Mon, 29 November 2010
Travel can be stressful, physically, mentally and emotionally. You're constantly moving, and being exposed to new foods and diseases, which puts stress on your body. Your mind is being exercised as well, as you plan your trip and deal with challenges as they arrive - maybe you have to speak a new language, or alter your plans at the last minute. All of these stressors will have an impact on your emotional health, which is subject to its own problems - after all, you have to interact with people, which can be tough on your emotions.
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Direct download: Episode2017620-20Emotional20energy20and20travel.mp3
Category:Travel, Psychology -- posted at: 9:32am EDT |
Tue, 23 November 2010
World travel as a way to cut down your debt? That's exactly what this family started doing a few years ago. We talk family travel, work and travel and debt reduction.
When they set off, the plan was to work in Cairns, Australia and make the most of the amazing diving opportunities right next to their apartment. What they didn't realise was that having a "dependent" (a child, in non-government parlance) meant they couldn't get the work and holiday visas they were relying on. With no time to change their plans, they still went to Australia hoping to make something work.
It was next to impossible, so they moved down to Auckland, New Zealand where they were quickly able to find work and -- although the diving didn't happen -- a lifestyle. Travelling from there the three of them found a workable pattern of travel and Baker put a pile of work into his personal finance blog, Man Vs Debt. The family proved it was possible to cut down their US consumer debt and travel the world with a child.
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Direct download: Episode2017520-20Travel20and20money20with20Man20vs20Debt.mp3
Category:Travel, Money -- posted at: 5:07am EDT |
Fri, 12 November 2010
Travel Cambodia with us: we visit Phnom Penh, Battambang, Phnom Penh and cross borders on the way to and from Ho Chi Minh City and Bangkok.
Direct download: Episode2017420-20Cambodia20-20Siem20Reap2C20Battambang20and20Phnom20Penh.mp3
Category:Travel, Cambodia, Asia -- posted at: 10:16am EDT |
Mon, 8 November 2010
If you travel for any length of time, it's likely that at some point you'll encounter rain. Be prepared for it.
A lightweight or heavy-duty jacket. If you're heading into summer, just pack a lightweight shell for emergencies. But if you'll be spending a winter or a rainy season somewhere, get a really good waterproof layer. Goretex is a good choice. Consider something that has a warm inner shell and a waterproof outer shell, then you can mix and match depending on the weather.
An umbrella. Definitely not an essential, but if you plan on spending a lot of time in cities it might be worth carting one around. I like to be able to put it up and down without changing my clothes or carrying around a wet jacket (for some reason, a wet umbrella isn't as bad). We just have one between the two of us.
For more, visit http://indietravelpodcast.com
Direct download: Episode2017320-20Travel20clothes20for20packing20light.mp3
Category:Travel, Packing -- posted at: 9:04am EDT |