Homies Around the World
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsA travel podcast documenting a three month, 13 country, round-the-world trip by Zach Hoffman, the Sweti Yeti.
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Episodes
Yurt Living
November 19, 2019 17:00 - 16 minutes - 9.61 MBStaying in a yurt…I mean….ger in -20 degree weather.
Trans-Mongolian Railroad Part II
November 19, 2019 17:00 - 15 minutes - 8.94 MBPart II of the Trans-Mongolian railroad adventure
Trans-Mongolian Railroad Part I
November 18, 2019 17:00 - 32 minutes - 18.6 MBPart I of the Trans-Mongolian railroad adventure
Trans Mongolian preview
November 06, 2019 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.27 MBI list out my top anxieties about being stuck on a train for 4 1/2 days in the middle of Siberia.
From Russia with Love
November 05, 2019 17:00 - 22 minutes - 13.1 MBYours truly dabbles in a bit of online dating here in Moscow.
Eastern Promises
November 04, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 60.5 MBAfter 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 MBIn 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 MBI give shout outs to some of the people that have inspired me to travel
Tourists
October 30, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 9.97 MBPros and cons of touristy vs non-touristy countries.
Pre-Russia
October 29, 2019 08:00 - 17 minutes - 10.2 MBI 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 MBSweti 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 MBI 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 MBAfter 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 MBWith 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBMy 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 MBThe 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 MBRecap of some of the great experiences in Egypt.
Mohamed from Cairo
October 07, 2019 06:00 - 7 minutes - 4.41 MBOn 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 MBEverybody’s got an angle. How to deal with it.
Arabic lesson with Maged and Omar
October 04, 2019 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBOn 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 MBI 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 MBCairo is truly bananas…but in a good way.
Giza & Luxor
October 04, 2019 06:00 - 49 minutes - 28.4 MBJust a big recap of Giza, Luxor and other anecdotes.
Aimee from Portland
October 03, 2019 06:00 - 30 minutes - 17.7 MBSpecial 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 MBAvoiding 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 MBI 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 MBI reveal the true Yeti creation myth and other assorted stories.
Something wrong in the ‘Kong?
September 25, 2019 05:00 - 25 minutes - 14.5 MBI 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 MBA 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 MBWhile 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 MBI 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 MBAt 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 MBRecap 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 MBMy 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 MBSome 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 MBChecking 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 MBGoing 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 MBI 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 MBAmong 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 MBJust 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBI 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 MBSince 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 MBThe 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 MBAs 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.