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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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Sailing
Artificial Intelligence
Florence, Italy
Rome, Italy
Ireland
London
Panama City, Panama
Europe Travel
San Miguel De Allende
Educational Travel
Volkswagen Kombi Overland Journey
Cross-Country Tandem Bicycle Ride
Ecuador
Public Speaking
Slow Travel
Travel Rewards Programs
Galway, Ireland
Giant's Causeway
Oxford

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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A tandem bike ride can look like a quirky travel story from the outside, until you realize it can also be a moving, three-month workshop in courage. We sit down with author and podcaster Teri M. Brown, who went from not riding a bic... more

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Driving the full length of Africa sounds like a fantasy until you picture it the way Barry Maughan lived it: a Volkswagen Kombi bus, paper maps, no cell phones, no GPS, and a world where borders can close overnight. Barry spent deca... more

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They sold the farm, let go of the stuff, and pushed off the dock lines with a shared promise: sail around the world together. From their boat in French Polynesia, award-winning author and lifelong sailor Alison Gieschen joins us wit... more

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Recent Guests

Teri M. Brown
Author, podcaster, and mentor to youth and women.
Episode: How A Cross-Country Bike Ride Rebuilt Self-Worth
Barry Maughan
International broadcast journalist whose career focused on Africa, and author of Beneath the African Sun.
Episode: Across Africa In A Volkswagen Bus
Alison Gieschen
Award-winning author, lifelong sailor, horsewoman
Independent author
Episode: Selling Everything To Sail On
Dan (Alison's husband)
Sailor, co-traveler on the circumnavigation
Independent navigator/crew
Episode: Selling Everything To Sail On
Shannon Lamkin
Author, speaker, travel advisor, host of Travel Time Stories
Travel Time Stories
Episode: Storytelling And Travel As A Path To Healing
Linda King
Author, travel writer, travel blogger, and travel coach; founder of The Smart Travelista
The Smart Travelista
Episode: Travel More For Less
Paula Barnes
Travel creator, podcast host, and expat storyteller behind Truly Expat Travel
Truly Expat Travel
Episode: From Expat Parenting To Solo Travel Adventures
Paul Partridge
Travel writer and photographer, founder of Travel Villa Guide
Travel Villa Guide
Episode: The Gift Of Time Together
Jewel Rozanski
Former high school Spanish teacher; founder of CulturedTravel.org
CulturedTravel.org
Episode: How Educational Travel Builds Confidence Through Connection

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 14 ratings
  • Fun to talk with Fellow Expats!

    Great to talk to Jim about his and Rita's travels and lives overseas and back at home. Questions were smart and insightful and there was a great flow. A fantastic experience!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julynn2
    United States22 days ago
  • 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 States2 months 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 States3 months 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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How A Cross-Country Bike Ride Rebuilt Self-Worth
Q: Do you feel like that trip helped heal the trauma of being in an abusive relationship?
Teri says the ride helped her rebuild confidence. By taking on a difficult challenge outside her comfort zone and succeeding, she found evidence that she was capable and had value, which led her to pursue becoming an author.
How A Cross-Country Bike Ride Rebuilt Self-Worth
Q: Was there ever a time when you just wanted to get off the bike and get on a bus?
Yes. After a punishing 70-mile day in Montana with headwinds and repeated flat tires, Teri felt ready to quit. A friend urged her not to decide on a bad day, and after rest, food, and easier miles, she continued the journey.
Across Africa In A Volkswagen Bus
Q: How did you manage to communicate during your journey?
Maughan says English was understood in many places, and when it was not, a friendly manner, a smile and their young son helped them connect with people.
Across Africa In A Volkswagen Bus
Q: What led you to explore Africa in the first place?
Maughan wanted to roam as a journalist, but poorly paid radio work and an unsatisfying advertising job led him and his wife to travel. They initially planned to tour Europe, then head to Morocco, but a coup in Libya closed the border and altered their route.
How Educational Travel Builds Confidence Through Connection
Q: What convinced you to jump from a steady paycheck to running Cultured Travel full-time?
Despite the risks, she found a supportive partner and a growing demand for curated, low-quantity tours, and over time the business proved resilient enough to sustain the leap.

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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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