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This light-hearted, laid back couple enjoys their small town Iowan life, playing games, and cooking all types of food. But most of all they enjoy traveling to new places. They moved overseas and share their travels and expat lives.
This light-hearted, laid back couple enjoys their small town Iowan life, playing games, and cooking all types of food. But most of all they enjoy traveling to new places. They moved overseas and share their travels and expat lives.
Episode050 is our LAST (regular) episode! We have LOVED being a part of your lives and appreciate all of our listeners. THANK YOU for supporting us and following our journey! Don’t worry though, our website will still be around sharing travel and expat articles. This episode wraps up a few life updates about language and our experience with buying a bed here. It also covers our 4th year anniversary weekend getaway to the Greek island of Chios just off the coast of Turkey. Questions for the listeners: Have you ever bought a brand new bed? What is your anniversary tradition? Have you been to Chios? If so, what did you love there? Listen to Episode050 and let us know what you think! Links are below! https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Episode50.mp3 Mentioned links: 3rd Anniversary Travels to Cyprus – Episode030 Recent 4th Anniversary Travels: Chios, Greece Bus company we should have reserved tickets on if the website worked… Our Airbnb – Our sign up code for a discount off your first stay! Hatzelenis Tours – Car rentals Larimar Boutique Hotel in Cesme Mastic Museum Volcanic Rock “Black Lava Rock” Beach Olympic Village Lidl Market Upcoming Travels: Lesvos Rhodes If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 which explains why we made the international move! Since we won’t be releasing regular episodes, please join our newsletter to get future updates and news and follow along with daily updates on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Enjoy this? Share it!…
Episode049 talks all about our favorite podcasts, and not just our top 3. Since we will be ending out show at Episode050, we share lots of our past and present podcast favs to fill in the void. Questions for the listeners: What podcast are you loving right now? Do you listen to any podcasts we mentioned? Any final questions for our final Episode050? Listen to Episode049 and let us know what you think! Links are below! https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Episode049.mp3 Mentioned links: 3rd Anniversary Travels to Cyprus – Episode030 Upcoming Anniversary Travels: Chios, Greece Catie: Modern Love Podcast The Simple Show Happier Project The Happy Hour RisenMotherhood Marriage Is Funny Jason: Stuff You Should Know (SYSK) Hello Internet Cortex Analog(ue) Under The Radar Upgrade Accidental Tech Podcast (ATP) Unbelievable Stand To Reason (STR) Ask Ask Pastor John Reasonable Faith Car Talk Other Random Mentions: Steal the Stars This American Life As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode? Share it! If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Episode048 covers 3 things we are liking right now. Short, sweet, and to the point. Questions for the listeners: What are you loving right now? Do you use anything we talked about? Would you want to have an episode about what podcasts we enjoy and why? Listen to Episode048 and let us know what you think! Links are below! https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/Episode048.mp3 Mentioned links: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie- Book and Movie Hercule Poirot Series by Agatha Christie Flatlander by Larry Niven The Stories of Your Life by Ted Chiang If you had not read this, stop what you are doing and go read them! Harry Potter Book Series Modern Love Podcast Star Trek: Enterprise Star Trek: Voyager Star Trek: Discovery Postable.com – PS. Referral code! Use my promo code MRCE39SIHU and when you sign up and spend $20 we’ll both get $5 of credit! Bulletin – Jason and Justin’s side hustle My Places in Google Maps feature for travel planning – How-to video Apps connected to our USA library: Overdrive Hoopla Greatest Showman Soundtrack – Spotify Link Upcoming Anniversary Travels: Chios, Greece As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode? Share it! If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Episode047 covers our recent travels to the UAE. Our purpose to visit was twofold: one, to visit our good friends, and two, run Jason’s first race ever! Since the weather is much cooler in the ‘winter’ months, a desert safari was also in order! We also took a little 2 day side trip to Abu Dhabi which is the first time both Jason and I have explored the UAE outside of Dubai. Did you know there was a second Louvre??? Dive into Episode047 and let us know what you think! Links and questions for you are below! https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Episode047.mp3 Mentioned links: Episode005: When you go to Dubai at the hottest time of the year Episode005: When you go to Dubai at the hottest time of the year Dubai Dubai Desert Road Run – 10k Desert Safari Shanghai Chic at the Ibn Battuta Hotel Audible Abu Dhabi Louvre Abu Dhabi Dates Market Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Tools we used for this trip: Hotels.com Groupon UAE Questions for the listeners: Have you been to Dubai or the UAE? If so, what did you enjoy? Do you want to travel to the UAE? If so, what do you want to see? Would you go on a desert safari? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode? Share it! If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Happy February! In Episode046 we wrap up with our January happenings. Our travels took us to the biggest city in Turkey, Istanbul. We went not for touristy stuff, but to help our friends, the Butterworths (co-founders of The Coffee Compass ). The chat also includes some random happenings like people being scammed by shoeshiner tricks, trends in Istanbul, and where we are headed to this month – *hint* it’s warmmmm there! https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Episode046.mp3 Mentioned links: In case you are wondering – Jason’s Monthly Questions: What went well last month? What was difficult last month? What books did you read? How were last month’s goals? What are this month’s goals? Personality – Gretchen Rubin’s 4 Tendencies Quick article about Extroverted vs Introverted Kombucha found @ Petra Coffee in Kanyon Mall Migros – our local big shopping market Next trip! Questions for the listeners: If you have monthly reviews/reflections, what questions do you ask for your monthly review? Have you been a victim of a ‘shoeshiner’ scam? How would you handle it? What ‘shoeshiner’ scam stories do you have for us? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode? Share it! Recent Posts: WRITING: Snowy Weekend in Cappadocia in Lale Magazine WRITING: Guide to Braşov, Romania featured on Destinations Magazine Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Welcome back to the FunkTravels Podcast! Episode045 is a review of 2017. We chat about the best, worst, and unexpected things that happened to us this last year. There is also mention of future 2018 goals towards the end. If you stick around after we wrap up of this episode you are in for a treat. The last few minutes gives you a little bit of insight into our continued Turkish via a surprise visit from a friend! While we still have a long ways to go, we are thankful we can at least chat with friends in Turkish. https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Episode045.mp3 Mentioned links: Expat 1 year podcast episode Episode037: When your podcast becomes a therapy session Expat Year ONE 3 part series EXPAT YEARS: Our First Year Abroad (Year 1 Part 1) EXPAT YEARS: The Truth About Living Abroad (Year 1 Part 2) EXPAT YEARS: 10 things we learned our first year as expats (Year 1 Part 3) Art of Simple’s New Year Questions by Tsh Oxenreider “If you are moving, then you aren’t traveling…” – Episode044 Episode042 – Weekend travels to Pammukale and Laodicea Episode038 – SE Asia Travels Single best thing that happened to us in 2017 Personality Gretchen Rubin’s 4 Tendencies Smalley Institute’s Animal Personalities What we both read: Red Rising Series – Book 1 of 3 (4th is coming soon!) Catie got through several books using Audible . Jason is a runner now! (no link for that ;), but… he suggests keeping with it and listening to podcast) Catie uses Powersheets for her goals, directions and tracking progress. Future Goals: Long-term planning for our families – financial, etc. Jason Monthly goals/reviews throughout the year Catie will continue pursuing her travel writing and website. Both of us will continue language. Questions for the listeners: Do you do a Year End Review with your family? If so, what questions do you? Were you surprised how 2017 turned out? Do you have ‘family meetings’? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode? Share it! Recent Posts: WRITING: Snowy Weekend in Cappadocia in Lale Magazine WRITING: Guide to Braşov, Romania featured on Destinations Magazine Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
New Year, same show! First of all, thank you so much for following along on our journey of expat living and travel adventures. We are so thankful for you! Second, Happy New Year! If you missed it here is our Christmas/New Year Card for you ! Our first episode of the year recaps our Christmas holidays spent in Germany! If you are wondering why we like to jet out for a Christmasy trip around the holidays, definitely listen to our last Episode043 . Also, there are a few references to our last Christmas in Germany. If you want to catch up before listening to this one, check out Episode023 and Episode024 . Just like last year, our cousin graciously opened up her home for us to housesit and catsit while she was away. There were a few kinks in our plans, but overall it was a lovely stay. During that time, we also made it to a few nearby cities/countries: Stuttgart, Esslingen, Baden-Baden, Neustadt, Trier, and Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Episode044.mp3 Did you know we have Pinterest ? We would love for you to follow us there! Oh, and we have Pinterest Boards from our travels too! Check them out. FunkTravels Podcast Our website articles European Christmas Markets Germany Luxembourg Mentioned links: Germany : Stuttgart Esslingen Baden-Baden The Black Forest Grimm TV Show Neustadt Trier Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 5 Ws for Exploring the European Christmas Markets – Your Questions Answered Other related articles: Markets in Basel, Switzerland Questions for the listeners: Where did you celebrate the Christmas season? Did you travel to visit family? Where did you go? Have you been to the Christmas markets in Europe? If so, where? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode? Share it! Recent Posts: 5 Ws for Exploring the European Christmas Markets – Your Questions Answered LIFE: Year One Visit to the USA 2017 WRITING: European Christmas Market Tour Article featured in Lale Magazine Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! WRITING: Guide to Braşov, Romania featured on Destinations Magazine If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Merry start to your Christmas season! In this episode, we are talking about how we celebrate Christmas in a predominately Islamic county, a.k.a. a country where the majority do not celebrate Christmas. We chat about how to be intentional during this time or Christmas would just pass you by! That being said, we are also popping out to Germany again for a couple of weeks and will be celebrating Christmas day there. We are so thankful to be housesitting/pet sitting like we did last year and are looking forward to all the great Christmas markets around the area! https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Episode043.mp3 Did you know we have Pinterest ? We would love for you to follow us there! Mentioned links: A Simple Advent by Tsh Oxenreider Last year’s home and decorations IWAI Christmas Market Lighting of the Christmas Tree Markets in Basel, Switzerland Episode023: When your tickets are in France but you are in Switzerland Episode024: When you finish your year touring European Christmas Markets Questions for the listeners: What do you do to celebrate the Christmas season? What activities do you have for Advent? Have you been to the Christmas markets in Europe? If so, where? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode? Share it! Recent Posts: GOING HOME SERIES: 5 expectations to explore before expats return home TURKEY: Day trip to Tire’s Tuesday Market Current Series: EXPAT: Going Home Series – 6 part series The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both sides of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other. If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you! If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too! GOING HOME SERIES: 10 thoughtful questions to ask your returning expat GOING HOME SERIES: 8 ways you can bless your returning expats GOING HOME SERIES: Expats, 5 ways you can help those back ‘home’ understand you better GOING HOME SERIES: 6 practical ways to destress your next expat visit ‘home’ GOING HOME SERIES: 5 expectations to explore before expats return home Stay tuned for upcoming articles: WRITING: Article featured on Footprint Traveller Tales TRAVEL: Randevu in Romania TURKEY: The forgotten gem of Sagalassos If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Welcome back and Happy Thanksgiving to all the Americans and Canadians out there! In Episode042, we chat about our experience hosting our first Thanksgiving Party in Turkey. The 30 plus friends from 7 different countries that gathered in our home for this celebration made for a lively and enjoyable evening! But most of this episode is about our weekend trip to the white hills of Pammukale, also known as ‘Cotton Castle.’ Along with our German friends, we made a loop drive covering the ancient cities of Sardis and Philidelphia along the 3.5-hour drive to Pammukale and Hieropolis. On our return, we checked out another ancient city of Laodicea. Needless to say, we have covered our quota of ancient ruin sightseeing for November! https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Episode042.mp3 Did you know we have Pinterest ? We would love for you to follow us there! I have all our Thanksgiving links and travel links there! Mentioned links: Short video of our Thanksgiving! Sardis Philidelphia Pammukale Hierapolis Laodicea If you live in Turkey, make sure you get the MUZE KART ! It is worth every penny! Other 7 Churches: Pergamum , Symrna (current Izmir), Ephesus , and Thyatira BONUS: More here about Paul and the early spread of Christianity and churches Where we stayed: Venus Suite Hotel – Amazing breakfast! Questions for the listeners: In your opinion, what makes a party an ‘Adult’ or ‘Grown-Up’ Party? How did you spend your Thanksgiving? Have you been to Pammukale, Turkey? Have you been to any of the 7 churches of Revelation? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode? Share it! Recent Posts: REVIEW: Why Glamping is the new way to camp – Our experience with Glamping Hub RAMBLINGS: Are systems and workflows truly productive? Current Series: EXPAT: Going Home Series – 6 part series The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both sides of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other. If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you! If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too! GOING HOME SERIES: 10 thoughtful questions to ask your returning expat GOING HOME SERIES: 8 ways you can bless your returning expats GOING HOME SERIES: Expats, 5 ways you can help those back ‘home’ understand you better GOING HOME SERIES: 6 practical ways to destress your next expat visit ‘home’ Stay tuned for upcoming articles: WRITING: Article featured on Footprint Traveller Tales TRAVEL: Randevu in Romania TURKEY: Handmade Lace at the Tire Market TURKEY: The forgotten gem of Sagalassos If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
In Episode041, we share our recent travels to Antalya! Enjoy hearing about our first Glamping Hub experience at Saklı Göl Evleri in Turkey as well as some info about the nearby ancient ruins of Sagalassos. Traveling is good and refreshing for the soul, but it also causes us to rearrange schedules! We chat about how adding to your already busy schedule caused Catie some frustration this week. Of course, we are still sharing about things we are learning and loving in our expat life. https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Episode041.mp3 Did you know we have Twitter ? We would love for you to follow us there! Mentioned links: Tire Market – Felt goods Glamping Hub Saklı Göl Evleri Göl Başı Restaurant Sagalassos Isaparta Antalya Book and Beer collection restaurant – Varuna Gezgin ( Instagram ) Past conversations about daily work life and workflow REVIEW: Why Glamping is the new way to camp – Our experience with Glamping Hub Questions for the listeners: Have you been ‘glamping’ before? If so, where did you stay? Would you go ‘glamping’ in the future? How do you keep yourself on task? What helps you to stay focused? What secret tools can you share with us? Do you make a packing list? What is something you take with you that is unique? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode? Share it! Recent Posts: WRITING: Article featured in SUITCASE Magazine TURKEY: Day out on the sea lookbook EVENTS: 2017 Izmir Coffee Festival Current Series: EXPAT: Going Home Series – 6 part series The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both sides of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other. If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you! If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too! GOING HOME SERIES: 10 thoughtful questions to ask your returning expat GOING HOME SERIES: 8 ways you can bless your returning expats GOING HOME SERIES: Expats, 5 ways you can help those back ‘home’ understand you better GOING HOME SERIES: 6 practical ways to destress your next expat visit ‘home’ Stay tuned for upcoming articles: TRAVEL: Randevu in Romania REVIEW: Why Glamping is the new way to camp – Our experience with Glamping Hub TURKEY: Handmade Lace at the Tire Market TURKEY: The forgotten gem of Sagalassos If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Episode 40 y’all! When we started this podcast in January of 2016, we weren’t so sure that it would still be going. But almost 2 years later and 1 summer break, we love that we have a record of our travels and international move from the U.S.A. to Turkey! We hope you will dip into the archives to listen to our past lessons learned! In Episode040, we continuing sharing about things we are learning and loving in our expat life. This last month was filled with work and language learning. Catie shares some tools that are helping her move forward in travel writing and blogging. Jason shares a couple of new changes in his schedule that have helped him be more productive and enjoy different areas of his work. https://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Episode40.mp3 And great news! Catie and Jason BOTH have their 2-year visas! Did you know we have Pinterest ? We would love for you to follow us there! Catie creates boards for each trip we take as well as pins recent blog post and podcast episodes there. Mentioned links: Powersheets Catie’s checklists and routines on Google Drive for those who are curious – not sure how helpful they will be! Not mentioned: Catie’s new tasks list websites and app – TeuxDeux Bose Noise Cancelling headphones White Noise App – Our favorite is Autumn Wind Intentional Conversation Episode Questions for the listeners: How do you get work done? What secret tools can you share with us? How do you manage multiple projects? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode? Share it! Recent Posts: EVENTS: Arkas Sanat Merkezi’s Landscape of Water Exhibition Going Home Series: 6 practical ways to destress your next expat visit ‘home’ REVIEW: Touring Bangkok’s Floating Markets with LocalGuddy WRITING: Article featured in SUITCASE Magazine Current Series: EXPAT: Going Home Series – 6 part series The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both sides of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other. If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you! If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too! GOING HOME SERIES: 10 thoughtful questions to ask your returning expat GOING HOME SERIES: 8 ways you can bless your returning expats GOING HOME SERIES: Expats, 5 ways you can help those back ‘home’ understand you better GOING HOME SERIES: 6 practical ways to destress your next expat visit ‘home’ Stay tuned for upcoming articles: EVENTS: 2017 Izmir Coffee Festival TURKEY: Day at Sea PhotoBook TRAVEL: Randevu in Romania If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Welcome back to Episode039 and happy Fall! Our 2-year visa applications are in the works! We are hoping that all of it should be processed and our new visas will be in our hands in the next month! Please be thinking about us in this in-between time and for approval. Currently, we are in limbo between our currently expired visas and the new ones coming in… which is never fun. In Episode039, we are back to sharing about our expat life. That means several updates about daily life, getting back into a routine during our 2nd year, learning to love each other better in the midst of change and in a different culture, and a weekend getaway to explore the nearby 2,000-year-old ancient city. http://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Episode039.mp3 Did you know we have Instagram ? We would love for you to follow us there to see daily pictures and stories about what our lives look like in Turkey! Mentioned links: Visas – What all do we have to do? In the news … Thankfully this does NOT affect our longterm visa application. Ballet at the Ephesus Ancient Theater – Check out some pictures at this post . Ephesus in the Bible Ayasoluk Hotel and Restaurant in Selcuk House of the Virgin Mary Grotto of the Seven Sleepers Basilica of St. John Car Rentals and our *ahem* many accidents… #1 Spain #2 Cyprus #3 Romania Intentional Conversation Episode Date Night to the Suat Taşer Bostanlı Open Air Theater Questions for the listeners: Are you an expat living overseas? Where do you live? What does your daily life look like? How did you adjust to going back ‘home? Have you ever had to reprioritize your marriage to be more intentional with one another? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode?! Share it! Recent Posts: TURKEY: Selçuk’s Ayasoluk Hotel and Restaurant EVENTS: 2016 Izmir Coffee Festival EVENTS: Ballet at the Ancient Theater of Ephesus Current Series: EXPAT: Going Home Series – 6 part series The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both sides of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other. If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you! If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too! GOING HOME SERIES: 10 thoughtful questions to ask your returning expat GOING HOME SERIES: 8 ways you can bless your returning expats GOING HOME SERIES: Expats, 5 ways you can help those back ‘home’ understand you better Stay tuned for upcoming articles: EVENTS: 2017 Izmir Coffee Festival TRAVEL: Why you should use Local Guddy next time you travel If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Happy October! Fall IS coming, and we can smell it in the air. Our doors and windows are open to let the cooler winds into our home! While we don’t give you a life update on the podcast, we want to let you know that are 2-year visa applications are in the works! We are hoping that all of it should be processed and our new visas will be in our hands in the next month! Please be thinking about us in this in-between time and for approval! Currently, we are in limbo between our currently expired visas and the new ones coming in… which is never fun. In this episode, we cover our WHOLE month-long travel through SouthEast Asia with our friends Eric and Ashley. Yes, ALL OF IT! Which means, this episode is somewhat of a long one. So grab a cup of coffee and find a cozy spot and picture us sitting in your living room or kitchen table chatting over our favorite memories. Some of our least favorite things may have also snuck their way into the conversation too. But, hey, what is the good without a little bit of the bad right? http://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Episode038.mp3 We are still working on some website articles including our fun pics, but until then check out our #funrowtravelasia hashtag on Instagram! Did you know we have a Facebook page? We would love for you to like our page. Bonus: You will get notified of future updates, pictures, article links, and videos. Mentioned links: Couple friend goals: “Friends who travel together, stay together!” Episode017 – Our first vacation sailing with Eric and Ashley in Turkey Episode024 – Our second short meet up in Prague, Czech Republic over New Years. Eric and Ashley’s Website 5 countries we visited together: Thailand – Bangkok and Koh Samui Myanmar – Mandalay , Inle Lake , and Bagan City Cambodia – Siem Reap Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur Singapore, Singapore Favs from Bangkok, Thailand Chinatown Thai Massage Wat Pho Thai Food Jim Thompson House LocalGuddy Tour of the floating markets – first ever durian tasting Favs from Myanmar (formerly Burma) – Mandalay, Inle Lake, Bagan Dumplings at Mogok Daw Shan Noodle in Mandalay Tea Leaf Salad Fried Rice with garlic, green chilis infused soy sauce Bagan area temples Inle Lake Sky Lake Inle Resort e-bikes Puppeteers Favs from Cambodia – Siem Reap Popular Residence Hotel Angkor Wat – think Tomb Raider Other temples in the area we saw Beng Mealea Temple Landmine Museum Butterfly Center War Museum Tip: bring clean, crisp, new USD! Favs from Malaysia – Kuala Lumpur HOHO Bus Chili’s – yes, the restaurant Petronas Towers Meeting up with Catie’s old friend! Worse thing? Bus from KL to Singapore Favs from Singapore – Singapore River Cruise Art Science Museum – Future World Exhibit Gardens by the Bay – Cloud Forest Supertree Grove – Light show at sunset Favs from Koh Samui, Thailand Samui Boat Lagoon – our 2 bedroom villa with a shared outdoor living area and private pool Scuba Diving and snorkeling Jason loved doing nothing All you can eat sushi at Sushi Bar by Yin Yang Bonuses: Priority Passes Get SIM cards for your phones! Uber App Glad we brought: Shoes – Chacos , Keens , Teva shoes Essential Oils – Read about what Ashely brought here Sleeping bag liner More conservative clothes Read more: 8 fun things to do in Bangkok, Thailand by Eric and Ashley Questions for the listeners: Are you an expat living overseas? Where do you live? Have you taken a recent trip that has changed you? How did you adjust to going back ‘home? Have you lived in another area other than ‘home’? What did you learn from living in this new place? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in a future episode! Like this podcast episode?! Share it! Recent Series: EXPAT GOING HOME GOING HOME SERIES: 10 thoughtful questions to ask your returning expat Stay tuned for upcoming articles: TRAVEL: Why you should use Local Guddy next time you travel EXPAT: Going Home Series The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both sides of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other. If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you! If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too! If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode009 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Welcome back! September means (somewhat) cooler weather AND Jason’s birthday. We celebrated in 2 ways… 1. Submitting all of our paper work for our visa renewals! We are hopping to get a 2 year visa. 2. We enjoyed the last days of summer, sun, beach, and the sea on a boat tour with friends! We talk about both on the podcast. Also, we celebrate our ‘official’ 1 year in Turkey! Jason and Catie reveal to each other their top 3 things they learned this last year. The conversation was a tough one as we talk about stresses of moving abroad and what that looks like for our marriage and relationships with others. Main areas we discuss are intentionality vs. passivity, language, and friends. http://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode037.mp3 And don’t worry! We will get to our SEAsia tour that we took in July with our friends, Eric and Ashley . Until then, you can always scroll back through our Instagram and Facebook accounts to see updates, pictures, and videos. Some of our favorite quotes: The stress of moving to a foreign country...not understanding the culture...difficulty of language, made this character trait come out more strongly. - Jason Click To Tweet The short version is: you want to do everything, and I want to do nothing. - Jason Click To Tweet The stress of my doing everything probably causes you to not want to do anything. - Catie Click To Tweet I caused a lot of my own struggles with my identity... Being a believer in Jesus Christ, my identity is in him... One, I had to find my identity in Christ and two, I had to find another creative avenue where I was helping people. -… Click To Tweet I learned how to avoid situations that would force me to learn language, which was not a good thing. - Jason Click To Tweet Friendships take a while to become meaningful. - Jason Click To Tweet The lack of effort needed for daily life (in another culture) can now turn into for building relationships with other people. Click To Tweet People who have lived here many years have more energy to give to relationships because they have lived here longer. - Jason Click To Tweet Mentioned links: Catie’s first print article – Reminiscing Romantic Romania Jason’s Birthday! Listen to his last birthday celebration in Episode017 Teos Tur Listen to our month of Airbnb private room living in Episode018 Enneagram EXPAT YEARS SERIES: 3 part series sharing what we learned in our first year abroad – check below for individual links Questions for the listeners: Are you an expat living overseas? Where do you live? Have you taken a recent trip that has change you? How did you adjust to going back ‘home? Have you lived in another area other than ‘home’? What did you learn from living in this new place? As always, email us your questions and we will answer them in future episode! Like this podcast episode?! Share it! Recent Blog Posts: EXPAT: Interview with ExpatFocus WRITING: Reminising Romantic Romania Recent Series: EXPAT YEARS EXPAT YEARS: Our First Year Abroad (Year 1 Part 1) EXPAT YEARS: The Truth About Living Abroad (Year 1 Part 2) EXPAT YEARS: 10 things I have learned my first year as a full-time expat (Year 1 Part 3) Stay tune for upcoming articles: TRAVEL: Why you should use Local Guddy next time you travel EXPAT: Going Home Series The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both side of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other. If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you! If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too! If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and listen to Episode 9 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
Welcome back to the start of Season 3! We have missed y’all over the last two months, but it was a good break for us! Now we are ready to get back to sharing life with our little podcast community. In recording this episode, a new intro was in order! The other two times we have changed the two will mark our first two seasons. Episode001 – Episode014 will be Season 1, and Season002 covers Episode015-035. And now with a new intro (check it out again!), we have a fresh start for Season 3 starting with Episode036. In Episode036, we come together to discuss each of our top 3 things we loved about our visits to the states. While some of them overlapped, you may be interested to hear Jason’s #3. This conversation reminisces about all the feels of what it is like to be an expat coming home after a year abroad. Spoiler* Catie’s all start with ‘F.’ http://funktravels.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Episode36.mp3 In other news, we sent out two emails in our absence, and are welcome to catch up with those here. Also, there are a few blog posts that we wrote over the summer. Click on the ones you want to read below: And don’t worry! We will get to our SEAsia tour that we took in July with our friends, Eric and Ashley . Mentioned links: Cafe Du Monde Kilbert Gator Farm Lake Pontchartrain Causeway The Cafe Questions for the listeners: What did you do this summer? What do you love about the states? Any favorite foods or restaurant? Recent Blog Post from the Summer: WRITING: 7 Enticing Cities for First-Time Solo Female Travelers TURKEY: The ancient city of Priene TURKEY: Day trip out to Doğanbey and the Ottoman Costume Museum EXPAT: Foreign Numbers featured on Expat.com Expat Life vs. Full-Time Travel: Why we decided to become full-time expats EXPAT: Fun in the Historic Aegean Sea published in Lela Magazine WRITING: 7 Louisiana State Parks on Matador Network EXPAT LIVING: 5 steps to help you when the unexpected happened Recent Series: EXPAT YEARS EXPAT YEARS: Our First Year Abroad (Year 1 Part 1) EXPAT YEARS: The Truth About Living Abroad (Year 1 Part 2) EXPAT YEARS: 10 things I have learned my first year as a full-time expat (Year 1 Part 3) Stay tuned for upcoming articles: EXPAT: Going Home Series The Going Home Series is all about how you can have the best visit back ‘home’. Catie covers both sides of the spectrum to help both those in the native country and those living abroad have an easier time reconnecting and supporting each other. If you are an expat going back to your native country, this is for you! If you are someone who will be visiting returning expats, this is for you too! As always, email us your questions, and we will answer them in a future episode! If you are just now joining in: We encourage you to go back into the archives and listen back to our first episode . And we encourage you to go back and look to Episode 9 to help get you up to speed on our big move! You can also join in on the adventure via Facebook means you will get the first scoop and discussion on new podcasts! AND… We are on iTunes! POP OVER TO LEAVE US A REVIEW ON ITUNES . This helps others find our podcast!…
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