Are you ready for the 8th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular? 

Well, the wait is finally over, it's here! 

This year my wife Anne Dorthe and I have put together a very special episode all about the experiences we create and value during the holiday season. 

If you're ready to learn more about creating new experiences through family time, music, food, activities, and gifts, then grab your favorite holiday beverage, cozy up by the fire, and tune in. 

What are your favorite experiences and traditions during the holiday season? I'd love to hear about them and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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What does it mean to create a life of travel? 

This episode dives into the story of loyal listener and world traveler Joe Esten, whose journey started when he traveled to Namibia for the Peace Corps in 2015. What Joe didn't realize at the time was how his experiences were helping him manifest his future travels, working for Norwegian Cruise Lines and teaching English in China. If you want to know how being open to unexpected opportunities and new experiences will help you become a travel Swiss Army knife, then you don't want to miss this episode. 

Do you have any tricks for transitioning back into stationary life after a stint of long-term travel? I'd love to more about them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Have you ever set aside the time to write out your life goals with the full intention of achieving every last one? 

This week author and middle school teacher, Ryan Jacobson, shares how 2 items on his bucket list lead him to take a 1-year sabbatical to travel the world and write his first book The Adventures of Mr. Brightside: One man. One world. Three VERY different budgets. 

If you have ever wondered how to achieve big goals, you don't want to miss this episode. Ryan shares the secret to maximizing life experience, executing your travel dreams, and the life-changing question he asks his students.

What's something you want to cross off your bucket list in 2022? I'd love to hear what it is and hope you will share all the details by sending me an audio message.

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Have you ever been drawn to something so strongly that you are willing to uproot your life in order to get closer to it? 

This week I'm joined by location-independent entrepreneur, Paolo Dobrowolny, who shares the story of how following his dream of moving from Italy to California, led to building a business surrounding a lifestyle he loves. 

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to chase your lifestyle dreams, then you won't want to miss this episode. Paolo shares exactly how he overcame the fears and obstacles that went along with uprooting his life in Italy to chase the California dream as well as an abundance of tips for aspiring product creators.  

What steps can you take towards becoming the person you strive to be? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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Has a big epiphany ever caused you to instantly alter the trajectory of something in your life? 

Today I am joined by loyal listener and international piano entertainer, Matt Fetbrandt. When Matt reached out to tell me about the epiphany that changed his life, I knew right away his story had to be shared.

Over the past year, Matt has traveled over 16,000 miles, through 34 U.S. states, and 18 national parks, with no plans of stopping. Tune in to today's episode to find out how in just 7 months Matt went from staying in a sober living home with only $12 to his name to saving $20,000 and living out his travel dreams. 

When was the last time you acted on a spontaneous urge to travel? I'd love to hear all about your adventure and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Have you ever looked back in gratitude at what was once a painful experience?

This week's guest, Michael Lavers, knows a thing or two about how sometimes overwhelming struggles can lead to unexpected growth. Now an English teacher, podcaster, and world traveler, Michael was once so shy he spent most of his first solo trip to a foreign country in his hotel room and at Starbucks. 

If you want to better understand the mindset that can help overcome any life struggle then you won't want to miss this episode. Michael shares all about how keeping an open mind, setting goals, and using the past as a learning tool helped him blossom into a confident traveler and entrepreneur. 

How do you plan on using travel as a tool for future personal growth? I'd love to hear more about your goals and hope you will share more by sending me an audio message.

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If you could ask somebody living the nomad life any question about their experience, what would you want to know? 

Today I am taking you to a busy London pub where I met with friend and fellow travel podcaster, Palle Bo. Join us as we catch up over beers and reflect on Palle's travels since his last time on the show.

With over 5 years of travel under his belt, Palle drops some major knowledge bombs he's gained from living nomadically. You are not going to want to miss what he has to say about how to embrace solo travel, making financial decisions on the road, finding your community no matter where you are, and so much more. 

What is the most memorable free activity you've done while traveling? I'd love to hear the story behind it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Have you ever dreamt of traveling to a country that is considered dangerous but held back on making plans because of safety concerns? 

After spending the past 12 years living nomadically, Bjorn Palsson (founder of Crazy Puffin Adventures), has collected a wealth of knowledge about how to be a safety-conscious traveler anywhere in the world. By seeking out new, uncomfortable, and uncommon experiences, Bjorn has lived in rural Kenya, studied to be a safari guide in South Africa, hitchhiked through Iran and Pakistan, and even launched his own travel business. 

This week's episode is filled with nuggets of insight from Bjorn's travels that you will not want to miss. We talk about, the balance needed when living on the road, what solo travel can teach you about yourself, how to manage m money as a traveler, why sometimes it's okay to abandon your dream, and so much more.

What is a dream you've let go of in order to pivot and progress in life? I'd love to hear about how it turned out and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Do you ever dream about living a life of full-time travel but wish you knew where to start? 

Today I am joined by the founder of The Nomad Experiment and my dear friend, Jason Robinson, who at age 39 had only seen 2 countries outside the United States. After a few years and a lot of trial and error, Jason published his first book, The Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad.

If you are thinking about becoming fully nomadic or have curiosity about long-term travel then you don't want to miss this episode. We cover tips and strategies to help you get started, why tough love is crucial to success, traveling with autoimmune disease, and so much more. 

What are your travel goals for the upcoming year? I'd love to hear all about them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Don't you just love the special way a piece of great art or music can transport you to another time and place? 

This week, Norwegian country music sensation, Malin Pettersen, shares about the physical and metaphorical journey music has taken her on. After winning a Spellemannpris (Norwegian Grammy) in 2018 for her first solo album, Malin performed at some of Norway’s largest festivals and eventually traveled to Nashville to record her latest album Wildhorse. 

If you are a music lover like me, then you will not want to miss this episode. Tune in to learn how Malin's unique Americana-inspired songwriting style launched her solo career, the role language plays in her songwriting, the differences she's found between American and Norwegian culture, and why music and travel go hand in hand.

When was the last time you took a risk on yourself and how did it turn out? I'd love to hear more about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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