Travel Tales with Mike Siegel

Glen Gilmore

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a lawyer, travel blogger, teacher, influencer (TravelEsquire.com) and former mayor of a city in New Jersey, Glen Gilmore certainly wears a...

Kashlee Kucheran

24 Oct 2019

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Creator of the Travel Off Path blog and minimalism author and advocate Kashlee Kucheran shares her story. Mentioned in this episode:Che...

Amber Tozer

10 Oct 2019

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Writer/comedian Amber Tozer returns three years after her last appearance with a whole new life- married and living in England! Mentio...

Jacki Ueng

26 Sep 2019

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The Bohemian Vagabond is in the house! Travel blogger/Influencer Jacki Ueng is in the house to talk solo female travel and all things food! ...

Jesse Kazemek

12 Sep 2019

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Entertainer Jesse Kazemek joins Mike on the Yellow Submarine (actually the MS Zaandam) to talk about being a successful Beatles tribute act o...

Jude Day

29 Aug 2019

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All aboard! Cruise Director Jude Day sits down to discuss what it takes to keep the party rolling on the high seas. Mentioned in this e...

David Peck

15 Aug 2019

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Canadian David Peck is a man who wears many hats: entrepreneur, philosopher, podcaster, and even magician! He works in developing nations aro...

Angela Sun

01 Aug 2019

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TV host Angela Sun (American Ninja Warrior, MTV, ESPN) stops by to talk about her Chinese/Taiwanese roots, her travels around the world, and ...

Megan Snedden

18 Jul 2019

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Megan Snedden from the sites HeyWanderWoman and TheKindEffect stops by to share how travel helped her recover from tragedy and how she devote...

The Gorilla Gang

27 Jun 2019

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Recorded in Africa, Mike chats with five women from his tour group that spent a week in Uganda and Rwanda trekking to interact with mountain ...

Mike Schmidt

13 Jun 2019

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Mike Schmidt from the popular 40-Year-Old Boy podcast returns to spin Tales of his first-ever trip to Japan! Mentioned in this episode:...

Diana Dixon

30 May 2019

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Friend, neighbor, producer, and content creator Diana Dixon stops by to tell her Tales of her Wisconsin upbringing and her trips around Europ...

Jack Maxwell

16 May 2019

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Host of Travel Channel's Booze Traveler and longtime friend Jack Maxwell stops by to share Tales of drinking around the world, his cancer sca...

Kelley Ferro

02 May 2019

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Travel host, producer, blogger, video producer: Kelley Ferro is a one-woman travel industry! Mentioned in this episode:Check out the S...

Monica Ortega

18 Apr 2019

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Travel host/producer Monica Ortega (MonicaGoes.com) reveals her journey from Michigan, through Nashville, to Hollywood, and following her dre...

Alexi Lalas

04 Apr 2019

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Soccer legend and Fox Sports broadcaster Alexi Lalas shares Tales of being an international pro athlete, attending multiple World Cups, and t...

Kinga Philipps

21 Mar 2019

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You may recognize Kinga from her work as a guest commentator on Travel Channel’s Park Secrets, The Wild Side with Kinga Philipps, and VH1’...

Pat Francis - UpLyft

14 Mar 2019

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Good friend and host of the Rock Solid Podcast Pat Francis returns to talk about the documentary he shot last year called UpLyft, where he an...

Jeannette Ceja

07 Mar 2019

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Podcast favorite Jeannette Ceja is back to talk about her revamped website, Jet Set with Jeannette, and shares Tales of her many travels and ...

Valerie Wilson

21 Feb 2019

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The woman behind the website trustedtravelgirl.com stops by to share her Tales of starting her blog, what travel means to her, and her bucket...

Patrick Leipold

07 Feb 2019

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French adventurer Patrick Leipold has been a safari guide in Tanzania, he drove the entire Trans-Continental Highway from Patagonia to Alaska...

Jeff Peterson

24 Jan 2019

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Comedy magician Jeff Peterson has ben performing on cruise ships worldwide for over 25 years and has been to over 100 countries. Menti...

Jessie Festa

10 Jan 2019

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Jessie Festa of the popular JessieOnAJourney.com website gives great tips on how to become a successful travel blogger and influencer. She al...

Elisa Kotin

27 Dec 2018

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Elisa Kotin of The World Traveled website joins us to share how travel transformed her life literally and figuratively. When she travels, she...

Juliana Dever

13 Dec 2018

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We have a real TV star in the house!Juliana Dever, one of the star's of ABC's Castle joins us to talk about her career, her love of travel, a...

Adrien Behn

29 Nov 2018

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Adrien Behn, host and creator of the Strangers Abroad Podcast, calls in to share what travel and storytelling mean to her. Mentioned in...

Michelle Halpern

15 Nov 2018

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Instagram star and travel blogger Michelle Halpern of Live Like It's The Weekend talks about her journey from disgruntled fashion employee to...

Rob Paravonian

01 Nov 2018

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Comedian/musician Rob Paravonian is back after five years to catch us up on his latest Travel Tales. The Brooklyn resident talks Afghanistan,...

Sarah Haywood

18 Oct 2018

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Worldwide and celestial traveler Sarah Haywood spreads some love with Tales from Burning Man, pursuing her art wherever it takes her, and lif...

Alison Teal

11 Oct 2018

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Alison Teal is neither Naked nor Afraid! Dubbed "The Female Indiana Jones", the Hawaii native first gained notoriety by appearing on the Disc...

Ashley Colburn

04 Oct 2018

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She's back! Five years after her first visit, travel host/producer and Croatia TV star Ashley Colburn returns to fill us in on all her trave...

Chelsea Gilson

20 Sep 2018

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Yogi, organic eater, actor, TV host, travel expert and creator of the lifestyle blog The Traveling Fig, Chelsea Gilson is in the house! ...

Nick Robinson

06 Sep 2018

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We are happy to welcome Nick Robinson to Travel Tales! Nick is a native of South Africa who has lived on the Algarve Coast of Portugal for ne...

Judy Otto

23 Aug 2018

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Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — a...

Katei

09 Aug 2018

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Rock violinist Katei is of Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese descent, and grew up in Australia. He survived a massive Tokyo earthquake ...

Joseph Reohm

26 Jul 2018

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Magician Joseph Reohm takes some time between cruise ship performances to share Tales of performing around the world. Mentioned in thi...

Arnette Stricker

12 Jul 2018

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Arnette Stricker is the creator of the travel blog, Round the World Girl. She shares her Tales of how a tragedy inspired her to take a 19-mon...

Matt Disero

28 Jun 2018

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Comedy magician Matt Disero sits down to share Tales of his many years on the road and at sea as a performer. A proud Canadian, he talks abou...

Daniel Pierson

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Daniel Pierson, the man behind travel site Bolt Collective. Bolt crafts custom group itineraries for its members, and Daniel...

Chad Uddstrom

31 May 2018

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We're joined by Chad Uddstrom, the man behind the popular Instagram site @TheBroAbroad. Chad shares his Tales of how he went from just a regu...

Alex Person

17 May 2018

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Alex Person is a young man of many talents: photographer, shoe designer, digital marketer, but most of all, traveler! Growing up in Franklin,...

Jen Ruiz

03 May 2018

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Jen Ruiz was a lawyer by training, who decided to start her own travel blog, and JenOnAJetPlane.com was born! Jen checks in from her home in ...

Jason Cochran

19 Apr 2018

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Jason Cochran has been a travel authority and consumer expert for 20 years, starting in 1998 when, on a two-year round-the-world backpacking...

Phil Sylvester

05 Apr 2018

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Direct from Sydney, Australia! Phil Sylvester of World Nomads checks in to talk about travel insurance: why you need it, why you don't, what ...

Rollie Peterkin

22 Mar 2018

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Rollie Peterkin was a wrestler through college, and took a cushy job on Wall St to start his career. But a chance encounter led him to Peru, ...

Brandon Pearce

08 Mar 2018

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Brandon Pearce of PearceOnEarth.com checks in from Mexico to share his story of raising a family of three daughters while traveling the world...

Nena Komarica

22 Feb 2018

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In her 30+ years of working for Croatia Tourism, Nena Komarica has seen her native country go from rarely-visited part of communist Yugoslavi...

Dr. Anamarija Margan Sulc

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bonus episode! While on a recent trip to Losinj, Croatia, I chatted with local doctor Anamarija Margan Sulc about the beautiful island's hist...

Christian Vollmert

08 Feb 2018

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Prost! We call Hamburg, Germany to check in with travel blogger Christian Vollmert of VolleOnTour.com to find out what drives him and how he ...

Jared Schwitzke

25 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

With a name like AirMule, it's got to be on the level, right? Turns out, yes it is! Jared Schwitzke talks about his air courier company that ...

Angel Castellanos

11 Jan 2018

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Travel pro Angel Castellanos shares his story of how he built his brand, gives travel tips, and tells us where the hot places to go in 2018. ...

2017 Year in Review

04 Jan 2018

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Mike calls time on a 2017 full of changes and looks ahead to 2018. Thank you, Listeners! Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart ...

Bassam Tarazi

21 Dec 2017

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Engineer-turned-Author Bassam Tarazi was at a crossroads in his life, when he decided to join with two friends and take part in the Mongol Ra...

Katrina McGhee

07 Dec 2017

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Author and Life Coach Katrina McGhee stops by to talk about the trip that changed her career direction and reset her goals in life. Me...

Krystal Kelly

23 Nov 2017

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Krystal Kelly is a California girl determined to see the world on the back of a horse. She's a certified horse trainer, riding coach, polo pl...

Jenee

09 Nov 2017

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Traveling through Europe in late September, I met up with my longtime friend Jenee in the Algarve coast of Portugal. An LA native and former ...

Lou Ann Loveday

26 Oct 2017

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How did a nice Texas gal end up running a small hotel on a Greek Island? Good question! That's just what I asked Lou Ann Loveday when I staye...

Rocky Mountaineer Brand Ambassadors

12 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

While riding the Rocky Mountaineer train in April, I spoke with my fellow brand amabassadors about the RM experience from their varied backgr...

Frank Biernat

28 Sep 2017

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Apple executive, travel lover, and rock music uberfan Frank Biernat sat down for a rooftop interview on the Venice Beach boardwalk to discuss...

Pilar Alessandra

14 Sep 2017

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Returning guest Pilar Alessandra shares her Tales of teaching screenwriting in Colombia, China, South Africa, and more! Mentioned in th...

Happy Camper Wives

31 Aug 2017

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Valerie and Jessi had enough of the rat race in San Francisco, so they took off in a used truck pulling a 15-ft teardrop camper and hit the r...

Eric Trules

17 Aug 2017

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Performance artist/teacher Eric Trules, host of the "E-Travels with E. Trules" podcast, shares his Tales of embarking on an alternative lifes...

Leon Logothetis

03 Aug 2017

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Author, TV host, and Philanthropist Leon Logothetis shares Tales of how he went from a soul-crushing job to traveling the world solely on the...

Eytan Elterman

20 Jul 2017

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One of the founders of LokalTravel.com, Eytan Elterman talks about culturally-enriching, sustainable travel that benefits local populations. ...

Rocky Mountaineer

06 Jul 2017

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All aboard Rocky Mountaineer - Canada's one-of-a-kind luxury train! Mike is a 2017 Brand Ambassador for the train, and on a recent trip he in...

Mike Schibel

22 Jun 2017

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The man behind the website travelwithmeaning.com shares Tales of what travel means to him, and what it could do for the world. Mentione...

Konrad Waliszewski

08 Jun 2017

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Konrad Waliszewski stops by to discuss the inspiration behind creating his travel app TripScout, and living and working abroad in Egypt, Asia...

Lost and Found Travel - Margaret & John

25 May 2017

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Newlyweds Margaret and John lost their jobs just before their honeymoon, forcing the couple to reevaluate what travel means in their lives. ...

Workationing - Kari and Kelly

11 May 2017

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Friends Kari and Kelly started the Workationing podcast and website to promote their digital nomad lifestyle. Mentioned in this episode...

Kristina Wong

27 Apr 2017

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Performance artist Kristina Wong shares her Travel Tales of making her first trip to Africa and becoming Uganda's most unlikely rap star. ...

Jason Windebank

13 Apr 2017

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With little sailing experience and buying a boat in Turkey sight unseen, Jason Windebank and his brother set out on a 3-year journey to sail ...

Rachel Reenstra

30 Mar 2017

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TV Host Rachel Reenstra returns to talk about her recent trips to Costa Rica and Thailand, and her new projects focusing on her love of anima...

Lisa Dickey

16 Mar 2017

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Author Lisa Dickey joins us to talk about her new book, Bears in the Streets, chronicling three of her journeys to a changing Russia in 1995,...

Alice Kandell

03 Mar 2017

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Alice Kandell is an author and photographer whose collection of Tibetan artifacts now graces the Smithsonian. Mentioned in this episod...

Caroline Cagle

16 Feb 2017

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Real estate agent Caroline Cagle took a break for 3 months to study meditation in Rishikesh, India. She also talks about her high school year...

Matt Weinhold

02 Feb 2017

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Comedian, TV writer and host of the Monster Party podcast Matt Weinhold joins us to talk about a country he loves - Japan! Mentioned in...

Mehera Blum

19 Jan 2017

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Return guest (Oct. 2013) Mehera Blum is back from Indonesia and India, where she searched for inspiration and skilled craftsmen to design her...

2016 Year in Review

29 Dec 2016

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A little recap of an eventful year and a look ahead to 2017. Thanks for listening and happy holidays! Mentioned in this episode:Check o...

Murray Valeriano

15 Dec 2016

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Our first simulcast is with return guest Murray Valeriano, who aired this episode on his most recent Road Stories podcast. Murray talks about...

Amy Whetsel

01 Dec 2016

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Amy Whetsel's skills as a costume designer carried her from small-town South Dakota, to Hollywood and around the world. Mentioned in th...

Amy Rachlin

17 Nov 2016

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Actor/director/photographer Amy Rachlin stops by to tell Tales of her early MTV days, her time living in London, and hitting the road with Pe...

Kevin Wilkerson

03 Nov 2016

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The founder of PubClub.com Kevin Wilkerson joins us in the studio to get the party started. Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Sma...

Mike Schmidt

20 Oct 2016

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Longtime friend Mike Schmidt of the 40-year Old Boy podcast stops by to tell Tales of a recent trip to Kuwait as a guest of one of his fans. ...

Zoe Wild

06 Oct 2016

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Zoe Wild has devoted her life to helping those in need. She is a meditation teacher, grief counselor, and recently won a humanitarian award f...

Mariana Cestellos

22 Sep 2016

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Mariana Cestellos sells rare gems on the high seas. As a sales rep for Gem Blue, she extols the virtues of Tanzanite aboard cruise lines. The...

Nick Jans

08 Sep 2016

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Writer-photographer Nick Jans knows Alaska. He knows it very well. He's written 12 books and hundreds of magazine articles on the state, and ...

Adam Kario

25 Aug 2016

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World champion professional juggler Adam Kario joins us to talk about his Ohio upbringing, his Greek roots, and traveling the world as an ent...

Jeannette Ceja

11 Aug 2016

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Travel host/reporter Jeannette Ceja stops by to talk about getting her start in the travel business, what travel means to her, and the diffic...

Trigg Watson

28 Jul 2016

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Comedy Magician Trigg Watson shares Tales of moving from Australia to the US at age 11, and what life is like performing everywhere from kids...

Jessica Blotter

14 Jul 2016

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Founder of charitable website kindtraveler.com, Jessica Blotter joins us to talk about her inspiration for her business, giving back to the c...

Bruce Marshall Romans

30 Jun 2016

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Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — a...

Julie Andersen - Encore

16 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Not gonna beat around the bush folks- a guest canceled on me days before I left the US for a month. Therefore, I bring you an encore of one o...

Jordan Bishop

02 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

For people who love to travel, the best thing about running an internet business is the ability to work from anywhere in the world. No one kn...

Amber Tozer

19 May 2016

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Comedian / Author Amber Tozer talks about her travels through Southeast Asia, Europe and her toughest journey of all - from alcoholic to sob...

Justin Walter

05 May 2016

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TV Host/Travel Blogger Justin Walter joins us to recall his days trekking through Patagonia, camping in the Australian outback, and his obses...

Linda Jager

21 Apr 2016

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As the Director of Communications for Visit Park City, Linda Jager can answer any question you may have about visiting the picturesque Utah m...

Jerry Whitworth

07 Apr 2016

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TV producer Jerry Whitworth talks about his road trips in classic cars, buffalo stampedes, & the ups & downs of traveling Route 66 in a ricke...

Danny D'Oscar

24 Mar 2016

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Danny D'Oscar was born and raised in Cuba to a famous family of circus performers. He defected to Mexico in his 20's then made his way to Las...

Sarah Dandashy

10 Mar 2016

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Sarah Dandashy, award winning concierge and creator of Askaconcierge.tv is here to answer everything you always wanted to know about hotels!...

Tess Rafferty

25 Feb 2016

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Writer Tess Rafferty returns to talk about her love of all things Italy. Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastT...