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Wherever We May Roam - Travels With Jim and Rita

Jim Santos, travel writer and his wife, Rita
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Florence, Italy
Rome, Italy
London
Sailing
Ireland
Panama City, Panama
Ecuador
Public Speaking
Slow Travel
Lisbon
Seville
Oxford
Edinburgh
Greece
Giant's Causeway
Roscommon
Galway, Ireland
Extended Getaway
Part-Time Roamer

Not all travel is created equal. Some people take a two-week vacation and call it an adventure. Others disappear for months—or years—without ever really “coming home.” We discuss the challenges, rewards, and drawbacks of travel both domestically and overseas. Information for the would-be expat, digital nomad, roving retiree, or just plain traveler. We can help you find the travel style that is ri... more

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Recent Guests

Trevor Burrus, Jr.
Guest panelist discussed visa regions and policy context
Episode: The Schengen Shuffle Without The Panic
Aaron Powell
Guest panelist discussing visa administration tools
Episode: The Schengen Shuffle Without The Panic
Aaron Ross Powell
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Episode: The Schengen Shuffle Without The Panic
June Russell Chamberlain
Travel writer and photographer specializing in sailing, food, wine, culture, history
Episode: Episode 53 - Beyond Cruise Ships: The Freedom of Charter Sailing
Penny Zubula
Freelance travel writer based in Greenville, South Carolina; born legally blind, now totally blind; writes for travelers with disabilities
Independent writer
Episode: Episode 51 - Beyond Vision: The Sensory Art of Travel Writing
Simon Locke
Photographer, FAA-certified drone pilot; Penny's husband
Independent photographer
Episode: Episode 51 - Beyond Vision: The Sensory Art of Travel Writing

Hosts

Jim Santos
Host of ongoing travel-focused show with extensive experience as a published travel writer and long-term traveler.
Rita Santos
Co-host with Jim, focuses on travel experiences, lodging challenges, and long-term roaming lifestyle.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Kindred Spirits

    Fellow Travelers Jim and Rita were awesome. We shared many of the same feeling and experiences. If you are a person who loves traveling - these hosts are the best! Loved our chat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    positivethoughts2020
    United States23 days ago
  • Wonderful hosts

    Jim and Rita are wonderful hosts. They're so comfortable and they make it very easy. We had a lovely conversation, and I felt like we could have talked for hours more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PPPA13
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast for those looking for the travel lifestyle!

    I’ve listened to every episode, and love following their plan to slow travel to beat the housing market. It’s full of great information on where they travel, and you get great information about international health care, it’s not scary or dangerous, and the food and health benefits of certain areas. Keep up tje great work Jim and Rita, and lastly you’ve had some great guests, and look forward to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dallas FlyZ
    United States2 years ago

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Episodes frequently cover a mix of lifestyle storytelling and actionable planning for long-term travel.
Many value candid stories about lodging, visas, and healthcare while roaming.
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Listeners likely appreciate practical, experience-driven travel advice and real-world budgeting tips.

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Episode 53 - Beyond Cruise Ships: The Freedom of Charter Sailing
Q: What's the most attractive part of this mode of travel to you?
The freedom to choose destinations and timeframes, with the ability to stay longer in places they love and to discover lesser-visited, authentic locales.
Episode 53 - Beyond Cruise Ships: The Freedom of Charter Sailing
Q: When did you start actually chartering for vacations?
They began chartering about 15 years ago, advancing from racing on lakes to bigger boats and international charters, eventually with crews and instructors as needed.
Episode 53 - Beyond Cruise Ships: The Freedom of Charter Sailing
Q: How did you get involved in sailing? What was your first experience?
Her husband sparked their sailing interest, starting with a fast 16-foot laser-type boat, learning with a steep early learning curve, and progressively moving to bigger boats and formal sailing credentials.
Episode 53 - Beyond Cruise Ships: The Freedom of Charter Sailing
Q: So, June, give us a little bit of an idea of your background. What got you first interested in travel?
June describes a lifelong love of exploration, beginning with family travel in Oregon, early writing in school, and a start in journalism that evolved into travel writing and photography.

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A practical, experience-driven show about long-term and flexible travel, exploring how to travel longer, smarter, and with fewer surprises. Episodes cover visa rules, budgeting for multi-month stays, housing and health care while roaming, and the realities of digital nomad life, part-time expatriation, and roving retirement. The hosts share decades of on-the-road experience, weaving real-world anecdotes with actionable tips on planning, budgeting, and staying flexible across cultures and continents. A notable strength is their willingness to tackle logistical pitfalls head-on, from housing hiccups to visa deadlines, often with a focus on sustainable, local, and human-centered travel. A recent shift toward broader roaming lifestyles and futu... more

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