The Ultimate Guide to Off the Beaten Path Travel w/ Author & Travel Blogger, Sasha #37

Design Her Travel

Are you someone who likes to get off the beaten path? Are you curious how to discover unknown places as you work and travel full time? If so, this episode is for you!

Joining us this week is the renowned author and intrepid travel blogger, Sasha. We unveil the secrets to an extraordinary life off the beaten path and delve into the beauty of straying from the conventional tourist trails and embracing the thrill of unexpected adventures.

Sasha's first off-the-beaten-path travel led him to Uganda, where he created a groundbreaking non-profit dedicated to rebuilding the lives of former child soldiers. 
In this episode, Sasha shares the transformative power of off-the-grid travel through his vivid storytelling. 

We delve into the heartwarming anecdotes of Sasha's family travels, uncovering the joys and challenges of fostering a sense of adventure in children. We discuss how to craft unforgettable memories while navigating the globe with your loved ones.

Join us as we uncover the hidden truths of financing a life on the road, along with valuable tips on managing resources and navigating the uncharted territories of continuous exploration.

Tune in to this captivating episode, where Sasha's remarkable narrative and insightful perspective will inspire you to embrace the beauty of off-the-beaten-path travel while fostering a spirit of compassion and global citizenship.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

  • Full time travel costs less than you think
  • The best things in life are free (or almost free!)
  • How to find off the beaten travel experiences
  • Actually living your "what if we lived here" list
  • Evolving travel methods as a family

RESOURCES:
Connect with Sasha
Website: Off the Beaten Travel
Instagram: Sasha_Traveler
Grassroots Reconciliation Group - Sasha's Non-Profit in Uganada
Sasha's Book:
Crafting Peace: Strategies to Deal with Warlords in Collapsing States by Sasha Lezhnev

TRAVEL REFERENCES:
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
The Corvette Museum - Bowling Green, KY
Starlink Satellite Service
Compendium RV & Campground Locator

EPISODE DETAILS:
06:35 - "The part of what makes living in  Africa so cool and interesting is that every day is different and unpredictable."
16:15 - "You don't know all the other things that are happening."
21:40 - "You always ask you that question? What if I moved here right?"
25:30 - "The biggest barrier for most people in being nomadic and choosing a life of full time travel is a mental one."
26: 45 - "Our best experiences were either free or almost free."

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