foXnoMad Podcast

foXnoMad

All the latest travel and tech tips to help you travel smarter by Anil Polat (foXnoMad) who's been to over 110 countries. Combining the background of a cybersecurity expert and adventurer, foXnoMad has been blogging, filming, and showing others how to travel smarter for over 13 years. Where to go, what to take, plus plenty of stories from the road to keep you entertained. New podcasts every other week about about travel, food, culture, and tech.

  1. 1d ago

    World's Slowest Marathon in Vilnius this Christmas

    My guest is Eglė Girdzijauskaitė from Go Vilnius on the race that you make as fun as possible across the city. Vilnius Christmas: https://www.govilnius.lt/christmas-in-vilnius-2026 Our Slowest Christmas Marathon will start at a very special spot in Vilnius Cathedral Square, called the Miracle Tile. It's a tiny tile in the pavement with the Lithuanian word for "miracle" written on it. And there's a beautiful story behind it. Back in 1994, a local artist secretly placed the tile in the square. Lithuania had recently regained its independence, and the country was going through enormous changes. At a time when everything seemed to be measured in money, he wanted to create something that couldn't be measured in money or centimetres. So he chose a miracle. Over the years, the tile has taken on different meanings and become associated with different stories, including the Baltic Way, when around two million people joined hands across Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia in a peaceful demonstration for freedom. And here's a fascinating connection to the United States. When President George W. Bush visited Vilnius in 2002, he actually mentioned this very tile in his historic speech. He said: "Inscribed on that stone is one word, 'Miracle.' The recent history of the Baltic states truly is a miracle." But perhaps the most charming part of the story is what happened next. People started believing that the tile could make wishes come true. A lovely tradition emerged: you stand on it, make a wish and spin around three times. And that's exactly where our Slowest Christmas Marathon will begin. Not with a starting gun or a race against the clock, but with a little bit of magic and a Christmas wish. Because our marathon isn't about how fast you can reach the finish line. It's about everything you discover along the way.

    World's Slowest Marathon in Vilnius this Christmas

  2. Sep 18

    Season 8! The Final Countdown...

    Changes in store, here's what to expect. Intro/outro music: Particle House Produced by https://foxnomad.com/

    Season 8! The Final Countdown...

  3. Jun 6

    Changes in Store for next Season

    The foXnoMad Podcast is changing, here's a quick preview in our Season 7 finale. Intro/outro music: Particle House Produced by https://foxnomad.com/

    Changes in Store for next Season

  4. Apr 30

    Best Places to Move Abroad Right Now

    Thinking of changing countries? Here are the ones making it the most enticing. Intro/outro music: Particle House Produced by https://foxnomad.com/

    Best Places to Move Abroad Right Now

  5. Apr 17

    Europe's Running Out of Jet Fuel, Iceland's Giving Away $50k for your Worst Photo

    Things could be getting very expensive soon for summer travel. Intro/outro music: Particle House Produced by https://foxnomad.com/

    Europe's Running Out of Jet Fuel, Iceland's Giving Away $50k for your Worst Photo

  6. Apr 10

    EES Arrives in Europe Today: What Travelers Need to Know

    EES is officially at all ports of entry into the Schengen Area today, April 10, 2026. Intro/outro music: Particle House Produced by https://foxnomad.com/

    EES Arrives in Europe Today: What Travelers Need to Know

  7. Mar 6

    Southwest gets Worse, Business Class is Killing Earth, and Sardinia's Pizza Secret

    Southwest makes a headline I couldn't believe was real. For once, unfortunately, it's not AI generated. Intro/outro music: Particle House Produced by https://foxnomad.com/

    Southwest gets Worse, Business Class is Killing Earth, and Sardinia's Pizza Secret

  8. Feb 20

    Americans Are Traveling More but Nobody's Visiting

    The 2025 data is out and the days not to travel are clear. Plus, how a woman lost $40,000 after her phone got snatched. Intro/outro music: Particle House Produced by https://foxnomad.com/

    Americans Are Traveling More but Nobody's Visiting
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All the latest travel and tech tips to help you travel smarter by Anil Polat (foXnoMad) who's been to over 110 countries. Combining the background of a cybersecurity expert and adventurer, foXnoMad has been blogging, filming, and showing others how to travel smarter for over 13 years. Where to go, what to take, plus plenty of stories from the road to keep you entertained. New podcasts every other week about about travel, food, culture, and tech.

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  • Creator
    foXnoMad
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    179
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    ℗ & © 2025 foXnoMad Podcast
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