Travel Worth Living

On this week’s podcast episode we dive into both the “how” and the “why” of travel content creation with Lindsey Tague. After becoming dissatisfied with her life in the U.S., she decided to take a leap of faith with her online business and travel full-time as a digital nomad. During our conversation we discuss the fears she had while doing that, and the checklist she used to figure out how to embark on this new travel journey. She focuses on helping people and companies build strong brands and in this episode she shares 3 important questions to ask why building your brand - which is absolutely necessary if you’re a travel content creator who makes money from the content you create. Lindsey also talks about balancing technology while living as a digital nomad; being aware of that aspect of your life which could easily control you is essential to maintaining the freedom you’re pursuing.

Be sure and follow her on Instagram.

Visit her online at lindseytague.com.

On this week’s podcast episode we dive into more of the “why” of travel content creation with Christina Raytsiz. Originally from Russia, she is currently living in Iceland and working as a professional photographer, shooting portraits and working with brands. While living in Russia, her interest in languages took her to China on what would be her first major international trip. During our conversation she discusses how that trip impacted her and some of the things which surprised her about different cultures. We also chat about her experiences growing up in Russia, what prompted her to move to Iceland, and how she views Instagram as a professional photographer.

Be sure and follow her on Instagram.

Visit her online at christinaraitsiz.com.

In this episode we dive into the “how” of travel content creation with Kayla MacArthur. We’re focusing on mental health and how YOU can stay sane while traveling. This is the part of full-time travel which we don’t talk about often, but it’s just as important as knowing how to financially support your travels. During my conversation with Kayla, we talk about her story of becoming a digital nomad, some of the challenges she has faced, and then she shares 4 key habits which she has used to maintain a sense of well-being while traveling full-time.

In the blog, you'll find the exact process Kayla moves through with her partner before they embark on a new adventure together.

Be sure and follow her on Instagram.

Visit her online at kaylamacarthur.com.

Travel communities discussed during our conversation: WifiTribe, UNSETTLED, and Outsite.

Want to learn more? You can grab a virtual coffee with Kayla.

In this episode we dive into the “how” of travel content creation with Giselle and Stephen, aka theloverspassport. Last year as COVID hit, they took their passion for the great outdoors and turned it into a full time job on social media. On their website and social media accounts they share gear tips, camping hacks, and general information about hiking, especially in California. In just over a year, they’ve grown to nearly 130k followers on Instagram and 140k followers on TikTok, and during our conversation they share exactly how they did it and how you can do it too. We also talk about how they balance creating content while also being present in the moment, and how to deal with the inevitable presence of online haters. Near the end of this episode, they share the checklist which they use in order to collaborate with brands and make money from social media and content creation.

Be sure and follow them on Instagram.

Visit them online at TheLoversPassport.com.

In this episode we finish up my conversation with Barry. During this half of the conversation, he shares the ending to their Shackleton expedition and what he learned from that experience. He then talks about phase one of his upcoming expedition across Antarctica, completely unsupported. He shares what it takes to push through your barriers even when your body wants to quit, as well as the boundaries he’s put in place to stay safe while on extreme expeditions.

Be sure and follow his adventures on Instagram.

Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with a retired military man and extreme expedition team member. Barry joined the Royal Marines Commandos when he was just 17, completing one of the toughest infantry trainings in the world. He spent 26 years in the military becoming a mountain leader and cold weather survival expert, often training in the harsh Norwegian winters. After his retirement as a Regimental Sergeant Major, he is now transitioning into the world of extreme expeditions. During this first part of our conversation, Barry shares about his time in the military and what lessons he learned from that training. He then tells the story of his expedition with Tim Jarvis, recreating Shackleton’s historic escape from Antarctica. Next week we will finish that story and then hear about phase one of Barry’s record breaking attempt through Antarctica.

Be sure and follow his adventures on Instagram.

Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with Chasity, a full time travel entrepreneur and digital nomad coach. After becoming dissatisfied with her life in Smalltown USA, she bought a one way ticket to Australia and never looked back. During our conversation we talk about what launched her into the digital nomad life, how a defining moment when visiting the Tumpak Sewu waterfalls confirmed why she loved this new lifestyle, and how she is able to help others achieve the same goals for themselves. If you have ever dreamed of traveling full time or becoming a digital nomad, I’d highly recommend following Chasity on Instagram as she is constantly sharing incredible tips and tricks.

Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with Geoffrey, the head instructor for Tac Trac. The Tac Trac Combat Tracking initiative was started as a way to combat the onslaught of wildlife crimes committed in Africa. As an NGO, they provide training for anti-poaching rangers who are then mobilised to work in various reserves across Africa.

Geoffrey began working as a ranger at the age of 17. Since then, he’s spent years honing his tracking and anti-poaching skills, first as a ranger and now as an instructor. During our conversation we talk about the threats rangers face, how they apprehend and stop poachers, and what it takes to spend days at a time out in the field.

To learn more about Tac Trac, you can visit their website here: www.tactrac.co.za

You can also follow Geoffrey on Instagram @rangerssurvivalcraft.

Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with Reis, a TV producer who works with production companies in various locations around the world. He is passionate about sharing his hostel tips and tricks for new travellers just getting started. We talk a lot about his many adventures while staying in hostels, what to look for when booking ones, and how to find cheap places to stay. Reis is also passionate about promoting travel among the African American community, sharing just how easy it is for anyone to travel and explore the world.

Connect with Reis on Instagram @lovereisandsoul.

Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

In this episode I get to talk with Alan, a South African story teller who loves sharing his knowledge of historical events. During our conversation, he shares why a thorough understanding of history is essential to knowing what actually happened in the past. We also talk about the indigenous people of South Africa, including the Khoi-San, Xhosa, and Zulu. He even tried to teach me how to speak a language that relies heavily on clicks! Using lessons from their culture and heritage, he shared why it’s important to learn from history.

Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.