How To Travel Full-Time

Are you contemplating a major lifestyle change and wondering whether full-time travel or moving abroad is the right choice for you? In this episode, I'll dive into some of the pros and cons of each lifestyle, helping you make the right decision. Using the information in this episode should help you figure out which path best aligns to your personal goals. It's not an easy choice to make, but you'l...

Let's shed some light on this difficult topic. Some of you may have a clear-cut answer, but others may struggle to decide whether or not to travel full-time if your parents are aging, and, if so, how do you do it? In this episode I'll share my thoughts on some considerations that may help you to make the best decision, for you. Check out https://heatherbegins.com for more resources for your full-t...

Full-time travel is one of the most wonderful experiences you could ever have. While it's not without it's challenges (which I mentioned in last week's episode) there are some amazing benefits to the lifestyle. So, this week I'm diving into some of the ways full-time travel can not only change your life, but make you happier and more fulfilled. Full-time travel, even if you only do it for a month...

This lifestyle is definitely NOT for everyone. But, is it right for you? In this episode, I explore some of the day-to-day challenges and realities we face as full-time travelers. My hope is to give you the foundation of figuring out whether you're up to these challenges, as one of the ways to decide if this lifestyle is right for you. Mentioned in this episode: How To Make Money Without A Job - h...

If you're traveling the world solo, and you don't want to be lonely while doing it, making friends is a great solution! But, when you're only in a place temporarily, it can feel challenging to make those friends. In this week's episode, I'm sharing some great ways to meet and make new friends wherever you are in the world. While intended for solo travelers, these same strategies are ideal even if...

In this episode, I'm getting real. Female solo travel safety is so important. WARNING - I will share a couple of bad experiences I had. I'm a huge advocate for traveling solo. In the 7 years I've been traveling solo full-time, I've only had a few incidents, none of which have made me want to stop traveling. All of which have taught me a valuable lesson. I've adopted some key strategies to stay saf...

It happens to many of us - you're excited about this dream to travel full-time, but when you tell your friends and loved ones, they seem to have an endless stream of reasons you shouldn't. Worse yet, they make a lot of sense. So, how do you follow your heart when everyone around you wants to stop you? What if you're started traveling full-time and you get some negative feedback from people you tho...

Health insurance is something you don't even think about when you work in corporate. But, if you're traveling full-time without a corporate job, this is an area you're going to need to think about. (And, if you have a job, and want to travel overseas, but your insurance doesn't cover you, then you need to think about this too!) So, in this episode I'll share my perspectives on the value of health...

Before I started traveling full-time, I was terrified about having to see any doctor but my doctors in the US. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned about healthcare as I've traveled and some of my experiences with doctors and hospitals overseas. Need more information about traveling full-time? Come check out Heather Begins ( https://heatherbegins.com ) for lots of resources!

One of the biggest questions people have about full-time travel is, how do you get started? It's easy to see that there are so many different things you need to think about and prepare, and then get stuck in overwhelm. So, this episode will give you a few simple things you can do to get started. Mentioned in this episode: Numbeo - country-specific cost of living (https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-liv...

Two of the most common "what if" fears many people have about the travel lifestyle, especially if you're planning to travel solo, revolve around boredom and loneliness. If you're hoping to get away from boredom and loneliness, this is a great question to ask! In this episode, I share my take on these two important concerns. For more helpful information about traveling full time, check out https://...

If you're thinking of traveling full-time, there's no doubt some big fears will pop up. Any big life change, no matter how excited you are about making it, comes with some fear. So, in this week's episode, I'm sharing 4 of the biggest fears I had, that kept me unable to even take a step towards living my dream. Many other would-be full-time travelers have had the same fears at some point. If you h...

So, you're interested in becoming a full-time traveler, but everyone uses all these different terms, and it can get overwhelming to understand how you should approach the travel lifestyle. You've heard of many of the terms, but, how do you figure out whether you should be a digital nomad, a remote worker, or a career breaker? Is it better to travel solo, or with someone? This week's podcast will h...

Before we dive into how to get started with full-time travel, it's important to understand that there are a LOT of different ways to live this lifestyle! So, in this episode, I'll be talking about 8 different ways you can travel full-time, as well as a helpful definition so you can know if this lifestyle is for you. Please make sure to leave us a review if you like the podcast! And, reach out any...

Hello! I'm Heather Markel and I'm so excited to introduce my new podcast! Join me each week to discover how to start traveling full-time. I'll be covering topics like how to get started, how to afford the travel, how to plan it, and more.  I'll include step-by-step tips, as well as key insights to help you create the travel lifestyle of your dreams. Make sure to subscribe so you can know when each...