In this episode of Wandering Wild, Ashley sits down with traveler and podcaster Matt Mitzel, who has visited 65 countries and counting while living a full-time nomadic lifestyle with his partner.
Matt shares his journey from teaching English abroad in Spain, South Korea, and Turkey to spending the last two years traveling to one country per month, house-sitting around the world, and building a life rooted in curiosity, connection, and adventure.
We dive into:
• What it’s really like visiting 65+ countries as a long-term traveler
• The realities of digital nomad life and finding routine on the road
• How house sitting abroad has helped him travel affordably in 16 countries
• Culture shocks, challenges, and the mindset shifts travel creates
• What teaching English overseas is actually like
• The difference between slow travel, backpacking, and living abroad
• How world travel shifts your identity, worldview, and sense of home
• His most surprising destinations and the countries he loves most
• Why some people are simply wired for adventure
This episode is full of insight, vulnerability, and inspiration — perfect for anyone dreaming of long-term travel, becoming a digital nomad, or exploring more of the world.
Find Matt on social media:
Personal - https://www.instagram.com/mattmitzel?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/makinmovespod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Travel Agency: https://www.instagram.com/trustedtravelers?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Matt & Perlie - https://www.instagram.com/mattandperlie?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
Keywords: travel podcast, world traveler, 65 countries, digital nomad life, teaching English abroad, solo travel stories, house sitting, backpacking, slow travel, global citizen, culture shock, expat life, long-term travel.