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  • Common Scams in Vietnam | Episode Seven

    Hello friends!

    Welcome to the seventh episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we shared our thoughts from our first two weeks in Vietnam.

    Tune into this episode to learn:

    · Our first impressions of Ho Chi Minh City

    · Some unique features in our second Airbnb

    · The chokehold that karaoke has on Vietnam and some other culture shocks

    · A trip up to Hoi An - a UNESCO World Heritage Site

    · The surprising thing that the Vietnamese eat for breakfast

    Travel Spreadsheet:

    If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look here. We hope to make long term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our finances along the journey.

    Make sure to check our spreadsheet throughout the year to see real time updates.

    Resources:

    · Hostel in Hoi An

    · Lantern making class

    · Cooking class in Hoi An

    · Walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City

    · Our Travel Spreadsheet 

    Want more? Follow our Instagram - @takeofftotravelpodcast. 

    About Us: We’re a couple traveling the world for 14 months on just $25,000 each. We are currently in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and work our way across the world over the next 14 months. Throughout the podcast, we will share our advice to make long term travel feel less overwhelming and more accessible. We’ll share practical advice and stories that will make your travelers smoother, cheaper, and more doable.

    31 min
  • Do's and Don'ts of Chiang Mai, Thailand | Episode Six

    Hello friends! 

    Welcome to the sixth episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we talked about our adventure to an elephant sanctuary, trip to Pai and a surprising piece of news. We also shared some dos and don’ts of Chiang Mai, Thailand. 

    Tune into this episode to hear about: 

    · Our experience at an elephant sanctuary (spoiler alert: it was incredible)

    · How we celebrated Christmas in a Buddhist country
    · A whirlwind and wonderful trip up to the city of Pai
    · Croatia joined the Schengen zone, and what happened to our travel itinerary…
    · Dos and Don’ts of Chiang Mai and our overall thoughts about the city
    · Our expectations for Ho Chi Minh City 

    Travel Spreadsheet:

    If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look here. We hope to make long term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our finances along the journey.

    Make sure to check our spreadsheet throughout the year to see real time updates.

    Resources: 

    · Happy Elephant Home 

    · Food 4 Thought Restaurant 

    · Our hostel in Pai 

    · Our Travel Spreadsheet 

    Want more? Follow our Instagram - @takeofftotravelpodcast. 

    About Us: We’re a couple traveling the world for 14 months on just $25,000 each. We are currently in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and work our way across the world over the next 14 months. Throughout the podcast, we will share our advice to make long term travel feel less overwhelming and more accessible. We’ll share practical advice and stories that will make your travelers smoother, cheaper, and more doable.

    32 min
  • What NOT to Do in Chiang Rai, Thailand | Episode Five

    Hello friends! Welcome to the fifth episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we talked about what we've been up to over the last few weeks, and shared a few of the culture shocks we have experienced so far in Thailand. 

    Tune into this episode to hear about: 

    • Our day trip to Huay Tung Thao Reservoir - what surprised us and a lesson about planning ahead 
    • The full day cooking class we took at the Thai Farm Cooking School 
    • Our adventure in Chiang Rai - an accidental dangerous walk, a surprise at the bus station and more 
    • Culture shocks from here in thailand - WHERE ARE THE TRASH CANS? 
    • Travel Spreadsheet:

      If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look here. We hope to make long term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our finances along the journey.

      Make sure to check our spreadsheet throughout the year to see real time updates.

      Resources: 

      · About the Huay Tung Thao Reservoir 

      · Thai Farm Cooking School 

      · Things to Do in Chiang Rai 

      · Our Hostel in Chiang Rai 

      · Our Travel Spreadsheet 

      Want more? Follow our Instagram - @takeofftotravelpodcast. 

      About Us: We’re a couple traveling the world for 14 months on just $25,000 each. We are currently in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and work our way across the world over the next 14 months. Throughout the podcast, we will share our advice to make long term travel feel less overwhelming and more accessible. We’ll share practical advice and stories that will make your travelers smoother, cheaper, and more doable.

      27 min
    • Stuck in South Korea? | Episode Four

      Hello friends! Welcome to the fourth episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we covered the adventure we had just getting to our first destination and our first impressions of Thailand. Tune into this episode to hear about:

      • The nightmare we had just trying to get our boarding passes for our flights
      • What happened to us when we got stuck in South Korea for 24 hours
      • Our first impressions of Chiang Mai, Thailand
      • How we are doing on our budget
      • Travel Spreadsheet:

        If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look here.

        We hope to make long term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our finances along the journey. Make sure to check our spreadsheet throughout the year to see real time updates.

        Resources:

        · The market we visited in Seoul

        · The walking tour we did of Chiang Mai

        · Our Travel Spreadsheet

        Want more?

        Follow our Instagram - @takeofftotravelpodcast.

        About Us:

        We’re a couple traveling the world for thirteen months on just $25,000 each. In November 2022, we’ll land in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and work our way across the world over the next 13 months. Throughout the podcast, we will share our advice to make long term travel feel less overwhelming and more accessible. We’ll share practical advice and stories that will make your travelers smoother, cheaper, and more doable.

        28 min
      • Packing for a Year of Travel in a Carry On | Episode Three

        Hello friends! Welcome to the third episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. In this episode, we covered all things packing. Tune into this episode to hear about:

        • The luggage we are bringing on the trip (hint – it’s not a lot)
        • What we’re packing inside our luggage – and what we’re not
        • All about our specific travel gadgets
        • How the first ‘test pack’ went
        • The decision to sell 99% of our belongings
        • Our expectations, worries, and hopes for our first month of travel
        • Travel Spreadsheet:

          If you’re curious about how much money we anticipate spending in each place on our list (and also how much we ACTUALLY spend when we’re there), you can take a look here.

          We hope to make long term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our finances along the journey. Make sure to check our spreadsheet throughout the year to see real time updates.

          Resources:

          · Our Carry-On Luggage

          · Collin’s Travel Backpack

          · Olivia’s Travel Backpack

          · The $5 Night Market STREET FOOD Challenge Video

          · Tile Trackers

          · Our Travel Spreadsheet

          Want more?

          Follow our Instagram - @takeofftotravelpodcast.

          About Us:

          We’re a couple traveling the world for thirteen months on just $25,000 each. In November 2022, we’ll land in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and work our way across the world over the next 13 months. Throughout the podcast, we will share our advice to make long term travel feel less overwhelming and more accessible. We’ll share practical advice and stories that will make your travelers smoother, cheaper, and more doable.

          28 min
        • How to Navigate Travel Vaccines and Prepare for Travel | Episode Two

          Hello friends! 

          Welcome to the second episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. 

          In this episode, we interviewed Nurse Doe Jacobs of the Arcadia Physicians Travel Clinic about all things travel medicine and discussed the spreadsheet we’ve created to help us prepare for our travels. 

          Tune into this episode to learn: 

          • Why you should consult a travel medicine specialist instead of just your primary care doctor 
          • Some surprising things that can get you sick 
          • How much do travel vaccines and medications cost 
          • What should you do to make sure you stay healthy on the road 
          • We also discussed the travel spreadsheet that we have created to help plan for our travels. 
          • If you’re curious about how much money we anticipate spending in each place on our list (and also how much we ACTUALLY spend when we’re there), you can take a look here. We hope to make long term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our finances along the journey. 

            Resources:

            · Arcadia Physicians Travel Clinic
            · CDC Traveler’s Health
            · Our Travel Spreadsheet 

            Want more? Follow our Instagram - @takeofftotravelpodcast. 

            About Us: 

            We’re a couple traveling the world for thirteen months on just $25,000 each. In November 2022, we’ll land in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and work our way across the world over the next 13 months. Throughout the podcast, we will share our advice to make long term travel feel less overwhelming and more accessible. We’ll share practical advice and stories that will make your travelers smoother, cheaper, and more doable.

            26 min
          • Our Takeoff to Travel | Episode One

            Hello friends! Welcome to the first episode of Takeoff to Travel with your hosts, Collin and Olivia. We’re a couple traveling the world for thirteen months on just $25,000 each.

            In November 2022, we’ll land in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and work our way across the world over the next 13 months. Throughout the podcast, we will share our advice to make long term travel feel less overwhelming and more accessible. We’ll share practical advice and stories that will make your travelers smoother, cheaper, and more doable.

            In our first episode, you can tune in to learn:

            • How we came up with the idea to travel the world for a year
            • A broad look at our planning process
            • Our itinerary
            • How we saved enough money to go
            • Top Frequently Asked Questions
            • Remaining To-Do List Items
            • Resources:

              • Marcus by Goldman Sachs - High Yield Savings Account
              • Minimalism Documentary
              • Want more?

                Follow our Instagram - @takeofftotravelpodcast.

                28 min

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