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Studying Spanish in Ecuador wasn't enough. Some people always take it to the next level. They leave the trodden path behind and journey deep into the jungle. Putting everything on the line for adventure and a changed life… Join us now with Master Inventor, Chris Hawker. “If you see things through different eyes you start to learn how to move your perspective internally." - Christopher Hawker (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Living with Ecuadorian musicians Bus traveling deep into Ecuador The French family in the middle of the Peruvian Amazon Exotic jungle food and drink Dynamite fishing and swallowed by fire ants His Ayahuasca Jungle Immersion Horse breaking and out of body experiences How travel inspires innovation Lovely Links: Connect with Chris: Trident Design | Twitter Music Credits: Indiana Jones Theme Tune by John Williams Que Bueno Baila Usted by Ibraham Ferrer Take Action: Think of a difficult situation in your life. How has it enabled you to grow and evolve?

Dreaming of travel working around the world? He's an agave farmer & an elephant keeper. Knows how to harvest rice and treat tigers. He wrote an epic blog about it and then his idea was stolen. Here is his story... The expert, Turner Barr. “If you want to really get into the nuts and bolts of a culture, of what it`s really like, immersing yourself is the way to go." - Turner Barr  (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How 'Going with the Flow' empowers your journey Turner's experience at the Tiger Temple Working in a Buddhist Conservation Park Interesting job opportunity for travelers - from children's festivals in Holland, to Krambus in the Alps The evolution of a traveler – Hostels to CouchSurfing to working Why working somewhere is so powerful in understanding the culture Corporate Piracy and the Best Job in the Whole World Turner tells us about the Adecco Situation The importance of taking action... Now! Lovely Links: Connect with Turner: Around the World in 80 jobs | Twitter Media: One of Tu

He works with top celebrities. He works with top brands. This all only started recently. He believes 100% is possible 100% of the time. Here is the story of a Life Baller. A leader in travel photography, Nick Onken. “Photography leans towards different ways of making income." - Nick Onken (Tweet It) Travel Topics: The benefits of basing your creative entrepreneurship from California Traveling Britain as an ‘Induction’ to world travel Tibetan Monks and the Everest Base Camp The powerful perspective change when experiencing different cultures Building a business around your favorite things Professional work to financing worthwhile causes How to help charities and travel the world Shop Talk Radio as a leader in creative entrepreneurship Lovely Links: Learn more about Pencils of Promise Connect with Nick: Website | Twitter Music Credits: Pa' Bailar by Bajofondo Tango Club (featuring Julieta Venegas) California Dreaming by Bobbie Womack Special Thanks: Kanniga Ponpiboon: Episode Art

The new rich has arrived and their leader is Dan Andrews. He's a leading force in the development of micro multinational businesses. No one knows about lifestyle business like Dan does. Want to travel the world and make money? Building a business is the way to get there. If you want to get there fast you've gotta hear this interview. Here he is, Dan Andrews. “I would rather be the captain of a canoe than a midshipman of a cruise ship." - Dan Andrews (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Being inspired and learning from the best When is the right time to quit the 9-5? Using courier flights for cheap travel Surviving without doing ‘traveler jobs’ The #1 factor that's changed the world of micro multinational organizations Saftey comparison of South East Asia and USA Taking control of your life What is success? This your resumes will get you there A great how to strategy How to Build a Business Lovely Links: Connect with Dan: Tropical MBA | Twitter Music Credits: Santa Maria by Gotan Project Bos

She went to South East Asia. She bought herself a bike. She travelled around Thailand. She built houses from mud in Burma. Now she is travel working in Australia. Planning her next adventure. Welcome, Kat Dugas. “Thailand is a paradise of a country for bike travelling.” - Kat Dugas (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Traveling around Thailand by bike Female solo traveling Thailand on a budget To fold or not to fold... Best bikes for traveling Thailand Brick building near Burma Staying at the homes of locals The mechanics of an Australian Working Holiday Visa Changing your life by traveling and living abroad How she Work Travels Australia Lovely Links: Pun Pun - An organic farm, seed-saving operation, and sustainable living and learning center Crazy Guy on a Bike www.cycle-for-a-better-world.org - A couple Kat met on Koh Phangan, biking from Germany to Thailand and beyond. With their dog, no less. Connect with Kat on Tumblr Travel Tools: Check out Love Space - A conscious community space for

He thought he wanted a life of travel. So he created a way of doing it. This taught him a lot about himself. He discovered that life is forever changing. He found the importance of being true to himself in following his dreams. Say hello to our next guest, Will Peach. “Life is a constant process of evolution, it's a journey and nothing is permanent.” - Will Peach (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Not leaving university and going straight into a 9-5 graduate job Funding yourself in becoming location independent Psychological and social challenges of travelling Travel blogging and entrepreneurship-seeing a gap Using the internet to work effectively When is the time to settle down? Doing what is important to you at that time Embracing change and transition Lovely Links: The Good Life Project with Jonathan Fields The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes Connect with Will: Website | The Gonzo Traveller | Twitter | YouTube Travel Tools: Trust Me I'm Lying by Ryan Holiday Give and Take by Adam Gr

He went from a military career to a successful job in finance. Until he realised he didn’t truly know those around him. A pivotal moment made him re-evaluate what was important in life. So he dug out his teaching diploma. And went to follow his dreams. Training at the Shaolin temple & building a new life as a martial arts anthropologist in Asia. Here is The Brooklyn Monk, Antonio Graceffo. "That hot dog cart is going to be the last thing I see before I die." - Antonio Graceffo (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Surviving the national guard, navy & merchant marine Using his military background to get to university Going to university for free in Germany Becoming a homeless finance worker in New York City How the near death experience of 9/11 put things into perspective The awe-inspiring experience of training in the Shaolin Temple Living abroad is a more fulfilling experience than being a tourist Lovely Links: Watch Mountains of the Moon movie trailer Get Mountains of the Moon book Connect with A

While adventuring in Costa Rica our next guest was appalled. He witnessed big agribusiness spraying pesticides. On Costa Rican farmers. Since then, he's been on a path to make it right. Welcome to the 20th episode with, Stephen Brooks. “Permaculture - how can we meet our goals and use less energy?” -Stephen Brooks  (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Eco villages in Costa Rica About the suffering of the people on banana plantations Environmental Entrepreneurship, tour companies and eco-tourism Plant based sustainability Eradication of malnutrition via local resources Why blending in with the locals is so powerful How design affects the community Living where our food comes from All the other lovely stuff Lovely Links: Learn more about Stephen's farm in Costa Rica Punta Mona Learn more about LaEcoVilla Music Credit: No Woman No Cry by Xavier Rudd Take Action: What is your take on this? Should we be preoccupied with where our food comes from? What have you done to address your ecological footpr

From a poor family in Ireland to an enterprising business. With no technical knowledge. This successful entrepreneur builds teams to grow his own businesses. All the while enjoying the long term travel lifestyle. Please welcome, Johnny Ward. "Being broke is not an issue. There's always a way." - Johnny Ward  (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Money making as a medical research lab test subject How Johnny managed to backpack for 2-3 years on little or no income Why 99% of travellers give up and go back home Johnny's moment of realisation of how he wanted his life to be How to grow a technical business, without technical skills How to outsourcing works Why being broke is powerful How his passion got him to where he is today.... The New Rich World Traveler Lovely Links: Connect with Johnny: Onestep4ward | Twitter | Facebook Travel Tools: Find a tutor Music Credits: Puerto Rico by Los Hermanos Latinos Soul lam plearn by The Petch Phin Thong Band Take Action: Write down a list of skills you can

He was a bored teacher. So he decided to move to Japan. To become a ninja. He learnt the value of humility. Now he helps others in believing that they too can fulfil their dreams. Welcome, Izzy the Ninja. “My life is evidence that you can achieve the impossible.” - Izzy (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Why he decided to Forget the 9 to 5, I'm Going to Be a Ninja Studying aikido in Japan Using your teaching qualifications to set you up abroad Following your childhood dreams The value of not understanding everything How cleaning toilets gives you a simpler and more fulfilling life Japanese mother nature is scarier than Japanese people Lovely Links: Real Ultimate Power Connect with Izzy the Ninja: The 30 year old Ninja | Facebook Travel Tools: Achieve the impossible - An online course that teaches the fundamentals, educating and inspiring people to achieve what they initially believe to be impossible Music Credits: Battle With Honor Or Humanity by Tomoyasu Hotel (Kill Bill theme tune) Kung

Jacob Sokol thought he had it all. Yet something was missing. His search took him to South East Asia. Now he helps turn other people's pain into purpose and power. It's a pleasure to introduce, Jacob Sokol. “Travel is a vehicle to learn who we are, what’s important to us and what’s possible in life.” - Jacob Sokol  (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How traveling helps self-understanding Why not having it all figured out can be liberating How understanding other people’s pain can lead to a high quality life for you Why quit a 6 figure salary job to travel the world Why it is realistic to be unrealistic  How Jacob got Tim Ferris to take him to a Jets game with Gary Vaynerchuk How travel has helped to create meaningful true happiness.... by understanding the world Recreating the thrill of travel at home Lovely Links: Choose Yourself by James Altiture Anything You Want - Derek Silvers Connect with Jacob: Sensophy | Twitter | Facebook Music Credits: A Mi Manera by The Gipsy Kings Watermelon man

He left the UK with about $1,000. To this day he is still living out his dream. He's got a blueprint for sailing the world. It doesn't cost much at all. Please welcome the great sailor, Ben Owen. "8:00 a.m. is the Sailors Midnight." - Ben Owen (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How Ben moved to New Zealand with $1K An expert description of the Bay of Islands, New Zealand How Avatar was inspired by the beauty you see there How to sail the world inexpensively Tips for finding the best boat and crew out of The Bay of Islands Best practices to follow before setting sail with someone new Essentials of sailing from New Zealand to Fiji The importance of having an idea on maintaining boats Financial safety nets for sailing the world on the cheap Lifestyle notes for life at sea Navigating immigration problems on the high sea Why to Bring Science, Math and History Textbooks to the Solomon Islands Sailing into New Guinea Exploring Darwin, Australia with Crocodiles Shout out to Lisa and Erik

A spontaneous decision led to a journey across America. All with the goal of meeting people from all walks of life. On that path he learned that helping people enriches, enhances and reflects who we are as human beings. So sit tight for the stop-motion video genius. The one and only, Benjamin Jenks. "Once you realise that we will all pass away some day, there is no fear." - Benjamin Jenks (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How Benjamin started with a travel blog and no clue how to sustain himself Willing Workers On Organic Farms (WWOOF) experiences on a flower farm Tales of the Bayou with Timmy Joe Thibodeau, the French-Cajun outlaw Quality of life vs. nominal value of your money Hitchhiking USA... Yay or Nay? The spiritual journey of entrepreneurship How to travel on the cheap Lovely Links: Learn more about Gary Snyder the model for Kerouac's "Dharma Bums" Find out about Couchsurfing Connect with Benjamin: Adventure Sauce | Twitter | Facebook Books Mentioned: Talent is overrated by Geoff Colv

He moved from South Africa to Argentina to learn Spanish. This was only the beginning. After losing almost everything, he found comfort in that place. He also found adventure along the way. Welcome the African Adventurer Economist, Pierre Heistein. "It's not something you aim to learn, it's something you stumble across." - Pierre Heistein (Tweet It) Travel Topics: On the pace of partying in Buenos Aires, Argentina How finding a remote Argentine town to write a thesis led to finding a love and a new home How an economist went from writing a thesis to selling Chinese t-shirts on the streets of Argentina How to get the cheapest land in the world in Argentina Having a girlfriend is a great way to learn another language? Try learning to sell What there is to be gained from having everything in life stripped away and finding oneself still producing and enjoying life How one's perception of risk and possibility can change when experiencing a different culture Strategies for seeing the most dramatic

Leaving high paying city jobs isn't easy. Especially if your plan is to travel indefinitely. But leaning into uncertainty is the first step in living THE dream. Having lived the location independent lifestyle for years these two girls have specific steps to save you money. Welcome Dani and Jess, The Globetrotter Girls. "The idea that you can run your own business from your laptop and travel the world is the ultimate goal." - Globetrotter Girls (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Deciding to leave high paying jobs for nomadic freelancing Dealing with a quarter life crisis Why housesitting is the best way to travel the world and build a business that you love How to hack classy accomodation, pools, jacuzzis & workspace Tips on running an online businesses while you travel the world World traveler time management Should I Start a Travel Blog? Travel is not as expensive as you think Why slow travel is the best way to see the world Lovely Links: Learn more about The Pomodoro Technique (edit: it's not a

This is my philosopher friend. We met deep in the jungles of Costa Rica. I took a plane to get there. He drove all the way from Nevada. It's time to go deep with, Ian Cooley. "It was good to be alive and it still is." - Ian Cooley (Tweet It) Travel Topics: On overcoming the failure of convincing friends to join in your travels An insight into the Mayan Ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula Why Ian wanted to drive from the USA to Costa Rica Core insights for anyone planning a roadtrip through Central America Spending the night in a Jaguar Preserve How often you are searched by the police when driving from California to Costa Rica Why Lago Atitland reminds Ian of Lake Tahoe About the Beauty of Grananda, Nicaragua Why Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica is a great place to see American bands How his journey cost about $500 a month Plus much more lovely stuff Lovely Links: The Pyramids of Chichen Itza Ian's favorite Ruins in Mexico Palenque Ian considers Tikal to be one of the the more grand Mayan Ruins L

He's travelled to over 60 countries. Researching the cost of living. The Indiana Jones of the Internet World. Give it up for, Alan Perlman. "Fortune favors the bold!" - Alan Perlman (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How he became A World Traveling Cost of Living Analyst The magic of getting off the beaten track Why human connections fuel his long term travels An expert's opinion on the best places according to cost/lifestyle ratio Leveraging travel experiences and a blog into a career How spare time in travel (waiting for visas, bribing officials) helped him through his Personal MBA Running on adrenaline and shooting from the hip - how dealing with unusual situations rocketed his professional goals Living out an Indiana Jones fantasy: seeing the temple of the Holy Grail in Petra, Jordan Lovely Links: We discuss Air-Inc which provides Cost of Living data to big companies Check out The Personal MBA Reading List Subscribe to Ian's Reading List Connect with Alan:  Hubspot | Twitter | Website Music

Property of WanderingTrader.com Day trading still doesn't make much sense to me. It seems like magic. Some people just get it, others don't. I don't get it. So inviting the number one nomad trader onto the show seemed like a great idea. Marcello is a great guest. Not only is he one of the most traveled people I've ever come across, he does it in style. He's been to all 7 continents. Yes, even Antartica. This is a good one for all of you who want to hear from someone who is traveling a few more resources to work with. "Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true." - Wandering Trader (Tweet It) Travel Topics: How Marcello broke free of the 9-5 paycheck driven world A world traveler's favorite cities Exploring treasures hidden in Atlantis and the foot of the Sphynx How a world traveler sees investing in emerging economies How he fell in love with Entrepreneurship and World Travel The psychological aspect of world travel and day trading Why volatility is a good thing to day t

If you're planning on working on an Outback Cattle Station, you're going to be in for something that very few people on this earth ever experience. Most Australians never traveler more than 100 kilometers away from the coast. Think about that. If that excites you, you're going to enjoy this conversation. Erik and I met on the Gold Coast in Australia and drove 2,000+ kilometers into the outback. Our goal was to attend the Mt. Isa Rodeo and meet some cattle people. We thought they would want to give us a job. It was a silly plan. The Rodeo claimed to be the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. When we got there, we realized it was smaller than the Reno Rodeo. We did end up finding a job. It took longer than expected, but the adventure was one that we both cherish to this day. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I hope it helps you find that station hand position if that's what you're shooting for. "Even if I get stranded out there & I die out there, it'd be a better life experience than what I'm doing r

Image Property of Pat Flynn Pat Flynn was my most useful teacher. His blog, Smart Passive Income, is perhaps the best resource for anyone seeking to grown an online business these days. His podcasting course was the backbone for what became my podcast production company. That's a pretty amazing thing when you think about it. Pat Flynn lives in San Diego with is family. Some might say that makes him a bit off topic for this show. To me, being location independent doesn't mean you have to move to a new country every three months. It just means your independent of the need to stay. Since recording this, Pat Flynn has gone onto even bigger and better things... he's even traveled a lot. :) This is a big one and an old one. I hope you enjoy this interview with Pat Flynn. "Life beings at the end of your comfort zone." - Pat Flynn (Tweet It) Travel Topics: Learn the concept of Pat's book Let Go. Why adult elephants can be held captive with small chains. Understand the mentality and tools that Pat uses t