EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 41 MIN
90 Years Old and Still Counting: How I Visited 88 Countries | Evelyn and Natalie Kelly | #TGV661
from The Guiding Voice
Think you’re too old to explore the world? Think again. In this inspiring episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with the dynamic mother-daughter duo Evelyn and Natalie Kelly, authors of Have a Love Affair with Travel. At 90 years old, Evelyn has authored 22 books and visited 88 countries, proving that travel truly is the new "fountain of youth."They share hilarious and heart-pounding stories—from trying "Cambodian Fried Cricket" (KFC) to surviving a landing gear failure in Jordan. More importantly, they unpack why travel is the ultimate "MBA" for leadership, teaching us to handle stress, embrace other cultures, and focus only on what we can control. Whether you're a budget traveler or a lifelong learner, this episode will inspire you to pack your bags and start your next adventure.In this video, you’ll learn:Why "90 is the new 20" when it comes to global exploration.The "No Worries" Mindset: Lessons from a life-changing trip to Israel.How to travel the world meaningfully on a limited budget.The "Vietnam Secret": Why you must always look forward and never look back.Travel hacks you won't find on Google (including the "throwaway" luggage tip).#TravelInspiration #LifelongLearning #TheGuidingVoice #MotherDaughterTravel #HealthyAging #GlobalCitizen #TravelHacks #88Countries #SuperhostLifeChapters & Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: 100 Countries by Age 100 01:30 - Meet Evelyn and Natalie: 88 Countries and Still Counting 03:50 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Mona Lisa Mobbing and Buggy Bathtubs 06:40 - The "No Worries" Mantra: Finding Peace in Israel 09:10 - The Vietnam Secret: Crossing the Road of Life 12:00 - Why Travel is the "New MBA" for Leaders 14:55 - Success Mantra: Positivity, Passion, and a Sense of Humor 17:40 - Travel Myths: Breaking the "Too Old" and "Too Poor" Barriers 20:30 - How to Explore the World with Limited Means 23:00 - The Bolivia Jeep Disaster: Surviving the Desert 25:10 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Blue Eyes, and "KFC" in Cambodia 29:20 - The "Throwaway" Travel Hack You Won't Find on Google 32:45 - Next on the Bucket List: The "Stans" and North Korea 35:40 - Bonding Across Generations: The Secret to Family Travel 38:00 - Closing Thoughts: The Best is Yet to ComeConnect with the host on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our English, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/THEGUIDINGVOICEhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVTeluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1GvX6tvmfelawEba0F6KS4http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on AmazonKindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXjVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Think you’re too old to explore the world? Think again. In this inspiring episode of The Guiding Voice, we sit down with the dynamic mother-daughter duo Evelyn and Natalie Kelly, authors of Have a Love Affair with Travel. At 90 years old, Evelyn has authored 22 books and visited 88 countries, proving that travel truly is the new "fountain of youth."They share hilarious and heart-pounding stories—from trying "Cambodian Fried Cricket" (KFC) to surviving a landing gear failure in Jordan. More importantly, they unpack why travel is the ultimate "MBA" for leadership, teaching us to handle stress, embrace other cultures, and focus only on what we can control. Whether you're a budget traveler or a lifelong learner, this episode will inspire you to pack your bags and start your next adventure.In this video, you’ll learn:Why "90 is the new 20" when it comes to global exploration.The "No Worries" Mindset: Lessons from a life-changing trip to Israel.How to travel the world meaningfully on a limited budget.The "Vietnam Secret": Why you must always look forward and never look back.Travel hacks you won't find on Google (including the "throwaway" luggage tip).#TravelInspiration #LifelongLearning #TheGuidingVoice #MotherDaughterTravel #HealthyAging #GlobalCitizen #TravelHacks #88Countries #SuperhostLifeChapters & Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: 100 Countries by Age 100 01:30 - Meet Evelyn and Natalie: 88 Countries and Still Counting 03:50 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Mona Lisa Mobbing and Buggy Bathtubs 06:40 - The "No Worries" Mantra: Finding Peace in Israel 09:10 - The Vietnam Secret: Crossing the Road of Life 12:00 - Why Travel is the "New MBA" for Leaders 14:55 - Success Mantra: Positivity, Passion, and a Sense of Humor 17:40 - Travel Myths: Breaking the "Too Old" and "Too Poor" Barriers 20:30 - How to Explore the World with Limited Means 23:00 - The Bolivia Jeep Disaster: Surviving the Desert 25:10 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboards, Blue Eyes, and "KFC" in Cambodia 29:20 - The "Throwaway" Travel Hack You Won't Find on Google 32:45 - Next on the Bucket List: The "Stans" and North Korea 35:40 - Bonding Across Generations: The Secret to Family Travel 38:00 - Closing Thoughts: The Best is Yet to ComeConnect with the host on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our English, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/THEGUIDINGVOICEhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVTeluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1GvX6tvmfelawEba0F6KS4http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on AmazonKindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXjVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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