The Globetrotter Lounge

I talk with Erica Virvo,  a purposeful traveler who loves the thrill of living in countries people have rarely heard of. She’s spent 5 years studying and working in obscure countries in the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa. While she loves visiting the frequented tourist spots like everyone else, the memories Erica has treasured the most are the everyday experiences she participated in with friends she’s found along the way. Through these connections and ordinary activities, Erica has gained a deeper appreciation for the world and people in it. Erica what sparked her love of travel, how she managed to finance one incredible travel experience after another, how travel has changed her life - and more.

Say hi to Erica on Instagram @erica.virvo.

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For episode 25, I talk with Nubia Younge, entrepreneur, mother and founder of the Chronicles Abroad podcast. Born and raised in Boston, MA, Nubia was bit by the travel bug in 2011 when she set out on a 14 day European vacation. She spent the next six years traveling to 35 countries, while being a single mom, working full time and going to school part-time.

In early 2017 she decided to donate all of her belongings and pack a suitcase to go see the world…and now lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand. During our conversation, Nubia shares the ups and downs of her travel filled life, how she launched herself into living abroad (and why it’s bringing her so much joy), and offers tips and resources along the way.

Listen to Nubia's Chronicles Abroad Podcast and say hi to her on Instagram. 

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For episode 24, I talk with global career coach Nicolle Merrill about the twists and turns of her many international work and travel experiences. A self-proclaimed professional job hopper, she talks about how the stigma around fluid careers is disappearing as the way we work changes. Her non-traditional career path has included work as a private jet travel writer, a study abroad advisor, a global career coach, and an AI chatbot designer. She then founded Future Skills, a company that smashes traditional career advice and show people how to build adventurous careers. Nicolle teaches digital nomads how to get remote jobs, work in foreign countries, and upskill for the jobs of the future. It’s a fun conversation, with great insights, tips and lots of laughter. And I have to say, I’m glad to know I’m not the only one with  “shiny object syndrome."

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I kick off Season 2 by having a conversation with my 8 year old niece Leah (recorded while vacationing last Christmas in Mexico). It’s short and sweet— and all about travel of course.  I also hare about my travel role models as a kid, plus give some updates  including a recent big change in my life related to travel, finances and podcasting. I wrap up with my current travel goals, where you can find me in 2019, a fun announcement and more. 

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In this solo episode, I share my story about finding a way to travel more, ultimately saving over $100K in travel costs. Earning millions of miles and points through credit card sign-up bonuses has changed my life – making travel more attainable. I share travel stories and resources – and bust a few myths along the way. 

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I talk with Erin Papworth, the Founder and CEO of Nav.it, an exciting new app that aims to empower women to become more financially savvy – with travel as the inspiration and end goal. Erin spent 12 years working in sub-Saharan Africa on projects that increased health care access for marginalized women. Upon her return to the U.S., Erin became determined to change female conversations around finances and help women redefine their lifestyles and what wealth means to them. Nav.it  combines inspiring and educational travel articles with practical budgeting tools and tips – showing women how to make travel more attainable. Erin shares her personal travel journey, information about her new product, and her passion for helping other women navigate finances, travel and life.

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In this episode I talk with Seattle-based osteopath Cathy Lindsay. Her lifelong love of nature and being outdoors eventually led her to explore the world as an adult. After multiple international trips to places like Grand Cayman, Bali, India and Peru, Cathy began shifting her travel focus. She now takes annual service trips – typically helping on environmental or animal research projects. Her service expeditions have included counting butterflies in North Vietnam, studying juvenile turtles in the Bahamas and Costa Rica, and studying wolves and bison in Alberta, Canada. She also recently traveled to Thailand to work in elephant and dog sanctuaries, and ended up providing support to the local community following a devastating flood. Cathy shares amazing stories about her adventures in learning and helping – showing us that travel with purpose is not only important, but deeply rewarding. Along the way she provides inspiration, tips and resources for those interested in doing good while traveling.

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I speak with Martinique ("Marty") Lewis, a veteran traveler who is committed to inspiring other travelers and diversifying the travel industry. At 31 years old she’s already been traveling for 22 years, visited six continents, and will be traveling 275 days out of the upcoming year. We talk about her work with Black Travel Journey, an organization that aims to educate, encourage and inspire travelers of color. For the past year Marty has been raising awareness about the lack of diversity in travel advertising and promotion. She works directly with tourism boards and hospitality brands, educating them about the value and importance of marketing to people of color.

Marty is also dedicated to helping the communities that she visits, especially lesser known destinations that are part of the African Diaspora. Her passion about what she does shines through everything she says. I'm sure you will be inspired by her travel-filled life and infectious positivity.

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In episode 18 I speak with Jess Sanchez of The Jetsetting Family. She and her husband Rod sold everything, quit their jobs and embarked on a life of full-time travel with their two young children Santi (5 years old) and Nora (2 years old). Since launching in June 2018, they've traveled to the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.  Their blog, YouTube channel and podcast chronicle their adventures, providing inspiration and resources for other families who hope to do the same.

Jess shares how she and Rod made their goal a reality, how they currently support themselves financially, and what life on the road is like. She invites us to  "find the tiny crazy " in our lives and push ourselves to adventure more - whether it's a huge lifestyle change or simply dedicating ourselves to traveling more. Her inspiring story is proof that if you can dream it, you can do it.

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In episode 17 I speak with Glory Ali, founder of Muslim Travel Rocks, a blog that encourages and motivates Muslims to explore the world, seeking to combat Islamophobia through travel. It also provides useful information on Halal and Muslim friendly destinations. Glory has been featured in Huffington Post, Halal Incorp and Khadija Magazine, and has been invited to speak at numerous national conferences, including the Women in Travel Summit and TravelCon. During our conversation she shares her personal experiences as a Muslim traveler, discusses the importance of raising children to be global citizens, and explains why she feels that America is still a welcoming place for Muslims. She also shares tips and advice for women wanting to travel more.

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