Beanstalk - Travel Podcast

The craziness doesn’t stop as the Beans continue their adventures traveling around Thailand! Whit and Karl momentarily separate from M&M, who decide to stay an extra day in Phuket, and our beloved Beans make their way to the tropical island paradise of Koh Phi Phi. The beginning of their day involves a streak of good luck and honest generosity, much unlike the previous day experienced by our traveling team.  It, unfortunately, all takes a turn in a matter of seconds, and the Beans release one of their favorite travel stories, involving a day at the beach and a pack of furry jungle pirates. Thanks again so very much for tuning in and listening! Be sure to like, comment, share and subscribe to not miss a moment. See you all again next week! . . -The Beans…Intro/Outro by “Shake That Little Foot” - “Pretty Little Dog” (used through Free Music Archive). Thanks guys!

The Beans are back again! This week will cover our duo, along with M & M (Karl’s younger brother Martin and his girlfriend Megan), making their way from Bangkok to Koh Pha Ngan to witness the craziness that is the Full Moon Party, and afterward (eventually) to Phuket. There is a vast array of transportation taken and new forms of scams and tricks presented to our traveling team. It’s everyone’s first experience being on a tropical island, and there are long nights with stretches of time involving little sleep. The section in this timeline definitely takes a toll on everyone and pushes our friends’ level of patience to the limit. They ultimately persevere and make their way to the coastal city of Phuket, but are forever changed. There are heaps of giggles and fun recollecting crazy events and memories being hot and tired in humid foreign lands. Thanks again so very much for tuning in and listening! Be sure to like, comment, share and subscribe to not miss a moment. See you all again next week! -The Bean

Hey there everyone! We've got our first-ever "Baby-sode"...which means that it's a lot shorter than all our other episodes. It will be taking the place of our upcoming full-length episode that is usually published every Friday. We are going to be attending M & M's (Karl's Brother Martin and his fiancé Megan) wedding this coming Saturday, and are going to be traveling to Stanley Idaho to partake in all the festivities. Can I get-a-Whoop!? So, I figured that we could put out a little update episode. We are gearing up for our next big adventure, and are trying to get all our ducks in a row to do so. Karl is currently in New York, and on his way back to Boise, so it's just one "Bean" in today's Pod...cast episode. Hope you enjoy all the upcoming adventures discussed by myself and are getting as excited as we are for all the travels yet to come. It's quite the lifestyle shift, and even though we've done it before, it's never easy to just pack up and go...at least we're finding out on our second go-round. Than

Y'all Ready for this!? The Beans are back with more crazy stories from their time spent in Bangkok. They are awaiting M & M's arrival and familiarizing themselves with the city by getting around mostly on foot. They spend some time with locals, old friends, and family once they arrive. In this episode, you'll hear; all about how to get around the city, and which might be the best way for your ideal budget, what unique fruits and street foods this city has to offer, and what are some must-do's to say you've truly experienced Bangkok. Eat some bugs, drink some crazy bucket concoctions, avoid scams, find some good eats, wander the streets, dodge taxis, and laugh at some hilarities that come along with this extremely colorful portrait that we paint of our time spent in the heart of Thailand's Capitol.  Please feel free to send us some emails or FB messages if you'd like to ask us any questions, or would like to meet up with us on our upcoming journey overseas. Comment, share, subscribe and check out our webs

Welcome back travel comrades! Join us this week as we make the long jaunt over to the land of smiles. . . Thailand! This week the Beans arrive in Bangkok and are met head-on with all its crazy-ness. Culture shock and stimulation overload ensue shortly after they touch down on the new continent, and our duo’s travel skills are put to the test on an entirely different level as they are introduced to such a foreign and new way of life. But going with your gut and being aware of your surroundings helps the Beans adapt to confronting new encounters and conflicts in this unfamiliar locale. So turn up the heat and enjoy another listen as our friends tackle more uncomfortable situations and witness unsettling events on the Bean trail that include a “culture shock inception”, heat waves, shower beers, travel funk, sad little stomach elves, sexy chopsticks, little frog women, a/c thieves, and who the hell is Blotus? Thanks again so very much for tuning in and listening! Be sure to like, comment, share and subscribe to

The Beans are back again, and this week covers their remaining time in Montenegro! There are more lazy sun-filled days of relaxing along the beautiful Adriatic coastline, as our traveling couple continues to fill their need of travel reprieve. They make their way full circle and end up back to the city they arrived in a month prior, Tivat. This episode includes nippy fish, beers before noon, labyrinth villages, more defecating children, ritzy areas, lots of exploring and secret paths, walled old towns, quirky clubs, stunning views, and of course, heaps of chuckles and funny moments. So sit back, relax, and enjoy more travel tales from the Bean Trail! Thanks again so very much for tuning in and listening! Be sure to like, comment, share and subscribe to not miss a moment. See you all again next week! . . . Intro/Outro tune by "Shake That Little Foot" - "Pretty Little Dog" (used through Free Music Archive) Thanks guys!

Welcome back to another episode, where our traveling Beans are introduced to country number 6. . . Montenegro! With our duo's pace of travel becoming exhausting and needing a reprieve from the always-on-the-go, they sum up their basic demands of finding somewhere that can offer sun, sand, and is easier on the wallet. Montenegro fit the description, and with the Beans now in their third month of traveling abroad, they head to the Montenegrin coast along the beautiful Adriatic Sea to relax and slow things down a bit. They book out 5 nights in 5 cities and work their way up the coast heading back and coming full circle to the airport they arrive at. In this episode, we cover the first 2 cities visited and experience a serious language barrier, a run down 70's hotel stay, the thickest of Turkish coffee, massive meat platters, bloody mattresses, urinating/defecating children, Montenegrin Madonna, co-coro's and chara-churra, Peruvian flute Wonderwall, and much more! So sit back, relax, and enjoy more travel tales f

Welcome back to another episode involving the Beans continuing their adventures and returning to England! We stop over at a couple new cities during our second visit and meet up with some familiar faces from the Camino. There's a quirky hostel which makes a unique but lasting impression due to coffin and bowl beds, among a list of other reasons, which are at the time collectively and unknowingly transitioning our Beans' brains to hostel life abroad. New experiences are had by staying in a Muslim area, giving a different vibe and flavor to Ye Olde Towne of London, where our fellow Beans experience some new culture, LATE nightlife, some delicious Egyptian food, and a long line of hookah bars. We also take a trip down memory lane with a visit to an 80's pub and are entertained by a group of "geezy hens", and have a delightful lazy day getting wine drunk and watching "The Way". All this and more await you in this fun episode! Thank you all for joining in and listening to us retell our tales of life living out of

Come join the Beans as they re-live their remaining time in Ireland. They travel down to Cork and experience a quirky old-school hostel with a ridiculously powerful shower head, a spontaneous night out on the town, interactions with helpful locals and friendly Irish hospitality, castles, folklore and some of the dampest of "summer" days. They also make their way to Kilkenny and experience a haunted witch pub, poo-poo vents, middle of the night bus rides, getting emotional during a kids movie, unfortunate train transfers, and coming full circle back to London via Dublin. . . . Intro/Outro tune by "Shake That Little Foot" - "Pretty Little Dog" (used through Free Music Archive) Thanks guys!  

Get to know our Beans in this special edition interview episode. We wanted to allow you guys to get to know us a little better, so we thought of some good questions to ask one another for our first ever on-air interview. You'll find out about our introductions into traveling, what impacted us the most throughout our trails, and finally the breakdown "in a nutshell" where we went on our 18-month journey. What is our favorite; meals, flags, countries, moments, and all around experiences over the years. You'll also find out a little bit more about our upcoming travel plans, and how "spazzily giddy" we are in our days of "counting down the sleeps" until we hit the road again. Hope you enjoy the episode everyone. Be sure to give us some feedback if you would like to help support the show. Have an amazing week!  . . . Intro/Outro tune by "Shake That Little Foot" - "Pretty Little Dog" (used through Free Music Archive) Thanks guys!

Travel along with The Beans this week as they make their way to the Emerald Isle. . . Ireland! This episode covers their eventful introduction to the new country, which includes pints of Guinness, drunken old ladies, a moldy tent, witnessing an RV go up in flames, boozy tours, too much "Who let the dogs out?", Po-Po pub crawls, "The Cliffs of Insanity!", a sweater-wearing solo weenie dog. . . and more! Thanks again so much for tuning in and listening to another episode covering these two Beans' travel tales! We'll be back again next week for more stories during their stay in this beautiful country, so stay tuned! . . . Intro/Outro tune by "Shake That Little Foot" - "Pretty Little Dog" (used through Free Music Archive) Thanks guys!

Pack your bags and travel along with The Beans this week as they make their way to London! High hopes of a milder climate were met as they about-face and spontaneously spin the dial of their travel compass in the opposite direction. They find a favorite pub, with charmingly quirky characters and lively old locals. There's tons of sightseeing and exploring the city to be had as well as reconnecting with a few "Camigos". The exchange rate and introduction of British currency put our traveling duos' budget skills to the ultimate test and while multiple forewarnings of a rough and crude mentality of the general public, The Beans' interaction with the locals couldn't have been more opposite. They please their palates with some dishes served from a couple of hidden gems, all the while accruing absolutely zero bug bites during their stay. So put the kettle on, or pour your favorite pint, and join our friends as they experience their first go in the United Kingdom! Thank you so much for listening, and be sure to tune

This week our beloved beans make their way to Portugal, the third country thus far. They experience some unexpected uniforms and k-9s while border crossing on the train. Their first stop is the quirky and vibrant port city of Porto, which is compared to San Francisco with its vibes. There are trollies, hills, narrow streets, seafood, and kids dressed like they're heading to Hogwarts. Karl gets offered drugs several times, and is learning how to be firm with his "NO!". We learn about service etiquette and their tipping culture. Lisbon brings with it a completely different vibe and fulfills our deepest foodie-desires. This might be our funniest episode yet, so get ready to laugh...if you don't chuckle aloud at least once or twice, you might want to get your noggin' looked at. We hope you enjoy the episode, and be sure to like, comment, leave a review, share, or subscribe to download new episodes each week. Next week: We'll be heading to London and Ireland. Thanks so much for listening!!  . . . Intro/Outro t

Created: 04/20/2018 Follow The Beans to "The End of The World", as they complete their 43 day Camino experience. They meet new friends and run into old ones. Trying new phallic delicacies, as well as celebrating the 4th of July with colorful liqueurs. Seeing the sea for the first time since traveling abroad, and dipping their toes in the ocean, as well as the unknown. Smoking "The Dope" and trying to cope with this amazing experience coming to an end. They say their final goodbyes to their "Camigos" and await what their journey has in store for them next. Subscribe to follow along on our adventures, and share if you'd like to help support our show as well as our upcoming travels. If you'd like to hear any Camino tips and preparation strategies, please feel free to leave a comment. Thanks for listening, and until next time... . . . Intro/Outro tune by "Shake That Little Foot" - "Pretty Little Dog" (used through Free Music Archive) Thanks guys!    

Created: 04/13/2018 HELLO ALL!! This week's episode will make you laugh, cry, and possibly cringe. We deal with quite a lot while walking into Santiago, which is the "finish line" for most pilgrims while walking this trail. Karl did an unexpected night hike, which was filled with spiritually enlightened experiences, and had a hard time with missing his brother's wedding. Whitney broke down while being followed by lost kittens. Our walk into Santiago was tense and filled with unmet expectations. Whitney had a surreal moment with a butterfly that forced her to look at the journey as a whole, and not just Santiago as being the main focus and finish line of the pilgrimage. Having our entire Camino family back together again for one final hoorah of a meal was bittersweet. Please feel free to leave any feedback, or contact us if you would like. Check out our website www.trailofbeans.com or our FB page by searching @TheBeanTrail. Stay tuned for next week's episode where we complete our 43 day Camino experience in M

Created: 03/29/2018 Welcome back to the show folks! Thanks for joining us for the second half of episode 7, which initially ran a little long. You'll get to experience a lot of laughs this episode, while our delirium sets in towards the end of the long episode. You are along for the ride while we experience village after village the closer we get to Santiago. Get ready for; a mound of pooh, snorker-calls, tri-blister poppin', hairy assface man, gay marriage, and the "LSD enlightened" Mark, as best told by these two "Punks!". Hope you enjoy the show, and be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and REVIEW us to help support our show. Thanks agian, and have an awesome week!    We will be traveling this next week, so prepare yourself for some extra special treats on this next show.  . . . Intro/Outro tune by "Shake That Little Foot" - "Pretty Little Dog" (used through Free Music Archive) Thanks guys! 

Created: 03/23/2018 This week the Beans continue their journey along the Camino from León to Foncebadón. They will face some sketchy areas, creepy crawlers, window wars, more bed bugs, Spain’s very own “Prancing Pony”, and medieval meals. We are getting used to this talking thing, and we split the episode into two after realizing it ran a bit long. Make sure to check out next week's episode to follow up on the second half. Thanks for listening. Be sure to leave us some feedback with comments, reviews, and subscribe if you'd like to follow along. . . . Intro/Outro tune by "Shake That Little Foot" - "Pretty Little Dog" (used through Free Music Archive) Thanks guys! 

Created: 03/16/2018 Follow the Beans through the meseta of Spain, from Burgos to León as they continue their experience along the French route of the Camino de Santiago. They run into old friends, make new ones, and begin to establish their "Camino Family". Experience; walking through the eye of a storm, listening to the sweet song of a frog-bird, Roman roads, Dreamy Jesus, Whit's "Zom-poo-calypse" story, and of course, lots and lots of walking. . . . Intro/Outro tune by "Shake That Little Foot" - "Pretty Little Dog" (used through Free Music Archive) Thanks guys! 

Created: 03/09/2018 Travel with the "Beans" as they trek across Spain, and stumble in search of adequate vocabulary to describe their experiences. Confronting struggles while pushing on, and learning what it means to be a pilgrim. Randomly bumping into friends, being herded by sheep pups, enduring the heat of sunny Spain, and acquiring a "camino family". Tune in to become a part of the Trail of Beans, and connect with us while walking The Camino de Santiago. . . . Intro/Outro tune by "Shake That Little Foot" - "Pretty Little Dog" (used through Free Music Archive) Thanks guys! 

Created: 03/02/2018 This week The Beans talk about spending some time in St. Jean Pied-de-Port, where they start their pilgrimage across Spain. They experience pilgrim hostels (Albergues) for the first time, and have quite a quirky breakfast the morning they start the trail. Follow them along their journey up the Pyrenees, and their descent into Roncevalles where they sleep in a converted monastery, enjoying boiled weiners for dinner. They group up with some "Camigos", and walk into Pamplona to enjoy a stay with "Hermann the German" in his home confined by a set of very strict rules. Sneaking, vino, and heavenly hymns are in store for you while listening to the tales of this week's bean trail. Want to explore more of our travels? Check out our website at: www.trailofbeans.com . . . Intro/Outro tune by "Shake That Little Foot" - "Pretty Little Dog" (used through Free Music Archive) Thanks guys!