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Andy Steves brings a lifetime of travel experience in Europe and a passion for connecting with those from other cultures to this podcast. He's a travel entrepreneur, a self-proclaimed coffee snob, amateur cyclist and award-winning guidebook author, our speaker, Andy Steves loves helping travelers bridge the cultural gaps they encounter while on the road. By combining modern technology with the travel philosophies of his father, travel guru Rick Steves, Andy is becoming the new voice of mille ...
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S2 E10 - SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER Ryan Thorpe – The Student Nomad
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Tune into this episode between travel entrepreneurs discussing how to find a market need, developing a product or service to answer those needs and how one can set about to tackle these big and important projects. Travel entrepreneur and social media influencer, Ryan Thorpe joins Andy Steves to share about he juggled getting a travel website off th…
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S2 E9 - Cagefighting in PERU with Rollie Peterkin
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This episode is another off-the-beaten path story—International pro cage fighter, memoir author and digital nomad, Rollie Peterkin is on the show today to share about his story joining a stable of mixed martial arts fighters in Lima Peru. Tune in to listen to how Rollie broke himself out of the 9-5 routine as a trader in New York City, and took the…
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S2 E8 - Globe Scholars with Tinabeth Pina
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Emmy award winning TV Journalist by day travel vlogger by night, Tinabeth Pina posts a host of resources and insights for study abroad students, prospective international travelers and those curious about other cultures on her youtube channel, Tell Me Tina. While she got her start as a bi-lingual latin music radio host, she now focuses on producing…
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S2 E7 - Military Life Overseas with Julian Ponce in BUDAPEST
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Marine Sergeant Julian Ponce joins me today to talk about life in the Marine Corps and how it's helped him see the world. Sgt. Ponce takes us on a tour of the American Embassy in Budapest, and we discuss the deep camaraderie between fellow marines. And then we digress to chat a bit about Colombian and Latino culture as well--I've lived here in Mede…
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S2 E6 - Speakeasies and Trendy LONDON with Leo Heaton
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Royal baby mania, trendy London, key sights and tips to get off the beaten path--Leo Heaton, a professional Blue Badge guide shares all about it today on this episode of Andy Steves' Travel Podcast. Leo reveals just a few of the many reasons that make London such an incredible, modern and diverse city. Don’t forget the speak-easy’s and the cocktail…
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S2 E5 - GOTHIC TOKYO: Around the Globe with La Carmina
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Listen in on this fascinating conversation between two travel entrepreneurs. Today, I have social media influencer, Carmina of LaCarmina.com on the show to talk about her style of travel--goth, subcultures, body mods, alternative fashion and more. She runs a website packed with information and tips for those looking for off-beat travel experiences.…
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A good friend of mine, father and family man, Kamal Mukarkar calls in on this episode to share about his life and experience growing up as a Christian Palestinian (making up about 1% of the population of the West Bank and Gaza Strip) in Bethlehem. A student of history and the bible, Kamal is passionate about sharing where they intersect in Palestin…
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S2 E3 - AMSTERDAMMING with Jody van Engelsdorp Gastelaars
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My local guide friend, Jody van Engelsdorp Gastellars joins me in this episode to share a bit about Dutch culture, history, and international foodie treats. With a degree in microbiology, Jody has an unlikely background for a tour guide, so I was sure to have her share how she made the bridge from Biology studies at university to leading tours for …
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S2 E2 - DIGITAL NOMADING: A Veritable 'How-To' with Debbie Arcangeles
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The Offbeat Life Travel entrepreneur, podcast host and social media influencer, Debbie Arcangeles joins Andy to talk about smart travel--how to stay fit and effective on the road. Debbie is a 1st generation immigrant from the Phillipines and now lives in New York City, working as an ADA nurse for patients with autism. In this episode, Debbie shares…
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S2 E1 - BUDAPEST for Rogues with Smike Letwinsky Smike the Party Godfather of Budapest makes his second appearance on AST, and he outdoes himself once more! I can't stop cracking up while catching up with him about his latest projects--from hostels to bars to bands and podcasts. We also get into sex and nightlife etiquette for today's backpacker. W…
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Episode Info At long last, the Andy Steves Travel Podcast is on it’s way back and we’ve got some incredible guests in the line up this season. Thanks to everyone who has subscribed, shared and rated our podcast already. We’ve got a great traveling community growing around this show, and we want you involved! This season, we’re spanning continents, …
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S1 E22 - EDINBURGH: Whisky, Kilts & Castle Rock
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Listen on iTunes Back in the day, the Romans conquered Scottish territory only to decide it was too cold and too barbaric to govern. Their loss. Today, Scotland is renowned for its rugged beauty, dark medieval history and rebellious nature, luring millions of visitors each year. We're exploring the capital city of Edinburgh: a striking cityscape wi…
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Listen on iPhone "Night seeing is just as important as sightseeing." Today, we get an inside look at Budapest's thriving hostel scene from Smike Letwinsky, a Pennsylvania native and manager of the notorious Budapest Party Hostels chain. “I don’t want to have a great resume of work, I want to have an incredible resume of life.” ” — Smike, Budapest P…
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S1 E20- 20 Years of Travel: GoAbroad Founder Troy Peden
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To mark our 20th episode, we're meeting up with GoAbroad.com founder & CEO Troy Peden, also celebrating 20 years of his massive travel website. Thanks to GoAbroad, millions of Americans with a craving for travel have found their perfect study, intern, volunteer or work organizations. We discuss the evolution of the study abroad experience and the g…
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S1 E19 - GREECE: Ouzo, Island-Hopping & Ancient Ruins
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Listen now on Itunes It’s Greek week on the podcast! Greece is full of gems to explore, from iconic Athens, to the monasteries of Metéora, to its 6,000 islands scattering the sea. Local guide Angelos Kokkaliaris shares with us the sumptuous eats, social culture and stunning retreats (Santorini and Mykonos, sure- but have you heard of Amorgos?) that…
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Listen Now on iPhone "You can use these points for expensive hotel rooms, first class seats... It’s a game; you’ve just got to do your research." John E. DiScala, or Johnny Jet, flies about 150,000 miles and 20 countries per YEAR. He is one of the world’s most established experts on budget and point-based travel. Johnnyjet.com has an impressive col…
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S1 E17 - Fierce Females: Climbing Kilimanjaro with WHOA Travel
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A few years back, Allison Fleece & Danielle Thornton met through a mutual interest in climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa. This bonding experience led to them starting their own company: WHOA (Women High on Adventure) travel. From the peaks of Machu Picchu to the urban jungles of India, these women empower communities around th…
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S1 E16 - AMSTERDAM: "Sex, Dutch and Rock & Roll"
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We dive into Europe's most eclectic city, joined by my longtime guide and local Dutchie, Arthur Bijlholt. As a professional tour guide by day and comedy club owner by night, Arthur shares with us the deeper side of Amsterdam, beyond its many vices (although we cover those, too). This episode tackles Dutch politics, culinary highlights (vending mach…
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Brooke Roberts, the founder of Inside Study Abroad and certified study abroad guru, is an international education professional, turned entrepreneur (she runs three of her own companies!) Brooke helps people skip to the front of the line and transform their approach to launching and growing an international education (or any) career.…
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S1 E14 - How to Stay in Shape While Traveling
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Let's be honest... staying fit while traveling is tough. With the swap of atmosphere and routine, plus the temptation of ALL that delicious food... it's easy to let yourself go overseas. Today, we learn from the pro's how to enjoy travel without throwing away our physical and mental health. Ryan O’Donnell, a CrossFit instructor who has taken up the…
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If you’ve had the incredible opportunity to study abroad, you may relate to that feeling of fulfillment that comes with it; that you’ve found a new place to call “home". For Dr. Maggie Parke, abroad ‘home' was the small city of Bangor, Wales. Her overseas experience was so powerful that she was back to the UK in no time. Now an International Educat…
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S1 E12- Welcome to My Palace: PRAGUE's Noble Family
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The story is something out of a fairy tale: Typical American family, happily settled in Boston, gets called upon to collect their ancestors’ royal fortune in Europe. For the Lobkowicz clan, this is was indeed real life. Today, William Lobkowicz Jr. shares what it’s like to call a 40,000 square-foot castle home. His family has been a part of Czech n…
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S1 E11 - ROME: How to Best Experience the Eternal City
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Learn the secrets to maximizing your visit to ROME. Sean Finelli, co-founder of The Roman Guy, shares insider tips on top restaurants to taste, sights to see, and immersing into the Italian way of life. LISTEN ON iTUNES LA BELLA FIGURA: THE ITALIAN WAY La Bella Figura is the driving force behind that “cool” Italian way of life. Translating to “the …
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S1 E10 - IRELAND: Heritage, Pubs, and St. Paddy's Day
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With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, today we're getting the full Irish experience! I'm joined by special guest Stephen McPhilemy- certified Ireland guru with near 20 years of tour guide experience, as well as starting his own tour company, hostel and now a B&B. We discuss Ireland's deep culture & traditions, including the country’s struggle t…
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S1 E9 - Serial Entrepreneurship: How to Win Shark Tank with Will McLeod
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LISTEN: Today we’re zeroing in on the world of business and entrepreneurship as I’m interview with serial entrepreneur Will Mcleod. Will is a co-founder of Keen Home, a Smart Vent system featured on ABC’s hit show Shark Tank that landed a $750,000 deal from Robert Herjavec, one of the biggest offers in the show’s history. He was named to the Forbes…
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