Episode 2: Our Origin Story, International Living, Why Long-Haul Flights are a Literal Pain in my Butt & Godzilla in Japan

GoManDo Everyday Moments Podcast | Episode 2: Our Origin Story, International Living, Why Long-Haul Flights are a Literal Pain in my Butt & Godzilla in JapanIn this episode of the GoManDo Podcast, Mike and Eric dive into the origin story of GoManDo—how a spontaneous moment in the workplace sparked a brand 20 years in the making. They reflect on how the brand has evolved from “everyday adventurers” to embracing the value's of people of a certain age, who are winning at life, and enjoying everyday moments.From there, the conversation shifts to international living, exploring countries like Thailand, the Philippines, and Japan as potential destinations for long-term stays during retirement. Mike shares his experiences traveling abroad, including the challenges of long-haul flights, the surprising benefits of flying first class, and why it's worth considering (it will save your butt).Plus, you’ll hear reflections on:The rising cost of living in the U.S.What it's really like to explore another country as a potential future homeWhy “slow travel” could be the secret to aging well and living fullyAnd yes... we even talk Godzilla and our mutual love for Japan!If you’re a person of a certain age, considering future travel, retirement abroad, or simply enjoy good conversation with heart and humor, this one’s for you.👇 Chapters 👇00:00 - Welcome to Episode 200:32 - The GoManDo Origin Story02:00 - Everyday Moments vs. Everyday Adventures03:10 - GoManDo’s Evolution04:00 - How Viewers Can Get Involved04:26 - The Cost of Living in the U.S.05:15 - Discovering International Living07:00 - Long-Haul Flights: Coach, Comfort Plus, or First Class?08:31 - My Butt Hurts!09:12 - Experiencing Countries Like a Local09:56 - What’s Next: Slow Travel & Retirement Goals10:34 - Any Recommendations to Prevent a Sore Butt?12:09 - Looking for Like-Minded Folks13:05 - Building a Community13:50 - Godzilla is Real...and He Lives in Tokyo, Japan!15:32 - Our Next Episode and Our Schedule🎙️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoyed this conversation. Got travel tips or retirement dreams? Drop them in the comments—we'd love to hear from you!📌 Follow GoManDo for more content about living well, laughing often, and embracing life’s everyday moments.🎙️ New videos every week 📍 Subscribe to follow along: https://www.youtube.com/@RealGoManDo👇 Connect with us on social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GomandoLLCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gomando/Website: https://www.gomando.com#GoManDoPodcast #everydaymoments #slowtravel #winningatlife