Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast
Travis Sherry
The EPOP Travel Podcast is hosted by Travis Sherry, a serial entrepreneur & world traveler. Known as "Rick Steves for the new generation", this podcast will teach you everything you need to know to travel more & spend less. From interviews with some of the world's most famous travel names, like Chris Guillebeau, Bruce Poon Tip, AJ Jacobs & others to specific travel advice on how to use frequent flyer miles, score cheap hotels, pack like a pro, & travel on a budget, this show does it all.
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Dec 21, 2017 • 1h 8min
Mountain Biking Around the World (including Greenland!) with Mike Brcic
Mike Brcic, founder of Sacred Rides, talks about how he haphazardly started the world's #1 mountain bike tour company in the world, how they pick destinations, the hardest trip he's taken, and why ANYONE can, and should, go mountain biking!
Dec 12, 2017 • 1h 32min
Scott Brills, a Man of Leisure, Adventure, and Business
I've known Scott for years and never quite knew exactly what it was he does. Today I'm on a mission to find out. Join us today to learn more about starting a business abroad, how to go about running a marathon with no training, and to hear some great travel tips for Japan!
Dec 6, 2017 • 1h 14min
300th Episode Special: 30 Rapid Fire Questions
To celebrate 4.5 years and 300 episodes (!!!), Trav and Heather decide to have a little fun and grill one another by putting each other on the hot seat and answering 15 travel questions apiece.
The person on the hot seat has no idea what questions will be asked and has to give the first answer that comes in to their head for questions ranging from "what's your favorite accommodation ever" to "when were you the most frustrated with me while traveling" and everything in between.
Nov 28, 2017 • 47min
How Much $ Did Frequent Flyer Miles Save Us in 2017?
Trav and Heather reveal exactly how much money frequent flyer miles saved them in 2017 (take a guess...you'll never get it!) - and Heather discusses why she thinks it's not the "real" number.
Nov 22, 2017 • 47min
Thanksgiving Thanks 2017
Friends. Family. Food. Yeah, yeah, yeah, everyone is thankful for those things. But what about the things we didn't expect to happen.
In this episode, Heather and Trav look back on 2017 and reveal the 11 most unexpected things that happened to them that they are thankful for.
Nov 16, 2017 • 1h 29min
The 47 Best Gifts for Travelers in 2017
After scouring the globe, we reveal our 44 favorite gifts for travelers. From less than $4 to over $1,000, here are the best gifts for any budget and style.
Nov 10, 2017 • 1h 43min
Top 15 (or so) Questions About Frequent Flyer Miles
Inspired by our recent Travel Hacking Masterclass we wanted to go over some of the most common questions about Travel Hacking that we get here at Extra Pack of Peanuts.
Nov 3, 2017 • 55min
Flying as a Courier with Airmule
You used to be able to travel for free if you gave up your luggage space for courier packages. Turns out that while you can't travel for free, you can make back some of your flight costs with a company called Airmule!
Oct 25, 2017 • 1h 2min
Getting 5 Jobs in 5 Weeks After a 20 Month Career Break
Katrina McGhee took a 20-month career break and came back to land 5 jobs in 5 weeks. Learn what she did on her trip, and how she managed to spin it to land a job almost right upon re-entry!
Oct 19, 2017 • 46min
Step by Step Guide to Getting the Cheapest Flights, 2017
Finding cheap flights can be hard if you don't know where to look. Here's a step by step system to see if you've found a good price for your flight.
