The World Wanderers Podcast

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144 Hours in Shanghai Jan 19, 2017

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On this episode of the podcast, we're off to Shanghai + we're taking you with us! Shanghai wasn't originally in the plan, but we had time between Macau and Thailand and decided to make the most of it by taking advantage of the 144-hour transit visa that Shanghai offers.

Shanghai is an impressive Chinese city, and a great way to introduce yourself to Chinese culture. We had a great time exploring the Bund, the Propaganda Art Museum, and going to the top of the Shanghai World Financial Center, amongst other things.

Join us as we spend 5 days exploring Shanghai!

On this episode, we talk about:

The 144-hour transit visa
Exploring the Bund
The Propaganda Art Museum
Why you should have a VPN in China
Going to the 100th floor of the Shanghai World Financial Center
Exploring the Yu Garden
Overall thoughts + feelings about Shanghai

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Music by bensound.com

Eating Gluten Free and Vegetarian While Traveling Jan 05, 2017

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This week on the show we answer a listener question. How hard is it to travel and maintain a diet? Specifically, how does Amanda eat gluten free and vegetarian while traveling?

We discuss our diets, how we manage them while traveling, how we communicate about diet in non-English speaking countries, and how to prepare for your trip if you have dietary concerns.

Discussed in this episode:

What are our preferred diets?
How hard is it to eat vegetarian while you're traveling?
How hard is it to eat gluten free when you travel?
Preparing to travel with dietary restrictions
How to communicate about diet in a non-English speaking country
Online resources for traveling with dietary restrictions.

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Music credit: bensound.com

Macau Jan 05, 2017

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On this episode of the podcast we're off to Macau!

Macau is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) made up of 3 islands: Macau, Taipa + Coloane. We have 2 Canadian friends who live + work in Macau, which is why we went. We were able to spend about 2 weeks exploring Macau, and on this episode we share what we did, including:

- Exploring Senado Square + the ruins of St. Paul's

- Walking through Taipa Village + sampling Almond Cookies

- Walking the Cotai Strip and window shopping in the casino shops

- Hiking on Coloane

- The Macau Tower Bungy Jump

- And much more!

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2016: Our Year in Review Dec 29, 2016

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On this episode of the podcast, we're looking back at the last year. 2016 has taken us from Atlanta to a 3-week road trip across the US, home to Canada and over to Asia. We've visited new cities, countries, and met a ton of great people.

We discuss the higlights of the last year, the low points, the challenges of living life on the road, and more. We share where the podcast has come over the last year, as well as our plans for 2017 (with the podcast + personally!).

Enjoy!

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Overcoming Adversity, Climbing Kilimanjaro, and Living Abroad with Eddie Young Dec 22, 2016

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This week we are joined by Eddie Young from rebornstronger.com

Eddie has an incredible story of overcoming adversity, choosing adventure, and living a self-directed life.

He certainly is a candidate for the most interesting man in the world. He speaks Korean, played semi-professional baseball in Japan, overcame a broken neck and fully recovered, and recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro as the first summit on a quest to become the first African-American man to climb the highest peaks on all seven continents.

You can follow along with Eddie's adventures at rebornstronger.com

Topics discussed in this episode:

First travel experiences
Playing baseball in Japan
Overcoming a broken neck
How adversity makes us stronger
Day to day life in Japan and Korea
Life in the middle east
Learning Korean
What destinations should be on your travel radar in your middle east

Links to places mentioned as well as photo's from our trip can be found in the show notes at theworldwanderers.com

Music Credits:

- bensound.com

Hong Kong Dec 15, 2016

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Join us on a seven-day trip to Hong Kong.

We hopped on the ferry from Macau and then spent a week in Hong Kong exploring the island, TST, Mongkok, Kowloon Bay and more.

Covered on the episode:

Hiking Victoria Peak
So many people
Visiting The Big Buddha
Food
Hiking Hong Kong
Should you take a day trip to Macau?
And more

Links to places mentioned as well as photo's from our trip can be found in the show notes at theworldwanderers.com

Music Credits:

- bensound.com

- "Shenyang" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Malaysia Dec 08, 2016

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Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam dominate itineraries for South East Asia. Malaysia often gets left off. The last time we were in SE Asia, we didn't even consider it, but when we were looking for a place to settle in for a week Kuala Lumpur was on the top of our list.

This week is a recap of our time in Malaysia. In October we spent just over two weeks in Kuala Lumpur (KL), the Cameron Highlands, and Ipoh.

We spent 10 days in KL to catch up on life, and then took a short trip to the Cameron Highlands and Ipoh, before returning and heading to Macau.

Find out our favorite things in KL, if the Cameron Highlands are worth visiting, and the other top spots in Malaysia that we missed.

Notes:

Kuala Lumpur
Watching the sunset over the Petronas Towers from KLCC park, Batu Caves, and other KL favorites
Balancing work and travel
Hiking and strawberries in the Cameron Highlands
First time hitchhiking
Recommendations if you're going to the Cameron Highlands
Other top spots in Malaysia that we missed (Malacca, Penang, Langkawi)

Links to places mentioned as well as photo's from our trip can be found in the show notes at theworldwanderers.com

Self-Directed Learning, Schooling + Travel with Blake Boles Dec 01, 2016

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Have you ever dreamed of creating a business that will allow you to travel?

Blake Boles is a fellow travel enthusiast, nomad + entrepreneur. Blake has combined his love of travel with his passion for outdoor education + adventure through his company, Unschool Adventures. Unschool Adventures takes unschooled teenagers on long-term backpacking trips around the world. It's unconventional company for an unconventional demographic, and it allows Blake to be completely nomadic, while making a living.

On this episode, Blake shares where he found his passion for travel, and how he created Unschool Adventures, along with his philosophies on life + travel. Blake is really passionate about inspiring young people + taking teenagers on life-changing trips around the world, and it was awesome to hear his stories about living a nomadic life + traveling with Unschool Adventures.

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Music credit: bensound.com

Airbnb vs. Hostels and Hotels Nov 25, 2016

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It's a full on accommodation-isode. We break down why we are choosing to stay more and more at Airbnb's, less at hostels, and way less at hotels.

We both love staying in hostels. They are a cheap place to spend a night, but there is a lot of other value you get from staying in a dorm room. The social aspect helps you learn what to do in a city and you have a better chance to meet people and have fun experiences with new friends.

Lately, we've been staying a lot more at Airbnb's. When we look at what we can get on Airbnb for the price of two beds in a hostel dorm room, it usually blows the hostel away.

In Kuala Lumpur, we had a fancy studio apartment for less that the price of two beds in a ten-bed dorm. It's a no-brainer from a comfort perspective, but after staying in Airbnb's for a while we began to feel like we were missing something from almost exclusive hostel travel.

We dig into the different types of accommodation we use and why you shouldn't just listen to your desire for comfort when booking accommodations.

Topics discussed:

Pro's and con's of Airbnb
Pro's and con's of hostels
Pro's and con's of hotels
What's the best value for you as a traveling couple
How to balance comfort with personal development, fun, and excitement

If you've never used airbnb before, you can use our link to get $25 of your first stay. http://www.theworldwanderers.com/airbnb/

Show notes featuring links mentioned in the episode can be found at theworldwanderers.com

Music credit: bensound.com

Traveling with Purpose, with Will Morgan Nov 17, 2016

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How can you make your trip life-changing?

That is the topic we discuss with our guest Will Morgan from willfullyliving.com.

Will is a traveler, writer, fisherman, and accountant. Alongside his wife, he spent ten months in 2015 / 2016 traveling around the world.

For Will travel was always about more than simply seeing places. It was an opportunity to grow, to learn about himself, and to reconnect in his relationships. He approached the trip not as a vacation but as an intensive learning experience.

From battling Dengue fever in Thailand to navigating European streets in a large RV, Will has some amazing stories to share. But beyond traveling he shares how we can approach our trips with a mindset to learn, grow, and return living a more intentional life.

Topics covered:

Why Will and his wife quit their jobs, sold their stuff, and went traveling
How Will became a commercial fisherman in Alaska
Battling Dengue fever in Thailand
Challenges driving an RV around Europe
How travel makes you more intentional
How to get the most out of your trip
How travel can change and improve your relationship

Show notes featuring links mentioned in the episode can be found at theworldwanderers.com

Music credit: bensound.com

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