#367 Gary Arndt - Tales From 200+ Countries & Territories

Gary Arndt is a seasoned traveler who has explored over 200 countries and territories. He shares what inspired him to leave his conventional life behind and pursue full-time travel, recounting some of his most eye-opening and transformative journeys. Zuby and Gary discuss the economics of full-time travel, different cultures, and the contrasting travel philosophies between Americans and Europeans. Gary also shares surprising observations, overlooked destinations, and how travel has shaped his current pursuits and outlook on life. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome (01:32) Gary’s Background and Journey (03:24) Early Travel Experiences (04:38) Deciding to Travel Full-Time (06:25) Traveling to 200+ Countries & Territories (09:43) Cost of Full-Time Travel (12:31) Importance of Traveling (17:27) American vs. European Travel Perspectives (23:18) Surprising Travel Observations (27:08) Unique and Fascinating Destinations (29:12) Fascination with the Stan Countries (30:27) Traveling in Central Asia (31:41) Language Barriers in Travel (33:49) Unvisited Destinations (35:47) Challenges and Restrictions in Travel (38:31) Unique Places to Visit (48:15) Memorable Travel Experiences (50:51) Lessons from Traveling (52:50) Current Projects and Future Plans (54:52) Outro _ Follow Zuby: https://realtalkwithzuby.com https://x.com/zubymusic https://instagram.com/zubymusic https://facebook.com/zubymusic Follow Gary Arndt: https://everything-everywhere.com https://x.com/EverywhereTrip https://instagram.com/everywheretrip _ Subscribe to the 'Real Talk With Zuby' podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more - https://fanlink.tv/zubypodcast Merch, Music & Books - https://teamzuby.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-talk-with-zuby/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy