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Ep 28. Jess and Maureen: Long Lost Ireland Dec 20, 2018

Sixteen-year-old Jess and her mom, Maureen, had their differences, but there was one thing that brought them together: their Irish heritage. In this episode, Jess and Maureen tell us about their magical trip to Ireland and the unlikely series of events that completely changed their lives.

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Ep 27. Jonathan Vaughters' Path to Pro Jun 28, 2018

EF Pro Cycling's Jonathan Vaughters was just 19 years old when his dream of becoming a pro cyclist came true, but it didn’t happen the way he thought it would. Instead of racing internationally on an American team, Jonathan (or JV for short) was offered a spot on a Spanish team. In this episode, JV tells us how he took a leap into the unknown to follow his dream, and how the personal and professional challenges he faced abroad made him into the person he is today.

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Ep 26. Izzy: The Wanderlust Gene Dec 19, 2017

Izzy and her father loved to travel. With him, travel was magical and the world was full of wonders around every corner. Then, her magical world came to a screeching halt again and again...and again. In this episode, we'll hear Izzy's story about a father, a daughter and the wanderlust that binds them.

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Ep 25. Nayeli: Micro Change Dec 12, 2017

Nayeli has always been frustrated by the unfairness around her. She studied hard, and in college, powered by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, she came up with an idea she thought could change the world. But when she went to test it out in a refugee settlement in Zambia, her ideas were put to the test in ways she never expected. In this episode, Nayeli learns that change goes beyond the classroom, and how even little moments can have a major impact.

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Ep 24. Joe: Record Time Dec 05, 2017

Joe “Stringbean” McConaughy is an ultrarunner, which means he regularly runs long distances greater than a marathon. In the summer of [year], he went to tackle his biggest challenge yet: running the entire Appalachian Trail. He didn’t just want to run it, though. He wanted to beat every known record set for running the trail—even supported records—alone. In this episode, we’ll hear about Joe’s epic journey and how a whole lot of planning and perseverance can prove that nothing is impossible.

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Ep 23. Steph and Leanne: To Dubrovnik or Bust Nov 28, 2017

Steph and Leanne spent weeks planning their vacation. Their attention to detail was admirable: They had color-coded itineraries, excel sheets teaming with price comparisons and folders full of possible lodgings. Everything seemed nearly perfect. Then, everything went wrong. In this episode, we’ll hear how Steph and Leanne learned that travel doesn't always go according to plan but the journey can be just as rewarding as the destination.

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Ep 22. New Zealand, New Rose Nov 21, 2017

As a kid, Rose couldn’t wait to grow up. She wanted independence and adventure. She wanted to explore the world. As a child of immigrants, however, she felt obliged to honor her parents’ hard work and sacrifices by staying in America. Then one day, she decided to try something new: she left. In this episode, we’ll hear how Rose took a giant leap to start her own adventure and to find her true self.

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Ep 21. Anthony Bourdain's Love Letter To Vietnam Nov 14, 2017

Anthony Bourdain is a world-famous traveler, but it wasn’t always that way. In fact, travel was nothing more than a fantasy until his 40s. Then he went to Vietnam. In this episode, Anthony will tell us how his first trip to Vietnam gave him an insatiable curiosity about the world—and how it ultimately stole his heart.

Ep 20. Cleo: Rwanda, Reconciliation, and Reemergence Sep 26, 2017

Cleo thought she had an understanding of our world and the people in it—until she studied abroad and all her preconceived notions were turned upside down. In this episode, Cleo tells us how her trip to Rwanda changed her to her core; it impacted her view of the world, humanity and herself. She emerged from her travel experience with a far greater sense of empathy and a more open-minded view of the world.

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Ep 19. Iceland Through Laura's Lens Sep 12, 2017

What started with a quirky little tourism video turned into a two-week family vacation to Iceland, and eventually, a brave new career. In this episode, photographer Laura Austin tells us how photographing Iceland gave her the confidence to open up new opportunities for herself and pursue what she loves.

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Ep 18. Jamie: The Mountains and the Sea Sep 05, 2017

Jamie was in Ohio dealing with a quarter-life crisis and the loss of her grandfather. When she read about being an au pair, she knew she had to jump at the opportunity. In this episode, Jamie tells us how the ocean breeze and mountains of Spain brought her solace at a time when everything felt impossible.

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Ep 17. Meg: Growing Up Worldly Aug 29, 2017

Meg is an American who grew up everywhere but the U.S. She’s seen war, political unrest and violence. But it was her move to America that truly changed her. In this episode, we’ll hear what it’s like to live all around the world, and then finally go “home.”

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Ep 16. Jason: One Step at a Time Aug 22, 2017

Jason was living in St. Louis and feeling lost. He lost his marriage, his career, his sense of purpose; Jason just wasn’t Jason anymore. And then he got a teaching job in China. In this episode, Jason tells us how taking one big step away from everything he knew was the key to finding his path and rediscovering himself.

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Ep 15. Tanya (Pt. 2): A Night at the Dead Zone Jun 06, 2017

After college, Tanya put her Arabic studies on the back burner. Until one night in Germany when she found herself in the middle of the dead zone, translating refugees' stories to a group of educators--an experience that eventually cycled back to her roots in middle America.

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Ep 14. Tanya (Pt.1): From Farmlands to Desert Dunes May 30, 2017

After getting sidelined by a sports injury at 15, Tanya felt stuck and uncertain about her future. So when she read an article about studying abroad, she knew she had to do it. What she didn’t know was that her time abroad as a teenager was just the beginning of a lifetime of change. In this episode, we’ll hear how a nearly split-second decision to travel to Italy as a 15 year old eventually led Tanya to the Middle East, where she learned about true tolerance and the nature of change itself.

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Ep 13. Jack: What Happened in Bangkok May 23, 2017

Jack was working in China and dreaming of a life in politics. But when his plans came to a halt, he wasn’t quite sure what to do next. Luckily, he had a vacation already planned out. In this episode, we’ll hear how a serendipitous stop at a Bangkok museum changed Jack's life, and how exploring alone was the key to discovering his passion.

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Ep 12. Spanish Genesis May 16, 2017

Genesis never dreamed of being able to travel the world but as she saw more and more of her peers studying abroad, she realized she could open up the same opportunities for herself. In this episode, we’ll follow Genesis on a path of self-discovery that almost never was. With help from GoFundMe ®, Genesis was able to travel to Spain where she found her true self. After that, her life would never be the same.

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Ep 11. Inna: A Life Without Borders May 09, 2017

Inna dreamed of leaving Ukraine. But it was never as simple as grabbing her passport and just going. In this episode, we’ll hear how Inna persisted and expanded her borders to France and beyond, even when the odds were stacked against her.

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Ep 10. Sarah Across America: On the Road to Yes May 02, 2017

Sarah was feeling stuck and lonely in Los Angeles. So, she decided to just drive. In this episode, we’ll follow Sarah through a 16-day road trip from LA to New Hampshire. From National Parks to Texan bars and big cities to little country shops, Sarah dances and camps her way across America--and realizes the power of just going for it.

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Ep 9. Colin: Thirst For A New Perspective Apr 25, 2017

Colin knew he needed a new perspective on the world, so he bought an around-the-world ticket. On one of his adventures, he ran out of water while hiking a mountain—and that’s when he started to understand what's actually important. When he returned home, he didn’t know what to do with all his “stuff.”

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Ep 8. Ekow: Lost and Found in the Dominican Apr 18, 2017

After college, Ekow was looking for an adventure so he joined the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic. In this episode, he tells us about a time he hiked the highest peak in the Caribbean with his students—and one of them went missing. Ekow shares how this harrowing experience taught him the true meaning of community and human connection.

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Ep 7. Iran: Helene and Alice explore Fear, Love and Culture. Dec 13, 2016

In this episode, we join Alice and Helene on their honeymoon in Iran where they confront their fears, question their stereotypes and find new depths to their bond as a married couple.

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Ep 6. Japan, Carly and the study of sentō. Dec 06, 2016

In this episode, Carly seeks to understand the essence of sentō culture in Japan. At stake is both the success of her research and a fundamental aspect of her identity: her lifelong infatuation with Japan.

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Ep 5. Pakistan to Ireland: Chand and Conor trace their roots. Nov 29, 2016

In this episode, we join Chand in Pakistan and Conor in Ireland as they both explore the meaning of heritage and identity.

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Ep 4. Portugal to Thailand: Jen and Julia speak human. Nov 22, 2016

In this episode, we join Julia in Portugal and Jen in Thailand. We hear how both women relive their family histories and find ways to forge connections despite language barriers.

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Ep 3. Poland: Lisa and the legacy of the living. Nov 15, 2016

In this episode, we join Lisa on the March of the Living where she comes to understand the Holocaust is more than a tragic event of the past. She's plagued by the question: How did this happen? For her, it all comes down to one word.

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Ep 2. Dominican Republic: Lost Faith, Found Spirits, and Laura. Nov 08, 2016

Laura’s Caribbean travels fundamentally changed the way she understands spirituality and gave her a new lens through which to view life--a lens that allowed her to see and believe in the truth of every individual’s experience. In this episode, we explore the power of belief and the search for spirituality in the Dominican Republic.

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Ep 1. Antarctica: Snow, Stars, and Sam. Nov 08, 2016

In this episode, we go on a journey with Sam to the South Pole to hear the story of who he became, the sacrifice it involved and what it meant for him when he returned home.

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Outbound Trailer Oct 19, 2016

At EF Education First we know the power of exploring new places and new cultures. These experiences can push you beyond your comfort zone, connect you to new people and help create a more open world. EF Outbound is a podcast from EF Education First featuring transformative travel stories that defy our expectations, challenge our assumptions, and teach us about the world and our place in it. Subscribe today to catch all of our awe-inspiring EF Outbound stories. And to learn more about exploring the world with EF, visit ef.com.

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