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I am asked often by the younger travelers that hope to accomplish big travel goals, where they should begin in their quest to see the world. How to save, what jobs to seek, websites to utilize. I break down a top 5 list on where I would begin if I was a younger traveler and what things can really make an impact in the upcoming years. Main Topics Covered: Young Traveler Advice (Hot List to Start Now)  Links Mentioned in the Episode: Have a travel fund to begin your saving process. I highly recommend a Schwab account to limit fees while using ATMs around the world.  Have an abundance mentality and find a job that you can do from your laptop using websites like Upwork.  Teach English to kids around the world in person or online. There are plenty of websites that allow this. Vipkid.com is one that we know many of our traveler friends used to make money as they saw the world. Build your profile early on sites like WorkAway and TrustedHousesitters.com so you have a great online presence when you reach out to strang

Taking memorable photos is a fun part of traveling. What do you do when you return from your trip or vacation with the photos? In this episode, we are going to look at three options to turn your photos into books that you can look at over and over to remember the amazing trips. I go into detail about Groovebook, Google Photo Books, and self-publishing with a professional printing company. Main Topics Covered: 3 Types of Books to Capture Your Vacation Links Mentioned in the Episode: Groovebook - A cost-effective way to keep all of those great photos around.  Google Photo Books - High-end but cost-friendly books to have as good coffee table books around your home or office.  Check out all of the details of POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World. Season 3 of World Barber Shop Adventures is on Amazon Prime. Check out the list of recommended books for 2020 from my high-performing peers.  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.See Priva

Since returning home from the 27-month trip around the world, many people ask us how we went about accomplishing such a big feat. It all started with having big goals and dreams, writing them down then setting out to accomplish them. In this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk, we will discuss the process of setting goals as the new year begins, looking out and envisioning an unbelievable year, and making your ‘Best Me’ list. If you have some huge travel and life goals for 2020 but don’t have a system set for accomplishing them, this might be a good episode to check out. Main Topics Covered: Setting Huge Goals Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the details of POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World Season 2 of World Barber Shop Adventures is on Amazon Prime. Check out the list of recommended books for 2020 from my high-performing peers.  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p

We get asked the question all of the time ‘what was our favorite place we visited?’ In this episode, I talk through my top list and where I would go in 2020 if I was starting all over. Hear about why I love Vietnam, New Zealand, India, Bali, Portugal, Poland, Japan, and Chile. I get into the details about how each is different and why you should consider them in 2020. Main Topics Covered: Top 2020 List Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World Season 2 of World Barber Shop Adventures on Amazon Prime Check out the list of recommended books for 2020 from my high-performing peers.  Check out the two-part series on New Zealand (South Island)  And New Zealand’s North Island (Road Trip Tips)  Understand our point of view on Vietnam Travel  Da Nang, Vietnam (Trip of a Lifetime) is one of our favorite locations in the world  India is Incredible (2 Months Traveling 7+ Cities) We saw many parts of Vietnam with a Friend (Da Nang, Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Quy

Have you used Mega Bus or one of the other big bussing companies in America? I did recently and I tell you all about it. I also discuss our trip to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where we hung out in a barber shop and met JuJu Smith-Schuster and a few other Steelers. With the release of Season 2 on Amazon Prime for World Barber Shop Adventures, it’s pretty exciting around here. Main Topics Covered: Bus Travel Pittsburgh Trip Links Mentioned in the Episode: We will miss our grandmother dearly. RIP.  Season 2 of World Barber Shop Adventures on Amazon Prime -  Check out the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania episode.  My trip from Chicago to Indianapolis was only $5 on Megabus. Check out their site to see if they have similar deals. Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World. Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d

You may have heard about the October 2020 deadline for the Real ID transition but are you aware of the importance of how it may affect your travels? In today’s podcast episode, we are going to listen in on an interview between TheNewsWorthy’s Erica Mandy and Jamie Garza, Information Officer in the Office of Public Affairs with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. They discuss the change in travel requirements in the coming year and the need to get your Real ID in the coming months. Main Topics Covered: Real ID Interview with Erica Mandy and Jamie Garza Links Mentioned in the Episode: TheNewsWorthy is an excellent podcast to get all of the daily news updates in a Fast, Fair, and Fun way.  Here is the episode on Thing to Know Thursday from October 24, 2019 with Jamie Garza Erica Mandy on Instagram  Erica Mandy on Twitter  Erica Mandy on Facebook  Erica Mandy on Spotify  Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World. Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in

We are talking about flying private with my buddy, Eddie, who recently flew from Phoenix to Las Vegas for cheaper than flying commercial. ‘Empty legs’ are flights that are due to operate without any passengers as the aircraft repositions back to its base, or is going elsewhere to be ready for its next assignment. If you can move quickly or have a flexible schedule, an empty leg can help you save significantly on the cost of a conventional private jet charter. We get into the details of his trip and how he was treated like a VIP throughout. Main Topics Covered: Conversation with Eddie Robinson on his trip on a private plane Links Mentioned in the Episode: Excellent article comparing the top charter flight services. Eddie described using JetSuiteX from Phoenix to Las Vegas.  Find empty leg charter flights - they have to go to a location to drop off or pick up people anyway, they are looking for ways to fill their flight Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World. Sign up for

After a major back surgery six years ago from chronic back pain, I am now able to travel the world. In this podcast episode, I discuss how I went from spending six days in the hospital after getting three discs replaced from degenerative disc disease which included all kinds of new ‘equipment’ in my back to traveling to 35 countries in 27 months. I struggled with my back pain since my late teen years, played through the pain in my D1 basketball days, struggled in my 20’s to stay active, and then finally had enough in my early 30’s. I will discuss not only the exercise that changed my life but also the other factors that play a part in the pain on vacations like hydration, food, and even beer. If you have ever struggled with back issues during vacation, listen in as I give tips to help you get your life back. This is an important episode for me as I know how many people have asked me about my recovery process and I want to continue to share how I made it through. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Watch the video

Americans don’t grow up knowing about Cricket (2nd most popular sport in the world), so when I befriended Chris Gayle through social media about a year ago, I had no idea of his fanbase within the sport. All I knew was that we shared a common interest in cigars, having fun, and appreciated barbers (he enjoys World Barber Shop Adventures *now available on Amazon). Fast forward to his epic party celebrating his 40th birthday in Kingston, Jamaica, where I had the unique opportunity to stay in his home with his family for 5 nights. Not only did I get the chance to realize how super-famous he is around the world (there were people from every part attending his party), I got to see how extremely kind and giving he is. The Universe Boss (his nickname) is truly that. He has zero judgment of those he encounters, is considerate of his massive fanbase that is always asking for a photo, and is extremely humble for his global status. With our travels, I often talk about how amazing poor people are around the world that li

It was quite a week with the launch of the photography book POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World. Getting featured on Fox & Friends nationally, as well as two local stations, was a blast in front of the camera. With orders being shipped and kind notes coming in, it was an exciting few days. With a trip to Jamaica soon to hang out with world-famous Cricket player Chris Gayle, it is sure to be another crazy week ahead. We reflect on all of that as well as tell stories of how small the world is in this week’s Passport Joy Travel Talk Podcast. Main Topics Covered: Update on the Crazy Week of News Interviews Jamaica Trip Ahead The World is Small Stories Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World Hanging out with world-famous Cricket player Chris Gayle in Jamaica.  Fox & Friends First interviewed me about the photography book.  We volunteered at an amazing surf lodge while in South Africa.  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the

The weather can play a huge part in how well your vacation goes. The weather is not predictable, but some have more skills than others. Today we talk with one of those professionals that truly understand the weather, Todd Klaassen. Todd is a meteorologist with over 15 years of experience and has earned the CBM (certified broadcast meteorologist) seal from the American Meteorological. Beyond his profession, Todd is also an avid traveler, most recently visiting Iceland, Australia, Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand. We get into details about his experiences on the road, advice for planning your trips around travel, his favorite weather app, and a crazy story when his lips touched an amputated toe. This was a fun and entertaining interview on this week’s Passport Joy Travel Talk Podcast. Main Topics Covered: Todd Klaassen Interview Links Mentioned in the Episode: News bio for Todd Klaassen on RTV6 Todd’s Public Profile on Facebook where he shares tips and advice on the weather.  Todd’s Twitter account sharing all of

This podcast is dedicated to describing the new self-published 180-page photography book POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World which showcases police officers encountered during our 800-day journey around the world. 89 large-format color photographs from 60+ cities celebrate police who, while performing daily duties, paused to show off their uniforms proudly.  Main Topics Covered: POLICE Photography Book   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in Uniform Around the World  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the worldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Helping others achieve their travel dreams is a big part of what I plan to accomplish now that we have returned home. In this three-part series, I talk with a future world traveler as he has plans to set out with his wife for at least a year. In this episode, we talk to Shane about his trip and dreams, understand overtourism and how they might plan to avoid certain areas, and how to maximize their experiences in other cultures. If you are a potential long-term traveler with big dreams, you will find this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk interesting as I answer questions from a listener who wants to see the world. Main Topics Covered: Shane's travel plans, how they plan to achieve their dream Overtourism Understanding the cultures on the road. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the PARTNERS that have made our lives easy while traveling the world.  Nikki’s first published book - Passport Joy - can be found on the Kindle store on Amazon.  Look through the TrustedHouseSitters website and get yo

Discussing travel with other jetsetters is one of our favorite things to do. In this three-part series, I talk with a future world traveler as he has plans to set out with his wife for at least a year. In this episode, we discuss safety concerns while traveling, packing tips to make the most out of a single backpack, and using tour guides to your advantage. If you are a potential long-term traveler with big dreams, you will find this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk interesting as I answer questions from a listener who wants to see the world. Main Topics Covered: Security on the road Handling safety concerns Packing tips Using tour guides to your advantage Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the PARTNERS that have made our lives easy while traveling the world.  Nikki’s first published book - Passport Joy - can be found on the Kindle store on Amazon.  Look through the TrustedHouseSitters website and get your discount by using our link Podcast 5: Staying Safe on the Road (Matt Gets Left at Sea

We love to be able to share our advice with other travel lovers around the world. In this three-part series, I talk with a future world traveler as he has plans to set out with his wife for at least a year. In this episode, we get to know Shane, talk about buying that first one-way tickets, understand the logistics of traveling full time, discuss saving money and the effective use of your travel time, and how we handled our finances from the road. If you are a potential long-term traveler with big dreams, you will find this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk interesting as I answer questions from a listener who wants to see the world. Main Topics Covered: Introduction of Shane Where to Go and Why? Buying the first one-way ticket Logistics of the full journey Spending time on the road planning the next leg of the trip Saving money, going to the places that are on the bucket list Effective use of your travel time What did we do with our home? Financial and Banking hacks Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check

It is hard to have a clear perspective of the world if you only hear negative stories perpetuated by the mainstream media. Travel does have some dangers, but at the core of it, there is a kindness that coats every corner of the world. In almost every city, we have found kindhearted people that have either opened their hearts or their homes. Many offered a meal, shared a story, helped us in a time of need, and shared a part of their culture with us. In this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk, we open up about a few of the stories that touched our hearts as we travel this beautiful world. Main Topics Covered: Stories of Kindness Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the PARTNERS that have made our lives easy while traveling the world.  Nikki’s first published book - Passport Joy - can be found on the Kindle store on Amazon.  A great way to give back and travel the world with Global GameChangers Look through the TrustedHouseSitters website and get your discount by using our link Day Trips from Cusc

Being able to see the world as we did for 27 months gave us much to ponder as we returned home. In this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk, we reflect on a few lessons learned from traveling, including our new ‘real world,’ patience, our fresh perspective, and building a global travel network. As we transition back to our normal life in Indianapolis, our views will likely adjust over time, but we wanted to share what we are thinking within the first few weeks. Main Topics Covered: A Few Lessons Learned Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the PARTNERS that have made our lives easy while traveling the world.  Nikki’s first published book - Passport Joy - can be found on the Kindle store on Amazon.  Look through the TrustedHouseSitters website and get your discount by using our link Best Travel Spots for 2019 (Places You May NOT Know) Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the worldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal

In Part 2 of the Q&A with Matt’s longtime friend, Mike Polder, in Youngstown, Ohio, we talk about what we would do first if we started the journey over, cannabis laws around the world, a time when we partied too hard, could we do this trip without smartphones, and several other creative questions. Enjoy this special edition of Passport Joy Travel Talk while we enjoy a few drinks while catching up with friends after seeing 35 countries in the past two years. Main Topics Covered: Live Q&A by Mike Polder (Part 2) Links Mentioned in the Episode: Thank you Sam’s Wedge Inn for the great hospitality.  Special thanks to Mike Polder for the interview and awesome style of questioning.  Check out all of the PARTNERS that have made our lives easy while traveling the world.  Nikki’s first published book - Passport Joy - can be found on the Kindle store on Amazon.  Look through the TrustedHouseSitters website and get your discount by using our link Fiji Islands (Tips for an Unforgettable Trip) POLICE Photo Book (

After traveling the world for 27 months, we are back in the United States visiting friends and family. As we make the rounds to a few cities in the midwest, we stopped by Youngstown, Ohio, where Matt spent part of his youth and still has many longtime friendships. His buddy, Mike Polder, does an outstanding job interviewing with some very different questions. In this episode broadcasted from Sam’s Wedge Inn, find out the most critical item in the backpack, the overall attitude towards Westerners, views on Donald Trump from around the world, and several other fun answers. Enjoy Part 1 of this special Q&A edition of Passport Joy Travel Talk while Matt & Nikki enjoy a few drinks catching up with friends. Main Topics Covered: Live Q&A by Mike Polder Links Mentioned in the Episode: Thank you Sam’s Wedge Inn for the great hospitality.  Special thanks to Mike Polder for the interview and awesome style of questioning.  Check out all of the PARTNERS that have made our lives easy while traveling the world

We heard about the natural beauty of the South Island of New Zealand from travelers around the world. They told us many times about the mountains, hills, lakes, and countless sheep. We began our trip in Christchurch, where we started our adventures around the South Island. We stayed in Lake Tekapo, Lake Wanaka, Queenstown, Ranfurly, and Dunedin. With our rental car fueled up, we took our time discovering the ins and outs of this wonderful country. We stopped many times to take photos along the way. Listen to this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk to understand why ending our journey in New Zealand was the perfect way to wrap up our trip of a lifetime. Main Topics Covered: South Island New Zealand Travel Tips Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the PARTNERS that have made our lives easy while traveling the world.  Nikki’s first published book - Passport Joy - can be found on the Kindle store on Amazon.  Our stay in Christchurch was fantastic with our host Ali. Very kind and inviting.  Church o