Makin Moves with Matt Podcast

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 5 Episode 3, I am joined by Holly, a Scottish-born psychologist who splits her time between therapy rooms, airport gates, and life in Glasgow enjoying brunch with her giant rescue dogs. Fresh off a seven-month adventure and already planning her next escape, Holly has mastered the art of turning long weekends into full-blown expeditions.A self-confessed mountain addict, she’s chased peaks across New Zealand, India, Nepal, South America, and Pakistan. Equal parts meticulous planner and spontaneous risk-taker, Holly thrives on routine — yet has no problem throwing it out the window for the sake of an adventure. From solo hitchhiking across India and Pakistan to trekking to Everest Base Camp unguided, she’s constantly testing her limits… usually by trying to cram five days of trekking into two just to squeeze in one more experience.In this episode, we dive deep into Holly’s time, as a solo female traveler, in Pakistan — from the towering mountains of the north and chaotic long-distance journeys to the hospitality, cultural surprises, and moments that completely changed her perspective on the country. We talk about what it’s really like traveling solo there, the misconceptions people often have before visiting, and why Pakistan became one of the most memorable destinations she’s ever explored.To follow Holly's moves on social media:InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 5 Episode 2, I am joined by the podcast's most frequented guest- the one and only Perlie! Perlie also doubles as my travel partner and man have we been around the block! We have spent the last 2+ years on the road as digital nomads spending each month in a different country. Today, we are here to talk about our month spend in one of the most interesting, yet often misunderstood countries in the world: India. We spent our month in the northwestern city of Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan and are here to share what life was like! From INCREDIBLE food, to stunning architecture, to frequent stares from locals and of course- spending a day at a temple dedicated to 20,000 rats; India had it all! Tune in today to hear more!To follow Perlie's moves on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠To follow our joint accounts:⁠InstagramTikTokFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In the Season 5 premier, I am joined by Tristan aka Tristan's Expeditions from Atlanta, Georgia. Tristan has been traveling the world for much of his life and has already traveled to over 100 countries! Today, we focus on Lebanon—a destination often misunderstood, but overflowing with depth, beauty, and cultural richness.We dive into Lebanon’s incredible wine region, where ancient traditions meet modern winemaking in dramatic mountain landscapes. We explore its layered history, from Phoenician roots to Roman influences, and uncover archaeological sites that bring the past vividly to life. Along the way, we highlight the country’s world-class cuisine—vibrant, fresh, and deeply tied to its land and heritage.This conversation reveals a side of Lebanon far beyond headlines: a place of resilience, generosity, and extraordinary cultural wealth that deserves to be experienced, not overlooked.To follow Tristan's moves on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠To check out Tristan's bathing suit companyWebsiteInstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 25, I am joined by Sydney- a free-spirited traveler originally from California, though she hasn’t called it home in over five years. As Sydney puts it, time flies when you’re having fun—and she’s certainly made the most of it. Over the past several years, she has worked as an au pair and an English teacher in Spain, solo traveled across Europe, backpacked through Southeast Asia, and even made the move to Australia—just to name a few chapters of her journey.She doesn’t take herself too seriously and is intentional about building a life where she doesn’t have to. Sydney thrives on spontaneity, often traveling with little to no plan and embracing the unexpected moments along the way—because, as she believes, that’s where the magic really happens. Currently, she’s on a one-way ticket, continuing to explore the world while figuring things out as she goes.In today’s episode, Sydney joins the podcast to share her experiences traveling through Sri Lanka, highlighting destinations like the surf town of Weligama, the cultural hub of Kandy, the scenic highlands of Ella, and the iconic rock fortress of Sigiriya. She dives into the contrasts, adventures, and unforgettable moments that made this trip so special. Tune in today!To follow Sydney's moves on social media:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠Tune in to hear more from Sydney's very own podcast:SpotifyInstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 24, I am joined by Craig hailing from Liverpool, England. Growing up, Craig didn’t have many opportunities to travel abroad with his family—just a single trip to Spain—but he was fortunate enough to join friends on a few international trips during high school, which sparked his early curiosity about the world.It wasn’t until university that Craig truly realized he wanted to travel. Inspired by YouTube creators like Yes Theory, he found himself increasingly drawn to the idea of exploring the world. During COVID, Craig and his friends even planned a month-long USA road trip, optimistically expecting travel to resume by summer. While that plan didn’t materialize as expected, the lockdowns gave Craig time to reflect. Between university, part-time work, and gaming, he consumed more travel content than ever—and that’s when he decided he wanted a different path.Rather than pursue a traditional 9–5 career in mechanical engineering, the field he studied, Craig set his sights on combining travel with content creation. Over the following year, he began taking smaller trips and producing videos whenever possible, building momentum between lockdowns and completing his master’s degree.After graduating in 2021, Craig focused on saving for his first major solo backpacking adventure. In 2022, he took the leap—leaving his job, selling his car, and booking a one-way flight to Colombia. He spent four and a half months in South America, including two weeks in Ecuador, before returning home to regroup and save for his next journey.Since then, Craig has visited 42 countries across five continents, with the goal of exploring every country in the world while turning his passion for travel storytelling into a full-time career.In this episode, Craig shares his experience solo backpacking through Iraq, offering a unique and eye-opening perspective on a destination often misunderstood. His journey takes him through Iraqi Kurdistan, the historic city of Mosul, the tranquil Mesopotamian Marshlands, the bustling capital of Baghdad, and the ancient ruins of Babylon—highlighting both the country’s rich history and the warmth of its people. Tune in today!To follow Craig's moves on social media:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠YouTubeFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 23, I am joined by Liv originally from Connecticut. Liv is a travel writer, content creator, and photographer originally from Connecticut. When she was 17, she moved to Oahu, Hawaii—an experience that sparked her love for travel. Living on an island surrounded by beaches and mountains inspired her to spend more time outdoors, explore new places, and connect with people from around the world. While living in Hawaii, Liv began taking solo trips every few months and quickly realized how much she loved experiencing new cultures.After finishing her degree in Sociology, Liv set off at 20 years old on what was supposed to be an eight-month backpacking trip. That journey eventually turned into full-time travel, and she’s been on the road ever since.Now she works as a freelance travel writer, content creator, and photographer. Through her project World Wise Fridays, Liv aims to educate and inspire Americans about different cultures while learning, experiencing, and capturing the world around her.In this episode, Liv joins the podcast to share her experience exploring Socotra, Yemen—an island often described as one of the most otherworldly places on Earth. We talk about what it’s really like to travel there, the unique landscapes and wildlife that make the island so special, and what travelers should know before visiting this remote destination. Tune in today!To follow Liv's moves on social media:⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠BlogTo learn more about Liv's educational project- World Wise FridaysFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 22, I am joined by Victoria, originally from Lativa who now calls Baku, Azerbaijan, home. As a travel blogger, she highlights lesser-known and unexpected places across the country, helping people discover destinations beyond the typical tourist trail. For Victoria, travel isn’t just about showing beautiful locations—it’s about helping people see a place from a new perspective and inspiring them to experience a city in ways they might not have considered before.What began as simple travel videos has grown into a thriving online community, with more than 164,000 followers on Instagram and 86,000 on TikTok. Along the way, she has built a platform dedicated to uncovering hidden corners of Azerbaijan, sharing local insights, and encouraging both visitors and residents to explore more deeply.Now based in Baku, Victoria continues to rediscover the city alongside her audience. As someone who moved from Latvia and immersed herself in life in Azerbaijan, she brings a unique perspective—often exploring the country even more than the locals themselves. Through her work, she shows that Baku and Azerbaijan as a whole are places you can explore endlessly, always revealing something new just around the corner. Tune in today! To follow Victoria's moves on social media:InstagramTikTokFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 21, I am joined by Deanna, hailing from the UK. Deanna’s love for travel began at 15, when she fundraised for a month-long volunteer trip to Borneo with her school. Experiencing a completely different way of life sparked a desire to truly immerse herself in future travels, even though she didn’t yet have the confidence or know how that would look.After COVID, while working at a convenience store, the urge to travel returned. Discovering au pairing led her to Orlando, Florida at 19, where she spent two years traveling across the United States on her days off, visiting 21 states and gaining the confidence to travel solo. She later volunteered in Tanzania for two months, an experience that pushed her far outside her comfort zone and deepened her connection to meaningful travel.In February 2025, after a year of saving, Deanna set off for Asia, beginning with three months in India filled with local festivals, personal growth, and lifelong friendships. But it was Thailand that truly defined her travel style. After meeting a fellow traveler in a hostel, she was invited to stay in a remote village in northern Thailand. The week that followed — planting rice, helping on a farm, wild camping, trying unfamiliar foods, and learning about the Karen people — became a turning point.That experience showed Deanna that immersive travel, living alongside locals and experiencing daily life firsthand, is what she connects with most. Through documenting her journey, she aims to share perspectives and ways of life many people may never otherwise see. Tune in today!To follow Deanna's moves on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 20, I am joined by Alex aka Alex by Air (a fellow drone pilot-gang gangggggg). Alex, from Minnesota had been spent the last few years chasing far-flung destinations when he realized he missed something unexpected — the cold. Craving real winter again, he set his sights on one of the harshest environments on Earth: northern Mongolia in the dead of winter. His goal wasn’t just adventure, but to find the elusive reindeer herders who live deep in the remote taiga, far from roads, cities, and modern comforts.What followed was a journey filled with uncertainty and risk — endless snowfields, temperatures plunging far below zero, and long drives across frozen lakes alongside local drivers hauling vodka between isolated settlements, sometimes navigating more by instinct than sobriety. Battling isolation, language barriers, and extreme conditions, he discovered a way of life shaped entirely by survival, tradition, and resilience... and of course the biggest attraction- A REINDEER HERD! Tune in to hear more! To follow Alex's moves on social media: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠YouTubeFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 19, I am joined by Bailey from the Land Down Under- actually my first Aussie on the pod! Bailey, a full time traveller from Newcastle, Australia, has been travelling on and off for the last 10 years. After returning home from a 3 week trip to Europe in 2022, Bailey decided to leave my job, sell his belongings and head back over, this time just with a backpack and a one way ticket. He had anticipated 6-12 months, but now it's been a little over 3 years of full time travelling.About 6 months into his trip, Bailey decided to commit to my childhood dream of visiting every country in the world. Bailey had originally written it off as impossible, but found himself in the deep snow in Svalbard, Norway, realising that with a bit of effort, he can get myself anywhere. Bailey has since travelled across 67 countries (as of October 2025) throughout Europe, Asia and Australia. But don’t worry, the other continents will be getting some love soon!Bailey has racked up countless dadlore stories throughout the years now, including being stuck at high altitude in the Pamir mountains, detained and interrogated by Russian immigration, and traversing multiple active war zone  countries (it’s becoming a bad habit now), as well as working as a hobby winemaker in Bulgaria, snorkelling the pristine beaches of the Maldives and summiting a volcano in Iceland just days before it erupted. Bailey is a true believer that you can find adventure anywhere if you go looking for it!In today's episode, we dive into Bailey's recent trip to Myanmar-one of the world’s most misunderstood and complicated destinations.Often reduced to headlines about conflict and political turmoil, Myanmar is also a country of breathtaking beauty, deep spirituality, and resilient people — realities that rarely make international news. Traveling through Yangon, the ancient temples of Bagan, and the purpose-built capital Naypyidaw, this episode explores what it’s actually like to visit a country experiencing one of the longest ongoing civil wars in modern history. Tune in to hear Bailey's perspective and why this country shouldn't just solely be reduced to its negative global image.To follow Bailey's moves on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠Read Bailey's Blog:⁠Website⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 18, I am joined by Miriam- a travel creator + Foreign Affairs journalist from North Carolina, USA. Miriam has never really gone home after studying abroad in Rome a few years ago. What started as a temporary adventure turned into a full-time lifestyle, as she slowly built a life on the road — volunteering at hostels in places like Colombia and Nicaragua, stretching budgets, making lifelong friends, and learning how to live with less but experience more.But her wildest chapter yet? Saying yes to life at sea. Miriam shares what it was really like to live and work on a boat with a family in French Polynesia — trading solid ground for endless blue, helping with daily life onboard, and sailing between remote islands that most people only ever see on postcards. We talk about the realities of boat life (the good, the messy, and the unexpected), the kind of trust and connection that forms when you live in such close quarters, and how slowing down in the middle of the Pacific changed her perspective on travel — and life. Tune in today! To follow Miriam's moves on social media: InstagramTikTokCheck out Miriam's Podcast:Spotify Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4, Episode 17, I am joined by Jacquelyn who is not your average traveler. An education strategist from upstate New York, Jacquelyn has spent most of her adult life living and working in some of the world’s most complex and overlooked regions. From Sudan—where she lived from 2015 until the outbreak of war in 2023—to a year running an NGO in South Sudan, and now calling Norway home, Jacquelyn's life has been shaped by places few people ever experience.With 150+ countries and territories under her belt, Jacquelyn is known for traveling overland, chasing borders, and seeking out destinations far beyond the typical tourist trail—unrecognized states, remote regions, and corners of the map most people never consider. Her adventures have included following the equator through eleven countries across three continents, venturing deep into the Amazon, and riding a cargo barge down the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2022, Jacquelyn was awarded Most Intrepid Traveller by NomadMania—a title that perfectly captures her fearless, curious, and deeply intentional approach to seeing the world. Her stories aren’t just about where she’s been—but what it truly means to travel.In this episode, Jacquelyn takes us deep into her overland journey across West Africa, traveling through Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, and Liberia—navigating chaotic borders, long bush taxis, unpredictable roads, and the raw, unfiltered realities of travel in a region few outsiders ever explore this way. We talk logistics, safety, culture shock, unforgettable moments, and what it’s really like to move slowly and intentionally through West Africa by land. Tune in today!To follow Jacquelyn's moves on social media: InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 16, I am joined by Sunny hailing from the island of Jersey...no, NOT New Jersey...I am talking about the UK's Jersey Islands as part of the Channel Islands located between England and France. This episode isn't a georgraphy lesson so let's get to it. Sunny, a 19 year old computer science student who loves to travel whose plan is to visit every country in the world. Sunny and I sit down to chat his adventures as an ultra-budget traveler who pulled off one of the wildest challenges we’ve ever heard—exploring Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, Kosovo, Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia, and Serbia on an average of just $1.88 per day over 30 days.From border crossings and couchsurfing stories to unexpected generosity and hard travel lessons, we dive into how this journey was even possible, what daily life looked like on a budget this tight, and what the Balkans taught them about resilience, kindness, and creativity on the road. If you think travel has to be expensive-this episode will completely change your perspective. Tune in today!Tune in to find out more! To follow Sunny's moves on social media: InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 15, I am joined by Perlie (again for the ___th time- someone DM one of us and tell us how many times Perlie has been featured). For the last 2+ years, Perlie and I have immersed ourselves in the digital nomad lifestyle and have been spending every month in a different country. Today, we talk about a country we originally hadn't planned to visit but are beyond thrilled that we had in the end. We are talking about (drum roll please)- MALAYSIA!Tbh we didn't know much about this country and it has now became one of our favorites for a plethora of reasons- food, landscapes, and cities just to name a few. We spent time in Penang, Kuala Lumpur and the Perhentian Islands. After a month there, we cannot wait to get back and encourage you to get started on planning your trip to this gem of a country TODAY! Tune in to find out more! To follow Perlie's moves on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠Follow our joint account for more travel adventuresInstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 14, I am joined by Sophie Teitel from New York. Sophie- a 23-year-old travel content creator and the founder of Travels with Soph, a boutique travel agency that designs curated, meaningful itineraries for 20-somethings and curious travelers looking for unforgettable adventures. Growing up just outside New York City, she was inspired by her parents’ own journeys—from trekking the Himalayas to backpacking Europe—which sparked her love of exploration from a young age.After studying abroad in Madrid and backpacking through Southeast Asia and Latin America, Sophie fell in love with the energy, culture, and wild landscapes of the region—especially Ecuador. In this episode, we dive into Sophie's experience traveling through Quito, Cotopaxi, Baños, and Cuenca, offering real insight into what makes Ecuador such an underrated destination. Find out why this country should be on your bucket list! Tune in today!To follow Sophie's moves on social media: InstagramTikTokTo reach Sophie's travel agency: InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 13, I am joined by Lucas from Brazil/Canada. Lucas — a full-time traveler who’s spent the last five years exploring the world, one unexpected detour at a time. Lucas has visited 63 countries (and counting), with long stays in about 20 of them. While he's wandered all over South America and Southeast Asia, Lucas is drawn to the places most people skip — think Bangladesh, Venezuela, and Timor-Leste.On this podcast, we dive into the real side of travel: overlanding across South America country by country, discovering hidden routes, wild landscapes, and the freedom that comes with having crossing everywhere by land. We talk about why overlanding is one of the most rewarding ways to travel — the spontaneity, the people you meet, and the parts of each country you’d never reach any other way. Tune in today!To follow Lucas's moves on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠BlogTo join upcoming Lucas' Portugal surfing group:⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 12, I am joined by Eli from Kansas City, Missouri. Eli—an adventurer who has traveled to more than 100 countries, always choosing curiosity over caution and firsthand experience over headlines.From the beginning, Eli realized that the world looks completely different when you step away from media narratives and instead listen to the people who live in the places you visit. That mindset has shaped his travels over the last few years, taking him to remote regions, misunderstood nations, and destinations far beyond the typical tourist path.What started as a simple love for geography and culture became a lifelong pursuit of authentic connection. Eli travels slowly and intentionally, focusing on conversations, shared meals, and everyday life. In today's episode Eli and I dive into his moves from earlier this year to a country that is always in the news for the wrong reasons- Syria. Syria, a place many are curious about but few truly understand from firsthand experience. Eli talks about what modern-day Syria is really like—from the hospitality of the people to the country’s complex history, vibrant food scene, safety on the ground, and the emotional experience of visiting a nation shaped by conflict yet full of beauty and resilience. Tune in today!To follow Eli's moves on social media: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠YouTube⁠To join one of Eli's group expeditions:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 11, I am joined by Julia from Poland. After leaving Poland at 19 to study architecture, Julia moved to London and spent five years earning her Master’s Degree. Her studies took her around the world—from projects in Russia to a self-organized internship in Sri Lanka—and she later worked in architecture across the UK, Greece, Sri Lanka, and Poland. But despite loving the creativity of the field, the corporate office environment wasn’t for her.Everything changed when Julia began working in tourism during her university breaks. That path now gives her the freedom she always wanted: six months of work abroad followed by months of travel. And Julia always chooses the travel.Most recently, she spent a month exploring Ethiopia—an experience that became one of her most impactful trips. In this episode, we dive into her Ethiopian adventure from a motorbike journey to visit remote tribes in the south, celebrating Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas in Lalibela (one of the country’s biggest and most spiritual events), witnessing the vibrant Timkat celebrations, and discovering the eastern side of the country.We talk about her shift from architecture to a freedom-based lifestyle, the realities of working around the world, and what it’s truly like to experience Ethiopia beyond the usual tourist route. Tune in today!To follow Julia's moves on social media: InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 10, I am joined by Diána from Hungary. Diána , also known as The Globetrotting Detective, is a full-time traveler and travel blogger. She travels to some of the world’s most misunderstood and often considered “dangerous” destinations including Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and Syria. Diána creates detailed, practical travel guides to help travelers understand the reality of these countries, learn how to travel there, and navigate confidently. As a solo female traveler, Diána challenges stereotypes and proves that these countries are far more than their headlines. Through her journeys, she highlights their rich culture, welcoming people, diverse cuisine, and stunning landscapes, inviting others to see them with fresh eyes.To share this passion with others, Diána now organizes tours to these destinations. Her first tour to Afghanistan is completely led and organized by women with local female tour guides and includes unique women-only experiences, giving travelers a rare chance to connect with Afghan women and experience the country through their eyes.In today's episode, we dive into Diána's solo travels throughout Afghanistan. Over two months of solo travel across the country, Diána has set out to see the reality behind the headlines. She wanted to meet the people and reveal the human side of a country totally reduced to war, the Taliban, oppression, and the burqa. Through her journeys, Diána shows that there’s far more to Afghanistan than what makes the news. Tune in today! To follow Diána's moves on social media: ⁠⁠⁠InstagramFacebookYouTubeTikTokTo join one of Diána's women led tours:Afghanistan Spring 2026Afghanistan Autumn 2026To access Diána's country guides:⁠Blog⁠Afghanistan Country GuideFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 9, I am joined by Marcela hailing from Venezuela. Marcela has been exploring South America through a mix of volunteering, remote work, and meaningful cultural experiences. She first discovered her passion for travel while living in Peru for two years, but her greatest adventure began when she returned to Venezuela, got her passport, and set out to explore her own continent with purpose.From working on farms in the mountains to supporting eco-lodges in the Amazon by translating for indigenous guides, and helping in busy hostels in exchange for accommodation, she’s embraced a resourceful and community-focused way of traveling. Through sharing her journey online, she inspires others to see that travel can be both affordable and impactful.Now based in Medellín, Marcela continues to balance freelance work with discovering new destinations, creating content, and organizing group trips to help others experience the joy of exploring South America. Tune in today! To follow Marcela's moves on social media: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTokYouTubeFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 8, I am joined by Valentin- a 23-year-old medical student from Munich with a growing passion for exploring the world at a human pace. Though he’s only been studying medicine for a year, some of his greatest lessons have come from the road. Last year, Valentin traveled from Germany all the way to Timor-Leste, a journey spanning over 13,000 kilometers (8,077 miles) — and he did it entirely without taking a single flight.His route took him through the heart of Central Asia and the Middle East, crossing borders that many travelers only ever read about. From Europe into Turkey, through the deserts and ancient cities of Iran, across the rugged landscapes of Pakistan, and into Afghanistan, Valentin continued moving east — guided by curiosity, trust, and the belief that the world is far more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Ferries, buses, trains, shared taxis, hitchhiking — every transition became a story in itself.For Valentin, travel is not just about seeing places, but about seeing himself more clearly. The road became a mirror. The people who welcomed him, the uncertainty of not knowing what comes next, and the slow passage of time all shaped his understanding of who he is and how he wants to move through the world. Tune in today to hear more about this EPIC adventure!To follow Valentin's moves on social media: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 7, I am joined by Paige aka Paige in Vietnam! Paige from the UK, whose love for travel and culture took her from studying abroad in Madrid to teaching English in Vietnam. After meeting someone who casually mentioned he was moving across the world on their third date, Paige decided to take a leap of faith—turning a long-distance relationship into a one-way adventure.She shares how earning her TEFL certificate opened the door to teaching abroad, what it’s really like working in both public and private schools in Hanoi, and the unexpected joy she’s found in the classroom. From adjusting to Vietnamese life to savoring street food and navigating new challenges, Paige’s story is the perfect mix of courage, culture, and connection. Tune in today to hear more about life in Vietnam's capital city!To follow Paige's moves on social media: Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 6, Ben aka Ben Books the World is BACK! For those that don't know Ben Herskowitz , tune in to Season 3 Episode 2 and 7 to hear about Ben's journeys through Southern Africa and Afghanistan. Ben is a world traveler who has made it his mantra to visit the places the media and your governments have told you not to. He believes that these places are the most interesting to experience. Ben recently completed a 36 day trip in the country that is very-much continuously portrayed negatively in the news- Iran. From the hustle and bustle of Tehran to skiing with Olympic coaches....from swimming in the Persian Gulf to hanging with Iranian hippies, this episode has it all. Find out why Iran should be on everyone's bucket lists. Tune in today! To follow Ben's moves on social media: ⁠Instagram ⁠⁠YouTube ⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 5, I’m joined again by returning guest Jin from Malaysia (check out Jin's first episode on Season 3 Episode 13), a traveler whose story began with an unexpected twist. What should have been an ordinary family trip became the spark for a new way of life—when the vacation ended, Jin simply chose not to return home.Growing up in the coastal town of Mersing before moving to Singapore as a child, Jin did everything “by the book”: studied hard, earned a degree, and built a stable corporate career. But after seven years behind a desk, the conventional path no longer felt right. Trading comfort for curiosity, he set out to see the world on his own terms.To keep the journey going, Jin volunteers at hostels through platforms like Worldpackers, exchanging work for accommodation and gaining something far more valuable—time to slow down, connect deeply with people, and truly experience life in each destination. His travels have carried him across Europe and Latin America, each place leaving a mark on his perspective and personal growth.In today’s episode, Jin takes us through his latest chapter: six unforgettable months in Brazil. From Carnival in Rio to life in Manaus and adventures deep in the Amazon, he shares the moments that made this country one of his most transformative experiences yet. Tune in today!To follow Jin's moves:InstagramTikTok⁠YouTube⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? InstagramSign Up For Our NewsletterConnect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 4, I’m joined by Bella aka Bella and Her Backpack! Bella is a 22 year old Gemini- from the Midwest, USA, and travels full time working her remote job, hosting group trips and posting as a micro content creator. Growing up, Bella's parents took her and her sister to places like London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Peru- planting the seed for a thirst for travel. After graduating high school and saving up about $7,000, Bella decided to book a super cheap one-way flight to Lisbon. She spent 2 months backpacking Europe and Morocco before running out of money and having to go back home to work. For a while, Bella would save up money, go backpacking, run out of money and have to go home until she decided to get a Australian Working Holiday Visa. She moved to Australia, spent one year there and left with AUD$15,000. Today, Bella's been to 28 countries on 6 continents and there is no sign of stopping. She has her own budget backpacking group trip company called "& Her Backpack Tours", works for a luxury group trip company and is a part-time content creator. Season 4 Episode 4 focuses on Bella's incredible 4 month adventure (mostly solo) through the unique and fascinating country of India. Bella has so many stories to share from witnessing the famous Holi festival to traversing the epic landscapes of the Himachel Pradesh state and so much more! Tune in today! To follow Bella's moves:⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠YouTubeTik TokFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- The Trusted Travelers! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Sign Up For Our Newsletter⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 3, I’m joined again by my trusty travel partner-Perlie! As some of y'all may know, Perlie and I have been on the road for the bulk of the last 2 years spending each month in a different country. Today, we come at you from the city-state, island country of Singapore! We were able to secure a housesit and spent 10 days in this modern metropolis! We are here to give you our experiences through Singapore's sights, cultures and of course FOOD!Tune in today! To follow Perlie's moves:⁠⁠Instagram⁠To follow our joint moves: ⁠Instagram⁠⁠BlogIf you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Sign Up For Our Newsletter⁠⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 4 Episode 2, I’m joined again by Don—better known as the Bearded Backpacker. Don had such a great time the first time he was on the pod (Season 3 Episode 9), he had to come back to dive into some more adventures. Don is a solo traveler, content creator, and storyteller with a passion for exploring the world’s most overlooked and misunderstood destinations. In this episode, we discuss Don's recent journey to Haiti in 2025, focusing on the historic city of Cap-Haïtien.As the first in his family to travel the world, Don has already ventured through countries like Cuba, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Poland, and now adds Haiti to his list—immersing himself in the country’s history, culture, and traditions. For Don, travel is more than crossing borders; it’s about amplifying unheard voices, challenging stereotypes, and bringing authentic stories to light.Tune in today to hear Don’s experiences in Haiti and how his journey through Cap-Haïtien reflects his mission to inspire others to explore beyond comfort zones and headlines. To follow Don's moves on social media:⁠Instagram⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Tik-Tok⁠⁠Blog⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Sign Up For Our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!Season 4 Episode 1 is here. For those of y'all that thought I was done because I haven't released an episode in 2 months...you REALLY THOUGHT! Yah boy had to make some moves on his own because what kind of host would I be if I didn't make any moves as suggested in the title. So, let's kick off this season with someone who has been the first guest on every season opener and my trusty travel partner-Perlie! As some of you may know, Perlie and I have been on the road for the bulk of the last 2 years spending each month in a different country. Today, we come at you from the fascinating country of Vietnam. We were based in Ho Chi Minh for the month with weekend trips to Đà Nẵng, Hội An, and Phú Quốc. We are excited to share with you everything we did, saw and of course ATE! Tune in today! To follow Perlie's moves:⁠InstagramTo follow our joint moves: InstagramBlogFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Sign Up For Our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 16, I am joined by Ruck aka Ruck Travels. Ruck is a 28-year-old traveler from the UK who has spent the past eight years exploring the world—three of those years as a full-time digital nomad and content creator. His journey began at the age of 20 with a trip to South America, inspired by a long-held desire to visit Peru. Despite facing personal challenges back home during that first adventure, the experience ignited a passion for travel that has shaped the course of his life ever since.His love for exploring the world was sparked early on by his parents, who took him on unforgettable childhood trips to places like Egypt and the USA. In recent years, Ruck landed a remote sales job that gave him the freedom to work from anywhere, and more recently, he's found growing success on social media, leading to collaborations with international brands. Now, he’s focused on building his content creation into a sustainable business—determined to avoid settling into a conventional lifestyle.In this week's episode we dive into Ruck's recent journey to Turkmenistan—one of the world’s most isolated and least-visited countries. From navigating strict visa processes to experiencing surreal landscapes like the Darvaza Gas Crater and the white-marble capital of Ashgabat, Ruck shares what it’s really like to explore a place shrouded in mystery and misconception. Through his firsthand account, the show aims to shed light on the beauty, challenges, and cultural richness of this little-known nation. Tune in today!To follow Ruck's moves:InstagramWebsiteYouTubeFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Sign Up For Our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 16, I am joined once again by the lovely Perlie Yang-my travel partner and roommate. As you may have seen, we are currently in the midst of a world backpacking adventure where we spend each month in a different country. We are a little backlogged but hey, sometimes life happens or makin moves for that matter. We are here to discuss the fascinating country of Japan- a country where we spent a whole month. We are excited to give an insight into our experiences of this interesting country filled with culture, great food and of course beautiful places. Tune in today and get ready for more episodes highlighting the countries where we have spent time on this adventure. To follow our moves on social media:Perlie's Instagram Our joint InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Sign Up For Our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 15, I am joined by Brad- an American English teacher and content creator from Indiana with a lifelong passion for travel and culture. His connection with Spain began at 17 during a two-month exchange program, which inspired him to study Spanish at university and eventually move abroad. In 2021, he came to Spain to teach during the pandemic but returned home at the end of the year due to COVID. Back in the U.S., he spent a year working odd jobs—from waiting tables to doing fieldwork in ecology and archaeology—but felt a strong pull to return to life abroad. Since 2022, he’s been living in Spain—first in Almería, then Galicia for the past two years—where the experience has been deeply transformative. Living abroad has helped him find himself and create a life that feels 100% his own, even through its challenges. He’s traveled to France, Portugal, the UK, Morocco, Canada, and across the U.S., and hopes to explore South America and Asia in the coming years. His love for travel runs deep—he even wrote a book in first grade called “I Want to Go to Greece” (still on the bucket list). Through his journey, Bradley shares a story of curiosity, resilience, and building a meaningful life through movement, culture, and personal growth. Tune in today!To follow Brad's moves on social media:InstagramWebsiteFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Sign Up For Our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 14, I am joined by Katie who turns out to live not too far from me back in the US. Additionally, when we recorded the episode, we actually happened to be a 14 minute walk apart from each other in Medellín, Colombia....small world indeed. Anyways, Katie is a 23-year-old full-time traveler from Pennsylvania who’s been chasing adventure ever since studying abroad in Madrid, Spain. During those five unforgettable months, she explored France, Italy, Portugal, and England—and that’s when the travel bug officially bit. Katie knew then and there that she wanted to find a way to travel full-time after graduation.That opportunity came sooner than expected when she decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail—a 2,200-mile journey from Mexico to Canada. Despite having only camped once and zero backpacking experience, Katie dove in headfirst. Over five months, she walked the entire trail, sometimes covering more than 30 miles a day.Now, Katie funds her travels with savings from her work as an EMT—a job she picked up during school while planning to apply to PA programs. Though her path changed, the job turned out to be the perfect fit, allowing her to work just seven weeks a year and travel for the other nine.At the moment, Katie is solo-traveling through South America until June. After that, she’s headed back to Europe for three months to host a group trip in Portugal and hike the Camino de Santiago in Spain—just another chapter in her ever-growing adventure. Tune in today!To follow Katie's moves on social media:InstagramWhatsApp GroupTikTokFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Sign Up For Our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 13, I am joined by another world traveler- Jin from Malaysia. Jin's journey into long-term travel began unexpectedly. What was supposed to be a simple family trip turned into a turning point—when the vacation ended, Jin decided not to go home. Growing up in the small coastal town of Mersing, Malaysia, before moving to Singapore for school at eight years old, Jin followed the conventional path: study, graduate, and work a stable corporate job for seven years. But something always felt off. The idea of settling down in one place, following the script laid out for him, felt more like a cage than security. What started as an impulsive decision became a lifestyle. To sustain his travels, Jin volunteers in hostels through platforms like Worldpackers, exchanging work for accommodation. This slow-travel approach allows him to go beyond just visiting places—he immerses himself in local cultures, builds connections with strangers, and experiences the world in a way that isn’t possible through quick vacations. From backpacking through Europe to living in Latin America, each destination has been a chapter in an ongoing story of self-discovery.Now, Jin is sharing that journey online on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Telling stories of his learnings and personal reflections. Whether it’s uncovering hidden cultural ties between Malaysia and Mexico, capturing the energy of Brazil’s Carnaval, or reflecting on fleeting romances, Jin hopes his content resonates with people who dream of something more. As he works toward making content creation a sustainable career, Jin hopes to keep traveling, keep creating, and keep proving that there’s no single right way to live a life. Tune in today!To follow Jins's moves on social media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠Instagram⁠⁠Sign Up For Our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 12, I am joined by Katie from England. Katie is a passionate traveler and TEFL teacher who’s been living the dream of teaching English abroad while exploring the world. After finishing university, Katie chose the path less traveled and fell into teaching English through drama—a decision that launched her into a globe-trotting lifestyle spanning six years (and counting!). From France and Belgium to Cambodia, Thailand, and even Sicily, Katie has taught in diverse corners of the world, embracing the freedom and adventure this career brings.We dive into her unique journey, what life as a TEFL teacher really looks like, and how she’s turned her love for travel into a sustainable, flexible career—teaching online from anywhere. Whether you’re curious about teaching English abroad, looking for inspiration to take the leap, or just love a good travel story, Katie’s experiences will have you dreaming of your next adventure. Tune in today!To follow Katie's moves on social media:⁠Instagram⁠⁠TEFL Instagram⁠TikTokBlogYouTubeFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!Look who's back: your fave Bournemouther (it's a real word I swear). That's right...in Season 3 Episode 11, I am re-joined by Pearl from England who also featured on the pod last season. Pearl recently spent five unforgettable weeks exploring North India, immersing herself in its vibrant culture and breathtaking landscapes. From the bustling streets of Delhi to the awe-inspiring Taj Mahal, the vast Thar Desert, and even a temple devoted to rats, she experienced it all.As a female traveler, Pearl encountered both the highs and challenges of visiting India—a country that can feel overwhelming yet remains equally rewarding and beautiful. Her journey led her through Rajasthan, a true melting pot of culture, history, and spirituality. She explored 500-year-old forts, temples, and palaces, rode camels across the desert, indulged in mouthwatering cuisine, and met some of the warmest, most welcoming locals.India is a destination like no other, and Pearl wholeheartedly encourages everyone to experience its magic at least once. Tune in today!To follow Pearl's moves on social media:InstagramTravel InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 10, I am joined by Sammy aka "Travel w/ Sammy." Sammy was born in the vibrant city of Miami but spent most of her childhood and formative years in Dallas, Texas. Growing up in a place that blended Southern charm with big-city energy, she developed a deep curiosity for the world beyond her hometown. That curiosity eventually led her to take a leap into solo travel at just 19 years old, embarking on what would become a life-changing journey. Her first solo adventure took her to Puerto Escondido, Mexico, a breathtaking coastal town known for its laid-back surf culture, stunning beaches, and vibrant community of travelers. It was there that she truly fell in love with the freedom of solo travel—the thrill of exploring new places, meeting inspiring people, and pushing herself outside her comfort zone.That initial experience ignited a passion that would shape her future. Since then, Sammy has traveled the world, turning her love for adventure into a full-time career as a travel content creator and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Mañana Retreats, a luxury women’s retreat company designed to help women build confidence, reconnect with themselves, and form lifelong friendships through travel. Through her social media platforms and curated retreat experiences, she inspires women to step out of their daily routines, embrace adventure, and discover the transformative power of exploring the world. For Sammy, travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about personal growth, connection, and creating unforgettable experiences that last a lifetime. Tune in today!To follow Sammy's moves on social media: InstagramTik-TokTo get more information about Mañana Retreats:InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 9, I am joined by Don aka the "Bearded Backpacker." Don is a solo traveler, content creator, and storyteller with a passion for exploring some of the world’s most remote and overlooked regions. As the first in his family to travel the world, he has backpacked through countries like Cuba, Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Poland, embracing each destination's unique history, culture, and traditions. Through his journey, Don aims to inspire curiosity, educate others about places often misunderstood, and bridge cultural gaps by sharing authentic stories from the people he meets along the way. Born and raised in a small Louisiana town, Don moved to Houston, Texas, where he currently works full-time. Yet, his heart is always planning the next adventure, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a commitment to understanding the world beyond headlines and stereotypes.For Don, travel is about more than just seeing the world; it’s about amplifying unheard voices, challenging misconceptions, and highlighting the beauty of diverse perspectives. He believes that every person has a story worth telling and is dedicated to using his platform to ensure those stories are heard. By sharing his experiences, Don hopes to inspire others—especially those who have never thought it possible—to explore beyond their comfort zones. Traveling solo has taught him resilience, adaptability, and the power of human connection, no matter the language or borders that separate us. While he may be the first in his family to venture this far, his goal is to pave the way so that he won’t be the last. Tune in today!To follow Don's moves on social media:InstagramYouTubeTik-TokBlogFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 8, I am REJOINED by Sophie Tang hailing from across the pond in Brighton, UK. Sophie had such blast on the pod in Episode 3 that we had to fire it up again! This time we move to life post-Australia for Sophie. This means a spontaneous backpacking adventure through the Americas. Sophie didn't quite know what to expect when making the long trek to her first stop in El Salvador, but she was certainly ready for the challenge. Listen as Sophie details her route starting in El Salvador and ending up in Chile and everything in between! Whether you’re looking to backing or seeking for inspiration to take a leap of faith to get out there, this episode is for you! Tune in today!To follow Sophie's moves:⁠ Instagram⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠Blog⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 7, Ben aka Ben Books the World is BACK! For those that don't know Ben Herskowitz , tune in to Season 3 Episode 2 to hear about Ben's journey to Afghanistan! From his childhood visits to Europe and a transformative year living in Germany to building an online business and embracing van life in the USA, Ben's story is nothing short of inspiring.We dive into his most recent adventure: an epic 3.5-month journey across eight countries in southern and eastern Africa. Traveling over 2,000 miles from Cape Town, South Africa, to Zanzibar, Tanzania, Ben used public transport to navigate through South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania. Along the way, he encountered breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and the unparalleled warmth of locals in destinations often overlooked by travelers.Tune in to hear Ben’s tips for budget travel, his experiences in regions misrepresented in the media, and why he believes the most "unsafe" places can turn out to be the most rewarding. If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations, this episode is your ultimate guide!To follow Ben's moves on social media: Instagram YouTube Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 6, I am joined by Adri from Torrance, California. From a young age, Adri has always had a passion for exploring the world, but studying abroad in France truly ignited her wanderlust. Immersing herself in a new culture and forming friendships with people from all over the globe transformed the way I viewed travel. Since then, she's made it her mission to lead a life that’s as international as possible.As a software engineer with the flexibility to work remotely, she's been able to visit 31 countries across five continents—and the list keeps growing. By the end of the year, she’ll have added at least five more countries and a sixth continent to her journey. Each trip is an opportunity to dive deep into a city’s or country’s culture.She's not just a passerby; Adri strives to live like a local. Whether it’s savoring traditional dishes, participating in community activities, or reading works by local authors, she aims to fully embrace the essence of each destination. One of her current goals is to achieve native-level fluency in Spanish, which has driven Adri to focus her travels on Latin America (Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile)  recently. It’s been incredible to see how language can open doors to deeper connections and experiences. But her travel plans don’t stop there—Asia and Oceania are calling my name next! What keeps her on this endless journey is the constant inspiration she finds along the way. Every destination introduces her to new people who share their stories and recommendations, doubling her ever-growing bucket list. For Adri, travel isn’t just about ticking countries off a map—it’s about cultivating a profound understanding of our world, one city and one meal at a time. Tune in today! To follow Adri's moves on Social Media:InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 5, I am joined by Madeleine from Austin, Texas. Madeleine studied abroad for the first time four years ago and hasn’t looked back since. Her passion for travel has taken her across six continents while growing her online business within the travel space.She has lived in three countries, founded multiple businesses, and documents her journeys along the way on social media. She thrives on exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations—her current favorites include Lebanon and the Balkans—and enjoys showing others that the world offers far more than the narrow perspectives often found in her Texas community.A firm believer in empowering young people to chase their wildest dreams, Madeleine recently launched a travel company designed for women who are afraid to travel solo. She recently wrapped up her first two sessions in Berlin and has many more planned for 2025. From navigating tricky visa processes and finding her next rave to balancing the hustle of running her businesses, Madeleine demonstrates that a fulfilling lifestyle is all about finding the right balance.To follow Madeleine's moves on Social Media:InstagramTik-TokWebsiteFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 4, I am joined by Evelien-a solo female traveler from Belgium who has been exploring the world for most of her life. Her journey began in childhood with family travels, but it expanded during her college years. After graduating, she embarked on her first solo trip to Mexico, and from that moment on, she was hooked. Realizing that her wanderlust was far from satisfied, Evelien returned home to save up and plan her next adventure. However, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic nearly stranded her in Colombia for eight months. She decided to return home to wait out the pandemic. After nearly two years of working in Belgium, Evelien set off again, this time for a two-year journey that took her through Latin America, North America, and South Asia. Now back in Belgium, she is working again to save up for future travels and has started an online business, allowing her to work remotely from anywhere in the world. Tune in today!To follow Evelien's moves: InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!In Season 3 Episode 3, I am joined by Sophie, originally from Brighton, UK. Sophie takes us through her transformative adventures in Australia, starting with her first backpacking trip in 2017 that opened her eyes to a world beyond what she knew. Years later, she returned to Australia in 2022, creating a new life in Brisbane by working seven jobs and living in a hostel. From building lifelong friendships to embracing the hustle, Brisbane became her home away from home. She also shares the unique experience of living in a remote coal-mining town to meet visa requirements, a time that tested her limits in ways she never expected.Sophie’s story continues with her time in the Whitsundays, working on a sailboat, and a spontaneous escape to Brisbane during a cyclone scare. Throughout, she reflects on the lessons learned, the challenges faced, and the unforgettable moments that defined her journey. Whether you’re dreaming of life in Australia or looking for inspiration to take a leap of faith, this episode is for you! Tune in today!To follow Sophie's moves: InstagramYoutubeTik TokBlogFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!Season 3 is in full swing and we got an awesome Episode 2 for you. Today, Ben aka Ben Books the World hails from Vermont, USA, and has been traveling full-time for 3 years now. Ben's mom is from Germany so he grew up visiting Europe from a young age exposing myself to new cultures and languages. Ben even spent a year living in Germany and going to a public school when he was 13 which opened his perspectives to living in another country. Ben started an online business in high school which then led to him building out his car to do a winter of van life around the USA while working on the computer. Later that year, Ben went to Costa Rica beginning these last 3 years of full-time travel around the world.Throughout these 3 years, Ben has begun traveling more and more to off-the-beaten-path destinations including those that might be considered as unsafe or have a bad portrayal in the media. What Ben's experienced is these have been some of the best and friendliest countries and his goal of his social media is to change the perceptions of travel along with showing how others can begin this journey of traveling on a budget. This takes us to today's episode where Ben dives into traveling within one of the most off-the-beaten-path destination: AFGHANISTAN! Tune in to hear more about this country that has gone through such a turbulent history and is always in the news for the wrong reasons. Yet, that didn't stop Ben from visiting and creating his own perspective of the country. To follow Ben's moves: Instagram YouTube Website Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!We are finally on the 3rd season and who better to start it with than my travel partner- Perlie! As mentioned in previous episodes, Perlie and I are currently in the midst of a backpacking trip where we spend a month in a different country. This is the 3rd episode in this series and we are going to take you to the beautiful country of Poland! Tune in to hear why you should go to Poland as we spent almost a month there last year in both Warsaw and Gdańsk and are still talking about it. From the architecture, to the Christmas markets, to the food and some more food (including the best McDonald's outside the US), we got all the reasons as to why Poland should be your next travel destination. Be sure to listen to the previous episodes in this series documenting our month spent in both Guatemala and Montenegro respectively. We can't wait to take you to the 4th country...but in the meantime, enjoy Poland and all that it has to offer! Tune in today!To follow Perlie's moves on social media: Instagram To follow both of our moves: Instagram / Blog If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!Season 2 Episode 29 features fellow Marylander, Jon, who takes us on his adventurous journey from the East Coast to the vibrant streets of Latin America. After earning his master’s degree in New York City and spending a few years immersed in the fast-paced life of the Big Apple, Jon felt the need for a change. He packed his bags and made the bold decision to start fresh in North America’s largest city—Mexico City!Tune in as Jon shares his personal experiences of living in the world’s largest Spanish-speaking city. He gives an insider look into expat life, adjusting to a new culture, and thriving in a place known for its rich history, dynamic food scene, and artistic vibrancy. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in Mexico City, this episode will make you want to book a ticket.And for those thinking about a visit, Jon highlights some must-do activities and hidden gems. Discover iconic sites like the grand Zócalo and the breathtaking Palacio de Bellas Artes, or spend a day exploring the ancient ruins of Teotihuacán, just a short trip outside the city. Stroll through the charming neighborhoods of Roma and Condesa, where tree-lined streets, trendy cafés, and boutique shops will make you feel like a local. Art lovers can’t miss a visit to Frida Kahlo’s Blue House in Coyoacán, while foodies will savor the flavors of Mexico City’s world-class street food—from tacos al pastor to tamales.Whether you’re planning a trip or just curious about life in this bustling metropolis, this episode is packed with travel tips, cultural insights, and all the inspiration you need to explore one of the most exciting cities in the world. Tune in today!To follow Jon's moves on social media:Instagram To see Jon's photography page: Instagram Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!We got a special one for you today with not ONE but TWO guests who happen to have the same last name as the host? Are you serious? No coincidence here...just a good ole SIBLINGS TAKEOVER.My 2 younger sisters, Caroline and Stephanie, grace the pod with funny stories and anecdotes from their first trip abroad without the parents. The sisters gallivanted across Europe in what was truly an incredible trip. Tune in to hear more about their travels that includes seeing Amanda Seyfried in Switzerland to shreddin the gnar in France to lastly some wild adventures in Barcelona that culminated in hospital visits and missed flights. You won't wanna miss these moves!To follow the sibs' moves on social media: Caroline- InstaStephanie- InstaJoint Travel Account- InstaFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!Season 2 Ep. 27 features Anna from Sheffield, England. She is also known as Anna’s Adventures - the clue is in the name. Anna discovered her love for travel aged 18 when she spent a month around Europe, since then she’s had a wanderlust that has taken her all over the globe to over 40 countries, including a year living abroad in France and backpacking trips across South America and South East Asia. Tune in today!To follow Anna's travels on social media: Instagram / Blog Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!Season 2 Ep. 26 features the most frequented guest on this podcast- the one and only PERLIE YANG! That's right, Perlie is back gracing my podcast for the 4th time! Since last September, Perlie and I have embarked on quite a mission around the world as we have been working online. We have spent every month hitting a new country. So, we are taking you with us on a special country feature episode of our travels to the Central American country of Guatemala.Guatemala was our first country that we spent a month in during this world backpacking trip. Both of our first times to the country, we didn't know what to expect. But when I tell you we loved our time in this gem of a country...I mean we LOVED it. Join us as we dive into our itinerary that we recommend to others that took us from the hustle and bustle of Guatemala City to the chill-laid back vibes of the towns scattered around Lake Atitlán and of course to the colonial town of Antigua. Tune in to hear why Guatemala should be next on your travel list...we can honestly both say- you won't regret it! Tune in today!To reach Perlie for any travel recs or advice:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Our joint account as well-⁠ Instagram ⁠Follow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠InstagramIf you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠TikTok

Ayyyy welcome back to your fave travel podcast. Thanks for tuning in and getting yourself ready to make some MOVES with me. Let's get it!Season 2 Ep. 25 features Coralee: a 24 year old French-American born and raised in the USA in the sunny state of Florida. Coralee's mom is French and dad is American but she's actually half-South Korean by blood because her mom was adopted to France (even though she's never been to Korea!)After finishing University in Florida, Coralee decided to move to Paris to become an au pair and re-connect with her French roots. Coralee just finished two amazing years in Paris and traveled to 11 new European countries, thanks to the flexibility of being an au pair! She also taught English, did an internship, took French classes, and worked in a cafe part time while au pairing in Paris.Now, Coralee has decided to take a few months to travel around Europe, do a yoga teacher training in Bali, and travel and see family in the U.S. before hopefully moving back to Paris! Tune in today!To follow Coralee's moves on Social Media: InstagramORTo follow Coralee's yoga and foodie moves: InstagramFollow the Makin Moves with Matt Podcast on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠InstagramIf you are looking for someone to give expert travel advice and book your next adventure, be sure to check out our Travel Agency- ⁠⁠The Trusted Travelers⁠⁠! Did I mention we are FREE? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with your Host on Social MediaMatt: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt:⁠⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠Makin Moves with Matt: ⁠⁠⁠TikTok