The Travelers Journal

Since the explosion of the Airbnb/VRBO/rental property has come up, there's a lot of questions around which is better?!

Is it still cheaper to stay at a vacation rental?
What are the advantages to each?
What should you look for when going to rent one or the other?

I go over all these questions and more in this episode to help you decide for your next adventure which is best.

Never stop exploring!

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to this episode. It truly means the world to me. If you found this podcast to be valuable please share the show or leave a review. This helps the podcast continue to grow and help others to continue to explore the world. Make sure to follow me over on IG @figstravels.

Thank you!

Over the past few years, I've set out on this goal to go out and explore the world. 

But to view some of these beautiful areas, one must endure a physical journey to get there. 

For the past few years, I've been setting goals physically to accomplish something in the exploration world. Something that scares me a bit and something that if I finish I know I would be proud of accomplishing.

This year I decided to hike one of the most iconic hikes in the United States. The Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike is one of a kind in this world.

This 26+mi hike with over 5,000ft of elevation is no walk in the park. On top of that, the 100+ degrees Fahrenheit will challenge anyone not used to the desert heat. 

After completing this iconic hike, not only do I feel so accomplished but I learned so much about myself and I'm excited for the next big goal for next year.

So in this episode, I am going to talk about the Rim to Rim hike. What the hike is, what routes you can take, more information about the Grand Canyon, and so much more!

Also, if you missed the Delta Airlines internet outage disaster I touched on that as well. Something for EVERYONE to keep in mind when they're working with people.

Hope you enjoy this episode!

Never stop exploring!

Thank you again so much for supporting the podcast! It truly means the world to me! If you found this helpful make sure to leave a review or share the show! This continues to help the show grow and continue to inspire others to travel the world. Also, you can follow me on my adventures over on IG @figstravels.

Today is my 32nd birthday.

I wanted to release this special episode to talk about some of the best life lessons, quotes, and Bible verses that have impacted my life.

With so much to do in this world, I feel as though I'm just getting started. There's so much out there to do and see.

With only the limited time we have here on Earth, we need to take as much advantage of it as we're able to.

Never stop exploring.

Thank you again so much for listening to and supporting the podcast. It truly means the world to me! If you have time please feel free to share or rate the podcast. This helps the podcast continue to grow and continues to help other people to get out and explore the world.

If you want to follow along my journey, you can follow me over on IG @figstravels.

OZEMPIC! One of the most popular drugs in the entire world right now. And for good reason. 

This drug has appeared to help a lot of people crack the code to their weight loss struggles.

While there are both positives and negatives to this medical intervention, one of the biggest topics not talked about is the cost.

When you listen in on this episode, you'll be surprised to find out how much higher of a cost these weight loss drugs are in the US compared to other countries.

The main topic of this episode rolls into finding cheap flights in 2024. One of the most common roadblocks to people traveling is thinking it's too expensive.

Yes, there are certain places in the world and during certain times of the year that may always cost more. But if you know where and how to look you'll be amazed to find some great deals on flights!

I hope this helps you find some great deals on your next flights to continue your journey of seeing the world.

Never stop exploring.

Thank you so much for taking the time to listen to this episode. I truly appreciate your support! If you enjoyed the show please leave a review or share it! This continues to help grow the show and the mission to help more people explore the world. 

If you want to follow along my journeys, follow me on IG @figstravels.

Thank you!

One of my goals in life is to make it to see all of the 7 wonders in the world.

Finally, I have been able to make it to my first one!

Machu Picchu is located in Peru and is one of the new 7 wonders of the world.

This one of a kind miraculous Incan historic community is something in the world you have to go and see for yourself!

On top of that, I was able to make the trek on the ancient Inca Trail.

The Classic Inca Trail is around 26mi long and takes you up to over 13,000ft of elevation. A guide will take you on a historic journey over 4 days and 3 nights until you finally reach the ancient civilization of Machu Picchu.

In this podcast, I talked about my own journey with planning the trip, places to see and things to do while in Cusco, and also the entire journey of the trail leading to Machu Picchu.

I left Machu Picchu speechless and with my travel addiction higher than ever to continue to see all the great places God has created on this Earth.

This will be an adventure you don't want to miss out on.

Never stop exploring.

I also wanted to say thank you so much for listening in on the podcast. It truly means the world to me to have your support! If you enjoyed this episode or found value from it, make sure to share it or leave a review. This continues to help the show and community grow. Thank you again!

Running across the length of Africa?!

Yes, the first person in history just completed this historic event to raise charity. An absolutely amazing story of someone overcoming all odds and logistical nightmares to make this a reality. 

The main topic on this episode was talking about 5 harsh health and fitness truths.

The truth at times is hard to accept. When it comes to health and fitness there are so many times were people want to tell themselves a different story than what is actually going on.

The reason for this is because we as humans want to take the path of least resistance. We want to find the "hacks" and "easiest" way to be able to get from Point A to Point B.

But as a coach, a lot of times I need to give tough love. The way the message is delivered doesn't have to be harsh. A lot of times, tough love is love because it's the truth. And when people are going through a health and fitness journey they need to be told the truth in order to keep progressing.

In this episode, we are going to talk about 5 harsh truths.

Thank you again so much for being here and listening. I truly appreciate it! 

If you found value from the show, leave a review or share it. This continues to help grow the show! 

You can follow me and more traveling on IG @figstravels.

We only have a shot time in this world, and that's why it's so important to be able to go out and experience new things. 

To experience new things, we need to be humble enough to go out and try them as well as be bad at them when we're just getting started.

This also relates to health and fitness.

When you're just getting started focusing on your health, you're going to find things you like and don't like. You're also going to find what works best and doesn't work best for you as well as trying and experiencing new things along your journey.

In this episode, we're going to be talking about why you're frustrated in your health and fitness. For many people, making new recipes, lifting weights, dieting, and more are a struggle when getting started out.

Just like any skill, you will become better at it as you continue to do it more and more.

Through myself coaching individuals as well as making many mistakes along the way myself, I came up with 3 big reasons why you're probably frustrated on that health and fitness journey and what to do about it.

I hope you enjoy the podcast!

As always, feel free to share or rate the podcast as it continues to help it grow. I appreciate you listening in it truly means the world to me!

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After 2020, one of the major focuses of a lot of people has been health.

One of the biggest issues with the health and fitness world is the amount of people trying to sell you something for their own benefit instead of actually trying to help you solve your issue.

A lot of "influencers" will use buzz words and bold claims to try to scare you. The reason this happens is because people buy off of emotion and not logic. 

With owning my own coaching business focusing on helping others with their fitness and nutrition, I wanted to share 5 simple and easy tips to help you live healthier.

No fads. No quick fixes. I'm not going to ask you to buy anything from this episode. No links or anything like that...

Just a few helpful tips to help those of your exploring their own health.

I hope you enjoy this episode and find it helpful.

The healthier and longer we are able to live, the more we can continue to do the things we love the most.

Never stop exploring.

I appreciate you listening to this episode of the podcast! If you found it helpful please leave a review! This helps continue to grow the show and spread to other likeminded individuals. Make sure to follow me on IG @figstravels.

Imagine everything you want to do in this lifetime.

In this day and age, we have the capabilities to explore and experience so much in the world.

A lot of people will set goals, but have you ever thought about listing out a Bucket List?

This podcast will teach you all about setting a bucket list and WHY it's so important to have one.

In today's world we get so caught up and busy with our day to day lives that we forget about the things we want to experience in this lifetime.

What you'll gain from this episode:
-Why a bucket list.
-How to make a bucket list.
-Examples of my bucket list.
And more.

Never stop exploring.

As always, thank you so much for listening and supporting the podcast! It truly means the world to me to have your support. If you like the podcast and found it valuable, please leave a review or share the show. This continues to help grow the show and inspire people to continue exploring life and the world.

Follow me on social @damion_figs or @figs_travels on Instagram. If you need help with your health and fitness please email me: [email protected].

You won't want to miss this one!

One of the things we will continue to explore is our own health. In a time where more people are sick, overweight, and unhealthier than ever, it's important we continue to explore how to live a healthier lifestyle.

The longer we live, the longer we're able to experience and explore in the world.

After working out myself for the past 15+ years, having many certifications in the health and fitness space, and now owning my own personal training and nutrition coaching business, I have made so many mistakes along the way.

In this podcast, I explain my 5 biggest mistakes in my own health and fitness journey. I wanted to share this to be able to help you along your own health and fitness journey and to also let you know about these so you won't make the same mistakes.

And also... You're going to love the story about Grandma Joy. She's 94 and is traveling the world. It's pretty awesome.

Hope you enjoy this episode!

As always, thank you so much for listening and supporting the podcast! It truly means the world to me to have your support. If you like the podcast or found it valuable, please leave a review or share the show. This continues to help the show grow and inspire more people.

Feel free to follow me on social media @damion_figs.
If you need help with your fitness and nutrition you can send me an email: [email protected]

Never stop exploring!