This week, World Travel Dad reports on Dubai.  Activities covered in the trip report are Legoland, Kidzania, Dubai Mall, La Mer Beach, and the Burj Khalifa.

First he will delve into recent political news regarding the train derailment in Ohio, and the announcement of another Republican challenge for president to Donald Trump.

Finally, in our first bloopers segment, WTD talks about two ways he’s been ripped off recently and how you can avoid this fate!

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Today’s headline rundown includes shooting down balloons with missiles, Super Bowl and the Grammys, and a comment on the Phillips curve yet again.

World Travel Dad is galled that Jerome Powell is trying to put people out of work.  How would you feel if he was trying to eliminate your job?

WTD doesn’t like Trevor Noah’s comedic delivery, but gives the joke writers props.

In the second part of the show, he will discuss the myth versus reality of the city of Hanoi.  Are the people really grumpy?  How is the weather and the pollution?  Is it a fun city for families?

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

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At the top of the show, WTD wades into cultural and political deep waters while discussing the Super Bowl.  He doesn’t understand why the New York Times turns everything into a racial topic.  Are there really two black QBs squaring off in this year’s big game, and should we care?

Also, the global economy may be nearing a recession, and the US fourth quarter GDP print is not all it’s cracked up to be when you look at the final month of December.

Finally, the do’s and don’ts of Hoi An, Vietnam.  This is a great way to start a trip to Vietnam, as the town has the tourism game completely dialed in, and you won’t get any cultural shocks.  There are plenty of mini doses of cultural and historical significance that is sure to please the entire family.

A quick note on the book about Vietnam his dad finally completed before his death.  James’s brother found all the materials, and they are going to try and publish what is sure to be a very interesting book.

John R. Olsen book synopsis link.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

This week, World Travel Dad addresses the recent blow to Sweden’s ascension to NATO.  He devolves into a discussion on world religion and why Westerners are afraid of Islam.

After a few days in Vietnam, WTD gives his cost rankings for the popular destinations of Bali, Thailand, and Vietnam. He discusses why he is concerned about how much he pays for a beer, and how eating out for every meal can be a death by a thousand cuts to your budget.

If you are thinking of World Schooling, he has some thoughts for your budget and how to approach the process of meeting up with other families while on the road.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

At the top of the show, WTD discusses the recent collapse in the US dollar and how sad he is.  Plus, can we predict where the USD will be by next Fall when people in the US might be going to Europe?

He has a take on the new Harry memoir.  And finally, he’ll weigh in on recent Chinese travel restrictions and why these appear not to be based in the science.

Then, the family takes an two day trip to the Elephant Nature Park.  He’ll discuss the food, accommodations, daily activities, and the overall price of this getaway.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

This week, World Travel Dad recalls the great New Year’s weekend they celebrated in Phuket.  The family has moved onto Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand.  He’ll share some initial thoughts about how this is a family destination.

Starting off with headlines, he discusses the NFL violence issue, the S & P has rated Southeast Asia as the only macroeconomic hotspot for 2023.

Thanks for joining us for our first Chiang Mai episode, and first of the New Year!

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

Starts off with headlines, though nothing is usually going on this time of year.  The Fed interest rates is still a good cocktail party discussion topic.

This week, World Travel Dad is working while most podcasts take the week off!  He’ll give a run down of the cooking class we did two days before Christmas.  The family cooked various curries, pad thai and dessert dishes.

Then we’ll run down how Christmas went, how meeting friends has gone so far, and what the plan is for New Year’s in Kata Noi, our little corner of paradise.

Finally, WTD gives his top five tips for good physical and mental health on any length vacation.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/