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5. A Life of Travel with Derek Baron (AKA Wandering Earl) - Part 2

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Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Derek Baron, professional nomad & founder of Wandering Earl!


After graduating from college in 1999, Derek left home for what he expected to be a 3-month trip to Southeast Asia. Instead, he has been traveling the world non-stop since & has visited over 130 countries on 6 continents. He is the founder of the Wandering Earl.com travel blog & Wandering Earl Tours which offers a unique style of laid-back, small-group tours (that I highly recommend).

In this episode, Derek & I discuss:

  • Some of the unexpected imperfections of travel
  • His puzzle solving talents…his ability to recognize tour guests’ needs & rearrange behind the scenes
  • The importance of working with experts who provide spontaneous & unique local experiences
  • Being kidnapped by half-ass amateurs in Bangladesh
  • How bad things happen everywhere…especially if you yell at a bar
  • The affordability of living abroad & why the 50+ crowd is one of the fastest growing migratory segments
  • Considering your reason for travel & connecting with & learning from people who are already doing it
  • Expectation setting before travel
  • Traveling with a group whose style matches your own
  • My recommendation that he go to Poland…tomorrow
  • Adjusting to living in the States for the first time since 1999
  • Simple interior design…his bathmat dilemma & empty fruit basket

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    Where to find Derek:

    Discussing travel is his jam, so reach out to him!

    • Derek Baron on Facebook (@WanderingEarl)
  • WanderingEarl.com
  • Wandering Earl Tours
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