Where Have You Been? - Travel Stories

In this episode of the Where Have You Been podcast, I speak with Marie DeCosse, the founder of Nomad Travel Groups. Marie shares her unique background growing up in Madagascar and Bangladesh, which instilled in her a passion for travel and cultural exploration.

She discusses the challenges of repatriation, the importance of community in travel, and her experiences in various countries. Marie also highlights her entrepreneurial jour...

This week I spoke with Rachel Radway. She shares her extensive travel experiences and insights gained from living in various countries. From her early inspirations to her journey through burnout and relocation to Peru, Ecuador, and Portugal, Rachel discusses the cultural richness and challenges she faced. She emphasizes the importance of immersing oneself in different cultures and the personal growth that comes from travel. The con...

In this episode I spent time with Peter who shares his diverse travel experiences, highlighting cultural contrasts, personal growth, and memorable adventures across various countries. From acclimating to high altitudes in South America to exploring the vibrant culture of Thailand, Peter reflects on the importance of human connection and the joy of improvisation in his performances. He also discusses his heritage and the significanc...

In this episode, I speak with Joshua Onysko, founder of Pangea Organics, about his extensive travels and the impact they have had on his life and career. Joshua shares stories from his travels, including his experiences in India and Tibet, and how these journeys have shaped his understanding of culture, sustainability, and personal growth.

He discusses the importance of sourcing quality ingredients for his organic skincare line and...

In this episode of the Where Have You Been? podcast, I interview accomplished children's author Barbara Mojica. Barbara shares her journey from a history-loving child in Queens to a dedicated educator and author of award-winning children's books.

She discusses her passion for travel, particularly to historical sites, and how she combines her love of history with her teaching experience to create engaging educational resources for c...

In this engaging conversation, Andy Dietrich and I explore the joys of travel, the importance of kindness, and the impact of random connections. They share personal anecdotes from their adventures in Hawaii, South Korea, and Thailand, highlighting the beauty of human interactions and the deliciousness of local cuisines. The discussion also delves into the significance of being kind in everyday life and the responsibility of pursuin...

In this engaging conversation, Alain Salas shares his profound insights on the importance of dreams, adventurous travel stories, and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life. From thrilling adventures in Thailand to meaningful encounters in Brazil and Mauritius, Alain emphasizes the value of travel and the connections made along the way.

He reflects on life-changing experiences, memorable meals, and the lessons learned fr...

In this conversation, myself and Jane explore various travel experiences, focusing on Jane's adventures in Europe and the USA. We discuss the ease of travel in Europe, memorable road trips, and the beauty of national parks.

Jane shares personal stories about her travels, including a significant birthday trip to Glacier National Park and experiences in the Scottish Highlands. The conversation highlights the importance of travel, the...

Funny story. When I came up with the name for this podcast, I knew it was the only choice for me. That said, I knew I needed to see if there were any others out there with the same title. That was when I stumbled upon a pod named "Where Have You Been, Bitch?" I thought, well, that's close but not the same, so I'm good. 

As time went on, I was keeping an eye on how my pod was doing in Google searches...and Jane's kept creeping into ...

In this episode, Rob Delena shares his unique perspective on travel and parenting, particularly through the lens of skiing with his son, Ryan. The conversation explores how travel has transformed their family dynamics, the challenges they faced, and the personal growth that emerged from their adventures on the slopes.

Rob reflects on the importance of understanding a child's needs and how skiing became a therapeutic outlet for Ryan...

In this fantastic conversation, Linda King, known as Smart Travelista, shares her profound insights on travel, emotional connections, and the importance of spontaneity. She reflects on her culinary experiences around the world, particularly in Italy, and discusses her travel preferences, emphasizing the significance of meaningful experiences over mere checklists. Linda also shares her future travel plans, including visits to Thaila...

Welcome to another incredible episode! This week I spoke with author of the Smarty Pants travel series author, Jasmine Haymond. She tells us some incredible tales of machetes and eggs in Puerto Rico, some incredible sights and food in Venice, Italy, and so many experiences in Disneyland!

Thank you so much for tagging along - I truly appreciate all of you! Please rate the podcast on whatever platform you prefer to listen on - it wou...

Welcome back for another episode! This week I talk with Arden Coutts - a really incredible individual. It's an episode unlike any other I've had so far - really chill and laid back - I enjoyed this conversation so much, and I hope you do as well!

From their very first ever flight, to 4-wheeling in the rain forest, and finding real, true, incredible human connection in Hawaii, Arden has some incredibly meaningful and special stories...

Welcome back for another extremely entertaining episode! Dr. Chad Scott is really a wealth of stories. We hardly got a chance to talk about all of the places that he has been, but tell me in the comments how much you like the episode and hopefully I will get him back on again in the future. From his battle with liver disease and other real life happenings, to his fascination with dark travel, the experiences Chad has had are not ju...

Starting with his early life in Cleveland, Ohio and culminating with so many really incredible stories from his years living in Hawaii and traveling all around the islands - and so much in-between...Jimbo entertains us with stories of fun, craziness, and lots of culture. I learned more in this episode than I had any idea that I would. What an entertaining episode with a really dynamic personality. I know you will enjoy this one! As...

Today we get some incredible stories with my friend Renato. Renato was born in Lima, Peru and even just his story of why his family moved to the states is incredible. We barely scratch the surface on where Renato has been...but get ready to hear about what happens when you accidentally end up in the geisha district, communicating through karaoke, a near hi-jacking...and some other really fantastic and touching stories. Relax and en...

Continuing with my friend, Derek Cole. In part two Derek tells incredible stories about meeting the likes of Buzz Aldrin and William Shatner; playing celebrity pool games and being interviewed by Judd Nelson; kayaking into the ocean in Australia; getting once-in-a-lifetime access to backstage at Cirque du Soleil; and so very much more. It's a HIGHLY entertaining hour plus. I hope you enjoy - please like, subscribe, and comment. I a...

In episode 2 of the pod, I talked with a long-time friend of mine, Derek Cole. Derek and I both grew up in Jamestown, NY, but he has been in Los Angeles, California, for a quarter-century. We spoke for so long I had to split it into two parts. In this episode we talk a lot about how he developed his love for travel, and what travelling means to him. We touch on many places in North America in this episode. If you like what you hear...

Welcome to episode 1 of the Where Have You Been travel podcast. Today we will hear from Western New Yorker, Brian Hasson, as he talks about his love of travel, how it all started, and what his plans are for the future. It's a walk down memory lane for Brian and I learned a lot from his experiences. I hope you do, as well.

*Sound quality is not as good as this was a recorded phone call. It was a "trial" of what the pod would sound l...