This week I did something I bit different. I invited several my well-traveled friends on the show to talk about where they traveled in 2015. On the show are Jodi Ettenberg, Shannon O'Donnell, Audrey Scott, and Daniel Noll.

This week I spoke to Bruce Poon Tip, a best-selling author and the founder of G Adventures. We talk about his experiences creating the world's largest adventure travel company from student credit card debt, the trials and challenges he's faced growing his company, and the future of the travel industry.

This week I talk travel tips with John DiScala, aka Johnny Jet. We talk about how he went from being afraid to fly to becoming one of the foremost travel experts on the internet. We also talk about tips and tricks for booking flights and hotel rooms.

This week's guest is the legendary travel photographer Bob Holmes. Bob has been a travel photographer for almost four decades and his work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic, Time, Life and many, many others. He is also the only person ever to have been named Travel Photographer of the Year by the Society of American Travel Writers four times. We talk about how he got started in travel photography, and where the industry is going in the future.

This week I talk to Shane Dallas. Shane is an Australian adventurer based in Dubai who has been to some of the world's most difficult to visit countries. In this episode, we talk about his visits to Somaliland, Ethiopia, Kurdistan and Afghanistan. We also touch on the concept of what is a country and how people should approach visiting places that are perceived to be dangerous.

This week is a short show. I give a brief update of what is going on with me and I address the state of travel after the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.

This week's guest is photographer Paul Teolis. Paul Teolis is an award-winning, Toronto based photographer who has spent the last several seasons as a staff photographer on the G Expedition as it explored the Arctic and Antarctic. We talk about how he went from a career as a Hollywood animator to a photographer, what to keep in mind when exploring the polar regions, and what to expect when you visit. You can view Paul's work at FieldandScreen.com

My guest this week is travel writing legend, Don George. Over the last 30 years, Don has held editorial and writing positions at the San Francisco Chronicle, National Geographic Traveler, Lonely Planet, BBC and Salon. He has recently released his first compilation of his travel writing, The Way of Wanderlust. During this episode we talk about how he got started as a travel writer during a trip to Japan in the 70s, what goes into becoming a great travel writer, and the current state of travel...

This week I talk to Eric Prince while I was in Bangkok, Thailand. Eric is a US Air Force veteran and the man behind MintorityNomad.com. He is also attempting to become the first African American to visit every country in the world. We talk about his story, how he started traveling and how race shapes his travel experience and his views of the world.

This week I have two guests. Shannon Stowell, who is the President of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, and Chris Chesak, who is the Executive Director of the Family Travel Association. We talk about the state of travel and its future.

This week I did another Q&A episode from my hotel room in Puerto Varas, Chile. I answer questions about travel, photography and many things inbetween.

My guest on the show this week is Spud Hilton, the travel editor for the San Francisco Chronicle. We talk about his recent trip to Australia, the state of travel writing and his #CarryOnShame campaign.

This week I talk to Jordan Harbinger, host of the popular Art of Charm podcast. He also runs a tour company which takes people to North Korea, a country which he has visited four times. We talk about what it is like to travel in North Korea, how to get there, and what to expect before you go.

This week's guest is Francis Tapon who has been traveling around Africa for the past two years. We talk about travel in Africa, and we talk about the specific thoughts and experiences he has from each of the countries he has visited.

This week I fly solo and record from Quito, Ecuador. I talk about my recent trips the last few weeks to Torngat Mountains National Park in Labrador and the Galapagos Islands.

This week's guest is Stephanie Arne, an educator, speaker and host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom. We talk about her encounters around the world with wildlife, how she got into the business of wildlife education and how she got a personal nickname from Snoop Dogg.

This week’s guest is Jodi Ettenberg. Jodi is a former attorney turned food and travel writer who has been traveling around the world for the past 7.5 years. This episode we talk about how she got started traveling, the role that food plays for her and how she manages to survive on the road with Celiac disease.

This week’s guest is author and speaker, Shannon O’Donnell, who has been traveling around the world for over six years. She was named Travel of the Year by National Geographic in 2013. We talk about her travels, how she got started and volunteering around the world.

This week's guest is Ben Schlappig from One Mile At A Time. Ben is a frequent flier expert who has been working on mastering loyalty programs since the age of 15. We talk about how he got into "the hobby", tips for maximizing your miles and his recent profile in Rolling Stone.

This week I answer your questions. If you are interested in having me answer your questions about travel, photography or anything else, just follow me on Facebook or join my Facebook travel group.

This week I don't have a guest. I talk about my travels this summer, my visit to the USS Harry S Truman, diving in the Florida Keys and visiting America's newest World Heritage Site. I also talk about my upcoming travels to Labrador, the Galapagos Islands and Chile.

This week on the show I talk to my good friend Chris Christensen. Chris is the man behind the Amateur Traveler Podcast, which recently celebrated its 10th Anniversary. He is also my co-host on This Week in Travel, which we have now been doing for 6 years. We talk about his start in podcasting, traveling while holding down a full-time job and many other subjects. This episode was recorded live in the lobby of the Hyatt Place Hotel in Austin, TX.

This episode to talk to Lee Abbamonte. A personal friend who is the youngest American to have visited every country in the world. We talk about many of the more obscure places in the world and what it takes to get there.

My first guest is Robert Reid, National Geographic’s Digital Nomad and the former US editor at Lonely Planet. We talk about a whole range of things including his project to take clarinet lessons on the island of St. Lucia.