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Author Jonathon Weisberger joins the show to discuss his experience living and helping the Secoya people. What happens to culture, life, and spirituality when they develop within the jungle away from modern life.
Jonathon discusses what he learned and why he continues to work with the Secoya elders. He also talks about how others can experience their sacred Ayahuasca/Yage ceremonies.
Listen and enjoy an amazing opportunity to get a glimpse into another world.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why Yage/Ayahuasca ceremonies are growing in popularity in North America.
- How the Secoya developed their own spiritual science over thousands of years.
- What it is like to have the jungle as your home.
And much more.
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The Show Notes
Jonathon Weisberger’s Book
- Check out Jonathon’s lodge
- Read Jonathon’s book
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On this episode we discuss Nicaragua and all its awesome potential. Barry Oliver, a real estate professional, has over 10 years of experience in the country and his knowledge will make a difference if you are considering buying or investing there.
One of the safest countries in Central America, Nicaragua is often overlooked because of its turbulent history and lack of organization. Today’s situation is much different and many have already discovered why this is one of the best options for living in Central America.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Where the best investment opportunities are located?
- How much it costs to build?
- How much beachfront property costs?
- Who are buyers in Nicaragua?
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The Show Notes
Check out Barry Oliver’s Website.
Contact Barry directly.
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Yes, it’s true, you can get paid to travel! How? Just create an expedition company.
We talk to fellow travel lover Matthew Brumley and find out how he started his own expedition business. Founder of Earthbound Expeditions, Matthew talks candidly about what has worked for him and how he comes up with creative ideas that provide unique travel experiences.
He gives insight into why Costa Rica is one of his chosen destinations and how you can go back in time when you visit Cuba. If you ever thought about creating a travel-based business or are just interested in traveling with a small group of people, this discussion will inspire you.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Is it legal for U.S. citizens to visit Cuba?
- Why the sky is limit when developing unique experiences for expedition travel
- Why Matthew loves Costa Rica
And much more.
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Brian O’Dea comes back on to finish his story of what it was like to be a professional smuggler. This time around we get to discuss some of the nitty gritty details about chance encounters, strategy, and the steps that led to smuggling and then selling $300,000,000 of marijuana.
Tune in now and hear what led to the biggest drug deal in U.S. history at the time it went down. There is no doubt why his story is being fast-tracked to a major motion picture and will probably be a big hit.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How Brian made the connections to start flying planes in to Colombia
- One rule Brian lived by and what it was
- And just how open cocaine culture was in LA in the early 80’s
And much more.
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High, Confession of an International Drug Smuggler
The Show Notes
- High, Confession of an International Drug Smuggler. Download Brian’s book right now, it is a great book.
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Eric Youngren, Off-Grid Expert, returns to expand our knowledge and this time we focus on creating an off-grid escape. Last time Eric joined the show we discussed what you need to know before even thinking about living off the grid.
This time we discuss how to evaluate locations based on their ability to produce energy. We also talk about how each of the big three technologies, solar, wind, and hydro, could help you create your own off-grid retreat.
Some of the most incredible locations in Central America are off the grid, so what are you waiting for – listen to this and then go find your perfect getaway.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Why off-grid gives you so much freedom
- Why wind power is really hard to use near trees
- How to evaluate a water flow for hydroelectricity
And much more.
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The Show Notes
- Learn More About Eric
- Eric Youngren’s Company: Solar Nexus International
- Micro Hydro Video
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Josh talks to Eduardo Carillo, Jaguar expert and professor at University of Costa Rica. A legendary animal, the Jaguar is a Native American word meaning, “he who kills with one blow.”
The cats were once worshiped as gods in Peru, Mexico, and Guatemala, as well as in pre-Columbian America. The Mayans, Aztecs, and Inca all worshiped the Jaguar in some form too.
Eduardo has spent over 25 years, in many different countries, learning about these incredible animals. Find out what he knows and how it all began, while we discuss one of the most fascinating and elusive inhabitants of the rainforest.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What brand of cologne attracts the big cat
- How to help protect Jaguars
- How to spot one
And much more.
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The Show Notes
Contact Eduardo directly to support his work studying and protecting Jaguars.
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This week I talked to Phil Flanagan, world traveler and overland expert. Phil sourced and converted a European van to travel the world for less than $18,000 USD. He then proceeded to drive across Europe, Asia, North America, then South America for the ensuing 5-6 years.
In this episode Phil teaches you how to do it too, where to find a car, and his minimalistic approach to maximum travel experience. Phil and partner Angie were able to to travel this way for $50 a day, including food for both of them, maintenance, gas, and everything else.
Phil and Angie in Kyrgysztan
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to build your own overland vehicle for only $18,000 USD
- Learn what vans make the best choices
- What to consider before you buy your overland vehicle
- How to avoid the “extortion highway” in Honduras
- The incredible rewards just waiting for you on the road
And much more.
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The Show Notes
Phil Flanagan has his own travel site that you can see here
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Christopher Minster, Latin American History expert, discusses the Maya, an ancient culture that developed reading, writing, and a complex society.
We talk about their beliefs, their fascination with all things celestial, and how their language was built. Christopher and Josh also talk about their favorite Mayan ruins to visit in Central America today.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Did the Maya make human sacrifices?
- What and where are the best Mayan ruins to visit?
- Where you can see the Maya today.
And much more.
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How would you like a job where your colleagues routinely disappear or are victims of death threats? This is the reality of what is it like to be a reporter covering the drug trafficking world of Mexican drug cartels.
This mind-boggling world pushes the limits of human decency every day. It is an amazing and wild ride, and critically acclaimed author and narco-reporter, Ioan Grillo takes you along for a first-hand experience. He will drop nicknames of famous cartel bosses and leave you feeling sick from what they do.
Author of the seminal book El Narco, Grillo tells us who the top cartels are today, how they got there, and what has shocked him the most.
Just look at this excerpt from his book:
“The world has watched stunned at the bloodshed in Mexico. Seventy thousand are murdered since 2006; police chiefs are shot within hours of taking office; villagers dig up mass graves comparable to civil wars; car bombs rattle streets; piles of headless corpses haunt town squares”
If you want a glimpse into the shadows, tune in now and listen.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What territory is the most coveted.
- How cartels influence Middle Eastern fundamentalists.
- How cartels organize themselves.
And much more.
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Buy El Narco Below
- Buy Ioan Grillo’s book on Amazon.
Ioan Grillo
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It’s time for the second installment in our series of the Central America Real Estate Show. Today we bring you three new Real Estate Experts in three new Central American hotspots.
We talk to Mike Cobb, long time Nicaraguan developer about the real estate climate in this beautiful country and his current project, Gran Pacifica. From him you will learn why the Nicaraguan lifestyle is so attractive and a great value.
Next is Panama. Lucy Haines, founder of Panama Realtor and the largest broker in Panama, joins the show with her unique perspective on where to look for real estate in Panama and why.
And last, but certainly not least, we head to one of the hottest real estate markets in Costa Rica. Josh discusses why this place is so popular with local Jeff Grosshandler of First Choice Remax in Nosara, Costa Rica. Usually low prices drive the market, but this place isn’t cheap, so we do the deep dive into the market to find out why it is what it is.
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Resources
- Learn more about Panama residency at our podcast here
- Learn more about Costa Rica residency at our podcast here
- Viva Tropical Complete Guide to Nosara, Costa Rica
- Our guide to evaluating real estate by Market Stages
- Pay Dirt! our How to invest E-book for FREE get it here
The Show Notes
Mike Cobb, Gran Pacifica (Interview starts at minute 3:00)
- Learn more about Mike Cobb and his Gran Pacifica project here
- See ECI Development, Mike’s development company, here
Lucy Haines, Panama Realtor (Interview starts at minute 33:58)
- Learn more about Lucy Haines, founder of Panama Realtor, here
Jeff Grosshandler, Remax First Choice Nosara (Interview begins at hour 1:01:50)
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Park joins the show to discuss his recent trip to Medellin, Colombia with his boys. He examines the good and bad from the trip and compares his experience there to the rest of Central America.
Meanwhile, Josh recounts his recent trip to El Salvador and breaks down how it fits into the scope of Central America real estate investment.
The two also catch up on the recent elections in Panama and what has been happening on Boca Chica Island.
In this episode, you will learn:
- Is El Salvador a hot potential investment spot?
- How does Medellin stack up against other Central America cities?
- What does the future hold for tourism in Colombia?
- Are El Salvador and Colombia safe?
And much more.
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- Killing Pablo – Mark Bowden
- Viva Colombia – $100 round trip flights to Medellin now from Panama City
- Medellin Living – Very informative website
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Surfing is a perplexing sport when it comes to training. For that matter, how do you train any sport which takes place on an unstable water surface?
If you are lucky enough to live near the waves, great, go surfing. But surfing is a unique sport. You are riding on a moving surface, and no two rides are exactly alike. How do you replicate these conditions on land for a quality training session?
Well hopefully Anthony Sasso, creator of the exercise program Fit2shred, can help!
In this episode, we discuss:
- What can you do to get better at surfing when can’t get to the waves
- Moves specific to surf training
- Why you need to replicate riding a wave for the best results
And much more.
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