Whether you're heading off on a solo adventure, a family vacation, or a business trip, staying safe on the road is about more than just locking your suitcase. In this episode, we dive into the essentials of travel safety—from avoiding scams and securing your valuables to choosing accommodations, navigating unfamiliar cities, and knowing what to do if something goes wrong.

We’ll cover: ✈️ Smart planning and research before you go 🧳 Packing tips to avoid theft and loss 🚕 How to stay aware in transit and public spaces 📱 The best safety apps and emergency contacts to have 💡 Real stories, expert advice, and practical hacks to help you feel confident and prepared wherever you go

Travel opens the world—but preparation keeps it safe. Listen in for the tips that every traveler should know before takeoff.

Commentator/videographer/instagram celebrity Matt Groom joins us this week, and talks us through his life on the road. Matt and Charlie go way back (we get into that!) and have done some of the same jobs, so it was fascinating to get his perspective on travelling as a lifestyle. We also discussed -

• Life behind the scenes of international climbing events

• The reality of living out of a suitcase for months at a time

• Favorite destinations (and a few travel fails)

• How he finds time to climb, create, and explore on the go

• Why travel fuels his storytelling and perspective on the sport

In this episode we talk about extreme sports, and how risk tolerance varies amongst travellers. With a focus on mountain sports, we discuss whether people who take risks are "crazy" or a little bit smarter than we think....