Nikki discusses the importance of TRAVEL INSURANCE, what it is and why you should get it. We also talk about what great travel insurance policies should cover and certain limits travel insurance policies have. Have questions about PRESCRIPTIONS and refilling prescriptions while traveling? Nikki provides tips to save time and money. She also covers the importance of travel VACCINES and much more! We also answer a couple of questions from our followers: How we stay in shape while traveling and how … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 9: Medical Travel Advice (and Watching Sports on the Road)
Podcast Episode 8: In LOVE with Bangkok (and a Visit to the Hospital)
We talk about all of the reasons that we love spending time in BANGKOK, Thailand. This being our fourth trip to the always-active city, gave us a chance to live like locals and take in the fantastic food, night markets, and shopping malls. Matt had a full body exam at the BUMRUNGRAD International Hospital as well as a teeth cleaning in their Dental Center. We talk about medical tourism and our experience with health care outside of the U.S. We also answer a listener question about making the … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 8: In LOVE with Bangkok (and a Visit to the Hospital)
Podcast Episode 7: Travel Technology (Life Made Easy With These Hacks)
We go in a few directions in this episode. We start by covering many of the technologies and electronics we use to help us navigate the complexities of traveling full time. We then answer a reader question regarding the scary situations we have encountered on the road so far including a credit card hacker in Santiago, vicious dogs in South America, and a creepy follower in India. We round out the episode talking about driving fails and the tough spots that put us in. Main Topics … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 7: Travel Technology (Life Made Easy With These Hacks)
Podcast Episode 6: Skyping with a Billionaire
JUST ASK! Sometimes asking for a favor or reaching out to someone you don’t know is tough. Matt talks about how he SKYPED WITH A BILLIONAIRE after sending a cold email, met up with a CRYPTO INSIDER in Ho Chi Minh City, and learned how to make a true wood-fired Italian pizza from a professional. He even discusses how he helped a new friend in need while at Oktoberfest. All these things by simply asking. Nikki & Matt wrap up the episode by discussing how gross people can be on the road and … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 6: Skyping with a Billionaire
Podcast Episode 5: Staying Safe on the Road (Matt Gets Left at Sea)
Being safe and secure is the primary concern when traveling anywhere around the world. We discuss how safe it is to leave the US and what precautions you can take to stay out of harm's way. What happened when we were followed in India? We discuss the gadgets we use to feel secure and define what being on ‘yellow’ means. You think America is safe but how safe is it? We also answer a couple of follower questions on how we fill our time on the road without getting bored and the ideas we plan to … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 5: Staying Safe on the Road (Matt Gets Left at Sea)
Podcast Episode 4: South Africa: A Guys’ Trip Heaven (Couples Welcome too)
Traveling back to South Africa for the second time in only two years was Nikki’s idea but it became Matt’s playground as they hiked the mountains, went to a safari, enjoyed the braai feasts, swam in the ocean, and went to a rugby match. Deep sea fishing and being part of a shark catch was icing on the cake! Matt makes the case that this is a guys’ trip heaven in this episode that describes their three months in several cities along the coast. They also answer a listener question about what they … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 4: South Africa: A Guys’ Trip Heaven (Couples Welcome too)
Podcast Episode 3: Crying Babies, Guinea Pigs, and Narcos: How We Stay Around the World
Where do we stay as we travel around the world? How do we keep our costs to a minimum with our accommodations? In this episode, we discuss the differences between Airbnb, hostels, hotels, and WorkAways. You will hear about crying babies and squealing guinea pigs. We talk about the Lisbon Hustle and drinking with a star from Narcos. We then answer a couple of follower questions including how we stay in touch with family and what technologies we use to do so. Everyone gets homesick; we talk about … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 3: Crying Babies, Guinea Pigs, and Narcos: How We Stay Around the World
Podcast Episode 2: What’s in Our Bag, What We Miss, and Do We Get Sick of Each Other?
How can you possibly pack for over two years on the road with only a single backpack each? Impossible, right? Well, we were faced with that difficult task and did quite well. We will discuss all of the items that made the final cut; from clothing to organizers to toiletries. We also answer a couple of follower questions on the luxuries we miss the most while traveling and what it is like to spend 24/7 together as a couple. Yes, it can be a bit much at times, but in the end, we love it. … [Read more...] about Podcast Episode 2: What’s in Our Bag, What We Miss, and Do We Get Sick of Each Other?