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Purple Hood Adventures
by Marie Elena Terbeck Menyes
You've seen full time nomads and you've seen...well... NOT full time nomads. But what about everyone in between who secretly desire something more to life and are ready to drop everything and just go but just can't yet because it's still a work in progress? Look no further. I'm here right there with you. Let's help EACH OTHER do what drives us, whether that's living a life of creating, experiencing, just sharing your story or all of the above. Why? Because life is just too short not to!
Episodes
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Spooky Frights, Festive Nights & Reaching New Heights - Season 3 Grand Finale Episode!
This is it! Everything has lead you up to today! Season 3 GRAND FINALE episode! During our season 1 finale, we talked spooky adventures from around the globe. In season 2, we talked both real life terrors and nightmares of the world and the most festive Christmas celebrations across the nations....
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Bottoms Up! To the Top of Kilimanjaro we Trek!
Jambo Bwana! This is it! The moment we've all been waiting for! Our special Kilimanjaro episode that our entire season has lead up to! Today, my husband and I talk everything you need to know about the trek to the world's highest free-standing mountain...the top of Africa and the world! From what...
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Playing by the History Books; A Venture to the Most Historical Places Around the Globe!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go back in time? What would it be like to take a journey into the past? Today, swap out that factual book on the shelf for an actual look yourself as we experience a little blast from the past in the most historic cities, towns and sites on every...
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The Road More Traveled; How Travel & Experiencing Actually Alters Our Brains!
You know what would be nice? Spending money on something that would ACTUALLY make us richer in the long run. Something that, not only would do this, but also last a LIFETIME. Something that would keep us well-balanced and understanding of ourselves and others. Something that would always keep us...
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From Enduring the Day to Entrepreneuring Away; The Forgotten Manual on How to ACTUALLY Succeed!
Have you ever noticed that it is actually the NORM to hear phrases like "It's only Monday," "It's hump day" or "TGIF!"? Why is it that we perpetually wish our lives away and then wonder where the time went when we wake up one day? Why is it that "what we do for a living" seems to be what defines…
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A Tale of Two People; An Inspiring Story of a Husband and Wife of 62 Years Through Their Immigration Journeys and Travels Around the World
Have you ever wondered what words and stories you will have to share with your friends and family one day, years and years down the road? Will you share your childhood experiences? Maybe you'll talk about how first met your spouse. What crazy or life changing stories have you had? What adventures...
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Love it & List it; A List of Worldly Destinations for Special Niche Interests!
Think about your favorite hobbies. Bringing you good thoughts? Now think about your favorite travel memories. Bringing you more good thoughts? Now think about engaging in your favorite hobbies AS you are making new travel memories around the world. You had better be grinning from ear to ear by…
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Nature & Nurture: National Parks of the World and the Benefits of Nature on our Health
We've been long awaiting to produce this episode! This week, we travel to Acadia National Park in Maine as we talk top national parks of the world perfect for interests of all types, whether that be active adventures, history and culture, wildlife or even water activities! And that's not all!…
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Turning Redundance & Regularity into Abundance & Prosperity; A Return from a Special Guest
Have you ever wondered how some people are seemingly "lucky" all the time? Have you ever stopped to wonder what THEY are doing differently than you?? Is it possible that those people have actually LEARNED how to attract everything that they want in life just by being authentically themselves and...
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You Land, I Land; To The World's Most Unique Islands We Go!
You're back to commuting to work in the hustle and bustle of modern society and all YOU can do is dream about that next scheduled vacation. You want to explore and experience something unique and adventurous but you also SERIOUSLY need a little R&R! How do you escape the noise and light…
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Cheap Flights & Foresights; Why 2021 is the Perfect Time to Travel and Build a New Life!
It's about that time again! Our annual kickoff episode of Purple Hood Adventures Podcast Series! Entering into our THIRD SEASON, today we talk, once again, about everything we stand for: living a life of adventures around the globe, breaking free of an "OK" life in the interest of building a…
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The Christmas Before Nightmare; Holiday Celebrations & Haunted Locations-Season 2 Grand Finale Episode!
It's finally here! It's Purple Hood Adventures Season 2 grand finale episode! It's also the last week in October but you'd never know it in a seasonal grocery store aisle! Christmas seems to come first every year! But as much as you love night freights and apparitions, you also love bright lights...
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Worlds Gone Wild!
Last week we talked about connecting with people around the world but what about animals? This week, travel with me to the Cincinnati Zoo for a behind-the-scenes penguin encounter and to the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida! We'll also talk interesting facts and unique...
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From the Bond Across the Pond to the Friend Around the Bend; Let's Get Connected!
We've talked about what traveling the world and living a fulfilling life filled with experiences can give us. But what is it that we are really seeking out as we go through life? The answer is having valued connections and relationships. Connecting with people is how we grow to understand not…
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From Hiding to Guiding; Becoming OK with Changing Direction in Pursuit of Living a GREAT Life
Do you live everyday of your life loving what you do and doing what you love? How is your relationship with yourself and others? For some reason it can be the norm in our society to "just get by." For some reason changing direction in life isn't always looked upon as something admirable. But what...
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Love Thy Neighborhood; Exploring Your Own Backyard!
Who says that you have to take an expensive vacation to have that next adventure? Just because you may not be crossing any borders right now doesn't mean that you can't go across town! It's time to take advantage of what's in your own backyards and experience all there is to do right where we…
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Hops, Malt, Pretzels and Salt; Oktoberfest Prosts in Munich and Around the World
Finally! The best season of the year: Oktoberfest season! Today we take a trip to Munich, Germany with some real festival veteran guests on today's show! It's everything you ever have wanted to know about these lively traditions of Germany's rich culture and heritage. Can't make it to Germany?...
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Wishful Living; Learning to be Present and NOT Indefinitely Postponing Life
Why is it that it is the norm in our culture to indefinitely postpone our lives in the pursuit of being "prized" some reward at the end? We would never intentionally wish our lives away yet we do it every day when we are wishing our work days and weeks to be over. Missing out on our present life…
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From Grape Vines to Great Wines; Historic and Unique World Wineries Featuring a Special Guest
What is red and white and consumed all over? Why, wine of course! Today we visit the most unique wineries around the world as we talk with Claudia Taller: the author of Ohio's Lake Erie Wineries who gives us insight into the process and history of wine making. So make a toast from coast to coast!...
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Go Take a Hike (to the Most Exhilarating Trails in the World)!
It's no secret that getting outside in nature and spending time off the grid is not only healthy for our physical bodies but also our psychological well-being. In fact, if you think about it, accomplishing an exhilarating hike can be easily paralleled to accomplishing a life of balance…
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Life Bites; Exploring the Best Cuisines of the World!
Alright, so your kitchen has seen some dark times this year. It has seen everything from your "new dish" experiments to the same recipes being made multiple times in a week. You long to be sitting in that little cafe somewhere in Paris or an off-the-beaten-path ristorante or winery in Tuscany…
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Life's a US Beach Town!
Taking time to relax and reduce stress is a critical part of our mental and physical health and overall wellbeing and what better place to do this than on a beach? Come with me today on my adventures in Myrtle Beach for my 33rd birthday this weekend as we talk about my favorite unique US beach...
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From Fear, Hoarding & Strife to Cheer & Boarding for Life; How to Turn 2020 into the Best Year Yet!
You can't escape it. Negativity, fear and word about hoarding grocery items are EVERYWHERE! If you've watched the news more than once since March, you're likely ready to lose your sh?!*t on the next person that utters a phrase like "new normal, "period of uncertainty" or "social distance" to you....
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Ghosts, Coasts & Toasts; Halloween Around the World and Season 1 Grand Finale Episode!
This is it! This is my finale episode of season 1 of Purple Hood Adventures. Don't miss it! We end today on my favorite holiday of the year: Halloween. And I'm going out with a BANG. Tonight, I invite you to trick or treat with me around the world as we talk about ghoulish celebrations and…
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"Story of My Life"- A Reminder to Not Live Life by a Script
Life should not be a book to be read but a story to be written and told. Today, I interview Sophie Pace: an inspirational traveler-lover who is not afraid to take risks, explore the world, trust locals and most importantly, trust her own intuition and heart. She will share her travel stories and...
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Let's Study Abroad; Bizarre & Extraordinary Schools Around the World
This weekend, I returned for my 10th homecoming at Ohio University. So much of our lives, sense of selves and understanding of the world begins in school. But this can be drastically different depending on your culture, location and even socioeconomic status. Listen today to hear about the...
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Living Location Independent While Traveling the World and NOT Being Rich-This Week...Richmond, VA!
Last week, we talked about starting a business and living a free life, but there are certainly other ways to maintain an income on the road. Today, we will answer all of your how-to's and why's when it comes to remote work and working around the globe! This week, I take you to Richmond, Virginia…
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Get Busy Living; Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Starting a Business and Breaking Free!
You've talked the talk and now it's time to walk the walk. Today, we give another meaning of getting your steps in. We talk about everything you ever needed to know when it comes to starting an entrepreneurship and living a free life while experiencing the world! I have a special guest today on…
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Paw-some Niche Festivals Around the USA; Next Stop...Athens, Ohio!
This week, we traveled to the Paw Paw Festival and Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with my good friend Lauren. Today, we talk with her and we take a look at how interesting the world really is and how much we can learn from simply talking to people and checking out small local niche events…
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The Nightmare Before Vacation; How to NOT Go Broke Seeing the World
Halloween is a whole month away, so why are we talking about that scary " "budget" word now?? Well duh! That's because you'll need to be able to plan in September if you want to already BE somewhere cool this year for your next spook fest in October! Budgeting your travels shouldn't have to be a...
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Get a Day to Get Away! Next stop...Gatlinburg!
We've covered major travel destinations, but what about weekend getaways? Last week, I traveled to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, which is one of the many weekend get away hotspots. You'll not only hear audio clips from my adventures there, but we will discuss highlights and "under-the-radar"…
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The Day Before Tomorrow
Today, we talk about the importance of always making time to do what you love. Not tomorrow, but today. This week, I interview my own father who is battling cancer. We talk about just how much personal happiness is directly correlated and even influential to physical and psychological health....
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Ready...Set...Travel!
Last week, we talked about how many people don't have the chance to travel, but today we talk EVERYTHING travel and about HOW to go about getting out there. I will answer every why, when, how and where today as well as share some of my own travel debacles...err..tips! We'll also discuss world…
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The American Culture; An Insight into Forgotten Vacation Days
Today we take a look at our American culture, corporate life and the drive to compete and "succeed." But what is success? Do we, as Americans become so wrapped up in our work routines that we forget why we're there in the first place? We talk today about not forgetting to enjoy life and just how…
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What IS Purple Hood Adventures? A Synopsis of the Accident-prone Wanderluster in the "Regular World"
You always hear about either homebodies or full time nomads. But where are all the people who balance both lives? Hear about a NEWLY FORMED worldwide travel network in the works and about what it's like to live a real life accidental comedy show as a travel-obsessed entrepreneur and a remote...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You've seen full time nomads and you've seen...well... NOT full time nomads. But what about everyone in between who secretly desire something more to life and are ready to drop everything and just go but just can't yet because it's still a work in progress? Look no further. I'm here right there with you. Let's help EACH OTHER do what drives us, whether that's living a life of creating, experiencing, just sharing your story or all of the above. Why? Because life is just too short not to!
HOSTED BY
Marie Elena Terbeck Menyes
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You've seen full time nomads and you've seen...well... NOT full time nomads. But what about everyone in between who secretly desire something more to life and are ready to drop everything and just go but just can't yet because it's still a work in progress? Look no further. I'm here right there...
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Purple Hood Adventures is created and hosted by Marie Elena Terbeck Menyes.
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