Mike Corey never backs away from an adventure, no matter how strange it may be. As a Canadian adventure travel YouTuber and BBC television host, Mike has been traveling the world for eight years. He is on a global quest to challenge fear by seeking unique experiences in weird and wonderful destinations around the world. Mike aims to inspire others to fight their fears by plunging headfirst into beautiful, unknown locations and participating in undocumented cultural celebrations. 

With a degree in Marine Biology and a talent for breakdancing, Mike worked as an award-winning filmmaker before creating his own YouTube channel - Fearless and Far. Mike knows how to craft a compelling story with entertaining action and cinematic flair, but his greatest strength is breaking down cultural barriers and connecting with locals worldwide. 

In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast we discuss: 

• Mike Corey’s story of being shy growing up and how he is now a successful Youtuber, television host, and traveler.
• How to overcome fear of traveling.
• How to push yourself outside of your comfort zone.
• • What is more risky, skydiving or driving a car?
• What it’s like traveling during a pandemic?
• • The risks and moral obligations as a Canadian traveler. 
• Why supporting local tourism is so important in places where the economies rely on it.
• How Mike Corey chooses destinations to visit.

The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions: 

• Craziest thing Mike Corey has ever done? 
• • The Bulls of Fire Festival (Tultepec Toros) in Mexico
• Craziest food Mike Corey has ever eaten?    
• • Etag in the Philippines 
• What is the most off the beaten path place Mike Corey has traveled to? 
• • Mauritius, Africa 
• What kind of camera does Mike Corey recommend for travelers? 
• • Sony A7iii
• What kind of carry on does Mike Corey bring?    
• • Peak Design Bag with a lifetime warranty
• Where to travel in Canada?
• • Gaspé, Quebec

  • Magdalen Islands (Îles de la Madeleine), Quebec

• Where to travel in the United States?
• • Neptune Memorial Reef, Florida

Resources: 

• Fearless and Far on YouTube
• Mike Corey @fearlessandfar on Instagram
• The BBC Travel Show 
• His course: The War on Fear Bootcamp

You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com

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Ben Collier is General Manager at Incredible Adventures and is a wizard when it comes to organizing itineraries in the United States.  He’s an expert when it comes to US National Parks, camping, and hiking, and has worked in adventure travel for nearly a decade, including five years on the ground as a guide.

Complete shownotes and all the links can be found on millennialtravelpodcast.com

Ben and I get the chance to talk about USA road trips and where people should travel in fall and winter 2020 while keeping them safe from COVID19.

In this episode we discuss: 

• How did Ben get started as a traveler and trip leader in the United States? 
• • His experience in Alaska and Hawaii
  • A great itinerary for Portland, Oregon 
  • • Crater Lake National Park 
    • Cascade Mountains
• Where to travel this fall?
• • Fall foliage ideas  
• Where to travel in the United States during the winter?   
• • Matt’s pick: South Florida, Miami or Fort Lauderdale to the Everglades National Park and Florida Keys
  • Skiing and how social distancing will work
  • Joshua Tree, Death Valley
  • Yellowstone, Yosemite
  • Zion/Bryce Canyon
  • Lake Tahoe 
  • • Matt’s article referenced: Millennials are Fleeing Cities, Escaping 9-5, & Avoiding Taxes
    • Reno
    • • Cool neighborhoods like Mid-town Reno
    • Truckee, California 
    • Hikes near Las Vegas, Nevada
• Where to get a COVID19 test to show states like Rhode Island, Maine, and Hawaii? 
• • At home test kits 
• What are the best US National Parks? 
• Where should people travel in the winter in the United States?
• What should first people know about their first time camping? 
• Hiking safety tips.
• • Hike in groups
  • Bring sufficient water
  • Tell someone where you are going
  • Always bring salty foods and extra electrolytes
  • Dress in layers; avoid cotton
• Bear safety tips 
• • Bear spray
  • Bear bell
• Leave no trace camping and hiking principles 
• • Free Leave No Trace Certification
• What to bring on a road trip? 
• • Safety, should you get a tune up? Should you have a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher? Should you replace your tires?
  • Pack extra food, water
  • Blanket 
  • AAA Membership 
• Is California safe to travel to right now? Are the California wildfires contained?
• Exploring your backyard

Rapid fire questions: 

• Favorite US National Park?
• • Yosemite
• Favorite state to visit in the United States?
• • Alaska 
• Favorite small town in America? 
• Best hike in America? 
• • Angles landing, Zion National Park 
• One piece of camping gear he couldn’t live without.
• • Good sleeping bag; Marmot 
• One piece of hiking gear he couldn’t live without. 
• • Leki lightweight hiking poles

Resources: 

• Incredible Adventures, San Francisco’s greenest tour company, powered by petroleum free biofuel.
• @Incadventures on Instagram
• Get in touch with Ben: ben (at) incredibleadventures (dot) com

Complete shownotes and all the links can be found on millennialtravelpodcast.com

Michael Puldy is the author of The Millennial’s Guide to Business Travel: Lessons from the Next Generation of Road Warriors.  He has an incredibly impressive resume of travel including visiting all 50 states, 50 countries, has flown 3 million air miles, and is a member of the Circumnavigators Club. Michael knows his stuff when it comes to frequent flier miles and credit card rewards points.  He has achieved status as a 1K Elite Member on United flying over 1.3 million miles, 700K on Delta, & 500K on American.  He is a Diamond VIP at Hilton, achieved Platinum status at Hyatt, and Gold at Marriott and Sheraton.  Michael isn’t just a travel hacker, he is winning at the gamification of travel legitimately! 

What you’ll find interesting in today’s Millennial Travel Podcast episode is that Michael is not actually a millennial traveler himself but wanted to write this book for the next generation.

In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I ask Michael: 

• Why he decided to write a book on travel for millennials.
• What traveling in the 60s and 70s was like.
• How people can optimize their travels
• What the best type of luggage is for business travelers
• Is TSA precheck and Global Entry worth it? 
• What is the best way to avoid delays and build contingency plans when traveling? 
• The important difference between Uber Black and Uber X and why it matters. 
• Tips for working out on the road.
• Why Michael brings his own tea bags and other health tips while traveling.
• How to avoid crappy food in airports and hotels.
• How to add on leisure travel when you are traveling for business.
• Michael’s experience living in Singapore as an expat. 

In The Millennial Travel Podcast rapid fire section I ask Michael: 

• If he could base himself anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be?
• • Singapore
• Favorite airport in the world.  
• • Denver
• An app he can’t travel without
• • Local eats, rental car apps, weather apps, and hotel apps
  • • Weather.com
• Media he’d recommend traveling with
• • His 150GB library on Apple Music
  • Emerson Lake & Palmer
• One piece of travel gear he couldn’t travel without
• • Tumi briefcase 

Resources: 

• The Millennial’s Guide to Business Travel: Lessons from the Next Generation of Road Warriors by Michael Puldy
• NextGenTraveler.com
• Puldy.com Michael’s homepage with travel photos and stories
• Michael on Instagram

You can find all the links and past show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com

Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life

... and from our new USA hiking and camping trips at Under30Experiences!