March 02, 2021

[Travel Better] Lessons from a Lifetime of Travel with Don Mankin (Part 2)

1 hour

In this episode of the Wisdom & Wanderlust Podcast, Michael and Robyn continue their conversation with Dr. Don Mankin, a psychologist, educator, futurist, writer, consultant and world traveler. Don talks about writing his book, Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean: A Guide to Fifty Extraordinary Adventures for the Seasoned Traveler, and what he is the most proud of with his writing. He also shares how he prepares before traveling to a new place and how he engages while he’s there.

"Serendipity is a very important quality in life and in travel. You have to allow yourself to be surprised, and that sometimes means being unprepared." –Don Mankin, Ph.D. [33:17]

What You Will Learn:

[00:01] Intro

[01:24] Don’s life-changing travel experiences

[08:33] What has he learned about himself and the world through travel

[14:20] The transition from psychology and consulting to travel writing

[19:30] Writing the book, Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean

[20:54] What is Don most proud of with his writing

[26:48] How does he approach a trip now

[31:02] How he prepares for the culture/language to a new place

[39:39] What he does to engage in a deeper level while he’s traveling

[43:14] How he identifies themes for his writings

[47:20] If he believe travel be transformational

[50:40] Rapid fire questions

[58:23] Where to contact Don

[59:32] Outro

Resources:

Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean: A Guide to Fifty Extraordinary Adventures for the Seasoned Traveler by Don Mankin and Shannon Stowell

Don Mankin’s articles on his website

Don Mankin’s blog

Northern Thailand & Laos: A Journey into the Spiritual Heart of SE Asia

Don Mankin’s website

Email Don

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March 02, 2021

[Travel Better] Lessons from a Lifetime of Travel with Don Mankin (Part 2)

1 hour

"Serendipity is a very important quality in life and in travel. You have to allow yourself to be surprised, and that sometimes means being unprepared." –Don Mankin, Ph.D. [33:17]

What You Will Learn:

[00:01] Intro

[01:24] Don’s life-changing travel experiences

[08:33] What has he learned about himself and the world through travel

[14:20] The transition from psychology and consulting to travel writing

[19:30] Writing the book, Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean

[20:54] What is Don most proud of with his writing

[26:48] How does he approach a trip now

[31:02] How he prepares for the culture/language to a new place

[39:39] What he does to engage in a deeper level while he’s traveling

[43:14] How he identifies themes for his writings

[47:20] If he believe travel be transformational

[50:40] Rapid fire questions

[58:23] Where to contact Don

[59:32] Outro

Resources:

Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean: A Guide to Fifty Extraordinary Adventures for the Seasoned Traveler by Don Mankin and Shannon Stowell

Don Mankin’s articles on his website

Don Mankin’s blog

Northern Thailand & Laos: A Journey into the Spiritual Heart of SE Asia

Don Mankin’s website

Email Don

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