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Swimming with Jellyfish, Dog Sledding in the Arctic, and Visiting 400 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 130 Countries with Gary Arndt (Ep 140)

Hear how 14 years abroad changed the way he learns, chooses destinations, and approaches cultures with greater respect. Award-winning travel blogger...

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Anthony Bourdain in Palestine, Merging Art and Agriculture, and How to Be an Ally to the Palestinian Struggle with Vivien Sansour (Ep 139)

Hear how returning to Palestine reshaped her relationship with land, creativity, and what solidarity means in practice. In Part 2 of...

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Transnational Solidarity Against Israeli Apartheid and Founding the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library with Vivien Sansour (Ep 138)

Hear how immigration, racism, and connection to the land shaped her resilience, self-love, and commitment to resistance. Vivien Sansour reflects on...

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Color Me World, Anti-Racism in the Travel Industry, and World Schooling Her Son in 15 Countries with Karisma Shackelford (Ep 137)

Learn how world schooling can shape a child’s worldview—and how families can travel with greater social consciousness. Karisma Shackelford takes us...

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Five Ways to Get Free Accommodations Around the World and Being a Professional Hobo for 12 Years with Nora Dunn (Ep 136)

Learn how house-sitting and other creative strategies can dramatically reduce the cost of a long-term travel lifestyle. Nora Dunn (a.k.a: The...

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Teens of Color Abroad, Learning Languages from Refugees, and the Power of Hip Hop with Lamar Shambley (Ep 135)

Hear how studying abroad transformed his path and why cultural immersion can expand opportunity for students of color. Lamar Shambley takes...

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Riding the Hedonic Wave, Building Intentional Communities and Organizing the Work Travel Summit with Victoria Puzach (Ep 134)

Hear how years of itinerant travel shaped her approach to relationships, community, and creating a life rich in novelty. Victoria Puzach...

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Solo-Traveling to 55 Countries Safely, Confidently and without Draining the Bank Account with Shakeemah Smith (Ep 133)

Learn how smart planning and safety strategies can make solo world travel more accessible, affordable, and empowering. Shakeemah Smith shares her...

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How to Travel Deeper and Transform from a Tourist to a Townie with Gareth Leonard (Ep 132)

Learn tactics for making local friends, building a social network, and experiencing destinations through everyday life. Gareth Leonard shares his experience...

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Rafting the Zambezi, Walking the Camino, and Bootstrapping Companies for 8-Figure Exits with Dave Williams (Ep 131)

Learn what bootstrapping major exits taught him about leadership and how long-term travel shaped his approach to impact. Dave Williams shares...

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