Jeff Jenkins is an award-winning content creator and travel journalist, also Founder of Chubby Diaries and Co-founder of Black Travel Alliance, and has sat on The Points Guy Advisory Panel. He has created a community that encourages and motivates plus-size people to travel the world. Jeff is helping plus-size people and Black people feel represented in the travel industry. In this episode, we talk about his blog, Chubby Diaries, and his three pillars of inclusion including accessibility, comfort, and community. Jeff talks about how important it is to see people like himself traveling, in order to encourage other plus-size and Black people to feel welcome to explore the world. We discussed tips for plus-size folks when traveling, how to prepare for a trip, and how to feel comfortable in the outdoors! We even discussed what airlines will give plus-size folks a free extra seat, and some essentials like bringing your own seatbelt extenders, plus-size wet suits, and what outdoor brands have plus-size backpacks. Most importantly, Jeff talks to people “where they are right now,” as most of the content on the internet is focused on weight loss, rather than how bigger people should feel comfortable traveling now! Jeff has been featured in several notable publications such as Forbes, New York Times, Washington Post, Google, Travel Noire, Essence, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Texas Monthly, Outdoor Retailers, and The Point Guy. He helps people travel the world no matter their size through community, branded content, and motivational talks. You can expect 100% authenticity, transparency, and lots of fun. He has a skill of drawing out big dreams in people and every time you are around him you can expect to enjoy yourself! Jeff’s enthusiastic personality, charisma, and contagious big smile makes him one of a kind! In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Jeff Jenkins:  Travel tips for plus-size people What destinations are doing a good job of being inclusive for plus-size travelers?  What are some challenges that black people face traveling? How can we be more sensitive?  Jeff’s role with the Black Travel Alliance Financial literacy when it comes to traveling and people can invest in themselves  The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask Jeff Jenkins:  Favorite restaurant in the entire world?  Favorite country in the world? One thing you couldn’t travel without? Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, or Youtube. You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life. Looking for more great content? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel.

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MTP29: Plus-size Travel with Blogger Jeff Jenkins of Chubby Diaries

Mike Schibel was born and raised in Pacific Palisades, California, and was exposed to stunning travel destinations from my crib!  When he was five, his Grandparents gushed about a recent trip to Egypt and after seeing those Pyramids, he knew I had to travel!   As a Junior at the University of Arizona, Mike was ready for something new.  He spent a semester abroad in London, exploring Europe, Scandinavia, and North Africa. Mike stepped way outside my comfort zone and tried new things.   All roads led back to LA and the Entertainment industry post-college. For a decade, he rose the ranks as an agent and talent manager.  Which of course led to the search for a deeper meaning in my life. In 2010 Schibel bought a one-way ticket to Australia.  Without a plan, he spent a year on the road, meeting interesting people, seeing incredible places, and having memorable inspiring conversations.  Mike’s passion for traveling, storytelling, and community building led me to launch, “Travel With Meaning” in 2017. He created “Travel Talk Live” to bring travelers together to recreate the feelings he experienced on the road, build an authentic community to inspire and encourage others to travel.   In the Spring of 2019, Mike launched the “Travel With Meaning” Podcast to continue to grow our community. [Insert Soundcloud embed link] In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Mike Schibel:  How did Mike get started with travel?  Has Mike ever tried to make others happy in other to find his own fulfillment?  Tell us about his experience at Cafe Gratitude in San Francisco.  How does Mike try to work gratitude into his life?  How can we be more “pura vida” in our life and live a more grateful life?  How can we be as present at home as we when we are traveling?  How did Mike start the Travel with Meaning Podcast?   The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask Mike Schibel:  If Mike could go anywhere for a life-changing retreat where would it be? Peru!  If he could have one person on the Travel with Meaning podcast who would it be? Mike’s top place to have a meaningful conversation The country that has made the most impact on Mike  Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, or Youtube. You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life. Looking for more great content? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel.

MTP28: Travel with Meaning with Mike Schibel of the Travel with Meaning Podcast

Jill 8pK9nwhyuxDlKt6VsA47Johnson grew up in North Jersey and began camping with her parents before she could walk. After receiving her Master’s in Special Education she moved to California and explored all it has to offer: deserts, sequoias, mountains, beaches, valleys, and SUNSETS.  Jill has since backpacked Central America and the Pacific Northwest along with various other national parks. If you don’t find her in the forest she will likely be swimming in the ocean, stretched on a yoga mat, or snuggling with her own, or random strangers’ dogs. She is always ready for the next adventure and her glass is always overflowing with plenty to share! You can find her all season as a Trip Leader on Under30Experiences US National Parks Camping and Hiking Trips. In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Jill Johnson:  Why does she love cows so much?!  How did she fall in love with the outdoors? What did her parents do with her growing up?  What does Jill pay attention to when she is spending time in nature? And what can people at home sense? What are some of Jill’s favorite books related to the outdoors and nature?  How to leave the distractions of modern life behind when people are in nature?  How can people learn to appreciate nature more?  How did Jill get into yoga and meditation?  How can people bring the practice of yoga into their life, even if they don’t have time to roll out their yoga mat? How unimportant we all are, but also how beautiful and grandiose we all are... When did Jill start traveling as a solo traveler? How Half Dome in Yosemite National Park changed Jill’s life? Where did Jill do her yoga teacher training in Thailand?  The island was Koh Phangan of Koh Pha-Ngan and the retreat center was Samma Karuna What are Jill’s travel plans for the summer?  Resources from Jill Johnson:  You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh  Wherever You Go There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben  Free Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s work at MIT, Matt has taken Matt’s episode with Joe K the Co-founder of Hurley and Billabong Follow Jill on Instagram @jilllovescows Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Spotify, or Youtube. You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life. Looking for more great content? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel. 8pK9nwhyuxDlKt6VsA478pK9nwhyuxDlKt6VsA47 8pK9nwhyuxDlKt6VsA47 8pK9nwhyuxDlKt6VsA47

MTP27: Explore US National Parks and Find Your Zen with Under30Experiences Trip Leader Jill Johnson

Scott Keyes is a two time Millennial Travel Podcast guest and needs no introduction as the founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights. Today, he comes back to chat about his new book Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World.    In case you don’t know Scott… Scott Keyes is the founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights, a travel platform with over two million members around the world. It’s been called “the travel world’s best-kept secret” by Thrillist and received praise in The New York Times and The Washington Post, among others. Prior to becoming a leading expert on cheap flights, Scott graduated from Stanford University and worked for years as a journalist, with bylines in The Washington Post , The Atlantic, The Guardian, The Nation, and elsewhere. When he's not on a plane, he lives in Portland, Oregon.   If you haven’t heard on our first podcast together, I highly recommend listening to Episode 15 of The Millennial Travel Podcast with Scott from Scott’s Cheap Flights.   For more on this topic check out our guide: Travel Hacking: Saving Money and Finding Cheap Flights.   In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Scott Keyes:  Scott’s experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine and what the vaccine means for travel. When Scott’s book Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World is coming out. How does Scott follow travel news regarding flights?  What are vaccine passports and are vaccine passports needed for international travel?  Is your vaccination certificate allow you to travel internationally?  Do I need a yellow vaccination certificate from the WHO to travel internationally?  Will domestic travel within the United States require vaccination?  What are the entrance requirements for COVID-19 tests and vaccinations for Hawaii?  What airlines have empty middle seats? What are airline capacities like post-pandemic?  When is New York City opening?  Are there flights where everyone takes a COVID-19 test? How to stay on top of entrance requirements and testing requirements for travel?  Are there COVID-19 rapid tests at airports in the United States? How much are rapid tests for COVID-19?  Some hotels are providing free tests for guests to return to the United States. How Scott started Scott’s Cheap flights. How Scott encourages his readers to “take happier trips.”  Why it’s so important to have a trip to look forward to. Why it’s better to take a few trips per year rather than just one big trip… and how to find cheap flights! What were Scott’s 2020 travel plans that got cancelled and what do Scott’s 2021 travel plans look like?    The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask Scott Keyes:  Does using an incognito window save your money on flights?  What is the best day to book flights? Is Tuesday a good day to book flights?  How to find cheap business class flights?   Resources from Scott Keyes:  Signup for Scott’s Cheap Flights Newsletter Scott’s new book: Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World   Full show notes and resources at: http://under30experiences.com/blog/scott-keyes-scotts-cheap-flights

MTP26: Take Happier Vacations with Scott Keyes of Scott's Cheap Flights

David McNeill is the founder of Expat Empire. He is focused on inspiring people to move abroad and showing them how to do it. In addition to producing books, podcasts, blog posts, meetup events, and more, Expat Empire offers personalized consulting services to give everyone the opportunity to achieve their international dreams. David started Expat Empire because he has a genuine passion for living abroad. He left the United States in 2014 and has since lived in Tokyo, Berlin, and Porto. In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with David McNeill: How he found his first job abroad What life is like in Portugal What life is like in Germany What like is like in Japan How he makes friends living abroad How David supports himself consulting with people to move abroad How getting laid off abroad led David to start an international business How David is pursuing his European Passport via Portugal. What David thinks about expatriating yourself and tax implications of living abroad as an American How David learns new languages The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask David McNeill: Where he recommends people move for a minimum of two years? (Berlin!) Where is the best digital nomad / freelancer hub besides Berlin? (Portugal, Bali, Thailand) Full shownotes: http://under30experiences.com/blog/how-to-move-abroad-with-david-mcneill-of-expat-empire

MTP25: How to Move Abroad with David McNeill of Expat Empire

 Matt Wilson is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and the author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook. Today Matt shares his experience traveling the world for the last decade in MTP24: Solo Travel Guide to Asia. Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-destinations-in-asia Reach out to Matt on Instagram: @mattwilsontv 

MTP24: Solo Travel Guide to Asia

Matt Wilson is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and the author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook. Today Matt shares his experience traveling the world for the last decade in MTP23: Solo Travel Guide to Europe. Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-destinations-in-south-america Reach out to Matt on Instagram: @mattwilsontv

MTP23: Solo Travel Guide to Europe

Matt Wilson is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and the author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook. Today Matt shares his experience traveling the world for the lsat decaide in MTP22: Solo Travel Destinations in South America. Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-destinations-in-south-america Reach out to Matt on Instagram: @mattwilsontv

MTP22: South America Travel Guide

Matt Wilson is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and the author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook. Today Matt shares his experience traveling the world for the last decade in MTP21: Solo Travel Destinations in Mexico, Central America, & the Caribbean. Matt lived in Central America between 2012 and 2019. Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-destinations-in-mexico-central-america-the-caribbean Follow Matt on Instagram @mattwilsontv

MTP21: Solo Travel Destinations in Mexico, Central America, & the Caribbean

Matt Wilson, is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook.   Today Matt shares his experience seeing all 50 states in the USA as he explains the top solo travel destinations in the United States!   Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/the-top-solo-travel-destinations-in-the-united-states Follow Matt: instagram.com/mattwilsontv

MTP20: Top Solo Travel Destinations in the United States

Hannah Pinkerton is a full-time vanlifer, blogger at Destined for Adventure, Spanish teacher at Speak Better Spanish, and Community Manager and Trip Leader at Under30Experiences. She’s been location independent since 2015 and traveling outside the United States since 2018. Hannah also is a Location Independence Coach helping others do the same. She lives with her 4 cats and 5 dogs in her converted camper van as a solo female traveler in Mexico!  Hannah gives me everything I need to know about how to live in a van and make money!  In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Hannah Pinkerton:  Van life essentials. How much van life costs in Mexico.  How to live in a van full time. How to live in a van and make money. How much converting her van cost in Mexico? What is the cost of living in Mexico?  Some fun van travel hacks What is life like as an expat in Mexico?  How safe is traveling in Mexico?  How is the healthcare system in Mexico?  How did Hannah find a mechanic for her van in Mexico?  What is the difference between living in a tiny house and van life?  What is the slow travel movement?  Where do you go to the bathroom when you live in van?  How Hannah started adopting animals and bringing them into her van.  How you can help adopt a dog or cat from Hannah!  Resources from Hannah:  Destined for Adventure Blog @DestinedforAdventure on Instagram Hannah’s Vanlife YouTube Safety Wing Insurance for Nomads Speak Better Spanish @SpeakBetterSpanish on Instagram You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life. Looking for more great content? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel.

MTP19: How to Live in a Van and Travel Full-time (Van Life) with Hannah Pinkerton of Destined for Adventure

Matt Wilson, is Co-founder and CEO of Under30Experiences, and author of The Millennial Travel Podcast. Today Matt shares his experience traveling the world for the last decade in the Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel. Read the full article: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-guide Follow Matt on Instagram @mattwilsontv.

MTP18: The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel

Mark Peacock is the host of the TravelCommons podcast, one of the longest running travel radio shows on the internet. Mark has been a frequent business traveler for more than 30 years.  He travels all over the world for high-tech companies and management consultancies.   Mark Peacock’s first TravelCommons podcast was recorded in May 2005 in the bathroom of the Wardman Park Marriott in Washington, DC. Originally, TravelCommons was going to be travel blog, but Mark turned out producing the “Voice of the Traveler” podcast.  Ask Mark frequently says, “it is more about the journey than the destination.” Mark has lived all over the United States, and is currently living in Chicago for the third time with his wife and two kids. In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Mark Peacock:  How Mark started a travel podcast and hosts one of the oldest travel podcasts on the internet. How Mark started TravelCommons podcast in a hotel bathroom in 2005 and what has kept him going. How does Mark get any work done while traveling? Does travel spark creativity?  How technology interrupts our ability to chat with the people around us while traveling.  Why Mark advises his family not to travel during “rush hour” in airports on Monday mornings and Thursday evenings.  Should you invest in TSA Precheck?  Why Mark always focuses on flying with one airline, goes to the airline lounges, and has the airport credit cards. Does Mark get upgraded as a frequent business traveler and is airline status worth it? Why is it more difficult to get upgrades these days?  Mark Peacock’s tips for rental cars. Should you lock in your gas price with a rental car company? Is it worth it?  What are some of Mark’s craziest travel stories as a business traveler? Mark’s tips for traveling during the winter and having backup plans.  The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask Mark Peacock:  Favorite domestic airport Terminal 2 in San Francisco  Favorite international airport Favorite airline Favorite booking website  Direct with airlines, but search with Google  Favorite travel bloggers Craig and Linda Indie Travel Podcast past Millennial Travel Podcast guests! Chris Christensen Amateur Traveler another past podcast guest of ours!  Flyer Talk--The World’s Most Popular Frequent Flyer Website The Cranky Flyer--an airline industry blog Boarding Area--required reading for frequent flyers  Resources from Mark Peacock:  TravelCommons.com Twitter @Mpeakcock Facebook TravelCommons Instagram @TravelCommons You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life. Looking for more great content? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel.

MTP17: Travel Like a Pro with Mark Peacock of TravelCommons

Casey Fenton is the founder of Couchsurfing, a global travel community, especially great for solo travelers. Casey helped to spearhead the sharing economy & grow the platform to over 20 million users worldwide.  I consider the platform to be one of the best domestic and international travel hacks and for solo travel on a budget.   Casey is also co-founder of Upstock, a cloud-based platform to give employee equity in the company they work for. If you don’t know the meaning of “couch surfing” it’s basically where you stay on someone’s couch when traveling.  The platform Couchsurfing however doesn’t mean you have to sleep on someone’s couch… The point of Couchsurfing is  to “share authentic travel experiences” and your host will put you up in their home absolutely free.  In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Casey Fenton, Founder of Couchsurfing:  His story going to Iceland How a trip to Iceland was an impetuous for him starting Couchsurfing and us starting Under30Experiences.  The story of how Couchsurfing started How Casey flew to Iceland as a solo traveler and decided to find a couch to sleep on with locals Why Casey loves Iceland and has traveled their five times The quick story how Under30Experiences started. Why Casey Fenton is starting his new company in Iceland and is mentoring Iceland Startups How they picked the name “couchsurfing”. How Casey Fenton got the “travel bug” and considered himself an explorer.  How he got over a break up by traveling and buying plane tickets to random places.  Casey Fenton’s formula for intensity, diversity, and frequency of experience, and how he got out of his comfort zone.  His idea for “hacking destiny”.  What Casey Fenton learned about himself traveling?  He learned to be less shy, and improved himself.  Some examples of how Casey traveled to different places and how Couchsurfing was a great travel hack for saving money Casey Fenton’s idea of “ego hacking”. The book that opened up Casey’s eyes that we are all sleep. How a silly fight with his best friend opened his eyes to a lot of things about life. Casey’s idea of a “feedback ratio”.  Why it’s important to have ego and how we can use it as a tool.  How we can avoid suffering through non-attachment How to learn to trust yourself more and let others trust you.  Casey finishes talking about his startup Upstock and how you can incentivize employees with equity to anyone in your company with his tool.  Resources from Casey Fenton: Book: In Search of the Miraculous  Couchsurfing.com  Upstock.io CaseyFenton.com to sign up his newsletter You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life... and from our new USA hiking and camping trips at Under30Experiences!

MTP16: The Story of Couchsurfing.com with Founder Casey Fenton

Scott Keyes is the founder and CEO of Scott’s Cheap Flights. In 2013, he found a flight deal he just can’t pass out on—a $130 round trip ticket from New York City to Milan. When he returned home, his friends and colleagues asked him to let them know the next time he finds a great deal. In a nutshell, that’s how Scott’s Cheap Flights came about. Scott’s Cheap Flights newsletter aims to enable people to travel and see and experience the world. Unlike automated flight deals and alerts sent out by way of affiliated links, they leverage their team of human flight experts and innovative software to provide meticulously-vetted and high quality deals that are worth their members’ time and money.  Some are even mistake fares!  To date, Scott’s Cheap Flights has more than 2 million members (and growing each day!). The total amount of airfare their deals have helped members save is already at a whopping $100 million! Scott’s Cheap Flights is run by a remote team with members situated in many parts of the world. Undoubtedly, they are making people's travel dreams attainable, one deal at a time! So far, Scott has visited a total of 46 countries. He lists Oaxaca, Mexico as his favorite destination. He runs Scott’s Cheap Flights with co-founder and COO, Brian Kidwell. Personally, I recommend the Scott’s service in The Millennial Travel Guidebook and gave Scott’s Cheap Flights great review.  Many people have asked if Scott’s Cheap Flights Premium is worth it, and I always say yes. Scott’s Cheap flights is very legitimate--their mission is to enable people to travel and experience the world! In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Scott Keyes of Scott’s Cheap Flights:  How to use Scott’s Cheap Flights. How to find cheap flights. When and when to find cheap flights. Is Scott’s Cheap Flights good for domestic travel or/or international flights? Scott also shares what the 24-hour rule is, the holy grail of the cheap flights world, and the cheapest time to book a flight. Travel hacking booking flights. Where to find cheap flights last minute What apps and travel hacks does Scott Keyes use? What blogs or other resources does Scott read?  TravelisFree.com View from the Wing with Gary Leff On finding the best flight deals, Scott has this to say, “The better the deal is, the shorter it’s going to last. So finding about them early and being able to book early is really really key.” Resources from Scott Keyes:  Sign up for Scott’s Cheap Flights Scott’s Cheap Flights on Twitter @ScottsFlights Instagram @ScottsCheapFlights Facebook Scott’s Cheap Flights Scott’s Cheap Flights Facebook Community Scott Keyes’ new book: Take More Vacations: How to Search Better, Book Cheaper, and Travel the World You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life... and from our new USA hiking and camping trips at Under30Experiences!

MTP15: Take More Vacations with Scott Keyes of Scott’s Cheap Flights

Listen to inspiring conversations about cutting edge mental and physical techniques to help you live beyond the status quo. This podcast will motivate you to grow your business, get in better shape, perform at your peak, and most importantly have more fun. Matt Wilson is the co-founder of the popular blog Under30CEO and the travel company Under30Experiences.

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