Best Agoda Design Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 151 w/ Erin Hynes (Pina Travels) - A 165 Day Round-The-World Trip - Tanzania, Travel Budgets + Travel Insurance 2:08:55

3h ago2:08:55

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Thank you to SafetyWing for sponsoring today’s episode. They are my go-to choice for travel insurance, and here are five reasons I love using them. I love the ‘Pay as you go subscription, cancel anytime’ feature. This gives greater flexibility. I travel to many different countries, and SafetyWing covers over 180 countries! When entering a claim, yo…

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A Review Of My First 250 Episodes Which Includes 150 Guest Episodes 23:22

3h ago23:22

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This is a review of my last 250 episodes, 150 of which have been guest episodes. The first half is a fun little game as I record on the fly with a number generator on Google, asking it to pick a random number between 1 and 150 (concentrating on the guest episodes). Whatever number comes up, I will give you thirty seconds as to why you should listen…

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Episode 150 with Ross Borden - Humble Beginnings at Matador Network to GuideGeek, the Future of Travel With AI 58:44

6d ago58:44

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Hello, and welcome to Episode 150 with Ross Borden, the founder and CEO of Matador Network. First of all, thanks for joining me on this journey to the 150th guest episode; it has been unreal! So, what better way to finish the first 150 episodes than with a special episode with Ross, who has created one of the biggest online travel brands in Matador…

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An Updated Trailer For The Next 250 Episodes 1:08

12d ago1:08

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I have just passed my 250th episode, so here is an updated trailer from the original one over three years ago, and I am taking a well-earned week break. Don't worry; there is more to come for the next 250! Cheers, James Patreon Shout-Out Thanks to Laura Hammond for supporting this podcast. She does so by purchasing a monthly membership on my Patreo…

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Episode 149 - Travelling w/ Rikimah Glymph - Solo Female Travel to 120 Countries (72 with her son) + Senegal is her favourite! 1:30:15

20d ago1:30:15

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Hello, and welcome to episode 149 with Rikimah Glymph. This week, we are talking about Rikimah's amazing journey of travelling solo to over 120 countries, 72 of which have been with her son, who is only 12! She has hosted wellness retreats and logistics conferences all over the world. When not traveling she’s dreaming of her next trip! Having a car…

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Why we came back to live in Vancouver and my thoughts on other places to live in Canada 12:35

26d ago12:35

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Hello, and welcome to this latest solo episode. I thought I would check in about returning to Vancouver to live (for the time being) and the reasons behind it. I briefly discuss our other options in Canada, our thoughts on them from last year's road trip, and why we ultimately didn't move anywhere new. The second half of the episode includes my tho…

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Episode 148 - Travelling w/ Will Hatton (The Broke Backpacker) - A $3K Budget For 2 Years In India, A Serial Entrepreneur + Snapchat Tours 1:09:03

1M ago1:09:03

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Hello, and welcome to episode 148 with Will Hatton, more commonly known as the Broke Backpacker. This was such a super fun episode to record. There were so many laughs, quality anecdotes, and serious tips for budding travellers or entrepreneurs. Will has set up around 30 different businesses in his time, with some successes and failures along the w…

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Portland Travel Itinerary: A Perfect 3-Day Weekend + Sports Travel at Euro 2016 in France 29:55

1M ago29:55

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Hello and welcome to this latest solo episode, where I combine my week in Portland with some stories from my time at Euro 2016 in France in honour of the current Euro 2024 tournament in Germany. The first half covers my first-ever event at TravelCon with an excellent summary of my fabulous time meeting great people, listening to inspiring creators,…

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Episode 147 w/ Katrina McGhee - Taking A Career Break: How to Plan, Execute, and Thrive 1:27:26

2M ago1:27:26

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Hello, and welcome to number 147 with a returning guest, Katrina Mcghee. Since we last spoke in 2022, Katrina has released a book and she is here today to talk about it! Are you contemplating a career break but unsure where to start? Join us in this insightful episode, "Career Break Success: How to Plan, Execute, and Thrive," where we delve into th…

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Camper Van Travel & The Best Coffee with James from Winging It Travel 32:27

2M ago32:27

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This Monday, Meggan and Jenn interviewed me on the Travel Mug Podcast, and it was super fun! Check out the show notes below for more information. Happy wanderlust! My accompanying blog - https://www.wingingittravelpodcast.com/episodes/campervan-travel-and-the-best-coffee-with-james-hammond Travel Mug Show Notes This week we chat with James from Win…

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Episode 146 - Travelling With Orest Zub - visiting Ukraine, travelling with tennis + NomadMania 1:20:49

2M ago1:20:49

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Hello, and welcome to number 146. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Orest Zub in Vancouver. Orest is based in Lviv, Ukraine, and has travelled to 130 UN countries to date. We sat down for just over an hour discussing his homeland of Ukraine, how the war has changed everything for everyone, how it has changed him, the tourism industry in…

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Travel Decoded With James Hammond - Nomadic Diaries 43:58

2M ago43:58

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I was recently a guest on Doreen's podcast Nomadic Diaries and had a great time; check it out! Join us for an inspiring conversation with globetrotter James Hammond, as Doreen delves into his transformation from a classic backpacker to an advocate for slow travel and cultural immersion covering work visas and digital visas. James is a podcast produ…

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Episode 145 - Travelling With Scott Gurian - Emergency Evacuation On The Mongol Rally 1:47:41

3M ago1:47:41

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Hello, and welcome to number 145. This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Scott Gurian, a journalist, adventure traveller, podcaster, and reporter. Scott joined me to discuss his adventures on the Mongol Rally, visiting Chornobyl, witnessing an Ayahuasca Retreat in Peru, and more. I begin the episode by asking how Scott got interested in trav…

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How Australia Changed My Life 13:11

3M ago13:11

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Hello, and welcome to my next solo episode. This one is a little story about how Australia changed my life in 2010; going on to my year-long work permit in 2013/14 and my two visits since then. Australia was the gateway to me experiencing a completely new country outside of Europe and also presented an opportunity to earn some decent money to trave…

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Episode 144 - Travelling With Judith Keys - My Best Friend In France Podcast 54:40

3M ago54:40

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Hello, and welcome to number 144. This week, I am joined by Judith Keys from the My Best Friend In France Podcast, which focuses on English-speaking people migrating to France and offers a community and advice for this type of move. Judith is originally from Northern Ireland and moved to France ten years ago. She lives in Providence, in the south o…

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The Best of Rachel Fox’s Hilarious Travel Stories - Abuelo Horses, Sleeping At Gas Stations in Honduras, Socorro in Brazil + Strong Wind 35:07

3M ago35:07

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Welcome to this week's solo episode. I am accumulating the best travel stories from my previous guest, Rachel Fox. Rachel has appeared on the episode five times, and I put together the funniest travel stories for you. We hear her speaking to a horse, how she took 36 hours to cross the border from Honduras, shouting Socorro at the worst possible tim…

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Episode 143 - Travelling With Regan and Allie From The Wanderlusting Wives Podcast In Iceland, Ireland, Bolivia, Sweden + USA 1:41:42

4M ago1:41:42

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Hello, and welcome to number 143. This week, I am joined by Regan and Allie from the Wanderlusting Wives Podcast as we talk travel. They both share their favourite trip together in Iceland and how breathtaking they found the country. We dive into their favourite personal trips to Sweden, Denmark, Ireland and the USA. We cover how great a road trip …

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Get to know your podcast host, James Hammond aka Hammo. 8:46

4M ago8:46

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Welcome to a bonus episode this week where I am asked some questions by the unofficial producer of this podcast designed for you to get to know your host better. This episode adapts the quickfire travel questions I ask on every guest episode. There will be questions such as, 'My top three favourite cuisines on my travels?', 'Am I a sunrise or sunse…

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Listeners, I Need Your Help! 3:57

4M ago3:57

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Hello, and welcome to my latest solo episode; this week is a simple favour. Below is a Google Form, which takes 5 minutes to complete, and I would love you guys to fill it out, please. I am looking for ideas and information on the type of listeners I have for the Winging It Travel Podcast. This is designed to improve the podcast and provide content…

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Episode 142 - Travelling With Joel David Bond - 7 Years In Iraqi Kurdistan, Stranded On A Greek Island During COVID + Flight Attendant Tales 1:40:47

4M ago1:40:47

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Hello, and welcome to number 142. This week, I am joined by Joel David Bond, who has just returned from living in Kurdistan, Iraq, for the last seven years. The FBI/CIA evacuated Joel in October 2023, and we talk about that story but also Joel's love for the country, his life there, what he learned from being in that culture, and the shocking endin…

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EPISODE SWAP - Wanderlusting Wives - 3.5 Unique Experiences in Jordan and Oman (with Special Guest, James Hammond) 44:58

4M ago44:58

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Hey guys, I have an episode swap this Monday with Wanderlusting Wives, Allie, and Regan, who interviewed me on their podcast. This is the episode in question, and you can hear me talk about some of my trips. Please follow those guys below, as they host a great podcast! Have you ever wondered what it's like to travel to another country and go campin…

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Episode 141 - Travelling With Karen Gershowitz - The Swinging 60s In London, Winging It In Venezuela + Magical Tibet 1:36:23

4M ago1:36:23

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Hello, and welcome to number 141. this week, I am joined by super traveller and author Karen Gershowitz. Karen has travelled to around 100 countries spanning seven decades, starting with living in London during the Swinging Sixties. So, of course, I asked her about London in the late 60s and early 70s, and then I asked about her adventures in Japan…

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My Top 10 Favourite Dishes From My Year-Long Trip in 2023, Vanuatu Accommodation Nightmares + The Next Emerging European Destination 16:56

5M ago16:56

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Hello, and welcome to my latest solo episode; this week, we delve into some interesting travel news about visitor fees, Portugal, Jamaica and China. By voting on my Instagram, I share my horrific accommodation story when we got stranded in Vanuatu a few years back. Then I finish off the episode with my top ten favourite dishes from year-long trip i…

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Episode 140 - Travelling With Dave Herring - Using Your Creative Passion To Live Your Life 1:47:28

5M ago1:47:28

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Hello, and welcome to number 140 and this week, Dave Herring joins me for a chat about his creative projetcs enabling him to live his best life through travel. Dave loves the West Coast of the USA and is based in the Bay Area in California. He routinely goes on the road to work as a creative either by being a director, photographer, videographer, w…

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My Top 10 Lessons Learnt From My Year-Long Trip In 2023, Lynx Air Liquidation + Wego's Partnership With Malta's Tourism Board 21:34

5M ago21:34

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Hello, and welcome to my latest solo episode, where I give you ten lessons learnt from my year-long trip in 2023. I talk about Lynx Air's Liquidation, Wego's new partnership with the Maltese Tourism Board + some interesting information about the Turks and Caicos. Timestamps 01:04 - Lynx Air Liquidation 04:04 - Wego Partnership With Malta's Tourism …

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Episode 139 - Travelling With Harry Mitsidis - Travelling To Every UN Country Twice, Equatorial Guinea + NomadMania 1:53:56

5M ago1:53:56

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Hello, and welcome to number 139! Today, I am joined by Harry Mitsidis, who has travelled to every UN country in the world...twice. Harry also runs the NomadMania community, a hub where every traveller can track their travels down to very little detail. In this bumper episode, we discuss Harry's introduction to the world of travel, how he is still …

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Winning A Singing Competition Performing Foxy Lady In Fiji, Faroe Islands Facts + Inclusive Morocco 24:55

6M ago24:55

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Hello and welcome to this new format for my solo episodes in 2024, a much more structured concept covering travel news, travel stories, and guest reactions, did you know?/travel facts, brand updates, audience questions, and a travel joke. In this episode, I cover the LGTBQ+ tour group called Inclusive Morocco, Italy's overtourism measures, Japan's …

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Episode 138 - Travelling With Matthew Baxter - Super Cheap Japan + Tokyo Outdoors 1:30:51

6M ago1:30:51

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Hello, and welcome to number 138! Today, I am joined by Matthew Baxter, who has written the book series 'Super Cheap,' we talk about his latest release, Tokyo Outdoors, and living in Japan. Matthew has completed work visas in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Japan but has decided Japan is the home for him. We cover various topics such as the non…

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Why Setouchi Is Japan's Mediterranean, Venice's Day-Visitor Tickets + Earthy Pooing Facilities When Wild Camping In Oman 27:13

6M ago27:13

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Hello and welcome to this new format for my solo episodes in 2024, a much more structured concept covering travel news, travel stories, guest reactions, did you know?/travel facts, brand updates, audience questions, and a travel joke. In this episode, I cover the lowest airfare prices since 2009, Venice's new day-visitor tickets, Setouchi in Japan,…

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Episode 137 - Travelling With Tyler Wittkofsky - Full-Time Traveller, Writer, Podcaster + Coffee Lover 1:21:36

6M ago1:21:36

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Hello, and welcome to number 137! Today, I am joined by Tyler Wittkofsky, who now lives full-time on his RV based in the USA. After quitting his corporate job last year, Tyler is now a full-time digital nomad in marketing, writing, podcasting, blogging and content creation. Tyler is a creative force delving into many aspects of the creative spectru…

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The New 'Surprise Travel' Trend In 2024, An Intolerance To Chickpeas + Top Tips For Starting A Travel Podcast 26:46

7M ago26:46

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Hello and welcome to this new format for my solo episodes 2024, a much more structured concept covering travel news, travel stories, guest reactions, did you know?/travel facts, brand updates, audience questions, and a travel joke. A disclaimer in this episode: as I was travelling whilst recording this one, I couldn't use my best microphone, unfort…

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Episode 136 - Travelling With Kayla Ihrig - How To Be A Digital Nomad 2:04:22

7M ago2:04:22

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Hello, and welcome to number 136! Happy 2024, and we are back with our first guest interview of the year! Today, I am speaking to Kayla Ihrig, who has just released her book How To Be A Digital Nomad, and we talk about this book and her digital nomad journey. Kayla has a wealth of knowledge about the digital nomad space, and her book is fantastic. …

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2023 Thank Yous + 2024 Travel + Podcast Goals 16:25

7M ago16:25

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Hello everyone! I hope you had a fantastic festive period and feel energized to tackle 2024. A massive thank you to everyone who has followed and listened in 2023. One stat (which I didn't mention in the podcast) which surprised me was on my Spotify Podcaster's Wrapped, which said I had 91% new listeners in 2023. This shows we are going in the righ…

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Episode 135 - Travelling With Shafik Meghji in Bolivia - Crossed Off The Map: Travels In Bolivia 1:42:39

8M ago1:42:39

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Hello, and welcome to number 135! This week, I am joined by Shafik Meghji, an award-winning journalist, travel writer, author, editor, broadcaster + photographer. We both dedicate an entire episode to the fantastic country of Bolivia, which Shafik has written about in his book, Crossed Off The Map: Travels in Bolivia. This is a real deep dive into …

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Episode 134 - Travelling With Emily Wilson From Pets Around The World - Travelling With Dogs 1:21:16

8M ago1:21:16

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Hello, and welcome to number 134! This week, I am joined by Emily Wilson from Pets Around The World, who specializes in providing information on travelling with dogs. Emily has been collating information from around the world on her site (which you can check out below), where people write about their experiences travelling with dogs in different co…

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Episode 133 - Travelling With Jill Bockenstette From Money For Mangos - Living Full-Time On A Sailboat 1:01:00

8M ago1:01:00

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Hello, and welcome to number 133! This week, I am joined by Jill Bockenstette from Money For Mangos, who lives full-time on a sailboat. Jill talks us through her 6-year plan, which came to fruition this year as Jill and her partner plotted an escape route from the traditional life of 9-5, paying a mortgage and being on land. It was a super interest…

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The USA Road Trip Days 97-101 - Olympic National Park, Port Townsend + Vancouver - Drama On Our Last Night In The USA 13:35

8M ago13:35

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Hello, and welcome to the 42nd episode of my trip! Today's episode is the 19th of our road trip across Canada and the USA. When leaving to backpack the world this year, we always intended to return to our campervan in Vancouver and drive to the East Coast in July. This is the seventh and last episode of the USA road trip as we enter the final state…

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Episode 132 - Travelling With Billy Lahr From The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast 2:12:17

9M ago2:12:17

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Hello, and welcome to number 132! This week, I am joined by Billy Lahr from The Mindful Midlife Crisis Podcast, and we talk about Billy's favourite travel destinations such as Portugal, Japan, South Korea and more! Billy talks us through his life, particularly when he left his career after 20 years to pursue a new life and a life of travel. Billy's…

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The USA Road Trip Days 92-96 - More Highway 101, Cannon Beach + Astoria - I Just Want To Live In Cannon Beach 14:52

9M ago14:52

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Hello, and welcome to the 41st episode of my trip! Today's episode is the 18th of our road trip across Canada and the USA. When leaving to backpack the world this year, we always intended to return to our campervan in Vancouver and drive to the East Coast in July. This is the sixth episode of the USA road trip as we leave Harris Beach and go throug…

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Episode 131 - Travelling With Kathy Elkind - To Walk It Is To See It - 1400 Miles On Europe's GR5 1:39:15

9M ago1:39:15

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Hello, and welcome to number 131! This week, I am joined by Kathy Elkind, a writer, walker and eater! Kathy walked the whole length of the GR5 in Europe, which is 1400 miles long, and she has written a book about it, which is what we discuss today. Kathy gives us insight in how to prepare for a trip of this magnitude, why she was doing it, tips on …

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The USA Road Trip Days 87-91 - The 101 Highway, Redwood National Park + Harris Beach - Redwood Trees, Oregon Beaches + Flat Tyres 21:11

9M ago21:11

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Hello, and welcome to the 40th episode of my trip! Today's episode is the 17th of our road trip across Canada and the USA. When leaving to backpack the world this year, we always intended to return to our campervan in Vancouver and drive to the East Coast in July. This is the fifth episode of the USA road trip as we leave Christmas Valley and head …

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Episode 130 - Travelling With Rebecca Shoval - Combining Coffee And Travel 1:46:21

9M ago1:46:21

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Hello and welcome to number 130! This week I am joined by Rebecca Shoval who has joined me this week to talk about coffee and travel. Rebecca is a volunteer at Not Just Tourists which delivers medical supplies to people who can not afford them. The idea is that anyone travelling to pretty much anywhere in the world can offer to carry an extra suitc…

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The USA Road Trip Days 83-86 - Deadwood, Devil's Tower, Yellowstone National Park + Christmas Valley - Snowfall, Bison, Geysers + Saloons 17:13

9M ago17:13

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Hello and welcome to the 39th episode of my trip! Today's episode is the 16th one of our road trip across Canada and the USA. When leaving to backpack the world this year, we always intended to return to our campervan in Vancouver and drive to the East Coast in July. This is the fourth episode of the USA road trip as we make our way through South D…

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Episode 129 - Travelling With Jay Swanson In Paris - A 10-Year Journey 1:51:16

9M ago1:51:16

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Hello and welcome to number 129! This week I am joined by Jay Swanson who is a YouTuber, writer and blogger. Jay talks us through his journey from the USA to Paris which took a whole decade travelling through the USA, West Africa and Europe. He has been vlogging on Youtube since 2006 and has tons of awesome material on there. He also has a very han…

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The USA Road Trip Days 76-82 - Washington DC, Badlands National Park + Mount Rushmore - 8 States + A Serious Amount Of Driving In This One 15:02

9M ago15:02

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Hello and welcome to the 38th episode of my trip! Today's episode is the 15th one of our road trip across Canada and the USA. When leaving to backpack the world this year, we always intended to return to our campervan in Vancouver and drive to the East Coast in July. This is the third episode of the USA road trip as we make the arduous journey from…

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Episode 128 - Travelling With Terry Repak - Circling Home: What I Learned By Living Elsewhere 1:34:53

10M ago1:34:53

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Hello and welcome to number 128! This week I am joined by Terry Repak who has worked as an investigative reporter, an editor, a television producer, a research fellow and a freelance writer. Today, we talk about Terry's new book Circling Home: What I Learned By Living Elsewhere and I absolutely loved reading it! Terry covers her life living in the …

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The USA Road Trip Days 71-75 - Rhode Island, Connecticut + New York - Providence, New York City + Woodstock (Bethal Woods) 23:46

10M ago23:46

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Hello and welcome to the 37th episode of my trip! Today's episode is the 14th one of our road trip across Canada and the USA. When leaving to backpack the world this year, we always intended to return to our campervan in Vancouver and drive to the East Coast in July. This is the second episode of the USA road trip as we enter some new states like R…

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Episode 127 - Travelling With Renee Bruns - Wheelchairing Around The World To 118 Countries 1:26:04

10M ago1:26:04

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Hello and welcome to number 127! This week I am joined by Renee Bruns who is a wheelchair super traveller having travelled to 118 countries to date, all 50 states, been to every continent and holds a Guinness World Record. I was really keen to learn what it is like to travel as a wheelchair user and how difficult it is or not for Renee. Renee was s…

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The USA Road Trip Days 65-70 - Maine, New Hampshire + Massachusetts - Acadia National Park, Kancamagus Highway + Boston 23:16

10M ago23:16

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Hello and welcome to the 36th episode of my trip! Today's episode is the 13th one of our road trip across Canada and the USA. When leaving to backpack the world this year, we always intended to return to our campervan in Vancouver and drive to the East Coast in July. This is the first episode of the USA road trip as we enter Maine to begin another …

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Episode 126 - Travelling With Emma Hughes - A Wrap Up Of Our 8 Week Road Trip Across Canada 51:56

10M ago51:56

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Hello and welcome to number 126! This week I am joined by my partner Emma Hughes as we wrap up our 8 week road trip across Canada. We cover stats like how much it cost, the price of campsites, the total KMs, how many cities we travelled through and much more! The second half of the episode we have some conversation points such as highlights, lowlig…

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