Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast

Are you looking to reinspire your heart and build new habits that allow you to dream bigger and take action towards your ideal life? Do you feel a transformation is needed to get you on the path that leads to your true happiness? Today's guest is Heath Armstrong from RageCreate.com, who has just launched the latest Sweet-Ass Affirmations Deck 2.0 on Kickstarter, so definitely go check that out. This isn't your "normal" affirmations deck because it is made to motivate your creative maniac mind which is something that all travel lovers and entrepreneurs need more of on a daily basis.  Heath & I are diving deep into building habits on your terms, the transformations that come from following your true path, battling resistance gremlins, and why your thoughts matter more than anything else in life. I am not overly woo-woo but Heath breaks down the power behind the mind and how you create your story through your thoughts and beliefs in a fun and easily digestible way. What do you do to motivate your creative mind? Will you be grabbing a sweet-ass affirmation deck? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.   In This Episode 00:50  Building Habits & Happiness Through Journaling 07:35 Being Grateful For What You Have & Also Knowing It's Not Right For You 14:45 Battling Resistance Gremlins 22:10 Affirmations & Why They Work 34:15 Re-evaluating Life During Hard Times & Rebuilding From There 44:15 Tailoring Your Life To What You Want & Makes You Happy 49:15 What Have You Learned About Patience 53:15 Sweet-Ass Affirmations Deck 2.0   Important Links Grab your Sweet-Ass Affirmations Deck on Kickstarter 60-Second Power Affirmations For Your Creative Maniac Mind Podcast Find Heath on his Rage Create Website or on HeathArmstrong.com Follow Rage Create on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Follow Heath on Instagram Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie   Want More? Dominating Life with Heath Armstrong From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd The Beauty Of Imperfect Travels w/ Christine & Jules   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in Apple Podcasts” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!  

We have made it to our 400th episode and today we welcome the entire EPOP team to join us in giving our top 40 (plus) travel tips. Today we have on the show Vanessa, Mackenzie, Ransom, Lily, Kaycee, and of course, my wonderful wife and constant travel companion Heather, and we are diving into the travel tips and tricks we have all accumulated over our decades of travel experience. Like always it started at 40 (for our 400th episode) but who knows what number it actually ended up with. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our 400th episode with this crazy, funny, and awesome team that we have here at Extra Pack of Peanuts and thank you for being with us through these 400 episodes. We couldn't have done it without you! Today's episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks! Which tip did you like the most? Did you enjoy having the entire team on the podcast? Let us know on Instagram @ExtraPackOfPeanuts   In This Episode 04:00 Introductions 05:30 Pre-Travel Tips 22:00 Packing 45:20 Money 51:00 During Travel   Important Links Tortuga Luggage Tortuga Packing Cubes Bigger Carry On from Away Luggage Packing Cubes Fanny Pack Amazon Mesh Bags Baggu Reusable Bags Buff Trek Light Backpacks & Totes Kilimanjaro & Tanzania Women-Owned Travel Company Helium II Rain Jacket Nomader Silicone Water Bottle Bamboo Utensil Set FREE Extra Pack Of Peanuts Packing List Charles Schwab Checking Account Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie  

We are bringing you one of our favorite episodes (& yours too) from this last year for this greatest hits episode!   Have you been dragging your feet about going nomadic? Are you coming up with every excuse possible to talk yourself out of it? Are you ready to get out of your own way? Jason Robinson from The Nomad Experiment is here today to talk about his new book The Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad, the importance of facing fear, and why it is never too late to live the life you have always dreamed about.  If you are sick of making excuses, living solely in your comfort zone, and waiting for the so-called 'perfect time' to make the leap into a travel life, then this episode is for you!   What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.   In This Episode 02:45 The Beginner Travelers Guide To Going Nomad 06:15 A Lonely Passport Stamp & Planting The Seed 10:05 How Location Independence Became Tangible 16:45 Extending Your Comfort Zone + Hosteling & Airbnb 25:05 Get Started Local & Then Go Abroad 29:30 Misconceptions & Perspectives 31:50 Confidence Expansion & Retraction Paradox 33:20 The Idea Of "Wasted Time" & Paying Off 50k In Debt 40:00 Making Big Shifts In Your Life 42:55 Realities Of Location Independence 46:10 The Nomad Experiment(s) 49:45 Living Out Of His Jeep & Pulling Teeth In Budapest 01:00:10 A Guide To Help You Travel More 01:06:10 Getting Out Of Your Own Way & Doing It In Steps   Important Links Jason's The Beginner Traveler's Guide To Going Nomad Book Kickstarter Find Jason on his website Follow Jason on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie   Want More? 5 Ways Travel Will Change Post-Pandemic From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd Around The World In 3 Years & Counting w/ Mon & T   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts!   Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

Did you know that Netflix filmed a movie in our home? Today we are talking all about how they found us, what the process was like before & during filming, and how it all went down now that they are done. This was definitely a hectic but very fun experience and we can't wait to share it with you, Enjoy! Do you have any other questions that we didn't answer? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 06:00 How They Found Us 08:55 What Movie Is Being Filmed 12:40 Scouting For Films, Set Designs, & Huge Kudos 19:50 Celebrities In Our Home + Kate's IG Stories In Our Kitchen 22:50 Why We Ended Up Out Of Our Home For Weeks 26:45 Working In Chaos, Pivoting, & Flexibility 30:05 Interesting To See How Much Screen Time The House Gets 31:45 How Far They Go To Make A Place Work For A Film 34:10 Interesting Tidbits Of Filmmaking   Important Links Along For The Ride by Sarah Dessen "Along For The Ride" Netflix Movie: What We Know So Far Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? Best Small Towns In The US Summer Destinations Part 1: International Summer Destinations Part 2: U.S. Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

We got the idea for this episode from a Travel & Leisure article on the 11 Best Small Towns in America which allowed for places with 15,000 people or less but we aren't putting population restrictions on this list. If we consider it a small town or it has a strong small-town feel then it is in! We are sharing our top 15 places and, of course, there are a ton of honorable mentions for places we want to go but haven't yet. If you are wanting to get back on the road, wanting a slower pace, and craving that small-town feel then this episode will spur some wanderlust & a go-to list worth embarking on. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. Did your favorite small town make the list? Which small town did we miss that should have been included? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 11:35 Honorable Mentions 14:40 On The East Coast 31:40 In The South 35:05 Going To The Midwest 36:40 Mountain Town Time 39:45 Old West Gun Fight  41:15 Home Of Our Best Restuarant In The US  42:50 West Coast Living 47:25 Last Town On The List Important Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean 11 Best Small Towns in America from Travel & Leisure  Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? Summer Destinations Part 1: International Summer Destinations Part 2: U.S. Slow Travel For The Win Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

What will be (or was) your mid-life awakening? Have you followed your curiosity, passion, and love of travel to create the opportunities for your dream life? Today's guest is Mike Savas from Savas On The Go, who is currently on what he deems as his mid-life awakening which will include learning 12 skills in 12 countries in 12 months. Mike is learning from master's in all the skills he has sought out in the places of their greatness with only one month allotted for each location. If you have skills you have always wanted to explore but never gave yourself the permission, time, or focus to do that in the location of its significance then join Mike as he weaves his way through 12 months of travel & self-exploration. What would your 12 skills in 12 countries look like? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.   In This Episode 03:10  A Month In The Making Project: The Mid-Life Awakening 04:50 The List Of Skills 08:35 Freediving In The Bahamas & The End Goal Per Month Per Skill 20:00 Finding The Masters & Getting Them Onboard 22:30 Conservation Ranger In Kenya: Making Plans & Taking Risks 24:50 Concerns But No Pauses & Overcoming Fears 26:45 What Has Been The Most Demanding On His Mind & Body 33:00 How To Avoid Burnout In Work & Travel 36:50 Which Skills Will He Keep Up In The Future 43:45 What Skills Does He Want To Learn But Won't Be Able To For This Project 49:00 Why You Don't Need To Be The Best: Just Enjoy The Process 52:40 Ranking The Skills Based On Excitement To Learn   Important Links Find Mike on his website Follow Mike on Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie   Want More? The World's Longest Honeymoon w/ Mike & Anne From HoneyTrek Slow Travel For The Win Beginner's Guide To Going Nomad w/ Jason Robinson   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

With travel opening back up, where do you want to go first (domestically)? Because we loved this topic so much we are splitting this conversation into two episodes and therefore splitting our list in two as well. Today, we will be covering our US destinations that we would love to spend some time in this summer. If you are craving travel as much as we are, this episode will fill your travel list with some great US destinations. Where are your top summer destinations in the US? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 05:25 The State That Has Fewer Than 7 Humans Per Square Mile (Heather's #5) 10:30 The Healthiest State In The Country & Home To Ben & Jerry's (Trav's #5) 11:45 The Land of Enchantment (Heather's #4) 14:05 Been Named "Beer Town USA" (Trav's #4) 16:20 It Feels Like Home...Because It Is (Heather's #3) 20:05 Stunningly Gorgeous Scenery & Road Trip Ready (Trav's #3) 23:15 Once Voted The Best City In The World by Travel & Leisure Magazine (Heather's #2) 25:35 The State That Has 1 Bear For Every 21 People (Trav's #2) 29:20 Heather's #1 Is A Region Close To Her Heart 32:50 Trav's #1 Is A Roadtrip Region   Important Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie Camp Indie   Want More? Summer Destinations Part 1: International 5 Ways Travel Will Change Post-Pandemic Travel Wishlist 2021   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

With travel opening back up, where do you want to go first (internationally)? Because we loved this topic so much we are splitting this conversation into two episodes and therefore splitting our list in two as well. Today, we will be covering our international destinations that currently (May 2021) have their borders open to vaccinated tourists (& only a couple that we are still waiting on). If you are craving travel as much as we are, this episode will fill your travel list with some great accessible (mostly) destinations. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What are you doing when you listen to our podcast? Where are your top summer destinations? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 08:55 Honorable Mentions 11:45 Where In Eastern Europe? 13:55 Heather's Favorite Country 15:50 Trav Is All About The Experience 17:30 Viva La... 19:50 Mitko Is In The Know With This Place 22:15 Still Waiting On The Borders Opening 24:35 The Island Life Is Calling 26:50 Number Ones   Important Links New York Times: E.U. Set to Let Vaccinated U.S. Tourists Visit This Summer Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie   Want More? Destination Diaries: Bulgaria w/ Mitko Karshovski Destination Diaries: Croatia (2019 Edition) Travel Wishlist 2021 Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

What if you could take the world's longest honeymoon? Where would you go? What would you do? Today's guests are not only world-known (& Guinness record-holders) but also dear friends, Mike & Anne from Honeytrek.com and they are currently on the world's longest honeymoon at over 9 years long. We get into what life is like on the road (#RVLife), getting trapped in Europe during COVID lockdowns, the gorgeous glamping lifestyle, and so much more. If you have been biting at the bit to get out and travel again and you love unique and fun ways to explore this world then you will love learning about it all with Mike & Anne. Are you more likely to go glamping or embrace the RV Life? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts. In This Episode 02:10 The Story Behind The World's Longest Honeymoon 05:55 Those Quitting Thoughts & How To Battle Them 09:50 RV Life On The Road: Pros & Cons 20:45 Getting Trapped In Europe During COVID 28:45 Gorgeous Glamping & Getting Reconnected With Nature 34:50 Mike & Anne's Most Memorable Glamping Opportunities 39:30 The Creation of Comfortably Wild 44:35 Types of Travel That Are Upcoming 48:00 Biggest Travel Mishap Important Links Find Mike & Anne at Honeytrek.com Follow Mike & Anne on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube | Pinterest Honeytrek Trip Coaching Services Comfortably Wild Book & Ultimate Journeys For Two Book Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie   Want More? The Art of Pivoting In Travel & Life w/ Lia & Jeremy 5 Ways Travel Will Change Post Pandemic Slow Travel For The Win   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!

Are you part of the fast travel or slow travel movement?  Our time in Costa Rica this last winter is the catalyst for today's conversation all about the pros and cons of slow travel. Trav is a convert from fast to slow and you will hear exactly why in this episode. If you are stuck in fast travel mode but crave a slower pace then this episode will spur your drive to create a life where slow travel is not only an option but the option. Today's podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus. What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.   In This Episode 03:50 What Is Slow Travel? 07:30 The 80/20 Rule Blast From The Past 09:10 Cons Of Slow Travel 13:40 Pros of Slow Travel 17:30 Making Money From Your Home For Your Travels 21:40 Educating Your Kids & Yourself Through Travel 35:30 Strategies For Slow Travel   Important Links Want to follow our lives & adventures? Check out our Instagram's @ExtraPackOfPeanuts, @HeatherSherry, @TravelingWhitMyles, and @HaddieBean Location Indie   Want More? Destination Diaries: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Why We Traveled To Costa Rica During Covid Is Thailand Really That Cheap?   Leave a Review! Apple Podcast reviews are one of THE most important factors for podcasts. If you enjoy the show please take a second to leave the show a review on Apple Podcasts! Click this link: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Hit “View in iTunes” on the left-hand side under the picture. Leave an honest review. You’re awesome!