UA-124173970-1 google-site-verification=0s5a35dli_mtOsnKZh7kpERYJye8W8PlW1indlDocgI 279506616524861 TTB 081: February Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot - The Travelers Blueprint

Episode 81

TTB 081: February Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of February. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:

We break down some of the most up to date travel information associated with the coronavirus outbreak

Noooo! Ok, we get it. No one wants to be known as the country people visit to get high. But come on Amsterdam, we have nothing but peace and love for you. Don't shun us, man.

Vacations, now backed by science. An interesting article on how the length of your trip influences your overall mood, happiness, and the enjoyment of your time there. Thank you science....you get me.

Cozy on up to Leonardo DiCaprio or Justin Biebs on a trip to space with Virgin Galactic. Assuming you have the $250k to shell out, of course.

We reviewed an inspiring article on how a man overcame his personal struggle with his mental health through travel. ⁠

Finland just equalized family leave for a total of 14 months! A pregnant parent will also receive one month of pregnancy allowance before the child is born....Come on USA, step your game up. ⁠


Up This Month:


Jeff Evans: A high altitude medi-vac, adventurer, and experienced mountain climber


Scott Lite: On psychoactive drugs around the world

Alan Cotter: On Bolivia travel and exploration

Preston: Who takes adventure to a different level with his ambition to seek out (sometimes dangerous) animals in the wild.



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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!