The Wandering Mike

In this episode I sit down with Arthur from Brazil. Arthur shares why he views Australia as a healing place and how his lifelong passion for music—from a home studio in Brazil to the hostels of Bundaberg—helps him connect with the world.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au⁠⁠

In this episode I sit down with Charlie from England. Charlie shares his experience in Australia, his unique perspective on social change, and a powerful message about having belief and faith in yourself and the world's potential to improve.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au⁠

In this episode I sit down with Anton from Sweden. Anton discusses his plan to eventually return to his village outside Stockholm and why he prefers the Southern European approach to life over the Northern grind.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au⁠

In this episode I sit down with Harry from England. Harry talks about using his working holiday to earn money, contrasted with his frustration and alarm over the economic and political choices made in the U.K.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au⁠

In this episode I sit down with Massyl from France. Massyl discusses quitting his 8-year corporate job at 29, the fear of regret that drove his decision, and his journey to embrace limited time abroad.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au⁠

In this episode I sit down with Robin from Tennessee, USA. Robin shares why he actively sought to leave the U.S. "bubble," his financial avoidance of American college debt, and his multi-step plan from becoming a chef, to making music, and ultimately to teach English in Japan.You can check out his music here:https://linktr.ee/frickermintsThe episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au⁠

In this episode I sit down with Mio from Sweden. Mio explores the unpredictability of life and the psychology behind coincidences, sharing why his Swedish culture encourages a life focused on meaningful impact.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Nick from Canada. Nick quit his 10-year career as a Creative Director in non-profit marketing to intentionally break his routines, find a change, and learn the value of living in the "present" in Australia.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Lénaïck from France. Lénaïck details her decade-long nomadic life, the "happy accident" that kicked off her unplanned travels, and the surprise pandemic visa extension.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Mati from Italy. Mati shares her journey of embracing a nomadic lifestyle, how drawing became her therapy, and her hard-won independence while traveling Australia.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Benja from Chile. Benja shares his story of moving from Chile to Australia and offers a thought-provoking look at why he avoids digital dependence to stay grounded.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Alexis from France. Alexis shares his journey of leaving his comfort zone to find purpose and a more balanced life by traveling to Australia.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Alexis from France. Alexis shares his journey of leaving his comfort zone to find purpose and a more balanced life by traveling to Australia.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Artur from Estonia. From a childhood of risky experiments and trash art to a philosophical look at life, Artur shares his fascinating journey from Estonia to Australia.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Simon from Sweden. Simon shares his journey of self-discovery through running, yoga, and a commitment to personal growth, navigating life with ADHD and finding peace.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Axel from Peru. Axel shares his journey of overcoming shyness and learning English, which led him to become a tour guide in Peru's Manu National Park.The episode was recorded in North Bundy Backpackers in Bundaberg North.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://northbundybackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Danny from Ireland. Danny shares his journey from rural Ireland to spontaneous Australian adventure, finding independence, freedom, and a new perspective on work and life.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Kay from England. Kay shares her brave leap from England to Australia, navigating scams, finding sunshine, and discovering that fear and excitement are two sides of the same coin.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Matthias from France. Matthias shares his journey from French territories to Australia, driven by a desire for sunshine and an openness to life's unexpected detours.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Concobhar from Ireland.Connor shares his incredible journey from Belfast to Fremantle, featuring a transformative solo Atlantic sail and the wisdom of trusting the winds of change.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Kayli from the United States of America. Kayli returns for a deeper dive into life's big questions, sharing her personal philosophy and how she navigates the world.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

The tables turn as host Mike shares his own story with Jordan of growing up German, embracing new cultures, and navigating life's unscripted journeyThe episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Felix from New Zealand. Felix left behind comfort for wild Alaska and a life defined by curiosity, car crashes, and courage.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Alfie from England. Alfie shares his story of leaving England, chasing the sun, and how philosophy and the gym shaped who he is.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Matias from Chile. Matias talks about leaving Santiago, learning English in four months, and why travel was always his destiny.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Dan from England. Dan shares his journey from military life to art, travel, and redefining what really matters.You can check out Dan's work here:https://www.instagram.com/travellingdan.illustrations/The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Katarina from Slovenia. Katarina shares how anthropology, astrology, and travel helped her see herself—and others—more clearly. The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Kai from England. Kai shares his journey from Brighton to Thailand to Perth - full of change, questions, and a quiet search for meaning.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Kayli from the United States of America. Kayli talks sharks, Thai islands, and what happens when a four-month trip turns into a whole new life.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Diogo from Portugal. From Portugal to Perth, Diogo balances mining work with art, music, and soulful exploration.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Jordan from England. From Portsmouth to Perth, Jordan’s story is a whirlwind of work, warmth, and finding meaning far from home.You can check out Jordan on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jordangrattan2/The episode was recorded in Esplanade Park, Fremantle.

In this episode I sit down with Duncan from Canada. Duncan talks Canadian small-town life, travel, and deep chats on stereotypes, systems, and living life.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.⁠https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with James from Scotland. James talks film , stand up comedy and finding yourself in travel.The episode was recorded in the Pirates Backpackers in Fremantle.https://www.piratesbackpackers.com.au

In this episode I sit down with Kim from England. Kim talks heartbreak, overachievement, and learning to stop chasing what no longer fits.

In this episode I sit down with Luca from France. Luca’s on a quest to unlearn, reconnect, and live on her own terms — far from home.The episode was recorded next to the WA Shipwrecks Museum.⁠⁠https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/shipwrecks

In this episode I sit down with Lucas from France. Lucas left his relationship — and found himself under New Zealand skies with dirt on his hands.The episode was recorded in Esplanade Park, Fremantle.

In this episode I sit down with Loui from New Zealand. Loui is a storyteller in motion — from travel highs to awkward lows, he shares what happens when you just keep saying yes.The episode was recorded next to the WA Shipwrecks Museum.⁠https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/shipwrecks

In this web wandering I sit down with Anastasia Lindsey.Anastasia used poetry to make sense of pain — and ended up building a life full of creative fire.You can find out more about Anastasia on her website:https://summersolacehealing.comYou can also follow her on Instagram and Youtube:https://www.instagram.com/anamariepoetryhttps://www.youtube.com/@anastasiam.lindsey74/videosThe episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conversation was made possible by PodMatch.⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thewanderingmike⁠

In this episode I sit down with Tim from the United States of America. Tim talks about his childhood, playing rugby, and how moving cities shaped his sense of identity.The episode was recorded next to the WA Shipwrecks Museum.https://visit.museum.wa.gov.au/shipwrecks

In this web wandering I sit down with Mari Reisberg.From circus kid to creative therapist, Mari has always made a home on the edge of expression.You can find out more about Mari, her podcast and her services on her website:https://sustainingcreativity.comYou can also follow her on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sustainingcreativity/The episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conversation was made possible by PodMatch.⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thewanderingmike⁠

In this web wandering I sit down with James Hammond.James left the UK to watch cricket in Australia — and never stopped traveling after that.You can find out more about James and his podcast on his website:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wingingittravelpodcast.comYou can also follow him on Instagram and Youtube:https://www.instagram.com/jameshammondtravelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC173L0udkGL15RSkO3vIx5AThe episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conversation was made possible by PodMatch.⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thewanderingmike⁠

In this episode I sit down with Haisley from New Zealand.Haisley is part yogi, part comic, all heart. This episode is pure vibe and deep laughter.The episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠

In this web wandering I sit down with John Taylor McEntire.John has helped companies across the globe align their teams — now he’s sharing the frameworks that work.You can find out more about John and his services on his website:https://mutualprosperity.comYou can also follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn:⁠https://www.facebook.com/mcentire.johnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johntaylormcentire/overlay/contact-info/The episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conversation was made possible by PodMatch.⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thewanderingmike⁠

In this web wandering I sit down with Kevin King.Kevin grew up in the birthplace of hip hop — and brings heart, hustle, and heritage to the mic.You can follow Kevin on Instagram and Youtube:⁠https://www.instagram.com/kevinking922https://youtube.com/@kevinking922The episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conversation was made possible by PodMatch.⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thewanderingmike⁠

In this episode I sit down with Shea from Australia.Shea left the lab for a life of adventure. From fish tanks to hostels, she shares her story of going where the current takes her.The episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠

In this web wandering I sit down with Jesse Hartman.Jesse went from dining-room tutoring sessions to a thriving education business — all while rapping on the side.You can find out more about Jesse's tutoring company on his website:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hartmantutoring.com/The episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conversation was made possible by PodMatch.⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thewanderingmike⁠

In this web wandering I sit down with Darren Elliott.Darren chased winter sun, coffee shop friendships, and a life designed around connection.You can find out more about Darren's practice on his website:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://darrenelliott.caThe episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conversation was made possible by PodMatch.⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thewanderingmike⁠

In this episode I sit down with Dana from Australia.Dana is hilarious, heartfelt, and *very* outdoorsy. And this episode is a joyride.The episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠

In this web wandering I sit down with Christopher Grant Ward.Christopher left corporate life for nature, furniture, and a slower pace of truth.You can find out more about Christopher's furniture and podcast on his website:https://www.christophergrantward.comYou can also follow him on Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/christophergrantwardThe episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conversation was made possible by PodMatch.⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thewanderingmike⁠

In this web wandering I sit down with Tyler Foley.From child actor to keynote speaker, Tyler’s story is a masterclass in growth, grief, and the gift of community.You can find out more about Tyler and his services on his website:https://www.seantylerfoley.comYou can also follow him on Instagram and Youtube:https://www.instagram.com/seantylerfoley/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPaMWxi5lGc_msriWtO45eAThe episode was recorded at Tahuna Pod Hostel in Queenstown.⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tahunapodhostelqt/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tahunapodhostel.co.nz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The conversation was made possible by PodMatch.⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/thewanderingmike⁠