In this week's Travel Talk episode host, Kim Anderson dives into the age-old debate: Are you a traveler or a tourist and is there a difference? This topic was inspired by her conversation about authentic travel experiences with Bea Meitiner in Tuesday's episode #95.

In today's episode, Kim dives into the stereotypes and misconceptions of both the traveler and the tourist and discusses the way her thoughts on the subject have changed after many years of travel.

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Join us this week as Bea Meitiner shares how she recently made the bold decision to leave her corporate VP job to travel full-time, and she shares her journey of selling all her possessions, ending her marriage, and setting off on a year-long adventure to build her dream travel business.

We discuss the challenges and triumphs of balancing work, travel, and social media on the road and designing a work/life balance that works with her travel lifestyle.

Bea shares her love of off-the-beaten-path destinations and her focus on immersive travel experiences in Sub-Saharan Africa.

We discuss the metrics Bea is using to measure her success as she grows her business. And surprise, they aren’t all monetary benchmarks!

This episode is perfect for anyone dreaming of leaving their corporate job to explore the world or looking to elevate their dreams to the next level.

We discuss setting business goals, embracing new opportunities, and trusting the journey, even when the path is uncertain.

Tune in to learn from Bea's experiences and be motivated to design the life of your dreams!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• It's hard to make difficult changes when life is good
• Balancing work + travel
• Metrics to monitor in your 1st year
• How living your dreams makes you feel alive on a whole new level

RESOURCES:
Connect with Bea: Instagram & Bea_Adventurous Travel Blog

⚡ ROUND:
Ten Lessons From the Road by Allistair Humphrey

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In this week's travel talk episode host Kim Anderson dives into the topic of embracing the magic that unfolds when we allow ourselves to go with the flow.

Inspired by her conversation with professional career coach Marisa Meddin (Episode #93), Kim explores the transformative power of serendipitous moments in our travel journeys.

Kim shares the story of striking up a conversation with a stranger and how a seemingly ordinary moment led to an extraordinary new career and a life she had never imagined.

Join us as Kim shares this inspiring tale to remind travelers of the unimaginable possibilities that await when we open ourselves to the unknown.

Tune in to discover how embracing spontaneity can lead to unforgettable experiences and life-changing opportunities.

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• FREE GUIDE: Travel Longer for Less 🌏
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• Start your travel fund with Acorns Investment and get $5 free!
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• Please Note: I may earn a small commission when purchasing through these links. It doesn't cost you anything extra but does help support the show.