Wanderlust Wellman Travel Podcast

Here is my podcast guide to traveling Tokyo, Japan! In this episode I cover all you need to know about Tokyo, including where to go, what to see, where to stay, how long to stay, day trips, and tricks & trips to experience the city. Here are some key points mentioned: Where to Stay (First Timers) -Shinjuku -Shibuya -Ueno -Nippori -(Choose another station on the JR Yamanote Line to be around fe...

Now that it's the New Year, it's of course time to review the past year and look forward to the new one! In this episode, I will discuss where I traveled in 2026, which included 3 countries in Central America: Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. This included a few "best of/worst of" categories to highlight certain things and experiences, including best hidden gem, best food, and worst moment (w...

In today's episode, I outline how to have a perfect trip to Mexico City, Mexico! CDMX is the capital of Mexico, and it is the biggest city in North America with over 20 million residents. It has beautiful neighborhoods to visit such as La Condesa, Roma, Coyoacan, and the Historic Center. It is also filled with incredible foods, beautiful parks, energetic markets, and some incredible day trips. So...

In the year 2025, there is an increased desire to live in countries outside the USA. As an American, I understand this feeling and definitely have it myself at times. So if I were to relocate to any of the places from the 20 countries I've traveled to, here are the ones that I would choose. I chose these places based on the following criteria: -Nature Access -Not too isolating -Personal Feeling an...

Hiking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, explore, and soak up the unbelievable beauty that we can experience on Planet Earth. It is also a hobby of Venessa and mine that lead to us to become the travel enthusiasts that we are today! So here are our favorite 6 hikes that we have done in multiple countries around the world (including some honorable mentions). I will list them here in the show no...

In this episode, I dive more into the philosophy behind traveling - specifically, how it can negatively impact your life in various ways. I think the concept of Yin and Yang applies to most things in life, and travel is no exception. There are some notable negative impacts it can have on your life, such as financial, career, friendship, community, desensitizing, and several others. However, I stil...

In 2017, I decided to study abroad in Tokyo, Japan. It was my first time leaving North America, and doing it as a 20 year old was a very bold experience for me. There are a lot of amazing things that came from this experience such as friendships, once in a life-time culture shock, and a new desire and passion to see the world. Studying abroad can sometimes feel like an upper-class privileged exper...

Being a "better traveler" is kind of a subjective thing, but we believe that we have made many mistakes along our traveling journey. These things include choosing locations, deciding how long to visit, experiences, learning, contributing, and so much more. So if we could restart our travel journey, here is what we would do differently. I'm sure we still have a lot to learn about traveling, but may...

People often ask my wife and I "How do you travel all around the world as vegans"? It sounds like a difficult thing to do, but it actually isn't! We have traveled to 20 countries and have always managed to eat delicious vegan food that is local and authentic - even in places such as markets! Some of the top tips for this vegan guide are the following: Use the following apps: Happy Cow Google Maps...

In this episode of the Wanderlust Wellman Travel Podcast, I discuss some places that I've traveled to that are underrated. These are by no means "Hidden Gems" - in fact, you have probably heard of most of them. What makes them underrated (to me) is that they get a lot less attention than the more popular places in the same country/region. So while they will still have tourism, they won't be overto...

In this episode, I dive into the island of the gods, Bali! This is probably the most famous Indonesian island, and it has so much to offer that it can actually be a little overwhelming. In this travel guide, I discuss why Bali is so incredible, the different experiences you can have all across the island, and how to make the most out of your time here. Some of the places I mention are Canggu, Ubud...

In this episode, I discuss things from your travels that you can bring back to your life, and ultimately why a trip or one individual moment can be so worthwhile. This podcast dives more into the philosophy behind travel, and how visiting a new place can significantly change your life, as well as the people around you. Some of the main takeaways are you can bring back interesting possessions, gift...

In this podcast, we cover how to travel Naples (Napoli), Italy! Naples is the capital of Campania and is the 3rd largest city in Italy. It has tons of historical sights, scenic views, and of course, is the birthplace of pizza. There are also plenty of great day trips including the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the islands of Ischia and Capri, Sorrento, and of course, the Amalfi Coast. So wheth...

Here we rank Mexican Food on a tier list! We selected 18 different Mexican foods and ranked them from S tier to D tier. We absolutely love Mexican food, and had to decide which are the best and the worst in this podcast. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

For this episode of the Wanderlust Wellman Travel Podcast, we thought it was long overdue to do an "about us". Here we cover a bit of our history, how we met, how our lives developed thereafter, and how we began living this adventurous traveling lifestyle. Let us know any comments, questions, or thoughts you have!

Which Food is better, Korean Food or Japanese Food? This travel podcast will answer this question once and for all! In this episode, we ultimately compare like-for-like foods from Korea and Japan, see which one comes out on top, and then see who won the most match ups! For example: Sushi vs Kimbap Okonomiyaki vs Bindatteok Gyoza vs Mandu Daifuku vs Hotteok Ramen vs Japchae Curry vs Bibimbap Dango...

Here are 8 National Stereotypes/Country stereotypes that are actually true (in our opinion) in our travel podcast. Some people say that stereotypes exist for a reason, and some stereotypes/popular beliefs about different places are certainly true. Here we discuss countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan Italy, France, and much more covering our own stories and experienc...

Here are our 8 bucketlist travel destinations for 2025 (or any year really)! This podcast discusses our top places that we want to visit in the world that we will hopefully (actually, DEFINITELY) see at some point. We are a married couple who has traveled across the world, but there are still so many amazing places that we haven't seen. So watch along and let us know your thoughts on our bucketlis...

Here we discuss 13 of our worst travel experiences (as a married couple). For this travel podcast, listen and watch along to our worst travel stories that admittedly, could have ended up a lot worse. These include stressful incidents at the airport, taking ubers, losing wallets, breaking things, verbal confrontations (that almost get physical), and so much more. However, we did really enjoy reflec...

Here is our Oahu Travel Guide for 2023! Our travel podcasts talks about how to travel Oahu, Hawaii including where to stay, budget tips, transportation, beaches, hikes, activities, transport, activities, foods, and hidden gems! We also discuss how long you should ideally stay (besides forever) on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. What else could you possibly want to learn before visiting this magical pl...

In this week's travel podcast, here are our unpopular travel opinions. These unpopular travel opinions discuss places that we think are overrated, underrated, or that we believe have many misconceptions online. Some of the main locations covered are places like Hawaii, Tulum Mexico, Bali Indonesia, Italy, Singapore, and South Korea. Do you agree with these hot takes? Or do you have any unpopular t...

Here we review our 2024, mostly covering our travels and adventures. We went on 3 - 4 month trip to Asia, visited Switzerland, and went to Mexico. We also reflect on what we learned and experienced this year, and how that will affect the coming year of 2025. Happy New Year!

This travel podcast answers the question which is better - Greek Food or Italian Food? Here we compare popular Greek foods such as "gyros/souvlaki, moussaka, gemista, ravani, gigantes flaki" against popular Italian foods such as "Pizza, Bruschetta, Lasagna, Tiramisu, Pasta, Risotto" and lots of others! After traveling to Greece for 10 days and spending a month of our lives in Italy, we definitely...

Here is our travel Podcast for our 10 day itinerary in the Greek Islands (Cyclades). Part 2 covers the last 5 days over the islands of Paros, Naxos, Ios, and returning back to Santorini. Here we cover things to do, first impressions, Greek Foods, recommendations, and most importantly, have a lot of fun talking about this amazing adventure. Please like, subscribe and comment your thoughts down belo...

Here is our travel Podcast for our 10 day itinerary in the Greek Islands (Cyclades). Part 1 covers the first 5 days over the islands of Santorini and Milos. Here we cover things to do, first impressions, Greek Foods, recommendations, and most importantly, have a lot of fun talking about this amazing adventure. This is our first episode of the show, so please like, subscribe and comment your though...