Greatest Hits: From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd

Extra Pack of Peanuts podcast From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd

Joining me today is someone who once tried to sail from Norway to France and failed, who decided to ride a bike 5,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico but didn’t know how to change a tire, and who has gotten lost, stuck, and confused in more countries than he can count, Otto Ecroyd, author of Northbound and Down.

Today’s podcast is sponsored by Oregon State University ECampus.

What long-distance adventure are you wanting to conquer? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

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In This Episode

  • 03:00 Learning On The Go
  • 04:05 Leveling Up & Where It All Started
  • 09:45 Wanting To Do It To Actually Doing it
  • 15:30 Alaska Adventure
  • 19:30 Falling Forward & Planning At The Same Time
  • 23:20 Am I Gonna Quit?
  • 27:55 Being So Remote
  • 30:35 Differences & Similarities Between All The Locations
  • 35:55 Gear Used & Tossed Along The Way
  • 40:40 Timeframe & End Date
  • 44:25 The Longest Stretches
  • 46:30 Biggest Lessons Learned
  • 48:50 Post Trip Life
  • 55:50 No Rules Needed
  • 56:30 Learning About Writing & Publishing A Book
  • 59:30 Unexpected Highlights & Biggest Mishap

 

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12 Skills in 12 Countries in 12 Months w/ Mike Savas

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast 12 Skills in 12 Countries in 12 Months w/ Mike Savas

 

What will be (or was) your mid-life awakening? Have you followed your curiosity, passion, and love of travel to create the opportunities for your dream life?

Today’s guest is Mike Savas from Savas On The Go, who is currently on what he deems as his mid-life awakening which will include learning 12 skills in 12 countries in 12 months. Mike is learning from master’s in all the skills he has sought out in the places of their greatness with only one month allotted for each location. If you have skills you have always wanted to explore but never gave yourself the permission, time, or focus to do that in the location of its significance then join Mike as he weaves his way through 12 months of travel & self-exploration.

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In This Episode

  • 03:10  A Month In The Making Project: The Mid-Life Awakening
  • 04:50 The List Of Skills
  • 08:35 Freediving In The Bahamas & The End Goal Per Month Per Skill
  • 20:00 Finding The Masters & Getting Them Onboard
  • 22:30 Conservation Ranger In Kenya: Making Plans & Taking Risks
  • 24:50 Concerns But No Pauses & Overcoming Fears
  • 26:45 What Has Been The Most Demanding On His Mind & Body
  • 33:00 How To Avoid Burnout In Work & Travel
  • 36:50 Which Skills Will He Keep Up In The Future
  • 43:45 What Skills Does He Want To Learn But Won’t Be Able To For This Project
  • 49:00 Why You Don’t Need To Be The Best: Just Enjoy The Process
  • 52:40 Ranking The Skills Based On Excitement To Learn

 

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From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd

Extra Pack of Peanuts podcast From An Office To An Adventure w/ Otto Ecroyd

Joining me today is someone who once tried to sail from Norway to France and failed, who decided to ride a bike 5,000 miles from Alaska to Mexico but didn’t know how to change a tire, and who has gotten lost, stuck, and confused in more countries than he can count, Otto Ecroyd, author of Northbound and Down

What long-distance adventure are you wanting to conquer? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

Check out the entire library of EPoP Travel Podcasts on Apple Podcasts.

Click here to download this episode directly!

In This Episode

  • 03:00 Learning On The Go
  • 04:05 Leveling Up & Where It All Started
  • 09:45 Wanting To Do It To Actually Doing it
  • 15:30 Alaska Adventure
  • 19:30 Falling Forward & Planning At The Same Time
  • 23:20 Am I Gonna Quit?
  • 27:55 Being So Remote 
  • 30:35 Differences & Similarities Between All The Locations
  • 35:55 Gear Used & Tossed Along The Way
  • 40:40 Timeframe & End Date
  • 44:25 The Longest Stretches
  • 46:30 Biggest Lessons Learned
  • 48:50 Post Trip Life
  • 55:50 No Rules Needed
  • 56:30 Learning About Writing & Publishing A Book
  • 59:30 Unexpected Highlights & Biggest Mishap

 

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The Hardest Job On The Planet w/ Nate Menninger

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast The Hardest Job On The Planet w/ Nate Menninger

Joining me today is someone who I had the great honor to have on 3.5 years ago (way back in episode 272), and who since then has continued his immersive exploration, which includes working the hardest job on Earth, Nate Menninger from his new project, ThePorterFilm.com.

What has been your biggest challenge in life? What is the difference you are going to make in this world through that challenge? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

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In This Episode

  • 02:50 What Was The Goal 3.5 Years Ago
  • 07:30 The Hardest Job In The World
  • 10:00 The Plan & Why They Chose Him
  • 14:10 Beginning Stages & Initial Shocks
  • 20:15 Biggest Fears
  • 22:25 What Did The Other Porter’s Think
  • 25:40 The Day To Day Life Of A Porter
  • 33:15 The Breaking Points
  • 37:30 The Camaraderie
  • 40:45 How The Story Changed & What Emerged Instead
  • 45:45 The Wages Are Not Survivable & The Systematic Problem
  • 50:15 What Is The End Goal

 

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Around The World On 50 Bucks w/ Christopher Schacht

Extra Pack of Peanuts Podcast Around The World On 50 Bucks w/ Christopher Schacht

Joining me today is someone who has hitchhiked across oceans, who started off on a 5 year around the world journey with only $50 in his pocket and came home with a wife, and who is a fellow twin, Christopher Schacht, author of Around the World on $50 Bucks. This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19.

How long do you think you could make it on $50? Let us know by tagging us in a post on Instagram at @ExtraPackofPeanuts.

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In This Episode

  • 02:20 Twin Talk
  • 05:30 The Time Frame To Go Around The World Without Air Travel
  • 08:50 Deciding On The Places To See & Learning To Use The Time
  • 17:10 The Places Christopher Stayed The Longest
  • 19:45 How Long Did That $50 Last
  • 24:50 From Party Angel To Mining Gold: The Crazy Jobs Along The Way
  • 31:50 Languages Learned Before & On The Road
  • 34:45 Hitchhiking Across The Oceans
  • 44:15 The Love Story & The Unusual Way He Met His Wife
  • 50:35 Why Did The Traveling Stop? Do You Want To Travel Again?
  • 57:15 Biggest Travel Mishaps

 

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