This One Time | Comedy, Travel & Relationship Advice From Shevo

Today’s show was inspired from Maria, who asked the following: “I wanted to ask your opinion on [NAME REDACTED] travel writer's program. As a travel writer, do you think this program is a good investment?” Without any personal experience with the travel program in question, we decided to reinterpret her question as: “Should I pay good money to take travel-writing specific online course that promises to make me a travel writer rich beyond my wildest dreams?” In a word: No. In more than one word -- an entire podcast episode, in fact -- we’ll break down the cash-flow realities of being a for-profit travel writer/travel influencer. We’re sharing *all* the times we got paid to create travel content over the last three years, so you can decide if this is the life for you or not. (Granted, you’re only getting our perspective.) Here’s what we’re talking about: How we established and how much we were paid during our more-than-a-year working relationship with TravelSmith that ended when the company sold How much I wa

When we booked a private Estonian sauna for a couple of hours in Estonia, we knew it was a perfect time to reflect on the best parts of our trip to Tallinn thus far. Even though there was beer involved (are you surprised?) we managed not to ruin our equipment as we recorded in the super-hot sauna or bubbling jacuzzi. But if you get hungry listening to us describe the fantastic beer, cheese, and bread we’ve had during our visit, don’t blame us. Instead, book a trip to Estonia! (No, they aren’t paying us to say that. We just really loved our time here.) And because we really do love you, we’re giving you this before the new year. Aren’t we nice? Got a question for us? Leave us a quick voicemail. And if you want these episodes early and gain access to all of our bonus content, support us on Patreon. Here's Why You Shouldn't Use Computer-Generated Transcripts Sure, the technology has promise. But it's a long ways from perfect. Rather than work to make the output from PodcasterPro perfect, we're just using this fo

We’re in Estonia traveling and really hadn’t intended to put out a show from the road. But on Christmas Eve, we were entertained by a drunken Finn named Miiko at one of Tallinn’s most notorious dive bar, Valli Baar. As our xmas present to you, we chopped the 48 minute rambling down to 5 of the better minutes. You wanted authentica travel stories? You’ve got one. Prepare to be  entertained by a  typical Finnish meat-eating man who’s way of life is under threat. It’s getting so a man can’t even be a proper lumberjack, or something? He just wishes for a better time, when Jimmy Carter was still president, Lassie was on the TV, and everyone wanted a Scottsdale? He gets a little side tracked, but that’s nothing medical marijuana can’t cure, even though he hasn’t smoked it for 30 years. And no, none of that was supposed to make sense. Got a question for us? Leave us a quick voicemail. And if you want these episodes early and gain access to all of our bonus content, support us on Patreon. Completely Insane Computer T

A not very funny thing happened on the way to pick up gifts for our supporters: Evo got into a motorcycle accident. As a passenger in an Uber in a very Thai neighborhood of Bangkok. How does a passenger in the back of a car find himself a player in a motorbike crash? Like we said, it’s not a funny story. Hopefully it has a happy ending. Got a question for us? Leave us a quick voicemail. And if you want these episodes early and gain access to all of our bonus content, support us on Patreon. Computer Transcription Gone Terribly Wrong Making a transcription of a podcast episode is hard, unless you take the lazy route and have a computer do it. Which is what we did below, thanks to PodcasterPro. No, we're not using the tool the way they want us to, but the results -- for us -- are hi-larious. Let us know if you agree, and read this: 00:00:04 Oh ones, although this one on one with no. This morning with one side. Oh my God. Just one is high gear. Jio. Who Chievo This is great from the bank or podcast. I think the q

After three years, we finally made it to Chiang Mai, the hot destination for digital nomads and freelance barbers, apparently. But that’s not why we visited. We here to walk with Elephants on the Twilight Tour from the Elephant Nature Park. We spend the last part of the day with a small herd elephants --  three adults and a couple of juveniles. Rambunctious ones, at that! This was a no-hook, no-ride experience, which was all about our small group feeding, tossing water on, walking with, getting ran over by (true story), and then feeding again these elephants. Very, very cool. Thanks to Bret Love from Green Global Travel for making the recommendation of a great way to spend the day with elephants in Thailand that won’t crush your soul. Got a question for us? Leave us a quick voicemail. And if you want these episodes early and gain access to all of our bonus content, support us on Patreon.

This week’s question is oddly prescient: “Hi, ShEvo. Since you both have experience teaching in Thailand, could you give us American teachers some advice on  what to expect and how to to approach the mentality of Thai students, parents, and teachers? If you could give examples from specific situations and how you both dealt with them, that would be great!” Evo teaches digital marketing at a Bangkok learning center that specializes in relevant web skills. Before that, he taught a marketing class at a university. Sheila is the assistant principal at a private Thai school where she also teaches computer classes. That makes us more than qualified to answer the question from our anonymous caller. Here’s what we’ll get into: Thai students -- kids or adults -- have much more respect for teachers, and that’s built into the culture. But that works against teachers trying to get students to think independently. Parents of Thai students are interesting, because they coordinate as a collective and want their kids to suc

Sheila is the artist in the family, and likes to explore creative endeavors. Oddly enough, Bangkok is a great place for people to explore their more creative side, with plenty of classes, seminars, and workshops available at cheap prices. But what’s it like taking creative classes in a country where you don’t speak the language? Listen in to talk about tentacle porn, painting with beer, drawing naked people, and making spaghetti faces in Bangkok. (Evo wrote the show notes, so he might have some of the details wrong.) Ask Us Your Question! In case you hadn’t noticed, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support -- from our fans. Patreon makes it easy to support us for j

You know you’re a real world traveler when you have funny looking letters or an odd layout on your keyboard. Sheila’s laptop is setup for Italians, which means she has to hunt for the ‘@’ all the time. Evo’s features the Thai alphabet, though for some reason there isn’t ฿ symbol, which makes it hard to type amounts in the national currency. And that’s just the start. We’ve had to replace six different terribly expensive electronic devices during our world tour. Such is life. Luckily for us, we have some awesome supporters who help keep us semi-solvent around the world. That, and a mix of insurance and warranties. Funny Things You’ll Hear: Dropping a hard drive from six feet over your open laptop Why the bottom of an Italian canal is not a good place for laptop storage Why an open drybag isn’t a great place to keep your iPhone dry What happens to a different iPhone after three days of Vietnam rainstorms How your expensive DSLR camera can be destroyed at Thailand’s Songkran celebration Ask Us Your Questions I

Fair warning: While Evo doesn’t take aim at any one religion or make disparaging remarks against people who are religious, there is a great chance that devout listeners will take offence. That isn’t the intention of this episode, and there are some rather humorous moments throughout. But you have been warned. Ask Us Your Question! In case you hadn’t noticed, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support -- from our fans. Patreon makes it easy to support us for just $1 a month. While the advice we share may be questionable, perhaps you’ll feel the stories we share are worth that. Or a little more. Every little bit helps, so thanks in advance for your support. And to swee

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: Why Bali is the very best place to have a motorbike accident The worst road in Bali and the difference between a pothole and a bodyhole How Bali bases an entire economy on barbers, tattoo shops, and dicks What happens when two atheists get their sins bathed away at a Hindu temple where dead bodies are washed Tips to make Balinese vendors less annoying Why boobs and dicks are also common in the sacred monkey forest Ask Us Your Question! In case you hadn’t noticed, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support -- from our fans. Patreon makes it easy to support us for just $1 a mo

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: Which of us is much more into “doing nice things”, and which is much more practical What sorts of good and charitable work we have done during our travels around the world Second-hand information we’ve gleaned about the topic from some of our globe-hopping friends How voluntourism might turn you into an international criminal Suggestions on traveling the world without paying for lodging without all that much manual labor involved Ask Us Your Question! In case you hadn’t noticed, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support -- from our fans. Patreon makes it easy to support us f

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: Which doohickies are most often lost (or just left) by travelers How one of us managed to leave a pair of Chacos in a hotel while traveling around the world The best tip to stop losing things that’s deceptively simple -- if you have the stomach for it Why it’s a bad idea to drink (heavily) with the Irish before packing for an early morning flight Exactly how many USB power adaptors and tiny thumb drives you need when traveling Why a luchador mask will never be accidentally left behind Ask Us Your Question! In case you hadn’t noticed, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: Which of us has personally experienced healthcare in almost every country in the entire world Why such world-wide experience makes us feel pretty good about healthcare options around the world What countries might not have the greatest healthcare services in the world, and why that never stops us from traveling Why bad healthcare is all the Commies’ fault Which country has the highest concentration of doctors and shape-changing aliens Two practical ways to keep your travel healthcare costs to a minimum Also, we’re announcing a second podcast from the two us us! Listen in to get the details. Ask Us Your Question! In case you hadn’t noticed, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words.

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: The relative safety is riding a motorbike in SE Asia when it’s been 30+ years since the last time you were on a bike Which SE Asia nation is the absolute worst place to ride a motorcycle Why Thailand ranks #2 for road fatalities, only behind Libya Negotiating tactics for the police for when you get pulled over without a local license The complete insanity of getting an International Drivers Permit in America. Because… really? Ask Us Your Question! In case you hadn’t noticed, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support -- from our fans. Patreon makes it easy to support us for j

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: How we live in the lap of luxury traveling the world (not really) Why all of our money problems can safely be blamed on our family tree How you too can sell off everything you own and live like bums traveling the world Which one of us is soon to be a huge TV star rolling in rupees Ask Us Your Question! In case you hadn’t noticed, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support -- from our fans. Patreon makes it easy to support us for just $1 a month. While the advice we share may be questionable, perhaps you’ll feel the stories we share are worth that. Or a little more. Every litt

This week’s caller is about to get a hard lesson in high-stakes dating that will either make or break his relationship. Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: How to survive an international trip with your girlfriend… and your parents Tips on booking a hooker on vacation before your father does it Why you probably shouldn’t take your girlfriend on a high-stakes vacation if you want the relationship to continue What makes Fluxx the greatest litmus test to determine if your child’s date is of worthy stock When you should show your parents how grateful you are and pick up the tab for the international vacation The world’s greatest dad revealed Ask Us Your Question! This week’s episode aside, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or sw

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: Easy tips for getting rid of responsibilities so you can travel Pros and cons of all-inclusive travel Suggestions on where first time travelers should spend two weeks abroad How much better travel would be with ballistic or supersonic jets Why to stop stressing and just pick some place to travel with mojito-weilding prostitutes Ask Us Your Question! This week’s episode aside, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support -- from our fans. Patreon makes it easy to support us for just $1 a month. While the advice we share may be questionable, perhaps you’ll feel the stories we sha

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: What illicit substances you shouldn’t include in your carry on Why immigration officers in SE Asia love soiling your passport The travel privileges of those of us who won the birth lottery How to force the airline to cover the cost of your visa application Why you might need fat stacks to come to Thailand as a tourist A super-hacky way to gain access to the free booze & food in the airport lounge The greatest travel app that hasn’t been built Ask Us Your Question! This week’s episode aside, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support -- from our fans. Patreon makes it easy

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: Choosing between living in Antarctica or Libya GATTICA-style gambling when selecting a reproduction partner Increasing your chance of coupling with a deity from Finland Why you should put your own personal choices behind the needs of the species as a whole How to get bonus episodes and early access to our program… almost for free! Ask Us Your Question! This week’s episode aside, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support -- from our fans. Patreon makes it easy to support us for just $1 a month. While the advice we share may be questionable, perhaps you’ll feel the stories we

Funny things you’ll hear in this episode of our comedy-travel-relationship advice podcast: Tittering over Porn (capitalized on purpose) When putting ice in a beer is a good thing Encountering a maître d in a food court The extra organ Thai women are born with How to get even more podcast episodes about life in Bangkok And the source for all of this? An article posted on the Bangkok Post. Ask Us Your Question! This week’s episode aside, season Four of This One Time is driven by listeners like you. You ask us a question and we’ll give you the answer in the form of a humorous (?) anecdote from our travels around the world. It’s sorta like Dear Abby meets Anthony Bourdain, only with less amazing food. Or swear words. Show Your Support For The Show We simply couldn’t produce This One Time without support -- financial support -- from our fans. Patreon makes it easy to support us for just $1 a month. While the advice we share may be questionable, perhaps you’ll feel the stories we share are worth that. Or a littl