The Travel Addict

In the past, people have asked me such questions as:

• Did you ever get into trouble?
• Did you have any close encounters?
• Did you have any near misses?
• Were you ever in jail in a foreign country?
• Did you ever fear for your life?

In this short podcast, there are a few examples of the above, with the exception of jail time, because that never happened.

Just to drop a hint or two:

• Flight MH 17
• Moscow in Dec. 1991
• First Gulf Crisis
• Scub...

Here is my "current "To Do List" for adventure travel, otherwise known as a Bucket List.

Will I get through the list before I am told that I will have to stay at home for the rest of my life? A horrible thought it is.

There are so many wonderful places on our planet and I rather be traveling to experience them than listening to all of the bad news on TV. The anger, the hate, the egos, the lies are all depressing. 

So I ...

Since 2008, Ralph Velasco has been a full-time travel photographer and international tour organizer, having created and led over 120 international tours (all 5-star rated) in well over 30 countries on 7 continents (plus over 100 domestic tours in the U.S.).

He has been location-independent for 11+ years and traditionally spends anywhere from 8 - 9 months on the road internationally scouting and leading  tours.

Like many others, he is...

Paul W. Neville brings a wealth of firsthand travel experience, cultural insights, and actionable advice that captivates interviewers and audiences alike. Having explored over 120 countries, Paul is a seasoned adventurer with a deep understanding of global travel and the transformative power it holds. 

Whether offering practical travel tips, sharing stories of resilience and humor, or providing guidance for aspiring adventurers, Pau...

Arias’s entrepreneurial journey is rooted in overcoming profound adversity. Raised by a single mother who worked two full-time jobs and a father who struggled with drug addiction, Arias experienced homelessness and instability, living in over 12 different places before turning 18.

Nowadays, as a digital marketing expert, he helps people build businesses and enables success, and he still finds time to travel.

Liste...

When you're ready for a good story, Miles Spencer has one.

He trekked 1,100 miles through the deserts of Israel, Saudi, Jordan and Syria based on the history of TE Lawrence.

He wrote "A Line in the Sand", a recent Amazon bestseller on Middle East history and modern humanity .. with recipes!

After listening to this  podcast, you will be wondering how Miles is still alive. Based on what he did, and where he did it, begs t...

Trisha  DePasquale is an early childhood educator and has been for more than 17 years and is also a world traveler.

Teaching kids about the world has been a love of hers throughout her entire teaching career. Providing teachers with resources to bring the world to their classrooms has become her passion.

She created Passport Adventures and American Adventures as a unique way to make children feel as if they are actually traveling to ...

Simon Yeats has 3 distinct sides to his life. His funny side, his serious side and his dark side. In each case, his experiences are unique.

Funny Side: Birth by Fire in his travel escapades around the world and then writing books to tell all. How to maybe avoid mistakes and survive.

Serious Side: Helping people walk again and bringing some back to life.

Dark Side:  Facing death 10 times. Mental health iss...

Yes, it is very true.
Music, whether it is rock, motown, classical, opera, reggae, and many others, can take you back to a certain moment in time where you may have been traveling or experiencing something, somewhere in the world.
In other words, you could be listening to a piece of music, and think, I remember this song when I was.......

Listening to these musicians and their music have caused me reflect and remem...

Many thanks to the International Impact Book Awards organization for this award in the "Adventure" category.
You can read it or listen to it (ebook, paperback, hard cover, audible). It is all about my escapades to:
Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Myanmar

Sacred places they maybe, but being in the Hiamlayan Mountain region is something really special and enlightening.

Give it a read or a listen, and lear...

Nina Zapala ia a certified Myers-Briggs® instructor, and an award winning hospitality professional.
How do we become who we are meant to be? Listen to ZIna explain how.
Her own 7-year life tsunami taught her how to become who she was meant to be; a teacher of spiritual personality. It's her life calling.
She talks abbout tips, tools and theories she used to create a life of meaning and purpose.
Now let her sh...

When Chris Donaldson left Belfast in 1979, his original plan was to ride to Australia, on his Moto Guzzi Le Mans bike. He never made it "down under" and ended up in Argentina nearly 2 years later.

He travelled through the Middle East, rode across the Sahara Desert and down to Cape Town, where he hitched a ride on a yacht race back to Europe. He then went to the USA and rode from Canada south through Central America and Sou...

I have named 15 places that have etched memories into my brain cells - for a valid reason.
Many of us have visited a place that have made us stop and think a little. These places may have given us thoughts and feelings of being fortunate, horrified, thankful, respectful, and just downright surprised. Even maybe that question of, "I did not know that."
This is why travel is important and educational.
The places...

Faustina Mulnik has been traveling as a digital nomad for the last 2 years. She also studied abroad in college (but got sent home early due to Covid!). She is a huge fan of long-term travel and tries to stay in each place at least 1 month at a time.
She has worked remotely from Mexico, Argentina, Spain, and Italy. and has loads of tips on what to pack, dual/esim cards, how to make friends abroad, etc.

Why wasn't...

Gail Gibson, an accredited master coach, mentor, author, and podcast host is renowned for her transformative approach, The Can Do Way®.
Gail's methods empower clients around the world to break through frustration and find fulfilment, sparking incredible personal and business growth. She captivates global audiences with her insights on growth mindsets, leadership excellence, and midlife wellbeing for women leaders.
A ...

Kat Medina is an entrepreneur, world traveler, public speaker, and author of the book "The Joys of Jet Lag."
Jet lag is a thing, and people who travel by plane for many hours through different time zones to reach their destination, can or will suffer from it.
It is not pleasurable, however, the art of dealing with it can help in other ways. For example, it can help us be tolerant, accepting, and understanding of p...

Jamie is a traveller and entrepreneur from Australia. She was running a company at 23 and founded her own at 27.
At age 30, she set out to explore the world, and has lived in various countries.
She is the only person I know that has taken an Uber ride for 7 hours. That was along the coast in Mexico.
She has led a full life that has included ups and downs, excitement, and lots crazy stuff, but she is still on a quest to ...

Born and raised in France, Solene has lived abroad for over 12 years - in Norway, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and Australia. Her passion for travel has also led her to visit more than 58 different countries so far.  

Day-to-day, she works in diversity and inclusion as Programme Lead for Disabled Innovators for the UK's government agency for innovation, something she is really passionate about. 

She also runs he...

Zephyr et Luna’s founder, Ambre Peyrotty, captures the essence of elopements through nature’s unique light, crafting award-winning photography that preserves each moment in its most authentic and radiant form. 
With a background in travel agency and guiding, Amber brings unrivaled insight to orchestrate dream elopements, seamlessly blending exploration with exquisite imagery.
So everybody out there, if you and your other ha...