Pack ur bags

Pack ur bags

Author: Liz Deacle and Brian Deacle May 31, 2023 Duration: 54:51

Five years ago, Brian and I left everything behind (including a full-time job with a regular wage) to take our family (two teenage kids), travelling around the world for a year.

We visited almost thirty countries, including Japan, India, Sri Lanka, America, Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong and many countries in Europe.  Our budget was 100 NZD (approx $70) a day.

Because we were visiting places we had never been to before, we made sure to do plenty of research beforehand.

Sadly,  lots (most) of the information we found online turned out to be a load of codswallop. Fearmongering rubbish. 

Today, because Liz is almost ready to release "The TravelBog Diaries: One Woman's wickedly funny confessions of surviving family world travel" (HURRAY!!!), we thought it would be fun to stay on the travel theme and share some of those Un-truths with you. Let you know that not everything you read online about destinations is believable and inspire you to step out and explore these countries yourself!!

Enjoy!

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We LOVE Housesitting. It's (another) great way to see the world for FREE!

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we love housesitting. We have house-sat all over the world, in countries such as Japan, Italy, France, America and Sri Lanka. We are constantly asked how we do this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part'  is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), you can use my exclusive discount code to save yourself 20% by Clicking here.

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

Also, check out:

You can also check out the in-depth post I wrote about housesitting in Europe if you'd like to know more.

This podcast was inspired by a blog post that Liz wrote while she was travelling the world with her family.

8 Tips For Travel (that you need to ignore 'cause they're cr*p).

 


You might think from the title It's a Drama Podcast that you're in for some heavy theatrics, but it's actually the opposite. Hosted by world traveller and best-selling comedy author Liz Deacle alongside her husband Brian, this is a space for the gloriously unfiltered and often hilarious conversations that happen between two people sharing a life and a suitcase. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at their kitchen table, where the topics roam freely from travel mishaps and cultural observations to the everyday dramas of family, food, and navigating the second half of life with a sense of humor. Liz and Brian’s candid dynamic is the heart of the podcast, offering a blend of laughter and genuine honesty that makes the personal feel universal. You’ll find yourself in the middle of stories that are both frank and funny, often accompanied by the clink of a wine glass and the admission that adulthood isn't always a dignified affair. It’s less about destination and more about the messy, joyful, and relatable journey, making this a uniquely comforting listen for anyone who appreciates real conversation served with a generous side of comedy.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 234

It's a Drama Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Thai, Teeth & Threesomes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:54
Bit of a cheeky one this. Bri gets a bit frisky. It must be all that dental work he's had done. Or the fear of going to the hospital on Friday... This post may contain affiliate links. They cost you nothing, but we make…
Not YOU Again...The Pitfalls of Being Together 24/7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:38
Imagine travelling with your spouse for six whole months. Living together, working together, sleeping together. Skipping along the seashore holding hands. Discussing what brilliant ideas you can implement into your onlin…
Tossing And Turning In Thailand [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:27
f you have ever dreamed of visiting Thailand but have been put off because you've heard stories about how hard it is to travel in Asia (and let's face it we've all heard those stories), then you will love this podcast! B…
She's Gone. Was it a Secret or a Lie? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:27
Five months ago we picked up the little red car from England and drove it around Europe and the UK. And it was bliss. Pure heaven. Brian and I had the time of our lives. Just like Baby and Johnny black vest on the wet lo…
Feeling Emotional. The Next Step [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:35
I can't quite believe it. For two years Brian has been secretly planning this mega trip to Europe. And now it's almost over. Europe has been every bit as wonderful as we hoped it would be. Just gorgeous. In case you're n…
When Housesitting SUCKS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:04
Nothing is perfect. Without fault, peachy keen, hunky dory. Not even housesitting. As much as Brian and I harp on about how wonderful our housesitting experience has been here in Tuscany, Italy (we have been housesitting…
Italy. Were We Wrong? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:18
Liz and Brian are still in Italy, but this week they decide to stop being so boring and predictable and instead go out and explore. Like proper tourists. After all, this is obviously the best thing to do when you're spen…
Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:46
Ciao, Bella and welcome once again to Porto Santo Stefano in Tuscany, Italy where Liz and Brian are (still) currently housesitting for Six. Whole. Weeks. I know. You don't have to tell them. They feel like that couple, C…
How We Are Staying in Italy for FREE.  All About Housesitting... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:49
Today, Liz and Brian lift the lid on the one thing that (apart from wine) they love more than anything in the world. Housesitting. As some of you know, we left New Zealand three months ago to travel around Europe in our…
Italian Men, Pigs and Pigeons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:51
This week's show is brought to you from Tuscany in Italy. Brian and Liz's home for the next six weeks while they housesit a superb home with a friendly little cat. I know. Quids in or what? The thing with Italy is everyo…