52 Places: The Art of Traveling Like a Journalist and Making Every Trip Memorable with Sebastian Modak

#70: Expert traveler, writer, and journalist, Sebastian Modak, joins Chris to talk about what he's learned from traveling to 80+ countries and living on four continents. They discuss what it means to travel like a journalist, how he uses those skills to plan a memorable trip, some of the unusual experiences he's had on his journeys, why travel is important for everyone, and he shares some of his favorite places to inspire your next adventure.

Sebastian Modak (@sebmodak) is a writer, multimedia journalist, and the editor-at-large at Lonely Planet. He spent 2019 circling the globe as the New York Times 52 Places Traveler, reporting from every destination on the Times’ 52 Places to Go list. 

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/travel-sebastian-modak

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Resources Mentioned

Connect with Sebastian Modak: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Lonely Planet

Publications Mentioned:

On Québec’s Route Verte, not knowing what I was getting myself into was the best part

52 Places to Go in 2019

Resources Mentioned: 

The World (Lonely Planet)

Reddit

Smart Wool

Fjällräven

Packing Cubes

Takuhaibin Delivery Services

Full Show Notes

(1:21) Travel Paradigm Shift: Rethinking the Way We Explore

(2:52) Inspiring Travel Tales: Reasons Behind Wanderlust

(5:16) Tailored Travel Quest: Choosing Your Ideal Destination

(7:09) Unveiling Travel Resources: Fueling the Adventure

(11:07) Reddit's Impact: A Cycling Odyssey Unveiled

(14:55) Connective Travel Blueprint: Research and Accommodation

(18:14) Immersive Travel: Cultivating Deeper Connections

(26:04) Packing Precision: Sebastian's Essential Rules

(29:11) Luggage Tracking Tech: GPS for Peace of Mind

(30:55) Luggage Logistics: Checked Bags vs. Carry-On

(33:17) Serendipity Crafting: Three Techniques for Memorable Moments

(41:19) Family Travel Enrichment: Crafting Kid-Friendly Experiences

(46:01) High-Value Experiences: When Time and Enrichment Matter Most

(50:52) Globe-Trotting Odyssey: Sebastian's 52-Destination Year

(54:41) Parting Travel Wisdom: Final Insights and Advice

(55:48) Adventurer's Trail: Staying Connected with Sebastian's Journeys

Travel Destinations Mentioned

Amalfi Coast

Hawaii

Slovenia

Italy

Provence

Bordeaux

France

Spain

Albania

Croatia

Czech Republic

Prospect Park (Brooklyn)

Alto Adige

Quebec, Canada

Bulgaria

South Africa

Uzbekistan

Syria

Turkey

Siberia

Tahiti

Gambia

Faroe Islands

Dolomites

Tokyo

Kyoto

Munich

New York

San Francisco

New Orleans

Galiza, Spain

Chile

Falkland Islands

Denmark

Orcas Island

Mexico

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