JUMP with Traveling Jackie

When Nicole Dreon had a work contract that took her to France and left her journey open-ended, she decided to follow her heart and go to Africa on a mission to write about female athletes. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I want to be just like Kris & Tom when I grow up. They started traveling 5 years ago, after officially retiring from their publishing careers, and they haven't stopped yet. Now in their early sixties, they don't have a home base, they follow opportunity and wanderlust to the far corners of the earth, like the one they are in during this interview.  Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us...

**Have you ever considered skipping the traditional study abroad structure and enrolling straight into a foreign university? Hayley Swinson decided she wanted to study abroad again after college and that she didn't need a structured program to help her do it. Instead, she took it upon herself to apply at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, get accepted, secure her student visa, find housing...

We often talk about the cost of travel, but today we dig into the real value of the experience. These are stories about the priceless moments that can only come from traveling the world. I go back more than ten years to bring you four travel stories of encounters I've had that were unexpected and at the same time taught me a huge lesson. Grab your tea or coffee and get comfortable, and enjoy a...

You may remember Julie Smith, who shared with us about strategically moving overseas with your corporate American job in episode 29. She is still living it up in London and is back to introduce us to a program she has discovered that is "a lifesaver" and "the best thing ever" that she has discovered in the world of traveling.  Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Nor...

Meet Paula Froelich, Editor-In-Chief of Yahoo Travel (a.k.a. the Head Honcho at the number 2 travel website in the United States, only behind TripAdvisor). In this episode we hear Paula's personal story, what travel means to her, where it has taken her, and how far she has come because of it. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising I...

In this episode we explore my backpacker packing secrets from experience of over 10 years of international travel. Check it out for packing tips and tools, and find out how to pack a carry-on only. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The subject of this episode is relevant for anyone who flies, whether international or across the state. We are all faced with the risk that airlines could lose our luggage or overbook flights, creating difficult situations for travelers. In his extensive travel experience, Sam Cornthwaite has developed a process to go through that he sticks with every time this happens to him, and he is here to s...

Tim Leffel is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to international travel destinations on a budget. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jackie tackles your questions. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this 30th episode, BMT Voices is introduced, a special announcement is made, and Pete Sveen, online entrepreneur and new traveler, comes on the show to tell us all about what he learned from his first two trips abroad. Find out why this episode is special, how you can become more involved going forward, and listen to Pete as he talks about his transformation from never having traveled on his ow...

Julie Smith is an expat living in London with her husband Drew and dog Basil, and her company is paying her to be there. In this episode we find out how Julie positioned herself within Corporate America to be sent on an assignment overseas. She is here to lay it all out for us and has some great advice about how anyone can accomplish the same. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and No...

I always recommend that travelers get some sort of travel insurance before starting a trip. This is a big subject and can be confusing in many ways, so I'm here to break it down for you. In this episode I outline 8 things I look for in a travel insurance plan and what they mean to the traveler. I also recommend two websites where you can purchase your plans and I walk you through the process o...

If Machu Picchu is not already on your bucket list, put it on there right now. And then listen to this episode, which is all about Peru travel tips. I cover immunizations, plane tickets, packing, booking tours, hiking Machu Picchu, and traveling all throughout the country. Still have questions? Ask them in the comments section below, I will try to answer whatever I can! Take a leap with Jackie IRL...

High school foreign exchange is an opportunity that WILL change your life. And it doesn't matter if you are the student or the host family. Check out this conversation I had with Sierra Fein, Regional Director for ICES (International Cultural Exchange Services) as we talk about the benefits and life-changing capabilities of high school foreign exchange. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in...

When wanderlust just never leaves you alone, you end up like perpetual traveler Taylor White, who bounces around Latin America on a quest for dual citizenship. Taylor White is the host of the Overseas Property Insider Podcast, an iTunes top-ranked podcast about all things accommodations overseas. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising I...

Many of us wish we could get paid to travel. What we don't always understand is that there are multiple ways to make that happen. Our guest for this episode is Miss Kodee Cloninger, a 26-year-old jet-setter who lets work opportunities take her overseas. Kodee shares about how she found her various positions in different countries and gives us some ideas about how to look for temporary and seas...

Ever considered touring Europe on a bike? Adam Bany and Tenille Smith have done it, and they are here to share how you can do it too. In this episode they tell all including: what kind of bike you'll need, what to pack, do's and don'ts, when to go, how to budget, how to plan and how to deal with problems and unforeseen events on the road. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece...

In episode 16 you heard from their daughters, now hear from parents Mark and Jolene about traveling with kids. Family travel is possible, Mark and Jolene have done it, and they are telling all about their mistakes, successes, and advice for other parents. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Greece and Norway in 2025 at JUMPadventures.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Allison Terry, a 3-year alum of the Peace Corps in Ghana, Africa, shares what the Peace Corps program looks like for a volunteer. Find out who the Peace Corps opportunity is for, what the application process looks like, what it offers in terms of growth and change, and how you can be involved. In this interview we cover applying, interviewing, getting medical tests done, the waiting period, reques...

Matt Wilson from Under30Experiences shares his story about pushing his desk job aside to travel the world. The good part? YOU can travel with him on tours with his company Under30Experiences. They focus on making travel more fun, stress-free, and accessible to young people, believing that our generation needs to see the world in order to understand it. Take a leap with Jackie IRL - join us in Gree...

The Working Holiday Visa option in New Zealand is an incredible opportunity for travelers under 30 years old to work and spend a significant amount of time in the country. In an interview with Katie Wert, who took a break from colllege to travel the world and figure out her life, we find out the details around securing a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa. Katie describes the application process, wh...

There are so many options for how to get around once you’re abroad, and there are even more questions surrounding the subject. This episode will shed some light on what to expect when you are traveling overseas, in both general and specific terms for trains, planes, cars, bikes, hitchhiking, buses, boats, and taxis. Figuring out travel logistics can be frustrating, but it is all part of the journe...

Living overseas is a dream for some, but it’s a reality for Stephanie Urban, who moved her life to Germany over 7 years ago. I wanted to interview Stephanie because I have so many questions about this subject (i.e. How do you stay legally? How did you get a visa? How did you find a job?). Join us for this interview as we find out how she decided to move her life overseas, what it took for her to g...

Adults, step aside, this one is about the kids! In this episode I interview three kids whose families traveled abroad long-term. Sisters Allie and Noelle, ages 14 and 11, spent three months touring Europe in a van with their parents. That's right; they lived in a van in Europe for three months. Graham, 14, lived in Indonesia for an entire year with his family. These three brave kids share all...