{"id":3864,"date":"2016-12-09T07:28:51","date_gmt":"2016-12-09T07:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/?p=3864"},"modified":"2016-12-09T00:55:01","modified_gmt":"2016-12-09T00:55:01","slug":"177-amanda-turner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/177-amanda-turner\/","title":{"rendered":"ICP 177 Author Amanda Turner On Living A Semi-Nomadic Lifestyle (Part One)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Listen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"player_container player-3864\" ><div class=\"spp_player_textabove\"><b>  <\/b><\/div><div id=\"sm2-3864\" class=\"playercontent sm2-bar-ui compact flat full-width full-width-player\"><div class=\"bd sm2-main-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"background: transparent 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href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/inspirationalcreatives\/ICP177-amanda-turner.mp3\">Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>In this episode you&#8217;ll learn:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>How Amanda and her family began living semi-nomadically<\/li>\n<li>What Amanda\u2019s children feel about their semi-nomadic lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>How Amanda keeps writing and avoids distraction when in new countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Amanda-Turner-1-720.jpg\" alt=\"Amanda Turner smiling profile picture\" width=\"524\" height=\"720\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Amanda-Turner-1-720.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Amanda-Turner-1-720-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akturner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Amanda Turner<\/a> is a writer, a mum, an author and a part-time digital nomad.<\/p>\n<p>Despite many close calls with publishing houses, today she is a <em>New York Times<\/em> bestselling author.<\/p>\n<p>All she needs is a pen and paper (or a laptop and an internet connection) and an inspiring place to live.<\/p>\n<p>Having written a number of books that have received acclaim, Amanda is the author of a series of books called <em>Vagabonding with kids<\/em>, having developed a life living part-time on the road.<br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nWhen not at their home base in Idaho, she works whilst living across the globe with her husband and two children.<\/p>\n<p>In this episode, part one of our two-part chat, Amanda reveals the reality of writing multiple books whilst visiting many countries and how she remains focussed when there\u2019s so much to do and see.<\/p>\n<p>Hear how her young children receive education and how travel has affected their characters and personalities.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/dvXZO\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cJust as there\u2019s no one way to live at home &#8211; there\u2019s no one way to travel the world\u201d &#8211; Amanda Turner<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Living a semi-nomadic lifestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[00:42]<\/span> Introducing author, Amanda Turner.<\/p>\n<p><span>[01:31]<\/span> Amanda describes how she is a full-time writer and part-time digital nomad.<\/p>\n<p><span>[04:06]<\/span> How Amanda avoid distraction when visiting new countries.<\/p>\n<p><span>[06:49]<\/span> What Amanda\u2019s children feel about their semi-nomadic lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><span>[07:31]<\/span> What their first trip, to Mexico, was like.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Success<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[08:43]<\/span> Amanda describes some of the successes of their first trip.<\/p>\n<p><span>[10:04]<\/span> How Amanda and her family began living semi-nomadically.<\/p>\n<p><span>[11:48]<\/span> How Amanda identifies where to go next.<\/p>\n<p><span>[12:40]<\/span> Never experiencing snow.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/Ffbt5\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cYou don\u2019t have to sell your house and all your possessions\u201d &#8211; Amanda Turner<\/a><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Fear<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[13:26]<\/span> Perspective on safety and security.<\/p>\n<p><span>[14:44]<\/span> Logistics.<\/p>\n<p><span>[15:28]<\/span> Other fears and concerns.<\/p>\n<p><span>[16:00]<\/span> Opening up possibilities. <\/p>\n<p><span>[16:32]<\/span> Fear of change.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/Ucpke\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cIt can be on whatever scale is comfortable for you\u201d &#8211; Amanda Turner<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>New possibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[17:10]<\/span> A shift in mindset due to technology.<\/p>\n<p><span>[18:18]<\/span> Benefits of travel for kids.<\/p>\n<p><span>[19:24]<\/span> How her children maintain relationships with friends at home.<\/p>\n<p><span>[21:25]<\/span> Amanda talks about her eldest daughter.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/K1a5h\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cOur children &#8211; don\u2019t think that anything is impossible\u201d &#8211; Amanda Turner<\/a><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Home exchange<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[21:58]<\/span> The reality of a home exchange experience.<\/p>\n<p><span>[23:32]<\/span> How and when Amanda decides to go next.<\/p>\n<p><span>[25:14]<\/span> Amanda shares some of their more ambitious experiences.<\/p>\n<p><span>[26:05]<\/span> Tasmania and Alaska.<\/p>\n<p><span>[27:40]<\/span> Her family living in a camper van.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/my9K2\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cThere\u2019s no one way to travel the world\u201d &#8211; Amanda Turner<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Fear of missing out<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[28:07]<\/span> Travel highlights including South America.<\/p>\n<p><span>[30:00]<\/span> What you\u2019re missing out on and further ideas to get started.<\/p>\n<p><span>[32:29]<\/span> Part two preview.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Links and Resources:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akturner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AKTurner.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FlJ-ZUXu8ec\" target=\"_blank\">Success, Failure, and Other Myths of the Writing Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emiliaturner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Girl Around the World (podcast)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>If you enjoyed this podcast, you&#8217;ll also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/111-webb-family\/\" target=\"_blank\">Young Change-Makers with The Webb Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/115-meek-family\/\" target=\"_blank\">Creating a Life of Adventure On The Road with The Meek Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/093-joanna-penn\/\" target=\"_blank\">Joanna Penn on Creating a Living As An Independent Author<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Thanks for listening<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you enjoyed the show, please share your honest review with others on iTunes by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/itunes\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and rating the show. 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