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WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life
Take a profound and distant journey. Call it Deep Travel, Immersive Travel, Slow Travel, or Vagabonding. Francis Tapon guides you to the intersection of travel, technology, and transformation. The podcast will compel you to go beyond your comfort zone. ftapon.substack.com
Episodes
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeAMA About the Book, Jail, and Languages
Rejoice Tapon and I host an Ask Me Anything episode on our podcast. The video is only available to my WanderLearn patrons.In this episode, we discuss:The Eko…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeBiking To Over 150 Countries with Patrick Martin Schroeder
Whenever anyone has visited over 150 countries, I'm impressed, but probably not for the reasons you think.To get to 150, you had to have gone through some…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeUsing Basketball To Connect With Africans
Europeans evangelized about Christianity.Nowadays, one European is promoting something more secular: the gospel of basketball. Meet Tony Rodriguez.For the last…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeBiking The Americas From Canada To Patagonia
Do you dream of doing a mega-bike trip? Is biking across the United States or Europe just not ambitious enough for you? Do you love repairing flat tires?Then…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeOperating a Luxury Hotel in Cairo Is Tricky
Last year, I stayed in Cairo's Sheraton hotel. I spoke with two representatives to learn about the dirty underbelly of running a luxury hotel in Egypt. I asked…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeUnseen Sides of Lesotho - A Peace Corps Perspective
I love talking with Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) because they offer such a unique perspective on a country. Because they're stationed in one country for two…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeDebating Environmentalism
Tomas Higbey has been an environmentalist for over 2 decades. In this 45-minute profound and sometimes funny conversation, I debate environmentalism with him…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeAMA #2 - Bitcoin Q&A
A skeptical teenager named Wolf asked me a bunch of questions about Bitcoin, so since his parents are one of my patrons, I am happy to address them.The…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeUnseen Sides of Tanzania
Frank Isaac was my roommate for a couple of months in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Here are some of the questions I asked him:How is Tanzania's government fighting…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHiking to Muxia on El Camino de Santiago
Mark Joseph hiked El Camino de Santiago with his father's ashes. The father and son had intended to walk the long trail together, but, like many people, they…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeTraveling To Every Country With 3 Kids
The three most popular excuses people have for not traveling?Lack of timeLack of moneyLack of childrenJust kidding about that last one!Today, we'll look at the…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow Blockchains Will Disrupt Everything - Stephen P. Williams
Stephen P. Williams, author of Blockchain: The Next Everything, talks about bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and blockchains. In this interview, I ask him:What is a…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeThe Smartest Guy In Cameroon - Africa's Einstein
There's a project that is searching for an Einstein in Africa. I may have found him.His name is Baye Gaspar. He's from the extreme north of Cameroon. He's won…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life3 Young Egyptians In Luxor
Mustapha, Tual, and Usama are three young Egyptians hanging by the Nile in Luxor. What do tourists miss out on when they zip through Egypt?How important is…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeLessons from the Hunting Debate
In last week's episode, Brittany Longoria and I talked about her infamous photo featuring a leopard she killed in Namibia in 2018. A single Facebook post…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeBrittany Longoria Explains Her Controversial Leopard Photo
In 2018, Brittany Hosmer Longoria was swept up in a social media firestorm with these trending…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeAre Hunters Responsible for the Decline of Africa's Wildlife?
Christopher Comer has a Ph.D. and is the Director of Conservation in Safari Club International, which is primarily a pro-hunting organization.We talk…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow Volara is Bringing Voice Assistants to Hotels
Do you miss your voice assistant when you travel? Do you find yourself in a hotel room and saying, "OK Google, set my alarm for 6 a.m." Or "Alexa, what's the…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeGossamer Gear's Founder Glen Van Peski on Backpacking
Glen Van Peski is a civil engineer who used his skills to engineer the lightest backpacking gear in the Solar System. He's the Founder of Gossamer Gear.In the…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeIs Libya Still A S**t Show? Frederick Wehrey 'Burning Shores' author answers
I interviewed Fred Wehrey for this podcast and for my review of his book, Burning Shores, which I wrote on Forbes. I've copied the article below for those who…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeA Persian Goes To Africa
Bahman Keramati is an Iranian who has lived a decade in Africa. He's mostly lived in Nigeria and Tanzania. He's also visited many other countries in Africa. I…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeWhen To Use Vacasa - An Objective Review
To learn more about Vacasa, listen to WanderLearn podcast #19 where I interview Thaddeus Hansom Vacasa's Head of Global Partner Programs.In this episode, I…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeDo Africans Still Practice Witchcraft Or Is That A Myth?
Anamaria is a Tanzanian who has lived 7 months in South Africa. Since many people think that all African countries are quite similar, I asked her to compare…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow To Make A Successful Documentary Movie About Mountains
Jennifer Peedom is a mountaineer and filmmaker who made my favorite documentary about the mountains. It's simply called Mountain. It's free for Netflix…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow To Do Good & Make Money in Africa - The Anou
Most people (including Africans) would love it if Africa no longer needed charity. If Africa was able to economically stand on its own two feet, charities…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow Does Nigeria Compare to Other African Countries?
Nigeria's Election is Tomorrow!On February 16, 2019, Nigeria will pick their new president. Learn more about the Nigerian election on Wikipedia.In the 28th…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeRolf Potts on Vagabonding, Souvenirs, and Getting Drunk at 5
Vagabonding is a seminal travel book. The author, Rolf Potts, made people realize that they don't need to settle for just two weeks a vacation every year. Rolf…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeWhen Will iinside Give Us Intelligent Airports?
iinside is obsessed about the last kilometer at the airport. You may use Google Maps, Maps.me, or some other mapping system to figure out how much congestion…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeWhether You Love or Hate Travel Tours, Listen to TourRadar's CEO Travis Pittman
WanderLearn fans get a special chance to win a tour for two to Italy, England, Vietnam or California for FREE by going…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow To Live A Meaningful Life: Wisdom From a 66-year-old Adventurer
Sym "Symbiosis" Blanchard has had so many adventures in his 66 years, including:Hiking half of MadagascarWalking El Camino de SantiagoThru-hiking the…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeVacasa Is A Full-Service Solution If You Have A Second Home
There are two types of people who should listen to this podcast:1. You have a vacation property that you'd like to rent out in a hassle-free way.2. You're…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeActing CEO of Rome2Rio Strikes a Partnership With Lonely Planet
Kirsteene Phelan, Acting CEO of Rome2Rio, has a 15-minute conversation with me to discuss her company's new partnership with Lonely Planet and what it means to…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life2019 Predictions & How My 2018 Predictions Fared
At the end of 2017, I made my predictions for 2018. Although I got a couple of things wrong, I was surprisingly accurate.Since the point of this exercise is to…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeJoAnneh Nagler Explains How To Make Money Being An Artist
JoAnneh Nagler gives tips, ideas, and strategies that help you be an artist and build a life you love, in the real world.This approach inspired her to write…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeTim Butcher - Author of Two Books on Africa
What's it like to trek across some of the wildest parts of Africa? Tim Butcher has done two epic journeys that follow the footsteps of two 19th-century…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeAMA: Repairing the Schism Between Locals and Tourists + 2 other questions
This is first Ask Me Anything (AMA) episode! I answer three questions.I always answer any question that one of my Patrons ask me. You can become a patron for…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow To Create A Top Travel Podcast - Chris Christensen of the Amateur Traveler
Chris Christensen hosts one of the top 5 travel podcasts, The Amateur Traveler. This is the 13th episode of the WanderLearn podcast.Chris Christensen…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeThe Winding Tree Foundation Answers Criticism About Its Blockchain Technology
Are promoters of blockchain technology snake oil salesmen?One of my listeners (named Colin) thinks so. Colin posted a blistering critique of Winding Tree on my…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow To Use, Not Abuse, Couchsurfing.com
Officially, Couchsurfing is free, but it's really only free for inconsiderate guests. Polite guests and anyone with common sense will give back to their host…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeAmtrak Travel Tips for 2019
I interviewed Marc Magliari, who is Amtrak's spokesperson for 23 states, to talk about what's going on with Amtrak. To watch the full interview, watch the…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeWhat To Do If You Can't Afford to Travel
Many who dream of traveling the world haven't even traveled around their neighborhood. The San Francisco Bay Area has 7 million people. Most haven't been on…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow To Become an A-list Travel Blogger - Gary Arndt of Everything-Everywhere Explains
Gary Arndt has been a travel blogger for a dozen years. Along the way, he's figured out what works and what doesn't. Gary Arndt never minces words. He doesn't…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeYou're Wrong If You Think You Don't Have Time to Exercise
When you're traveling, it's easy to forget to exercise. In fact, even when you're not traveling, it's hard to have the daily discipline. Some people get more…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeWhat Winding Tree's Blockchain-Based Technology Means To You & The Travel Industry
The Internet was supposed to disrupt the middlemen. Yes, it created some peer-to-peer technology and services.However, middlemen are doing better than ever…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeWhy You Should Always Read Your Alumni Obituaries
Although it's sad to read about your fellow alums dying, it's also motivating. It's especially motivating when a dead alum is younger than you. This depressing…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeWhat It Takes to Set a Speed Record or FKT on the AT & PCT
Joe 'Stringbean' McConaughy is a young legend in the thru-hiking community. He set the fastest known time (FKT) on the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeHow To Accumulate F**k-You Money
I share my secrets of how I've been able to travel nonstop since 2006.The most common question I get asked is how I am able to afford to travel to 120+…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeTravis Sherry, The Jetto App, and Getting Travel Bargains
Officially, this is my second podcast, but it's really my first proper podcast since my first episode was just a 4-min teaser introduction.What better way to…
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeIntro To The WanderLearn Podcast
Discover what this podcast is about! For those who are too lazy to listen, here are the three themes we'll tackle:TravelTechnologyTransformationFrancis Tapon…