Viajero Club Travel Show
Gary Li
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Joining me today are two people who took a life changing leap of faith to pursue their dreams. Claire and James Young are UK-expats who sold their physical possessions at home in Kelowna, Canada in order to drive around the world in a truck and camper.
They are the crew behind This Big Road Trip, a website and social media account created to document this epic endeavour. Claire and James share insights on acquiring and preparing a vehicle up to the task for this ambitious undertaking, memorable experiences along the way and what their future holds as the journey continues.
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On this episode we covered:
- Their backstory of developing a lifelong love affair with travel
- How they initially discovered overlanding through a truck and trailer
- Why overlanding is like "backpacking on wheels"
- Why a Dodge Ram 3500 was their only vehicle of choice for the job
- How they found and modified their truck for a road trip around the world
- How they customized the camper for both comfort and durability
- The reactions of locals when they encounter each other for the first time
- How telemedicine allows Claire the flexibility to work remotely as a doctor
- Volunteering with an NGO clinic on the Colombia – Venezuela border
- Can't-miss destinations and favourite experiences so far
- The country that pleasantly surprised them the most
- Their general travel plans for the future
- And much more!
Where to find Claire and James:
Website: https://thisbigroadtrip.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisbigroadtrip/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisbigroadtrip/
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https://viajeroclub.com/pages/e14
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Episode Notes:
Joining me today are two people whose accomplishments I admire and respect. Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung are ex-software engineers from Toronto who achieved financial freedom and retired early in their 30's to travel the world.
They are the writers behind Millennial Revolution, an educational blog on investing strategies and world travels. They are also authors of a newly released personal finance book "Quit like a Millionaire." Kristy and Bryce share lessons learned from their FIRE journey, their travel experiences in the Galapagos Islands and what it means to leave a legacy.
Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
On this episode we covered:
- Their backstory of discovering FIRE while working full time in Toronto
- How home country or home city bias prevent people from pursuing a better life
- The underrated and best value-for-money travel spots around the world
- The awesome country that's cheekily named the "G-spot of Europe."
- The importance of travel for motivation and rejuvenation
- The three biggest costs people need to optimize
- How to save money while travelling abroad
- How to use a VPN to save money on airline tickets
- Travelling around the Galapagos Islands
- Why the Galapagos Islands is such a special place
- The mindset to overcome financial obstacles and setbacks
- The importance of meeting mentors and like-minded partners to reach FI
- The Chautauqua FIRE Retreat and what a day looks like
- And much more!
Resources Mentioned:
Chautauqua Financial Retreat - https://www.fichautauqua.com
"Quit Like a Millionaire" by Kristy Shen & Bryce Leung (Amazon Affiliate Link)
Where to find Kristy and Bryce:
Website: https://www.millennial-revolution.com
Email: [email protected]
Follow Gary on IG: https://www.instagram.com/garyli.io/
Join the Facebook Community : https://www.facebook.com/groups/407928276427355
Show notes can also be found here:
https://viajeroclub.com/pages/e13
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Joining me today is someone who I consider to be a modern-day renaissance man. Calvin Sun is an Asian-American ER doctor, entrepreneur and world traveller living in New York City. Calvin is also the founder of the Monsoon Diaries, a travel blog and "tour company for people who hate group tours." He shares his thoughts and experiences on travelling to countries typically thought to be "dangerous," how his blog post on a famous North Korean hotel caused controversy and went viral, as well as the one country you must visit in your lifetime.
Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
On this episode we covered:
- Why travelling to "dangerous" countries is actually safer than living in a city like NYC
- Why you should visit "unstable" countries first
- Why he's the "worst tour guide in the world"
- The value of an authentic travel adventure
- What it was like to visit North Korea
- What it was like to stay at the famous Yanggakdo Hotel in Pyongyang
- How he discovered the "secret" 5th floor of the Yanggakdo Hotel
- How his blog article went viral and attracted controversy
- How he dealt with a medical crisis 50,000 at feet in the air
- The one country in the world everyone must visit in their lifetime
- Why three weeks is the minimum amount of time to explore this country
- And much more!
Articles Mentioned:
"Creepy North Korea: The Hidden 5th Floor" (Monsoon Diaries)
"The Untold Story of Otto Warmbier, American Hostage" (GQ)
Where to find Calvin:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monsoondiaries/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monsoondiaries/
Website: https://monsoondiaries.com
Email: [email protected] // [email protected]
Follow Gary on IG: https://www.instagram.com/garyli.io/
Join the Facebook Community : https://www.facebook.com/groups/407928276427355
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Joining me today is someone who I consider to be a modern-day renaissance man. Calvin Sun is an Asian-American ER doctor, entrepreneur and world traveller living in New York City. Calvin is also the founder of the Monsoon Diaries, a travel blog and "tour company for people who hate group tours."
He shares his advice on how to maximize your time and money for travel, why you should travel as widely as possible while you're young and how group travel can transform even for the most die-hard solo travellers.
Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
On this episode we covered:
- His experiences of growing up in New York City
- His literal and metaphorical travels in the journey to become a doctor
- How his travels began with a photo of Halong Bay
- How a girl and a bet lead him to his first backpacking trip
- How he had to sink or swim as a traveller in Egypt
- Why solo travel is a form of controlled trauma
- The travel moment that changed his life forever
- Mindset shifts and personal transformation
- How he financed his world travels as a med school student
- How he overcame the "I don't have time" barrier to travel
- The buffet analogy to life and travel
- The monsooning philosophy behind his travel style
- How his travel company grew organically through authenticity
- How to do group travel the right way to make lifelong friends
- And much more!
Where to find Calvin:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monsoondiaries/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monsoondiaries/
Website: https://monsoondiaries.com
Email: [email protected] // [email protected]
Follow Gary on IG: https://www.instagram.com/garyli.io/
Join the Facebook Community : https://www.facebook.com/groups/407928276427355
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Joining me today is an adrenaline junkie and fellow podcaster. Danny Carlson is a former competitive long boarder and construction worker turned online entrepreneur. He is also the host of the Danny Carlson Podcast, a show that dives into lifestyle design and location freedom. He is now based out of Bali, where he enjoys the vibrant acro-yoga scene while riding motorcycles. We had a wide-ranging conversation from everything you'd want to know about living in Bali to why acro-yoga is a great practice for travelers.
Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
On this episode we covered:
- How competitive downhill longboarding took him all around the world
- The biggest hotspots and the craziest roads for extreme longboarding
- How a near death experience in the Philippines prompted him to re-examine his lifestyle
- What it's like to live in Cebu City
- Travel tips for getting around the Philippines
- What prompted him to move to Bali
- Bali neighbourhood recommendations
- How to save money on accommodations in Bali
- How over tourism has negatively affected foreigner reputation
- The most common travel scams to beware of
- The "rules of the road" or lack thereof
- The best roads for a scenic scooter ride
- The benefits of acro-yoga for improved fitness and social life
- The strong acro-yoga communities in Bali and other cities around the globe
- And much more!
Where to find Danny
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny.k.carlson/
Website: https://www.kenjiroi.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/danny-carlson-podcast/id1481422376
Follow Gary on IG: https://www.instagram.com/garyli.io/
Join the Facebook Community : https://www.facebook.com/groups/407928276427355
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