What would you do if...

while on route to visit an important Buddhist Temple, in China you suddenly find yourself surrounded by loads of police and a SWAT unit.

About The Guess

Wendy is an intrepid traveller, vegan foodie and polyglot. At The Nomadic Vegan, she combines her passions for travel, veganism and language while showing her readers how fun and fulfilling vegan travel can be.

She is an avid traveller who's visited more than 100 countries.

Website:
The Nomadic Vegan

Resources, Tips & Tricks

• Learn a little bit of the language
• Research your destination for and news on Civil Unrest.
• Check your countries government website for travel advisories
• Install and use translation apps on your phone

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While travelling abroad you suddenly find yourself fighting off one of the four strains of Dengue Fever.

Nora has travelled full-time for 12 years and continues to travel half the year. She’s lived in and travelled through 60+ countries and counting. She is an expert on travel, personal finance (as a former CFP), and lifestyle design and has coined the term financially sustainable travel. It’s not about budget travel (though she’s done a bunch of that), nor is it about being environmentally sustainable (though she’s a big advocate of that too). It’s about making money successfully, spending money smartly, and managing it wisely – all in the arena of lifestyle travel. These three pillars form the foundation of her website.

Website:
The Professional Hobo

• There is no cure or vaccine for Dengue fever.

• Known as the Bone Breaking Disease because in the latter days of the fever you feel as though your bones are being broken.

• You will also break out into a full-body rash

• If you find yourself sick - before heading to the ER, try the pharmacy

• Milking Goats: https://youtu.be/RnZ-1v2TNxQ
• Brace Yourself: Travel Isn’t All Roses and Lollipops - The Professional Hobo
• Victorian Bush Fires - The Professional Hobo
• How to Get Free Accommodation Around the World - Nora Dunn

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Surviving getting sick while traveling abroad. What would you do if you travelled to a foreign country for business? The night before you get so sick that you need to be hospitalized 

Kasia is all about adventure, exploration and discovery with a focus on responsible travel. An exciting way about the world as well as self-reflection and personal freedom. A place for curious travellers, looking for new experiences, discovering new things and learning something new along the way.

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Kasia Writes

• Insurance, Insurance, Insurance – make sure you have travel insurance. You never know what can happen.
• Call the insurance company if you can and let them know that you are going to the hospital and which hospital your are at.  
• At times the insurance can confirm that are in or going to a good hospital
• Make sure any over the counter medication you bring with you is not expired 
• Your credit card may already have insurance. 
• If you have a known condition, make sure your credit card covers it
• If you have allergies and specific allergies to certain medications be sure to keep that info on you. And make sure to have that information translated in the language of the country(s) you are visiting.
• Always make sure you have wifi (local SIM Card or portable WIFI like Skyroam
• Always let people know where you are

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while on route to meet a friend at a national park in the evening you take a break and wind up getting locked out of your car?

Hilary is the owner of Green Van Go and pursuer of van life dreams since November 2019. She shares budget-friendly ways to start a van life without feeling like you’ve completely spent all of your savings and pigeon-holed yourself into the lifestyle. As someone who still wears the same volleyball club sweatshirts from her middle school days, she’s a master at combining comfort and budgeting.

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What would you do if…

While studying in Oslo, you decide to fly out to Croatia for the weekend and back in class by Monday for an exam. The only thing is an Icelandic volcano ash cloud grounded all flights resulting in a 20-hour bus and boat ride in order to get back to Oslo.

About The Guest(s)

Christopher  Mitchell is a Canadian travel writer and content creator based in Toronto but he’s laid roots in Oslo, Seoul, Istanbul and a few other spots. He’s been writing about and documenting his travels for about ten years. He’s visited 80 countries along the way and has no plans on stopping anytime soon. 

Website:

Traveling Mitch

Resources. Tips & Tricks:

• Pay attention to travel advisories 
• The difference between a good story and a bad story is pretty slim
• Things don’t always go right went travelling. Stay open-minded
• When on a tropical island try the mango ;)

Related Blog Posts, Podcast Episodes & Books:

• One Day in Oslo, Norway - A Quick-Hitting Oslo Itinerary - Traveling Mitch
• Things To See In Oslo In 2 Days (Viking Approved) - Rudderless Travel

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What would you do if…

While on a flight the creepy passenger beside you started making unwanted sexual advances and vulgar female harassment.

About The Guest(s)

Kathryn has had itchy feet ever since she was a teenager. Her parents took her on summer road trips every year across Canada and because of that, she has been hooked on the notion of always being on the move. Now, as a Toronto-based mother, her children are embodying the desire to see the world as well. Today, she is a family travel expert that has utilized planes, trains and automobiles with her two children numerous times yearly to both national and international destinations.

Website:

Kathryn Anywhere

Resources. Tips & Tricks:

• As soon as someone makes you feel uncomfortable get a flight attendant.

Related Blog Posts, Podcast Episodes & Books:

• Kathryn Anywhere: It's Like Trying To Find Waldo - Rudderless Travel

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What would you do if…

While travelling abroad with your partner for about three years your relationship starts to break down, resulting in breaking up while abroad

About The Guest(s)

Nora has travelled full-time for 12 years and continues to travel half the year. She’s lived in and travelled through 60+ countries and counting. She is an expert on travel, personal finance (as a former CFP), and lifestyle design and has coined the term financially sustainable travel. It’s not about budget travel (though she’s done a bunch of that), nor is it about being environmentally sustainable (though she’s a big advocate of that too). It’s about making money successfully, spending money smartly, and managing it wisely – all in the arena of lifestyle travel. These three pillars form the foundation of her website.

Website:

The Professional Hobo

Resources. Tips & Tricks:

• Travel accelerates the natural progression of a relationship
• Through travel, you will learn a lot about yourself.
  You’ll also learn a lot about the person you’re travelling with
• Travel inherently put you in stressful situations (out of your comfort zone, no familiarity, no stability - stuff will always go wrong)
• Not being on the same page with regards to the trip can lead to problems
• Not being on the same page with regards to finances can lead to problems
• When travelling long term you are going to spend 24 hours with each other.
• A lot of the listed issue can occur when travelling with friends as well
• The easiest way to avoid problems is by having good communication

Related Blog Posts, Podcast Episodes & Books:

• Brace Yourself: Travel Isn’t All Roses and Lollipops - The Professional Hobo
• Victorian Bush Fires - The Professional Hobo
• How to Get Free Accommodation Around the World - Nora Dunn

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What would you do if…

Your typical flight from Toronto to Jordan suddenly turned into a three-day marathon of stress and fatigue due to the airline's mismanaged flights and bad weather. Oh and don’t forget to add two young children to the mix

About The Guest(s)

Christina and Kevin Wagar are travel-loving parents who live just outside of Toronto, Ontario in Canada with their two boys. They began their family travel blog back in 2015. They were out of the country on so many adventures with their young children and their family and friends were always wondering where they were and what they were up to. They began Wandering Wagars as a way to share their stories and photos with friends from around the world and their own backyard.

Website:

Wandering Wagars

Resources. Tips & Tricks:

• When travelling with kids make sure to give yourself some extra time (kids aren’t always experienced with going through security etc)

• Flying with a lap child (child under 2 years old) you don’t have to pay the full ticket price. At times you may pay nothing or maybe you just pay the taxes because the child will sit in your lap

• Ensure that when flying with a lap child you are not seated in the emergency exit rows

• Pack lots of snacks when travelling with kids (granola bars, crackers

• Pack lots of extra diapers

• Every child is different when travelling but bring iPads, headphones, chargers, portable battery chargers etc

• Ensure that you have clear rules and expectations prior, during the flight and at the destination

• Make the kids part of the trip planning

Related Blog Posts, Podcast Episodes & Books:

• Why You Should Consider Family Adventure Vacations For Your Next Holiday - Wandering Wagars

• What do kids get out of world travel? - Wandering Wagars

• Amazing experiences for kids in Jordan - Wandering Wagars

• Just Wandering With The Wagars - Rudderless Travel

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while exploring Marrakech Morocco you dip down an alleyway on your way back to your accommodation where you suddenly find yourself fending off a male attacker. Also, why adjusting your travel expectations makes for a better trip.

Erin Hynes aka Pina is a Canadian blogger, writer, and digital marketing specialist. She was 19 years old when she moved on a whim to Venice, Italy, where she spent many months working in a hostel. It was there that she earned the nickname Pina …because “Erin” is hard to pronounce if you speak Italian. She believes that travel is an incredible way to learn not only about the world but about yourself. But, travel is not accessible to all - those of us who can travel have privilege, and therefore, responsibility. Her blog will not only inspire you to travel but do it responsibly.

Website:

Pina Travels

Podcast:

Alpaca My Bags

• As a traveller, it is important to consider how different cultures can be when it comes to certain issues like gender parody. You can not hold people accountable (in their country) to the same standards that you may have in yours.
• Unfortunately, travelling as a male is still different than travelling as a female in terms of safety, rights and treatment (some places more than others). While I’m not saying don’t travel - until this gets better, I do feel it's something that you should consider. 
• You need to travel for what a country has as opposed to what a country doesn’t have

• S01E02 - Morocco: Experiences of Sexism as a Female Traveler - Alpaca My Bags

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You found yourself getting sick after traveling – after a year of back-to-back trips you become ill with a stomach virus that just doesn’t seem to want to go away. Nothing seems to work; acupuncture, expensive meds and even clinical trials at local hospitals.

Brianne started her blog in the summer of 2015 with the goal of encouraging professionals to take time away from their busy lives to travel. She wanted to share stories of those of us who have responsibilities like jobs, homes, pets, as well as spouses and children, yet still make travel a priority to inspire others to do so too. Brianne is also very committed to travelling as sustainably as possible. For her that means supporting responsible companies by doing her research, leaving a light environmental footprint wherever she goes, and ensuring her tourist dollars stay within local communities by avoiding chain hotels and restaurants.

Website:
A Traveling Life

• Be strict when it comes to your health (eat healthy as often as possible, get plenty of rest, stay hydrated etc)
• Research where you are going (from a health perspective) Check the government websites to see where they are regarding health
• Be sure that all your shots are up to date
• re: Street Food: look for places with high turnover and long lines
• Try to eat fruit that has a peel of a rind (Bananas, Orange etc)
• Probiotics get your system on probiotics all the time and especially when you gonna be travelling
• Be more mindful of your health and don’t wait till you’re run down to go get checked out.
• GRAYL Ultralight Water Purifier [+ Filter] Bottle
• LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
  
  **Please consult your doctor or health care professional before trying any probiotics** (We are not doctors)
• Flora Advanced Adult Probiotic Capsules 60 Count (These are the probiotics Brianne uses - they say for 55+ but she's not 55+ :-))

• 013: Surviving Diarrhea For Six Days While Travelling Abroad - Travel Horror Stories Podcast

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