16 Best Places to Live for 3 Years

Extra pack of Peanuts Podcast 16 Best Places to Live for 3 Years

You are really digging our “countdown” style podcasts lately so we are giving you another one but this time we are diving into the 16 best places to live for at least 3 years. We aren’t talking about vacations or short-haul stays but living day to day life like a local, embracing the culture fully, & truly settling into the places we discuss in today’s podcast.

This one is a little more high stakes because Trav has a love of buying real estate and so at any point one of these places could become a reality so I (Heather) had to think long and hard about the possible future commitment this episode could be making for me.

We each picked 7-8 places (hello, honorable mentions) where we could live for 3 years and you’ll have to listen to see if we had any places make both lists. Can anyone say moving possibilities?!

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

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In This Episode

  • 05:00 The Ground Rules
  • 08:10 Honorable Mentions
  • 10:10 Let’s Get Started
  • 41:10 Drumroll Please…Number One’s

 

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Top 12 Summer Destinations of 2018


Have you planned your summer vacation yet?

If not, it’s time to start planning some trips!

In this episode, Heather and I go through our list of top summer destinations around the globe.  From surprising to serene, vibrant to verdant, and interesting to impactful, there’s a great destination for everyone.

It’s time to imagine some sun and water and plan that summer trip!

What are your favorite summer destinations? Or what are some places you want to go in the summer? Tweet us @ExtraPackofPeanuts!

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In This Episode

  • 6:50 – Honorable mentions
  • 7:50 – Heather’s #6. She cheated a little.
  • 9:20 – Our criteria for ideal summer destinations
  • 11:25 – Trav’s #6, to Heather’s delight.
  • 13:55 – Heather’s #5. You’ll want to go a little off the beaten path.
  • 18:00 – Trav’s #5. He loves this place, even though it’s crowded.
  • 20:15 – Heather’s #4: A relaxing vibe, places to explore, nature, hiking, beautiful landscape…
  • 22:30 – Trav’s #4. People in this place do summer right!
  • 23:45 – Heather’s #3. If you love nature and you love beer, this is a great destination.
  • 26:25 – Trav’s #3: One of the best countries on earth, and awesome in the summer!
  • 29:25 – Heather’s #2: One of her favorite countries.
  • 33:20 – Trav’s #2: A place that blew away all his expectations!
  • 35:50 – Heather’s top pick (the word “beautiful” comes up a lot).
  • 39:10 – Trav’s top pick: A country that had an outsized impact on him.

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Our Top Ten Cities – For Now…. Part 2

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Nick and I are back to cause some uproar with our top 5 cities each. Anywhere in the world.

Some of you will agree, others maybe not so much.

But that’s okay, you should both go tell us why in the comments!

Our highest-ranked cities couldn’t be more different, so you’ll have a lot to choose from when you start daydreaming about visiting these locations!

Let the wanderlust begin!

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In This Episode

  • 08:53 Sarajevo, the war, and the EU
  • 15:43 You knew Croatia was going to make this list. Come on!
  • 20:05 Takin it to Japan!
  • 25:44 You can guess this one if you remember my favorite sandwich shop!
  • 31:16 Mexico City
  • 36:25 We filmed a TV show there this year!
  • 40:46 Kyiv. Everything you would picture a Russian city to have.
  • 47:05 Chiang Mai, Thailand. It’s just so easy!
  • 51:00 The mix of the entire world.
  • 57:17 The recent cities always win! (but really, it deserves it!)

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Our 24 Best Experiences of 2015

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2015 was a crazy year of travel, one which saw us crisscross the globe, hit a few new countries and states, and even settle down in our own house for the first time in 5 years.

And while the year was incredible as a whole, there are some instances that stick out as the best – and ones that we will remember forever.

From hot air balloon rides over ancient temples to self-guided food tours of back alley stalls, here are our top 24 experiences of 2015 – including a few that will surprise you!

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In This Episode:

  • A cool, live, and FREE live music show in Nashville.
  • A mountaintop experience that we will never forget (for good and bad reasons)!
  • How we ended up hanging out with a Thai gang.
  • The “secret spot” at one of the US’s most famous landmarks.
  • Skiing one of the world’s most famous mountains – and who crashed first!
  • Returning to our traveling roots, seven years later.
  • How and why a $10 day was one of our favorite experiences.

and much, much more.

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14 Thanksgiving Thanks, 2015

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2015 has been an amazing year.

Amazing.

So today Heather and I want to discuss some of the things we’re thankful for this year, including you!

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In This Episode:

  • 03:30 Trav already breaks the rules. He’s starting to take over Jason’s role.
  • 04:35 And so it begins!
  • 06:03 Almost a million downloads. You guys are amazing!
  • 10:40 Travel with the Rents!
  • 14:00 Travel, travel, and more travel.
  • 18:00 Starting your own business.
  • 23:10 Jason!
  • 23:51 Our relationship & work/life balance, we’re getting better at this.
  • 29:00 Building a school, and you helped us do it!
  • 30:30 Grateful for a home base & AirBnB
  • 39:00 An almost terrible travel mishap

and much more!

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