Drew Binsky - Borders, Risk, and Visiting Every Country on Earth Before Age 30 (Part 2) - Ep 1 Sz 2

Описание: In Part 2, travel content creator Drew Binsky continues his conversation with entertainment lawyer Anita Sharma, diving into the realities of full-time travel creation, the most dangerous situations he's faced, and what visiting all 197 countries taught him about humanity.

Drew opens up about balancing documentation with experience, why Anthony Bourdain remains his biggest inspiration, and getting stuck in Pakistan for a week when India attacked Kashmir 20 miles away. We discuss the high-stakes Pakistan story that didn't perform well, the wettest city on Earth video (Meghalaya, India) that hit 7 million views, and how he manages burnout with strategic on/off periods.

This episode explores why Iran is his favorite country (breaking every stereotype), getting stuck in a coup in Guinea (his least favorite), what cultural values he wishes America would adopt, and his future plans including tennis and having kids in the next few years.

IN THIS EPISODE (PART 2):

Balancing documenting vs experiencing travel moments
Why filming makes him more present, not less
Anthony Bourdain as ultimate inspiration
Getting stuck in Pakistan during India attack
High-stakes story that didn't perform
Wettest city on Earth video: Meghalaya, India (7M views)
Managing burnout: 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off strategy
Favorite country: Iran (most misconceived place on Earth)
Underground parties and vodka in Iran during Ramadan
Least favorite: Guinea (stuck in a coup)
Cultural value he wishes we had: family culture
Future plans: kids, tennis channel, 10 more years

Lightning Round:
Travel superpower: finding the good anywhere
Travel kryptonite: street food getting him sick
Best street food: Bangkok pad thai (35 cents)
Craziest foods: live octopus, dog, snake
First thing he packs: headlamp and bug spray
Airport hack: never check bags
Alternative career: professional golfer

ABOUT DREW BINSKY:

Drew Binsky is a travel content creator, storyteller, and bestselling author of "Just Go." He is one of the youngest people to visit all 197 countries in the world, completing this feat at age 30 in 2021. With 20 million followers and 7+ billion video views across platforms, Drew creates long-form travel documentaries that break stereotypes and connect cultures. From teaching English in South Korea to documenting his journey through every nation on Earth, Drew's mission is to uncover what makes us human through stories of resilience, kindness, and connection. He also hosts the "Roots of Humanity" podcast.

FOLLOW DREW: Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @drewbinsky Website: drewbinsky.com

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction to Part 2 02:30 - Documenting vs Experiencing 06:15 - Anthony Bourdain Inspiration 09:40 - Pakistan Story: Stuck During India Attack 15:20 - Stories That Don't Perform 18:45 - Wettest City Story: Meghalaya, India 23:10 - Managing Travel Burnout 27:35 - Favorite Country: Iran 32:50 - Least Favorite: Guinea (Coup Experience) 37:20 - Cultural Values: Family Culture 41:00 - Future Plans: Kids, Tennis, 10 More Years 45:15 - Lightning Round: Travel Superpower 47:30 - Best & Craziest Street Food 50:45 - Essential Travel Gear 53:20 - Airport Hacks 56:10 - Alternative Career

ABOUT SIGNED:

Signed: Conversations with Digital Mavericks is hosted by entertainment lawyer Anita Sharma, who represents some of the most innovative digital-first creators in the world. Season 2 features in-depth conversations about building businesses on your own terms, navigating the creator economy, and turning passion into sustainable careers.

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Credits:
Hosted by: Anita Sharma
Produced by: Anita Sharma & Phoebe Dunn
Creative Producer: Khairi Williams
Script Editor: Mac Montandon
Technical Production Support: Seth Richardson
Edited by: Carmine Mattia
Social Media Strategy: Maureen Lloren Sedlak
Theme Music: Carmine Mattia

Disclaimer: I'm a lawyer, but this podcast isn't legal advice. Listening doesn't make us attorney and client.

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