In this solo episode, I share the story of our unexpected journey from Berchtesgaden, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary. Our month-long stay in Berchtesgaden was cut short. But it turned into an adventurous detour due to a problem with our Airbnb. We “trained” 8 hours east. From Germany – Austria – Hungary, finally settling in my
Lifelong Friendships, Eagle’s Nest, 90s Comedy, Jesus Christ
Tupac once said twelve shots couldn’t stop him, he took it and smiled. The problem for Pac was he didn’t know what was coming next. I know the feeling. Things can go from bad to worse real fast. The past year’s been a nightmare for your newly-humbled host with an old podcast. I feel like I
Travel to Italy, Seeking Fulfillment, Getting a Promotion with Michael D’Albor
My guest is Michael D’Albor. Some of you will remember his last appearance on the podcast in August 2019. Several listeners have said it was their favorite. Michael and I go way back. We were baseball teammates during our time at Nicholls State University. Since then, he’s ventured into commercial banking, earning his MBA along
Nomadic Russian, Financial Freedom, 7-Day Dry Fasts for a Psychological & Emotional Reset with Galina Lipina
Galina Lipina spent 15+ years in IT industry managing projects for global corporations and startups. She is also a speaker, trainer and a certified coach. She helps people create harmony with themselves and in their relationships, and achieve goals with ease and flow. Also, blending her passions of transformation and business into one—she helps organizations to change their culture by transforming individuals.
Surviving a Tsunami in Thailand, Why Women Want a Dominant Man & Three Stocks to Buy and Hold with Benjamin Wall
My guest is Benjamin Wall. He’s originally from the UK, now living in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. The son of a former bank robber who was in-and-out of jail, my guest ironically had a successful career in finance, following work as a nightclub bouncer, debt collector and stripper. Nowadays, Ben supports himself day-trading, which long-time
FU Money, Investing & World Travel with Mr. & Mrs. Nomad Numbers
Mr. & Mrs. Nomad Numbers enjoyed 13-year careers at major tech companies in Silicon Valley. Then at age 36 and 37, they realized they’d become financially independent, quit corporate America and started traveling the world. They believe life should be lived to its fullest potential. Their blog, nomadnumbers.com, was created to share their nomadic journey of slow
Reflections on Vienna
Vienna has been around a long time. In fact, it’s had continuous habitation since 500 BC. For those of you scoring at home (incels too), that’s as far from now as the year 4500. Fast-forward two millennia. The year is 1804. Vienna becomes the capital of the newly formed Austrian Empire. It brings us Haydn,
Reality is Negotiable with Nicholas Hutchison
My guest on the podcast is Nicholas Hutchison of BookThinkers, a fast-growing Instagram platform for book lovers. Nick is from Boston, Massachusetts, and works full-time as a sales professional. We discovered on the podcast we have a lot in common. In addition to books, Nick and I share a passion for self-development & travel. We
The Spoils of War at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest
In 1945, near the end of World War II, there were two prizes yet to be captured by Allied Forces. One was Berlin, controlled almost entirely by the Soviet Union; the other was Berchtesgaden, home to Adolf Hitler’s famous mountain lodge, Eagle’s Nest. Many of Hitler’s plans to take over the world were made in
Donald Trump, World War II & Time You Can’t Get Back with Jürgen in Nuremburg, Germany
My guest on the podcast is my good friend of 25 years from Nuremburg, Germany. Jürgen works as a commercial manager at a major German company. He also invests in real estate, managing all 9 properties himself. Jurgen shares insight on German immigration, politics, and perceptions of Donald Trump. We also talk about how we met, if America
Man Overseas on FIRE Drill Podcast!
Honored to be a guest on the FIRE Drill Podcast, a show about side hustles, real estate & financial independence. We discuss how my one-year sabbatical in 2015 turned into full FIRE (financial independence retire early). We also discuss the Man Overseas Blog & Podcast, the coaching business I started to help others achieve FIRE, and