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Finding Gina Marie - Travel the World

Author: Judy and Kevin Hoctor

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Our podcast is about being digital nomads, discovering family, and making connection with people around the world. Watch us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/FindingGinaMarie.

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Ep.96 Mistakes can happen to anyone, regardless of how seasoned of a traveler you are. One mistake is silly, one could have had seriously unpleasant consequences, and all are preventable. While it might be less embarrassing to keep these private, we’d prefer to have you learn from us and save yourself the hassle of making these same errors. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.95 We were in Taipei during the biggest Taiwan earthquake in over 25 years. It made us think, “Are we prepared for a natural disaster as full-time travelers?” Not only do we talk about how to prep for emergencies before traveling, we also offer a FREE downloadable emergency packing list on our website that includes what to do in every type of disaster. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.94 We’ve talked about improving travel by getting to know the locals, well this episode is proof that it works. We visit a fishing village, taste rice wine, make mats and noodles, take a cooking class, and dive into the history of the Cham people at My Son Sanctuary.  ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.93 At the suggestion of our viewers, we traveled back to Vietnam to explore Hoi An. It’s one of the most beautiful places we’ve visited, but there is more to it than what meets the eye. We take you to into some hidden alleyways, historical shops, provide tips on the best areas to stay, introduce you to amazing foods, and help you to see all facets of this city of lanterns. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.92 We discuss how we’ve adjusted our travel after 16 months because of an experience in Chiang Mai. This episode digs deep into how we feel about full-time travel. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.91 We spent five weeks in Chiang Mai and were amazed by how it met our every need and want. It’s walkable, has delicious, inexpensive food, night markets, and so much more. Watch our deep dive that also includes what we paid. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.90 We enjoyed Cambodia, so how does Thailand compare? Watch as we point out how the people of Chiang Mai captured our hearts. It was so good, we extended our stay to longer than a month! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! 
Ep.89 Most elephant parks are not kind to the animals. We found an ethical sanctuary that put the happiness of the elephants above that of the tourists. And it was a wonderful experience that we’ll never forget. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.88 We learned so much from our 30+ days in Thailand and thought a quick tips video would help make your trip more enjoyable. We talk about e-visas, where to stay in Chiang Mai, what foods to try, how to get around, and so much more! We have several Thailand videos coming, so make sure to subscribe. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.87 The Angkor Archeological Park is massive! So before you go, you need a plan. We take you through the top 10 temples and give you the tips and advice that will help you make the most of your time in the world’s largest temple complex. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.86 Have you ever visited a place and thought, “I could live here!” We take you around this tourist-friendly city and show you why we were so impressed. By the end of this episode, you too might be wondering if Cambodia is a country worthy of an extended stay. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.85 Ever wondered how hard it is to get medical care while traveling or worried about how much it might cost? We visit Chiang Mai Ram Hospital, which is known for its outstanding medical care in Thailand. We did a full battery of screenings and addressed some health issues. We met with specialists in cardiology, the liver, an ENT, had a CT scan, and even had some skin biopsies.We tell you what to expect, whether we’d recommend it, and what it ALL costs. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! 
Ep.84 If you’ve ever come back from a vacation and wished you could stay longer or wondered what it would be like to quit your job and travel the world, this episode is for you. We sold/donated everything we owned in 2022 to travel as digital nomads. There are good things… and not so good things about this “road less traveled.” We give you the real scoop about all of it. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.83 We had very different experiences between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, but there are many tips that apply to both. Join us as we explore the history, food, culture, chocolate, and coffee of Vietnam. This is everything you need to know as a first-time visitor to this country. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.82 We knew very little about Vietnam before we spent a month there and we made a couple of big mistakes. Before visiting, watch this video to make the best choice about where to stay and visit in both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.81 We’ve learned A LOT in the last year of traveling full-time around the world. We share WHAT we carry now, what we STOPPED carrying, and TIPS to make packing easier. We have no home base, so what we show you is everything we own. Our gear serves us in all but extreme cold weather, which we try to avoid whenever possible! ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.80 Japan is full of beauty, but when that beauty comes from a desire to make our world a better place, it becomes inspirational. We explore the history of Hiroshima, its delicious okonomiyaki Japanese pancakes, Peace Memorial Park, and we fold our own origami cranes to donate to The Crane Project. We also take a ferry to hang with the wild deer of Miyajima Island. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube! 
Ep.79 We trade cramped, budget Japanese hotels for a night of opulence and indulgence at a ryokan outside Kyoto overlooking Lake Biwa. We give you a tour of our spacious accommodations at Biwako Ryokusuitei and share our 12-course traditional Kaiseki dinner feast and Japanese breakfast. Enjoy our outdoor hot spring onsen while we watch the sunrise. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.78 With so many temples and shrines in Kyoto, it can be hard to know which ones you should visit. That’s why we take you to 11 of the top ones and rate each for why it may be the best for you. We bring you all the beautiful fall colors, too! And at the end, we show off a bonus temple for cat lovers. ❤️ Watch us on YouTube!
Ep.77 You have questions and we have answers! After a year of full-time travel, we share our best tips for the cost-conscious traveler to help you save money while you explore the world. Our tips work for vacation travel as well!  Watch us on YouTube!
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