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May 16, 2024 Paul Morrissey Crossing Comedy Borders Why not do comedy around the world? That’s the question Paul Morrissey asked himself after performing at a comedy festival... (read more)
May 16, 2024 Paul Morrissey Crossing Comedy Borders Why not do comedy around the world? That’s the questi (read more)
May 3, 2024 Piper Moretti First time in Japan Look who’s back! I admit, I didn’t have to travel very far to find this episode’s guest- I only had... (read more)
May 3, 2024 Piper Moretti First time in Japan Look who’s back! I admit, I didn’t have to trav (read more)
April 18, 2024 Angelyn Rudd Seeking the Road Less Traveled She’s back! Return guest Angelyn Rudd returns to share Tales of her latest adventures. The Louisville, KY native-turned Venice Beach,... (read more)
April 18, 2024 Angelyn Rudd Seeking the Road Less Traveled She’s back! Return guest Angelyn Rudd returns to sha (read more)
April 4, 2024 Courtney Cronin Travel Like A Rock Star Are you ready to rock and roll?! Courtney Cronin sure is! The comedian and die-hard music fan is a regular... (read more)
April 4, 2024 Courtney Cronin Travel Like A Rock Star Are you ready to rock and roll?! Courtney Cronin sure is! The (read more)
March 21, 2024 Laura Hayden Travel Therapy For many, travel is its own form of therapy. Comedian Laura Hayden knows a thing or two about both subjects,... (read more)
March 21, 2024 Laura Hayden Travel Therapy For many, travel is its own form of therapy. Comedian Laura H (read more)
March 7, 2024 Amber Zinsmeister Travel at the Speed of Sound Wellness comes in many forms. For Amber Zinsmeister, it meant leaving the tiny town in southern Michigan where she was... (read more)
March 7, 2024 Amber Zinsmeister Travel at the Speed of Sound Wellness comes in many forms. For Amber Zinsmeister, it mea (read more)
February 22, 2024 Bob Gillespie Serious Travel Business Bob Gillespie has been a funny guy since the day I met him. The decade was the early 1990’s, and... (read more)
February 22, 2024 Bob Gillespie Serious Travel Business Bob Gillespie has been a funny guy since the day I met him. The (read more)
February 8, 2024 Laura Grier Adjusting the Focus A tip of the cap is in order. Not only does Laura Grier make her living as a jet-setting photographer... (read more)
February 8, 2024 Laura Grier Adjusting the Focus A tip of the cap is in order. Not only does Laura Grier make her (read more)
January 25, 2024 Joanna Kalafatis Lose The Map It’s a long way from Greece to Hollywood. But actor/travel blogger Joanna Kalafatis seems to have bridged the gap quite... (read more)
January 25, 2024 Joanna Kalafatis Lose The Map It’s a long way from Greece to Hollywood. But actor/t (read more)
January 11, 2024 Mike Siegel – Holidays in Australia Soaking Up Sydney G’day! Fresh from my recent trip to Australia, I’m back with Tales and tips from Down Under. Starting December 7,... (read more)
January 11, 2024 Mike Siegel – Holidays in Australia Soaking Up Sydney G’day! Fresh from my recent trip to Australia, IR (read more)
December 28, 2023 Sascha Mayerer Historic Germany What destinations do you first think of when you think of Germany? For most, a trip to Germany involves stopping... (read more)
December 28, 2023 Sascha Mayerer Historic Germany What destinations do you first think of when you think of Ger (read more)
December 14, 2023 Dom Joly The Conspiracy Tourist What do Bigfoot, Chernobyl, Flat-Earthers, and hiking trails in Lebanon have in common? They’ve all been subjects in various travel... (read more)
December 14, 2023 Dom Joly The Conspiracy Tourist What do Bigfoot, Chernobyl, Flat-Earthers, and hiking tra (read more)
November 30, 2023 Cortney McDermott Success, Italian Style Ciao! There’s something about Italy that inspires passion in people: for romance, art, food, or simply living the good life.... (read more)
November 30, 2023 Cortney McDermott Success, Italian Style Ciao! There’s something about Italy that inspires p (read more)
November 16, 2023 Mike Siegel Moorea and More I’m flying solo! I’d like to say that this was planned, but due to a laughable amount of technical glitches... (read more)
November 16, 2023 Mike Siegel Moorea and More I’m flying solo! I’d like to say that this was p (read more)
November 2, 2023 Sandra Weinacht Inside Europe You can take the girl out of Europe, but you can’t take Europe out of the girl. Sandra Weinacht was... (read more)
November 2, 2023 Sandra Weinacht Inside Europe You can take the girl out of Europe, but you can’t take (read more)
October 19, 2023 David Haldane Love in The Philippines They say love is a many splendored thing. Love can also take you to places you never would have dreamed.... (read more)
October 19, 2023 David Haldane Love in The Philippines They say love is a many splendored thing. Love can also take y (read more)
October 5, 2023 Eric Chamberlin Thrive at Fifty-Five Bonjour! Direct from France, expat Eric Chamberlin joins us to share Tales about his life across the pond. The Maine... (read more)
October 5, 2023 Eric Chamberlin Thrive at Fifty-Five Bonjour! Direct from France, expat Eric Chamberlin joins u (read more)
September 21, 2023 Nathan James Thomas Untethered Digital Nomad When you imagine a “Digital Nomad”, what image pops in your head? For many, the term conjures up images of... (read more)
September 21, 2023 Nathan James Thomas Untethered Digital Nomad When you imagine a “Digital Nomad”, what imag (read more)
September 7, 2023 Gary Brightwell War Zone Comedian Comedians often talk of bombing while on stage. But how often do comedians AVOID bombs while doing a show? Gary... (read more)
September 7, 2023 Gary Brightwell War Zone Comedian Comedians often talk of bombing while on stage. But how ofte (read more)
August 24, 2023 Cal Amir From Wall St. to Bali The American Dream looks different to many people. For Cal Amir, he dreamed of living in New York and cashing... (read more)
August 24, 2023 Cal Amir From Wall St. to Bali The American Dream looks different to many people. For Cal A (read more)
August 10, 2023 Fede Vargas Most Authentic Life From an early age, Fede Vargas learned to adapt to new cultures. Born in Mexico, Fede moved with his family... (read more)
August 10, 2023 Fede Vargas Most Authentic Life From an early age, Fede Vargas learned to adapt to new cultur (read more)
July 27, 2023 Richard Currie A Scotsman in Cambodia Cambodia has a long history of tragedy, joy, and everything in between. For Richard Currie, it was just another night... (read more)
July 27, 2023 Richard Currie A Scotsman in Cambodia Cambodia has a long history of tragedy, joy, and everything (read more)
July 13, 2023 Kat Medina The Joys of Jetlag Some book titles just jump off the shelves. When I saw the cover of Kat Medina’s new travel book, “The... (read more)
July 13, 2023 Kat Medina The Joys of Jetlag Some book titles just jump off the shelves. When I saw the cov (read more)
June 29, 2023 Leo Rossi Knight of Rock Are you ready to rock?! When a teenage Leo Rossi was asked that question in the early Seventies, his only... (read more)
June 29, 2023 Leo Rossi Knight of Rock Are you ready to rock?! When a teenage Leo Rossi was asked tha (read more)
June 15, 2023 Meredith Hackwith Edwards The Curious Introvert We’re off to the Riviera! (The Redneck Riviera, that is!) She may not use that particular nickname often, but Pensacola... (read more)
June 15, 2023 Meredith Hackwith Edwards The Curious Introvert We’re off to the Riviera! (The Redneck Riviera, that (read more)
June 1, 2023 Alisha Mansfield Travel Today, Work Tomorrow Now that’s a motto we can get behind! Travel Today, Work Tomorrow is not just the name of Alisha Mansfield’s... (read more)
June 1, 2023 Alisha Mansfield Travel Today, Work Tomorrow Now that’s a motto we can get behind! Travel Today, Wo (read more)
May 18, 2023 Blake Pfeil All-American Ruins Some people find beauty in ruins. Blake Pfeil found himself. After seven years of living in New York City, actor/performer... (read more)
May 18, 2023 Blake Pfeil All-American Ruins Some people find beauty in ruins. Blake Pfeil found himself (read more)
May 4, 2023 Vanessa Angel From England to Hollywood Celebrity in the house! Well, not our  house anyway- her house. I traveled up to the Hollywood Hills to interview... (read more)
May 4, 2023 Vanessa Angel From England to Hollywood Celebrity in the house! Well, not our  house anyway- her ho (read more)
April 20, 2023 Marilyn Ball Speaking of Travel Let’s talk travel, shall we? Interviewing guests about our favorite subject is something Marilyn Ball and I have in common.... (read more)
April 20, 2023 Marilyn Ball Speaking of Travel Let’s talk travel, shall we? Interviewing guests ab (read more)
April 6, 2023 Uncruise Andrea Kosto & Erika Hernandez Calvo Think you know cruise ships? Think Again! I recently returned from an awesome travel experience aboard the Safari Voyager in... (read more)
April 6, 2023 Uncruise Andrea Kosto & Erika Hernandez Calvo Think you know cruise ships? Think Again! I recently return (read more)
March 23, 2023 Julie Fannon For The Birds Our first Birder! Well, actually, Julie Fannon is not so much the Birder, but more like someone who makes the... (read more)
March 23, 2023 Julie Fannon For The Birds Our first Birder! Well, actually, Julie Fannon is not so muc (read more)
March 9, 2023 Lady Journey Katie Hannigan & Sarah Tollemache They often say the journey is more important than the destination. For Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache, their separate journeys... (read more)
March 9, 2023 Lady Journey Katie Hannigan & Sarah Tollemache They often say the journey is more important than the destin (read more)
February 23, 2023 Mark Wolters Wolter's World By day, he’s a mild-mannered marketing professor at the University of Illinois. By night, he’s a successful travel blogger, creator... (read more)
February 23, 2023 Mark Wolters Wolter's World By day, he’s a mild-mannered marketing professor at (read more)
February 9, 2023 Sahara Rose DeVore The Travel Coach For so many, travel has had the power to transform lives. For Sahara Rose DeVore, it was a 10-year off-and-on... (read more)
February 9, 2023 Sahara Rose DeVore The Travel Coach For so many, travel has had the power to transform lives. For (read more)
January 26, 2023 Richard Nason Becoming a Pilot How would you never like to deal with airport security agents again? That’s the spot where return guest Richard Nason... (read more)
January 26, 2023 Richard Nason Becoming a Pilot How would you never like to deal with airport security agent (read more)
January 12, 2023 Don Bunnell The Swank Guide What makes a great hotel? Everybody’s got an opinion when asked for a hotel recommendation, and it’s hard to know... (read more)
January 12, 2023 Don Bunnell The Swank Guide What makes a great hotel? Everybody’s got an opinion (read more)
December 23, 2022 Chip Chinery Charging Mount Standup Chip Chinery and I go way back. And I know because I have the photos to prove it. Of all... (read more)
December 23, 2022 Chip Chinery Charging Mount Standup Chip Chinery and I go way back. And I know because I have the p (read more)
December 8, 2022 Noman Hosni Multicultural Comedian They say in showbiz all roads lead to Hollywood, but for some, the road takes more turns than for others.... (read more)
December 8, 2022 Noman Hosni Multicultural Comedian They say in showbiz all roads lead to Hollywood, but for some (read more)
November 24, 2022 Ellie Rollins Life on the Big Island Aloha! This episode we are headed to the Big Island of Hawaii, where entrepreneur Ellie Rollins made her home for... (read more)
November 24, 2022 Ellie Rollins Life on the Big Island Aloha! This episode we are headed to the Big Island of Hawaii (read more)
November 10, 2022 Brendon David Rising Son How does a young American from the Deep South find himself living and teaching in Japan for two years fresh... (read more)
November 10, 2022 Brendon David Rising Son How does a young American from the Deep South find himself li (read more)
October 27, 2022 Jonathan Legg Road Less Traveled As host of the travel TV show, “Road Less Traveled”, Jonathan Legg has gone where many travelers have never dared.... (read more)
October 27, 2022 Jonathan Legg Road Less Traveled As host of the travel TV show, “Road Less Traveled (read more)
October 13, 2022 Shannon Smith Worldwide Chef Some people take photos when they travel. Chef Shannon Smith takes inspiration. The proud Oklahoma native was inspired to cook... (read more)
October 13, 2022 Shannon Smith Worldwide Chef Some people take photos when they travel. Chef Shannon Smit (read more)
September 29, 2022 Liz Galloway Adventures in Lifestyle Some people are meant to stay their whole lives in one spot. Liz Galloway is not one of those people.... (read more)
September 29, 2022 Liz Galloway Adventures in Lifestyle Some people are meant to stay their whole lives in one spot. L (read more)
September 15, 2022 David Moscow From Scratch For many child actors, the road to adulthood can be a rocky one. For David Moscow, the showbiz road has... (read more)
September 15, 2022 David Moscow From Scratch For many child actors, the road to adulthood can be a rocky on (read more)
August 30, 2022 Ryan and Sophie Life on a Sailboat If you think living on a 40-ft sailboat around the world full-time as a couple is a test of relationship,... (read more)
August 30, 2022 Ryan and Sophie Life on a Sailboat If you think living on a 40-ft sailboat around the world full (read more)
August 11, 2022 Shane Mahoney Luxury Travel Agent Want to travel like James Bond but don’t know where to begin? Shane Mahoney is the man to make it... (read more)
August 11, 2022 Shane Mahoney Luxury Travel Agent Want to travel like James Bond but don’t know where to (read more)
July 28, 2022 Matt Meltzer The Accidental Tourist Some people seek travel writing as a career, others have it thrust upon them. Matt Meltzer left his native Pacific... (read more)
July 28, 2022 Matt Meltzer The Accidental Tourist Some people seek travel writing as a career, others have it t (read more)
July 14, 2022 Peggy Cleveland Living on Tacoma Time If the military teaches you anything, it’s how to be mobile. For travel writer Marguerite “Peggy” Cleveland, that meant moving... (read more)
July 14, 2022 Peggy Cleveland Living on Tacoma Time If the military teaches you anything, it’s how to be m (read more)
June 30, 2022 Allan Karl World Rider Does riding a motorcycle solo around the world sound like a pipe dream to you? For author, TV host, and... (read more)
June 30, 2022 Allan Karl World Rider Does riding a motorcycle solo around the world sound like a p (read more)
June 16, 2022 Jessica Lipowski Going Dutch Jessica Lipowski knows about high and lows. The Michigan native spent six years at or below sea level living in... (read more)
June 16, 2022 Jessica Lipowski Going Dutch Jessica Lipowski knows about high and lows. The Michigan na (read more)
June 2, 2022 Cali O’Connor The Travel Shifters Is your life ready for a shift? Cali O’Connor’s life sure was. Trained in engineering and with a steady job... (read more)
June 2, 2022 Cali O’Connor The Travel Shifters Is your life ready for a shift? Cali O’Connor’ (read more)
May 19, 2022 Jennifer Broome TV Meteorologist Hikes Everest Leave it to a meteorologist to want to be above the clouds. Denver-based TV weather reporter Jennifer Broome certainly likes... (read more)
May 19, 2022 Jennifer Broome TV Meteorologist Hikes Everest Leave it to a meteorologist to want to be above the clouds. De (read more)
May 5, 2022 Lane Fournerat The Travel Vlog Family Get in the car, kids- it’s vacation time! Lane Fournerat is a family man with a plan: a plan to... (read more)
May 5, 2022 Lane Fournerat The Travel Vlog Family Get in the car, kids- it’s vacation time! Lane Fourne (read more)
April 21, 2022 Rob Samborn Prisoner of Paradise If anyone knows the importance of displaying great works of art to the public, it’s the Italians. Author Rob Samborn... (read more)
April 21, 2022 Rob Samborn Prisoner of Paradise If anyone knows the importance of displaying great works of (read more)
April 7, 2022 Jennifer Raezer Digital Nomad Pioneer Believe it or not kids, travel existed before social media. Jennifer Raezer knows that fact all too well. Back in... (read more)
April 7, 2022 Jennifer Raezer Digital Nomad Pioneer Believe it or not kids, travel existed before social media. (read more)
March 24, 2022 Greg Abandoned Urban Explorer Some people adventure to the Great Unknown. Greg Abandoned adventures to the Great Forgotten. Greg (who prefers to use his... (read more)
March 24, 2022 Greg Abandoned Urban Explorer Some people adventure to the Great Unknown. Greg Abandoned (read more)
March 10, 2022 Marti Buckley Life In Basque Country Attention, Foodies! Direct from San Sebastian, Spain- widely regarded as one of the world’s top food and wine destinations- comes... (read more)
March 10, 2022 Marti Buckley Life In Basque Country Attention, Foodies! Direct from San Sebastian, Spain- wid (read more)
February 24, 2022 Melissa McGibbon Adventure Travel Writer Who’s ready for some adventure?! From an early age, Melissa McGibbon was ready to answer that call. The Utah native... (read more)
February 24, 2022 Melissa McGibbon Adventure Travel Writer Who’s ready for some adventure?! From an early age, M (read more)
February 10, 2022 Stephanie von Watzdorf Travel In Fashion Lockdown? What lockdown? When fashion designer Stephanie von Watzdorf sold her company during the pandemic, she had travel on the... (read more)
February 10, 2022 Stephanie von Watzdorf Travel In Fashion Lockdown? What lockdown? When fashion designer Stephanie (read more)
January 27, 2022 Mike Siegel – A Cruise Story All Aboard The Good Ship Omicron Ahoy, Mateys! No guest this week, instead I bring you a Tale from the high seas- of a comedian who... (read more)
January 27, 2022 Mike Siegel – A Cruise Story All Aboard The Good Ship Omicron Ahoy, Mateys! No guest this week, instead I bring you a Tale f (read more)
January 13, 2022 Robin Dorian Rockin' in the Free World Are you ready to rock? I’m pleased to welcome to the show my former fellow VJ from our VH1 television... (read more)
January 13, 2022 Robin Dorian Rockin' in the Free World Are you ready to rock? I’m pleased to welcome to the sh (read more)
December 30, 2021 Nicole Chamberlin Traveling for Change In terms of a world view, Nicole Chamberlin has seen many different viewpoints. The Washington State native spent six years... (read more)
December 30, 2021 Nicole Chamberlin Traveling for Change In terms of a world view, Nicole Chamberlin has seen many dif (read more)
December 16, 2021 Nailah Hayward There's So Much To See As a child growing up in Pittsburgh, Nailah Hayward always knew there was a lot more to see in the... (read more)
December 16, 2021 Nailah Hayward There's So Much To See As a child growing up in Pittsburgh, Nailah Hayward always k (read more)
December 2, 2021 Ron Placone Get Your Road On On the road again! Comedian/YouTuber/Podcaster/Filmmaker Ron Placone has spent a good chunk of his adult life in motion. While doing... (read more)
December 2, 2021 Ron Placone Get Your Road On On the road again! Comedian/YouTuber/Podcaster/Filmmak (read more)
November 18, 2021 Krissy Krash From Derby Queen to Surf Goddess With a name like Krissy Krash, you know you’re not getting a delicate, timid lady. Krissy earned her moniker as... (read more)
November 18, 2021 Krissy Krash From Derby Queen to Surf Goddess With a name like Krissy Krash, you know you’re not get (read more)
November 4, 2021 Nate Ritter Stealing Hotel Rooms The only thing better than travel is getting a great travel deal. Nate Ritter is a tech guy and entrepreneur... (read more)
November 4, 2021 Nate Ritter Stealing Hotel Rooms The only thing better than travel is getting a great travel d (read more)
October 22, 2021 Travel Tales 10th Anniversary! Celebrating A Decade of Memories Happy birthday to us! Are we playing fast and loose with the exact dates? Probably. Nevertheless, this podcast did indeed... (read more)
October 22, 2021 Travel Tales 10th Anniversary! Celebrating A Decade of Memories Happy birthday to us! Are we playing fast and loose with the e (read more)
October 7, 2021 Lenny Schmidt Cruising Post-Pandemic Anchors Away! I received a gig offer from my cruise agent, and I immediately reached out to friends whom I... (read more)
October 7, 2021 Lenny Schmidt Cruising Post-Pandemic Anchors Away! I received a gig offer from my cruise agent, an (read more)
September 23, 2021 David McNeill Expat Empire Another Expat Expert in the house! In what’s starting to seem like a recurring theme, today’s guest is an American... (read more)
September 23, 2021 David McNeill Expat Empire Another Expat Expert in the house! In what’s startin (read more)
September 9, 2021 Scott Marshall Semester At Sea Ahoy, students of the world! If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that learning can be done outside of... (read more)
September 9, 2021 Scott Marshall Semester At Sea Ahoy, students of the world! If the pandemic has taught us an (read more)
August 26, 2021 Scott Neeson From Hollywood to Cambodian Rescuer Scott Neeson had it all. In roughly 20 years, the Australian high-school dropout had parlayed a job as an assistant... (read more)
August 26, 2021 Scott Neeson From Hollywood to Cambodian Rescuer Scott Neeson had it all. In roughly 20 years, the Australian (read more)
August 12, 2021 Angelyn Rudd The Long Strange Trip What a long, strange trip it’s been. Angelyn Rudd was uprooted from her Los Angeles childhood home at 11 moved... (read more)
August 12, 2021 Angelyn Rudd The Long Strange Trip What a long, strange trip it’s been. Angelyn Rudd was (read more)
July 29, 2021 Nisreene Atassi Expedia Travel Expert Nisreene Atassi  may have a long job title, but her message can be summed up in one word: travel. As... (read more)
July 29, 2021 Nisreene Atassi Expedia Travel Expert Nisreene Atassi  may have a long job title, but her message (read more)
July 15, 2021 Jessica Drucker Expat Adventure Calls Jessica Drucker wrote the book on living abroad. Literally. As a 15-year expat, the Chicago native experienced countless ups and... (read more)
July 15, 2021 Jessica Drucker Expat Adventure Calls Jessica Drucker wrote the book on living abroad. Literally (read more)
July 1, 2021 Robert Babirad In-Transit Passenger Being an inner-city schoolteacher isn’t for everyone. Neither is working in a stodgy law office, for that matter. For many,... (read more)
July 1, 2021 Robert Babirad In-Transit Passenger Being an inner-city schoolteacher isn’t for everyo (read more)
June 18, 2021 Mike Savas Mid-Life Awakening For as long as Mike Savas can remember, he had a list of things he always wanted to do. Approaching... (read more)
June 18, 2021 Mike Savas Mid-Life Awakening For as long as Mike Savas can remember, he had a list of things (read more)
June 3, 2021 Travis King A Remote Decade Travis King was at a crossroads. The Milwaukee native finished graduate school hesitant about taking the traditional path in life,... (read more)
June 3, 2021 Travis King A Remote Decade Travis King was at a crossroads. The Milwaukee native finis (read more)
May 20, 2021 Avi Liberman From Israel to Anywhere Some people handled the pandemic by hunkering down in one place- and then there was Avi Liberman. A comedian accustomed... (read more)
May 20, 2021 Avi Liberman From Israel to Anywhere Some people handled the pandemic by hunkering down in one pl (read more)
May 6, 2021 Sara Winokur The Icelandic Manuscript A personal tragedy or hardship is often a catalyst for a person to make travel a priority in their lives.... (read more)
May 6, 2021 Sara Winokur The Icelandic Manuscript A personal tragedy or hardship is often a catalyst for a pers (read more)
April 22, 2021 Andrew Steven Trail Weight After 30 years of feeling stuck, and reeling from a death in the family, Andrew Steven needed a change. Andrew... (read more)
April 22, 2021 Andrew Steven Trail Weight After 30 years of feeling stuck, and reeling from a death in t (read more)
April 8, 2021 Polly Letofsky A Walk Around The Earth Ever go out for a walk that lasted five years? Back in 1999, Polly Letofsky left her home in Colorado... (read more)
April 8, 2021 Polly Letofsky A Walk Around The Earth Ever go out for a walk that lasted five years? Back in 1999, Po (read more)
March 25, 2021 Kristen Gill Livin' La Vida Baja You’d think a native Chicagoan with Irish roots, who also lived in New York City, would have no problem dealing... (read more)
March 25, 2021 Kristen Gill Livin' La Vida Baja You’d think a native Chicagoan with Irish roots, who (read more)
March 11, 2021 Eric Giuliani Travel Tall Travel can take anyone out of their comfort zone. In fact, that’s what many travelers love about it. But when... (read more)
March 11, 2021 Eric Giuliani Travel Tall Travel can take anyone out of their comfort zone. In fact, th (read more)
February 25, 2021 Katherine Parker-Magyar Under The Big Sky Katherine Parker-Magyar had a choice. Should the longtime travel writer ride out the COVID quarantine in her native New Jersey,... (read more)
February 25, 2021 Katherine Parker-Magyar Under The Big Sky Katherine Parker-Magyar had a choice. Should the longtime (read more)
February 11, 2021 Michael Wedaa The Layover Guru Michael Wedaa wants people to know that global travel is cheaper than they think it is. That’s the kind of... (read more)
February 11, 2021 Michael Wedaa The Layover Guru Michael Wedaa wants people to know that global travel is che (read more)
January 28, 2021 Andrew Gold Argentina Exorcism Andrew Gold is not one to shy away from a good story. The journalist/TV presenter found his way to South... (read more)
January 28, 2021 Andrew Gold Argentina Exorcism Andrew Gold is not one to shy away from a good story. The journ (read more)
January 14, 2021 Mikkel Thorup The Escape Artist Ever thought about living abroad?  Mikkel Thorup has made being an expat not only his life for the last 20... (read more)
January 14, 2021 Mikkel Thorup The Escape Artist Ever thought about living abroad?  Mikkel Thorup has made (read more)
December 31, 2020 Bryan Souders Swedish Quarantine I’ll never complain about being locked down in sunny Southern California again. Bryan Souders is a Los Angeles native who... (read more)
December 31, 2020 Bryan Souders Swedish Quarantine I’ll never complain about being locked down in sunny (read more)
December 17, 2020 Simon Palomares Locked Down Under Of all the places to be in quarantine during the COVID crisis, Simon Palomares seems to have lucked out. Australia... (read more)
December 17, 2020 Simon Palomares Locked Down Under Of all the places to be in quarantine during the COVID crisis (read more)
December 3, 2020 Tess Rafferty Under The Tuscan Gun So how have you dealt with quarantine? While some folks handled lockdown by polishing off their Netflix queues, taking cooking... (read more)
December 3, 2020 Tess Rafferty Under The Tuscan Gun So how have you dealt with quarantine? While some folks hand (read more)
November 19, 2020 Jennine Cohen Travel Expert / Life Coach Most of us had no idea what the year 2020 would bring. Bay Area-based Travel Expert/Life Coach Jennine Cohen found... (read more)
November 19, 2020 Jennine Cohen Travel Expert / Life Coach Most of us had no idea what the year 2020 would bring. Bay Area (read more)
November 5, 2020 Meena Amani Stuntwoman/Actor/Filmmaker Let’s get physical! Meena Amani has been getting physical her entire life, from growing up in the mountains of Utah,... (read more)
November 5, 2020 Meena Amani Stuntwoman/Actor/Filmmaker Let’s get physical! Meena Amani has been getting phy (read more)
October 22, 2020 Vera Camarena Locked Down in Portugal Imagine opening a boutique hotel during a global pandemic. That’s the situation Vera Camarena and her American husband Cam found... (read more)
October 22, 2020 Vera Camarena Locked Down in Portugal Imagine opening a boutique hotel during a global pandemic. (read more)
October 8, 2020 Rob Paravonian COVID-19 Life in the Big Apple Quick – where would you say is the hardest place to live during a pandemic? The answer for most is... (read more)
October 8, 2020 Rob Paravonian COVID-19 Life in the Big Apple Quick – where would you say is the hardest place to liv (read more)
September 24, 2020 Nate Timmons Writing The Dad Book Like most people fresh out of college, Nate Timmons wanted to see the world a bit before settling down into... (read more)
September 24, 2020 Nate Timmons Writing The Dad Book Like most people fresh out of college, Nate Timmons wanted t (read more)
September 10, 2020 Bob DiMenna The Traveler's Blueprint What does an avid traveler do after he settles down, starts a family and needs to be at home? Well,... (read more)
September 10, 2020 Bob DiMenna The Traveler's Blueprint What does an avid traveler do after he settles down, starts a (read more)
August 27, 2020 Stephen Chrisanthus COVID Road Trip While most people saw the COVID-19 pandemic as a temporary halt to their personal travels, Stephen Chrisanthus saw it as... (read more)
August 27, 2020 Stephen Chrisanthus COVID Road Trip While most people saw the COVID-19 pandemic as a temporary h (read more)
August 13, 2020 Piper Moretti Middle East Retreat Leading a double life in Hollywood can be exhausting. Piper Moretti has been splitting much of her time over the... (read more)
August 13, 2020 Piper Moretti Middle East Retreat Leading a double life in Hollywood can be exhausting. Piper (read more)
July 30, 2020 Jenny Geyser Travel Fit And Well Is it possible to live and work in Rome and not gain 20 lbs in pasta and gelato weight while... (read more)
July 30, 2020 Jenny Geyser Travel Fit And Well Is it possible to live and work in Rome and not gain 20 lbs in pa (read more)
July 16, 2020 Cristina Alcivar Airport Wellness Guru Does anybody like being stuck in an airport? Airports are usually places we can’t wait to leave. And Cristina Alcivar... (read more)
July 16, 2020 Cristina Alcivar Airport Wellness Guru Does anybody like being stuck in an airport? Airports are us (read more)
July 2, 2020 Tyler Smith The Road to Redemption In tough times, we could all use some redemption. Podcaster and film director Tyler Smith returns from a long hiatus... (read more)
July 2, 2020 Tyler Smith The Road to Redemption In tough times, we could all use some redemption. Podcaster (read more)
June 18, 2020 Christine Williams and Jules Hatfield Not So Bon Voyage Lord knows there are plenty of Travel Tales to go around! Like most travel pros, globetrotting couple Christine Williams and... (read more)
June 18, 2020 Christine Williams and Jules Hatfield Not So Bon Voyage Lord knows there are plenty of Travel Tales to go around! Lik (read more)
June 4, 2020 Christina Cindrich Global Passport Lights! Camera! Travel! Award-winning TV producer, host, and writer Christina Cindrich was grounded by the coronavirus long enough to sit... (read more)
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May 21, 2020 Brittany Lynne Beautifully Awakening Couldn’t we all use a little mindfulness and positivity right about now? I know I can. While the world is... (read more)
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May 7, 2020 Roger Nygard The Truth About Marriage He’s back! Filmmaker Roger Nygard was one of our very first Travel Tales Podcast guests in 2012. Back then, he... (read more)
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May 1, 2020 Rachel Rudwall Battling COVID-19 Bonus episode! I put it in a call to friend and former Travel Tales guest Rachel Rudwall of RachelRoams.com to... (read more)
May 1, 2020 Rachel Rudwall Battling COVID-19 Bonus episode! I put it in a call to friend and former Travel T (read more)
April 23, 2020 Brittnay Sharman The Travelling House Sitter See the world while living for free? Yes, please! In 2016,  Brittnay Sharman and her boyfriend Jay decided to take... (read more)
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April 9, 2020 David Lowe Living The Lowe Life David Lowe is what many would consider to be a “Renaissance Man.” An Englishman with a background in science and... (read more)
April 9, 2020 David Lowe Living The Lowe Life David Lowe is what many would consider to be a “Renais (read more)
April 2, 2020 Barbara Tarricone Hamilton COVID-19 Update from Italy Special episode! With the world under lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I contacted a friend in Italy to hear... (read more)
April 2, 2020 Barbara Tarricone Hamilton COVID-19 Update from Italy Special episode! With the world under lockdown due to the CO (read more)
March 26, 2020 Steve Bramucci Uproxx LIFE Editor Steve Bramucci is a novelist, travel/food writer, adventurer, teacher, and storyteller. His love of the road started early, when he... (read more)
March 26, 2020 Steve Bramucci Uproxx LIFE Editor Steve Bramucci is a novelist, travel/food writer, adventu (read more)
March 25, 2020 COVID 19 Announcement Checking In Under Lockdown A brief announcement from Mike checking in and discussing travel in a post-virus world. We still plan on delivering episodes... (read more)
March 25, 2020 COVID 19 Announcement Checking In Under Lockdown A brief announcement from Mike checking in and discussing t (read more)
March 12, 2020 Ernest White II Fly Brother FlyBrother in the house! If you think I’m referring to a Shaft-era supercool cat of the streets, well, you’d be... (read more)
March 12, 2020 Ernest White II Fly Brother FlyBrother in the house! If you think I’m referring t (read more)
March 5, 2020 Philip DeBevoise Travel Video Awards Have you ever wondered why travel videos don’t have their own version of the Academy Awards? Philip DeBevoise was wondering... (read more)
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February 27, 2020 Chris Cisneros Laughs In Translation In January, 2020 I spent a week in Medellin, Colombia, and through a friend of a friend, I met the... (read more)
February 27, 2020 Chris Cisneros Laughs In Translation In January, 2020 I spent a week in Medellin, Colombia, and th (read more)
February 13, 2020 Darby Butts A Year at the South Pole Now this is a new one. After over eight years and 250 Travel Tales episodes, I’ve interviewed exactly two people... (read more)
February 13, 2020 Darby Butts A Year at the South Pole Now this is a new one. After over eight years and 250 Travel Ta (read more)
January 30, 2020 Krista Parker Forever on Walkabout Krista Parker was destined to travel. Born and raised in Australia to expat American parents, Krista always seemed to be... (read more)
January 30, 2020 Krista Parker Forever on Walkabout Krista Parker was destined to travel. Born and raised in Aus (read more)
January 16, 2020 Andrew Bender Where's Andy Now? So where exactly IS Andy now? That’s a good question. Because Andrew Bender could literally be anywhere in the world... (read more)
January 16, 2020 Andrew Bender Where's Andy Now? So where exactly IS Andy now? That’s a good question. (read more)
January 2, 2020 Vera and Cam Camarena Moving to Portugal Ever talk about ditching the big city for the country life? Well newlywed couple Vera and Cam Camarena put words... (read more)
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December 19, 2019 Cheryl Gaudet Mazatlan Sunset “Hola Mazatlan!” That was my greeting when I walked on stage in November to perform comedy for a crowd of... (read more)
December 19, 2019 Cheryl Gaudet Mazatlan Sunset “Hola Mazatlan!” That was my greeting when I w (read more)
December 5, 2019 Greg Schwem Worldwide Corporate Comedian If you’ve spent any time at corporate functions, you know that most of them are in dire need of a... (read more)
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November 21, 2019 Jennifer Richardson Jenny Is Free We’ve had our fair share of newfound digital nomads here on Travel Tales, but for travel blogger Jennifer Richardson, the... (read more)
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November 7, 2019 Glen Gilmore Travel Esquire TIME Magazine called Glen Gilmore “A Man of Action.” And they weren’t wrong. Glen is the kind of person who... (read more)
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October 24, 2019 Kashlee Kucheran Travel Off Path A woman after my own heart! Well, actually, Kashlee Kucheran and her husband, Trevor are a couple after my own... (read more)
October 24, 2019 Kashlee Kucheran Travel Off Path A woman after my own heart! Well, actually, Kashlee Kuchera (read more)
October 10, 2019 Amber Tozer A New Life in England Amber Tozer returns! Three years after her last Travel Tales appearance, Amber’s life has changed dramatically. While on a promotional... (read more)
October 10, 2019 Amber Tozer A New Life in England Amber Tozer returns! Three years after her last Travel Tale (read more)
September 26, 2019 Jacki Ueng The Bohemian Vagabond What’s a Bohemian Vagabond according to  travel/lifestyle blogger Jacki Ueng? A seeker of out of the way places who likes... (read more)
September 26, 2019 Jacki Ueng The Bohemian Vagabond What’s a Bohemian Vagabond according to  travel/l (read more)
September 12, 2019 Jesse Kazemek Feelin' Fab Around the World We all live in a Yellow Submarine! Actually, Jesse Kazemek and I lived on the MS Zaandam for a couple... (read more)
September 12, 2019 Jesse Kazemek Feelin' Fab Around the World We all live in a Yellow Submarine! Actually, Jesse Kazemek a (read more)
August 29, 2019 Jude Day Cruise Director Explains It All All aboard! Cruise Director Jude Day sat down with Mike aboard the MS Zaandam to explain just exactly what it... (read more)
August 29, 2019 Jude Day Cruise Director Explains It All All aboard! Cruise Director Jude Day sat down with Mike aboa (read more)
August 15, 2019 David Peck The Philosophy of Travel Philosopher, author, TV producer, businessman, teacher and …. magician? David Peck does a little bit of everything. Holding a Master’s... (read more)
August 15, 2019 David Peck The Philosophy of Travel Philosopher, author, TV producer, businessman, teacher a (read more)
August 1, 2019 Angela Sun Chasing A Sun Calling all Sun chasers! Angela Sun, TV host and creator of the ChasingASun.com travel blog is in the house! Angela... (read more)
August 1, 2019 Angela Sun Chasing A Sun Calling all Sun chasers! Angela Sun, TV host and creator of t (read more)
July 18, 2019 Megan Snedden Hey Wander Woman! In a world that seems to be growing more negative by the moment, a little kindness goes a long way.... (read more)
July 18, 2019 Megan Snedden Hey Wander Woman! In a world that seems to be growing more negative by the momen (read more)
June 27, 2019 The Gorilla Gang Tracking the Big Apes in Africa Live from Africa! I recently experienced a dream vacation trekking to see the mountain gorillas. My companions were six fun,... (read more)
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June 13, 2019 Mike Schmidt Schmitty Goes To Japan He’s baaaack! Fan favorite Mike Schmidt from the 40-Year-Old Boy podcast returns to spin Tales of his first-ever trip to... (read more)
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May 30, 2019 Diana Dixon Promoting the Travel Brand As a producer of TV promotions and owner of a creative agency, Diana Dixon knows how to put a positive... (read more)
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May 16, 2019 Jack Maxwell The Booze Traveler Drink ’em up, folks! The Booze Traveler is in the house! TV Host, actor, producer Jack Maxwell is here to... (read more)
May 16, 2019 Jack Maxwell The Booze Traveler Drink ’em up, folks! The Booze Traveler is in the hous (read more)
May 2, 2019 Kelley Ferro Baby On Board They say parenthood changes everything, and in terms of travel, that couldn’t be more true. But it takes more than... (read more)
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April 18, 2019 Monica Ortega Monica Goes... and Goes and Goes As the saying goes, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” In Hollywood terms, it would go... (read more)
April 18, 2019 Monica Ortega Monica Goes... and Goes and Goes As the saying goes, “Be the change you want to see in th (read more)
April 4, 2019 Alexi Lalas Soccer Star, Broadcaster, Musician, Traveler Can I kick it? Yes, I can! American pro soccer legend turned broadcaster Alexi Lalas stops by to spin Tales... (read more)
April 4, 2019 Alexi Lalas Soccer Star, Broadcaster, Musician, Traveler Can I kick it? Yes, I can! American pro soccer legend turned b (read more)
March 21, 2019 Kinga Philipps Travel Channel/NatGeo Host Do You have a TV? Do you watch travel shows? If so, there’s a good chance you know Kinga Philipps!... (read more)
March 21, 2019 Kinga Philipps Travel Channel/NatGeo Host Do You have a TV? Do you watch travel shows? If so, there̵ (read more)
March 14, 2019 Pat Francis UpLyft - The Movie Ever wonder just how far a rideshare app was willing to take you? Pat Francis did, and he put it... (read more)
March 14, 2019 Pat Francis UpLyft - The Movie Ever wonder just how far a rideshare app was willing to take y (read more)
March 7, 2019 Jeannette Ceja Jet Set with Jeannette She’s baaaaaack! Travel pro and great friend Jeannette Ceja is back for another chat, to fill us in on her... (read more)
March 7, 2019 Jeannette Ceja Jet Set with Jeannette She’s baaaaaack! Travel pro and great friend Jeanne (read more)
February 21, 2019 Valerie Wilson Trusted Travel Girl Who do you trust when it comes to travel advice? If you’re one of an ever-growing crowd of thousands upon... (read more)
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February 7, 2019 Patrick Leipold French Explorer and Adventurer Some people were simply not meant to live a “normal” life. Patrick Leipold is one of those people. The French... (read more)
February 7, 2019 Patrick Leipold French Explorer and Adventurer Some people were simply not meant to live a “normal&# (read more)
January 24, 2019 Jeff Peterson Magic Life At Sea Ahoy, magic lovers! Magician Jeff Peterson has been touring the world for the last 25 years performing on cruise ships,... (read more)
January 24, 2019 Jeff Peterson Magic Life At Sea Ahoy, magic lovers! Magician Jeff Peterson has been tourin (read more)
January 10, 2019 Jessie Festa Jessie On A Journey Thinking about being a full-time travel blogger/influencer? Well, Professor Jessie is in! Jessie Festa of the popular JessieOnAJourney.com website gives... (read more)
January 10, 2019 Jessie Festa Jessie On A Journey Thinking about being a full-time travel blogger/influenc (read more)
December 27, 2018 Elisa Kotin The World Traveled To most, travel can be a transformative experience. For others, like Elisa Kotin, travel can change lives both spiritually and... (read more)
December 27, 2018 Elisa Kotin The World Traveled To most, travel can be a transformative experience. For oth (read more)
December 13, 2018 Juliana Dever Clever Dever Wherever We have a real TV star in the house! Juliana Dever, who’s starred for eight years on the ABC hit... (read more)
December 13, 2018 Juliana Dever Clever Dever Wherever We have a real TV star in the house! Juliana Dever, who’ (read more)
November 29, 2018 Adrien Behn Strangers Abroad Adrien Behn is a fellow travel lover and podcaster, creator of the Strangers Abroad Podcast. Her podcast chronicles interviews with... (read more)
November 29, 2018 Adrien Behn Strangers Abroad Adrien Behn is a fellow travel lover and podcaster, creator (read more)
November 15, 2018 Michelle Halpern Live Like It's The Weekend Wanting a career and life change has always been a great motivator for travel. Michelle Halpern found that out firsthand,... (read more)
November 15, 2018 Michelle Halpern Live Like It's The Weekend Wanting a career and life change has always been a great moti (read more)
November 1, 2018 Rob Paravonian Rockin' In The Free World Are you ready to rock the Good Ship Disney? Return guest Rob Paravonian is back to share Tales of entertaining... (read more)
November 1, 2018 Rob Paravonian Rockin' In The Free World Are you ready to rock the Good Ship Disney? Return guest Rob P (read more)
October 18, 2018 Sarah Haywood The Heart Hempress In a world full of chaos, sometimes we need to dig deeper and reach higher. Sarah Haywood is a lot... (read more)
October 18, 2018 Sarah Haywood The Heart Hempress In a world full of chaos, sometimes we need to dig deeper and r (read more)
October 11, 2018 Alison Teal Alison's Adventures Alison Teal is neither Naked nor Afraid! Dubbed “The Female Indiana Jones”, Alison first gained notoriety by appearing on the... (read more)
October 11, 2018 Alison Teal Alison's Adventures Alison Teal is neither Naked nor Afraid! Dubbed “The (read more)
October 4, 2018 Ashley Colburn To Croatia and Beyond She’s back! Five years after her first visit, travel host/producer and Croatia TV star Ashley Colburn returns to fill us... (read more)
October 4, 2018 Ashley Colburn To Croatia and Beyond She’s back! Five years after her first visit, travel (read more)
September 20, 2018 Chelsea Gilson The Traveling Fig For a Boston-area native, Chelsea Gilson could easily be mistaken for the ultimate California gal. Yogi, actor, TV host, travel... (read more)
September 20, 2018 Chelsea Gilson The Traveling Fig For a Boston-area native, Chelsea Gilson could easily be mi (read more)
September 6, 2018 Nick Robinson Algarve Addict Direct from Portugal, we are happy to welcome Nick Robinson to Travel Tales! Nick is a native of South Africa... (read more)
September 6, 2018 Nick Robinson Algarve Addict Direct from Portugal, we are happy to welcome Nick Robinson (read more)
August 23, 2018 Judy Otto Ottomatic for the People Direct from Asia, it’s Judy Otto! Judy is a longtime friend and actor who I’ve been trying to get on... (read more)
August 23, 2018 Judy Otto Ottomatic for the People Direct from Asia, it’s Judy Otto! Judy is a longtime f (read more)
August 9, 2018 Katei From Street Busker to Global Musician The continent of Asia encompasses many varied nations, and it seems like Katei Chang’s family comes from half of them.... (read more)
August 9, 2018 Katei From Street Busker to Global Musician The continent of Asia encompasses many varied nations, and (read more)
July 26, 2018 Joseph Reohm Worldwide Illusions You never know where your talents will take you. Like most budding magicians, young Joseph Reohm  spent a lot of... (read more)
July 26, 2018 Joseph Reohm Worldwide Illusions You never know where your talents will take you. Like most bu (read more)
July 12, 2018 Arnette Stricker Round The World Girl Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make travel a priority. In Arnette Stricker’s case, it was the sudden death of... (read more)
July 12, 2018 Arnette Stricker Round The World Girl Sometimes it takes a tragedy to make travel a priority. In Ar (read more)
June 28, 2018 Matt Disero Northern Magic Not too many people can lay claim to having visited both the North and South Poles. Comedy magician Matt Disero... (read more)
June 28, 2018 Matt Disero Northern Magic Not too many people can lay claim to having visited both the N (read more)
June 14, 2018 Daniel Pierson The Bolt Collective There’s nothing like clothes that are tailor-made to fit. So why not tailor-made travel? Today’s guest is Daniel Pierson, the... (read more)
June 14, 2018 Daniel Pierson The Bolt Collective There’s nothing like clothes that are tailor-made t (read more)
May 31, 2018 Chad Uddstrom The Bro Abroad How does a hockey-loving kid from Pittsburgh become a celebrity in Paraguay? The answer, my friends, is social media –... (read more)
May 31, 2018 Chad Uddstrom The Bro Abroad How does a hockey-loving kid from Pittsburgh become a celeb (read more)
May 17, 2018 Alex Person Worldwide Freelancer In today’s world, those who want to travel the world and still make money must adjust to the freelance work... (read more)
May 17, 2018 Alex Person Worldwide Freelancer In today’s world, those who want to travel the world a (read more)
May 3, 2018 Jen Ruiz Jen On A Jet Plane Direct from Naples, FL, it’s Jen On A Jet Plane! Jen Ruiz was a practicing lawyer, albeit one who traveled... (read more)
May 3, 2018 Jen Ruiz Jen On A Jet Plane Direct from Naples, FL, it’s Jen On A Jet Plane! Jen Ru (read more)
April 19, 2018 Jason Cochran Frommer's Travel Expert Sometimes it pays to get on-board early. Jason Cochran has been a travel authority and consumer expert for 20 years,... (read more)
April 19, 2018 Jason Cochran Frommer's Travel Expert Sometimes it pays to get on-board early. Jason Cochran has b (read more)
April 5, 2018 Phil Sylvester World Nomad Direct from Sydney, Australia! Phil Sylvester of insurance provider World Nomads checks in to talk about travel insurance- maybe not... (read more)
April 5, 2018 Phil Sylvester World Nomad Direct from Sydney, Australia! Phil Sylvester of insuranc (read more)
March 22, 2018 Rollie Peterkin Escaping the American Dream The “American Dream” isn’t always for everyone. Rollie Peterkin found that out the hard way. A wrestler throughout college, Rollie... (read more)
March 22, 2018 Rollie Peterkin Escaping the American Dream The “American Dream” isn’t always for (read more)
March 8, 2018 Brandon Pearce Pearce On Earth There’s more than one way to raise a family. Nobody knows that better than Brandon Pearce. Brandon and his wife... (read more)
March 8, 2018 Brandon Pearce Pearce On Earth There’s more than one way to raise a family. Nobody kn (read more)
February 22, 2018 Dr. Anamarija Margan Sulc Losinj's Wellness Doctor Bonus episode! While on a recent press trip to Losinj, Croatia, I learned about the beautiful island’s history of health... (read more)
February 22, 2018 Dr. Anamarija Margan Sulc Losinj's Wellness Doctor Bonus episode! While on a recent press trip to Losinj, Croat (read more)
February 22, 2018 Nena Komarica Croatia Tourism Champion In her 30+ years of working for Croatia Tourism, Nena Komarica has seen her native country go from rarely-visited part... (read more)
February 22, 2018 Nena Komarica Croatia Tourism Champion In her 30+ years of working for Croatia Tourism, Nena Komari (read more)
February 8, 2018 Christian Vollmert Volle On Tour Prost! We made a call to Hamburg, Germany to check in with travel blogger Christian Vollmert of VolleOnTour.com Christian told... (read more)
February 8, 2018 Christian Vollmert Volle On Tour Prost! We made a call to Hamburg, Germany to check in with tra (read more)
January 25, 2018 Jared Schwitzke Air Mule With a name like AirMule, it’s got to be on the level, right? Turns out, yes it is! When Jared... (read more)
January 25, 2018 Jared Schwitzke Air Mule With a name like AirMule, it’s got to be on the level, r (read more)
January 11, 2018 Angel Castellanos Angel's Travel Lounge If you’re going to travel, why not travel smart? That’s the message Angel Castellanos shares on his website, Angel’s Travel... (read more)
January 11, 2018 Angel Castellanos Angel's Travel Lounge If you’re going to travel, why not travel smart? That (read more)
January 4, 2018 2017 Year in Review Reflections on a Busy Year in Travel Mike Siegel takes a look back at a year of travel experiences and life changes. From working cruise visits to... (read more)
January 4, 2018 2017 Year in Review Reflections on a Busy Year in Travel Mike Siegel takes a look back at a year of travel experiences (read more)
December 21, 2017 Bassam Tarazi Rally Up! Engineer-turned-Author Bassam Tarazi was at a crossroads in his life, and wasn’t sure where to go next. The direction Bassam... (read more)
December 21, 2017 Bassam Tarazi Rally Up! Engineer-turned-Author Bassam Tarazi was at a crossroads (read more)
December 7, 2017 Katrina McGhee Worldwide Life Coach They say travel can change your life – and that’s just what it did for Katrina McGhee. In 2012, Katrina... (read more)
December 7, 2017 Katrina McGhee Worldwide Life Coach They say travel can change your life – and that’ (read more)
November 23, 2017 Krystal Kelly Traveling by Horsepower Krystal Kelly is a California girl determined to see the world on the back of a horse. She’s a certified... (read more)
November 23, 2017 Krystal Kelly Traveling by Horsepower Krystal Kelly is a California girl determined to see the wor (read more)
November 9, 2017 Jenee Designing a Traveling Life Traveling through Europe in late September, I met up with my longtime friend Jenee in the Algarve coast of Portugal.... (read more)
November 9, 2017 Jenee Designing a Traveling Life Traveling through Europe in late September, I met up with my (read more)
October 26, 2017 LouAnn Loveday From Texas to Greek Island Innkeeper How did a nice Texas gal end up running a small hotel on a Greek Island? Good question! That’s just... (read more)
October 26, 2017 LouAnn Loveday From Texas to Greek Island Innkeeper How did a nice Texas gal end up running a small hotel on a Greek (read more)
October 12, 2017 Rocky Mountaineer Brand Ambassadors Travel Experts Give Their Two Cents When it comes to memorable travel experiences, people who travel most often tend to be a discerning bunch. If those... (read more)
October 12, 2017 Rocky Mountaineer Brand Ambassadors Travel Experts Give Their Two Cents When it comes to memorable travel experiences, people who t (read more)
September 28, 2017 Frank Biernat Germany, Switzerland and Beyond The world Frank Biernat thought he knew changed dramatically in late 1989. After enjoying a peaceful, stable childhood in the... (read more)
September 28, 2017 Frank Biernat Germany, Switzerland and Beyond The world Frank Biernat thought he knew changed dramatical (read more)
September 14, 2017 Pilar Alessandra Taking The Hollywood Dream Worldwide True to her line of work, Pilar Alessandra is back for a sequel! I first interviewed Pilar, an author and... (read more)
September 14, 2017 Pilar Alessandra Taking The Hollywood Dream Worldwide True to her line of work, Pilar Alessandra is back for a seque (read more)
August 31, 2017 Happy Camper Wives Goin' Mobile Dropping out of the rat-race, purging nearly all your possessions to live in a small, teardrop trailer isn’t for everyone.... (read more)
August 31, 2017 Happy Camper Wives Goin' Mobile Dropping out of the rat-race, purging nearly all your posse (read more)
August 17, 2017 Eric Trules E-Travels with E. Trules The life of an artist may be tough and unsteady at times, but it can also take you to far... (read more)
August 17, 2017 Eric Trules E-Travels with E. Trules The life of an artist may be tough and unsteady at times, but i (read more)
August 3, 2017 Leon Logothetis The Kindness Diaries “I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Those immortal words were spoken by the character of Blanche DuBois... (read more)
August 3, 2017 Leon Logothetis The Kindness Diaries “I have always depended on the kindness of strangers (read more)
July 20, 2017 Eytan Elterman Lokal Travel The new trend in travel focuses on sustainability and engagement with local citizens and their daily lives. That’s where Eytan... (read more)
July 20, 2017 Eytan Elterman Lokal Travel The new trend in travel focuses on sustainability and engag (read more)
July 6, 2017 Rocky Mountaineer Crew Why You Should Take North America's Premier Scenic Railway O’ Canada! Our friendly neighbor to the north turned 150 years old on July 1, and what better time to... (read more)
July 6, 2017 Rocky Mountaineer Crew Why You Should Take North America's Premier Scenic Railway O’ Canada! Our friendly neighbor to the north turned (read more)
June 22, 2017 Mike Schibel Travel With Meaning What does travel mean to you? Every person has a different answer to that question, and Mike Schibel wants to... (read more)
June 22, 2017 Mike Schibel Travel With Meaning What does travel mean to you? Every person has a different a (read more)
June 8, 2017 Konrad Waliszewski Have App, Will Travel If you want to make travel your lifestyle rather than just a diversion, Konrad Waliszewski would be a good man... (read more)
June 8, 2017 Konrad Waliszewski Have App, Will Travel If you want to make travel your lifestyle rather than just a d (read more)
May 25, 2017 Margaret Hicks and John Eiberger Lost and Found Travel They say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. For Margaret Hicks and John Eiberger, their lemons came in the... (read more)
May 25, 2017 Margaret Hicks and John Eiberger Lost and Found Travel They say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. For Marg (read more)
May 11, 2017 Kari DePhillips and Kelly Chase Workationing Tired of office life and your daily commute? Kari DePhillips and Kelly Chase were also tired of being tied down... (read more)
May 11, 2017 Kari DePhillips and Kelly Chase Workationing Tired of office life and your daily commute? Kari DePhillip (read more)
April 27, 2017 Kristina Wong A Uganda Rap Star is Born Performance artist Kristina Wong thought she would take a break from showbiz by making her first trip to Africa. As... (read more)
April 27, 2017 Kristina Wong A Uganda Rap Star is Born Performance artist Kristina Wong thought she would take a b (read more)
April 13, 2017 Jason Windebank Sailing Around the World Jason Windebank had a dream to sail around the world, but never believed it was possible. But circumstances change, and... (read more)
April 13, 2017 Jason Windebank Sailing Around the World Jason Windebank had a dream to sail around the world, but nev (read more)
March 30, 2017 Rachel Reenstra Livin' the Wildlife Back again for more! TV host Rachel Reenstra returns to the Travel Tales Podcast to open up about her new... (read more)
March 30, 2017 Rachel Reenstra Livin' the Wildlife Back again for more! TV host Rachel Reenstra returns to the T (read more)
March 16, 2017 Lisa Dickey Bears In The Streets They say in life, timing is everything. For author Lisa Dickey, her latest book on a changing Russia, Bears in... (read more)
March 16, 2017 Lisa Dickey Bears In The Streets They say in life, timing is everything. For author Lisa Dick (read more)
March 3, 2017 Alice Kandell Back in Time One of the best things about travel is the people you meet. While on a recent comedy cruise gig in... (read more)
March 3, 2017 Alice Kandell Back in Time One of the best things about travel is the people you meet. Wh (read more)
February 16, 2017 Caroline Cagle Meditations of India We could all use a break from the real world at some point. For California native Caroline Cagle, that break... (read more)
February 16, 2017 Caroline Cagle Meditations of India We could all use a break from the real world at some point. For (read more)
February 2, 2017 Matt Weinhold Monster Party in Japan As the birthplace of Godzilla, Mothra, Gamara, Ultra Man, Power Rangers, and countless other science fiction legends, Japan is certainly... (read more)
February 2, 2017 Matt Weinhold Monster Party in Japan As the birthplace of Godzilla, Mothra, Gamara, Ultra Man, (read more)
January 19, 2017 Mehera Blum India, Bali, and the search for Inspiration Inspiration can be found anywhere you look. For designer Mehera Blum, that inspiration is most often found in SE Asia,... (read more)
January 19, 2017 Mehera Blum India, Bali, and the search for Inspiration Inspiration can be found anywhere you look. For designer Me (read more)
December 29, 2016 2016 Year in Review A look back and ahead Another year of Travel Tales is in the books! Thanks to all the listeners who have stayed faithful and to... (read more)
December 29, 2016 2016 Year in Review A look back and ahead Another year of Travel Tales is in the books! Thanks to all th (read more)
December 15, 2016 Murray Valeriano Road Stories from the Front Lines As a fellow comedian, Murray Valeriano and I both have plenty of stories of life on the road. And like... (read more)
December 15, 2016 Murray Valeriano Road Stories from the Front Lines As a fellow comedian, Murray Valeriano and I both have plent (read more)
December 1, 2016 Amy Whetsel Creature comforts Who knew being skilled at arts & crafts in school could lead to Hollywood and around the world? Amy Whetsel... (read more)
December 1, 2016 Amy Whetsel Creature comforts Who knew being skilled at arts & crafts in school could l (read more)
November 17, 2016 Amy Rachlin Shooting Stars Sometimes it’s all in the timing. New Jersey native Amy Rachlin graduated from Boston University just in time to snare... (read more)
November 17, 2016 Amy Rachlin Shooting Stars Sometimes it’s all in the timing. New Jersey native A (read more)
November 3, 2016 Kevin Wilkerson Join the PubClub Who’s looking to party? Kevin Wilkerson has built a business that asks that very question. As the founder of PubClub.com,... (read more)
November 3, 2016 Kevin Wilkerson Join the PubClub Who’s looking to party? Kevin Wilkerson has built a b (read more)
October 20, 2016 Mike Schmidt 40-Year-Old Boy Goes To Kuwait One of the great benefits of podcasting is the intimate connection a host can build with his or her fanbase.... (read more)
October 20, 2016 Mike Schmidt 40-Year-Old Boy Goes To Kuwait One of the great benefits of podcasting is the intimate conn (read more)
October 6, 2016 Zoe Wild Zen and the Art of Giving Most people watch images of suffering from around the world and do nothing but feel sad and/or grateful that it’s... (read more)
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September 22, 2016 Mariana Cestellos Gem Of A Traveler Since the days of Vikings and pirates, men have sailed the high seas looking for treasure. Nowadays, the treasure can... (read more)
September 22, 2016 Mariana Cestellos Gem Of A Traveler Since the days of Vikings and pirates, men have sailed the hi (read more)
September 8, 2016 Nick Jans The Man from Alaska If the question has anything to do with Alaska, you can bet Nick Jans has the answer. As a young... (read more)
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August 24, 2016 Adam Kario Juggling around the World A little dexterity is never a bad thing. Having exceptional dexterity, combined with a whole lot of practice, can take... (read more)
August 24, 2016 Adam Kario Juggling around the World A little dexterity is never a bad thing. Having exceptional (read more)
August 10, 2016 Jeannette Ceja A Star is Airborn A trip to Europe as a child changed Jeannette Ceja’s dreams in a major way. From that journey on, she... (read more)
August 10, 2016 Jeannette Ceja A Star is Airborn A trip to Europe as a child changed Jeannette Ceja’s d (read more)
July 28, 2016 Trigg Watson Magic Man Every once in a while, our lives could use a bit of magic. When Trigg Watson was 11 years old,... (read more)
July 28, 2016 Trigg Watson Magic Man Every once in a while, our lives could use a bit of magic. When (read more)
July 14, 2016 Jessica Blotter Kind Traveler Most people who travel extensively throughout the world come in contact with poverty levels unseen in their home countries. Few... (read more)
July 14, 2016 Jessica Blotter Kind Traveler Most people who travel extensively throughout the world co (read more)
June 30, 2016 Bruce Marshall Romans His Ol' Kentucky Home If you’ve got a hankerin’ for bourbon, horse racing, and fried chicken, then you’re going to love this episode. My... (read more)
June 30, 2016 Bruce Marshall Romans His Ol' Kentucky Home If you’ve got a hankerin’ for bourbon, horse r (read more)
June 16, 2016 Julie Andersen – Encore Shark Angel Returns Not gonna beat around the bush folks- a guest canceled on me days before I left the US for a... (read more)
June 16, 2016 Julie Andersen – Encore Shark Angel Returns Not gonna beat around the bush folks- a guest canceled on me d (read more)
June 2, 2016 Jordan Bishop How I Travel For people who love to travel, the best thing about running an internet business is the ability to work from... (read more)
June 2, 2016 Jordan Bishop How I Travel For people who love to travel, the best thing about running a (read more)
May 19, 2016 Amber Tozer Taking the Not-High Road Some people take the straight and narrow path, others give themselves a wide berth and are free to wander. Amber... (read more)
May 19, 2016 Amber Tozer Taking the Not-High Road Some people take the straight and narrow path, others give t (read more)
May 5, 2016 Justin Walter Around The World With Justin Who says reality shows are a waste of time? An obsession with the TV show Survivor sparked Justin Walter’s desire... (read more)
May 5, 2016 Justin Walter Around The World With Justin Who says reality shows are a waste of time? An obsession with (read more)
April 21, 2016 Linda Jager Park City Ambassador As the Director of Communications for Visit Park City, Linda Jager can answer any question you may have about visiting... (read more)
April 21, 2016 Linda Jager Park City Ambassador As the Director of Communications for Visit Park City, Lind (read more)
April 7, 2016 Jerry Whitworth Vintage Kicks on Route 66 There’s more than one way to travel. Some prefer a tight schedule, getting from Point A to Point B in... (read more)
April 7, 2016 Jerry Whitworth Vintage Kicks on Route 66 There’s more than one way to travel. Some prefer a tig (read more)
March 24, 2016 Danny D’Oscar Cuban Entertainer Hola, Amigos! In light of President Obama’s historic trip to Cuba, it seems the right time to share the chat... (read more)
March 24, 2016 Danny D’Oscar Cuban Entertainer Hola, Amigos! In light of President Obama’s histori (read more)
March 10, 2016 Sarah Dandashy Ask A Concierge Ever had a question for someone who knows the ins and outs of fine hotels? If only there was a... (read more)
March 10, 2016 Sarah Dandashy Ask A Concierge Ever had a question for someone who knows the ins and outs of f (read more)
February 25, 2016 Tess Rafferty Love, Italian Style If you’re going to be obsessed about something, you could do worse than Italy. Return guest Tess Rafferty is back... (read more)
February 25, 2016 Tess Rafferty Love, Italian Style If you’re going to be obsessed about something, you c (read more)
February 11, 2016 Henry Saxby Piano Man All aboard the good ship Cover Song! During my recent gig performing comedy on board the Emerald Princess cruise ship,... (read more)
February 11, 2016 Henry Saxby Piano Man All aboard the good ship Cover Song! During my recent gig per (read more)
January 28, 2016 Rachel Brill Eat, Pray, Climb Rachel Brill knows how to make the most of a pink slip. After getting laid off, the L.A. native made... (read more)
January 28, 2016 Rachel Brill Eat, Pray, Climb Rachel Brill knows how to make the most of a pink slip. After g (read more)
January 14, 2016 Christy Stratton Texpert Howdy y’all! TV writer, native Texan, and fellow Rock Solid Podcast rotating co-host Christy Stratton joins us! We dive deep... (read more)
January 14, 2016 Christy Stratton Texpert Howdy y’all! TV writer, native Texan, and fellow Roc (read more)
December 30, 2015 Spencer Spellman Whiskey...Tango...Globetrot! To ring in the new year, Travel Tales welcomes a man who knows his way around a cocktail. Spencer Spellman... (read more)
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December 17, 2015 Graham Elwood Worlwide Nerd Travel Tales welcomes back our first guest ever! Comedian/filmmaker/podcaster Graham Elwood of the Comedy Film Nerds podcast stops by to... (read more)
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December 3, 2015 Laura Grier Shooting Star Sure, shooting photos and video for luxury weddings in exotic places around the world may sound like a great job.... (read more)
December 3, 2015 Laura Grier Shooting Star Sure, shooting photos and video for luxury weddings in exot (read more)
November 19, 2015 Special Announcement – We’re leaving Libsyn for good! We've switched - get with it! This is to notify those few of you out there who listen directly through Libsyn that Travel Tales Podcast has... (read more)
November 19, 2015 Special Announcement – We’re leaving Libsyn for good! We've switched - get with it! This is to notify those few of you out there who listen direc (read more)
November 19, 2015 Andrew Tyree Coast to Costa It pays to know a second language. California native Andrew Tyree learned that early in life, when a short trip... (read more)
November 19, 2015 Andrew Tyree Coast to Costa It pays to know a second language. California native Andrew (read more)
November 5, 2015 Lisa Curry Hoosier no More Lisa Curry knew one thing growing up: she was getting out of Indiana. The sheltered life of the Hoosier State... (read more)
November 5, 2015 Lisa Curry Hoosier no More Lisa Curry knew one thing growing up: she was getting out of I (read more)
October 22, 2015 Trish Suhr Front-line Comedy Some would say the journey from small-town Kentucky to Hollywood is an adventurous Travel Tale in itself. Trish Suhr journeyed... (read more)
October 22, 2015 Trish Suhr Front-line Comedy Some would say the journey from small-town Kentucky to Holl (read more)
October 14, 2015 Jim Pickell HomeExchange.com In a world where strangers can give you a ride in their cars and rent you a room in your... (read more)
October 14, 2015 Jim Pickell HomeExchange.com In a world where strangers can give you a ride in their cars an (read more)
October 1, 2015 Lucas Cardholm Greetings from Sweden Can you be a great host and guest all at the same time? Lucas Cardholm can! Before graciously driving me... (read more)
October 1, 2015 Lucas Cardholm Greetings from Sweden Can you be a great host and guest all at the same time? Lucas Ca (read more)
September 16, 2015 Erin Cahill Acting the Part Of all my actor friends in Los Angeles, none seem to work more than Erin Cahill. Her credits on IMDB... (read more)
September 16, 2015 Erin Cahill Acting the Part Of all my actor friends in Los Angeles, none seem to work more (read more)
September 2, 2015 Kristin Herold Life's a Beach Some people are just born in a bikini. Kristin Herold is one of those people. If given a choice, she’d... (read more)
September 2, 2015 Kristin Herold Life's a Beach Some people are just born in a bikini. Kristin Herold is one o (read more)
August 18, 2015 Lisa Alvarado Spanish Immersion Some may think if you live in Los Angeles, there’s hardly a need to go to Mexico to improve your... (read more)
August 18, 2015 Lisa Alvarado Spanish Immersion Some may think if you live in Los Angeles, there’s har (read more)
August 6, 2015 Pat Francis Rockin' In The Free World Pat Francis loves music. As host of the Rock Solid Podcast, Pat and his rotating band of co-hosts (yours truly... (read more)
August 6, 2015 Pat Francis Rockin' In The Free World Pat Francis loves music. As host of the Rock Solid Podcast, P (read more)
July 20, 2015 Steve Benaquist Cuba Libre Cuba is all over the news at the moment, and for good reason. After 50-plus years of communist rule under... (read more)
July 20, 2015 Steve Benaquist Cuba Libre Cuba is all over the news at the moment, and for good reason. (read more)
July 9, 2015 Joe Miragliotta Joe's Daily The life of an “Influencer” sounds pretty good. Joe Miragliotta, the creator of the popular lifestyle site JoesDaily.com, is courted... (read more)
July 9, 2015 Joe Miragliotta Joe's Daily The life of an “Influencer” sounds pretty goo (read more)
June 25, 2015 Tony Dimond Island Hunter Ever dream about buying your very own island? TV Producer Tony Dimond has spent many years working on the road,... (read more)
June 25, 2015 Tony Dimond Island Hunter Ever dream about buying your very own island? TV Producer To (read more)
June 12, 2015 Jahnavi Goldstein Travel Fever Lawyer and former comedian Jahnavi Goldstein returns to the studio with a whopper of a Travel Tale. During a recent... (read more)
June 12, 2015 Jahnavi Goldstein Travel Fever Lawyer and former comedian Jahnavi Goldstein returns to th (read more)
May 27, 2015 James Lawrence Grape Escapist Traveling the world writing about fine wine and great food sounds pretty good to most people. For lifestyle journalist and... (read more)
May 27, 2015 James Lawrence Grape Escapist Traveling the world writing about fine wine and great food s (read more)
May 26, 2015 Jeff Pelletier Rocky Mountaineer BONUS EPISODE! All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train! Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Rocky Mountaineer invited members of the media... (read more)
May 26, 2015 Jeff Pelletier Rocky Mountaineer BONUS EPISODE! All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train! Cel (read more)
May 11, 2015 Lisa Ellen Niver We Said Go Travel Writer, teacher, blogger, scuba diver, and founder of the We Said Go Travel website Lisa Ellen Niver (as in diver)... (read more)
May 11, 2015 Lisa Ellen Niver We Said Go Travel Writer, teacher, blogger, scuba diver, and founder of the W (read more)
April 28, 2015 James Fell Staying Fit on the Road Nothing like seeing shirtless holiday photos of yourself to motivate a traveler to hit the gym when he gets home.... (read more)
April 28, 2015 James Fell Staying Fit on the Road Nothing like seeing shirtless holiday photos of yourself t (read more)
April 12, 2015 Josh Johnson World Trippin' Josh Johnson is a seeker of many things. As a closed-minded, conservative kid from the Pacific Northwest, Josh took his... (read more)
April 12, 2015 Josh Johnson World Trippin' Josh Johnson is a seeker of many things. As a closed-minded, (read more)
March 30, 2015 Tom Rhodes Worldwide Comic Few comedians have parlayed their art into more travel around the world than Tom Rhodes. Since this show began in... (read more)
March 30, 2015 Tom Rhodes Worldwide Comic Few comedians have parlayed their art into more travel arou (read more)
March 16, 2015 Jessica Howard Following Darwin's Footsteps Jessica Howard is an expert in the field of education. On her last vacation with friends, she not only took... (read more)
March 16, 2015 Jessica Howard Following Darwin's Footsteps Jessica Howard is an expert in the field of education. On her (read more)
March 1, 2015 David Justin Don't Fear the Reaper David “Reaper” Justin came by his fearsome moniker as a tactical expert and crack shot on the professional paintball circuit.... (read more)
March 1, 2015 David Justin Don't Fear the Reaper David “Reaper” Justin came by his fearsome mo (read more)
February 16, 2015 John Bizarre Dutch Treat A lot of people talk about quitting everything and moving abroad, but few actually go through with it. Back in... (read more)
February 16, 2015 John Bizarre Dutch Treat A lot of people talk about quitting everything and moving a (read more)
February 1, 2015 Jessica Bendinger Bring It On, World! Jessica Bendinger has lived a life most would envy. A Chicago gal who began her modeling career alongside fellow midwesterner ... (read more)
February 1, 2015 Jessica Bendinger Bring It On, World! Jessica Bendinger has lived a life most would envy. A Chicag (read more)
January 19, 2015 Lee Abbamonte A Man for all Countries Some people are well-traveled, and then there’s Lee Abbamonte. By the ripe old age of 32, Lee became the youngest... (read more)
January 19, 2015 Lee Abbamonte A Man for all Countries Some people are well-traveled, and then there’s Lee (read more)
January 6, 2015 Rosie Tran From Saigon to The Big Easy Most people wouldn’t connect Vietnamese and New Orleans cultures. Comedian Rosie Tran knows better. An American-born child of Vietnamese immigrants,... (read more)
January 6, 2015 Rosie Tran From Saigon to The Big Easy Most people wouldn’t connect Vietnamese and New Orl (read more)
December 23, 2014 2014 Year in Review Highlights from best of Travel Tales From Africa and Europe, to Southeast Asia, yours truly got around in 2014. But my travels paled next to the... (read more)
December 23, 2014 2014 Year in Review Highlights from best of Travel Tales From Africa and Europe, to Southeast Asia, yours truly go (read more)
December 8, 2014 Flight Attendant Gretchen Life at 30,000 feet. We all have questions about flying. Why do the airlines and flight attendants do what they do? How hard is... (read more)
December 8, 2014 Flight Attendant Gretchen Life at 30,000 feet. We all have questions about flying. Why do the airlines and f (read more)
November 24, 2014 Yoshi Obayashi Covering all Bases Comedian Yoshi Obayashi grew up with Japanese and Korean parents in Japan and emigrated to the US as a boy.... (read more)
November 24, 2014 Yoshi Obayashi Covering all Bases Comedian Yoshi Obayashi grew up with Japanese and Korean (read more)
November 13, 2014 Robert Peters Actor/Writer/Director/Traveler You may recognize Robert Peters from his many acting roles in film, television shows and commercials, but multi-hyphenate performer also... (read more)
November 13, 2014 Robert Peters Actor/Writer/Director/Traveler You may recognize Robert Peters from his many acting roles i (read more)
October 30, 2014 Lesley Nagy Travelzoo-ologist Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor for Travelzoo.com preaches the gospel of seeing the world while getting a great deal. Who doesn’t... (read more)
October 30, 2014 Lesley Nagy Travelzoo-ologist Lifestyle and Entertainment Editor for Travelzoo.com pre (read more)
October 13, 2014 Kathy Bianchi Keeping It Real Estate A small-town Illinois gal finds her fortune flipping property in London and Mexico. A lot of people talk a big... (read more)
October 13, 2014 Kathy Bianchi Keeping It Real Estate A small-town Illinois gal finds her fortune flipping prope (read more)
September 29, 2014 Rachel Rudwall Rachel Roams TV producer / host will go anywhere for a good story. Rachel Rudwall is in the storytelling business As a... (read more)
September 29, 2014 Rachel Rudwall Rachel Roams TV producer / host will go anywhere for a good story. Rachel R (read more)
September 15, 2014 J. Keith Van Straaten Travel Hacker Easter Island, Peru, Nepal, Spain and more, the comedian/writer shares Tales and tips on seeing the world for low money.... (read more)
September 15, 2014 J. Keith Van Straaten Travel Hacker Easter Island, Peru, Nepal, Spain and more, the comedian/w (read more)
September 2, 2014 Amy Daniels Hiking with a world view Teenage years in Hong Kong led one woman to a life of travel: from the Peace Corps in Ukraine, to... (read more)
September 2, 2014 Amy Daniels Hiking with a world view Teenage years in Hong Kong led one woman to a life of travel: f (read more)
August 19, 2014 Amsi Hernandez Solo backpacking through Europe A young man takes a big leap over the pond and hits the road alone for the first time. A... (read more)
August 19, 2014 Amsi Hernandez Solo backpacking through Europe A young man takes a big leap over the pond and hits the road alo (read more)
August 5, 2014 Laura Kiniry So You Wanna Be A Travel Writer? Interested in traveling the world and getting paid for it? A professional writer tells how she made that dream a... (read more)
August 5, 2014 Laura Kiniry So You Wanna Be A Travel Writer? Interested in traveling the world and getting paid for it? A (read more)
July 29, 2014 Kristin Yantis Vail Travel Expert Special bonus podcast! One of the founders of Malen Yantis P.R. explains why Vail, Colorado and the Rocky Mountains are... (read more)
July 29, 2014 Kristin Yantis Vail Travel Expert Special bonus podcast! One of the founders of Malen Yantis P (read more)
July 22, 2014 Alex Robinson Picture Perfect A photographer/travel writer splits his time between his native England and his adopted home of Brazil. Kidnapped and staring down... (read more)
July 22, 2014 Alex Robinson Picture Perfect A photographer/travel writer splits his time between his n (read more)
July 8, 2014 Paul Bradbury Living on Island Time A well-traveled Englishman settles down on the Croatian island of Hvar. By the time he was 30, Paul Bradbury had... (read more)
July 8, 2014 Paul Bradbury Living on Island Time A well-traveled Englishman settles down on the Croatian is (read more)
June 23, 2014 Matt Knudsen Merchant Marine A young man spends what would have been his college years working on cargo ships around the world. Comedian/actor Matt... (read more)
June 23, 2014 Matt Knudsen Merchant Marine A young man spends what would have been his college years wor (read more)
June 9, 2014 Jamie Kaler Shipping Out A stint in the U.S. Navy was the key that unlocked one man’s world. “Join The Navy, See The World.”... (read more)
June 9, 2014 Jamie Kaler Shipping Out A stint in the U.S. Navy was the key that unlocked one manR (read more)
May 27, 2014 Jahnavi Goldstein Veggie Tales A Hare Krishna daughter turned comedian/ lawyer sees the world from many angles. Sometimes it’s all in a name. The... (read more)
May 27, 2014 Jahnavi Goldstein Veggie Tales A Hare Krishna daughter turned comedian/ lawyer sees the wo (read more)
May 11, 2014 Phyllis Katz On a Hip Trip Dismayed by her health care options at home, an American woman heads to India for medical treatment. Phyllis Katz has... (read more)
May 11, 2014 Phyllis Katz On a Hip Trip Dismayed by her health care options at home, an American wom (read more)
April 14, 2014 Bertha Villalobos & Bradley Dobler Getting kicks in Thailand A whirlwind press tour through Bangkok and beyond combines yours truly with a travel writer and a Muay Thai boxer.... (read more)
April 14, 2014 Bertha Villalobos & Bradley Dobler Getting kicks in Thailand A whirlwind press tour through Bangkok and beyond combines (read more)
April 2, 2014 Mike Dwyer Get Your Wings A pilot of private jets sees the world while transporting the rich and famous. Attention please, this is your captain... (read more)
April 2, 2014 Mike Dwyer Get Your Wings A pilot of private jets sees the world while transporting th (read more)
March 20, 2014 Matt Harris Worldwide High A teenager’s life turned upside-down when his dad took a job halfway around the world. Matt Harris didn’t have your... (read more)
March 20, 2014 Matt Harris Worldwide High A teenager’s life turned upside-down when his dad to (read more)
March 5, 2014 Karin Jones Under African Skies A New York native finds a career helping others discover her beloved Africa. What’s a city gal to do when... (read more)
March 5, 2014 Karin Jones Under African Skies A New York native finds a career helping others discover her (read more)
February 17, 2014 Michele Mahone Down home, down under A Kentucky gal found herself on Australian TV. Comedy ensued. Small-town Kentucky couldn’t be farther from Australia. But don’t tell... (read more)
February 17, 2014 Michele Mahone Down home, down under A Kentucky gal found herself on Australian TV. Comedy ensue (read more)
February 3, 2014 Eric Rosen On Point Managing editor of the popular website “The Points Guy” shares tips on maximizing rewards, as well as Tales of his... (read more)
February 3, 2014 Eric Rosen On Point Managing editor of the popular website “The Points G (read more)
January 27, 2014 Mary Anne Been JetSet Extra Editor-in-Chief of a popular travel website shares her Tales of how she made seeing the world her daily business. Mary... (read more)
January 27, 2014 Mary Anne Been JetSet Extra Editor-in-Chief of a popular travel website shares her Tal (read more)
January 13, 2014 Julie Andersen Shark Angel A successful executive gave it all up to protect an endangered species with a bad reputation. Julie Andersen had it... (read more)
January 13, 2014 Julie Andersen Shark Angel A successful executive gave it all up to protect an endanger (read more)
December 30, 2013 Lauren Marke Altitude adjustment Climbing the world’s highest peaks gives a lawyer a new look on life. As a high-powered real estate attorney, Lauren... (read more)
December 30, 2013 Lauren Marke Altitude adjustment Climbing the world’s highest peaks gives a lawyer a n (read more)
December 16, 2013 Andy Wood Soul Surfer A solo surf trip to Nicaragua leads a comedian down some unexpected paths. Comedian/producer Andy Wood keeps himself pretty busy... (read more)
December 16, 2013 Andy Wood Soul Surfer A solo surf trip to Nicaragua leads a comedian down some unex (read more)
December 2, 2013 Jonathan Taylor The World in Focus A Hollywood camera assistant combines work with pleasure to see the world. Whether he’s shooting a surf documentary in Italy... (read more)
December 2, 2013 Jonathan Taylor The World in Focus A Hollywood camera assistant combines work with pleasure t (read more)
November 18, 2013 Christine Blackburn Story Worthy Traveler A disgruntled flight attendant altered her life itinerary and joined the Peace Corps. Actress/comedian Christine Blackburn has played numerous roles... (read more)
November 18, 2013 Christine Blackburn Story Worthy Traveler A disgruntled flight attendant altered her life itinerary (read more)
November 4, 2013 LA Podcast Festival – Part II LA PodFest Bonus Episode! More Travel Tales recorded backstage at one of the nation’s premier podcast festivals! So many comedians we needed a bonus... (read more)
November 4, 2013 LA Podcast Festival – Part II LA PodFest Bonus Episode! More Travel Tales recorded backstage at one of the nation&# (read more)
October 28, 2013 LA Podcast Festival Travel Tales from Three Comedians Three comedians share their Travel Tales backstage between shows. If anyone knows about being on the open road, it’s a... (read more)
October 28, 2013 LA Podcast Festival Travel Tales from Three Comedians Three comedians share their Travel Tales backstage betwee (read more)
October 15, 2013 Lauren DiMarco Lola's Travels The popular travel blogger gave up the 9-to-5 world for a life on the road – and never looked back.... (read more)
October 15, 2013 Lauren DiMarco Lola's Travels The popular travel blogger gave up the 9-to-5 world for a lif (read more)
October 1, 2013 Mehera Blum Travel By Design Multiple trips to Asia were enough to send an actress on an entirely new career path. Raised in Myrtle Beach,... (read more)
October 1, 2013 Mehera Blum Travel By Design Multiple trips to Asia were enough to send an actress on an en (read more)
September 18, 2013 Bruno Trapan Wining and Dining The winemaker welcomed Travel Tales to Croatia with open arms – and open bottles. Bruno Trapan has been selling wines... (read more)
September 18, 2013 Bruno Trapan Wining and Dining The winemaker welcomed Travel Tales to Croatia with open ar (read more)
August 29, 2013 Sara Dodson Next Generation Traveler A dream trip to Japan opened this 12-year-old’s eyes to the world at large. So what did you do the... (read more)
August 29, 2013 Sara Dodson Next Generation Traveler A dream trip to Japan opened this 12-year-old’s eyes (read more)
August 5, 2013 Laurenne Sala Adventure Guide From childhood in suburban Chicago to leading travelers through the Amazon, this writer has come a long way, baby. At... (read more)
August 5, 2013 Laurenne Sala Adventure Guide From childhood in suburban Chicago to leading travelers th (read more)
July 29, 2013 Christina Myers Traveling off-off-OFF Broadway An actress traces her life’s journey through five continents, with hopefully more to come. Actress/Writer/Director/Comedienne Christina Myers grew up in... (read more)
July 29, 2013 Christina Myers Traveling off-off-OFF Broadway An actress traces her life’s journey through five co (read more)
July 18, 2013 Russ McGarry Road Runner Writer/podcaster/distance runner Russ McGarry shares Tales of Italy, Ireland, Scotland, and his new life in Portland. Russ McGarry first left... (read more)
July 18, 2013 Russ McGarry Road Runner Writer/podcaster/distance runner Russ McGarry shares Ta (read more)
July 10, 2013 Tanya Memme Extreme Traveler The star of A&E’s “Sell This House – Extreme” shares Tales of life on the road, both on and off-camera.... (read more)
July 10, 2013 Tanya Memme Extreme Traveler The star of A&E’s “Sell This House – (read more)
June 25, 2013 Mark Parton Vintage Traveler A love of wine drove this Chicago native to relocate to the West Coast, then seek out the finest grapes... (read more)
June 25, 2013 Mark Parton Vintage Traveler A love of wine drove this Chicago native to relocate to the We (read more)
June 6, 2013 Iris Braydon Character Builder The actor (not actress!) shares how her travel experiences have shaped her life and profession. They say every actor draws... (read more)
June 6, 2013 Iris Braydon Character Builder The actor (not actress!) shares how her travel experiences (read more)
May 28, 2013 Adam Gropman A communal life The comedian/writer tells Tales of a college summer spent on an Israeli kibbutz and a memorable year as a child... (read more)
May 28, 2013 Adam Gropman A communal life The comedian/writer tells Tales of a college summer spent o (read more)
May 10, 2013 Darin Dusan Renaissance Man The film producer has held a wide array of jobs in nearly every corner of the world. And his ride... (read more)
May 10, 2013 Darin Dusan Renaissance Man The film producer has held a wide array of jobs in nearly ever (read more)
April 26, 2013 Ashley Colburn TV host, Producer, Croatian TV star How did a San Diego native become a star in a former Soviet Bloc nation? She took the reins herself... (read more)
April 26, 2013 Ashley Colburn TV host, Producer, Croatian TV star How did a San Diego native become a star in a former Soviet Blo (read more)
April 11, 2013 Melanie Wynne Waldman Travels with Two The travel blogger is on a mission to get people out of the house, two at a time. “It’s my... (read more)
April 11, 2013 Melanie Wynne Waldman Travels with Two The travel blogger is on a mission to get people out of the hou (read more)
March 28, 2013 Jason McAnear Livin' La Vida Roatan A Gulf War veteran gave up the 9-to-5 world back in the states to make a new life in Roatan,... (read more)
March 28, 2013 Jason McAnear Livin' La Vida Roatan A Gulf War veteran gave up the 9-to-5 world back in the states (read more)
March 13, 2013 Matt Bannister Our guide aboard The Rock Boat The musician, comedian, and Rock Boat stage manager took a break between sets and told us all we needed to... (read more)
March 13, 2013 Matt Bannister Our guide aboard The Rock Boat The musician, comedian, and Rock Boat stage manager took a b (read more)
February 19, 2013 Taryn Sammons Mississippi Gulf Coast Ambassador Taryn flew me to her native Mississippi to see all the area had to offer. I left with new friends,... (read more)
February 19, 2013 Taryn Sammons Mississippi Gulf Coast Ambassador Taryn flew me to her native Mississippi to see all the area ha (read more)
January 24, 2013 The Cranky Flier Brett Snyder Ever wonder why airlines do the things they do? Look no further- The Cranky Flier is here to answer all... (read more)
January 24, 2013 The Cranky Flier Brett Snyder Ever wonder why airlines do the things they do? Look no furth (read more)
January 18, 2013 The Voyage Vixens Lanee Lee and Lindsay Taub They love adventure, with a little bit of luxury thrown in. “Eat, Play, Love” is their motto, and we love... (read more)
January 18, 2013 The Voyage Vixens Lanee Lee and Lindsay Taub They love adventure, with a little bit of luxury thrown in. “ (read more)
January 3, 2013 Nick King Lights! Camera! Travel! The Australian filmmaker/cameraman has plied his trade in every extreme habitat known to man. “I almost never regret anything bad,... (read more)
January 3, 2013 Nick King Lights! Camera! Travel! The Australian filmmaker/cameraman has plied his trade in (read more)
December 20, 2012 The Blonde Abroad Kiersten Rich The popular travel blogger shares her Tales, both fun and scary, of her chosen life on the road. Kiersten Rich... (read more)
December 20, 2012 The Blonde Abroad Kiersten Rich The popular travel blogger shares her Tales, both fun and sc (read more)
December 4, 2012 Johnny Jet Travel Influencer The man behind the popular website JohnnyJet.com shares the Tales of how he became travel blog royalty. Johnny Jet is... (read more)
December 4, 2012 Johnny Jet Travel Influencer The man behind the popular website JohnnyJet.com shares th (read more)
June 20, 2012 Chris Fairbanks Have Funny, Will Travel A love of sports and a good sense of humor sent comedian,TV host, and former professional skateboarder Chris Fairbanks a... (read more)
June 20, 2012 Chris Fairbanks Have Funny, Will Travel A love of sports and a good sense of humor sent comedian,TV ho (read more)
May 30, 2012 Chip Chinery Financial Wingman The money guru gives his tips on how to work travel rewards programs to maximum advantage. Actor/comedian Chip Chinery is... (read more)
May 30, 2012 Chip Chinery Financial Wingman The money guru gives his tips on how to work travel rewards pr (read more)
March 26, 2012 April Richardson Between rock and a far place The comedienne/writer explains how a love of music was her ticket to a lifetime of traveling. Rock it out, people!... (read more)
March 26, 2012 April Richardson Between rock and a far place The comedienne/writer explains how a love of music was her t (read more)
March 6, 2012 Rachel Reenstra Animal Planet’s Ms. Adventure Whether swimming with sharks or standing in bat guano, the show must go on. Travel has brought many things to... (read more)
March 6, 2012 Rachel Reenstra Animal Planet’s Ms. Adventure Whether swimming with sharks or standing in bat guano, the s (read more)
February 15, 2012 Jimmy Swift Perennial world traveler He’s organized East European car rallies, toured Chernobyl, lived on Indian beaches, and much more. Jimmy has plenty of Travel... (read more)
February 15, 2012 Jimmy Swift Perennial world traveler He’s organized East European car rallies, toured Ch (read more)
November 6, 2011 Murray Valeriano Wave Catcher A Jersey boy moves to California and kicks off a lifelong search for the perfect wave. Comedian and writer Murray... (read more)
November 6, 2011 Murray Valeriano Wave Catcher A Jersey boy moves to California and kicks off a lifelong sea (read more)