On this week’s episode we dive into the “why” of travel content creation with Michelle Bird, an artist living in the small town of Borgarnes. At an early age, she wanted to explore the world to see how other cultures, for lack of a better term, “did life”. She started by purchasing a one-way ticket to the Netherlands and hasn’t looked back since. During our conversation she also tells several stories from her year in India, and how the poverty and culture shock she experienced there made a huge impact on her life. She also shares about her sailing trip to Hornstrandir, a large peninsula in the northwest of Iceland accessible only by hiking or boat - or small airplane. She talked about her upcoming sail to Greenland which was going to be this summer, but unfortunately it had to be postponed until 2022.

To learn more about Michelle and the beautiful art house that she runs, you can visit her online at www.theartofmichellebird.com.

On this week’s episode we dive into the “why” of travel content creation with expat conservationist, Dustin Thompson. Dustin got trained and volunteered as an anti-poaching ranger back in 2015, and now runs a conservation fund called Global Guardians. During our conversation he shares stories from his training and his time being a ranger, as well as the incident which impacted him and gave him the idea to create Global Guardians Conservation Fund. He shares how you can get involved in conservation, no matter where you are from, and why training in Africa can be the perfect adventure you’ve been looking for.

This story is intimately linked with content creators because my original connection to Dustin came from a content creator named Rachel Claire. If you haven’t already, I’d highly recommend listening to episode 22 to hear her story. It was her photos and the people she was able to connect me with, such as Grant from episode 28, that led me to chatting with Dustin and even Geoffrey from episode 44. That’s why I think travel content creation can be such a force for good as we tell stories that matter with the content we create.

Be sure and visit www.gguardians.org to see how you can get involved.

On this week’s episode we dive heavily into the “why” of travel content creation with travel blogger turned full-time podcaster, Gary Arndt. In 2007 he sold his house and has been traveling the world ever since - well, until COVID hit. During our conversation he shares how he got into travel and how he was able to afford traveling full-time. We discuss how travel blogging has evolved over time as new technology and new apps have become available. Near the end of the episode we also speculate about what the future of travel content creators will look like.

I was honored to have Gary on the show as he has done more things and been to more places than most people will ever get to experience. His unique perspective on travel content creators, the travel industry as a whole, and whether overtourism is actually a problem was riveting.

For travellers wanting to create a successful business, he also shares how to grow your audience and set yourself apart online.

Be sure and check out his podcasts, Everything Everywhere Daily and This Week In Travel.

You can also visit him on Instagram.

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On this week’s podcast episode we dive into both the “how” and the “why” of travel content creation with Lindsey Tague. After becoming dissatisfied with her life in the U.S., she decided to take a leap of faith with her online business and travel full-time as a digital nomad. During our conversation we discuss the fears she had while doing that, and the checklist she used to figure out how to embark on this new travel journey. She focuses on helping people and companies build strong brands and in this episode she shares 3 important questions to ask why building your brand - which is absolutely necessary if you’re a travel content creator who makes money from the content you create. Lindsey also talks about balancing technology while living as a digital nomad; being aware of that aspect of your life which could easily control you is essential to maintaining the freedom you’re pursuing.

Be sure and follow her on Instagram.

Visit her online at lindseytague.com.

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On this week’s podcast episode we dive into more of the “why” of travel content creation with Christina Raytsiz. Originally from Russia, she is currently living in Iceland and working as a professional photographer, shooting portraits and working with brands. While living in Russia, her interest in languages took her to China on what would be her first major international trip. During our conversation she discusses how that trip impacted her and some of the things which surprised her about different cultures. We also chat about her experiences growing up in Russia, what prompted her to move to Iceland, and how she views Instagram as a professional photographer.

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Visit her online at christinaraitsiz.com.

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In this episode we dive into the “how” of travel content creation with Kayla MacArthur. We’re focusing on mental health and how YOU can stay sane while traveling. This is the part of full-time travel which we don’t talk about often, but it’s just as important as knowing how to financially support your travels. During my conversation with Kayla, we talk about her story of becoming a digital nomad, some of the challenges she has faced, and then she shares 4 key habits which she has used to maintain a sense of well-being while traveling full-time.

In the blog, you'll find the exact process Kayla moves through with her partner before they embark on a new adventure together.

Be sure and follow her on Instagram.

Visit her online at kaylamacarthur.com.

Travel communities discussed during our conversation: WifiTribe, UNSETTLED, and Outsite.

Want to learn more? You can grab a virtual coffee with Kayla.

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In this episode we dive into the “how” of travel content creation with Giselle and Stephen, aka theloverspassport. Last year as COVID hit, they took their passion for the great outdoors and turned it into a full time job on social media. On their website and social media accounts they share gear tips, camping hacks, and general information about hiking, especially in California. In just over a year, they’ve grown to nearly 130k followers on Instagram and 140k followers on TikTok, and during our conversation they share exactly how they did it and how you can do it too. We also talk about how they balance creating content while also being present in the moment, and how to deal with the inevitable presence of online haters. Near the end of this episode, they share the checklist which they use in order to collaborate with brands and make money from social media and content creation.

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Visit them online at TheLoversPassport.com.

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In this episode we finish up my conversation with Barry. During this half of the conversation, he shares the ending to their Shackleton expedition and what he learned from that experience. He then talks about phase one of his upcoming expedition across Antarctica, completely unsupported. He shares what it takes to push through your barriers even when your body wants to quit, as well as the boundaries he’s put in place to stay safe while on extreme expeditions.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.