UA-124173970-1 google-site-verification=0s5a35dli_mtOsnKZh7kpERYJye8W8PlW1indlDocgI 279506616524861 TTB 060: September Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot - The Travelers Blueprint

Episode 60

TTB 060: September Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

On this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of September. We break down 12 different news articles, including:

The devastation facing the Bahamas did not destroy it’s tourism industry. Popular islands like Nassau, Paradise Island, and the Exumas are operating as normal. Don’t cancel your trip just yet and know that any vacation to this country will be a great help for their recovery efforts.

Jeff FREAKING Goldblum is coming to the Disney streaming service for “The World According to Jeff”....I guess life, ugh, finds a way.

Sip on some of the best italian vino and get paid to do it. Italy needs your help repopulating some of its lesser known cities. Make the move and earn up to 27k a year!

Dark Tourism: From the 9/11 Memorial to exploring the ruins of Chernobyl. This odd sector of the travel industry is causing a buzz and we were very intrigued to discuss it on the podcast.

The mega tour company Thomas Cook collapsed in September leaving 600,000 travelers stranded worldwide - some finding their plans were cancelled just days before they were supposed to leave for their weddings.

You can become a “Citizen Scientist” by signing up for the opportunity to live in Antarctica with the on-site research team through AirBNB’s newest sabbatical opportunity.


Up This Month:

-Robin of Safari Deal provides information on how we can book safaris around the world.

-Analisa talks to us about her six month stay in Nicaragua.

-Angelie talks to us about her project Bloom where she travels the world in search of the individuals who are helping under resourced people.



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We came up with the name "The Travelers Blueprint" for two main reasons:
To provide information for you to draft your own itineraries or how to begin a career that takes you all over the world.
We both have backgrounds in engineering, architecture, or the environment, so we though a blueprint was an apt title to describe our intentions and end goal.

Why We Do It:
We both recently settled down with our careers and families, and can no longer live the nomadic lifestyle we both still crave. The solution to satisfy our overwhelming wanderlust is this podcast where we get to sit down with savvy travelers, globetrotters, conservationists, nature-lovers, or any other travel enthusiasts to peer into their inspiring lives. By listening to these fascinating individuals, we vicariously live through their experiences, and in turn share them with you.

You will hear the personal stories of extraordinary people who have “been there and done that”. Our guests share their unique wisdom and unpack valuable advice on how to plan your trip, what to do once you get there, and how to make sure you head back home (or not) with memories that will last a lifetime. Each episode’s discussion will range from a particular location, to discussing a travel-oriented project or conservation effort, and everything in between.

Occasionally, we take a break from hosting guests, and you will get the opportunity to listen to us divulge our own travel ideas and travel experiences, or maybe just exchange our thoughts on travel methods. Although we have similar worldviews and travel ideologies, you will quickly learn that we also have some very different travel expectations.

Tune in each week, and discover something new about the world, the fascinating cultures buried within, and learn how to draft your own journey from those who have traveled before you!