We sold everything and moved to the Caribbean. Get the latest on our adventures. Be sure to subscribe to the YouTube page at youtube.com/@mattjavit iVisa for all your visa needs: https://www.ivisa.com/?utm_source=passportjoy Our travel website gives tips that helped us travel to over 50 countries. Passportjoy.com The complete list of solutions and partners from Passport Joy. https://passportjoy.com/partners/ Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about...

We discovered a slice of heaven down here in Southern Mexico. Wow! What a great spot. Sun, sand, great food options, outdoor adventures, easy to get around, scooter vibe, and friendly people. We even went out and saw whales and dolphins on a fun sea trip while catching a massive marlin. A bonus section of this podcast includes my interview on the Thought Hustle podcast giving insight on our big trip and thoughts on the future state of travel.   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Thought...

We tend to think about the money we are going to spend on a vacation or travel but rarely do we think about the money we can make from our experiences around the world. In today's podcast, I get into the details of how your knowledge from the road can make a life-changing impact on your finances and the decisions you make in the markets. Watch the full episode - https://youtu.be/IazOhBePpqw   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Our travel website gives tips that helped us travel to over 50...

Watch the episode filmed in Roatan, Honduras - https://youtu.be/jzJ8mCMQ7ks Roatan is a Caribbean island off the northern coast of Honduras as part of the Bay Islands. It is home to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second-largest reef system in the world which makes for great scuba, snorkeling, boat trips, and calm sandy beaches. Our trip was full of adventure as we made sure to take advantage of everything that was offered. The amazing people of Roatan make sure you feel welcome...

We just had a great week in Miami Beach, Florida soaking up the sun, going out to restaurants and bars, and enjoying the freedoms of travel. We felt like everything was extremely safe and people were taking the right precautions. I had the chance to connect with my buddy Chris Gayle, met heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, and connected with an old friend of Nikki. The cars and yachts are out of control on South Beach and it was so much fun to them check out. I also got a great haircut in Little...

Is this the best time ever to book your travel? Based on my experience, I will tell you why now is the time to make the most of these amazing deals and prices. Also, why and how you should negotiate your pricing for your accommodations. I will share some amazing people that are still traveling the world full-time. Plus, the 2021 book recommendations from several high achieving bookworms.   Main Topic Covered: Why Now is the Time to Discover the Best Deals on Travel Ever  Links Mentioned in...

This podcast is all about how to get your finances lined up before taking that big trip around the world. We used this system to travel stress-free for 27 months to 35 countries. Safe, secure, efficient. Multiple checking accounts, credit cards, bitcoin storage, account freezing, and more.  Links Mentioned in the Episode: The complete list of solutions and partners from Passport Joy. https://passportjoy.com/partners/ We set up our Living Trust through Legal Zoom....

With the travel restrictions continuing, many are wondering where they can go now. As this is an everchanging list, I am creating my WHAT I WOULD DO NOW list (dreamingly) based on what is currently open to Americans as our visas and money are not currently wanted around the world. There are plenty of amazing places to visit, and a few very unique opportunities, if you are comfortable flying to these unforgettable spots. Listen to this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk to discover an idea of...

This week’s podcast is a review of the best selling book, Die with Zero by Bill Perkins. Yes, it aligns with everything I believe in maximizing life experiences over buying needless things, but it is a new take on how to live your best life. Bill dives into many different points of view behind making the most of your time buckets, leveraging your health, and understanding how much you really need to save before you can retire comfortably. I touch on what moved me the most in this book that...

Title: Dave Chappelle Live in a Cornfield in Ohio Having the chance to watch Dave Chappelle live in Ohio was a no brainer. It is a unique event to see someone at the top of their game in such an intimate setting. Our event included Matthew Broussard, Michelle Wolf, Violinist Minyoung Baik, Mo Amer, Donnell Rawlings, and Talib Kweli. Tons of laughs and plenty of entertainment. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Dave Chappelle’s 8:46 is thought-provoking and will show you the Yellow Springs...

Las Vegas opened on June 4th and I was there to find out what it was like as the Strip came to life. I also spent time on Fremont Street, ate some delicious food in Chinatown, and enjoyed time in the sun. Main Topics Covered: Summary of the Vegas Trip Links Mentioned in the Episode: Season 3 of World Barber Shop Adventures is on Amazon Prime  Check out the list of recommended books for 2020 from my high-performing peers.  Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear...

Cathleen Merkel aims to inspire her audience to take charge and create a fulfilling career and personal life without sacrificing their hard-earned success. I was recently interviewed on her podcast and it was a fun and energizing conversation so I wanted to share it with my audience. Main Topics Covered: Interview with Cathleen Merkel Links Mentioned in the Episode: Cathleen Merkel Legendary Leaders Podcast A full list of other interviews I have had. Season 3 of World Barber Shop Adventures...

During this series of discussions, I am catching up with a wide range of friends from around the world to see how the current crisis is affecting them and their hometowns. In this episode, I catch up with Expat Financial Strategist Mikkel Thorup who is currently in Panama and a podcast engineer expert, Dave, in the Philippines.  Main Topics Covered: Mikkel Thorup in Panama David in the Philippines Links Mentioned in the Episode: Mikkel discusses global strategies to protect your wealth at...

During this series of discussions, I am catching up with a wide range of friends from around the world to see how the current crisis is affecting them and their hometowns. In this episode, I catch up with a travel buddy that lives in Dublin, Ireland, a professor in Central Italy, and an inspiring traveler in Tokyo, Japan. Main Topics Covered: Talia from Dublin, Ireland Silvia from Ancona, Italy Hiro from Tokyo, Japan Links Mentioned in the Episode: Japan Travel (Sumo Wrestling, Geisha, and...

During this series of discussions, I am catching up with a wide range of friends from around the world to see how the current crisis is affecting them and their hometowns. In this episode, I catch up with a law student in Kolkata, India, a good family friend in Athens, Greece, and an angel of a host from our month in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Main Topics Covered: Kolkata, India with Pratik Athens, Greece with Christos Mossel Bay, South Africa with Sheila Links Mentioned in the Episode:...

During this series of discussions, I am catching up with a wide range of friends from around the world to see how the current crisis is affecting them and their hometowns. In this episode, I catch up with one of the stars from Narcos Season 3, Andres Crespo, from Guayaquil, Ecuador, a friend I met at a business networking event in Singapore, and the host of The Gratitude Podcast, Georgian Benta from Romania. Main Topics Covered: Guayaquil, Ecuador with Andres Singapore with Scott Romania with...

With all of the uncertainty in the travel world, I wanted to discuss wet markets, the impact on prices, and my top places to be stuck in a pandemic. In an attempt to educate and find a lighter side in these troubling times, I hope you enjoy this episode while you continue to make those travel plans in the future. Main Topics Covered: Virus Thoughts (Where Would I Go) Links Mentioned in the Episode: Video of a Market (Con Market in Da Nang, Vietnam) -  Our time in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Why we...

We loved our time in Cebu, Philippines so much that we canceled a trip to the exotic island of Boracay to spend more time. Having the chance to really get to know Moalboal over our ten days was special. From the families we met to the Scuba certification we achieved - our trip was a fun adventure. The beautiful beaches, the great nightlife, tasty food, fun locals, and cultural experiences like cockfighting, all added up to a vacation of a lifetime. Main Topics Covered: Cebu + Moalboal...

We spent two full weeks getting to know the Filipino way of life visiting Manila, Cebu, and Moalboal. We scootered around the islands having a blast diving off waterfalls, getting scuba certified, hanging out with monkeys, and soaking up the sun. We visited Manny Pacquiao’s training facility in Manila, watched the Super Bowl in a huge bar, and bet the games at one of their awesome casinos. I had no idea I would love the Philippines as much as I did and you will too. The people are amazingly...

There are a lot of fears about traveling to Asia with the Coronavirus spreading. I discuss my 2-weeks of travel after returning from Asia during the COVID-19 scare. Obviously, this is a moving target but this discussion is a time-stamp of our trip and what we saw and what I am gathering as I returned home to the US. If you have upcoming travel or if you are thinking about heading to Asia, you might want to listen to this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk. Main Topics Covered: Coronavirus...

I am asked often by the younger travelers that hope to accomplish big travel goals, where they should begin in their quest to see the world. How to save, what jobs to seek, websites to utilize. I break down a top 5 list on where I would begin if I was a younger traveler and what things can really make an impact in the upcoming years. Main Topics Covered: Young Traveler Advice (Hot List to Start Now)  Links Mentioned in the Episode: Have a travel fund to begin your saving process. I highly...

Taking memorable photos is a fun part of traveling. What do you do when you return from your trip or vacation with the photos? In this episode, we are going to look at three options to turn your photos into books that you can look at over and over to remember the amazing trips. I go into detail about Groovebook, Google Photo Books, and self-publishing with a professional printing company. Main Topics Covered: 3 Types of Books to Capture Your Vacation Links Mentioned in the Episode: Groovebook...

Since returning home from the 27-month trip around the world, many people ask us how we went about accomplishing such a big feat. It all started with having big goals and dreams, writing them down then setting out to accomplish them. In this episode of Passport Joy Travel Talk, we will discuss the process of setting goals as the new year begins, looking out and envisioning an unbelievable year, and making your ‘Best Me’ list. If you have some huge travel and life goals for 2020 but don’t have...

We get asked the question all of the time ‘what was our favorite place we visited?’ In this episode, I talk through my top list and where I would go in 2020 if I was starting all over. Hear about why I love Vietnam, New Zealand, India, Bali, Portugal, Poland, Japan, and Chile. I get into the details about how each is different and why you should consider them in 2020. Main Topics Covered: Top 2020 List Links Mentioned in the Episode: Check out all of the details at POLICE: Brotherhood in...