How To Travel Full-Time

Travel karma is real! Join Heather Markel as she shares fun, eye-opening stories about how your energy shapes who you meet, what happens, and why full-time travel gives back exactly what you put out. Ever noticed how some travel days just flow — the friendly locals, the perfect bus connection, the unexpected upgrade — while other days feel like everything goes wrong? In this episode, I'm diving in...

Another big reason that keeps people from starting full-time travel are their travel anxieties. Those "what if" questions, which are certainly logical, can bring you down a dizzying rabbit hole. The interesting thing is that when you finally start traveling full-time, it's nothing like your fears! In today's podcast episode, I'm sharing a couple of my travel stories when things went really wrong,...

If you're planning to travel full-time, you may also be thinking about starting a travel blog to document your adventures. Today's episode covers a ton of great tips on getting started. What do you need to think about to actually start the blog? What kind of blog should you have? How do you monetize a blog?...Those questions and more are answered in this episode! Mentioned in today's episode: My o...

Have you ever thought about the origins of digital nomadism? Did this spring out of nowhere, or, is there a deeper connection to our desire to explore the world? In today's episode, I explore this a bit, after a fascinating visit to Canada's McCord Stewart museum located in Montreal - https://www.musee-mccord-stewart.ca/en If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like my TEDx talk . Want to lea...

If your newer to the full-time travel lifestyle, you may be thinking about what to do with your home - the one you rent or own - while you're traveling full-time. In today's episode I'll share some thinking points to help you strategize the best decision for you! Need to talk it out? Book a Travel Lifestyle Launch call   Need to know how to afford full-time travel? Get all the tips and tricks you...

If you're looking at the full-time travel lifestyle from the outside, you may not realize how different it is from vacation travel.  In this episode I describe 6 of the many differences between these types of travel to help set your expectations as you ease into the travel lifestyle. Related episodes that might interest you: 8 Major Milestones Of Your First Year Of Full-Time Travel: https://open.s...

Whether you travel full-time or not, hot weather is only getting hotter these days. I know, from personal experience, you need to have a plan for hot weather, and a few gadgets can help! In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips for traveling in hot weather climates. Learn more about getting started with full-time travel at www. HowToTravelFullTime.com

One of the experiences you need to prepare for when traveling full-time is travel burnout. Yes, it's a real thing. And no, I'm not trying to talk you out of full-time travel! When travel becomes your way of life, and you're making the adjustment from vacation travel to full-time travel, it's natural that at some point, you're going to experience travel burnout. So, this week, I'm tackling the topi...

There can be a lot of surprises and changes when you first set out to travel full-time. For me, one of those surprises was to discover that traveling full-time is as much an inward journey through yourself, as it is an external journey through the world. Tune in to learn what to expect on your own first year of full-time travel. Want to learn more about what you need to do to get started with full...

This week, I'm sharing what it was like the year before I started to travel full-time. How did I get ready for it? What were my biggest obstacles? What was the hardest part of the experience?  This is part two of a series on what it's really like to get ready to travel full-time, and then do it. How-to's are great, and, I thought I'd give you some insight into the feelings and the scary moments an...

Every story has it's origin, and I thought I'd share mine! There are so many different reasons people start this lifestyle. This episode kicks off a series where I'll share my own personal experiences with the lifestyle, so you can get an idea of "what it's really like" or "a day in the life of.." to set your expectations. Learn more about traveling full time at https://heatherbegins.com See my ad...

You're all set to travel full-time, and finally stay in Europe longer term! But, if don't do it right, you could find yourself banned from a lot of countries. In today's episode, I share insights and information about traveling full-time in the Schengen region as an American, and how to do it right. Mentioned in this episode/Helpful resources: Websites to figure out which countries are currently S...

Packing for full-time travel sounds completely illogical! Especially if you've only traveled for vacation or business, this topic may be hard to take in! So, on this week's episode, I'm diving in to the strategies that help you figure out what to pack. Get a free cheat sheet of today's episode at https://heatherbegins.com/packingcheatsheet Learn more about traveling full-time at https://heatherbeg...

When traveling full-time, if you plan to leave the country, you have to think about visas and vaccinations. Which do you need? How do you find out? How long do they last....? This episode will give you some great tips on both. Want to get started with full-time travel? Take the 28-day challenge at www. HowToTravelFullTime.com Learn more about Heather and traveling full-time at www. HeatherBegins.c...

The world has become more politically charged than ever, or so it seems. That begs the question, should we be traveling right now? What can we expect if we do? I share my thoughts in this episode. If you're ready to get started with full-time travel, check out The Full-Time Travel Academy ! Listen to other popular episodes at https://heatherbegins.com/howtotravelfulltimepodcast/

While there are a lot of steps to planning how to start traveling full-time, you may also wonder, how do you plan the actual travel, from place to place, when you're traveling full-time? It's obviously much different than planning a one or two-week vacation. So, in this episode, I'll break down some ways to make it approachable. And, if you click the link below, you can get a free checklist to acc...

Your first year of full-time travel isn't just about booking flights and exploring new destinations—it's a journey of personal growth like no other. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 8 major milestones you'll experience in your first 12 months of travel. If you're ready to step outside your comfort zone, experience deep personal transformation and build a life of freedome and adventure, this...

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...