They say it’s not the destination, but the journey that matters. Striking out on a trip — be it for business or pleasure — has changed dramatically since our days growing up as Generation X’ers. In this Backtrack, we’re exploring all the ways that the travel experience has evolved from how we first experienced it in the ’70s & ’80s!
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Aug 21
Alien Earth, ReO2 Lens Restorer, & Crime Scene Cleaner
We tune in for the new horror sci-fi TV series that expands on the Alien franchise, check out a high-tech gadget to help contact lens wearers see clearer for longer, and play a twisted video game where it’s your job to clean up crime scenes for mob bosses! (May contain some expli ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 14
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
We’re heading back to the wastelands, dust, and chaos of Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome! From Bartertown to Master Blaster, it’s a wild mix of high-octane action, bizarre world-building, and a surprising dose of heart. So grab your makeshift armor and tighten your grip on the wheel ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 7
The Naked Gun, Shadow Labyrinth, & Remarkable Paper Pro
We head to the theatre to see how well Liam Neeson fills Leslie Nielsen’s shoes in a goofball cop comedy, check out the latest evolution of the paper-like tablet device for reading, writing, & note-taking, and dive back into the darkness with Remedy’s gut-wrenching sequel to thei ... Show More
57m 29s
Aug 2024
Overland Travel 101, the Pros and Cons of Full-Time Travel, and Favorite Hidden Gem Destinations (After 10 Years as a Nomad) With Eric Highland
Considering an overland travel adventure or have another dream you want to achieve, whether in work or travel? Eric Highland, his wife Brittany, and son Caspian are driving around the world in a Jeep. They have been traveling full-time since 2014, and their son, born in 2016, has ... Show More
1h 49m
Aug 2024
Seizing Your Opportunity to Travel, Saving Money as a Solo Traveler, Lessons from a Career Break, and How to Figure Out What You Want (In 60 Seconds) with Leslie McKellar
If a new opportunity comes your way, are you ready to take it? When professional photographer Leslie McKellar was forced to move out of her apartment in 2020 because of toxic mold, she took it as an opportunity to reevaluate her trajectory. After realizing her calling to travel f ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 13
3665: Travel, Tourism, and Living Abroad by Jacob Lund Fisker of Early Retirement Extreme on Personal Growth
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3665: Jacob Lund Fisker challenges conventional wisdom on travel by questioning its true value beyond consumerism and socia ... Show More
13m 10s
Sep 2024
Why New Experiences Make Life Feel Longer
Want to Feel Like You're Living a Longer, Fuller Life?Does it feel like time is flying by faster as you get older? In this solo podcast episode, I’m revealing a powerful secret to slow time down and experience a FULLER RICHER LIFE by creating new, dense memories.
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34m 15s