Ian Robinson

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A telecom business made him traditionally successful Then Graham Brown started to examine what success really meant So the transition from being a CEO to just a guy with a backpack began His family slowly scaled down their lives And started traveling the globe Now he enjoys Zen-like moments around the world www.loveaffairtravel.com/ep45

Amber Worrick has traveled the world, hitchhiked to remote Chiliean islands, and currently lives abroad. Learn how to travel on a budget and see the world in this episode. Check out show notes and all the details here: http://loveaffairtravel.com/ep40

"Shaking hands and kissing babies." Have you ever dreamed of having a big exit? To sell a company for multiples of it's monthly income? Jock did it, now he does it all the time. In the mean time he gets to travel the world in exploration of bigger deals and more fun. Looking to say goodbye to your job and start living a life of long term travel, check us out at: http://www.loveaffairtravel.com/ep39

Jeffrey Chernick was a corporate Rock Star. Now he plays in a synthpop band and makes international deals as a startup founder. Come see all the resources mentioned in the show at http://www.loveaffairtravel.com/ep38

On this episode of the Love Affair Travel podcast Ian Robinson interviews Tynan about his books, business and world traveling, minimalist lifestyle. You don't want to miss this one!

She started of backpacking in stilettos Despite debt, career and family problems She grew a million dollar business on her own From the kitchen table She is a superstar and we're honored To introduce Jellaine Ross

Jonny Blair has been on the road for 10 years He’s gone everywhere and he writes about it He can find a job anywhere …and the stories are unreal If you want to see the world This is the mindset to make it happen.

Help in the Philippines (Fundraising Closed) Volunteering in Brazil Florenapolis Rio Digenero VALE Mt Kilamangaro Seth Conkrin Mountains for Moms Developing a Global Mind Traveling to Create World Peace 1st Move to Brazil “Fuck the BMW, follow your heart” 2nd Move to Brazil Volunteering Blow up mattress in a favella Everything was a little bit harder, everything was a little bit easier.” Advice for moving to a different country.

Dreaming of quitting the high paying 9-5 job? Our next guest proposed a remote work agreement... and received his resignation papers in exchange... now he runs his own business, lives where and how he desires and he shares the lifestyle with the world. Please welcome the Location Rebel, Sean Ogle

Moving to Italy on a Passionate Whim Finding a Business to Fall in Love With Making a Lifestyle out of it

The Psychological Challenges of Solo Entrepreneurship Seeing Down Times as Opportunities What if I really went for it? Seeing Entrepreneurship as a Long Term Investment in Ones-Self Profiting while Traveling in Europe Reaching Escape Velocity What it's like learning to love living in Russia Why living in New Countries Shifted his Perspective of Masculinity and Femininity

Once she realised that her online web marketing business Enabled her to work anywhere at all She bought a one way ticket to Australia And through travel discovered the desire and drive To help grassroots social enterprises all over the world And became a National Geographic Traveller of the Year! “You can make it happen if you live from the place where it can happen.” Travel Topics: National Geographic Traveller of the Year The desire to help travellers support local social enterprises while travelling Grassroots volunteering Going to Australia – first travelling experience Problems of running a business on the road Travelling in SE Asia for 6 months with her 6th grade niece How travel has given her the platform to discover what she wants to do Lovely Links: grassrootsvolunteering.org Connect with Shannon O’Donnell | A Little Adrift | Twitter | Facebook Music Credits: Sol Clap by Quantic Dirty Money by Antibalas Take Action: Traveling is stepping into the unknown, the anticipation can be fearful. Accepting that and doing it anyway empowers you.

A computer whizz With a love for travel Managed to marry the two and create a successful business Helping travelers with their techy problems And writing about the fascinating places That his path crosses “When people ask me, “What can I do to be able to travel?” I say “whatever you are talented and passionate about, and go from there” Travel Topics: FoxNoMad tells us his opinion on the Edward Snowden case and how laws are not keeping up with modern technology We get computer security tips which are particularly useful to travelers Why your computer should reflect you as a person How FoxNoMad managed to maintain and grow his business to allow for his traveler lifestyle Meeting the women of Yemen and understanding their life aspirations Embracing the vulnerability that is given to us through travel The misconceptions of being a location independent worker Why travel gives us a deeper understanding of people Why Eastern Europe is the way to go Lovely Links: Connect with Anil Polat | Fox Nomad | Twitter Music Credits: Ab-I Hayat by Mercan Dede (from the film documentary Crossing The Bridge) Om Du Möter Varg by Detektivbyrån Take Action: What would you consider to be your unique […]

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

Studying Spanish in Ecuador Wasn’t Enough Some People Always Take it To the Next Level They Leave the Trodded Path Behind and Journey Deep into the Jungle Put it All on The Line For Adventure A Changed Life… With the Master Inventor…Chris Hawker “If you see things through different eyes you start to learn how to move your perspective internally” (click to tweet) Travel Topics: Living With Ecuadorian Musicians Bus Traveling Deep into Ecuador The French Family in the Middle of the Peruvian Amazon Exotic Jungle Food and Drink Dynamite Fishing and Swallowed by Fire Ants Horse Breaking and Out of Body Experiences How Travel Inspires Innovation Lovely Links: Connect with Chris Hawker | Trident Design | Twitter Music Credits: Indiana Jones Theme Tune by John Williams Que Bueno Baila Usted by Ibraham Ferrer Take Action: Think of a difficult situation in your life. How has it enabled you to grow and evolve?

Dreaming of Travel Working Around the World? Turner Barr is an Expert He’s an agave farmer & an elephant keeper Knows how to harvest rice and treat tigers Wrote an epic blog about it and then his idea was stolen Here is his story… “If you want to really get into the nuts and bolts of a culture, of what it`s really like, immersing yourself is the way to go” (click to tweet) Travel Topics: How ‘Going with the Flow’ Empowers your Journey Turner’s experience at the Tiger Temple Working in a Buddhist Conservation Park Interesting Job Opportunity for Travelers – from children’s festivals in Holland, to Krambus in the Alps The Evolution of a Traveler – Hostels, to CouchSurfing, to Working Why Working Somewhere is so Powerful in Understanding the Culture Turner Tells us about the Adecco Situation The Importance of Taking Action, Now! Lovely Links: Connect with Turner Barr | Around the World in 80 jobs | Twitter Media: One of Turner Barr’s duties at Tiger temple: Music Credits: Around the World by Daft Punk Better Work Better Life by Adecco Take Action: Have you ever been somewhere as a tourist where you would like to get to know […]

Nick works with top celebrities And Top Brands But this all only started recently Since 100% is possible 100% of the time Here is the story of a Life Baller A leader in travel photography, Nick Onken “Photography lends towards different ways of making income” (click to tweet) Travel Topics: The Benefits of Basing Your Creative Entrepreneurship from California Travelling Britain as an ‘Induction’ to World Travel Tibetan Monks and the Everest Base Camp The Powerful Perspective Change When Experiencing Different Cultures Building a Business Around your Favorite Things Professional Work to Finance Worthwhile Causes How To Help Charities and Travel The World Shop Talk with a Leader in Travel Photographers Lovely Links: Connect with Nick Onken | Website | Twitter California Dreaming by Bobbie Womack Pa’ Bailar by Bajofondo Tango Club (featuring Julieta Venegas) Thanks to: Kanniga Ponpiboon: Episode Art Karen Asprey: Show Notes Chris Jones: Sound Engineering Jonathan Baillie Strong: Audio Architecture V: Slave Driver

The New Rich have arrived and their leader is Dan Andrews He’s a leading force in the development of micro multinational businesses No one knows about lifestyle business like this Want to travel the world and make money? Building a business is the way to get there If you want to get there fast, You’ve gotta hear what Dan Andrews has to say. “I would rather be the captain of a canoe than a midshipman of a cruise ship” Travel Topics: Being inspired and learning from the best When is the right time to quit the 9-5? Using courier flights for cheap travel Surviving without doing ‘traveler jobs’ The #1 factor that’s changed the world of micro multinational organizations Saftey comparison of South East Asia and USA Taking control of your life What is success? This your resumes will get you there? Here’s a better strategy Credits and Connects: Connect with Dan Andrews | Tropical MBA | Twitter Huge thanks the Jonathan Baille Strong, Karen Asprey and Chris Jones for the production Music Credits: Santa Maria by Gotan Project Bossa Per Due by Nicola Conte Take Action: Do you have a goal that you want to accomplish? Who is the […]

She went to South East Asia And bought herself a bike To travel around Thailand Built houses from mud, Now she is travel working in Australia Planning the next adventure “Thailand is a paradise of a country for bike travelling” (Click to Tweet) Travel Topics: Traveling Around Thailand by Bike Femal Solo Traveling Thailand on a Budget To fold or not to fold | Best Bikes for Travelling Thailand Brick Building near Burma Staying at the homes of Locals The Mechanics of an Australian Working Holiday Visa Changing Your Life by Traveling and Living Abroad Lovely Links: Pun Pun - an organic farm, seed-saving operation, and sustainable living and learning center www.crazyguyonabike.com www.cycle-for-a-better-world.org - a couple Kat met on Koh Phangan, biking from Germany to Thailand and beyond. With their dog, no less. Connect with Kat Dugas | Tumblr Travel Tools: Love Space – a conscious community space for the cultivation of creative expression, yoga, workshops, classes, music, group activities, meditation and gift exchange. travellingtwo.com - great bike podcast warmshowers.org - couchsurfing for bike travellers Music Credits – Bike Girl by Cello Joe Kat also sent us this after the show: “Right after I hung up I realised, dang I should have told a story about that […]

He thought he wanted a life of travel, Created a way of doing it, And learnt a lot about himself But discovered that life is forever changing And the importance of being true to himself In following his dreams “Life is a constant process of evolution, it`s a journey and nothing is permanent” (click to tweet) Travel Topics: Not leaving university and going straight into a 9-5 graduate job Funding yourself in becoming location independent Psychological and social challenges of travelling Travel blogging and entrepreneurship-seeing a gap Using the internet to work effectively When is the time to settle down? Doing what is important to you at that time Embracing change and transition Lovely Links: The Good Life Project with Jonathan Fields The School of Greatness with Lewis Howes Connect with Will Peach | The Gonzo Traveller | Twitter | Youtube Travel Tools: Trust Me I’m Lying by Ryan Holiday Give and Take by Adam Grant Music Credits: Breath by Telepopmusik Boa Sorte by Vanessa De Mata remixed by Brizi & David Gueta Take Action: Think about what you really would like to be doing in your life. Is it what you are doing right now? If not how could you […]

He went from a military career To a successful job in finance But realised he didn’t truly know those around him. A pivotal moment made him re-evaluate what was important in life, So he dug out his teaching diploma And went to follow his dreams, training at the Shaolin temple & building a new life as a martial arts anthropologist in Asia “That hot dog cart is going to be the last thing I see before I die” – (click to tweet) Travel Topics: Surviving the national guard, navy & merchant marine Using his military background to get to university Going to university for free in Germany Becoming a homeless finance worker in New York How the near death experience of 9/11 put things into perspective The awe-inspiring experience of training in the Shaolin Temple Living abroad being a more fulfilling experience than being a tourist Antonio reporting on the Refugees in Shan State, Burma Lovely Links: Mountains of the Moon – Movie trailer - book Connect with Antonio Graceffo | Speaking Adventure | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube Travel Tools: Sir Richard Francis Burton on Wikipedia Music Credits: Ninja by Jay Chao | Disco Science by Mirwais Take Action: What skills and qualifications do you have? How […]

While adventuring in Costa Rica Our next guest was appalled to witness Big agribusiness spraying pesticides On their Costa Rican farmers Since then, he’s been on a path to make it right Welcome to the 20th episode with, Stephen Brooks “Permaculture-how can we meet our goals and use less energy?” -Stephen Brooks Topics: Eco villages in Costa Rica About the Suffering of the People on Banana Plantations Entrepreneurial Tour Companies and Eco-Tourism Plant Based Sustainability Eradication of Malnutrition via Local Resources Why Blending in with the Locals is so Powerful How Design Affects the Community Living Where our Food Comes From All the other Lovely Stuff Lovely Links: Learn more about Stephen’s farm in Costa Rica, Punta Mona Learn more about LaEcoVilla where Stephen Recorded from Music Credits – No Woman No Cry by Xavier Rudd Take Action: What is your take on this? Should we be preoccupied with where our food comes from? What have you done to address your ecological footprint?

From a poor family in Ireland, To an enterprising business. With no technical knowledge He builds teams to grow his business and enjoys the travel lifestyle Please welcome, Johnny Ward “Being broke is not an issue. There’s always a way” (click to tweet) Travel Topics: How Johnny managed to backpack for 2-3 years on little or no income Why 99% of travellers give up and go back Johnny’s moment of realisation of how he wanted his life to be How to grow a technical business, without technical skills How to outsourcing works Why being broke is powerful Lovely Links: Connect with Johnny Ward | Onestep4ward | Twitter | Facebook Travel Tools: Find a tutor Music Credits Puerto Rico by Los Hermanos Latinos Soul lam plearn by The Petch Phin Thong Band Take Action: Write down a list of skills you can teach. Now look at what tuition opportunities are in your local neighborhood. Is this something you could earn a living from abroad? If not, whats a better idea? Let us know in the comments below.

He was a bored teacher Who moved to Japan To become a ninja Learnt the value of humility And now helps others in believing That they can fulfil their dreams “My life is evidence that you can achieve the impossible” (click to tweet) Travel Topics: Moving to Japan to become a ninja Studying aikido in Japan Using your teaching qualification to set you up abroad Following your boyhood dreams The value of not understanding everything How cleaning toilets gives a simpler and more fulfilling life Japanese Mother Nature is scarier than Japanese people Lovely Links: Real Ultimate Power Connect with Izzy the Ninja | The 30 year old Ninja | Facebook Travel Tools: Achieve the impossible – an online course that teaches the fundamentals, educating and inspiring people to achieve what they initially believe to be impossible Music Credits (thanks to Belal Khanfar, Chris Jones, Tom Miller, André Gussekloo, Cheryl DeMesa, Michael Rigby, Brian Walsh, Pavan Mathur, John Naylor & Mickael Jan for assisting with the playlist!) Battle With Honor Or Humanity by Tomoyasu Hotel (Kill Bill theme tune) Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas Esmeralda Suite by Santa Esmeralda Take Action: Write down your vision – what does a perfect travel experience look like? Once […]

Jacob Sokol thought he had it all But something was missing His search took him to South East Asia Now he helps turn other people’s pain Into purpose and power It’s a pleasure to introduce, Jacob Sokol. “Travel is a vehicle to learn who we are, what’s important to us and what’s possible in life” (click to tweet) Travel Topics: How travelling helps self-understanding Why not having it all figured out can be liberating How understanding other people’s pain can lead to a high quality life for you Why quit a 6 figure salary job to travel the world Why it is realistic to be unrealistic-how Jacob got Tim Ferris to take him to a Jets game with Gary Vaynerchuk How travel has helped to create meaningful happy lives, by understanding the world Recreating the thrill of travel at home Lovely Links: Choose Yourself by James Altiture Anything You Want - Derek Silvers Connect with Jacob Sokol | Sensophy | Twitter | Facebook Music Credits – A Mi Manera by The Gipsy Kings & Watermelon man by Mongo Santamaria Take Action: Take a look at your environment and relationships around you at the moment – are these conducive to the changes you want to see in life? Let […]

He left the UK with about $1,000 and to this day he is still living the dream and he’s got a blueprint for sailing the world …and it doesn’t cost much at all Please welcome the great sailor, Ben Owen “8:00 a.m. is the Sailors Midnight” (Click to Tweet) Travel Topics: How Ben to move to New Zealand with $1K An expert description of the Bay of Islands, New Zealand How Avatar was inspired by the beauty you see there How to sail the world inexpensively Tips for Finding the Best Boat and crew out of The Bay of Islands Best Practices to Follow Before Setting Sail with Someone New Essentials of Sailing fron New Zealand to Fiji Get an Idea for Maintaining Boats Financial Safety Nets for Sailing the World on the Cheap Lifestyle Notes for Life at Sea Navigating Immigration Problems on the High Sea Why to Bring Science, Math and History Textbooks to the Solomon Islands Sailing into New Guinea Exploring Darwin, Australia with Crocodiles Shout out to Lisa and Erik from Tasmania Crazy fishing stories from Northern Australia The value of traveling with a First Aid kit How to catch fish while you sleep What Troubles […]

A spontaneous decision led to a journey across America All with the goal of meeting people from all walks of life On that path he learned that, helping people, Enriches, enhances and reflects who we are as human beings.. So sit tight for the stop-motion video genius that is… … the one and only Benjamin Jenks “Once you realise that we will all pass away some day, there is no fear..” (click to tweet) Travel Topics: How Benjamin started with a travel blog and no clue how to sustain himself Willing Workers On Organic Farms (WWOOF) experiences on a flower farm Tales of the Bayou with Timmy Joe Thibodeau, the French-Cajun outlaw Quality of Life vs. Nominal Value of your Money The spiritual journey of entrepreneurship How to Travel Cheaply Lovely Links: Geoff Colvin – Talent is overrated Learn more about Gary Snyder the model for Kerouac’s “Dharma Bums” Joshua Foer – Moonwalking with Einstein Eckhart Tolle – The Power of Now Connect with Benjamin Jenks | Adventure Sauce | Twitter | Facebook | Paulo Coelho – The Alchemist Jack Kerouac – On the Road Tim Ferris – The 4 Hour Workweek Couchsurfing Music Credits: | Crosstown Traffic by Jimi Hendrix | Ghostwriter by RJD2 | More and More by […]

He moved from South Africa to Argentina to Learn Spanish But that was only the beginning After losing almost everything He found comfort in that place and adventure along the way… Welcome the African Adventurer Economist, Pierre Heistein It’s not something you aim to learn, it’s something you stumble across. (Click to Tweet) Travel Topics: On the pace of partying in Buenos Aires, Argentina How finding a remote Argentine town to write a thesis led to finding a love and a new home How an economist went from writing a thesis to selling Chinese t-shirts on the streets of Argentina How to get the cheapest land in the world in Argentina Think having a girlfriend is a great way to learn another language? Try learning to sell. What there is to be gained from having everything in life stripped away and finding oneself still producing and enjoying life How one’s perception of risk and possibility can change when experiencing a different culture Strategies for seeing the most dramatic aspects of mountain ranges Stories of majestic multicolored Andean lakes The value in “not throwing yourself at the world.” All the other Lovely Stuff…. Lovely Links: Want to get smarter or be […]

Leaving high paying city jobs isn’t easy Especially if your plan is to travel indefinitely But leaning into uncertainty is the first step in living THE dream Having lived the location independent lifestyle for years, they have specific steps to save you money Welcome Dani and Jess, The Globetrotter Girls ”The idea that you can run your own business from your laptop and travel the world is the ultimate goal” (click to tweet) Travel Topics: Deciding to Leave High Paying Jobs for Nomadic Freelancing Dealing with a Quarter Life Crisis Why Hosesitting is the Best Way to Travel the World and Build a Business that you Love How to Hack Classy Accomodation, Pools, Jacuzzis & Workspace Tips on Running an Online Businesses While you Travel the World World Traveler Time Management Should I Start a Travel Blog? Travel is Not as Expensive as you Think Why Slow Travel is the Best Way to See the World Lovely Links: Learn more about The Pomodoro Technique (edit: it’s not a chihuahua wearing a sombrero Ian! LOL) The Top 2 House Sitting Webstites TrustedHousesitters.com HouseCarers.com MindMyHouse.com Buy the The Ultimate Guide to Housesitting Connect with Jess and Dani | Website | Twitter | Facebook Travel Tools: Check […]

This is my philosopher friend We met deep in the jungles of Costa Rica I took a plane to get there… …but he drove all the way from Nevada It’s time to go deep with, Ian Cooley “It was good to be alive, and it still is.” (Click to Tweet) Travel Topics: On overcoming the failure of convincing friends to join in your travels An insight into the Mayan Ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula Core insights for anyone planning a roadtrip through Central America Sending the night in a Jaguar Preserve How often you are searched by the police when driving from California to Costa Rica Why Lago Atitland reminds Ian of Lake Tahoe About the Beauty of Grananda, Nicaragua Why Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica is a great place to see American Bands His journey cost about $500 a month Plus much more… Lovely Links: The Pyramids of Chichen Itza Ian’s favorite Ruins in Mexico Palenque Ian considers Tikal to be one of the the more grand Mayan Ruins Learn more about the majesty of the Volcanic Guatemala Connect with Ian Cooley: [email protected] Read his work on Science and Religion Music Credits – Be Frearless Today by Wookiefoot | Philosophy of Religion | […]

He’s travelled to over 60 countries Researching Cost of Living The Indiana Jones of the Internet World Give it up for… Alan Perlman “Fortune favors the bold!” – Alan Perlman (click to tweet) Travel Topics: How to Travel the World as a Cost-of-Living analyst The magic of getting off the beaten track Why human connections fuel his long term travels An expert’s opinion on the best places accoring to cost/lifestyle ratio Leveraging travel experiences and a blog into a career How spare time in travel (waiting for visas, bribing officials) helped him through his Personal MBA Running on adrenaline and shooting from the hip – how dealing with unusual situations rocketed his professional goals Living out an Indiana Jones fantasy: seeing the temple of the Holy Grail in Petra, Jordan Lovely Links: We discuss Air-Inc which provides Cost of Living data to big companies Check out The Personal MBA Reading List (also, subscribe to Ian’s Reading List) Learn more about Alan Perlaman Hubspot | Twitter | Website Travel Tools: Nerve Rush - an extreme sports community Crowd Grant - crowd funding & philanthropy Music Credits: Hump De Bump by Red Hot Chilli Peppers Seras Feliz by Che Sudaka Take Action: Tweet us if you enjoyed the show!

He’s got more than 80 countries under his belt Recently visted the last of the 7 continents All while running a day trading business and he walks his cheetahs on the regular… Prepare yourselves for the, Wandering Trader “Don’t let anyone tell you that your dreams can’t come true” – Wandering Trader (click to tweet) Travel Topics: How Marcello broke free of the 9-5 paycheck driven world A world traveler’s favorite cities Exploring treasures hidden in Atlantis and the foot of the Sphynx How a world traveler sees investing in emerging economies The psychological aspect of world travel and day trading Why volatility is a good thing to day traders On the value of a semester off and a trip around the world On day trading: “It’s the only profession in the world where you don’t have to rely on anybody and you can do well no matter what the world or the market is doing.” (Click to Tweet) Lovely Links: Why Travelling the World is a Beautiful Thing by Marcello Marcello feeds hyenas with his mouth Ian Mentioned Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History We discuss the book Anti Fragile by Taleb On the evolution of technology Jason Silva Connect with Wandering Trader: Website […]

Travel working in Australia is great way to see the world My buddy Erik and I drove 2,000 kilometers into the outback… Our goal was to move around thousands of cattle… Ride horses and motorcycles for a living… and we got far more than that So tune in to the Outback Cattle Station episode with Erik Snare Travel Topics: Have you ever dreamed of working on a vast cattle station in Australia? On this episode of the Love Affair Travel Podcast, I talk with my cattle station companion, Erik Snare about the process of selling all his things, leaving his job in the United States and moving deep into the outback to join me in the hunt for a Jackaroo position on a 500,000 acre cattle station. While I was in South Africa, Erik and I spoke over Skype about how awesome it would be to work as cattle station hands in the Outback of Australia. We came to the conclusion that this would be an excellent career path and decided to make it happen. I met Erik at the Robina Train Station on the Gold Coast of Australia in my struggling 1984 Mitsubishis Express. We drove for five or six days to […]

He’s a huge inspiration to the online blogging community He shares his location independent finances openly for everyone to see He’s the proud father of 2 children And the champion behind Smart Passive Income It’s time for the legendary Pat Flynn “Life beings at the end of your comfort zone” – Pat Flynn (click to tweet) Travel Topics: How we’re all powerful elephants held down by a small chain The big risk mentality and tools that Pat uses to fight the resistance The importance of doing work that helps you achieve your goals rather than “busy work” How travel and new environments help Pat to think creatively Breaking down the details of why a location independent business model is such an enjoyable lifestyle Pat’s specific plan for building a location independent business He shares a story of failure he hasn’t share anywhere else Magical stories of Pat’s life Lovely Links: Pat’s Money Making Site | Smart Passive Income Trevor Page on the Smart Passive Income podcast Check out his Personal Site Create a blog in less than 4 minutes The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Find Pat everywhere: Youtube | Facebook | Twitter Music Credits: Green Onions by Brooker T. and the MG’s […]

She bikes across Africa and paddles like a Viking She wins body sculpting competitions She founds social enterprises with massive succes and her journey has just begun… Please welcome the Suitcase Entrepreneur, Natalie Sisson “Luck is preparation meeting opportunity. I’m always opportunistic and I’m usually prepared” – Natalie Sisson Travel Topics: How she went from Zero to $15,000 a month All about the fortifying effects of a SuitcaseEntrepreneur lifestyle The keys to existing in the world of highs and lows of a travel existence Moments of awe in Brazil, Africa and Australia On biking across Africa How pushing the limits with business and adventure leads to a rich life Lovely Links: Check out Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield Interested in Biking Across a Continent? Visit Tour d’Afrique Ltd. Catch up with Natalie next year at World Domination Summit Get Fired up about the Mongols by Listening to Wrath of the Khans Listen to Kyle Maynard’s story of Hiking Killamanjaro on The School of Greatness Connect with Natalie | Suitcase Entrepreneur | Twitter | Facebook Take Action: Feel free to pick up the book -> What sort of massive adventures do you have coming up? What actionable tips did you take […]

This guy is one of the most daring people I know He likes crossing mountains without trails He’s a big wave surfer He organizes amazing trips for young people to see the world and he is the next guest on the Love Affair Travel Podcast, Luke Metelerkamp Travel Topics: How Luke was inspired by his 5 year journey to start a purpose driven education program On the sustainable practices of the Nepalese and how they inspired Luke to build his program Contrasting the effects of pit mining in India with Nevada and Australia The story of Luke’s treks around far west Nepal Costa Rica: Environment | Ecology | Surf | Permaculture How to hack a month of snowboarding in Kashmir for about $700 Lovely Links: Learn more about the Happy Planet Index More about the Costa Rican Payment for Reforestation Services Learn more about the Punta Mona Permaculture Institute Check out Snowboarding in Kashmir, India Learn more about SI Explorers: Website | Facebook Learn more about the Sustainability Institute in Cape Town Take Action: What do you think about Luke’s take on sustainability? Could Costa Rica really be the most developed country in the world? Also don’t forget to send me […]

He likes to travel to the least visited places on earth His first trip was 14 years ago in South East Asia It was only supposed to last for 3 months Today he is still on the road going as strong as ever He’s a hero in the long term travel space Please welcome, Wandering Earl Travel Topics: How a short trip to South East Asia turned into a 14 year travel lifestyle How blogging helped to focus Earl’s travel driven entrepreneurship Why desperation is a useful tool for a travel lifestyle The tools Earl used to build his first business on the road (hint: pens and paper) How to start a language training business in any (non-english speaking) country in the world Earl stories of traveling in Pakistan, Yemen and getting blitzed with the Taliban How Earl was kidnapped in Bangladesh We go on a tangent on how to learn to surf in Mexico or Australia All about Romania and how it is the friendliest country in the world Comparing the cost of living in Australia with that of Romania The opportunity for a Working Holiday in Australia for those under 30 Advice for those that want to live […]

Sometimes life requires something more One can have an excellent job in a prestigious place Yet the call of exotic lands can be too much to bear After realizing this she turned that passion into a powerful journey She has been on the road for five years and has only begun… Please welcome, the founder of Legal Nomads, the lovely, Jodi Ettenberg Travel Topics: Jodi’s excellent packing guide Explaining her lifestyle of living in SE Asia half the time and USA the rest How Jodi went about leaving a well paid position at a law firm to travel the world How 5 years of travel has led to a career she never expected How to budget for travel on a per year basis The origins of LegalNomads.com How her passion for writing almost accidentally turned into a profession On the importance of authenticity The long term, community driven way to make money online Why providing value is essential to entrepreneurs On the value of sticking to what you care about What captivated her about the Trans Siberian Railway On the Joys of being bench-pressed by giant Russian men Her magnificent story of a “non-space view of the overview effect analog” How slow travel works Why Jodi made […]

This handsome devil moves to a new country every year His readers decide where he will go next After 4 year on the road, he’s started a publishing company We talk about muggings, baliwood, making money and So plug in those ear buds, hit play and go for a beautiful walk Colin Wright is on the show. Tell the WORLD! Travel Topics: Despite co-founding a publishing company in Montana, he spends part of his time in Iceland of all places. How Colin’s Exile Lifestyle works: Every 4 months he moves to a new country based on the votes of his readers How he developed the plan for this lifestyle despite having a blank passport and having never left the United States in his life. Living in Argentina for four months as a first, out of the USA, expedition The unexpected similarity of Romanian and Argentine Spanish On Romanian cost of living, hospitality, internet speed What his financial situation was like before he moved to Argentina for four months How the tragic state of New Zealand’s internet shattered his business, yet helped him refocus his aspirations on publishing Why publishing is the best vehicle to realize his ideal lifestyle Useful tips on avoiding victimization in impoverished […]

A lot of people talk about being well traveled. Graham Hughes holds the world record. He’s visited every country in the world. What is probably the most impressive, he did it without flying. That’s right folks. No airplanes. I hope you enjoy this podcast with Graham Hughes Travel Topics: How Graham caught the travel bug growing up About the show that inspired the Odyssey Expedition That there is no longer any country in the world that one can’t go to Where to travel if you want to go to Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan - Stay away from the South Independence of Somaliland from Somalia and how this affects travelers How his expedition has led to a dramatically more vivid view of the world We discuss the value of travel and how anyone with a US, Australian or European passport can do it. How mainstream news “by it’s very nature,” misleads people into thinking the world is a dangerous place How Graham conceived of the idea to travel to every country and where he started How to map out a journey around the world without flying and where the trouble points are CouchSurfing and it’s importance in Graham’s journey Whether or not a woman could travel the world […]

Travel Topics: Niall’s journey so far. Ireland > England > Amsterdam > Around Europe > Romania > Turkey > Iran > Dubai > India > (5 months in) Nepal > Inda > Thailand How impossible it is to go from India to Sri Lanka without flying The challenge of traveling from India to Thailand without flying; how he solved this problem by “Making them an Offer they couldn’t refuse.” Hint: It involves some social media blackmail. His trials and tribulations whilst seeking a Pakistani visa The finances of a round the world journey in which he was to begin in $3,000 dollars in the bank How Niall’s path to successful entrepreneurship has run in tandem with his global journey “Once you’re lucky, twice your good.” Why Niall is focusing on a high level mindset now How his Bangkok roommates helped him to identify limiting beliefs Tales on hacking free travel and cash to boot How Iran was the PRIME example of an amazingly positive moment in Niall’s journey How to survive in Iran on $100 for 10 days “You can’t have an adventure if everything goes to plan.” More about the amazing hospitality of the Iranian people Meditations on irrational fears How to cut out […]