Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small
The Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small takes listeners beyond typical beach resorts and cruises to explore unique destinations and activities. Host Jason Elkins interviews adventure travel experts who share insights on experiences like climbing Kilimanjaro, scuba diving in the South Pacific, and hot air ballooning in Turkey. The podcast aims to create meaningful connections between travelers, tour operators, and local communities.
Episodes
Adventure Travel with Rolando Campos - Chayote Lodge – Costa Rica
Guest BioRolando Campos is the founder of Chayote Lodge, a boutique retreat nestled in the mountain village of Llano Bonito de Naranjo, Costa Rica. With over 30 years of experience in the travel industry and a career that took him to more than 60 countries, Rolando combines a global perspective with deep local roots. He believes Costa Rica’s true strength lies in its people, which is reflected in
Adventure Travel with Becki Rupp - Trailblazer Wellness
Guest BioBecki Rupp is a certified Personal Trainer and Adventure Travel Coach, and the founder of Trailblazer Wellness. Through her coaching, Becki helps travelers build the strength, stamina, and confidence they need to take on meaningful adventures without feeling overwhelmed by the physical or mental preparation. Her work is especially valuable for people preparing for big hikes, cycling trips
Adventure Travel with Aiste Stanley - Trabeona Travels
Guest BioAiste Stanley is the founder of Trabeona Travels, an award-winning boutique travel agency specializing in meaningful, immersive, and highly personalized travel experiences. Born and raised in Lithuania, Aiste brings a global perspective to her work as a luxury travel advisor, helping clients move beyond surface-level vacations and into journeys shaped by culture, connection, learning, wel
Adventure Travel with William Blair - The Best of the Wild
Guest BioWilliam “Will” Blair is the manager of Best of the Wild, a pioneering explorer, conservation-minded fly-fishing guide, and destination developer whose career has been shaped by remote rivers, wild fisheries, and a deep respect for places few travelers ever reach. Through his work with Best of the Wild and Best of Kamchatka, Will has spent decades helping anglers experience some of the wor
Adventure Travel with Nuno Santos Fernandes - Walking Mentorship
Guest BioNuno Santos Fernandes is a mentor and partner at Walking Mentorship, a Portugal-based personal and team development company that uses walking in nature as a powerful setting for reflection, clarity, and growth. A lifelong walker with a curiosity for paths less traveled, Nuno’s professional journey has moved through marketing, entrepreneurship, animal care, environmental work, veterinary c
Adventure Travel with Daan Oxener - Home of Friends Guesthouse & Community Experiences Uganda
Guest BioDaan Oxener is the co-founder of Home of Friends Guesthouse & Community Experiences Uganda, a community-rooted guesthouse and adventure travel hub based in Kapchorwa on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Originally from the Netherlands, Daan’s path to Uganda began with an early fascination for Africa, later deepened through travel, social entrepreneurship, youth development, and sport.Over th
Adventure Travel with Sally Guillaume - Undiscovered Mountains France
Guest BioSally Guillaume is the founder of Undiscovered Mountains, a specialist adventure travel company based in the Southern French Alps. Originally from the UK, Sally’s path has included work as a science teacher, outdoor pursuits instructor, and BBC journalist before her love of mountain life led her to France in 2005.Through Undiscovered Mountains, Sally helps travellers experience a quieter,
Adventure Travel with Justin Wateridge - Steppes Travel
Guest BioJustin Wateridge is the Managing Director of Steppes Travel, a specialist tour operator known for designing immersive, tailor-made journeys around the world. With decades of experience in the travel industry, including previous leadership as Managing Director of Abercrombie & Kent UK, Justin brings a deep understanding of both luxury travel and meaningful exploration.Raised in Zambia
Adventure Travel with Dimitry Elias Léger - Author of Death of the Soccer God & God Loves Haiti
Guest BioDimitry Elias Léger is an award-nominated novelist whose work blends global storytelling with deeply human themes of identity, resilience, and belonging. A finalist for the PEN Open Book Award, his writing has appeared in leading publications including The New York Times, Time, Fortune, Granta, The Miami Herald, Literary Hub, and The Millions.Before focusing on fiction, Léger built a care
Adventure Travel with Samrawit Moges - Travel Ethiopia
Guest BioSamrawit Moges is the Founder and CEO of Travel Ethiopia, a private, eco-conscious tour and safari company established in 1994. With a career in Ethiopian tourism that stretches back to 1981, she has spent decades helping travelers discover the many dimensions of Ethiopia, from its historic landmarks and cultural traditions to its wildlife, landscapes, and living heritage.She built Travel
Adventure Travel with Julie Fishman - Adventures Overland
Guest BioJulie Fishman is the Partner and General Manager for the U.S. at Adventures Overland, where she is leading the expansion of guided driving expeditions for American travelers. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate leadership, Julie built her career around delivering exceptional customer experiences—an approach she now brings to the world of adventure travel.Her passion for exp
Adventure Travel with Andrew Lamb - Wales Outdoors
Guest BioAndrew Lamb is the founder of Wales Outdoors, a premier guided hiking and touring company showcasing the landscapes, history, and hidden gems of Wales. With more than 30 years of experience as an outdoor professional, Andrew began his journey pioneering mountain bike guiding in the Brecon Beacons before evolving his business into a full-service adventure travel operation focused on immers
Adventure Travel with Matt Hoffman-Beals - Breaking Away Adventures
Guest BioMatt Hoffman-Beals is the founder of Breaking Away Adventures, an experience-driven motorcycle touring company focused on community, exploration, and personal growth. An adventure-driven entrepreneur and lifelong traveler, his journey has taken him from a career in hospitality and event management to the open road on two wheels. After more than 20 years creating memorable experiences in f
Adventure Travel with Yvonne Halling - Bed & Breakfast Coach
Guest BioYvonne Halling is a hospitality business coach, consultant, and founder of Bed and Breakfast Coach, where she helps independent accommodation owners transform the way they run and grow their businesses. After spending 17 years operating her own bed and breakfast in France’s Champagne region, Yvonne evolved what began as a modest side venture into a highly profitable operation generating o
Adventure Travel with Mark Phillips - Nomad Stays
Guest BioMark Phillips is the Founder of Nomad Stays, a platform created to help digital nomads find comfortable, reliable accommodations built for long-term remote work and travel. A tech-driven entrepreneur and global business leader, Mark has spent years building ventures and relationships at the intersection of technology, hospitality, and international travel.Across an entrepreneurial career
Adventure Travel with Lindsay Nieminen - Amman Food Tours
Guest BioLindsay Nieminen is the co-founder and owner of Amman Food Tours, a culinary experience company based in Jordan’s capital, and the travel writer behind the blog Carpe Diem OUR Way. She has been exploring and documenting Jordan since 2016. After repeatedly returning to the same local cafés, bakeries, and family-run restaurants in Amman, she began envisioning a way for visitors to experienc
Adventure Travel with Alexander Souri - Relief Riders International
Guest BioAlexander Souri is the founder and executive director of Relief Riders International, an organization he launched in 2004 to combine adventure travel with meaningful humanitarian work. Through Relief Riders, Alexander designs and leads horseback-based missions that deliver medical care, educational programs, and community support to remote villages where access to services is limited. The
Adventure Travel with Lucinda Rome - Ganders Travel
Guest BioLucinda Rome is the Founder and Managing Director of Ganders Travel, a bespoke travel company specializing in journeys throughout East and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean. Her deep connection to Africa began nearly twenty years ago when she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for charity and followed it with a safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara. What started as a single adventure quickly became a de
Adventure Travel with Linda McCall - Nomad Stays
Guest BioLinda McCall is the co-founder of Nomad Stays, a global accommodation platform designed specifically for digital nomads seeking community-driven, longer-stay experiences. Raised in the remote outback of Australia’s Northern Territory, Linda grew up dreaming of faraway places—though she never imagined her journey would include serving as an international first-class flight attendant, worki
Adventure Travel with Keren Mikva - Alpengirl, USA
Guest BioKeren Mikva is the Director of Alpengirl, an outdoor adventure program dedicated to empowering young women through immersive experiences in nature. Originally from Chicago, Keren discovered her love for the outdoors during summers spent at sleepaway camp in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. After earning a B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University, she realized her path lay far be
Adventure Travel with Dana Skogstad - Travelzoo
Guest BioDana Skogstad is the Sales Director, Canada at Travelzoo, a global members club for travel enthusiasts. With extensive experience leading sales teams in the travel industry, Dana specializes in strategic growth, partnership development, and helping travel brands connect with highly engaged audiences.Raised in Southeast British Columbia and now based in Vancouver, Dana developed an early a
Adventure Travel with Genevieve White - Campion Comms & Coaching
Guest BioGenevieve White is a travel and tourism copywriter and coach, and the founder of Campion Copy, based in the Shetland Islands, where dramatic landscapes and close-knit community life shape both her work and worldview. With a background in education and writing — and a lifelong fascination with travel — Genevieve helps travel businesses express the true value of the experiences they create
Adventure Travel with Lisa Pagotto - Crooked Compass
Guest BioLisa Pagotto is the founder and CEO of Crooked Compass, a pioneering adventure travel company redefining how people engage with the world. With a deep commitment to cultural integrity and immersive experiences, Lisa has carved out a space for meaningful, off-the-beaten-path journeys that challenge traditional tourism models. Her leadership empowers travelers to connect authentically with
Adventure Travel with Bryan Lewis - Tenon Tours
Guest BioBryan Lewis is the founder and CEO of Tenon Tours, a boutique travel company specializing in custom-crafted vacations across Europe. With over two decades of experience in the travel industry, Bryan has turned a college-era passion for organizing trips into a thriving business dedicated to creating immersive, flexible, and deeply personal travel experiences. Under his leadership, Tenon To
Adventure Travel with Charlie Krarup - Adventure Base – Experts in the Alps
Guest BioCharlie Krarup is the Owner and Managing Director of Adventure Base, a leading adventure travel company specializing in experiences across the European Alps. With a deep passion for mountain sports and a knack for big-picture thinking, Charlie leads a dedicated team that designs unforgettable alpine adventures—from mountaineering and trekking to ski touring and trail running.A lifelong ou
Adventure Travel with Keith Sproule - Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
Guest BioKeith Sproule is the Executive Director of Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP), where he oversees a global portfolio of 73 community-led projects across 30 countries. With a career spanning over three decades, Keith has worked extensively in sustainable tourism and development, advising ministries and nonprofits on five continents. His expertise bridges ecotourism, conservation, and
Adventure Travel with Azdean Elmoustaquim - Host of the Destination Morocco Podcast
Guest BioAzdean Elmoustaquim is the creator and host of the Destination Morocco Podcast, an immersive audio series that explores the heart of Moroccan culture, travel, and hospitality. Originally from the vibrant city of Marrakech, Azdean grew up with strong family ties to the nearby village of Telouet. After moving to the United States in 1995, he eventually settled in Houston and began finding n
Adventure Travel with Lynne Nieman - Wander Your Way
Guest BioLynne Nieman is the founder of Wander Your Way, a travel planning company dedicated to helping people experience Europe with authenticity and heart. She’s also the host of the Wander Your Way podcast, where she shares destination insights, planning tips, and stories that inspire listeners to explore Europe independently. With a background in photography and a passion for off-the-beaten-pa
Adventure Travel with Martin Rosenberg - Overseasinfo.tv
Guest BioMartin Rosenberg is the founder and CEO of OverseasInfo.tv, a pioneering video-based travel platform that connects travelers directly with tourism operators. With a background in international sales and procurement, Martin has spent decades building relationships across Europe and Asia. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, he moved to London in 1985 before settling in Antalya, Türkiye, wher
Adventure Travel with Jackie Nourse - Traveling Jackie
Guest BioJackie Nourse is the founder of Traveling Jackie and host of the award-winning podcast JUMP with Traveling Jackie, where she shares stories that inspire others to explore the world boldly. A lifelong traveler and storyteller, Jackie chose a path of global adventure at age 18 and never looked back — turning her love for travel into a full-time lifestyle over the past two decades.She has co
Adventure Travel with Rhiannon Hutton - The Luxury Travel Specialist
Guest BioRhiannon Hutton is the founder of The Luxury Travel Specialist, where she curates high-end, deeply personalized travel experiences for clients seeking more than just a getaway. With over two decades of experience in the travel industry, Rhiannon’s career began in a traditional shopfront agency and has evolved into a niche role centered around bespoke luxury journeys. Her own transformativ
Adventure Travel with Amanda Black - The Solo Female Traveler Network
Guest BioAmanda Black is the founder of The Solo Female Traveler Network, a global community empowering women to explore the world with confidence and connection. With over a decade of experience in immersive travel and community design, Amanda has helped thousands of women break out of their comfort zones and find belonging through adventure. Her passion for creating transformative group experien
Adventure Travel with Al Ste-Marie - Unsold Antarctica
Guest BioAl Ste-Marie is the founder of Unsold Antarctica, a travel company that specializes in connecting adventurous travelers with last-minute, discounted voyages to the White Continent. With a background in hospitality, Al brings a deep understanding of customer service and traveler psychology to the world of expedition travel. His work helps make Antarctica more accessible to curious explorer
Adventure Travel with Scott Davis - Cheeseman's Ecology Safaris
Guest BioScott Davis is the co-CEO and owner of Cheeseman’s Ecology Safaris, a wildlife-focused expedition company known for immersive nature and photography tours across the globe. With a background in marine biology and wildlife research, Scott has built a life around exploration, photography, and conservation. His work has taken him to all seven continents, where he has led international expedi
Adventure Travel with Einar Torfi Finnsson - Arctic Hiking and Expeditions
Einar Torfi FinnssonCEO & Lead GuideArctic Hiking and Expeditionshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/einar-torfi-finnsson/Guest BioEinar Torfi Finnsson is the founder and CEO of Arctic Hiking and Expeditions, and a pioneering figure in Iceland’s adventure travel scene. Born in Kópavogur in 1965, Einar grew up immersed in Iceland’s natural beauty, inspired by nature-loving parents. His p
Adventure Travel with Bianca Rappaport - Wanderwell Club
Bianca RappaportCreatorWanderwell Clubhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/bianca-rappaport/Guest BioBianca Rappaport is the founder of Wanderwell Club and a full-time nomad who has spent nearly a decade house and pet sitting across more than 20 countries on five continents. Since 2016, she has crafted a lifestyle that fuses financial freedom with meaningful travel—saving over $300,000 in re
Adventure Travel with Jerry Elkins - Host's Father and Adventurer
Guest BioJerry Elkins is a lifelong adventurer whose journey has spanned skies, caves, coastlines, and countless open roads. He began flying hot air balloons in 1979 and, for nearly a decade, made his living as a traveling balloon barnstormer — eventually becoming the first pilot to fly in all 50 U.S. states. But Jerry’s adventures go far beyond the basket. Over the past four decades, he’s explore
Adventure Travel with Richard Lindberg - One Planet Journey
Richard LindbergFounder & CEOOne Planet Journeyhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/richard-lindberg/Guest BioRichard is a serial entrepreneur and proven change-maker, leveraging 15+ years of leadership in sustainable finance and tourism for innovative solutions in the travel industry. As the founder of One Planet Journey, the authority on deep travel, he helps brands and destinations fu
Adventure Travel with Anietra Hamper - ThreeWordPress
Anietra HamperOwnerThreeWordPresshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/anietra-hamper/Guest Bio Anietra Hamper is an award-winning journalist, outdoor adventure writer, and founder of ThreeWordPress. After nearly two decades as a top-rated television news anchor and Emmy-nominated investigative reporter, she transitioned into the world of travel journalism, where she now specializes in destin
Adventure Travel with Christopher Byrd - Adventure Cycling Thailand
Christopher ByrdFounder & Managing DirectorAdventure Cycling Thailandhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/christopher-byrd/A formerly enlisted U.S. Marine that originally came from Maryland, Chris lived in Washington, DC for the last 12 years that he was living in the United States. Chris moved to Bangkok in April of 2002 and resided there until August of 2008 when he moved down to Hua H
Adventure Travel with Tony Thorne - Wilderness Explorers | Guyana
Tony ThorneManaging DirectorWilderness Explorershttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/tony-thorne/Tony Thorne first visited Guyana in 1988 as a Project Leader with Operation Raleigh and loved the adventure and rawness of the country. He returned in 1991 to watch the West Indians and Australians battle out a test match at Bourda Cricket Ground and decided to stay and accept a position to manag
Adventure Travel with Dorothea Hochleitner - IG @doro.on.the.go
Dorothea HochleitnerExtreme Solo Bicycle TravelerIG @doro.on.the.gohttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/dorothea-hochleitner/Dorothea from Austria was a police officer for nearly twelve years before she decided to swap her stable job for exploring the world. She has now been on the road for more than two and a half years – first backpacking for 15 months through Southeast Asia and India, bef
Adventure Travel with Vaibhav Kala - Aquaterra Adventures
Vaibhav KalaFounderAquaterra Adventureshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/vaibhav-kala/Vaibhav has guided experiences from Morocco to the Inca trail, from the Colorado to the Yangtze, from the Futaleufu to Aconcagua, Ahansel to the Zambezi and from Kilimanjaro to the Everest trail. His leadership and expertise in both mountain and river environments, safety, risk management, knowledge, and
Adventure Travel with Purvi Shah - Kampur Travel Diaries
Purvi ShahHead of Sustainability and Senior Travel PlannerKampur Travel Diarieshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/purvi-shah/Purvi’s passion for travel was fuelled from the road trips and visits to national parks around Kenya with her family as a child. Some of her earliest memories are watching elephants at a salt lick in the Aberdares. During her university years, she travelled extensi
Adventure Travel with Leigh Barnes - Intrepid Travel
Leigh BarnesPresident of the AmericasIntrepid Travelhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/leigh-barnes/Leigh has recently stepped into a new role as President of Americas, where he will oversee Intrepid’s expansion into the USA, the company’s fastest growing market. Leigh will manage direct, industry and white label sales as well as operations across North, Central and South America. Previous
Adventure Travel with Mariam Khuberashvili - Magic Roads Georgia
Mariam KhuberashviliProduct SupervisorMagic Roads Georgiahttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/mariam-khuberashvili/Mariam is an experienced tour guide and product manager with deep expertise in the Caucasus region, particularly in her home country, Georgia. She currently serves as Product Manager at Magic Roads Georgia, where she designs and develops unique travel experiences across Georgia
Adventure Travel with Danielle Finch - Equera
Danielle FinchFounder & CEOEquerahttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/danielle-finch/Mission-driven and people-centered leader with 10+ years of experience driving global initiatives in operations, product, and project management. Passionate about creating scalable solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities, combining strategic execution with empathy-led leadership. Proven t
Adventure Travel with Emma Valahu - Inbox Journeys
Emma ValahuFounderInbox Journeyshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/emma-valahu/Emma is the founder of Inbox Journeys and helps experiential travel founders build an automated system that turns website visitors and social media followers into warm, qualified leads—without them having to manually nurture every prospect.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason El
Adventure Travel with Christopher Hill - Hands Up Holidays
Christopher HillFounder and CEOHands Up Holidayshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/christopher-hill/Christopher is founder of luxury philanthropic travel brands Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations, and serves his majority US-based clients from New Zealand where he lives with his wife, two boys, and dog, Zola.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, Jason Elkins int
Adventure Travel with Karl Wilder - The Chef Tours
Karl WilderFounder & DirectorThe Chef Tourshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/karl-wilder/Chef Karl Wilder is a culinary innovator whose career spans continents and cuisines. From his roots in New Orleans, where he reimagined Southern classics at The Country Club, to launching the acclaimed Empire Biscuit in New York City, Wilder has consistently pushed the boundaries of traditional co
Adventure Travel with Samantha Smits - Smits SusTour Consultancy
Samantha SmitsFounder & Sustainable Tourism ConsultantSmits SusTour Consultancyhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/samantha-smits/Hoi! I’m Samantha Smits, a Sustainable Tourism Consultant based in the Netherlands and Tanzania. My goal? To empower you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to create real change.Originally from the Netherlands, I studied International Tourism Managemen
Adventure Travel with Siham Lahmine - Morocco Travel Organizer
Siham LahmineOwner & Cultural Curator, Morocco's First Local >> Woman-Owned Culinary & Luxury Heritage ToursMorocco Travel Organizerhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/siham-lahmineSiham Lahmine is the mastermind behind Morocco Travel Organizer. Recognized for her talents in luxury bespoke travel experiences, she creates fully immersive tours showcasing Morocco’s highligh
Adventure Travel with Peter Syme - Tourpreneur
Peter SymePartnerTourpreneurhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/peter-syme/Peter Syme. Ex military, Ex Large Corporate, Ex Tour Operators of multiple travel businesses in several countries. World wanderer and adventure addict, having visited over 140 countries. Now spending time building the world's largest community of tour operators with the aim of making them more profitable. To do
Adventure Travel with Tamuna Tabidze - Magic Roads Georgia
Tamuna TabidzeDirectorMagic Roads Georgiahttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/tamuna-tabidzeDirector of the local branch of International tourism holding Magic Travels, previously Sales Manager with extensive experience of Business to Business Sales, working as Head of South Europe and Latin America Markets, later on North and Eastern Europe, MICE Department and as Chief Executive of Luxury
Adventure Travel with Phoebe Maina - Steri Tours and Travel | Kenya
Phoebe MainaCEOSteri Tours and Travel | Kenyahttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/phoebe-maina/With over a decade in the non-profit sector and a smooth transition into private travel planning, I bring a unique skill set for individuals, corporate clients, and international NGOs. My background gives me a deep understanding of client needs, while personal interactions with Americans and Europe
Adventure Travel with Abdylla Geldiyev - Undiscovered Frontiers
Abdylla GeldiyevFounder & Managing DirectorUndiscovered Frontiershttps://undiscoveredfrontiers.com/Abdylla Geldiyev is the founder and managing director of Undiscovered Frontiers, a boutique travel company based in Michigan. A lifelong traveler and advocate for immersive, culturally rich experiences in Central Asia, his journey into tourism began in 2005, when he was asked to guide an Italian
Adventure Travel with Sarah O. Vidal - Cultured Creative
Sarah O. VidalFounder & Brand ConsultantCultured Creativehttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/sarah-vidal/Sarah is the founder of Cultured Creative, a brand strategy and design studio that guides responsible tourism brands to attract the right guests. She’s seen many purpose-driven travel businesses struggle with visibility. The issue isn’t a lack of heart, but a lack of the right tools
Adventure Travel with Nicole Dane - Heart of India Travel
Nicole DaneFounderHeart of India Travelhttps://heartofindiatravel.com/What began as a one-time journey has become a life where I spend eight months a year in India, embraced by people who now feel like family. With 3 years of experience creating authentic and sustainable journeys through Heart of India Travel, I’ve seen how transformative travel can be for both visitors and local communities.At He
Adventure Travel with Ingeborg Sæbø Oluka - Alakara Travels
Ingeborg Sæbø OlukaManaging DirectorAlakara Travelshttps://alakaratravels.com/As the founder and managing director of Alakara Reiser (Norway) and Alakara Travels (Uganda), I work to create customized, small-scale journeys that connect travelers with Uganda’s incredible landscapes, cultures, and communities.What drives me is not only a deep passion for meaningful travel experiences—but also a stron
Adventure Travel with Eric Segalstad - Gondwana Ecotours
Eric SegalstadVice President & PartnerGondwana Ecotourshttps://www.gondwanaecotours.comA Norwegian native now based in Vermont, Eric Segalstad has spent the past two decades working in the travel industry, with adventures spanning five continents. His career has included guiding exploratory ski trips in Kashmir, Patagonia, and Japan, collaborating with leading tour operators, and volunteering
Adventure Travel with Jordi Llonch Esteve - Satlantis
Jordi Llonch EsteveHead of GrowthSatlantishttps://satlantis.io/Jordi Llonch Esteve is a lifelong nomad, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for freedom technologies. After traveling over 50 cities as an airline pilot, he transitioned into entrepreneurship and innovation, helping hundreds of entrepreneurs grow their startups each year. Today, he leads growth at Satlantis.io, a social network buil
Adventure Travel with Dolores Gangotena - Quasar Expeditions
Dolores GangotenaFounderQuasar ExpeditionsMy husband and myself founded Quasar Expeditions in 1986. Up to then, my life had been filled with several experiences in the Galapagos Islands. My first trip was in 1969 when there was no airport and navigations had to be done from Guayaquil. My first experience visiting Galapagos, still quite young, in the company of a biology teacher and 5 friends truly
Adventure Travel with Charles Odom - Painted Circle Travel Guide
Charles OdomFounderPainted Circle Travel GuideCharles is a supporter of the sustainable travel movement through his platform Painted Circle. He has a degree in International Development and has worked in tourism since 2008. Starting his travel career in Germany, he is now working with travel companies around the world to build an ethical travel platform that helps travelers explore more intentiona
Adventure Travel with Ami Jones - TerraFauna Journeys
Ami JonesCEO & FounderTerraFauna JourneysAmi Jones is a seasoned travel professional, passionate conservationist, and respected leader in sustainable tourism with over 15 years of experience designing and guiding meaningful journeys across the globe. Her path began in 2008 in Placencia, Belize—an early spark that ignited a lifelong commitment to using travel as a force for good.Since then, Ami
Adventure Travel with Trish Sare - BikeHike Adventures
Trish SareFounder/OwnerBikeHike Adventureshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/trish-sare/Trish Sare is a passionate adventurer, cultural connector, and founder of BikeHike Adventures, a pioneering travel company that has been curating unforgettable active journeys around the world for over three decades. With a deep love for meaningful travel and cross-cultural experiences, Trish has guided
Adventure Travel with Chris Torres - The Marketing Coach & Tourprenuer
Chris TorresDirectorThe Marketing Coach & TourprenuerI started at 16 illustrating children’s books and never looked back.After that, I spent years learning on the job—working in design studios and marketing agencies as an art-worker, designer, web developer, and eventually a marketing strategist.I didn’t go to university. Truth is, I hated school. I was told I’d never amount to much. That doub
Adventure Travel with Chelsea Ross - Goddess Retreats | Bali
Chelsea RossFounder & Creative DirectorGoddess RetreatsChelsea Ross is the founder of Goddess Retreats, a pioneering women’s wellness and adventure travel company that began in 2003. With over 23 years of experience leading transformative retreats around the world, Chelsea is passionate about creating spaces where women can reconnect with themselves through nature, culture, and meaningful expl
Adventure Travel with Sharyn Means - Doves Rest Cabins | Texas
Sharyn MeansCEODoves Rest Cabins“I’m Sharyn Means, CEO of Doves Rest Cabins. I am the creator of the Kia Oro customer service brand that develops a culture of excellence, powered by staff that can anticipate customer needs, exceed expectations, create goodwill and make it all feel seamless.”“Born and raised on the remote Island of New Zealand, I learned at a young age to stand on my own two feet,
Adventure Travel with Mari-Liis Luha - Taisto Bussid | Europe
Mari-Liis LuhaSales DirectorTaisto Bussid | EuropeMari-Liis Luha is the heart behind our partnerships. With a background in hospitality, sales, and team management, she leads the sales department at Taisto Bussid with care, clarity, and purpose.As the main point of contact for travel agencies, tour operators, and corporate clients, Mari-Liis ensures every collaboration is smooth, efficient, and bu
Adventure Travel with Nancy De Losa - A'qto Cycling | Italy
Nancy De LosaCo-FounderA’qto CyclingNancy De Losa is the Co-Founder of A’qto Italian Cycling Tours, a boutique cycling tour company offering immersive experiences in Italy. With a background in brand, marketing, and entrepreneurship, Nancy blends her deep connection to Italy with her passion for people and travel. Since launching A’qto Cycling Tours with her husband Damian Hancock in 2015, she has
Adventure Travel with Matthew C. Johnson - Sustainable Ascents Foundation
Matthew C. JohnsonPresidentSustainable Ascents FoundationMatthew is a self-described adventure traveler in search of a plot, a part-time endurance athlete, a mosh pit enthusiast and an accidental Fellow at the Royal Geographical Society.summaryIn this episode, Jason Elkins speaks with Matthew Johnson, president of the Sustainable Ascents Foundation, about the importance of sustainable tourism in c
Adventure Travel with Mark Everton - Explore Seattle Southside
Mark EvertonCEOExplore Seattle SouthsideMark spent 35+ years managing hotels for Four Seasons, Marriott, Hilton and Joie de Vivre on the west coast and Hawaii. In 2016 Visit Oakland (California) was searching for a new leader. Mark chose to make the leap from hotel to destination leadership. In the midst of Covid and the shut down of travel, the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority began a
Adventure Travel with Gerardo Niklitschek - ALSUR Expediciones
Gerardo NiklitschekOwner & FounderALSUR ExpedicionesGerardo Niklitschek is the founder of ALSUR Expediciones and one of Patagonia’s most seasoned and respected adventure guides. With more than 30 years of experience exploring the wild landscapes of southern Chile and Argentina, Gerardo leads unforgettable journeys into the heart of Patagonia—combining cultural insight, deep environmental knowl
Adventure Travel with Jeff Peterson - Reelin Family Fun
Jeff PetersonOwner & FounderReelin Family FunMeet Jeff Peterson, the spirited owner of Reelin Family Fun! He’s all about transforming ordinary family outings into extraordinary adventures filled with laughter and learning. With a deep passion for fishing and exploring the outdoors, Jeff, along with the dedicated Reelin Family Fun Staff, creates interactive experiences that bring families close
Adventure Travel with David Brodie - Voyascape Podcast Network
David BrodieFounder & CEOVoyascape Podcast NetworkDavid is founder of Voyascape and one of the world’s first travel podcasters, having launched the Travel in 10 podcast in 2005. He continues to host and produce Travel in 10 & also co-hosts the Journeytelling Podcast. He’s the former Global VP of an award-winning PR agency where he led award-winning campaigns for clients like Tourism Austra
Adventure Travel with Tony Carne - Videreo
Tony CarneCo-FounderVidereoTony has travel flowing through his veins. From starting as a guide to building the global Urban Adventures business at Intrepid Travel, Tony has always worked in service of the local businesses & communities who underpin travel. Tony continues this today at Videreo.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Tony Carne,
Adventure Travel with Wells Jones - A Line in the Sand Media
Wells JonesAuthorA Line in the Sand MediaWells Jones (aka Tad Jones) is former Navy Antarctic Pararescue & Survival Instructor, American Academy of Dramatic Arts NYC graduate with Off-broadway, commercial, TV & film credits, producer/director of multiple live events in venues including Kennedy Center Opera House, Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall and along the Red Sea Coast, Kingdom of Saud
Adventure Travel with Emanuel Rose - Strategic eMarketing
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