Take a seat and get to know Collins Pritchett with me. Currently a volunteer for Young Adults in Global Mission, Collins spends his days milking cows, working in a laiterie, and teaching English in the region of Louga in Senegal. Much of our conversation is centered on what brought Collins to Senegal, and in this, how his religious beliefs have influenced his outlook and approach to life. Aside from being an incredibly fun and electrifying person to be around, Collins is also deeply in-tune with his thoughts and feelings, making every interaction with him lively and genuine. Sit back and get to know him! Want to share your story with others or have a question you’d like answered? Email us at [email protected] or send a WhatsApp voice message to +221 77 360 58 50 to be featured on the next episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stories-On-A-Shoestring Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/shoestringstories

Join the incredible Hannah Lefton and I on her apartment rooftop in Thies, Senegal, where we discuss her experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Currently serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer Leader, a third-year extension position in PC, Hannah previously spent two years living in the region of Matam as a health volunteer. Highlighting some of the unique experiences she has had here in Senegal and the many unforgettable relationships she’s forged, this episode is filled with Hannah’s reflections on the important lessons she has learned. Being a beacon of positivity and a true source of inspiration, there is no doubt Hannah will use these lessons and experiences to propel herself forward to make more positive changes in the world. In this regard, following the completion of her service in April, Hannah will be attending the University of Michigan, pursuing graduate studies in law and social work. Take a seat and get ready for a taste of what volunteer life is like in Senegal. Want to share your story with others? Email us at [email protected] to be featured on the next episode! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stories-On-A-Shoestring Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/shoestringstories

Join the conversation as we sit down with our best friend, Richard Idema, and talk about the way traveling has shifted our perspective of the world and the challenges related to traveling in different settings with various people. By trade, Richard is a political scientist that specializes in international relations and history, but more so, he is a naturally inquisitive and thoughtful individual who is passionate about learning more of himself and the world around him. As someone who is consistently pushing himself out of his comfort zone to have new experiences, he has lived quite an interesting life so far. Hear about it in this episode that is laden with bizarre and outlandish stories.  Follow Richard's travels on instagram and for more about his professional life, see his Linkedin Want to share your story with others? Email us at [email protected] to be featured on the next episode! Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=a9YYDE2IqkneQrPd1PbUbFXwViC5BPvtCYYffNSbkCozwPAUtZ5MNrBK5kto7U4wOAvBVm&country.x=US&locale.x= Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stories-On-A-Shoestring Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/shoestringstories Youtube link: TBD

Join in on the conversation as we sit on the beach in Mancora, Peru, and reflect on the many lessons we have learned throughout this travel experience. Marking the end of this trip, this conversation celebrates the friendships we have made along the way while summarizing the past month of us exploring several cities in Ecuador.  Have feedback or want to share your story with others? Email us at [email protected] to be featured on the next episode! Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=a9YYDE2IqkneQrPd1PbUbFXwViC5BPvtCYYffNSbkCozwPAUtZ5MNrBK5kto7U4wOAvBVm&country.x=US&locale.x= Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stories-On-A-Shoestring Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/shoestringstories Youtube link: TBD

Take a seat at the table with us and listen in to a great conversation with Pablo and Laura from Real City Tours in Medellin, Colombia. Epitomizing the definition of inspirational, Pablo has learned to follow his gut and discover his passions to live a truly fulfilling life. As an added bonus, Laura, Pablo's life and business partner, joins in to give valuable commentary and perspective while Pablo recounts important life lessons he's learned.  If you're in Medellin, book a tour with Real City Tours and visit them on instagram. Wanting to share your story with others? Email us at [email protected] to be featured on the next episode! Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=a9YYDE2IqkneQrPd1PbUbFXwViC5BPvtCYYffNSbkCozwPAUtZ5MNrBK5kto7U4wOAvBVm&country.x=US&locale.x= Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stories-On-A-Shoestring Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/shoestringstories  Youtube link: TBD

Enter into the jungle and hear the sounds of the rainforest at Rio Claro Nature Preserve, where we spent the weekend camping, relaxing, and shying away from spiders bigger than our hands.  If you would like to share one of YOUR stories with other listeners, email us at [email protected]. Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=a9YYDE2IqkneQrPd1PbUbFXwViC5BPvtCYYffNSbkCozwPAUtZ5MNrBK5kto7U4wOAvBVm&country.x=US&locale.x= Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stories-On-A-Shoestring Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/shoestringstories  Youtube link: TBD

Join us on the terrace of Colombia Immersion Spanish School, where we are volunteering. Here, we discuss settling in to the neighborhood of Envigado, what our volunteer exchange entails, and our experiences in Colombia thus far. But more importantly, in this episode we our joined by the talented and inspiring Rachel Heckerman. Rachel is a graphic designer, specializing in videography and photography, an avid traveler, and wealth of positivity. Although challenged with diabetes, her ingenuity, motivation, and persistence have allowed her to travel all over the world and overcome any obstacle in her path.  To support Rachel's work, see her website, Instagram, or Bēhance Also, if you're interested in an integrative way to learn Spanish, consider Colombia Immersion Spanish School. If you would like to share one of YOUR stories with other listeners, email us at [email protected]. Youtube link: https://youtu.be/V8s33hB1_Kk Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=a9YYDE2IqkneQrPd1PbUbFXwViC5BPvtCYYffNSbkCozwPAUtZ5MNrBK5kto7U4wOAvBVm&country.x=US&locale.x= Email:  [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stories-On-A-Shoestring Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/shoestringstories

We have arrived in Medellin, the place we will call home for the next 6 weeks! Hear about our journey in Colombia so far, the incredibly hospitable people we have come across, and what the near future holds. ¡Vamos Colombia! Check out Courtney Blythe's photography at: https://cblythephotography.wixsite.com/cblythephoto?fbclid=IwAR35ElGWqogONKSQI5ObC8WhAB0DXHAR2K53rn69HwWlpHXx3TeOP7BG5YQ Stay at Hotel Maria Bonita in Honda, Colombia: https://www.facebook.com/hotelmariabonita7/ If you would like to share one of YOUR stories with other listeners, email us at [email protected]. Youtube link: https://youtu.be/bytzzVToOYM Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=a9YYDE2IqkneQrPd1PbUbFXwViC5BPvtCYYffNSbkCozwPAUtZ5MNrBK5kto7U4wOAvBVm&country.x=US&locale.x= Email:  [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stories-On-A-Shoestring Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/shoestringstories

In this episode of Stories on a Shoestring, Matt finally joins the show. Together, he and Scott look back at photographs from their 2015 trip to Southeast Asia. This episode is filled with reminiscence, great stories, and ideas for the future direction of the podcast. Feel free to listen to just the audio here or, for more context, see the Youtube video of the show that displays all of the photographs that are being discussed. Thanks for listening! Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLB3iuyq9eo&feature=youtu.be Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=a9YYDE2IqkneQrPd1PbUbFXwViC5BPvtCYYffNSbkCozwPAUtZ5MNrBK5kto7U4wOAvBVm&country.x=US&locale.x= Email:  [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Stories-On-A-Shoestring Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/shoestringstories

As a current retiree from the Navy, Kyel worked on nuclear submarines off and on for nearly a decade. Now, he enjoys spending his time embracing sustainable ideas on his beautiful 40 acre property in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He is a wealth of incredible stories, unique perspectives, and bountiful friendship. Link to podcast site: https://scottgculbert.wixsite.com/website/podcast Reddit page: https://www.reddit.com/r/shoestringstories Contact us at: [email protected]