My daughter Clara is now traveling with me and we decided to spend a month in Chiang Mai. We got there on December 18th and that meant that we were spending both Christmas and New Years in this place. And it so happened that our Christmas Eve was very different than anything we've ever done before. Chiang Mai is the digital nomad hotspot of the world and we made a lot of new friends there. Join us as we go feeding and swimming with elephants and also learning to cook Thai food. This and much mor...
Apr 28, 2017•24 min•Season 2Ep. 29
I'm in Bangkok where I stay with Evo and Sheela, an American couple, that I got to know when I was in Manila. Also I visit my good old friend from Denmark, Nicolai. And then I go to the airport to pick up a very special young lady that will be travelling with me for the next four months.
Mar 25, 2017•20 min•Season 2Ep. 28
This is part 2 of my visit to The Father Ray Foundation in Pattaya, Thailand. My new friend Derek tells me about the big difference this place have done over the years for children, young kids and disabled. I also meet the 23 year old Daniel that has been a volunteer here several times. If you’re interested in learning more about the place - and maybe becoming a volunteer yourself, then I suggest that you start with a visit to their website. Click here.
Mar 02, 2017•17 min•Season 2Ep. 27
I go to one of the wildest party streets in the world with ladyboys, prostitutes, ping-pong-shows, gogo bars and children preforming for pennies. And then I also go to visit an orphanage - The Father Ray Foundation that is a total contrast to Walking Street. Both in Pattaya in Thailand.
Feb 28, 2017•23 min•Season 2Ep. 26
I spent only a few days in Kuala Lumpur but two weeks on the island of Langkawi. Join me playing badminton in KL with one host, getting my ass kicked and talking functional chocolate, religion and much more with my second host. And getting attacked by a monkey.
Feb 17, 2017•30 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Today I’m probably talking to the worlds the first digital nomads. Carou Llou and Michel from Montreal Canada started their location independent lifestile more than 22 years ago in 1994. I met them at their temporary apartment in Chiang Mai, Thailand for a talk about their favourite countries around the world and their lifestyle, just before they moved to their next home in Hong Kong.
Feb 10, 2017•44 min•Season 2Ep. 24
I'm still in Singapore, and in this episode, I take a walk with my new friend Tony in the downtown area. We're in Chinatown, on top of the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel and behind it in a garden that reminds me of the Avatar movie.
Jan 27, 2017•16 min•Season 2Ep. 23
I spent only a few days in Singapore, but thanks to my new friend Tony I got the most out of them. He took me walking around this fantastic city. The first day we went to Little India and ate with the hands. We talk about him being from Bali, being Buddhist by default and chewing gum being illegal.
Jan 20, 2017•19 min•Season 2Ep. 22
I am still in Taiwan but I have moved on from Taipei to Xincheng Township in the north of Hualien County. Here I meet the wonderful B&B host family, try Stinky Tofu, visit the famous Night Market in Hualien and eat blood. I also finally get an answer to my confusion about the trash from last weeks episode. But the highlight of my time in Taiwan however is when I visit Taroko National Park.
Jan 17, 2017•21 min•Season 2Ep. 21
I have arrived in Taipei the capital of Taiwan, and I’ve found myself an apartment on Airbnb that looks great. But things are not as good as they seemed when I booked it and I have a few (if not many) bumps on the road. Hear my crazy story of problems piling up. Everything from the wifi and air-conditioning that stopped working to problems with trash, missing basic stuff, a burned hand and much more. And a lot of difficulties communicating with my host. But she did say "I owe you a beer, bro?".
Jan 12, 2017•32 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Johnny FD is an entrepreneur, podcaster and a very big part of the digital nomad scene in Chiang Mai. I met him in his apartment for a talk about life as a digital nomad. I had the pleasure of being a guest in Johnny’s Travel Like a Boss Podcast. It was episode 144 end the first episode of 2017. Click here to listen....
Jan 12, 2017•15 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode, I talk to Nomadic Matt. He’s a New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and founder of the site nomadicmatt.com . Each month over 1,000,000 people uses his advice to travel better, cheaper, and longer. Matt also owns HK Austin Hostel in Texas.
Jan 11, 2017•9 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In this episode, I talk to Michael Graziano from Global Degree . Global Degree has a unique concept: To graduate with a Global Degree, you must visit every UN nation in the world. There are currently 193 UN member states. The idea that you can receive a real-world education from connections and experiences through travel. Visit Global Degree on Youtube .
Jan 09, 2017•11 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this episode, I talk to Chris Christensen from The Amateur Traveler Podcast . He’s a true podcasting pioneer. The Amateur Traveler Podcast started July 2nd of 2005 and is about travel destinations. It helps you decide where to go next. The show usually features an interview with a destination expert or with a traveller who has been to the destination recently. The show intends to motivate people to travel.
Jan 08, 2017•9 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week I will give you five extra episodes as part of my “Interview Series". I will start with five episodes where I talk to some of the people that I admire and feel could share some of their experiences that hopefully will be an inspiration to you - as they were for me before even before I set out on my journey. They are podcasters, YouTubers and one of them is a best selling author. In this first one it’s actually two people… It’s Marko and Alex Ayling, brothers, backpackers, and video blo...
Jan 08, 2017•13 min•Season 2Ep. 15
From one former colony to another. In this episode of Phe Radio Vagabond Podcast, I have arrived in Macau also know as the Monte Carlo of the Orient. It’s filled with giant casinos, neon lights and a fake Eiffel Tower, but even more exciting is the view from my Hotel Room; Macau Tower, the world tallest bungy jump. Visit AJ Hackett's website to see more about the activities in the tower.
Jan 05, 2017•14 min•Season 2Ep. 14
I have landed in a city that technically doesn’t belong to any country: Hong Kong. The city that is currently suffering under some pretty violent demonstrations caused by the The city that is currently suffering under some pretty violent demonstrations caused by the Chinese interference. Come along as I overcome the struggles of a "man-flu" and go to a bunch of secret local places with my Airbnb host, Andre, and see both skyscrapers but also beautiful nature and mountain scenery....
Dec 30, 2016•19 min•Season 2Ep. 13
I decided to see some of the beautiful tropical islands that The Philippines also are famous for. That's why I went to Bohol and Cebu a little bit south of Manila. Here I went island hopping and scuba diving. First I took a refreshment dive in Bohol and then I went for three wonderful dives at the coast of Moalboal on Cebu. I got to swim with millions of sardines and sea turtles. And I found Nemo and Dory. It was indescribable - but I try anyway. I also met a group of ladyboys....
Dec 23, 2016•15 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The stated goal of Gawad Kalinga (GK) is to bring five million Filipino families out of poverty by 2024. I will spend two days in their The Enchanted Farm, which is much more than just agriculture. They have a wide range of social entrepreneurship projects, and there is also a university in the place where young people from poor families to educate themselves for free via scholarships. I will spend two days in their farm 'The Enchanted Farm', which is much more than just agriculture. They have a...
Dec 07, 2016•19 min•Season 2Ep. 11
After some challenges being allowed to board the plane from Dubai, I have now arrived in Manila in the Philippines. It is a really hectic city I’ve landed in. Join me when I visit China Town, drive in the chaotic traffic, and when I help to mix cement in the slum for some of the houses, that the organisation Gawad Kalinga is building. Houses, that are going to stand, even when the many typhoons hit the country. And one of them is on its way right now. LINKS: Sponsor Hotels25.com See pictures on ...
Dec 07, 2016•19 min•Season 2Ep. 10
I’m still in Dubai and in this episode you can follow me to the old market. Also I get to talk to an Islam woman from London about the difference about the western and Islamic culture. And then I need to leave the country and that showed out to be a bit more difficult than expected. LINKS: Sponsor Hotels25.com See pictures on TheRadioVagabond.com You can follow The Radio Vagabond on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram og YouTube ....
Nov 15, 2016•19 min•Season 2Ep. 9
I have left Abu Dhabi but stayed in the United Arabic Emirates. I checked into an Airbnb in the Marina in Dubai. It feels central but it's still 30 kilometres from the centre of Dubai with Burj Khalifa. Listen to my experiences in Dubai, visiting The Jumeirah Mosque that also have what they call The Sheik Muhammad Center for Cultural Awareness. They do the daily event called “Open doors. Open minds.” Here we can ask about everything. At Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall I see the biggest mall in the w...
Nov 15, 2016•22 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the Emirates and by far the biggest and the richest of the 7 Emirates. The city itself is smaller than Dubai, but they have the most oil and therefore the most money, even though you can’t call Dubai poor. I met a fellow Dane, Peter Falck, and he's one of the many non-emirates who lives and works in the UAE. In fact, 80% of the residents in the Emirates are expats. Not locals. Peter moved there five years ago and agreed to take me for a drive around the city to tell m...
Nov 03, 2016•25 min•Season 2Ep. 7
I jumped on the train from Budapest, arrived at Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia to check into a hostel. I had a few concerns about the decision to stay at a youth hostel. Like, would I feel too old compared the the 20-something backpackers and how would it be to stay in a dorm without my private space? But most of all I wanted the experience to see if this would be a good way to meet new friends. And it was. In this episode I meet Perry from California, Dries and Thijs from Belgium and Max, ...
Oct 25, 2016•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
I’ve arrived to the capital of Hungary, Budapest, that really is a city in two parts: Buda and Pest on each side of the Danube river. Budapest is a wonderful place with Michelin restaurants, the Famous Szimpla Ruin Bar, lots of life and tons of tourists. You can hear about my computer problems, and my struggle to fix them, join me on a road trip west of the city, and to the museum “The House of Terror” that tells the story of the gruesome Hungarian history with the Nazis and the Soviets. Also yo...
Oct 09, 2016•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
I’ve arrived in Belgrade and I’ve decided to stay a little longer in Serbia. Partially to digest the many impressions I’ve been bombarded with since I left Denmark 6-7 weeks ago and partially to get the time to work a little. Belgrade is the city that was bombed by NATO in 1999 and this is something still very clear in the Serbs memory. While it was happening, they gathered on the bridges to protect them while they partied with live music. I talk to a Serb about this. You will also join me on a ...
Oct 07, 2016•16 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode you’ll join me when I was interviewed about radio and my life as a traveller and digital nomad, and got a few surprising questions. On top of that one of the articles had a headline that was just plain wrong. In addition, I talk to the Macedonian woman, Afrodita about what kind of country Macedonia really is. LINKS Click here to see the two articles - with the English translation. Sponsor Hotels25.com See pictures on TheRadioVagabond.com You can follow The Radio Vagabond on Faceb...
Oct 06, 2016•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This is the first part out of two episodes about my experiences in Skopje in Macedonia – or as you’d sometimes refer it as: The Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, which is a name the Macedonians aren’t too fond of. In this episode you can hear about my first feel of the city. The city centre is characterized by statues, monuments and beautiful buildings in a Greek and roman style. But it’s almost too much. And then it’s been really expensive. I talk with journalist Zoran Richliev who is a...
Oct 05, 2016•21 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to my podcast. My name is Palle Bo and I am The Radio Vagabond. I’ve sold my house, my car and all my furniture. Now I’m traveling the world with an ambition to visit every country in the world. In this first episode, I’m being interviewed by travel expert Henrik Jeppesen from beyondeverycountry.com He has already done it, and he did it before he turned 28.
Oct 03, 2016•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
