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Travel Worth Living

By Seth Sutherland

Our mission is to help aspiring travel content creators make a positive impact with the stories they tell. We do this by sharing the how and why of travel content creation through practical and inspirational stories. We interview creators who make a living by sharing their travel stories; uncovering the secrets which have given them success. We want to show you just how easy it can be to travel the world while making money. But we also want to share the "why" of travel. Why do our travel stories matter? Listen to the podcast to find out more and become a part of the community.
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Ep. 56 | Along Winding Roads - with Jennifer Richardson

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Ep. 61 | The Final Episode
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Ep. 60 | Travel Photojournalism Part 2 - with Don Mirra
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Ep. 59 | Travel Photojournalism Part 1 - with Don Mirra
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Ep. 58 | Fully Remote - with Ali Pruitt
Oct 11, 202141:08
Ep. 57 | Nomadic Fitness - with Meaghan Janisse
Oct 04, 202158:35
Ep. 56 | Along Winding Roads - with Jennifer Richardson
Sep 27, 202142:38
Ep. 55 | Travel as a Recovering Perfectionist - with Margaret Ghielmetti
Sep 20, 202101:04:06
Ep. 54 | Travel as an Artist - with Michelle Bird
Aug 17, 202101:21:53
Ep. 53 | Anti-poaching and Wildlife Conservation - with Dustin Thompson
Aug 01, 202139:31
Ep. 52 | Over a Decade of Travel Blogging Experience - with Gary Arndt
Jul 27, 202101:14:00
Ep. 51 | Creating a Brand as a Digital Nomad - with Lindsey Tague
Jul 27, 202159:24
Ep. 50 | A photographer's journey outside her comfort zone - with Christina Raytsiz
Jul 05, 202156:48
Ep. 49 | How to stay sane as a digital nomad - with Kayla MacArthur
Jun 28, 202146:25
Ep. 48 | How they gained 40k followers in one month - with Giselle & Stephen
Jun 21, 202148:25
Ep. 47 | Barry Gray - Extreme Expeditions (part 2)
Apr 29, 202156:31
Ep. 46 | Barry Gray - Extreme Expeditions (part 1)
Apr 22, 202144:40
Ep. 45 | Chasity Hobbs - Digital Nomad Coach
Apr 15, 202145:39
Ep. 44 | Geoffrey Phipps - Frontline Anti-Poaching Ranger
Apr 08, 202101:00:41
Ep. 43 | Reis Armstrong - From Passports to Hostels
Apr 01, 202137:38
Ep. 42 | Alan Weyer - South African Historian

Ep. 42 | Alan Weyer - South African Historian

In this episode I get to talk with Alan, a South African story teller who loves sharing his knowledge of historical events. During our conversation, he shares why a thorough understanding of history is essential to knowing what actually happened in the past. We also talk about the indigenous people of South Africa, including the Khoi-San, Xhosa, and Zulu. He even tried to teach me how to speak a language that relies heavily on clicks! Using lessons from their culture and heritage, he shared why it’s important to learn from history.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Mar 25, 202157:27
Ep. 41 | Goran Jovic - Travel Photographer
Mar 18, 202148:15
Ep. 40 | Greg Abandoned - Chasing Bandos
Mar 11, 202101:14:03
Ep. 39 | Kyana Sue Powers - Following Dreams Despite Fear
Mar 04, 202150:60
Ep. 38 | Alida Sayuni - Outback Helicopter Pilot
Feb 25, 202101:01:26
Ep. 37 | Maaike de Schepper - Wildlife Veterinarian
Feb 18, 202150:25
Ep. 36 | Stefan Heldzinger - Creative Photographer and Coffee Expert
Feb 11, 202157:28
Ep. 35 | Shannon Basso Gaule - Traveling Comedian
Feb 04, 202101:12:21
Ep. 34 | Ryan and Kayla - Finding Love in Tulum
Jan 28, 202150:20
Ep. 33 | Wandile Mthiyane - Child of Apartheid
Jan 21, 202140:08
Ep. 32 | Rob Caskie - Engaging Storyteller
Jan 14, 202101:02:06
Ep. 31 | Zaynah Khanbhai - Entrepreneur, Investor, and Spiritual Coach
Jan 07, 202151:55
Ep. 30 | Sarah Stevens - Public Health Researcher

Ep. 30 | Sarah Stevens - Public Health Researcher

In this episode I get to talk with Sarah, a public health researcher who is currently living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We ended up starting this episode by discussing the 2020 election in America as she has volunteered full time as a poll monitor over the past couple months. We talked a lot about her experiences in Uganda working on HIV public health initiatives, her views on voluntourism and white saviourism, and why it’s important for each of us to learn more about our global community to help better our own countries. She also shares several fantastic stories, including one about the time she worked at a not-sketchy-at-all bar in Greece for a summer.

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Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Dec 17, 202055:33
Ep. 29 | Katie Durant - Learning Through Travel

Ep. 29 | Katie Durant - Learning Through Travel

In this episode I get to talk with another occupational therapist who enjoys traveling on a regular basis. She has set a goal to visit one country in each continent and is well on her way to reaching that goal. During our conversation, we talk about what she does as an occupational therapist and how she’s used her skills around the world, we talk about the time she ran from the cops, and why studying abroad is so important.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Dec 10, 202041:19
Ep. 28 | Grant Fowlds - South African Animal Conservationist
Dec 03, 202057:56
Ep. 27 | Katie Varner - Traveling Occupational Therapist

Ep. 27 | Katie Varner - Traveling Occupational Therapist

In this episode I get to talk with an occupational therapist who has made travel her passion, hobby, and ultimately her lifestyle. During our conversation, we talk about what an occupational therapist does and how her job has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. She also tells several incredible stories from her many travels and shares some good tips for anyone having to navigate a long distance relationship. I was inspired by how she has made travel a priority in her life and seeks to constantly expand her knowledge of the world we live in.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Nov 26, 202056:53
Ep. 26 | Jerry Holohan - Korean War Veteran

Ep. 26 | Jerry Holohan - Korean War Veteran

In this episode I get to talk with a Korean War veteran from the U.S. who is currently living up north in Tok, Alaska. My dad, an Army chaplain currently serving in South Korea, came on to cohost this episode as we learned more about what it was like to serve in Korea during the winter of 1954. We talk about what the purpose of his deployment was, which nations were providing support in the Korean War, some of the hardships the soldiers faced, and how this experience changed the way Jerry interacts with people. I learned a lot of history during this conversation and I know you're going to enjoy hearing Jerry tell his stories.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Nov 19, 202001:01:35
Ep. 25 | Griselda Rosales - Growing Up In Mexico

Ep. 25 | Griselda Rosales - Growing Up In Mexico

In this episode I get to talk with someone who grew up in Mexico and has since lived in several different countries around the world while working with media production. We talk a lot about her experiences while growing up in Mexico, some of the Mexican cuisine which she enjoys, the history behind piñatas, and how traveling while doing media production has impacted her life.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Nov 12, 202052:44
Ep. 24 | Delia Piccinini - Culture, Food, and Travel Memories

Ep. 24 | Delia Piccinini - Culture, Food, and Travel Memories

In this episode I get to talk with another third culture kid who is currently living in Spain. I loved talking with Delia about the many cultures she has been intimately involved with over the years, and I enjoyed listening to some of her favorite travel memories. We also talk about why getting lost is so important and how travel enriches your life in so many ways. Also, I think we finally settled the debate about whether pineapple should go on pizza so if that is of interest to you, you’re going to enjoy today’s episode.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Nov 05, 202050:38
Ep. 23 | Jewells Chambers - All Things Iceland
Oct 29, 202001:07:16
Ep. 22 | Rachel Claire - Travel Journalist
Oct 22, 202057:21
Ep. 21 | Line Rejmers - Danish Adventurer
Oct 15, 202043:27
Ep. 20 | Elena Alessandra Lebedef - Experiencing Stories

Ep. 20 | Elena Alessandra Lebedef - Experiencing Stories

In this episode I get to talk with a girl from Luxembourg who grew up in a true melting pot of cultures. From an early age, she realized the value of learning more about how other people view and experience the world. We had a great conversation as she shares some things she learned while growing up in a multicultural school, her favorite Greek foods and how they celebrate Easter, and why slowing down while traveling is so important.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Oct 08, 202044:53
Ep. 19 | Johannes Stein - German Student Abroad

Ep. 19 | Johannes Stein - German Student Abroad

In this episode I get to talk with a German student who spent some time studying in Taiwan and is now studying in Iceland. I was excited to have Johannes on the podcast because his story is so unique. He’s never owned a car or held a driver’s license and he prefers to take a ferry rather than fly so he can truly experience every part of our amazing planet. During our conversation he shares a lot of stories about his travel experiences, as well as some interesting Taiwanese history which I hadn’t heard before.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Oct 01, 202039:14
Ep. 18 | Helga Björk - Icelandic Pediatrician

Ep. 18 | Helga Björk - Icelandic Pediatrician

In this episode I get to talk with a pediatrician who is currently living in Sweden. We talk about her medical training during which she went to Kenya to broaden her cultural views on global healthcare and learn how to care for people in different environments. She shares why the Westfjords of Iceland are so special to her and some of the things she used to do as a child while visiting there. She also talks about some of her experiences in Poland, Australia, Japan, and India.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Sep 24, 202032:30
Ep. 17 | Jonathon Duman - Exploring Haiti and Forever Castle Hunting

Ep. 17 | Jonathon Duman - Exploring Haiti and Forever Castle Hunting

In this episode I get to talk with my best friend and nursing buddy from America. He brings a unique perspective to travel from someone who grew up in the infamous part of the U.S. called “the south”. You’ll enjoy hearing our stories of adventure in Haiti as well as some of his favorite memories from touring Europe.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Sep 17, 202047:38
Ep. 16 | Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík - Farm Life in Iceland

Ep. 16 | Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík - Farm Life in Iceland

In this episode I get to talk with a girl who lives in Iceland and has spent many wonderful years on her family’s farm. We talk a lot about the farm and her experiences raising sheep, as well as discuss why réttir is so special to her. She currently runs an Instagram account under the handle, farmlifeiceland, where she posts a lot of content from her farming adventures. We also talk about some of her international travels, including a visit to an her great-uncle's orphanage in Togo. You can also learn more about it by visiting spes.is.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Sep 10, 202033:25
Ep. 15 | Carmen Huter - Create More Than You Consume
Sep 03, 202045:35
Ep. 14 | Sigurrós Elddís - Icelandic Traveler

Ep. 14 | Sigurrós Elddís - Icelandic Traveler

In this episode I get to talk with a girl from Iceland who has a very open perspective of our world because of the travels she has been on. During our conversation she talks about how her time as an exchange student in Germany really gave her a perspective that would change who she is today. She also tells some humorous travel stories from her adventures in Cuba during a whirlwind trip.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Aug 27, 202040:56
Ep. 13 | Gabriela Maldonado von Arnim - Professional Soccer Athlete

Ep. 13 | Gabriela Maldonado von Arnim - Professional Soccer Athlete

In this episode I get to talk with a girl who grew up in Columbia, spent several years in the United States, and is now embarking on a new adventure in Iceland. Her passion for soccer has created most of her travel experiences and I’m excited to help share her story here on the podcast. She shares a lot of cultural nuances she has noticed between living in a developing country and living in the United States. She also talks about what it's like to train for soccer games and why she is so passionate about the sport.


Music credit:

Vlad Gluschenko - A Shore Under The Pineapple Tree and Harmony.

Quincas Moreira - El Gavilan.

Jingle Punks - Timed Out.

RKVC - 8th World Wonder.

Aug 20, 202040:14
Ep. 12 | Catie Munnings - World Rally Championship Driver
Aug 13, 202037:59