The "Don'ts" of Travel With Mark Wolter of Wolter's World

from Traveling with Kristin · host Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin

Learn the biggest do's and don'ts of travel with Mark Wolter of Wolter's World. Mark shares honest travel advice and talks about how to adapt to new cultures, deal with culture shock, and live in the moment while traveling the world. Mark, along with his wife and two sons, has been traveling the world for decades. Tune in to hear the most valuable travel tips he's gathered over the years, including how to find the cheapest flights and hotels, tips for traveling with kids, and helpful travel/navigation apps you should download before you leave home. Plus, Mark shares the coolest tourist trap he's visited (in Africa) and the #1 Italian city you MUST visit! Episode 186 Special Offers: Find a remote job with FlexJobs (use code Save30) Apply for Kristin's Ready to Relocate program Become a Patreon Patron (Welcome to new "Producer"-level Patron, Eric Kwang) Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Gain freedom as an online freelancer Join Kristin's mailing list EPISODE 186 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Common tourist mistakes & how to avoid them while traveling abroad. The problem with travel guides. Dealing with homesickness and culture shock while traveling. Why Mark kept his teaching job while doing YouTube, blogging, and traveling. Traveling full-time as a family with teenagers. Funny culture shocks and adaptations you experience as a traveler. The best conversation starter for travelers and digital nomads to connect with locals. How to truly live in the moment while traveling. The coolest tourist trap & The coolest hidden gem Mark has experienced. Top travel tips: Finding/booking the cheapest flights and hotels, helpful travel/navigation apps, safety, & traveling with kids. QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Have you ever felt unsafe in a country? What's the first thing you do when you arrive at a new place? When did you start traveling and why? How does long-term travel and studying abroad change a person? Why did you decide to start a blog and YouTube channel? In what countries have you experienced the most intense culture shock? When you travel a lot, does the world seem more diverse or more homogeneous? And more! RESOURCES Find Cheap Flights: SkyScanner Related Podcasts: Check out these Badass Digital Nomads episodes about Traveling as a Family/With Kids! Related Videos: What You Should Know About Renting a Car in Europe Visit Italy - The DON'Ts of Visiting Italy What the Brits Think of American Tourists 🇬🇧😮🇺🇸 The Road to Rome, Italy - Italy Travel Vlog Positano and Amalfi Coast, Italy Villa and Castle Restaurant [Travel Vlog] Pompeii, Wine & Pasta in Italy - [Amalfi Coast Travel Tips] 12 Travel Mistakes To AVOID - (DON'TS of Travel) Unique Travel Destinations Mentioned: Gorilla Guardians Village, Rwanda Bari, Italy Connect with Mark: Visit his website Subscribe to his YouTube channel Follow him on Instagram Follow him on Twitter Follow him on TikTok ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review www.badassdigitalnomads.com A special thank you to new "Producer" Patron, Eric Kwang, contributing $100 to support Kristin's content. Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group Subscribe to Kristin's weekly travel newsletter ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

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