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Episode 023: Things to Do Before Traveling Abroad: The Final Week

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - September 18, 2019 16:38 - 21 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
It’s the final few days before traveling abroad.  There are so many things to do!  Aside from the basics, I share some things our family has done to prepare for the next big family travel adventure. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 who have spent a LOT of time living & traveling a...

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Episode 022: Expect the Unexpected: Dealing with Sickness, Lost Luggage & Credit Card Theft While Traveling

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - September 12, 2019 02:26 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
This is the second part of my “Expect the Unexpected” episode addressing things like getting sick while traveling, how we deal with lost luggage and how to avoid the hassles involved with credit card theft.  I’ll also talk a bit about doing a “test run” of your trip and some unexpected issues th...

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Episode 021: Travel Visas & Immigration Officials

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - September 05, 2019 04:37 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Our family has experienced a lot of “interesting” scenarios when it comes to travel visas and immigration officials.  This podcast will cover some of the problems we’ve run into and some tips on how to avoid them on your family travel adventures. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife & mother of 6 w...

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Ep 152 Lisa Princic: Short-Term Adventures

Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle - September 04, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
After her marriage ended, Lisa wasn’t prepared to give up on her dream of living abroad as a family and taking her work with her. She started exploring other ways to make it happen, and eventually she and her five-year-old son headed to Maui for a three-month adventure. Tune in as we talk about ...

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Episode 020: How to Pack for a Family Trip

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - August 28, 2019 20:02 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Our personal family travels have taught us a lot about what to pack and what we can leave behind. This episode dives into what to pack for kids and adults, how we handle packing clothing and what kinds of electronics we take. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have sp...

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Episode 019: How to Deal with Family Drama

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - August 24, 2019 01:49 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Dealing with objections from family and friends regarding extended family travel is difficult.  Listen to how we dealt with family drama in this episode. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas.  Her fam...

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Episode 018: How to Work While Traveling and Living Abroad

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - August 24, 2019 01:45 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Figuring out how to work while living abroad can be a challenge if you are not working a normal job.  Our family has figured out a few ways to make the digital nomad life work while traveling with children.  Setting a schedule and working at peak times for your optimum brain power is key. Host...

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Episode 017: One Simple Question to Ask Yourself Regarding Family Travel

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - August 08, 2019 01:16 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
When it comes to any big decision in life, it is completely normal to vacillate back and forth, wondering if you’re picking the right option. Today I share one way our family approaches these types of choices so that we can look back without regrets. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother ...

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Ep 151 Julie Whelan Capell: Life in Chile

Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle - August 07, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Location-independent work and rental property back home eased the way for Julie and her husband to move to Chile in 2017, where they’ve enjoyed settling into the local community in a seaside resort town. The adventure hasn’t been without its challenges, though! Tune in as Julie and I talk about ...

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Episode 016: Safety While Travel Abroad

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - July 31, 2019 17:47 - 19 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Staying safe while traveling is often a big concern, especially for families.  While most of the travel horror stories you’ll read online are overblown, it is smart to be aware and know how to handle certain situations abroad.  Also, having a way to stay in touch with family back home is an impo...

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Episode 015: How to Handle School While Traveling with Kids

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - July 24, 2019 16:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
One of the biggest hurdles many families express when it comes to long-term travel is how to handle school.  There are many different ways to tackle education for your children as you explore the world.  Figuring out to educate your kids while traveling and living abroad doesn't have to be a d...

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Episode 014: Traveling with Kids: Where to Stay & Questions to Ask Before Booking

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - July 18, 2019 10:30 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
It is SO important to try to visualize what your day to day life will look like if you're spending considerable time abroad.  Today, we talk about your options for lodging and some questions to ask before booking a place to stay. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who hav...

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Episode 013: Limitations of Traveling with Kids of All Ages

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - July 10, 2019 15:28 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Traveling with babies and toddlers has different limitations than traveling with tweens or teens.  Each age has its benefits and challenges.  There is no "best age" to travel with children because they are all unique.  This short episode will cover some things to think about depending on the age...

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Episode 012: Budgeting for Family Travel

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - July 03, 2019 20:33 - 10 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Figuring out how to budget for family travel is very subjective.  Let me share a few areas to pay attention to when planning your budget for your family vacation or long-term adventure. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living ...

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Ep 150 Brandon Pearce: Finding Meaning in Life and Work

Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle - July 03, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Brandon and his family have been traveling the world for 10 years now, and have recently set up home bases in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and Bali, Indonesia. In this episode we talk about how they’ve created the life they wanted, how finding meaning guides his decisions, their interest-led a...

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Episode 011: Ten ways to make money when traveling

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - June 27, 2019 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
One of the biggest questions we get about traveling long-term is how to make money while living abroad.  This episode covers 10 different ways you can make money while traveling. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and tra...

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Episode 010: What do we do with our house when traveling as a family long-term?

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - June 20, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Did you know that your home could be one of the greatest assets you have in terms of traveling as a family, especially long-term?  Explore several options that you can take advantage of in regards to your house in this episode. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have ...

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Episode 009: Traveling with Car Seats, Best Types of Luggage, SIM Cards and Banking While Traveling

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - June 13, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
How fast will you travel? Should you bring a car seat for your child? Are backpacks or rolling suitcases better? What about SIM cards and banking? Get these answers and more on today's episode. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time...

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Episode 008: Medical Care Options when Traveling

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - June 06, 2019 14:10 - 20 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
What kinds of options are there for medical care when you travel?  In this episode we will cover a variety of topics from traditional insurance to finding supplements abroad and what to pack in a first aid kit. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substanti...

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Ep 149 Tommo and Megsy: Food Fun Travel

Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle - June 05, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Having spent much of the past six years being fully nomadic, Tommo and Megsy are now more focused on the freedom of location independence to have a home base, travel when they want, and avoid winter. In this episode we talk about their challenges finding income streams that worked for them, food...

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Episode 007: Traveling with Pets...and Other Options

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - May 30, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
One of the biggest barriers to traveling long-term is what to do with a family pet.  While boarding is always an option, there are other ways to make it possible.  Listen to some ways other families have dealt with their desire to travel and taking care of their pets. Hosted by Susan Whitehead...

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Episode 006: Travel Research for Language Learning, Volunteering, Business Expansion and Continuing Education

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - May 23, 2019 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Research, Research, Research. I can bury myself in all the data I've done researching our adventures. Listen in for some tips on how to go about researching for language learning, volunteering, ways to expand your business abroad and getting some educational courses while you travel. Hosted by...

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Episode 005: How to Pick Where to Go on Your Family Vacation or Long-Term Adventure

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - May 16, 2019 04:03 - 24 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Once you know WHY you want to travel with your family, the next logical step is to figure out WHERE to go! When you literally have the entire world as an option, it helps to have some insights into different ways to narrow down your options. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 chil...

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Episode 004: More reasons WHY to travel as a family

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - May 10, 2019 00:04 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Need a few more reasons why you should travel as a family? This episode explores three more reasons, as well as crafting a family travel mission statement. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, wife and mother of 6 children who have spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas.  Her ...

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Episode 003: WHY do you want to travel as a family? Part One of Two

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - May 10, 2019 00:03 - 14 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
Let's dig into some of the many reasons why you may want to see the world as a family.  These reasons can vary widely depending on what your family wants.  Explore some of the reasons in part one of this two-part episode. Hosted by Susan Whitehead, a wife and mother of 6 children who has spent...

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Episode 002: Wanderlust Family Intro Episode Continued

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - May 09, 2019 23:57 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
This second introductory episode covers the radical approach taken by our host, Susan Whitehead, in regards to family and education.  It is a continuation of the first episode where she shares a bit of her family's story of how they started their family travel adventures. Hosted by Susan White...

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Episode 001: Wanderlust Families Intro

Wanderlust Families Travel Podcast - May 09, 2019 23:57 - 13 minutes ★★★★ - 13 ratings
This podcast introductory episode covers the travel background of our host, Susan Whitehead.  Susan is a wife and mother of 6 children who has spent a substantial amount of time living and traveling overseas.  Her family has lived in Costa Rica, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates.  They have ...

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Ep 148 Marek Bron: Balancing Home and Travel

Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle - May 01, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
After a few years of full-time travel, Marek found a home base in Lisbon, Portugal. He enjoys connecting with the local community when he’s settling into a bit of a routine at home, and also spends a lot of time on the road in support of his travel blog.   In This Episode Building (travel) ...

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Ep 147 Jayme and John: Rural Van Life in the U.S.

Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle - April 03, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
Since 2017, Jayme and John (and their two dogs) have been living in a 1996 Chevy Express van, which they built out themselves for full-time living. They enjoy spending time in rural areas of the U.S. where the dogs can roam free and they can spend time on work or personal projects.   In This...

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Ep 146 Carrie Spaulding: Saying Yes to a Nomadic Adventure

Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle - March 06, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 38 ratings
An intuitive hit that she was supposed to spend a year on the road led Carrie—a coach who was already location independent—to head off on a nomadic adventure full of powerful and memorable experiences, insights, and challenges. She joined me just after the year had officially ended, as she was r...

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