Adventure Travel with Gary Arndt - Everything Everywhere Daily

Area/Topic
Worldwide Travel, Travel Writing, Photography, Podcasting

Gary Arndt
Podcaster
Everything Everywhere Daily

Gary Arndt is the host of Everything Everywhere Daily.

Before launching Everything Everywhere Daily in July 2020, he spent the previous 13 years traveling around the world. His travels have taken him to over 200 countries/territories, and all 50 US states….twice!

His blog Everything Everywhere was named one of the Top 25 Blogs in the world by Time Magazine. He has also appeared in USA Today, the New York Times, the BBC, and National Geographic.

He is also one of the world’s most accomplished travel photographers. He was named Travel Photographer of the Year in 2014 by the Society of American Travel Writers and in 2013 & 2015 by the North American Travel Journalists Association. He is also a 3-time Lowell Thomas Award winner, which is considered to be the Pulitzer Prize for Travel Journalism.

Gary currently hosts and produces the “Everything Everywhere Daily” podcast. It features stories of people, places, and things covering a wide variety of topics, including history, science, and geography.

The podcast gets over one million monthly downloads and has accrued over 20,000,000 downloads since 2020.

https://everything-everywhere.com/

summary
In this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins interviews Gary Arndt, a seasoned podcaster and extreme world traveler. They discuss Gary's journey from a childhood influenced by National Geographic to becoming a digital nomad and travel blogger. The conversation explores the impact of social media on travel trends, the psychology behind wanderlust, and the challenges of full-time travel, including burnout. Gary shares insights on the power of podcasting, the realities of starting a podcast, and offers advice for aspiring travelers. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of enjoying the journey and the evolving nature of travel in a post-pandemic world.

takeaways

• Gary's childhood was influenced by National Geographic, sparking his love for travel.
• He sold his home to travel around the world, embracing a digital nomad lifestyle.
• Social media has significantly impacted travel trends, often leading to overtourism.
• Travel is not just a vacation; it's a lifestyle choice that requires commitment.
• Podcasting allows for deeper connections with audiences compared to traditional media.
• Burnout is a real challenge for full-time travelers, as it's not always a vacation.
• Gary emphasizes the importance of enjoying the day-to-day grind of podcasting.
• He encourages aspiring travelers to take at least one extended trip in their lives.
• The average podcast listener spends significantly more time engaged than website visitors.
• Travel can be more affordable when you eliminate the costs of maintaining a home.

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