WanderLearn Podcast

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Officially, this is the second WanderLearn podcast, but it's really my first proper podcast since my first episode was just a 4-min teaser introduction.

What better way to kick off this travel podcast than to have my first guest be Travis Sherry. He is the creator of one of the top travel podcasts, Extra Pack of Peanuts.

Here's what you will learn in this two-hour episode:

• Who is Travis Sherry?
• What's the origin of the name Extra Pack of Peanuts?
• What are his favorite countries?
• What's the Jetto app and why should you get it?
• What are good ways of monetizing an app or podcast?
• How can you find the best travel deals? He runs the Frequent Flier Bootcamp, so he should know!
• Why should you care about the Paradise Pack project coming out at the end of May 2019?
• What's it like to live in Japan?
• How are Africans and Japanese similar?
• What's the best credit card?
• What are the two most popular reasons why people don't travel?

At the end of the podcast, Travis can't resist putting on his interview hat. He surprises me by asking me a couple of questions.

I plan to release a new episode every Tuesday and Friday until I have 50 episodes. At that point, I may slow down the pace to once a week.

I encourage you to post comments and ask questions for a future Q&A episode.

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For those who are too lazy to listen, here are the three themes we'll tackle:

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• Technology
• Transformation

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I've been fortunate to have been interviewed five times on Rick Steves's national station show, which airs on 170 radio stations. Here are links to all the shows:

1. In my first show in August 2012, we talked about The Hidden Europe. You can hear it now as a podcast. My interview with him starts at minute 14. Download the MP3 now! Rick called The Hidden Europe "an invigorating narrative packed with useful tips and colorful stories. . . . It's an entertaining summary of [Eastern Europe]."

2. In February 2013, right before I left to visit all 54 African countries, Rick Steves interviewed me about The Unseen Africa right before I left for my 5-year trip. 

3. January 2015, Rick Steves interviews me while I'm in Africa to get an update.

4. In March 2016, when talked about the Bumpy Balkans.

5. In January 2018, Rick Steves and I talked as I was wrapping up my 5-year nonstop overland trip to all 54 African countries.

Rick Steves has been one of my heroes because he's always advocated independent travel and encouraged Americans to fly across an ocean to explore other countries.

Therefore, it was an absolute honor to be on his show.

As Rick himself admitted, he's focused most of his travel life in Western Europe. I was thrilled that he was interested in revealing Europe's hidden side: Eastern Europe as well as Africa.

It's impossible to adequately cover a 750-page book that covers 25 countries in a 25-minute interview. 

Therefore, if you're interested in learning more about Europe's other side, please pick up a copy of my book, The Hidden Europe: What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us. 

You can get an autographed copy in my shop. You can also get the hardcover or ebook on Amazon.

I'm also available open to being a guide, delivering speeches, and helping you with personal coaching. See my services.

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