The Backpackers Society Travel Show

If you've ever wondered what travel looks like when you have a hidden or learning disability, or how to navigate airports, hotels, and new places with confidence and the right resources, then take a listen as my guest Michelle shares her experience as a traveler with dyscalculia and speaks about her home region of Butler and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.After the interview, Triston shares thoughts on accessible and intentional travel.🗺️ See Full Show Notes For This Episodehttps://backpackerssociety.com/travel-with-a-disability-butler-pittsburgh-usa-with-michelle/Questions or Comments?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share?  Send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠Main Points Discussed Location: Butler & Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Travel Topics: Traveling with a DisabilityChapters00:00:00 – Cold Open00:02:21 – Get To Know Michelle "The Person"00:14:53 – Insight on Butler, Pennsylvania00:22:08 – Insight on Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania00:29:17 – Get To Know Michelle "The Traveler"00:47:44 – Travel Topic: Travel with a Disability01:05:03 – Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory01:07:48 – Post Interview: Triston on Travel with a DisabilityConnect With [Guest Name]Michelle's Mission (Advocacy Website & Blog for Disabilities):  www.michellesmission.comFollow on Facebook: facebook.com/michelle.steiner.493966/Follow on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/steiner7250/Connect With The Backpacker Society🎒 Explore more travel conversations at ⁠⁠⁠⁠backpackerssociety.com⁠▶ Watch on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠📸 Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠@‌backpackers_society⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

If you've ever wondered what it looks like to travel or relocate with a specific purpose in mind — whether chasing a sport, a skill, or a craft — or what life is really like in two of the Midwest's most underrated cities, then take a listen as my guest Wade shares his experience training for pro wrestling and speaks about his home city of Chicago and his extended time in St. Louis.After the interview, Triston shares thoughts on designing travel around a goal and what it means to pursue a craft with intention.🗺️ See Full Show Notes For This Episodehttps://backpackerssociety.com/traveling-to-train-build-skills-chicago-st-louis-usa-with-wade/Questions or Comments?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share?  Send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠ Main Points DiscussedLocation: Chicago, Illinois & St. Louis, Missouri Travel Topics: Traveling to Train for Sport & Committing to Your CraftChapters00:00:00 – Cold Open00:01:55 – Get To Know Wade "The Person"00:11:35 – Insight on Chicago, Illinois00:29:08 – Insight on St. Louis, Missouri00:41:03 – Get To Know Wade "The Traveler"01:02:56 – Travel Topic: Traveling to Train & Build Skills01:24:30 – Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory01:28:44 – Post Interview: Triston on Designing Travel Around a Goal Connect With WadeWatch his films on Vimeo:  vimeo.com/wadefilmmaker777Connect With The Backpacker Society🎒 Explore more travel conversations at ⁠⁠⁠⁠backpackerssociety.com⁠▶ Watch on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠📸 Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠@‌backpackers_society⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

If you’ve ever wondered whether enjoyable travel with kids is realistic, or how travel can become part of everyday family life rather than just occasional vacations, then take a listen as my guest Julieta shares her perspective on raising a family while exploring the world.In this episode, she shares insights on traveling with children, how families can redefine what travel looks like, and why meaningful experiences don’t always require far-away or expensive destinations.🗺️ See Full Show Notes For This Episodehttps://backpackerssociety.com/travel-with-kids-and-enjoy-it-visit-ohio-before-rome-monclova-mexico-detroit-usa-with-julieta/Questions or Comments?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share?  Send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠Main Points DiscussedLocation: Monclova, Mexico &  Detroit, USATravel Topics: Travel With Kids (and Enjoy It), Visit Ohio before Rome (Finding Experiences Closer To Home) Chapters00:00:00 – Cold Open00:02:24 – Get To Know Julieta “The Person”00:20:24 – Insight on Monclova, Mexico & Detroit, USA00:35:23 – Insight on Detroit, Michigan, USA00:58:36 – Get To Know Julieta “The Traveler”01:15:42 – Travel Topic: Traveling With Kids (and Enjoy It)01:34:31 – Travel Topic: Visit Ohio Before Rome (Finding Experiences Closer To Home)01:41:51 – Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory01:45:02 – Post Interview: Triston on Group Travel & Not Having to Go Far for Meaningful Adventures Connect With JulietaWebsite: theunschoolinglifestyle.com/Connect With The Backpacker Society🎒 Explore more travel conversations at ⁠⁠⁠⁠backpackerssociety.com⁠▶ Watch on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠📸 Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠@‌backpackers_society⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to work while traveling across time zones, or how travel can reshape your definition of success, then take a listen as my guest Brianne shares her experience building a life that prioritizes freedom, presence, and meaningful connection.Originally from Canada, Brianne is a writer, speaker, semi-pro swing dancer, and podcast host who has spent extended periods living abroad with her husband.In this episode, she speaks about her experiences spending extended time in Nicaragua, particularly in San Juan del Sur, and why the country has become a second home. She shares insight into the expat community, affordable lifestyle, and unique destinations like Ometepe and the Corn Islands. Brianne also opens up about the realities of working abroad, including navigating time zone challenges, maintaining routines while traveling, and learning how to create a business that supports travel rather than competes with it.🗺️ See Full Show Notes For This Episodehttps://backpackerssociety.com/realities-working-abroad-redefining-success-through-travel-nicaragua-with-brianne/Questions or Comments?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share?  Send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠Main Points DiscussedLocation: Nicaragua (San Juan del Sur, Granada, Ometepe, Corn Islands)Travel Topics: Remote Work Realities Abroad & Redefining Success Through TravelChapters00:00:00 – Cold Open00:02:21 – Get To Know Brianne "The Person"00:20:32 – Insight on Nicaragua00:42:03 – Get To Know Brianne "The Traveler"01:11:23 – Travel Topic: Remote Work Realities Abroad01:27:20 – Travel Topic: Redefining Success Through Travel01:35:35 – Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory01:40:01 – Post Interview: Triston on Designing Work Around Lifestyle Connect With BrianneCheck out her Writing and Podcast: www.brianneroberge.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/itsbriannerobergeInstagram: www.instagram.com/itsbriannerobergeConnect With The Backpacker Society🎒 Explore more travel conversations at ⁠⁠⁠⁠backpackerssociety.com⁠▶ Watch on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠📸 Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠@‌backpackers_society⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

If you’ve ever wondered about lesser-known regions of France, or what it’s like to experience travel by foot, then take a listen as my guest Colleen shares insight on walking the Camino and speaks about her home region of Dordogne, France. In this episode, Colleen takes us through the Dordogne region and shares insight into its medieval villages, prehistoric caves, and authentic French charm. She also speaks about the Camino experience, how accessible long-distance walking can be, and how travel can evolve later in life. After the interview, Triston shares thoughts on alternative ways to explore the world and other unconventional approaches that allow for deeper connection and community.Originally from the UK, Colleen has spent nearly two decades living in southwestern France and has walked more than 20 Camino routes across Spain and Europe.🗺️ See Full Show Notes For This Episode: https://backpackerssociety.com/walking-the-camino-slow-travel-later-in-life-dordogne-france-with-colleen/Questions or Comments?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share?  Send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠Main Points DiscussedLocation: Dordogne, FranceTravel Topics: Walking the Camino & Slow Travel Later in LifeChapters-Cold Open, Guest & Topics Intro (0:00)-Get To Know Colleen “The Person” (9:11)-Insight on Dordogne, France (25:23)-Get To Know Colleen “The Traveler” (50:17)-Colleen Speaks On Walking The Camino (1:17:58)-Colleen Speaks On Slow Travel For Older Explorers (1:56:25)-Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (2:38:37)-Triston Speaks On Alternative Travel Methods  (2:44:15)Connect With [Guest Name]Website: https://thenwewalked.com/Connect With The Backpacker Society🎒 Explore more travel conversations at ⁠⁠⁠⁠backpackerssociety.com⁠▶ Watch on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠📸 Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠@‌backpackers_society⁠If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

If you're new to international travel or travel in general, ever wondered what it’s like in Budapest, or thought about starting a business abroad, then stick around because Amy shares how a life change led her from the U.S. to starting a completely new chapter, living in Hungary.Originally from Ashland, Ohio, Amy talks about moving to Budapest, learning a new culture and language, and how travel and unexpected life changes reshaped her perspective and helped rediscover her voice later in life.We also dive into local insights about Budapest,  from thermal baths and street food to hidden tours and everyday life in the city.  🗺️ See Full Show Notes For This Episodehttps://backpackerssociety.com/budapest-hungary-living-like-a-hungarian-starting-a-business-abroad-with-amy/Questions or Comments?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share?  Send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠Main Points DiscussedLocation: Budapest, HungaryTravel Topics: Living Like a Hungarian & Starting a Business Abroad Chapters-Guest & Topics Intro (1:11)-Get To Know Amy “The Person” (4:52)-Insight on Budapest, Hungary (33:28)-Get To Know Amy “The Traveler” (1:09:40)-Amy Speaks On Living Like a Hungarian (1:37:11)-Amy Speaks On Starting a Business Abroad (1:44:17)-Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (2:02:17)-Triston Speaks On Travel Lessons for Newbies & Looking For Paths to Travel (2:09:13)Connect With Amy Her Website: https://buzwordink.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/buzwordinkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhatTheBuzLinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amybuzConnect With The Backpacker Society🎒 Explore more travel conversations at backpackerssociety.com/🎧 Subscribe where you listen:  Spotify | Apple Podcasts▶ Watch on YouTube📸 Follow on Instagram: @backpackers_societyIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

What happens when your child grows up… and you finally have the freedom to leave?In this episode, Jason shares his journey from being a long-time Arizona resident and single father to slow traveling through Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and now preparing to move to Vietnam to teach business English. We dive into the food culture, transportation, healthcare system, neighborhoods, language learning, and social scene in Guadalajara. We also discuss the realities of being a single-parent empty-nest traveler, visas & residency challenges, and what it takes to truly adapt.🗺️ See Full Show Notes: https://backpackerssociety.com/single-parent-empty-nester-travel-guadalajara-mexico-with-jason/Questions or Comments?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share?  Send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠Main Points DiscussedLocations: Guadalajara, Mexico | Belize | GuatemalaTravel Topic: Single Parent Empty Nester Living AbroadChaptersGuest & Topics Intro (0:58)Get To Know Jason “The Person” (5:40)Insight on Guadalajara, Mexico (24:45)Get To Know Jason “The Traveler” (45:19)Travel Topic: Single Parent Empty Nester Abroad (1:15:47)Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:33:11)Post Interview: Triston on fitting into a new country & starting to travel at any age (1:36:43)Connect With JasonYoutube: @thespendchannelHis Website: thespendchannel.comConnect With The Backpacker Society🎒 Explore more travel conversations at backpackerssociety.com/🎧 Subscribe where you listen:  Spotify | Apple Podcasts ▶ Watch on YouTube📸 Follow on Instagram: @backpackers_societyIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

If you’ve ever thought about visiting Hong Kong or Seoul, or questioned whether you’re truly experiencing a place versus just checking it off,  this episode is for you.My guest Wendy is originally from the UK with deep roots in Hong Kong. She’s a former English teacher turned travel agent who has traveled to five continents and lived abroad in China and South Korea.In this episode, she takes us to Hong Kong and Seoul, South Korea, and shares practical insight on both destinations from dim sum culture and cha chaan teng cafés to the DMZ and Korean street markets. We also dive into quality vs quantity travel, traveling with kids, falling in love with a place, and how travel teaches humility, flexibility, and perspective.🗺️ See Full Show Notes:backpackerssociety.com/hong-kong-seoul-quality-vs-quantity-travel-with-wendy/Questions or Comments?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share?  Send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠Main Points DiscussedLocations: Hong Kong & Seoul, South KoreaTravel Topics: Quality Over Quantity TravelMain PointsGuest & Topics Intro (0:50)Get To Know Wendy “The Person” (3:08)Insight on Seoul, South Korea (11:03)Insight on Hong Kong (25:51)Get To Know Wendy “The Traveler” (43:12)Wendy Speaks On Quality vs Quantity Travel (57:09)Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:14:34)Post Interview:  Triston speaks on Quality vs Quantity Travel (1:19:17)Connect With Our GuestConnect with Wendy on Instagram: @lifeoftravel_uk, Facebook: Life of Travel UK, and on her travel website: lifeof.travelConnect With The Backpacker Society🎒 Explore more travel conversations at backpackerssociety.com/🎧 Subscribe where you listen:  Spotify | Apple Podcasts ▶ Watch on YouTube📸 Follow on Instagram: @backpackers_societyIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

If you’ve ever felt nervous about traveling solo or wondered what it truly means to feel connected to a place, then take a listen as I speak with my guest, Ayrton.In this episode, Ayrton shares stories from Rome, Germany, Scotland, and beyond, including what it was like to visit Erfurt, Germany, a place connected to her ancestry that unexpectedly felt like home. We talk about building confidence while traveling solo and how stepping into unfamiliar environments can change how you see yourself. After the interview, I’ll share some practical thoughts on building solo travel confidence and how to start connecting more deeply with the places you visit.🗺️ See Full Show Notes: backpackerssociety.com/erfurt-germany-solo-travel-confidence-with-ayrton/Questions or Comments?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share? Send me an email at ⁠[email protected]⁠Main Points DiscussedLocations: Erfurt, Germany | Fife, Scotland | Lincoln, EnglandTravel Topic: Solo Travel ConfidenceChaptersGuest and Topics Intro (0:49)Get To Know Ayrton “The Person” (3:30)Local Insight on Dunfermline, Newark-On-Trent, & Erfurt, Germany (16:26)Get To Know Ayrton “The Traveler” (35:29)Ayrton Speaks on Solo Travel Confidence (44:15)Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:02:08)Post Interview: Triston Speaks on Confidence & Feeling Connected to a Place (1:06:13)Connect With Our GuestLearn more about the causes Ayrton cares about: Hearts Unite the Globe and the Congenital Heart Conversations Podcast (CHC)Connect With The Backpacker Society🎒 Explore more travel conversations at backpackerssociety.com/🎧 Subscribe where you listen:  Spotify | Apple Podcasts ▶ Watch on YouTube📸 Follow on Instagram: @backpackers_societyIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!

If you’ve ever wondered about the lifestyle of a flight attendant, or what it's like to visit the Netherlands, then take a listen as my guest Mark shares insight on working for a European airline and speaks about his home base, Amsterdam. Originally from Haarlem in The Netherlands, Mark has traveled the world around the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean.In this episode, Mark takes us around Amsterdam and speaks about his experiences in Thailand and Indonesia. He also talks about what it's like to work and travel as a flight attendant.  After the interview, Triston shares other work and travel options that keep your expenses low to non-existent.⁠See Full Shownotes for this episode.⁠Questions or Comments?Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share?  Send me an email at [email protected] Points DiscussedLocation: Amsterdam, NetherlandsTravel Topics: Work & Travel As A Flight AttendantChaptersGuest & Topics Intro (1:55)Get To Know Mark “The Person” (4:37)Insight on Amsterdam, Netherlands (15:54)Get To Know Mark “The Traveler” (30:08)Mark Speaks On The Travel Topics (45:07)Rapid Fire Questions & 30 Seconds of Glory (1:10:05)Triston Speaks On Work & Travel (1:14:32)Connect With The Backpacker Society🎒 Explore more travel conversations at backpackerssociety.com/ ▶ Watch on YouTube📸 Follow on Instagram: @backpackers_societyIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend!