Five trees stand in the way of a home developer trying to save hundreds of properties from ending up in the landfill. The travel we discuss in this weeks episode of the Carry-On Bags Only podcast involves the transport of homes that are part of a sustainable initiative entrepreneur Glyn Lewis is leading. Renewal Home Development is on a mission to save houses from landfills giving them a new life on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Glyn is looking to build the world's largest walking-cycling primary community of upcycled homes while encouraging people to rethink the car culture model ..read more

"Are we there yet?" - The last thing anyone wants to hear when embarking on an adventure with kids or a travel companion. Maybe you are a parent who has put off traveling all together with your children, thinking it just isn’t possible, let alone traveling more responsibly. If you are looking for techniques of how to travel more sustainably and secrets to keeping kids entertained, then this podcast episode is for you! Dr. Rachel Dodds, a Hospitality & Tourism Management professor and author, shares with us some tips from the new book, Are We There Yet? Traveling More Responsibly with Your ..read more

What do bacon butties and a cup of tea have in common? Absolutely nothing, but they sure taste good after a 51 kilometre adventure race through the Scottish Highlands! Louise Rey, a weekend adventurer and cofounder of City Camping, joins me on this weeks episode as we discuss the phenomenon known as outdoor adventure racing, the lessons learned from the races we completed and why you should consider doing one. We can both relate to cramming all of our gear into a carry-on bag for our outdoor pursuits and we help you navigate those weird sounding items found on a race kit list. Louise shares wi ..read more

"Are we there yet?" - The last thing anyone wants to hear when embarking on an adventure with kids or a travel companion. Maybe you are a parent who has put off traveling all together with your children, thinking it just isn’t possible, let alone traveling more responsibly. If you are looking for techniques of how to travel more sustainably and secrets to keeping kids entertained, then this podcast episode is for you! Dr. Rachel Dodds, a Hospitality & Tourism Management professor and author, shares with us some tips from the new book, Are We There Yet? Traveling More Responsibly with Your ..read more

Row, row, row your boat! On today’s episode of the Carry-On Bags Only podcast, my friend Tom details his experience healing from a traumatic rugby injury, sharing his incredible journey of recovery, and a challenge to row around Ireland. He has since completed several adventure races, hung off the sides of cliffs in Chamonix, and trekked through Yosemite National Park. Tom shares his lessons learned from overpacking and how the obstacles he faced during his outdoor pursuits brought his friends and complete strangers closer together ..read more

Bugs the size of dinner plates, a staring contest in Thailand, and unintentionally creating a well sought-after self-defense class from a desire to feel safer and more confident while traveling. Be prepared to laugh and learn some new skills as we explore the world of solo travel. Featured on this episode is my good friend Jess who takes us on one wild adventure! She’s traveled to many places around the world on her own and shares some creative ways she’s got out of potential sketchy situations—one involving an unexpected guest at her cabin in the jungle. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show ..read more

What do bacon butties and a cup of tea have in common? Absolutely nothing, but they sure taste good after a 51 kilometre adventure race through the Scottish Highlands! Louise Rey, a weekend adventurer and cofounder of City Camping, joins me on this weeks episode as we discuss the phenomenon known as outdoor adventure racing, the lessons learned from the races we completed and why you should consider doing one. We can both relate to cramming all of our gear into a carry-on bag for our outdoor pursuits and we help you navigate those weird sounding items found on a race kit list. Louise shares wi ..read more

This season of the Carry-On Bags Only podcast kicks off with a 400-foot descent into a volcano and a tour of Hobbiton. Have you ever traveled to pursue a passion? This week we follow my friend Justin’s journey to knock off his bucket list trips to Iceland and New Zealand. He talks about the power of a positive mindset when things don’t go as planned and the magic of travel itself. We also reflect on how an epic out-of-office email notification inspired us both to get outside and see the world ..read more

The Carry-On Bags Only podcast is coming soon! Travel the world from the comforts of your home with Kelsey, the host of the Carry-On Bags Only podcast. You will hear from guest speakers that will inspire you to get out and see the world. Traveling with carry-on bags only, sustainable tourism, and outdoor adventure travel are just a few of the topics that will be covered on the show. So what are you waiting for? Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode ..read more