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4 Things You Can Learn Better Abroad Dec 03, 2015

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Do 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 learning
History
Social skills and communication
Finances and budgeting

Did you learn a language in high school or university, but feel frustrated because you still can't speak it fluently? Did you learn about history simply to regurgitate the information out for a test, and then forgot about it? Do you struggle with meeting new people and interacting with people who are different from yourself? A budget? What's a budget?

Travelling gives you a different perspective on learning a language, and shows you that learning a language can be fun and fulfilling. Every day abroad can be a history lesson, and history is actually super interesting when you experience it first hand. Travelling gives you the opportunity to meet hundreds of people from around the world, and interact with them at a deeper level. Finally, travel teaches you how to budget because you only have so much money and you are forced to choose what you want to do with it each day. The value of your money becomes completely different when you're abroad.

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Living in a tourist town: Our experiences in Canmore & Banff Nov 26, 2015

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Have you ever dreamed about moving to a place that you’ve visited? Dreamed about spending a winter skiing in the Rockies, or surfing in Byron Bay?

So many people have a vision of quitting their job, and leaving the city they’ve been living in. There are so many amazing places that people visit on trips, and the memory never completely goes away. Something about the place calls you back.

We always knew that we wanted to settle into one of the place we had travelled to, but never really expected it to be so close to home. We had a plan to spend a summer in the mountains near our former home of Calgary, and over a year later we were still there.

In this episode you’ll learn:

What is like to quit your career and start working in the service industry in a tourist town
What happens to your perspective on a place when you are living there instead of visiting
Where you should go if you are visiting Canmore and Banff
What we miss about living in a small town
Why you should give in to your desire to spend some time living in one of the awesome places that you’ve visited
How quitting your job can be a positive career move

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Maintaining a Traveller's Mindset Nov 19, 2015

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Have 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.

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Driving From London to Mongolia: The Adventure of a Lifetime With Felix Mantz Nov 12, 2015

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This summer Felix took part in one of the craziest "races" in the world. Driving from the U.K. all the way to Ulan-Ude in eastern Russia via Mongolia. It's called the Mongol Rally.

Every year, a few hundred people from around the world buy cheap cars in the U.K. and set off on the trip of a lifetime. And after listening to this, you may just be one of those people next year.

Going through daily grind tends to slowly sap the life out of you, and nothing counteracts the tedium like a BIG ASS ADVENTURE.

Felix shares some amazing stories:

Being momentarily held at gunpoint
Getting stuck in a river as the car slowly flooded
Finding ways to fix a car after a crash in Turkmenistan
Playing backgammon, and getting to know locals all over Central Asia
and so many more!

We go beyond fun stories to touch on how adventure can impact your life, and how much more ALIVE you feel when you bust out of your normal routine.

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The Georgia Guidestones Nov 06, 2015

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Located 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 at the Georgia Guidestones.

Join Amanda and Ryan as they explore Gerogia, and check out this mysterious tourist attraction.

Enjoy!

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How to Meet People & Make Friends in a New City Oct 29, 2015

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Are 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.

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Setting up a Life in a New City & the Value of Moving Oct 22, 2015

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Are 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 how to make friends, how to adjust after a movie, and how to get settled somewhere new and unfamiliar.

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4058km: A Roadtrip from Canmore to Atlanta Oct 15, 2015

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On 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.

Hiking in Glacier National Park Sep 24, 2015

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On this episode of the podcast, Amanda shares her experience hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana. She talks about what camping in Glacier National Park was like, hiking in the park, what else she did while she was there, and much more. If you are planning a trip to Montana, you do not want to miss Glacier National Park or this episode! Enjoy.

Patagonia to Canada on a Bike: An Interview with Alex Krauss Aug 21, 2015

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On 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!

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