Best Chris Kretzer Podcasts (2024)

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Mindful Slow Travel, Unique Stays Around The World, And Food Allergy Tips With Mollie Reese 1:30:29

9M ago1:30:29

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Mollie Reese is the founder and writer of Stay In Good Company, a podcast dedicated to mindful slow travel. Mollie traveled frequently for her job working long hours and never having the chance to enjoy a new destination. That's when Mollie decided to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of corporate life and set out on her own adventure. In…

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Volcano Tacos, Mindfulness Practices, and Saving Money On Flights With Chris Kretzer 39:33

9M ago39:33

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In this solo episode, I dive into a few topics that I think every traveler should hear. After years of travel with over 35 countries under my belt, I made my share of mistakes that affected my enjoyment of a trip but also may have caused problems for others around me. I begin talking about how "traveling" in your own city is just as fulfilling as t…

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Living In Belgium, Growing Up In Singapore, And Brunch In Australia With Blake Erik 1:20:42

10M ago1:20:42

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Blake Erik is the creator behind his website blakeerik.com where he writes about his life experiences, shares stories through photos, and expresses his creative side through online media. Growing up in Singapore, Blake was accustomed to one way of life and understanding the world through a singular lens. When he moved to Spain for college, he start…

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Delicious Paris, First Time European Travel, And Enjoying Every Moment With Renee Hannes 1:32:12

10M ago1:32:12

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Renee Hannes is the blogger behind Dream Plan Experience, a blog focused on niche European and Canadian travel. Her love for travel started when she solo traveled in Germany for three months when she was 17. Since then, Renee's passion for travel grew, taking her to new places all around the world. Renee started her blog in 2019, a side hustle turn…

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Eating In Tbilisi, Making Friends Abroad, And Discovering Venice With Joanne Senoren 1:19:11

10M ago1:19:11

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Joanne Senoren is the blogger behind Sees Food Will Travel, a blog dedicated to finding delicious food from around the world and recreating those dishes into simple to follow recipes. Being born in the Philippines and spending her formative years in Hawaii, Joanne experienced unique food cultures that would influence her passion for travel and love…

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Plus Size Travel, Eating in Oaxaca, and Enjoying South Africa With Dean and Julie 1:30:13

11M ago1:30:13

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Dean and Julie are the couple behind Two Fat Americans, a blog dedicated to showing amazing food around the world and tips for plus size travel. Dean and Julie's love of travel deepened after their first trip to Europe to celebrate their anniversary. Soon after their life changing trip, they decided to quit their jobs, sell their stuff and travel f…

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Picking The Perfect Restaurants, Food Scene In Washington D.C., And Impactful Food Moments With Kelci Reedy 1:23:49

12M ago1:23:49

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Kelci Reedy is the writer behind Foodish Ways, a Washington D.C. based blog that encourages readers to explore food in their own city. Kelci's fascination with traveling for food started when she attended college in NYC and was completely surrounded by every type of food imaginable. By exploring the city, Kelci grew a better understanding of hersel…

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Traveling Through Egypt, Growing Up In Louisiana, And Tips For Budget Travel With John Paul 1:26:00

12M ago1:26:00

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John Paul is the writer behind The Hangry Backpacker, a blog dedicated to budget friendly adventures with amazing food recommendations. Since he was a child, John Paul was fascinated and eager to learn about far off places. This fascination turned into an obsession, leading John Paul to his life changing solo backpacking trip to Europe. As he journ…

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Traveling As A Couple, Eating A Plant Based Diet Abroad, and Glamping Around The World with Mike and Anne 58:32

1y ago58:32

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Mike and Anne are the duo behind Honeytrek, a blog sharing the adventures of their 11 year honeymoon around the world. With their extensive travel experience, Mike and Anne geared their blog to help find unique destinations, off the beaten path experiences, sustainable traveling practices, and sharing local's stories. Not only can you access their …

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Seeking Adventure, Saying Yes, And Budget Travel With Chris Kretzer 51:56

1y ago51:56

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Adventure is out there, but you need to find it. In today's podcast episode, I talk about the importance of adventure during travel. We all face mortality and most people would hate to look back at life on their deathbed with regrets, especially when it comes to their dreams of travel and adventure. Adventure isn't always comfortable or easy, but i…

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Unwritten Rules Of Travel, Becoming A Better Traveler, And Steps To Enjoying Your Trip With Chris Kretzer 1:13:17

1y ago1:13:17

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In this solo episode, I dive into a few topics that I think everything travelers should hear. After years of travel with over 35 countries under my belt, I've made plenty of mistakes that affected my enjoyment of a trip but also may have caused problems for others around me. I review the unwritten rules of travel, a set of principles that I try to …

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Budget Travel Tips, Discovering Taiwan, And Road Trips Around The World With Darah And Garrett 1:32:05

1y ago1:32:05

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Darah and Garrett are the creators of Where Food Takes Us, a food centric blog that is budget friendly with off the beaten path experiences. Back in 2018, Darah and Garrett took the plunge and began their traveling journey in Taipei, Taiwan to teach English online. As their passion for traveling grew, they became laser focused on finding more cheap…

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Visiting Thailand, Food In Tbilisi, And Breakfast In Istanbul With Emily Lush 1:34:21

1y ago1:34:21

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Emily Lush is the writer behind Wanderlush, a blog based in Georgia (the country) where Emily's extensive knowledge enables anyone to enjoy this underrated destination. Although Emily traveled throughout her life, her first trip to Southeast Asia was a turning point that sparked her passion for continuous travel, allowing her to experience other cu…

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Delicious Lima, Nikkei Cuisine, And Balancing A Career While Traveling With Sutee Dee 1:17:44

1y ago1:17:44

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Sutee Dee writes for his food centric Substack account, Where To Eat In Peru, where he dives into the delicious dishes that make Peru one of the best gastronomical destinations in the world. With early experiences trying and experimenting with new food, Sutee discovered his passion for food and travel, spending his early adult years traveling the w…

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Overcoming Fear, Driving Through Mexico, And Scuba Diving In Belize With Derek And Carine 1:29:37

1y ago1:29:37

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Derek and Carine are the duo behind We Did It Our Way, a blog about experiencing the best abroad with sustainable travel practices. Derek and Carine took a leap of faith and quit their jobs to become full time travelers. Since their first 15 month trip throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania in 2017, their love for travel grew into a passion a…

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Living In Colombia, Bourdain's Influence, And Food Adventures Around The World With Dave Lee 1:28:59

1y ago1:28:59

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Dave Lee is the writer behind Feastio, a food blog aimed to take you inside the world's best restaurants to help anyone create unforgettable moments. While growing up, Dave was a picky eater but after being exposed to Anthony Bourdain's influence, Dave opened his mind to challenge his palate. As he began to travel after graduating college, Dave ste…

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Preparedness Abroad, First Aid, And Adventurous Eating With Chris Kretzer 56:35

1y ago56:35

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In today's episode, I discuss how to be better prepared while traveling abroad, the importance of first aid safety, and how to become a more adventurous eater. I give details of everything I pack for my first aid safety kit and trauma kit and why I think it is useful for everyone. I also share my passion for trying new foods and why everyone should…

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Expat Life, Papua New Guinea, and Epic Roadtrips With Rebecca Arnold 1:28:20

1y ago1:28:20

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Rebecca Arnold is the blogger behind Rebecca and The World, which focuses on her incredible travels in Argentina, Spain, Australia, and the U.S While she was young, Rebecca grew a fascination with the world and dreamed of traveling, pivoting her life towards travel. As she began her world adventures, Rebecca created her blog to share with her frien…

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Amazing Mexican Food, Curry in Manchester, And Working in Lapland With Oracio Guardado 1:28:54

1y ago1:28:54

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In today's episode, I interview Oracio Guardado, a listener of the podcast and a recent world traveler. We get into details about his most recent trip where Oracio travels for 6 weeks in Europe. This life changing journey has captured Oracio's heart and created a passion for travel. Oracio shares his perspective and tips for beginner travelers to h…

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Being In The Restaurant Industry, Hiking In Patagonia, And Favorite Food Experiences With Gabriel 1:32:31

1y ago1:32:31

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Gabriel is one of the bloggers behind Chef Travel Guide, a blog based in California that emphasizes outdoor adventures and tasty treats along the way. Since he was a child, Gabriel had a passion for food which launched him into the restaurant industry. By being a stagiaire at esteemed restaurants around the world, Gabriel gained an abundance of kno…

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Life In Buenos Aires, Enjoying Argentinian Food, And Safaris in South Africa With Erin Mushaway 1:29:53

1y ago1:29:53

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Erin Mushaway is the blogger behind Sol Salute, a blog based in Argentina that shares amazing travel stories from all over the world. After falling in love with travel after a trip to London as a teenager, Erin's passion for travel solidified while spending a semester in Granada, Spain. Erin found herself in hotel management, fulfilling her need fo…

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Following Your Dreams, Traveling With Children, and Food In Sicily With Sarah Murdoch 1:30:32

1y ago1:30:32

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Sarah Murdoch is the founder of Adventures with Sarah, a blog turned tour business helping travelers create amazing memories around the world. Everything started for Sarah while on a family vacation in Europe where she instantly fell in love with Italy and pivoted her life to return. Sarah returned to Italy while studying abroad in college where sh…

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Part 2: Tacos In Mexico City, Sushi In Peru, And Grilled Beef In Argentina With Chris And Tiarra Kretzer 53:49

1+ y ago53:49

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This is a very special episode since my wife and I go into detail about our 5 month stint in Latin America. After traveling together for over 8 years, Latin America is one of our favorite places in the world because of the variety and quality of food they offer. Get your passports ready because after you listen to these episodes you'll want to book…

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Part 1: Tacos In Mexico City, Sushi In Peru, And Grilled Beef In Argentina With Chris And Tiarra Kretzer 1:05:35

1+ y ago1:05:35

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This is a very special episode since my wife and I go into detail about our 5 month stint in Latin America. After traveling together for over 8 years, Latin America is one of our favorite places in the world because of the variety and quality of food they offer. Get your passports ready because after you listen to these episodes you'll want to book…

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Italian Food Festivals, Ultimate Emilia Romagna Food Trip and Modena Balsamic Vinegar With Katy Clarke 1:27:41

1+ y ago1:27:41

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Katy Clarke is the founder of Untold Italy, a website focused on helping travelers create unforgettable trips in Italy through extensive guides and travel tips. After setting foot in Italy over 20 years ago, Katy couldn't get enough and traveled back as often as she could. This passion for Italy led Katy to start Untold Italy in 2019 to help others…

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Semester At Sea, Sustainable Travel and Living In Germany With Megan Arzbaecher 1:36:40

1+ y ago1:36:40

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Megan Arzbaecher is the writer behind Traverse, a blog that helps travelers maximize their food and travel experiences with comprehensive guides. Megan's love for travel began during her childhood when her family decided to spend the whole summer in Europe. Here, she grew an appreciation for other cultures, understanding the value of exploring new …

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Jamón In Madrid, Food In Beirut, and Eating Local In Sacramento With Dixie 1:28:44

1+ y ago1:28:44

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Dixie is the blogger behind Deets On Eats, a food blog showcasing her cultural food adventures to unify foodies across the globe. Dixie's passion for food resonates throughout her writing and lifestyle, emphasizing local restaurants and experiences. She is also the co-host of a Sacramento based show that highlights amazing places to eat around her …

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Traveling With Teens, French Castles and St. Louis Food Scene With Lisa Hanly 1:19:51

1+ y ago1:19:51

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Lisa Hanly is the writer behind Food Trip, a blog dedicated to her passions for food and travel, showcasing her skills for finding the best places to eat in any city. Lisa traveled consistently during her career in the corporate world, working with clients all around the United States. From her business travels, Lisa discovered amazing restaurants …

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Louisville Restaurants, Multiethnic Backgrounds and Tips For Thailand with Christopher and Jasmine Proaño 1:33:25

1+ y ago1:33:25

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Christopher and Jasmine Proaño are the duo behind Travel and Taste, a blog encouraging travel in everyday life. With children and full time jobs, they have the life experience to help others overcome life's challenges, making travel a top priority. Growing up in the United States, Christopher and Jasmine faced challenges from their multiethnic back…

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Facing Down Gorillas, Food Memories and Eating Through Las Vegas with Stuart Forster 1:24:15

1+ y ago1:24:15

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Stuart Forster is the writer and journalist behind Go Eat Do, a blog dedicated to inspiring his audience about affordable luxury travel. He not only writes for his own blog but writes for many reputable media outlets earning him many well deserved awards and accolades. His passion for travel was ignited by David Attenborough through his encounters …

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Key Lime Pie, Connecting With Cooking Classes and Scuba Diving Around The World With Joan Huston 1:34:00

1+ y ago1:34:00

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Joan Huston is the blogger behind Travel to Savor, a blog dedicated to Joan's food adventures and travel inspired recipes. Joan's love for food started when she was young, baking bread with her sister and selling it to her fellow classmates. As she started traveling, Joan realized that food uncovers intricate parts of new cultures, so she began exp…

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Living In Lisbon, Pizza Obsession, and Food Centric Travel With Mindi and Daryl Hirsch 1:28:23

1+ y ago1:28:23

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Mindi and Daryl Hirsch are the bloggers behind the popular site 2FoodTrippers, a food centric blog that showcases their amazing meals all around the world. Fueled by their obsession with food and travel, 2FoodTrippers started out as a hobby but slowly grew as their adventures continued around the world. They took the big leap in 2016, making 2FoodT…

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Tips For Solo Travel, Living In The Philippines And Eating iI Hong Kong With Erik Requina 1:29:19

1+ y ago1:29:19

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Erik is the blogger behind Erik the Hungry Traveller, a solo travel focused blog highlighting his trips around the world. Erik grew up in the Philippines and fell in love with travel as he traveled the country with his father. Through the years, Erik realized his calling and began traveling solo around the world. He discovered that even when travel…

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Lobster Rolls, Bucket List Trips And Discovering Finland With Kit Graham 1:22:33

1+ y ago1:22:33

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Kit Graham is the writer behind The Kittchen, a food centric blog showcasing recipes and travel stories. Kit grew up in Kennebunk, Maine where she fell in love with cooking with many inspirations coming from her favorite shows on Food Network. With her growing passion for cooking, she threw dinner parties for her friends who loved her food so much,…

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Eating In Mexico, Travel Mishaps, And Connecting With People With Cassie Kifer 1:38:09

1+ y ago1:38:09

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Cassie Kifer fell in love with travel after she worked at a youth hostel in Los Angeles. She's become an avid traveler and relentless foodie who loves sharing her passion. From writing two books about San Jose to her blog Ever in Transit, Cassie encourages her readers to explore unique places at home and abroad. In our conversation we discuss a wid…

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Passion For Travel, Australian Vibes, And Adventurous River Cruises With Kelly Stilwell 1:27:58

1+ y ago1:27:58

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Kelly Stilwell is the writer and blogger behind Food, Fun and Faraway Places where she encourages her readers to travel and experience the world at any age. Kelly started traveling for fun when she was 50, and, in our interview, you can hear her passion and excitement. If you’re new to traveling or lost your sense of adventure then this episode is …

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Intro To The Michelin Guide, Cuban Food, and Growing Miami Food Scene with Brenda Popritkin 1:43:37

1+ y ago1:43:37

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Brenda Popritkin is the writer, blogger and podcaster behind The Whet Palette, where she showcases Michelin starred restaurants in the Miami area. Through the years, Brenda’s focus on the Miami area showed a booming food scene which she was eager to discuss during our interview. If you are unfamiliar with the details around the Michelin Guide, this…

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Enjoying All Inclusive Resorts, Thailand Beaches, And Driving Around Iceland With Takera Gholson 1:03:59

1+ y ago1:03:59

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Takera Gholson created Flights and Foods back in 2018 showcasing unique stories from the restaurant industry while highlighting her own travels around the world. Through the art of her lens, Takera photographs amazing food and wonderful travel destinations showing her adventures to new countries and cities one bite at a time. Our interview covered …

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Eating Local, Crete Grilled Lamb and Sicilian Arancini With Claire and Rosemary 1:05:33

1+ y ago1:05:33

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Claire Rouger and Rosemary Kimani are the wonderful travel couple behind Authentic Food Quest, a blog showcasing their travels focusing on local food in every destination. Their slow traveling exploits give them a unique view into the food culture, making them an amazing resource for understanding the cuisine of a new city. Today’s interview is pac…

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Visiting 25 Countries, Budget Travel Tips and Navigating Covid Travel with Ashley Amundsen 1:22:01

2y ago1:22:01

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Ashley Amundsen is the blogger behind, Wanderzest, a blog filled with unique recipes and insights from her travels around the world. Although she's not a full time blogger yet, Ashley and her husband have traveled to 25 counties enjoying delicious food wherever they go. The priority for travel led Ashley on wonderful adventures, creating lifelong m…

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Impactful New Mexican Cuisine, Valuing Immigrant Restaurants and Falling in Love with Your City with Anshula Varma 1:09:35

2y ago1:09:35

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Anshula was born in India and spent her younger years in Jamaica before her family settled down in Virginia. Travel was sewn into the fabric of her life, so now, her passion resonates with local travel, calling herself a city relationship counselor. We discuss her love for helping people discover the best parts about their cities and uncovering the…

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The Kindness of Strangers, English Sparkling Wine and the Power of Food Tours with Eulanda and Omo 1:08:17

2y ago1:08:17

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Eulanda & Omo are award winning travel bloggers from Hey! Dip Your Toes In, a food culture and lifestyle website aimed for adventurous travelers. Hey! Dip Your Toes In started in 2015 as a showcase of their international travels featuring all of their delicious experiences around the globe. Since then, Eulanda & Omo featured their work on multiple …

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Amazing Japan, Budget Travel, Turning Fears into Pure Excitement with Marek Bron 1:35:53

2y ago1:35:53

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Marek Bron fell in love with travel during a two month trip through Thailand, which eventually turned into a two year trip through Southeast Asia, Mexico, and Argentina. From these adventures, Marek discovered the intense passion that came with discovering new places and experiencing the food, culture, and people. From there, Indie Traveller was bo…

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Driving in Other Countries, Eating Through Asia, and Travel Hacking with Will Tang from Going Awesome Places 1:31:27

2y ago1:31:27

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Will Tang started Going Awesome Places in 2012 after realizing he wanted to travel more often than just his normal days off. Will wanted to share his personal stories and now has turned Going Awesome Places into a large resource for detailed itineraries, travel guides, and travel hacking. With an extensive resource like this, there's no way you cou…

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Two Decades of Travel, Coconut Laksa, and Encountering The Taliban with Derek Baron 1:14:31

2y ago1:14:31

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Derek Earl Baron started traveling in 1999 and has been going nonstop ever since with 126 countries visited and still counting. With over two decades of travel experience, Derek came on the podcast to share his knowledge and stories from his life abroad. Back in 2009, Derek created Wandering Earl making him one of the first prominent travel blogger…

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Taking The Gap Year, Meeting Mongolian Reindeer Herders, and Enjoying Van Life with Jarryd Salem from Nomadasaurus 1:27:49

2y ago1:27:49

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On the podcast today, we have Jarryd Salem, whose adventures around the world will leave any reader jealous. Along with his wife, Alesha, Jarryd started Nomadasaurus in 2013 as a way to document their travels overland from Asia to Africa. Soon, their blog became their full time job, with Nomadasaurus growing to one of the largest travel blogs in th…

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Plus Size Travel, Loving Korean BBQ and Following Your Dreams with Jeff Jenkins 45:34

2y ago45:34

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Jeff Jenkins is the inspiration and face of Chubby Diaries, an online community for plus-sized travelers who are passionate about seeing the world. Through his platform, Jeff encourages more people to travel no matter their size and consults with businesses helping them become more accessible to all travelers. Chubby Diaries is more than a blog, bu…

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Copenhagen’s Food Renaissance, World's 50 Best, and Booking Impossible Reservations with Anders Husa and Kaitlin Orr 1:27:31

2+ y ago1:27:31

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Anders Husa and Kaitlin Orr are food and travel bloggers based in Copenhagen where they write and share experiences eating their way through Scandinavia. Before joining in 2018, Kaitlin and Anders both had stellar reputations and accomplishments in the culinary world, and combined forces to create a food-filled power couple. We start our discussion…

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Delicious Athens, Greek Hospitality, and Expat Life With Tiffany Schureman 1:03:40

2+ y ago1:03:40

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Tiffany is the blogger behind A Girl And Her Passport, a luxury travel blog showcasing her travels and discoveries around the world. Currently, Tiffany is an expat living in Athens where she creates vlogs and Youtube videos about living in Greece, showing her adventures around the food filled country. Growing up in Texas, Tiffany was no stranger to…

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Living in Cascais, Best Restaurants, And Connecting Through Food with Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris 1:00:43

2+ y ago1:00:43

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Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris run Food Travelist, a website showcasing their thoughts and ideas from exploring the world with their tastebuds first. Sue and Diana hold a true passion for food looking to share their findings with the rest of the world and encouraging readers to explore culinary destinations for themselves. Food Travelist is all abou…

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