The Serial Traveler

Erin Rackelman
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  • PLACES & TRAVEL

The Serial Traveler is an examination of nomadic travel as a way of life. Host Erin Rackelman, along with her husband Michiel Brinkers, discuss the challenges and rewards of living with no fixed address. They share stories of the people they encounter around the world, and insights into their most recent destinations that go way beyond guidebook recommendations. Interviews with fellow travel experts dive deep into topics like slow travel, responsible tourism, and how unconventional choices can recalibrate your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 06/17/2025 · BONUS

    Q&A: Tell Me All the Crazy Travel Deals!

    Finding travel deals is more about strategy than straight-up discounts. In this episode, Erin and Michiel take you through their process of buying tickets and picking destinations. Through credit card points, longer stays, and flexible timing they’ve found ways to travel affordably. They cover transferring miles to partner airlines, making holidays off-season, and why choosing second or third-tier cities and avoiding peak tourist seasons can save money while offering better overall experiences. Thanks to MuzaProduction for the music. 2024 Copyright Global Denizens LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  2. 05/10/2025 · BONUS

    Q&A: How Have Our Views on Early Retirement Evolved?

    Early retirement isn’t a fixed plan, it’s a work in progress. Erin and Michiel share their raw, real-time takeaways from a work sabbatical: the highs of spontaneity, the lows of losing routine, and the big question: what will their anchors be when work isn’t there? Got a question? Send a message to erin@theserialtravelist.com  Follow my adventures through my newsletter: www.theserialtravelist.com or @erinrackelman on Instagram. Thanks to MuzaProduction for the music. 2024 Copyright Global Denizens LLC DBA The Serial Travelist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min

  3. 04/10/2025 · BONUS

    Q&A: How Do I Turn Research into Resources?

    "How do you turn travel research into a usable resource?" In our first bonus Q&A episode, Erin and Michiel tackle Grace’s question about organizing destination research. They break down their Google Maps-centric system (with its 700+ pin chaos), why real-time navigation beats perfect planning, and how they curate post-trip guides for friends. Got a question? Send a message to erin@theserialtravelist.com Follow my adventures through my newsletter: www.theserialtravelist.com or @erinrackelman on Instagram. Thanks to MuzaProduction for the music. 2024 Copyright Global Denizens LLC DBA The Serial Travelist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  4. 04/03/2025

    Lessons Learned: Five Years on the Road

    “If you can recover from brain surgery on the road, what can’t you do?” Reaching the five-year mark of nomadic living has offered an extensive education. From navigating a corrupt cop to being together 24/7, Erin and Michiel reflect on how they’ve found their way forward. They talk about viewing challenges as experiments, taking control when things get chaotic, and why you should let local things be local. Join them as they explore the lessons, surprises, and growth that have defined their adventure—and why they’re not stopping this ride anytime soon. Got a question? Send a message to erin@theserialtravelist.com Follow my adventures through my newsletter: www.theserialtravelist.com or @erinrackelman on Instagram. Thanks to MuzaProduction for the music. 2024 Copyright Global Denizens LLC DBA The Serial Travelist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  5. 04/11/2024

    Limiting Beliefs: Early Retirement

    What do you think of when you think of retirement: shuffleboard, playing bridge, or taking a cruise? Or does the subject immediately trigger fear and guilt? In today’s episode, we ask how limiting beliefs about retirement could be impacting all of us. Kathryn interviews Erin and Michiel about their plans to retire in five years, at 50. The two provide transparency on what it costs to live nomadically and explain how experiencing different cultures has redefined what they imagine for retirement.  A big thanks to my friend and our guest interviewer, Kathryn Jarrell. She’s a partner at Future Work Design an organizational design and strategy firm. Being a strategic planner has armed her with the skills to routinely question limiting beliefs and go deep, fast. Our superstar financial advisor is Brian Lawrence. He and his whole team at North Ridge Wealth Advisors have been helping us work towards retiring early and meeting our ambitious financial goals. Want to get in touch? erin@theserialtravelist.com. Want more? Follow our adventures through my Instagram and The Serial Travelist Newsletter. If you’re a fellow woman serial traveler, check out my community, Global Denizens. Thanks to MuzaProduction for the music. 2024 Copyright Global Denizens LLC DBA The Serial Travelist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  6. 03/14/2024

    Lunch in Mexico City

    How and what a culture eats often reveals volumes about its values. Today Erin and Michiel are talking about almuerzo (lunch) in Mexico City. What does stopping by a stall for pastor tacos have to do with the way the people of Mexico City approach life and work? And what have they learned about other countries through observing their lunchtime routines? Got a question? Send a message to erin@theserialtravelist.com Follow my adventures through my newsletter: www.theserialtravelist.com or @erinrackelman on Instagram. If you are interested in joining a community of other women serial travelers, visit www.globaldenizens.com. Thanks to MuzaProduction for the music. 2024 Copyright Global Denizens LLC DBA The Serial Travelist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  7. 02/15/2024

    Becoming Nomadic

    The Serial Travelist is an examination of nomadic travel as a way of life. Host Erin Rackelman, along with her husband Michiel Brinkers, discuss the challenges and rewards of living with no fixed address. They share stories of the people they encounter around the world, and insights into their most recent destinations that go way beyond guidebook recommendations. Interviews with fellow travel experts dive deep into topics like slow travel, responsible tourism, and how unconventional choices can recalibrate your life. In the first episode, Erin and Michiel discuss their decision to become nomadic. What was going on in their lives that sparked the idea of serial traveling, and what did they hope to find? They also tackle: not belonging to their country of origin, can travel cure being stuck, and how long they plan to keep living this way. Got a question? Send a message to erin@theserialtravelist.com. Follow my adventures through my newsletter: www.theserialtravelist.com or @erinrackelman on Instagram. If you are interested in joining a community of other women serial travelers, visit www.globaldenizens.com. Thanks to MuzaProduction for the music. 2024 Copyright Global Denizens LLC DBA The Serial Travelist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  • 7 Episodes

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About

The Serial Traveler is an examination of nomadic travel as a way of life. Host Erin Rackelman, along with her husband Michiel Brinkers, discuss the challenges and rewards of living with no fixed address. They share stories of the people they encounter around the world, and insights into their most recent destinations that go way beyond guidebook recommendations. Interviews with fellow travel experts dive deep into topics like slow travel, responsible tourism, and how unconventional choices can recalibrate your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Erin Rackelman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Copyright Global Denizens LLC DBA The Serial Travelist
  • Show Website
    The Serial Traveler