S2 E1 - BUDAPEST for Rogues with Smike Letwinsky
Smike the Party Godfather of Budapest makes his second appearance on AST, and he outdoes himself once more! I can't stop cracking up while catching up with him about his latest projects--from hostels to bars to bands and podcasts. We also get into sex and nightlife etiquette for today's backpacker. We also share our insights on how to make sure your phone is a tool and not a social blocker while traveling in Europe.

References in the episode:
- Smike's Instagram - @smike1981
- Smike's Podcasts - thehostelguys.podbean.com and later "The Abstract Backpack"
- Retox Party Hostel - @retoxpartyhostel
- One of Retox's epic Jagertrain: youtube.com/watch?v=L5SwlurVJVo
- Budapest Party Hostel Network: budapestpartyhostels.com
- 10 Sixty-Six - facebook.com/10sixtysixbudapest, 10_sixtysix_
- Edison Ink & Bar - edisonbudapest.com
- Budapest Party Bookers - partybookersbudapest.com

Pick up Andy’s guidebook, Andy Steves’ Europe: City-Hopping on a Budget where he features the Budapest Party Hostels along with tons of other recommendations. And as always, we’d LOVE your 5-star review on iTunes to share the positive travel vibes. :)

S2 E1 - BUDAPEST for Rogues with Smike Letwinsky

Andy Steves brings a lifetime of travel experience in Europe and a passion for connecting with those from other cultures to this podcast. He's a travel entrepreneur, a self-proclaimed coffee snob, amateur cyclist and award-winning guidebook author, our speaker, Andy Steves loves helping travelers bridge the cultural gaps they encounter while on the road. By combining modern technology with the travel philosophies of his father, travel guru Rick Steves, Andy is becoming the new voice of millennial travel.

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Tune into this episode between travel entrepreneurs discussing how to find a market need, developing a product or service to answer those needs and how one can set about to tackle these big and important projects. Travel entrepreneur and social media influencer, Ryan Thorpe joins Andy Steves to share about he juggled getting a travel website off the ground and even monetizing it while simultaneously cramming for school exams to pass his university classes. 
References in the episode:
The Student Nomad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thestudentnomad/ The Student Nomad Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thestudentnomad/?hl=en Revolut Digital Banking: https://www.revolut.com/en-US/

S2 E10 - SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER Ryan Thorpe – The Student Nomad

This episode is another off-the-beaten path story—International pro cage fighter, memoir author and digital nomad, Rollie Peterkin is on the show today to share about his story joining a stable of mixed martial arts fighters in Lima Peru. Tune in to listen to how Rollie broke himself out of the 9-5 routine as a trader in New York City, and took the decision to shake up his life and head south of the border. His inspirational story is packed with interesting anecdotes and practical tips which I hope you enjoy!   References in the episode:
 Rollie’s website: http://www.rolliepeterkin.com/ Rollie’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cage-Escaping-American-Dream/dp/1514294206 Read more: https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/5051012-rollie-peterkin-from-wall-street-to-the-cage Rollie’s Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rolliepeterkin/




























  
    
      

        

        
          
            
              

            
          
          
        

        

      

        

        
          
            
              

            
          
          
        

        

      

        

        
          
            
              

            
          
          
        

        

      

        

        
          
            
              


S2 E9 - Cagefighting in PERU with Rollie Peterkin

Emmy award winning TV Journalist by day travel vlogger by night, Tinabeth Pina posts a host of resources and insights for study abroad students, prospective international travelers and those curious about other cultures on her youtube channel, Tell Me Tina. While she got her start as a bi-lingual latin music radio host, she now focuses on producing dozens of fascinating and practical travel videos. 
 
 Andy and Tinabeth Pina share tips on travel hacks, and how to use corporate marketing for things like flights and cruises to your benefit. She's getting her new resource off the ground, so be sure to look her up at tinabethtravels.com.  References in the episode:
Check out Tina Beth's Globe Scholars and travel tips here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/tbpusa/videos
 
Kayak.com
Matrix.itasoftware.com
Skyscanner.net Kiwi.com Cheapoair.com


S2 E8 - Globe Scholars with Tinabeth Pina

Marine Sergeant Julian Ponce joins me today to talk about life in the Marine Corps and how it's helped him see the world. Sgt. Ponce takes us on a tour of the American Embassy in Budapest, and we discuss the deep camaraderie between fellow marines. And then we digress to chat a bit about Colombian and Latino culture as well--I've lived here in Medellin when not traveling in Europe and I'm working on my Spanish and Salsa skills. I can't help bringing it up with a Colombian-American.

References in the episode:
Go caving underneath Budapest - caving.hu

S2 E7 - Military Life Overseas with Julian Ponce in BUDAPEST

Royal baby mania, trendy London, key sights and tips to get off the beaten path--Leo Heaton, a professional Blue Badge guide shares all about it today on this episode of Andy Steves' Travel Podcast. Leo reveals just a few of the many reasons that make London such an incredible, modern and diverse city. Don’t forget the speak-easy’s and the cocktail clubs! References in the episode: Instagram: @Little_London_Lion Twitter: @LeoHeaton Guide profile: guidelondon.org.uk/guides/leonieheaton Guide profile 2: britainsbestguides.org/guides/leo-heaton Some of Brick Lane's best Indian food: city-spice.london Cocktail bar NightJar: oriolebar.com And the sister, Oriole Bar: oriolebar.com Vice Documentary on London's #1 rated restaurant: youtube.com/watch?v=bqPARIKHbN8 Check out Andy's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Andy-Steves-Europe-City-Hopping-Budget/dp/1631217968

S2 E1 - BUDAPEST for Rogues with Smike Letwinsky

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