The Travel Is Real

The Travel Is Real

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The Travel Is Real episodes

  • EP 47: Justin Trudell- The Weird, Wild, Wondrous Vietnam

    Justin Trudell joins me on The Travel is Real. My guest hails from the great city of Toronto, Canada. We met during the beginning of my Journey in Vietnam, from the south to the north. Mr. Trudell is not only a highly skilled software engineer, but a mastered navigator as well. During the Vietnam adventure, Mr. Trudell knew all the routes and roads off the beaten path which lead the group and I to incredible scenery along the Ho Chi Minh Road. Justin and I discuss the trials and tribulations we encountered during our Motorbike trip. Some were good, some were bad, some were down right life threatening. We also discuss some of the more bizarre aspects of the trip that we witnessed.

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    Episode Highlights:

    • Near Death Experiences. All in a Day's Ride
    • Bizarre Sights on the Road
    • How to Travel Vietnam Like a Boss
    • Food! Vietnam FOOD!!!

    36 min
  • EP 46: Ash Gallagher- The War Journalist's Struggle, Insights, and Danger

    In this phenomenal episode of The Travel is Real, my guest Ash Gallagher, a prolific war journalist, and author who has worked for a multitude of well know news publications such as CNN, Yahoo News, and Vice, has joined me today to talk some wild stories and experiences she has encountered throughout the years. Her experiences range from horrific, educational, and inspiring.

    Episode Highlights:

    • The Terrifying Experience in Turkey
    • "Fixers" Who are They? What do They Do?
    • The Journalist's Insights and Affirmations

    Check out what Ash has been doing, HOW TO SUPPORT HER WORK! http://ashgallagher.com

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    43 min
  • EP 45: Tom Walker- The Ashram Healer in India

    In this inspiring episode of The Travel is Real, my Kiwi guest, Tom Walker tells a story of how a trip to India, and eastern medicine was the reason he could walk, run, and even climb mountains once more. We start by going through a gut wrenching, awful incident that lead tom being crippled for quite some time. Tom then illustrates his spiritual journey, which includes power of visualization, eastern medicine, and most importantly, the talents of an Ashram healer in India.

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    Episode Highlights:

    • How to Camp New Zealand
    • The Bone Shattering Incident
    • How to Find your Soul/Soles in India
    • A Miraculous Recover with Eastern Medicine
    33 min
  • EP 44: Ben O - How to Climb Giza, Bad News Borneo, and Airport Glamping

    Ben Orndorff is my guest this week, and gives the podcast one banger of an episode! He firsts starts by educating me on how to properly, and illegally sneak into the pyramids of Giza and actually climb to the top of one of the pyramids. We then get into a serious situation Ben found himself in the middle of nowhere while traveling Borneo. And finally, Ben discusses the finer points of spear fishing, free diving, and airport camping. Lots of helpful tips in this episode that almost anyone can benefit from, so listen close!

    Also, Check out his website and podcast at www.restlessben.com

    Episode Highlights:

    • How to "Safely" Climb the Pyramids of Giza
    • Bad News in Borneo
    • Tips on Spear Fishing and Free Diving
    • How to Airport Camp
    47 min
  • EP 43: Bria- Bria's Bizarre Work Away, and Becoming an Entrepreneur Abroad
    In this amazing episode, my guest Bria gives the podcast stories that range from embarrassing, inspiring, creepy/dangerous, and all the way to motivating. We first begin by Bria detailing her less than idea scooter accident that resulted in an awkward situation for all parties involved. After that, we get into a creepy and disturbing predicament my guest found her self in, on a work away in the Netherlands. And finally, Bria gives great advice and stimulating words for anyone looking to create their own business, whether it's at home, or living in another country. Check out her wraps, fabrics and apparel at: https://wrapsandwhatever.com Episode Highlights:
    • Accidents and Underwear
    • How to Escape the Work-Life Rut
    • The Creepy, Bizarre Work Away
    • How to Jumpstart the Entrepreneurial Spirit
    33 min
  • EP 42: Kenny Hanson- Monks, Meditation, and Instagram
    Digital nomad, mentor, and all around cool cat, my friend Kenny Hanson sat down on The Travel is Real podcast to discuss a couple travel stories and insights he has enjoyed along his Southeast Asia adventure. Kenny and I first discuss the instagram culture in Bali, and he gives a pretty unique insight. We then talk about his weird and wild experiences during a Visa run which led him to some gnarly encounters with locals along the way. Finally we both riff about the sheer beauty that is the Ha Giang loop, found in Vietnam.

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    Episode Highlights:
    • Instagram Culture in Bali
    • From Corporate Life, to Nomad Life
    • Badass Monks and Meditation
    • Earth's Most Beautiful Landscape
    42 min
  • EP 41: Nadja Nora- The Dark Side of Hollywood Story

    In this incredible episode, my guest from Switzerland details her dark and dismal experiences while living in Hollywood, working as a model and actress. She also recounts a creepy, repugnant story she encountered in a mansion on the Hollywood hills…its pretty nuts. Nadja then gives light as to why she left Los Angeles for a life in Bali. Her story is an inspiration to anyone who is unhappy with his or her current situation in life.

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    Episode Highlights:

    • The Dark Side of Hollywood Experience
    • The Repulsive Proposal in the Hollywood Hills
    • How to Make Moves and Take Action
    29 min
  • EP 40: Brian Pillsworth- The Backpacking Horror-Show, and The Worst Type of C*ck Block

    Brian Pillsworth is my guest on this crazy episode of The Travel is Real! The stories presented will make you laugh, gasp, yell HOLEE Cats! Mr. Pillsworth is an American who has traveled, backpacked, and worked in Asia for half a year. In the first part of the episode, he explains the wildly dangerous job which lead him to travel. After that, Brian tells a distressing story he was part of, while adventuring Mongolia. Pray you don't experience what Brian endured. My guest also enlightened me on the podcast, by explaining how he made money while assisting other backpackers. And finally, Brian and I discuss how a common travel occurrence, cockblocked us both during our travels. Funny, but also quite sad.

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    Episode Highlights:

    • Why I left Firefighting
    • The Backpacking Horrorshow in Mongolia
    • Making Money While Traveling
    • The Worst Kind of C*ck Block When Traveling
    42 min
  • EP 39: Maree Mackenzie- From Rock Bottom to Sober Girls Travels

    In this very special episode, my guest Maree Mackenzie, owner of Sober Girls Travels details her journey from her most rock bottom moment when she struggled with alcoholism, to her journey which led to a thriving sober women retreat and tour guide specialist. Her story is one of strength, desperation, and determination. If you want to contact Maree, visit her website www.sobergirlstravel.com

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    Episode Highlights:

    • The Ubud Pie Lady Business
    • The Dreadful Rock Bottom Moment
    • Journey to Recovery
    • Disastrous Consequences of Binge Drinking Abroad
    • "Recovery is the New Black"
    39 min
  • EP 38: Olumide Gbenro- The Digital Nomad Story
    In this episode, I am joined by Olu, a master digital nomad marketer, and founder of the Digital Nomad Summit. He lives here in Bali for the time being, and I was lucky enough to get him on the podcast for an entrepreneurial blitz discussion concerning work and travel. We touch upon topics such as skills he acquired which led him to live the travel lifestyle, and marketing strategies. But first, we begin the start of Olu's journey, and a nauseating hostel experience in Germany that sparked path to success. Check out www.thetravelisreal.com for more content!

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    Episode Highlights:
    • Living the Nomad Lifestyle
    • A Nauseating Hostel Experience
    • The Nomadic Path to Success
    • A Most Important Item
    34 min

About The Travel Is Real

From the publisher's feed

The Travel is Real is a podcast about hearing captivating stories from adventures abroad. Each guest on the episode reveals an experience which occurred while traveling, backpacking, or living abroad. These stories range from fun, comedic, risqué, to bizarre, gross, harrowing or horrific. As long as the if the narrative is intriguing, I want to hear it! Typically if an interview revolves around an arduous, dangerous, or harrowing narrative, the guest and I will give advice and tips, so listeners can learn from the mistakes of the guests and myself (I've certainly made a few). Anything can happen when traveling around the world, which is why so many travelers posses fascinating stories to tell.