Damien McGuigan is an explorer and adventurer who wants to visit every country in the world. He is the man behind Chasing Penelope, a travel blog which tells all his travel stories and adventures. He works as an IT technical expert for a company that provides sports betting information around the world. He is a strong believer that people should do everything they want to do. Why not?
On this episode, Damien tells his travel journey in the different countries he visited especially the hidden paradise of Ukraine. This conversation reveals so much about the country including its culture, its food, and its people. If you are an explorer, be sure to tune in to this episode and find out why Ukraine is the place to be!
Links:
Travel Blog - ChasingPenelope.com
Conference - NomadSummit.com
Time Stamps:
00:34 – His journey from Ireland to Ukraine
09:55 – Why he chose Ukraine?
12:19 – The people of Ukraine
17:04 – The culture of staying healthy and fit
24:01 – How Ukraine differs from other countries
27:14 – How cheap is Ukraine
30:36 – Mending differences
35:41 – What is happening in the U.S. politics?
43:17 – How often do tourists visit Ukraine?
47:44 – His source of income while traveling
51:02 – All about his travel blog
58:36 – Endless traveling
1:00:42 – The beauty of visiting random places
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