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Heather Markel Full-Time Travel Lifestyle Coach

Heather Markel spent over 25 years stuck behind a desk in her corporate career. In 2017, she made a bold decision to quit her job and take a six-month career break to travel the world. Instead, she found a new way of life. Since that time, she’s been to 39 countries (and counting) on six continents, including being marooned in New Zealand for two years during the pandemic. Over six years later, she still has no permanent address.

Today, Heather is a New York Times featured Full-Time Travel Lifestyle and Business Coach who works with professionals who want to start or sustain extended travel or work remotely while traveling. She’s a best-selling author and a TEDx speaker focused on the opportunities of full-time travel. She teaches her clients the mindset, Money and mastery they need in order to afford, sustain and navigate that lifestyle. Her mission is to help frustrated professionals seeking freedom, flexibility and fun to “ditch their desk and discover their destiny®” through full-time travel.

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Ep. 15 - Your First Year Traveling Full-Time: 8 Major Milestones &Raquo; Hqdefault 659
Ep. 15 – Your First Year Traveling Full-Time: 8 Major Milestones

Your first year of full-time travel isn’t just about booking flights and exploring new destinations—it’s a journey of personal Growth like no other. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 8 majo…

Your first year of f…

Your first year of full-time travel isn’t just about booking flights and exploring new destinations—it’s a journey of personal growth like no other. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 8 major milestones you’ll experience in your first 12 months of travel. If you're ready to step outside your comfort zone, experience deep personal transformation and build a life of freedome and adventure, this episode is for you! Join the challenge to get started with full-time travel at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetravel/

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Ep. 14 - Full-Time Travel Vs. Moving Abroad: Which Lifestyle Suits You Best? &Raquo; Hqdefault 373
Ep. 14 – Full-Time Travel vs. Moving Abroad: Which Lifestyle Suits You Best?

Are you contemplating a major lifestyle change and wondering whether full-time travel or moving abroad is the right choice for you? In this episode, I'll dive into some of the pros and cons of each li…

Are you contemplatin…

Are you contemplating a major lifestyle change and wondering whether full-time travel or moving abroad is the right choice for you? In this episode, I'll dive into some of the pros and cons of each lifestyle, helping you make the right decision. Using the information in this episode should help you figure out which path best aligns to your personal goals. It's not an easy choice to make, but you'll find some ideas to make it more logical. Get more tips at https://heatherbegins.com Need help getting started with full-time travel? Join the challenge at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstarte…

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Ep. 13 - How Do You Travel Full-Time If Your Parents Are Aging? &Raquo; Hqdefault 139
Ep. 13 – How Do You Travel Full-Time If Your Parents Are Aging?

Let's shed some light on this difficult topic. Some of you may have a clear-cut answer, but others may struggle to decide whether or not to travel full-time if your parents are Aging, and, if so, how …

Let's shed some ligh…

Let's shed some light on this difficult topic. Some of you may have a clear-cut answer, but others may struggle to decide whether or not to travel full-time if your parents are aging, and, if so, how do you do it? In this episode I'll share my thoughts on some considerations that may help you to make the best decision, for you. Check out https://heatherbegins.com for more resources for your full-time travel life Follow our travels on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@heathermarkel Join the full-time traveler community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulltimetravelersandnomads

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Ep. 13 - How Do You Travel Full-Time If Your Parents Are Aging? &Raquo; Hqdefault 139
Ep. 13 – How Do You Travel Full-Time If Your Parents Are Aging?

Let's shed some light on this difficult topic. Some of you may have a clear-cut answer, but others may struggle to decide whether or not to travel full-time if your parents are aging, and, if so, how …

Let's shed some ligh…

Let's shed some light on this difficult topic. Some of you may have a clear-cut answer, but others may struggle to decide whether or not to travel full-time if your parents are aging, and, if so, how do you do it? In this episode I'll share my thoughts on some considerations that may help you to make the best decision, for you. Check out https://heatherbegins.com for more resources for your full-time travel life Follow our travels on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@heathermarkel Join the full-time traveler community on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulltimetravelersandnomads

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12. The Life-Changing Benefits Of Full-Time Travel &Raquo; Hqdefault 1807
12. The Life-Changing Benefits of Full-Time Travel

Full-time travel is one of the most wonderful experiences you could ever have. While it's not without it's challenges (which I mentioned in last week's episode) there are some amazing benefits to the …

Full-time travel is …

Full-time travel is one of the most wonderful experiences you could ever have. While it's not without it's challenges (which I mentioned in last week's episode) there are some amazing benefits to the lifestyle. So, this week I'm diving into some of the ways full-time travel can not only change your life, but make you happier and more fulfilled. Full-time travel, even if you only do it for a month or two, can really change your life. Mentioned in today's episode, The 28 Day Challenge To Get Started With Full-Time Travel. Learn more at https://heatherbegins.com/howtogetstartedwithfulltimetrave…

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Ep. 11 - Is Full-Time Travel Right For You? &Raquo; Hqdefault 1586
Ep. 11 – Is Full-Time Travel Right For You?

This lifestyle is definitely NOT for everyone. But, is it right for you? In this episode, I explore some of the day-to-day challenges and realities we face as full-time travelers. My hope is to give …

This lifestyle is de…

This lifestyle is definitely NOT for everyone. But, is it right for you? In this episode, I explore some of the day-to-day challenges and realities we face as full-time travelers. My hope is to give you the foundation of figuring out whether you're up to these challenges, as one of the ways to decide if this lifestyle is right for you. Mentioned in this episode: How To Make Money Without A Job (https://heatherbegins.com/how-to-make-money-without-a-job-course-info/) - http://moneywithoutajob.com Ep. 8 - How To Handle Naysayers Ep. 10 - How To Make Friends While Traveling The World Rememb…

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Ep. 10 – How To Make Friends While Traveling The World

If you're traveling the world solo, and you don't want to be lonely while doing it, making friends is a great solution! But, when you're only in a place temporarily, it can feel challenging to make th…

If you're traveling …

If you're traveling the world solo, and you don't want to be lonely while doing it, making friends is a great solution! But, when you're only in a place temporarily, it can feel challenging to make those friends.In this week's episode, I'm sharing some great ways to meet and make new friends wherever you are in the world. While intended for solo travelers, these same strategies are ideal even if you're not traveling solo!Mentioned in this episode:Full-Time Travelers And Nomads (https://www.facebook.com/groups/fulltimetravelersandnomads) (Use this URL if the text was not hyperlinke…

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Ep. 9 - How To Stay Safe As A Female Solo Traveler [Bonus] &Raquo; Hqdefault 127
Ep. 9 – How To Stay Safe As A Female Solo Traveler [BONUS]

In this episode, I'm getting real. Female solo travel safety is so important. WARNING - I will share a couple of bad experiences I had. I'm a huge advocate for traveling solo. In the 7 years I've been…

In this episode, I'm…

In this episode, I'm getting real. Female solo travel safety is so important. WARNING - I will share a couple of bad experiences I had. I'm a huge advocate for traveling solo. In the 7 years I've been traveling solo full-time, I've only had a few incidents, none of which have made me want to stop traveling. All of which have taught me a valuable lesson. I've adopted some key strategies to stay safe, anywhere in the world, and I'll share them with you in this episode. It's so important to be prepared especially if you're a female solo traveler. So, tune in for some essential tips! Mentioned i…

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Ep. 8 – How To Handle Naysayers – Tips To Keep Your Travel Dreams Afloat

It happens to many of us - you're excited about this dream to travel full-time, but when you tell your friends and loved ones, they seem to have an endless stream of reasons you shouldn't. Worse yet, …

It happens to many o…

It happens to many of us - you're excited about this dream to travel full-time, but when you tell your friends and loved ones, they seem to have an endless stream of reasons you shouldn't. Worse yet, they make a lot of sense. So, how do you follow your heart when everyone around you wants to stop you? What if you're started traveling full-time and you get some negative feedback from people you thought were your friends?  I'll cover 4 powerful ways to handle the naysayers that show up while you're thinking about traveling full-time, and while you're doing it. Mentioned in this episode: Full-…

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Ep 7 – Navigating Health Insurance as a Full-Time Nomad

Health insurance is something you don't even think about when you work in corporate. But, if you're traveling full-time without a corporate job, this is an area you're going to need to think about. (A…

Health insurance is …

Health insurance is something you don't even think about when you work in corporate. But, if you're traveling full-time without a corporate job, this is an area you're going to need to think about. (And, if you have a job, and want to travel overseas, but your insurance doesn't cover you, then you need to think about this too!) So, in this episode I'll share my perspectives on the value of health insurance for full-time travelers and nomads, and how to get health insurance. Book a chat with me at http://fulltimetravelchat.com Learn more about this topic on YouTube (https://youtu.be/1ALm8YH…

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Ep 6 - The Truth About Healthcare Abroad: My Honest Opinions &Raquo; Hqdefault 388
Ep 6 – The Truth About Healthcare Abroad: My Honest Opinions

Before I started traveling full-time, I was terrified about having to see any doctor but my doctors in the US. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned about healthcare as I've traveled and some…

Before I started tra…

Before I started traveling full-time, I was terrified about having to see any doctor but my doctors in the US. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned about healthcare as I've traveled and some of my experiences with doctors and hospitals overseas. Need more information about traveling full-time? Come check out Heather Begins (https://heatherbegins.com) for lots of resources!

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Ep. 5 - How To Get Started With Full-Time Travel &Raquo; Hqdefault 185
Ep. 5 – How To Get Started With Full-Time Travel

One of the biggest questions people have about full-time travel is, how do you get started? It's easy to see that there are so many different things you need to think about and prepare, and then get s…

One of the biggest q…

One of the biggest questions people have about full-time travel is, how do you get started? It's easy to see that there are so many different things you need to think about and prepare, and then get stuck in overwhelm. So, this episode will give you a few simple things you can do to get started. Mentioned in this episode: Numbeo (https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/) - country-specific cost of living (https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/) Free webinar (https://heatherbegins.com/fulltimetravelwebinarsignup/) - More tips and ideas to expand your knowledge on getting started with full-ti…

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Ep. 4 - Will You Get Bored Or Lonely Traveling Full-Time? &Raquo; Hqdefault 152
Ep. 4 – Will You Get Bored Or Lonely Traveling Full-Time?

Two of the most common "what if" fears many people have about the travel lifestyle, especially if you're planning to travel solo, revolve around boredom and loneliness. If you're hoping to g…

Two of the most comm…

Two of the most common "what if" fears many people have about the travel lifestyle, especially if you're planning to travel solo, revolve around boredom and loneliness. If you're hoping to get away from boredom and loneliness, this is a great question to ask! In this episode, I share my take on these two important concerns. For more helpful information about traveling full time, check out https://heatherbegins.com

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Ep 3 - The Four Biggest Fears About Full-Time Travel &Raquo; Hqdefault 87
Ep 3 – The Four Biggest Fears About Full-Time Travel

If you're thinking of traveling full-time, there's no doubt some big fears will pop up. Any big life change, no matter how excited you are about making it, comes with some fear. So, in this week's epi…

If you're thinking o…

If you're thinking of traveling full-time, there's no doubt some big fears will pop up. Any big life change, no matter how excited you are about making it, comes with some fear. So, in this week's episode, I'm sharing 4 of the biggest fears I had, that kept me unable to even take a step towards living my dream. Many other would-be full-time travelers have had the same fears at some point. If you have any of the same fears, the intention of this episode is to help you figure out what to do to overcome them. Mentioned in this episode - YouTube video - https://youtu.be/1ALm8YHUa-0 How To Affo…

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Ep. 2 - What Kind Of Full-Time Traveler Should You Be? &Raquo; Hqdefault 57
Ep. 2 – What Kind Of Full-Time Traveler Should You Be?

So, you're interested in becoming a full-time traveler, but everyone uses all these different terms, and it can get overwhelming to understand how you should approach the travel lifestyle. You've hear…

So, you're intereste…

So, you're interested in becoming a full-time traveler, but everyone uses all these different terms, and it can get overwhelming to understand how you should approach the travel lifestyle. You've heard of many of the terms, but, how do you figure out whether you should be a digital nomad, a remote worker, or a career breaker? Is it better to travel solo, or with someone? This week's podcast will help you answer these questions and more! This week's episode also comes with a free action guide you can use alongside of the episode. Grab yours at https://heatherbegins.com/travelertype Remember t…

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Definitions - What Exactly Is A Full-Time Traveler? &Raquo; Hqdefault 30
Definitions – What Exactly Is A Full-Time Traveler?

Before we dive into how to get started with full-time travel, it's important to understand that there are a LOT of different ways to live this lifestyle! So, in this episode, I'll be talking about 8 d…

Before we dive into …

Before we dive into how to get started with full-time travel, it's important to understand that there are a LOT of different ways to live this lifestyle! So, in this episode, I'll be talking about 8 different ways you can travel full-time, as well as a helpful definition so you can know if this lifestyle is for you.Please make sure to leave us a review if you like the podcast! And, reach out any time at heatherbegins.com (https://heatherbegins.com) or travellifestylecoach.com (https://heatherbegins.com)See you next week!

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How To Travel Full-Time - Trailer &Raquo; Hqdefault 31
How To Travel Full-Time – TRAILER

Hello! I'm Heather Markel and I'm so excited to introduce my new podcast! Join me each week to discover how to start traveling full-time.I'll be covering topics like how to get started, how to aff…

Hello! I'm Heather M…

Hello! I'm Heather Markel and I'm so excited to introduce my new podcast! Join me each week to discover how to start traveling full-time.I'll be covering topics like how to get started, how to afford the travel, how to plan it, and more. I'll include step-by-step tips, as well as key insights to help you create the travel lifestyle of your dreams.Make sure to subscribe so you can know when each episode drops!

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