Thinking Liberty
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago -Thinking Liberty is a weekly travel podcast hosted by Zach and Sarah Varnell. They are currently living and traveling the US in a 36 foot, Class A RV with their Yorkie, Ollie. Working remotely has provided them an opportunity to travel, which inspired them to dive into other ways that people are living free, travel-oriented lifestyles. Each episode will feature either an interview from someone who is Thinking Liberty, or a snapshot tour of a city, guided by Zach and Sarah.
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Ep 029 VanLife with Alli and Matt Owen
June 05, 2018 06:51 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBAlli and Matt Owen join the show to talk van life and the entrepreneurship and financial planning that make their life of travel possible. Connect with the Alli and Matt @Owenyourfuture – Instagram @Cliffordthevan – Intstagram OwenYourFuture.com Primal Noms The post Ep 029 VanLife with Alli and Matt Owen appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 028 Leveraging your career to travel more with Bryn Drescher
May 09, 2018 03:22 - 54 minutes - 43.6 MBLove to travel but feel like that means sacrificing your career? Bryn Drescher joins the show to talk balancing career with your travel passions. If you want to learn tips for incorporating more travel into your career, don’t miss this episode! Where to follow Bryn BrynDrescher.com Facebook.com/BrynDrescher Twitter – @bryndrescher Instagram Live Lights in […] The post Ep 028 Leveraging your career to travel more with Bryn Drescher appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 027 Creating a Life of Travel with Abby Lewtas
May 01, 2018 06:31 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MBAbby Lewtas joins the show to talk about her extraordinary journey from Australia, to Buenos Aires, to living in Canada, and how she continues her life of travel. AbbyLewtas.com The Wanderlusters Mind Podcast Abby’s Instagram Abby’s Twitter The post Ep 027 Creating a Life of Travel with Abby Lewtas appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 026 Destination Weddings with Courtnie Nichols
March 27, 2018 04:18 - 59 minutes - 48 MBCourtnie Nichols joins the show to talk about destination weddings and her business making them happen. Resources Mentioned Wander Wet Bags Calpak Backpacks TravelBash TravelBash Twitter TravelBash Facebook TravelBash – Freebies TravelBash – Travel Hack How to Pack for a Destination Wedding The post Ep 026 Destination Weddings with Courtnie Nichols appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 025 Entrepreneurship and Freedom with Heather Parady
February 12, 2018 11:04 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBHeather Parady joins the show to talk about using entrepreneurship as a means to build freedom in your life. Heather is the host of The Weekly Parady podcast where she talks about the entrepreneurial mindset, interviews business owners, and examines how to overcome fear and personal barriers to accomplish great things. Resources HeatherParady.com The Weekly […] The post Ep 025 Entrepreneurship and Freedom with Heather Parady appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 024 What we’ve been up to & 2018 plans
January 15, 2018 18:01 - 47 minutes - 37.9 MBZach and Sarah talk about what they were up to during the holiday season, including some Airbnb travel, a cruise to Central America, and a big move affecting their personal lives and travel plans. Resources Mentioned Travels by Lauren Rover – On demand pet sitting using the Uber / Airbnb model. Airbnb – Typically […] The post Ep 024 What we’ve been up to & 2018 plans appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 023 Entrepreneurship and Traveling with Kids with Logan Lenz
November 14, 2017 05:24 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBLogan Lenz is an entrepreneur specializing in social media, SEO, and new media. Travel has always been a passion for Logan, and he and his wife are passing this on to their young children. They prioritize family and travel, and have shaped their lives to allow them to pursue these great family memories. As of […] The post Ep 023 Entrepreneurship and Traveling with Kids with Logan Lenz appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 022 Leaving corporate to pursue your passion with Sarah Williams of Tough Girl Challenges
October 10, 2017 17:45 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBAfter working in finance for 8 years, Sarah quit her city job and spent 18 months traveling the world, climbing Kilimanjaro, backpacking around South America and doing a ski season. She used this time to help her decide on what she wanted to do with her life. She set up Tough Girl Challenges as a […] The post Ep 022 Leaving corporate to pursue your passion with Sarah Williams of Tough Girl Challenges appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 021 Fall Travel Photography with April Bielefeldt
October 03, 2017 03:20 - 50 minutes - 40.2 MBMaine hikes, kayak tours, and fall photos are the focus of Zach and Sarah’s final week in Maine. This week some of their adventures included Echo Lake, The Bass Harbor Lighthouse, Wonder Land Trail, Castine Kayak Tours, and Acadia Mountain Trail. This week’s guest is from Fall Photo Trips, April Bielefeldt, a travel photographer who leads small group […] The post Ep 021 Fall Travel Photography with April Bielefeldt appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 020 Yachtie Talk with Kaki Burgess
September 25, 2017 06:30 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MBZach and Sarah are experiencing first hand that Maine is truly a national treasure. Sarah is ready to move (again), the weather is perfect for exploring and the bucket list is getting smaller! Well, actually there is always more to add, but that’s part of the fun. Working from home is great, but sometimes it’s […] The post Ep 020 Yachtie Talk with Kaki Burgess appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 019 Affordable luxury travel with Astrid Clements
September 18, 2017 06:57 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBZach and Sarah interview Astrid Clements on solo travel, her favorite destinations, and the projects she’s involved with. Resources Astrid’s Website Astrid Solo Travel Facebook Astrid Solo Travel Twitter The post Ep 019 Affordable luxury travel with Astrid Clements appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 018 Staying connected and emotionally grounded on the road with Dana Nelson
September 11, 2017 06:07 - 56 minutes - 45.3 MBEnjoying their first time in Maine, Zach and Sarah are hanging out in Old Orchard Beach, with a 10 minute walk to the beach from their RV park (Sarah is ready to move permanently). They are eating Maine lobster (because that’s what you do in Maine) and share a bit about how and what they […] The post Ep 018 Staying connected and emotionally grounded on the road with Dana Nelson appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 017 Traveling with Pets
September 06, 2017 06:01 - 55 minutes - 44.5 MBTraveling is great, but traveling with pets is amazing. Zach and Sarah share stories of their experience and basic tips and guidance for how to best travel with your pet. For all travel, be sure to consider age, health, and personality of your pet, as this should directly affect how often and how you travel […] The post Ep 017 Traveling with Pets appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Bonus Episode: Bitcoin to the Rescue!
August 28, 2017 06:58 - 5 minutes - 4.22 MBWhat is Bitcoin? What is this magic internet money that everyone keeps talking about? Why would I ever need it? These questions will be answered in this mini-episode of Thinking Liberty. On episode five, our guest Hannah shared a story about how an airline pilot she knows always carries an expensive watch with him in […] The post Bonus Episode: Bitcoin to the Rescue! appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 016 Weekend Getaways with Lauren Bates of Wild Terrains
August 21, 2017 07:07 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBMartha’s Vineyard, Gingerbread Cottages, Yachts, Beer, and an interview with Lauren Bates of Wild Terrains, a trip planning resource, we focus on short trips and enjoying travel this week. We also answer a commonly asked question about whether or not we get tired/overwhelmed/burnt out from moving around so often. And I’ve never been to Boston […] The post Ep 016 Weekend Getaways with Lauren Bates of Wild Terrains appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 015 Life on the Road with Sarah Varnell
August 14, 2017 10:15 - 53 minutes - 43.4 MBZach and Sarah share last thoughts on Rhode Island and have moved into Massachusetts. Co-host, Sarah Varnell takes the interviewee seat to tell about her remote work, RV living, and future goals/plans. Resources Mentioned Melville Ponds Campground Gateway to Cape Cod Dragon Con Last Dragon Con Video Ep 006 Hacking, RV Life, and Being a […] The post Ep 015 Life on the Road with Sarah Varnell appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 014 Relationships, RV Life, and World Travel with Annabelle and Christian of Swept Together
August 07, 2017 10:40 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBRhode Island Polo, coffee, and beer, plus how do you strengthen a relationship when you are traveling all the time, doesn’t that usually add tension? These are some of the topics covered this week, as we discuss our time in Rhode Island and are joined by Annabelle and Christian from Swept Together Podcast for one […] The post Ep 014 Relationships, RV Life, and World Travel with Annabelle and Christian of Swept Together appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 013 America by Rail: See the US from a perspective few others do
July 31, 2017 09:33 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBZach and Sarah are at the end of their Connecticut stay, and are off to Rhode Island! Before going into the interview, they answer a commonly asked question — how do they pick RV campgrounds? They cover what the “must-haves” are and what they have learned to expect, providing resources for your next RV trip! […] The post Ep 013 America by Rail: See the US from a perspective few others do appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 012 A Weekend in Chattanooga with Tanner Morrison of Brew Chatt
July 24, 2017 10:17 - 50 minutes - 40.7 MBThis is post 3 of 3 in the series “Weekend Destinations” Zach and Sarah talk about the first few days of their New England tour starting with Connecticut. This week’s guest is Tanner of Brew Chatt. He joins the show to tell us all about what Chattanooga, TN has to offer. Covering everything from hiking, […] The post Ep 012 A Weekend in Chattanooga with Tanner Morrison of Brew Chatt appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 011 Full Time RV Life with Emily and Hudson
July 17, 2017 04:45 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBZach and Sarah are at the end of their stay in Ephrata, PA and are off to Connecticut! They are looking forward to a New England tour, but will miss the time shared with family. Sarah and Zach discuss two items that really helped make the RV a more comfortable home, and share from their […] The post Ep 011 Full Time RV Life with Emily and Hudson appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 010 World Travel with American Home Life Founder, Ruth Powers
July 10, 2017 05:35 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBRecording from the middle of Amish Country in Lancaster County PA, Zach and Sarah talk about their campgrounds of choice in the local area, as well as some of the touristy things to experience. Their guest is the founder and former CEO of American Home Life International, and Sarah’s Grandmother, Ruth Powers. Ruth is a […] The post Ep 010 World Travel with American Home Life Founder, Ruth Powers appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 009 Airbnb Tips, Tricks, and Hacks
July 03, 2017 07:47 - 40 minutes - 32.9 MBZach and Sarah are currently in New Holland, PA with plans to visit family and experience some of the touristy experiences Lancaster County has to offer. After providing some local favorite snack suggestions, Zach and Sarah dive into Airbnb tips and how it can be used for traveling and being a perpetual tourists. Airbnb can […] The post Ep 009 Airbnb Tips, Tricks, and Hacks appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 008 A Weekend in Atlanta with Kip Dunlap
June 26, 2017 05:16 - 32.3 MBThis is post 2 of 3 in the series “Weekend Destinations” Zach and Sarah are back in Atlanta for a last minute work trip. After being on the road (without the RV) for two weeks (give or take), they are anxious to get back to their cozy home on wheels. Kip Dunlap joins the show […] The post Ep 008 A Weekend in Atlanta with Kip Dunlap appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 007 Five Months Backpacking Europe with Josh Scarberry
June 19, 2017 10:06 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MBZach and Sarah give their updates from the road – this time from AirBnbs in Atlanta and Las Vegas. Thinking Liberty also has its first in-studio guest, Josh Scarberry. He joins us to talk about his five month backpacking trip through Europe and the ways this trip changed him. About the Guest Josh Scarberry is […] The post Ep 007 Five Months Backpacking Europe with Josh Scarberry appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 006 Hacking, RV Life, and Being a Digital Nomad with Zach and The Renaissance Man
June 12, 2017 06:23 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBZach and Sarah give a brief update on current location and travels, followed by an interview where Zach was the guest on the Renaissance Man Podcast, home of the most interesting men in the world. In this interview, Zach shares information related to his career in information security, how he started on this career path, […] The post Ep 006 Hacking, RV Life, and Being a Digital Nomad with Zach and The Renaissance Man appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 005 Traveling the World as a Flight Attendant with Hannah Beaujean
June 05, 2017 06:45 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MBZach and Sarah are still exploring Chattanooga, TN and catching up with family and friends. They share a quick update on what they have been up to, with the promise of more favorite Chattanooga spots to come. Hannah Beaujean joins the show to share her experiences as a flight attendant and provide tips and suggestions […] The post Ep 005 Traveling the World as a Flight Attendant with Hannah Beaujean appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 004 Becoming a Digital Nomad with Steven Coffie
May 29, 2017 06:45 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MBZach and Sarah are in Chattanooga, TN (old stomping grounds for them) and interview Steven Coffie about his journey to becoming a digital nomad and entrepreneur. About the Guest Steven Coffie is well on his was to becoming a full time Digital Nomad. He recently became an entrepreneur, starting a company that he and his […] The post Ep 004 Becoming a Digital Nomad with Steven Coffie appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 003 A weekend in Townsend, Tennessee
May 22, 2017 12:00 - 32 minutes - 26.2 MBThis is post 1 of 3 in the series “Weekend Destinations” Coming from Charlestown State Park in Charlestown, IN – just outside of Louisville, KY – Zach and Sarah give a quick update of where they are and what they’ve been doing in the area. They also reminisce about their first RV trip to Townsend, […] The post Ep 003 A weekend in Townsend, Tennessee appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 002 Five month Asia and Europe bike tour with Beth Pickhard
May 14, 2017 06:01 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MBOn this episode, Zach and Sarah talk about their brief visit in St. Louis, MO, including their tourist activities and food and beer tastings. They also interview Beth Pickhard – an avid cyclist and beer taster. Beth is on a self-stated mission to explore the world by bicycle, and sample beer along the way. About […] The post Ep 002 Five month Asia and Europe bike tour with Beth Pickhard appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 001 Living and traveling in Malaysia with Marcy Herr
May 14, 2017 05:40 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBZach and Sarah are in Memphis Tennessee, and provide a quick look at their visit to the Music City. Marcy Herr visits the show to discuss her life in Malaysia and travels in the region. About the Guest Marcy Herr is from Lancaster, Pennsylvania and graduated from Penn State University with a BS in Education […] The post Ep 001 Living and traveling in Malaysia with Marcy Herr appeared first on Thinking Liberty.
Ep 000 Who are we and what is this?
May 14, 2017 01:37 - 14 minutes - 11.4 MBWho are we and why are we making this podcast? This episode will introduce you to Thinking Liberty and your hosts, Zach and Sarah Varnell. This episode places Zach and Sarah in St. Augustine Florida. St. Augustine Highlights A ghost tour was recommended by a friend, which happened to be a pub crawl, so ghost […] The post Ep 000 Who are we and what is this? appeared first on Thinking Liberty.