So Jessica and I are in the middle of planning a trip to China in May and we needed to get our visas but after finding out the closest consulate was in San Fran we decided to use a 3rd party. After a Google search we found a company with an office in Seattle, We made a day trip out of going and having them do our visas for us. In this episode you will find out how we did our visas for china as well as a trick to get around needing confirmation of where you’re staying. I hope you enjoy the podcast.
Lost in Transit Podcast
Episode 31 - Overtourism Alternatives
In last weeks episode I talked about over tourism, what it is and a little about how you can help. On this weeks episode I share some alternative destinations to help you avoid the massive crowds. Below you can find links to guide books for each destination.
Episode 30 - The Overtourism Episode
There is a problem some of the worlds most popular tourist attractions are facing and its called overtourism. Over tourism is what happens when a place becomes too popular and tourism becomes unsustainable. In this episode I talk about my experiences with overtourism, some ways to combat it and posting responsibly on social media while you travel.
Episode 28 - Listener Questions Vol. 1
On this weeks episode I polled some Listener questions off of my personal and the Podcast Social Media Pages. Questions like “How the novice traveler can start” and “How to Prepare for foreign toilets”. I would like to thank all those who sent messages, for those I didn’t get to Ill keep them around for next time. I briefly talk about my photography in the episode below is a list of the camera gear I typically carry when I travel.
Episode 27 - 5 Tropical Destinations Americans Don't Need A Passport To Visit
Does the winter weather got you down? Did the poler vortex really ruin your mood? Looking to get away? Well today is your lucky day. I bring to you 5 destinations any American can visit.
In the show i talk about the
US Virgin Islands ( 1:20)
Puerto Rico (2:15)
America Samoa (4:34)
Guam (5:50)
Northern Mariana Islands (7:38)
Some Useful Tools.
Guam / Northern Marianas Islands Guide Book
Hawaiian Airlines ( For Flights in The Pacific)
Please remember to rate, review and subscribe. Click view in iTunes and do your stuff.
Episode 25 - What do you pack?
So first I would like to start off by saying this podcast is what I do sometimes and it’s not something you have to live by. Below you will find a list of the things I talk about that I carry with me. It will be broken up in sections much like in the podcast.
This is my home - The North Face Base Camp Duffle Size Small, Plain Black T-Shirts , Quick Dry Underwear, Socks - I usually try and wear socks with some flare. , Pants - I tend to lean towards plain old fashion levi’s. I rock those cargo shorts like a nerd. Also Swimmers , A Nice Fancy Shirt Some Thermal Undies, Anyone? and they all get stuffed in a Space Saver bag. It gets sweaty when you travel take a bandana or 2. It also get’s cold don’t forget to take a Hat. I keep all of my small things in these Eagle creek bags
Like is mentioned in the podcast toiletries are very personal but a few things you should consider taking is Earplugs and Drowny wrinkle Spray
So as I mentioned I make a emergency travel kit with a Rubbermade cupcake container, Rain Pancho, Emergency Blanket, Needle and thread, Lighters, Bandaids, Medical tape.
My Day Pack is Light weights and packable.
I keep my camera gear in another one of those Eagle Creek Bags. Inside the bag you will find 2 Leica Q Camera Batteries, 1 Leica Battery Charger, 4 (Depending on if i’ve got my computer) 64gb SD cards, A Battery Backup, Headphones (In a pelican 1010), 2 iPhone Chargers, 2 Lighting to 1/8” adaptors.
Sometimes I also carry My Computer and an external Harddrive.
LOST IN TRANSIT TWITTER
LOST IN TRANSIT INSTAGRAM
Please feel free to comment or rate on whatever platform you listen to the show on.
Episode 9 - 10 Questions with Dan Lipski
Episode 3 - 10 Questions with Dea Porter
This is the first edition of something I like to call 10 questions. For the first batch of questions I asked Dea. She let us in on the first and last countries she was in and answered 9 other questions.
Episode 1 - Intro to Lost in Transit
For years I have always loved traveling and talking and just about anything that had to do with traveling so I figured maybe it was time to start a podcast. Welcome to the Lost in Transit Podcast.
Below you will find some helpful links
Travel Related
Lonely Planet - for all your guide book needs
Kayak - to help you book your trip. Check out the explore option.
The North Face Base Camp backpack - This is the bag I travel everywhere with
Universal Power Adaptor - Not everywhere uses the same power plug be prepared.
Camera Related
Leica Q - Fixed 28MM Point and Shoot Camera I use while Traveling
Canon 5d Mark 4 - My back up camera I use
Canon 70-200MM version 2 - for those far away shots
Sigma Art 24-35MM - For when I forget my Leica
Podcast Related
Audio Technica 2020 USB Mic - This is the microphone I use to record the podcast.
Macbook Pro 15” - The Computer I use
Audacity - Free software I use to edit the podcast