The World Wanderers Podcast

Do you enjoy learning new languages, but find it difficult to stay motivated? Do you struggle to communicate like a local? The Mimic Method is a fun language learning tool to help you master an accent just like a local. On this episode of the podcast, Idahosa Ness shares how his love of travel and language learning helped him to create his business, The Mimic Method. Idahosa shares stories from hi...

Do you want to avoid getting a "real" job? Are you running away from a bad breakup? A fight with your parents? Life in general? Are you using travel as a way to escape your problems at home? On this episode of the podcast, Amanda and Ryan talk about travel as a form of escapism. They share their personal experiences using travel to escape, their opinions on travel as a form of escapism, and much m...

Is Mardi Gras on your bucketlist, but you're just not quite sure what it will be like and if it's for you? Then, this episode is definitely for you! On this episode of the podcast, Amanda heads to Mardi Gras in New Orleans with 3 friends from Canada - Jordana Daum, Justine Daum & Nora Bily. They record their experiences at Mardi Gras, and share what they like and dislike, what they learn, all of t...

On this episode of the podcast, long-time listener, Justin Greak, comes on to share how he makes travel a priority and is able to travel regularly while maintaining a full-time career as a teacher. Justin and his wife both have full-time careers and they aren't able to uproot their lives and their jobs. They take approximately 5 small trips each year, so on this episode, Justin shares with us his...

Have you ever been on a long backpacking trip and you get kind of bored with what you're doing? You become sick of seeing another church or meeting another Australian? We've been there. Guests on the show have been there. If you're experiencing this (or have experienced this), there isn't anything wrong with you. When you set out on a trip, everything is awesome, and each experience and new person...

Do you love travel and want to make that your full-time career? Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset and dream of starting your own business? Then this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, we interview CEO & Founder of trip4real, Gloria Molins, on her love affair with travel, and the development of her start up. Gloria is extremely passionate about traveling, and the more she trav...

On this episode of the podcast, we're off to Vietnam! In previous episodes, we've shared our adventures from Thailand, Cambodia & Laos, so we complete our adventures in Southeast Asia with an episode on Vietnam.  This episode contains stories of the crazy overnight bus adventures that we experienced traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in the south all the way to Hanoi & Halong Bay in the north, as wel...

On this episode of the podcast, we chat with a fellow University of Calgary, Haskayne School of Business graduate! Christian was someone that Ryan knew through a few business classes, and thanks to social media they have stayed connected throughout the years. Christian has been on a similar path to us since graduating business school in 2011, and on this episode, he shares how his passion for trav...

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda are taking a road trip from Atlanta, GA to Austin, TX with a few stops along the way. Join them as they explore Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and finally, Texas. They check-in throughout their road trip to update you on the highs and lows of the trip, the pros and cons, their experiences and much more.  Do you like the podcast? Like The World Wandere...

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda look back on 2015. Although they didn't go on any long-term trips, they still managed to travel!  2015 brought forth a work trip for Amanda, and a personal development seminar for Ryan. Amanda also took a trip with a friend she had never traveled with before, and someone she wasn't very close with beforehand. Ryan and Amanda also both took month long...

Do you want to travel, but have no idea what you need? Are you uncertain about what stuff to bring? Are you confused about the best places to book flights, insurance, and hostels or hotels? Are you finding the visa process so frustrating that you feel like giving up your dream of traveling the world?  Don't worry - we've got you covered!  After spending over a year backpacking around the world, we...

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda interviews fellow travel enthusiast, Rory Madigan. This is Rory's 3rd time on the podcast, and he's back with more adventures and insights to share with listeners!  In episode 44, Amanda caught up with Rory at the beginning of an around-the-world backpacking trip, and 10 months later, Amanda & Rory reconnect and he shares his adventures through Central Americ...

Do you want to travel South America? Are you looking to do it differently than the average backpacker? If so, then you'll love this episode!  Ryan and Amanda reconnect with Hunter Stanford now that he is back in the United States after a 15 month backpacking trip that took him through Mexico, Central America and down through South America. On episode 51, Ryan caught up with him and they chatted ab...

Do you feel unexcited by the idea of going to university or college? Do you feel like school has killed your love of learning? You're not alone.  The idea of going travelling right after high school wasn't something that either Amanda or Ryan considered, but after having completed university and going travelling, they've realized how much travel taught them that school wasn't able to teach them, o...

Have you ever dreamed about moving to a place that you’ve visited? Dreamed about spending a winter skiing in the Rockies, or surfing in Byron Bay? So many people have a vision of quitting their job, and leaving the city they’ve been living in. There are so many amazing places that people visit on trips, and the memory never completely goes away. Something about the place calls you back. We always...

Have you recently returned from a trip with big goals? Or has it been a while since you went travelling, & you feel disconnected from your mindset while you were away? On this episode, Amanda & Ryan discuss the things that they wanted to do or change after returning from a backpacking trip, and how they lost sight of those things when they settled back into day-to-day life. They share with you the...

This summer Felix took part in one of the craziest "races" in the world. Driving from the U.K. all the way to Ulan-Ude in eastern Russia via Mongolia. It's called the Mongol Rally. Every year, a few hundred people from around the world buy cheap cars in the U.K. and set off on the trip of a lifetime. And after listening to this, you may just be one of those people next year. Going through daily gr...

Located approximately 2 hours east of Atlanta, the Georgia Guidestones have been referred to by some as the Stonehenge of Georgia. About 35 years ago, these 20 foot stones were left in the middle of the Georgia Countryside with "guidelines for the future" written on them in 8 different languages. No one knows who left them there.  On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda take a road trip fr...

Are you moving somewhere new? Are you feeling stale in your current city and thinking about make a change? Then this episode is for you! On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda discuss their new life in Atlanta. They talk about making friends in a new city. As well, they share the ways that they suggest making new friends when you move somewhere new, and the things that they are currently...

Are you getting ready for a big move? Or, are you thinking about starting a new life in a new location? If so, this episode is definitely for you! On this episode of the podcast, Amanda & Ryan reunite in Atlanta. Ryan shares how his month in Atlanta has been, and how settling into a new city has been for him. They also discuss the value of moving to a new city and challenging yourself socially. Mo...

On this episode, Amanda records her journey from Canmore, Alberta all the way to Atlanta, Georgia, where she is off to meet up with Ryan. She authentically shares where she went, what she did, and what it is like to road trip solo from Canada and across the US. Join Amanda as she makes her 4,058km across the United States to her new home in Atlanta.

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda shares her experience hiking in Glacier National Park in Montana. She talks about what camping in Glacier National Park was like, hiking in the park, what else she did while she was there, and much more. If you are planning a trip to Montana, you do not want to miss Glacier National Park or this episode! Enjoy. 

On this episode of the podcast, Ryan & Amanda sit down with cyclist, Alex Krauss. Alex is originally from Austria, but has been on his bike for 2.5 years, cycling all the way from Ushuaia on the very southern tip of Argentina, all the way up to Banff in Canada, where he met up with Ryan and Amanda. In the interview, they talk about where Alex has been, why he decided to tackle the America's by bik...

Feeling bored with your job? Living for the weekend? Routines get old really fast...  On this episode of the podcast, Ryan and Amanda discuss the concept of "death by routine", which they've deemed as getting so caught up in your day to day life that you literally forget what feeling alive is like. You do the same things day in and day out, waiting for something to change, or things to get better....

Are you traveling to a 3rd world country and feel anxious about the possibility of getting sick? On this episode, Amanda & Ryan discuss travel vaccinations, pre-trip visits to the doctors, medical supplies to get before you go, and how to cope with being sick abroad. They share with your their experiences visiting travel clinics, travel medications they've been prescribed, as well as their experie...