Byron Bunda (USA) tells us about his year in Australia with the Australian Working Holiday Visa. In Part 1, Byron describes his time working at Maze Backpackers in Sydney Australia and the amazing connections he made while there. This is a great episode for anyone who is interested in exploring Australia, working abroad, or looking to take some time off in general.

Links:

Semester At Sea: https://www.semesteratsea.org

Australian Working Holiday Visa: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-417

Australian Work And Holiday Visa: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462

Byron's company BackpackerBiz: https://backpackerbiz.com/blog/

Byron's company American Hostels: https://americanhostels.us

Sponsored by The Hostel Group. Visit www.thehostelgroup.com and support hostels by booking direct!

RECORDED IN GRANADA, SPAIN + SAN DIEGO, USA

#33 Minisode: The Influence of the HH Guests by Hostel Homies Podcast

Roland (GER) joins us at The Dock Cafe in Belfast, Northern Ireland to share his tales of hitchhiking through the two Irish countries. Host Joe Glasgow becomes inspired with Roland's stories and decides to hitchhike himself the days following, providing audio clips of his experiences throughout the episode.

Sponsored by The Hostel Group. Visit www.thehostelgroup.com and support hostels by booking direct!

RECORDED IN BELFAST, NORTHER IRELAND

Host Joe Glasgow raves about his road trip through Switzerland and, during his rambles, gives a few recommendations on what to do and where to go. We also hear about his short trip to Milan including why visiting in the winter has its benefits.

Sponsored by The Hostel Group. Visit www.thehostelgroup.com and support hostels by booking direct.

RECORDED IN LEEDS, UK

Emma Watson (New Zealand) joins the podcast at the Botanic Gardens in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The conversation goes into feeling lost and out of place while traveling as well as the benefits that come from being in that position. Emma tells us about a specific recent experience with this in Edinburgh, Scotland involving a 90 year-old artist.

Sponsored by The Hostel Group, visit www.thehostelgroup.com and support hostels by booking direct!

RECOREDED IN BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND

John Wells (USA), tells us all about his experience in the Peace Corps in the early-90's. Find out why John bought a horse in Botswana, what his friend Gakebine's name translates to in English, and how he made it through his time with malaria.

Sponsored by The Hostel Group. Support hostels by booking direct at www.thehostelgroup.com

RECORDED IN BROOKLYN, NY

Nora Dunn (CA) has traveled full-time for over 12 years now and she's got the stories and expertise to prove it. During a phone-recording from Toronto, The Professional Hobo explains how she's learned the value of having a home base while traveling. This episode is jam-packed with advice, focussing on finding free accommodation around the world, and how to meet locals while abroad. Check out the links below to dive deep into the websites, programs, and opportunities that Nora recommends:

https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/ (Nora's Blog)

https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/travel-tips-resources/get-free-accommodation-around-world/ (Book: How to Get Free Accommodation Around the World)

http://www.workingroad.com/ (Book: Working on the Road: The Unconventional Guide to Full-Time Freedom)

https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/brace-yourself-travel-isnt-all-roses-and-lollipops/ (my mis-adventures)

https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/category/annual-expense-income-reviews/ (annual expense and income reports)

https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/category/travel-lifestyle-guides/ (Travel Lifestyle Guides)

WithLocals - for tours with 100% local people. Use this link to get a free 30 Euro credit! http://join.withlocals.com/mQcGik3/c

Guruwalk - for free walking tours https://www.guruwalk.com/

Sponsored by The Hostel Group. Support hostels by booking direct at www.thehostelgroup.com

RECORDED IN TORONTO + BROOKLYN

#27 Chich's Africa Adventures Pt. 2 by Hostel Homies Podcast

Chich Wagner (episodes 10-12) makes a new appearance on the podcast to talk about his latest trip: 5 weeks in Africa. Listen along as he walks us through his last minute decision to go, his first experience on a bus in Uganda, and his trip down the Nile river.

RECORDED IN BROOKLYN, NY

Sponsored by The Hostel Group. Go to www.thehostelgroup.com and support hostels by booking direct!

Natasha Pearl Hansen tells us about combining her entertainment job in comedy along with her love for travel. Hear about Natasha getting the travel bug at the age of 14 and the odd job she had to work in order to fund her first journey. With references to her travel journals, we get an in depth look at a her hilarious experiences on the road.

Sponsored by The Hostel Group. Visit www.thehostelgroup.com and support hostels by booking direct!

RECORDED IN BILLINGS, MONTANA