Steph and Luke - Betting on Paradise and Renovating a Decrepit Hotel in Costa Rica

Steph and Luke - Betting on Paradise and Renovating a Decrepit Hotel in Costa Rica

Author: Travis Sherry May 22, 2025 Duration: 1:07:56
You've thought of it.  Probably even dreamed of it.  Leaving your regular life - the job, the car, the house, and the rat race - to move to a tropical location, renovate, and run a hotel. No worries, no stress.  All sunshine, surf, fresh coconuts.  Pure bliss. Well...you've dreamed of doing it, but Steph and Luke have actually done it. In 2020, they "bet it all" to move to Costa Rica and open up a hotel with two young daughters in tow. Heck, they even got a tv show out of it - HGTV's "Betting on Paradise." They were living the dream. What could possibly go wrong? Turns out...A LOT. Here's the full, behind the scenes story of that journey, told by two people who have some of best energy you could possibly have - and still were almost broken by it!  

Travis Sherry brings his perspective as a serial entrepreneur and seasoned world traveler to every episode of the Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast. It’s built on a straightforward, empowering idea: seeing the globe doesn’t require a massive bank account, just the right knowledge. You’ll hear practical, actionable advice that cuts through the clutter, focusing on how to stretch your budget further so you can travel more often and with greater freedom. This includes deep dives into maximizing frequent flyer programs and other points systems, transforming what seems like a complex game into a manageable strategy. The conversations go beyond just tactics, though. Travis sits down with insightful figures from across the travel world, from well-known names like Chris Guillebeau and Bruce Poon Tip to authors and adventurers like AJ Jacobs, pulling out their unique stories and hard-won lessons. The result is a resource that feels both personal and immensely useful, blending inspiration with the nitty-gritty details of trip planning. This podcast lives at the intersection of savvy finance and genuine cultural curiosity, proving that exploration is about smart choices, not just deep pockets. Tune in for a regular dose of motivation and method, all delivered with a relatable energy that makes the next journey feel not only possible but inevitable.
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