In episode 14, I take you with me on a 3-week journey through Spain and Portugal.
We start in Lisbon, where I have the best croissant of my life, ride the epic tram #28, try grilled sardines, take in an authentic fado show with grilled octopus and visit the Time Out Market.
I then head to the Azores, where I attend the Bliss Vibes Music festival with my friend Manolo, who's a DJ.
Next, I head to Madrid, where I reconnect with an old flame, try Paella, and have a night out in the Recoletos neighbourhood.
In Valencia, I spend some time chilling at Malvarrosa Beach, take a bike tour around the City, and admire the train station, which is an attraction in its own right.
My final stop, Barcelona, is a stop for more beach time at the iconic Barceloneta beach, a visit to Sagrada Familia, and a cocktail bar tour where I get a little carried away.
In this 3-week itinerary, I take you with me to Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Rome and Venice. This is Phase 2, part of my 90-day stay in Europe.
In episode 12, I take you through my Ultimate Europe 30-day itinerary, which was part of my 90-day European Adventure. I share my itinerary in the order in which I visited each country. We visit London, Dublin, Belfast, Brussels, Amsterdam and Berlin. If you're planning a trip to Europe, this podcast is a must-listen!
In this podcast, I discuss:
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In episode 11, I discuss how to plan a European train journey using a Eurail pass.
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And pretty much everything else you need to know for a smooth European adventure, including a few surprises.
In episode 10 I take you with me to the Masaya Volcano just outside of Granada, Nicaragua. The Masaya Volcano is a live volcano that you can get very close to the lava to the point where you could almost jump in for a lava swim Ha!!! Join me on this epic hike with some of the most beautiful views and a sunset that pictures do not do justice. You can read the blog on my website at globedigger.ca. It’s in the Central America destination category.
I share my experience staying at De Boca en Boca hostel in Granada, how to get there and booking a tour for $12.
Come with me as I visit 8 iconic churches around the world. In this podcast I share my experience visiting Catholic and Coptic churches, Mosques and Temples in 5 countries (Ecuador, Spain, Italy, Czech Republic and Egypt).
You will learn how I found them, about their history and significance and what makes them special. I also discuss the areas where they where they are located and share some fabulous look out points with spectacular city views.
This podcast will cover the following churches:
1. Basilica Del Voto Nacional – Quito’s Iconic And Only Basilica
2. St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican
3. Church Of St. George – Coptic Cairo, Egypt
4. St. Vitus Cathedral – Prague, Czech Republic
5. Basilica De La Sagrada Familia – Barcelona Spain
6. The Mosque Of Muhammad Ali, Cairo, Egypt
7. Santa Maria In Cosmedin Church In Rome
8. Abu Serga Church Cairo,Egypt
To read about these fabulous churches you can read the blog at www.globedigger.ca
In 2022, while travelling the world, Costa Rica was the second country I explored. I spent 30 days in the country and am sharing my top adventures over the first 2 weeks I spent in Costa Rica. You can read the blog on my website at globedigger.ca. Here is the link https://globedigger.ca/7-top-costa-rica-adventures-you-cant-miss/.
In episode #7, I discuss my journey sailing to Colombia via the famous San Blas Islands. I share the complete journey, including how I booked this sailing trip, how it came to be, the cost and how you too can do it. I discuss what I had to do to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime experience, the journey to the sailboat, and exploring the San Blas Islands. I will share my experience of sailing across the Caribbean Sea to Cartagena, Colombia, arriving in Cartagena, and what the immigration experience was like. This podcast will give you everything you need to do it if you are interested.
You can read the blog at www.globedigger.ca. To learn more about Blue Sailing and book, go to www.bluesailing.net
In this podcast, I share my encounter with the fer-de-lance poisonous snake in Costa Rica, the most venomous snake in Central and South America. I was walking through the jungle at night when I came within three feet of stepping on this deadly snake, which was hunting on the trail. You can read the blog on my website, www.globedigger.ca.
In episode 5 I share what goes in my backpack pack for long term solo travel which is all carry on. To summarize I pack for 1 week whether I’m going away for a month or a year.
I show you what went in my backpack and personal item for the trip to Guatemala which I am on right now.
In episode 4, I share my three-week itinerary for a first-time traveler to Thailand. Whether you are traveling solo or with someone else, this itinerary is perfect for you.
I have now been to Thailand four times, and this itinerary covers everything, from the temples to fabulous beaches on the islands, markets, walking streets, elephants, incredible rooftops, and so much more. Trust me, I have covered everything. I even share my experience eating scorpions on Khao San Road.
Over the next 40 minutes, we will start in Bangkok, travel through Phuket, the Phi Phi Islands, and Krabi, and end in Chiang Mai.
Thailand changed how I travel and inspired me to travel the world, and I hope it has the same effect on you.
In this episode, I discuss how solo travel helped me find more purpose in my life, both personally and professionally. I also discuss the events leading up to my solo trip around the world in 2022.
After returning to Canada, I noted eight guiding purpose statements that I follow daily. In this podcast, I share each purpose statement and how it has changed my life.
Of course, we will explore my distinct world travel experiences and their role in my renewed sense of purpose.
In this episode, I share my long-term travel methodology, specifically how I get off the beaten path. After listening to this podcast, you will learn how I travel on a budget, allowing you to travel longer and have a more authentic experience.
Some of the topics I discuss in this podcast include:
This is my first podcast sharing my solo travel journey around the world. In 2022. I made a huge life change pausing my career to travel the world and find more purpose in the height of the Covid pandemic. This podcast digs deeper sharing my story which led to the decision to leave everything behind and travel the world solo.