Could not talking for a couple days benefit you? What about a break from responsibilities, and the onslaught of advertising and iPhones? John Holman returns to discuss his recent adventures on a multi-day silent retreat in California, including the benefits and challenges he encountered along the way. He and Will also discuss Buddhism and how its basic practices could help you while traveling and navigating life.

John Holman previously appeared on Episode 4 of the podcast: Antarctica on a Budget and Why It's Easier to Visit All 7 Continents Than All 8 Hawaiian Islands. He is the Founder of Evolution Coaching (www.johnpaulholman.com) and has traveled all over the world (60+ countries) and to all seven continents. He has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa and to Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas. He has also spent time backpacking the John Muir Trail in the Sierras, the W Circuit in Patagonia, and through the Peruvian Andes trekking to Machu Picchu. John has also organized expeditions to climb Haleakalā volcano on Maui, kayak the remote north coast of Molokaʻi, and whitewater raft down the Grand Canyon.

"Whole Wide World" Soundtrack by Boy Pierce (@boypiercemusic)

Chris Powers is a founding member and the bassist of The Hip Abduction, a reggae band from St. Pete currently on tour with Stick Figure and Stephen Marley. Chris joins Will on the pod to discuss seeing a show at the Sphere, how technology has changed the quality of live performances, teaching in Micronesia, what makes a song timeless, the challenges of being authentic in music, life on the road with The Hip Abduction (travel stories!), pre-show perks while on tour, and more! Will shares a story about winning a radio contest to interview Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows.

Further reading:
There’s Something Happening In St. Pete, Florida (Forbes)

Recording location: St. Pete, Florida (Shorecrest Prep School)

"Whole Wide World" Soundtrack by Boy Pierce Music (@boypiercemusic)

Will discusses tipping while traveling, a variety of news articles and listener mail, and his trip to Mesa Verde National Park in Southwest Colorado.

Why You Should Put Your Luggage in the Hotel Bathtub (Travel & Leisure)
Greenpeace: Train travel often more expensive than flying in Europe (DPA International)
Why 'best time to visit' no longer applies (BBC)

"Whole Wide World" soundtrack by Boy Pierce (@boypierecemusic)