90. Planning Your First Solo Backpacking Trip and Best Places For Solo Female Travel With Gemma Thompson
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Release Date: 11/04/2021
197. How to Take Better Travel Videos (and Must-Have Camera Gear) with Juliana Broste
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Ever come home from a trip with a bunch of random video clips⌠and no idea what to do with them? đ Today, Iâm joined by Emmy Award-winning travel filmmaker Juliana Broste (also known as Jules), who is sharing her best tips for capturing better travel videos. Weâre diving into shot setup, storytelling, and must-have gear for filming on the go. From beginner-friendly accessories to tips for filming soloâand even how to actually use your footage laterâthis episode will help you level up your travel videos, whether youâre using your phone or a camera. Essential Camera...
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196. How To Book FREE Stopovers and Visit Two Cities for the Price of One with Charlotte Gage
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
âď¸ What if you could visit a second country on your next trip without paying extra? Charlotte Gage joins us to share how stopovers can unlock free bonus destinations on your next vacation. Learn the difference between a layover and a stopover, how to book them, and which airlines offer the best deals â plus insider tips to make the most of your time on the ground. Charlotte Gage is what she calls a âprofessional traveler.â She helps make travel safer, more cost-effective, and more accessible. So far, she has been to over 50 countries and all 50 US states. She is a passionate...
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195. Is Budget Travel Still Possible? What You Need To Know in 2025 Feat. Matthew Kepnes
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Think travel is too expensive in todayâs economy? Think again. Iâm joined by Matthew Kepnes, a.k.a. Nomadic Matt, to explore whether budget travel is still possible in 2025 and beyond. We get into: Money-saving tips that still work Travel hacks that no longer do Surprising destinations where your dollar stretches way farther than youâd expect Back in 2005, one trip to Thailand changed Mattâs life forever. He quit his job, set off to backpack the world for a year... and never stopped. Since then, he's spent the last two decades helping millions of travelers explore the world...
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194. How To Outsmart Thieves While Traveling With Rachel Bloom
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Ever had that heart-sinking feeling when you realize your wallet, phone, or bag has gone missing? You're not alone. Over two million people a year become victims of theft while traveling. Rachel Bloom is the designer of stylish smart bags built to protect your valuables on the go. She shares common ways travelers get targeted by thieves and easy habits to keep your belongings safe. We talk about: Rachel's personal pickpocketing story that sparked her business Easy habits to keep your stuff safe in crowded spaces What most travel bags get wrongâand how her anti-theft...
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193. How to Learn a Language Before Your Trip with Lindsay Dow | Essential Vocabulary For Travel
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Headed abroad and do not speak the local language fluently? Curious about learning languages for travel? Whether you're a planner who starts learning months in advance or someone who wings it with Google Translate, this episode is for you. Lindsay Dow of , a language educator who has studied over 15 languages, shares practical, low-pressure tips to help you build the confidence to learn a new language before your trip. Read blog post: Get Lindsay's FREE vocabulary list with around 200 essential words and phrases you'll find useful when learning a new language: We...
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192. Top 2025 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival Experiences You Can't Miss | Spring at Walt Disney World
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Celebrate spring with breathtaking flowers, creative topiaries, and tasty treats at the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Striking a perfect balance between nostalgia and fun new surprises, discover why attending this festival is one of the best times of year to visit Walt Disney World. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes look at the planning process with EPCOT Chef de Cuisine, Kevin Downing, and Disney Proprietors of Festivals, Rick DiCicco, and Tom Kovacs. A special thank you to Walt Disney World for sponsoring this episode! Whether you're planning your first visit...
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191. Tips For Planning a Multigenerational Disney Family Vacation
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Planning a trip to Disney World that includes multiple generations can be rewarding and involves unique considerations (and challenges). Here are our best Disney tips to help you create a magical experience that everyone, from grandparents to grandkids, will cherish. This podcast episode is made possible with the support of Walt Disney World, the sponsor of this episode. Start planning your next Disney World vacation today by visiting . âĄď¸ Donât head to Disney without this! The includes must-have packing and grocery checklists every parent needs to stay organized, stress less, and soak...
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190. Practical Ways Disney World Caters To Families With Kids Under Three
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Planning a Disney trip with a baby? Youâre in the right place! Weâre uncovering the baby-friendly side of Walt Disney World â from thoughtful amenities to must-know tips that make visiting with little ones easier than ever. Whether itâs your first time or youâre a seasoned Disney traveler, tune in to discover why bringing your baby to the parks can be a magical (and stress-free) experience for the whole family! This podcast episode is made possible with the support of ! Start planning your next Disney World vacation that fits your style and budget today. âĄď¸ Grab my â...
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189. Feel Financially Unbothered Managing Your Business Finances with Gina Knox
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Without the right systems and mindset, managing your business finances as an entrepreneur or small business owner can be a nightmare. It's time to live debt-free, have your taxes paid, and have a thriving business even with inconsistent income! Money Coach for Small Business Owners Gina Knox shares her insights on achieving financial security despite the unpredictability of variable income. Read blog post: In this episode, Gina breaks down: The biggest factors contributing to entrepreneurs getting into debt, including poor expense management Why we should...
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188. How Tilting Futures is Reimagining the Gap Year & Shaping Future Leaders (Erin Lewellen)
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers
Travel can be a transformative experience that helps you learn about yourself and the world, pushing you out of your comfort zone and fostering personal growth. One of the best times to have a transformational travel experience is during a gap year, in this case, between high school and college. Erin Lewellen, CEO of shares her life-changing trip to South Africa at the age of 22, where she volunteered with survivors of domestic violence. This experience deepened her understanding of global challenges, fostered humility and courage. Through her work with Tilting Futures,...
info_outlineGrowing up in Durham, in the North-East of England, Gemma Thompson did not have a lot of experience traveling before booking her first solo backpacking trip.
In 2002, she quit her job, gave up her apartment, and left her boyfriend to travel independently. She went on to spend three months backpacking across Southeast Asia and Australia.
Gemma shares how to plan your first solo backpacking trip and the most important lessons learned. She also shares:
- Tips for female solo travelers
- First-time female solo travel destinations
- How her travel style has changed now that she's expanded her family.
Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/solo-backpacking-trip-gemma-thompson/
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Other Episodes Youâll Enjoy
- Benefits of Solo Travel: Why Going Alone Can Save You Money - Episode 165
- How To Plan 12 Trips In 12 Months with Jen Ruiz - Episode 166
- How To Define Your Travel Style - Episode 102
- How To Achieve Your Travel Goals - Episode 182
- How To Plan a Vacation of Your Dreams From Scratch (blog)
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