Southern Summers & Northern Winters

Today we dive into the pros and cons of traveling as a family with our special guest Jenny Lynn. Jenny is an experienced World traveler, and she shares some insights of life from…well, currently Malaysia, but Lynn has been around, as she says. Quite an inspiring episode, so hop aboard, and enjoy the ride! Find Jenny and her family on: https://travelynnfamily.com We have a brand new YouTube channel...

Catching up Mark and Anders discuss the current weather in Australia, beer culture in Europe vs elsewhere, beer gardens, global current affairs and favorite airports. We have a brand new YouTube channel, so check out how it looks when we record: https://www.youtube.com/@ssnwpodcasts Find us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssnwpodcasts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.ph...

This week we chat about all the side costs that many never think about, before the leave on a journey, They can certainly add op to something quite expensive. And maybe even ruin your budget. We also talk about the response when we took our kids out of their usual environment and went traveling. We have a brand new YouTube channel, so check out how it looks when we record: https://www.youtube.com/...

In this weeks episode we chat about a mining-town in Victoria called Bendigo where Mark and Bec just stayed for the weekend. We also chat about alcohol-consumption on airplanes, And fees for guaranteed seats! EVERY time you fly on a budget, there is ALWAYS a hatch! And apparently Mark has never flown the A380! Really? Anders tried it twice! Anders also talk about the FREE Messe in Munich. And exhi...

This week we have Willow joining us, chatting about how it’s actually like to live in China. Willow is staying there for her studies. We talk about the food culture, what the Chinese drink and Willow shares some of the highlights she has experienced so far. We have a brand new YouTube channel, so check out how it looks when we record: https://www.youtube.com/@ssnwpodcasts Find us on socials: Insta...

This week we start out with just a little bit of politics… But as seasoned travellers we are aware of local customs and traditions, so we can see through the political agendas, and just focus on the local people, who are usually kind, generous and not even remotely interested in political BS. We also talk about the fact that Chinese households rarely have an oven in their kitchen! What is THAT abo...

As usual we wander off topic here on the podcast… Main topic today is our dream destinations. Where would we like to go…? But before that Mark shares some experiences with eating grasshoppers, crickets and other exotic servings… We have a brand new YouTube channel, so check out how it looks when we record: https://www.youtube.com/@ssnwpodcasts Find us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

This week we chat about Marks recent experiences in Bangkok, some experiences from German highways and much much more. Which side of the road is the right side to drive? The sound in Marks end is a bit problematic. We are working on that! — Some links for todays episode: Bangkok Chao Phraya Princess Night Dinner Cruise vi.me/NodEh Airport transfers with booking.com https://tinyurl.com/23gsn95o We...

In this first episode of 2025 we dive into the recent experiences Mark and his family have had in China. This also leads us to chat about German Christmasmarkets, general supervision of the public, governmental affairs etc. We even touch base on Russian tourists! So jump right on and enjoy the ride! We have a brand new YouTube channel, so check out how it looks when we record: https://www.youtube....

Mark and the family are going to China for the holidays! Why is packing always so tedious? We also talk about the biggest disappointments we have had whilst traveling. There are some! There are also some spots that have exceeded expectations! Hop onboard! We have a brand new YouTube channel, so check out how it looks when we record: https://www.youtube.com/@ssnwpodcasts Find us on socials: Instagr...

In this weeks episode we chat about our favorite national cuisines. It’s an important part of traveling to get familiar with the local dishes wherever you go! We also chat about getting to and from major metropolitan airports. It can be rather costly! And whatever else we fancy chatting about. Hop onboard and enjoy! We have a brand new YouTube channel, so check out how it looks when we record: htt...

This week we dive into the more problematic aspects of travel: Long-term travels! This kind of traveling is still exciting and cool, but there are several things you need to be aware of, and it is NOT the same as being on vacation! We have a brand new YouTube channel, so check out how it looks when we record: https://www.youtube.com/@ssnwpodcasts Find us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagra...

This week we talk about packing. Some people hate it, others don’t mind. How do we approach this task? How de we pack smartly? How about technical devices? Also, we return to the European Christmas markets - they are opening just this week in most areas. And as usual we touch many, many other topics! Enjoy! We have a brand new YouTube channel, so check out how it looks when we record: https://www....

We had just a few small sound issues on this one. Bare with us. We sit far apart and make do with what we have, in terms of technical equipment. Anyway, today we talk about European vs English/American/Australian Christmas traditions. Mark talks about riding Chinese express trains. We share experiences in terms of food and eating whilst traveling. Animals in Australia will kill you, or so they say...

Hey there, welcome back to "Southern Summers and Northern Winters!" In this episode, Mark and Anders are catching up on everything from chilly winter markets in Europe to the hot topic of buying a new car down under. They chat about their favorite airlines, the ups and downs of airport security, and what it's really like to travel with kids. Plus, they dive into the sneaky costs of renting cars an...

Hey there, and welcome to another episode of "Southern Summers and Northern Winters"! Join Anders and Mark as they chat about the booming trend of big city getaways, sparked by Anders' recent trip to the bustling streets of Vienna, Austria. They dive into the ups and downs of city tourism, like dealing with crowds and how Airbnb is shaking up local neighborhoods. Plus, they swap stories about thei...

In this first episode we - Anders Jensen and Mark Wyld - introduce ourselves. We talk about how we got to travel i en first place, and then later on with our families. During our unscripted conversations we WILL wander of in terms of topic. For instance, in this episode we talk about the importance of valid passports, and the trouble of getting these. Even when there is a tight deadline.