Mike Okay: New Projects, Algorithms & Avoiding Prison

In todays episode of The Window Seat Travel Podcast I am joined by Laura Does Sports, an English cyclist & youtuber who has bikepacked across South Africa and Saudi Arabia and is beginning her latest bikepacking journey around the Philipines.We discuss taking the leap from medical school and a high paying career as a consultant, to full time content creator. Plus tips on how to start bikepacking, safety bikepacking alone and thoughts on bikepacking solo vs in a group.Want to support the show? Clicking 'subscribe' on Apple, Spotify and Youtube is the best way to do that, even better to leave a five-star review while you're at it. An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated!Watch the episode on Youtube: The Window Seat Travel PodcastFollow Skye on:  Instagram YoutubeFollow Laura on: Instagram YoutubeThanks for listening!The Window Seat is a Travel Podcast where host ‪Skye Robbie sits down with filmmakers, storytellers, locals and adventurers who have explored the world far beyond the guidebooks.Guests share unforgettable travel stories, their highest highs and lowest lows, and valuable insights into how they built a life of freedom, so you can too.Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next destination, practical advice, or to be mentally transported into the wildest of encounters, The Window Seat is your ticket to a world of adventure.Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes every week and leave a comment with who you would like to see on next 👇🏻

In this episode I am joined by Jamie Good, an American author who has spent the last year and a half slowly hitchhiking across Africa. She has immersed herself in local life, taking part in ancient ceremonies and having the craziest wildlife encounters with hippos and elephants.Some experiences haven't gone as planned - such as building a boat and attempting to sail the Gambian river, catching malaria twice, and being robbed at knifepoint in Botswana. Jamie shares her honest experiences and gives great advice for aspiring authors, so you can do it too (minus the malaria & robberies)Want to support the show? Clicking 'follow' on Apple, Spotify and Youtube is the best way to do that, even better to leave a five-star review while you're at it. An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated!Watch on Youtube: ⁠The Window Seat⁠Stay in touch...Follow Skye on:  ⁠Instagram⁠  ⁠Youtube⁠Follow Jamie On: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Youtube

In this episode I am joined by Mike Okay, an English Youtuber turned documentary maker who gained popularity for hitchhiking across China, shutting down North Korea after covid, and the human connection in his content.We have heard his stories, but this is the first time Mike sits down to share his honest thoughts and advice on being a travel creator and how you can grow in an increasingly saturated space.We discuss our shared paths in Nagaland and teaching English in Asia, run-ins with the Taliban, his trip to America and new business ventures.Want to support the show? Clicking 'follow' is the best way to do that, even better to leave a five-star review while you're at it. An old-fashioned 'Tell a Friend In Real Life' is equally appreciated!Stay in touch...Follow Skye:  ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube (The Window Seat)⁠⁠Follow Mike: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Wherever This Is Podcast⁠⁠Thanks for listening!