Self Directed - A Podcast on Life, Learning, and Raising Free Thinkers. Hosts Cecilie and Jesper Conrad, full-time travellers since 2018 and parents of four, invite a new guest on the podcast every Thursday.
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Learn Taiwanese Mandarin With Miss Lin Podcast│Taiwanese Mandarin Conversation│Taiwanese culture
Miss Lin, Mandarin teacher from Taiwan
大家好,我是林老師! This is MandarinWithMissLin from Taiwan. I'm from Taipei, Taiwan. I hope this Podcast can help you train your Chinese listening skill and learn natural Taiwanese Mandarin vocabulary and phrases. My mission is to help learners to speak Chinese naturally, to help you learn authentic Taiwanese Mandarin, and discover Taiwanese culture. To learn more with me , please take a look at my courses or my Youtube channel. More free Taiwanese Mandarin sources on my website. https://www.taiwane ...
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Looking for a place to work remote? visit? retire? or just learn about? Kristen and Carol interview expats and visitors to their bucket list destinations. Visit us on Instagram:@wherenextpodcast
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Nomadic’s founders, Matt and Tim—joined by frequent special guests—discuss learning in the enterprise, covering everything from the latest technology trends to learning’s existential crisis. Our goal: to nudge digital learning in the enterprise beyond the passive and silent receipt of knowledge.
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Hosted by Tyger Cho. Exploring my curiosity through conversation.
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Business Class is a podcast for those looking to make a living in tourism and traveling well. We host smart conversations with interesting people who built satisfying careers in the tourism workplace. Presented by the academy at Learn Tourism | learntourism.org
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The Liberty Entrepreneurs Podcast is a platform to explore the idea of “building freedom”; a mindset that is actionable, practical and within your control. The host, Ashe Oro, illustrates this by interviewing liberty-minded entrepreneurs who are building their own free and flexible lifestyle. We dive in to their stories and learn from the successes, failures and experiences along their journey all while remaining true to the ideals of the Free Market. Join us for a conversation that draws fr ...
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This podcast is about travel. I'll interview interesting characters to get their stories, learn how they travel, discover what motivates them. Hopefully in the process, I'll motivate you as well. You're going to learn that there's no right or wrong way to travel. You can do whatever you want on your trip, so what's stopping you?
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While She's Away Podcast is where we focus the conversation on women in travel! Whether you're a hostel-loving budget backpacker, a queer girly looking to find queer community within the travel space, or trying to learn how to work from anywhere in the world - there is space here for you. Every week join your host, Dianni Hall, as she interviews women on their experience and expertise to help women live their best lives traveling around the world! Dianni is a queer solo budget backpacker, se ...
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The Lifestyle Redesigned Podcast, hosted by Sam Evans, Founder of Lifestyle Redesigned and digital nomad making the most of her youth while embracing the unconventional life, is for all the 20-somethings out there navigating these exciting, chaotic, overwhelming, impulsive, and beautiful years into adulthood. Sam acts as a big sister, giving you real-world advice on the realities of being in your 20s, aka your discovery years. Whether you’re looking for insights into personal growth, relatio ...
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We can learn so much when we choose to have open and honest conversations with those around us. Fam Talk is a podcast hosted by Kenesha T. Ryce and dedicated to demonstrating and encouraging those types of conversations. Join the conversation! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/famtalk/support
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Host and Introvert Advocate Jeri Bingham, EdD, delves into introversion, the personality type that is often misunderstood in this extrovert-rewarding world. Introverts lead, and we do like people, but we may socialize, process and recharge differently than others. Learn about what makes us tick and why we are incredible to partner with at work, home and play. Check out HushLoudly: Introverts Redefined.
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This is not your average social media podcast. This show mixes conversations around poetry, music, storytelling, art, culture and brand building. These conversations highlight creators that can inspire our audience to create a stronger foundation for their brands, helping them build relationships that transcend social platforms into real-life communities. Hosted by George Torres, a digital nomad with a passion for tech, travel, speaking, teaching & community building in the Latino / LatinX c ...
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Welcome to Down To Wander with your host Karri Nelson, full time traveler, life coach, former therapist and all around curious person. Join me as I talk with real people about their real lives in an effort to help us all feel a bit more connected. Topics may include mental health and physical wellness, travel and nomadic living, various hobbies/interests, unique small businesses, and anything else that interests me! Are you down to wander with me? New episodes every Monday! If interested in ...
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We're about the embark on the most exciting and groundbreaking journey in technology and finance that will shape the course of human history. Join Praveen Babu as he discusses the events shaping the future in an easy and conversational format. Whether you're a crypto native, or a newbie, there's something for everyone on the RISE.AM crypto podcast. Join the conversation live on video as we browse the latest news and updates in cryptocurrency, NFTs, Web3, blockchains, and DeFi.
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Welcome to Third Culture Kids page. We started off as a bunch of misfit freshmen, from here and there in a London based University. But we developed into something much more; A makeshift family. We found commonality in our status’ as TCK’s. Third Culture Kids are those who have had to learn to relate to another culture. Kids whose personal culture is a fusion of two or more cultures. Spread literally all over the world we as a squad epitomize this and every other week come together in a new ...
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What does living abroad really look like? Why do we leave home and how does that impact our identity? Katarzyna shares her own stories from the past 10 years of living away from home and interviews guests about their shifts in cultural identity, experiences with intercultural relationships and challenges like language skills or reverse culture shock.
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Welcome to the Modern Advice Podcast with your Host, Phoebe Kuhn; Storyteller, Entrepreneur & Gonzo Journalist. I travel the world exploring what it means to be human, immersing myself in anything unconventional, all in the name of personal growth… and of course, to get the story. I do it for the plot and I tend to go to the extreme. In this Podcast, we are going to explore a range of topics from philosophy and psychology, to relationships, sexuality, personal evolution & wellness. I love de ...
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Do you feel most alive when exploring new parts of the world? Do you dream of living a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose? If so, you’re in right place! Design Her Travel is the podcast that inspires you to turn those dreams into reality. Hosted by global nomad Kim Anderson, this podcast is your weekly source of travel tips, fascinating stories, and actionable advice. Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo trip, planning your next family adventure, or searching for ways ...
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Ex-detective turned homeschooler Victoria Lenormand describes leaving a policing career as it shifted from service to force and recognizing the same pattern in her son’s early schooling. In this conversation, she explains how grading, labels, and constant assessment eroded confidence, and how home education replaced pressure with agency, learning b…
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Expression 平常心 (Inner Peace) — Life Wisdom from my dad | Real Taiwanese Mandarin Conversation
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Have you been feeling overly worried lately? Thinking too much? Well… 平常心. Keep a calm heart, and let things go the way they’re meant to. Things will work out. My dad taught me this life wisdom, and I hope it helps you find some peace—just as it has helped me. In this episode, you’ll also practice advanced Taiwanese Mandarin through a real, meaning…
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Nicklas Bergman | How to Stay Sceptical in an Algorithmic World
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1:05:09Nicklas Bergman is a deep-tech investor and technology explorer who focuses on how new tools shape everyday life rather than predicting distant futures. The episode examines AI, social media, and regulation through concrete examples from work, education, family life, and investing, with an emphasis on curiosity, skepticism, and personal judgment. 🗓…
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Jet lag isn’t just about time zones—it’s an inflammation problem you can solve. We sit down with Andrew Herr, founder and CEO of FlyKitt and former human performance strategist at the Pentagon, to unpack why flights drain you and how to land clear-headed, calm, and ready to sleep on night one. Andrew connects dots most travelers miss: rapid cabin p…
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Susan Yao is an educator, school founder, and advocate of self-directed learning. She previously served as Middle School Head at Friends Academy in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, following more than a decade of teaching. She co-founded the Vermont Village School, a community-based microschool emphasising student-led learning, autonomy, and community eng…
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What if the dream trip starts feeling like a job? We sit down with traveler and author Melissa Rodway to unpack the real highs and lows of a life built on movement—starting with a wild childhood year in Western Australia, a no-guidebook leap through Europe in the 90s, and the pre-smartphone hacks that kept her safe and curious in Costa Rica. The st…
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Missy Willis | From Unschooling To Exams
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1:00:27What happens when unschooled teens meet college systems, exams, and external expectations? Jesper and Cecilie Conrad speak with Missy Willis about how adolescents raised with freedom step into formal learning without losing curiosity or confidence. The conversation follows family transitions, changing homes, and the moment when rigor and motivation…
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🍂 Watch HERE and learn real conversation at a Taiwan night market. As I mentioned in this episode, a vendor complimented my husband’s beard and that’s how conversations often start in Taiwan!) Thank you again for all of your encouraging messages and helping me share the video. It means a world! 🍂 Transcript (Zhuyin, Pinyin, Eng) on Patreon here. Th…
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Joanna Bear, President and CEO of Visit Laguna Beach, as she shares her passion for travel, hospitality, and community stewardship. In this episode, Joanna discusses her journey from growing up in San Pedro to leading efforts in preserving the natural beauty and vibrant arts scene of Laguna Beach. Discover…
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Kate McAllister describes how nervous system regulation shifts behavior from reaction to response. The conversation maps how stress patterns shape daily life, from parenting and school to refugee camps and co-regulation through rhythm and presence. Breath, movement, and sensory grounding become practical tools for returning the thinking brain onlin…
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In this enlightening episode titled "On Life and Leadership," we sit down with Casandra Matej, the accomplished President and CEO of Visit Orlando. With over three decades of experience in the travel and tourism industry, Casandra shares the pivotal moments and lessons learned throughout her dynamic career. From her early days to leading through ch…
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We’re so excited to have Lyle and Leanne back from the Beach Travel Wine Podcast to dive into it all with us! Their stories and laughs always make the journey even better. This time, we’re stepping into the “cathedrals of wine” at Lustau, chasing legends at Tío Pepe, and getting into the nitty-gritty of how sherry is made—humidity, flor, patience—a…
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Summer Jean | Unschooling - Living Without the Need to Prove Yourself
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1:12:13Summer Jean describes how growing up unschooled shaped her ideas of work, freedom, and value. She explains how her mother’s focus on connection over control helped her develop confidence in her own sense of rightness. The episode contrasts inner conviction with productivity as a measure of worth. 🗓️ Recorded October 16, 2025. 📍 Tarragona, Spain 🔗 R…
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In this episode of Business Class: The Learn Tourism Podcast, host Stephen Ekstrom welcomes Jorge L. Pérez, the newly appointed CEO of Discover Puerto Rico. With a career that spans venue management, entertainment, and major cultural events—including overseeing Bad Bunny’s historic 31-night residency—Pérez shares how these experiences shaped his vi…
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Timmy Eaton | Choosing a Life with Golden Hours
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1:07:08Cecilie and Jesper Conrad describe how illness, travel, and questioning convention led their family from a more or less traditional path in Denmark—through a Freinet-inspired free school—to a fully unschooled, nomadic life. They explain how unschooling developed through practical choices, legal frameworks, and value-based reflection rather than ide…
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Co-creation unfolds when control gives way to trust. Life Is Easy grew from a shared intention among ten people who wrote together without plans or deadlines. The process reveals how purpose and openness can replace pressure, turning collaboration into a form of ease. 🗓️ Recorded September 30, 2025. 📍 Tarragona, Spain 🔗 Relevant links https://learn…
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Jamie Rumble | Nomadic Becoming in the Anthropocene
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1:15:48Jamie Rumble shares his research on digital nomadism in the era of climate change. We explore how mobility, mental health, and community connect—and what nomads can teach about resilience. 🗓️ Recorded September 22, 2025. 📍 Åmarken, Lille Skendsved, Denmark 🎙️ Listen to: First episode with Jamie Rumble: https://www.theconrad.family/selfdirected127 S…
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After three decades in the hotel world, Daniel Kuperschmid took the leap from corporate hospitality to destination leadership—becoming President & CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority. In this episode of the Business Class podcast, Daniel shares how trust shapes his leadership style, why leaving Hyatt was his biggest career risk, and how he’s wor…
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Kate McAllister shares her journey from traditional teaching in the UK to creating The Human Hive in the Dominican Republic. We talk about learning through global projects, raising children outside the standard map, and what it means to discover that there are no dragons when you step off the expected path. 🗓️ Recorded September 10, 2025. 📍 Åmarken…
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In this episode, special guest host John Percy (President & CEO, Niagara Falls USA) turns the tables on Learn Tourism founder Stephen Ekstrom. Stephen shares his journey from small-town New Hampshire to global traveler and nonprofit leader, revealing how passion, resilience, and kindness have shaped his career in tourism education. Hear how Stephen…
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Amanda Ashworth shares how reading The Four Hour Workweek led her to question conventional success, homeschool her children, and eventually create the World Schooling Hub in Goa. She explains discovering her son’s hidden learning needs, why Goa became her family’s second home, and how the hub supports children, teens, and even parents through educa…
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Mastering the Tourism Terrain: Strategic Growth and Real Relationships with Adam Stoker and Stephen Ekstrom
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Adam Stoker, CEO of Brand Revolt and founder of Tourism IQ, joins Stephen Ekstrom, CEO and co-founder of Learn Tourism, for an open conversation about growth, innovation, and authenticity in the tourism industry. They reflect on their recent journeys, from time spent on a Michigan farm to speaking at industry conferences, and how these experiences …
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What happens when a kindergarten teacher moves to teaching fifth grade and discovers that in just five years, the educational system has extinguished the light in children’s eyes? For Leah McDermott, this stark realization sparked a journey from conventional educator to unschooling advocate. In this episode we talk with Leah about her path out of t…
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In this episode, I share insights from a small survey I did with my close Taiwanese friends over three months. Honestly, I have mixed feelings talking about Taiwanese family culture because it’s 一言難盡 It’s hard to put into words.… It’s delicate and complicated to balance love and the concept of 孝順 (filial piety). It’s an art. But love is an art, rig…
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Blake Boles joins us to talk about his recent editorial, "I Don't Want a Nuclear Family, I Want a Galactic Commune - on the pursuit of quality conversation", which is about the decline of quality conversation and his resistance to the nuclear family model. We discuss the difference between daily logistics and real dialogue, why travel often brings …
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Adolescence is often seen as something to endure — awkward years full of turbulence and struggle. But what if these years could be a time of discovery, adventure, and growth? In this episode, Jesper and Cecilie Conrad talk with Chris Balme on the launch day of his new book, Challenge Accepted: 50 Adventures to Make Middle School Awesome. We were in…
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🎙 From Underdog to Record-Breaker: Mike Testa’s Sacramento Story In this episode of Business Class, Stephen Ekstrom sits down with Mike Testa, CEO of Visit Sacramento, to explore how a city often overlooked on California’s tourism map is rewriting its story. Mike shares how 25 years with the organization—working in every department—prepared him to …
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Sarah van Gelder | The Revolution Where You Live - Rebuilding Community in an Isolated World
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How can we recover the essential human connections that make life meaningful and sustainable? How can we create a world where neighbors know each other's names, children play freely outdoors, and no parent faces the overwhelming challenges of raising children alone? Sarah van Gelder, founder of YES Magazine and author of "The Revolution Where You L…
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In this episode, we talk with Ben Feliz (14) and Addison Harding (13), home-educated children and contributors to the anthology “Hidden Voices Speak.” Addison came up with the idea for the book, Ben designed the cover, and they worked together with others to publish it. Both care deeply about children’s rights and wanted to respond to recent news s…
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Love the show? Help shape what’s next—take this quick listener survey. Delta is using AI to price tickets in real time. Are you getting a deal… or getting played? Delta has started using artificial intelligence to personalize airfare pricing, and it could change how you book flights forever. But is this new tech a money-saver or just a smarter way …
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Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Sebastian Torres Calderon, a true exemplar of resilience and adaptability in the dynamic world of property management. From his humble beginnings in Lima, Peru, to leading a top company in Barcelona, Sebastian shares his transformative journey. Listen as he talks about his early dreams of being …
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Unschooling and Worldschooling Has Changed Us | The Conrads in dialogue with Heidi & Andrew Schrum
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1:17:02We sit down with Andrew and Heidi Schrum, just three weeks away from starting their life as a full-time nomadic worldschooling family. They ask us direct questions about our seven years of unschooling and worldschooling. We discuss how the biggest changes happened in us as parents—not our children. We describe letting go of academic pressure, seein…
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Ever wondered what it’s really like to travel across the U.S. by train? In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at Amtrak’s Empire Builder, one of the most scenic and underrated train routes in North America. Host Kim Anderson shares her personal experience riding the Empire Builder from Seattle to Chicago with her young son, and walks…
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Navigating Unschooling and Nomadic Life | The Conrads in dialogue with Heidi & Andrew Schrum
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We sit down with Heidi and Andrew Schrum, who are about to leave home and begin travelling full-time with their two young children. They ask us what we wish we’d known at the beginning, and we talk through everything from reluctant kids and screen time to preparation that doesn’t help and the emotional crash that often comes six months into travel.…
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Will AI Take Over Travel? What Every Creator and Traveler Needs to Know Right Now w/ Ross Borden #194
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AI is changing how we travel—and raising big questions about who gets left behind. In this episode, host Kim Anderson sits down with Ross Borden, the founder of Matador Network to explore how artificial intelligence is turning the travel world upside down. From simplifying trip planning to disrupting the creator economy, this conversation dives dee…
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Charles Eisenstein is an author and speaker whose books and essays explore themes of community, human connection, economics, and social change. He is known for works such as The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible. Charles joins us to explore how modern family structures have evolved and what's been lost in our transition from communit…
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What happens when you say yes to the unknown with just $2,000 and a surfboard? Spoiler: It might change your life and your idea of freedom, forever. In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson takes you along on her personal journey through New Zealand’s South Island, where she learned the true meaning of freedom, travel, and trusting her…
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Thinking About Van Life? What to Know About Vehicle Conversions, Remote Work, and Daily Life on the Road #192
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If you’ve been eyeing van life content but are still wondering how people really do it, this one’s for you. For the last five years, Fiorella and her husband have lived full-time on the road in not one but two self-converted vehicles. They’ve road-tripped through 40+ states, explored more than 30 national parks, and turned a fire investigation truc…
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Are you addicted to Social Media 社群媒體 too? I lost my Inner peace (Intermediate+ Taiwanese Mandarin)
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Solo Travel in Australia: What Hitchhiking a White Van and Six Aussie Men Taught Me About Trust | TRAVEL TALK #191
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Would you hop into a white van with six strangers while hitchhiking solo across Australia? If you've ever wondered what hitchhiking is really like as a solo female traveler, this episode is for you. This week’s Travel Talk was inspired by host Kim Anderson’s recent conversation with Ana Lucas, aka The Sustainable Backpacker (Episode #190). Ana is a…
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Jamie Rumble | Beyond the Classroom: Learning Emerges When We Stop Teaching and Start Living
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1:21:58What if our traditional education system is fundamentally misaligned with how humans naturally learn? Jesper and Cecilie Conrad continue their conversation with Jamie Rumble, exploring the philosophy and practice of unschooling within a nomadic lifestyle. Jamie shares how his background, including influences from Paulo Freire and the concept of eco…
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This Solo Female Traveler Hitchhiking from Portugal to Australia is Proving the World is Safer Than You Think #190
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Think hitchhiking across 25 countries as a woman is dangerous? Think again. Meet Ana Lucas, also known as The Sustainable Backpacker, a solo female traveler currently hitchhiking from Portugal to Australia. That’s 25 countries, 40,000 kilometers, and an epic journey that defies the media narrative about the dangers of traveling alone as a woman. In…
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Affordable Hidden Gems: Off the Beaten Path Cities Beyond Popular Tourist Spots | TRAVEL TALK #189
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Tired of the crowds? Let’s talk about how to travel to hidden cities that’ll make you feel like a local. In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson shares why exploring hidden cities—also known as secondary cities—might just be the travel upgrade you didn’t know you needed. Inspired by her conversation with Jake and Michelle Schomp (Epis…
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Why We Chose Nomadic Freedom for Our Family | The Conrads & Jamie Rumble
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1:24:25We got an email from Jamie Rumble... "I’m a Master of Education student at Cape Breton University, Nova Scotia, Canada. For my thesis, I’m researching how digital nomads are adapting their lifestyles in response to climate change, and what insights their experiences might offer for future education and planetary citizenship." We thought it could be…
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Thinking about taking your kids on the road and giving them a global education? You’ll want to hear this. In this week’s episode, host Kim Anderson chats with Jake and Michelle Schomp, a nomadic family of five who’ve traveled the world for 10 years. Their three kids have experienced public school in Mexico, homeschooling, and worldschooling. Today,…
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Planning an international trip and wondering how to get money abroad without paying extra fees or getting stuck with the worst exchange rates? You’re not alone. In this Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson breaks down exactly how to handle your travel money like a pro, so you can spend more time exploring and less time stressing about ATMs, cash,…
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