Travel Worth Living (2025)

26/12/2021

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18/10/2021

A new episode is live! On this week’s episode we dive into the “why” of travel content creation with photojournalist Don Mirra. Born in Germany to American parents, Don has now traveled to over 60 nations around the world over a span of 30 years. He would often immerse himself in the local culture to gain a deeper perspective on his subjects and the stories he was sharing while on assignment.

During our conversation, we discuss growing up as a third culture kid and how that impacted his travels later on. We talk about the bucketlist myth and confusing tourism with travel. He shares his philosophy in regards to “less is more” and how it has shaped not only how he travels but also how he views life.

We ended up splitting this conversation into two parts so you’ll hear more about his photojournalism adventures during next week’s episode!

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

11/10/2021

A new episode is live! On this week’s episode we dive into the “how” of travel content creation with remote working coach Ali Pruitt. After feeling dissatisfied with the way life was back in her home town, she began making changes in her life which led her to becoming a digital nomad. After working remotely for a few years, she went full time as a productivity and work-life balance coach after the pandemic hit. During our conversation, she talks about her travel experiences and what ultimately drove her to join the travel lifestyle. She also shares some incredible tips for increasing your productivity and decreasing your burnout while trying to juggle travel, life, and work, including her RECAP method and how she uses that to stay on top of her busy life.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

04/10/2021

A new episode is live! On this week’s episode we dive into fitness while traveling. Not only is this something that seems complex and difficult for some people, the topic also brings a lot of shame and guilt as we’re given so many messages about what we should and shouldn’t be doing. I loved hearing Meaghan’s simple, balanced, and successful approach which she’s used to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She focuses on common sense workouts instead of following the latest marketing trends in diets. During our conversation she shares the single biggest secret for turning you into a calorie burning machine.

Meaghan is a fitness coach who is also a full-time digital nomad. Her story is a fantastic example of somebody finding a niche which they are passionate about and creating a full time income as a byproduct, allowing her to travel and explore the world. During our conversation, she shares how she started traveling and relates a crazy adventure traveling in South America.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

27/09/2021

On this week’s episode we dive into the “why” of travel content creation with Jenny Richardson. She’s spent the better part of the past decade travelling and living abroad: she’s been an English teacher in South Korea, a backpacker on a shoestring budget ($30/day), and is now a working digital nomad, specializing in travel and sustainability content as a freelance writer and editor. During our conversation we discuss travel writing and working as a digital nomad. Jenny shares some tips on how she has learned to be productive while working abroad, including her experiences with coworking spaces. She also talks about slow travel and why she’s fallen in love with it, and why travel in general is so important.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

20/09/2021

On this week’s episode we dive into the “why” of travel with author, Moth-winning storyteller, solo show performer, and photographer, Margaret Ghielmetti. She wrote Brave(ish): A Memoir of a Recovering Perfectionist to share her journey of living on four continents and visiting nearly fifty countries, as well as her emotional journey of learning to live her own life. Through her travels, she was finally able to let go of some of the old Rules and Roles she had thought kept her safe for decades. In her book, she shares her journey and how those years of travel changed her life.

During today’s conversation, we discuss why she decided to write her book and the journey she’s taken to get her stories in print. She also shares many of the pivotal, life-changing moments which have shaped who she is today. Unfortunately we didn’t have time to hear all the major experiences she’s been through so I highly recommend checking out her book.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

17/08/2021

On this week’s episode we dive into the “why” of travel content creation with Michelle Bird, an artist living in the small town of Borgarnes. At an early age, she wanted to explore the world to see how other cultures, for lack of a better term, “did life”. She started by purchasing a one-way ticket to the Netherlands and hasn’t looked back since. During our conversation she also tells several stories from her year in India, and how the poverty and culture shock she experienced there made a huge impact on her life. She also shares about her sailing trip to Hornstrandir, a large peninsula in the northwest of Iceland accessible only by hiking or boat - or small airplane. She talked about her upcoming sail to Greenland which was going to be this summer, but unfortunately it had to be postponed until 2022.

Michelle holds painting workshops for businesses, schools, families, and clubs in her unique studio in Borgarnes that over looks the Flaxafloi bay . Participants come away feeling energised and inspired from their creative experience. They often describe these innovative art experiences as team build in, an eye opener, and showing how far they drifted from their creative core. Others found it helpful in letting go of their perfectionist syndrome and allowing them a more intuitive approach to creativity. Michelle’s passion is creating spaces that ignite creativity and are conducive to connecting us to our imagination and flow state of mind.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

27/07/2021

On this week’s episode we dive heavily into the “why” of travel content creation with travel blogger turned full-time podcaster, Gary Arndt. In 2007 he sold his house and has been traveling the world ever since - well, until COVID hit. During our conversation he shares how he got into travel and how he was able to afford traveling full-time. We discuss how travel blogging has evolved over time as new technology and new apps have become available. Near the end of the episode we also speculate about what the future of travel content creators will look like.

I was honored to have Gary on the show as he has done more things and been to more places than most people will ever get to experience. His unique perspective on travel content creators, the travel industry as a whole, and whether overtourism is actually a problem was riveting.

For travellers wanting to create a successful business, he also shares how to grow your audience and set yourself apart online.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

12/07/2021

On this week’s podcast episode we dive into both the “how” and the “why” of travel content creation with Lindsey Tague. After becoming dissatisfied with her life in the U.S., she decided to take a leap of faith with her online business and travel full-time as a digital nomad. During our conversation we discuss the fears she had while doing that, and the checklist she used to figure out how to embark on this new travel journey. She focuses on helping people and companies build strong brands and in this episode she shares 3 important questions to ask why building your brand - which is absolutely necessary if you’re a travel content creator who makes money from the content you create. Lindsey also talks about balancing technology while living as a digital nomad; being aware of that aspect of your life which could easily control you is essential to maintaining the freedom you’re pursuing.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

07/07/2021

A new episode is live!⁠
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On this week’s podcast episode we dive into more of the “why” of travel content creation with Christina Raytsiz. ⁠
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Originally from Russia, she is currently living in Iceland and working as a professional photographer, shooting portraits and working with brands. While living in Russia, her interest in languages took her to China on what would be her first major international trip. ⁠
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During my conversation with Christina she discusses how that trip impacted her and some of the things which surprised her about different cultures. We also chat about her experiences growing up in Russia, what prompted her to move to Iceland, and how she views Instagram as a professional photographer.⁠

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

28/06/2021

A new episode is live!⁠
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On this week’s podcast episode we again dive into the “how” of travel content creation with Kayla MacArthur. We’re focusing on mental health and how YOU can stay sane while traveling.⁠
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This is the part of full-time travel which we don’t talk about often, but it’s just as important as knowing how to financially support your travels.⁠
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During my conversation with Kayla, we talk about her story of becoming a digital nomad, some of the challenges she has faced, and then she shares 4 key habits which she has used to maintain a sense of well-being while traveling full-time.⁠

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

21/06/2021

In this episode we dive into the “how” of travel content creation with Giselle and Stephen, aka theloverspassport. Last year as COVID hit, they took their passion for the great outdoors and turned it into a full time job on social media. On their website and social media accounts they share gear tips, camping hacks, and general information about hiking, especially in California. In just over a year, they’ve grown to nearly 130k followers on Instagram and 140k followers on TikTok, and during our conversation they share exactly how they did it and how you can do it too. We also talk about how they balance creating content while also being present in the moment, and how to deal with the inevitable presence of online haters. Near the end of this episode, they share the checklist which they use in order to collaborate with brands and make money from social media and content creation.

This week we're hosting a $25 Airbnb giveaway!! To enter, visit our Instagram page and follow the instructions on today's post.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

06/05/2021

We aren't posting a new episode today as we are officially on a season break. Season 1 has come to a close and we couldn't be more thrilled with all the stories we've been able to share.

We're going to be refocusing our podcast over the next couple weeks and will be launching season 2 with some INCREDIBLE guests already lined up. Stay tuned for more on that later!

In the meantime, you'll see random posts on here from past guests until we announce the official launch of season 2.

Thank you for being part of the Travel Worth Living community!

29/04/2021

A new episode is live! In this episode, we finish up my conversation with Barry. During this half of the conversation, he shares the ending to their Shackleton expedition and what he learned from that experience. He then talks about phase one of his upcoming expedition across Antarctica, completely unsupported. He shares what it takes to push through your barriers even when your body wants to quit, as well as the boundaries he’s put in place to stay safe while on extreme expeditions.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

28/04/2021

Barry's last day in full dress uniform as a Regimental Sergeant Major after 26 years of service in the Royal Marines. Here he lays a wreath with his daughter at a Remembrance Day parade in Plymouth.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

27/04/2021

Part of Barry's military training involved becoming a mountain leader and cold weather survival expert. He would often train in harsh conditions to continue honing his skills. This passion for the outdoors and extreme conditions led him to embark on several extreme expeditions.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

26/04/2021

Taking his daughter down her first abseil in 2011. Success in life depends on a success mindset, and that has to start when you're young. Facing your fears, conquering your setbacks, and figuring out solutions is critical to success.

To learn more about this week's guest, listen to our conversation on the podcast by visiting www.travelworthliving.com.

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