GOAL Traveler's The Just Go Network

Hi remember me? I have a lot of explaining to do and I decided to do it in the most authentic way possible. I'm in quite the transitional period and feel awful for my lack of consistency on the podcast, so I hope this provides some clarity to you. I'm not gone forever, but just expect some changes. ;) If you don't please follow along on Instagram. I am by far the most active and consistent there as GOAL Traveler and The Just Go Network rebrand and evolve. Hope to hear from you over there!  @goaltraveler @whereinhanoi

WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEEKLY SEGMENT, TRAVEL TIP THURSDAYS! Every month will focus on a topic and each week I will be providing a quick tip to help you easily say YES to more adventures! Getting Out And Living just got easier, folks! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire months worth of tips to gain the most insight. Take action by subscribing now.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: CULTURAL ETIQUETTE What terms to research to be in-the-know The importance of being observant Mention: Duolingo & Everyculture.com   HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US 

Today on episode 75 we will be speaking to Ellen Downes with Fashion Revolution. BIO: Entrepreneur and slow fashion activist, Ellen has a background in business, events, and fundraising. In 2015 she co-founded outdoor cinema company Enchanted Cinema through which she pursued her passion to support local and independent business and engage in social justice and sustainability through art. Having always bought and sold vintage, Fashion Revolution Vietnam has provided a platform through which she can also work with and promote the work of vintage shops in Vietnam who support the notion that clothes should not be seen as disposable, but as items to love and make last! Ellen is passionate about the importance of celebrating, preserving and supporting the work of local designers and makers in Vietnam and wants to focus the Fashion Revolution movement in Vietnam towards also raising the voices of garment factory workers, the majority of whom are female, who are producing in unsafe and undignified conditions. Ellen coordinates Fashion Revolution for Vietnam and also action and events in Hanoi.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Discovering your creative voice. Ellen has always had an entrepreneurial side to her but being an advocate for fashion and body positivity was not in her original plans. We share how she grew from studying French in the UK to becoming a voice for a better fashion industry. What is Fashion Revolution - How and why Ellen got involved in spreading the movement focusing on fast fashion on the other side of the globe, Vietnam How relocating has provided a deeper connection to what she advocates. Ellen may have realized this passion to spread the word of sustainable and ethical fashion, but the travels that brought her to Vietnam has allowed her to work and connect on an even deeper level. She has met with an array of craftsmen and is helping provide a bigger platform for their voices and work. FOLLOW ELLEN: INSTAGRAM MENTIONS FROM ELLEN: FASHION REVOLUTION FASHION REVOLUTION INSTAGRAM #WHOMADEMYCLOTHES #30WEARS FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com)   GOAL OF THE WEEK: TIP: “ #30wears. The next time you purchase something ask yourself, will I wear this 30 times? If the answer is no, reconsider your decision for the purchase.”

A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES. GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire month's work of tips as they are in a specific order to help you gain the most insight on the topic.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Mapping Out Your Travel Route Defining your wants and needs. Specific websites to help your research process. Utilizing Google Maps to lay it all out HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - Instagram

A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES. GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire month's work of tips as they are in a specific order to help you gain the most insight on the topic.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Visas What is a Travel Visa? What types of visas are there? Where should you research about Visas? What documents should you always have in preparation for immigration? HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - Instagram

TODAY ON EPISODE 77 WE WILL BE SPEAKING TO ANNA VALERO WITH TAMGA DESIGNS. Anna is a dear friend of mine that I connected with immediately when I arrived in Vietnam. She is a veteran in my eyes as an ex-pat. She is open and easy to chat with and took me in during the pivotal moment of not knowing how I was going to spend my days. I am internally grateful for her. Our weeks are regularly scheduled around multiple coffee dates where we have begun to know each other quite well. The moment I heard about her brand Tamga I was intrigued by her story. How does this sweet Spanish native find herself in Vietnam designing wonderfully curated sustainable fashion? I had to learn more. I am so proud of what she is doing and can’t advocate for her brand enough. This episode is inspiring for anyone looking to pursue a career in the very complicated fashion industry, but most importantly it’s inspiring to remind you that education is key. It’s her constant need to grow that has led her to build a brand that is working alongside our planet and not against it. BIO: Anna Valero was born and raised in Spain under a family in the textile business. Fashion has always been a part of her life but she was determined to learn from the ground up by educating herself around the world. Anna studied abroad in Italy, worked heavily in the family business, expanded to educating and managing teams in factory/production level of Bangladesh, to eventually co-creating her own sustainable and ethically made designer line, Tamga.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: The importance of learning all aspects of the industry - Anna Dives into how she felt college wasn’t enough for her to feel ready to create something of her own. She was determined to learn all aspects of the industry to truly be inspired by creating a quality product that led her down so crazy journeys around the world. How working abroad opened up her eyes to the many faults in the fashion world. Anna explains how through her experience at the factory production level and the connections she made abroad, she quickly became educated on how unsustainable and unethical the industry is and how she wanted to be part of the change.  Building a brand abroad.  With the help of her two partners, she was able to create a brand that felt morally right in the industry. A brand that began in Bali and is now ran from Canada and Vietnam.  FOLLOW TAMGA: WEBSITE  FOR 15 % OFF USE CODE - GONETWORK15 INSTAGRAM   FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com)   GOAL OF THE WEEK: TIP “Talk to your neighbors. Open up conversations with those around you. Remind yourself that people are genuinely nice and a smile speaks a thousand words”

A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES. GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS!     If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire month's work of tips as they are in a specific order to help you gain the most insight on the topic.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Travel Insurance When should you look into purchasing travel insurance? What companies are out there to look into? What costs do they run? Can you rely on credit cards for coverage? HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - Instagram

In today’s world, it is difficult to have a day go by without hearing the threat of the planet due to over consumerism and plastic consumption. Trash is growing at alarming rates and we fear we won’t be able to turn back. Our voices about spreading its awareness and changing our mindset on our habits have never been more vital than today. I am so excited to share this artists take on our world of trash. She has found a way to love what we all hate and open our minds about its uses in the most creative of ways. One of the simplest ways of slowing down our consumption is by finding new ways to reuse what we own. Ariela has created some of the most beautifully unique ways to put an ordinary plastic bag on display. I hope this inspires you all to stop before throwing something in the trash. I hope it causes you to think that possibly there is a better use than placing in the bin. Even better I hope this sparks creativity to help add in the aid of a cleaner greener planet. Take the time this episode to click on Ariela’s links to fully appreciate her work. BIO: Ariela Kader is a Costa Rican artist and teaching artist who has been making art out of trash and plastic bags for almost a decade. Ariela believes that "we are more what we throw away than what we consume" and states that "if trash is everyone's problem then it is also everyone's resource", a statement that she puts in practice in her studio as well as in her Trash2Art workshops. Ariela dreams of the near future when her artworks will not only be exhibited in art museums but also history museums to show future generations what a plastic bag once looked like and all the harm that this artifact caused to our environment. In hopes for a cleaner and more colorful world!   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Finding love for trash - It began with her move to New York City where everyone looks up, Ariela looked down. Overconsumption was always a big problem, so she was determined to find a way to not only make us see the issue but also think about reusing what we already have. How travel can play a big role in inspiring an artist. Ariela shares how she had a traveling studio that brought her to 12 different locations that inspired several new art concepts. Motivating the change abroad.  Ariela began workshops in under privledge communities to educate and inspire change. She opens the eyes of young children to look for opportunities around them in an environment that lacks creativity. She motivates them to see the world differently to help enjoy the cleanup process that can lead to creative new ideas. FOLLOW ARIELA: WEBSITE  INSTAGRAM (Personal) INSTAGRAM (Social Trash) INSTAGRAM (Travel Gram)   FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com)   GOAL OF THE WEEK: “When traveling. If you receive a plastic bag think about Ariela and find a different use you can give to it besides the main reason why you received it. Give it a 2nd chance.”

A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTH’S WORTH OF TIPS AS THEY ARE SET IN A SPECIFIC ORDER TO HELP YOU GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: PRIORITY LOUNGES How to make delayed flights enjoyable. The reality of the costs. Long layovers will never be a problem again.   HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US

Today on episode 72 we will be speaking to Brent & Michael from brentandmichaelaregoingplaces.com. BIO: Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen are novelists, screenplay writers, columnists, and travel bloggers currently traveling the world as digital nomads.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Selling it all for nomad living- Brent and Michael were one of the few who acted on what they said. You wouldn’t believe what the final straw was for them to actually pick up and go, it’s a common complaint many Americans had, but very few made the moves to do. How two opposite personalities balance their travels. One is adventurous and the other is cautious, but the two different dynamics create a wonderful balance when exploring the world. Being a slo-mad. Nomads are expected to be on the move constantly but as couple in their 50’s they decided to take, what they call, a “slomad” approach to travel. They are on-the-go but on a much slower pace and highly suggest others to give it a try. Traveling as a gay couple . Brent and Michael share their experiences in other countries that may not be as open to LGBTQ communities. They share their insight on how to be sure they are safe and comfortable wherever they choose. And they drop some surprising evaluations that only came about because of taking the leap to travel. FOLLOW BRENT & MICHAEL: WEBSITE  FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: CHALLENGE “The next time you plan a trip challenge yourself to slo-mad it. Stay for a month or longer. Try and put down your roots.” “Go somewhere in your city unfamiliar. Try something you never tried and reflect on the experience.”

THIS IS GOAL'S SEPTEMBER ADVENTURE SUMMARY Each month Marc and I share with you intimate details about our journey as a reminder that we are real humans on the other end of this microphone striving to experience our Get Out And Live motto. We will be wrapping up each month answering a series of questions about who, what, when, where, why, and how we are doing things in the hope to motivate you to "Just Go." If there is something specific you would like us to dive into more shoot us a DM or email. Don’t be shy, we do this for you! DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US Topics discussed are listed below but head to our website for some unedited real-life visuals. WHERE: Where are we adventuring? Answer: Cydny went to Dai Lai and Marc took a school service trip to build homes in Thai Nguyen. Here are some photos from Dai Lai. WHY: Why did this month feel adventurous? Answer: Cyd’s experience with motorbiking through Vietnam and Marc accepting that it’s okay to take it slow and settle. WHO: Who are we meeting and connecting with? Answer: Connecting with others that aren’t apart of the school system environment. Tiffany was introduced to us from Becca & Dan from HalfHalf Travel and Annastacia and Sean were introduced to us through Tiff. Sean is our new roomie for October and Annastacia runs all the big events in town! HOW: How are we staying inspired to continue adventuring? Answer: Thanks to the friends we have been making. Expats have similar personalities to us and are very motivating. WHAT:  What are the adventurous things are we eating? Answer: Seafood  What are the interesting things we have learned about the culture? Answer: Tiny chairs, bare feet, and no God Bless you’s  What are we obsessing over? Answer: Custom made everything! WHEN: When will we be adventuring next? Answer: Lombok, Indonesia and Hokkaido, Japan  GOALS: What are our GOALS for the next month. Answer: Working on the mindset of being okay with leaving our new home. Feeling confident that our new place is okay to leave so we can hop on more last-minute adventures more easily.

A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTH’S WORTH OF TIPS AS THEY ARE SET IN A SPECIFIC ORDER TO HELP YOU GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: LAYOVERS How long should your layover be? What haven’t you considered? Dreaded issues that can occur during layovers.   HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US

A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTH’S WORTH OF TIPS AS THEY ARE SET IN A SPECIFIC ORDER TO HELP YOU GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: GLOBAL ENTRY What is Global Entry and how does it work? What is the price and how to get it for free? What does the signup process look like?   Want this month’s tips in one easy checklist? Sign up for a downloadable PDF to use for future bookings. PLUS additional flight tips not discussed on the podcast. DOWNLOAD NOW   HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US

A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTH’S WORTH OF TIPS AS THEY ARE SET IN A SPECIFIC ORDER TO HELP YOU GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: AIRLINE MILES What is an airline alliance and how can you use it to your advantage. Learn how you can earn more miles through credit cards. Sharing our fave card and how it has benefited us?.   HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US

A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTH’S WORTH OF TIPS AS THEY ARE SET IN A SPECIFIC ORDER TO HELP YOU GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: SEAT GURU The Yelp of airline seats. The importance of choosing the right one for you bum. Get a clear picture on what you are paying for.   HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US

WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEEKLY SEGMENT, TRAVEL TIP THURSDAYS! Wher we provide a quick tip on the topic of the month to help you easily say YES to more adventures! Getting Out And Living just got easier, folks! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire months worth of tips to gain the most insight. Take action by subscribing now.   TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: SCOTTS CHEAP FLIGHTS A website that is worth giving your email too. A flexible mindset opens the doors to great travel opportunities. Take the stress away from constantly researching deals.   HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US

WELCOME TO AUGUST ADVENTURE SUMMARY This is our first Monthly Adventure Summary where Marc and I share with you intimate details about our journey as a reminder that we are real humans on the other end of this microphone striving to experience our Get Out And Live motto. We will be wrapping up each month answering a series of questions about who, what, when, where, why, and how we are doing things in hope to motivate you to Just Go. If there is something specific you would like us to dive into more shoot us a DM or email. Don’t be shy, we do this for you! DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US TOPICS DISCUSSED: WHERE Where are we adventuring? Mentions: Hanoi, Vietnam you can here more about it on these past episodes. Becoming An Expat Flying With A Cat HOW How are we taking on adventure this month? WHO Who are we meeting and connecting with? WHY Why did this month feel adventurous? WHAT: What are the adventurous things are we eating? What things are helping us keep our adventurous mindset? WHEN: When will we be adventuring next? GOALS: What are our GOALS for the next month.

WELCOME TO TRAVEL TIP THURSDAYS! A weekly segment providing a quick tip on the topic of the month to help you easily say YES to more adventures! Getting Out And Living just got easier, folks! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire months worth of tips to gain the most insight. Take action by subscribing now. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST:OUT OF THE BOX WAYS TO RESEARCH FOR A FLIGHT It doesn’t always have to be direct. It doesn’t always have to be roundtrip. And it can save you lot’s of cash if researched well. Want this month’s tips in one easy checklist? Sign up for a downloadable PDF to use for future bookings. PLUS additional flight tips not discussed on the podcast. DOWNLOAD NOW HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US

WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEEKLY SEGMENT, TRAVEL TIP THURSDAYS! A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTHS WORTH OF TIPS TO GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT. TAKE ACTION BY SUBSCRIBING NOW. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: USING AN ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY VS BOOKING DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE Is the minimal savings worth the risk? What happens when things go wrong? Why it should always be about flying with a peace of mind.   HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US

WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEEKLY SEGMENT, TRAVEL TIP THURSDAYS! Every month will focus on a topic and each week I will be providing a quick tip to help you easily say YES to more adventures! Getting Out And Living just got easier, folks! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire months worth of tips to gain the most insight. Take action by subscribing now. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: GOOGLE FLIGHTS Why should this be this first thing you do in your research. Discover a world of options you may have not been considering. The easiest way to find the best bang for your buck HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US