Travelling Minds

Dalene and her husband Pete have housesat around the world, became National Geographic Travelers of the Year, and travelled to far away places like Greenland and the Faroe Islands. In this episode, you'll find out all about international housesitting, and Dalene also shared about the grief that resulted in deciding to change their lives, and how they ended up setting roots back home in Alberta once again in 2016.  SHOWNOTES Sign up for the Travelling Minds e-newsletter at www.libbyj.ca  Buy the "How to become a house sitter and travel the world" e-book here: https://www.hecktictravels.com/housesitting Proceeds go to the Last Chance Cat Ranch: https://www.thelastchancecatranch.com  Check out Dalene and Pete's blog: https://www.hecktictravels.com   

Welcome to Travelling Minds! Check out these episodes for some new adventures. More about Libby (#1, #14). Families who travel (#16, #9). International Development (#5). Goal Setting (#13). Vanlife (#10). Sign up for the e-newsletter at www.libbyj.ca 

"You always have to be able to carry your home with you, regardless of where you are." Having moved from Nigeria to Canada for University, Tobi has lived a life driven by storytelling and writing. We talk about the building blocks of Tobi’s life, the concept of home, growing up in Nigeria and his most recent book: The Burgess Theory.  For show notes and more, visit www.libbyj.ca/podcast/    

Do you struggle with unplugging from technology on vacation? Here are 5 unique tips to help you unplug and shake off stress, emails and screens just like a dog that’s shaking off after a swim. Doggedly: In a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence. Shout out to Laura Studney for the custom Episode Artwork!  Hop on over to http://libbyj.ca for show notes and to subscribe for e-mail updates. 

What happens when a couple takes their 5 and 8 year old travelling for an entire year? In the book “Don’t Try This at Home”, Winnipeggers Daria and Rob took on an ambitious goal and caught themselves in a series of misadventures in 15 different countries!  Their budget for a family of 4 was $150/day  Travelled to: New Zealand, Australia, Samoa, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Bolivia, Peru Ecuador, Colombia, Thailand, Singapore.  Check out Daria’s website for her blogs, e-newsletter, and other book, The Prairie Bridesmaid INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY!! We’re giving away “Don’t Try This at Home” if you enter before July 10th. Click here for more details! Hop on over to http://libbyj.ca for show notes and more

Can you imagine going to a job fair to find out which country you'll live in for the next 3 years? Olivia, a teacher from New Zealand, spills on life teaching at an International School in Kazan, Russia, her very recent -and unusual- wedding, and upcoming summer travels in Europe and the USA with her husband and a dog!  For show notes and more, go to www.libbyj.ca/podcast/  

Where has your curiosity taken you lately? Libby went LIVE about Travelling Minds at PechaKucha (Peh-CHUK-cha) Winnipeg! In this episode, Justin Ladia (@jrladia), organizer of Winnipeg’s PechaKucha, tells us what it is, and what it means to him and the creative community. At min. 8:30, Libby’s recorded talk about discovering armchair travel begins. Hop on over to www.libbyj.ca/podcast for show notes and more. PechaKucha is an international movement started by Klein Dytham Architecture. On June 6th 2019 (vol. 38), there were 12 events happening on the exact same day around the world! Visit Pechakucha Winnipeg for the full presentations; follow @pkn_winnipeg (Twitter, IG) or @pechakuchawinnipeg on Facebook. Check out Justin’s favourite talks: What’s up with Trans? , It’s a Squirelly World, and Stories are Important, Let’s Tell Good Stories. PKN Winnipeg is presented by the Manitoba Chapter of the Graphic Designers of Canada.

10 years ago, Ryan cycled across Canada. In March and April 2019, the coach and mortgage broker hit the road again, this time cycling Europe from East to West, through Turkey, Greece, Macedonia, Kosovo, Bosnia, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal. A total of 3500 miles in 2 months. "Every day you’d get up and you didn’t know where you were going. You had an idea, but you didn’t know where you were sleeping. I started to love it. That was the way to live: you were just in the present and in the moment." Find out more about Ryan here: http://www.mv8.ca  For show notes and more, hop on over to www.libbyj.ca/podcast/ 

In this tips and tricks episode, find out three quick questions to make the most of your accommodation on a nomadic trip. By considering Me-Time, We-Time, and See-Time, take pressure off your budget, and become more intentional about how you book! For show notes and more, mosey on over to www.libbyj.ca/podcast Resources mentioned in this episode:  Bedycasa Meet Up  Couchsurfing  Showaround Airbnb   

With travel plans overhauled when Lana was suddenly injured, both Bryce and Lana also have chronic health conditions. They will tell how they prepared for an ambitious nomadic year away, and how they adapted to 'worst case scenario' situations. Hear about their trip from Saskatchewan to Newfoundland, to England, France, Toronto, then Thailand, Bali, Burma, and Malaysia. Although travels strayed from the original plans, their relationship with one another, and unexpected time spent with family and friends is the silver lining. For show notes and more, visit www.libbyj.ca  Shownotes: Lana had lived and worked with Karen people(refugees from the Kayin Statein Myanmar (Burma)) both in Thailand as a volunteer 20 years ago and more recently in Saskatoon as an EAL Teacher. While travelling with insulin, Lana used FRIO(a light and compact cooling device that she could use in her backpack) “Truly a life-changer.” Sites including Booking.com;  tripadvisor.com; workaway.com; airbnb.comand the discussion boards on lonel

“Probably one of the most underrated schools ever is travelling.” As a massage therapist doing seasonal work, Danya began travelling in the off season in Europe, South/Central America, Southeast Asia, Australia and the list goes on. She now lives in her van, Wanda, and is a certified yoga teacher sprouting some new dreams. We talk about van life, purpose driven travel and bug bites in the amazon.  If you want to join Danya on an adventure, check out https://www.lokahiadventures.com/ @danyaleto, @lokahiadventures For shownotes and more, hop on over to www.libbyj.ca/podcast 

Hear how a wishlist created 19 years ago led to a family of 4 travelling in Europe for 4 months (May-Aug 2017). Row, Kelly, and their pre-teen sons Jonathan and Adam rented a house in Orbey, France, which was a home base while they also travelled weekly using the Eurail 3 month pass.   For shownotes and more, hop on over to www.libbyj.ca  Row, her husband Kelly and their two kids: Jonathan (12) Adam (11) travelled May - Aug 2017 and saw 15 countries, 38 cities. Travelled with the Eurail pass for 3 months. After 90 days, they had to leave the Schengen region, so split one month between Montenegro and the UK. Unexpected surprise: Kotor, Montenegro was beautiful, great for families. There was also a waterpark in Budva that was a huge hit since it was scorching hot : 40 - 45 degrees with humidity! Loved the first class train from Prague: “It’s the best meal we ever had!” Most adventurous experience was canyoning in Fier, France. The hiking in St Wolfgang, Austria was so beautiful they called it “God’s Country.”

Planning a gap year or career break? Host Libby Jeffrey explores how focussing on 'soft skills' while travelling can set you up for success when you come home from a big trip and are looking for work.  For shownotes and more, hop on over to www.libbyj.ca/podcast 

Amber's work abroad with temping agencies in New Zealand and Scotland led to a career in her home city of Winnipeg that takes her around the world. She could be on a work trip in Hong Kong, Singapore, Israel or at home coordinating exchange programs with University students: both allow her to live a life of travel! Head over to www.libbyj.ca for show notes and more.  

May Lin left Canada 3 years ago to join her husband, Seb in France. We talk about treating culture shock with cheese sandwiches in Paris (worth a try), becoming a ‘trailing wife’ in Nairobi, Kenya and how along the way, May Lin has been pulled out of her ‘Canadian bubble’ when it comes to race, multiculturalism and identity.  Hop on over to www.libbyj.ca for show notes and more! “Wherever you are, be all there!”― Jim Elliot When May Lin taught English in France, she got an International Experience Canada visa, available to all 18-35 year olds to work in dozens of countries around the world. Find out more here Recommended from Libby: For more on identity, race, language, and culture, check out NPR’s Code Switch podcast. Hosted by journalists of colour, a great description of their show is actually a question: “Ever find yourself in a conversation about race and identity and you just get... stuck?”

A far-reaching conversation that spans international development, responsible tourism, adaptation to climate change, and bad dance moves at a wedding. Susie shares how her 1 year teaching English in France turned into a total of 5 years spent between France, England, India and Malawi (southeastern Africa). Hop over to www.libbyj.ca for show notes and more!  2007: Susie initially went to France to teach english with the Assistants de langue program Studied International Development at Oxford University, England In Kerala India, Susie researched social change among the adivasi (Indigenous tribal people- no formal title for the group) who occupied part of the Harrisons Malayalam Ltd rubber plantation Found work in Zomba, Malawi via CIDA (now Global Affairs), which connected her with the International Institute for Sustainable Development, and in the end worked for LEAD: Leadership for Environment and Development with the Southern and Eastern Africa chapter in Zomba, Malawi. Highly recommends climbing the Mulanj

Miranda left for Europe in 2005, which kicked off a love story with Glasgow, Scotland. After finishing her initial working visa and working with a temp agency, Miranda studied nursing to eventually move back and get a sponsored visa. Now that Miranda and her son Declan have returned and are setting up life in Winnipeg, we talk pubs, working abroad, pop culture, and homesickness for Glasgow.  Hop over to www.libbyj.ca for show notes and more!

Meet Matt and Ariel, who travelled for 10 months in 2017-18 in Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, Tasmania. Last but not least, they wrapped up the trip with a retrofitted van and camped their way through United States public lands. The whole trip was their “pre-moon”: a honeymoon before getting married!

We’re hearing from my Aunt Judy and Uncle Ron, who in 1970, first left the Manitoba prairies for Ottawa, Canada’s capital and left for Australia one year later with the Federal Government. What followed was 34 years of long-term travel and over that time, a total of 12 moves: their postings would be anywhere from 2-4 years at a time, and ranged all corners of the earth including (in order): Ottawa, Australia, Cuba, Los Angeles, Edmonton Canada, Kuwait, Ottawa, Saskatoon Canada, Pittsburgh USA, Edmonton, Oslo Norway, Ottawa Canada, Ladysmith, Winnipeg. Find more at www.libbyj.ca

This first episode is a little bit about my 3 experiences travelling long term: working in Ireland, as an intern in West Africa, and backpacking the world for a year. Thanks for welcoming me into your ears with this new podcast (has anyone ever thanked you for that?!). Head over to www.libbyj.ca for show notes and more. Travelling Minds is a podcast that explores long-term travel. Whether it’s sabbaticals, working abroad, volunteering abroad, backpacking, housesitting, teaching English or straight up vagabonding, I am interviewing people about their experiences in far flung places. I want to know where people have gone, what they’ve done, and why they left home in the first place. Whether you are looking for a long-term or an armchair travel adventure, traveling minds are splashed around the world and we'll find out where. Modern Gonzo: http://mg.mettamedia.ca/finish-the-sentence/ SWAP (Student Working Abroad Program): http://www.swap.ca More about Benin? Start here. More about our “year off” in the Cook Isl