An interview with Mark Mulvey where we talk all things Ireland. 

This is an interview with Raj Gyawali who is the founder of Socialtours in Nepal. You can check out the company at https://www.socialtours.com. 

This episode is an interview with the charismatic Island Jane. she shares the spirit of Aloha and how we should always be learning from one another. Jane offers ecotours throughout Hawaii as well as facilitates tours in Columbia. You can check out whats she up to and what she offers at http://www.islandjaneecotours.com . 

This episode I interview Michael Hodgson who is a travel writer, photographer, story teller, and business owner. He started HI Travel Tales with his wife. You can check out what they are up to at https://hitraveltales.com . He has also authored many books related to the adventure travel/ outdoor world. You can review and purchase some of those at https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Hodgson/e/B000APK4M4.

In this episode I interview Dave Butler who is the director of sustainability at Canadian Mountain Holiday. He is also an educator with the ATTA and to make him even more interesting, a murder mystery writer. You can check out the CMH here: https://www.cmhheli.com and you can check out Dave's novels here: http://www.davebutlerwriting.com

In this episode I get to interview Emilie Hagedoorn who is the founder of Green Heart Tourism. We chat about responsible tourism and what the Ubuntu experience means. Visit http://greenhearttourism.com to learn more. 

In this episode I get to interview John Tanzella who is the president of the IGLTA (international gay and lesbian association). John shares about his background in the travel industry as well as  what the association is doing to help make travel for the lgtbq community safer and friendlier.  If you want more information about the IGLTA or the convention that we talk about, visit their website https://www.iglta.org . 

This episode is an interview with Wayne Dunlap who is the creator of Plan Your Escape. Wayne and his wife Pat have retired and spend their days traveling the world. Because they are such generous people, they created a blog to share tips and tricks about how to travel more on less money. All of the advise is free and you can check it out at http://unhooknow.blogspot.com . Wayne has such a positive outlook on this world that if you need a pick me up, this is the episode to listen to. 

This episode is an interview with Brad Nahill who is the president of SEE turtles. Brad shares his background and how he got into conservation. Then he explains the threats that the sea turtles face and what is being done about it.  To learn more about Brad or the organization go to seeturtles.org . Also, if you want to sign the pledge against turtle shell jewelry go to tooraretowear.org . 

In this episode I interview Gregg Bleakney who is the founder of Where Next. We talk about his crazy bike ride from Alaska to the southern tip of South America and what he learned along the way both about the countries and himself. Then he walks us through his journey to become a world renowned photographer and videographer which is how Where Next began. Visit wheretext.com for more information. 

In this interview I speak with Marcel Perkins who is the owner of Latin Trails. We talk about the diversity that Ecuador has to offer and the values of family and time. Marcel also shares some interesting information about restoration and reforestation.  You can learn more about Latin Trails at latintrails.com  

Happy Holidays! On this special episode I interview Jake, one of my senior writers at Adventure Writers. We talk about living abroad during the holidays. Happy New Year! adventurewriters.agency

In this episode I interview Chris Mackay, one of the co-founders of Crooked Trails. Chris shares so many stories about the kinds of things that they offer. We talk about human trafficking, building soccer fields, and traveling with family. Chris has such a good point of view when it comes to being able to experience all of the emotions associated with opening your world view. Visit crookedtrails.org to learn more about Chris and how you can be involved in their many meaningful endeavors.

In this episode I interview Jorge Perez who is the owner of Tierra Del Volcan. His company offers a variety of experiences throughout Ecuador, focusing primarily on the Cotopaxi region. Jorge explains his view on transformational travel and how it has more to do with your mindset than your location. Jorge also indulges my request to answer a little bit in Spanish. Visit tierradelvolcan.com to learn more about Jorge and the trips that he offers.

In this episode I interview Cory Lee, who is the blogger at curbfreewithcorylee.com . Cory was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at the age of 2 and uses the aid of a wheel chair to get around. We talk about the challenges to traveling with a wheel chair and Cory shares some of his hilarious stories because of those challenges. If you have a travel company, or you know of someone who uses a wheel chair and likes to travel, then Cory is the perfect asset to reach out to.

This episode is an interview with Michael Bennett, who is the founder of Muddy Shoe Adventures, and a co-founder of Explorer-X. We discuss everything from car wrecks, to love letters, to Saturn. And of course we talk about transformational travel. To read "Love Letter to Myself" go here: https://www.explorer-x.com/travel-stories. Visit explorer-s.com to learn more about the adventures that we discussed. Remember to "travel with intention, travel with heart".

Brian Mullis is interviewed in this episode. He is currently the director of the Guyana Tourism Authority. We talk about Brian and his early career as a line cook in Yellowstone. We talk about the different ventures that he undertook and what he learned from each of his positions. Brian shares what the "Travel Better Certificate" is and how you can earn one. He also tells us all about Guyana and what you can expect when visiting the country.

Vicky Smith is the founder of Earth Changers and we have a lovely chat in this episode. Vicky shares some of her life changing moments and some of the jobs that helped get her to a place to create Earth Changers. Vicky's website is a great resource for anyone who would really like to study sustainability in tourism. You can check it out at earth-changers.com. One of my favorite quotes from Vicky was "Emotion is what travel is about".

This episode is all about life and the pursuit of happiness brought to you by Maria who is the founder of the Sojourn Experience. Maria has 3 different avenues that she works through: tv, adventure, and mentoring. In this episode we talk about living a full life which I think you will agree Maria does. We talk about Maria's career in television and how it helped to fund her love of travel. We talk about Africa and the transformational powers it gives people. We get spiritual and...

Kurt is the funder of Wildland Adventures and in this episode he shares how he got where he is today, plus as a bonus we find out why he is "definitely a romantic". Kurt talks about his childhood and how it paved the way for adventure travel. He shares a harrowing story from the tip of South America and the moment where he encountered death. Kurt shares his take on sustainability and walks us through some of the exciting trips that Wildland will be hosting including a spiritual journey...

This interview with Nicky was a hoot from start to finish. We talked about how she was more or less dragged into the adventure/travel industry and how she loved it. We talk about her late husband Steve, and the impact his love of adventure had on Nicky's life. Then we get funny. We talk about the charity arm of Angama and we spend a lot of time talking about a particular toilet. Then Nicky gives us a 1st class reenactment of a giraffe eating. If you need a good smile, then this episode is...

Tyler Davis is one of the managers of the Angama Mara lodge in Kenya. In this interview, Tyler tells us about his background in adventure travel which started as a child. He walks us through his different roles in the industry and how he and his wife became the managers of the Angama. Tyler then tells us all about the exciting things that are happening at the Angama and the many ways that you can experience the bush and the people. Tyler highlights the companies role with "Travel Without...

In this episode I interview Jo who is the dynamic creator of Travel Without Plastic. Travel Without Plastic helps hotels reduce their single use plastics. They have a super ambitious goal of eliminating the need for over 1 billion items by 2020. Jo explains that it is so much more than just the breakfast items. There is single use plastic all over the industry. Jo has the perfect personality to tackle such a large goal. She shares her wisdom that it really is the little things that can...

Erik is one of the co-founders of VOPO (latin for "voice of the people") and they are doing some amazing things. Erik and I chat about growing up in Venezuela and moving to Australia. He shares his love of conservation and how he figured the best way to help with the flow of plastic into our oceans is to shut the tap off. Vopo works with NGO's putting waste management systems in these remote villages that otherwise don't have the infrastructure. Erik is sincere in his passion and he shares...