Kathy McCabe, is the host of PBS’s Dream of Italy and editor in chief of Dream of Italy Magazine. She is one of America’s leading voices on Italian culture and travel, and she’s the perfect guest to explore why Italy is poised to be one of the hottest destinations of 2026, with the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics shining a global spotlight on the country’s most beautiful regions. The 2026 Games will be the most geographically spread-out Winter Olympics in history, spanning Northern Italy...

My recent trip overseas for 7 weeks. Included in this itinerary, with overnight stays: Turks and Caicos IslandsAtlantaAmsterdam, NetherlandsViking cruise ship - Norway (Oslo, Bergen, Fjords), Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, EstoniaStockholm, SwedenLongyearbyen in SvalbardTallinn, EstoniaFranfurt, GermanySvalbard was the highlight - World's northernmost pub and hotel, 3,500 polar bears, 10,000 native reindeers, huskie dogs, snow everywhere, great scenery, and strange laws: Your are not allow...

Zeke and Terri, a married couple in their 50s, decided that the empty nest wasn’t the end of the adventure... it was just the beginning. After raising kids and building careers, they chose to design a bold new chapter: one filled with travel, curiosity, and embracing the unknown. Through their YouTube channel ,Zeke and Terri’s Midlife Adventures, they inspire others over 50 to explore the world on their own terms, whether that’s boating through the canals of France, navigating a new city, or ...

What happens when you leave behind the familiar and step into the unknown? Emptying the Adventure Travel Bucket List takes you on a thrilling ride through remote landscapes, bustling cities, and breathtaking wilderness, uncovering the beauty, mystery, and danger of the world’s most extraordinary destinations. From the towering peaks of the Himalayas to the untamed depths of the world’s best scuba diving locations, this adventure-packed travel memoir is a celebration of exploration, cultural...

At your favorite book stores this month is the new book by Malcolm Teasdale. For those who find joy in the turn of a map, the scent of an unfamiliar market, or the thrill of setting foot in a new land, Emptying the Travel Destination Bucket List is the ultimate travel companion. This book takes readers on an immersive journey across the globe, uncovering destinations that inspire, challenge, and transform. Believing that travel is more than a getaway, but rather a way of life, this book...

Andrew has traveled through 10+ countries in Latin America alone, but his most meaningful destination is Bogotá, Colombia—a city he has visited nine times and now plan to call home. What started as a love story turned into a full-blown expat adventure involving jungle rides on Harleys, navigating city streets that never sleep, and investing in property in the highlands of La Calera. This isn’t your typical travel tale. It’s got love, risk, grief, healing, and a whole lot of street-savvy survi...

Maya Azucena is an Award-winning Singer, Recording Artist and Humanitarian, and is a Cultural Ambassador with a focus on Women’s & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence, who has completed 12+ humanitaran tours sponsored by American Embassies and U.S. State Department to countries such as China, Tanzania, Suriname, India, Sri Lanka, Haiti and Turkey. As a full-time touring Artist, she has traveled with her band to 40+ countries, most recently in Uzbekistan. We talk about this. Oth...

It was a long one. I was contracted as a Luminary to provide 10 educational talks about various travel subjects. My voice survived, barely. Places visited: BermudaAzoresLisbonCartegenaValenciaMallorcaCreteRhodesKusadasiMilosAthensThis is a brief trip report, from my current time zone to a place 7 hours ahead. Then the long flight home, then jet lag. A trip full of education, historical places and culture. All good. http://www.malcolmteasdale.com

Trina is a GenX adventurer, solo traveling across Africa. Currently, she is traveling overland from Ghana to Namibia, exploring each country as she goes, then around South Africa, then up the east coast towards Turkey. In 2017, Trina and her husband sold everything and set off to travel the world. He was losing his vision and she wanted him to see as much as possible before it went completely. They traveled mostly in Southeast Asia and Africa, but then she lost him to health issues in ...

In the past, people have asked me such questions as: Did you ever get into trouble?Did you have any close encounters?Did you have any near misses?Were you ever in jail in a foreign country?Did you ever fear for your life?In this short podcast, there are a few examples of the above, with the exception of jail time, because that never happened. Just to drop a hint or two: Flight MH 17Moscow in Dec. 1991First Gulf CrisisScuba Diving incidentCycloneEarthquakeBali in 2002..... to name a few. The m...

Here is my "current "To Do List" for adventure travel, otherwise known as a Bucket List. Will I get through the list before I am told that I will have to stay at home for the rest of my life? A horrible thought it is. There are so many wonderful places on our planet and I rather be traveling to experience them than listening to all of the bad news on TV. The anger, the hate, the egos, the lies are all depressing. So I am making the most of it. My bucket list will keep growing no doubt, ...

Since 2008, Ralph Velasco has been a full-time travel photographer and international tour organizer, having created and led over 120 international tours (all 5-star rated) in well over 30 countries on 7 continents (plus over 100 domestic tours in the U.S.). He has been location-independent for 11+ years and traditionally spends anywhere from 8 - 9 months on the road internationally scouting and leading tours. Like many others, he is considering leaving the USA to live in Europe, for a f...

Paul W. Neville brings a wealth of firsthand travel experience, cultural insights, and actionable advice that captivates interviewers and audiences alike. Having explored over 120 countries, Paul is a seasoned adventurer with a deep understanding of global travel and the transformative power it holds. Whether offering practical travel tips, sharing stories of resilience and humor, or providing guidance for aspiring adventurers, Paul connects with audiences through his relatable and insp...

Arias’s entrepreneurial journey is rooted in overcoming profound adversity. Raised by a single mother who worked two full-time jobs and a father who struggled with drug addiction, Arias experienced homelessness and instability, living in over 12 different places before turning 18. Nowadays, as a digital marketing expert, he helps people build businesses and enables success, and he still finds time to travel. Listen to his escapades in Cuba and Morrocco. Check him out here: https://ariasweb...

When you're ready for a good story, Miles Spencer has one. He trekked 1,100 miles through the deserts of Israel, Saudi, Jordan and Syria based on the history of TE Lawrence. He wrote "A Line in the Sand", a recent Amazon bestseller on Middle East history and modern humanity .. with recipes! After listening to this podcast, you will be wondering how Miles is still alive. Based on what he did, and where he did it, begs the question, "Why?" He has the memories and achievements of which to...

Trisha DePasquale is an early childhood educator and has been for more than 17 years and is also a world traveler. Teaching kids about the world has been a love of hers throughout her entire teaching career. Providing teachers with resources to bring the world to their classrooms has become her passion. She created Passport Adventures and American Adventures as a unique way to make children feel as if they are actually traveling to these places. A little imagination goes a long way, and...

Simon Yeats has 3 distinct sides to his life. His funny side, his serious side and his dark side. In each case, his experiences are unique. Funny Side: Birth by Fire in his travel escapades around the world and then writing books to tell all. How to maybe avoid mistakes and survive. Serious Side: Helping people walk again and bringing some back to life. Dark Side: Facing death 10 times. Mental health issues. Kidnapping of son. After an unbelievable life packed ful of incidences, he ...

Yes, it is very true. Music, whether it is rock, motown, classical, opera, reggae, and many others, can take you back to a certain moment in time where you may have been traveling or experiencing something, somewhere in the world. In other words, you could be listening to a piece of music, and think, I remember this song when I was....... Listening to these musicians and their music have caused me reflect and remember a travel experience from the past: Pink Floyd Santana Dire Straits AC/DC ...

Many thanks to the International Impact Book Awards organization for this award in the "Adventure" category. You can read it or listen to it (ebook, paperback, hard cover, audible). It is all about my escapades to: Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Myanmar Sacred places they maybe, but being in the Hiamlayan Mountain region is something really special and enlightening. Give it a read or a listen, and learn a littel about the land and its people. https://internationalimpactbookawards.com/ http:/...

Nina Zapala ia a certified Myers-Briggs® instructor, and an award winning hospitality professional. How do we become who we are meant to be? Listen to ZIna explain how. Her own 7-year life tsunami taught her how to become who she was meant to be; a teacher of spiritual personality. It's her life calling. She talks abbout tips, tools and theories she used to create a life of meaning and purpose. Now let her show you how to do it for yourself. Travel helps. Check her out here: https://ninaza...