Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast

In this new podcast, Trav sits down with his co-host Jonas to discuss the vision for their real estate "empire" -  and why they believe experiential hospitality is the answer. Learn how they define experiential hospitality, why they are doubling down on it, and why AirBnB's aren't dead (but a lot are on life support). Want to be the first to know about our newest projects - and even get first crac...

J-Rob was 40, had a house, regular job, and had only been to two countries (one of which was the US).  Oh, plus he was scared to travel. But he did it anyway - and he started with a series of experiments (which he continues to this very day). Here's how J-Rob went from non-traveler to world traveler in 5 years despite getting diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. Whether you're someone who hasn't travel...

Danielle and Cassie were just two vet techs living in New Hampshire with a shared passion for the outdoors and morbid stories. So naturally, they started a podcast with their $25 walmart microphones and...   ...it become an overnight sensation! In this episode, they give all the juicy details about the journey (like who was willing to leave their job first), discuss their most underrated national...

Adam Schluter is a self-proclaimed "introvert who was scared of the world."  So what did he?  Booked a plane ticket to the cheapest place he could find (hint:  it wasn't cheap once he landed!) and started saying hello to strangers. Fast forward 9 years, and he's still doing it - while also figuring out how he can take the joy he feels while traveling and bring it back to his home in Idaho, which l...

Over the past 30 days, I've taken on a challenge - to try 9 new habits.  Everything from doing a carnivore diet to 5 minutes of a daily somatic shake to "phone in foyer".  What did I learn?  Did I fail at some of them? (hint: yes).  Are some life-changing? Find out in today's show - and do me a favor: If you liked (or didn't like) this more personal, behind the scenes style show, let me know.  I'm...

Abby Wren is one of the world's most famous makeup artists and advocates for alopecia, which has lead her to live a life that is truly "one of one" (She's also my 5 year old daughter's favorite influencer)! Abby shares her journey of discovering her passion for makeup after losing her hair due to alopecia and how she transitioned from working on clients to using herself as a canvas - including her...

Wade Holland is many things - and when I say he might be the most creative and energetic human I know, I don't say that lightly.   He's the host of the GoPro Mountain Games, former freestyle skier, co-founder of the incredible Wrenegade Media, and someone who is very capable of drinking from a bag of wine while skiing under someone's legs. I've been waiting for 2 years to have him on the podcast -...

I had the opportunity to tell my story, in full, on my friend Tanya Rooney's Tribe Builder podcast - and I thought the interview was so good I wanted to share it with you. We discuss everything, from how and why I gave up a dream job in Brazil (with a paid apartment on Ipanema Beach) to the biggest limiting beliefs I've had and everything in between.   If you want a behind the scenes look at my la...

For the first time in 12 years and over 600 episodes, I recorded a full length solo show - and of course, it's about my favorite topic in the world, ICE CREAM! From grandmas on remote Canadian islands to father-son duos in obscure South American countries, these twenty places (plus a few honorable mentions) will have you salivating - and ready to hop on the next plane. I've been to over 300 ice cr...

Learn Matt Bowles took that the "oh-so-common" career trajectory of Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world traveler and podcast host - and how he's been able to visit 80+ countries over the last 12 years all while running a remote real estate company.   Plus, he reveals some of his favorite under the radar digital nom...

Gabe Wyner has been called "a mashup of Steve Jobs and Aristotle" - and that's just one of the interesting tidbits about him (another includes the fact that he's an opera singer). In this episode, Gabe shares his unique journey from a mechanical engineer to an opera singer and polyglot to an app founder and author.  He discusses the methodology behind his app, the challenges of entrepreneurship, a...

2024 was a banger - tons of amazing experiences.  Now, we've narrowed the list down to 20 (well...with a few honorable mentions).  Everything from swimming at beaches with castles to walking (not swimming) with a whale is included in this year's best experiences.

Scouring the globe for the best desserts can be a thankless task...haha, who am I kidding?  It's awesome.  And 2024 was a banger of a year for desserts in the Sherry household! From Mexico City bakeries to small North Carolina markets, this list has it all - including two (yes, TWO) British "breakfast" items.  Grab a bib - because you're about to drool!  (and then let us know on instagram @extrapa...

From cocktail bars behind deli shops in Barcelona to a Polish brewed beer using Philadelphia yeast drank in the northwest corner of Spain (yes, it's as confusing as it is delicious), we sampled some of the best coffees, cocktails, and beers we've ever had in our lives during 2024... ... and this episode reveals them all!

From calamari and patatas bravas on the Costa Brava to poolside chicken fingers in Surfside Beach and from pomme frites in Amsterdam to, wait, more chicken fingers (???), this episode is as varied and delicious as the Shady Maple breakfast smorgasbord*  (IYKYK).  

Episode 2 of our 6 part Year in Review answers all those burning questions like "did frugal Trav really drop $500+/night on a hotel?", "if so, did Trav pass out immediately after hitting book on said hotel?", "what's it like inside a Mexican sweat lodge?", and "how easy is it to find your wallet if it gets buried in the sand in a seaside town in the Netherlands?".     Stories abound, so hit play a...

For the 9th year, we are back with our 6 part Year in Review, starting with 2024 travel stats.  How many places did we sleep last year?  Did we spend multiple nights on an airplane (unfortunately, yes).  What new places did we visit?  And how many total miles did we travel in 2024?  All these answers, and more, in this jam packed episode.

Today, I'm joined by one of the smartest people I know and a crypto early adopter, Francis Tapon.  He gives you a great "crypto for beginners" primer, discusses what he thinks the future holds (hint: it's a more rational viewpoint than most TikTok talking heads), and discusses why he thinks crypto is such a game changer for travelers and people who want to lead life on their own terms.

After living there for the past 10 (!!!) years, Jason shares what life as an expat is like in Norway, why he moved there in the first place (hint: ❤️), the reserved nature of Norwegians and if it's a warranted stereotype and of course, his favorite Norwegian foods. We also discuss the challenges and rewards of living in a different culture, the difficulty of understanding cultural references, the...

In this episode, Travis and Jason discuss their dream travel itineraries for various types of trips - including solo trips, family trips, friends trips, and a "snap your fingers" trip, where you get to spend just one day anywhere in the world (and you'll never guess where Trav chooses). 

Heath Padgett, former broke newlywed and now parent and RV entrepreneur, discusses visiting all 50 states in the US while working various jobs, how traveling with kids compares to a "nested life" in Colorado (and it's probably not what you expect), and his experience with Boundless Life, which offers a blended lifestyle of travel and community for families in various countries around the world.

What do red berry G&T's, El Jefe, the Northern Lights, and elementary school field trips have in common?  Those, plus 20 other things, are all things we were (unexpectedly) thankful for in 2024.  Have a listen - and let us know on instagram @extrapackofpeanuts what you are thankful for in 2024.

How 10 seconds of advice (seriously, 10 seconds) completed transformed my tennis serve

Special 2 for 1. An important life lesson for all ages + a killer parenting hack!

Sounds crazy, but I wasn’t just buying a golf cart. I was buying so much more.