Laugh with us today as Costas and I get into how to plan a sailing trip. Costas is from Greece and has been putting together sailing trips with his friends for almost 20 years, he knows what he's talking about! Sit back and take notes as the pro dishes out the details for pricing, budgeting, food, people, destinations, boats, skippers, packing, seasickness, and more. Just don't listen at work and try to hide it, you'll laugh out loud too much.   Show Notes

This episode is sponsored by BikeTours.com! They offer over 200 bike tours in 40 countries across Europe, including both of the tours I experienced that we talked about in episode 91. There's a special gift for you in that episode too, so don't miss it! Follow BikeToursdotcom on Instagram and check out the affordable and adventurous bike tours they have hand selected to offer on their website. Listen to me recap my experience riding a bike 220 miles SOLO across Austria!

Listen to this episode to hear us talk about:

• Google sailboats for rent in _____ (just like renting a car)
• Rent yachts “Bare boat” or with a skipper
• €1,000/wk with skipper - going rental rate in europe
• Tips for Greece sailing trips
• How to rent a sailboat with a skipper
• Sailing in the Mediterranean
• Sailing in Greece, Croatia, Italy, Whitsundays
• Biggest problem with planning a sailing trip
• Best types of people for sailing trips
• How to create a successful flotilla
• Sailing boat bed situations and facilities
• Packing for sailing trips
• Tips for preventing seasickness

For full show notes visit https://TheBudgetMindedTraveler.com/93

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Mike Sewell is a South African runner on a mission. Tune in today to hear about how he has taken up running long distances (like... REALLY LONG) as way to explore a new country. In the first half of this episode, we recap Mike's running expedition on the Carretera Austral, the same 1300km route through Chilean Patagonia that I did by car. Then in the second half we get into tips and advice for how to create a running expedition, how to pack for it, what to expect, and more.

This episode is sponsored by BikeTours.com - Listen to me recap my experience riding a bike 220 miles SOLO across Austria!

Show Notes

Mike's Facebook page for Project Patagonia

My road trip down the Carretera Austral, use this post to see all the places we talk about in this episode! Listen to this episode to hear my driving buddy Ford and I talk about our experience.

Mike's stroller "Harriet the Chariot" carried: a few shirts, multiple pairs of shoes, spare tubes, spare tires, tool sets, repair kits, food (lots of pasta and junk food!), lightweight tent and camping gear

Budget: $1,000 for Thule stroller and gear, $100 to ship overseas, less than $20/day on the road

Dave Chamberlain's Hug Run - Mike's inspiration

Long Road to Comrades Facebook page - Mike's May/June 2018 expedition

Mike's advice: JUST GO DO IT! Make sure you are prepared for the weather (rain, etc.), but there's not much else to it. Consider having it supported so you can document it.

For full show notes visit https://TheBudgetMindedTraveler.com/92

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I've done my bike tours and I lived to talk about them! Join me and Jim Johnson, Founder of BikeTours.com, again today as I reflect on my experience participating in two different bike tours for the first time ever, including a 200-mile week-long solo ride rom Germany to Vienna, Austria. We dispel the concerns I had, take reader questions, and even give YOU a special incentive to get on a bike yourself! 

 

Show Notes

This episode is sponsored by BikeTours.com! They offer over 200 bike tours in 40 countries across Europe, including both of the tours I experienced that you're going to hear about in the next episode, along with a special gift, so stay tuned! Meanwhile, help me give them some love for supporting the show. Follow BikeToursdotcom on Instagram and check out the affordable and adventurous bike tours they have hand selected to offer on their website.

 

PROMO CODE ALERT!! Use code JACKIE to save $100 on the Danube Bike Path Upscale Lodging tour on BikeTours.com, the same tour I did!

As promised, here is my first boomerang ever, you'll need to swipe to see the badassery.

Check back for a video about e-bikes and a packing list for bike tours, coming soon!

For full show notes visit https://TheBudgetMindedTraveler.com/91

Check out my photo albums on Facebook:

• Castles & Wines of Portugal
• Danube Bike Path, Austria

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Today we kick off a new series about alternative ways to get from here to there as we travel, and we're starting with bike touring! Join me as I chat with Jim Johnson, Founder of BikeTours.com, about my decision to take on a 200-mile solo bike ride across Austria. We'll go over some of my fears and concerns and some of Jim's best advice for newbie bike tourers. This is Part 1 of the conversation, in the next episode we'll find out how it went!   Show Notes

This episode is sponsored by BikeTours.com! They offer over 200 bike tours in 40 countries across Europe, including both of the tours I experienced that you're going to hear about in the next episode, along with a special gift, so stay tuned! Meanwhile, help me give them some love for supporting the show. Follow BikeToursdotcom on Instagram and check out the affordable and adventurous bike tours they have hand selected to offer on their website.

 

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Continuing our conversation from the last episode, Ford Quarterman (@wheresthegringo) and I take you on a journey with us back to Patagonia. In December of 2017, we spent three weeks driving the length of the Carretera Austral. In this episode we share stories about this epic experience and give tips for anyone considering trying this mind-blowing road trip for themselves.

Read my ultimate guide to Driving the Carretera Austral.

Listen to my first chat with Ford Quarterman back in episode 81.

Listen to the last episode where we recap the end of Ford's 2.5 year trip down the Pan-American Highway.

Show Notes

Find Ford @wheresthegringo

We recommend you bring: extra shoes, wool socks, sandals, odor eaters! (Be kind to your feet and your road trip buddies).

Rent a Wicked Camper

To watch video of Jackie crossing Tyrolian Traverse, visit full show notes page at https://thebudgetmindedtraveler.com/89

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You can do so in many ways:

• Please leave a review in iTunes – click here to leave a review (or to read an awesome review from a farmer) and thanks so much in advance!
• Be sure to subscribe
• Tell your friends about it!
• Follow me on IG and tell me how much you love the show @travelingjackie

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We first met Ford back in episode 81 when he came on the show to talk about his solo journey from the US down the Pan-American Highway. He was in Colombia at the time, and now, after 2.5 years on the road, he is back home. He joins us today to reflect on the journey and give tons of great advice for anyone considering driving the Pan-American Highway.

I actually met up with Ford in person last fall and we drove through Chilean Patagonia together (the Carretera Austral) for about five weeks. We will continue this conversation in the next episode to talk about that specific part of his journey as well.

Check out my ultimate guide to the Carretera Austral, which Ford and I drove together in December of 2017.

Check out my first interview with Ford about the top half of his journey down the Pan-American Highway.

Show Notes

How to Drive the Carretera Austral, Patagonia's Ultimate Road Trip
Machupicchu, Peru: Ford recommends the Salkantay Trek
Salt Flats Bolivia Lagunas Route, ending in San Pedro de Atacama

Find Ford @wheresthegringo

Resources:

• iOverlander app
• maps.me
• PanAmerican Travelers Association on Facebook

Overlanding friends mentioned:

• #ashlivin @aatre
• @sumogoessouth

 

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You can do so in many ways:

• Please leave a review in iTunes – click here to leave a review (or to read an awesome review from a farmer) and thanks so much in advance!
• Be sure to subscribe
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Back by popular demand: another travel game show! Join me today as I catch up with two female bloggers: Gloria Atanmo from The Blog Abroad and Leah Davis from The Sweetest Way. While we are usually all traveling in different parts of the world, the three of us have all been in the same place together for one random holiday, you’ll have to listen to hear that story.

Grab a drink and get ready to laugh as we ask each other questions about our travels, our habits, our preferences, and more. These questions are randomly selected from a list of generic travel questions as well as from a list provided by our own BMT Community.

 

View full show notes at http://thebudgetmindedtraveler.com/87

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Today we hit the jackpot with some of my best budget travel tips for saving money on the road. Tune in for 21 ways that you can spend less while you're traveling, from booking accommodations, to food, shopping, transportation, and more. 

 

View full show notes at http://thebudgetmindedtraveler.com/86

View 21 Budget Travel Tips That WILL Save You Money on the Road

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We're back for another round of Ask Jackie, because the questions are so good and so many! Join us today to chat about fear of traveling as a female, transportation logistics, choosing a destination, long-term apartments overseas, losing things and theft abroad, passports, travel insurance and... craft beer. That's right.

 

View full show notes at http://thebudgetmindedtraveler.com/85

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It’s back! In this is Ask Jackie session, we're digging deep into just three questions. We'll discuss how to navigate airports, what to do about recommended vs required vaccinations, and the tricks to the sometimes complicated requirement of proof of onward travel (and what that even means). These questions are taken from members of The Budget-Minded Traveler Community on Facebook, join us there if you haven't already!

View full show notes at http://thebudgetmindedtraveler.com/84

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