Words with Winos - Travel Podcast
Words with Winos puts a new spin on travel podcasts. Marilyn talks about her travels while simultaneously drinking wine. While discussing her travels and drinking her wine, she provides listeners with priceless travel tips, 100% honesty, and tons of laughs! She often has guests come on the show to talk about their experiences traveling, their own travel tips, and much more! Cheers! Unfortunately, Words with Winos has disbanded. You can find both Marilyn and Matt in their new and separate travel-related pages. Marilyn is now at HerQuirkyJourney.com Matt is now on YouTube as Happy Hour with Matt. Thank you all for your support over the years! We hope you will continue to support us both in our new (albeit now separate) travels!
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Episode 39 - First Week In China
09/06/2018
Episode 39 - First Week In China
We took a break in our "Backpacking Europe" series because our next topic was just too exciting to keep to ourselves: our first week living in China! We moved to Shenzhen, China on August 18th, 2018 to teach English in primary schools. In this episode, we talked about what happened each day during our first week in China. In the episode, we discussed: Almost getting poisoned by counterfeit wine How to NOT buy/drink counterfeit alcohol What to pack when flying to China if you don't want to get your bags back! Problems with retrieving our baggage upon landing in Hong Kong Applying for business visas on arrival and crossing the border into China Getting SIM cards, metro cards, and bank accounts in Shenzhen, China Visiting COCO Park and discovering why it's a bit overrated Our first Chinese meal and our reactions to it What NOT to do when ordering food in China What eating at a Chinese restaurant in China is like and why it's our favorite style of eating! Apartment hunting in Shenzhen COCKROACHES EVERYWHERE Exploring Dongmen, our favorite place in Shenzhen so far for shopping and STREET FOOD! Dining with a Lazy Susan and a cockroach Orientation with our job agency and why it was a big ol' waste of time Matt's 26th birthday celebration in the Shenzhen nightlife! Moving into our apartment And more! Thank you for reading/listening! Be sure to check our out for lots more information and photos. Cheers and happy travels! Wine: Casillero del Diablo- Merlot (Spain) Unfortunately, Words with Winos disbanded after the release of this episode, so there will be no new episodes or content. However, you can still find both of us in our new travel-related places: Marilyn: Matt: Thank you all for your support of Words with Winos! We both hope you'll continue to follow along on our (now separate) travels!
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Episode 38 - Backpacking Europe: Slovenia
08/07/2018
Episode 38 - Backpacking Europe: Slovenia
Our third destination during our backpacking Europe trip was Slovenia. We left Vienna, Austria on July 6th for Ljubljana, Slovenia! We'd heard Slovenia was beautiful and was known for their nature, but we didn't prepare for the glorious and magical place that is Slovenia, specifically the two places we visited: Ljubljana and Lake Bled. In this episode, hear all about our trip to Slovenia, including: What Slovenian food is like and where to get the best of it Why our first impressions of Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital, were not so good How our first impressions were quickly demolished The best bar and restaurants to visit in Ljubljana The most disappointing landmark The best market ever Slovenian people, culture, and more The greatest place for some good sausage! Our awesome Couchsurfing experience Exploring the most beautiful and romantic lake we've ever seen: Lake Bled And more! Be sure to check out our blog post for more information and for pictures of stunning Slovenia! Thanks for listening! Wine: Soli - Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc (Bulgaria)
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Episode 37 - Backpacking Europe: Vienna and Salzburg, Austria
08/02/2018
Episode 37 - Backpacking Europe: Vienna and Salzburg, Austria
Our second destination on our backpacking Europe trip was Austria, specifically the cities Vienna and Salzburg. We left Krakow, Poland on July 4th and took a bus ride with FlixBus to Vienna. In this episode, hear all about: Our immediate impressions on both Vienna and Salzburg The rudeness of people in Austria How Couchsurfing in Austria restored our faith in the service The absurd prices Our surprise while walking around Vienna Viennese coffee A day trip to Salzburg, where Mozart was born and where The Sound of Music was filmed The absolute BEST place to have a picnic in Salzburg Where to find the best views of Salzburg How we had a FREE meal at the top of the Danube Tower in Vienna And, as always, much more! Thank you so much for listening/reading! If you’d like to see photos and videos of the glorious things we did and saw in Austria, check out the post! Be sure to follow , our new Brazilian backpacker friends we stayed with in Vienna! Wine: Vino Zupa - Kupinovo Vino (Serbia) (It was a blackberry wine!)
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Episode 36 - Backpacking Europe: Krakow, Poland
07/14/2018
Episode 36 - Backpacking Europe: Krakow, Poland
From July to mid-August 2018, we'll be backpacking through Central and Eastern Europe! Our first stop: Krakow, Poland! In this episode, we discussed our 3-night stay in Krakow, including: The uncomfortable and agitating, then pleasant and enjoyable train ride to Krakow from Prague How we saved money on accommodation and stayed at a stranger's home for free Exploring a touristy area without the tourists, such as Main Square and Wawel Castle Taking a guided tour through Auschwitz, the most well-known concentration camp from WWII The most incredible story we heard about victims in Auschwitz Our feelings about the tour and our overall experience in Auschwitz Exploring Krakow with local Sebastian Dylag and seeing things like giant, man-made mounds, flying our new drone, eating Polish food, and more Thank you for reading/listening! Be sure to check out our blog post for more info, photos, and videos. Also check out Sebastian Dylag's awesome ! Wine: Plavac - Radovic (Croatia)
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Episode 35 - Prague, Czech Republic
07/06/2018
Episode 35 - Prague, Czech Republic
We've lived in Prague, Czech Republic since January 2017, making it about a year and a half altogether. But, finally, our time has come to leave this fairytale city in search of new adventures! However, we haven't made an episode about our time living here! It's about time we did. In this episode, we blabbered about: Why exactly we moved to Prague, Czech Republic How on earth we did that, including finding an apartment, getting a visa, etc. How we were almost on House Hunters International, then totally got screwed over The cost of living in Prague Our favorite things to do in the magical fairytale land of Prague The best things to do in the Czech Republic outside of Prague Pros and Cons of living in Prague What we're up to next! Thank you so much for listening! Flip through our blog post for more information, pictures, and videos on Prague! Wine: Vinne Sklepsy- Modry Portugal (Czech Republic)
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Episode 34 - Remembering Anthony Bourdain
06/10/2018
Episode 34 - Remembering Anthony Bourdain
On June 8th, 2018, Anthony Bourdain tragically passed away. Bourdain was a celebrity chef who hosted multiple travel shows centered around international cuisine, culture, and people. He inspired thousands of people across the globe with his storytelling, outlook on life, and adventures. Like thousands of others, we were deeply affected and devastated by the loss of Bourdain. He was one of the key reasons we started traveling and even experienced numerous things while traveling. Because of his recent and devastating loss, we felt we'd create an episode dedicated to who he was and what he meant to us. In this episode, we talked about: How Anthony Bourdain first became famous What his four (that's right: four) travel TV shows were How Bourdain tied into the beginning of our nomadic lifestyle and still does to this day Why exactly his passing hit us hard Various episodes that inspired us to experience what Bourdain did, like: Eating at a ritzy tiki-bar/restaurant in San Francisco Drinking heavily, eating all of the barbecue, and singing karaoke in South Korea Experiencing a baseball game in Osaka, Japan, which was one of the highlights of our time there And plenty, plenty more. Thank you all for listening to this episode. If you'd like to see our blog post about this with pictures and more info, check it out . How did Anthony Bourdain impact your life? Please remember: suicide is a serious thing. If you or anyone you know needs ANY help, please reach out to anyone, whether it be a family member, friend, or hotline. Here's the suicide prevention number in the US: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Rest peacefully, Tony. Wine: Unknown Winery (Literally couldn't read it) - Frankovka (Czech Republic)
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Episode 33 - Best Day Trips From Prague
06/07/2018
Episode 33 - Best Day Trips From Prague
While living in Prague, we've discovered a good number of incredible day trips from there. In this podcast, we discussed two that we explored with Matt's aunt when she came to visit: Cesky Krumlov and Terezin Concentration Camp. In this episode, we talked about: Why Cesky Krumlov is one of the most magical cities in Europe How we took a train to Cesky Krumlov, but needed to take a bumpy bus for an hour and Matt's aunt felt car sick Views, views, and more views! The bears at Cesky Krumlov...that we may or may not have seen The must-see places there Our exciting train ride back to Prague with a slew of drunken Austrian men Terezin Concentration Camp in the Czech Republic What it's purpose was during World War II Facts about Terezin Our overall feeling about Terezin Concentration Camp, the Ghetto Museum, and Terezin as a whole And much more! If you'd like to see pictures and more information on these day trips and/or four other day trips from Prague, check out the blog post ! Wine: Paul Mas - Cabernet Sauvignon (South France)
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Episode 32 - Strict Diet When Traveling
05/24/2018
Episode 32 - Strict Diet When Traveling
In our previous episode, we discussed our gut issues, like IBS and acid reflux, in depth and how travel played a role in causing these problems. In this episode, we discussed exactly how we've tackled these debilitating and seemingly incurable issues. We've found something that helped heal us and solve our numerous gut issues-- and no, it's not some bogus medication! In this episode, we discuss: The Fast Tract Diet and what it does for IBS, acid reflux, and other gut issue sufferers SIBO-- what it stands for, what it is, and why you should be terrified of it How to follow a strict diet like the FTD diet while traveling How this diet not only helps your gut be healthier, but helps YOU be healthier and even lose lots of weight Matt lost 20 pounds on the diet! What we usually eat each day How your body reacts to cutting out carbohydrates Gorging on ALL the food on Christmas-- and how our bodies punished us afterwards Our guts' progression on the diet Common questions about high-fat, low-carb diets answered What happens when we cheat on the diet (nope, it's not pretty) What to eat and what not to eat while going out and traveling on this diet And more! If you'd like more information on this podcast or the diet, check out our blog post here. If you haven't listened to our previous episode Traveling Has Made Us Chronically Ill, give that a listen ! Or check out the blog post on it . Thank you all for listening/reading! Cheers and happy travels! Wine: Sklepy Sv. Kaveriny - Frankovka (Movaria, Czech Republic)
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Episode 31 - Traveling Has Made Us Chronically Ill
05/10/2018
Episode 31 - Traveling Has Made Us Chronically Ill
Have you ever thought about how your health might be affected by traveling the world? Well, apparently, we didn't when we started traveling-- and now we're paying the price. In this episode, we discussed our personal chronic health issues, including things like: Battling horrendous acid reflux Developing chronic yeast/bacterial infections with no explanation as to why How Marilyn gave herself IBS-- and still struggles with it to this day How traveling has helped cause some of our issues and even exasperate them Going through two endoscopies-- with no results! Being lied to and not helped by countless doctors Seeing my own insides on a TV screen Why Marilyn looked six months pregnant but absolutely was not! Why you should never, ever take Omeprazole or any other protein pump inhibitors Antibiotics and why they can be dangerous How these chronic illness impact us and our nomadic lifestyle And more! If you'd like to read up on our issues, you can check out our blog post ! Stay tuned for our next episode on how we've found the "cure" to our chronic illnesses without medication! Wine: Viña Tarapaca- Merlot (Chile)
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Episode 30 - Wine Festival in the Czech Republic
04/26/2018
Episode 30 - Wine Festival in the Czech Republic
During Easter weekend, we had the most amazing and rare opportunity: attend a wine festival in the wine region of the Czech Republic with our two friends! We took a short 3-hour drive with our pals to the region called Moravia, specifically the town Valtice. In the podcast episode, we talked about: How we found out about this lovely wine festival in the middle of nowhere Czech Republic The cost of the festival and what we got out of it The food we ate and the TONS of wines we drank! What it's like drinking wine for 8 hours straight and walking around an adorable Czech town A few of the wine cellars and wineries we visited in Valtice Numerous castles we got to visit, including Valtice Castle, Lednice Castle, and Mikulov Castle Our unsurprising hangover the following day The bizarre Czech Easter Monday celebration which includes whipping women! And more! If you'd like to see more, like stunning photos and a well-made video, check out our blog post ! Thank you for listening! Cheers and happy travels! Wine: Chateau Valtice - Frankovka (Moravia, Czech Republic)
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Interview Episode 12 - Poppy from Where's Poppy
04/12/2018
Interview Episode 12 - Poppy from Where's Poppy
We had the incredible opportunity to chat with Poppy from Where's Poppy in our twelfth interview episode! Where's Poppy is a travel vlog with 62,000 subscribers and growing! Poppy is originally from the U.S. and wanders around the globe with her video camera in hand. She first started her global adventures by volunteering in Costa Rica in 2016 and hasn't stopped since. In our episode with her, we talked about: Where's Poppy, Poppy's well-known travel vlog Poppy's experiences volunteering in places like Costa Rica, Mexico, and Romania Sleeping in the middle of a jungle with a bed full of scorpions AND ants! Her worst experience traveling (hint: it was awful and every traveler's nightmare!) Why she continued to travel even after her worst experience traveling and returning home Why she began traveling in the first place and why she'll never be a part of the 9-5 American lifestyle Why she moved to China and specifically Shenzhen Her experience in the Philippines and why she hated it...mostly, besides the magical beaches What visa she has when living in China Where she will be going to live next Why it's difficult for her (and us!) to talk with friends about traveling What made her start travel vlogging, even though she hated being on camera! The negative comments she gets when not being politically correct in China Advice for aspiring travelers and travel vloggers And so much more! You can check out Where's Poppy on her travel and her travel . You can also connect with Poppy on and . Oh, and you can find our blog ! Thank you for being on the show, Poppy! We had an awesome time chatting with you. And thank you, listeners, for tuning in! Cheers and happy travels! Wine: Sedlecka Vina - Cabernet Sauvignon (Moravia in Czech Republic)
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Episode 29 - Living Abroad in South Korea
03/29/2018
Episode 29 - Living Abroad in South Korea
On the second episode of our series called "Living Abroad," we talked about what it was like living in South Korea, specifically Sejong City. We talked about tons of things, like: Cost of living in South Korea How much we earned teaching English in a hagwon How we got free airfare and accommodation TONS of delicious Korean food and some not-so-good food Things to do in Sejong, like go to the bowling alley, sing karaoke, eat all the barbecue, drink all the soju, and more Why Korea has some of the best nightlife in the world, especially Seoul Transportation in Korea and why it's some of the best in the world The local people and how English-friendly it is there The weather and the pollution Why we loved Korea, but would never, ever work there again Thanks for reading/listening! If you'd like to learn more, check out our blog post ! Wine: Vinium - Svatovavřinecké (Czech Republic)
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Episode 28 - Teaching English Online (Live Podcast)
03/18/2018
Episode 28 - Teaching English Online (Live Podcast)
We recorded our first ever live episode on both Facebook and Youtube-- and it was a huge success! We had plenty of interactions with listeners and--duh-- plenty of wine! In the episode, we covered all things about our online jobs where we teach English to children in China with VIPKID. In this live podcast, we talked about: Why we teach English online with the China-based company VIPKID What is VIPKID and why it's rated #1 Best Remote Job on Forbe's The basic needs for applying for VIPKID The plethora of pros, like making your own schedule, teaching students one-on-one, the excellent pay, pre-made teaching materials, and more The few cons, such as limited interaction with colleagues, the occasional difficulties with communicating with people in China, time difference, and more How we teach English to students in China without knowing any Chinese Which is better to get your TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certificate: online or in class Why we want to move to Shenzhen, China to teach English in person (for a change!) Our responses to various questions from listeners, like where we are now, the difference between British and American English, if it's possible to get teaching English jobs when you're not a native English speaker, where we're going next, and others Thank you so much for listening and/or reading! If you'd like more information about VIPKID, check out the or with your questions. We'd love to answer them! Wine: Modry Portugal - "Red Wine" (Portugal)
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Episode 27 - Living Abroad in Thailand
03/09/2018
Episode 27 - Living Abroad in Thailand
This is the first episode of a new series of the podcast called "Living Abroad," which focuses on exactly as the title says: living abroad! We want to bring to light what it's truly like moving and living abroad in places that are very different from our home country. In this first episode of the series, we talked about our experience living in Thailand, specifically Chonburi. In the episode, we talked about: Why we moved abroad in the first place after college in 2014 Why we moved to Thailand and specifically Chonburi How we found jobs on Craigslist teaching English there after first being scammed Cost of living in Chonburi and Thailand in general Our hotel room-like apartment with unbelievably cheap rent, even when blasting the A/C constantly! Living off of just $900 USD per month Food in Thailand: the cost of eating out, groceries, and why we love Thai food Spending about $4-6 per day on exquisite Thai food Things to do in Chonburi: Night Market, attend a Soccer game and drink outside with the locals afterwards, go to Monkey Mountain and get swarmed by monkeys, and more! Places to go around Chonburi, like Bangkok, Pattaya, and Bang Saen Beach The brutal heat and torrential rain And much more! If you'd like more information about our lives in Chonburi, Thailand, check out the ! We included a couple of extra must-dos as well, like the Hell Garden and Chinese Temple! Wine: Lion's Gate - Cabernet Sauvignon (South Africa)
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Episode 26 - Bergen, Norway
03/02/2018
Episode 26 - Bergen, Norway
In this episode, we discussed our four-day excursion to Bergen, Norway. Bergen is Norway's second biggest city with a population of around 265,000. It's an "under the radar" city, so we thought we'd check it out before returning to our apartment in Prague from a visit home in New York! We were both pleasantly surprised by what we found in Bergen. In this episode, we talked about our trip to Bergen and what we did there, including things like: Why we went to Bergen, Norway and not another more well-known place, like Oslo Lille Lungegårdsvannet-- the first view we saw in Bergen and how it made us fall in love with Bergen right away Walking around Bergen, which can be brutal with all of the hills, plus the frigid cold in winter, but rewarding with its views! What the Bergen Card is and why it's vital for seeing the sights in Bergen The fjord cruise experience, our discount, and why it was one of the best things we've ever done! Yes-- ever! Some must-try foods in Bergen, like fish cakes, fish soup, and reindeer sausage, and where to get them How expensive Bergen, Norway really is (yup, it's nightmare-ishly expensive) The Bryggen (traditional and adorable homes on the water) Riding a funicular up Mount Fløyen and admiring panoramic views of the city Why traveling around the city on a Sunday is brutal, especially when you have a full bladder and need a bus to get to civilization and toilets! Gamlehaugen castle and why we think it would be much better viewed in summer than in winter Where to find the most picturesque traditional homes in Bergen Public transportation and how easy it is The aquarium and why the walk there from the center was one of our favorite strolls of all time And much more! If you'd like to learn more about our trip to Bergen, Norway, see pictures, find out specific restaurants and other stuff we went to, just check out the blog post ! Wine: Torre de Rejas - Tempranillo (Spain)
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Episode 25: Moving Around The World (Packing Essentials)
02/22/2018
Episode 25: Moving Around The World (Packing Essentials)
When traveling full-time, it can be difficult to figure out what is necessary to bring along with you and what is not. We've up and moved ourselves and our lives to numerous places since 2014 and we've learned a lot about packing and moving since then! In this episode, we dove into the plethora of packing mistakes we've made in the past and how to appropriately pack now (as we've finally learned)! In this episode, we talked about: Moving to countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Czech Republic Where traveling with big suitcases is a hassle How to appropriately downsize in your packing The best way to pack your clothes to save space and fit more Lessons we've learned for packing, like not bringing two "mega" suitcases throughout Thailand because it's painful and embarrassing! How to sneak out of a country like South Korea Why you shouldn't leave a suitcase on a balcony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for over half a year straight How to travel with only carry-on baggage Our favorite airline and why it's so darn cheap-- and how to get around their extra fees How to pack for small adventures along with moving to new countries Packing essentials for moving abroad And much more! If you'd like some more information, take a gander at the full blog post Wine for Marilyn: Apothetic Red - Blend of Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon (California) Wine for Matt: Cavit - Pinot Grigio (Italy)
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Episode 24 - 4 Days in the South (Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia)
02/09/2018
Episode 24 - 4 Days in the South (Charleston, South Carolina and Savannah, Georgia)
Marilyn and Matt finally visited their friend, Vinny, who lives in Charleston, South Carolina! While there, the two explored the city of Charleston and even took a day trip to Savannah, Georgia. As two New Yorkers, this was a bit out of their comfort zone, but they loved every second of it! In this episode, they discussed: Where they found $140 roundtrip tickets How they found a cheap car to rent and why renting a car is so important in exploring the USA Eating ALL the food, like fried okra, collard greens, grits, biscuits, she crab soup, and barbeque Exploring Magnolia Plantation and stumbling upon an unexpected alligator! Gorgeous views at Folly Beach, even in the freezing cold Outstanding barbeque from a restaurant featured on Bizarre Foods Delicious Destinations with Andrew Zimmern Wandering around Savannah, discovering it's so small, but when walking in circles, it doesn't feel like that FREE bus service in Savannah, Georgia River Street and the greatest sweets they've ever had: pralines! A somber yet beautiful cemetery The monstrous and dreamy homes in Charleston The worst place to eat in Charleston, SC Colorful and captivating buildings on Rainbow Row, Broad Street, and East Bay Street The nightlife on King Street Super Bowl Sunday in Charleston The absolute best movie to watch on Netflix And more! Thank you all for reading/listening! If you'd like some extra information or to see some pictures from our adventures, check out the blog ! Wine: Citra - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Italy)
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Episode 23 - Being Sick Abroad: Hospitals, Pharmacies, Doctors, and Medicine
02/02/2018
Episode 23 - Being Sick Abroad: Hospitals, Pharmacies, Doctors, and Medicine
Ever wondered what you could do when you're sick while abroad?
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Episode 22 - 17 Things About The USA: Critique of Benny Lewis' Article
01/25/2018
Episode 22 - 17 Things About The USA: Critique of Benny Lewis' Article
In this unique episode of the podcast, we discussed Benny Lewis' famous article called "I'm Irish and I spent a year traveling the US-- here are the 17 things that surprised me about day to day life." We discussed his 17 points made about the confusing things he found in the USA when living/traveling there. We compare and contrast with our own experiences, both abroad and at home in the USA.
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Episode 21 - Housesitting in Tuscany, Italy
01/18/2018
Episode 21 - Housesitting in Tuscany, Italy
Matt and Marilyn watch someone else's house and dogs in a small town in Tuscany, Italy-- for free! They talk about their experience housesitting, the positives and negatives, day trips to places like Pisa, Lucca, and Manarola in Cinque Terre, the food and wine in Italy, being chased by an insane man in Pisa, and much more!
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Interview Episode 11 - Monet from The Traveling Child
01/11/2018
Interview Episode 11 - Monet from The Traveling Child
We got to chat with Monet from The Traveling Child! We talked about tons of amazing topics, such as traveling the world with young children, flying with kids, tips for traveling with children, why traveling with kids isn't nearly as difficult as people think, tips for traveling with or without kids, and much, much more!
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Episode 20 - 2017 in Review and 2018 Sneak Peek
12/31/2017
Episode 20 - 2017 in Review and 2018 Sneak Peek
The year 2017 is drawing to a close and 2018 is at our doorstep. A lot has happened to us in 2017, both good and bad. In this episode, we talk about our travels during the past year in Europe, like the Czech Republic, Croatia, Amsterdam, Poland, Italy, and more! We also talk about family tragedy and how travel plays into grieving. Then, we give you a sneak peek into what's to come in 2018!
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Episode 19 - Life Update (Traveling After Tragedy and Future Plans)
12/06/2017
Episode 19 - Life Update (Traveling After Tragedy and Future Plans)
In this episode, we update our listeners on what's going on in our personal lives. We talk about Marilyn's mother suddenly passing away, her outlook on life afterwards, what it's like traveling before and after a tragedy, Croatia, Barcelona, Ireland, and our future plans.
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Episode 18: Road Trip Through Ireland
11/22/2017
Episode 18: Road Trip Through Ireland
Matt and Marilyn talk about their traveling with a friend through Ireland! For the first time, the three drive through a country-- and on the left side of the road! Hear all about their adventures in Dublin, Cork, Galway and other unique and beautiful cities/towns and national parks!
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Episode 17: Terrorism and Other Things in Barcelona
11/01/2017
Episode 17: Terrorism and Other Things in Barcelona
Matt and Marilyn experienced a terrorist attack in Barcelona, yet they still enjoyed their vacation with Matt's parents despite it!
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Episode 16 - Canals, Waffles, and Drugs in Amsterdam
09/25/2017
Episode 16 - Canals, Waffles, and Drugs in Amsterdam
In this episode, Matt and Marilyn talk about their experienced during their 4-day stay in Amsterdam. Hear all about waffles, drugs, canals, drug addicts almost attacking them, and much, much more!
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Interview Episode 10 - Sasha and Rachel from The Grateful Gypsies
09/03/2017
Interview Episode 10 - Sasha and Rachel from The Grateful Gypsies
For our tenth interview episode, we had the opportunity to interview two fellow digital nomads: Sasha and Rachel from the Grateful Gypsies! They even drank their own bottle of wine-- a Pinot Grigio!
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Episode 15 - Fun in the Budapest Sun
06/20/2017
Episode 15 - Fun in the Budapest Sun
In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Marilyn discuss a 3-day excursion to Budapest, Hungary. They talk about all of the sights, food, and experiences they had there. They specifically talk about: Their AirBNB experience Szimpla Kert, a famous ruin bar in Budapest What the heck a "ruin bar" is and why it's worth a visit Kiraly street, a popular street Hősök tere or Heroes' Square City Park, including Vajdahunyad Castle and Széchenyi Thermal Bath Why the thermal bath was absolutely amazing and one of their favorite parts about their stay in Budapest A couple of the best pastrami sandwiches Deák Ferenc Tér Square and its ferris wheel cleverly named"Budapest Eye" The nightlife scene at Deák Ferenc Tér Square and how they partook in it Chain Bridge and Buda Castle and its grounds with a cool market that sold tons of stuff, from food and drinks to jewelry and fur carpets! The Fisherman's Bastion and why it is one of the absolute best places to visit in Budapest Tram #2 and what you can see from there, which includes the majestic and massive Parliament Building The best restaurant to try on Kiraly street! And so much, much more! Be sure to check out the , which contains lots of information forgotten during the podcast, plus loads of pictures and videos! Also be sure to check out the on Budapest, which includes tons of great shots of all the places mentioned in the episode! Thank you so much for listening! Cheers and happy travels!
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Episode 14 - Travel Question Game
05/29/2017
Episode 14 - Travel Question Game
In this special episode, Matt and Marilyn asked each other travel-related questions. However, instead of thinking of these questions before recording (like in the ), they came up with questions off of the top of their heads while recording and went question for question. The trick, though, was that the person being asked the question was only given one minute to answer. We even used a timer to make sure of that! We asked each other questions about: Our favorite and least favorite countries based on food What sights we missed during our travels that we wish we'd seen Most disappointing and pleasantly surprising countries/cities Which sights we want to re-visit Haircut horror stories Our favorite food in eaten in one country that originated from another country Most wanted country to visit from each continent (or city for Australia) And much more! For a full transcript of our questions, extra info, and some photos for this episode, check out the blog post ! Wine: Ludwig Prime Line - Chardonnay (Czech Republic)
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Episode 13 - Visa Troubles
05/20/2017
Episode 13 - Visa Troubles
In this episode of the podcast, we talk about the various visa troubles we've had throughout our travels and while living abroad. We talk about our experiences and give lots of helpful advice for obtaining visas to live abroad. In this episode, we discuss: How we got our tourist visa to go to Thailand Why and how we worked illegally in Thailand Our "visa run" to Laos and exactly what a visa run entails How we applied for-- and got denied of-- a visa extension in Thailand The easy, breezy visa process to live and work in South Korea Why we were terrified to leave Korea before our work contracts ended How we obtained a tourist visa very easily and quickly to be tourists in Vietnam for 90 days Our "visa run" to Cambodia from Ho Chi Minh City and the headache that ensued Our somewhat illegal visa extension in Vietnam Living in Japan visa-free and traveling in Taiwan visa-free Our extensive, grueling, terrifying, nail-biting, and on-going visa process to work and live in the Czech Republic Thank you for listening, guys! If you would like to see some photos of visas and some extra info (such as where exactly we went to apply for visas), check out our blog post . Cheers and happy travels! Wine: Schloss Raggendorf - Zweigelt (Austria)
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