The Travelers Blueprint

Bob DiMenna and Elliot Shibley

Learn how you can become your own Travel Agent with insight provided by travel authors, tour guides, adventurers, conservationists, and digital nomads as we, hosts’ Bob DiMenna and Elliot Shibley, interview travel enthusiasts from around the world in order to gain knowledge on all aspects of travel. From understanding how to work the Airline & credit card point system for cheaper ways to travel to discussing some of the most remarkable adventures with those who have done it, you will hear from the people who have scoured the planet in search of the interesting, insightful, bold, and practical. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy read less
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Episodes

TTB 233: Journey Through Machu Picchu and Patagonia: An Immersive Adventure
Feb 19 2024
TTB 233: Journey Through Machu Picchu and Patagonia: An Immersive Adventure
TTB 233: Journey Through Machu Picchu and Patagonia: An Immersive AdventureYaneth Cisneros and Matt Waugh, expert tour guides at South Andes Travel, are renowned for crafting immersive travel experiences in Peru. Their tours emphasize authentic local interactions and extensive exploration of South America's mountains and trails. They enthusiastically discuss expanding their offerings across South and Central America, including Patagonia. South Andes Travel takes pride in creating extraordinary journeys, revealing the region's diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and thrilling adventures, offering a unique window into the heart of South and Central America.The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences.Learn More About Our Guest:www.southandestravel.comhttps://www.instagram.com/southandestravel/https://www.facebook.com/southandestravel/SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.comFREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - YouTubeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
TTB 232: Traveling to Eastern Ukraine
Nov 13 2023
TTB 232: Traveling to Eastern Ukraine
TTB 232: Traveling to Eastern UkraineAmidst the echoes of conflict in Eastern Ukraine, traveler and Oxford scholar Harry Mitsidis brings a touch of humanity to the front lines. Through his poignant conversations with survivors, Harry—a seasoned author known for unraveling the intricate tales of a conman (The Curious Case of William Baekeland) and spinning tales of nomadic adventures (Welcome to the Hotel NomadMania)—seeks to shed light on the resilience and enduring spirit of those facing unimaginable adversity in a time of war.The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences.Learn More About Our Guest:NomadManiaInstagramSUPPORT THE PODCAST! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.comFREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - YouTubeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
TTB 225: How to Hike Through Norway
Jun 12 2023
TTB 225: How to Hike Through Norway
TTB 225: How to Hike Through NorwayAgathe Ledoux is the author of “Find Your Norway”, a book designed to provide you with all the tools you need to plan your own breathtaking trip through the mountains, fjords, and trails of the Norwegian wilderness. Today we spoke with her about her move from France to Norway, how she plans her hikes, which hikes are worth the time, and tips on how to go off the beaten path!  The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences.Learn More About Our Guest:https://www.findyournorway.com/shop/p/bookhttps://www.instagram.com/agathe_ldx/SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.comFREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - YouTubeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
TTB 223: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World
May 8 2023
TTB 223: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World
TTB 223: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World@EricWeinerbooks is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and speaker. His books include The Geography of Bliss and The Geography of Genius, as well as the spiritual memoir Man Seeks God and, his latest title, The Socrates Express. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Eric is a former foreign correspondent for NPR, and reporter for The New York Times. He is a regular contributor to The Washington Post, BBC Travel, and AFAR, among other publications. This week we talked with Eric about why happiness  varies widely among the world’s cultures, his upcoming PeacockTV show "The Geography of Bliss" featuring @RainnWilson, and his Bliss Tours where he takes travelers like YOU to experience some of the happiest places.  Learn More About Our Guest:Bliss Tourshttps://ericweinerbooks.com/SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.comFREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - YouTubeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
TTB 220: A Pilot’s Journey Across the Urban World
Mar 13 2023
TTB 220: A Pilot’s Journey Across the Urban World
TTB 220: A Pilot’s Journey Across the Urban WorldMark Vanhoenacker is a commercial airline pilot and writer. The author of the international best seller Skyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot and How to Land a Plane, he is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and a columnist for the Financial Times. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he trained as a historian and worked in business before starting his flight training in Britain in 2001. He now flies the Boeing 787 Dreamliner from London to cities around the world. The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences.Learn More About Our Guest:Markvanhoenacker.comBuy Imagine a City on AmazonImagine a CitySUPPORT THE PODCAST! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.comFREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - YouTubeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
TTB 219: February Travel Bites
Mar 6 2023
TTB 219: February Travel Bites
TTB 219: February Travel BitesThis month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting. This month we discuss: Flames shoot from plane's wing as NY-bound flight makes emergency landingUnited plane nosedived to just 775 feet above Pacific OceanFrontier unveils all-you-can-fly summer pass for $399Peru reopens Machu Picchu after agreement with protestersAirbnb nightly rates shot up 36% in 3 yearsSemi-private Jet Company Makes Luxury Air Travel AffordableBasic economy on American AirlinesUp This Month: Mark Vanhoenacker: A Pilot's Journey Across the Urban WorldSUPPORT THE PODCAST! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.comFREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - YouTubeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
TTB 218: Traveling for Enlightenment During The 1960s
Feb 13 2023
TTB 218: Traveling for Enlightenment During The 1960s
TTB 218: Traveling for Enlightenment During The 1960sPatrick O’Brien recently unveiled a memoir titled The Adventures of Kozmos Lovejoy. Kozmos sets out to discover the human potential hidden in American culture during the revolutionary spiritual renaissance of the 1960s and & 1970s. Kozmos learns at age nine to hitchhike so he doesn’t have to walk up a steep hill to get home. Over the years, he discovers that he can go anywhere. He doesn’t need a car, or money, or even a destination. He knows he is free.The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences.Learn More About Our Guest:bluecornpublishing.comSUPPORT THE PODCAST! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.comFREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - YouTubeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
TTB 216: Helping You Become a Remote Worker
Jan 16 2023
TTB 216: Helping You Become a Remote Worker
TTB 216: Helping You Become a Remote WorkerEric Sutfin, founder & CMO of Zeal Remote Community, created this new platform to target the new flood of global remote workers and digital nomads. You, as a location independent employee can benefit from the in-app community based model as it offers you support from the consideration phase (like how do I even go about living in a place like Barbados for nine months?) all the way to life on the ground (how do I meet other people like me? Or how do I get health insurance, a bank account, etc.?). Today we discussed his new platform and some of the perks associated with being a digital nomad. The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences.Learn More About Our Guest:https://www.zealremote.com/SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.comFREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - YouTubeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
TTB 215: Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach
Jan 9 2023
TTB 215: Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach
TTB 215: Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the BeachSarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what drives humans to seek out the sand in her book, THE LAST RESORT: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach. At the same time, she grapples with the darker realities of resort culture: strangleholds on local economies, reckless construction, erosion of beaches, weighty carbon footprints, and the inevitable overdevelopment and decline that comes with a soaring demand for popular shorelines.Learn More About Our Guest:twitter.com/sstodolasarahstodola.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Resort-Chronicle-Paradise-Profit/dp/0062951629/https://bookshop.org/books/the-last-resort-a-chronicle-of-paradise-profit-and-peril-at-the-beach/9780062951625SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.comFREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - YouTubeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
TTB 214: December Travel Bites
Jan 2 2023
TTB 214: December Travel Bites
TTB 214: December Travel BitesThis month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting. This month we discuss: Tripadvisor's Year in Review: Unpacking all the good in 2022EU Opens Up 5G on Planes, Making In-Flights Calls More LikelyUber Sleigh Is Bringing Reindeer Rides to Finland for Free — How to BookThis Dreamy Italian Town Will Pay You $30,000 to Move ThereThis Easy-to-use Online Tool Can Help You Seriously Save on FlightsThe 50 Best Places to Travel in 2023Up This Month: Sarah Stodola: Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the BeachEric Sutfin: Helping You Become a Remote WorkerThe Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences.SUPPORT THE PODCAST! Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.comFREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue Follow Us on Social Media: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - YouTubeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy