The World Wanderers Podcast

This week on the podcast, we’re doing a bit of a life update, sharing about our recent trips to Hawaii and Cabo, as well as giving you some big personal news and show updates. We kick off the episode by talking about our first trip of 2024, which was a family trip to Maui, Hawaii. We talk about what it was like to visit Mauii post-pandemic and after the Lahaina fires, as well as share a little bit about what we did while we were there. We also talk about our trip to Cabo San Lucas, comparing it with other Mexican beach destinations and discussing travel logistics, accommodations, and activities. The episode concludes with some big personal news of expecting a second baby very soon, preparations for welcoming a second baby to the family, and discussing a temporary pause on the podcast to focus on family life. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast, we’re chatting with Nathan Aguilera, a longtime friend and recurring guest, to discuss his 10-year journey as a digital nomad and food blogger. In this episode, Nathan shares his experiences visiting nearly 70 countries across five continents, managing an online business, and launching a new project targeting LGBTQ+ nomads. The conversation spans topics such as the trials and joys of digital nomadism, the impact of the pandemic on travel blogging, finding community on the road, and Nathan's tips for aspiring nomads. They also delve into broader themes of safety for LGBTQ+ travelers, adapting to changes in the blogging industry, and the importance of connecting with locals. Nathan highlights some of his favorite travel destinations, including Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Madrid, mentions his worst airline experience, and much more. We hope you enjoy it!

This week on the podcast we are diving into the final part of our Argentina series, focused on the captivating city of Buenos Aires. Often referred to as the "Paris of South America," Buenos Aires offers a vibrant cultural scene, rich history, and a unique blend of European and Latin American influences. Join us as we share our experiences and insights on exploring Buenos Aires!In this episode, we talk about what it was like to visit Buenos Aires for the second time 9 years later, how long we went for, what we did, where we stayed and some of the best neighborhoods to stay in as a digital nomad, the food scene, a few recommendations for top tourist activities in the city, and more! Enjoy!

We're kicking off 2024 with our first podcast episode about our trip to Argentina! We spent the month of November 2023 in Argentina and are so excited to share about our adventures. In this episode, we talk about why we decided to go to Argentina, where we went and why, and how we were preparing for this trip for an almost 2-year old toddler. We also share how our travels to Argentina went well and our first impressions of Bariloche. Enjoy!

This week on the podcast we are talking about air travel with a baby from 0-12 months old. We kick things off by sharing the different stages and ages that we've traveled with Lou and what we've learned through these different trip. We also share our top tips for traveling with a baby from 0-6 months old, as well as our tips and what changes traveling with a baby from 6-12 months old. This episode includes tips on traveling with car seats, strollers, baby carriers, diaper bags, how to pack for a flight, snacks, activities, the difference between traveling with a small baby vs. an almost toddler, why traveling at this age is actually awesome, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode:Differences in traveling with a 0-6 month old baby and a 6-12 month old babyThings to consider prior to boarding the plane with a babyOur experience flying with a baby on airlines in the pastCar seat and stroller setups for travelingGoing through airport security with a large baby scroller and what to be aware ofThe biggest issue with having a baby on a planeThe two biggest changes we made with Lou getting olderOther tips and thoughts on air traveling with a baby

This week on the podcast we are joined by Hannah Dixon. Hannah is a VA and Freelancer Coach, Recruiter, and the Founder of Digital Nomad Kit. Committed to creating a more equitable future through the freedom and accessibility of freelancing, her teachings have readied 27,000 learners in over 170 countries to work with leading entrepreneurs across all industries. With 15 years as a full-time digital nomad, her insights are highly sought-after, contributing regularly to publications like Business Insider and Forbes, and delivering global talks on her areas of expertise. In this episode of the podcast, Hannah shares a bit about her travel story and how she got into working as a VA, why she created Digital Nomad Kit, why becoming a VA is a great career for travelers and digital nomads, tips for getting started as a VA, and much more! This episode is jam packed with goodness! Enjoy! In this episode:Hannah’s travel origin storyHannah’s discovering of remote work, the ability to work online, and how it changed the course of her careerFinding VA opportunities early on in Hannah’s careerThe shift of being a virtual assistant and turning it into your own business and communityThe locations and countries Hannah has been staying since starting a career as a VATips for those who may be interested in starting a career as a VA and where to startBalancing productivity of your business while travelingThe method of choosing a destination and how long the stay should beGuest links: Website: https://digitalnomadkit.com/

This week on the podcast we are joined by Heath & Alyssa Padgett! Their story started with a 50-state cross-country road trip in an old RV as two broke newlyweds. After they finished that trip, they had fallen in love with travel and couldn't imagine go back to what they were doing before they started traveling, but also wanted to create value in their work and career. Over the last 8 years, they've written two best-selling books, started & sold a software business, and hosted a conference for fellow RV entrepreneurs. To keep traveling, they sold all their businesses, giving them the time to enjoy traveling with their two beautiful kiddos. They're currently splitting their time between Colorado and international travels as a family of four, and our paths crossed outside of a Starbucks in Kanazawa, Japan! In this episode of the podcast, Heath and Alyssa share a bit about their journey as travelers, entrepreneurs and parents, including why they love traveling the world by RV, how they've been able to strike a balance between working and traveling, what it was like traveling Japan in an RV, what's next for them travel-wise, and much more. Enjoy!In this episode:How Heath and Alyssa got into travelling and RV travel in particularVisiting all 50 states, and the first trip in an RVHighlights of their first year of travelingFinding sustainable work while living in an RVBuilding a family and having a baby while pursuing a lifestyle of travelExploring Japan by RV and how Heath and Alyssa came to that decisionThe logistical side of traveling abroad by RVSelling their house and what’s in store for the future for Heath and AlyssaGuest links: Website: https://heathandalyssa.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathandalyssa

This week on the podcast we're talking about Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and Nara. We based ourselves in Osaka for nearly 2 weeks and took that opportunity to explore the city of Osaka, including the Osaka Castle, Dotonburi, Universal Studios Japan, as well as some of the amazing restaurants and arcades that Osaka has to offer. We also took a number of day trips from Osaka and explored Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. In this episode, we share why we chose Osaka, what the city is like, as well as what we did on each of our day trips, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode:An overhead view of how we planned out this part of our Japan tripWhy we chose Osaka in particularHow we split up our days working while traveling around OsakaOur day trips to Kyoto, Kobe, and NaraTravelling by train in Japan and planning out your routes in advanceSpending 5 days in central Osaka, and our highlights from visiting restaurants and arcades in the cityVisiting Universal Studios Japan, the Osaka Castle, Dotonburi, and more

Hello from Japan! This week on the podcast, we are joining you from Osaka, Japan! In this episode, we give you a play-by-play on how our long travel day went, including the 3-hour drive to Mexico City, 6 hours waiting in the airport for our flight, our 15-hour long haul flight, and then the 3 hours from touchdown until we arrived at our hotel. We talk about what it was like to arrive in Japan, how we dealt with the jet lag, and how baby Lou did through all of the big travels and change. We also talk about how nice it's been to be back in Japan after 6 years and how much we're enjoying the cleanliness, organization, efficiency, and quietness of the country! Plus, we share a little bit about what it was like to revisit Tokyo 6 years later, including some of the things that we did during our first few days there. Enjoy! In this episode:Getting to the airport, waiting for our flight for 6 hoursTackling a 15-hour long haul flight with a baby and our first impressions of the flight experienceLanding in Japan and our experience getting off the plane and out of the airportDealing with jet lag and what we did to minimize its effectsOur first impressions of Tokyo and Osaka, and returning to Japan after 6 yearsCultural differences and dealing with the language barrierOur plans for the rest of our time in Japan and what we're looking forward to experiencing

This week on the podcast we are answering a few questions submitted by listeners of the show! We're talking about life in Mexico, raising a child abroad, safety concerns, our favorite tacos, what's on our travel bucket lists and more! This episode was really fun to record so hopefully you guys enjoy it and if you have a question that you'd like us to answer, feel free to send it our way for the next Q&A episode. Enjoy! In this episode:Cooking vs. eating out while travelingSafety in MedellinExploring the cost of living in MexicoOur favorite tacosWhat it was like getting set up in MexicoWhat’s on our travel bucket list

This week on the podcast we are talking all about the month that we spent in Medellin, Colombia this past January. This was our first big nomad trip since having Lou and we were super excited to get back on the road and explore a city that we haven't been to for 9 years! In this episode, we share why we decided to go to Medellin, where we stayed, what our first impressions of Medellin were 9 years later, what we did, the weekend trips we took outside of the city and some of our biggest takeaways from doing nomad life with a baby! Enjoy!In this episode:Recap and review of our Medellin trip in 2014Why we decided to return to Medellin in 2023Our first impressions after returning 9 years laterHow we spent our time while in the city of MedellinTaking weekend trips outside of the cityNomad life with a baby and the biggest takeaways from it

This week on the podcast, we are joined by Mark Wolters. Mark is a PhD professor of marketing, a professional traveler, and a YouTuber. He shares his worldly experiences with over 3 million loyal Wolter's World followers every month, and he has made it his mission to share wholesome, honest travel and culture advice. This week on the podcast, Mark shares how he fell in love with travel, how he has balanced travel with working full-time as a marketing professor, his journey with creating videos on YouTube, someone his favorite places, a few overrated places, and much more. Enjoy! In this episode:Mark’s travel story and where his passion for travel came fromFinding a career that worked while still being able to travelThings that stood out to Mark during his time in LithuaniaFinding teaching jobs while living abroadMaking travel and culture advice content on YouTube and growing an audienceStarting a family and how that affected travel for MarkMark’s favorite places he’s visited and what he recommends to everyone elseThe “DONT’S” of travelMark’s upcoming plans for 2023Guest links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@woltersworld Website: https://woltersworld.com/

This week on the podcast we are joined by Mantas Szvinas. Mantas is the founder of SurfYogaBeer the largest fitness adventure company in the US that takes groups of amazing likeminded people to magical places around the world. He is most passionate about creating habits in people that lead to longer, healthier, and more positive lives. His philosophy is love the game, the process, the anticipation. Ultimately Mantas will get you to break a sweat and have fun doing it. This week on the podcast, Mantas shares how he fell in love with travel and how his desire to escape the daily grind in NYC led him to running his first international retreat. He shares how that turned into what is now SurfYogaBeer, what the company does, where they lead retreats, why retreats are a great way to travel and much more. Enjoy!**In this episode:**- How traveling became an interest for Mantas form an early age- Early experiences with surfing and yoga- Deciding to build a career within the fitness space- Mantas’ first international retreat to Costa Rica and how that evolved into SurfYogaBeer- Explaining the traditions that happen on SurfYogaBeer retreats- How the types of retreat experiences and locations evolved over time- Places Mantas wants to visit in the future- Mantas’ experience in Beijing and the differences in culture and life there**Guest links:**Website: [https://www.surfyogabeer.com/](https://www.surfyogabeer.com/)