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Travel Couple Podcast

Travel Couple Podcast

By Michael Pletz

Ever wanted to make travel a lifestyle with your significant other? Travelling the world while earning money has never been more accessible. On the Travel Couple Podcast, we interview a couple every Wednesday that is doing just that. We talk travel, relationships, and how they earn money while on the road. Learn how you can do the same through becoming a digital nomad, finding remote work, becoming location independent, blog, vlog, photograph, and so much more!
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Episode #87: Housesitting in Europe with Hoopla Adventures

Travel Couple PodcastDec 19, 2019

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Episode #89: Traveling and Health with Two Fit Travelers

Episode #89: Traveling and Health with Two Fit Travelers

Today we are joined by Maryssa and Mike of Two Fit Travelers. They are an American travel couple who love everything health, wellness, and fitness and they help travelers stay healthy, something so difficult to do while traveling.

Nov 03, 202001:08:08
Episode #88: We Are BACK!

Episode #88: We Are BACK!

Just an episode with our future plans!

Sep 27, 202007:12
Episode #87: Housesitting in Europe with Hoopla Adventures

Episode #87: Housesitting in Europe with Hoopla Adventures

In this episode, we are joined by Jenni and Henry of Hoopla Adentures. They are an English-Scottish Travel Couple who work and house sit their way around the world. We talk with them about what they do to earn money while on the road and how you can house sit your way around the world from applying to becoming a house sitter yourself.
Dec 19, 201901:09:31
Episode #86: Blogging, Teaching, and Traveling with Practical Wanderlust

Episode #86: Blogging, Teaching, and Traveling with Practical Wanderlust

In this episode, we are joined by Lia and Jeremy of Practical Wanderlust. They are an American Travel Couple, Jeremy teaches and Lia blogs and they both travel. We talk with them about how they balance all of this together, how you can start a blog, their interesting traveling predicaments, and beginning their podcast.
Dec 11, 201946:25
Episode #85: Reflecting on 2019 and 2020 Goal Setting

Episode #85: Reflecting on 2019 and 2020 Goal Setting

In today's episode, we reflect on our goals set in 2019 and look forward to what 2020 has to bring us while setting goals in the new year.
Dec 04, 201919:02
Episode #84: Travel and Monetization with Man Tripping and Chick Vacations

Episode #84: Travel and Monetization with Man Tripping and Chick Vacations

In today's episode, we are joined by James and Heather of Man Tripping and Chick Vacations. They are an American Travel Couple who have both been active in the industry for some time and have a lot of great insight in this episode. They talk with us about traveling apart from one another, how they have changed their online presence over time, and what differences they recognize within the industry since they both began.
Nov 28, 201901:00:35
Episode #83: Living as Expats in Germany with Our Globetrotting

Episode #83: Living as Expats in Germany with Our Globetrotting

In this episode, we are joined by Britny and Billy of Our Globetrotting. They are a travel couple that have known each other since high school and spent four years living in Germany where they caught the travel bug. We talk with them about their time as expats in Germany, their unfortunate series of events in France, and how they have learned and worked to pursue their creative passion.
Nov 21, 201938:53
Episode #82: Van Living and Driving Through Alaska with And They Travel

Episode #82: Van Living and Driving Through Alaska with And They Travel

In this episode, we are joined by Alexandra and David of And They Travel. They are adventurers, digital nomads, and photographers. We talk with them about living the van life together, traveling around Alaska, and photographing the northern lights.
Nov 14, 201956:04
Episode #81: Relationship Building Activities Based Around Travel

Episode #81: Relationship Building Activities Based Around Travel

In this episode, we talk about different relationship building activities based around travel and how you can use these activities to build your relationship even if you are not traveling the world together. We focus on traveling locally to fulfill your love of travel and what you can do together to help build your relationship.
Nov 07, 201913:59
Episode #80: Traveling with a Large Family with Heroic Tribe

Episode #80: Traveling with a Large Family with Heroic Tribe

In this episode, we are joined by Tammy and Chad of Heroic Tribe. They are a family of 8 that took a year to travel the world together. We talk with them about the intricacies of traveling as a large family for a year and the many positives that they took from their travels as a family, as well as their love for Hawaii.
Oct 28, 201945:42
Episode #79: New Zealand Van Life as a Couple with Compass Couple

Episode #79: New Zealand Van Life as a Couple with Compass Couple

In this episode, we are joined by Wes and Enes of Compass Couple. They are a couple from Colorado who met up in Amsterdam and later decided to travel the world together beginning with living the van life through New Zealand. We talk with them about how van life has effected their relationship, what they have done so far in New Zealand, and the amazing stories that they have to share with us.
Oct 23, 201957:00
Episode #78: Road Trip Around Australia with With Salty Passports

Episode #78: Road Trip Around Australia with With Salty Passports

In this episode, we are joined by Emy and Johan of With Salty Passports. They are a Swedish Travel Couple who left for an Australian road trip. We talk with them today about leaving for Australia and road tripping around the country while documenting their travels on Instagram.
Oct 16, 201942:10
Episode #77: Travel Tips for Couples

Episode #77: Travel Tips for Couples

On this episode, we talk about the advice we have received from other travel couples through our interviews as well as the things we have learned through our travels to help couples prepare for their first trip together.
Oct 09, 201919:33
Episode #76: Traveling Around Cuba and Blogging with Mochila Monkeys

Episode #76: Traveling Around Cuba and Blogging with Mochila Monkeys

In this episode, we are joined by Marco and Erika of Mochila Monkeys. They are a German-Ecuadorian travel couple who are documenting their travels online on Instagram and their travel blog. We talk with them about traveling Cuba, relationship advice when on the road, and the importance of starting a blog if you are a travel Instagrammer.
Oct 02, 201931:29
Episode #75: Travel Couple to Travel Family with Luxury Travel Advisors The Way to Travel

Episode #75: Travel Couple to Travel Family with Luxury Travel Advisors The Way to Travel

In this episode, we are joined by Mario and Joanna of The Way to Travel. They are a travel couple turned family travelers who are also luxury travel advisors and influencers behind the Instagram channel The Way to Travel. We talk with them about their travels together as a couple and as a family, traveling with a toddler, and their decision to become luxury travel advisors.
Sep 25, 201948:19
Episode #74: Long Distance Motorcycle Riding with The Havekosts

Episode #74: Long Distance Motorcycle Riding with The Havekosts

In this episode, we are joined by Josh and Rachel of The Havekosts. They are an American couple who embarked on a motorcycle road trip from Seattle to Argentina. We talk with them about Love Languages and the logistics of a motorcycle road trip through several countries.
Sep 19, 201949:10
Episode #73: Road Trip Tips for Couples

Episode #73: Road Trip Tips for Couples

In this episode, we discuss our previous road trips and what we learned from them and then we dive deep into the tips that we have and that we have learned from other couples that we have interviewed about going on road trips with your significant other.
Sep 12, 201934:31
Episode #72: Moving to Copenhagen with Robe Trotting

Episode #72: Moving to Copenhagen with Robe Trotting

In this episode, we are joined by Derek and Mike of Robe Trotting. They are a couple from the states that relocated to Copenhagen for work and have not looked back. We talk with them about their love for Copenhagen, relocating to a new country, and how they work to establish Robe Trotting.
Sep 05, 201955:26
Episode #71: Full Time RV Living with Penny Pinching Globetrotter

Episode #71: Full Time RV Living with Penny Pinching Globetrotter

In this episode, we are joined by Melissa and Wade of Penny Pinching Globetrotter. They are an American Travel couple travel the globe while traveling for pennies. We talk with them about traveling with cancer, RVing, and following your dreams.
Aug 22, 201933:16
Episode #70: Practical Travel Tips with Travel to Blank

Episode #70: Practical Travel Tips with Travel to Blank

In this episode, we are joined by Jazmin and Steven of Travel to Blank. They are an Ecuadorian-American travel couple who work together to operate their travel blog while not necessarily always traveling together. We talk with them about this, how they compliment each other so well, and some very practical traveling advice.
Aug 15, 201959:34
Episode #69: Our Trip to Portugal

Episode #69: Our Trip to Portugal

In this episode, we talk about our five day itinerary in Portugal where we spent all five days staying in Lisbon and taking two of those days to do single day trips to Cascais and Sintra.
Aug 08, 201919:17
Episode #68: Working Abroad in Australia with Red White Adventures

Episode #68: Working Abroad in Australia with Red White Adventures

In this episode, we are joined by Dom and Jo of Red White Adventures. They are a Canadian-Danish Travel Couple who met abroad, worked together in Australia, and traveled the world together. They write about their travels and adventures on their blog while aiming to inspire you to live the life of your dreams. We talk with them about their travels together, how they began their blog, and working abroad in Australia together and how you can too.
Aug 01, 201947:56
Episode #67: Attending Conferences and Building a Network with Italian Trip Abroad

Episode #67: Attending Conferences and Building a Network with Italian Trip Abroad

In this episode, we are joined by Alessia and Toti of Italian Trip Abroad. They are an Italian couple who met in the UK and began blogging and traveling the world together reaching 13 countries in 12 months and beyond. They talk with us about their travels together, how they have worked to build their blog, and the importance of attending conferences and creating a community.
Jul 25, 201957:45
Episode #66: Building an Online Community with the Creators of Creative Travel Couples

Episode #66: Building an Online Community with the Creators of Creative Travel Couples

In this episode, we are joined by Stephen and Devon who created Creative Travel Couples. They moved on from their lives in the United States to travel the world together for two years. They created a community around travel couples with Creative Travel Couples and are working on launching their own line of products for travel couples called Rovence. We talk with them about this and so much more.
Jul 17, 201952:07
Episode #65: Our Trip to Spain

Episode #65: Our Trip to Spain

In this episode, we talk about our seven day itinerary through Spain starting from a ferry across from Morocco into Ronda, not being able to get a ticket for the train from Ronda to Madrid and having to add a short 8 hour stay in Malaga before taking a night bus to Madrid, missing our train and staying one night in Valencia, and finally wrapping up our stay in Barcelona.
Jul 11, 201929:31
Episode #64: Long Distance to Traveling the World with American and the Brit

Episode #64: Long Distance to Traveling the World with American and the Brit

In this episode, we are joined by George and Hanna of American and the Brit. Hanna is from America and George is from Britain, but they met while backpacking solo in Thailand. We talk with them about their journey together as a couple, sticking to their goal of traveling the world together, and how they began the American and the Brit to what it has become today.
Jul 03, 201941:13
Episode #63: Creating an Identity Online with NY See You Later

Episode #63: Creating an Identity Online with NY See You Later

In this episode, we are joined by Dan and Emille of NY See You Later. They met in New York City, later married, and went on a round the world trip together saying see you later to NYC. They carry a New York City subway handle with them everywhere they go to take photos with on their travels and post them online. We talk with them about the importance of creating this concept as content creators, their travels around the world, and what is next for the two of them.
Jun 27, 201901:06:36
Episode #62: New Zealand by Van and Benefits of Slow Travel with Flip Flop Wanderers

Episode #62: New Zealand by Van and Benefits of Slow Travel with Flip Flop Wanderers

In this episode, we are joined by Bram and Manon of Flip Flop Wanderers. They are a travel couple from the Netherlands that shared their love of travel with one another and now travel the world full time. They talk with us about their travels together including driving a van through New Zealand, the benefits of traveling slowly to catch up on work, and working to build their online presence.
Jun 20, 201938:28
Episode #61: Our Morocco Itinerary

Episode #61: Our Morocco Itinerary

In this episode, we talk about our six day itinerary through Morocco including Casablanca, Rabat, Fez, Chefchaouen, and Tanger. We talk about the good, the bad, and everything in between in this country that really surprised us with what it has to offer.
Jun 13, 201930:21
Episode #60: Location Independent Lifestyle with Cuppa to Copa Travels

Episode #60: Location Independent Lifestyle with Cuppa to Copa Travels

In this episode, we are joined by Andy and Lozzy of Cuppa to Copa Travels. They were best buds in university turned love birds who quit their jobs and bought one way tickets to South America in October 2017 and have been traveling the continent ever since. We talk with them about making the decision to quit their jobs and move to South America, and how they work to live their location independent lifestyle.
Jun 06, 201938:58
Episode #59: Making Time and Saving Money for Travel with Passport 4 Two

Episode #59: Making Time and Saving Money for Travel with Passport 4 Two

In this episode, we are joined by Milan and Heerali of Passport 4 Two. They are a travel couple that is saving money and making more time for travel while working their 9 to 5 jobs and creating content online around their travels together. We talk with them about how they work to save their money for their travels, how they make the most of their time on their travels, and how they work to create content while working their jobs.
May 30, 201943:03
Episode #58: Traveling and Working with Your Spouse with Nuventure Travels

Episode #58: Traveling and Working with Your Spouse with Nuventure Travels

In this episode, we are joined by Adam and Lindsey of Nuventure Travels. They are an American Travel Couple that saved up money after their honeymoon so that they could travel the world full time and left in June 2014. Since then they have created a base camp in Colorado where they prepare to introduce a new member in their family. We talk with them about their journey together, working together, and their new project the Nomad Collab.
May 22, 201954:23
Episode #57: Traveling Mexico City and Driving in Cancun

Episode #57: Traveling Mexico City and Driving in Cancun

In this episode, we talk about our trip we just returned from to Mexico City and Cancun, what we did while we were there, what you should do and what you should not do, and everything we experienced.
May 15, 201936:07
Episode #56: Traveling and Working Together as a Couple with Wander in Two

Episode #56: Traveling and Working Together as a Couple with Wander in Two

In this episode, we are joined by Jamie and Ivana of Wander in Two. They are a travel couple, one from New Zealand and the other from Scotland, but they met in London. They decided to quit their jobs to start to travel full time with one another. We talk with them about tips for visiting Scotland, their travel experiences together that have helped them grow as a couple, and how being real online has helped them grow their online presence.
May 02, 201958:43
Episode #55: Finding Inspiration Through Travel with How Far From Home

Episode #55: Finding Inspiration Through Travel with How Far From Home

In this episode, we are joined by Chanel and Stevo of How Far From Home. They are a South African couple that quit their ad agency jobs to live a travel lifestyle together. They talk with us about the conference that helped them take the leap to start their travel lifestyle, how they work together, and how they balance their online presence together.
Apr 25, 201943:34
Episode #54: Married in Bali and Traveling in a Van with The NYC Couple

Episode #54: Married in Bali and Traveling in a Van with The NYC Couple

In this episode, we are joined by Amanda and Mark of The NYC Couple. They are an American travel couple who met in New York City, fell in love, and embarked on a journey of a lifetime together. They document their adventures through amazing videos online, wonderful Instagram posts, and through their website. We talk with them about how they balance all of that, how they traveled in a bus together, and their incredible travel experiences from around the world.
Apr 17, 201938:03
Episode #53: Traveling is the Best Education with You Who Travel

Episode #53: Traveling is the Best Education with You Who Travel

In this episode, we are joined by Alberto and Violeta of You Who Travel. They are a Spanish couple who worked as teachers in UK before quitting their jobs to travel the world together. They combine their passion of travel and teaching as they travel the world and document their journey. We talk with them about balancing their online work with travel and experiencing other schools while traveling.
Apr 11, 201950:13
Episode #52: Passion for Travel and Content Creation with North South Travels

Episode #52: Passion for Travel and Content Creation with North South Travels

In this episode, we are joined by Corinne and River of North South Travels. They are a couple from the UK who decided to pursue a travel lifestyle by creating content online. We talk with them about their passion and how it helps their lifestyle and relationship and how they continue their travel lifestyle by creating content.
Apr 03, 201938:24
Episode #51: Our Self Drive South Africa

Episode #51: Our Self Drive South Africa

In this episode, we talk about our thirteen day road trip up the east coast of South Africa from Cape Town to Durban and beyond. We got through our route, why we chose it, and what we did in each city, as well as our experience driving in South Africa.
Mar 28, 201929:03
Episode #50: Road Trip Through Africa and Travel Lifestyle with The Lost Two

Episode #50: Road Trip Through Africa and Travel Lifestyle with The Lost Two

In this episode, we are joined by Claudia and Kaan of The Lost Two. They are a Canadian travel couple, one originally from Poland and the other from Turkey who met in Toronto via social media. We talk with them about how they worked and continue to work to live this travel lifestyle of theirs, tips for road tripping through Africa, and how they manage their relationship while on the road.
Mar 19, 201930:16
Episode #49: Sell Everything and Travel the World with Digital Drifters

Episode #49: Sell Everything and Travel the World with Digital Drifters

In this episode, we are joined by Brock and Ilene of Digital Drifters. They are an American travel couple who sold it all in 2017 to live a travel lifestyle. They grew up in different parts of the United States, but found each other online and fell in love with one another and travel. We talk with them about what they do for work while on the road and how they made the decision to sell everything and travel the world.
Mar 13, 201958:30
Episode #48: What We Miss About Living in Seoul, South Korea

Episode #48: What We Miss About Living in Seoul, South Korea

In this episode, we talk about what we miss most about living in Seoul, South Korea. Since moving to Toronto, Canada, there have been several times we think back to our lives in Seoul and about what we miss about life in Korea. We talk about the food we miss, convenience, public transportation, and travel, among a few other things.
Mar 07, 201931:28
Episode #47: What to Do When Travelling to Bali for the First Time with Aforeigner Abroad

Episode #47: What to Do When Travelling to Bali for the First Time with Aforeigner Abroad

In this episode, we are joined by Lindsay and Alexis of Aforeigner Abroad. They left their 9 to 5 jobs in California to travel the world together and start their own travel brand. We talk with them about their love of Bali, practicing communication with your significant other, scheduling their time when traveling, and their three hour daily routine to grow their Instagram.
Feb 27, 201956:34
Episode #46: Planning and Prioritizing Tasks with Kinging-It

Episode #46: Planning and Prioritizing Tasks with Kinging-It

In this episode, we are joined by Craig and Aimee of Kinging-It. They have such an amazing story together and have been through so much together. They talk with us about their travel lifestyle that they have built around their website and YouTube channel, being real and genuine with your audience, and prioritizing and sharing tasks with one another to get things done.
Feb 20, 201937:18
Episode #45: Working On a Travel Lifestyle with One Love Our Love

Episode #45: Working On a Travel Lifestyle with One Love Our Love

In this episode, we are joined by Mikey and Jana of One Love Our Love. They are a travel couple who enjoy spreading love while traveling the world. Met in Colorado, got engaged in Morocco, and married in the Dominican Republic, they continue their adventures while documenting them online. We talk with them about the importance of communication when traveling as a couple, working on their blog and Instagram, and staying true to their vision.
Feb 13, 201943:41
Episode #44: Our Travels - O'ahu Points of Interest

Episode #44: Our Travels - O'ahu Points of Interest

Throughout the episode, we continue our discussion on our travels with our two trips to O'ahu, Hawaii. The first of these trips came after we visited Kauai Island, we spent a full day on O'ahu before going back home. There was not much we did with this day other than going to Diamond Head and getting donuts from Leonard's.
Feb 06, 201924:37
Episode #43: Work, Life, and Travel Balance with Gamin Traveler

Episode #43: Work, Life, and Travel Balance with Gamin Traveler

In this episode, we are joined by Rachel and Ruben of Gamin Traveler. They are a travel couple, one from Spain and the other from the Philippines, who believe in working for the things you love and taking accountability for your freedom. We talk with them about balancing clients and travel, choosing a niche within the travel space, and being unique online to grow a following.
Jan 30, 201940:11
Episode #42: Long Term Family Travel with Two Kids with Adventure Campitelli

Episode #42: Long Term Family Travel with Two Kids with Adventure Campitelli

In this episode, we are joined by Kathy and Marco of Adventure Campitelli. They are a Canadian travel couple with a family. They put their life back home on pause to travel the world together with their two kids. They talk with us about the rewards and struggles of traveling the world with two kids and how they work together to create content around their travels.
Jan 24, 201946:54
Episode #41: Travel and Blogging as Long Distance Relationship Activities with Deer Traveler

Episode #41: Travel and Blogging as Long Distance Relationship Activities with Deer Traveler

In this episode, we are joined by Dante and Zsuzsi of Deer Traveler. They are a travel couple, one from Vienna and the other from Mexico city, who found each other while abroad and now are inseparable as they travel the world together. We talk with them about traveling while going to school, balancing their studies, a long distance relationship, travel, and blogging.
Jan 16, 201941:40
Episode #40: Reflecting on 2018 and Looking Forward to 2019

Episode #40: Reflecting on 2018 and Looking Forward to 2019

Throughout the episode, we reflect on 2018 together discussing travel, relationships, and lifestyle while also talking about what 2019 has in store for us.

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2018 was the first year we have been together that we did not hop on a plane and travel overseas. Instead, we opted to travel locally and see more of the city we are calling home for the time being.

In 2019, we do hope to travel overseas, including a visit to Cuba and possibly Mexico if the price is right.
Jan 10, 201921:48