countries like Mozambique, Samaliland, South Africa, Tanzania, Malawi, and many more. On this episode of the podcast, Chantal shares what inspired their first trip, what it's been like traveling with children and homeschooling them around the world, where they went on their m...2018-07-1255 minThe World Wanderers PodcastMerida, Mexico ft. Food Fun Travel, Foodie Flashpacker & Travel LemmingThis week on the podcast we are continuing to share our Mexican adventures! The first weekend trip we took in Mexico was to visit friends in Merida, Mexico. Prior to being in Mexico, we had never even heard of Merida, and we were pleasantly surprised when we visited. Merida is in the Yucatan state of Mexico, and it's know for it's cute historic center, amazing food, and cenotes! We had 3 days to explore Merida, and on this episode we share what our experience was like in Merida. We also pulled in our fellow travel bloggers and friends Meg & Tom from...2018-06-2841 minThe World Wanderers PodcastLiving in Mexico CityThis week on the podcast we are talking about Mexico City! We spent the last 7.5 months living in Mexico City and loved it. When people have been to Mexico City, they get it, but for others, they seem confused why we would choose to live there. Mexico City is easily one of the coolest cities in the world though, and quickly skyrocketed to the top of our lists for favorite cities we've been to! On this episode, we talk about why we decided to base ourselves in Mexico City, how we went about finding somewhere to live, what life in...2018-06-141h 11The World Wanderers PodcastFalling in Love with Morocco & Starting a Business with Tessa Pinner from Broaden GoodsThis week on the podcast we are joined by Tessa Pinner from Broaden Goods. Tessa has been traveling since she was young, and although she’s always loved to travel, she never expected to start a travel-inspired business. On a trip to Morocco 3 years ago, Tessa and her husband fell so in love with Fez that they decided that they wanted to bring products from Fez back to the United States. Their love of the people, culture, and products sparked the idea for what is now Broaden Goods. On this episode, Tessa shares how she fell in love with travel, an...2018-05-3154 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTour Guiding and Travel Overload with Andy Steves of Weekend Student AdventuresAndy Steves grew up following his dad Rick Steves on his travel related work trips, spending two to four weeks a year in Europe while his dad updated guidebooks, created TV shows, and led tours. Initially pursuing a college degree in Industrial Design, Andy decided to shift his career focus towards travel based on his experiences during a trip he took to Europe after graduating high school, and realizing there was a niche for shorter term city tours for students studying abroad and on a budget. Since launching Weekend Student Adventures in 2010, Andy has expanded the company to fit a...2018-05-1751 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTravel and Online Business with Meg and Tom of Food, Fun, TravelMeg and Tom of Food, Fun, Travel met while working on a cruise ship after graduating from university. After Tom moved to Australia to be with Meg and the two tried the traditional 9 to 5 career path, they both decided it wasn't for them and that they wanted to travel full time and support themselves with an online travel business. Taking off for Asia with savings to carry them through for eighteen months and after the early success of an ebook, Meg and Tom poured themselves into building and evolving their travel blog, shifting its initial focus as a budget travel blo...2018-05-031h 02The World Wanderers PodcastOur Trip to Panama!We decided to take advantage of the recent need to do a visa run and visit Central America, a part of the world that had always caught our attention but we hadn't yet made it to. Within Central America, we were drawn to Panama as we had heard great reviews and wanted to scope it out as a potential place to live in the future. After arriving in Panama City, we went straight to the domestic airport to catch a flight to Bocas del Toro, a popular backpacker destination. We managed to stay away from the crowds, however, by spending...2018-04-1939 minThe World Wanderers PodcastHow to Visit Iceland: Tips and Tricks from Yvette & JamesYvette and James recently spent ten days in beautiful Iceland during the winter, and were able to take in some fabulous sites and experience some of the traditional culture. Initially drawn to Iceland as a travel destination because of photos on social media, they decided to visit during the cold winter months after an earlier plan to visit during the summer was cancelled, and made the most of planning their trip using travel blogs and reaching out to AirBnb hosts after popular travel sites didn't seem to offer much help. While they definitely enjoyed their road trip in a rental...2018-04-0553 minThe World Wanderers Podcast2 Kids, Yoga, and a Camper Van: On the Road with the Nomad Yoga FamilyOn this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Josh and Jenna of the Nomad Yoga Family to discuss being on the road, traveling with kids and the Digital Nomad life. After traveling separately during and after university and deciding that having a family wasn't going to affect their love of travel and adventure, Josh and Jenna decided they wanted a different lifestyle to the one they were living in Canada. Rather than stemming from unhappiness in their stable lifestyle, their desire to sell their yoga business and take their family on the road two years ago came from a...2018-03-2258 minThe World Wanderers PodcastCreating a Tour Company with Tim & Topher from Unbounded AdventuresOn this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Tim & Topher from Unbounded Adventures, a travel company seeking to lead people in unique and educational travel trips around the world. Tim's first travel experience was an outdoor survival school, and after being an urban planner for a number of years, he decided to quit that job to become a travel director. For Topher, he started backpacking at the age of 20 and has continued to travel and work abroad since then. He has been an arborist for a number of years, ran a biodiesel company in Kenya, and worked and volunteered aro...2018-03-0855 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTravel Gear & Entrepreneurship with Karyna McLaren from Kosan TravelThis week on the podcast, we are joined by Karyna McLaren from Kosan Travel. Karyna shares how she first fell in love with travel as a child, and how she continued to travel as an adult. After spending 2 years studying in Australia and backpacking through SE Asia, Karyna was completely hooked on backpacking. Growing up with parents who owned their own business, Karyna had always been inspired to be an entrepreneur herself. She had always been interested in fashion, but it wasn't until a friend approached with an idea to create travel gear that she dove into co-founding a travel...2018-02-2243 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW on the Good People Effect PodcastThis week we’ve turned the tables and sit down to be interviewed by Michael Barticel on the “The Good People Effect” Podcast! Michael is planning to move to South America in the next few months, like us feels that he wasn’t built for the traditional corporate career path, and is excited to see what’s out there waiting for him. He asks us some great travel and Digital Nomad related questions that make us reach back to the days we started out traveling after graduating university, and we delve into how and when we decided to start the TWW podcast...2018-02-151h 06The World Wanderers PodcastMaintaining Entrepreneurial Flexibility with Azma and Daniela from AdzentureThis week we continue our travel entrepreneurship series as we sit down with Daniela and Azma from Adzenture Retreats. They run a travel business that integrates yoga and adventures by working with yoga teachers to plan and host yoga retreats around the world. Azma and Daniela were both inspired to start their travel business after realizing they wanted to leave the corporate world, desired more from their careers and that they both had a love of travel in common. The girls decided to start their business and after a brief setback and a change in tack, have been enjoying planning...2018-02-0859 minThe World Wanderers PodcastHiking the West Coast TrailThis past September Amanda hiked The West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island with her 2 friends, Steph & Yvette. On this episode of the podcast, they take you on their 7 day, 6 night adventure through the challenging 75km trek that is the West Coast Trail. The WCT is probably the most popular multi-day hiking trip to do in Canada, and you have to book your permits well in advance because the trail is only open from June-September, so Amanda's trip was planned way back in January. Amanda, Steph and Yvette decided to hike the trail south to north, starting at the Gordon River...2017-11-0257 minThe World Wanderers PodcastHow to Create While You TravelYou can gain a lot of value by creating content or a project for yourself to pursue while traveling, and can often end up learning a lot about yourself along the way. Combined with wanting to keep her friends and family up to date on her whereabouts and activities during our trip to South America, Amanda decided to use her love of writing to start a travel blog, and journaling during this trip helped Ryan engage with deeper thoughts, like ideas for projects he would enjoy pursuing in the future. Creating gave us a great sense of purpose and accomplishment...2017-09-2128 minThe World Wanderers PodcastLiving a Life at Sea with Amanda Hathorn-GearyAmanda Hathorn-Geary worked on cruise ships for 10 years, worked in cruise ship recruitment for 6 years and now has her own business as a cruise ship employment specialist, and she's here to share what life at sea is like. On this episode we talk about what it's like to work on a cruise ship, how a job on the cruise ship fulfills the desire to travel, what you can expect from a job on a cruise ship, and what Amanda loves about the cruise ship industry. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for...2017-04-131h 03The World Wanderers PodcastOur 2 Months in BaliWe spent 2 months in Bali and we're here to share what we did in Bali, where we went, and why we ended spending 2 months there. When we first planned our trip to Asia, we knew we wanted to go to Bali for at least a month! Amanda did her yoga teacher training there back in 2015 and loved it, and she was really excited to take Ryan back there and show him some of her favorite places on the island. We started our trip in Canggu, where Amanda did her yoga teacher training, and we spent our first few days hanging...2017-04-0652 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTravel & FoodHave you fallen in love with foods from other countries? Do you try and remake food that you've had abroad? Do you just like food in general? This episode is for you!On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan reminisce about some of the amazing food they've had while traveling. They discuss the idea of certain foods being able to take you back to a certain place, and how some foods are so much better abroad. Finally, we share some of their favorite foods from traveling, and the memories that these foods remind them of.Enjoy!...2016-03-1057 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTravel as Escapism | Are you Traveling to Run Away from Problems?Do you want to avoid getting a "real" job? Are you running away from a bad breakup? A fight with your parents? Life in general? Are you using travel as a way to escape your problems at home?On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan talk about travel as a form of escapism. They share their personal experiences using travel to escape, their opinions on travel as a form of escapism, and much more. They explore the idea that travel is a better way to escape from the problems of life because it can help you to...2016-02-2558 minThe World Wanderers PodcastA Road Trip to TexasOn this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda are taking a road trip from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX with a few stops along the way. Join them as they explore Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and finally, Texas. They check-in throughout their road trip to update you on the highs and lows of the trip, the pros and cons, their experiences and much more. Do you like the podcast? Like The World Wanderers on Facebook, or support this episode on Patreon!2016-01-071h 02The World Wanderers Podcast2015: Our Year in ReviewOn this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda look back on 2015. Although they didn't go on any long-term trips, they still managed to travel! 2015 brought forth a work trip for Amanda, and a personal development seminar for Ryan. Amanda also took a trip with a friend she had never traveled with before, and someone she wasn't very close with beforehand. Ryan and Amanda also both took month long solo trips, where they learned so much about travel and themselves. Join Amanda & Ryan as they go back in time to discuss what they learned in 2015, and how travel pl...2015-12-311h 03The World Wanderers PodcastThe Travel Life with Rory MadiganOn this episode of the podcast, Amanda interviews fellow travel enthusiast, Rory Madigan. This is Rory's 3rd time on the podcast, and he's back with more adventures and insights to share with listeners! In episode 44, Amanda caught up with Rory at the beginning of an around-the-world backpacking trip, and 10 months later, Amanda & Rory reconnect and he shares his adventures through Central America, South America, Africa, China, and Europe. For Rory, travel is a passion, but also a way of life. It's more than simply exploring cool places and ticking things off the bucket list. It's a way to sc...2015-12-171h 28The World Wanderers PodcastDriving Through South America in a Van with Hunter StanfordDo you want to travel South America? Are you looking to do it differently than the average backpacker? If so, then you'll love this episode! Ryan and Amanda reconnect with Hunter Stanford now that he is back in the United States after a 15 month backpacking trip that took him through Mexico, Central America and down through South America. On episode 51, Ryan caught up with him and they chatted about his adventures in Mexico, Central America and Colombia. On this episode, he tells Ryan and Amanda what he's been up to since living in Bogota, Colombia in May. Hunter sh...2015-12-101h 10The World Wanderers Podcast4 Things You Can Learn Better AbroadDo you feel unexcited by the idea of going to university or college? Do you feel like school has killed your love of learning? You're not alone. The idea of going travelling right after high school wasn't something that either Amanda or Ryan considered, but after having completed university and going travelling, they've realized how much travel taught them that school wasn't able to teach them, or didn't teach them well. On this episode, they discuss:Language learningHistorySocial skills and communicationFinances and budgetingDid you learn a language in...2015-12-0346 minThe World Wanderers PodcastMaintaining a Traveller's MindsetHave you recently returned from a trip with big goals? Or has it been a while since you went travelling, & you feel disconnected from your mindset while you were away?On this episode, Amanda & Ryan discuss the things that they wanted to do or change after returning from a backpacking trip, and how they lost sight of those things when they settled back into day-to-day life. They share with you the advice that their post travel selves would give their present day selves, and ways to maintain a traveller's mindset when you're not travelling and while you are home. 2015-11-1937 minThe World Wanderers PodcastThe Georgia GuidestonesLocated approximately 2 hours east of Atlanta, the Georgia Guidestones have been referred to by some as the Stonehenge of Georgia. About 35 years ago, these 20 foot stones were left in the middle of the Georgia Countryside with "guidelines for the future" written on them in 8 different languages. No one knows who left them there. On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda take a road trip from Atlanta to visit the Georgia Guidestones. They take their portable recorder with them to give you an at-the-scenes account of their drive through the Georgia countryside, and their thoughts on and experiences a...2015-11-0623 minThe World Wanderers PodcastHow to Meet People & Make Friends in a New CityAre you moving somewhere new? Are you feeling stale in your current city and thinking about make a change? Then this episode is for you!On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda discuss their new life in Atlanta. They talk about making friends in a new city. As well, they share the ways that they suggest making new friends when you move somewhere new, and the things that they are currently doing to create a social circle and to meet new people. They discuss the positives of starting fresh in a new city, and much more. L...2015-10-2936 minThe World Wanderers PodcastSetting up a Life in a New City & the Value of MovingAre you getting ready for a big move? Or, are you thinking about starting a new life in a new location? If so, this episode is definitely for you!On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan reunite in Atlanta. Ryan shares how his month in Atlanta has been, and how settling into a new city has been for him. They also discuss the value of moving to a new city and challenging yourself socially. Moving from a city of 15,000 to a city of over 6 million has definitely been a change of pace for Amanda & Ryan, so they share...2015-10-2245 minThe World Wanderers Podcast4058km: A Roadtrip from Canmore to AtlantaOn this episode, Amanda records her journey from Canmore, Alberta all the way to Atlanta, Georgia, where she is off to meet up with Ryan. She authentically shares where she went, what she did, and what it is like to road trip solo from Canada and across the US. Join Amanda as she makes her 4,058km across the United States to her new home in Atlanta.2015-10-1555 minThe World Wanderers PodcastPatagonia to Canada on a Bike: An Interview with Alex KraussOn this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda sit down with cyclist, Alex Krauss. Alex is originally from Austria, but has been on his bike for 2.5 years, cycling all the way from Ushuaia on the very southern tip of Argentina, all the way up to Banff in Canada, where he met up with Ryan and Amanda. In the interview, they talk about where Alex has been, why he decided to tackle the America's by bike, what it has been like to cycle through Latin America and the United States, hardships and challenges on a bike, and much more. Enjoy! D...2015-08-211h 01The World Wanderers PodcastDeath by RoutineFeeling bored with your job? Living for the weekend? Routines get old really fast... On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda discuss the concept of "death by routine", which they've deemed as getting so caught up in your day to day life that you literally forget what feeling alive is like. You do the same things day in and day out, waiting for something to change, or things to get better. Stop waiting, and start making those changes happen. Ryan and Amanda share their experiences losing themselves in routines and getting caught up in unfulfilling jobs, and h...2015-08-0740 minThe World Wanderers PodcastDiarrhea, Malaria & Other Tropical Diseases: How to Prevent & Cope with Being Sick AbroadAre you traveling to a 3rd world country and feel anxious about the possibility of getting sick? On this episode, Amanda & Ryan discuss travel vaccinations, pre-trip visits to the doctors, medical supplies to get before you go, and how to cope with being sick abroad. They share with your their experiences visiting travel clinics, travel medications they've been prescribed, as well as their experience with malaria, altitude sickness, and getting sick in countries such as Colombia, Bolivia and Thailand. 2015-07-3142 minThe World Wanderers PodcastGetting Soaked at Iguazu Falls in Argentina & BrazilOn this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda are off to Iguazu Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world, bordering both Argentina & Brazil. Iguazu Falls is one South America's bucketlist items, so they share with you what they did while there, their recommendations, what they would do differently, and their tips & tricks for exploring the waterfalls. Join them as they explore these amazing falls from both Argentina & Brazil, taking in the sights, holding tucans, and getting soaked along the way. Enjoy! For more information check out the show notes for this episode at www.theworldwanderers.com!2015-07-1730 minThe World Wanderers PodcastLounging in Lagos, PortugalOn this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda are off to Lagos in Portugal! They share their experiences eating delicious food, partying at cool clubs, staying in fun hostels & exploring the beautiful beaches and landscapes of Lagos. This is a must see destination if you're traveling in Europe, so don't miss this episode!2015-06-1825 minThe World Wanderers PodcastStaying Safe AbroadOn this episode, Ryan & Amanda give you tips & tricks to staying safe while overseas, particularly in 3rd world countries in South America & SE Asia. They share with you how to protect your passport, how to prevent your bag from getting stolen, the best tips for taking cabs, how to avoid scams, & much more.2015-06-1130 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTravel Questions: The Answers to Your Not So Frequently Asked QuestionsOn this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan answer travel questions... although these travel questions are not your typical FAQ's about travel. They discuss what it feels like to quit your job and go traveling, where they've seen the best sunsets, how to fund your travels, where they would go if they had a free airline ticket to anywhere in the world, and their least favourite city that they've ever been. Do you have a travel question for Amanda & Ryan? Ask them on www.theworldwanderers.com or reach out to them on Facebook or Twitter!2015-06-0439 minThe World Wanderers PodcastWhy Travel: The Purpose and Meaning of TravelIs travel purposeless? Can you be happy in the long term with only travel? Are you inspired to see the world? Or just to get away from home? In this episode of the podcast Amanda and Ryan talk about the potential purposes of traveling, encounters with extreme long term travel, personal development that comes from travel, and more. All centered around finding a purpose in traveling more than just escaping from home life, responsibility, a job and more than just having new experiences and experiencing novelty.What is the purpose of travel for you? Let us know!If y...2015-05-2839 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 053: Bolivia: Death Road, The Jungle & Way More!Bolivia is the least developed country in South America, but from biking the Death Road near La Paz, exploring the ancient ruins of Tiwanaku, Swimming with Pink Dolphins in Las Pampas near Rurrenabaque, or settling down to learn spanish in Sucre there are many awesome adventures to be had! In this episode Amanda and Ryan walk you through all the top sights in Bolivia, sharing their experiences on crazy bus rides, being sick, dealing with shifty tour operators, and trying to not die in jeep crashes.Traveling Bolivia has ups and downs, but it might just be the ad...2015-05-2157 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 052: Yoga Teacher Training in BaliAmanda is back from Yoga Teacher Training in Bali! She is now a certified Yoga teacher, and she has lots of information for people considering traveling to do a yoga teacher training.Ryan interviews Amanda on her time in Bali, the places she visited there, the ups and downs of her teacher program, what she learned experiencing solo travel for the first time, how a monkey stole her water bottle, why you should be learning while your traveling and more!Help us out by leaving a review on Itunes!! It will take about 15 seconds for you to leave a...2015-05-1446 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 049: Pre-Trip Jitters before Solo TravelHave you ever felt some pre-trip jitters, maybe your about to leave on a big trip and feeling nervous right now. People might not expect how nervous you can be before diving into the unknown for a month.Amanda is 12 hours away from getting on a plane to Bali. She is going for a month of Yoga Teacher Training and to have the first solo trip of her life. On this episode of The World Wanderers podcast Amanda and Ryan talk about the pre-trip excitement and nervousness Amanda is experiencing in the lead up before going to Bali for...2015-04-2340 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 048: Morality of Dark Tourism; Travel to Places like Auschwitz & Pearl HarbourDark tourism is tourism to the sites of death or atrocities. Places like the concentration camps in Europe, Pearl Harbour, the 9/11 memorial, London Dungeons. If you've been traveling for long enough you've probably been to a few places like these. How did they make you feel? Sad, angry, maybe confused at how these events could happen? Did you feel uncomfortable being there seeing people taking photos? On this episode of The World Wanderer's Podcast Amanda and Ryan tackle the topic of dark tourism. Why do these sites facinate people? Is it good that we memorialize these sites and turn th...2015-04-1659 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 047: Wanderlust Yoga Festival in O'ahuDo you enjoy yoga & travel? Why not do both at the same time! Wanderlust Yoga festival is the perfect opportunity to travel somewhere awesome & practice good quality yoga. On this episode, Amanda shares with Ryan her experiences traveling to O'ahu for Wanderlust. They discuss what she did and didn't like, and what she would do next time. Enjoy!2015-04-0937 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 046: Travel in Central Europe: Vienna, Ljubljana & BudapestAre you interested in travelling Central Europe? Do you want to take a trip on your own? On this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda continue to talk about Ryan's solo trip through Central Europe. Ryan shares his experiences traveling through Vienna, Ljubljana & Budapest, discussing his expectations and impressions of each city, the food, the people he met, and what he did.2015-04-0244 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 045: Solo Travel in the Czech RepublicOn this episode of the podcast, Ryan is back in Canada and excited to share his experiences from his solo travels in the Czech Republic. Ryan & Amanda talk about Ryan's travels through Prague, Olomouc and Cesky Krumlov, his experiences traveling alone, and the benefits of being on a solo backpacking trip. If you are thinking about taking a solo trip, you don't want to miss this episode!2015-03-261h 03The World Wanderers PodcastTWW 043: 5 Travel Hacks for South AmericaAre you planning to travel South America and looking for tips and tricks to make life easier for you? On this episode, Amanda and Ryan give you 5 quick travel hacks to help you save time and money while in South America.2015-03-0517 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 042: Cruising the Coast of AustraliaDo you want to travel Australia and are curious about the different options? On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan share their experience cruising the coast of Australia in a big, green van. You don't want to miss the stories from this adventure!2015-02-2634 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 040: Top 5 Tools for Learning SpanishAre you interested in learning a language? Are you struggling to decide what method to go with?On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan share with you their top 5 tools for learning Spanish that you haven't heard before. They discuss the most beneficial tools they discovered while learning Spanish, steering you away from the most common methods.2015-02-1213 min
The World Wanderers PodcastTWW 039: Our 10 Favorite Hostels in EuropeAmanda and Ryan share their ten favorite hostels for backpackers travelling Europe. They also discuss how what you value in a hostel will change as you travel from place to place. 2015-02-0539 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 038: Staying Healthy & Fit while TravellingDo you want to travel, but are worried about gaining weight or losing your fitness level? On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan discuss fitness and eating healthy, and share with you their tips and tricks for staying healthy while travelling. They discuss their personal experiences struggling to eat healthy and stick to a routine on the road, as well as their experience with changing weights and levels of fitness. If you are debating going on a trip and are worried about eating and working out while being away, this is the episode for you!2015-01-2948 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 037: Nazca Lines & HuacachinaAre you interested in traveling Peru? Are you looking for some awesome things to see and do while you’re there? Then this is the episode for you. On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan are continuing on the Gringo Trail, making their way to the ancient and puzzling Nazca Lines. They share what the Nazca Lines are, the history behind them, and their experience seeing them. From Nazca, they continue onto the desert oasis of Huacachina, a “must see” on the Gringo Trail. They share their experiences riding dune buggies and playing in the sa...2015-01-2233 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 036: Identity & How Travelling Can Change Your PerspectiveHave you labelled yourself? Judged yourself? Identified yourself into a social niche? You're not alone. On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan share how they have identified themselves, and how their identities have changed throughout their travels, as well as how travel has helped them to find their authentic selves.2015-01-1544 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 035: Deciding on & Planning a TripRyan and Amanda have both recently decided to go on solo trips. They started with ideas and ended up with too many options and a lot of confusion. By focusing in on what they initially wanted, and by sorting through some illogical ideas, they have narrowed in on destinations they are both really excited about.In this episode you will hear about how to narrow in on what you really want from your trip and how to avoid common thinking traps when it comes to planning a trip that leads you to confusion and inaction. If you’ve been wa...2015-01-0847 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 034: Forget New Years Resolutions and Go TravellingHave you set a New Years resolution for 2015? Going to exercise more? Make healthy changes to your lifestyle? In the process of setting, or not setting your resolution, did you stop to think about the direction your going in life, if the work you’re doing is fulfilling, if your friends are inspiring you? In this episode Amanda and Ryan explain how travelling is the perfect way to assess where you are going in life. To gain new understanding of yourself, what interests you, and where you want to go in life. They share their experiences feeling unhappy with work, bu...2015-01-0136 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 033: Arequipa & The Colca CanyonAmanda and Ryan had an "interesting" experience at the Colca Canyon. It is known as one of the must see attractions in Peru, but their experience and many other peoples experiences was and is not very positive. On this episode, Amanda and Ryan talk about feeling frustrated when things don't live up to your expectations, and will give you their recomendations for what to do if you are visiting Arequipa and the Colca Canyon.2014-12-2535 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 029: Overcoming Fear through TravelDo you have fears that you want to overcome? You're not alone. Ryan and Amanda share how they have overcome fear through travel. Join them as they share how they have stepped outside of their comfort zones & overcome their day-to-day fears through travel.2014-11-2745 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 026: Travel Expectations; a Road Trip To JasperDo you find yourself feeling frustrated on trips? Do the places you travel to sometimes leave you feeling let down? A large part of your happiness or dissatisfaction with travelling is defined by the expectations you have in advance. Setting unrealistic expectations can leave you in a position where you never allow yourself to be happy. On this episode of the podcast Amanda and Ryan share their experience on a recent road trip to Jasper, Canada, and how it made them decide to be more consciously aware of the expectations they have for their travel.2014-11-0626 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 025: Bye Vacationing, Hello Micro-BackpackingDo you have the urge to explore the world, but can’t leave your job right now? Are you wanting to experience some of the benefits of long term travel, but only have 2 weeks of vacation time? Amanda and Ryan will dissect some fallacies about vacations, dig into the best ways to get the benefits of a long trip in a short time frame, dispel the myth that you need to be relaxing on a beach to re-invigorate yourself for work, reveal the places they want to go for 2 week mirco-backpacking adventures and much more in this...2014-10-3028 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 024: Greek Island Hopping with ContikiAre you debating doing a tour, but unsure if you would be better going it alone? Do you want to know more about Contiki tours? Does partying for 14 days on the Greek Islands sound awesome? Would you pay money for people to hit you over the head with various objects? In this Episode Amanda and Ryan talk about the pros and cons of tours, how they fell in love with Greek food & made some great friends that helped them out later in their travels. They will also share some personal stories from partying on Mykonos, Santorini, & Ios...2014-10-2740 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 023: How to Pack, What to Pack, & Why You Are Better Off With Less StuffDoes the idea of living out of a backpack for 6 months scare you? Are you preparing for a trip and feeling like your missing something? Do you have packing anxiety?In this episode Amanda and Ryan tackle the topic of packing. They share all the tips and tricks they have learned living out of backpacks, and they discuss how backpacking helps you realise how little clothing and material items you actually need (hint: not much!). It is cliche to say that material items won't make you happy, but Amanda and Ryan share how travelling really helps you understand it.2014-10-2333 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 022: Machu Picchu, Cusco, & TrekkingDo you want to visit the famous Machu Picchu? Are you concerned about blowing your budget on this world famous historical site? Are you confused by all the different trekking options?In this episode Amanda and Ryan discuss one of the most famous and most popular travel destinations in the world: Machu Picchu. You will learn about the most popular options for visiting Machu Picchu, why you should plan to spend some time and money in Cusco, and why you shouldn’t feel bad if you don’t want to do a long trek to Machu Picchu. For more...2014-10-2044 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 021: Switzerland, Budgetting While Backpacking & Hiking the Swiss AlpsIn this episode Amanda and Ryan discuss backpacking through one of the more expensive countries in the world, Switzerland; How to budget you money and make it last, hiking and canyoning in Interlaken, and they also discuss a fight they had in Bern, and how low self esteem and emotional dependency can cause problems for travel partners.2014-10-1738 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 019: New Zealand Part One; Earthquake devestation, Walking on Glaciers, Jumping off Stuff, & Eating Burgers in QueenstownIn this episode Amanda and Ryan discuss visiting Cristchurch New Zealand in the wake of the 2011 earthquake, hop-on hop-off bus tours vs. driving yourself, bungy jumping, skydiving, and eating maybe the best burgers they ever had in Queenstown.2014-10-0952 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 018: Jamaica, Practicing Yoga, & Feelings on Going HomeOn this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda are off to Jamaica. They discuss what it was like to visit Jamaica, doing a 4-day yoga retreat there, and their feelings on going home after a 6 month trip.2014-10-0539 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 017: San Pedro to Salar de Uyuni; Funny photos, Embracing Discomfort & Keeping Expectations LowOn this episode Amanda and Ryan discuss their time in San Pedro de Atacama and a tour to Salar de Uyuni, the worlds largest salt flat. Salar de Uyuni is a must see on any backpacking trip to South America. Amanda and Ryan share their tips for booking a tour and making the most of it. Also, they discuss how keeping your expectations low helps ensure a better time when booking tours in less developed countries.2014-10-0241 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 016: Photography, Journalling & Holding Onto Your MemoriesIn this episode, Amanda & Ryan are discussing photography, journalling, and holding onto the memories of a trip. How do you keep the memories from a trip alive when you're no longer travelling?2014-09-2936 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 015: Learning Spanish in Buenos AiresIn this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss going to language school & doing a homestay in Buenos Aires. They also discuss how learning a language adds to travelling, and how settling down and unpacking for a few weeks can reinvigorate your trip.2014-09-2534 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 014: Cambodia, Temples of Angkor, Border Crossing Scams, & MoreIn this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss traveling in Cambodia; Scams at the border, feeling guilt about being in poor countries, and tourism at sites of atrocities.2014-09-2149 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 013: Laos, Riding Elephants, & TubingIn this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss Laos; Riding Elephants, Tubing in Vang Vieng, terrifying transportation, and their views on backpacker party towns.2014-09-1833 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 012: Thai Islands, Full Moon Party & Scuba DivingOn this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan are off to the Thai Islands. Join them as they drink buckets at the Full Moon Party on Koh Phangan, and scuba dive and explore on Koh Tao and Koh Phi Phi.2014-09-1432 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 011: Bangkok, Feeling Uncomfortable & Dealing with ScamsOn this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan are off to Bangkok! They discuss what they did in Bangkok, feeling uncomfortable in a less developed country, and how they dealt with scams in Thailand.2014-09-1140 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 010: Gibraltar, Spain, Morocco, & Tours vs. Exploring YourselfIn this episode Amanda & Ryan talk about exploring three countries in two days; Gibraltar, Spain, & Morocco. They also discuss taking tours vs. exlporing themselves & their first time in a non-developed country.2014-09-0737 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 009: Happiness & TravellingOn this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan dive into the idea of happiness, and how they have achieved happiness through travel. Join them as they discuss what happiness means to them, how traveling allows them to pursue happiness more than at home, and how they brought the changes they made on the road back with them.2014-09-0439 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 008: Barcelona, Meeting up with Friends from Home, & Staying SafeJoin Amanda and Ryan as they adventure through the Catalonian city of Barcelona. On this epsiode, they meet up with a friend from home, discussing the difficulties of making decisions in a group, what they did in Barcelona, and staying safe in the city.2014-08-3136 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 007: Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Partying & Spanish Language ProblemsIn this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss their experience at San Fermin (or the Running of the Bulls) in Pamplona; how they planned it, the events involved, bullfighting, doing dangerous things to be manly, and Don Simon. 2014-08-2849 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 006: A Discussion on BudgetingIn this episode Amanda and Ryan have an honest conversation about budgetting for trips, planning trips and their own personal struggles with trying to buy happiness, and getting in fights about money.2014-08-2443 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 005: Ireland, Planning Ahead, Guide Books & EurorailIn this episode Amanda & Ryan discuss their time in Ireland; what they did & what they want to do when they go back, their travel fail in Belfast, Eurorailing, and travel guide books.2014-08-2147 minThe World Wanderers PodcastTWW 001: Why We Like to Travel and How it Has Changed UsAre you interested in traveling? Does the idea of quitting your job and buying a ticket both terrify and excite you?In the very first episode of The World Wanderers podcast, 20-something travel enthusiasts and world travellers Amanda & Ryan introduce themselves, share their travel experiences, and how they've fallen in love with traveling. You'll get to know Amanda and Ryan, as well as learn why travel is awesome, and about the positive outcomes of traveling. For more information, check out http://www.theworldwanderers.com2014-08-0743 min