Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe
Episode 13

On this trip to Rome, we’re on a mission to get the full scoop on the Colosseum and the Roman Forums. Tune in to get the some of the most interesting details about the lives of gladiators and civilians during the historic games held in the Colosseum. 

Watch our video highlights from Rome: https://youtu.be/7fch6KJ7zdE, and click here to see our AirBnB, aka “Geppetto’s house” (not sponsored): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/45892446?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=1815bcaf-f0fb-4d8f-9064-54f008f4cad4 

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. 

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Rome, Italy: Uncovering the Past of Gladiators in the Colosseum

Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe
Episode 14 (Podcast Audio)

Athens was full of surprises for us. We stumbled across Areopagus “Mars” Hill on our morning run up to the Acropolis. Thriving by night, we were shocked at the number of modern restaurants that turned our heads – all sitting within eyesight of Europe’s oldest standing buildings. From our walking tour to our time in the Acropolis Museum, we were surprised at this incredibly thoughtful city that proved to be both ancient and modern. 

Watch our video of Athens to get the full experience: https://youtu.be/EhJf22sLE-U.

AirBnB (not sponsored): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/37445379?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=93238f60-a250-4f1c-9197-a9db1c45d84a 

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Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode. 

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. 

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Athens, Greece: Get Up-to-Speed on This Under-Rated City

Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe
Episode 15

The Greek islands are a huge draw for international visitors. But “island hopping” is not as easy as it sounds. Tune in to this episode to hear about our experiences in Paros, where humble little fishing villages make for relaxing days on the beach. Paros might not be the first island on your list, but maybe it should be!

To see what Paros looks like, watch our video: https://youtu.be/kYs4mc9derI.

AirBnB tour: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32545521?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=666afbfc-a836-4d92-bbd1-a9f9e2af03e4

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Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode. 

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. 

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Paros, Greece: Island Hopping is Not as Easy as it Sounds… 🛳️ 🤷🏻‍♂️

A ridiculous spoof of a song I wrote and recorded in 2014.  I traveled internationally quite a bit and was running into some real jackasses! The quality of the guitar recordings is pretty weak because I didn't have any decent equipment yet and didn't know what I was doing!

1st Class Jackass 20230522

Season 7 – Gap Year: Mediterranean Europe
Episode 16

To get to the popular Greek island of Santorini, travelers are faced with language barriers, transportation challenges, and steep price tags. But it’s worth all the effort! The island’s naturally beauty is far deeper than the photos show. But we hadn’t planned on staying overnight…

Watch our video of Santorini to see exactly how beautiful this island is:  https://youtu.be/F_l8Hhn8i_o.

Book your stay at the Aplada Suites (not sponsored): https://apladasuites.com/suites/deluxe-suite-with-sea-view/ 

This podcast episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode. 

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. 

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Santorini, Greece: Navigating Greece’s Most Jaw-Dropping Island 🇬🇷

The lively island of Mykonos is a popular destination for travelers – and for good reason. It has easy access to the city of Mykonos, so cruise ships arrive daily during the summer months. And with its outdoor club vibes, this island is well-known for endless beach parties. But that's not what surprised us...

Jump around in the conversation:
10:24 Little Venice
10:52 Windmills of Mykonos
12:53 Dinner in Mykonos
17:09 The churches of Mykonos
20:14 Price gouging
20:55 Tips from a taxi driver
26:16 Don’t judge a book by its cover
31:03 Overall thoughts on Mykonos

Watch our video of Mykonos to get the full experience: https://youtu.be/RtS5M2ycxQ0.

Book your stay at the boutique Hotel Madalena (not sponsored): https://www.madalena-mykonos.com/ 

This podcast episode (S7:E17) is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode. 

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. 

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Mykonos, Greece: Welcome to the Party 🥳🪩🍸

Dover is just a quick train ride from London – and well worth the trip. We knew we’d love to White Cliffs, the castle and the views of the English Channel and the French coastline. But we were surprised by what we found on the walls of a local pub…

Watch our video of Dover to get the full experience: https://youtu.be/0iBqoOhurjQ.

You can stay in the same AirBnB we did (not sponsored): https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/48410970?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=8a99b549-5c31-4431-972c-631ea6efaaf2 

This podcast episode (S7:E18) is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Send us your feedback and thoughts via email at travelfomopodcast@gmail.com. Have your own travel story? Attach a voice memo to your email, and you could hear your own voice in a future podcast episode. 

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Travel FOMO is hosted by a husband and wife duo, Jamin and Hilarie Houghton. Learn more about them at www.travelfomopodcast.com. 

You can subscribe to Travel FOMO in two different ways: (1) See their adventures on YouTube and (2) follow audibly from wherever you listen to podcasts. Why? Because they’re traveling to 18 different countries during their gap year, and you won’t want to miss it.

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Dover, England: Cliffs, Castles and the Long Road Home

Vic Verchereau welcomes Simon Dyson, who is Owner and Insurance Consultant for I Care Insurance.

For some the journey is a means to the end, but for Simon Dyson, it is the journey that has taught him so much.  The people he has come in contact with have changed his life for the better.  Born in the United Kingdom and blessed to have seen much of the world, his home is now here in Michigan and we are grateful he has landed here!  With amazing experiences and much success, he is driven to help people and answer the calling to live his life with purpose and to give back.  Simon has many options for career paths, but has chosen to start a journey to create balance in his life, help others and to keep his son in the center of his world.  We often interview special people on this show, but in this case Simon Dyson shares more than his story, he shares his heart and his calling to leave the world a better place. You'll enjoy this energetic and charismatic leader who will leave you inspired on this edition of the Leadership Lowdown.  Vic Verchereau is asking the questions and leading the cheering section for this extraordinary man!

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