Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast

Heather breaks down her favorite coffees of the year, we debate how much a bag of beans should REALLY cost, talk about what made an awful cocktail not actually awful and give you our favorite adult beverages of 2022.

The one you've all been waiting for - our best meals of 2022! From a surprise at the supermarket to a square in Porto, we highlight our greatest eating experiences of the year - and give out lots of "yums" (listen to the podcast to find out what that means).

Episode 2 of our 6 part Year in Review answers all the burning question, like "what was the craziest thing we did this year?", "what was our worst accommodation" (hint: it had a ceiling falling down), "are waterparks as fun as an adults as they were as a kid?", and "what were our biggest mishaps" (there were plenty to pick from). Stories abound, so hit play and have a listen!

For the 7th straight year, we are back with our 6 part Year in Review. And in Episode 1 - Travel Stats, Trav gets to nerd out on all the numbers. How many places did we sleep last year? Where were they? Did one of us spend multiple nights on an airplane? How many miles did we fly? And what new places did we have the good fortune of visiting? All these answers, and more, jam packed in this episode.

For the 9th (!!!) year in a row we are back with the 16 unexpected things we are thankful for in 2022 - and a teaser on what's coming up with the EPOP podcast. Happy Thanksgiving!

Rob Abasolo is called the "King of Short Term Rentals" and he has used AirBnB to quit his job, make waaaay more money than before, and do the stuff he loves (like building tiny houses, renovating motels, and giving people epic experiences). But it wasn't always that way - in fact, his very first short term rental project that was supposed to take 3 months took 13! It's no secret that I am a massive fan of real estate and short term rentals specifically, and so not only do Rob and I geek out on short term rentals on the podcast, but... ...we are also running a totally free 2 day workshop called "The 3 Biggest Myths About Short Term Rentals" on Oct 25th and 26th. Click here to join the workshop - it's totally free! So even if you don't know anything about short term rentals or if it's right for you, here's your chance to learn from two experts who learned the hard way!

What happens when someone in Canada, Thailand, and New York sit down with Trav to discuss lifestyle freedom? Well...it gets deep...and fun...and we all learn what it's like to have 5 daughters (true story!) This is part of our Location Indie podcast, hence the different opening. If you like it, check out Location Indie in your podcast feed!

I sit down with 5 amazing contributors to the Paradise Pack 2022 to discuss their journey to lifestyle freedom...and also to talk about eating chocolate poured over your hands (true story!) This is part of our Location Indie podcast as well, hence the different opening. If you like it, go check out Location Indie in your podcast feed!

We answer your questions about lifestyle freedom - include if we miss anything about our 9-5. Plus, a very special guest makes a surprise appearance!

What does the future look like for us...and society as a whole? Well, that's a big question, and if I knew the answer, I'd be buying lottery tickets. But we do tackle what we think the near future will hold for people seeking lifestyle freedom (more autonomy, less college?) and what the next 3-5 years look like for us as our kids get older and we enter our 40's.

"So, if you could live anywhere in the world for 2 months, where would it be?" That's the question we set out to answer in this episode - and while there are a lot of awesome digital nomad hotspots, our list for this phase of our lives looks mighty different than it would have 5 years ago.

In the 10 years since we've broke free of "regular jobs" and had lifestyle freedom, we've taken A LOT of trips. Here's the 15 most formative ones, from exotic fast travel around the globe to chilling out in a hot tub in Breckenridge.

The journey to lifestyle freedom isn't easy (go listen to episode 1 for all the details!) but it is soooooo worth it. Here's the biggest perks of having lifestyle freedom, including the ones you've probably dreamed about (hello, beaches of Thailand) and some you haven't thought about (hint: sweatpants!).

It wasn't easy. It wasn't fast. It wasn't (always) sexy. But over 15 years, we've been able to build a lifestyle that gives us The Triangle of Freedom: Time Freedom, Location Freedom, and Financial Freedom. For the first time ever, here's the WHOLE story - good, bad, and ugly (including the craziest job I ever had).

Exotic drives down a remote coastline? Check. Mellow holidays spent with friends new and old? Check. A last minute mad dash to a wedding, complete with delayed flights? Check. Here are our best experiences of 2021!

One of us prefers to drink their calories, the other prefers to eat them...which makes us the perfect pair to do a drinks and desserts episode. Here are the best drinks we had in 2021 (lots of sunsets involved!) and the best desserts, including a pie made with a non-working oven!

We may not have traveled as much in 2021, but that didn't stop us from eating! Always a fan favorite, here are our 16 best meals of 2021, running the gamut from smoothie bowls to homemade brisket!

What was the craziest thing we did in 2021? What was the most unexpected thing that happened...in a good way? The most underwhelming thing (hint: it's the South's "#1 city")? These questions, and more, answered in our 2021 Travel Superlatives, our annual "back of the yearbook" award show!

How many different beds did we sleep in 2021? How many miles did we drive and fly in 2021? And what was the longest stretch we stayed in our own home? All these burning questions (and more!) answered in our annual Travel Stats episode that kicks off our 2021 Year in Review Season.

Scott is the founder of the best short term rental tool on the planet, AirDNA, and he joins me today to talk about the future of STR, the best markets (including one in Oklahoma??), and the one easy thing you absolutely need to do to get a 5-star rating from him that everyone messes up.

This is Part 2 of our Short Term Rental Ask Us Anything and today, we cover a whole array of topics, including if we would ever build unique properties from the ground, how much you need to get started in STR, what the biggest factors have been for our success, and even if we let friends and family stay for free. Enjoy!

Ask and ye shall receive. This is Part 1 of our Short Term Rental Ask Us Anything, where we answer your questions about STR. In this episode, we cover everything from how to house hack your own home to what brand of mattress we use that guests rave about (and is cheap to boot!).

Over the years, we've learned A LOT of lessons about how to make a magical short term rental. Here, we give you the 14 most important lessons , from the sexy ("discover your why") to the unsexy (let's talk about locks!).

The 15(ish) things that we happened to us in 2021 that we are thankful for - including some that were definitely unexpected (hello, Condé Nast, thanks for the love!).

Some people prefer homes that are turnkey and ready to be rented immediately. Others prefer to renovate so they can put their own touches on a place (or they just love picking up a drill!). And some might not be sure which is for them - or might want to both (like us!). In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of each and what our renovation experience has been like (hint: some good, some not so good).

When we first set off on our STR journey, we never imagined we'd sell all of our Philadelphia properties this quickly, but...sometimes, things change and you have to buck conventional wisdom ("never sell a house within 5 years of buying it") and do something that wasn't part of the original plan. In this episode, we talk about why we bought 5 properties...and then sold them all within 4 years of owning them - and also why we sold them all in one 3 month time period.

Ok numbers nerds, it's time to have some fun. In this episode, we break down all the important numbers you should be looking at before you purchase a property to make sure it's a home run AND all the numbers you should be monitoring after you purchase to make sure your property is optimized to it's fullest potential. Knowing your numbers is absolutely key to having a successful short term rental (as we learned during our "meh" period in Philly) - so whether you're someone who loves the numbers or someone who shies away from them, you've got to know them, so have a listen.

Should you manage your own short term rental or should you hire a property manager? We've done both - and learned a bunch of lessons. We break down the pros and cons of each, tell you about to best automate the process if you are self-managing, give you advice on how to make sure you are finding a good property manager, and, of course, share our opinion on which we prefer!

Secretly, this was our favorite episode of the season to record (whoops, guess it isn't a secret anymore) and that's because this is our "secret sauce" to our short term rental success. 95% of hosts don't think about this - and we didn't either when we got our first Philly STR's - and that's why their listings end up being middle of the road. But after a learning curve, we've been able to go from having middle of the road listings to magical ones (which also means more money!) and we dive in to both the big picture and small picture reasons why in this episode.

Today, we share 3 different methods to finding your first short term rental - including one that might be hiding right under your nose. We've done 2 of the 3 methods (and have friends who do the 3rd) and we talk about the pros and cons of each model and which we prefer - and why.

In Season 1, we are breaking down how we achieved real estate success with short term rentals (STR) and how you can do the same. In this first episode, we will give the ENTIRE story of our journey - from when we first started thinking about buying real estate to why we bought 5 properties in 1.5 years (and then sold all 5 in the last 3 months) and what we are planning for the future.

Here's the story behind our podcast hiatus (involving Netflix, multiple houses, a 26' Uhaul, and some other shenanigans) plus a peek in to the future of the EPOP podcast, including letting YOU decide what's next.

In her 11 years of living nomadically, she’s circled the globe multiple times visiting all 7 continents. She lived in Vietnam, hiked the Annapurna Circuit with her father, finished the 10,000-mile Mongol Rally, walked the Camino de Santiago, kayaked in Antarctica, herded reindeer in the Arctic, and drove an auto-rickshaw across India. While quarantining in her home in Denver - she used her time to work on a new Ebook, Where to Go, and When. The book provides inspirational ideas of where to travel each month (for when we can travel again). For each month she chose 3 destinations to satisfy different travel styles (epic adventure, domestic trip, and an international trip or festival) with a short overview of the interesting, cool and quirky things to do there. The destinations were chosen based on trips Sherry has actually done over her 14 years as a travel blogger. My good friend and incredible writer and photographer - one of the OG’s of travel blogging - Sherry Ott from Ottsworld.com. What is your favorite place to go in a specific month? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 05:20 Homebasing After Being Nomadic For 11 Years 12:00 How Fast Was She Moving As A Digital Nomad 17:25 Do You Still Want The New Places Or The Comforts Of Places You've Been 19:15 How The Pandemic Has Affected Sherry's Life & The Positives Of It All 25:45 Exploring The West Via Road Trips 33:30 Flirting & Planning For Future Travels 36:30 Where To Go & When Travel Book 38:50 Travel By Month 42:00 Destinations That Are Surprising & Fun 50:30 Lesser-Known Options & Trusting Advice From People Who Have Been There 57:30 Save & Splurge: What Do You Save On & What Do You Splurge On 01:05:30 Biggest Travel Mishap Important Links Find Sherry at OttsWorld.com Follow Sherry on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest | Twitter FREE Ebook Download of Where to Go & When Wisconsin Supper Clubs Blog Post Pooping Christmas Log Blog Post Northern Argentina & Chile Travel Blog Post Antarctica Travel Blog Post Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? Taking A Career Break With Sherry Ott Part 1 Taking A Career Break With Sherry Ott Part 2 The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules

Joining me today is someone whose freelance work has been featured in AFAR, Travel and Leisure, and Rolling Stone, who has been to 51 countries on 6 continents and whose book “Good With Money: A guide to prioritizing spending, maximizing savings, and traveling more” shows how she has been able to travel nonstop for 10 years on an average income of $30,000, Anna Mazurek from TravelLikeAnna.com. Check out the full show notes here! Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Sauv's & Tortuga Backpacks! Check out the entire library of EPoP Travel Podcasts on Apple Podcasts. In This Episode 05:33 Travel Is My Life 10:55 Making Freelancing & Travel Work 16:25 Freelancing, Money & Hustling 24:10 Budget Breakdown For Full Time Travel 28:25 Scale Of Travel 31:10 Batching Work vs. Work/Travel Balance 33:40 What Did You "Give Up" For This Life 36:30 Prioritizing & Changed Ways 40:50 Saving Money Tips & Tricks 50:50 Favorite Places 53:10 Travel Mishaps 57:50 What's Next in Travel & Work Important Links Travel Like Anna Grab Your Copy of Anna's Book Good With Money Follow Anna on Instagram | Twitter Postagram Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram’s @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? The Art of Pivoting In Travel & Life w/ Lia & Jeremy The Sweaty Traveler w/ Mackenzie Lawrence It’s Okay To Not Know Your Exact Path w/ Jon Santiago Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

Joining me today are the half Aussie/half American duo who have roamed the historic streets of Cuba, bathed elephants in Thailand, danced in one of the biggest music festivals in Europe and done something many of us have done, gorged themselves full of food in Italy, Christine and Jules from Don’tForgetToMove.com and the Not So Bon Voyage podcast, which has the tagline “When Sh*t Goes Wrong on the Road”. What are some of your biggest travel mishaps? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Today’s podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. Check out the entire library of EPoP Travel Podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Click here to download this episode directly! In This Episode 04:25 Volunteering For Love 06:20 Where Did The Love Of Travel Start 11:00 Learning To Travel With A Partner 17:05 Different Ways Of Life On The Road 19:45 Planning Their Travels 20:50 #VanLife 23:25 Sustainable/Responsible Tourism 28:00 Adventure Travel = Authentic Travel 32:25 Roles Of Travel 35:45 Crazy Travel Situations & Travel Angels 40:00 Splurging & Saving In What Areas 47:05 Biggest Travel Mishaps 56:15 Plans For Future Travel Post COVID Important Links Find Christine & Jules on Don’tForgetToMove.com Follow Christine & Jules Podcast Not So Bon Voyage Follow Christine & Jules on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest Oregon State University E-Campus Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram’s @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? The Art of Pivoting In Travel & Life w/ Lia & Jeremy The Sweaty Traveler w/ Mackenzie Lawrence It’s Okay To Not Know Your Exact Path w/ Jon Santiago Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

Joining me today are two people who have taken on many adventures in life, including driving a 1978 orange and brown Dodge Tioga RV across the country and, most recently, decided to embark on a one year trip around the world with their 12-year-old daughter Kayla to expose her to all different types of cultures, religions, and ways of life, Kim and Scott Goyette from MeditationMutha.com and GoLoveNow.com. Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks! Grab The Full Show Notes Here! In This Episode 04:10 Free Spirit Mode & Adventure Starting 11:00 From Cubicle to Location Independence 14:50 RTW: Planning & Mindset 23:30 Long Term Travel & Keeping Everyone Interested 27:30 Planning vs Roaming & Length of Stays 35:00 Accommodations & Playing With Points 41:30 Non-Negotiable Places & Surprises 44:00 Where Didn't Meet Expectations 48:00 Biggest Challenges & Transitioning Back 55:45 Next Adventure? 01:00:45 Biggest Travel Mishaps Important Links Meditation Mutha Follow Meditation Mutha on Instagram | Facebook Go Love Now Follow Go Love Now on Twitter | Facebook | Youtube Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

Joining me today is a fellow podcast host, someone who also owns a van (but her’s is infinitely nicer than mine) and who has been on the road for almost 3 full years now with her dogs, Sydney Febrache from DivineOnTheRoad.com. Has van life intrigued you? What is your biggest hurdle from entering the van life world? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. In This Episode 05:45 Van Life In COVID Times 08:15 Planning Your Travels...Or Not 12:50 Starting Van Life 21:15 Ella The Van Dog 23:30 First Things You Need To Think About For Your Van 30:15 Worst Parts Of Van Life 34:30 Van Life With Dogs 39:40 Best Parts Of Van Life 44:15 Solo Female Travel & Safety 53:45 The Future 55:10 Most Special Places She Has Slept 59:15 The Friendships On The Road 01:04:40 BIggest Travel Mishaps Important Links Find Sydney on DivineOnTheRoad.com My Solo Road Podcast Follow Sydney on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Pinterest Ella The Van Dog Oregon State University E-Campus Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Want More? Dominating Life with Heath Armstrong From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

Today I have the amazing Chase Boehringer from The Bucketlist LIfestyle on the show and he has had the honor to be on the Price Is Right, he has spontaneously walked into an airport and bought a ticket, and has currently crossed off 80 out of 100 bucket list items. This is a very fun conversation that will probably get you the motivation to start attacking your bucket list! Do you have a bucket list? How many items have you been able to check off so far and do you have plans to get more checked off? Let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 03:40 Top 3 Bucket List Items Crossed Off & Still To Do 07:40 The Story Of Chase's Bucket List 17:00 Best Version Of Yourself & Growth 22:40 Transition To Full-Time Traveler 33:40 Positives & Negatives & Adventures 46:15 Best Advice On Embarking On Creating A Bucket List 50:55 The Price Is Right 56:55 Biggest Travel Mishaps Important Links The Bucketlist Lifestyle The Bucketlist Lifestyle Tours Follow Chase on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean

Joining me today is someone who once tried to sail from Norway to France and failed, who decided to ride a bike 5,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico but didn’t know how to change a tire, and who has gotten lost, stuck, and confused in more countries than he can count, Otto Ecroyd, author of Northbound and Down. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What long-distance adventure are you wanting to conquer? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 03:00 Learning On The Go 04:05 Leveling Up & Where It All Started 09:45 Wanting To Do It To Actually Doing it 15:30 Alaska Adventure 19:30 Falling Forward & Planning At The Same Time 23:20 Am I Gonna Quit? 27:55 Being So Remote 30:35 Differences & Similarities Between All The Locations 35:55 Gear Used & Tossed Along The Way 40:40 Timeframe & End Date 44:25 The Longest Stretches 46:30 Biggest Lessons Learned 48:50 Post Trip Life 55:50 No Rules Needed 56:30 Learning About Writing & Publishing A Book 59:30 Unexpected Highlights & Biggest Mishap Important Links Find Otto's book Northbound & Down Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Want More? Epic Trips & Micro-Adventures w/ Alastair Humphreys Adventures Big & Small w/ Alastair Humphreys Where To Go & When w/ Sherry Ott

I am so excited to talk with my guest, Queen Michele, on today's episode because she is all about getting others to move abroad just like she did. Queen retired at the age of 52 and moved to Mexico as a single, middle-aged retiree, and began her journey of self-discovery with no end in sight. She now wakes up with a smile on her face and joy in her heart every single day! Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Sauv's! In This Episode 03:30 A Multi-Layered Lady 05:30 Planning To Move Abroad 10:00 Prior Travel & The Emotions Of Leaving 13:30 Checklist For The New Location 15:30 Research 25:30 Reactions From Family & Friends 33:50 Finding Accommodations 38:15 Hardest Part Of Living Abroad 45:30 What You Need To Consider Prior To Moving 49:00 Considering Finances Important Links Queen's book Considerations: A Guide For Moving Abroad Follow Queen on Facebook Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

Are you looking to reinspire your heart and build new habits that allow you to dream bigger and take action towards your ideal life? Do you feel a transformation is needed to get you on the path that leads to your true happiness? Today's guest is Heath Armstrong from RageCreate.com, who has just launched the latest Sweet-Ass Affirmations Deck 2.0 on Kickstarter, so definitely go check that out. This isn't your "normal" affirmations deck because it is made to motivate your creative maniac mind which is something that all travel lovers and entrepreneurs need more of on a daily basis. Heath & I are diving deep into building habits on your terms, the transformations that come from following your true path, battling resistance gremlins, and why your thoughts matter more than anything else in life. I am not overly woo-woo but Heath breaks down the power behind the mind and how you create your story through your thoughts and beliefs in a fun and easily digestible way. What do you do to motivate your creative mind? Will you be grabbing a sweet-ass affirmation deck? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 00:50 Building Habits & Happiness Through Journaling 07:35 Being Grateful For What You Have & Also Knowing It's Not Right For You 14:45 Battling Resistance Gremlins 22:10 Affirmations & Why They Work 34:15 Re-evaluating Life During Hard Times & Rebuilding From There 44:15 Tailoring Your Life To What You Want & Makes You Happy 49:15 What Have You Learned About Patience 53:15 Sweet-Ass Affirmations Deck 2.0 Important Links Grab your Sweet-Ass Affirmations Deck on Kickstarter 60-Second Power Affirmations For Your Creative Maniac Mind Podcast Find Heath on his Rage Create Website or on HeathArmstrong.com Follow Rage Create on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Follow Heath on Instagram Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Want More? Dominating Life with Heath Armstrong From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

We have made it to our 400th episode and today we welcome the entire EPOP team to join us in giving our top 40 (plus) travel tips. Today we have on the show Vanessa, Mackenzie, Ransom, Lily, Kaycee, and of course, my wonderful wife and constant travel companion Heather, and we are diving into the travel tips and tricks we have all accumulated over our decades of travel experience. Like always it started at 40 (for our 400th episode) but who knows what number it actually ended up with. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our 400th episode with this crazy, funny, and awesome team that we have here at Extra Pack of Peanuts and thank you for being with us through these 400 episodes. We couldn't have done it without you! Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks! Which tip did you like the most? Did you enjoy having the entire team on the podcast? Let us know on Instagram @ExtraPackOfPeanuts In This Episode 04:00 Introductions 05:30 Pre-Travel Tips 22:00 Packing 45:20 Money 51:00 During Travel Important Links Tortuga Luggage Tortuga Packing Cubes Bigger Carry On from Away Luggage Packing Cubes Fanny Pack Amazon Mesh Bags Baggu Reusable Bags Buff Trek Light Backpacks & Totes Kilimanjaro & Tanzania Women-Owned Travel Company Helium II Rain Jacket Nomader Silicone Water Bottle Bamboo Utensil Set FREE Extra Pack Of Peanuts Packing List Charles Schwab Checking Account Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie

We are bringing you one of our favorite episodes (& yours too) from this last year for this greatest hits episode! Have you been dragging your feet about going nomadic? Are you coming up with every excuse possible to talk yourself out of it? Are you ready to get out of your own way? Jason Robinson from The Nomad Experiment is here today to talk about his new book The Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad, the importance of facing fear, and why it is never too late to live the life you have always dreamed about. If you are sick of making excuses, living solely in your comfort zone, and waiting for the so-called 'perfect time' to make the leap into a travel life, then this episode is for you! What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 02:45 The Beginner Travelers Guide To Going Nomad 06:15 A Lonely Passport Stamp & Planting The Seed 10:05 How Location Independence Became Tangible 16:45 Extending Your Comfort Zone + Hosteling & Airbnb 25:05 Get Started Local & Then Go Abroad 29:30 Misconceptions & Perspectives 31:50 Confidence Expansion & Retraction Paradox 33:20 The Idea Of "Wasted Time" & Paying Off 50k In Debt 40:00 Making Big Shifts In Your Life 42:55 Realities Of Location Independence 46:10 The Nomad Experiment(s) 49:45 Living Out Of His Jeep & Pulling Teeth In Budapest 01:00:10 A Guide To Help You Travel More 01:06:10 Getting Out Of Your Own Way & Doing It In Steps Important Links Jason's The Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad Book Kickstarter Find Jason on his website Follow Jason on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Want More? 5 Ways Travel Will Change Post-Pandemic From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd Around The World In 3 Years & Counting w/ Mon & T Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

Did you know that Netflix filmed a movie in our home? Today we are talking all about how they found us, what the process was like before & during filming, and how it all went down now that they are done. This was definitely a hectic but very fun experience and we can't wait to share it with you, Enjoy! Do you have any other questions that we didn't answer? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 06:00 How They Found Us 08:55 What Movie Is Being Filmed 12:40 Scouting For Films, Set Designs, & Huge Kudos 19:50 Celebrities In Our Home + Kate's IG Stories In Our Kitchen 22:50 Why We Ended Up Out Of Our Home For Weeks 26:45 Working In Chaos, Pivoting, & Flexibility 30:05 Interesting To See How Much Screen Time The House Gets 31:45 How Far They Go To Make A Place Work For A Film 34:10 Interesting Tidbits Of Filmmaking Important Links Along For The Ride by Sarah Dessen "Along For The Ride" Netflix Movie: What We Know So Far Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? Best Small Towns In The US Summer Destinations Part 1: International Summer Destinations Part 2: U.S. Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

We got the idea for this episode from a Travel & Leisure article on the 11 Best Small Towns in America which allowed for places with 15,000 people or less but we aren't putting population restrictions on this list. If we consider it a small town or it has a strong small-town feel then it is in! We are sharing our top 15 places and, of course, there are a ton of honorable mentions for places we want to go but haven't yet. If you are wanting to get back on the road, wanting a slower pace, and craving that small-town feel then this episode will spur some wanderlust & a go-to list worth embarking on. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. Did your favorite small town make the list? Which small town did we miss that should have been included? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 11:35 Honorable Mentions 14:40 On The East Coast 31:40 In The South 35:05 Going To The Midwest 36:40 Mountain Town Time 39:45 Old West Gun Fight 41:15 Home Of Our Best Restuarant In The US 42:50 West Coast Living 47:25 Last Town On The List Important Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean 11 Best Small Towns in America from Travel & Leisure Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? Summer Destinations Part 1: International Summer Destinations Part 2: U.S. Slow Travel For The Win Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

What will be (or was) your mid-life awakening? Have you followed your curiosity, passion, and love of travel to create the opportunities for your dream life? Today's guest is Mike Savas from Savas On The Go, who is currently on what he deems as his mid-life awakening which will include learning 12 skills in 12 countries in 12 months. Mike is learning from master's in all the skills he has sought out in the places of their greatness with only one month allotted for each location. If you have skills you have always wanted to explore but never gave yourself the permission, time, or focus to do that in the location of its significance then join Mike as he weaves his way through 12 months of travel & self-exploration. What would your 12 skills in 12 countries look like? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 03:10 A Month In The Making Project: The Mid-Life Awakening 04:50 The List Of Skills 08:35 Freediving In The Bahamas & The End Goal Per Month Per Skill 20:00 Finding The Masters & Getting Them Onboard 22:30 Conservation Ranger In Kenya: Making Plans & Taking Risks 24:50 Concerns But No Pauses & Overcoming Fears 26:45 What Has Been The Most Demanding On His Mind & Body 33:00 How To Avoid Burnout In Work & Travel 36:50 Which Skills Will He Keep Up In The Future 43:45 What Skills Does He Want To Learn But Won't Be Able To For This Project 49:00 Why You Don't Need To Be The Best: Just Enjoy The Process 52:40 Ranking The Skills Based On Excitement To Learn Important Links Find Mike on his website Follow Mike on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Want More? The World's Longest Honeymoon w/ Mike & Anne From HoneyTrek Slow Travel For The Win Beginner's Guide To Going Nomad w/ Jason Robinson Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

With travel opening back up, where do you want to go first (domestically)? Because we loved this topic so much we are splitting this conversation into two episodes and therefore splitting our list in two as well. Today, we will be covering our US destinations that we would love to spend some time in this summer. If you are craving travel as much as we are, this episode will fill your travel list with some great US destinations. Where are your top summer destinations in the US? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 05:25 The State That Has Fewer Than 7 Humans Per Square Mile (Heather's #5) 10:30 The Healthiest State In The Country & Home To Ben & Jerry's (Trav's #5) 11:45 The Land of Enchantment (Heather's #4) 14:05 Been Named "Beer Town USA" (Trav's #4) 16:20 It Feels Like Home...Because It Is (Heather's #3) 20:05 Stunningly Gorgeous Scenery & Road Trip Ready (Trav's #3) 23:15 Once Voted The Best City In The World by Travel & Leisure Magazine (Heather's #2) 25:35 The State That Has 1 Bear For Every 21 People (Trav's #2) 29:20 Heather's #1 Is A Region Close To Her Heart 32:50 Trav's #1 Is A Roadtrip Region Important Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? Summer Destinations Part 1: International 5 Ways Travel Will Change Post-Pandemic Travel Wishlist 2021 Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

With travel opening back up, where do you want to go first (internationally)? Because we loved this topic so much we are splitting this conversation into two episodes and therefore splitting our list in two as well. Today, we will be covering our international destinations that currently (May 2021) have their borders open to vaccinated tourists (& only a couple that we are still waiting on). If you are craving travel as much as we are, this episode will fill your travel list with some great accessible (mostly) destinations. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What are you doing when you listen to our podcast? Where are your top summer destinations? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 08:55 Honorable Mentions 11:45 Where In Eastern Europe? 13:55 Heather's Favorite Country 15:50 Trav Is All About The Experience 17:30 Viva La... 19:50 Mitko Is In The Know With This Place 22:15 Still Waiting On The Borders Opening 24:35 The Island Life Is Calling 26:50 Number Ones Important Links New York Times: E.U. Set to Let Vaccinated U.S. Tourists Visit This Summer Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Want More? Destination Diaries: Bulgaria w/ Mitko Karshovski Destination Diaries: Croatia (2019 Edition) Travel Wishlist 2021 Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

What if you could take the world's longest honeymoon? Where would you go? What would you do? Today's guests are not only world-known (& Guinness record-holders) but also dear friends, Mike & Anne from Honeytrek.com and they are currently on the world's longest honeymoon at over 9 years long. We get into what life is like on the road (#RVLife), getting trapped in Europe during COVID lockdowns, the gorgeous glamping lifestyle, and so much more. If you have been biting at the bit to get out and travel again and you love unique and fun ways to explore this world then you will love learning about it all with Mike & Anne. Are you more likely to go glamping or embrace the RV Life? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 02:10 The Story Behind The World's Longest Honeymoon 05:55 Those Quitting Thoughts & How To Battle Them 09:50 RV Life On The Road: Pros & Cons 20:45 Getting Trapped In Europe During COVID 28:45 Gorgeous Glamping & Getting Reconnected With Nature 34:50 Mike & Anne's Most Memorable Glamping Opportunities 39:30 The Creation of Comfortably Wild 44:35 Types of Travel That Are Upcoming 48:00 Biggest Travel Mishap Important Links Find Mike & Anne at Honeytrek.com Follow Mike & Anne on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Pinterest Honeytrek Trip Coaching Services Comfortably Wild Book & Ultimate Journeys For Two Book Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Want More? The Art of Pivoting In Travel & Life w/ Lia & Jeremy 5 Ways Travel Will Change Post Pandemic Slow Travel For The Win Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

Are you part of the fast travel or slow travel movement? Our time in Costa Rica this last winter is the catalyst for today's conversation all about the pros and cons of slow travel. Trav is a convert from fast to slow and you will hear exactly why in this episode. If you are stuck in fast travel mode but crave a slower pace then this episode will spur your drive to create a life where slow travel is not only an option but the option. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 03:50 What Is Slow Travel? 07:30 The 80/20 Rule Blast From The Past 09:10 Cons Of Slow Travel 13:40 Pros of Slow Travel 17:30 Making Money From Your Home For Your Travels 21:40 Educating Your Kids & Yourself Through Travel 35:30 Strategies For Slow Travel Important Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Want More? Destination Diaries: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Why We Traveled To Costa Rica During Covid Is Thailand Really That Cheap? Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!