After traveling the world for 27 months, we are back in the United States visiting friends and family. As we make the rounds to a few cities in the midwest, we stopped by Youngstown, Ohio, where Matt spent part of his youth and still has many longtime friendships. His buddy, Mike Polder, does an outstanding job interviewing with some very different questions. In this episode broadcasted from Sam’s Wedge Inn, find out the most critical item in the backpack, the overall attitude towards Westerners, views on Donald Trump from around the world, and several other fun answers. Enjoy Part 1 of this special Q&A edition of Passport Joy Travel Talk while Matt & Nikki enjoy a few drinks catching up with friends. Main Topics Covered: Live Q&A by Mike Polder Links Mentioned in the Episode: Thank you Sam’s Wedge Inn for the great hospitality.  Special thanks to Mike Polder for the interview and awesome style of questioning.  Check out all of the PARTNERS that have made our lives easy while traveling the world.  Nikki’s first published book - Passport Joy - can be found on the Kindle store on Amazon.  Look through the TrustedHouseSitters website and get your discount by using our link Kolkata (Calcutta) India {23 Hours in the City of Joy}  Cambodia Travel (Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Angkor Wat) Why We Love Southeast Asia Saving Money on Travel Ideas (Short Trips or Long Vacations) Best Travel Spots for 2019 (Places You May NOT Know) Sign up for our Newsletter to get the latest tips in Travel and hear about our weekly visits around the world