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20 years ago, Jay Schneider strapped on an overstuffed backpack and headed off to wander around South East Asia and the Indian sub-continent with a goal of traveling until the money ran out. In this podcast, Jay remembers, relives and reflects upon his journey, reading journal entries and e-mail updates he sent to friends and family.
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S1:E19 - I should have attacked the Swede (Thailand)
Is this the end?
In this final episode of Jay's (mis-)adventures through Asia, Jay answers that question, and also has some practical advice to win an underwater footrace.
Places: Thailand (Ko Tao, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Samui)
Email Subject: Is this the End???
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
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S1:E18 - Matt Dillon, I'm sorry (Thailand, Laos)
In this episode, Jay heads to Chiang Mai and finally meets back up with Justin and Dan, just in time for songkran--the biggest, baddest water fight he's ever seen. With the end of his journey near, Jay tries to speed his way through Laos, but learns some things shouldn't be rushed. He also snubs actor Matt Dillon, a move he deeply regrets all these years later.
Places: Thailand (Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai); Laos (Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng, Vientiane)
Email Subject: Here I am...
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
Do you have your copy of "Dal Bhat Ditty"? Download or stream now from iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music!
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S1:E17 - That time I practically invented hitchhiking (Indonesia)
In this episode, Jay reunites with Julie on the island of Sumatra and spends the next 60 days falling madly in love--with Indonesia. Despite longer-than-expected bus rides, a foot injury, and getting locked inside of the grounds of the world's largest Buddhist temple, Jay has an incredible time meeting wonderful people, eating delicious food and practically inventing a new form of ride-sharing.
Places: Indonesia (Pekanbaru, Bukkittingi, Danau Toba, Bukkit Lawang, Padang, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Denpasar, Kuta, Ubud, Lovina, Medan)
Email Subject(s): Jay, the Aussie Surfer
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
Do you have your copy of "Dal Bhat Ditty"? Download or stream now from iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music!
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S1:E16 - The Jay Luck Club, Part 2 (Taiwan, Singapore)
In this episode, Jay thinks it's a good idea to talk with Betty and Colin about their memories of their trip to Taiwan 20 years ago. He almost immediately regrets this idea when he discovers Betty and Colin's strongest memory of the trip is one that Jay would like to forget.
Places: Taiwan (Taipei, Hsinchu, Tainan, Taichung); Singapore
Email Subject: The Jay Luck Club
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Souvenirs: Shop Here!
Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
Do you have your copy of "Dal Bhat Ditty"? Download or stream now from iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music!
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S1:E15 -The Jay Luck Club, Part 1 (Malaysia, Taiwan)
In this episode, Jay heads south to Malaysia with his new travel partner Julie, where he celebrates his birthday, eats too much chicken satay with peanut sauce, and receives an unexpected email, which causes him to make a quick detour to Taiwan for the Chinese New Year.
Places: Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Butterworth, Tanah Rata); Taiwan (Taipei, Hsinchu, Tainan, Taichung)
Email Subject(s): Betty Who?; RE: Betty Who?; The Jay Luck Club
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
Do you have your copy of "Dal Bhat Ditty"? Download or stream now from iTunes, Amazon Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your music!
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S1:E14 - Rambo and Room Service (Thailand)
In this episode, Jay returns to Thailand to celebrate not only Christmas and the New Year but also being reunited with his money. Enjoying a stretch of easy-living and comfort, Jay spends time on the island of Koh Lanta with some old friends but also meets someone new, and with this new friend, a new direction for his travels.
Places: Thailand (Bangkok, Ko Lanta)
Email Subject: Rambo and Room Service
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Check out Jay's Song!: Dal Bhat Ditty
Customer Reviews
Funny and thoughtful!
Much like travel, this podcast contains lots of unexpected twists and turns. Travel stories, humor, music and plenty of purpose. Cant wait for season two!
Makes me want to travel again!
Brilliant! Each episode leaves me wanting to throw on a backpack and hit the road. Great job. Keep them coming!