Nomads No Worries

In this episode of Nomads No Worries, Steve shares his harrowing tale of woe after being scammed while searching for a winter rental in South Florida....

While Jack was off living the high life in Italy, Steve took a detour from the reliable Airbnb and ventured into the treacherous waters of Furnished Finder, a platform that turned out to be more of a scammer's paradise than a rental service.

With a mix of bad grammar, suspicious lease agreements, and a dash of family drama involving a hospitalized grandmother, Steve's experience quickly spiraled into a comedy of errors.

Tune in for a rollercoaster ride of laughs, lessons learned, and tales from this week's digital nomading adventures!

Chapters:

00:00:19 - Choosing Furnished Finder Over Airbnb
00:00:41 - Red Flags in Communication
00:01:29 - Lease Agreement Confusion
00:04:28 - The Scam Unfolds
00:13:42 - Finding a New Place
00:15:30 - Introduction to Sonder's Bankruptcy
00:19:11 - Sonder's Business Model and Recent Issues
00:20:45 - Immediate Cancellations and Evacuations
00:22:20 - Customer Reactions and Marriott's Role
00:23:27 - Personal Experiences with Sonder
00:25:39 - Comparing Airbnb and Sonder

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In this episode of "Nomads No Worries," hosts Steve and Jack dive into the latest travel news with the enthusiasm of kids in a candy store—if that candy store was filled with international tariffs and immigration crackdowns...

Jack shares his upcoming Euro trip to Italy, revealing his minimalist packing strategy that has him feeling like a backpacking ninja. The duo hilariously debates the appropriateness of dressing as the Pope for Halloween, while also pondering whether the new American Pope is secretly using Duolingo to learn Italian.

The conversation takes a turn as they discuss a report from the U.S. Travel Association predicting a decline in international visitors to the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic. Jack, ever the optimist, sees this as a chance to enjoy less crowded beaches in South Beach—because who needs tourists when you can have all the beach space to yourself?

The episode wraps up with a light-hearted discussion about the World Cup, poutine, and the trials of being a man in a world obsessed with measurements—both of height and, well, other things. Tune in for a blend of travel tips, laughs, and a healthy dose of vulnerability!

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Euro Trip Excitement
00:02:30 - Minimalist Packing and Travel Plans
00:04:30 - Nomad News: Decrease in U.S. International Visitors
00:08:00 - Impact of Canadian Visitors on U.S. Travel
00:10:30 - Future Growth Projections for U.S. Travel
00:12:30 - World Cup Ticket Plans
00:14:00 - New Biometric Border Checks in Europe
00:17:00 - Privacy Concerns and Travel Efficiency
00:19:30 - Cultural Comparisons: Poutine and Animal Style Fries
00:22:00 - Height and Measurement Anecdotes
00:24:00 - Global Entry vs. TSA Pre-Check
00:26:00 - Conclusion and Farewell

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In this episode, Steve and Jack are joined by Canadian travel writer and podcast host Melissa Rodway, creator of FLY Travel Radio and author of the Amazon best-selling memoir The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao.

Melissa shares stories from a lifetime of adventure. From growing up in a remote Australian bush town to backpacking across Southeast Asia and sleeping in ancient roundhouses in rural China. She dishes on questionable street food, Bolivian jeep rides gone wrong, and the legendary 65-year-old Croatian roommate who drank too much Rakija.

We dive into hot topics like travel fatigue, slow travel, beer diplomacy, the art of knowing when it’s time to go home, and why the best adventures always start with a slightly bad idea.

You can find Melissa’s book on Amazon here: http://bit.ly/44s5JX9

And follow her chaos on IG: @fly_travel_media 

Today’s episode features our “On The Road Again” segment, where we highlight some of the unique forms of transportation we’ve taken in our travels.

Intro: Jack is finally nomading again and bought a one-way ticket to ???. Plus Steve watching football with French-Canadians in Northern Québec. (0:00-8:00)

Boats: Scary cruises on the Nile, lawless cruises in international waters, ferries to beautiful islands in Greece and Italy, getting seasick, unlimited booze boats in Latin America, and how to ride water taxis in Panama, the Galapagos, and Vancouver. (8:00-26:30)

Car Sharing: New and emerging services for renting cars through different apps. (26:30-30:45)

E-Scooters: How companies like Bird and Lime made an initial splash, why they’re dying off in certain cities, where they’re still going strong, and what the future holds. (30:45-44:30)

Vespas: Why they look so cool, the type of people who ride them, and safety concerns. (44:30-46:00)

Douche Rentals: The trend of renting a flashy car for the day to stand in front of it and take pictures, and other interesting vehicles like slingshots. (46:00-51:11)

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Today we walk through 9 of the funniest 1-star reviews TripAdvisor has to offer. These include a beach that's too sandy, a zoo animal that should be considered a sex offender, and other events that compel internet users to share their experiences with the world.

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Our friend AP joins the show to discuss his nomadic journey, living month-to-month in 23+ cities throughout the United States. Highlights include:

• Pacific Northwest - Best vs worst months, and a creepy landlord who lived in his Portland basement.
• Cali Vibes: San Jose, San Diego, Huntington Beach, and how the ocean is actually cold vs the warmer Caribbean/Gulf
• Scottsdale - The full story on Jack and Steve’s criminally bad golf game, Scottsdale’s housing prices, best restaurants, and “going out” culture.
• Florida - The genesis of our nomad journey, getting caught in BLM and Trump rallies, trying to rent a street-legal golf cart or vespa, and learning the cultural and weather differences between North Florida and South Florida.
• Austin & Lake Travis - Imposter syndrome when staying in Airbnbs that are too nice.
• East Coast - Why Brooklyn was AP’s favorite stop, how a bad Airbnb experience ruined his time in the charming city of Charleston, and other common Airbnb shortcomings.
• Key West - AP details a story that involves ordering condoms from GoPuff and Jack getting locked out of an Airbnb while getting eaten alive by bugs.
• We also further plan our trip to Jamaica that’s totally gonna happen, as well as other potential island trips to Cuba or the Bahamas.

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Steve and Jack crack open their ultimate travel bucket lists and dream big. From chasing the Northern Lights at the most inopportune time of year, to smoking weak joints in Jamaica, to dodging anacondas in the Amazon Rainforest—the places may not have the best wifi. The guys also imagine first-class train rides in Siberia, cold plunges in Antarctica, and lemur-filled wanderings across Madagascar. Along the way, they sprinkle in quirky facts, cultural tidbits, and what they consider to be jokes.

Whether you’re building your own nomad wishlist or just want to escape into a world of wild travel dreams, this episode will surely spark some dumb ideas.

This week we’re taking you to Montreal, Canada’s second-largest city and one of the most unique cultural blends in North America. We break down the numbers behind the city’s size and metro population, then dive into what makes Montreal feel like a mix of Europe and North America all at once. From street dance battles to furry conventions, it truly earns its reputation as a festival city.

Of course, we had to talk food — poutine (in all its variations), foie gras, maple syrup, and why Montreal bagels might ruin New York bagels for you forever. We also hit on the city’s must-see spots, the role of French in everyday life, how bilingual the locals really are, and whether separatist politics still show up in the vibe of the city.

Finally, in this week’s Nomad Hack, we share an unbelievable travel deal: Japan Airlines is giving away free domestic flights within Japan to international travelers. Yes, free. We’ll explain who’s eligible and how to take advantage of it.

If you’ve ever wondered why Montreal speaks French, whether you can get by without knowing it, or if free flights in Japan are really a thing — this episode’s for you.

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We discuss our experiences traveling to Queens, New York for the U.S. Open - Including the legendary Honey Duece cocktail, the longest tennis match ever, and more.

Nomad Hacks: We reveal 5 ChatGPT prompts that could help you find the cheapest hidden flight prices. 

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Today we chat with Ken Krell, the founder of location-independent businesses and newsletters including The PrideNomad Letter and The Daily Hug. With years of digital nomad experience, a few thousand LGBTQ+ readers, and a lifetime of stories about building a borderless life as a queer traveler. We find out if this publisher of The Daily HUG is really a daily THUG. (Just kidding, he’s lovely.)

We talk about what it means to belong anywhere, how to make money on the move, why community matters, and the weirdest places Ken’s ever worked from. This episode is equal parts hilarious, heartwarming, and wildly inspiring. 

Check out MyDailyHug.com and PrideNomad.com - or follow @ken.krell on Instagram for more!