Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast

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!

What do you think will be the changes we see in travel in a post-pandemic life? How do you see it affecting the way you travel? We have had quite some time to think about life post-pandemic but now that we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel (thank you vaccine), we feel it is a great time to talk about how travel will have changed going forward. This was the topic we were prepared to discuss during our time on MSNBC with Yasmin Vossoughian but they quickly found out that Heather had caught COVID while we were in Costa Rica and that made for a better story for them. But, since we have this podcast we can finally get to discuss the 5 ways we see travel changing in a post-pandemic world and dive into the fundamental shift in the way people are traveling that we see as a positive. Enjoy! Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What did we miss? Which of these resonated the most with you? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 08:55 Logistics 11:10 The Big Rise In... 12:55 Slow & Steady Wins The Race 16:40 Shift In Where You Go 22:05 The Concept Of Home 28:25 Purpose Matters Important Links Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Want More? What It's Like To Get COVID In Another Country Why We Traveled To Costa Rica During COVID Travel Stats: 2020 In Review 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 are your go-to jams? Who are your favorite artists that you can listen to over and over again? Are you a top hits listener or a whole album listener? Today, Heather & I will be diving into our top 10 songs (20 between the two of us) and while this is something a little different in terms of topic, we do hope you get a kick out of whether we have ANY that are on both lists. It is another list episode and the same rules apply, we don't know what is on each other's lists and, of course, there will be honorable mentions. This episode is not a technical look at music and there are genres that I know nothing about so take this all as just our personal opinions (& with a grain of salt). Did any of your top 20 songs make it on our lists as well? What songs did we miss that you think should have made it? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 09:20 Honorable Mentions 15:45 Lyrics Matter 18:10 Travis Has More To Offer 21:10 Christian Ska Band 22:20 Stubborn Love 24:10 SoCal Representing 26:00 Some Folk-Rock Band From London 28:10 Southside Of Heaven 30:55 American Singer-Songwriter 34:25 Invoking Travel & A Little Drinking 35:55 It's Time For Cammp 37:45 Loving On Pat McGee 40:55 Canadian Islands 44:30 Wild Rivers 48:40 A Country Song With Lots Of Versions 52:40 A North Carolina Band: On Both Lists! 54:30 Paris In The Morning 55:55 South African Singer That Is A True Artist 01:01:40 I Am California 01:03:35 Number Ones Important Links Yo Dats Rank Podcast Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Want More? The Friendliest Countries Top 10 Holiday Movies Top 10 Winter Road Trips 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!

You asked for it and today you are getting it! Our destination diary on Tamarindo, Costa Rica has arrived and it is jam-packed with great places, ideas, eats, etc. Since we spent such a long time here we are giving you all the insights that we learned during this time. Enjoy! Are you planning a trip to Tamarindo? What will be the first spot you explore Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Important Links Getting There: Liberia Airport Shuttle 1:15 hr - $80 San Jose Shuttle 4 hours - $$$ Renting A Car $1,300 / Month $300 / Week $12 / day Includes Mandatory Insurance Getting Around: Within The Town Walk Golf Cart Car Stay: Tamarindo Sunrise Condos Langosta More Residential - Would Want A Car Or At Least A Bike To Get To Town Food & Drink: Eating Noi Santa Rita Cafe Resturante La Baula El Chiringuito Volcano Brewing Company Longboards BBQ Waffle Monkey Falafel Bar Little Lucha for Tuesday Tacos ($2) Walter’s Fish and Cheese in Langosta Da Calia Sazon Criollo - Go Fund Me For Them Dragonfly Bar & Grill Shrimp Hole Pangas Beach Club Cafe Tico Nordico Jardin Tamarindo Food Truck Park El Mercadito de Tamarindo Gourmet Food Market Masa Madre Pan Del Mundo Pico Bistro Green Papaya Vida Bowls Patagonia Del Mar Drinking Dragonfly Bar & Grill Pangas Beach Club (2 for 1) Nordico Tamarindo Coffee Roasters Activities: Playa Avellanas Marbella Playa Nosara Playa Flamingo Las Catalinas Surf Lessons with Elias from SALT Nico - Island on the Hawaiian boat Saturday Farmer’s Market Thursday Night Market Sunsets Hang out by the pool Didn’t do but recommended Arenal Volcano Santa Teresa Ostional - Sea Turtles Shops: Cheboards Matos Surf Shop: Rentals Can't Miss OR Skip: Can't Miss: Surfing, Playa Avellanas Skip: Nogui's, La Purruja Wish We Had Done: Endless Summer at Witch's Rock on Tuesday, Sunset Cruises Other Links Go Fund Me For The Rebuilding Of Sazon Criollo Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram’s @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? Why We Traveled To Costa Rica During COVID Destination Diaries: Japan The Reason We Travel 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 have another list episode but this is the first time we have dove into the friendliest countries we have been to. Now, this does beg the question of what makes a place friendly and we are leaving it intentionally vague because it means something different to everybody. Like with all of our lists we will have some honorable mentions and then we get into our top 5 friendliest countries which we have not shared with each other. We hope you enjoy this episode! What are your top friendliest countries? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 03:45 What Defines Friendliest? 07:00 Honorable Mentions 11:15 Ancient & Modern Worlds Collide Here 13:10 The Land Of Smiles 15:10 Pura Vida 18:45 The Emerald Isle 20:45 Land Down Under 25:30 From Honorable Mention To Main List 35:15 This Place Is On My Mind 42:00 Let's Repeat One Important Links Top 10 Things To Do In Siem Reap, Cambodia Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Want More? Why We Traveled To Costa Rica During COVID Destination Diaries: Japan The Reason We Travel 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!

You may be asking yourself "where the heck has EPOP been for the last few weeks?" well...Heather caught COVID. This, of course, changed everything we had planned including recording more episodes of this podcast. I went on full daddy duty while Heather had to quarantine herself away for 10 + days BUT Heather has fully recovered and we are discussing what it is like to get COVID in another country, the steps we had to take for testing, and how it affected our lives. What is your biggest fear about traveling right now? Did this episode help or hinder your travel plans? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Check out the entire library of EPoP Travel Podcasts on Apple Podcasts. In This Episode 03:30 Questions About Costa Rica During COVID 05:00 Catching COVID in Costa Rica 06:40 Heather's Symptoms 10:10 Getting Tested & Isolating 16:30 Having The Scarlet Letter 19:30 Symptoms Throughout The Experience & Mental Toll 25:45 Our Blessings & We Know How Fortunate We Are 30:10 Prepping Whit For His COVID Test & The Flight Again 32:40 Are You Comfortable With The Possible Repercussions Of Traveling Now? 34:10 Do We Regret Traveling To Costa Rica Important Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Want More? Why We Traveled To Costa Rica During COVID Travel Wishlist 2021 Best Experiences: 2020 In Review 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!

If you don't follow us on Instagram then SURPRISE we are in Costa Rica and have been for over a month and today we are talking about how we came to the decision to come down here, the preconceived notions we had about the experience during COVID, and what it is like now that we are here and have been for a few weeks. We also may drop some hints on what our plan is moving forward. Is Costa Rica on your list of must-visit places? Have you traveled at all during the pandemic? What was your experience? 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 06:15 Making The Decision: What Went Into It 10:20 What Did We Have To Do To Be Able To Travel To Costa Rica 12:20 General Safety Precautions We Took As Well 14:10 Fully Booked Flights: Panic Attack Material 17:00 Feeling Safer In Costa Rica 20:10 Why Did We Choose Costa Rica? 23:00 What Are The Plans For Your Time In Costa Rica? 27:10 Why Did We Record This Episode? 30:50 Traveling With Kids During COVID Important Links Get Your Education While Traveling at OSU E-Campus Coronavirus Outbreak & Kids (Harvard Medical) Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Want More? The Hidden Gem That Is Uruguay w/ Karen Higgs Guidebook Writing & The National Parks w/ James Kaiser A Year Of Living Prayerfully w/ Jared Brock Part 2 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 return with our final part in our Year in Review Series Check out Part 1: Travel Stats Check out Part 2: Superlatives Check out Part 3: Best Drinks Check out Part 4: Best Desserts Check out Part 5: Best Meals Each year there are always a handful of days that stand out. While 2020 definitely did everything in its power to limit those, they still prevailed in spades. Today, Heather and I go through our top 10 experiences of 2020 from multiple honorable mentions to really appreciating the big and the little things in life. What were your favorite experiences of 2020? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs! In This Episode 05:15 Honorable Mentions 12:55 Getting A Peek Into Our Diaries 14:35 Travel Blogging Friends + A Social Distance Shindig 17:05 Whit & Hadley: Best Buddies 19:25 Pre-Covid Cocktail Crawl 21:55 Road Tripping 24:00 The 100th Country Party (Pre-Covid) 26:45 Beaches...Feeling Normal Again 29:40 Love, Deuce, Match 32:15 Heather's Happy Place 36:40 Walks With Mom 38:30 Beautification Of The Backyard & Family Celebrations 42:45 Collegiate Times 45:05 Girl Date & Zoom Weddings 49:30 Porch Sitting & Beach Days 53:00 The Launching of Ju Ju + Co 55:30 Hanging Ten 01:01:20 Zone Of Genius 01:06:40 Daddy Daughter Time 01:12:25 Our Number One's Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Yo Dat's Rank Ju Ju + Co on Instagram Camp Indie Want More? Scott Brills: A Man Of Leisure, Adventure, & Business 2021 Travel Wishlist 2020 In Review: Superlatives 2020 In Review: Travel Stats 2020 In Review: Best Drinks 2020 In Review: Best Desserts 2020 In Review: Best Meals Leave a Review! Apple Podcasts 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 return with Part 5 of 6 in our Year in Review Series Check out Part 1: Travel Stats Check out Part 2: Superlatives Check out Part 3: Best Drinks Check out Part 4: Best Desserts If you know anything about us, it's that we love to eat. We tried to eat out to help support restaurants as much as we safely could during COVID. Today Heather and I are going to go through our top 8 meals of the year (each) for a total of 16 awesome places that you should definitely check out if you're going to be in the neighborhood! Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What was your best meal of 2020? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs! In This Episode 06:30 Honorable Mentions 13:35 The List Begins 19:55 Good Ol' Biscuit's 23:10 Fantastic Chicken Options 27:15 Heather Can Make It Even Better 29:40 Thai Is The Best 33:40 Trav "Acai Bowl" Sherry 37:15 It Is ALL About Comfort Food 42:30 A Homemade Southern Tradition 47:40 Bringing it Back to Philly 52:00 Home Cooking Papa Style 54:45 Drum Roll Please....#1's Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Get Your Education While Traveling at OSU E-Campus Ju Ju + Co on Instagram Location Indie Homemade or Multi-Location Trav's Grilling Pineapple Stuffing & Salt & Vinegar Mashed Potatoes by our buddy Crime Papa Sherry's Gumbo Tattooed Chef Acai Bowls North Carolina Cast Iron Kitchen The Southerly Soul Flavor Salt Fish Restaurant & Tiki Bar Kalethy Living Rooster & The Crow Cape Fear Boil Company Philadelphia Nui Nui Kitchen Zahav Philly Suburbs Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana Sweet Aloha Bowls Tennessee Hattie B's Want More? 2021 Travel Wishlist 2020 In Review: Superlatives 2020 In Review: Travel Stats 2020 In Review: Best Drinks 2020 In Review: Best Desserts 2019 In Review: Best Experiences 2019 In Review: Best Desserts 2019 In Review: Best Beers 2019 In Review: Best Coffee 2019 In Review: Best Wines 2019 In Review: Best Meals 2019 In Review: Superlatives 2019 In Review: Travel Stats 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 return with Part 4 of 6 in our Year in Review Series: Check out Part 1: Travel Stats Check out Part 2: Superlatives Check out Part 3: Best Drinks We love desserts, anything from ice cream to pastries, key lime bars to doughnuts...it all tastes amazing. Everyone loves desserts, so we know you're not skipping this episode! Today Heather and I go through our top 5 desserts (10 total + 2 honorable mention (& 1 dishonorable mention) from 2020, from hometown to widely available to cities around the world if it's delicious, it's on the list! What was your best dessert of 2020? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs! In This Episode 04:15 Dishonorable Mention (A First on the Podcast) 05:35 Honorable Mentions 10:20 Do You Want S'Mores? 13:25 Keeping It In The Family 16:20 Doughnut Crazed 22:20 Perfect Bars 22:55 Philly Pride 24:35 Do You Want Some Salt? 29:20 More S'Mores? 34:05 For The LOVE Of Pies 39:50 PB Ice Cream Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Ju Ju + Co on Instagram Location Indie Multi Locations Jeni's Ice Cream Tillamook Ice Cream - Monster Cookie Jet-Puffed S'More Marshmallows Perfect Bars - Dark Chocolate & Peanut Butter Salt & Straw Ice Cream Homemade Peppermint Bark - Julie North Carolina Britts Donuts Wake N Bake Donuts The Southerly Philadelphia Zsa's Ice Cream Butterscotch Pastry Shop Want More? 2021 Travel Wishlist 2020 In Review: Superlatives 2020 In Review: Travel Stats 2020 In Review: Best Drinks 2019 In Review: Best Experiences 2019 In Review: Best Desserts 2019 In Review: Best Beers 2019 In Review: Best Coffee 2019 In Review: Best Wines 2019 In Review: Best Meals 2019 In Review: Superlatives 2019 In Review: Travel Stats 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 return with Part 3 of 6 in our Year in Review Series Check out Part 1: Travel Stats Check out Part 2: Superlatives We've decided to bring all drinks into one episode due to the restrictions on travel we had this year because of COVID. Join us today as we bring you our tops spots for coffee, wine, and anything that wets your whistle. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What were your drink spots in 2020? Do you like sparking water, yes or no? If you get to hit up any of the places we list then please let us know @ExtraPackofPeanuts and snap a pic and hashtag it #EPOPSentUs! In This Episode 06:10 The Reason Heather Is Drinking 07:10 Honorable Mentions 10:55 Coffee First 18:55 East Coast Love 21:50 Europe Does It Right 27:25 Trav's Picks Important Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Get Your Education While Traveling at OSU E-Campus Slightly Pretentious Location Indie Wilmington, North Carolina Outpost Coffee Company Bespoke Coffee New Anthem Brewing Company Chicago, Illinois Dark Matter Coffee - Cold Brew Coffee Cans Charlton, Massachusettes Tree House Brewing Company Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bluebird Distillery Bluecoat Distilling Nashville, Tennesse Sidebar at Bode General Tres Agaves French 75 Want More? 2021 Travel Wishlist 2020 In Review: Superlatives 2020 In Review: Travel Stats 2019 In Review: Best Experiences 2019 In Review: Best Desserts 2019 In Review: Best Beers 2019 In Review: Best Coffee 2019 In Review: Best Wines 2019 In Review: Best Meals 2019 In Review: Superlatives 2019 In Review: Travel Stats 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!

Every year that we break down all our travel stats, best meals, best travel superlatives, best drinks, etc and we hear a ton of feedback from you all. Apparently, these are some of your favorite episodes. We are running our 6 part series (!!!) that covers our superlatives, the stats, best meals, best drinks best desserts, and best experiences in our year in review. In this episode, we go into the Superlatives of our 2020 travel year. Best of, worst of, the best value, and a host of other things. And then definitely reach out to @ExtraPackofPeanuts and let us know what is the most positive yet unexpected thing that happened to you in 2020? In This Episode 05:00 Most Expensive Accommodations 07:00 Cheapest Accommodations 08:15 The Best Value 12:20 The Worst Value 14:35 Favorite Accommodations 19:55 Least Favorite Accommodations 21:20 Craziest Thing We Did In 2020 28:20 Best Thing We Bought 34:05 Biggest Change in 2020 35:55 Most Unexpected Good Thing 39:10 Most Unexpected Bad Thing 44:30 Most Underwhelming Thing 47:55 Neatest Person We Met 51:50 Biggest Travel Mishap Important Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Side Hustle Success Challenge Location Indie Want More? 2021 Travel Wishlist Superlatives: 2019 Year In Review 2019 In Review: Best Experiences 2019 In Review: Best Desserts 2019 In Review: Best Beers 2019 In Review: Best Coffee 2019 In Review: Best Wines 2019 In Review: Best Meals 2019 In Review: Superlatives 2019 In Review: Travel Stats 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!

Obviously, this year travel has been a lot different but we are still going to cover the nerdy statistics of 2020 in the traveling we have been able to do. We'll figure out about how many miles we traveled, how many different places we slept in, and how many states we visited plus much, much more! We'll be covering road trips, accommodations, and some experiences, but food and drink have their own episodes coming later this month. So if you're into the numbers, or would like to compare your stats with ours have a listen! And then definitely reach out to @ExtraPackofPeanuts and let us know some of your stats like how many miles did you travel in 2020, the number of countries or states that you visited, and/or what's next for 2021 especially post vaccine! In This Episode 06:16 Slept In How Many Places & The Breakdown 11:15 Longest Consecutive Time In One Place 14:40 Beach House Stats: Visitors vs Alone Time vs Airbnb Rentals 20:20 Flights 21:10 Overland Miles 23:00 Number of Countries 23:25 Number of States 24:00 Final Thoughts & What's Next Important Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Side Hustle Success Challenge Location Indie Want More? 2021 Travel Wishlist Superlatives: 2019 Year In Review 2019 In Review: Best Experiences 2019 In Review: Best Desserts 2019 In Review: Best Beers 2019 In Review: Best Coffee 2019 In Review: Best Wines 2019 In Review: Best Meals 2019 In Review: Superlatives 2019 In Review: Travel Stats 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!

To say that we didn't get to any of the places we had on our 2020 Travel Wishlist would be an understatement but that is what makes our 2021 list that much more special. We have a vaccine being rolled out so we are crossing our fingers to be able to get out and travel this coming year. Heather and I are going through our top 5/6 destinations (and some honorable mentions), including a couple of surprising destinations from us both. Where will we go first? What trips are on your travel wishlist for 2021? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 05:58 Honorable Mentions 08:45 Central America is Represented 13:45 Road Tripping 16:00 Aloha Time 19:35 Showing Some Love To The Midwest 24:40 An Honorable Mention Makes The Actual List 28:55 The Most Likely Trip To Happen In 2021 34:55 Oh Canada! 39:50 Our #1's Important Links Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles SantoriniDave.com Want More? 2020 Travel Wishlist 2019 Travel Wishlist 2018 Travel Wishlist - 2017 in Review The Hidden Gem That Is Uruguay w/ Karen Higgs 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 are trying something different today as we have crowdsourced from you our EPOP community, over on Instagram, all of your favorite holiday movies. We had you list your top 5 by rank and each number had a point amount which ended up giving us the top 10...yes, there was math, and yes, we did use a calculator because we are all business here 🤪. Thank you so much for everyone that participated and if you enjoy this style of episode then we would love to do more in the future. Let us know over on Instagram if you want us to do more of these! Did your favorite movie make the list? Do you want to see more crowdsourcing type episodes in the future? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks! Important Links Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Tortuga Backpacks Want More? Top 10 Winter Road Trips Top 10 Places To Spend Christmas Throwdown Showdown: Cold vs. Warm Christmas The Best Gifts For Travelers 2020 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!

It is time for another throwdown showdown (requested by the EPOP community) and we are combining it with the holiday season to decide which is better a cold location Christmas or a warm location Christmas. Do you want to get away from the cold and sometimes dreary weather or celebrate all that the holidays are in a traditional snowy weather place? Who was the winner? Which team did you agree with the most? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks! In This Episode 06:15 Rules Of The Debate 09:15 Cold Weather Opening Arguments 12:00 Warm Weather Opening Arguments 15:40 Peaceful Cold Weather 18:00 Simplified Warm Weather 19:35 Traditional Cozy Holiday 22:40 Does The Food Matter? 25:10 Breaking With Traditions 26:10 Magic Of Christmas 29:05 Acai Bowls & Margarita's vs Hot Chocolate & Mulled WIne Important Links Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Tortuga Backpacks Want More? Top 10 Winter Road Trips Top 10 Places To Spend Christmas Top 10 Favorite States Top 6 Places To Get Quarantined 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!

It is time to hit the road but we are putting a winter spin on it. We have listed our top 5 (each) winter road trips and are sharing them with you and with each other. Some of these we have taken but not necessarily in the wintertime which puts a whole new lens on the experience. Grab your favorite warm beverage, get snuggly in your softest blanket, and sit back and enjoy this episode! What road trips would make your list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks! In This Episode 07:25 Honorable Mentions 12:10 Number 5 18:35 Number 4 26:10 Number 3 35:30 Number 2 46:10 Number 1 Important Links Location Indie Follow Mack on Instagram Halcyon Hot Springs Elote Cafe In Sedona Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? Top 10 Places To Spend Christmas Top 10 Favorite States Top 6 Places To Get Quarantined Top 16 Places Where We'd Live For 3 Months 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!

First, we want to give a huge thanks to our amazing listeners who gave us some fantastic holiday-themed ideas for podcasts for the entire month of December which spurred on today's episode. Heather and I are talking about our top 5 places (each) that we would like to spend the Christmas season. Of course, they are ranked but do you think any place made both lists? What places would make your list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks! In This Episode 08:20 Honorable Mentions 11:00 Number 5 16:35 Number 4 19:35 Number 3 26:55 Number 2 32:30 Number 1 Important Links Location Indie IceHotel Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? Top 10 Favorite States Top 6 Places To Get Quarantined Top 16 Places Where We'd Live For 3 Months The 10 Best Winter Destinations of 2019 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!

It’s great to practice thankfulness all year long but it’s definitely in overdrive during this season and we couldn’t be happier. So to continue in the celebrations, Heather and I look back at the past year (as difficult as it was) and reveal the people & things we are most thankful for in 2020. We want to know what are the unexpected things you are thankful for this year? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Today's episode has been sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks! In This Episode 06:15 Number 7 09:55 Number 6 14:45 Number 5 20:55 Number 4 29:00 Number 3 40:15 Number 2 53:30 Number 1 Important Links Location Indie Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? 20 Questions About Our New Beach House - Answered! Thanksgiving Thanks 2019 Thanksgiving Thanks 2018 Thanksgiving Thanks 2017 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 is someone who has visited 98 countries, lived in 5, and who figures he’ll settle down when he’s 95, former business traveler and now strictly pleasure seeker, Malcolm Teasdale from MalcolmJTeasdale.com. Do you travel for business? How do you mix business travel with pleasure travel? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 04:15 Getting Bit By The Travel Bug 06:35 Seeking Out Business That Requires Travel 10:05 Making Business & Travel Work Together 13:30 Pros & Cons Of Living In All The Places He Has Lived 18:25 Cruise Ships Speaking As A Way To Travel The World 29:55 Getting Off The Beaten Path & Places To Go 32:10 Bhutan Beauty & Exploration 37:50 The Highlights Of All His Travels 41:20 The Places That Will Be Visited 42:45 Save and Splurge Travel 47:25 Biggest Travel Mishap Important Links Find Malcolm on MalcolmJTeasdale.com Follow Malcolm on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? The Best Gifts For Travelers 2020 From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd Where To Go & When w/ Sherry Ott 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 are doing things a little different this time around because, well...2020 has been a different type of year. This year we are keeping our list to only 20 travel items that are great for regular travel, of course, but are also useful right now during COVID which means these items are good for everyday life and for current travel life (domestic travel in the US, road trips, and staycations). From less than $5 to over $1,000, and with gifts ranging from backpacks to books and from kids to COVID items, there’s something here for everyone. Here are the best gifts for travelers (even during COVID) – so start shopping and happy holidays! Click here to see the whole gift guide. Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks! In This Episode 07:00 Electronics and Gear 14:50 Books 20:40 Clothing 30:30 Only in COVID 34:00 Kids Important Links Click here to see the whole gift guide. Best Travel Backpacks & Gear Best Travel Gadgets Best Sleep/Health Travel Gifts Best Stocking Stuffers for Travelers Best Travel Books Best Travel Gifts For Men Best Travel Gifts For Women Heather’s Favorite Travel Gifts Trav’s Favorite Travel Gifts Best Infant Travel Gifts Best Toddler Travel Gifts Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's at @PackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles. Want More? The 46 Best Gifts for Travelers in 2019 (Podcast) The 49 Best Gifts For Travelers In 2018 (Podcast) The 47 Best Gifts For Travelers in 2017 (Podcast) The Best Gifts For Travelers 2016 (Podcast) Leave a Review! iTunes 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 iTunes! Click this link: Leave a review on iTunes Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

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. 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 Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? Epic Trips & Micro-Adventures w/ Alastair Humphreys Adventures Big & Small w/ Alastair Humphreys Where To Go & When w/ Sherry Ott

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

Heather and I have had a lot of questions about our new beach house in North Carolina and today they are getting answered. The questions are broken down into 3 categories which include general, logistics, and rental opportunities, and let's get started! Do you want to live on the beach? Would you like to rent Trav & Heather's beach house? 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 07:30 How Long Do You Plan To Spend At The Beach House? 12:00 Did You Sell The Philly House? Are You Renting The Philly House? 14:15 How Did We Decided On The Location? 19:20 Why Did You Decided To Buy Something So Far From Philly? 21:15 Why The Carolina's And Not Abroad? 22:20 Where Do You See Yourselves Buying Next? 24:00 Where Did We Get Those Chairs?! 24:45 How Did We Find This Property? 27:20 How Did We Find A Realtor In North Carolina? 33:00 What Was The House Buying Process Like For You? 38:45 Is Flood & Hurricane Insurance Expensive? 42:10 Do We Have Concerns About An Investment This Large During A Pandemic? 45:55 Any Tips On Budgeting For Someone Who Wants To Buy A Place 53:35 Are We Hiring A Property Manager For The Rental Of This House? 55:25 Was The Beach House Previously A Vacation Rental? 57:55 How Do We Home Renovate With 2 Little Ones? 59:30 Has It Turned Out How We Thought It Would? Important Links Oregon State University E-Campus Never Split The Difference By Chris Voss Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? Top10 Favorite States 16 Best Places To Live For 3 Years Destination Diary: Asheville, North Carolina 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!

Today is all about #vanlife but we are going back in time to 1975 to see how much it has changed over the years. I am happy to welcome Marshall & Debbie Hockett from Tripping1975.com, who, in 1975, hopped on a plane to Europe, grabbed a VW van named Banana, spent a year exploring the continent...and then, wrote a book about it 45 years later! How much has traveled changed for you over the years? 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 03:00 Getting The Book Written 05:40 Decision To Getting The Book Out 07:00 Biggest Differences In Travel From The '70s to Now 09:00 Highlights From The Trip 12:25 Planning The Trip & The Route They Took in 1975 19:15 Places That Exceeded Expectations 21:00 Only One Argument In A Year 25:00 Biggest Changes In Your Travel Style & Getting Back To Europe 29:30 Biggest Travel Mishap 36:00 Getting Engaged On The Road Important Links Find Marshall & Debbie Hockett from Tripping1975.com Follow Marshall & Debbie on Facebook | Instagram Buy Tripping 1975 Here Oregon State University E-Campus Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules Van Life As A Female Traveler w/Sydney Febrache From NFL to Van Life w/ Joe Hawley

Joining me today are two people I’ve spent uncountable nights singing karaoke with, who graciously played host when Heather and I got to experience a New Year’s Eve in Sydney, and who I’ve been living vicariously through the last year as they travel around on their 3-year Round the World Trip, my favorite kiwis in the whole world, Mon and T from GetHappy.today. What locations would be on your big trip list? 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 04:30 The Hidden Gem 09:45 Planning The Big Trip & The Spreadsheet 17:50 The Deciding Factor Of When To Leave 22:05 Taking Things With Ease & Lessons From Travel 25:40 Get Happy Today: Begin Your Journey To Happiness 27:30 The Parallel Between Two Seemingly Different Things 36:05 Budgeting For A Long Extended Trip 48:45 Traveling During COVID 55:00 Being "Stuck" In Barbados 58:35 The Future Of Their Travels During COVID 01:03:15 What's It Like To Be Turned Away From A Country 01:11:05 Trying To Get Into Slovenia 01:14:30 Trying To Avoid Anymore Border Drama 01:18:15 The Pillars Of The Travel Plan & What Will They Miss 01:21:30 What Happens After The Trip? 01:24:35 The Places They Want To Possibly Live 01:33:40 The Vietnam Jeep Story Important Links Find Mon & T on GetHappy.today Follow Mon & T on Facebook | Instagram Akashinga: The Brave Ones | National Geographic Oregon State University E-Campus Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? Beautifully Boozing Around The World w/ Natalie Migliarini Around The World On 50 Bucks w/ Christopher Schacht Living Around The World w/ Worldtowning

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 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. 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

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 adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles

Joining me today is someone who has driven solo across Vietnam on a bike, was a burlesque dancer in Shanghai, and has gotten stranded in Taiwan, Alice Teacake from TeacakeTravels.com and cohost of the Girls Talk Travel podcast. What has been your challenging travel education? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Important Links Find Alice on TeacakeTravels.com Follow Alice on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles

Joining me today is someone who after spending 8 years playing at the highest level in the NFL retired and gave all his possessions to charity, and whose name of his blog and social media handles says it all, Joe Hawley from ManVanDogBlog.com. Have you pivoted in your life? What was the catalyst for your pivot? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Check out the full show notes with all the links here! In This Episode 06:55 Your Relationship With The NFL 09:10 Leaving The NFL & Injuries 15:00 Camaraderie In Work & Life 23:40 Why Van Life 26:35 Van Logistics & Finding The Sprinter 31:10 Being Open On The Road vs. Routine At Home 36:15 The Shift In People's Reactions 40:45 How Travel & Adventures Change You 47:40 The Härt Collective 53:55 Other Great Projects & Writing A Book 01:02:10 Biggest Travel Mishaps

Would you consider yourself to be anxious? How has your anxiety impacted your travel? Joining me today is someone who, despite being a “neurotic Jew from New York who is quite possibly the most risk-averse person you know” (his words, not mine) has traveled to over 20 countries - all while clutching his wallet too tight and packing every medication under the sun just in case he’s 3 hours from a hospital, Gilad Gamliel from The Overthinker's Passport. How has anxiety played a role in your travels? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Check out the full show notes with all the links here! In This Episode 02:15 The Overthinker's Passport 05:10 How Do You Know If You Are An Anxious Person 06:40 How Has Anxiety Impacted & Affected Your Life 11:45 Pushing Past The Anxiety To Travel 14:30 Deciding Where To Go 16:25 Saying Yes To Things That Make You Uncomfortable 20:45 The List Of Comfort 23:55 What Can You Do When Someone Else Is Having A Panic Attack 34:30 Stopping It Before It Gets Away From You 38:55 Self-Love To-Do's 40:05 Slow vs. Fast Travel 41:15 Anxiety In Different Cultures & Easing Through A Trip 45:40 Tips On Starting To Travel With Anxiety 48:40 The After The Trip Routine 51:25 The Struggle Is Real 57:25 Biggest Travel Mishaps Important Links Find Gilad on The Overthinker's Passport Follow Gilad on Facebook | Instagram 7-Day Side Hustle Challenge Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles Want More? Traveling With Baggage With Sarah Tiedemann Travel Meltdowns w/ Jason, Napkins, Travis, & Heather The Art Of Pivoting In Travel & Life w/ Lia & Jeremy

How do travel & booze mix? Does a specific cocktail or drink immediately remind you of a specific place? Today we are talking with Natalie Migliarini from BeautifulBooze.com and we are discussing the epic relationship between cocktails and travel, how she got her business started, and why it's okay to blend your business with your travels. We also dive into the best countries for cocktails, the strangest cocktails, the best drinking experiences, and where you should scrimp & splurge for your home bar (especially during COVID-19). What is your favorite cocktail? What has been your experience with cocktails while traveling? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Check out the full show notes with all the links discussed here! In This Episode 06:00 Misconceptions On Bringing In Booze From Outside The U.S. 12:40 When Did The Love Of Cocktails Start 18:50 For The Love Of Travel 20:10 How She Started Beautiful Booze 25:55 Leveling Up Her Business Through A Change of Scenery 33:30 Learning To Blend Travel With The Business 38:15 Best & Not So Great Countries For Cocktails 41:00 Strangest & Most Unique Cocktails Ever Had 48:15 Situational Drinking 52:00 Best Drinking Experiences 57:55 Best Drinking Experience In The U.S. 01:00:30 Guilty Pleasure Drink 01:01:40 Where Should You Scrimp & Splurge For Your Home Bar 01:04:20 Are Certain Spirits Are Better Than Others 01:08:55 Being Mindful Of How Much You Are Consuming 01:12:40 Biggest Travel Mishap

Joining me today is someone who I had the great honor to have on 3.5 years ago (way back in episode 272), and who since then has continued his immersive exploration, which includes working the hardest job on Earth, Nate Menninger from his new project, ThePorterFilm.com. What has been your biggest challenge in life? What is the difference you are going to make in this world through that challenge? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Grab the full show notes with all the links discussed here! In This Episode 02:50 What Was The Goal 3.5 Years Ago 07:30 The Hardest Job In The World 10:00 The Plan & Why They Chose Him 14:10 Beginning Stages & Initial Shocks 20:15 Biggest Fears 22:25 What Did The Other Porter's Think 25:40 The Day To Day Life Of A Porter 33:15 The Breaking Points 37:30 The Camaraderie 40:45 How The Story Changed & What Emerged Instead 45:45 The Wages Are Not Survivable & The Systematic Problem 50:15 What Is The End Goal

Joining me today is someone who used to sing 60’s covers in a psychedelic rock bar in Costa Rica, whose hometown is roughly 8,000 miles from where she now lives, and who is the only Uruguay guidebook author who actually lives there, Karen Higgs from guruguay.com. Is Uruguay now on your travel bucket list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 05:50 Pronunciation & Mistaken Identities 13:15 History & Culture of Uruguay 20:00 How Did You End Up In Uruguay? 24:20 Falling In Love With Uruguay 28:30 The Reactions To Uruguay From Abroad 31:50 What Is Uruguay Known For? 35:35 Itineraries (Including Beaches & Wine Country), When To Go, & When To Book 50:00 The City, The Food, The Music Scene, & The Carnivals 57:00 Temperatures You Can Expect 58:30 The Costs & What To Budget 01:06:50 Biggest Travel Mishaps Important Links FREE Guide To Karen's Favorite Places To Eat, Drink, & Visit In Uruguay Grab Karen's Uruguay Guide Books The Guru'Guay Guide to Montevideo on Audible.com Find Karen over at Guru'Guay Follow Karen on Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Discover Uruguay Facebook Group Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles

Joining me today is someone who has hitchhiked across oceans, who started off on a 5 year around the world journey with only $50 in his pocket and came home with a wife, and who is a fellow twin, Christopher Schacht, author of Around the World on $50 Bucks. This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19. Check out all the links discussed on the show notes page! How long do you think you could make it on $50? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 02:20 Twin Talk 05:30 The Time Frame To Go Around The World Without Air Travel 08:50 Deciding On The Places To See & Learning To Use The Time 17:10 The Places Christopher Stayed The Longest 19:45 How Long Did That $50 Last 24:50 From Party Angel To Mining Gold: The Crazy Jobs Along The Way 31:50 Languages Learned Before & On The Road 34:45 Hitchhiking Across The Oceans 44:15 The Love Story & The Unusual Way He Met His Wife 50:35 Why Did The Traveling Stop? Do You Want To Travel Again? 57:15 Biggest Travel Mishaps

Joining me today is someone who since 2005 has hitchhiked across 95 countries, including Afghanistan and Iraq, to document hospitality and fight stereotypes and who has written a book about it called Hitchhiking in the Axis of Evil, Juan Villarino from JuanVillarino.com. Have you ever hitchhiked? Where is your dream hitchhiking location? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Check out the full show notes with all the links here! In This Episode 02:30 Hitchhiking In Modern Times 10:35 Home Basing To Write A Book 12:40 Easiest & Hardest Places To Hitchhike 18:15 Building Authentic Connections Through Hitchhiking 23:10 The Rules Of Hitchhiking & Being A Good Hitchhiker 33:15 Solo vs With A Friend 36:15 Hitchhiking in the States 47:45 The Real Hospitality Of The People In The "Axis of Evil" 01:01:45 Biggest Travel Mishap

Joining me today are two guys who started the #1 hostel in Nicaragua, who have participated in the Mongol Rally, who have traveled through China, Colombia, and Peru sourcing fabrics and whose motto is to “Fight Against Boring”, Sean Kolina and Jeff Anderlite from BajaLlama.com. This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19. How do you fight against boring? Do you want to participate in the Mongol Rally? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Don't forget to check out the full show notes to grab all the links discussed! In This Episode 02:30 What is BajaLlama & Throwing The Darts On The Board 06:20 Deciding On & Running A Clothing Business 11:00 Supporting Local Artists & The Designing Process 20:50 What Is The Naked Tiger? 25:40 How Travel Has Impacted Them & How Has It Changed 33:00 The Crazy Mongol Rally & The Fight Against Boring 39:15 What Is The Mongol Rally & Where Do You Go? 42:00 Strategies & Marketing for BajaLlama 50:10 Biggest Travel Mishap 56:45 What Is Coming Next & In The Future

Joining me today is someone who is a founder through and through - he’s founded a coworking space in Bansko, Bulgaria, a Nomad Sailing Retreat, and who has just started another project called “Wild Nomad Safari”, Uwe Allgauer from Wildnomadsafari.com. We are diving into what it's like to have multiple businesses running at one time, the importance of having a community of like-minded people, & why you need to have time to connect and time to disconnect. (This was recorded pre-COVID-19 so dates discussed have changed) Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. Do you surround yourself with like-minded communities? How has it benefited you? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 04:05 Why So Many Projects & Being A Multipotentialite 10:45 The Backstory: Start of the Digital Nomad Life 16:15 Defining The Terms To Live The Life 23:30 Surrounding Yourself With Like-Minded People 30:05 Building & Running Co-Working Bankso 41:50 Beautiful Bulgaria & Business Perks 47:45 Wild Nomad Safari 52:30 How Does It Work & The Total Experience 01:01:00 Nomad Sailing Retreats 01:07:00 Biggest Travel Mishap

You are really digging our "countdown" style podcasts lately so we are giving you another one but this time we are diving into the 16 best places to live for at least 3 years. We aren't talking about vacations or short-haul stays but living day to day life like a local, embracing the culture fully, & truly settling into the places we discuss in today's podcast. This one is a little more high stakes because Trav has a love of buying real estate and so at any point one of these places could become a reality so I (Heather) had to think long and hard about the possible future commitment this episode could be making for me. We each picked 7-8 places (hello, honorable mentions) where we could live for 3 years and you'll have to listen to see if we had any places make both lists. Can anyone say moving possibilities?! Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What places made your list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 05:00 The Ground Rules 08:10 Honorable Mentions 10:10 Let's Get Started 41:10 Drumroll Please...Number One's

Today is all about Heather & I's top 5 favorite states we have been to and that means it is time for some good-hearted disagreements and maybe a mention or two of a few states that we still want to visit. This is another episode idea straight from our "Ask Us Anything" call-out on Instagram but we knew this would definitely need its own full episode. Of course, this wouldn't be a "Top List" without some honorable mentions so who do you think had the most of those? Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. Which states made it to your top 5 favorites list? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 05:40 The States We Want To Visit 10:30 Honorable Mentions 13:20 Let's Get Started 29:35 Drumroll Please...Number One's 41:25 If This Was a State, It Would Be My # 1

Joining me today is someone who is known as “a nomad attorney”, who in the last two years has ventured through Pakistan and Iraq, driven from LA to Alaska, and maybe most impressively, took the Trans-Siberian railroad in winter, and who just published his third novel, He Who Fights with Monsters (wow, I’m tired just writing all of that out!), Marc Weitz. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. Can your job be done on the road? What is your biggest hurdle to getting to a nomadic lifestyle? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Grab all the show notes including the links here! In This Episode 04:15 Being A Nomad Attorney & Getting Started 12:05 Biggest Roadblocks 17:10 Tips For Beginner Nomads (Especially If Your Job Is Not Normally Nomadic) 22:50 Making Travel A Lifestyle 29:15 Living in Paris 35:20 Volunteering During Your Trips 37:45 Pakistan & Iraq Safety & Surprises 44:00 Accommodations & Getting Around 48:15 Exploring Eastern Europe & Transnistria The Breakaway Republic 51:30 Amount Of Time Spent Away 52:30 Tales From The Trans-Siberian Railroad In The Winter 57:45 Top Of The List Places 01:02:10 Biggest Travel Mishaps 01:05:20 Writing Novels & The Love of Writing

Have you always wanted to learn a new language? How about 20 of them? Joining me today is someone who retired ex-diplomat, who has 50 years of travel under his belt, and who speaks 20 languages, Steve Kaufmann from lingq.com. What language(s) do you want to learn? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 02:10 The Language Learning Beginnings 05:45 How To Make Your Brain More Flexible 08:15 Best Ways To Learn A Language 15:40 Lingq Language Learning 19:20 Is Isolated Vocab Necessary? 21:40 Comprehension & Tenses 24:40 How Long Does It Take To Learn A Language 28:45 How Important Is Immersion 32:35 How To Decide Which Languages To Learn 34:15 Which Languages Did He Give Up On 36:30 Learning Multiple Languages At Once & Losing What You've Learned 40:50 The Extensive Travel Life 42:55 Top of List Destinations 43:40 Diplomat Life & Living Anywhere 47:50 Travel Stories & Mishaps

Today we are answering one of our listener's questions that we received through our Instagram and we thought it was so good that it deserved its own podcast episode. We all know how much Travis loves his lists and he agonized over it up until this recording (TBH it was during the recording as well) while Heather was able to put her's together in less than 5 minutes but that is not to say that there wasn't a ton of pros and cons to navigate. The question is (drumroll please...) if you could only go back to one country for the rest of your life, where would you choose? And of course, Trav has his ground rules for this question & is the flip flop master which you will hear when you check out this episode. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. If you could only go back to one country for the rest of your life, where would you choose? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Get the full show notes with links here! In This Episode 04:30 The Question 05:30 Trav's Ground Rules 07:45 Heather & Trav's Reasoning & Honorable Mentions 14:15 Let The Lists Begin 31:10 Number One's 40:00 What Is Your Top 5?

Joining me today are two people with Californian accents (even though one of them is from Kentucky), a couple who has driven a BMW into a medieval castle in France and are fellow stroopwafel addicts, Jeremy and Lia from PracticalWanderlust.com. After a disastrous year-long honeymoon they now share down-to-earth travel tips from their many (mis)adventures on their podcast and blog and we dive into those stories & tips in today's episode. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What has been your most disastrous travel mishap? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 6:00 Coming Home From The One Year Honeymoon 14:20 Better Work/Life Balance with Travel 17:45 Why The Jump Into Travel & The Spreadsheet 29:00 The Disasterous Honeymoon 37:00 Reality Checks & How-To Pivot 44:35 Amazing European Highlights & Castle Crashing 50:20 The End Of The Trip & Processing It 57:00 The Machu Picchu Misadventure 01:07:00 What Is Coming up Next

For our Quarantine Diaries we did a "Ask us Anything" series and some of the questions deserved a full episode so today Heather and I go through the top six places to be quarantined! The mountains, the ocean, a lake, a city... what will we choose? You have to listen to find out! Where would you want to be quarantined? 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. In This Episode 5:30 Where would you choose to be quarantined? 7:47 Heather's honorable mention 10:09 Headed here in the fall? 12:48 The ocean, good restaurants, and impeccable weather! 13:53 Headed to an island? 23:39 Anything you would change? 25:30 Living on the water 26:50 Where do you want to be quarantined? Important Links Location Indie Want to follow our adventures? Check out our Instagram's at @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, and @TravelingWhitMyles

Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how many languages we speak, and... you'll have to listen to find out the rest! This is part of our special podcast series called The Quarantine Diaries, which are short(er) form, unedited, off the cuff shows designed to give you even more travel content and love during a time when we are all stuck at home. You can also watch these on our @extrapackofpeanuts IGTV station. Enjoy - and keep those travel spirits high!

Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how many languages we speak, and... you'll have to listen to find out the rest! This is part of our special podcast series called The Quarantine Diaries, which are short(er) form, unedited, off the cuff shows designed to give you even more travel content and love during a time when we are all stuck at home. You can also watch these on our @extrapackofpeanuts IGTV station. Enjoy - and keep those travel spirits high!

Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how many languages we speak, and... you'll have to listen to find out the rest! This is part of our special podcast series called The Quarantine Diaries, which are short(er) form, unedited, off the cuff shows designed to give you even more travel content and love during a time when we are all stuck at home. You can also watch these on our @extrapackofpeanuts IGTV station. Enjoy - and keep those travel spirits high!

Joining me today is someone who fell in love with biking in the city of Detroit, who enjoys being (and peeing) outdoors, and who is on a two-year bike trip from Alaska to the southern tip of Argentina, Chris Haag from ThePlacesIPee.com This episode of The Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus What's the longest bike trip you've been on? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. Click here to download this episode directly! Check out the entire library of EPoP Travel Podcasts on Apple Podcasts. In This Episode 3:16 Being and Peeing Outdoors 6:10 Riding a bike from Alaska to the southern tip of Argentina 9:49 Budgeting for an Epic Biking Trip 14:00 What To Do When Reality Sets In 26:30 Getting Stuck in Sticky Situations 30:55 Advice for Other Riders 27:18 Most Difficult Places to Ride 35:03 Mental Toughness 39:10 Passing Time While Riding 50 Miles a Day 41:00 Favorite Places to Ride 52:18 Facing the Unexpected 1:08 Better Than You Imagined?

Trav and Heather asked and you answered! On today's Quarantine Diaries Heather and Trav answer all your questions, including most insane things we've done while traveling for the experience, how many languages we speak, and... you'll have to listen to find out the rest! This is part of our special podcast series called The Quarantine Diaries, which are short(er) form, unedited, off the cuff shows designed to give you even more travel content and love during a time when we are all stuck at home. You can also watch these on our @extrapackofpeanuts IGTV station. Enjoy - and keep those travel spirits high!