Podcast: The Radical Traveler Podcast

  • RTP.12.Travel Journalism Success with Gary Arndt

    RTP.12.Travel Journalism Success with Gary Arndt

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    Gary Arndt is a legend in the world of Travel blogging and photography.

    Since March 2007 when he sold his home and has had a life of adventure ever since
    often visiting upwards of 20 different countries each year.

    He’s Visited all 7 continents and set foot in 204 countries and territories around the world

    He’s Photographed and documented trips to over 400 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

    He runs a very successful blog called “ Everything Everywhere”
    https://everything-everywhere.com/blog/

    It Was named by Time Magazine as one of the Top 25 Blogs in the World

    Even National Geographic considered his the Travel Blog of The Year

    The New York Times said:

    “Gary Arndt‘s blog, Everything Everywhere, is routinely cited as a model for success!”

    North America Travel Journalist Association gave him over 40-lifetime Awards for his work and has declared him as Travel photographer of the year.

    He’s on the list of the top 100 Most Influential Photographers in the World

    He runs a very successful and interesting pocast:
    https://everything-everywhere.com/everything-everywhere-daily-podcast/

    He offers a photography training course that would really be worth your time:
    https://courses.everything-everywhere.com/p/travel-photography-academy

    All other podcast episodes can be found here:
    https://radicaltraveler.com/podcast/

    The music used in this podcast is from Jim Yosef -Forces.
    You can find him and other great no copyright music here:
    https://ncs.io/forces

  • RTP.11.Brewing a New Recipe in Japan with Mattew Boynton

    RTP.11.Brewing a New Recipe in Japan with Mattew Boynton

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    Today we sit down with brewmaster Matthew Boynton

    He’s from the UK but has lived in a variety of different places but now have been living in Japan.
    He quickly became fluent in the Japanese spoken and written language.
    He’s got a wife and family in Tokyo
    He got into craft beer brewing and made that his full time avocation
    These days they’ve got several of their own recipes and a tap room

    In short he’s living the dream.

    You can find out more about Matthew
    https://www.sakamichibrewing.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/SakamichiBrewing/

    My website has a lot of other interesting things that may be useful to you (all free of course)
    https://radicaltraveler.com/

    You can find the music used in the podcast here from the legend Jim Yosef:
    https://ncs.io/artist/210/jim-yosef

    cheers!

  • RTP.10.Ultra Running Around the World with Matty Dyas

    RTP.10.Ultra Running Around the World with Matty Dyas

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    My guest today Matty Dyas. He’s an ultramarathoner, adventure traveler, and a tour guide for outdoor adventure holidays around the world.

    I’ve been an outdoorsman marathoner and triathlete for years.
    For some people its an intense competition,
    Yet for many people including me, distance running and biking is a meditation.
    And I’m a lover of the great outdoors and the connection with nature.

    Matty here of course took all this to the NEXT LEVEL
    Compared to him, we’re all rookies.

    This hour together is POWERFUL and inspiring.
    Matty could tell you stories for a hundred hours and you’ll be at the edge of your seat.

    As usual, Here’s a quick summary of the episode and you can decide if it’s worth an hour of your time:

    First we zoom into some of the most interesting places Matty has been

    A few years ago Matty ran 109k and won the skyrun in Slovakia

    Matty also shares some champion tips to win first place in a super difficult race

    We dig even deeper on some of the running tours he’s led in unique places of eastern europe.

    He shares some tips for folks planning a adventure or fitness holiday trip around the world.

    What does travel really mean and what are some big takeaways?

    He’s gotten the chance to go to a huge list of countries

    What does being an ethical and responsible traveller really mean?

    What is the ultramarathon community like and how does Matty feel about his fellow runners?

    Finally we dig into Matty’s personal motivations for running including his most interesting personal challenges

    Whether you’re a runner or not you’ll find every bit of this episode wonderfully interesting!

    You can read more about Matty including his podcast Travel Bubble:
    https://linktr.ee/travelbubblepodcast

    My website has a lot of other interesting things that may be useful to you (all free)
    https://radicaltraveler.com/

    You can find the music used in the podcast here from the legend Jim Yosef:
    https://ncs.io/artist/210/jim-yosef

    cheers!

  • RTP.09.Expat Taxes with Derren Joseph

    RTP.09.Expat Taxes with Derren Joseph

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    My guest today is a professional: Derren Joseph!
    He specializes in complex international taxes and financial structures.
    He and his team know the secrets, the nuances, and the hacks to help minimize your tax exposure and help you diversify your life internationally.

    He’ll help us to “see the matrix” and give some insight into the complicated
    and constantly changing areas of International finance and expat taxes.
    He and his team work with many 6, 7, or 8 figure clients
    Together they save people millions of dollars

    He’s a really fun guy and easy to talk to and gives many seminars and webinars
    You can find out more at his website:
    https://htj.tax/
    https://htj.tax/usabrochure.pdf

    His youtube channel has a lot of great information:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQL4VPlsI2JewgHzrxo6HMw

    And Derren maintains a blog:
    https://htj.tax/blog/

    and also has a podcast:
    https://htj.tax/podcast/

    He’s written 3 books so far that are all winners:
    https://www.amazon.com/Derren-Joseph/e/B083CRFJ46/

    Taxes for International Entrepreneurs and Expats: Proven Principles for Legally Reducing Taxes

    Essential Estate Planning for American Expats: Resident in Singapore

    Adapt or Die: International Entrepreneurship in a Post Pandemic World

    This episode would be especially useful to you if :

    You’re looking to move your family, life, and business abroad.
    You’d like to diversify your residencies and holdings
    You are an international entrepreneur,
    You are in the working space but want to minimize your overheard and taxes
    You’re looking to retire young

    Here a quick summary so you can decide if this episode will be worth your time.

    First we talk about the main advantages of moving one’s life abroad.
    Stay competitive in our post-industrial remote work economy.
    How to Diversify your life and holdings.
    And How you can leverage that to minimize cost

    Not all foreign countries are the same.
    What are the sticky things to consider when choosing a new additional country or jurisdiction of residence?

    When and how to seek professional help.
    Beware of the Dunning Kruger effect.
    Don’t take it lightly and assume you can figure this out on your own.
    Why is it so important to work with a network or a team?
    Why is your hometown accountant not a good choice in the long run

    We focus a lot on the Foreign earned income exclusion
    This one exclusion is the MAIN reason many people move abroad.
    This one thing only can save you 10 – 30 grand.
    What is it?
    How does it work?
    How can you use it
    What are the nuances :

    Derren and I also discuss some of the big trends he’s seen over the years.

    How is travel, citizenship, and taxes changing now in our new world.
    What may be some upcoming countries to have on your radar?

    You can find some useful things on my website as well :

    https://radicaltraveler.com/Cheers!
  • RTP.08.Motorcycling Across Vietnam

    RTP.08.Motorcycling Across Vietnam

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  • RTP.07.Getting Married in Vietnam

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    RTP.07.Getting Married in Vietnam
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    It’s time for one of my favorite and most joyful topics: Getting Married in Vietnam.

    In this episode we’re sitting down with brother Quinten.
    He’s been married for a while now and is living here in Hue city.
    He’s a winner! Incredibly thoughtful, a fun guy and A perfect Gentleman.

    Together we cover a lot of aspects of getting married in Vietnam including:

    Courtship and dating
    Adapting cultures and mentalities
    The tossup of where to live and Making the leap to building a future in Vietnam.
    What are many of the steps involved with actually getting married?
    What happens during the initial ceremony at home?
    How do you rent a venue and how does a wedding reception proceed?
    How wedding gifts work
    Inviting friends and family to Vietnam and how to manage the countless details.
    We also briefly touch on the paperwork side including affidavits and visas.
    Finally we talk about having the right approach and mindset.
    Take it slow! Don’t try to rush or shortcut the unfolding.

    As Quinten puts it “you’ve got to experience the experience”

    I’m a consultant on this topic and have worked with countless people about dating, weddings, and marriage.

    Getting married can be the #1 best decision and most joyful element in your life
    Or the biggest and ugliest disaster.

    I’d like to help give you dear listener some perspective and some things to think about as you discover your own journey.

    https://phuckhangvietschool.wtf/contact-brad
  • RTP.06.Working and Teaching Successfully in Vietnam

    RTP.06.Working and Teaching Successfully in Vietnam

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    Every year thousands of Expats move to Vietnam to work or to Teach.
    For a lot of people it’s the perfect place to settle down and they stay for life.
    In this episode we sit down with Pieter Swart He’s a champion for SURE.
    I think you’ll quickly see why 100% of people who’ve ever met him LOVE this guy!

    He and his Fiancee have years of experience working and teaching in Asia together for years and have worked with a large number of organizations, companies, and centers.
    We both give our perspectives and share everything from our first-hand experience.

    Youtube Channel:
    bradfreedom008

    Episode quick summary:

    We talk about the wide variety of work opportunity out here including
    Technology and IT
    Websites and programming
    Being a digital nomad
    Consulting
    Teaching several subjects in different settings
    And of course Teaching English

    What are the steps to legally working and staying in vietnam forever?
    What is a Work Visa? Health check? Police clearance?
    What certifications do you need and how can you get them?

    What are the scams to watch out for and what forms do they take?

    How does one go about building a book of private business?

    We draw the distinction between type 1 work which is signing contracts with a school or company
    And type 2 work which is all independent consulting and private teaching.
    We take a deep dive and discuss the pros and cons of each style.
    What mindset do you need to find success with each?

    Additional resources:
    https://en.islcollective.com/

    Youtube videos:

    The Absurdity of Starting a Business in Vietnam or Asia

    Working Independently in Vietnam: Find your Niche

    Top 10 Tips to Learn a Language

    Background music:
    https://ncs.io/artist/210/jim-yosef

  • RTP.05.Harnessing the Sun Around the World

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    This round we’ll get a chance to hear from another incredible individual, brother Trevor. His main avocation is to work to provide solar technology for the developing world.

    He’s worked with a number of NGO’s Non Government Organizations,

    We get into his work with RU CO SU O Rural Community Support Organization.
    Which provides solar technology to developing nations in extreme poverty .

    Also he works with a group called “Grid Alternatives” which
    Our mission is to make renewable energy technology and job training accessible to under-served communities.

    They do work all over the world including Nicaragua, Mexico, Nepal, and several communities in the USA.

    Here is my website where I host this podcast along with a lot of other useful resources.
    https://radicaltraveler.com/
    My YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/user/bradfreedom008

    In this episode we get into detail about Trevor’s journey including the USA, Vietnam, Nepal, and Tanzania.
    How he got started and what is his plan and purpose..

    How was it living with the mountain tribes of northern Vietnam?

    We also get into detail about his volunteer work and involvement here in Vietnam including :
    What’s it like working on the job site here in Hue city for a full scale solar install.

    Following that we talk more broadly about the world .About a billion people in the world have zero access to electricity. Think about that.

    What’s it like to bring Solar access to people and communities for the first time ever ?
    Why is it such a game changer?

    How can solar tech change the lives of hundreds of millions of people who need it the most?

    What is the benefit those organizations can offer?

    Vietnam is dominating the solar revolution in SE Asia… why was 2019 such a special year in Vietnam?

    What’s the future of solar technology and implementation in the world ?

    How does the FiT system work and what are the pros and cons of battery systems on residential installs?

    How to get started and how does he support himself while trekking the world.

    What are the work and volunteer opportunities you might consider if you’d like to join the renewable revolution world-wide?

    Here are some additional links you may enjoy:

    Solar cooker in action

    https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2014/aug/18/mobile-payment-utilitlies-east-africa

    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/pay-as-you-go-solar-energy

    Trevor’s facebook page:

  • RTP.04.The Value of the Local Language

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    I’ll be joined by Brother Sam as we take a deep dive into our experiences learning Vietnamese while here in Vietnam.

    You know already I only bring on folks who are top 1% best of the best Champions.
    Sam is one of them.
    He’s a very humble fella but you’ll be sure to find that with his deep character and intellect he spits gold.

    Here is my website where I host this podcast along with a lot of other useful resources.
    https://radicaltraveler.com/
    My YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/user/bradfreedom008

    Now I don’t like sitting empty handed in an artificial recording studio.
    This was recorded live at a classic Quan here in Vietnam.
    This is what it sounds like.
    If you hate background noise then this episode would not be worth listening to .

    If you can get over that then you’ll be glad to know…

    We cover a lot including:

    How long does it take to get decent?
    What does fluency mean? Actually there is no real definition.
    What are the levels of language learning?
    We also compare notes on some of our own strategies including:
    The top 10 method
    What are the top 5 questions all people ask you?
    the checkpoint method –
    The urgent top 10 today
    Why does methodology not really matter but what does?
    I ask Sam, “What would life be like if tomorrow you didn’t speak Vietnamese?
    What are some of Sam’s key thoughts on his journey?
    What is it like being in the expat bubble blind to 98% of the world?

    What’s a good starting point and philosophy for you to make your life better while traveling the world?
    Why is the Language the number 1 most urgent and relevant priority?

    We hope you enjoy our sit down with Sam

  • RTP.03.Shaping a New Mindset in Vietnam

    RTP.03.Shaping a New Mindset in Vietnam

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    We’re zooming into a sit down with brother Sam
    He’s legend! A self made man, Fluent in Vietnamese,
    A true 1 percenter!!
    We get into a lot of topics yet you’ll notice the recurring theme: TIME

    Here is my website where I host this podcast along with a lot of other useful resources.
    https://radicaltraveler.com/

    My YouTube Channel:
    https://www.youtube.com/user/bradfreedom008

    In this episode we dig into the following:
    What are 2 opposite mindsets of traveling?
    What’s the biggest danger of a bucket list?
    How to accidentally neglect being present in the moment?
    Don’t just fly over the jungle and call it green.
    What’s the biggest secret to deeply enjoying your travels? Slow down!
    What’s the dark side of using Tripadvisor?
    How to Pack light, be agile and buy things on the go
    Then we get much more introspective and talk about how Sam has changed as a person including:
    His entire mindset and attitude about time.
    His point of view on Vocation, careers and work
    How his cost of living changed his view of life and money
    His approach to networking with people, socializing , Drop barriers, and true friendship

    Finally we reveal the secret To lifelong success in Vietnam — Just meet a lot of people.

    Enjoy!

    The background music is from No Copyright Sounds and can be found here:

    Jim Josef – Forces
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf5q0cbFOLbphljteZ9d4Pw

    http://instagram.com/jimyosef

    https://www.facebook.com/jimyosefmusic

    https://discord.gg/jimyosef