The Holafly Podcast

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The Holafly Podcast is a weekly travel show hosted by Harry Jaggard and Travel with Chris, two of YouTube’s biggest travel creators. Each episode features conversations with travelers, creators, and adventurers about destinations, real experiences, and stories from the road. The podcast offers honest, unfiltered discussions, including behind-the-scenes moments, the business side of YouTube, the realities of being a content creator, and what it’s really like to build a life while traveling the world. It invites listeners to join the adventure and see travel from a more authentic perspective.

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    Why NOBODY Wants You to visit CHINA | The Holafly Podcast #02

    What is traveling to China really like beyond politics, surveillance and the usual Western headlines?In this episode of The Holafly Podcast,  ⁨@harryjaggardtravel⁩  and  ⁨@Travelwithchris⁩  are joined by Steve from  ⁨@jetlagwarriors⁩  to explore the reality of traveling across China and how different it feels from the image often presented in Western media.Together with his wife Ivana and their daughter Jean, Steve has traveled through China several times, including a 2,000-kilometer road trip across Yunnan and into Tibet. From futuristic cities and high-speed infrastructure to remote mountain landscapes, local food, safety and everyday life, they break down the side of China most people never get to see.They also discuss the biggest misconceptions about the country, why China surprised all of them and what makes it one of the most fascinating places to travel right now.Steve also shares how Jet Lag Warriors became a full-time travel channel, how parenthood changed the way they travel and why some of their simplest videos, from supermarkets to everyday local life, became their biggest hits. Subscribe for more honest travel conversations with Harry Jaggard, Travel with Chris and guests from around the world. #ChinaTravel #TravelToChina #ChinaTravelTips #JetLagWarriors #Holafly #HolaflyPodcast Get your eSIM here: https://hfly.co/qbdem Newsletter with exclusive content: https://theholaflypodcast.substack.com More from Holafly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holafly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holafly_esim Website: https://esim.holafly.com/ LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ErockaMiqATlYCzSjBV?si=bn51HMopTrm6mf8DZGn5dg 🎧 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.es/podcasts/e78b7798-086e-474b-a662-c63672228390/the-holafly-podcast 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-holafly-podcast/id6784201832 CHAPTERS 00:00:00 In this episode… 00:01:00 What is China really like? 00:05:10 From regular jobs to full-time travel creators 00:21:18 Misconceptions, propaganda and the real China 00:26:18 Culture shock and everyday life 00:32:19 Why China feels like the future 00:33:01 Why your phone is essential in China 00:35:39 Surveillance, cameras and personal freedom 00:46:26 Getting a Chinese driving licence 00:53:42 Traveling internationally with children 00:58:17 Final thoughts

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    Why Everyone is WRONG about PAKISTAN | The Holafly Podcast #01

    Welcome to the first episode of The Holafly Podcast, hosted by  @harryjaggardtravel  and  @Travelwithchris  travel In this new series, we explore real travel stories, behind-the-scenes experiences, creator insights and honest conversations about what it is really like to move through the world today.In this episode, Harry and Chris talk about one of the most misunderstood countries they have both visited: Pakistan. From the way Pakistan is portrayed in Western media to the reality of walking through its markets, meeting locals, drinking endless cups of chai and experiencing its famous hospitality, this conversation looks beyond the usual headlines.They discuss how Pakistan changed Harry’s travel and YouTube career, why Chris decided to visit after watching other creators, and whether travel content has helped show a more human side of the country. They also talk honestly about the challenges of traveling there, including safety concerns, armed security in Peshawar, infrastructure, hotel WiFi, food poisoning, cultural differences and whether Pakistan is ready for mass tourism. The episode also explores Pakistan’s relationship with India, the similarities and tensions between both countries, the role of politics in shaping perceptions, and how Pakistan compares with India and Bangladesh as a travel destination. If you are curious about Pakistan, adventure travel, travel creators, hospitality, food, culture and what it really feels like to visit places that are often misunderstood, this first episode is the perfect place to start. Get your eSIM here: https://hfly.co/qbdem More from Holafly: Newsletter with exclusive content: https://substack.com/@holafly More from Holafly: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holafly/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holafly_esim Website: https://esim.holafly.com/ LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST ON: 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033ErockaMiqATlYCzSjBV?si=bn51HMopTrm6mf8DZGn5dg 🎧 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.es/podcasts/e78b7798-086e-474b-a662-c63672228390/the-holafly-podcast 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-holafly-podcast/id6784201832 CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Welcome to the first Holafly Podcast in English 00:01:25 Why Pakistan? 00:04:24 How Pakistan changed Harry’s YouTube career 00:06:12 How travel videos changed Chris’s perception of Pakistan 00:09:43 Do creators go to Pakistan for the views? 00:12:07 Is Pakistan ready for mass tourism? 00:14:16 Safety, Peshawar and armed security 00:17:28 Pakistani hospitality and the tourism paradox 00:23:48 Hunza, Skardu and the mountains of Pakistan 00:25:45 Pakistani food, street food and food poisoning 00:35:14 Staying connected while traveling in Pakistan 00:38:04 Cultural differences and travel discomfort 00:47:22 India vs Pakistan: politics, people and perception 00:53:19 Why creators need to be honest about difficult destinations 00:55:08 Bangladesh, chaos and South Asia as adventure travel 57:56 Favorite cities in Pakistan

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The Holafly Podcast is a weekly travel show hosted by Harry Jaggard and Travel with Chris, two of YouTube’s biggest travel creators. Each episode features conversations with travelers, creators, and adventurers about destinations, real experiences, and stories from the road. The podcast offers honest, unfiltered discussions, including behind-the-scenes moments, the business side of YouTube, the realities of being a content creator, and what it’s really like to build a life while traveling the world. It invites listeners to join the adventure and see travel from a more authentic perspective.