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TTB 190: The Importance of Art, History, and Travel Tamar is an art historian turned finance administrator turned independent radio producer.  She worked for years as an art history instructor and an adjunct lecturer at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.  Today we took a deep dive (for us, anyway) into the world of art and its relationship to history, culture, and travel!  The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: http://www.thelonelypalette.com/ (http://www.thelonelypalette.com/) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 189: The Trip From Hell, Meeting El Chapo in Mexico Paul Wilson jumped at the chance to join two local icons on a dream surf trip In the summer of 1978, to mainland Mexico, unaware their ultimate destination lies in the heart of drug cartel country. Having no earthly idea of where he’ll get the money to pay his share, and determined to prove his mettle, he does the only thing he can think of: He robs a supermarket. And, if karma didn’t already have enough reason to doom the trip, he soon learns one of his companions is a convicted killer on the run, and the other an unscrupulous cad. Mishap and misfortune rule the days, and mere survival takes precedence over surfing… The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: https://badkarmabook.com/ (Badkarmabook.com) https://twitter.com/oceanfrontpaul (@oceanfrontpaul) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 188: April Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  CDC Removes All Countries From Highest 'Level 4' Travel Warning Airlines ditch face mask rules for the first time in two years.  Hundreds of new and unusual insects discovered in the Amazon’s canopy Spanish police seize more than 1,000 stuffed endangered animals Passenger arrested for using emergency slide to exit Chicago-bound plane The ‘world’s loneliest home’ on a deserted island lists for just $339K PlayStation sparks evacuation, bomb squad call at Boston airport Meet the people who want to spend the rest of their lives on cruise ships Woman duct-taped aboard American Airlines flight faces record $82K FAA fine Up This Month:  Paul Wilson on The Trip From Hell, Meeting El Chapo on a Mexican Surf Trip Tamar of the Lonely Palette on the Importance of Art, History, and Travel Erika Ebsworth-Goold on Why You Should Retire in Costa Rica Valerian Hrala on Exploring the Robust World of Coffee  SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 187: TSA, Our Travel Guardians Thomas Carter, Federal Security Director (FSD), leads the oversight of Newark, a Category X airport, and two spoke airports in the state of New Jersey, accommodating more than 30 million passengers per year for the TSA. Mr. Carter joined the TSA at its inception by transferring from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after the horrific events of 9/11. Today we discussed the importance of TSA from the perspective of the traveler, TSA’s mission to keep us safe, some of the common misconceptions people have about the TSA/security process, and ways we can be more efficient and mindful of the men and women who work at the TSA in order to keep travel the joyous experience we all love!  The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: https://www.tsa.gov/ (https://www.tsa.gov/) https://www.instagram.com/tsa/ (https://www.instagram.com/tsa/) https://www.tsa.gov/blog (https://www.tsa.gov/blog) https://twitter.com/AskTSA (https://twitter.com/AskTSA) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 186: TAT What is “Responsible Travel”? On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses what it takes to be a “Responsible Traveler”. This included the question of whether or not you should contribute your tourism dollars to governments you don’t agree with, adding “turnstiles” to landmarks in the name of sustainability, tracking your carbon emissions, and where the responsible travel trend is headed in the future!  Learn More About Our Guest: Amanda Kendle https://www.notaballerina.com/ (https://www.notaballerina.com/) https://www.notaballerina.com/podcastmenu (https://www.notaballerina.com/podcastmenu)  Erin Hynes http://www.pinatravels.org/ (www.pinatravels.org) https://www.instagram.com/pinatravels/ (https://www.instagram.com/pinatravels/) http://www.alpacamybags.ca/ (www.alpacamybags.ca) https://www.instagram.com/alpacamybagspod (https://www.instagram.com/alpacamybagspod) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 185: Paragliding with the Monarch Butterfly Migration Benjamin Jordan grew up in Toronto, Ontario and broke into the world of visual arts through pursuits of fashion and advertising photography. In 2006, Jordan and three friends rode their skateboards across Canada, during which he discovered his passion of producing Adventure Travel Documentaries. He remained out West and has since focused all of his energy into partnering with sponsors, to produce documentaries and publicity, through his unique brand of inspirational and philanthropic adventures. Prior to completing his record-breaking paraglider voyage from Mexico to Canada last summer, he and his partner, Lyndsay Nicole were spending time in Malawi, creating the infrastructure needed for the country's first Paragliding School: The School of Dreams. The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: Website: https://flymonarca.com/ (https://flymonarca.com/) Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminjordanadventure/?hl=en (@benjaminjordanadventure) https://www.instagram.com/pilotlyndsaynicole/?hl=en (@pilotlyndsaynicole) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/benjaminjordanadventure/?hl=en (@benjaminjordanadventure)     https://www.instagram.com/pilotlyndsaynicole/?hl=en (@pilotlyndsaynicole) Twitter:  https://tweettunnel.com/ben_j_adventure (@ben_j_adventure)     https://twitter.com/LyndsayPilot/with_replies (@Lyndsaypilot) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 184: March Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/most-annoying-airline-passengers?utm_campaign=travelandleisure_travelandleisure&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=6227c8e0dc4331000189bbfe&fbclid=IwAR34tOlmFU-uUG7SAYUW-BFeOkJ1pbrNp_dmFZv1BN6hyJgXXy61H_u0M9k (The Most Annoying Passengers on a Plane, According to a New Survey) https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10622843/Mother-revealed-drunkenly-ordered-4-500-Uber-Ukraine-double-pink-gins.html?fbclid=IwAR1LJF6nEcc95G-hmpJbZiEl4gozQOg2ZIAO8xMlN3YlHQ9HKTrDPTfYvD8 (Mother, 34, is left red-faced after drunkenly ordering an Uber XL to Ukraine to 'help out') https://www.travelandleisure.com/airlines-airports/these-futuristic-x-ray-scanners-are-expected-to-be-at-tsa-checkpoints-this-summer?utm_campaign=travelandleisure_travelandleisure&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=6238c71d22fc0200012849c3&fbclid=IwAR3qt5lmt81ZG5z8Pw1eOa-fXjL6qzwwrXsWCxoBu6H9pLvUXvdlis9oEko (TSA Is Getting New Futuristic Scanners That May Help You Get Through Security Faster) https://thepointsguy.com/news/swiss-solar-fuel/?utm_campaign=facebook&utm_content=0608D2B2-A245-11EC-920F-1C2D3A982C1E&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_term=Editorial&fbclid=IwAR0TXHLEo1d44dU8pqiEawffC-skto5txioEona0GvlWk05bgpg8zySnys0 (Swiss on track to be the first airline to use solar fuel) https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/islandia-lets-buy-an-island-micronation/index.html?fbclid=IwAR1j8EwEfDsem_E4uU07I3ZA8zN1xdI17Iymi81rsGEiZcnNGsda689dIQw (They bought a Caribbean island to start their own country) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/how-families-can-become-happier-travelers-according-to-researchers?rid=DEF13640494CDCB5A729B27F6BE72EAA&cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=editorial::add=FFG_Special_20220227 (4 ways families can become happier travelers—according to researchers) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/endurance-shackleton-ship-found-off-antarctic-coast?rid=DEF13640494CDCB5A729B27F6BE72EAA&cmpid=org%3Dngp%3A%3Amc%3Dcrm-email%3A%3Asrc%3Dngp%3A%3Acmp%3Deditorial%3A%3Aadd%3DPhotography_20220312&loggedin=true (Shackleton’s legendary ship is finally found off the Antarctic Coast, a century later) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/these-large-invasive-spiders-could-spread-throughout-us?rid=DEF13640494CDCB5A729B27F6BE72EAA&cmpid=org=ngp::mc=crm-email::src=ngp::cmp=editorial::add=History_20220314 (These large, invasive spiders could spread throughout the eastern U.S.) Up This Month:  Benjamin Jordan on paragliding across North America with the Monarch Butterflies A Travel Around Table discussion on Responsible Travel Thomas Carter, the Federal Security Director for the TSA at Newark International Airport SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) -...

TTB 183: Trashing the Florida Mangroves Andrew Otazo removed 15,290 pounds of trash from South Florida’s mangrove forests and ocean. He carried a 35-pound bag of mangrove trash (currently in History Miami’s permanent collection) the length of the 2019 Miami Marathon and led a team that hauled a 130-pound trash cart throughout the 2020 Miami Marathon. These efforts raised over $30,500 to protect Miami’s coastal habitats. Andrew has a recurring guest lecture series at the University of Miami, Clemson, and local middle and high schools on grassroots activism. The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewotazo/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/andrewotazo/?hl=en) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.otazo (https://www.facebook.com/andrew.otazo) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvqa974JZOMkpQfTp9qovw (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvqa974JZOMkpQfTp9qovw) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndrewOtazo (https://twitter.com/AndrewOtazo) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-otazo-9b817232 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-otazo-9b817232) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 182: Love for Mexico, Spain, Peru, and Cuba Andrew Tyree has an incredible Super Power…the ability to curate a local’s experience with his tours in Cuba, Spain, Peru, and Colombia. After building strong relationships with the best restaurants, wineries, and Mezcal producers in Northern Spain and Mexico he launched Coast to Costa to share his love and insider knowledge of all things Spanish. Since then his passion for travel has expanded Coast to Costa’s roster to include several destinations in Mexico and Cuba.  The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: https://www.coasttocosta.com/ (https://www.coasttocosta.com/) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 181: Geopolitics Impacting Travel Michael Hilliard has been involved in journalism since 2010, working and reporting from countries ranging from Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, China, Belarus and many more. He has broken front page news a number of times, and has worked with sources ranging from the White House to the Taliban. Michael is also the host of Australia's largest geopolitics show The Red Line, which has gone on to be streamed 400,000 times in over 86 countries. The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: Website: https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/ (https://www.theredlinepodcast.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theredlinepod/ (https://www.facebook.com/theredlinepod/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikethespelingexpert/ (https://www.instagram.com/mikethespelingexpert/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRedLinePod (https://twitter.com/TheRedLinePod) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 180: February Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  A quick take on the Ukraine situation https://liveandletsfly.com/ditching-children-economy-class/?fbclid=IwAR0mHlDaoEWGkdbMEzpHtSYGPKdvGXTxXgnyzdIsDEooyFoXCcdei_kxeV4 (MOTHER TRIES TO DITCH HER KIDS IN ECONOMY CLASS, GATE AGENT DOWNGRADES HER) https://www.afar.com/magazine/us-citizens-will-need-a-visa-to-travel-to-europe-starting-in-2021?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=021722%20ETIASPolynesia&utm_term=Daily%20Wander%20(Have%20opened%20newsletter%20before)&fbclid=IwAR1ghBTt2OYxWMIA4hhCp9PrYQGi6iSdIVYXmzbC1KiR0YFkb1PuCBEJLFU (U.S. Citizens Will Need to Register to Travel to Europe in 2023) https://www.iflscience.com/technology/fire-engulfs-cargo-ship-carrying-4000-luxury-electric-cars-in-atlantic-ocean/ (Fire Engulfs Cargo Ship Carrying 4,000 Luxury Cars In Atlantic Ocean) https://email.nationalgeographic.com/H/2/v60000017edadbf4949598846e96c660c0/ea97bdfe-0811-4a51-b543-b32db009b8f9/HTML (HOW SCIENTISTS (ACCIDENTALLY) MEASURED THE EARTH’S DEEPEST POINT UNDERWATER) https://www.inquirer.com/business/frontier-spirit-airlines-merger-20220207.html?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=android&utm_campaign=app_android_article_share&utm_content=KXF43ALKZZHQPGGFITYYBWWV7U&fbclid=IwAR0_tqCFzDNxK2GYi1kjbC3FB08h2QY0YkYuDeDAQCabAHU206YtjaFc6Hk (Frontier Airlines bids $2.9 billion for Spirit, hoping for major budget carrier) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/moonbows-starling-migrations-and-other-rare-natural-phenomena-worth-traveling-for-180979517/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&fbclid=IwAR0qWwd5QpadYECTxQmfTtTW2pynOwOaS83aFQk8dVdXvxHbfb3YuEYl76I (Moonbows, Starling Migrations and Other Rare Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For) https://thethaiger.com/news/eastern-thailand/tourist-who-sat-on-endangered-reef-faces-10-years-in-prison-up-to-1-million-baht-fine (Tourist who sat on endangered reef faces 10 years in prison, up to 1 million baht fine) https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/02/22/australia-reopen-borders/ (Australia reopens borders to tourists after almost two years) https://www.nj.com/news/2022/02/all-electric-self-driving-mini-buses-coming-to-nj-capital-thanks-to-5m-grant.html?utm_content=nj_facebook_njcom&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=njcom_sf&fbclid=IwAR1i-sYkC5m-l4t3fTtdRF_BjmX1Lotxyd4PlT33ZLguxBTJhy1JvIrYgNA (All-electric, self-driving mini buses coming to N.J. capital thanks to $5M grant) https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/01/archaeologists-discovered-a-4000-year-old-board-game-at-a-dig-in-oman/#:~:text=Archaeologists%20working%20in%20Oman's%20Qumayrah,village%20of%20Ayn%20Bani%20Saidah. (A rare find: Archaeologists unearth 4,000-year-old board game in Oman) Up This Month:  Micheal Hilliard on Geopolitics Impacting Travel Andrew Tyree on why we all love Cuba, Spain, Mexico, and Peru Andrew Otazo on cleaning up plastic in the florida mangroves and plastic impacts on environments  The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and...

TTB 179: Exploring Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia on the Fly Matt Mitzel recently traveled through Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. On the podcast today we discussed the logistics around his spontaneous trip, including the travel issues associated with the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the breathtaking Tbilisi mountains, the food, and the contrast between cultures, wealth, and languages with these three nations.  The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: https://www.instagram.com/makin_moves_with_matt_/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/makin_moves_with_matt_/?hl=en) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 178: The World Walk Tom Turcich left his home in New Jersey on April 2, 2015 to embark on a five year trek across seven continents. Over five years he’s walked 18,000 miles across thirty-three countries. The dream of walking around the world formed at seventeen after the passing of two of his close friends. Their young passing fueled the urgency of Tom’s ambitions… The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: http://theworldwalk.com/ (http://theworldwalk.com/) https://www.instagram.com/theworldwalk/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/theworldwalk/?hl=en) Infographic: http://theworldwalk.com/infographic/ (http://theworldwalk.com/infographic/) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 177: How to Budget for Travel On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses what it takes to be a travel photographer with some hard hitting questions, including;  How much money do you need to set aside for your trip?  Which aspect of travel should be calculated first? How do you estimate costs?  Tips for lowering costs Tips for estimating smaller costs like meals and transportation Some things people often forget to expense  The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: Nick and Vito Bros Around The Globe http://www.brosaroundtheglobe.com (www.BrosAroundTheGlobe.com) Kelley Messer https://travelplanningpassion.com/ (https://travelplanningpassion.com/) Michael Weeda  http://www.internationaltravelsecrets.com/ (www.internationaltravelsecrets.com) Instagram: @layover_guru SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products (http://thetravelersblueprint.com/products)  Share the love with some TTB Products: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/36555646?asc=u)  You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 176: January Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  https://viewfromthewing.com/passenger-violates-american-airlines-rules-by-wearing-a-space-helmet/?fbclid=IwAR1ft5yrdAfkRabngnqM5dlKDaHbZt8i613E8987Tp9AntyXYHsKNClTPtI (Passenger Violates American Airlines Rules By Wearing A Space Helmet) Tonga Volcano News: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/volcanic-explosion-in-tonga-created-many-mysteries (The volcanic explosion in Tonga destroyed an island—and created many mysteries) https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/peru-says-oil-spill-caused-tonga-waves-is-an-ecological-disaster-2022-01-19/?fbclid=IwAR3OYGStyCOPSFy2rl_PGnW43YiQHMbWKxE_Mvq-jBpy5cbrugGAmsnGfzc (Peru says oil spill caused by Tonga waves is an 'ecological disaster') https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOa3JC7Hics (Terrible landslide and deluge hit the village after the flooding river in Aguas Calientes, Peru) https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/tourists-cause-permanent-damage-big-213931719.html (Tourists Cause Permanent Damage at Big Bend National Park by Etching Names Into Ancient Petroglyphs) https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/22/tech/5g-airlines-crisis-what-happened/index.html (The 5G-airlines crisis was mostly averted. Here's what happened - and what we still don't know) https://news.sky.com/story/british-rower-with-incurable-cancer-sets-new-world-record-with-two-friends-for-atlantic-crossing-12524211 (British rower with incurable cancer, Kat Cordiner, sets new world record with two friends for Atlantic crossing) https://apnews.com/article/atlantic-ocean-fa41d9b53a1c2d690bb35cfe9a08a595?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_medium=AP_Europe&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=AP&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&fbclid=IwAR2lujU0LeQzKrOsJEM5DVgpx5-hNQbNEMzAeqSiQ0QrUv69ItTTnc71N0I (French adventurer dies attempting solo Atlantic crossing) https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-short-haul-flight-bans-are-transforming-european-travel?utm_source=nl&utm_brand=cnt&utm_mailing=CNT_Daily_AM_011022&utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=email&bxid=5cb4e0b03f92a41c2fa8b470&cndid=37249646&hasha=116aed98fb7d4102016249e5aea9cb37&hashb=94ad2d04774016d37173f7f4c75b8d39eb7970f6&hashc=c6ab8adb49ad7adf533e23d3f58f3beb7c4e8b681c4db92795d4869a3068a600&esrc=AUTO_OTHER&utm_content=Final&utm_term=CNT_Daily&fbclid=IwAR3SjdGwn7M4mDb3LaBcucGLBGJbf-Kx5gNJNAJ2C5bddLgaHIjkPYj9X-g (How Short-Haul Flight Bans Are Transforming European Travel) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/07/world/europe/italian-mafia-fugitive-google-maps.html (Fugitive Italian Killer Finally Meets His Match: Google Maps) https://thepointsguy.com/news/carolinas-aviation-museum-name-change/?utm_source=facebook&utm_content=D7BBC84A-757D-11EC-966A-EE193A982C1E&utm_campaign=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Editorial&fbclid=IwAR2xuenb_50puLkPsgnqgLO1I8YT-d_JKC2AsYv6jCahPyRNkEc30-26EW8 (This aviation museum is being renamed to honor Capt. Sully and US Airways Flight 1549 crew) https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/battery-electric-plane-lithium-air-b2000981.html (Battery breakthrough achieves energy density necessary for electric planes) Up This Month:  How to Budget for Travel: A Travel Around Table Discussion Tom Turich on Walking Around the World Matt Mitzel on Azerbaijan and Algeria The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!!...

TTB 175: Pandemic Travel Tech That’s Here to Stay Jackie Snow is a freelance journalist published by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, and others. She is a former editor for MIT Technology Review where she was an artificial intelligence reporter. She's traveled to 42 countries and will hit 43 with Ecuador by the end of the year. On this podcast we discussed some of the digital innovations that became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic and how these technologies will impact travel moving forward.  The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: https://twitter.com/jackiesnow (https://twitter.com/jackiesnow) https://www.instagram.com/jackiesnow/ (https://www.instagram.com/jackiesnow/) https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/5-pandemic-tech-innovations-that-will-change-travel-forever (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/5-pandemic-tech-innovations-that-will-change-travel-forever) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  This podcast was brought to you by MANSCAPED! Don’t let your nether regions get out of hand while in the Netherlands (or anywhere)! Get 20% off with the code “TTB” when purchasing through https://www.manscaped.com/ (Manscaped.com) Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products (https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products) You can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. May the travel Gods (old and new) be with you for all your future adventures! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/travblue)  Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 174: Traveling as the Ultra Marathon Man Dean Karnazes was named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” and has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 50 marathons, in all 50 US states, in 50 consecutive days. He’s run across Death Valley in the middle of summer, and he’s run a marathon to the South Pole. Today we discussed his life of ultra marathons, including The Road to Sparta where he retraced the steps of the story of the 153-mile run from Athens to Sparta that inspired the marathon and saved democracy! The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: https://ultramarathonman.com/ (https://ultramarathonman.com/) https://www.instagram.com/ultramarathon/ (https://www.instagram.com/ultramarathon/) https://www.facebook.com/DeanKarnazes (https://www.facebook.com/DeanKarnazes) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  This podcast was brought to you by MANSCAPED! Don’t let your nether regions get out of hand while in the Netherlands (or anywhere)! Get 20% off with the code “TTB” when purchasing through https://www.manscaped.com/ (Manscaped.com) Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products (https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products) For less than a cup of coffee you can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. Please consider becoming a Patron by signing up here: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint (https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint) Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 173: The Cowboy Culture Matt Jacob is a photographer who’s main artistic discipline focuses on capturing the evocative, dynamic, and complex lives of humans within different cultures and subcultures around the world. Today we discussed “The Cowboy”, a series where Matt spent time on the Button Family Ranch in Kanab, Utah, USA. In Matt’s own words; “I was fortunate to be allowed to spend time with the Button family on the Button Cattle Co. ranch and farm and get to know the history of their generational way of life and what the future might look like in their business, given the externalities that are placing more and more significant stress on the industry, e.g. climate change, geographical sanctions, meat trade, politics and global import/export economics.” The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest: https://www.mattjacobphotography.com/ (https://www.mattjacobphotography.com/) https://www.instagram.com/mattjacobphotography/ (https://www.instagram.com/mattjacobphotography/) https://www.instagram.com/mattjacobphotography/ (@mattjacobphotography1) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  This podcast was brought to you by MANSCAPED! Don’t let your nether regions get out of hand while in the Netherlands (or anywhere)! Get 20% off with the code “TTB” when purchasing through https://www.manscaped.com/ (Manscaped.com) Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products (https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products) For less than a cup of coffee you can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. Please consider becoming a Patron by signing up here: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint (https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint) Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 172: Walking 1,200 Miles for American Veterans Archaeological Recovery Josh Guerrero (@allaroundadventure) is walking across the entire state of Michigan! He's following the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST), for a total distance of about 1,200 miles which will be the most audacious physical feat that he's ever done! And he's taking this on in order to raise money to help his fellow Veterans through the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery foundation.  Josh is the creator of All-Around Adventure, a travel blog and podcast through which he shares amazing tales from afar and the all-important life lessons that go along with them. He's also a former United States Marine, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Archaeologist, and Adventurer who has now embarked on a whole new journey! The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. Learn More About Our Guest:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/wolverinewalk (https://www.gofundme.com/f/wolverinewalk) https://www.instagram.com/allaroundadventure/ (https://www.instagram.com/allaroundadventure/) https://www.allaroundadventure.com/wolverinewalk/ (https://www.allaroundadventure.com/wolverinewalk/) SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  This podcast was brought to you by MANSCAPED! Don’t let your nether regions get out of hand while in the Netherlands (or anywhere)! Get 20% off with the code “TTB” when purchasing through https://www.manscaped.com/ (Manscaped.com) Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products (https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products) For less than a cup of coffee you can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. Please consider becoming a Patron by signing up here: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint (https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint) Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

TTB 171: December Travel Bites This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting.  This month we discuss:  https://nypost.com/2021/12/02/woman-caught-breastfeeding-her-hairless-cat-on-a-delta-flight/ (Woman caught breastfeeding her hairless cat on a Delta flight) https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/15/4-charts-show-what-the-travel-industry-looks-like-2-years-into-covid.html (4 charts show what the travel industry looks like 2 years into the Covid pandemic) https://petapixel.com/2021/12/18/jaw-dropping-footage-from-the-first-spacecraft-to-touch-the-sun/ (Jaw-Dropping Footage from the First Spacecraft to Touch the Sun) https://www.engadget.com/hydrogen-plane-concept-flyzero-uk-aerospace-technology-institute-163107894.html?src=rss&fbclid=IwAR2RZVNraHVGvkOw5ck70JbY4u4wWVQSbfB0jGKZgsRaMdqXu-Kf4fDW7bU (Designers hope hydrogen-powered plane will fly halfway around the world without refueling) https://www.khaleejtimes.com/transport/uae-launches-first-driverless-100-electric-vehicle (UAE launches first driverless, 100% electric vehicle) https://thepointsguy.com/calculator/ (Brand New: The Points Guy - Awards vs Cash Calculator) https://www.cntraveler.com/story/americans-will-soon-be-able-to-renew-passports-online (Americans Will Soon Be Able to Renew Passports Online) https://www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to-disconnect-on-your-next-trip (6 Tips for Letting Go of Your Phone on Vacation) Up This Month:  Josh Guerrero walking 1200 miles for a Veterans Archaeology program Matt Jacob, a UK based photographer on his time spent on a farm in Utah documenting the “Cowboy” Dean Karnazes on his life experiences as an ultra marathon runner and retracing the Spartan’s messenger path in Greece The Travelers Blueprint is an indie travel podcast where each week we like to bring you insight from travel authors, adventurers, conservationists, digital nomads, tour guides, and through our own personal experiences. SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  This podcast was brought to you by MANSCAPED! Don’t let your nether regions get out of hand while in the Netherlands (or anywhere)! Get 20% off with the code “TTB” when purchasing through https://www.manscaped.com/ (Manscaped.com) Take a moment to rate us! Screenshot your review, email us the screenshot with your name and address and we will send you a FREE travel sticker! TheTravelersBlueprint@gmail.com FREE Travel Cheat Sheet! A Travel Journal or a Travel Video Course!! Find it all at https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products (https://thetravelersblueprint.com/ttb-products) For less than a cup of coffee you can be a major supporter of our time and efforts in producing this podcast. Please consider becoming a Patron by signing up here: https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint (https://www.patreon.com/join/thetravelersblueprint) Follow Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/the_travelers_blueprint/ (Instagram) - https://www.facebook.com/TheTravelersBlueprint18/ (Facebook) - https://twitter.com/ttblueprint?lang=en (Twitter) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyB8gPEriEPYP92Q1DHHkbg (YouTube) This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy