Travel Freedom Podcast (location Independent Income & Travel)

SHOW NOTES: www.travelfreedompodcast.com/033 We experience gravity on a whole new level with a 50 second free fall in EmpuriaBrava. Costa Brava expert Jaume Marin, shares some of the reasons the catalonian region of spain should be on your travel bucket list. Plus, we go to prison in Castello d'Empuries.   Feature Topic: Getting chucked out of a plane has been one of the most adrenaline intense experiences of our lives. Local Interview: Jaume Marin, head of Costa Brava (Spain) tourism. Fun/Travel: We visit the small, lesser known walled town of Castello d'Empuries and end up in prison...

SHOW NOTES: www.travelfreedompodcast.com/032 We interview some of the top travel bloggers in the business. Feat. Jodi Ettenberg (Legal Nomads), Derek Baron (Wandering Earl), Gary Arndt (Everything Everywhere), Indie Travel Podcast, Nathaniel Boyle (Daily Travel Podcast) and many more!   Topics:     Blog Monetization tips from top bloggers Tips for getting the most out of conferences Inspirational quotes on why long term travellers choose a travel freedom lifestyle What first time conference goers got out of attending    

SHOW NOTES: travelfreedompodcast.com/031   A better life for a fraction of the price? SE Asia on $7 a day, the real cost of Asia that the tourism agents don't want you to know about. A meal for 2 on the beach for $4, PLUS: How to beat the police and motorbike scams.   Topics:   Feature: Asia on $7-$15 per person per day. Story Corner: Motorbikes of death! The realities of hiring a scooter in Cambodia - Plus how to beat the scams. $5 food: Beach meal   Subscribe on iTunes

SHOW NOTES: www.travelfreedompodcast.com/030 Want more clicks on your articles? You need better headlines. Chief copywriter from Copy Blogger, http://roughdraft.fm (Demian Farnworth), discusses how to massively improve your headlines and then engage readers better once they land on your articles. Topics:   Why you must treat blogging as copy writing if you want to engage readers in 2015 Why list posts are still incredibly effective but "How to" has lots some of its power Demian's top tips for writing better headlines Why you keep "burying the lead" - and how to find it Understanding how to use the "4U's" of headline writing will massively increase click through Why short headlines just work better and when to use them Will journalistic style writing be replaced by copywriting? Why podcasting is the future of blogging Why most podcast headlines suck, and what to do about it      Quotes     Better headlines = More clicks. Improve your copywriting now.

SHOWNOTES: www.travelfreedompodcast.com/029 Meeting new people is part of the travel experience. But how do you connect with new people easily in unfamiliar territory? We give you our top 5 tips. Plus, we visit the Capital of the Republic of Macedonia and discover amazing breakfast for a dollar as well as exploring the amazing value at the Bit Pazaar Feature: 5 Ways to make friends on the road Destination - We visit Skopje, the capital of FYROM (Former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia) $5 food: Burek $5 Fun: Old town, Bit Pazaar markets Subscribe on iTunes

SHOW NOTES - www.travelfreedompodcast.com/028 $76 per day in passive income? Plus freelancing = supporting a family of 4 while travelling the world full time. Sharon Gourlay proves that great SEO and affiliate linked articles (even without an effective email list!) are all you need to discover travel freedom. Topics: Is Yoast SEO as good as you think it is? Why you shouldn't find keywords for the articles you want to write but should find keywords before you decide what to write. Why SEO is a waiting game and you should not get impatient How to find long tail keywords How to use google webmaster tools to improve SEO ranking super fast Why you shouldn't rely on google Are you wasting your time with social media? Tweet us @mytravelfreedom

SHOW NOTES: http://www.travelfreedompodcast.com/027 At $22 per person per day, full time travel has cost about half what living and working in Australia used to cost us. We explain all of our expenses in detail so you can emulate our success. What have we spent our money on? What was good value for money? Topics:  Feature: Psychologists prove why an experience based lifestyle will make you happier than  Main Topic: 2 years of budget data. How much have we spent and what we have spent it on. Learn how our $22 per person per day budget has been spent. What have been the biggest expenses. Where should we have spent more, where could we have spent less?   Subscribe on iTunes

SHOW NOTES: www.travelfreedompodcast.com/026 SUBSCRIBE on iTunes now! Topics:   How video can be a full time income for your blog. Who is interested in paying bloggers for video and how to pitch them. Relationships before pitches. The new course to turn you into a travel video pro. How to look outside of your blog for income. The importance of credibility over short term gain. GET 5% OFF YOUR NEXT WORLD NOMADS INSURANCE POLICY WITH THE CODE: WN5DP

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.travelfreedompodcast.com/025 In this Marrakesh Podcast episode: We discuss: Our everyday method for getting cheaper flights. Plus, this week we are in Marrakech, morocco. Our safety expert Phil Sylvester gives us some top tips for staying safe in Morocco and we drink amazing spiced tea! Feature: An everyday method for Getting the cheapest flights - no miles, points, scams or standby rates. Interview: Phil From http://www.5dollarplanet.com/worldnomads (World Nomads) - Safety in Morocco $5 Food: Cake & Spiced Tea $5 Fun: Sunset at the Jamaa El Fna with overpriced tea.

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.travelfreedompodcast.com/024 In the Travel With Bender episode: Even if you don't have kids you'll want to learn from Josh & Erin Bender - Family travel lifestyle experts. The benefits of an "on-the-road" education and the biggest challenges kids pose to their nomad parents. Plus, we celebrate 2 years on the road! Feature Topics in this episode: Why Kids are not a barrier to travel What are the biggest challenges to long term travel with kids Living in Bali in a high quality place for a Family of 4 for $2,500 - all inclusive. Why travel is a better education for your kids Transitioning from a web development business to being full time bloggers. Running competitions to monetize your blog Why advertisers are not paying for your writing, and what they are paying for... How having kids doesn't affect your opportunities to work with travel companies Why Family travel bloggers find it easier to get free stuff Getting paid to travel by a sauce company? Travel Lifest

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.travelfreedompodcast.com/023 In this Thessaloniki Podcast episode: Summary: Why having a travel blog will save you a fortune, even if you are not a travel blogger. Plus, we visit Thessaloniki, Greece to eat the famous spicy gyros and we learn about some of the stranger Greek traditions and superstitions. We discuss: Feature Topic: Travel adventures for free, including "The legend of Tripod Tom" Local Interview: Mae from http://www.greekweddings.com/ (Greek Weddings) & Dimitra from http://www.visitgreece.gr/ (Greece Tourism) $5 Food: Gyros - The number 1. value for money foodie choice $5 Fun/Travel: White Tower - Thessaloniki's iconic tower     Become part of the Travel Freedom community on twitter. http://twitter.com/mytravelfreedom (Follow us) Tweet suggestions to https://twitter.com/mytravelfreedom (@mytravelfreedom) #travelfreedom #travelthursdays #moneymondays   Weblinks from Thessaloniki Podcast http://www.5dollarplanet.com/worldnomads (World Nomads Insuranc

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.travelfreedompodcast.com/022 In the John Lee Dumas episode: Corporate America is taking over podcasting. Grow your audience now before it costs a fortune. With over 1 Million downloads per month, John Lee Dumas (Best of iTunes 2013) makes a six figure monthly salary from podcasting. John tells us how to launch a successful podcast in 2015 before it's too late. Feature Topics in this episode: Podcasters Paradise - Free Webinars http://www.travelfreedompodcast.com/paradise (http://www.travelfreedompodcast.com/paradise) Why should bloggers start a podcast Is podcasting the business solution for you? Why there has never been a better time to start a podcast - get in before its full The importance of indie podcasters finding a narrow niche Why podcasting will replace radio, soon! How to get new listeners quickly How important is iTunes new and noteworthy? The importance of iTunes artwork Weblinks from John Lee Dumas Episode http://www.5dollarplanet.com/worldnomads

SHOWNOTES: www.5dollarplanet.com/021 In this Yangon Podcast episode: Travel Hacking: How to become a top house sitter in no time and get free accommodation worldwide. Plus, get ready for the craziest water fight on Earth - The Thingyan festival in Burma is off the chain! We discuss: Feature: The Thingyan Water Festival, Myanmar Travel Hacking Central: Can Anyone be a house sitter? 3 tips to become a top house sitter in no time Weblinks from Yangon Podcast http://www.5dollarplanet.com/worldnomads (World Nomads Insurance) - Specifically designed for digital nomads, flashpackers, adventure & long term Travellers - Get a 5% Discount with our coupon code: WN5DP http://www.fivedollartraveller.com/go/house (Trusted Housesitters.com) - Use discount code 5DP to get a 15% discount on membership (Current Promotion Ends 5th April) http://www.fivedollartraveller.com/10-ways-house-sitting-tips/ (How to become a housesitting pro in just 3 months).    disclaimer: We are affiliated with both Trusted housesitters & World

Subscribe on iTunes   In the My Tan Feet episode: How the "http://mytanfeet.com/ (My Tan Feet)" Blog made over $36,000 in their first two years. The monetization and customer targeting tips that can help your blog start printing money right away. Feature Topics in this episode: Why you should develop a flexible brand from day one Why niche = authority Why blogs are better for audiences How choosing the right niche can make or break your business Why targeted email sequences convert readers into customers Choosing affiliates that work Why Adsense can still work for you Pitch or fail. Why bitting the bullet and cold emailing is often the only way to grow your income Why being able to do simple video will get you more blogging work The importance of an auto responder sequence with evergreen content Why email beats social media and google every time Building a quality email list with a 70% open rate An engaged audience will get you more sponsorship and earnings than a larger, unengaged audience H

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.5dollarplanet.com/019 WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK We love to hear from listeners about how we can improve the show or what you love about it already. You can email us using the contact form in the footer of this page or tweet @5dollartravel [tweetthis]My comment is...[/tweetthis]   What do you want in the show? Are we moving to fast, or is it all too basic? What do you like what do you not like? More on money or more on travel?     In this Bologna, Italy Podcast episode: Emilia Romagna is considered the belly of Italy. Bologna is regarded as having some of the best food, so not surprisingly this interview has a lot of food talk!   We discuss: Feature Topic: Off Season Travel - Amazing Savings and the weather can be better than you think if you do your research. We detail exactly how we got to stay in a palatial apartment, 5 minutes walk from the beach for $350 a month. Interviews: Nicholas Montemaggi from the http://www.emiliaromagnaturismo.com/en (Emilia Romagna Tourism) t

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.5dollarplanet.com/018 In the Natalie Sisson the Suitcase Entrepreneur episode: Are you sure you have the right business? Or can't even decide what sort of business or blog to start? Todays masterclass covers how to make sure you are heading in the right direction and how to kickstart your digital nomad career! Feature Topics in this episode: How you know if you are cut out to be an entrepreneur How to differentiate a passion from a business plan How to discover your "Sweet Spot" - the match between you passions, skills and which of those is saleable. Why Passion for a project does not have to be full on to start with. How to choose a great niche Should you think about an end product, before building an audience first, or get an audience and then develop a product around their needs? The importance of an avatar - how to cater for the right people to make your business a success. How to know if there is a market for your product / service / idea How to grow an audi

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.5dollarplanet.com/017 In this World Nomads Travel Safety Podcast episode: We discuss: The biggest mistake travellers make How do you know if someone is trustworthy on the road? One great method to avoid getting ripped off by taxis The safest thing to do if someone tries to mug you How to avoid being a target for crime The best ways for female solo travellers to stay safe Ways to make sure your insurance company will pay out on a claim. Safest way to look after your passport Why your insurance will not always cover you Quick fire round - Will your insurance cover you if......? Will your insurance pay out if you have had more than one beer? QUOTE: [tweetthis]Have 2 wallets. The mugging wallet and the real one hidden in your undies![/tweetthis] [tweetthis]Keep your ATM receipts in case you get robbed and need to claim insurance.[/tweetthis]   Weblinks from World Nomads Travel Safety Podcast http://www.5dollarplanet.com/worldnomads (World Nomads Insurance) - S

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.5dollarplanet.com/016 In the Mapping Megan episode: Want to make cash for posting articles on your blog? Megan Jerrad from http://www.mappingmegan.com/ (MappingMegan.com) makes a full time income from writing on her blog. She shares her top tips for finding paid assignments and how much you should charge for your words. Feature Topics in this episode: The importance of making direct contact with readers/listeners How to know what to write about to get people loving your content How to know if someone likes your pitch, without having to ask them What are sponsored posts and how do you make an income from sponsored posts How to avoid being google slapped and losing your page rankings. How to avoid pissing off readers when publishing lots of sponsored content How to choose what sponsored content is right for your site Guest posting for exposure What are contact swaps and why should you do them Getting covered in puffin shit in Iceland Pitch to big blogs for paid

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.5dollarplanet.com/015 In this London Podcast episode: London on a $5 planet budget? - yes it is possible! We visit Camden markets and reveal how we can go out for food and beer on a super cheap budget. We also outline 3 of our best money saving transport tips for Europe. We discuss: Feature: Transport Travel Hacks, our top 3 money savers for getting round Europe Interview: Charlie from Walk Eat Talk Eat tells us about East London history and the burgeoning street food scene. There is more to modern British cuisine than you think... $5 Food - Beigels, but not like anything you'll ever tried before… Plus we grab a beer at the cheapest pub in England. $5 Fun - We visit the British museum - It's free! And awesome! OR tweet suggestions to @5dollartravel or #5dollarplanet   Weblinks from London Podcast Interview Guest - http://www.walkeattalkeat.com/ (Walk Eat Talk Eat Food Tours) http://www.5dollarplanet.com/worldnomads (World Nomads Insurance) - Specifically designed

Subscribe on iTunes SHOW NOTES: www.5dollarplanet.com/014 In the Rick Calvert episode: Head honcho for 2 of the largest trade shows in the business: NMX (New Media Expo) and TBEX (Travel Bloggers Exchange),  Rick gives us his insider tips on succeeding in the world of new media and cutting through the noise of an overcrowded online space. Feature Topics in this episode:  Why going to conferences is so important for business success Is new media better than traditional media? What are http://tbexcon.com/ (TBEX) & http://nmxlive.com/2015-lv/ (NMX )and why they could benefit you Why new media is interactive and inclusive How to network with people who are bigger than you How to cut through the "noise" of other online content Will there ever be a day when newbies simply can't rank on google? Content is king but community is queen Why TV is on its last legs Why friendly blogging communities are about to become enemies Is Organic reach on Facebook over? OR tweet suggestions to @5dollartravel or #5d