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Are you dreaming about starting the full-time travel lifestyle but finding it difficult to get past all the “how to” and “what if” questions? Wondering what day-to-day life is like when traveling full-time? Have lots of questions you need answers to? Join your host, Heather Markel, TEDx Speaker, Travel Lifestyle Coach, and Full-Time Traveler since 2018, as she shares the tips, strategies and experiences that will inspire and inform you to get started with your own full-time travel journey. Heather aims to serve people over 40 or 50, not yet ready to retire, but unable to continue waiting their life away for retirement.
She’ll share information and experiences about the challenges specific to middle-age travelers, which are vastly different from living this lifestyle in your 20s and 30s. Heather’s goal with each episode is to give you insights and information to help you understand how to transition to the full-time travel lifestyle.
Check out https://HeatherBegins.com and https://www.ted.com/talks/heather_markel_the_benefits_of_living_nomadically
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and reflects my personal experiences and opinions. Listeners should always do their own research and consult with professionals before making any significant lifestyle or financial decisions. Traveling full-time comes with risks, and every individual's situation is unique. The host and guests are not liable for any outcomes based on the content shared in this podcast.
She’ll share information and experiences about the challenges specific to middle-age travelers, which are vastly different from living this lifestyle in your 20s and 30s. Heather’s goal with each episode is to give you insights and information to help you understand how to transition to the full-time travel lifestyle.
Check out https://HeatherBegins.com and https://www.ted.com/talks/heather_markel_the_benefits_of_living_nomadically
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and reflects my personal experiences and opinions. Listeners should always do their own research and consult with professionals before making any significant lifestyle or financial decisions. Traveling full-time comes with risks, and every individual's situation is unique. The host and guests are not liable for any outcomes based on the content shared in this podcast.
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Have you ever thought about the origins of digital nomadism? Did this spring out of nowhere, or, is there a deeper connection to our desire to explore the world? In today's episode, I explore this a bit, after a fascinating visit to Canada's McCord Stewart museum located in Montreal - https://www.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like my TEDx talk. Want to learn how to afford to travel full-time for your career break, adult gap year, sabbatical, or nomadic travels? Check out Money For Travel Bootcamp. http://MoneyForTravelBootcamp.com
If your newer to the full-time travel lifestyle, you may be thinking about what to do with your home - the one you rent or own - while you're traveling full-time. In today's episode I'll share some thinking points to help you strategize the best decision for you! Need to talk it out? Book a Travel Lifestyle Launch call Need to know how to afford full-time travel? Get all the tips and tricks you need! www.MoneyForTravelBootcamp.com
If you're looking at the full-time travel lifestyle from the outside, you may not realize how different it is from vacation travel. In this episode I describe 6 of the many differences between these types of travel to help set your expectations as you ease into the travel lifestyle. Related episodes that might interest you: 8 Major Milestones Of Your First Year Of Full-Time Travel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20nTAXMui64rQNwpihMzHl?si=AswvDSwaQeiEFp20z2hP7w How To Pack For Full-Time Travel: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KMU6PZzpHVZjHOihVuOIa?si=2k_HVF6kQRipukSEOoMXDA Is Full-Time Travel Right For You: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6T2W8lSFU7hezn9IdmSq8S?si=wqt0zTz4TluFscMqtJEtcA How to afford full-time travel: http://MoneyForTravelBootcamp.com How to get started with full-time travel: http://HowToTravelFullTime.com
Whether you travel full-time or not, hot weather is only getting hotter these days. I know, from personal experience, you need to have a plan for hot weather, and a few gadgets can help! In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips for traveling in hot weather climates. Learn more about getting started with full-time travel at www.HowToTravelFullTime.com
One of the experiences you need to prepare for when traveling full-time is travel burnout. Yes, it's a real thing. And no, I'm not trying to talk you out of full-time travel! When travel becomes your way of life, and you're making the adjustment from vacation travel to full-time travel, it's natural that at some point, you're going to experience travel burnout. So, this week, I'm tackling the topic and discussing some ways to navigate it if it happens to you. Ready to take the first steps towards full-time travel? Check out http://HowToTravelFullTime.com
There can be a lot of surprises and changes when you first set out to travel full-time. For me, one of those surprises was to discover that traveling full-time is as much an inward journey through yourself, as it is an external journey through the world. Tune in to learn what to expect on your own first year of full-time travel. Want to learn more about what you need to do to get started with full-time travel? Check out http://HowToTravelFullTime.com If you liked this episode, please remember to leave us a review!
This week, I'm sharing what it was like the year before I started to travel full-time. How did I get ready for it? What were my biggest obstacles? What was the hardest part of the experience? This is part two of a series on what it's really like to get ready to travel full-time, and then do it. How-to's are great, and, I thought I'd give you some insight into the feelings and the scary moments and the fun ones, too. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! If you're ready to dive in and get started with full-time travel, check out https://howtotravelfulltime.com
Every story has it's origin, and I thought I'd share mine! There are so many different reasons people start this lifestyle. This episode kicks off a series where I'll share my own personal experiences with the lifestyle, so you can get an idea of "what it's really like" or "a day in the life of.." to set your expectations. Learn more about traveling full time at https://heatherbegins.com See my adventures in action on my YouTube Channel at https://youtube.com/heathermarkel
You're all set to travel full-time, and finally stay in Europe longer term! But, if don't do it right, you could find yourself banned from a lot of countries. In today's episode, I share insights and information about traveling full-time in the Schengen region as an American, and how to do it right. Mentioned in this episode/Helpful resources: Websites to figure out which countries are currently Schengen. And, they can vary! And some countries in Schengen are not part of the EU, adding to the complexity. This is why it's really important to check multiple sources when you're looking in to your travel. This site gives you a great COLOR CODED map key to show you current members, and whether or not they are members of the EU - https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/infographics/schengen-visa/ I mentioned 25 member states, but here are 27 mentioned: https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/eu-countries_en#header_countries_list ETIAS Visa Information: https://etias.com/ Keep your eyes open! Changes are coming with the borders, too. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20250414IPR27987/border-security-meps-endorse-gradual-roll-out-of-entry-exit-system Want great tips to get started with full-time travel? Check out the Travel Lifestyle Launch Kit at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetravel/
Packing for full-time travel sounds completely illogical! Especially if you've only traveled for vacation or business, this topic may be hard to take in! So, on this week's episode, I'm diving in to the strategies that help you figure out what to pack. Get a free cheat sheet of today's episode at https://heatherbegins.com/packingcheatsheet Learn more about traveling full-time at https://heatherbegins.com
When traveling full-time, if you plan to leave the country, you have to think about visas and vaccinations. Which do you need? How do you find out? How long do they last....? This episode will give you some great tips on both. Want to get started with full-time travel? Take the 28-day challenge at www.HowToTravelFullTime.com Learn more about Heather and traveling full-time at www.HeatherBegins.com
The world has become more politically charged than ever, or so it seems. That begs the question, should we be traveling right now? What can we expect if we do? I share my thoughts in this episode. If you're ready to get started with full-time travel, take the challenge! 10 minutes for 28 days gets you up and ready. Learn more at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetravel/ Listen to other popular episodes at https://heatherbegins.com/howtotravelfulltimepodcast/
While there are a lot of steps to planning how to start traveling full-time, you may also wonder, how do you plan the actual travel, from place to place, when you're traveling full-time? It's obviously much different than planning a one or two-week vacation. So, in this episode, I'll break down some ways to make it approachable. And, if you click the link below, you can get a free checklist to accompany today's episode. https://heatherbegins.com/travelplanningchecklist If you want more strategies to get started with full-time travel, check out my 28-day challenge at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetravel/ You might also want to listen to another of my most popular episodes: Ep. 5 - How To Get Started With Full-Time Travel Ep. 9 - How To Stay Safe As A Female Solo Traveler Ep. 8 - How To Handle Naysayers
Your first year of full-time travel isn’t just about booking flights and exploring new destinations—it’s a journey of personal growth like no other. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 8 major milestones you’ll experience in your first 12 months of travel. If you're ready to step outside your comfort zone, experience deep personal transformation and build a life of freedome and adventure, this episode is for you! Join the challenge to get started with full-time travel at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetravel/
Are you contemplating a major lifestyle change and wondering whether full-time travel or moving abroad is the right choice for you? In this episode, I'll dive into some of the pros and cons of each lifestyle, helping you make the right decision. Using the information in this episode should help you figure out which path best aligns to your personal goals. It's not an easy choice to make, but you'll find some ideas to make it more logical. Get more tips at https://heatherbegins.com Need help getting started with full-time travel? Join the challenge at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetravel/ and check out episode #5 of this podcast for more tips. #FullTimeTravel #MovingAbroad #LifestyleChange #TravelVsLivingAbroad #MidCareerTransition
Let's shed some light on this difficult topic. Some of you may have a clear-cut answer, but others may struggle to decide whether or not to travel full-time if your parents are aging, and, if so, how do you do it? In this episode I'll share my thoughts on some considerations that may help you to make the best decision, for you. Check out https://heatherbegins.com for more resources for your full-time travel life Follow our travels on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@heathermarkel Join the full-time traveler community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulltimetravelersandnomads
Full-time travel is one of the most wonderful experiences you could ever have. While it's not without it's challenges (which I mentioned in last week's episode) there are some amazing benefits to the lifestyle. So, this week I'm diving into some of the ways full-time travel can not only change your life, but make you happier and more fulfilled. Full-time travel, even if you only do it for a month or two, can really change your life. Mentioned in today's episode, The 28 Day Challenge To Get Started With Full-Time Travel. Learn more at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetravel Listen to last week's episode about the challenges of full-time travel at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-11-is-full-time-travel-right-for-you/id1784807320?i=1000694421519 or https://open.spotify.com/episode/6T2W8lSFU7hezn9IdmSq8S?si=L2BEFdumSoO5k2rXHEAdPA
This lifestyle is definitely NOT for everyone. But, is it right for you? In this episode, I explore some of the day-to-day challenges and realities we face as full-time travelers. My hope is to give you the foundation of figuring out whether you're up to these challenges, as one of the ways to decide if this lifestyle is right for you. Mentioned in this episode: How To Make Money Without A Job - http://moneywithoutajob.com Ep. 8 - How To Handle Naysayers Ep. 10 - How To Make Friends While Traveling The World Remember to leave the show a review!
If you're traveling the world solo, and you don't want to be lonely while doing it, making friends is a great solution! But, when you're only in a place temporarily, it can feel challenging to make those friends. In this week's episode, I'm sharing some great ways to meet and make new friends wherever you are in the world. While intended for solo travelers, these same strategies are ideal even if you're not traveling solo! Mentioned in this episode: Full-Time Travelers And Nomads (Use this URL if the text was not hyperlinked - https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulltimetravelersandnomads) Free checklist about making friends as you travel - (https://heatherbegins.com/makefriends/) For more great tips, check out https://heatherbegins.com
In this episode, I'm getting real. Female solo travel safety is so important. WARNING - I will share a couple of bad experiences I had. I'm a huge advocate for traveling solo. In the 7 years I've been traveling solo full-time, I've only had a few incidents, none of which have made me want to stop traveling. All of which have taught me a valuable lesson. I've adopted some key strategies to stay safe, anywhere in the world, and I'll share them with you in this episode. It's so important to be prepared especially if you're a female solo traveler. So, tune in for some essential tips! Mentioned in this episode: US Smart Traveler Program - https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step Free guide to solo travel safety - https://heatherbegins.com/solo-traveler-tips-handbook/
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