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What We Learned In Manila Nov 10, 2016

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The second stop on our Asian adventure was Manila, Philippines. Manila was the host of the 2016 Asia Travel Blogger Exchange conference.

We were there primarily to learn and connect with other bloggers and podcasters in the travel industry, but also had the chance to explore during our week in the city.

In this episode, we break down our experience in Manila, what the best stuff to do in the city is, and if you should visit if you are planning a trip to the Philipines.

Covered in this episode:

How to balance travel with a conference
Why conferences are a good reason to travel
How to have a good time in Manila
The worst traffic in the world
Should you stay in Manila on your trip to the Philipines
Ethics of visiting a country with a government you disagree with

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How Technology Has Changed The Way We Travel Nov 03, 2016

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Since we started traveling back in 2011, technology has had some major developments. On our first backpacking trip in Europe, we had to pay for wifi! We didn't travel with phones, and we used paper maps + guidebooks to get us from place to place.

There were a lot of times when communication back home, and navigating ourselves around a new city was challenging. Technology has changed that. It has taken away a lot of the challenge of arriving in a brand new city, but it has also provided us with a way to live abroad comfortably.

On this episode of the podcast, we share how technology has changed for each of our backpacking trips, and how technologies like Uber, AirBnb, Hostelworld + open cell phones have made travel much easier. We share the pros and cons to the changes we've experienced, and much more.

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Travel, Snapchat, and Life Lessons from 80 Countries with Brock Groombridge Oct 27, 2016

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Brock Groombridge has visited 80 countries since he started traveling seven years ago.

In 2010, when he started vloging he was the first person to video blog a trip around the world. Today he is still traveling like crazy and documenting his adventures on Snapchat and Youtube.

Whether he is exploring new cafe's in Toronto, getting fish and chips in London, a haircut in India, or adventuring on his way to his goal of 100 counties before he's 30, Brock is always spreading happiness and positivity.

We talk with Brock about how he got his start video blogging, how Backpack with Brock has evolved, how he decided to document his days with Snapchat, and a lot more.

Covered in this episode:

Documenting travel with Snapchat
How Brock decided to start traveling in the first place
How the recession helped Brock find his dream job
Video blogging way before it was popular
Getting haircuts around the world
Setting travel goals (100 countries before 30-years-old)
How documenting life can make you appreciate it more
Balancing enjoying experiences with documenting experiences
The value of creating a project to document your trip

If you're on Snapchat, follow Brock's adventures @ backpackerbrock

Check out links to video's mentioned in this episode in the show notes at theworldwnaderers.com

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Exploring Singapore Oct 20, 2016

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Join us as we explore Singapore!

From its futuristic skyline, its peaceful gardens, and unbelievably good street food, Singapore should be on everyone's travel bucket list.

We spent seven days taking in the sights and sounds, and it's all in this episode.

Where to stay when you visit
Best areas to explore
How to get free yoga classes
Best food courts
Which top sights are worth skipping
What happens if you get caught with a durian on the train?

For full show notes, including pictures and links, visit theworldwanderers.com

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Your Best Travel Story Oct 13, 2016

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This episode of the podcast is a fun compilation of travel stories from friends + listeners of the show.

Fyfe Barraclough tells a crazy story from Ukraine, Chelsey Orth tells a hilarious story from Belize, Olivia Van Wormer tells a heart touching story from Nepal, Kate Roll tells a scary store from Kuwait, and Shelly and Al McCullough tell a frustrating story from Central America. We end this episode by each telling our best travel story as well.

What each of these stories seem to have in common is that the things that make the best stories are not always the most pleasant in the moment!

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Teaching English in Asia with Marilyn and Matt from Words With Winos Oct 06, 2016

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A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of doing an interview for the travel podcast Words with Winos. Matt and Marlyn, the hosts, are a couple who fell in love with travel and have built their lifestyle around it. As we talked with them and heard their story of leaving the U.S. after college to teach English in Asia we knew we needed to have them on The World Wanderers.

Matt and Marilyn share their story of finishing college and deciding to chase adventure instead. From arriving in Bangkok for their first trip outside the U.S., to a midnight run from Korea, and now exploring Japan.

Matt and Marilyn have a wealth of experience from years teaching English in Thailand, Korea, and Vietnam. So this episode is hugely valuable for anyone considering teaching English abroad, but it is also great entertainment.

On this episode: - Drinking while podcasting - How to avoid bad deals when teaching abroad - Returning home and wanting to leave immediately - Family and friends who don't understand why you travel so much - Teaching English in Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, and remotely - How to avoid tyrannical bosses in Korea - Balancing work with exploring as a digital nomad

Links: - wordwithwinos.com - Dave's ESL Cafe

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Our book recommendation for this episode is The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com. Go to audibletrial.com/theworldwanderers.

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Thinking Like an Entrepreneur While You Travel with Fyfe Barraclough Sep 30, 2016

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Fyfe Barraclough fell in love with traveling after college. He took a round the world trip with friends and came back with a serious urge to keep travel and to combine travel with day to day life.

A few years later, after buying an Alpaca sweater on a trip to Ecuador, he started receiving a lot of compliments from friends and family. Everyone loved the sweater and blanket that he had brought home.

For most people, those moments would mean nothing, but for Fyfe, it was a light bulb moment. If everyone likes these, why don't I sell them?

So after his next trip to Central America Fyfe made a detour to Ecuador. He loaded up on sweaters and blankets,and Alpacalyfe Apparel was born.

Since then there have been all sorts of twists, turns, and adventures that go along with trying to do business in a developing country. Fyfe shares the challenges and education of starting an importing business and the steps you can take if you see something you love while traveling and want to find a way to sell it at home.

Also covered in this episode:

Fyfe's first long-term travel experience
Challenges when traveling with a group of friends
Decision making when traveling in groups
How running a painting business allowed him to travel
How you make maple syrup
The origin story of Alpacalyfe
Learning that most Alpaca sweaters aren't actually Alpaca (even though the tags say they are)
Finding reliable suppliers
Learning what customers want to buy
Hassles with importing
Steps to take if you want to import something you've seen traveling
The educational experience of starting a business

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Our book recommendation for this episode is How To Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com. Go to audibletrial.com/theworldwanderers.

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What to Do in Forty Countries Sep 22, 2016

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Two minutes about every country we've visited as adults. It totals to forty countries all over the world. We share stand out memories, and top recommendations for what to do when you visit.

We go in alphabetical order, all the way from Argentina to Wales, touching on countries in Europe, Asia, Oceania, and North and South America.

Here's the full list: - Argentina - Australia - Austria - Bolivia - Brazil - Belgium - Canada - Chile - Czech Republic - Cambodia - Colombia - England - Ecuador - France - Germany - Greece - Gibraltar - Hungary - Iceland - Indonesia - Ireland - Italy - Jamaica - Laos - Morocco - Mexico - Netherlands - Northern Ireland - New Zealand - Portugal - Peru - Spain - Scotland - Switzerland - Slovenia - Slovakia - Thailand - Uruguay - USA - Vietnam - Whales

Our book recommendation for this episode is The Lost Girls by Jennifer Baggett, Holly C. Corbett, and Amanda Pressner. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com

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How Travel Improves Self-Esteem Sep 15, 2016

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Travel is one of the best environments to improve your self-esteem. On this episode, we dig into why.

Using The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden as a framework we break down the ways in which travel and especially long-term travel can inherently boost your self-esteem.

The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem are:

The Practice of Living Consciously
The Practice of Self-Acceptance
The Practice of Self-Responsibility
The Practice of Self-Assertiveness
The Practice of Living Purposefully
The Practice of Living with Integrity

Covered in this episode:

What is self-esteem?
What is pseudo Self-esteem?
Low self-esteem relationships
How travel changes your perception of time
Forcing yourself outside of your social comfort zone
How getting space from your problems is valuable
How travel changes the incentives in social situations
Travel and self-reliance
Learning how to say no
How learning a language teaches you to be assertive
How travel teaches you about living with purpose
Doing what is right, not what is easiest in the moment

Our book recommendation for this episode is The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com

Check us out on Patreon. There are a bunch of cool rewards for supporters of the show.

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Going Abroad: A Life Update Conversation Sep 08, 2016

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We've been back in Canada for the summer with a plan to travel once the winter came around.

Our plan for over a year had been to go Central America, but more and more we've been drawn to the idea of going to Asia.

This episode we dive into where we're going in October, practical issues of traveling and working, and what we're nervous about / looking forward to.

Covered in this episode:

Where are we going next?
Traveling and working vs. just traveling
WIFI anxiety
Learning to travel slowly
Work life balance while traveling
Finding an apartment in a foreign country

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Our book recommendation for this episode is The Art of Travel by Alain De Botton. You can get it free when you start a one month free trial with this episode's sponsor, Audible.com

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