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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 32 MIN

Ep 164 Travel Like a Beginner: The Curiosity Advantage - Lessons from Finland

from What Could Go Right? · host Erik Orton + Emily Orton

What if being a beginner is actually an advantage? This summer in Finland, we've discovered how approaching travel with curiosity—rather than trying to know exactly what we're doing—can lead to better adventures, unexpected surprises, and experiences we never would have planned. From cold lake swimming and Finnish sauna to learning the language and mistaking a plastic swan for the real thing, we're sharing what surprised us, what changed us, and what we're bringing home. We'll also talk about why this beginner mindset is at the heart of the sailing trips and adventure travel we love, from Naples, Athens, Split, and Corfu to the Lofoten Islands of Norway—and why being willing to try something new can make travel so much more rewarding. Come travel like a beginner with us: be curious, expect the unexpected, and let yourself be surprised. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review. Subscribe.   Try Living on a Sailboat for a Week:   No experience required—and yes, you’ll take the helm. Not a party charter. Not a certification course. A small-group, hands-on sailing experience that’s been called the “unicorn of sailing trips.” See if it’s your kind of adventure: Sail with us. Erik + Emily Memoirs: Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat  Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-to-Door Salesman Connect with Erik + Emily: Email Subscribe to Encouragement Youtube Like, Comment, Subscribe Instagram  Facebook

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