Best Nomad Happy Hour Podcasts (2025)

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813 20th-Century France; Finest Hotel in Kabul; Photogenic Scotland 52:00

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Historian Colin Jones has managed to distill centuries of French history into just 250 pages, and he leads us through significant sights from the mighty nation's recent past. Then a veteran BBC correspondent recalls turbulent times in 1980s Afghanistan and the hotel that still stands as a symbol of the country's resilient people. And a photographer…

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Independent Travel as a Female in Afghanistan, Hitchhiking Iraq, and Ex-Pat Life in Sudan with Jacquelyn Kunz 1:30:25

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IMPORTANT: This episode was recorded before the conflict in Sudan, and Jacqui has since left the country. For additional information and ways to support the Sudanese people, you can visit eyesonsudan.net and follow Jacqui on Instagram. Why would someone choose to travel to the world’s most dangerous places? Today I’m joined by Jacquelyn Kunz, the f…

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Vail Recap- 15 Year Wedding Anniversary + Not Our Usual Type Of Trip + Our Favorite Perk Of Travel Life 54:21

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Send us a text In this episode we’re recapping our 15th wedding anniversary in Vail — We drank and ate until we puked (lol), relaxed, and totally disconnected. We’re sharing all the Vail highlights, our takeaways, and our must-do’s. We also talk about how this weekend isn’t usually our style of travel, but how amazing it felt to slow down and just …

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Beginner's Guide to Travel (No Matter Your Age) + How to Travel with Diabetes with Jason Robinson 1:18:21

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What does it really take to build a travel lifestyle from scratch, especially if you’re starting later in life or managing a serious medical condition? Jason Robinson is the founder of The Nomad Experiment and author of The Beginner Traveler’s Guide. After digging out of debt and selling his home, he now travels full-time while living with type 1 d…

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812 What's New in Venice; The Senior Nomads Come Home; Food Tours in Europe 52:00

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One of Rick's favorite Venice tour guides lets us in on changes afoot in Italy's city of dreams. Then the tireless Senior Nomads share lessons from a dozen years on the road as they unpack their suitcases and settle down for good. And a gastronomic guide invites us to dig into the best bites from across the continent. For more information on Travel…

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Let's Catch Up: Leaving Colorado + Moving Our Stuff From Florida + Possibly Taking A New Contract...... 1:06:10

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Send us a text The last couple of weeks have been an emotional and mental roller coaster for us. We had some big, unexpected curveballs thrown our way—and they brought a lot to the surface while giving us major clarity on a few things we’ve been sitting with. In this episode, we’re having a fun little catch-up session. It’s been a minute, we’ve mis…

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Top 7 Destinations to Visit (Before They Get Crowded) with Gunnar Garfors 1:29:22

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Need some inspiration for your upcoming travels? Gunnar Garfors is the first person to travel to every country in the world not once, but TWICE. As the ultimate travel expert, he’s with us to share his list of the best places to visit before they get too popular. You’ll hear about seven out-of-the-ordinary destinations spanning all seven continents…

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The Revival of Night Train Travel and Launching a European Sleeper Train Startup with Thibault Constant 59:56

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Is night train travel making a comeback? Trains have long been seen as a romantic or nostalgic way to explore a destination, but what if it could also be the most practical, comfortable, and climate-friendly way? Thibault Constant is a French train enthusiast turned entrepreneur who built a following of 300k on his YouTube channel, Simply Railways.…

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811 Slavic Europe; Running with the Bulls; Checking In 52:00

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Guidebook researcher Cameron Hewitt opens our eyes to the history, nature, and genuine welcome that await travelers venturing to the Slavic nations of central and eastern Europe. Then a tour guide from Switzerland explains what compels him to run with the bulls in Pamplona each summer, as he's done for five decades. And listeners chat with Rick abo…

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How To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of Tourism, Embracing Tourist Traps, and the Impact of Travel with Paige McClanahan 1:40:27

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How is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world. Paige McClanahan is the author of The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She is an American journalist based…

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7 Chile Hidden Gems: Off-the-Beaten Path in Patagonia, Mapuche Culture, and More with Steph Dyson 1:34:51

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Want to explore volcanoes, wine valleys, remote wilderness, and vibrant indigenous cultures, all in one country? Why not make Chile your next adventure? Steph Dyson is a travel journalist, guidebook author, and founder of the website Worldly Adventurer. She has spent nearly a decade living and travelling across Latin America, including three years …

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810 Gothic Literary Tourism; Mexico's Day of the Dead; Spooky New Orleans 52:00

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Hear how Gothic literature uses scary stories and the supernatural to explore human nature. Then learn about the origins and traditions of Mexico's annual celebration of departed loved ones. And get a New Orleans tour guide's take on the uniquely spiritual culture of her city as well as some of its most haunted sights. For more information on Trave…

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Remote Roundup: True Costs of Long-Term Travel, Taxes & Borderless Living, an Underrated Productivity Habit, + More (October 2025) 1:17:23

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What tools and routines make the biggest difference for nomads? What really drives down your cost of living abroad, and what are you giving up to get there? On this month’s episode, Caitlin and Janessa swap stories on budgeting, daily tradeoffs, and what it takes to feel comfortable in constant motion. You'll hear their thoughts on shifting priorit…

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7 Epic Travel Fitness Adventures (For All Levels) and Solo Travel for Transformation with Heidi Nicklaus (+ Jason’s Ultimate Travel Blunder) 1:11:38

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What would your travels look like if you planned them around the most epic, life-shaping active adventures you could dream up? Heidi Niklaus is the founder of Heidi Runs Abroad LLC, where she helps travelers, expats, and digital nomads maintain their wellness routines on the road. With a background in higher education at Rutgers University, she piv…

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809 Women of Pompeii; Lesser-Known Greek Isles; Weird Ireland 52:00

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Learn about the societal roles and everyday lives of the women of Pompeii. Then get recommendations from a Greek tour guide for some islands that should be on your radar for your next visit. And take a walk on the Emerald Isle's weird side with a local collector of all things offbeat, outlandish, and delightfully Irish. For more information on Trav…

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Top 15 USA National Park Hikes: From Iconic Must-Dos to Hidden Wilderness Gems with Jason Frye 1:34:14

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What if the best hikes in America’s national parks aren’t the ones you’ve already heard of? Jason Frye is a travel and outdoor writer who grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and now lives in North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His latest book with Moon Travel Guides, USA National Parks Hiking: The Top 100 Trails, cove…

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679a Nordic Roots; Dutch Towns; Bridge to Nicaragua 52:00

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Hear how the characters of Nordic mythology can help you better understand the past, and how they influence the epic tales that entertain us today. Discover Dutch towns to explore beyond Amsterdam where you can view technological marvels as well as medieval charm. Also, find out how tourism in Nicaragua is trying to rebound from multiple setbacks, …

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Listener Q’s: Digital Nomad Dreams, Online Biz Real Talk & the Truth Behind Building Travsessed 1:28:46

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Send us a text We’re diving into listener "Fan Mail" questions around what it actually takes to become a digital nomad, build an online business from scratch and how to stay motivated when you’re wondering, “Am I wasting my time?” Also how do you juggle working full time and building your business and all the other life things at the same time???? …

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How to Harness the Power of Your Intuition (Using the Icelandic Concept of Innsæi) with Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir 1:28:49

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What would life feel like if you could reliably tap into your intuition, even when your logic is pulling in another direction? Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic author, speaker, and creative leader known for popularizing the concept of InnSæi, the Icelandic approach to intuition. She spent years working in international development (including …

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808 See You in the Piazza; Lagers 52:00

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Bestselling author Frances Mayes comes in from the Tuscan sun to tell us about her favorite uncrowded corners of Italy, away from the crush of the country's top tourist destinations. And a certified beer judge explains what makes lager the world's most popular style of the ubiquitous beverage. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - inclu…

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Behind The Scenes of Our Colorado Camping Adventure + Figuring Out Where We Want To Live & Other Life Things 50:40

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Send us a text This week we’re sharing all about our very first solo camping trip in Colorado—and let’s just say… we learned a lot (including plenty of what not to do 😂). We really want to be tent-camping people—but we’re still not 100% sold. Tune in for some funny stories from the trip, plus a bigger conversation about where we want to live, why w…

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Peru’s Hidden Gems, Why NOT to Hike the Inca Trail + Amazing (Less Crowded) Alternatives with Heather Jasper 1:16:45

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By Jason Moore

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807 Islands of Portugal; Easter Island; Endangered Languages 52:00

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A Portugal tour guide describes the scenic and culinary rewards that await visitors to the country's mid-Atlantic island getaways. Then a Scotsman who spent over two decades living on Easter Island takes us behind the mysteries of its famous stone figures and shares what daily life is like in the remote outpost. And a New York linguist reminds us o…

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Surviving On a Desert Island + Transformative Travel with Tom Williams from Desert Island Survival 1:18:20

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By Jason Moore

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Top 7 French Riviera Hidden Gems (A Local’s Guide) + A Lifestyle Redesign Built Around Travel with Cédric Pages 1:03:25

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806 Swedish-Norwegian Cousins; The London Tube; Czech Castles 52:00

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Get an inside look at the (mostly) friendly rivalries of Scandinavia as a pair of tour guides from Sweden and Norway sit down for a chat. Then hear from a London Blue Badge guide about what to know — and love — about London's famous underground metro system. And listen in as we explore the grand castles of the Czech Republic. For more information o…

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Remote Roundup: Intentional Travel, Nomadding Berlin, Work Setups, Co-Living Trends, Overhyped Destinations (September 2025) 1:01:14

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By Jason Moore

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Let's Talk About Oaxaca + No Travel for the next SIX MONTHS + Other Life Things 42:30

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Send us a text In this episode, we’re recapping our Travsessed Oaxaca trip—sharing funny stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and some real insights from the adventure. This was actually our last trip of the year, and we won’t be boarding another plane for six months… which for us feels wild. Will we actually make it that long? We’re genuinely excit…

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Traveling with No Destination and No Goals: Lessons from a 3-Year, 38,000-Mile Solo Bike Ride Around the World with Jacob Lemanski 56:53

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By Jason Moore

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654a Best of Bulgaria; Traveling with Disabilities; Chasing the Sun 52:00

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Two tour guides from Sofia explain why Bulgaria is one of Europe's most underrated travel destinations (hint: it has a long, fascinating history — and bargain prices). Author Francine Falk-Allen shares know-how and insights for traveling with a physical disability. And author Richard Cohen describes the varied ways human cultures have long celebrat…

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Safari Planning 101 + How to Build Your Life Around Travel with Scott Brills 1:32:36

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By Jason Moore

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10 Steps to License Your Product Ideas for Location Independent Passive Income (No Manufacturing Required) with Courtney Laschkewitsch 1:35:54

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By Jason Moore

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805 Italy Side-Trip Towns; Overnight; Enjoying Mexico City 52:00

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Who's afraid of the dark? Adventurer Dan Richards shines a gentle light on what goes on in our world after sunset. Then an Italy tour guide looks beyond the crowds of Florence, Venice, and Rome to share her favorite side trips that are worth the diversion. And a Mexico City guide clues us in on the multicultural neighborhoods and cosmopolitan vibe …

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Adventures in Urban Exploration with Greg Abandoned 1:35:07

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By Jason Moore

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Counterintuitive Advice on Selling Online, Starting Before You’re Ready, & Building a Fiction Career with Nat Eliason 1:25:21

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804 Favorite Hot Springs in Europe; Walk Around the World 52:00

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A photojournalist lets us in on her favorite European hot springs to visit, from Iceland to Turkey and points in between. And a man who spent seven years traversing the globe on foot — with his faithful pup alongside him — describes how his adventure helped him learn to embrace the now. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including ep…

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The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Heritage of Earth 49:05

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15 Years of Sacrifice, Secrets, & Sleeping with Cobras: Refusing an “Ordinary” Life to Build a Lost Paradise with Martin Vrana 1:16:23

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By Jason Moore

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803 Ohio's Ancient Trails; Safeguarding Heritage Sites; How to Land a Plane 52:00

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Learn about the Ancient Ohio Trail and its cluster of mysterious geometric earthworks left behind by pre-Columbian mound-builder cultures. Then get an inside look at the World Monuments Fund's biennial selection of endangered archaeological and cultural sites, whose preservation is vital to our heritage. And what goes up, must come down: Pilot Mark…

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Remote Roundup: Future Hotspots, Productivity Experiments, Digital Nomadding 2.0 (August 2025) 57:08

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By Jason Moore

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100 Documentaries Project: Traveling the Globe to Find Extraordinary Humans + Changing the World One Story at a Time with Robin Danehav 1:05:48

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718a Pastas You Should Know; In Sardinia; Gelato 52:00

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Italian food expert Fred Plotkin describes some of the unusual varieties of pasta that you can find in Italy — and the reason behind their different shapes. Historian Jeff Biggers explores the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, where sites dating back to the Bronze Age are found across the island. And tour guides from Tuscany and Sicily bring us the…

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Disrupting Travel and Building Community with Beth Santos 1:01:36

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By Jason Moore

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Colorado Updates: Our Weekend in Breckenridge + Hiking 14ers. 1:01:46

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Send us a text In this episode we talk about our updated plan for staying in Colorado + we get into our weekend in Breckenridge, hiking 14ers and how they are a metaphor for life. Enjoy:) Join our email list to get information for all upcoming TRavsesed Trips: https://imtravsessed.com/op/events-earlybird/ Healthcare workers, escape the stress and j…

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The 5 Best Hacks of “All the Hacks”: Travel, Money & Life Optimization with Chris Hutchins 1:23:58

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By Jason Moore

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802 Ladies of the Louvre; The Roma; American Expats 52:00

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Author Elaine Sciolino gives us the history behind the famous women — both artists and subjects — to visit in Paris' grand repository. Then a Romani author shares what it was like growing up in her culture as we trace the lineage and influence of the vibrant Romani people. And the well-traveled Paul Theroux provides aspiring expats a realistic asse…

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7 Ways to Improve Your Next Road Trip (Lessons from our Norway Family Road Trip) with Anne Dorthe 45:49

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801 Museum Matters with Mary Beard; Fascinating Museums; Soul of South Korea 52:00

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Beloved English classics scholar Dame Mary Beard offers wisdom on how to tackle the vast collection of the British Museum, and ponders the ethics and responsibility of retaining the cultural antiquities of other lands. Then a cartoonist shares his love of museums and how they transform us by illustrating memorable moments at his favorites across No…

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Top 6 Hidden Gems in Riga, Latvia (From Ancient Saunas to Secret Markets) with Lelde Benke-Lungevica 1:00:08

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By Jason Moore

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Peru Unplugged: Behind The Scenes + Final Night Shenanigans & Our Longest Travel Day EVER!! 1:07:40

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Send us a text We’re back from Peru and this episode is a full behind-the-scenes debrief! We are sharing all the funny/crazy stories from the trip! From our wildest final night to how we really felt about drinking again… plus the longest travel day we’ve ever had. It was one for the books. Tune in for laughs, reflections, and all the juicy details.…