How To Travel Full-Time

Heather Markel
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Are you dreaming about starting the full-time travel lifestyle but finding it difficult to get past all the "how to" and "what if" questions? Wondering what day-to-day life is like when traveling full-time? Have lots of questions you need answers to? Join your host, Heather Markel, TEDx Speaker, Travel Lifestyle Coach, and Full-Time Traveler since 2018, as she shares the tips, strategies and experiences that will inspire and inform you to get started with your own full-time travel journey. Heather aims to serve people over 40 or 50, not yet ready to retire, but unable to continue waiting their life away for retirement. She'll share information and experiences about the challenges specific to middle-age travelers, which are vastly different from living this lifestyle in your 20s and 30s. Heather's goal with each episode is to give you insights and information to help you understand how to transition to the full-time travel lifestyle. Check out https://HeatherBegins.com and https://www.ted.com/talks/heather_markel_the_benefits_of_living_nomadically DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and reflects my personal experiences and opinions. Listeners should always do their own research and consult with professionals before making any significant lifestyle or financial decisions. Traveling full-time comes with risks, and every individual's situation is unique. The host and guests are not liable for any outcomes based on the content shared in this podcast.

  1. Ep. 46 - Slow Travel vs Fast Travel: How to Choose the Right Pace for Full-Time Travel

    11H AGO

    Ep. 46 - Slow Travel vs Fast Travel: How to Choose the Right Pace for Full-Time Travel

    Slow Travel vs Fast Travel: How to Choose the Right Pace for Full-Time Travel In this episode, Heather breaks down slow travel vs fast travel and talks about how to choose the right pace for full-time travel. If you're planning full-time travel or long-term travel, deciding how often to move is one of the most important choices you'll make. Heather talks about how travel pace affects your budget, energy, housing, and work schedule, and why moving at vacation speed doesn't always work when travel becomes your lifestyle. If you're exploring the digital nomad lifestyle or learning how to travel full-time in a sustainable way, this episode will help you think through your pace before you book anything. Listen now and start planning your full-time travel the practical way. Mentioned in this episode: Travel Lifestyle Launchpad Explore private coaching

    13 min
  2. Ep. 45 - How to Start Planning Full-Time Travel Without Feeling Overwhelmed

    MAR 5

    Ep. 45 - How to Start Planning Full-Time Travel Without Feeling Overwhelmed

    If you've ever sat down to figure out how to travel full-time and immediately felt stuck, this episode is for you. On this week's episode, How To Start Planning Full-Time Travel Without Feeling Overwhelmed, Heather explains the many reasons why getting started feels so overwhelming and breaks down: How full-time travel logistics connect to each other The most common mistakes people make when trying to start How to move from "someday" to a structured plan How to prepare for long-term travel step by step Whether you're a mid-career professional thinking about quitting your job to travel, planning a long-term sabbatical, or exploring the digital nomad lifestyle after 40, this episode will help you take the first realistic step. If you're serious about learning how to travel full-time without chaos, this conversation will give you clarity. Resources Mentioned: Travel Lifestyle Launchpad Full-Time Travel Academy "Which Path Is Right for You?" Quiz

    13 min
  3. Ep. 44 - Designing a Sustainable Travel Lifestyle (Not Just a Cheap One)

    FEB 26

    Ep. 44 - Designing a Sustainable Travel Lifestyle (Not Just a Cheap One)

    Full-time travel isn't just about getting out of your job or finding the cheapest places to live. It's about building a lifestyle you can actually sustain. In this episode of How to Travel Full-Time, we talk about the difference between "making it work" in the short term and creating a travel lifestyle that feels stable, realistic, and financially sustainable over time. If you've ever worried about money stress on the road, travel burnout, or whether you can really keep doing this for years, this episode is for you. Especially if you are over 40 and looking for long-term freedom that includes comfort, flexibility, and peace of mind. This episode focuses on practical, responsible planning so your travel life does not feel fragile or temporary, but steady and long-term. If you're ready to move beyond just "getting by" and want your full-time travel lifestyle to actually hold up over time, check out Travel Abundance Accelerator.

    11 min
  4. Ep. 43 - How Much Income Do You Actually Need to Travel Full-Time?

    FEB 19

    Ep. 43 - How Much Income Do You Actually Need to Travel Full-Time?

    If you think you need to replace your full salary before you can travel full-time, this episode will change the way you look at money, work, and freedom. In this episode of How to Travel Full-Time, we break down one of the biggest fears midlife professionals face when considering long-term travel: income. Do you really need a remote job right away? How much money is actually enough? And how do you shift from a steady corporate paycheck to a more flexible, real-life money flow? You'll learn how to understand your financial foundation first, so you can make smart, grounded decisions about earning while traveling, without panic, pressure, or recreating burnout in a new country. This episode is especially for people over 40 who are ready for reinvention, not just vacation. If you want full-time travel to feel sustainable, stable, and aligned with your lifestyle, this conversation will help you rethink what income really needs to look like in this next chapter. Mentioned in this episode:  Aligned Income Activation - click to learn more. Connect with Heather here: https://linkedin.com/in/heathermarkel https://www.facebook.com/TravelForTransformation/ https://youtube.com/@heathermarkel https://www.instagram.com/heathermarkel https://www.pinterest.com/travelfortransformation/ Take the Travel Reinvention Style quiz here: https://heatherbegins.com/freedom-travel-style-quiz/ Work with Heather here: http://fulltimetravelacademy.com https://heatherbegins.com Reach out to me directly at heather @ heathermarkel.com if you want to explore the best way to make full or part-time travel possible for you!

    11 min
  5. Ep. 42 - The 3 Numbers You Need to Decide If This Is Possible

    FEB 12

    Ep. 42 - The 3 Numbers You Need to Decide If This Is Possible

    If you've been stuck wondering whether full-time travel, a sabbatical, or a major lifestyle change is financially possible, this episode cuts straight through the noise. In this episode, Heather Markel breaks down the three financial numbers that actually matter when deciding whether you can fund the life you want — without guessing, panicking, or staying stuck in "someday." This conversation is designed for people who are ready to stop circling and start deciding. This episode is part of the February series: How to Fund the Life You Want 🎧 Next step: If you want help calculating these numbers correctly and building a realistic timeline, the Freedom Funding Blueprint is for you.

    11 min
  6. Ep. 41 - If You're Still Saying "I Can't Afford It," This Is Why

    FEB 5

    Ep. 41 - If You're Still Saying "I Can't Afford It," This Is Why

    "I can't afford it." If you've been saying this about full-time travel, a sabbatical, or a major life change, this episode is for you. In this episode, Heather Markel breaks down why "I can't afford it" is usually an assumption, not a fact, and how fear, unclear numbers, and outdated ideas about safety keep you stuck and unable to move forward longer than necessary. This conversation isn't about dreaming or motivation. It's about money clarity, personal responsibility, and learning how to evaluate what's actually possible, without panic, guilt, or blowing up your life. This episode kicks off the February series: How to Fund the Life You Want (For People Ready to Move), a practical exploration of money, income, and long-term freedom for mid-career adults who are done circling in indecision and ready to decide. 🎧 Next step: Download the free guide "10 Steps to Afford Full-Time Travel" and take one concrete action this week. (if the link doesn't work, copy/paste: https://heatherbegins.com/globetrotterguide)

    8 min
  7. Ep. 40 - Why Manifesting Gets Harder as an Adult, and How to Make It Easy Again

    JAN 29

    Ep. 40 - Why Manifesting Gets Harder as an Adult, and How to Make It Easy Again

    If you've ever wondered why manifesting felt effortless when you were younger, but now feels frustrating, blocked, or downright impossible, this episode is for you. Because if you want to travel full-time, I'm sure you're thinking about it all the time! So, here's another tool for your toolbox. As adults, we overthink everything. We trade curiosity for control, magic for logic, and possibility for proof. In this episode, I'm breaking down why manifesting gets harder as we grow up, and how to reconnect with the childlike ease that makes it flow naturally again This conversation will help you slow down, reconnect, and finally manifest from a place of freedom, and take advantage of the start of the year to get crystal clear on what you want! 👉 If you're ready to take real-world steps toward the freedom lifestyle you've been imagining, check out my Travel Lifestyle Launchpad at http://howtotravelfulltime.com

    17 min
  8. Ep. 39 - How To Start Living the Life You Actually Want

    JAN 22

    Ep. 39 - How To Start Living the Life You Actually Want

    What if the life you actually want… doesn't follow the rules? In this powerful final episode of the How to Travel Full Time January series, travel lifestyle strategist Heather Markel shares the real story behind saying yes to a freedom-filled life. This isn't about travel hacks or quitting your job overnight. It's about choosing the version of you that's been quietly waiting to be unleashed, the one who craves full-time travel, location independence, and a life designed on your terms. Heather opens up about her personal breaking point, the emotional preparation that came before the leap, and how you can start moving toward a freedom lifestyle without a perfect plan. ✨ In this episode: How to say yes to yourself — even if you're scared What it really feels like to walk away from a "successful" life The inner work that sets the stage for your outer transformation How to trust your desire to travel full-time (without burning out) Why you don't need permission to start living the life you want 🎯 Start your journey with the Freedom Travel Style Quiz → https://heatherbegins.com/freedom-travel-style-quiz 💻 Explore the Travel Lifestyle Launchpad → http://HowToTravelFullTime.com

    12 min
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Are you dreaming about starting the full-time travel lifestyle but finding it difficult to get past all the "how to" and "what if" questions? Wondering what day-to-day life is like when traveling full-time? Have lots of questions you need answers to? Join your host, Heather Markel, TEDx Speaker, Travel Lifestyle Coach, and Full-Time Traveler since 2018, as she shares the tips, strategies and experiences that will inspire and inform you to get started with your own full-time travel journey. Heather aims to serve people over 40 or 50, not yet ready to retire, but unable to continue waiting their life away for retirement. She'll share information and experiences about the challenges specific to middle-age travelers, which are vastly different from living this lifestyle in your 20s and 30s. Heather's goal with each episode is to give you insights and information to help you understand how to transition to the full-time travel lifestyle. Check out https://HeatherBegins.com and https://www.ted.com/talks/heather_markel_the_benefits_of_living_nomadically DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and reflects my personal experiences and opinions. Listeners should always do their own research and consult with professionals before making any significant lifestyle or financial decisions. Traveling full-time comes with risks, and every individual's situation is unique. The host and guests are not liable for any outcomes based on the content shared in this podcast.

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  • Creator
    Heather Markel
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    How To Travel Full-Time

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