Three Favorite Books Podcast

This is part two (part one here) where I read an article by one of my favorite thinkers on global economics, Ray Dalio. In this podcast, I simply read the second part of his meditations on the future of the US dollar and if the US can reverse what looks like it’s impending doom as … Continue reading "The Big Cycle of the United States and the Dollar, Part 2 by Ray Dalio Read by Ian Robinson"

One of my favorite thinkers on global economics is Ray Dalio. In this podcast, I simply read the first part of his meditations on the future of the US dollar. Links: Find Ray Dalio’s orignal post on Linkedin.

In this podcast Fred describes how he became a sea plane pilot. As the host, I know almost nothing about the subject. Therefore, we approach the subject from the perspective of a novice. I hope you find this useful if you’re seeking to become a recreational pilot. Enjoy! Fred Welsh is a friend I met … Continue reading "How to Become a Sea Plane Pilot with Fred Welsh"

Welcome to ? a podcast about art, adventure, enterprise and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcast This first episode is me my attempt at a unique podcast. Currently, I have three formats in mind: 1. Traditional Interviews Traditional interviews will be around an hour where we learn about interesting people who have interesting behaviors. These interviews … Continue reading "Episode One of the Question Mark Podcast"

By Lucius Annaeus Seneca I’m thinking of reading each of these letters and putting them out as a podcast. If you’d like me to continue, please let me know in the comments section. Source – Gutenberg.org Letter 1 Among the numerous faults of those who pass their lives recklessly and without due reflexion, my good friend … Continue reading "On Benefits – Letter 1"

Download the Matt Mullenweg podcast and learn more about the ChangeLog podcast. Your browser does not support the audio element. Special Notes and Quotes from the Podcast WordPress is a software which is reported to power about 25% of the internet (it appears to be 30.8% now). That’s an amazing accomplishment for a group of … Continue reading "Matt Mullenweg on ChangeLog Podcast"

Wish your road trips never ended? For Brent Rose, they don’t. Brent Rose is a freelance technology journalist who has spent the last 17 months living out of a van and road tripping around the United States. For Brent, what started as a year-long road trip has turned into an open-ended lifestyle. Brent tells us about how he decided to start his van life, how he equipped his van to be able to work from anywhere, and what his nomadic life is like. He also gives us some pointers and great stories and information about his career as a tech journalist. "I’ve been on the road for the last 17 months now. I’ve put about 35,000 miles on the thing. It was originally going to be about a year-long thing, and now I don’t know how or where to stop. I don’t know if I want to stop - so the adventure continues.” - Brent Rose Travel Topics: Why Brent decided to convert to van life [5:27] What to look for in a vehicle for long term travel [8:19] How to convert a van to fit your lifestyle [8:47] How to get into tech j

Have you struggled with making your dreams a reality? Do you feel stressed out trying to find a compromise? When Jake Heilbrunn realized his passions and his life were not aligned, he left for Central America to help find fulfillment and discover his purpose. What he found was an incredible community of people, a beautiful expansive world, and the determination to bring his visions to life. Today we'll be talking about traveling in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, writing his book Off The Beaten Trail, holistic healing, and the many amazing people he encountered on his journey. "I was living a disconnect. What I really wanted to be doing, traveling and experiencing other ways of life and volunteering, was not what I was doing." - Jake Heilbrunn Travel Topics: How Jake went to Guatemala to teach English and soccer [4:30] Need to make friends and don't know the local language? Carry a soccer ball [6:38] When he was attacked by 'dinosaurs in Jurassic Park' [12:19] How a child left for dead became

Karsten Aichholz is the perfect person to author the Thailand Starter Kit!, a website full of advice for ex-pats moving to Thailand. After nearly a decade of living in Bangkok, Karsten offers advice on everything from housing to fitness to grocery delivery in the Land of Smiles. In our entertaining and fascinating discussion, Karsten explains how he went from corporate climber in Germany to one of the first nomadic entrepreneurs in Thailand's video game sector. Along with Thailand Starter Kit!, we also talk about Karsten's Brewed in Bangkok podcast, an excellent dive into the hidden world of the most extraordinary people you meet in Bangkok. "I took out a quarter of the money we had... It was a leap of faith, but I thought we got to do something." - Karsten Aichholz Travel Topics: Moving to Bangkok 10 years ago before 'it was a thing' [2:20] How to create a business from near scratch in Thailand [9:45] How 3,700 hours of EverQuest in high school paid off [11:02] Advice for freelancers: Creating a

Marketing nomad Dylan Basile of Tree Tribe got my attention at the 2016 Nomad Summit when he presented on his eco-fashion company with a passion for sustainability. Since our meeting, Dylan has had a challenging year. At the time of this interview, he's coming off a 6-month battle with dengue fever, which is a debilitating mosquito-borne disease he contracted in Thailand. In this episode, we talk about the transition to a nomadic work life, leaving Vancouver's rainy season, the ins-and-outs of social media strategy at Tree Tribe, as well as the most difficult psychological and physical trial of Dylan's life—dengue. I was so inspired by Dylan's passion for the good work at Tree Tribe, and his resilience through the last half year. I hope you think so too! "I think it was the shock of being told I couldn't go back to Chiang Mai and the whole digital nomad community, but I'm getting better and excited to go travel again." - Dylan Basile Travel Topics: The Nomad Summit 2016 experience in Chiang Mai [1:15]

The True Transient, Patrick Daley returns to the Love Affair Travel Podcast to tell us about another wild adventure across the United States... but this time it's not by land! The last time we heard from Patrick he was hitchhiking across the country, today we learn of his current journey from NYC to Mexico via a canoe. I caught up with him 11 days into his journey on a rest, drying out at a Philadelphia diner. In this episode, Patrick talks about funding a 2,600-mile boating expedition through the inter-coastal waterways of 13 different states. We also focus on the logistics of a truly unique trip, like filming for his True Transient YouTube channel and navigating and packing for this life changing adventure. You don't want to miss this amazing episode! “Do something new and more ambitious."  - Words that inspired Patrick Daley to canoe across the U.S. Travel Topics: Traveling from New York to Mexico… in a canoe!! [1:45] Google Maps has one weakness: Waterways [6:05] How much gear is too much gear f

Taylor Conroy's energy for life is contagious! Currently, he is the co-founder of Journey, an organization that designs trips for volunteers looking to make a difference by building homes in developing countries. In his role, Taylor is on a mission to revolutionize the way social change is funded. This is a great interview for travelers looking to make a difference in the world. Inspired by his passion, we explored his past, where I learned that he has always been driven. Whether it's high-finance real estate, bodybuilding, firefighting or international volunteer work, Taylor takes on life at full force. "That's what made me leave the fire hall, that love for thinking outside the box and creating things that don't yet exist." - Taylor Conroy Travel Topics: Taylor's bodybuilder beginning [2:00] Life advice... You got to put in the hustle and the heartbreak to get the reward [6:30] The entrepreneurship itch [10:22] How to find a personal guru [14:07] Taylor's passion for feminist projects [19:15]

From high school dropout in Germany, to a self-driving car engineer in Silicon Valley, Stefan's journey to co-founder of Mobile Jazz is anything but expected. I heard about Stefan's innovative 'happiness first' business model from Johannes Voelkner of the Nomad Cruise, and knew I had to get Stefan on the show. In this interview Stefan shares his philosophy on prioritizing happiness over a paycheck, his love for travel, living in a Fiat camper van and spending his days kiteboarding. "Even today when I talk to people, I sometimes say, 'If all my businesses went bankrupt, my bank account was set to zero, I wouldn't be worried because I could leverage my network, leverage my skills and just start up again.'" - Stefan Klumpp Travel Topics: How a high school dropout can become a successful entrepreneur [2:08] Moving to Silicon Valley to race self-driving cars through the desert [6:29] Getting hooked on kiteboarding [8:30] Yes.... Island fever is real! [10:10] What to do when you go broke in Spain [1

Need to fit your entire life (including computer) into a carry-on, use the same bag to summit a mountain, and then show up to a meeting looking the part? Well look no further, the Minaal backpack is here. Doug Barber, Co-founder of Minaal, shares how he and his friend Jimmy Hayes came to develop their successful product, and went on to raise $350,000 on their first ever Kickstarter campaign. From their 18,000 mile road trip around North America in a Plymouth Grand Voyager van, to Doug's experience as a corporate lawyer in New Zealand, this entrepreneur's path is anything but ordinary. "It's a mixture of travel for fun and seeing what's along the way. If we know there's a particular industry in a certain area, we will go check it out… because you can search things out on the Internet, but there's a lot that you're not going to find out until you actually go to the place and start talking to people." - Doug Barber Travel Topics: Presenting as a guest speaker on the Nomad Cruise [0:55] The history of M

Recession blues got you down? Feel like the corporate ladder could be kicked out from under you at any moment?  Why not take the fear of being disposed and transform it to a life of travel! Alex Jimenez, founder of Travel Fashion Girl, did exactly that. After leaving the corporate world of fashion and taking time to travel, she found a genius way to combine her previous professional experience with her passions to pursue a life of long-term travel. Finding the perfect travel blog niche is key in penetrating the market. Alex’s business savvy and life long hustlin’ skills has made her excel at the art of travel blogging. Listen in to learn about Alex’s insight into creating a blog niche that you love! "The best way to find something to do is try to combine your passion with what your previous professional experience was." - Alex Jimenez Travel Topics: Perks of living in Playa Del Carmen [2:05] Utilizing the Nest CoWorking space [4:57] How to live the corporate life in your early twenties [6:52]

Ever wanted to live and work remotely as a Digital Nomad? Sila Nur Isik is an entrepreneur from Istanbul, Turkey currently living in London, England. She has a masters degree in Graphic Design, runs an advertising agency called Mind The Ad and was one of the first 75 people to attend Remote Year. In this episode of Love Affair Travel I talk to Sila about her year with Remote Year, all of the joys of living and working abroad, as well as how she uses her ability and love for travel to help start ups across the globe. "I was really fascinated by how passionate everyone is, how enthusiastic they are about their projects." - Sila Nur Isik Travel Topics: Sila’s beginnings [2:01] Starting her own agency Mind the Ad [2:47] Pitching the Start up Project at Web Summit [5:28] The Difference between Agency world and Web Summit world [6:55] Connecting old businesses with new technology [9:39] What is Remote Year? [10:42] How to find accommodation for 75 people... Hint: It’s not easy! [12:39] Becomin

Have you recognized that your life is too comfortable? Are you looking for a challenge that will sustain you and shape you? After a life-threatening accident, Birgit Pestalozzi finally decided to listen to her gut. She left the corporate world one year ago, and hasn't looked back since. In that time, she has been instrumental in reviving Sudan's film industry and starting her own practice as The Happy Heart Coach, consulting on love and relationships. In this episode we talk about departing from corporate life, finding happiness, non-profit partners, funding and much more! "Sometimes I think people in corporate are afraid of people who start living their dreams." - Birgit Pestalozzi Travel Topics: The pitfalls of a safe corporate life [3:35] Birgit's breaking point [8:33] Surviving a near death-defying horse accident [11:10] Lessons learnt from her stint in the corporate world [15:30] SwissInititive, the non-profit which has revived the movie industry in Sudan [18:10] Say What? Smuggling at

Why be a travel blogger when you can be a sex blogger? “It’s just easier you know? Also, people appreciate you more!” Anyone can talk about travel, but it takes a more daring and carefree individual to have the courage to speak their mind on sex without reservation. Theresa Lachner is the Founder of the largest sex blog in Germany Lvstprinzip. Talking sex pays her way while she enjoys the perks of being a digital nomad, traveling the world and practicing random bouts of meditation. Finding the motivation to write and write well is never easy. In this episode Theresa fills us in on how she got started in the sex blogging industry, tips on writing well, and appreciating the world around you even when traveling is taking its toll. Let's go! “In a way, I always feel like a naked person in a room full of dressed people.” - Theresa Lachner Travel Topics: How did Theresa get into the sex blogging industry? [2:54] The birth of Lvstprinzip, the biggest sex blog in Germany [3:35] Pros of being a sex blog

Want to start an online business? After meeting Miles and Melanie earlier this month on the Nomad Cruise, I caught up with Miles while he was in Sintra, Portugal. Miles Beckler and his wife Melanie provide online information products, meditations and spiritual development courses. Miles is a wealth of knowledge and Melanie is also an incredibly driven entrepreneur. Together they own Ask Angels and The Angel Solution as well as traveling long term since 2013. We'll be talking about traveling full time, the Dark Night of the Soul, meditation, social media growth, funnel marketing and the emotional element of entrepreneurship. "Trial and error has been my greatest teacher." - Miles Beckler Travel Topics: Sea legs [02:13] What is it like to travel full-time? [04:49] Slow internet and running an online business [07:30] How Ask Angels began [09:36] What is the Dark Night of the Soul? [12:33] Social media growth [20:10] Engineering a funnel marketing campaign [26:15] The emotional elements of

What if you wanted to start a school? Not just any school, you wanted to teach the California school curriculum while teaching students about organic farming, yoga, robotics and more? Would you do it if you lived in Japan? Would you do it if you didn't have any money? Would you do it if you didn't even speak Japanese? Jonathan Yaffe started there. The success of the school was one of many enterprising stories he shares today on the podcast. Along with founding schools, art galleries and co-working spaces, he's now working on another fascinating project. As co-founder of AnyRoad, their goal is to empower tour guides around the world to come online and connect with adventurers. In this podcast, Jonathan describes his origin story. He tells some wild stories that inspired his love of learning, ethical travel and his favorite addiction, sushi. "He said, 'You're 23. You're broke. You've never been a teacher before. You don't speak Japanese. How are you going to do this?'… And I somehow got him to fund the sch