Send us a text We are delighted to have Nader as our guest to talk about the fascinating, exotic country of Egypt! Having called the United States home since he was just a toddler, Nader still maintains a deep reverence and affinity to his Egyptian roots and is well-versed in the many aspects of traveling there. We begin with a review of the coastal town of El Gouna and the marvelous exotic aquatic life that thrives beneath the surface of the Red Sea. Warning though, don't wander into the desert...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 53
Send us a text In this episode we meet Liz, a free-spirited, world traveler who, along with her husband and two young children, once took a year-long journey to 33 countries on a shoestring budget of just $70 a day. They couch-surfed, homeschooled, and learned to navigate diverse cultures, cuisines, and accommodations. She's originally from the U.K. but now is thrilled to live in New Zealand where her and her family have been for the past 14 years. Get a taste of the Kiwi life as Liz compares th...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text In this episode, our guest, Lindsey, shares a glimpse into her life in the picturesque highland city of Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. With breathtaking vistas and two imposing volcanoes, this is no ordinary backdrop for raising a family. Lindsey unpacks her experiences, navigating a dual cultural and dual linguistic world while bringing up her children amidst these stunning surroundings. We discover the peculiarities of the Guatemalan school system, the nuances of traditional cuisine...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it is like to uproot your life and move to an entirely different country? Join us on a refreshing journey with our guest, Samantha, an attorney who shares her experience of relocating her fully remote law firm to Brasilia, Brazil. We get a taste of Brazilia's architectural genius, masterfully designed by Oscar Nehemiah and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, we virtually venture into the captivating city of Salvador, rich with West A...
Oct 08, 2023•46 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text In this episode, we welcome Silvia, who we previously interviewed about Barcelona, this time to talk about Japan. Silvia brings to the table a fresh, vibrant discussion on her recent odyssey to Japan, offering essential tips and tricks on how to truly experience the country like a local, and revealing the best time to visit this unique corner of the world. Silvia takes us through her impressions of Tokyo and the remarkable sight of Mount Fuji. She highlights the impressive cleanli...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text In this episode, Kristin, a seasoned international travel blogger who's been navigating the world from her wheelchair, shares her adventures across 20 countries and Antarctica! Kristin's journey is more than just travel; it's about budgeting, diligent research and finding ways to make travel more affordable, and most importantly, inspiring others to break boundaries, to explore, and to live without limits. From witnessing the endurance of Emperor Penguins to experiencing the midni...
Sep 10, 2023•58 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text Your hosts, Kristen and Carol, enjoy bringing the world to your doorstep, one podcast episode at a time. In this episode, we explore different corners of the globe, learning from our diverse guests, and discussing contemporary travel topics. To celebrate the second anniversary of the show, we're interviewed by our beloved and most frequent guest, Kristin Zimmerman, to take you behind the scenes, sharing the evolution of the show over the last two years. We talk about our most popu...
Aug 20, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 47
Send us a text Ever dreamed of packing your bags and living in a vibrant country like Thailand? We're joined today by our special guest, Rick, an American traveler who has been doing just that for the past few months. He's got some fantastic insights to share about long-term visa options for Thailand and tips on making the move as smooth as possible. This episode is packed with a variety of engaging topics - from the unique attractions of each Thai region to the affordable cost of living and the...
Aug 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 46
Send us a text In this episode, Kristen and Carol sit down with Bri, a digital nomad coach, sustainable travel content creator, and travel blogger. Bri talks about how she initially started blogging to keep her family and friends updated on her adventures while traveling. And over time, Bri became a certified travel agent and her blog evolved into a comprehensive ethical and sustainable travel website known as Travel Munchers , where she provides in-depth guides and recommendations for various d...
Jul 23, 2023•59 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text In this episode, Tia, host of The Triptastic Podcast, shares her insights on living in Germany as an American. They discuss a range of destinations she has visited in the area from the vibrant, big cities of Munich, Nuremberg, and Cologne in Germany to much smaller, beautifully decorated 'Beauty and the Beast' villages of Alsace in and near Strasbourg and Colmar in northeastern France. The conversation covers a broad range of topics from river surfing in Munich, to Christmas marke...
Jul 09, 2023•44 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text In this episode Kristen and Carol interview Simone from "Our Year in Bali" who offers relocation consulting services to individuals and families moving to Bali. Simone shares her journey of moving from Sydney with her family, conducting interviews with other expats for her website, and helping people with their Bali relocation. They talk about the tropical climate, the availability of fresh fruits and local cuisine, the variety of communities on the island, the cost of living and ...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 43
Send us a text In this episode, Carol and Kristen talk with Theresa and Kyle hosts of the Mountain Town Ramblers Podcast. They live in Edmonton, Alberta and have a passion for mountain towns, hikes, craft breweries and local restaurants, most especially those in the Canadian Rockies. They frequently visit Banff and the adjacent National Park, which they feel is one of the most beautiful mountain towns in Canada, if not the world. We talk about the reasons for it's popularity among tourists, and ...
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 42
Send us a text In this episode we talk with Kimberly, a wildlife biologist who studies Jaguars in the jungles of Panama. We discuss her love for the jungle, the country of Panama and its people, culture, food and cost of living. Activities such as surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, hiking, and visiting waterfalls are popular among tourists and locals. You can support or learn more about her work at kaminando.org . Panama is in Central America and is the gateway to South America. Here is the map ...
May 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 41
Send us a text Visiting with Robert, who divides his time between the UK and Ukraine. He shares his insights about Ukraine's history, culture, food and the people. He talks about how his situation has been affected by the war and shares his knowledge of on Ukraine's geography, history, transportation, cost of living, and language. Throughout the podcast, Robert's love for Ukraine is evident, and he paints a vivid picture of what makes Ukraine unique and special. Support the show Please download,...
May 07, 2023•56 min•Ep. 40
Send us a text In this episode, we are meeting with Cleo, who was born in Ethiopia, and now lives in the United States. She shares her passion for the Ethiopian people, culture, traditions, and delicious Ethiopian cuisine. Cleo also reveals some of her favorite tourist attractions like the 11 churches of Lalibela and Gondar. She also talks about her amazing foundation that helps out underprivileged Ethiopian students. You can find out more about it on their website at https://zaffoundation.org/ ...
Apr 23, 2023•45 min•Ep. 39
Send us a text In today's episode we are meeting with Leanne and Lyle, hosts of the Beach, Travel Wine podcast where they share the beauty and attraction of the Sunshine Coast in Australia and what makes Noosa so special. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/beachtravelwine/ Connect at: https://bio.site/beachtravelwine Support the show Please download, like, subscribe, share a review , and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wher...
Apr 09, 2023•56 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text In today's episode we are meeting with Ruben, born in Ecuador, and now living in California, Ruben shares the variety of natural beauty of his homeland.....from the Galapagos Islands to the 19 thousand foot mountain ranges of the Andes to the pink dolphins. Follow Ruben on INSTAGRAM @ruben_palate MTB video - watch in monitor to appreciate scenery: https://vimeo.com/275246504 Summary of the regions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ZVI9ZpzpY This is a beautiful story of a tree, ca...
Mar 26, 2023•38 min•Ep. 37
Send us a text Kristen and Carol interview, Roger, a fellow podcaster, about a trek of a lifetime - Camino de Santiago in Spain. This world-famous pilgrimage is usually done over a few to several weeks. Known in English as The Way of St. James, the hike is a network of trails pilgrims have taken for thousands of years leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great. The journey has a variety of paths, including one which begins in France and takes you through four of Spain's 15 region...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 36
Send us a text In this episode we are meeting with Silvia from Barcelona, Spain. She shares what she loves about the area, the food, the nature and why she returned after spending several years in London. Learn about the Pyrenees, beach walks, drinking Cava, eating tapas and more! Visit our Instagram post for images! Silvia's photography and passion projects: https://www.instagram.com/silviaragel https://www.instagram.com/my_vietnam_project https://www.asianelephantprojects.com/ Support the show...
Feb 19, 2023•51 min•Ep. 35
Send us a text We're visiting with a repeat guest, Kristin, about her three month stay in Tokyo, Japan. You'll learn about daily life in Japan, must see destinations, and the best time of year to go! Support the show Please download, like, subscribe, share a review , and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodcast/ View all listening options: https://wherenextpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Hosts Carol Springer: https://www.instagr...
Feb 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 34
Send us a text In this episode we visit with Leah from the Ticket2Anywhere podcast. Leah shares her passion for travel and tells us about her month long visit to the Philippines. Follow Leah : https://www.instagram.com/lainflight/ Follow Ticket2Anywhere: https://www.instagram.com/ticket2anywherepodcast Support the show Please download, like, subscribe, share a review , and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodcast/ View a...
Jan 22, 2023•55 min•Ep. 33
Send us a text In this episode we visit with Christy, a full time traveler while she explores Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Salta and various other locations in Argentina. Follow Christy : https://linktr.ee/TegloGoes Please download, like, subscribe, share a review , and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodcast/ View all listening options: https://wherenextpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Hosts Carol: https://www.instagram.com/carol_f...
Jan 08, 2023•57 min•Ep. 32
Send us a text In this episode we meet Alberto, a native to Italy, now living in Houston, TX and loves returning to visit Italy. Alberto shares what it is like to live and visit northern Italy and tells us about inventors and scholars, including Einstein, that lived and studied in Pavia . Alberto's YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@AVKStudio Toys Photography IG https://www.instagram.com/avkstudiousa/ Alberto's IG https://www.instagram.com/albertvank/ Please download, like, subscribe, share a ...
Dec 18, 2022•55 min•Ep. 31
Send us a text In this episode we meet Calla, Our friend with @nomacollectivehq, Calla, tells us all about the location independent lifestyle that can be found through the short-term trips Noma Collective sets up for remote workers, including beautiful Belize- their flagship destination for remote workers. Join us on episode #30 of the @wherenextpodcast to learn from Calla on what day-to-day life looks like as a digital nomad. We'll give you a hint: it's not compromising for what makes you happy...
Dec 04, 2022•41 min•Ep. 30
Send us a text In this episode we meet Brian, a Nomad, Philanthropist, & Entrepreneur for Autism Technology. We discuss his stays in Turkey! First, in Antalya in the neighborhood - Kaleiçi. And then Istanbul, in the Beyoğlu neighborhood. Follow Brian on Instagram: @chasingbrian @motivity_net @waste_less_world Support the show Please download, like, subscribe, share a review , and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodc...
Nov 20, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 29
Send us a text In this episode we are visiting Suzanne, a full time traveler and author (FINGERPRINTS and CHOOSING TALLY) She shares her experience at writing workshops and a recent stay in Greece for six weeks! Support the show Please download, like, subscribe, share a review , and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodcast/ View all listening options: https://wherenextpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Hosts Carol Springer: https:/...
Nov 06, 2022•43 min•Ep. 28
Send us a text In this episode we are visiting Mark from Portugal. This is a Part 2 of our 2 part interview. In this episode, we talk about expat life, digital nomads, lots of discussion on local foods, music and gems outside of the city. Be sure to check out Part 1 to hear Mark's back story and highlights of living in Porto, Portugal . Recorded May 2022 Support the show Please download, like, subscribe, share a review , and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagra...
Oct 23, 2022•44 min•Ep. 27
Send us a text In today's episode we are visiting Mark from Portugal. This is a 2 part interview. This first half covers Mark's back story and highlights of living Porto, Portugal . Be sure to follow to hear Part 2 as soon as it comes out! Support the show Please download, like, subscribe, share a review , and follow us on your favorite podcasts app and connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherenextpodcast/ View all listening options: https://wherenextpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ H...
Oct 02, 2022•52 min•Ep. 26
Send us a text In today's episode we are visiting Mindi, who moved with her family to Oahu from the mainland. She shares how they made the decision (even though she had never been to Hawaii before) and how the family acclimated to island life. We also hear about how she learned to surf and what the Ohana spirit means to her. Interviewed recorded June 2022. You can reach Mindi: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindirosser/ mindirosser.com/blog (Blog) mindirosser.com/linkedinreboot (Other) Tw...
Sep 18, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 25
Send us a text Our very special ANNIVERSARY podcast. After a year of episodes, we thought it may be time to introduce ourselves. We're Kristen and Carol - longtime friends with a passion for travel. We're on a journey to learn the details and culture of places we would like to visit and set some bucket list slow travel destinations! 🥰✈️🚦🚗 Michelle from IG: @trvlwithintention, interviews us about how we started and where this podcast has taken us in YEAR 1️⃣! ✈️ Michelle's travel blog: https:/...
Sep 04, 2022•31 min•Ep. 24
