11 Taking the TEFL course in Costa Rica

14 What If Things Go Wrong?

Today is story time, where I recount a few times that things went wrong on my travels. The kind of things that I had always feared would ruin a trip, but come to find out - I was able to work through them and none of it was as terrible as I had imagined! So I want to share these stories with you to help ease some fears about the "what if's," discuss how I problem solved and share some wilds stories while I'm at it! Things like: - Getting hurt - Getting sick - Transport Breakdowns - Losing credit cards or bank access Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad [https://www.instagram.com/andyaboutandabroad/]where I'll be sharing pictures and videos to go along with these stories, to follow future travels and with some travel humor sprinkled in too. It's also the best place to reach me if you have questions! If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA] (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ] Please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) Thanks for listening!

13 Life in Quepos, Costa Rica- the Feral Friends Interview

In today's episode I wanted to hear the friends I made here in Quepos talk about what it was like to move here and live here. What I got was a little different from what I anticipated but I love it and them and think it's a fun episode. I hope it brings you a bit of inspiration and a bunch of happiness! Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pictures and videos from Quepos and the adventures we've gone on here. And also to see what I am up to currently as well as some travel humor stuff. It's also the best place to reach me if you have questions! If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA]  (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ] Please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) Thanks for listening!

12 Quepos / Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

In today's episode I talk about the two months I spent in the towns of Quepos and Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica. I give you 4 reasons why I think these towns are a great destination, and then I share about my favorite foods, activities, and excursions from my time there! This area is so lovely that I already have my return planned and half booked! Reason #1 @ 3:00 minutes in Reason #2 @ 17:50 Reason #3 @ 22:10 Reason #4 @ 28:05 My favorites - Foods @ 34:30 Activities @ 38:30 Nightlife @ 44:40 Excursions/ day trips @ 45:30 If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠⁠ [ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA]  (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠⁠ [https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ] Thanks for listening!

11 Taking the TEFL course in Costa Rica

In this episode Lauren and I discuss our experience taking a four week Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course in Costa Rica! We take the course through Maximo Nivel. They have four campuses, and we took our course at the Manuel Antonio location. So for one month we lived in the town of Quepos, attended school in Manuel Antonio with a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean (see the Instagram), and learned how to teach English to speakers of other languages! If you're considering taking a TEFL or ESL course, then this episode is for you! If you aren't familiar with TEFL or ESOL/ESL but may be interested in teaching, in living and working abroad either long term or for a gap year, give it a listen! Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pic and videos from the school and our time taking this course. And also to see what I am up to currently as well as some travel humor stuff. Please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠⁠ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠⁠ [ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA]  (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ⁠ [https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ] Thanks for listening!

10 Life and Podcast Update!

Wondering why in the world I haven't been releasing episodes? I've been traveling since August 2023! Listen here for a life update and a plan for the podcast moving forward. Check out the Instagram @andyaboutandabroad where I'll be sharing pictures from what I am up to currently as well as some travel humor stuff and please don't forget to rate and review this show if you've enjoyed listening. I very much appreciate it! :) If you're booking a trip, it's a great time to sign up for a new credit card because purchasing flights, accommodation and excursions will make it more attainable to reach the the minimum spend to receive the introductory spending bonus! If you're eyeing the Chase Sapphire Preferred, use this referral link: ⁠ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA⁠ [ https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6m/SZPIORTMHA]  (yes I receive some bonus points in return, which I would greatly appreciate!) Want to travel on the cheap? Exchange your time and skills for accommodation and more with Workaway! Check out the opportunities and use this link to get an extra month for free on your membership: ⁠⁠https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF [https://www.workaway.info/invite/4E1E15AF ] Thanks for listening!