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WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life

Francis Tapon
Travel
Thailand
Bitcoin
Veganism
Africa
Cryptocurrency
DB Cooper
Voynich Manuscript
Backpacking
Exploration
Jimmy Carter
Democratic Republic Of the Congo
Mount Everest
Following Sunshine
Stock-To-Flow Model
Language
Media
Vietnam
Happiness
Greenland

Take a profound and distant journey. Call it Deep Travel, Immersive Travel, Slow Travel, or Vagabonding. Francis Tapon guides you to the intersection of travel, technology, and transformation. The podcast will compel you to go beyond your comfort zone. ftapon.substack.com

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Is grounding & earthing BS?

I interview two skeptical elders: Joan Chan & Sym Blanchard.

Hear what happened.

Watch the video!

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00:00 Car accidents

04:55 Intro to Earthing

08:00 Placebo effect?

11:30 The Limits of Grounding

14:50 How ... more

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Sym Blanchard has appeared on many WanderLearn episodes. In this 3-part series, Sym appears with his sweetheart, Joan Chan.

Both are in their early 70s. I love elders because they usually don’t give a f**k what others think of them. They’re the oppo... more

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Thank you, Sande, my 1,000th Substack subscriber!

Naturally, the other 999 of you are equally valuable!

Thank you to Adam Gasner for being my first Founding Member and Sym Blanchard for being my first paid member!

When you create content, you ofte... more

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Dr. Sten Odenwald discusses The Essential Book of Black Holes. See my review of the new book below.

But first, watch this video in which I interview Dr. Odenwald about his book!

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2:15 Math & Black Holes

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Sten Odenwald
Astronomer and author
Astronomy Cafe (blog)
Episode: Black & White Holes + Galactic Power Plants
Paul Koch
CEO and founder of Rapido (trimaran company)
Rapido
Episode: The Truth About Rapido Trimarans
Kurt Avery
Founder of Sawyer
Sawyer
Episode: Sawyer CEO - Philanthropist Kurt Avery
Lauren Speeth
Author of Taking the Stairs and Liking It
Elfenworks
Episode: Taking the Stairs & Liking It with Lauren Speeth of Elfenworks
Hal On Earth
YouTube creator focused on Vietnam culture and travel; video-maker
YouTube channel Hal On Earth
Episode: Hal On Earth, Especially Vietnam
Jost Kobusch
Climber pursuing a solo winter ascent of Everest via the West Ridge
Independent climber / sponsor-supported expedition
Episode: Everest Alone in Winter via West Ridge
Aleksandar Svetski
Founder and CEO of Satlantis, a Bitcoin-native event management app
Satlantis
Episode: The Satlantis Event App
Dan Rubinstein
Author of 'Waterborne' about his 1,200-mile paddleboarding journey
Episode: 1,200-Mile Paddleboard Pilgrimage SUP
Clem Chambers
Financial analyst and author known for his market predictions.
Forbes
Episode: The 2026 Crash: Crypto & Stocks Will Tank

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Francis Tapon
Host of WanderLearn Show; long-time traveler and writer known for immersive, reflective interviews that connect travel with personal transformation.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Full of valuable information

    This podcast is interesting and very informative. Awesome Job!! Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liberty Mendoza
    Philippines9 months ago
  • Profound podcast for those with curious minds.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ftapon
    2 years ago
  • Brilliant and fun

    Francis is a funny host.

    I never miss an episode.

    I like both his short and long episodes.

    Challenge your ideas by listening to him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mamamoun69
    France5 years ago
  • Instructive

    Francis Tapon is an erudite podcaster.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mapetite13
    United States5 years ago
  • Phenomenal!!!

    Francis is very entertaining and funny. I truly enjoy listening to him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amquin72
    United States5 years ago

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The Truth About Rapido Trimarans
Q: Is it true that trimarans are harder for beginners to handle than traditional sailboats?
Not necessarily. They are more stable and forgiving in many conditions, but owners should learn reefing and general seamanship. With proper training, even newer sailors have successfully sailed Rapido trimarans, though the initial learning curve is real.
The Truth About Rapido Trimarans
Q: Paul, what would you say is the core reason trimarans haven't captured a larger share of the market despite their advantages?
The main barriers are perception and cost. People worry about handling and performance, while the higher build costs come from the need for more robust, carbon-intensive structures and airframe components. But the real takeaway is that trimarans offer superior upwind performance, stability, and the option to traileren and liveaboard more effectively than many competitors.
NYT is WRONG! Adam Back Did Not Create Bitcoin!
Q: What percent convinced are you that you have identified Satoshi Nakamoto?
Between 99.5 percent and 100 percent, reflecting strong confidence but acknowledging the lack of absolute proof.
Taking the Stairs & Liking It with Lauren Speeth of Elfenworks
Q: How did you actually get that opportunity? Like who called you up or what happened? What were the logistics of that?
Speeth describes a surprise phone call from Seema Shams at the Carter Center arranging a private meeting with Jimmy Carter in San Francisco, which opened the door to a personal, guidance-filled exchange about facing big challenges with a plan.
Everest Alone in Winter via West Ridge
Q: What makes the West Ridge route appealing to you as a winter ascent?
The West Ridge offers a direct, technically demanding path with rock, ice, and mixed climbing, without depending on the volatile Khumbu Icefall; it provides a blend of beauty and challenge that suits a solo, winter ascent.

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Two short paragraphs highlight a show that blends deep travel with technology, self-transformation, and provocative conversations. Episodes span high-altitude mountaineering, nomadic living, crypto and fintech perspectives, historic climbing mysteries, paddleboarding adventures, parenting and genealogy, plus candid discussions on relationships and society. Listeners likely enjoy thoughtful storytelling, practical travel insights, and conversations that challenge conventional wisdom, all anchored by a narrator who champions immersive, debt-free exploration and personal growth. The mix of adventurous guests, tech-forward topics, and emphasis on mindset makes it appealing to curious, ever-learning professionals who value authenticity and pract... more

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