Travel Smart

Matt tells us how he travels the world with his carbon fiber racing bicycle, including letting it into the control of airline baggage handlers. There are some gems in this one for you cyclists, and wow, Matt's story at the end...make sure you're not eating lunch during this one!

Wind tells us about her camping on the Great Wall of China in the freezing cold, visiting North Korea during major political changes, going to school in Russia, and tips for planning a trip to a new place. Video of this episode is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-dB1owC69U

Ben interviews Mindy, who is a tech guru working in the travel industry. Mindy talks about using bowties to meet new people, whale watching in Maui, a particularly funny travel memory of walking in on her parents enjoying their holiday when they thought the kids were away, and more. Video of this episode is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WUswZhrliQ

Ben interviews Ben! Ben talks about the positive past memory of a road trip with his best friend after high school around the south island of New Zealand - sleeping in the car, having a dip in the ocean every morning, and enjoying a true carefree attitude. Ben has lived and traveled throughout SE Asia, and has some solid tips to make sure your next trip goes off without a hitch. Video of this episode is at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIR9PgI1VMM

Ben interviews Charles Chung, who moved around the world on short notice in 2011. They talk about how to live out of a single suitcase, what to do when visiting a new place, and how to keep your data secure while on the road. Video of this interview is at http://youtu.be/jP3Tisa6FzA

The first episode of the Travel Smart podcast. Ben interviews Ray Gillenwater, a telecom executive and tech entrepreneur (currently CEO of SpeakUp). They talk about living overseas, working overseas, balancing work and life when on the road, and they share some useful advice for frequent travelers. The video of this podcast is available at https://youtu.be/WV1YWNEcnjk Notes: SpeakUp can be found at http://getspeakup.com and @GetSpeakUp on Twitter