Wanderlust Wellman Travel Podcast

In this episode, I dive more into the philosophy behind traveling - specifically, how it can negatively impact your life in various ways. I think the concept of Yin and Yang applies to most things in life, and travel is no exception. There are some notable negative impacts it can have on your life, such as financial, career, friendship, community, desensitizing, and several others. However, I still believe that it is well worth these impacts and is one of the most incredible things that you can do

In 2017, I decided to study abroad in Tokyo, Japan. It was my first time leaving North America, and doing it as a 20 year old was a very bold experience for me. There are a lot of amazing things that came from this experience such as friendships, once in a life-time culture shock, and a new desire and passion to see the world. Studying abroad can sometimes feel like an upper-class privileged experience for people who can easily afford college. However, if you are resourceful, you can find programs that are the same cost as a semester at your university, or even less. So if you are considering studying abroad, I cannot recommend it enough. Here is the university where I studied abroad in Toyko:https://lakeland.edu/student-experience/study-abroad

Being a "better traveler" is kind of a subjective thing, but we believe that we have made many mistakes along our traveling journey. These things include choosing locations, deciding how long to visit, experiences, learning, contributing, and so much more. So if we could restart our travel journey, here is what we would do differently. I'm sure we still have a lot to learn about traveling, but maybe you can learn or relate to our mistakes as well.

People often ask my wife and I "How do you travel all around the world as vegans"? It sounds like a difficult thing to do, but it actually isn't! We have traveled to 20 countries and have always managed to eat delicious vegan food that is local and authentic - even in places such as markets! Some of the top tips for this vegan guide are the following:Use the following apps:Happy CowGoogle MapsGoogle TranslateRead blogs about foods in the cuisine that are typically vegan, so you can locate them on menus. Watching youtube videos on cities that you plan to visit is extremely helpful as well. Also, stay in neighborhoods that have several restaurants with vegan options nearby - that way you can explore attractions/do things during the day, and you won't struggle to find food before and after you leave to explore.

In this episode of the Wanderlust Wellman Travel Podcast, I discuss some places that I've traveled to that are underrated. These are by no means "Hidden Gems" - in fact, you have probably heard of most of them. What makes them underrated (to me) is that they get a lot less attention than the more popular places in the same country/region. So while they will still have tourism, they won't be overtouristed, but will still have some great infrastructure for tourism and will have plenty of things to see and do. The places mentioned are the following:Busan, South KoreaIschia, ItalySanta Fe, USANaxos, GreeceMilos, GreeceDa Nang, VietnamTaipei, TaiwanLima, PeruKoh Phangan, Thailand

In this episode, I dive into the island of the gods, Bali! This is probably the most famous Indonesian island, and it has so much to offer that it can actually be a little overwhelming. In this travel guide, I discuss why Bali is so incredible, the different experiences you can have all across the island, and how to make the most out of your time here. Some of the places I mention are Canggu, Ubud, Sidemen, Lovina, Gili Islands, and even more. And of course, don't forget about the local Indonesian and Balinese foods!

In this episode, I discuss things from your travels that you can bring back to your life, and ultimately why a trip or one individual moment can be so worthwhile. This podcast dives more into the philosophy behind travel, and how visiting a new place can significantly change your life, as well as the people around you. Some of the main takeaways are you can bring back interesting possessions, gifts for others, recipes to cook, habits, empathy, and overall fulfillment.

In this podcast, we cover how to travel Naples (Napoli), Italy! Naples is the capital of Campania and is the 3rd largest city in Italy. It has tons of historical sights, scenic views, and of course, is the birthplace of pizza. There are also plenty of great day trips including the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the islands of Ischia and Capri, Sorrento, and of course, the Amalfi Coast. So whether you're planning a trip to Naples or are just interested about it, listen along and let's go to Naples together!

Here we rank Mexican Food on a tier list! We selected 18 different Mexican foods and ranked them from S tier to D tier. We absolutely love Mexican food, and had to decide which are the best and the worst in this podcast. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

For this episode of the Wanderlust Wellman Travel Podcast, we thought it was long overdue to do an "about us". Here we cover a bit of our history, how we met, how our lives developed thereafter, and how we began living this adventurous traveling lifestyle. Let us know any comments, questions, or thoughts you have!

Which Food is better, Korean Food or Japanese Food? This travel podcast will answer this question once and for all! In this episode, we ultimately compare like-for-like foods from Korea and Japan, see which one comes out on top, and then see who won the most match ups! For example: Sushi vs Kimbap Okonomiyaki vs Bindatteok Gyoza vs Mandu Daifuku vs Hotteok Ramen vs Japchae Curry vs Bibimbap Dango vs Tteokbokki These are only our opinions, but having traveled to both of these countries and having eaten all these foods, you could say we have EXPERT opinions on the subject. So what do you think is better -Japanese food OR Korean food? Let us know!

Here are 8 National Stereotypes/Country stereotypes that are actually true (in our opinion) in our travel podcast. Some people say that stereotypes exist for a reason, and some stereotypes/popular beliefs about different places are certainly true. Here we discuss countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan Italy, France, and much more covering our own stories and experiences in the process. These are all just opinions, so let us know if you agree or disagree with them. And if you want to see our unpopular opinions/how we disagree with stereotypes, check this video out!

Here are our 8 bucketlist travel destinations for 2025 (or any year really)! This podcast discusses our top places that we want to visit in the world that we will hopefully (actually, DEFINITELY) see at some point. We are a married couple who has traveled across the world, but there are still so many amazing places that we haven't seen. So watch along and let us know your thoughts on our bucketlist destinations, and please let us know if you have any in the comments below!

Here we discuss 13 of our worst travel experiences (as a married couple). For this travel podcast, listen and watch along to our worst travel stories that admittedly, could have ended up a lot worse. These include stressful incidents at the airport, taking ubers, losing wallets, breaking things, verbal confrontations (that almost get physical), and so much more. However, we did really enjoy reflecting on them, although we sometimes get heated recalling them. Have you ever had any terrible travel experiences? Or which one of these was your favorite? Let us know!

Here is our Oahu Travel Guide for 2023! Our travel podcasts talks about how to travel Oahu, Hawaii including where to stay, budget tips, transportation, beaches, hikes, activities, transport, activities, foods, and hidden gems! We also discuss how long you should ideally stay (besides forever) on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. What else could you possibly want to learn before visiting this magical place? Let us know your thoughts!

In this week's travel podcast, here are our unpopular travel opinions. These unpopular travel opinions discuss places that we think are overrated, underrated, or that we believe have many misconceptions online. Some of the main locations covered are places like Hawaii, Tulum Mexico, Bali Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, and South Korea. Do you agree with these hot takes? Or do you have any unpopular travel opinions of your own? As always, let us know down in the comments below!

Here we review our 2024, mostly covering our travels and adventures. We went on 3 - 4 month trip to Asia, visited Switzerland, and went to Mexico. We also reflect on what we learned and experienced this year, and how that will affect the coming year of 2025. Happy New Year!

This travel podcast answers the question which is better - Greek Food or Italian Food? Here we compare popular Greek foods such as "gyros/souvlaki, moussaka, gemista, ravani, gigantes flaki" against popular Italian foods such as "Pizza, Bruschetta, Lasagna, Tiramisu, Pasta, Risotto" and lots of others! After traveling to Greece for 10 days and spending a month of our lives in Italy, we definitely have strong opinions on our experiences with both cuisines. This topic was actually inspired by a video of Gordon Ramsay stating he prefers Greek food over Italian food, which seemed like a really hot take at the time! At the end of the day, we love both cuisines and had a lot of fun reminiscing about the amazing food we have eaten from both countries. Let us know your thoughts down in the comments below - which is better, Italian or Greek Food?

Here is our travel Podcast for our 10 day itinerary in the Greek Islands (Cyclades). Part 2 covers the last 5 days over the islands of Paros, Naxos, Ios, and returning back to Santorini. Here we cover things to do, first impressions, Greek Foods, recommendations, and most importantly, have a lot of fun talking about this amazing adventure. Please like, subscribe and comment your thoughts down below! Here is the outline of the first 5 days discussed in the show and more details: Day 5 -Ferry to Paros (3.5 -4 hours) -First Impressions -Bus to Naousa -Dinner at Parikia (Taverna Mouragio Restaurant - Dolma, Moussaka, Eggplant Dip) -Sunset at Saint Constantine Panoramic Church Day 6 -Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Ekatontapyliani -Parikia Old Town -Ferry to Naxos ( about 1hr) - Check in at Summer Sky Hotel -Lunch at Yasouvlaki Restaurant (Souvlaki, Dolma, Falafel Wrap) - Bus to Agios Prokopios Beach - Kahlua Beach Cafe Bar Day 7 -Breakfast at Heavenly Cafe (pancakes, vegan omelet) -Rental Car at this place: Plateia Petroi Evipaioi, Naxos 843 00, Greece -Loop hike from Melanes Town to Myli, Kouros, and back to Melanes (about 4 miles) -Arrive at Chalkio Town -Saint George Diasoritis Church -Mitos ARTernative BAR (Peinirli(Greek Boat Pizza), Citron, Potato Pancakes) -Sunset at Portara (Apollo Temple) Day 8 -Breakfast at Hug.Me -Coffee at Sottovento (by Agios Georgios Beach) -Ferry to Ios (4 hrs) -rented car at Jacobs Rent a Car (a little dodgy) -Explored Chora (Dinner at The Nest Restaurant - Dolma, Giants Beans, Gemista) -Sunset at Odyseas Elytis Amphitheater Day 9 - Breakfast at Port (Thai Me Up Restaurant) -Drove to Free Beach Bay (near Paralia Milopotas Beach) - Chapel of Agios Nikolaos - Ferry To Santorini - Shuttle From Port to Hotel Day 10 -Rainy Day/Chill Day -Lunch at Veganisimo in Fira (Greek Salad, Moussaka, Tomato Fritters) -Dinner at 5Senses in Fira (Croquettes, Mushroom Orzo, Purple Roll, Ravani) Day 11 -Hike from Fira to Oia (about 7-8 miles) - Lunch at Piatsa Souvlaki Grill House Oia (Souvlaki/Gyros) - Blue Domed Church Santorini - Lolita's Gelato (Strawberry and Chocolate) - Bus to Airport

Here is our travel Podcast for our 10 day itinerary in the Greek Islands (Cyclades). Part 1 covers the first 5 days over the islands of Santorini and Milos. Here we cover things to do, first impressions, Greek Foods, recommendations, and most importantly, have a lot of fun talking about this amazing adventure. This is our first episode of the show, so please like, subscribe and comment your thoughts down below! Here is the outline of the first 5 days discussed in the show and more details: Day 0 -Arrive at Santorini Airport -Bus to Fira town -Falafeland (Restaurant - Falafel Wraps, Brownie) -Back to Airbnb in Akrotiri town Day 1 -Akrotiri Venetian Castle -Red Beach Akrotiri -Bus to Fira Town -Veganissimo (Restaurant - Fava, Souvlaki, Moussaka) -Bus to Oia -Sunset at Oia Castle Day 2 -Bus to Fira Town -Coffee at Nektar Lounge -Bus to Port -5 Hour Ferry to Milos Island -Trapatselis (Restaurant - Grape Leaves(Dolma), Tomato Fritters, Zucchini Flowers) -Explore Adamantas (Saint Haralambos Adamantas Holy Orthodox Church, Artemis Bakery) Day 3 -Gregory's (Restaurant - Coffee, Spinach Pie, Cheese Pie) -Ladenia (Greek Pizza Bread) at Artemis Bakery -Motorbike Rental at Moto Kotsikas -Sarakiniko Beach (Moon Beach) - Firopotamos (Fishing Village) -Flisvos (Restaurant - Dolma, Giants Beants, Lemon Artichoke Dish) - Plaka Castle for Sunset Day 4 - Motorbike Accident -Fyriplaka Beach -Tsigrado Beach (Ladders) -Hospital -Trypiti Town -Prophet Elias Holy Chapel for Sunset - Encounter with Angry Local