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He optimized use of his Amsterdam flat by listing it on Airbnb. He used the income from renting to travel the world. He also writes a blog about it. Now he advises others on how to make a living on Airbnb. Jasper Ribbers has become The Traveling Dutchman. "Traveling opens your horizons, you start challenging the things you think are normal & you start questioning things." - Jasper Ribbers (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Was traveling a lot and renting out his flat in Amsterdam How he wasn’t making money on it so he couldn’t stay at his flat when he returned How he'd used Airbnb as a traveler so decided to try it as a host Renting his flat on Airbnb makes it financially feasible to live the traveling lifestyle Once his income was covered he started doing what he thought was fun... Blogging and Writing Tourism isn’t the only demand for Airbnb Was a trader in Chicago, en route to settling down, knew it was time to make the dream of travel happen Went on an inspirational vacation by himself to the Phil

Author of a new book The Purpose Principles. Jake Ducey is curious about what creates both success and failure. He left business school to write and travel. A fall in heavy Indonesian rain caused his life to flash before his eyes. He headed home to write his first book, which was a huge success. Now it’s time for his second book to be released to the world. Say hello to the talented young author, Jake Ducey. “What can really propel us to do incredible things is being courageous in spite of the fear.” - Jake Ducey (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Left business school at age 19 Decided he wanted to write, and most people did that by traveling Was in Indonesia, hiking in the pouring rain when he slipped and fell Life flashed before his eyes, he cut his travels short to go home to write Didn’t really know how to start writing, started by copying The Great Gatsby like Hunter S. Thompson Finished his transcript, then couldn’t find a publisher Self published Into the Wind, hit top 300 on Amazon, sold 15,000 copi

A telecom business made him traditionally successful. Then Graham started to examine what success really meant. So the transition from being a CEO to just a guy with a backpack began. His family slowly scaled down their lives and started traveling the globe. Now he enjoys Zen-like moments around the world. Our next guest, Graham Brown.   "Everybody has a different way of traveling. People need to know there are options, there are different ways of doing it." - Graham Brown (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Lived in Japan in the 1990s where he saw the beginnings of the mobile revolution Why Graham scaled down his telecom business to make it more profitable How he learned to be wary of taking on any overhead The importance of the business life cycle Benefits of being detached enough to step back and see what the business needs How he saved money from real estate investments The important part of your finances when traveling: what direction your bank account is going How he wanted to live some place exotic an

Imagine moving to a foreign country. You've got no money. All you know is that you want to kitesurf. Sounds crazy right? Well it worked out pretty well for our next guest. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce, Bianca Forzano. “For me, it’s more important to have freedom than safety.” - Bianca Forzano (Tweet It) Travel Topics: A special message from guest Jim Carrey Safety as a traveler on the North Shore of the Dominican Republic The power of travel and the impact of expats in developing countries The mechanics of kite camps in Dominican Republic and Italy Transitioning from a corporate office in Rome to a Caribbean kitesurfing instructor The founding story of Bianca's Bikinis and the first sale Inspiration, adventure, travel, waves and the ocean Breaking away from the systems which limit freedom yet provide a sense of security Lifestyle perceptions and they shift with travel Awe moments “I want to be the first bikini line for girls to feel cool and sexy in the water.” - Bianca Fo

He woke up after drinking all night and learned that he bought a car. So they drove it to Iran... that didn't work. But it kick started a mission to make the world less boring. They've put on hundreds of adventures. Raised millions of dollars for charity. But the next adventure is just around the corner... Ladies and gentlemen, Dan Wedgewood of The Adventurists. "Our mission is to make the world less boring." - Dan Wedgewood (Tweet It) Travel Topics: About the founding of the Adventurists What inspired the Mongol Rally Goals for future growth of the Adventurists The charity fundraising that comes from the adventures "Getting lost is an art form." - Dan Wedgewood (Tweet It) Learn about Feeling Your Nuts: That's right. Guys out there, feel your nuts... Ladies, support the men in this mission. Early detection is the best form of treatment. "Entertaining people and looking stupid is a great way to make friends."- Dan Wedgewood (Tweet It) Lovely Links: Sign up for the Mongol Rally - The Advent

During a vacation in Goa, India, Chris felt like a naughty school boy. Answering client issues whilst adventuring, he realised he could have it all. Since then he's moved to Tokyo, Japan and runs his own business. In this episode we discuss his business and the things that inspire him. Welcome Chris Kirkland the Hobo CEO. "The threshold of what you're capable of doing tends to grow a little bit." - Chris Kirkland (Tweet It) Travel Topics: A great way to start out your Hobo lifestyle and internet business The cheating feeling one gets from working where ever they desire How it took about 18 months to establish himself as an expat in Tokyo Fond memories of the freelance days vs. the job of the entrepreneur About the headstands, the story of the original inspiration and the philosophical implications On overcoming anxiety in business and day to day life Viewing subtle and subconscious entrepreneurial opportunities after living abroad How to cultivate a network of location independent friends and

Niall is back on the show. He's the first guest to be featured for the second time on the Love Affair Travel podcast (he was Episode 1). Since our first interview Niall has gone a long way on his journey. We caught up with him just after his pacific crossing. He wrote an amazing book and is here to tell us all about it. Give it up for the avid traveller, Niall Doherty. "I'm not sure if I burn more cash or more fuel." - Niall Doherty  (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How to decide if a cargo ship pacific crossing is the right decision Strange stories of South Korea About Disrupting the Rabblement How Niall lives a nomadic life The value of tracking expenses and how to do it The emotional challenges of living and moving in India New ways to understand gratitude The challenges of environmental decision making Book recommendations for rational thinkers How to get comfortable with flirting Business strategies for those who don't live in one place The role of work and success Daily rout

Do you want to travel the world, but don't have a lot of cash? Amber Worrick has been doing it since she left high school. She doesn't run an Internet business or have a trust fund. She has hitchhiked through Europe and South America. She just might be the push you need to get out the door and live your dreams. Say hello to the courageous, Amber Worrick. "You can travel with very little money. You just have to make different decisions and redefine success." - Amber Worrick (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Find out what Amber is currently doing in Santiago, Chile How Amber went from a small town in the midwest of the United States to a global traveler The importance of learning a language and cultural exchange How Ian and Amber ran into each other in Chile The power of Facebook and networking online The story of Amber's first experience picking up a hitchhiker with her dad in Illinois How Amber ended up on a remote Chilean island after hitchhiking in 30 cars and multiple boats How to travel the world

Selling businesses isn't just for multinational corporations. Indeed, all you need to do is create a recurring cash flow. Anything that generates cash flow, can be sold. Our next guest is the master of this process. He travels the world, brokering big deals and you can too. Here he is, Jock Purtle of Digital Exits. "There's risk in everything, but I've positioned myself so that I know I'm making the right move." - Jock Purtle (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Where he is and where he is going How to mix business and travel for pleasure The story of Mardi Gras and business conferences in New Orleans What it took from Jock to sell his first business An unstoppable strategy for getting a big list of clients fast Why and how Jock sold his cash flowing websites and went full time with business brokering Jock's vision for Digital Exits Jock's moments of awe: thousands of elephant seals during mating season The guy who sells "dead things" and why it matters How to start making money with an online busine

Jeffrey Chernick is a Rock Star. He started in big finance. Got out before it all burned down. Off to Barcelona. Off to Malaysia. Playing sold out shows with his band Story of the Running Wolf. Still going strong. Say hello to the ever so charming, Jeffery Chernick. "Malaysia was awesome. I'd go partying and to really cool places backpack style, then put on a button down and go to meetings with 13 Malaysian businessmen." - Jeffrey Chernick (Tweet It) Travel Topics: 00.26 - Who is Jeffrey Chernick? What is his vision? 03.15 - Transitioning for Lehman Bros to entrepreneur 05.27 - How to learn the entrepreneurial skill set? 08.35 - The 'Big Phone' call and what it sparked 10.51 -  Backpacking in South East Asia and securing million dollar deals in Malaysia 14.09 - Conference Events in Vegas and Barcelona 17.08 - Cold Calling and it's atlas like power 19.30 - How to understand people and cultivate a persuasive message 21.05 - Moments of awe for Jeffrey Chernick 24.15 - Using an artistic mind

On a spur of the moment decision. He decided to leave all of his possessions behind. He jumped in an RV and started traveling the world. With no concern about what society may think of him. He started living his dream. Welcome, the one and only Tynan. "Travel is enriching in ways that are hard to articulate." - Tynan  (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Riding on the slowest train in the world Tynan's love affair with his RV Great ideas to world travel How Tynan only spends money on the things that are important to him Being followed by a drug smuggler! Secrets for finding cheap flights About Tynan's published books Lovely Links: SETT - A blogging platform that builds communities Connect with Tynan: Website | Twitter Travel Tools: Flyer Talk forums Mile Point forums Get Going Music Credit: Hope by Flic Flac Take Action: Take a moment to think about what you really value in life - are there any ways that you could be spending or saving money in a more meaningful way that would allow you t

The first time I met Jellaine was when she showed up for a CouchSurf. She was working on a travel blog then called Backpacking in Stilettos. Her mindset was fascinating back then, and where it took her is the stuff of legends. Despite debt, career and family problems she grew a million dollar business on her own. She didn't have investors or a team to help her out. All she had was an unbreakable confidence that she would make it. That's exactly what she did.  I'm honored to introduce, Jellaine Ross. "Law of attraction works. If you want something, put it out there and go and get it." - Jellaine Ross (Tweet It) Travel Topics: The story of the birth of Cherry Blooms Identifying ultimate dreams... and achieving them The story of the first product and taking it to the flea market How to leave the corporate job, and commit to the dream of creating financial freedom Inspirational books and authors Her six week trip to Europe that shaped her as a dreamer How previous experience in PR cultivated a vast

Following your heart is the path to freedom. Doing so could take you to all sorts of places. Perhaps even Brazil... This guy is doing it. Here is his story. Welcome my next guest, Ilya Brotzky. "F$#k the BMW, follow your heart." - Ilya Brotzky (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Who is Ilya Brotzky? Help in the Philippines (Fundraising Closed) Volunteering in Brazil Florianopolis Rio de Janeiro VALE Mt Kilamanjaro Who is Seth Cochan? Mountains for Moms His involvement with Tech Startups Developing a global mind Traveling to create world peace Why he moved to Brazil... Twice! About his blow up mattress in a favela Advice for moving to a different country "Everything was a little bit harder, everything was a little bit easier.” - Ilya Brotzky (Tweet It) Lovely Links: Connect with Ilya Brotzky: WebSite | Twitter Music Credit: Im The Man by Aloe Blacc (Remix) Take Action: Did you enjoy the show? When are you moving to Brazil?

He has been on the road for 10 years. He's gone everywhere and he writes about it. He can find a job anywhere and his stories are unreal. If you want to see the world this is the mindset to make it happen. Say g'day to the travel connoisseur, Jonny Blair. "Anyone can do any thing if you want it." - Jonny Blair (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How Jonny got started on his 10 year journey How much money he saved How picking apples in Tasmania got Jonny to Antarctica What separates long term travelers from the still On the perils of international travel On the road less traveled The key to a successful travel blog Personality traits of  successful travel bloggers From travel jobs to entrepreneurship How he developed an Unstoppable Travel Mindset Getting to Antarctica How to do the Inca Trail How a Northern Irish man sees world peace and how travel impacts his perspective Lovely Links: Connect with Jonny: Website | Twitter | Facebook Music Credit: Tow by The Devil Makes Three Take Action: W

Dreaming of quitting the high paying 9-5 job? Our next guest proposed a remote work agreement and received his resignation papers in exchange. Now he runs his own business and lives where and how he desires. He shares his lifestyle with the world. Please welcome the Location Rebel, Sean Ogle. "People are getting more creative with businesses they create. It's sort of the best of all worlds." - Sean Ogle  (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Sean's transition from portfolio analyst to Location Rebel Agreeing to move to Thailand to work with Dan Andrews The story of building a profitable blog The value of giving back with a location independent business Why the a selfish investment in lifestyle can lead to greater impact Sean Ogle's favorite places in the world Reminiscing over the magnificence of Bali, Indonesia Bali vs. Thailand - Starting a business and designing a lifestyle The evolution of Location Independent hotspots How Sean is making playing the Top 100 Golf Courses in the USA into a business e

Moving to Italy on a passionate whim. Finding a business to fall in love with. Making a lifestyle out of it. Here is how to live the long term travel lifestyle. With, Steve Oddo. "Different people I met on my travels were open-minded, outside of the box thinkers that were doing great things to make money." - Steve Oddo (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Growing up in a family of international travel What it's like exposing the Sicilian mafia in a documentary The mechanics behind big business taking out small bloggers Investing in yourself to become a travel entrepreneur Being a Rome history fan and visiting Tunisia A surfing tangent involving California His side of the Turner Barr vs. Adecco story Putting it on the line for massive payout Lovely Links: Go for a walk of New York Go for a walk of Italy Check out the martial arts travelers: Antonio and Izzy Connect with Steve:  LinkedIn | Twitter | Google + Take Action: Another episode with a traveler who turned to travel entrepreneurship. If you r

Choosing entrepreneurship is an adventure in itself. Choosing entrepreneurship and travel is an extra challenge. Mark Manson did both. His story involves massive struggle, but the other side of it is hugely rewarding. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Mark Manson. "It's really hard to start your own business period." - Mark Manson  (Tweet It) Travel Topics: The psychological challenges of solo entrepreneurship Seeing down times as opportunities What if I really went for it? Seeing entrepreneurship as a long term investment in ones-self His journey into the Long Term Travel Lifestyle Profiting while traveling in Europe Reaching Escape Velocity What it's like learning to love living in Russia Why living in new countries shifted his perspective of masculinity and femininity "It's really hard to build something online that people feel invested in & are willing to pay for." - Mark Manson (Tweet It) Lovely Links: Get a copy of Escape Plan by Mark Manson Connect with Mark: Website | Faceboo

She realised that her online web marketing business enabled her to work anywhere in the world. So she bought a one way ticket to Australia. Through travel she discovered the desire and drive to help grassroots social enterprises all over the world. She went on to become a National Geographic Traveller of the Year! Welcome A Little Adrift star, Shannon O'Donnell. “You can make it happen if you live from the place where it can happen." - Shannon O'Donnell (Tweet It) Travel Topics: National Geographic Traveller of the Year The desire to help travellers support local social enterprises while travelling Travel and Grassroots Volunteering Going to Australia - first travelling experience Problems of running a business on the road Travelling in SE Asia for 6 months with her 6th grade niece How travel has given her the platform to discover what she wants to do Lovely Links: Grassrootsvolunteering.org Connect with Shannon: A Little Adrift | Twitter | Facebook Music Credits: Sol Clap by Quantic

A computer whizz. With a love for travel. Managed to marry the two and create a successful business. Helping travelers with their tech problems. Writing about the fascinating places that his path crosses. Say hello to Anil Polat, the FoXnoMad. “When people ask me '"What can I do to be able to travel?'" I say whatever you are talented & passionate about & go from there." - FoxNoMad (Tweet It) Travel Topics: FoxNoMad tells us his opinion on the Edward Snowden case and how laws are not keeping up with modern technology We get tech tips and computer security tips which are particularly useful to travelers Why your computer should reflect you as a person How he managed to maintain and grow his business to allow for his traveler lifestyle Meeting the women of Yemen and understanding their life aspirations Embracing the vulnerability that is given to us through travel The misconceptions of being a location independent worker Why travel gives us a deeper understanding of people Why Eastern Europe i

4 romper suits. 7 countries. No equipment. No luggage. No names. Nothing sensible. Please welcome, Lord Hickey. "Sensible? We certainly don't do sensible!" - Lord Hickey (Tweet It) Travel Topics: The adventures of Crossing South America on a Tuk Tuk in Teletubby Suits Raising money for charity whilst having fun Sweet talking a thief into getting passports back Negotiating cliff edge road in Boliva Character building moments in the Andes Lovely Links: Practical Action Couchsurfing Connect with Lord Hickey Music Credits: Teletubbies theme song Sur O No Sur by Kevin Johansen Take Action: Have you ever had a crazy travelling idea?  Write it down and then come up with a list of things you need to be able to do it.  Don't be too sensible-remember, most of the fun is in the things that aren't planned!