The DIY Traveler Podcast is for travelers who take a &#34;Do It Yourself&#34; approach to planning their travel. We&#39;ll interview guests to talk about their travel stories, share travel hacks, and talk about the tools you can use for your DIY travel. Business Inquiries: diytravelerpod@fastmail.com

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For Episode 18 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we have Marcus and Kunle to talk about where we want to travel post-COVID-19 when we get our vaccines. Roadtripping will definitely be the first thing on our list and then we can travel via plane. Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

Roadtripping Post Covid-19 - Where We Want to Travel

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Ashley has been to Japan 8 times and we&#39;ll learn how Ashley plans her travels. Will &amp; Yiwen has only been to Tokyo, Japan once, so we&#39;ll definitely learn from Ashley. For Episode 17 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we have a special guest, Ashley Lim. Ashley is currently a student at Babson College. We will talk about Ashley&#39;s planning process for a trip to Toyko, Japan.Notes: Ashley talks about Japan&#39;s version of Yelp. It&#39;s called Tabelog, visit the website here: <a href="https://tabelog.com/en/" rel="nofollow">https://tabelog.com/en/</a>Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 17 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we have a special guest, Ashley Lim. Ashley is currently a student at Babson College. We will talk about Ashley's planning process for a trip to Toyko, Japan.

For Episode 17 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we have a special guest, Ashley Lim. Ashley is currently a student at Babson College. We will talk about Ashley&#39;s planning process for a trip to Toyko, Japan.

Traveling and Planning a Trip to Tokyo, Japan - 8 Times! (ft. Ashley Lim)

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Whether you are a seasoned traveler or someone who is about to have his first trip, there are always a few tips and tricks you can use. You would be surprised to know how the best travel hacks can help you save a ton of money as well as have a fantastic journey.For Episode 16 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, Kunle and Will talk about travel tips that can make your trip go smoothly. Every traveler has a hack to make their trip stress-free.  Adapted from here: https://www.escapemonthly.com/travel-hacks/Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 16 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, Kunle and Will talk about travel tips that can make your trip go smoothly. Every traveler has a hack to make their trip stress-free. 
Adapted from here: https://www.escapemonthly.com/travel-hacks/

Travel Hacks to Save Time and Money in an Uncertain 2020

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For Episode 15 of the DIY Traveler podcast, Yiwen and Will talk about keeping sane at home and our urge to eat steak when the pandemic is all over. We talk about what foods we&#39;re craving once restaurants open back up for dine-in.Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 15 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, Yiwen and Will talk about keeping sane at home and our urge to eat steak when the pandemic is all over. We talk about what foods we're craving once restaurants open back up for dine-in.

For Episode 15 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, Yiwen and Will talk about keeping sane at home and our urge to eat steak when the pandemic is all over. We talk about what foods we&#39;re craving once restaurants open back up for dine-in.

Keeping Sane at Home and Our Urge to Eat Steak after the Pandemic

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For Episode 14, Will and Marcus will talk about how you can save for a vacation costing thousands of dollars. We&#39;ll talk about saving accounts and how you can budget your expenses.Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 14, Will and Marcus will talk about how you can save for a vacation costing thousands of dollars. We'll talk about saving accounts and how you can budget your expenses.

For Episode 14, Will and Marcus will talk about how you can save for a vacation costing thousands of dollars. We&#39;ll talk about saving accounts and how you can budget your expenses.

How to Save for a Vacation Without Breaking the Bank

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For Episode 13, Will and Jordan will talk about the importance of supporting Mom &amp; Pop Restaurants when traveling. Jordan recently traveled to Los Angeles, Washington D.C, and Phoenix before the pandemic. He will talk about how he plans his travels the DIY way.We talked about:<ul><li>Websites and Apps like Hopper, Skyscanner, Google Flights when booking airfare.</li><li>Airbnb and Expedia when booking hotels.</li></ul>Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 13, Will and Jordan will talk about the importance of supporting Mom & Pop Restaurants when traveling. Jordan recently traveled to Los Angeles, Washington D.C, and Phoenix before the pandemic. He will talk about how he plans his travels the DIY way.

For Episode 13, Will and Jordan will talk about the importance of supporting Mom &amp; Pop Restaurants when traveling. Jordan recently traveled to Los Angeles, Washington D.C, and Phoenix before the pandemic. He will talk about how he plans his travels the DIY way.

Supporting Mom & Pop Restaurants when Traveling (ft. Jordan Carter)

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For Episode 12, Will and Z will talk about the trends for traveling and our thoughts on how travel will change after the pandemic.Music: La Pompe Du Trompe by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comFollow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

The travel industry will be changed after COVID-19. Will this change our behavior for future travels? Lines at airports will be longer and the way we pack our luggage will be different as well.

For Episode 12, Will and Z will talk about the trends for traveling and our thoughts on how travel will change after the pandemic.


How Will Travel Change After COVID-19?

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For Episode 11 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked about traveling to Seoul, South Korea for the first-time.Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 11, our DIY Traveler team talked about traveling to Seoul, South Korea for the first time. We'll give you tips and tricks on how to navigate the city.

For Episode 11, our DIY Traveler team talked about traveling to Seoul, South Korea for the first time. We&#39;ll give you tips and tricks on how to navigate the city.

First Time in Seoul, South Korea and Our Love for Korean Fried Chicken

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For Episode 10 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we went on an unplanned to New York City. Young Professionals exploring New York City and just having fun.  Things mentioned in the episode:<ul><li>Melba&#39;s</li><li>Pearl Diner</li><li>Westville Wall Street</li><li>Staten Island Ferry</li><li>Sushi Para 88</li><li>Front Street Pizza</li><li>DUMBO</li><li>AC Hotel Financial District </li></ul>Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 10, Young Professionals Marcus & Will travel to New York City for MLK weekend. This was an unplanned trip and we got a great deal at the AC Hotel in the Financial District. We at brunch in the Financial District and ate at Melba's in Harlem.

For Episode 10, Young Professionals Marcus &amp; Will travel to New York City for MLK weekend. This was an unplanned trip and we got a great deal at the AC Hotel in the Financial District. We at brunch in the Financial District and ate at Melba&#39;s in Harlem.

Weekend Trip to New York City - Soul Food in Harlem, Staten Island Ferry, and Craziness in the Subway

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For Episode 9 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked about our travel day and flying to Seoul, South Korea with layovers in Zurich and Shanghai. Listen to hear how we endured the long hours in the air.Things mentioned in the episode:<ul><li>Priority Pass</li><li>Chase Sapphire Reserve Credit Card</li></ul>Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 9, our DIY Traveler team talks about traveling to Seoul, South Korea. We made layovers in Zurich, Switzerland, and Shanghai, China. The hours were long but here is your chance to hear how we endured it.

Travel Day - Heading to Seoul, South Korea with Layovers in Zurich and Shanghai

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For Episode 8 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked about the planning process for our trip to Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea. It was our first time traveling to these cities, so we spent a lot of time perfecting our itinerary.Things mentioned in the episode:<ul><li>Google Flights</li><li>Booking.com for Hotels</li></ul>Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 8, our DIY Traveler team traveled to Tokyo, Japan and Seoul, South Korea for vacation. It was our first time traveling to these cities, so we had to do a lot of planning before the trip. Stay tuned to the rest of the podcast to see how we planned the trip from start to finish.

Planning a Trip to Tokyo and Seoul for a First-Timer

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For Episode 7 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked about what went wrong during our Road Trip to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore.Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 7, Kunle joined the show to talk about what went wrong during our Road Trip to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Kunle said that our DIY trip was not planned well because we had too much free time on the itinerary. We went back and forth on things that could have been improved.

What Went Wrong During the Road Trip to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore

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For Episode 6 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked about the Best Hotel Hacks that were found on Twitter and they&#39;re honesty pretty good. Here are some of the hacks we spoke about in the podcast:<ul><li>Hangers from the room to clip curtains</li><li>Shower cap to cover TV remote to prevent germs</li><li>Dry cleaning bag for dirty or wet clothes</li><li>Hanger in the shower for steaming clothes</li></ul>Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

We recently see some hotel hacks from Twitter and they're honestly pretty good. For Episode 6, we shared out thoughts about these hotel hacks and we were convinced in trying some of them next time we traveled.

Credits to Buzzfeed for putting all of these hacks in one place: https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseyrackham/hotel-hacks-tips

We recently see some hotel hacks from Twitter and they&#39;re honestly pretty good. For Episode 6, we shared out thoughts about these hotel hacks and we were convinced in trying some of them next time we traveled.

Credits to Buzzfeed for putting all of these hacks in one place: https://www.buzzfeed.com/caseyrackham/hotel-hacks-tips

Best Hotel Hacks And They're Pretty Good

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For Episode 5 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked more about our Road Trip to Philadelphia, New York City, and Baltimore. We discussed about the planning process and what went down for our DIY Travel Road trip. This is part two of the Road Trip adventures.Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 5 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we're going to be talking about a Road Trip we had to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. It was a lot of driving, but it was a fun DIY trip. We talk about our planning process and what we did while we were on-site at those locations. This is part two of the Road Trip adventures.

For Episode 5 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we&#39;re going to be talking about a Road Trip we had to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. It was a lot of driving, but it was a fun DIY trip. We talk about our planning process and what we did while we were on-site at those locations. This is part two of the Road Trip adventures.

Road Trip to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore - Part 2

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For Episode 4 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we talked more about our Road Trip to Philadelphia, New York City, and Baltimore.  We discussed about the planning process and what went down for our DIY Travel Road trip.Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 4 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we're going to be talking about a Road Trip we had to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. It was a lot of driving, but it was a fun DIY trip. We talk about our planning process and what we did while we were on-site at those locations.

For Episode 4 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we&#39;re going to be talking about a Road Trip we had to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. It was a lot of driving, but it was a fun DIY trip. We talk about our planning process and what we did while we were on-site at those locations.

Road Trip to New York City, Philadelphia, and Baltimore

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For Episode 3 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we&#39;re going to talking about the tools and apps to use when you&#39;re on-site at your destination. We decided to choose New York City for our fake destination and guide you on what apps we use when we&#39;re there. We talked about:<ul><li>Tools and apps to use when you&#39;re on-site at your destination</li><li>Google Maps for navigation</li><li>Parking apps</li></ul>Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 3 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we're going to talk about the tools and apps you should use when you're on-site at your destination. We chose New York City as our destination and we'll guide you on an adventure of navigating the city.

For Episode 3 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we&#39;re going to talk about the tools and apps you should use when you&#39;re on-site at your destination. We chose New York City as our destination and we&#39;ll guide you on an adventure of navigating the city.

Tools and Apps To Use When You're On-site at Your Destination

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For Episode 2 of the DIY Traveler podcast, we&#39;re going to be talking about the planning process of a DIY trip. The planning part is actually the most important aspect because it ensures that you have a trip catered to your needs. Yiwen and I will create a fictional trip to New York City and tell you our planning process.We talked about:<ul><li>Tools and apps we use when planning a trip</li><li>Apps like <a href="https://www.hopper.com/" rel="nofollow">Hopper</a> and <a href="https://www.skyscanner.com/" rel="nofollow">Skyscanne</a>r when booking flights</li><li>Booking hotels</li><li>Megabus and Greyhound for bus travel</li></ul>Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>

For Episode 2 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we're going to talk about the tools and apps you should use when planning your travel. We decided to pick New York City as an example city and we'll guide you through our process of booking a trip with a DIY approach.

For Episode 2 of the DIY Traveler Podcast, we&#39;re going to talk about the tools and apps you should use when planning your travel. We decided to pick New York City as an example city and we&#39;ll guide you through our process of booking a trip with a DIY approach.

Tools And Apps You Should Use When Planning Your Travel

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The DIY Traveler podcast is now out. We&#39;ve been planning this podcast idea for months and it is time for fellow DIY Travelers to rejoice. In Episode 1, Yiwen and I are going to talk about what a DIY Traveler is and how our travels compare to trips planned by a travel agency. We talked about:<ul><li>What is a DIY traveler?</li><li>How does a DIY-planned trip compares to travel agency trips</li><li>How we actually plan trips ourselves.</li></ul>Follow us...<ul><li>Tweet us @diytravelerpod</li><li>Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diytravelerpod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/diytravelerpod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a></li></ul>Thanks for listening to the DIY Traveler podcast!

Welcome to the first episode of the DIY Traveler podcast. We have a special guest, Yiwen, a childhood friend of mine and we're going to be defining what a DIY Traveler is. We're all about planning travel ourselves and definitely not a big fan of travel agencies. Stay tuned!

Welcome to the first episode of the DIY Traveler podcast. We have a special guest, Yiwen, a childhood friend of mine and we&#39;re going to be defining what a DIY Traveler is. We&#39;re all about planning travel ourselves and definitely not a big fan of travel agencies. Stay tuned!

What is a DIY Traveler?

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Here&#39;s a sneak peek of the DIY Traveler podcast. A podcast for travelers who take a &#34;Do it yourself&#34; approach to planning their trip. Our goal is to build a community of DIY travelers and share tips on how you can plan a budget-friendly trip yourself.

Here's a sneak peek of the DIY Traveler podcast. A podcast for travelers who take a "Do it yourself" approach to planning their trip. Our goal is to build a community of DIY travelers and share tips on how you can plan a budget-friendly trip yourself.

Introducing: DIY Traveler with Will Ma

The DIY Traveler Podcast is for travelers who take a "Do It Yourself" approach to planning their travel. We'll interview guests to talk about their travel stories, share travel hacks, and talk about the tools you can use for your DIY travel. Business Inquiries: diytravelerpod@fastmail.com