World Travel Dad Show

With the recent world events, should we change our travel habits?

The answer is more complex than I thought. Thank you for listening to my thoughts on this,

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This week I give my top three tips on rental cars.

We also traveled to Cape May, New Jersey for my dad's celebration of life event.

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You can drive the Ring Road, see the Golden Triangle, or just hang out in Stykkisholmur on the Snaefells peninsula.

We cover a 10-day itinerary in this episode, with plenty of value tips while you plan.

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This week is a beer tour.  We cover several countries in Southeast Asia, as well as most of mainland Europe.  

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World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

This is a bonus audio-only Thailand episode. The video segment can be seen on Spotify.

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https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Travel water purifier:  

Shop for SteriPEN

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

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As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

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World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

This week I do the nuts and bolts of a trip to the beaches of Thailand. If you've ever considered a trip there, I can offer my itinerary and encouragement.

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https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Travel water purifier:  

Shop for SteriPEN

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

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As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

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World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

Back in the US, I continue to go over my notes and prior podcasts to pull out the useful information.  This week, I cover Northern Vietnam, which was a show topic for several weeks last February.

Highlights were Hoi An, Phong Nha, Sa Pa, and Hanoi.  If you have any further questions about how to make a trip to Vietnam happen, see my instagram post about the pros and cons of Vietnam.  It is sure to guide you in the right direction.  

In the second part of the show, I clipped some of the highlights from our trip to Northern Vietnam for a trip down memory lane.  From the scooters, to the beer and food costs, and the overall natural and cultural beauty, Vietnam is amazing.

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

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Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

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As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

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World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

In this episode, I go over the things that most shocked me on our trip.  We talk about everything from costs, mosquitos, to bidets.  

We’re back from our trip now, and I’m exhausted, but I cannot wait to keep this show going so we can keep our travel dreams alive.

The second part is a rebroadcast of the Amalfi Coast Episode–my most listened-to episode.

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

This week, I’m recording from Mallorca, Spain.  I’m not ready to do a full episode on this great place, so I wanted to address the top question I hear when we talk about our trip:  how did you pack?  

The first half of the show is all about some of the nuts and bolts of preparing to leave the country, from insurance, to visa planning, to transportation planning itself.

Then, I break down the things we packed that were brilliant, contrasted with the things I packed that were foolish.  

And in bloopers, we were finally hit by petty crime!  

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week I’m in Valencia, Spain!  This town boasts more than 300 sunny days per year, has tons of arts, architecture, and unique Spanish culture, and is well-worth checking out.

We went to the largest aquarium in Europe called the Centro Aquitico and were impressed.  We also explored various markets, parks, and placas where locals and tourists relax and enjoy life. I review the beach, the museum of science, as well as the restaurant and drinking culture of this city.

This is our final country on the trip, and we’re just soaking in this great country and enjoying the final moments of our trip.  Thank you for being a part of this special project.  We’re not done yet. Also, I admit to paying WAY too much for baklava in the Istanbul airport.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

First this week is a trip down memory lane to our London summer trip in 2022.  This city is packed with museums, arts, pubs, and beer (my favorite as you know).  With a bit of advanced planning, you can get the true London ambiance without the huge pricetag.  This week I’ll include some budget tips on transportation, lodging, and what to do here with your kids.

Then, I go to Mont St. Michel.  This is the destination I didn’t expect to like as much as I did.  There is a specific way I recommend doing this site.  Stay tuned to hear our two-day itinerary, and check out this episode of Join Us In France I did all about our France trip.  

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

Westerners need all the help they can get when traveling to this majority Muslim country.  In this episode, I cover the basics to get you ready for a trip to Turkey.

We first will cover the food, from Adana Kebabs, to Lamuchans, to Gozlemes, and what are Pides?  Are mezzelers a good idea?

Then the drinking culture.  These people are crazy about their black “Turk Cay” (pronounced “Chai”).  Alcohol is consumed sparingly here, but we cover the basics:  Beer, wine, Raki, of course.

Driving in Turkey is pretty easy, but there are some pitfalls and things you should know just like driving in any foreign country.  

What is the tipping culture?  Public transportation?  What are the best places to visit?  Is communication a problem?  We will cover it all this week, plus a bonus point on the safety of Turkey in lieu of Bloopers.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week’s throwback episode is a D-day commemoration.  On June 6, 1944, the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, and started the six-week Battle of Normandy.  We now have so many freedoms thanks to these efforts, and nowhere is this more appreciated than this part of France.  Join us for WTD’s remembrance.

Plus, I talk more about Prague, Czech Republic, an enjoyable city.  My recent episode on this trip received positive feedback so I decided to dig further into the planning that should go into a trip to this city.  

No bloopers this week! I'm sure there will be plenty next week, because, well, it's me.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week I am in Dalyan, Turkey.  This area is contains stunning natural beauty.  It should be in your sights if you plan to travel to the West Coast of Turkey.

We did a boat trip to several coves and felt at home snorkeling in the Mediterranean ocean. We watched turtles swimming from our riverside after-dinner spot. We soaked in ancient mud baths. We, of course, drank lots of Raki.

There are numerous cove beaches reachable by car. Check out my wife's Instagram account to learn more about these spots.

Plus, in Bloopers, I get a Turkish haircut, complete with the "fire treatment." This was actually on mybucketlist.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

The headlines segment is now a separate show!  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uMrdNRuPwBuJrqn4kRXvf?si=YZE3FD9-Sxuj4O2jUkFu9A

This week I am in Datça, Turkey.  This is a great beach town on the Mediterranean Sea.  It should be in your sights if you plan to travel to the West Coast of Turkey.

I’ll talk about our favorite beach, Kargi.  The water here is so salty it shows on your skin, yet it’s very clear and good for snorkeling.

Eating in town means inevitably getting fresh grilled fish.  Some of our choices are the Kumluk Cafe and Emik Balik. There are numerous fast food and budget friendly restaurants.  

Our favorites are Serin Bahçe Restaurant and Dunya Doner (chain but very good).

When you are in town, let the rhythm of the beach life take over, and enjoy the local wines and almond products.  

Take a trip to the Knidos point for Greek history and a lighthouse hike.

WTD has a scary moment while jogging, and the family rubs elbows with the locals at a tea house while playing the local past time.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

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In my first episode from Turkey, I describe getting a rental car at the medium-sized Izmir airport.  There are mixed opinions out there about whether to rent a car in Turkey, but I will put you at ease.  They drive on the right side for Americans, so what could go wrong?

Our first stop was Selçuk.  This is a manageable town that serves as the gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus.  If you are interested in history, you will love this site as well as nearby Temple of Athena, St. John’s Basilica, and Byzantine fort.

Then we headed to Parmukkale, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Country.  I was somewhat underwhelmed by the condition of Parmukkale, as it looked nothing like all the flashy brochures I’d seen over the years.  The Cleopatra Antique Pools was a highlight of the area for me.

Finally, WTD commits a serious blooper by losing the car!  Also in this episode is a discussion of Turkish food and drinks.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

⁠⁠New Headlines Show⁠⁠! The headlines segment is now a separate show.

In this week's episode, I discussed some of the neighborhoods beyond the usual tourist circuit. If you have a week in Prague, this episode is perfect for you. I break down the nuts and bolts of getting from Vaclav Havel Airport to downtown Prague -- cheaply. Then, I give recommendations on outlying neighborhoods where your budget will go further for lodging and food.

Recommendations include: Vinohrady, Karlin, Zizkov, and Holesovice. We stayed in Vinohrady at ⁠Royal Apartment Legerova⁠. We dined three times with the kids at ⁠Parlament⁠ restaurant. We took in classical music at the ⁠Klementium ⁠in Old Town. I actually didn't discuss this concert in the show, but I highly recommend it, even with kids.

Finally, WTD signs off from the last CZ stop in Krumlov. You can hear the tears hitting his microphone as he says goodbye to this country. :(

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

⁠https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983⁠

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible. If you listened to my products episode, this was in my top five of products that were worth bringing.

⁠Shop for SteriPEN⁠

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

⁠https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/⁠

World Travel Dad ⁠blog⁠ with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

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As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

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World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

This week WTD talks about one of his favorite topics: BEER. Specifically, beer in the Czech Republic, where beer drinking is a religion. We'll run down some things to look for and how to not look like so much of a tourist when you are ordering beer, and what to expect overall with your Czech beer tour.

Check out this podcast James appeared on: ⁠Planes, Trains, and Kids Abroad⁠ podcast.

⁠https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983⁠

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

⁠Shop for SteriPEN⁠

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

⁠https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/⁠

World Travel Dad ⁠blog⁠ with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

⁠http://worldtraveldad.com/⁠

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow ⁠https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/⁠

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

This week WTD has a bone to pick with inflation.

Check out this podcast James appeared on: Planes, Trains, and Kids Abroad podcast.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

If you’ve ever wondered whether Vienna is a good family spot, this episode is for you.  We have two young children and love this city.  It is very manageable and peaceful (likely due to the classical music and art scene that envelopes the atmosphere).

In today’s episode, we discuss our museum stops:  Schonbrunn Palace, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Museum of Natural History, and Haus der Musik.   

WTD starts off the show with a recap of where we are in the Ukraine war, and why Westerners need to stay focused.  There may not be many good outs here.

Finally, WTD once made fun of those who ship gear back to the states on their trips.  But he eats humble pie this time and talks about his experience shipping gear back.  Everyone has their breaking point, and he finally hit his.  

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

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http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

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This week’s show is about a city that needs no introduction; Venice, Italy.  This is a city that’s great for couples because of how romantic it is, but what if you have the gremlins in tow?  Relax, you can still have a memorable time!

There are countless museums, restaurants, and historical sites to please the family.  We spent a morning at the Leonardo da Vinci museum.  The kids were entertained by an interactive invention exhibit, white the parents learned more about the Codices that held his notes.

A Ciccheti crawl should be on everyone's agenda.  These are Venice’s answer to the tapa, with variations on quality and price from place to place so choose wisely.  In the bloopers section WTD will give some tips on how to choose.  

Of course the headlines are dominated by Trump’s indictment.  WTD puts on his lawyer hat to discuss the grand jury process and how he sees the case playing out.  It might be dismissed quickly by the Judge, or this could be big trouble for orange man.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

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Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

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World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.  

The family spends a week in Cinque Terre.  This region is great for the outdoorsy types, with plenty of long hikes to fill up the days, and good snacks and food for when everyone gets hungry.

Don’t forget to try the pesto and the other local snack that WTD raves about.

This week’s headlines include the slide of the US Dollar continuing while WTD weeps.  The banking news seems to have simmered down for the time being, but is it the tip of the iceberg?

Finally, WTD learns a tough lesson about sitting down at a café rather than getting the food to go.  This one hurts.  

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.  

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.  

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.  

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities. 

This week I went to Naples, Italy with the family.  This city has always been fascinating to me because people rarely go there if they also have Rome on the docket.  Furthermore, if they do go, it’s only for a night before going to the Amalfi Coast.  Well we had four nights here, and I was surprised at how much we enjoyed it.

Then, we went to our homebase in Sorrento, which is not as ritzy as some nearby Amalfi Coast towns.  Sorrento is livable, with nice people and decent restaurants.  It’s within shouting distance of Pompeii and Vesuvius.

We also took a day trip to Positano; the true postcard town on the Amalfi.  It is the end of offseason, and very sleepy there, yet we got to experience the scenery and the magic that make Positano the town to target in this region.

Our headlines section is very slow, but there’s never been a better time to get to Italy.  It’s a must for any traveler from the states.  Thanks for listening!

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

This week, World Travel Dad reports on Dubai.  Activities covered in the trip report are Legoland, Kidzania, Dubai Mall, La Mer Beach, and the Burj Khalifa.

First he will delve into recent political news regarding the train derailment in Ohio, and the announcement of another Republican challenge for president to Donald Trump.

Finally, in our first bloopers segment, WTD talks about two ways he’s been ripped off recently and how you can avoid this fate!

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Shop for SteriPEN

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

Today’s headline rundown includes shooting down balloons with missiles, Super Bowl and the Grammys, and a comment on the Phillips curve yet again.

World Travel Dad is galled that Jerome Powell is trying to put people out of work.  How would you feel if he was trying to eliminate your job?

WTD doesn’t like Trevor Noah’s comedic delivery, but gives the joke writers props.

In the second part of the show, he will discuss the myth versus reality of the city of Hanoi.  Are the people really grumpy?  How is the weather and the pollution?  Is it a fun city for families?

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  Click on the link below to find out more and buy some Euros or other currency.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

SteriPEN is the WTD-approved, UV water purifier pen for your travels in developing nations.  It’s great for doing dish rinses, and keeping everyone hydrated when buying large bottles of water isn't feasible.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

At the top of the show, WTD wades into cultural and political deep waters while discussing the Super Bowl.  He doesn’t understand why the New York Times turns everything into a racial topic.  Are there really two black QBs squaring off in this year’s big game, and should we care?

Also, the global economy may be nearing a recession, and the US fourth quarter GDP print is not all it’s cracked up to be when you look at the final month of December.

Finally, the do’s and don’ts of Hoi An, Vietnam.  This is a great way to start a trip to Vietnam, as the town has the tourism game completely dialed in, and you won’t get any cultural shocks.  There are plenty of mini doses of cultural and historical significance that is sure to please the entire family.

A quick note on the book about Vietnam his dad finally completed before his death.  James’s brother found all the materials, and they are going to try and publish what is sure to be a very interesting book.

John R. Olsen book synopsis link.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

This week, World Travel Dad addresses the recent blow to Sweden’s ascension to NATO.  He devolves into a discussion on world religion and why Westerners are afraid of Islam.

After a few days in Vietnam, WTD gives his cost rankings for the popular destinations of Bali, Thailand, and Vietnam. He discusses why he is concerned about how much he pays for a beer, and how eating out for every meal can be a death by a thousand cuts to your budget.

If you are thinking of World Schooling, he has some thoughts for your budget and how to approach the process of meeting up with other families while on the road.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

At the top of the show, WTD discusses the recent collapse in the US dollar and how sad he is.  Plus, can we predict where the USD will be by next Fall when people in the US might be going to Europe?

He has a take on the new Harry memoir.  And finally, he’ll weigh in on recent Chinese travel restrictions and why these appear not to be based in the science.

Then, the family takes an two day trip to the Elephant Nature Park.  He’ll discuss the food, accommodations, daily activities, and the overall price of this getaway.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Instagram follow https://www.instagram.com/worldtravelpapa/

World Travel Dad offers no investment or legal advice.  Nothing said in this program shall be construed as professional advice of any nature.  If you require specific, professional advice please seek the appropriate entities.

This week, World Travel Dad recalls the great New Year’s weekend they celebrated in Phuket.  The family has moved onto Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand.  He’ll share some initial thoughts about how this is a family destination.

Starting off with headlines, he discusses the NFL violence issue, the S & P has rated Southeast Asia as the only macroeconomic hotspot for 2023.

Thanks for joining us for our first Chiang Mai episode, and first of the New Year!

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

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Starts off with headlines, though nothing is usually going on this time of year.  The Fed interest rates is still a good cocktail party discussion topic.

This week, World Travel Dad is working while most podcasts take the week off!  He’ll give a run down of the cooking class we did two days before Christmas.  The family cooked various curries, pad thai and dessert dishes.

Then we’ll run down how Christmas went, how meeting friends has gone so far, and what the plan is for New Year’s in Kata Noi, our little corner of paradise.

Finally, WTD gives his top five tips for good physical and mental health on any length vacation.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

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WTD goes through some Dos and Dont’s as usual, plus corrections from last week’s episode. If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong. https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983 Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage. Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree. https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/ World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads. http://worldtraveldad.com/ As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

WTD goes patriotic when he talks about Thanksgiving.  But is quick to acknowledge the low rank of US on corruption indexes.

https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2021.

The headline segment returns to the show, as WTD sounds off on Crypto and FTX.  He’s just grumpy that he missed the boat on BTC, but is laudatory on blockchain technology and oracle networks, whatever the heck those are.

Movie review of Top Gun.  WTD watches the movie on a plane with aviators on.  Plus, Singapore airline first experience, and Black Tap Burger for Thanksgiving Dinner.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

https://wise.com/invite/u/jameso1983

Click the above link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

https://msha.ke/somewondertravel/

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

http://worldtraveldad.com/

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

This week, World Travel Dad does the “do’s and don’ts” for Sanur, Bali.  Highlights include a jogging binge, Mexican food, and shorts that would make Magnum P.I. blush.

Plus, a bonus daytrip review to Nusa Penida and a tour company recommendation.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

Click the link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at Some Wonder link tree.

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

Find out how the World Travel Dad family was able to (sort of) pay for their big trip.

The biggest roadblock may be renting out your house to strangers.  Yikes!!

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

Click the link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at somewondertravel.

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

After giving up the cubicle life, WTD is worried he’ll be TOO relaxed at the Balinese masseuse.  He is, however, harboring stress in a strange body part.

The family extends their visas at the immigration office.  Then they need a break and a three-night pamper sesh at the Marriott, Nusa Dua (on points yo).

WTD tries surfing a reef break and embarrasses himself.  He’s far enough away from shore that no one witnesses.  The family enjoys a dip in the warm Indian Ocean.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

Click the link to start your account today.  Full disclosure:  WTD gets a very miniscule kickback if you sign up and capitalize with at least $300 in any currency.  This will help fuel his copious beer drinking.  If you think the US dollar is going to come down before your next trip, this is a good tool.  I cannot overemphasize how much versatility this account has given me in trip planning and execution, not to mention currency arbitrage.

Have you ever considered taking a break from the rat race?  Find out how we did it, and how you can too!  Read helpful and concise blog articles about cooking, skiing, and traveling with your kids at somewondertravel.

World Travel Dad blog with fitness, business, and parenting quick reads.

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

This week’s episode is all about what to do with the kids while you are in Ubud, Bali.  Whether you are a digital nomad with your family in tow, or just want to take the family for a few weeks in the Southern Hemisphere, we have a comprehensive rundown.

Take a dip at the pool and grab lunch at Good Day Ubud.

Weather you enter the Sacred Monkey Forest, or just walk by, it will be a hit with the kids, and you WILL see macaques.

WTD recommends visiting the Sacred Water Temple, Tirta Empul.  The family meets a cab driver who offers to take them to the temple, only to find out he served as a skilled de facto guide.  Don’t get ripped off, just take up the offer for a taxi driver to take you and explain all the rules.

Reviews on Green School and Wood School.

WTD flirts with veganism at Zest, Ubud.

Restock your travel books at the local library.  WTD geeks out over the tattered book covers.

Check out podcasts referenced:  Nomad Capitalist, and Rebel Capitalist.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

This week learn what World Travel Dad found out in the first four months of his trip with his family.  The good, the bad, the ugly of how the trip is going.  It isn’t such a simple answer.

WTD recommends taking a long trip somewhere first before you commit.  Also, you have to be pretty creative these days to find the “deals.”  But WTD is concerned his quest for cheaper deals may lead to stepping on a crocodile some night.

Learn about Global Arbitrage, and who blinks first on the homesickness meter.  The results are truly shocking–unless you know how much of a softie WTD is.

Check out podcasts referenced:  Nomad Capitalist, and Rebel Capitalist.

If you want to play the currency markets, but don’t want to open a foreign bank account, WTD highly recommends Wise service.  He has been using it in the global arbitrage game to great success.  You can use this service even if you just stay in the US.  When you need the Euros for that next trip, they’ll be there, and you’ve bought when the dollar was strong.

As always, please subscribe and share with any friends who like to travel and have ever thought about longer trips.

This week World Travel Dad sounds off on restaurant rip offs, of which he has become an expert through experience.  Learn how to spot the overdone, gimmicky, waste of time restaurants before they spot you.

Sexual inuendo drinks, and the dreaded charcuterie board.

Coming up next week we're back to regular trip episodes, still from Bali.  This time we'll have a full rundown of kid-friendly Ubud, Bali.  

This is the perfect place to bring your kids on a long holiday, so tune in.  

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After spending 10 days in Ubud, Bali, World Travel Dad naturally thinks he has the place figured out. In this episode, he pontificates over the do's and dont's of Ubud. Spoiler alert: Toilet paper not recommended!

Should you get on a strangers moped? How are the Balinese people? This week's episode will help you research the destination and offer some fun tips.

WTD finds out that he's been given the gringo price for some mangoes. He also tries his hand on the "digital nomad" lifestyle, which is a work in progress.

If you have ever considered this part of the world for your vacation, this is the episode you have to hear. We will be broadcasting from Bali for several weeks, so make sure to follow the Instagram account and tune in for each part of this series on this great island.

WTD gets a Turkey tease in Istanbul.  This is a great culture that needs more attention.  The family takes a cruise up to the Black Sea and stops for lunch in a village on the Asian continent.

The Grand Bazaar is insane.  

Listen for the precise rules on visiting mosques so you don't offend.  Learn how to drink coffee like a Turkish person.  

The family stays in a great neighborhood, and WTD has a bit too much Raki one night.  

The family finds a gem in Southern France.  World Travel Dad finally dips his tows in the French Mediterranean--and it does not disappoint.

Are the French a bit standoffish?  This part of France is all about bigtime art.

The Catalan culture is fascinating and a great place to visit, whether in Spain or France.  

Salvador Dali museum is insane, in a good way.  

The family stays in a small airbnb, but is luxurious by Parisian standards.  WTD thinks the entire town is a cafe.  WTD's family has more confidence in France after having been through France Bootcamp.

Eiffel Tower is a must, though WTD is too afraid to go to the top!

Musee d'Orsay is the real deal.  WTD goes full Robin Williams and talks about what it is like to stand before the Monet Coquelicots.  

Paris with kids is a blast, but you have to have some advance planning and realistic expectations.

World Travel Dad catches a case of Chateaux fatigue.

Learn why Chateaux are a sneaky good place to take your young kids.  

How to have fun in a dead West Loire Valley town.  World Travel Dad's wife joins a petanque team--and has to carry the team!

World Travel Dad is shocked by the lack of tackiness of the global site of Mont St. Michel.  Mont St. Michel nocturnes delivers a magical evening.

The good weather during the Omaha Beach visit creates a nice contrast with the somberness of the events of the place.

Bayeux deserves more than one day!  A gem of a town that escaped the bombs of WWII.  The family visits a market and buys fresh oysters.  

Join us next week for a trip to Loire Valley, Villandry, and the Dordogne, en route to extreme Southern France.  

Deep dive into Southern Sweden.  WTD goes to some towns that haven't seen many Americans!  The family gets haircuts and does a zipline tour.  Find out more information about the costs of eating and drinking in Sweden, plus some tips on economizing your trip and why traveling is different from vacationing.

Link to the new travel post about off-the-beaten-path Southern Sweden. 

WTD talks about Sweden's tax rate to finish the show, specifically estate taxes and top marginal tax rate myths about Sweden.

On today's quick hit episode, World Travel Dad's family meets with a cousin in Grunerlokka at a Godt Brod.    The ensuing trip to the top of Frognerseteren is full of enjoyment and value.

World Travel Dad also criticizes the typical blog posts designed only for SEO rules and wonders why he didn't read anything about the Frognersteren stop!  The take away is that locals should be consulted whenever possible for a valuable trip.

Also, the family heads to a swimming beach for an afternoon of being a temporary local.

Join us for a quick and valuable look at a fantastic city, Oslo, Norway!