Best Liveabroad Podcasts (2024)

My friend, Hella, who is Co-owner of Canggu’s Camp 308 and quite the avid surfer graces the podcast. She first tells a story of how a near death experience fortuitously lead her to make a decision which brought her to BALI. She then illuminates what it's like to live and work on a very small tropical island. Turns out, it's harder than you think. E…

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EP 51: Jeroen- Lombock's Earthquake Disaster and The Water Magician 31:20

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My guest Jeroen Van Overbeak, AKA "The Water Magician" presents his story of how he was able to bring clean water to thousands of Indonesians, by using his invention..the Nazava Water Filter. This water filter cleans water at low cost, effectively, and highly sustainable when compared to other water filtering or disinfecting processes. We then disc…

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EP 50: Kieran- Managing Anxiety, Travel, and Travel Anxiety 24:32

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In this special episode, one that I’m very excited about, my guest Kieran Hedley, also known as Coach Kezza, graces the podcast. Kieran has been traveling and living abroad for quite some time, as mental health coach who specifies in anxiety. His coaching service, is extremely valuable and rich in content for anyone who is struggling with anxiety a…

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EP 49: Sabby- Optimize your Life and Travel for Happiness 34:16

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My guest Sabby on today's episode is a very great friend and great dude, who I met here in Bali. Sabby details how he went from living in his parents house for one year, to achieving a successful and rewarding lifestyle working remotely anywhere around the world…AKA living that digital nomad life. But first Sabby dives into an absurd hostel hookup …

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EP 48: Hermes- Travel Scams, Cons, and Grifts 34:53

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SCAMS, Cons, Cheats, Grifts, you name it, this episode has it. My guest Hermes and I detail a few common, and oddly intricate scams travelers encounter when adventuring abroad. We start out by detailing some tips for people looking to backpack abroad, and how to keep your money safe from fraudulent ATMs. After that, Hermes illustrates a crazy story…

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EP 47: Justin Trudell- The Weird, Wild, Wondrous Vietnam 35:43

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Justin Trudell joins me on The Travel is Real. My guest hails from the great city of Toronto, Canada. We met during the beginning of my Journey in Vietnam, from the south to the north. Mr. Trudell is not only a highly skilled software engineer, but a mastered navigator as well. During the Vietnam adventure, Mr. Trudell knew all the routes and roads…

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EP 46: Ash Gallagher- The War Journalist's Struggle, Insights, and Danger 42:53

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In this phenomenal episode of The Travel is Real, my guest Ash Gallagher, a prolific war journalist, and author who has worked for a multitude of well know news publications such as CNN, Yahoo News, and Vice, has joined me today to talk some wild stories and experiences she has encountered throughout the years. Her experiences range from horrific, …

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EP 45: Tom Walker- The Ashram Healer in India 32:09

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In this inspiring episode of The Travel is Real, my Kiwi guest, Tom Walker tells a story of how a trip to India, and eastern medicine was the reason he could walk, run, and even climb mountains once more. We start by going through a gut wrenching, awful incident that lead tom being crippled for quite some time. Tom then illustrates his spiritual jo…

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EP 44: Ben O - How to Climb Giza, Bad News Borneo, and Airport Glamping 46:08

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Ben Orndorff is my guest this week, and gives the podcast one banger of an episode! He firsts starts by educating me on how to properly, and illegally sneak into the pyramids of Giza and actually climb to the top of one of the pyramids. We then get into a serious situation Ben found himself in the middle of nowhere while traveling Borneo. And final…

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EP 43: Bria- Bria's Bizarre Work Away, and Becoming an Entrepreneur Abroad 32:56

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In this amazing episode, my guest Bria gives the podcast stories that range from embarrassing, inspiring, creepy/dangerous, and all the way to motivating. We first begin by Bria detailing her less than idea scooter accident that resulted in an awkward situation for all parties involved. After that, we get into a creepy and disturbing predicament my…

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EP 42: Kenny Hanson- Monks, Meditation, and Instagram 41:19

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Digital nomad, mentor, and all around cool cat, my friend Kenny Hanson sat down on The Travel is Real podcast to discuss a couple travel stories and insights he has enjoyed along his Southeast Asia adventure. Kenny and I first discuss the instagram culture in Bali, and he gives a pretty unique insight. We then talk about his weird and wild experien…

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EP 41: Nadja Nora- The Dark Side of Hollywood Story 28:03

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In this incredible episode, my guest from Switzerland details her dark and dismal experiences while living in Hollywood, working as a model and actress. She also recounts a creepy, repugnant story she encountered in a mansion on the Hollywood hills…its pretty nuts. Nadja then gives light as to why she left Los Angeles for a life in Bali. Her story …

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EP 40: Brian Pillsworth- The Backpacking Horror-Show, and The Worst Type of C*ck Block 41:09

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Brian Pillsworth is my guest on this crazy episode of The Travel is Real! The stories presented will make you laugh, gasp, yell HOLEE Cats! Mr. Pillsworth is an American who has traveled, backpacked, and worked in Asia for half a year. In the first part of the episode, he explains the wildly dangerous job which lead him to travel. After that, Brian…

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EP 39: Maree Mackenzie- From Rock Bottom to Sober Girls Travels 38:58

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In this very special episode, my guest Maree Mackenzie, owner of Sober Girls Travels details her journey from her most rock bottom moment when she struggled with alcoholism, to her journey which led to a thriving sober women retreat and tour guide specialist. Her story is one of strength, desperation, and determination. If you want to contact Maree…

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EP 38: Olumide Gbenro- The Digital Nomad Story 33:21

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In this episode, I am joined by Olu, a master digital nomad marketer, and founder of the Digital Nomad Summit. He lives here in Bali for the time being, and I was lucky enough to get him on the podcast for an entrepreneurial blitz discussion concerning work and travel. We touch upon topics such as skills he acquired which led him to live the travel…

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EP 37: Emily Gough- Leaving on a JetPlane: The Nine Year Infidelity Story 36:59

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My guest Emily is the host of her own Podcast called "Room to Grow" and she owns an online business. During this incredible episode, Emily details her startling reason why she left her home country for the digital nomad life. We discuss infidelity, self reflection, and personal growth. It's deep, it's wild, its thought provoking, and most important…

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EP 36: German Mark- The Hostel Stabbing and Christchurch Shooting 23:38

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In this alarming and grim episode of The Travel is Real, my unlucky guest details two events during his travels that made him fear for his life. The first story, Mark accounts a nightmare scenario in a hostel upon arriving in Melbourne Australia. He then follows by illuminating his experience during the Christchurch Terror attack in New Zealand. Af…

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EP 35 Neus: - The Journey to Yogi 36:39

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Neus, a Yoga instructor, world traveler, and all around badass, illustrates how traveling was ultimately her salvation during our recording. During our interview, my guest details how she found the remedy to her eating disorder. After that, she gives light to her difficult, arduous journey to become a Yoga instructor while living in India. She ends…

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EP 34 Jessica: - Tour Guide from Hell, and Bathroom Romance 29:13

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In this hilarious episode, we hear a cautionary tale regarding tour guides and drug dealers. My guest Jessica details the circumstances that lead her and her boyfriend into a dark and dangerous tour around Colombia. After that, Jessica graphically details how food poisoning drew her, and her one night stand closer than ever. It's comical, it's gros…

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EP 33: Jay- The Serbian Maximum Security Prison Experience 43:57

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I met Jay in the first hostel I stayed in while in Canggu, Bali. Turns out, he is one interesting character who travels the world. Jay starts off the recording by illustrating his first day in Detroit, and how he nearly died. My guest then follows up with illustrating his experiences with the Serbian police, and how he found himself in a maximum se…

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EP 32: Murrie H.- The Aussie Bush Nightmare 36:37

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Murrie H. is a friend of mine who traveled the entire Ho Chi Minh road with me during my Vietnam adventure. I could not have asked for a better travel partner! In this episode, Murrie and I reminisce over some of the close calls (aka near death experiences) on the road, and some of the strange things we learned to love while riding through the beau…

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EP 31: Johnny- MotorCycle Vietnam: The Wild, The Weird, The Dangerous 40:07

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In this episode, my guest is Johnny, owner of the beautiful, and wonderful Saigon Hub Hostel. Mr. John has lived and worked in Vietnam for many years, to where he has enjoyed and endured many incredible experiences whilst living abroad. Fast and loose seemed to be John's mantra years back, but now he is raising a family in Vietnam while running an …

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EP 30: Alex T - A Dire Disaster and How to Avoid Food Poisoning 42:51

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A six inch roast beef sandwich eaten in the Kuala Lampur Airport was the catalyst to the worst day of Alex Terpstra's life. Listen to two stories of how the host of The Travel is Real royally screwed up by eating the wrong food, and what became of him hours later. Its embarrassing, its gross, and its somewhat informational. Learn how to avoid food …

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EP 29: Michaella - From Coal Mining in Vietnam to Rescue Diving in Koh Tao 44:24

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I have Michaella Lampe on The Travel is Real this week, and what lady she is! Miss Lampe is an incredible world traveler who has amazing scuba diving stories in Koh Tao and South Africa. My guest educates me on the marine conservation efforts of ECO Koh Tao, and how the organiztation seeks to preserve and regrow coral reef. We also discuss what hap…

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EP 28: ILU- The Beautiful, Terrifying, Romantic Trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp 48:54

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ILU Narang joins The Travel is Real podcast! She is a digital nomad, an incredible fitness/diet consultant, and woman with a beautiful travel instagram. In this episode, she describes her journey of becoming a digital nomad, followed by a her story of how she trekked up Mt. Everest Base Camp! She details the wild, unhinged journey up the mountain. …

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EP 27: Alex Troitzsch- Journey From Germany to America. How to Live Abroad 48:54

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Alex Troizsch is a techno DJ, a talented Graphic Designer, and a Suana Spa expert! In this episode, Alex describes in detail, his journey and adventures traveling from his home country of Germany to America, and all the great experiences and opportunities he came across while studying and working as an expat. He gives his uniques perspective as to …

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EP 26: Jerrica Peterson- ESL Teacher Trials and Tribulations..and Excellent Advice 43:14

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Jerrica from America joins the podcast. She is a nomadic ESL teacher who retains an incredible sense of adventure and knows how to find the perfect balance of teaching and travel. She has a knack for finding and exploring amazing locations in various countries around the world. During the episode, Jerrica gives great advice and tips for those looki…

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EP 25: Andrew Musick- Muay Thai Kickboxer Experience, Drunk ROK U, and Expat Advice 53:44

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Andrew Musick joins me on the podcast. He is an incredibly skilled Muay Thai Kickboxer, and a veteran Republic of Korea Ultimate Frisbee player who spent nine years living in Asia working as an ESL teacher. Musick divulges stories of his international kickboxing experiences, and a humbling matchup. We also discuss drunkin Ultimate Frisbee League RO…

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EP 24: Rob Greenfield- Discovery's Free Ride Experience, No Money International Travel, and Exotic Food Stories 51:08

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Rob Greenfield is a international renowned traveler, an environmental activist, and one rad dude. He has mastered traveling around the world with little to no money, literally! The man is a travel budget guru! He also is an incredible ally to the environment who educates, and promotes green initiatives! In this episode, Rob discusses his insane int…

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EP 23: Nick and Stef- The Long Journey Home 45:48

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Nick Doran and Stef Russell (AKA Stifneck Dorsell) embarked upon a 13,000 kilometer journey from South Korea, to their home in Ireland. How did they do this? By bicycle! The bike adventure across China, the Middle East, and Europe was filled with excitement, strife, and a plenty of police encounters! Check out www.thetravelisreal.com for more conte…

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EP 22: Jon Sarry- The Chaotic Kebnekaise Mountain Hike 32:07

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Jonathan is a world traveler who I first met in South Korea. Jon then worked in Vietnam for a bit, then bounced to Finland where he currently resides. In this episode, Mr. Sarry regales his treacherous, harrowing, and ill-prepared journey up Kebnekaise mountain. During his story, we learn the importance of preparation! Check out www.thetravelisreal…

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EP 21: Mary M- Work Abroad, Date Abroad, Tinder Abroad 47:50

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Jen has lived, worked and obtained her Master degree in various countries the past few years. She can't be stopped! In this episode, Jen educates me on the great jobs she worked outside of the U.S., and the not so great jobs. We then discuss the dating scene as an Expat. Jen so graciously details a funny and embarrassing hook-up story she endured i…

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EP 20: Aussie Steph- The Catamaran Catastrophe, Australia's Fabled Creature, and Wildlife Tourism 45:16

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My first Australian on the podcast! Stephanie is an Executive Officer at a prestigious zoo in Sydney, Australia. She enlightens us about bizarre Aussie creatures, followed by a tumultuous boat trip in Indonesia. Finally we discuss how animal trafficking and cruelty found abroad, and the steps one can take if spotted. Follow the link below to become…

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EP 19: Tim S- The Hilarious, The Drunk, The Irresponsible Travels. 40:05

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Tim is a travel connoisseur, a great friend, and one hell of a funny dude. We both spent time living, learning, and maintaining an irresponsible life during our early 20s in South Africa. We discuss some of our embarrassing experiences had while traveling and living abroad. Try not to judge too hard. Episode Highlights: Eating Balls South Africa Dr…

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EP 18: Steph and Brandon Part 2- The Psychedelic Island Experience, and Deadly Close Calls 32:11

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Stephanie and Brandon are back for part two of our interview! We discuss two stories that involve very treacherous road trips in Laos and Iceland. We then learn of an acid trip gone horribly wrong during an amazing vacation. Visit the website below to start your incredible, unforgettable adventure: https://wemustdash.com Episode Highlights: Near De…

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EP 17: Steph and Brandon- Full Moon Party Fails and Feats, Bum Guns, and We Must Dash! 43:32

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In this episode, I am with the owners of We Must Dash Adventure Travel. The couple first discuss what spawned the idea of their amazing travel company, and where they have been so far. The three of us then review our experiences at Thailand's Full Moon Party! Its insane! Finally, we educate the listeners on food poisoning and the importance of the …

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EP 16: The Story of The Thirst.... and To Hostel, or Not to Hostel? 41:58

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Jamar Black is a friend of mine, world traveler, and creator of his wildly entertaining and educational blog "The Afro Expat". In this episode, Jamar tells a risqué story of why he missed his flight from Spain to the USA. Its both comical, and lascivious! Well done Jamar. We then discuss when and why to stay, or not to stay at hostels whilst backpa…

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EP 15: Brendan B: The Wild, Wicked Warsaw Flight, The Jiro Experience, and Travel Tips 43:21

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Brendan Burns is the host of a incredibly insightful, and captivating Podcast called "The Brendan Burns Show". Mr. Burns regales us with a most preposterous story about a flight to Warsaw, Poland. He then illuminates us on how he secured a reservation at Jiro's famous Sushi Restaurant in Tokyo. Its wild! Episode Highlights: Travel Tips Importance o…

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EP 14: Paul M- Surviving the Monkey Onslaught, Magic Pee, and Wondrous Road to Hana 35:00

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Paul Matarelli is a business owner, professional marketer, and world traveler extraordinaire. In this dramatically wonderful episode, Mr Matarelli illuminates us on what occurs when you cross the wrong path with a pissed of primate. We also learn about Guru G, magic pee, and a harrowing adventure on the road Hana. This episode is jammed packed with…

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EP 13: Luke G- The Kolkata Mafia Story, The Vang Vieng Experience, and the Coconut Cure 47:20

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Join Luke and I as we discuss the best method of backpacking. Throw out the itinerary and let the good time roll. We reminisce over some wild experiences had in India, Vietnam, and Laos. Also, check out Luke's company. http://www.skinnyandcompany.com Episode Highlights: The Hangover Cure and Killer Coconuts Vang Vieng: The Dangerously Wild Party Th…

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EP 12: Gayla- Dirty Docs and a Sinister Following 38:03

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My guest Gayla is a recent college grad who worked in multiple hospitals in New Delhi. She was witness to dire situations which were commonplace in the India medical field. Her story of hospital sanitation was laughably unreasonable. She also shares a story of being stalked by a man with sinister intentions. Episode Highlights: The Ultrasound Incid…

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EP 11: Elliot- Drunk, Irresponsible, and Salacious Travels 46:39

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Warning: Dont judge my friend Elliot and I in this episode. My guest is a Canadian world traveler who I met while working in Korea. We both swap hilarious stories of drunken evening, and travel hook-ups while living and traveling abroad. We aren't as greasy as you may think, I swear. Episode Highlights: Halloween Han River Incident Osaka Drinking "…

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EP 10: Cesar- The Korean Adventure and Bathroom Blunders 45:51

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Cesar Ortega and I met teaching English as a second language in Korea. Mr. Ortega has spent a significant amount of his 20s living in the USA, South Korea (the nice one, not the naughty one). and Mexico. We discuss cultural differences and some self deprecating drinking and bathroom stories Episode Highlights: Drinking Culture and Soju Hangovers Th…

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EP 9: Tara- Hichhikin Aint Eazy (But it Sure is Interesting) 46:20

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In this episode, Tara illuminates us about her experience traveling and hitchhiking in the Southern United States. She then describes some interesting encounters while trying to survive New Orleans as a homeless women. Quite the difference in lifestyle, as now she owns a wildly successful hair salon in her home city. Episode Highlights: The Rainbow…

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EP 8: Broc- Cruisin Vietnam and the Thuoc Lao Experience 40:29

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My guest in this episode is Broc Gross. A Minnesota man who spent time in South Africa and South Korea. Great guy and an even greater Scuba Diver. Some have even stated he is "The ULTIMATE" Ultimate Frisbee player. Listen to his insane Vietnam Motorcycle road-trip and Korea story here! Episode Highlights: Surviving Soju A Risqué Business Cruisin Vi…

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