Temporary Locals Podcast

In this episode, Megan and Jared celebrate one year of the Temporary Locals podcast. Hear their reflection on past destinations, guests, bloopers, and the learning curve of starting an adventure travel podcast on a whim.

In this episode, Megan and Jared sit down with guest Tom DuBois and head into the Exclusion Zone! Hear his stories of befriending a Russian Oligarch, exploring the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Site, radioactive dogs, a soccer stadium overtaken by the forest, the abandoned town of Pripyat, Soviet Propaganda, drinking vodka with locals, playing a concert in a Soviet Union exhibition hall and narrowly...

In this episode, Megan and Jared sit down with guest Riana Ang-Canning.  Hear the story of how one family chose to spend parental leave abroad, packing up their infant daughter and dog to become Temporary Locals in England for two months. From iconic London landmarks and an eclectic food scene to infant swim classes, world-class museums, and England's uniquely family-friendly "BYOB" (Bring Your Ow...

In this episode, Megan and Jared sit down with returning guest Hostel Bob to talk about his recent trip to the Amazon Rainforest.  Hear his crazy stories of visiting the floating slums of Belen, visiting an Amazonian tribe in the Jungle and a threatening chief, drinking an indigenous “spit drink” with the tribe, floating around the Amazon River on an air mattress, a Monkey Island, and much more! H...

In this episode, Jared and Megan sit down to talk about their recent trip through Colorado and Utah, from the Rocky Mountains to Moab. Hear their stories of exploring the haunted and infamous “Shining Hotel” aka the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, photographing wildlife in Rocky Mountain National Park, seeking out ancient, mysterious petroglyphs in Sego Canyon, offroading around Moab, hiking to the i...

Megan and Jared sit down with guest Vincent Kane to talk about ancient Egypt and visiting in modern times. Vincent recounts returning to the Giza plateau 19 times, and even a few stories of some “right place, right time” moments. Hear his stories of mistaken identity which led to access to some off limit places — like the Abusir pyramids, exploring the chambers of the Great Pyramid during a power...

In this exciting episode, Jared takes us on an adventure to the Hawaiian Island of Maui amid the COVID pandemic. Hear his stories of encountering Giant Green Sea Turtles in Kihei, visiting Black Sand Beaches, Waterfalls, and Lava Caves while driving the treacherous ‘Road to Hana’, A sketchy Scuba Diving adventure at Turtle Town, Surfing with a local Jedi in Lahaina, and hiking the Iao Valley. 

In this episode, hear Anthony recount his travels in Italy through Rome, Florence, and Venice. Hear stories about venturing below the Colosseum, the food culture in Italy, entering the Vatican, a high speed train to Florence, buying leather goods, Pasta Mania, the canals of Venice, and getting dropped off at the airport by boat. Anthony Ficarra is not just a realtor but also a passionate traveler...

In this episode, Megan and Jared discuss one of their favorite destinations, the artsy mountain town of Asheville, North Carolina. Hear their stories of living there over the winter holidays, a special taco joint, exploring nearby waterfalls in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Basilica of St. Lawrence Cathedral, a homeless guy clipping his toenails, an urban art walk, an elevator in a mountain, and how a...

In this episode, Megan and Jared take you on a desert road trip through the state of Arizona. Hear their stories of the conspiracies surrounding the Denver airport and Blucifer, Montezuma Castle, a cold trek to the Grand Canyon, the spiritual vibe of Sedona, off-roading and damaging a rental, hiking Bell Rock, visiting the sacred “Shiva Cactus” 80 arm Saguaro, a journey through Saguaro National Pa...

In this episode, Megan and Jared sit down with returning guest Matthew Hashuga to talk about his trip through Southeast Asia. Hear his stories of Vietnam, including the Hanoi Hilton, traveling Ha Long Bay, exploring limestone caves, Saigon, making his way up the Mekong River and heading to Phnom Penh Cambodia from Vietnam. In Cambodia he visits the infamous killing fields, takes a bus ride to Siem...

In this episode, Megan and Jared talk about their adventures in Savannah Georgia and Tybee island. Hear stories from Tybee Island during the Orange Crush celebration, Bonaventure Cemetery, the historic death stairs in the River District, and the lost nuclear bomb off the coast of Tybee Island. 

In this episode, Jared takes us on a transformative journey to the Emerald Isle. Hear his stories of going to the edge of The Cliffs of Moher, backpacking the Irish countryside, making friends with a cow, getting lost in Killarney National Park, almost getting mauled by a Dog, exploring castles, and getting robbed in Dublin.

In this episode, Megan recounts a recent weekend ski trip at Park City, Utah and the wildlife adventures off the hill. Hear about bison (or buffalo) at Antelope Island State Park and the over 200 species of birds at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge.

In this episode, Jared takes us across the border to the murder capital of the world, Tijuana, Mexico. Hear his wild stories of crossing the border during an international man hunt, navigating cartel territory, staying at the Hotel Ticuán, partying with a mariachi band, the seedy underbelly of Tijuana nightlife, massage parlors, and human smuggling.

In this episode, Jared and Megan welcome travel vlogger James Hammond to discuss his recent trip to Bhutan. They explore Bhutan's unique culture, geography, and the requirements for visiting this lesser-known Himalayan destination. James shares his experiences hiking to the famous Tiger's Nest Monastery, staying with a local family, interviewing a Lama, nightlife of Thimphu and ending up on the sa...

In this episode Megan and Jared talk with guest Lauren Arnold about her trips to Bermuda and The Virgin Islands. Hear her stories of feeding beer to drunk Pigs, getting caught smuggling pink sand through customs, the sad story behind a random word, an offering of drugs from a taxi driver, and losing a phone to the ocean.

In this episode, Megan and Jared compare North and South Carolina for a face-off against some of their Beaches, Mountains, and Cities. It's the Southern showdown as we get into the long standing debate of which state reigns supreme. They also get into some of their personal adventures and experiences across the Carolinas and what makes these places special.

In this episode, Jared takes us to the incredible Caribbean island of The Dominican Republic. Hear him talk about hiking part of the tallest mountain in the Caribbean, a cable car ride, historic Spanish forts, cigars with locals, wild peacocks, a sketchy motorbike taxi, pirates, rare gemstones and a Shaman,getting pooped on by monkeys, a regional drink, and some history of "The Father of the Domin...

In this episode Megan and Jared discuss their experience of taking part in the Walk for Peace with Buddhist Monks who are walking a 2,300 mile journey across the US. Hear a bit of the history behind this movement, the story of the Peace Dog Aloka, exploring around the River District, Walking across the Gervais Street Bridge in an iconic moment with thousands of people, Making it to the State House...

In this episode Megan and Jared talk with adventurer and traveler, guest Matt Hashuga about his journey to the most desolate place on earth—Antarctica. Hear stories of his voyage through the deadly Drake Passage, stepping foot on every continent, a polar plunge into freezing icey waters, spotting Penguins and Whales, hiking across glaciers, camping outside in Antarctica, and being detained on the...

In this episode Megan and Jared talk with guest Hostel Bob about his time traveling Guatemala. Hear his stories of staying with a Guatemalan family, taking boats out on Lake Atitlan, a drug deal gone wrong, an African coastal town, camping in the Jungle, a scorpion in a toliet, and walking the sketchier areas of towns at night. Hostel Bob is a professional wrestler who wrestles under the name Bobb...

In this episode Megan and Jared take you on a holiday trip through the cobblestone streets of the oldest city in the U.S. From a roadtrip down the A1A, historic pirate hangouts, exploring Spanish forts, a famous hotel, a carriage ride through holiday lights, and climbing a giant tree in an ancient forest, this episode is full of festivities and adventure.

In this episode Megan and Jared recount their experiences navigating airports, living out of hotel rooms, and their adventures on the open road. They also give some travel tips they picked up along the way.

In this episode Megan and Jared sit down with guest Dan Demars to talk about his adventures living in Yucatán of Mexico. Hear his stories of building a cabana on the beach with palms and coconuts, run-ins with Policia, an embarrassing kite surfing experience, planning a Ayahuasca ceremony in Oaxaca, and starting a fire on top of an apartment building in Centro.