Passport Joy Travel Talk

Since returning home from the 27-month trip around the world, many people ask us how we went about accomplishing such a big feat. It all started with having big goals and dreams, writing them down then setting out to accomplish them. In this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk, we will discuss the process of setting goals as the new year begins, looking out and envisioning an unbelievable year, and making your ‘Best Me’ list. If you have some huge travel and life goals for 2020 but don’t have a system set for accomplishing them, this might be a good episode to check out.

Main Topics Covered:

Setting Huge Goals

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Check out all of the details of POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World

Season 2 of World Barber Shop Adventures is on Amazon Prime.

Check out the list of recommended books for 2020 from my high-performing peers. 

Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We get asked the question all of the time ‘what was our favorite place we visited?’ In this episode, I talk through my top list and where I would go in 2020 if I was starting all over. Hear about why I love Vietnam, New Zealand, India, Bali, Portugal, Poland, Japan, and Chile. I get into the details about how each is different and why you should consider them in 2020.

Main Topics Covered:

Top 2020 List

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World

Season 2 of World Barber Shop Adventures on Amazon Prime

Check out the list of recommended books for 2020 from my high-performing peers. 

Check out the two-part series on New Zealand (South Island) 

And New Zealand’s North Island (Road Trip Tips) 

Understand our point of view on Vietnam Travel 

Da Nang, Vietnam (Trip of a Lifetime) is one of our favorite locations in the world 

India is Incredible (2 Months Traveling 7+ Cities)

We saw many parts of Vietnam with a Friend (Da Nang, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Quy Nhon)

The beauty of Phu Quoc (Fantasy Island of Vietnam)

Hard to top the Beautiful Bali, Indonesia (4 Weeks in Travel Paradise)

We loved our time in Japan Travel Part 1 (Our First 3 Weeks)

Japan Travel Part 2 (Sumo Wrestling, Geisha, and the Countryside)

A great option is Chile Travel – Santiago, Valparaiso, San Pedro de Atacama (& Other Beauty)

Historical Poland (Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz) is a great trip 

One of the favorites and a planned trip to go back - Lisbon, Portugal

Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you used Mega Bus or one of the other big bussing companies in America? I did recently and I tell you all about it. I also discuss our trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where we hung out in a barber shop and met JuJu Smith-Schuster and a few other Steelers. With the release of Season 2 on Amazon Prime for World Barber Shop Adventures, it’s pretty exciting around here.

Main Topics Covered:

Bus Travel

Pittsburgh Trip

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

We will miss our grandmother dearly. RIP. 

Season 2 of World Barber Shop Adventures on Amazon Prime - 

Check out the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania episode. 

My trip from Chicago to Indianapolis was only $5 on Megabus. Check out their site to see if they have similar deals.

Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World.

Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You may have heard about the October 2020 deadline for the Real ID transition but are you aware of the importance of how it may affect your travels? In today’s podcast episode, we are going to listen in on an interview between TheNewsWorthy’s Erica Mandy and Jamie Garza, Information Officer in the Office of Public Affairs with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. They discuss the change in travel requirements in the coming year and the need to get your Real ID in the coming months.

Main Topics Covered:

Real ID Interview with Erica Mandy and Jamie Garza

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

TheNewsWorthy is an excellent podcast to get all of the daily news updates in a Fast, Fair, and Fun way. 

Here is the episode on Thing to Know Thursday from October 24, 2019 with Jamie Garza

Erica Mandy on Instagram 

Erica Mandy on Twitter 

Erica Mandy on Facebook 

Erica Mandy on Spotify 

Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World.

Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are talking about flying private with my buddy, Eddie, who recently flew from Phoenix to Las Vegas for cheaper than flying commercial. ‘Empty legs’ are flights that are due to operate without any passengers as the aircraft repositions back to its base, or is going elsewhere to be ready for its next assignment. If you can move quickly or have a flexible schedule, an empty leg can help you save significantly on the cost of a conventional private jet charter. We get into the details of his trip and how he was treated like a VIP throughout.

Main Topics Covered:

Conversation with Eddie Robinson on his trip on a private plane

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Excellent article comparing the top charter flight services.

Eddie described using JetSuiteX from Phoenix to Las Vegas. 

Find empty leg charter flights - they have to go to a location to drop off or pick up people anyway, they are looking for ways to fill their flight

Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World.

Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a major back surgery six years ago from chronic back pain, I am now able to travel the world. In this podcast episode, I discuss how I went from spending six days in the hospital after getting three discs replaced from degenerative disc disease which included all kinds of new ‘equipment’ in my back to traveling to 35 countries in 27 months. I struggled with my back pain since my late teen years, played through the pain in my D1 basketball days, struggled in my 20’s to stay active, and then finally had enough in my early 30’s.

I will discuss not only the exercise that changed my life but also the other factors that play a part in the pain on vacations like hydration, food, and even beer. If you have ever struggled with back issues during vacation, listen in as I give tips to help you get your life back. This is an important episode for me as I know how many people have asked me about my recovery process and I want to continue to share how I made it through.

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Watch the video of my daily exercises to relieve back pain: https://youtu.be/sHO5y4WvLSs

The book that changed my life by Dr. Eric Goodman. 

Eating is also a major factor in back pain. Read Eat to Live to understand more about inflammation. 

The Foundation Training Instagram post of my back equipment -

An awesome overview of Foundation Training. Be sure to subscribe to the channel as well.

Watch the World Barber Shop Adventures on Amazon Prime now.

Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World.

Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Americans don’t grow up knowing about Cricket (2nd most popular sport in the world), so when I befriended Chris Gayle through social media about a year ago, I had no idea of his fanbase within the sport. All I knew was that we shared a common interest in cigars, having fun, and appreciated barbers (he enjoys World Barber Shop Adventures *now available on Amazon).

Fast forward to his epic party celebrating his 40th birthday in Kingston, Jamaica, where I had the unique opportunity to stay in his home with his family for 5 nights. Not only did I get the chance to realize how super-famous he is around the world (there were people from every part attending his party), I got to see how extremely kind and giving he is. The Universe Boss (his nickname) is truly that. He has zero judgment of those he encounters, is considerate of his massive fanbase that is always asking for a photo, and is extremely humble for his global status.

With our travels, I often talk about how amazing poor people are around the world that live on minimal incomes. The fact that they are happy even though they don’t have much. It was uplifting to see the other side of that spectrum. Someone that has it all and is comfortable with himself and makes those around him happy. Chris has abundance through his hard work, but he embraces it and shares it, always with his huge smile.

Travel opens many doors. The Jamaican people were warm, welcoming, and a ton of fun. Not only did I have time sharing great conversations with Chris’ partner, brothers, and sister, but his circle of friends that traveled in from around the world were all amazing people. The chance to meet such upbeat, positive thinking, motivated people was an added bonus of the trip.

Always stay open to random encounters. Engage with people you don’t know. You never know where it might lead.

Main Topics Covered: Weekend at Chris Gayle’s 40th Birthday Celebration Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World

Check out Chris Gayle’s House tour

Video from the birthday celebration for Chris Gayle’s 40th birthday

Check out Chris’ restaurant and nightclub the Triple Century Sports Bar

We went to Fiction Nightclub on Saturday night.

Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was quite a week with the launch of the photography book POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World. Getting featured on Fox & Friends nationally, as well as two local stations, was a blast in front of the camera. With orders being shipped and kind notes coming in, it was an exciting few days. With a trip to Jamaica soon to hang out with world-famous Cricket player Chris Gayle, it is sure to be another crazy week ahead. We reflect on all of that as well as tell stories of how small the world is in this week’s Passport Joy Travel Talk Podcast.

Main Topics Covered:

Update on the Crazy Week of News Interviews

Jamaica Trip Ahead

The World is Small Stories

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World

Hanging out with world-famous Cricket player Chris Gayle in Jamaica. 

Fox & Friends First interviewed me about the photography book. 

We volunteered at an amazing surf lodge while in South Africa. 

Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The weather can play a huge part in how well your vacation goes. The weather is not predictable, but some have more skills than others. Today we talk with one of those professionals that truly understand the weather, Todd Klaassen. Todd is a meteorologist with over 15 years of experience and has earned the CBM (certified broadcast meteorologist) seal from the American Meteorological. Beyond his profession, Todd is also an avid traveler, most recently visiting Iceland, Australia, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand. We get into details about his experiences on the road, advice for planning your trips around travel, his favorite weather app, and a crazy story when his lips touched an amputated toe. This was a fun and entertaining interview on this week’s Passport Joy Travel Talk Podcast.

Main Topics Covered: Todd Klaassen Interview Links Mentioned in the Episode:

News bio for Todd Klaassen on RTV6

Todd’s Public Profile on Facebook where he shares tips and advice on the weather. 

Todd’s Twitter account sharing all of the days' hot topics in weather and beyond. 

The Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson City with the amputated toe

We talked about Hanoi and the scooter chaos. Check out the podcast Vietnam with a Friend (Da Nang, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Quy Nhon). 

We met up in Melbourne and shared stories of our experiences in Australia. Check the podcast Melbourne, Australia (Travel to the Great Ocean Road) for more details. 

For more advice on Travel Insurance be sure to read the complete guide with details. 

Todd Klaassen’s main smartphone app for the weather - RadarScope - that he checks in on. 

Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World

Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This podcast is dedicated to describing the new self-published 180-page photography book POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World which showcases police officers encountered during our 800-day journey around the world. 89 large-format color photographs from 60+ cities celebrate police who, while performing daily duties, paused to show off their uniforms proudly. 

Main Topics Covered:

POLICE Photography Book

 

Links Mentioned in the Episode:

Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World 

Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.