How To Travel Full-Time

Your first year of full-time travel isn't just about booking flights and exploring new destinations—it's a journey of personal growth like no other. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 8 major milestones you'll experience in your first 12 months of travel. If you're ready to step outside your comfort zone, experience deep personal transformation and build a life of freedome and adventure, this episode is for you! Join the challenge to get started with full-time travel at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetravel/

Are you contemplating a major lifestyle change and wondering whether full-time travel or moving abroad is the right choice for you? In this episode, I'll dive into some of the pros and cons of each lifestyle, helping you make the right decision. Using the information in this episode should help you figure out which path best aligns to your personal goals. It's not an easy choice to make, but you'll find some ideas to make it more logical. Get more tips at https://heatherbegins.com Need help getting started with full-time travel? Join the challenge at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetravel/ and check out episode #5 of this podcast for more tips. #FullTimeTravel #MovingAbroad #LifestyleChange #TravelVsLivingAbroad #MidCareerTransition

Let's shed some light on this difficult topic. Some of you may have a clear-cut answer, but others may struggle to decide whether or not to travel full-time if your parents are aging, and, if so, how do you do it? In this episode I'll share my thoughts on some considerations that may help you to make the best decision, for you. Check out https://heatherbegins.com for more resources for your full-time travel life Follow our travels on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@heathermarkel Join the full-time traveler community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulltimetravelersandnomads

Full-time travel is one of the most wonderful experiences you could ever have. While it's not without it's challenges (which I mentioned in last week's episode) there are some amazing benefits to the lifestyle. So, this week I'm diving into some of the ways full-time travel can not only change your life, but make you happier and more fulfilled. Full-time travel, even if you only do it for a month or two, can really change your life. Mentioned in today's episode, The 28 Day Challenge To Get Started With Full-Time Travel. Learn more at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetravel Listen to last week's episode about the challenges of full-time travel at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-11-is-full-time-travel-right-for-you/id1784807320?i=1000694421519 or https://open.spotify.com/episode/6T2W8lSFU7hezn9IdmSq8S?si=L2BEFdumSoO5k2rXHEAdPA

This lifestyle is definitely NOT for everyone. But, is it right for you? In this episode, I explore some of the day-to-day challenges and realities we face as full-time travelers. My hope is to give you the foundation of figuring out whether you're up to these challenges, as one of the ways to decide if this lifestyle is right for you. Mentioned in this episode: How To Make Money Without A Job - http://moneywithoutajob.com Ep. 8 - How To Handle Naysayers Ep. 10 - How To Make Friends While Traveling The World Remember to leave the show a review!

If you're traveling the world solo, and you don't want to be lonely while doing it, making friends is a great solution! But, when you're only in a place temporarily, it can feel challenging to make those friends.

In this week's episode, I'm sharing some great ways to meet and make new friends wherever you are in the world. While intended for solo travelers, these same strategies are ideal even if you're not traveling solo!

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Full-Time Travelers And Nomads (Use this URL if the text was not hyperlinked - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulltimetravelersandnomads)

Free checklist about making friends as you travel - (https://heatherbegins.com/makefriends/)

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In this episode, I'm getting real. Female solo travel safety is so important. WARNING - I will share a couple of bad experiences I had. I'm a huge advocate for traveling solo. In the 7 years I've been traveling solo full-time, I've only had a few incidents, none of which have made me want to stop traveling. All of which have taught me a valuable lesson. I've adopted some key strategies to stay safe, anywhere in the world, and I'll share them with you in this episode. It's so important to be prepared especially if you're a female solo traveler. So, tune in for some essential tips! Mentioned in this episode: US Smart Traveler Program - https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step Free guide to solo travel safety - https://heatherbegins.com/solo-traveler-tips-handbook/

It happens to many of us - you're excited about this dream to travel full-time, but when you tell your friends and loved ones, they seem to have an endless stream of reasons you shouldn't. Worse yet, they make a lot of sense. So, how do you follow your heart when everyone around you wants to stop you? What if you're started traveling full-time and you get some negative feedback from people you thought were your friends? I'll cover 4 powerful ways to handle the naysayers that show up while you're thinking about traveling full-time, and while you're doing it. Mentioned in this episode: Full-Time Travelers And Nomads. Find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulltimetravelersandnomads

Health insurance is something you don't even think about when you work in corporate. But, if you're traveling full-time without a corporate job, this is an area you're going to need to think about. (And, if you have a job, and want to travel overseas, but your insurance doesn't cover you, then you need to think about this too!) So, in this episode I'll share my perspectives on the value of health insurance for full-time travelers and nomads, and how to get health insurance. Learn how to get started with full-time travel at The Full-Time Travel Academy! Learn more about this topic on YouTube.

Before I started traveling full-time, I was terrified about having to see any doctor but my doctors in the US. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned about healthcare as I've traveled and some of my experiences with doctors and hospitals overseas. Need more information about traveling full-time? Come check out Heather Begins (https://heatherbegins.com) for lots of resources!