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Has college seemed like an unaffordable dream? Do you or your kids want to experience Europe & get a great education while you are there? 

Today's guest is Jenn Viemont from Beyond The States, a website dedicated to finding very affordable (sometimes free) college educations for anyone looking to get a Bachelor's or Masters's degree while living and exploring Europe. Sounds to good to be true...it's not! Jen and I talk all about the ins and outs of education in Europe, why you may be running towards something and not away from something, and how your relationship with the current culture you live in may not be fulfilling for you.

Are looking to explore the opportunities for college educations in Europe? What would be the main reason you would go? Let me know by sending me an audio message.

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Do you have dreams of long-term travel? What are you willing to "give up" in pursuit of it?

Today's guest is Becca Hall who shares how she gave up a high paying corporate job for a life of indefinite travel. This is another episode in my series called Transition To Travel where we speak to the guest right before they leave to start traveling and then again at least a year or more into the journey. Becca shares the psychology of why she pretended to not have any money, how she cut back to save up for this lifestyle of travel, what she would do differently if she could back in time, and tips and tricks for fellow solo female travelers out there. This is only a small amount of everything we get into today so grab your favorite beverage, relax, and enjoy my honest and very real chat with Becca Hall.

I love these labor of love episodes and I hope you do too!

What surprised you the most in Becca's journey? What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode? Let me know by sending me an audio message.

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As a traveler what is the best thing you can do to have a richer and fuller experience and a closer connection with the countries you are visiting?

Today's guest is Nate Menninger who traveled to Nepal and talked his way into working one of the world's toughest jobs, being a porter in the Himalayas & the subsequent film on his experience. This job is not for the weak and includes carrying crazy amounts of bags for trekkers and getting supplies to the small villages that are in need so the strength is both physical and mental. He is one of the first foreign-born people to take on this job and we get into the dynamics that this caused, how this relates to his overall travel experience and the surprising thing he did right after working with the porters in Nepal plus how he was able to learn the language enough to create meaningful conversations so quickly.

What trip had the biggest impact on your life? What were the changes you felt after returning home? Let me know by sending me an audio message.

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Do you want to make 2021 an epic travel year?

Since our normal has been shattered in 2020, maybe it is time to create our new normal & how can we do that while still having an epic travel year? With the vaccine rolling out and a light at the end of the tunnel, this is the time to start dreaming and planning your travels and I want to share 3 simple steps to world travel in 2021.

What did you carve out for yourself in 2021? Will you be planning travels? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at [email protected].

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Are you ready for the 7th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular?

Well, it's here!

Relish in your traditions as if you are a traveler seeing and experiencing them for the first time. Even though you are home, take a fresh look at your traditions and truly appreciate and enjoy them. It is also never too late to start some new traditions that you can carry on into the future.

Have a wonderful Holiday wherever you are!

Today you'll hear all about celebrating Christmas in Norway:

What are the positives that have come out of 2020 for you? Let us know in the comments below!

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How important has "play" been in your daily life?

Today's guest is the king of play (& shimmies), Jeff Harry, and as a coach & international speaker, he travels the world talking to major companies like Google, Amazon, and Southwest Airlines about how to tap into their true selves while embracing their happiness and fulfilling lives. We as adults spend a lot of time pretending to be important, serious grownups, but it's when we let that facade down and just play, that the real magic in our lives begins to happen.

Jeff & I, get into how play and travel mix, the importance of unleashing our inner child on both our physical and mental health and how play can help you find your purpose in life. I hope you walk away from this episode with permission to play more and enjoy a little more "you" time.

What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Will you be allowing yourself more play in your day to day life? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at [email protected].

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Do you have the urge to start changing the path that you are currently on? Can you find purpose while on a pilgrimage, even if religion doesn't play a role in your everyday life?

The definition of a pilgrimage is a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion but do you really have to be religious in the traditional sense to take on and gain from a pilgrimage.

I am talking to my buddy, Paul Barach, about the journey he took on Japan's Shikoku pilgrimage, the power of movement, the importance of having a purpose, and why setting goals is not just an arbitrary exercise but can actually get you to those places you want to go in the world. Plus, we get deep into why society may be built to make us miserable and what you can do about it. This and so much more is going down on today's episode thank you for joining us and I hope you not only enjoy but get something meaningful out of this episode.

Which pilgrimage has been on your bucket list and why? If you have ever been on a pilgrimage, which one and how much did religion play a part in your journey? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at [email protected].

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Today I am bringing you my updated list of the best gifts for travelers (under $100) that I own and use regularly. Whether you are looking for yourself or someone else, these will be a great fit for your travel gift needs. Check out my Amazon list where you can grab these gifts in one spot and help out the podcast because I will receive a small affiliate commission without adding any additional cost to your purchase.

What are your favorite Christmas gifts to give or receive for the holidays? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at [email protected].

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Do you yearn to live abroad? Have you put on your rose-colored glasses when you daydream about it or are you living more in the realities of life in another country?

We are hanging out once again with my fellow ex-pat, podcaster, and good friend, BoTik Quest, and while last time we talked about the reasons to love living abroad, today we are getting into the not so "mac & cheese" parts of it. We are definitely getting super honest about the downsides, the struggles, and the realities of it but we are so happy to have made the leap years ago and encourage you to look into it if you are interested.

While we make these lists independently, you will have to listen to see how many things made it to both lists...any guesses?

What would you guess as being the biggest challenge of living abroad? If you are an ex-pat already, did any of yours match up to ours? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at [email protected].

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How do you speak to yourself? Is it encouraging or damaging? What action can you take to make it positive? 

I am beyond blessed to have spoken word poet Stephanie James from Just A Vessell Poetry joining me today. We are getting into why words matter, how your internal dialogue affects your entire wellbeing, how to make a living through your art, and settles life vs nomad life. All of this plus a friendly reminder for all my fellow travelers out there that you may need to hear right now so stay tuned until the very end. Thank you so much for taking the time to hang with me, so buckle up and enjoy my chat with Stephanie James.

How do your words influence your life? Does what you say need to change? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at [email protected].

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