Start travel hacking and saving money, a deep dive with Nate Ritter
Release Date: 04/07/2021
How to create a life of travel without sacrificing stability and comfort: A deep dive with Helene Sula
Travel Goals Podcast
Do you want to travel without sacrificing your financial stability and career? We've got you covered! Join us for a deep dive with travel blogger and author Helene Sula. We discuss how she took calculated risks to follow her dreams of travelling and living abroad without sacrificing stability and comfort and how you can too. Wanting to get out of her comfort zone, Helene quit the corporate world, packed up two suitcases and two dogs, and moved with her husband, Michael, from Dallas, Texas, to Oxford, England. They've also lived abroad in Heidelberg, Germany. The purpose was to...
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Your epic guide to exploring Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way: Unmissable road trip stops
Travel Goals Podcast
Dreaming of exploring the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland? We've got you covered with our epic guide to road-tripping the world's longest, uninterrupted coastal route. Join me and producer Luke for the journey of a lifetime as we explore charming towns, wildlife-rich national parks, food markets and welcoming pubs filled with traditional Irish music. You'll hear incredible soundscapes and interviews with locals as we venture into sections of the Wild Atlantic Way to find out what makes this 2,500 km-long coastal road so special. Join us as we uncover the hidden treasures and untamed beauty of...
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Viking Heritage, Seaweed Baths and Castles: Road tripping through Ireland's Ancient East Part 2
Travel Goals Podcast
Is Ireland on your bucket list? Check out part two of our guide to road-tripping around Ireland's Ancient East. Discover Viking history, single malt whisky, seaweed baths, historic lighthouses, and ocean dips, and learn about a special stone mounted inside a castle. Join me and producer Luke on an immersive journey to discover over 5,000 years of history as we give you the inside scoop on Ireland's Ancient East. In part two of this episode, we dive into Ireland's Viking history in Waterford City, indulge in a warm seaweed bath on the coast, learn how exquisite Crystalware is made, sip...
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Celtic trails and coastal roads: Road tripping through Ireland's Ancient East - Part 1
Travel Goals Podcast
Dreaming of exploring Ireland? We've got you covered with our guide to road-tripping around Ireland's Ancient East. Imagine a land of rolling green hills, historical attractions, castles and landscaped gardens framed by the River Shannon and the Irish Sea. Join me and producer Luke on an immersive journey to discover over 5,000 years of history as we give you the inside scoop on some of the best things to see and do in this fascinating part of Ireland. In part one of this episode, we'll walk above a forest canopy in County Wicklow, step aboard a replica famine ship, sample Irish cuisine, and...
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Spooky Samhain adventures in Ireland - the home of Halloween
Travel Goals Podcast
Did you know that Ireland is considered the home of Halloween? Discover the spookier side of the Emerald Isle and learn about mystical myths, folklore, fire and feasting, as nights draw in and darkness descends. As part of our special Ireland destination series, we travel to Ireland to explore Halloween's Irish roots and learn more about Samhain - one of the four main festivals of the Gaelic calendar. Let me and producer Luke take you on an immersive journey to County Meath, in Ireland's ancient east, to discover the origins of Halloween at the , which takes place every year at the end of...
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Welcome to Ireland (Teaser)
Travel Goals Podcast
Are you ready to take a deep dive into Ireland with our immersive and exciting destination series? This teaser episode gives you a sneak peek into our upcoming Ireland mini-series, recorded on location. Over five episodes, me and producer Luke will be travelling around the Emerald Isle to discover why Ireland is a fantastic destination for a holiday year-round. With its warm hospitality, storied history, and ethereal landscapes, Ireland promises a journey that transcends the ordinary and will fill your heart with music and laughter. With incredible soundscapes and interviews...
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How to travel the world for $10 a day - super budget travel hacks from 'The Broke Backpacker'
Travel Goals Podcast
Do you want to learn how to travel the world on a budget? Check out our ultimate guide to globe-trotting without breaking the bank! In this episode, we team up with Will Hatton – The Broke Backpacker, to unravel the art of savvy budget travel, where adventure knows no financial boundaries. Discover the road less travelled with Will's top travel hacks that transcend conventional backpacking wisdom, and find out how to travel for just $10 a day. We also dive into how exactly Will has travelled the world on an ultra-budget and how he created the website – to teach you how to do the...
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Road tripping in South Iceland - an epic voyage in the land of fire and ice
Travel Goals Podcast
Are you dreaming of an epic road trip in Iceland? Join us on an immersive audio journey through the land of fire and ice and get inspired for your next adventure. Recorded on location in South Iceland, we visit thundering waterfalls, black sand beaches and glacial lagoons by electric car. We also talk to knowledgable locals about why you should road trip along Iceland's scenic south coast. Iceland, the land of fire and ice, is a dream road trip destination with its well-maintained roads, excellent infrastructure and ethereal landscapes. Located in frigid waters of the North Atlantic,...
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How to pack smarter - top travel packing tips and hacks
Travel Goals Podcast
Do you want to pack smarter and save money on cabin bag charges with airlines? In this episode, we discuss how to pack smarter – featuring top travel packing hacks and tips from travel bag experts. Find out to choose your ideal cabin bag, how to beat airline bag charges and get expert packing hacks and tips, so you can travel lighter and still look stylish. You can also get 15% off a new cabin bag, from our show sponsors Cabin Max, when you use the exclusive discount code travelgoals at On the show, we have Sean Gresty from Cabin Max giving top tips on how to pick your perfect cabin bag...
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How to plan the perfect USA National Parks trip
Travel Goals Podcast
Are you dreaming of adventure and connecting with the great outdoors? Sounds like you need a trip to one of the many incredible national parks in the USA. In this episode, we learn how to plan the perfect USA National Parks trip with Gary Arndt. Gary is the host of the Everything Everywhere Daily Podcast, and he is also an award-winning blogger and national park pro. As part of a personal challenge, Gary has visited most of the national parks in the USA and has a wealth of information and top tips to share with you. We talk more about the national parks in the US and how each park has...
info_outlineLearn the best travel hacking secrets with travel expert Nate Ritter. Travel hacking is how savvy travellers save lots of money on travel. It's more than just finding a "deal online, it's a state of mind! In this episode, Nate talks about the best strategies to earn airline miles and hotel points and the best ways to redeem those points, to get free travel, upgrades, and elite status.
Nate is a travel expert, who first got started in 2007 when he was able to fly & stay in Paris for just $300. This super budget travel experience sparked his interest in all things travel hacking through miles, points and finding special deals. On the show, he explains in detail, how you can also start travel hacking and saving money right now.
Nate's been a tech executive and entrepreneur for most of his career, consulting for companies like Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, and Land Rover. He also spends his time building and running his own companies like Perfect Space and Room Steals. When he's not consulting or building his own companies, Nate also helps others like Eventful.com and Hotels for Hope build teams, execute visions, and to scale.
We chat about how you can save tons of money on hotels and flights using a variety of travel hacks and tricks to keep your travels cost-effective. We also take a deep dive into travel technology and whether it enhances or takes away from your travels.
Nate also talks about how and why he founded RoomSteals. A money-saving chrome extension that shows you if a cheaper price for the hotel you're already looking at exists, saving you lots of money on your hotel stays. There’s even a special coupon for a RoomSteals subscription, exclusive for Travel Goals listeners, so listen out for it in the show.
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Hi, I'm your podcast host, Pip Jones, [also known as Portia Jones] and I'm a freelance travel writer, podcaster and presenter. I've travelled extensively around the world and i'm available for hire for writing and podcasting. You can see my online travel journalism portfolio here.
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