Globetrotters Podcast

Join hosts Jonathan Otero, Saskia Hatvany and Maximille Gonzales for the Layover Lounge — the casual travel talk show that brings you the latest travel headlines, your tourism traffic report and lesser known locations to inspire your next adventure. In this week’s episode, we discuss french customer service, traveling during the Ukraine Crisis, and why Montenegro should be on your travel list. Bec...

Terilyn Steverson was getting cabin fever after being stuck at home for a year during the COVID-19 pandemic. So when Iceland became one of the first countries to open up to U.S. tourists, she booked her ticket without a second thought. Little did she know that it would become her “best” and “worst” trip yet. In Episode #14 Terilyn recalls the challenge of solo camping in the desolate Iceland wilde...

Join hosts Jonathan Otero, Saskia Hatvany and Maximille Gonzales for the Layover Lounge — the casual travel talk show that brings you the latest travel headlines, your tourism traffic report and lesser known locations to inspire your next adventure. In this week’s episode, we discuss travel anxiety, overtourism in the Cenotes of Tulum, Mexico and what travel is going to look like post the Omicron...

In his 30’s, Javier Labourt was a psychologist looking for a way to combine two things that he loved: travel and psychology. That’s when it hit him: what if I was able to leverage travel as a form of impactful therapy and self help? Since then, Javier has developed a five-step psychology method, become a TEDx speaker and is working towards getting his own travel television show. In this episode, J...

In a special two-part episode, Globetrotters hosts Jon, Saskia and Max discuss some of the major themes brought up by Globetrotters guests in Season 1. Where is the line between caution and paranoia? What are the demographics of travel in the U.S.? Tune in to find out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support .

In a special episode, Globetrotters hosts Jon, Saskia and Max discuss some of the major themes brought up by Globetrotters guests over the course of Season 1. Is it really possible to travel more sustainably? How can you actually make money abroad? Tune in to find out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support .

Like many college students, Karina Boyea wanted to take a gap year to travel abroad. There was only one problem — she had a very limited budget. In episode 9, Karina reveals how she managed to travel the most expensive continent in the world on less than $20 a day, spending less than $1000 during her seven week stay in Europe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gl...

John Putrino had just gone through a difficult loss when he decided to ditch his nine-to-five job to travel full-time in his pickup truck. In episode 8, John talks about becoming a wilderness guide, making mistakes in the great outdoors and having to flee a historic flash flood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support .

After graduating from high school, Sandor Hatvany wanted to take a gap year before going to college, but he also wanted to challenge himself. After hearing about the Australian Working Holiday Visa program, Sandor flew to Sydney at just 18 years old and started looking for work on fruit farms. There was only one problem, it was nowhere near fruit-picking season. In Episode 7, Sandor recalls crashi...

When Natalie Oganesyan embarked on a marathon hiking trip across the western United States, she was hoping for a physical and emotional challenge - but, she never expected to have to run for her life. In this episode, Natalie travels to 10 national parks, adopts a stray cat while on the road and narrowly escapes a fast-moving wildfire. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

Luna Benichou had been warned about the sometimes predatory nature of spiritual centers in India. Only a few weeks into her yoga apprenticeship, she started to notice that something was off. Luna recounts her frightening experience escaping a manipulative fraudulent “guru," and talks about cultural appropriation and the dark side of the spiritual industry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

When Nick Collins and his friends embarked on a backpacking trip in Alaska, they expected that they might see a bear or two. But nothing prepared them for what they would encounter on the rugged Kodiak Island. Nick recounts his epic salmon-fishing trip in the remote Alaskan wilderness and talks about fearing for his life, staying safe while backpacking, and what to do when faced with a 1,000-pound...

Every year since she was a child, 23-year-old Anya Doherty flew thousands of miles across the world to visit friends and family. But as her concern for the environmental implications of air travel grew, she set out to find a way to get from London to San Franciso without flying on a single airplane. Her solution — booking a cabin on a commercial cargo ship. Anya recounts her unique and fascinating...

Daisy never thought travel would be accessible to her, but after a leap of faith and against the will of her parents, she went from not knowing how to purchase a plane ticket to becoming an avid traveler. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support .

Will Lavergne was in college when his drunk friend had the crazy idea of participating in the Mongol Rally, a “choose your own adventure” journey with only one rule — anything goes. Through deserts, mountains and “the city of gold”, Will describes his epic journey across the Middle East. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/globetrotters-podcast--5023679/support .