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Fear & Travel Sep 01, 2016

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Do you dream about taking a backpacking trip around the world, but feel nervous and uncertain about where it's safe to travel and where it isn't? Do you feel scared about traveling and having something bad happen?

On this episode of the podcast, we talk about how what we hear about a place can make us scared to go there, and how living in fear can prevent us from taking trips. We touch on how to overcome your fears of traveling and how to ensure that you stay safe while traveling. We also share how we make decisions about where to go and decide what is truly unsafe and what is simply deemed unsafe in mainstream media.

Enjoy!

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What Do I Do With All My Stuff? Aug 25, 2016

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One of the most common questions we are asked when people find out that we've spent so long traveling is, what did you do with all your stuff?

Possessions are one of the most common reasons people don't go traveling. I don't want to give up my apartment, I wouldn't know what to do with my house, with my car, etc. The things that we purchase to enrich our lives end up trapping us from making positive changes. So when you are considering a long-term trip, what should you do with all your stuff?

We share our story of renting storage units, moving out of apartments, selling everything, selling cars, holding garage sales, and interacting with creepy people on craigslist.

Covered in this episode:

Our story of moving four times in five years
What to consider when you are debating selling vs. storing
Best ways to sell things online
Why you shouldn't have a garage sale
How to think about what you want to keep
The emotional freedom of minimalism
The hidden costs of storing your car

Also make sure to check out our episodes with Jake Desyllas on our "The Path to Permanent Travel" episode where we discuss minimalism and objects with sentimental value, and our Sell All Your Stuff Episode with Al and Shelly McCullough

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548 Days of Travel, with Rory Madigan Aug 13, 2016

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One and a half years ago Rory Madigan left Australia with a plan to travel for a little while before heading home and settling down.

Now, 548 days later, a lot has changed. He's visited countries he never thought he would, he's decided on a new direction for his career, and his relationship with himself has fundamentally changed.

We sat down in a park in Banff, Alberta and had a wide-ranging conversation on:

Arriving in India for the first time
Highlights from traveling India
The reality of India vs. the romantic travel ideas
Backpacking Southeast Asia
Anxiety before travel
Travel as a vacation Vs. Travel as an adventure
Perspective before his trip vs. 548 days later
The value of moving to a new city
Hiking
How travel can help you discover things you like that you once thought you disliked

Listen to Rory's previous appearances on the podcast

Episode # 27 - A Discussion on travel with Rory Madigan
Episode # 44 - Mexico & Travel with Rory Madigan
Episode # 77 - The Travel Life

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For The Cult of Travel Aug 11, 2016

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Is travel too popular? Are expectations and stories about travel inflated? Has travel culture exaggerated the benefits of taking a trip?

This week we respond to an article, "Against The Cult of Travel."

Authors Brett and Kate McKay argue that the popularity of travel has gone too far. That our culture has elevated travel to an almost supernatural level, and we should be more realistic about the value of travel.

We agree, disagree, and add nuance to their arguments:

What is the cult of travel?
Is The Hobbit about travel?
Can travel help you improve your life?
Is travel a solution to or an escape from your problems?
Is travel inherently valuable?
And more

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Flight Attendant to Flight Life Aug 04, 2016

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Lisa Mothersille joins us on the show this week. Lisa is the founder of the Flight Life app and a former flight attendant. While working and traveling as a flight attendant she was inspired with the idea that more people should be able to experience the spontaneous travel that flight attendants have access to.

We have a wide-ranging discussion, touching on:

Reality vs. Romance for flight attendant
Spontaneous travel vs. Planned travel
Crazy flight attendant stories
How traveling makes you appreciate home
Thinking entrepreneurially to solve problems
Creating business ideas from life experiences

**There were audio issues with this interview. There was an echo on one microphone at times during the interview. Our apologies for the annoyance, we'll be back at top quality next week!

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Traveling & Teaching Yoga with The Yoga Nomads Jul 28, 2016

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Do you dream of quitting your job, selling everything, and beginning a life of travel?

You're not alone. After getting laid off from her corporate job, Anne knew wanted to do something different, and something more. Minneapolis-based yoga teachers, Anne and Brandon, decided to set off on a year long trip where they would teach yoga, travel the world and blog about it. They called themselves The Yoga Nomads.

On this episode of the podcast, Anne and Brandon share what traveling the world together has been like, how travel has changed their lives, and what is next for them as The Yoga Nomads.

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Road Trip Part Two | Las Vegas to Banff Jul 21, 2016

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This week on the podcast we conclude our US road trip from Atlanta to Alberta.

Instead of doing the boring thing and just driving the straight 2300 mile route back to Alberta we decided to take the scenic route as we moved back to Canada from Atlanta.

In total, the trip took us 17 days and 4500 miles and we crossed a lot of spots off our bucket list.

Locations covered on this episode include:

Las Vegas, NV
Yosemite National Park
Ashland, OR
Portland, OR
Idaho

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USA Road Trip Part One Jul 14, 2016

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The week on the podcast we take you through the first half of our epic US Roadtrip all the way from Atlanta to Alberta

Instead of doing the boring thing and just driving the straight 2300 mile route back to Alberta we decided to take the scenic route as we moved back to Canada from Atlanta.

In total, the trip took us 17 days and 4500 miles and we crossed a lot of spots off our bucket list.

Locations covered on this episode include:

Memphis, TN
Oklahoma City, OK
Santa Fe, NM
Arches National Park, UT
Monument Valley
Flagstaff, AZ
Grand Canyon

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Why Locals Love Atlanta Jul 07, 2016

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New York, San Fran, Chicago, Atlanta?

Atlanta hasn't truly been on the map as one of the best cities in North America, but it should be!

We didn't know what to expect when we went, but after living there we can say that it needs to be on your list of places to visit in the U.S.

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by some friends to share our favorite things about ATL.

From restaurants to parks, museums, and music, find out why Atlanta is adored by the people that live there, and what you should do when you visit.

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The World Wanderers on The Isaac Morehouse Podcast Jun 30, 2016

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Remember when we interviewed Isaac Morehouse on Traveling with a family? Well Isaac has a podcast too, and he interviewed us! During the interview, we talk about how we fell in love with travel, travel as a lifestyle, what it's been like to travel as a couple, and much more. We wanted to share the interview with you on this special episode of The World Wanderers - enjoy!

If you've already heard this interview, don't worry - we have a new episode coming out next week for your listening pleasure!

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