20: Travel Hacking to Find Authentic Experiences with Travis Sherry

This is part 2 of my conversation with Travis Sherry. Listen to part 1.

Travis Sherry got a late start in life to traveling the world internationally. He was 25 when he finally got bit by the travel bug on a study abroad internship trip, living in Lozan, Switzerland. Since then, he has worked tirelessly to make for himself a life of travel.

“Everyday I would go swimming in Lake Geneva," says Travis, "and I'd look up at the Alps and think, ‘I’m not going to get this by just staying home all my life.’"

Today, Travis bills himself as a regular guy who loves to travel, but zip on over to Extra Pack of Peanuts. and you’ll see he has just a little expertise in traveling the world for free, and helping his audience do the same. There you can pick up his Ultimate Guide to Points and Miles. He also runs a travel podcast by the same name, and if you like this show, you’d probably like his too. I’m excited to have him on to discuss his lifestyle and how to earn and redeem points and miles to see the world for as close to free as possible.

Words from an Explorer

“If you’re able to travel cheaper, then you’re able to travel more. And the more you travel, the better we think you’re life will be. And society in general.”

What You’ll Learn

What you'll find on ExtraPackofPeanuts.com

Why Travis argues in favor of local guest houses, for a more authentic experience that puts money in a local's pocket.

Hostels don't necessarily involve 10 bunks in a room and dirty backpackers. They can often be better than hotels in many ways.

Other ways to go: Housesitting or renting apartments (through Airbnb, GowithOh)

Travis' Best Travel Advice

The First Step: If it scares you to do it, then stop putting it off and make a concrete reservation that you can't change. Jump in and figure out how to swim.

Cheap Airfare: Points and miles! Listen to the show for Travis' advice getting involved.

Finding Cheap Airfare: The Flight Deal, ITA Software's Matrix, then book through Kayak or the airline directly.

Packing Tips: Always, always travel with just a carry on. Travis' wife is a fashion blogger and Travis has even talked her down from 2 checked suitcases to just a carry on! Check out Tortuga Backpacks.

Favorite Travel Book: The Majic Bus: An American Odyssey Get this book for free at FreeTravelBook.com

Travel Gear: Osprey Farpoint 70 Travel Backpack

Weirdest food: A whole fried frog for $1 in Cambodia. Also, silk worm and cricket!

Mentioned in this Show

ExtraPackofPeanuts.com

Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast

TheFlightDeal.com

Tortuga Backpacks

ITA Software's Matrix

Airbnb

GowithOh, rent apartments across Europe

Music credit: Imogen Heap – Wait It Out (Artec Remix), Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static

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