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WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & Life

Francis Tapon
Backpacking
Democratic Republic Of the Congo
Travel
Plane Crash
Reframing Life Perspectives
Gratitude
Backpacking Gear Tips
Malaria
Gossamer Gear
Generosity
Democratic Republic Of Congo
Russia
Take Less, Do More
Survival
Kommu
Kenchansai
Uganda
Bonobos
Giardia
Guinness World Records

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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Egyptian hieroglyphics confounded Egyptologists for centuries until the discovery of the Rosetta Stone.

The Voynich Manuscript is another old text that has perplexed experts since its discovery about 600 years ago.

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Sym Blanchard
A man who reinvented his life at the age of 60, transitioning to a vagabond lifestyle and focusing on health and fitness.
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Hrish Lotlikar
Host of the Building a Better World podcast and involved with the Superworld app
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Episode: Travel Smart: Secrets From a Harvard MBA-Turned-Nomad
Dr. Johnny Hanson
Author and researcher focused on rewilding and coexistence with apex predators.
Episode: Rewilding the Lynx, Bear, & Wolf with Jonny Hanson 1/2
Benjamin Wallace
Author of 'The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto, A Fifteen-Year Quest Unmasked'
Episode: Benjamin Wallace On Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's Creator
Derek Sivers
Author of the book 'Useful, Not True' and entrepreneur
Episode: Why Derek Sivers Plans to Live in China & India - Episode 3/3
Nomadic Matt
Pioneering travel blogger and author of 'How to Travel the World on $75 a Day'
Nomadic Matt
Episode: Nomadic Matt's Best Travel Tips
Phil Halper
Co-author of "Battle of the Big Bang" and YouTube channel host focusing on cosmology and philosophy
Author of "Battle of the Big Bang"
Episode: "Battle of the Big Bang" author Phil Halper reveals competing theories
Dr. Isabelle Morley
Clinical psychologist and author
Author of 'They're Not Gaslighting You'
Episode: They're NOT gaslighting you! Dr. Isabelle Morley on the weaponization of therapy speak
Charles Veley
Arguably the most traveled person ever, currently aiming to reach 1300 regions.
Episode: Charles Veley's adventure at the Bolivia-Chile border

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Francis Tapon
Host of the show, Francis Tapon, is a seasoned traveler, author, and storyteller known for his engaging narrative style and insightful perspectives on travel and personal transformation.

Reviews

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
    Philippines3 months ago
  • Profound podcast for those with curious minds.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ftapon
    a year 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
    France4 years ago
  • Instructive

    Francis Tapon is an erudite podcaster.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mapetite13
    United States4 years ago
  • Phenomenal!!!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amquin72
    United States4 years ago

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Some find the language and style a bit off-putting due to strong personal opinions expressed, creating a polarized response.
Overall, the mix of travel experiences and reflections on broader societal issues resonates well with an audience seeking transformative narratives.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and depth of information shared in each episode.
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The exploration of unique topics beyond traditional travel narratives is frequently praised, providing a fresh perspective on exploration.

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Can AI decode the Voynich Manuscript? Part 2/2
Q: If you could ask the author of the Voynich Manuscript just one question, what would you ask?
I would ask what instructions were given to the scribes to complete the work without supervision.
Can AI decode the Voynich Manuscript? Part 2/2
Q: Do you think that the author of the Voynich Manuscript could be a woman?
It's unlikely that women were the scribes; however, a woman could have been the producer commissioning the work.
Can AI decode the Voynich Manuscript? Part 2/2
Q: Is it a hoax? Or could it be a hoax?
I don't think it's a hoax, but you can never prove that it's a hoax; it's more interesting to assume it has meaning.
Mysterious Voynich Manuscript Reconsidered - Part 1/2
Q: How is artificial intelligence addressed for decoding the Voynich Manuscript?
AI may not help in discovering the underlying language; a computational approach is more promising.
Mysterious Voynich Manuscript Reconsidered - Part 1/2
Q: Why should we care about ancient texts like the Voynich Manuscript?
The journey of decipherment is interesting, even if the content may be banal.

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