https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bit-of-a-rambler--6571124
My name Is Khai, and I am a bit of a rambler. I like to travel, learn and tell stories.

I've been to a couple dozen countries with my sights on dozens more. I've been traveling for over a decade and love sharing these stories, be it my overpass tightrope nap, winning my first impromptu Beijing dance contest, or legally avoiding taxes for over a decade by reading the tax code.

Each episode, I talk about what I did, what I do, and how it happens.

Thanks for listening!

Ramble On episodes are casual summaries of my recent events on the road.

Re-rambles are re-releases of past episodes, often with additions, corrections or updates.

The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. Consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.]]>enPlaces & TravelCopyright bitofaramblerhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b9bc0c397c514c4b9460f7cc6996772e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bit-of-a-rambler--6571124Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:01:55 +0000bitofaramblerbitofaramblerbitofarambler@gmail.comHello! My name Is Khai, and I am a bit of a rambler. I like to travel, learn and tell stories. I've been to a couple dozen countries with my sights on dozens more. I've been traveling for over a decade and love sharing these stories, be it my...
My name Is Khai, and I am a bit of a rambler. I like to travel, learn and tell stories.

I've been to a couple dozen countries with my sights on dozens more. I've been traveling for over a decade and love sharing these stories, be it my overpass tightrope nap, winning my first impromptu Beijing dance contest, or legally avoiding taxes for over a decade by reading the tax code.

Each episode, I talk about what I did, what I do, and how it happens.

Thanks for listening!

Ramble On episodes are casual summaries of my recent events on the road.

Re-rambles are re-releases of past episodes, often with additions, corrections or updates.

The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. Consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.]]>true0b3e5bbf-715a-59ce-981e-37b0af41d048episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/147-the-third-world--69856468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69856468Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:00:01 +0000bitofarambler5366false147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/146-ramble-on--72843968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72843968Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:55:02 +0000bitofarambler3297angryplaneman,beijing,bordercrossing,camping,campinggear,chicken,fermentedmilk,hammock,hammockcamping,korea,maresmilk,milkinacan,mongolia,mongolianfermentedmaresmilk,mongolianfermentedmaresmilkina,passenger57,plane,planefight,trains,trainwheelstrue146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/145-through-the-looking-glass--69836920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69836920Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:02 +0000bitofarambler3951false145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/144-ramble-on--72842424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72842424Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:10:02 +0000bitofarambler3360aggression,asia,backpacking,barbecue,camping,campingequipment,culture,genghiskhan,hammock,hammockcamping,japan,korea,mongolia,river,ropes,straps,trees,urbancamping,walking,yakfalse144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/143-la-vida-gembira-loka--69887227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69887227Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:55:02 +0000bitofarambler2313false143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/142-ramble-on--72141558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72141558Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:04 +0000bitofarambler2539false142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/141-and-where-part-1--68612943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68612943Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:55:02 +0000bitofarambler4598false141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/140-ramble-on--72141557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72141557Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:00:02 +0000bitofarambler3916false140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/139-beauty--67578355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67578355Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:55:02 +0000bitofarambler2881false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/138-ramble-on--72136877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72136877Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:15:02 +0000bitofarambler3916false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/137-airbnb-numbers--67570218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67570218Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:55:02 +0000bitofarambler4379false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/136-ramble-on--72126213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72126213Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:10:01 +0000bitofarambler2813false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/135-don-t-you-get-lonely--67570217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67570217Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:50:02 +0000bitofarambler4035false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/134-ramble-on--72125445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72125445Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:50:02 +0000bitofarambler2687false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/133-street-food--67578520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67578520Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:40:02 +0000bitofarambler4535false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/132-ramble-on--72107546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72107546Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:55:01 +0000bitofarambler2329false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/131-i-got-myself-into-this-too--67388286
stop antagonizing dogs! 

oh, they started it?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67388286Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:02 +0000bitofaramblerno, not again! why?  stop antagonizing dogs!  oh, they started it?
stop antagonizing dogs! 

oh, they started it?]]>2769astronomy,beer,china,dragrace,esp,freakaccident,hydroplane,igotmyselfintothis,imadethem,makingbaddecisions,midnightrun,mistakesweremade,packofdogs,psychic,streetrace,studyingthestars,thailand,toomuchbeer,whysomuchbeer,wilddogsfalse131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/130-ramble-on--72033104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72033104Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:55:03 +0000bitofarambler3686false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/129-hammock-camping-setup--67387267
tarp up, foam down, bug net on, 

slumber in soft bliss]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67387267Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:55:02 +0000bitofaramblerSwing a hammock,  tarp up, foam down, bug net on,  slumber in soft bliss
tarp up, foam down, bug net on, 

slumber in soft bliss]]>2660allseasoncamping,allseasonhammocksetup,anchorpoints,athleticfoam,backpacking,bestsleepever,bugnet,comfortable,development,diyhammockcamping,diyhammocksetup,fiveseasonsetup,foarmmat,forests,hammock,hammockcamping,hammocksetup,hiking,history,raintarpfalse129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/128-ramble-on--72029216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72029216Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:55:02 +0000bitofarambler2702false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/127-remaining-in-india--67398980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67398980Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:50:02 +0000bitofarambler6370backstreets,celebrations,chapterstory,cobra,community,cycling,cyclone,deepawali,diwali,familytradition,freshfood,india,indianfood,livedancing,livemusic,monkeywall,monsoon,remainders,supercyclone,weddingsfalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/126-ramble-on--72016761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72016761Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:30:02 +0000bitofarambler2615false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/125-take-the-risk--67365285
allowing your suffering, 

or taking a trip?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67365285Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:40:02 +0000bitofaramblerwhich risk is greater? allowing your suffering,  or taking a trip?
allowing your suffering, 

or taking a trip?]]>1785false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/124-ramble-on--72007880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72007880Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:45:01 +0000bitofarambler2505false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/123-marathonning--67401338
where did he even come from? 

a comfortable jog. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67401338Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:35:02 +0000bitofaramblerRun toward new things, where did he even come from?  a comfortable jog. 
where did he even come from? 

a comfortable jog. ]]>4357false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/122-reramble-yes-you-can--71138351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71138351Sat, 30 May 2026 00:35:02 +0000bitofarambler2270false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/121-the-rest-of-ireland--67399499
not as terrible as feared, 

pretty fun venture!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67399499Tue, 26 May 2026 15:30:02 +0000bitofaramblerLocked in with the crowd,  not as terrible as feared,  pretty fun venture!
not as terrible as feared, 

pretty fun venture!]]>3728backpacking,baddecisions,dates,dinosaurs,gooddecisions,guinness,karaoke,leprechauns,livegigs,livemusic,lockins,meetingnewpeople,museums,naturalhistory,party,redsocks,rockon,rugby,tours,worldhistoryfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/120-ramble-on--71104138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71104138Sat, 23 May 2026 00:20:04 +0000bitofarambler2222false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/119-palfish-part-2--67387075
goofy whimsical chitchats, 

help friends and strangers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67387075Tue, 19 May 2026 15:25:02 +0000bitofaramblerEarnest shared feelings,  goofy whimsical chitchats,  help friends and strangers.
goofy whimsical chitchats, 

help friends and strangers.]]>5677backpacking,business,casualconversation,children,connecting,counseling,humanconnection,kerbalspaceprogram,marriage,newfriends,practiceenglish,realtalk,relationships,schedules,serioustalk,students,teachingabroad,teachingonline,traveling,vacationlifetrue119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/118-ramble-on--71103214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71103214Sat, 16 May 2026 00:15:01 +0000bitofarambler2450false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/117-get-ready-to-quit--67387076
are you treated, paid, fairly? 

No? Choose something else.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67387076Tue, 12 May 2026 15:55:02 +0000bitofaramblerget ready to quit!  are you treated, paid, fairly?  No? Choose something else.
are you treated, paid, fairly? 

No? Choose something else.]]>2695doesithelpyou,doingwhatyouwanted,dowhatyouwant,finitelives,getreadytoquit,helporhurt,knowwhatyouoffer,leavethisbehind,liveintherealworld,quitforyourfuture,quitforyourself,quittingisavirtue,seizetheday,takecontrolofyourlife,therestoftheworldisoutthere,travel,valueyourownwork,valueyourself,walkaway,worldiswaitingfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/116-ramble-on--71003607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71003607Sat, 09 May 2026 00:20:01 +0000bitofarambler1883false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/115-food-lessons-from-india--67364175
turned me vegetarian! 

well, for a while.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67364175Tue, 05 May 2026 15:50:02 +0000bitofaramblerClean, fresh, good, real food,  turned me vegetarian!  well, for a while.
turned me vegetarian! 

well, for a while.]]>4928chickenlollipops,chiligobi,chilimushroom,fluentenglishindians,fluentenglishspeakers,golgoppa,indianfood,lentils,milk,momos,notcurry,omnivore,paneer,panipuri,prayercandies,prayercandies?,roti,stirfry,vegetarian,whoopsfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/114-ramble-on--71002579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71002579Sat, 02 May 2026 00:20:02 +0000bitofarambler2168false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/113-some-things-that-changed-my-life--67355187
try again, all over new, 

enjoy the fresh take.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67355187Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:02 +0000bitofaramblerconsider what, how,  try again, all over new,  enjoy the fresh take.
try again, all over new, 

enjoy the fresh take.]]>3822acrossthecountry,alcoholstove,backpacking,bidets,bottlebidet,bugnets,crocheting,diy,dontridehorses,foampads,hammockcamping,hammocksetup,handmade,hygiene,ireland,japan,legalurbancamping,makeyourown,pennystove,raintarpsfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/112-ramble-on--70935059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70935059Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:45:02 +0000bitofarambler2084false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/111-stereotypical-india--67365832
not stereotypical. 

full of surprises.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67365832Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:40:02 +0000bitofaramblerturns out, India?  not stereotypical.  full of surprises.
not stereotypical. 

full of surprises.]]>4154ancientcivilizations,divinecow,everypartofthecow,flipitandreverseit,fluentenglishspeakers,handwashingstations,history,holidays,holisticliving,hygienic,india,indiansdonteatcurry,livinginamusical,livinginindia,traveling,vegetarian,visitingindia,whatdoyouknowaboutindia,wildgardens,wildindiafalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/110-reramble-disclaimer--70829785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70829785Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:05:02 +0000bitofarambler1555false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/109-huaraches--67364955
the best runners in the world, 

with the simplest shoes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67364955Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:30:02 +0000bitofaramblerThe Raramuri,  the best runners in the world,  with the simplest shoes.
the best runners in the world, 

with the simplest shoes.]]>1488ballsofyourfeet,borntorun,breaththroughyournose,christophermcdougall,comfortablerunning,diy,foundmaterials,funtorun,handmade,huaraches,raramuri,runeasy,runfun,runningpeople,runningsandals,sandals,straightback,tarahumara,thinsoledshoes,upcyclingfalse109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/108-ramble-on--70539734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70539734Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:50:02 +0000bitofarambler3339false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/107-palfish-part-1--67372372
No end to complexity,  

sometimes just a laugh.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67372372Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:25:02 +0000bitofaramblerTalk-teaching online,  No end to complexity,   sometimes just a laugh.
No end to complexity,  

sometimes just a laugh.]]>4266backpacking,casualconversation,conversations,halfatherapist,havingfun,helping,lifeiswhatyoumakeofit,onthemove,palfish,realconversations,realpeople,realproblems,stickaround,students,takinglifeseriously,teachingapp,teachingenglish,teachingonline,ticktalk,virtualteachertrue107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/106-ramble-on--70539732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70539732Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:50:02 +0000bitofarambler1894false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/105-the-wicklow-way--66933488
lined by trees, horses and pubs.

emerald hammock naps.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66933488Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:20:02 +0000bitofaramblerLong and winding road,  lined by trees, horses and pubs. emerald hammock naps.
lined by trees, horses and pubs.

emerald hammock naps.]]>3343backpacking,carlow,cheeseandonioncrisps,cork,couchsurfing,dating,dublin,guinness,hammock,hammockcamping,hiking,mountaineering,mountains,pub,rucksack,tinwhistle,walking,waterford,wicklowroad,wicklowwayfalse105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/104-ramble-on--70512050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70512050Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:00:02 +0000bitofarambler1985false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/103-you-make-it-sound-so-easy--67366020
Five hundred, passport, ticket. 

Go enjoy the world!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67366020Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:10:02 +0000bitofarambleris it that easy?  Five hundred, passport, ticket.  Go enjoy the world!
Five hundred, passport, ticket. 

Go enjoy the world!]]>2286breakfree,firststep,flight,fluentenglishspeaker,howtotravel,international,itsasmallworldafterall,itsuptoyou,passport,planeticket,requirements,simpleprocess,soundssoeasy,takeyourpick,takingthefirststep,teachenglish,therestoftheworld,theworldisopentoyou,theworldiswaiting,travelfalse103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/102-ramble-on--70507303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70507303Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:30:02 +0000bitofarambler2696false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/101-favorite-thailand-foods--67366293
all you can eat plus some more, 

squid, meats, basil, spice!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67366293Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:05:02 +0000bitofaramblercooks frum Thai can fry,  all you can eat plus some more,  squid, meats, basil, spice!
all you can eat plus some more, 

squid, meats, basil, spice!]]>4101allyoucaneat,ayce,barbecue,beef,buffet,chefs,cooks,crab,favoritefoods,fresh,garliccrab,hotpot,pork,seafood,softshelledcrab,squid,sushi,thai,thaicuisine,thailandfalse101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-ramble-on--70385038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70385038Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:55:01 +0000bitofarambler3000false100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-episodes-yay--70626381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70626381Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:03:32 +0000bitofarambler32falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/099-tefl-time--66889389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66889389Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:02 +0000bitofarambler1000accredited,certification,course,digitalnomad,global,jobsearch,nomad,prep,resume,school,students,teachers,teaching,teachingabroad,teachingenglish,tefl,teflcertification,teflcourse,traveling,travelingteacherfalse99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/098-ramble-on--70384449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70384449Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:40:01 +0000bitofarambler1841false98fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/097-housing-abroad--65262200
Free to $500 nearly worldwide.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262200Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:05:03 +0000bitofaramblerHousing options for travelers around the world: Free to $500 nearly worldwide.
Free to $500 nearly worldwide.]]>923abroad,affordable,affordablehousing,anyincome,apartment,backpacking,bestlife,cheap,condo,easylife,home,hostel,housing,housingabroad,incomelevels,inexpensive,lifelworthliving,livingabroad,savemoney,travelfalse97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/096-ramble-on--70325933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70325933Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:30:02 +0000bitofarambler1429false96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/095-crazy-couple-the-trimmings--66725837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66725837Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:55:02 +0000bitofarambler2553false95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/094-ramble-on--69968335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69968335Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:15:02 +0000bitofarambler2239false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/093-soothes-the-seoul--66147720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66147720Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:50:02 +0000bitofarambler2482business,businessrelationships,cartoonmuseum,china,coowners,coworkers,embassy,followyourgut,interpersonaldynamics,korea,owningabusiness,runningaschool,schadenfreude,teachingenglish,visa,visarun,visatrouble,workingwithothers,workmeetings,workvisasfalse93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/092-ramble-on--69808551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69808551Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:25:02 +0000bitofarambler1494false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/091-what-is-the-best-country--66147742https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66147742Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:50:02 +0000bitofarambler585adventure,awholenewworld,bestcountry,commonquestioins,cuisiine,curiosity,dangerous,differentcountries,list,numberone,perspective,q&a,question,rank,safe,sedentary,thebest,therightquestions,travel,wonderfalse91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/090-ramble-on--69678187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69678187Sun, 08 Feb 2026 02:40:02 +0000bitofarambler2251false90fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/089-homebrew--66725835
beer needed a lot of work, 

mead is simple, quick.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66725835Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:45:02 +0000bitofaramblerMaking tasty mead,  beer needed a lot of work,  mead is simple, quick.
beer needed a lot of work, 

mead is simple, quick.]]>3098airlock,alcohol,beer,bees,carboy,cork,craft,easy,explosion,helpfuladvice,homebrew,honeywine,mead,recreation,simple,wine,wineathome,winemaking,yeast,yumfalse89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/088-ramble-on--69555041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69555041Sun, 01 Feb 2026 02:40:07 +0000bitofarambler2638false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/087-car-camping--65262193
Car campers are all living on the edge, their feet are always itching to start the next journey.

Also you can throw a memory foam mattress in the back and take naps after buffets.  Real winner, car camping.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262193Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:45:07 +0000bitofaramblerI like it, and I like everyone else who likes it. Car campers are all living on the edge, their feet are always itching to start the next journey. Also you can throw a memory foam mattress in the back and take naps after buffets.  Real winner, car...
Car campers are all living on the edge, their feet are always itching to start the next journey.

Also you can throw a memory foam mattress in the back and take naps after buffets.  Real winner, car camping.]]>1832affordable,alwaystraveling,beautiful,buffet,carcamping,carlife,cheap,convenient,disposableincome,eassy,fire,nationalparks,nature,ontheroad,repair,roadtrip,savemoney,travel,vanlife,wideopenroadfalse87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/086-ramble-on--69477149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69477149Sat, 24 Jan 2026 19:40:07 +0000bitofarambler3493false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/085-chinese-wet-markets--66725836
puppies and pigs and vipers? 

and the recipe?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66725836Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:45:08 +0000bitofaramblerbeef. crocodiles?  puppies and pigs and vipers?  and the recipe?
puppies and pigs and vipers? 

and the recipe?]]>2857alligator,bbq,chinesewetmarkets,clams,commerce,crocodile,fish,giantsalamander,guangdong,jianbing,meat,mice,outsidemarket,produce,puppies,rats,skeweredpigs,snakes,trade,wetmarketstrue85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/084-ramble-on--69384167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69384167Sat, 17 Jan 2026 22:10:07 +0000bitofarambler2343false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/083-favorite-china-foods-part-4--66903499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66903499Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:40:07 +0000bitofarambler1043birthdaymeals,celebratorymeal,chilioil,chinesecuisine,chinesefood,cooking,enokimushrooms,glenfiddich,heart,honorablemention,lajiao,laver,nori,pickledstringbeans,pickledvegetables,pickling,porkheart,snacks,stillgood,whiskeyfalse83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/082-ramble-on--69369176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69369176Sat, 10 Jan 2026 19:45:07 +0000bitofarambler1993false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/081-hualien-taiwan-and-beyond--66918922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66918922Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:35:07 +0000bitofarambler3136backpacking,beach,camping,chanceencounters,date,hammock,hammockcamping,hualien,leavingtown,mazu,mountains,newsights,pilgrimage,taiwan,teachingabroad,tefl,teflcertificate,tryst,urbancamping,waterparkfalse81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/080-ramble-on--69214724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69214724Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:00:08 +0000bitofarambler2310false80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/079-dating-abroad--66147731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66147731Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:25:08 +0000bitofarambler2073abroad,couple,culturalexchange,culturalmisunderstanding,datenewpeople,dating,dinnerandamovie,findingtheone,freelove,grabadrink,happycouple,international,love,meetnewpeople,meetups,mutualinterests,overseas,relationship,romance,soulmatetrue79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/078-ramble-on--69213287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69213287Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:05:08 +0000bitofarambler2927false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/077-urban-camping-in-hualien--66889388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66889388Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:35:07 +0000bitofarambler4613adventure,backpacking,buddhistbuffets,buffets,camping,cookware,discovering,garbagetrucks,hammock,hammockcamping,hutong,livingforfree,livingoutside,parks,rainyseason,sleepingoutside,supermarkets,urbancamping,vegetarianbuffets,walkingfalse77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/076-ramble-on--68838482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68838482Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:25:07 +0000bitofarambler2522false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/075-banking-abroad--66902851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66902851Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:30:08 +0000bitofarambler893atm,banking,bankingabroad,bankingapp,bankingregulations,bankingwebsite,cash,cashorcredit,creditcard,debitcard,internationalbanking,nofees,noforeigntransactionfees,nointernationalfees,notransactionfees,paymentsabroad,paymentsystems,qrcodes,voip,vpnfalse75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/074-ramble-on--68783723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68783723Sat, 13 Dec 2025 16:10:07 +0000bitofarambler3371false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/073-taiwan-airbnb--66903353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66903353Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:25:07 +0000bitofarambler4955abroad,airbnb,baijiu,beer,celebration,enunciation,firsttime,holidays,kindhosts,newcountries,newyears,newyearseve,newyearsparty,parties,rainyseason,taiwan,traditionalchinese,travel,visitnganewcountry,wanderingfalse73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/072-ramble-on--68782763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68782763Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:40:07 +0000bitofarambler2947false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/071-medical-tourism--66918615https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66918615Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:20:07 +0000bitofarambler2485abroad,cosmeticsurgery,health,healthcare,healthscreenings,hospitals,insurance,internationalclinics,medical,medicalcare,medicaltourism,medicine,patient,preexistingconditions,qualityofcare,surgeries,tests,tourism,tourist,travelfalse71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/070-ramble-on--68660821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68660821Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:00:10 +0000bitofarambler4079false70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/069-japan-sleeps--66127424
Mountains, sacred fields, temples, 

oops I overslept]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66127424Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:20:07 +0000bitofaramblerGood sleeps in Japan,  Mountains, sacred fields, temples,  oops I overslept
Mountains, sacred fields, temples, 

oops I overslept]]>4287backpacking,cherryblossoms,cosplay,dates,diytravelgear,elf,freezing,hammock,iga,igacastle,japan,meetups,ninja,parks,pokemongo,publicbath,sento,temple,walking,walkventurefalse69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/068-ramble-on--68483794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68483794Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:35:07 +0000bitofarambler3385false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/067-mountain-matters--65966448
what do you mean, they don't work? 

darn. we are high up.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65966448Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:10:08 +0000bitofaramblermaybe hit the brakes.  what do you mean, they don't work?  darn. we are high up.
what do you mean, they don't work? 

darn. we are high up.]]>1820adventure,alotcangowrong,alotwentwrong,austria,brakes,breakdown,castles,criticalerror,danger,dangerous,falling,fallingoffamountain,mountains,oktoberfest,roadtrip,thailand,travel,trip,whatcouldgowrong,whatwentwrongfalse67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/066-ramble-on--68483064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68483064Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:30:08 +0000bitofarambler2769false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/065-lucid-dreaming--65966410
nope, damn, i can't use the force 

but at any moment...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65966410Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:05:08 +0000bitofarambleris this a dream too?  nope, damn, i can't use the force  but at any moment...
nope, damn, i can't use the force 

but at any moment...]]>1758activedreaming,awakewhilesleeping,clinicalexperiments,controlyourdreams,dreamhowyouwantto,dreamlife,dreams,dreamstudy,hippy,luciddreaming,meditation,practice,realitychecks,sleep,sleepawake,sleepclinic,sleepstudy,takecontrol,wakinglife,whatisrealfalse65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/064-ramble-on--68169791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68169791Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:30:07 +0000bitofarambler1880false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/063-i-got-myself-into-this--65966387
what is going to happen? 

i will find out soon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65966387Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:05:07 +0000bitofaramblermistakes on purpose,  what is going to happen?  i will find out soon.
what is going to happen? 

i will find out soon.]]>2368adventure,backpacking,dangerous,dogattack,dogpackattack,dumb,mistakes,oopsy,packofdogs,pitbullattack,pitbulls,sallyforth,thatswhynot,thiscouldgowrong,tryit,whatcouldgowrong,whatsoverthere,whoops,whynot,willfultrue63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/062-ramble-on--68110639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68110639Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:20:08 +0000bitofarambler2407false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/061-punk-rock-beijing--65965880
screaming, smiling, music, art

where did you come from?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65965880Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:50:07 +0000bitofaramblerSchool Bar Beijing Punks screaming, smiling, music, art where did you come from?
screaming, smiling, music, art

where did you come from?]]>1829art,artlife,bands,beijing,china,community,counterculture,drinking,exhibition,friendship,gigs,goth,gothgirls,music,punk,punkrock,rockshow,scene,schoolbar,showsfalse61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/060-ramble-on--68110629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68110629Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:20:08 +0000bitofarambler2127false60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/059-fasting--65965841
an experiment that worked. 

it's safe...but weird, sure.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65965841Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:50:07 +0000bitofaramblerdon't eat for a bit.  an experiment that worked.  it's safe...but weird, sure.
an experiment that worked. 

it's safe...but weird, sure.]]>4187alternativelifestyle,body,diet,dietlifestyle,exciting,experiment,fasting,healthydiet,healthyfasting,holistichealth,influencers,ketones,ketosis,lifestylechange,permanentdiet,safehealth,selfexperiment,shelton,stayhealthy,waterfastingfalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/058-ramble-on--67948660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67948660Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:25:07 +0000bitofarambler3781false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/057-lesson-plan--65965819
book, game, break, book, game, 

hey, class is over!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65965819Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:45:07 +0000bitofaramblerand how do i teach?  book, game, break, book, game,  hey, class is over!
book, game, break, book, game, 

hey, class is over!]]>1348abroad,activity,classroom,createalessonplan,easylessonplan,easyteach,howtoteach,international,lessonplan,plan,routine,scheduling,school,simpleteaching,students,teachenglish,teachers,tefl,textbook,travelfalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/056-ramble-on--67891583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67891583Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofarambler3171false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/055-o-sento--65965776
clean spirit, body and mind 

naked and no key?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65965776Wed, 08 Oct 2025 08:45:07 +0000bitofaramblerWarm, bubbly, relaxed  clean spirit, body and mind  naked and no key?
clean spirit, body and mind 

naked and no key?]]>1780alleviate,bathe,bathhouse,beanbags,citylife,clean,culture,destress,fun,hygiene,japan,japanesebathhouse,japanesesento,japanesetraditions,japanlife,publicbaths,relax,sento,snacks,traditionfalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/054-ramble-on--67743882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67743882Sat, 04 Oct 2025 15:15:07 +0000bitofaramblerRumble a ramble3766false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/053-death-mountain--65965592
watch out, it's raining today. 

hey look, i'm not dead!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65965592Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:40:07 +0000bitofaramblerHike, climb, do not fall.  watch out, it's raining today.  hey look, i'm not dead!
watch out, it's raining today. 

hey look, i'm not dead!]]>3626australians,backpacking,brakes,breakdown,cartrouble,china,climbing,dangerous,deathmountain,friends,group,hiking,mountains,offacliff,oktoberfest,peak,rain,roadtrip,team,tentfalse53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/052-ramble-on--67743147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67743147Sat, 27 Sep 2025 08:30:07 +0000bitofaramblerAnother ramble4272false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/051-which-job-which-school--65965562
The trustworthy one, every time. 

They're easy to spot.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65965562Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:35:07 +0000bitofaramblerThis school or that school?  The trustworthy one, every time.  They're easy to spot.
The trustworthy one, every time. 

They're easy to spot.]]>2171avoid,benefits,besmart,choose,choosewisely,housing,invest,investment,job,options,pay,paycheck,reimbursement,salary,savemoney,schedule,school,teachingenglish,teachinghours,teflfalse51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/050-ramble-on--67610838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67610838Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:25:08 +0000bitofarambler4039false50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/049-name-your-price--65965506
Literally everything... 

nah, jk, it's cheap.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65965506Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:30:08 +0000bitofaramblerWhat does travel cost?  Literally everything...  nah, jk, it's cheap.
Literally everything... 

nah, jk, it's cheap.]]>2368apartments,backpacking,cheap,cheapflights,cheaphostels,cheaphotels,cheaptravel,condo,economictravel,frugal,frugaltravel,homestay,international,livesmart,longterm,longtermtravel,savemoney,travel,withinyourmeans,woofingfalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/048-ramble-on--67550368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67550368Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:45:07 +0000bitofarambler3665false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/047-popcorn--65965478
It blew their minds totally. 

The popcorn was great.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65965478Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:30:08 +0000bitofaramblerA hot air popper.  It blew their minds totally.  The popcorn was great.
It blew their minds totally. 

The popcorn was great.]]>1780airpopper,americans,beckoning,chinese,couple,culturaldemonstrations,culturaldivide,culturalexchange,culture,funny,hilarious,homelife,hotairpopper,laughing,popcorn,roommates,sharing,snacks,travel,vinefalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/046-ramble-on--67451926https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67451926Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:25:07 +0000bitofaramblersushi talks4569false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/045-dance-contest--65965422
I dance battled someone else. 

It surprised me too.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65965422Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:25:07 +0000bitofaramblerThis happened to me.  I dance battled someone else.  It surprised me too.
I dance battled someone else. 

It surprised me too.]]>1135beijing,champion,crowd,dance,dancebattle,danceclub,dancefloor,dancemoves,danceoff,escalation,moves,nightclub,poplocking,prettydrunk,robotninja,stepup,strategy,theworm,twostep,wtffalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/044-ramble-on--67329402
Encanto, la la la laaa!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67329402Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:45:07 +0000bitofaramblerI'm going wheeeere? Encanto, la la la laaa!
Encanto, la la la laaa!]]>4324false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/043-comfy-cuts--65531457
If you like it, you can order a full face and scalp massage that I'll talk about in another episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65531457Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerGet a haircut in China, the pre-cut hairwashing is extremely comfortable and cleansing, it's a wonderful mini massage. If you like it, you can order a full face and scalp massage that I'll talk about in another episode.
If you like it, you can order a full face and scalp massage that I'll talk about in another episode.]]>1269barber,barbershop,blowdry,clippers,comb,haircuts,international,leisure,massage,menscuts,publichaircuts,relax,scalpmassage,shampoo,spa,style,travel,treatment,wash,womenscutsfalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/042-ramble-on--67236281https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67236281Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerramble, ramble, ramble ooh new phone, ramble ramble2975false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/041-aio-travel-gear--65262207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262207Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:08 +0000bitofaramblerSimple all-weather 5-season(monsoons) hammock camping setup that costs about 30 bucks, lasts  a decade and weighs 3 pounds.  Can't recommend it enough.1549bikepacking,bugnet,comfort,decathlon,diy,easy,equipment,freehousing,freetravel,gear,hammock,hiking,longtermtravel,raintarp,rucksack,simple,travel,travelgear,travelsetup,walkingfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/040-ramble-on--67044814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67044814Sat, 16 Aug 2025 15:10:07 +0000bitofaramblerLordy, lordy.2361false40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/039-flights-not-fancy--65262201
Enjoy the ride, wherever you're going is waiting for you with lots of surprises in store. Or  a couch that you can lay on and play video games, that's waiting also.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262201Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerI like airports.  Get a mask and some earplugs, have some movies or a good book on deck. Enjoy the ride, wherever you're going is waiting for you with lots of surprises in store. Or  a couch that you can lay on and play video games, that's waiting also.
Enjoy the ride, wherever you're going is waiting for you with lots of surprises in store. Or  a couch that you can lay on and play video games, that's waiting also.]]>2987adventure,africa,airports,asia,drink,europe,everywherenext,exciting,flights,food,inbetween,liminalspace,newcountry,opportunity,relaxation,rest,sleepinginairports,terminal,travel,wherenextfalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/038-ramble-on--67037098#
#and ramble on]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67037098Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:25:07 +0000bitofaramblerRamble on, rambleon # #and ramble on#
#and ramble on]]>2756false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/037-my-disclaimer--66747500
life is fast, impermanent, 

knowing things is hard.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66747500Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:55:07 +0000bitofaramblerwho knows anything?  life is fast, impermanent,  knowing things is hard.
life is fast, impermanent, 

knowing things is hard.]]>1477advice,caution,disclaimer,givingadvice,globetrotter,humility,ignorance,impermanence,perspective,planning,spontaneous,temperance,travel,traveling,wanderingaround,warning,whatiseverhappening,whatishouldntdo,whatshouldido,whoknowsfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/036-ramble-on--67020632
yea.  star trek too.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67020632Sat, 02 Aug 2025 15:15:07 +0000bitofaramblervideo games, national forests, and...star trek? yea.  star trek too.
yea.  star trek too.]]>2481blog,casual,missionimpossible,rambling,startrek,talking,traveling,videogames,wanderingfalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/035-financial-desperation--65262198
If you want or need money, ESL is about as quick and easy a remedy as there is for fluent English speakers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262198Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerI know the dire straits of the job market are nothing to sneeze at, but dozens of countries have thousands of job openings for someone with a native English accent from the US, Canada or UK and more neutral accents from fluent non-native English...
If you want or need money, ESL is about as quick and easy a remedy as there is for fluent English speakers.]]>1676digitalnomad,earnings,easy,esl,exciting,financialdesperation,fun,income,investments,longtermtravel,money,newcountries,offline,online,regroup,savemoney,savings,simple,travel,workfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/034-ramble-on--66747549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66747549Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:35:07 +0000bitofaramblerPanama still being cool despite a creepy old man hitting on me.1647false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/033-vote-with-your-feet--66429854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66429854Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:20:07 +0000bitofarambler1287chooseyourownadventure,fightexploitation,itsyourchoice,itsyourlife,lifelessons,lifestyle,lifeworthliving,livehowyouwant,liveyourlife,longtermtravel,move,participate,politics,refrain,takecontrol,teach,travel,values,votewithyourfeet,whatdoyouwantfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/032-ramble-on--66747534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66747534Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:30:07 +0000bitofaramblerTalking out of my ears1533false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/031-why-did-i-leave--65262153
Same as the first time I left.

Figured it out a bit quicker this time.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262153Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerWanted to see what was out there. Same as the first time I left. Figured it out a bit quicker this time.
Same as the first time I left.

Figured it out a bit quicker this time.]]>1754adventure,backpacking,bigopenworld,community,destination,discover,exciting,explore,fulltimetravel,leave,longtermtravel,newcountry,newlife,newplaces,opportunity,places,rent,travel,unknown,wanderlustfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-ramble-on--66747533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66747533Sat, 12 Jul 2025 20:30:08 +0000bitofaramblerwhat happened this week?1672false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-looking-out-for-number-one--65262148
Which destination should you start with?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262148Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:05:08 +0000bitofarambler"Number one" naturally referring to the first country you're going to travel to. Which destination should you start with?
Which destination should you start with?]]>1552backpack,backpacking,best,chill,choose,countries,destinations,easy,howtochoose,journey,places,relaxing,sea,thailand,tourist,travel,traveling,vacation,vietnam,whichfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-ramble-on--66747535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66747535Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:25:07 +0000bitofaramblermore rambling1762false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-speaking-in-tongues--65262139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262139Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerA few reminders that you can absolutely learn any language you want to, all it takes is a little time and consistency.2406activelearning,apps,chinese,consistency,esl,invest,italian,japanese,korean,language,languagelearning,learning,passivelearning,portuguese,practice,spanish,study,studyguide,thai,tipsandtricksfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-ramble-on--66462073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66462073Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:15:08 +0000bitofaramblerBeautiful people locking themselves out of their rooms, still no crocs that I can find, and just a real good time in a realy nice city.1897false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-forget-about-it--65262134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262134Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:05:08 +0000bitofaramblerHow all the things I didn't think about or forgot to do before I went traveling didn't stop me having a great time or even matter much one way or another.2113areyouready,backpacking,equipment,esl,food,forget,itsallgood,journey,passport,plan,planahead,prepare,ready,remember,rucksack,tipsandtricks,travel,traveling,trip,visafalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-ramble-on--66457938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66457938Sat, 21 Jun 2025 15:30:08 +0000bitofaramblerhangin in panama, hunting for crocs, living the dream.2063false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-favorite-china-foods-part-3--65262100
Yak jerky, pulled pork sandwich, savory layered omelette, dry-fried green beans, stanky tofu]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262100Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerMore of that good food. Yak jerky, pulled pork sandwich, savory layered omelette, dry-fried green beans, stanky tofu
Yak jerky, pulled pork sandwich, savory layered omelette, dry-fried green beans, stanky tofu]]>2691beefjerky,breakfast,china,chinese,cuisine,dinner,dryfried,food,fried,greenbeans,jerky,layered,lunch,omelette,pulledpork,sandwich,savory,stinky,tofu,yakfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-ramble-on--66357743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66357743Sat, 14 Jun 2025 15:40:07 +0000bitofaramblerPanama life, panama fondas, panama crocs, panamanians.1850beach,beachside,beer,ceviche,cloudy,crocodiles,dorm,foodcourt,heatrash,heatstroke,mercadodemariscos,monsoon,panama,panamacity,panamanaiacs,rain,rainyseason,ranadorada,soberana,travelfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-stop-paying-taxes--65261914
In the US, if you are abroad for 330 or more days out of the tax year, you file a single IRS tax form, 2555, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and don't have to pay about 125,000 in earned income tax each year. takes 15 minutes to fill out.

Country doesn't matter, company doesn't matter, being out of the US 330 days or more entitles you to this legal tax eclusion.

Which is pretty great, I've saved probably tens of thousands over the years while traveling using this income tax exclusion.

Worth looking into:

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-earned-income-exclusion-physical-presence-test

The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. Consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65261914Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerWhy pay taxes if you don't have to? In the US, if you are abroad for 330 or more days out of the tax year, you file a single IRS tax form, 2555, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and don't have to pay about 125,000 in earned income tax each year....
In the US, if you are abroad for 330 or more days out of the tax year, you file a single IRS tax form, 2555, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and don't have to pay about 125,000 in earned income tax each year. takes 15 minutes to fill out.

Country doesn't matter, company doesn't matter, being out of the US 330 days or more entitles you to this legal tax eclusion.

Which is pretty great, I've saved probably tens of thousands over the years while traveling using this income tax exclusion.

Worth looking into:

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/foreign-earned-income-exclusion-physical-presence-test

The information provided is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. Consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions.]]>14332555,abroad,avoid,easy,esl,exclusion,feie,file,finance,incometax,incometaxexclusion,irs,legal,loophole,notaxes,physicalpresencetet,stop,stoppayingtaxes,taxes,travelfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-ramble-on--66357587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66357587Sat, 07 Jun 2025 15:20:07 +0000bitofaramblerfirst week in panama, buffets, the beautiful city, all that good stuff.2111balboa,beer,city,citylife,ciudadpanama,crocodile,diy,empanadas,foodie,freshfood,hardseltzer,newyork,newyorkcity,panama,panamacity,raccoons,seaside,soberana,sustainabiility,travelfalse20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-how-i-got-started--65103812
Welp, here's how that happened for me!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65103812Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerHave you ever tried to buy a Nintendo 64 controller and ended up teaching English in Beijing? Welp, here's how that happened for me!
Welp, here's how that happened for me!]]>1716airport,china,chinese,craigslist,drugs,drunk,fired,funny,humor,job,language,new,nintendo,passport,school,students,teacher,teaching,travel,visatrue19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-ramble-on--66325873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66325873Sat, 31 May 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerThanks Guatemala, on to Panama City!1577bus,citylife,dormlife,fonda,greatfood,guatemala,hashtag,hostels,hotels,missionimpossible,moderncity,panajachel,panama,panamacity,plane,raccoons,ramble,rambleon,stomachvirus,travelfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-robot-question-unsure-angry--65239786
the tones are 1. robot 2. question 3. unsure 4. angry

You already know these tones, and by using them you can speak every word in Mandarin.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65239786Wed, 28 May 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerHow to speak Mandarin: the tones are 1. robot 2. question 3. unsure 4. angry You already know these tones, and by using them you can speak every word in Mandarin.
the tones are 1. robot 2. question 3. unsure 4. angry

You already know these tones, and by using them you can speak every word in Mandarin.]]>893angry,asia,asianlanguage,basics,chinese,easy,language,languagelearning,learn,mandarin,question,quick,robot,rqua,speakmandarin,study,tipsandtricks,tonal,tones,unsurefalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-ramble-on--66145931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66145931Sat, 24 May 2025 15:40:07 +0000bitofaramblerbonus slice of life episode in which I ramble on about many things in particular.1767false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-stroll--65239778
Walking is a very comfortable way to travel and will afford you with countless opportunities to learn and engage with the world around you.

When you get tired, take a nap.

After the nap, take a walk.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65239778Wed, 21 May 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerTake it all in. Walking is a very comfortable way to travel and will afford you with countless opportunities to learn and engage with the world around you. When you get tired, take a nap. After the nap, take a walk.
Walking is a very comfortable way to travel and will afford you with countless opportunities to learn and engage with the world around you.

When you get tired, take a nap.

After the nap, take a walk.]]>1373abroad,animals,backpacking,convenient,countries,cultures,easy,engage,explore,hidden,hiking,learning,newcultures,passport,plants,ravines,temples,trails,travel,walkingfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-ramble-on--66115858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66115858Sat, 17 May 2025 15:20:07 +0000bitofaramblerhello, Xela and my deliberately chosen weird airbnb.1925false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-real-vehicle-life--65239771
RVs are cheap, abundant and provide all the comforts of home, while costing hundreds of times less.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65239771Wed, 14 May 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerGotta give it up for something that isn't easier than traveling abroad, but still way easier and cheaper than living in a stationary home. RVs are cheap, abundant and provide all the comforts of home, while costing hundreds of times less.
RVs are cheap, abundant and provide all the comforts of home, while costing hundreds of times less.]]>2723affordable,anywhere,camper,cheap,convenience,easy,everywhere,freeutiliities,fullkitchen,lowentrycost,nationalparks,newlife,propane,quick,recreationalvehicle,rv,sightseeing,solar,solarpower,travelingfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-ramble-on--65933883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65933883Sat, 10 May 2025 15:45:08 +0000bitofaramblerRamble Ooooon1069false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-exactly-how-much--65239768
About $200 bucks to a nearby country, $500 pretty much anywhere. 

Details inside.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65239768Wed, 07 May 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerWhat is the minimum amount of money you need to start traveling long term? About $200 bucks to a nearby country, $500 pretty much anywhere.  Details inside.
About $200 bucks to a nearby country, $500 pretty much anywhere. 

Details inside.]]>973abroad,affordable,africa,asia,backpacking,budget,buffet,centralamerica,cheap,esl,europe,food,frugal,hostels,inexpensive,livingthelife,longtermtravel,southamerica,teaching,travelfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-ramble-on--65878169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65878169Sat, 03 May 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerbonus episode about many things in particular.1756false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-favorite-china-foods-part-2--65239752
So many good sauces in China.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65239752Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerBack on the sauce!  So many good sauces in China.
So many good sauces in China.]]>2694allyoucaneat,beer,buffet,chendgu,china,chinesefood,chongqing,chopsticks,chuan,chuanchuan,chuanchuanxiang,cuisine,hotpot,liquor,numbspicy,sandwiches,sichuan,stirfry,travel,zhachuanfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-ramble-on--65712381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65712381Sat, 26 Apr 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerCasual rambling about birthdays, birds, and brr...the Last of Us 21410false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-frugal-travel--65239348
You can pick your budget, but if you are looking to save money, then travel is the way to go.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65239348Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerTravel is frugal, travel is cheap. You can pick your budget, but if you are looking to save money, then travel is the way to go.
You can pick your budget, but if you are looking to save money, then travel is the way to go.]]>2875affordable,apartments,backpack,buffets,cheap,condos,explore,food,hostels,houses,housing,income,jobs,longtermtravel,money,save,savemoney,streetfood,travel,utilitiiesfalse7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-ramble-on--65590540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65590540Sat, 19 Apr 2025 15:15:07 +0000bitofaramblerNoggin thougts.1116false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-a-bidet-to-you--65239347
Bidets have significantly improved my life as well as the hygiene of the entire world, and they're only on the rise!

Get on that hygiene.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65239347Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerIf I ignored every other of the countless reasons I love traveling, bidets alone would be enough. Bidets have significantly improved my life as well as the hygiene of the entire world, and they're only on the rise! Get on that hygiene.
Bidets have significantly improved my life as well as the hygiene of the entire world, and they're only on the rise!

Get on that hygiene.]]>1069abidettoyou,accessible,asia,backcountrybidet,bidet,cheap,china,clean,easy,firstworld,hygiene,install,japan,portable,revelation,tech,thailand,toilet,travel,useabidetfalse5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-ramble-on--65530999
Main episodes will still be out every Wednesday, Ramble On companion episodes come out Saturdays if I have somebody to respond to or something to talk about.

Thanks for listening, have a good one!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65530999Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerWelcome to the first episode of Ramble On, casual companion episodes where I'll talk about everyday goings-on each week. Main episodes will still be out every Wednesday, Ramble On companion episodes come out Saturdays if I have somebody to respond to...
Main episodes will still be out every Wednesday, Ramble On companion episodes come out Saturdays if I have somebody to respond to or something to talk about.

Thanks for listening, have a good one!]]>896false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-the-best-backpacking-country--65239356
If you are a backpacker, you'll love Japan.

If you want to try backpacking for the first time, there's no easier onboard than Japan.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65239356Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerno contest.   between good, cheap, accessible food, free and culturally accepted camping, beautiful landscapes and vistas, bidets and most of all, public BATHS, Japan wins. If you are a backpacker, you'll love Japan. If you want to try backpacking...
If you are a backpacker, you'll love Japan.

If you want to try backpacking for the first time, there's no easier onboard than Japan.]]>3207backpacking,beautiful,bidet,clean,equipment,food,gear,healthy,hightech,hiking,japan,laundromat,mountains,publicbaths,sento,services,sushi,technology,travel,walkingfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-yes-you-can-travel--65239344
If you are wondering if you can travel, the answer is overwhelmingly yes.  Hundreds of people who have never traveled before have asked me from all walks of life, at all ages, in any number of circumstances and my answer after hearing about their lives, has always been yes, they can travel.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65239344Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerWhile A Tribe Called Quest may not have been talking directly to you, or about traveling, they still got it right. If you are wondering if you can travel, the answer is overwhelmingly yes.  Hundreds of people who have never traveled before have asked...
If you are wondering if you can travel, the answer is overwhelmingly yes.  Hundreds of people who have never traveled before have asked me from all walks of life, at all ages, in any number of circumstances and my answer after hearing about their lives, has always been yes, they can travel.]]>2170cheap,costofliving,culture,esl,healthcare,income,inexpensive,job,medication,money,passport,remote,safe,solo,tefl,ticket,tourist,travel,visa,visafreefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-favorite-china-foods-part-1--65098064
啤酒烤鸭(Beer-fried duck), 西红柿鸡蛋面(tomato egg noodle soup), 红烧牛肉(soy-braised beef), 麻辣蒜薹腊肉(numbspicy garlic scapes with Chinese bacon) and my favorite Chinese sandwich, or, one of only two anyway(teaser) - 驴肉火烧(donkey jalapeno panini).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65098064Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:05:07 +0000bitofaramblerMy favorite foods living in China.  I tried to think of one favorite food and came up with 15 immediately, so there'll be a few episodes of favorites. 啤酒烤鸭(Beer-fried duck), 西红柿鸡蛋面(tomato egg noodle soup), 红烧牛肉(soy-braised beef), 麻辣蒜薹腊肉(numbspicy...
啤酒烤鸭(Beer-fried duck), 西红柿鸡蛋面(tomato egg noodle soup), 红烧牛肉(soy-braised beef), 麻辣蒜薹腊肉(numbspicy garlic scapes with Chinese bacon) and my favorite Chinese sandwich, or, one of only two anyway(teaser) - 驴肉火烧(donkey jalapeno panini).]]>2702adventure,beef,beer,best,china,chinese,cuisine,donkey,duck,egg,exotic,favorite,foods,fried,panini,roast,savory,soup,tomato,travelfalse1full