What effect do you want your travels to have on the world? Today I'm joined by Co-Founder and CEO of AFAR, Greg Sullivan. AFAR is an award-winning travel media brand making a positive impact on the world through high-quality storytelling that inspires, empowers, and enriches travelers who care. In this episode, Greg gives us his take on the state of travel, the roles and responsibilities of travel media, and how travel is a force for good. He shares the destinations you should consider visiting before they get too crowded and business advice for working remotely and getting started in the trav ..read more

Are you where you need to be right now in life?  Today I'm joined by Ernest White II to learn about the value of living in alignment and following your creative pursuits. Ernest has circumnavigated the globe six times. He's a storyteller, explorer, executive producer, and host of the television travel docuseries Fly Brother with Ernest White II.  In this episode, Ernest talks about his life as an ex-pat, the importance of joy and celebrating life, his perspective on trusting in your vision, and the struggles of carving your own path. He shares his thoughts on overcoming doubt and fea ..read more

Have you ever considered traveling to Galicia, Spain?  This week I’m swapping shows and bringing you a bonus episode from Amateur Traveler Podcast, an award-winning blog and podcast helping real travelers plan real trips to their own backyard or around the world. In this episode, host Chris Christensen talks to Lisa Rose Wright about her adopted home of Galicia, Spain. Lisa shares why you should add this lesser-known, greener corner of Spain to your bucket list and lays out an eight-day itinerary to get you started on planning your trip. Full show notes here! Learn more about your ad c ..read more

Is Ireland on your list of places to visit? Today I'm joined by National Geographic tour leader and author Jack Kavanagh to give us the scoop on his homeland of Ireland.   Jack Kavanagh is an expert traveler, journalist, writer, and tour leader for National Geographic Expeditions. He has worked as an editor for National Geographic International Editions and was the senior editor for National Geographic Books. Jack is the author of National Geographic Complete National Parks of Europe and is currently writing a book about Unesco World Heritage Sites. His newest book, Always Ireland: A ..read more

Have you ever considered traveling to Galicia, Spain?    This week I’m swapping shows and bringing you a bonus episode from Amateur Traveler Podcast, an award-winning blog and podcast helping real travelers plan real trips to their own backyard or around the world.   In this episode, host Chris Christensen talks to Lisa Rose Wright about her adopted home of Galicia, Spain. Lisa shares why you should add this lesser-known, greener corner of Spain to your bucket list and lays out an eight-day itinerary to get you started on planning your trip.   Full show notes here ..read more

Is Ireland on your list of places to visit? Today I'm joined by National Geographic tour leader and author Jack Kavanagh to give us the scoop on his homeland of Ireland.   Jack Kavanagh is an expert traveler, journalist, writer, and tour leader for National Geographic Expeditions. He has worked as an editor for National Geographic International Editions and was the senior editor for National Geographic Books. Jack is the author of National Geographic Complete National Parks of Europe and is currently writing a book about Unesco World Heritage Sites. His newest book, Always Ireland: A ..read more

Have you ever experienced a trip that changed your perspective on life? Today, I'm joined by Kari Gale to learn about her experience hiking 500 miles from the French border into Spain on the Camino De Santiago and the unique way she journals her travels.  Kari is an artist specializing in capturing the narratives of journey, food, and travel through pen, ink, and watercolor. From her tiny house in Portland, Oregon, she works as an author, illustrator, and creative mentor to others who want to document their stories through journal art. Kari's perspective on life and travel provides valuab ..read more

Have you ever dreamed of campervanning around Europe? Have you ever wanted to plan a remote work retreat for yourself or your organization? Today I’m joined by Chase Warrington, host of the About Abroad podcast, to talk about his experience campervanning around Europe and planning remote work retreats that create meaningful connections. Chase Warrington is an American expat living in Europe with his wife and dog. He’s the Head of Remote at Doist, a leading remote-first company with teammates spreading across 35+ countries, and has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice for Remote Work. After calling ..read more

Have you ever wanted to create your own path toward travel?  Today I'm joined by Mark White and Steffi Barthel to learn about the inspiring moments that led them to a life of travel, adventure, love, and music. Mark and Steffi met in a small town on the east coast of Australia in November 2016. After traveling together for six months, Mark decided to share his passion with Steffi and taught her to play the Chapman Stick. They now travel around the globe as the world's only Chapman Stick duo, sharing their music and making a difference.  If you're looking for that spark of inspiration ..read more

Tony Giles has visited 130 countries on 7 continents and counting. He’s written 3 books, delivered an epic TEDx talk, and has been featured in major media all over the globe, including the BBC and Travel + Leisure.  In this episode, Tony shares his inspiring story of traveling the world as a blind solo traveler. He talks about his struggles growing up with alcohol and kidney disease, his trust in strangers, the surprising advantages of being blind, how he unintentionally became a motivational speaker, and so much more. How did Tony’s story change your perspective on travel? I’d love to he ..read more