Globetrotters Podcast

Travel can be expensive, but what if we told you that there was a way to fund your travels through your credit card rewards? Or at the very least, significantly reducing your cost on transportation, accommodations, food, and more! PointsByJ helps people learn the ropes of personal finance by teaching them how to earn and use credit points to reduce their travel spending. This episode is filled with helpful tips and travel hacks that inform our listeners about the best travel credit cards, how to earn points, and the best way to redeem them to maximize your spending.

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Technology is constantly evolving, but how will it affect travel and our experiences abroad? This episode explores concepts that will be available in the near future such as flying taxis, the end of airport lines, and planes that move at twice the speed of most traditional airlines with zero carbon emissions.

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When Rogan Steele quit his corporate job to pursue an entrepreneurial and digitally nomadic lifestyle, he wasn’t sure what would happen next. However, he was adamant about traveling the world while pursuing his passion for filmmaking and vlogging. With his girlfriend turned fiancee, they’ve spent the better part of one and a half years traveling the globe while working remotely. From the outside looking in, most individuals think they are enjoying a “fiesta” every day because of social media. In this episode, Rogan gets real about the grit and grind needed to sustain this lifestyle, finding balance, and how others can pursue this way of life.

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Finding a remote job that allows you to travel or work from anywhere in the world is easier than you might think, it just takes a few travel hacks and helpful hints from a professional to make it a reality. Alice Nordin, Founder and CEO of Talent Kingz has helped dozens of individuals find their dream hybrid or remote job, making the digital nomad lifestyle possible for many. Alice sheds light on a few helpful tips and tricks to consider before applying. She also publishes a weekly newsletter, “Alice in Careerland” meant to help people who are exploring other career opportunities.

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Traveling the world on a cruise ship for college credit, backpacking Asia on a budget, a 7 week African safari, and the infamous wingsuit world traveling base jumper — Join us as we reflect back on the the first 50 episodes of the Globetrotters podcast and the lessons learned from various guests as chronicled on the show. Tune in as we also say goodbye to one of our co-hosts.

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Julie Kaplan, a young 23 year old student took a 2 year break from her university to work abroad and go on a few trips off the beaten path. In October 2021, Julie ventured into the country nicknamed, the Cradle of Civilization. Her trip was only supposed to last 48 hours, but it quickly turned into 4 months. Along the way, Julie filmed a 12-episode documentary about her travels to provide a different narrative and perspective on Iraq: including its rich history, culture, and amazing hospitality.

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Not all travel is about leisure tourism, Amy Forsythe served as a combat correspondent post 9/11 and committed to two-year long deployments in Iraq and 3 separate tours in Afghanistan. She is an award-winning multimedia journalist and military combat veteran with more than 28 years of experience. Amy takes us through her journey on being a trailblazer and one of the first females in military history to take on this type of role.

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Tony was looking to shake things up after working as a banker for a few years. After consulting with his wife, they opted for a change of scenery and left the United States for the first time. Considering himself a teacher by nature, he decided to travel and work abroad in Suzhou, China to teach young students English as a second language. In this episode, Tony breaks down stereotypes, culture shock as an American, the experience of teaching English abroad, the freedom of being open to new opportunities, and the resources he utilized along the way to make this move happen.

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At a young age, Renee was diagnosed with a skeletal disorder that forced her family to travel around the United States to get the proper medical help. At age 5, she made her way to the Big Apple and fell in love with traveling so much that her family took it upon themselves to check off all of the 50 states in the US, which they did. This only fueled her fire to see more of the world. Later in life, she experienced corporate burnout while leading a large team in a Fortune 500 insurance company and decided for the first time, to go on a one year sabbatical and travel the world. In doing so she broke the Guinness World Record for most countries visited in one year using a wheelchair.. Renee sheds light on inaccessible infrastructure, being an inspiration and resource for others, and her restored faith in humanity.

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The Himalayas is a mountain range in Asia that is home to 9 out of 10 of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest. But, while many recognize this area for its dangerously difficult and high altitude mountaineering - we speak with two travelers; Chris and Vidya, who share their experiences traversing some of the most dynamic topography on this planet while revealing the unique and intrinsic beauty this landscape has to offer. Although their trips were taken separately and at different seasons, the commonalities between the two distinct adventures cannot be ignored showcasing that the Himalayas is a destination for all, not just the ultra fit.

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