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(Episode 30) Phuket, Thailand. Chaliao Srisut, aka Sek, never had it easy. Learning how to fish at three, paying for his own school at eleven, and venturing out into the world at fourteen, Chaliao grew up working and helping support his family. What that gave him though, was an unbreakable will. Building up to his current restaurant was not easy. When he moved to Phuket, Chaliao went fifteen days without food before he got his first paycheck. He had to scavenge the fruit off of trees to survive. The surprising part about his story isn't the incredible hardship, but the fact that despite it all he had a giant smile on his face. He is the life of the real life superman of Phuket.Taina BBQ Seafood and BarSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMusic by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 29) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kelly Kamaruzaman always wanted to be a doctor, but after witnessing a severe accident Kelly realized it wasn't for him. Blood was not his thing. Now an architect, Kelly's path has twisted and turned in unexpected ways. Sure, he never reached his childhood dream of being a doctor, but Kelly found something even better. Himself.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMusic by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 28) Singapore. People judged Myles every time he switched schools, but it wasn't because he couldn't do the work. He just didn't believe in the system. Many of us struggle with the systems we find ourselves in, but that didn't stop our guest Myles Ziebrat. Using his label as a broken cog to drive him, Myles reinvented himself multiple times after several life altering shifts. When his girlfriend got a job in new city, it was time to do it all again. What he didn't know was that he would have to put all his reinvention skills to the test in one of the hardest job markets for a foreigner. Singapore. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 27) Edinburgh, Scotland. Rob Salkaed and Josh Reid work in the Thistle Stop Cafe off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. It's easy to focus on the haggis, castles, and scotch, but even those can't mask Scotland's dark past. Rob grew up in the slums on Edinburgh. Even though he had holes in his pants and shoes, Rob cultivated a mindset in the slums that propelled him through the rest of his life. The Thistle Stop CafeSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 26) Augsburg, Germany. Tony is a self made man. The only person that can go from screwing up instant noodles to a professional chef without formal training. Winning the popular vote for the unofficial mayor of Augsburg, Tony knows how to use his connections and capitalize on opportunities. Life wasn't always schnitzel with a cold beer, but sometimes you need to feel the pain to level up.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 25) Seattle, Washington. Thad Kreisher is a paranormal guide in Seattle, Washington. There are few things that make you question everything. That question our core beliefs. Thad has faced questions about reality. From the punk rock life to the depths of the Seattle Underground, Thad had to answer one simple question: is this reality, or am I insane? Thad creates adventures for the Battle for Wesnoth strategy game! Check it out hereSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 24) Ah a brand new year, let's start 2018 on the right foot shall we? As I reflect on my travels up to this point, I can't help but notice the benefits in many facets of my life. I'm finally getting to answer the most asked questions, "What is the point of long term travel?" To help me chunk through my thoughts, I brought on travel guru Scott Keyes to talk about the multitude of different benefits travel brings to your life, and how to pull the trigger in 2018. Happy New Year!SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 23) Augsburg, Germany. Sebastian has lived in Augsburg, aka Townsville, for most of his life. Fueled by his young love for cooking, he is now one of the head chefs at a local restaurant called Aposto. Sebastian thrives under pressure, a constant occurrence for a chef, and credits his ability to stay present for coping with the rigors of the kitchen and life. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 22) Zürich, Switzerland. Benjamin Reusser grew up in a sleepy town in the highlands of Switzerland. Where the mountains are your neighbors and the lakes are swimming pools. Sounds like paradise, and it was for Ben as he grew up skiing, swimming and being a kid in a nature wonderland. How could you ever leave? Well, that's where it gets interesting. Ben lived in Ethiopia as a mandatory service to his country, and what he found was an alternative way to live. The people struggled for food and water, but were the happiest and most open people he ever met. How is that possible? Ben's search for the truth continues throughout the world as he searches for nothing in particular. You never know what you will find when you explore without an expectation. In Ben's words, "just go," because you might find what you did not know was missing.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for priva

(Episode 21) London, England. The world today is dominated by politics, but Mohamed Hussein shares a different story. Mohamed was born a refugee. The beginning of his life was chaos, but also instilled a beautiful perspective. After spending most of his life in Norway, Mohamed decided he needed to see more. Hilariously, he embarked on a journey that parallels my own in a quest to see the United States. This interview was one of the most refreshing conversations I've had in quite some time. It reminded me why, even in the midst of all the problems, I am proud of where I come from. It reminded me that we, as a nation, are not our politics.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 20) London, England. Luke and Edmond sit on the side of the Thames river writing poems every single day, and they absolutely love it. How they got there is a winding tale that reminded me that success is an ambiguous word that you, and you alone, define. Maybe money, prestige, and notoriety are not what make us happy, and struggle is a great teacher for finding true happiness. Luke and Edmond's story proves that the simple things, such as making someones day with a poem, brings a joyous life.  SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 19) London, England. Ikram Hussain was born in Somalia, and moved to Norway when she was three months old. Shortly after, the civil war erupted in Somalia and all plans to return vanished. That didn't stop the Hussain's as they made a new life in Norway, and Ikram even competed in biathlons. You know, the one where you ski and shoot things. Ikram battled through many transitions in her life, some of them harder than others. Oh the language barrier, you are a cruel beast. That never stopped her though, and after looking back on her life she realized its not borders that define you, but home is where you make it.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 18) Reykjavik, Iceland. Martin Lund Pedersen is a professional soccer player in Iceland, and runs the prestigious Hotel Martin in Reykjavik, Iceland. Well, "hotel" in the terms of he can't say no to couch surfing requests. Martin is a well composed guy, and sheds insight on the Danish education system as well as what it takes to be a professional soccer player in Europe. Check out his highlights here or by typing "Martin Lund Pedersen" into youtube. Worth the watch.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON Follow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 17 *50 before restructure*) Cincinnati, Ohio. Charlie Millikin and I are life long friends, and he is the last interview before I move to Germany. It's been a long road to get to where I'm at, but Charlie reminds me why I'm going in the first place. We all experience hazy moments in our lives. Moments in life when the everyday doesn't seem to have a direction. Charlie went through the same period, and now he is an up and coming artist. Sometimes you just have to go and do it. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 16) Columbus, Ohio. Manoj Kumar Valluri was born in southern India, so how the heck did he end up Columbus, Ohio? After having his nose to the grindstone for years in the Indian education system, Manoj decided it was time for a change. He was going to study in the states. There were ups, downs, and in betweens, but this story is how a little blind faith and some great friends helped form Manoj into the person he is today. Manoj proves that we are like iron, if you heat it, melt it, and give it certain shape, it can become a sword.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 15) Columbus, Ohio. Kru Hope Vitellas is one of the most interesting people you will ever meet. After quitting her job, she moved to New York to pursue a music career and continue to train in Muay Thai. Muay Thai soon took over, and after starting out kicking a bag in the back of a restaurant, Hope went on to fight in Thailand on the U.S. National Muay Thai team. Hope, the small town girl who liked arcades, now owns a Muay Thai gym in Columbus, Ohio and is a legend in the local fighting community. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 14) Columbus, Ohio. Angie Plummer is a lawyer on the front lines of the refugee crisis working for the Community Refugee Immigration Services (CRIS) in Columbus, Ohio. Not only that, she has a perfect record when it comes to winning asylum cases. Angie sheds some light on how she found her unique career trajectory and what it’s like on the front lines of the refugee crisis.Support CRIS!Angie's TEDx TalkSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 13) Columbus, Ohio. Joel Main loves rocks. Actual rocks that you kick down the road or skip across the pond. He loves rocks more than any other person I know, but finding his passion for geology was the easy part. Coming out to his family was a different story.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 12) Los Angeles, California. What do you think when you hear the word Hollywood? Big cars, larger houses, endless money, but that wasn’t reality for Vince Villanueva. Born in a small town in central California, Vince had face the edge of his comfort zone multiple times to finally land his dream job in the music department of Dreamworks.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

(Episode 11) Columbus, Ohio. Chirayu’s story really hit home so I decided to do a round two, but this time with his parents. The Patel’s are hall of fame parents. Barely knowing each other when they were married Mr. and Mrs. Patel battled through Chirayu’s early health conditions, navigated multiple large moves including to America, and hustled until they paid for their kids education. It’s a fantastic story about two parents who gave up everything for the future of their children, and now get to see their kids build on what they achieved. A nice reminder of the sacrifices most of our past relatives made, and what America is all about.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREONFollow me on InstagramSubscribe to the ShowWrite us a ReviewMore about our Trip!Music by Charlie Millikin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.