Ep 69 – What Do South Africa, China, and Baltimore Have in Common?

Episode 69

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Cindy Huang has lived in three different countries: China, the US, and South Africa. Cindy shares her experiences and perspectives, and we draw parallels between global social issues and the current Freddie Gray protests in Baltimore.

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Ep 66 – Juniper Tree, Stories of Women Living Abroad

Episode 66

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Lauren Miner is currently compiling Juniper Tree, an anthology of stories by women who have lived all over the world. We chat about the project, Lauren’s adventures in South America, growth on the road, meeting people abroad, and the journey of returning home!

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Ep 65 – Shanna’s Experience Serving in Colombia Peace Corps

 Episode 65

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Shanna Crumley is currently in her second year of Peace Corps in Colombia. Shanna shares her experience so far, and we delve into various cultural differences between Colombia and the US.

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Ep 64 – Supriya Served 3 Years in Botswana Peace Corps

Episode 64

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Supriya Williamson just returned to the US after serving 3 years in the Peace Corps in Botswana. Supriya’s efforts focused HIV/AIDS prevention and teaching life skills. Supriya shares multiple facets of her service experience, as well as how it helped her in her own self-discovery journey!

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Ep 63 – Adjusting Back to US Life and Pursuing Entrepreneurship with Mariana Rego

Episode 63

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Mariana Rego of The Living Experiment Blog returns to the show! Now that Mariana has been back in the US for several months, she shares her post-backpacking experience adjusting back to life in the States and pursuing various entrepreneurial and passion projects.

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Ep 61 – Freedom Lovin’, Pt 1 – Home Base, Building a Free Life, And Relationships on the Road

Episode 61

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Kevin Koskella is the host of Freedom Lovin’ Podcast. In this crossover episode, we chat about everything from having a home base to building a free life to relationships on the road.

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Ep 58 – The Blonde Gypsy and the Balkans

Episode 58

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Who is The Blonde Gypsy? Find out in this episode, where we talk to Larissa Olenicoff, a traveler and blogger who has mastered the Balkans!

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Ep 57 – Leon Traveled the World Relying Solely on the Kindness of Others

Episode 57

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Inspired by The Motorcycle DiariesLeon Logothetis quit his job as a stockbroker and traveled around the entire world in a yellow motorbike, relying solely on the kindness of others. His new book, The Kindness Diaries, documents the journey.

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Ep 56 – Hitchhiking China, Trekking Nepal, and Living in Berlin

Episode 56

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Kristin Addis of Be My Travel Muse shares stories about hitchhiking in China, trekking in Nepal, living in Berlin, and more!

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Ep 55 – Reunion After 15 Months Backpacking, Part 2 “Carpe los Balls”

Episode 55 Carpe los Balls

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Your hosts are reunited! Mike has returned to the US after 15 months of backpacking. In part 2, we cover more things that have changed, glimpse into the future, and talk about grabbing life by the balls.

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