Homies Around the World

After a week-long hiatus from podcasting I recap the last six days here in Moscow, Russia. Surprise visit from my friend Brian and some new friends along the way.

Peaky Blinders

November 01, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 22.8 MB

In this episode I get caught up in a crazy night of too much wine, shisha and other antics with my new Azeri friend, Jacki.

Travel Inspo

October 31, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 19.9 MB

I give shout outs to some of the people that have inspired me to travel

Tourists

October 30, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 9.97 MB

Pros and cons of touristy vs non-touristy countries.

Pre-Russia

October 29, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 10.2 MB

I discuss some of my apprehension about Russia. I’ll do another podcast afterward to see if expectation meets reality

Out on the Envoy Terrace, Tbilisi

October 28, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

Sweti Yeti makes some new friends out on the amazing terrage at the Envoy hostel in Tblisi, Georgia. Part II, I interview three Americans Peace Corps volunteers working as teachers in Armenia.

Georgia First Impressions and Last days in Jordan

October 27, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 17.8 MB

I arrive in Tbilisi, which looks like a mysterious magical wonderland. Also, I recpa the adventures we had in Jordan.

Petra & Wadi Ram

October 26, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

After a sweaty, intense build, the team and I (minus Glen) explore Petra and Wadi Ram as well as other historical sites.

MEGA Episode: Habitat for Humanity in Jordan

October 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

With a small, but hard-working team we completed a build in Pella Jordan. We were greeted with open arms by the family and the community. Here are some clips to convey the experience. Part I – Introduction Part II – First Impressions: Sara Part III – First Impressions: Glenn Part IV: Nicknames Part V: Sounds of a Pella dance party Part VI: Live on the build Site Part VII: Tea time on the build site Part VIII – Day 3 on the build site Part IX – Day 3 lunch time

I gotta right to be Hostel

October 12, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 10.6 MB

In this episode I try to answer some of the common questions about staying in hostels…especially when you’re an old fart like me.

Jordan & Lebanon recap

October 12, 2019 06:00 - 19 minutes - 11.2 MB

In this episode I talk about the first two days in Jordan and a recap of Lebanon.

Erin from Portland

October 07, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 17.1 MB

My good friend Erin, talks about living abroad in UAE for 6 1/2 years.

MEGA EPISODE: The Colony, Beirut

October 07, 2019 06:00 - 2 hours - 136 MB

The Colony, Beirut – possibly the greatest hostel ever. I make some great friends here. Part I – Intro Part II – Abbie from Houston, TX, Nick from Australia and Mohamad Reza from Iran Part III – Angelina and Thomas from Nantes, France Part IV – Chawki from Beirut, Lebanon Part V – Mohamad from Iran Part VI – Barbara from Belgium

Last day in Cairo

October 07, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 18.9 MB

Recap of some of the great experiences in Egypt.

Mohamed from Cairo

October 07, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 4.41 MB

On my excursion to Khan El Khalili bazaar I make friends with Mohamed who takes me on a tour of the mosque, helps me procure a haircut, shows me his jewelry box workshop and takes me to his favorite cafe.

The Hustle

October 04, 2019 06:00 - 21 minutes - 12.5 MB

Everybody’s got an angle. How to deal with it.

Arabic lesson with Maged and Omar

October 04, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

On the way to Giza my guide and driver give be a basic primer on Arabic. Part II they teach me some bad words. Part I – Basic Arabic Part II – Bad Words

Cool guys of Cairo

October 04, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.01 MB

I encounter some interesting chaps out of the street by my hotel. They try to teach me a dirty cheer.

First night in Cairo

October 04, 2019 06:00 - 20 minutes - 11.5 MB

Cairo is truly bananas…but in a good way.

Giza & Luxor

October 04, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 28.4 MB

Just a big recap of Giza, Luxor and other anecdotes.

Aimee from Portland

October 03, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MB

Special guest: one of my BFFs. I interview Aimee while floating the Nile River, from the top of the hotel boat.

Negative Waves + guest Gavin from Portland

October 03, 2019 06:00 - 46 minutes - 26.5 MB

Avoiding negative energy while traveling. Plus I get to talk with my bro back home.

Rookie Move

October 03, 2019 06:00 - 8 minutes - 4.72 MB

I mix up the flight times and my punishment is 167 euros and 12 hours in the Athens airport.

Yeti Origins

September 25, 2019 06:00 - 15 minutes - 8.91 MB

I reveal the true Yeti creation myth and other assorted stories.

Something wrong in the ‘Kong?

September 25, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 14.5 MB

I ask the listeners, am I the victim of an elaborate overseas scam? Or just a lonely wanderer making a true connection?

Fantasy Islands, Naxos and Milos

September 24, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MB

A recap of my explorations in the Greek Isles, Naxos and Milos plus some other deep thoughts.

Janus from Piraeus

September 24, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 4.65 MB

While waiting at the bus stop is Triavasalos I make friends with a young Lothario heading back to Athens.

Jenri from Bordeaux

September 18, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes - 8.45 MB

I meet two French guys cycling from France to Istanbul. Sorry the audio may be hard to hear. He was a little soft spoken, but trust me, their story was amazing. I also don’t know if I’m spelling his name right.

Claudia and Sam from Brisbane

September 18, 2019 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.8 MB

At the Bedaway Hostel in Athens I meet young couple Claudia and Sam who are traveling for 5 months. Some great stories I had to break it into two parts.

Oh the snorror!

September 18, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 9.65 MB

Recap of last days in Dubrovnik and a run in with my bunkmate in Athens.

Dak from Yorkshire

September 12, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 9.03 MB

My new hostel-mate, Dak, and I shoot the breeze while watching England play Kosovo.

Flyin’ Solo

September 12, 2019 05:00 - 18 minutes - 10.8 MB

Some more thoughts on the ups and downs of traveling solo and a great day going on a sailing adventure.

Someone call a Püber?

September 10, 2019 05:00 - 17 minutes - 9.97 MB

Checking out of my AirBnB and waiting for an Uber, a poop crisis is narrowly averted. Bonus poop story from RtW 2017 as well.

Kebab Kapers

September 09, 2019 05:00 - 7 minutes - 4.02 MB

Going on the hunt for a kebab, I almost destroy my rental car navigating the narrow back neighborhoods of Split.

Stwike him Centuwion, vewy wuffwee

September 09, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 2.71 MB

I interview two Roman centurions guarding the East Gate of the old city of Split.

Tom from Holland

September 07, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 7.25 MB

Among the inhabitants of the Backpacker’s Hostel in Zadar I made friends with Carina from Germany and Tom from the Netherlands. Here is a HATW exclusive interview with Tom

Zightzeeing in Zadar

September 06, 2019 05:00 - 12 minutes - 7.38 MB

Just a recap of my first couple of days in Croatia including a bit of history of the War in the Balkans.

Adventure in Hyggeland

September 02, 2019 05:00 - 16 minutes - 9.68 MB

In this episode I chat with my friends, Allisen and David, about living the ex-pat life in Copenhagen.

Hitchhiker’s Guide

August 31, 2019 04:00 - 12 minutes - 18.6 MB

In this episode Yeti kidnaps some hapless Slovakian hitchhikers and makes them be on his podcast.

Barfin’ on Bitihorn

August 29, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

In this episode I take a trip up to *almost* the top of Bitihorn, run out of water, drink some spring water and then “spray trail”. Sorry for the ambient wind noise.

Travel Styles

August 28, 2019 04:00 - 25 minutes - 43.6 MB

I discuss my travel style, a combination of four food groups – History and Culture, Relaxation and Spirituality, Partying and Authentic Experience.

Thoughts from the road

August 28, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes - 34.2 MB

Since I did so much driving yesterday I had plenty of time to record two episodes. Probably, not safe I know, but here are the first ever mobile podcasts. I like to gamify my travel by earning little points for missions I accomplish.

Viking Biking

August 25, 2019 19:00 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MB

The next episode of Homies Around the World (HATW) Hoffy gets his bike on and pedals over to the viking museum. Then later he drops some Biggie Smalls on some unsuspecting Karaoke fans.

Getting my “T” legs - Oslo, Norway

August 24, 2019 18:00 - 17 minutes - 31.8 MB

As I kick this three month trip off in Oslo, I get my “travel legs” together and share some of the first 48 hours along with the value of making new friends.

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