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Hey y'all! I am taking a quick break to focus on creating better content for you and to record the rest of the season.  If you still want more of me till then you can check out my business podcast that I record weekly: Your Girl  I will be back soon to cover the countries of Iran and Australia! Thank you for staying loyal, I'll see you soon! XOXOXO Marie  Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

What no one tells you about being a digital nomad is that the freedom comes with a cost .. Today I’m flipping the mic and sharing a very real, very unfiltered conversation I had on James Hammond’s Winging It Travel Podcast. If you’ve ever dreamed about getting paid to travel, building a business from your laptop, or living the digital nomad life heading into digital nomad 2026… this one’s for you. This isn’t the romanticized “work from a beach in Bali” version. This is the behind-the-scenes reality — the burnout, the loneliness, the identity shifts, and the hard lessons I learned after traveling for nearly 10 months straight while running my business. In this episode, we talk about: Why I left the U.S. to become a digital nomad — and why I came backThe difference between backpacking vs. being paid to travel with a businessHow travel burnout sneaks up on you (even when you “love travel”)The hidden loneliness of long-term travelWhy co-living can make or break your digital nomad experienceThe truth about popular nomad hubs (and why Bali wasn’t it for me)How traveling too fast nearly wrecked my nervous systemWhy I believe most people shouldn’t be nomads foreverWhat I’d do differently if I started again in digital nomad 2026🌍  Check out James Hammond: This episode originally aired on Winging It Travel Podcast hosted by James Hammond, where he shares honest travel stories, digital nomad realities, and global adventures from around the world. 🔗 Connect + Take Action 🎧 Listen to Winging It Travel Podcast with James Hammond📸 Follow James on Instagram for travel + nomad insights💬 Want my favorite co-living spots or digital nomad resources? DM me⭐ If this episode hit home, leave a review — it helps more travelers find the truth Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Today I’m joined by James from the Winging It Travel Podcast, and we dive into his completely unplanned, absolutely wild trip through Lebanon. From wandering into “red-zone” neighborhoods to hearing gunshots in Tripoli, visiting a Hezbollah museum, and being welcomed with next-level hospitality… this episode is everything travel should be: surprising, human, messy, emotional, and unforgettable. We also talk about: Why “winging it” can make your travel stories richerHow James has explored the world while working full-timeWhat it really means to become a digital nomadThe power of seeing places for yourself instead of trusting the news Gunshots in Tripoli, Hezbollah museums, incredible hospitality To Find James: Podcast: Winging It Travel Podcast Production Services: wingingitproductions.com Instagram: @wingingittravelpodcast My arabic playlist: "Yalla" Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Ever heard of the time Scotland tried to become a global superpower… and instead accidentally bankrupted itself out of independence? Welcome to the Darien Scheme, aka the 1600s version of an MLM. Today we dive headfirst into Scotland’s wildest history fail — when a bunch of rich men decided to “colonize” Panama armed with wigs, wool coats, and zero survival skills.  We’re talking tropical disasters, redheads, ghosts, Game of Thrones connections, and how one epic mess-up led to the creation of the U.K. itself. It’s chaos, history, and Scottish pride all rolled into one. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Scotland’s biggest “get rich quick” scheme (and why it failed)The wild true story behind the Darien SchemeHow a few bad decisions changed Scottish history foreverkey points: Scotland history, Darien Scheme, Scottish independence, colonial history, British Empire, Panama history, historical comedy podcast, funny history show, Scottish podcast, U.K. history, queens podcast style, The Dollop style Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

This week, we’re doing something special — featuring an episode from Queen's Podcast about Scotland's Maggie Dickson  If you enjoy this episode, go follow Queens Podcast / @queens_podcast wherever you listen to podcasts  and let them know we sent you! Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Today we unpack what it really means to work and travel—whether you're living out of a rooftop tent or being a travelling as a  "slowmad" tune in for honest insights, travel fails, and must-know resources if you're living the van life, a digital nomad lifestyle, or on your next backpacker adventure. 💬 In This Episode: Are you a Type A or Type B traveler? (Spoiler: one of us packs an air diffuser, the other forgets her wallet)The truth about van life that Instagram won’t tell youWhat it’s really like to work full-time on the road (as a backpacker or from a trailer)Showering in lakes, battling with FedEx in Thailand, and RV elitismThe digital nomad loneliness nobody talks aboutHilarious travel fails (a flaming phone charger at the gate?!)Our must-have apps & hacks for every kind of travel lifestyle👋 Connect with Our Guest: Laura from The Travel Creator Podcast 🎧 Podcast: The Travel Creator 📸 Instagram: @travelcontentwriting 🎙️ Recommended Episode: "The 7% Rule" – tips for staying productive when everything’s dying (literally) 🔗 Van Life Resources (Mentioned by Laura): Overlander – App for finding free campsites with reviews and photosFreeCampsites.net – Community-driven listings of free places to campThe Dyrt – Paid app for detailed camping info and reviewsGoogle Maps – Essential for up-to-date navigation (ditch Apple Maps!)Harvest Hosts – $150/year membership to stay overnight at wineries, breweries, and farms in exchange for supporting the businessPlanet Fitness Membership – For showers and workouts nationwidePublic Libraries – Hidden gems for WiFi and peaceful workspaces🌎 Digital Nomad Resources (Mentioned by Marie): Timeleft – Mystery dinner app to meet locals and travelers via personality-based group mealsClassPass – Global access to gyms, yoga, beauty services, and wellnessCoLiving.com – Flexible co-living spaces perfect for digital nomadsFlatio – No-fee housing platform ideal for long stays in EuropeTravel Smoothie Blender – Lightweight portable blender for healthy meals on the goTip: Never bookText for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Today we are covering a woman whose life was so full of drama we are still talking about her 500 years later... Mary Queen of Scots.  We’re not only covering the twists, betrayals, and wild scandals of Scottish history, but we’re also reliving our own adventures in Scotland — from cozy hot chocolate in Edinburgh to getting terrorized by Scottish teens and even visiting the very castle where part of Mary’s story went down, Holyrood Castle.  You’ll learn: Why Mary’s life was basically a soap opera-meets-Game of Thrones.How her choices in love (spoiler: bad ones) shaped the fate of nations.Why her name still sparks fascination centuries later.Fun and spooky Harry Potter connections in Edinburgh, including the haunted graveyard that inspired Tom Riddle.Our top Scotland travel recommendations: Uplands Roast hot chocolate in The Meadows, Mellis Cheese Shop in Edinburgh,  strolling colorful Victoria Street, and experiencing the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 📚 Book recs if you want to dive deeper into this story: A Tip for the Hangman by Allison Epstein  Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Today we are interviewing my friend Kelly’s first chaotic A.F. trip to India and how she accidentally met the royal family of Jaipur.  We talk: Growing up in a literally 10-road village in England village and what life in London is like The reverse culture shock of coming home after long-term travel — when people don’t even know the countries you’ve been toLanding in New Delhi straight from Thailandand immediately questioning all life choicesSeeing the Taj Mahal at sunriseThe darker side of India travel — confronting poverty up close, cultural confusion, and witnessing things you can’t unseeAccidentally having dinner with the actual Prince of Jaipur  while she was actively battling food poisoningThe reality of traveling while injured, hospital visits abroad, and surviving Delhi belly with dignity (or not)Follow Sawai Padmanabh Singh, The Prince of Jaipur on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/pachojaipur/?hl=en Song & Bollywood Movie: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo  India, India travel, travel stories, solo female travel India, crazy travel story, Taj Mahal travel, Delhi belly survival, meeting Indian royalty Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

As a long term digital nomad and "slomad" over the past two years I wanted to let you in on the secrets of the 15 things I always pack for a long term trip.  I’m breaking down my must-have, slightly bougie—but absolutely game-changing—items I never leave the country without as a full-time digital nomad. These are the unexpected travel essentials that go beyond Pinterest lists and make long-term backpacking feel like home 🌍 Whether you’re a fellow slowmad, full-time traveler, or planning your first extended trip—this one’s for you. 🧳 What You’ll Learn: What to pack to actually enjoy long-term travel (and not lose your mind)Genius comfort upgrades you’ve never thought ofBackpacking tips that don’t suckHow to make any AirBnb, hostel, or homestay feel like your own cozy home🧠 My 12 Must-Have Travel Essentials: Ice Mask – $2 lifesaver when there’s no A/CJBL Travel Speaker – for solo dance parties & beach hangsTravel Smoothie Maker – stay healthy anywhereLululemon Travel Yoga Mat – washable, durable & worth every pennyPacking Cubes – because chaos is not the vibeChacos or Tevas – sandals that do it allBlack Tennis Skirt w/ Pockets – stylish + pickpocket-proofTravel String Lights – instant cozy vibes in any spaceCharcoal Pills – stomach-saver for food adventures (or hangovers)Compact Coffee Maker – Vietnamese filter or AeroPress FTWTravel Robe – lightweight & better than a towel wrapTravel Towel – thin, absorbent, and not made of weird microfiber💬 Listener Favorites (Sent via Instagram DMs): Eno Hammock – for naps anywhere 🌴Fold-up Tote Bag – because extra storage always winsSilk Pillowcase – hostel hack + hair careAnti-diarrhea Pills – let’s be realCrystals – for peace & vibesLeatherman Knife – survival mode (if TSA allows)Mini Magnetic Chess Set – for cozy, cerebral nights🔗 Resources Mentioned: Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Today we have on Jamie Corstorphine, a veteran ghost tour guide of Edinburgh’s legendary City of the Dead Ghost Tours, to explore the real story of the McKenzie Poltergeist, the eerie energy of the underground Edinburgh Vaults, and why so many visitors leave with scratches, bruises, and unexplained marks. In this episode you’ll hear about:  The 3,000+ eyewitness accounts of attacks at Greyfriars Kirkyard. The homeless man whose accident triggered decades of paranormal activity.The gruesome history of the McKenzie Mausoleum and the Coventanter’s Prison.Witches, executions, haunted vaults, and Edinburgh’s dark hidden past. Why the City of the Dead tours are the only ones with access to the infamous Black Mausoleum.If you’ve ever searched for Scotland ghost stories, Edinburgh haunted tours, or the McKenzie Poltergeist, this episode will plunge you into the heart of those legends. Perfect listening for October and spooky season. Follow & Support: 👉 Learn more about Jamie’s work and book your own haunted experience at City of the Dead Tours . 👉 Follow @cityofthedeadtours Read the Books  by Jan Andrew:  https://www.janandrewhenderson.com/ Read the Book: The Ghost That Haunted Itself Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Today travel youtube Crosby Grace shares the full story of how she went from a freedom-filled motorcycle trip across Vietnam to being stuck in a remote mountain village, dangerously dehydrated, and unable to get medical care. We talk about: What it’s actually like getting food poisoning in the middle of nowhereThe emotional toll of being sick while solo travelingHow long-term travel affects friendships back homeDigital nomad life: freedom, flexibility, and WTF momentsThe power of travel community (and knowing who to FaceTime when sh*t hits the fan)It’s part survival story, part love letter to the wild ride of the nomadic lifestyle—and full of those “only in travel” moments that leave you changed.Connect: ✨ Crosby – Travel content creator & YouTuber 📺 YouTube: Crosby Grace Travels: VIETNAM VIDEO 📸 Instagram: @crosbygracetravels ✨ Sam-Photography Account 📸 Instagram: @quietinbetween Today's World Music:  Midiwan by Bombino Check out: The Podcast World Music Playlist Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Today I want to share my three-month stay in Hội An, Vietnam. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to live there (beyond the touristy highlights), this one’s for you. I spill my observations of everyday life: water buffalo naps, karaoke at 8am, maggots in my pho (yes, really), the strongest coffee I’ve ever had, and why Vietnam is the land of beautiful chaos. You’ll also hear about the women running the show in Hội An, my hilarious food-only conversations with a stranger, and why Anthony Bourdain loved Vietnam so much. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Why Hội An is a perfect digital nomad home baseMy favorite cafes, yoga studios, and cocktail spots (Spice Root, Om Factory, and the iconic Hit Ha coworking café on the beach)The Vietnamese karaoke obsession and what makes it so different from Thailand’s sceneThe chaotic, unapologetic beauty of Vietnam—and why I find it so freeingA personal and emotional share about my partner Ollie, who was such a big part of this tripRecommendations from this Episode: Stay at Mimi’s House in Hội An – A warm, family-run homestay where you’ll get homemade meals, karaoke nights, and the kind of community you can’t find in a regular Airbnb. DM me @culturecultshow if you want Mimi’s direct info and not the Airbnb markup.Coffee musts: Coconut coffee, salted coffee, egg coffee, avocado coffee (don’t knock it ‘til you try it).Spice Root – Incredible cocktails + live jazz in a lantern-lit heritage building.Om Factory Yoga – Overlooking rice fields with aerial yoga and the sweetest teachers.Hit Ha (HIT Space) – My favorite café + coworking spot in the world (dog + cat café on the beach!).Follow My Around the World Trip: Hot Tips for Lisbon Portugal Chaotic Australia Trip  2 Months on the White Lotus Island in Thailand  Let’s Connect: If you’re planning a trip to Vietnam—or you just want Mimi’s House info—DM me on Instagram @cultureshow  I’d love to help you plan or just hear your own wild Vietnam stories. Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

I spent two months in Thailand, living as a digital nomad on the island of Koh Samui — yes, the one that was featured in White Lotus Season 3. And  I found a hidden gem: Lamai, a magical little town that still feels deeply Thai and hasn’t been completely overrun by mass tourism. This episode is part travel diary, part digital nomad guide. You’ll hear my wild stories (think full moon parties, tropical rainstorms in the back of a pickup truck, and mushroom trips), but also my best tips if you’re dreaming of traveling to Thailand or setting up in a digital nomad community. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Why Lamai, Koh Samui is my secret paradiseMy home at Amy Village — the co-living space that made my entire trip, complete with a pool, co-working space ( DM me at @culturecultshow to be put in touch with William the owner to book) My go-to marketsThe Full Moon Party experience on Koh Phangan — the good, the bad, the fire ropesTattoos, temples, and why Thailand might just be the happiest place on earth🧘🏽 The beautiful contradictions of Thailand: spirituality, hedonism, kindness, and freedom all in one.👉 If you’re planning to travel to Thailand or curious about life as a digital nomad in Koh Samui, DM me on Instagram @CultureCultureShow. I can even connect you directly with William and Sunny at Amy Village so you don’t pay Airbnb prices.  Resources & Links Mentioned: [Amy Village Co-Living, Koh Samui]Annie’s Nail Salon (award-winning nails + cats)Samui Bike Rentals (ask for Phil)Local & Night Markets in Lamai Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

A royal deadly affair and a mentally unstable king who used to leapfrog over his courtiers? Let’s talk Denmark in the 1700’s.  Today we are doing a reverse episode where my talented researcher and writer Laura is going to tell ME the story of the “mad king” Christian the 7th of Denmark.  Connect with Laura: InstagramWebsiteTravel Creator Podcast💼 Resources Mentioned: 🧳 Unclaimed Baggage Shopping Site: unclaimedbaggage.com  Hot tip: Shop 90 days after the holidays for the best finds (new drops Thursdays and Saturdays)📽️ A Royal Affair (film): Based on the story of King Christian VII, Queen Caroline, and Johann Struensee.Your podcast summer list: The Dollop, The Personal Finance Podcast, Your Favorite Aunties, Travel CreatorCheck out my business podcast: Entrepreneur Honestly 📝 Travel Tips for Denmark: Don’t miss Wednesday Snails at St. Peter's Bakery in Copenhagen 🍰 Go furniture browsing: Danish design = immaculate vibes 🪑 Learn Danish biking hand signals! Left turns are no joke 🚲 Denmark is safe, walkable, and super cozy—but also hella expensive. Budget accordingly Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)

Today we have my southern Alabama friend back on Tony to tell his most recent travel lesson on SHOULD you take potent weed gummies before your flight? We also try to convince the world that America isn’t as bad as the news makes it seems. From New York to Wyoming America has a lot to offer, but I’ll let you decide.  Watch The Outdoor Boys Follow Tony:  Insta: @_smokerzsection Text for a shoutout! Support the show Want your episodes early? Sign up HERE to the newsletter. You will get episodes a week early! Connect: Instagram: @culturecultshow Email: [email protected] Send in your best travel story to share on the podcast via voice message or email: [email protected] To Help Aseel Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram! : @aseel_dentart Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps) To Help Sally Escape Gaza: Follow her and support her on Instagram!: @sallyhjeer Donate to her Go Fund Me ( ANY amount helps)