Speaking of Travel®
548 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWelcome to Speaking of Travel, an IHeart Radio show and a global podcast. Host Marilyn Ball speaks to people from around the world about their uplifting and encouraging travel experiences. Speaking of Travel is also having an impact in bringing awareness to the travel and tourism industry oriented around sustainability, conservation, eco-tourism, and education. No Passport Required!
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Climate Change, Birding and Ecotourism With Dayna Reggero and Guests!
December 16, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBHow is climate change impacting places we love to travel? Places people also call home. How can birders, travelers, communities and each of us as individuals work together for real solutions for the places we love? This birding ecotourism episode with Dayna Reggero of The Climate Listening Project and guests Kim Brand of Audubon North Carolina and Tom Tribble of Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society opens our eyes about the Wood Thrush migration and how migratory birds are a climate change connecto...
Evans Prater Reminds Us -- "Everything You Carry Should be Light."
December 08, 2017 05:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MB"Everything you carry should be light" became Evans Prater's personal mantra, a way of living after he hiked the entire Appalachian Trail. It was the first design he made and sold on stickers around Western North Carolina. And then he began to see how a company that celebrated the wonder of our world could really exist. And thus began Mount Inspiration Apparel Co. His words and stories are inspiring and real. A must listen! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel....
Robertson Work Shares How To Become a Global-Local Citizen!
December 03, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBImagine what it would be like to actually go in and improve lives around the world, advance leadership skills and help increase global stability. Robertson Work is an international development practitioner and worked in over 50 countries conducting community, organizational and leadership initiatives. He shares how to become a mindful activist. His recent book is "A Compassionate Civilization: the Urgency of Sustainable Development and Mindful Activism - Reflections and Recommendations." Than...
Michele Zehr Travels Against The Cultural Grain!
November 26, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.9 MBMichele Zehr had a vision that came to her as she was completing her hike of the entire Appalachian Trail. She is a veteran, an adventurer and the visionary behind We2. Michele empowers women and always pursues those things that speak to her heart, despite hearing time and time again that she "should" consider something else. She also formed a non-profit, the Center for Earth-Based Healing, offering trauma-informed ecotherapy programs for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. In other wo...
Climate Listening Project Series - Cultivating Resilience
November 20, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBWe are continuing our Speaking of Travel Climate Listening Project Series with Dayna Reggero of the Climate Listening Project and Laura Lengnick of Cultivating Resilience. On this episode, they discuss climate change and travel and how scientists, farmers & consumers work together to cultivate resilience. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.
Climate Listening Project Series - Cultivating Resilience
November 20, 2017 05:00 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBWe are continuing our Speaking of Travel Climate Listening Project Series with Dayna Reggero of the Climate Listening Project and Laura Lengnick of Cultivating Resilience. On this episode, they discuss climate change and travel and how scientists, farmers & consumers work together to cultivate resilience. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Travel+SocialGood!
November 13, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBTravel+SocialGood is a nonprofit global community of travel professionals. Executive Director Kelley Louise explains how we can take action today to build the travel industry of the future. She tells us that in order to build a better travel industry, we must move sustainable tourism from niche to mainstream. And in order to shift this mindset, the best place to start isn’t while we’re traveling, it’s actually at home. Sustainability is a lifestyle. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel...
Travel+SocialGood!
November 13, 2017 05:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBTravel+SocialGood is a nonprofit global community of travel professionals. Executive Director Kelley Louise explains how we can take action today to build the travel industry of the future. She tells us that in order to build a better travel industry, we must move sustainable tourism from niche to mainstream. And in order to shift this mindset, the best place to start isn’t while we’re traveling, it’s actually at home. Sustainability is a lifestyle. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel...
J.R. Harris is a Lifelong Adventurer With Passion, Hope and a Love for Exploring!
November 07, 2017 05:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBJ.R. Harris has an insatiable curiosity, a restless soul and a love of adventure. His experiences and many stories are recounted in his new book, "Way Out There, Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker." J.R. offers us hope that embracing curiosity can lead to a whole new way to live life and view the world! And sometimes what keeps us from leading a rich life where we fully realize our potential to soar is just holding back. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net f...
TBEX Brings Travel Bloggers Together From All Over the World!
October 29, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBTBEX is the world's largest gathering of travel bloggers and other social media travel industry pros. CEO Rick Calvert shares how TBEX began and why it is the most talked about event in the industry. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Senior Solo Nomad Diann Schindler Has a Spirit Running Free!
October 23, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBDiann Schindler went from being a homeowner in Florida to a woman traveling the world with only enough to fit in a medium-sized suitcase, a guitar and her laptop. She’s an author and an adventurer. Her transformation continues to morph into more independence and a greater acceptance that her spirit needs to be free! How did she do it and why? Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Semester at Sea is an Academic Experience of a Lifetime!
October 14, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBA wonderful and enlightening conversation with Layne Hanson of Semester at Sea, an academic program that allows students to travel, grow, explore, learn and build a community of global minded people. www.semesteratsea.org Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Speaking of Travel and Climate Listening Project – Climate Change and Sustainable Travel
October 08, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBJoin guests Dayna Reggero of the Climate Listening Project, meteorologist and science storyteller Paula Hennon of ScienceTango and Kathi Petersen of Climate City's The Collider as they discuss how climate change is impacting places we love to travel and the places people call home. Find out how scientists, media, businesses, organizations, communities and each of us as individuals can work together for real solutions for the places we love. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit sp...
A Love Affair With Martha's Vineyard!
October 07, 2017 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.64 MBWelcome to Martha's Vineyard! Join Speaking of Travel's host Marilyn Ball and Nancy Gardella, Executive Director of the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and find out why so many fall in love with this magical and special island off Cape Cod and why it remains one of the most popular and picturesque destinations in New England. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
A Love Affair With Martha's Vineyard!
October 07, 2017 04:00 - 10 minutes - 4.67 MBWelcome to Martha's Vineyard! Join Speaking of Travel's host Marilyn Ball and Nancy Gardella, Executive Director of the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and find out why so many fall in love with this magical and special island off Cape Cod and why it remains one of the most popular and picturesque destinations in New England. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.
Travel Easy With Benjamin Porter and Small Footprint Travels!
October 02, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBYou can experience the world in an easy, hassle-free way with Small Footprint Travels. Benjamin Porter shares why traveling with a small group is so special and provides some great travel tips too.smallfootprinttravels.com Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Build Your Perfect Day in Cuba With Greg Shapiro!
September 26, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBGreg Shapiro, author of 12 Hours in Havana, tells us how travel impacts his life choices and how he looks at the world. His early experiences, including a cruise to Alaska in 8th grade and a birthright to Israel trip, began a love of traveling. Greg took a a semester off during college for a 3-month group backpacking trip through Bolivia and Peru and was a guide on the first cruise to Cuba from the U.S. in 50 years and has led many tours in Havana. A must listen! Thanks for listening to Spea...
Cass and Cindy Kunst’s Most Excellent Family Road Trip!
September 20, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.3 MBA family road trip is a great way to have fun and create memories. And my guests today are here to tell us about how they make the road trip journey the adventure and why you should consider a road trip for your next family vacation! For the Kunst family, road tripping is a tradition and reached epic proportions when their oldest daughter sat in the driver’s seat on their latest cross-country trip. They still like each other! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel...
Vero Beach Is A Favorite Destination Along Florida’s Treasure Coast!
September 11, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBVero Beach is an unspoiled beach paradise! Their motto, “Sunrises, not High-Rises,” is a promise to everyone who visits this 26-mile paradise on Florida’s east coast. Joining me on Speaking of Travel to tell us all about a different kind of Florida is Allison McNeal, Director of Tourism for the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and Amanda Aucoin, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa. Let's all meet at Vero Beach! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Tr...
Tailgating Down South with Doc Lawrence
August 31, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBDoc Lawrence of Down South Today shares colorful insights and a deep history of tailgating. There are countless folks out there showcasing food and beverages with a genuine hospitality to celebrate! Tailgating Down South is first and foremost about travel, with over 30 cities covering the entire South plus Penn., Mass., NY, Ind., Missouri and Texas. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy tra...
Rick Fornoff is Addicted to Travel. Are You?
August 27, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBRick Fornoff is addicted to travel, traveling to 14 countries and every state except Montana and South Dakota. Based on his experiences, he provides some useful tips and resources for travel planning, including couch surfing ideas, the pros and cons of taking a fixed tour vs planning your own, and so much more! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
It’s Time to Visit South Africa With Outdoor Africa!
August 19, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBYou know South Africa is on your bucket list, so why wait? Get planning with Outdoor Africa, a custom photographic safari & adventure company. Toby Brown tells us what we need to know to get going! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Tess Vigeland Shares Life Lessons Learned Through Traveling
August 15, 2017 04:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBIn 2015, Tess Vigeland left most everything and bought a one-way ticket abroad to see what life was like away from all she knew. Tess has learned a lot in the last 2+ years spent traveling throughout SE Asia and beyond. She has learned about herself, about traveling, and about the world in general. Some of the things she's learned are funny, others have a deeper meaning and helped Tess put her life into perspective. Closing in on 20 countries later, she has many learned life-lessons to share...
Tess Vigeland Is A Wanderer Wherever She Happens To Be!
August 14, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBOn this episode of Speaking of Travel, we catch up with Tess Vigeland, an expat journalist living in Bangkok. Tess talks about her past 18 months of travel, the joy of loving a place for what it is, and how people are people everywhere she goes. In late 2015, Tess left pretty much everything in her life and bought a one-way ticket abroad to see what life was like away from all that she knew. Follow her story as she finds adventure and happiness in her new life of travel. Thanks for listening...
Tess Vigeland Is Still Wandering! Where Is She Now?
August 13, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBMy guest today, Tess Vigeland, is indeed living her life fully! In fact, day after day she’s challenging herself with new adventures. She is definitely NOT postponing joy! Tess Vigeland is now exploring an entirely new life, and she has absolutely NO IDEA where it’s going to take her. On her Face Book page, Tess describes herself as a journalist, author, and a wanderer at Wherever I Happen To Be Now! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, t...
Tess Vingeland Is Still Wandering! Where Is She Now?
August 13, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBMy guest today, Tess Vingeland, is indeed living her life fully! In fact, day after day she’s challenging herself with new adventures. She is definitely NOT postponing joy! Tess Vigeland is now exploring an entirely new life, and she has absolutely NO IDEA where it’s going to take her. On her Face Book page, Tess describes herself as a journalist, author, and a wanderer at Wherever I Happen To Be Now! We’re talking to you from Bankok… what time is it there Tess?
Tess Vegeland is Leaving on a Jetplane
August 12, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.7 MBMy guest today, Tess Vigeland, is about to feel some changes. In just a few weeks, she’s setting off on an open-ended journey to explore the world. She’s putting all her stuff in storage, and leaving her old life behind to begin a new chapter. Tess was a longtime host with public radio’s Marketplace, and then walked away from a dream job a few year’s ago and has since been moving beyond the predictable boundaries of her comfort zone and testing the waters outside. She’s a woman in motion an...
Tess Vigeland is Leaving on a Jetplane
August 12, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBMy guest today, Tess Vigeland, is about to feel some changes. In just a few weeks, she’s setting off on an open-ended journey to explore the world. She’s putting all her stuff in storage, and leaving her old life behind to begin a new chapter. Tess was a longtime host with public radio’s Marketplace, and then walked away from a dream job a few year’s ago and has since been moving beyond the predictable boundaries of her comfort zone and testing the waters outside. She’s a woman in motion an...
Narrative 4: Story Exchange, Empathy and Swain County High School
August 03, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBTalking about Narrative 4, students and teachers from Swain County High School discuss how bringing people together to hear one another’s stories helps create empathy and understanding. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Dayna Reggero Travels the World to Help Our World!
July 30, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBDayna Reggero of The Climate Listening Project and The Story We Want, is a savvy, smart woman who is making an impact in helping us understand what climate change means to real people through real stories. She has traveled to work, study and explore all over the world as a filmmaker and storyteller for the environment for 20 years. Learn how we can all participate in helping connect people globally and right in your own backyard! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftr...
You Can Get Anything You Want at Franny’s Farm!
July 22, 2017 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.1 MBNestled in 33 acres of beautiful landscape surrounded by the Appalachian mountains of Western North Carolina, Farmer Franny inspires, educates & entertains at Franny’s Farm. And she grows hemp too! A wonderful conversation with Franny! Yoga with goats? Yes! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Wildman Road Trip Enthusiast J.C. Geiger Gives Back Big Time!
July 14, 2017 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBJ.C.Geiger, a Wildman himself, embarked on a 4,300-mile interactive cross country road trip in the ’93 Buick that inspired his novel, Wildman, and raised funds for America’s libraries. He MADE IT! Travel has continued to play a major role in his life, and everything in his author bio is true!jcgeiger.com Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Travel to Cuba With Jenny Cressman!
July 06, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBWant to have an adventure in Cuba? Travel with Jenny Cressman, the creator of JennicaCuba.com. Based in Ontario, Canada, Jenny talks to us about what's new around travel to Cuba and how Americans can travel with her. And she has some great tours coming up! Visit www.jennicacuba.com Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.
Travel to Cuba With Jenny Cressman!
July 06, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MBWant to have an adventure in Cuba? Travel with Jenny Cressman, the creator of JennicaCuba.com. Based in Ontario, Canada, Jenny talks to us about what's new around travel to Cuba and how Americans can travel with her. And she has some great tours coming up! Visit www.jennicacuba.com Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
A Visit to Poland, Czech Republic and Germany Changes This Family Forever!
June 30, 2017 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBA family vacation to Poland, Prague and Germany left Bruce, Leslie and their teenage son Malcolm with many life-changing and impactful moments. Their shared memories of honoring the survivors of Europe’s past will last forever. An impactful, and uplifting, conversation. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Making Travel a Priority On a Budget w/ Jaime Byrd & Adam Cohen!
June 22, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBUnfortunately, there is this perception – especially among Americans – that travel is some huge undertaking and incredibly expensive. Well, it can be, if you choose to make it that way. But travel can be affordable, if you plan for it and prioritize it in your life.Jaime Byrd and Adam Cohen have made travel a priority. They’re here to talk to us about how they saved money to travel and how it's actually been less expensive for them to travel as nomads then it is living in the states. Thanks ...
The Best of Iceland by People Who Have Been There!
June 19, 2017 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBMy guests, Marla Tambellini, Paul Schattel and Stephanie Carson, tell us all about Iceland... The beautiful people, the amazing geography and landscapes, soaking in the hot pools and so much more. If you've ever dreamed of a trip to Iceland, tune in... this is one place that will move to the top of your bucket list! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Tamara Lee Reignited Her Spark for Travel and Adventure!
June 05, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.5 MBTamara Lee stepped out of her familiar zone to begin a path of self-discovery, which includes travel. She recently reignited her spark for adventure after spending a month in Fiji and New Zealand. Find out how you can plan your dream trip too! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Simon Thompson of Ventures Birding Tours Talks All Things Birding!
May 26, 2017 04:00 - 43 minutes - 20.2 MB"Birding is popular due in part to its simplicity," says Simon Thompson of Ventures Birding Tours. He leads small groups of naturalists and birders on trips in the US and throughout the world. Destinations include the Peruvian Amazon, Belize, Galapagos, Greece, France, England and Australia. Ventures also runs daytrips throughout North and South Carolina and offers weekends and longer trips to many of the top birding sites throughout the US. Birding... you just have to listen. Thanks for lis...
Adventures Don’t Happen by Accident—Just Ask Jon Levy!
May 20, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBOnce a high school geek, Jon Levy is now a world-traveling behavior scientist and author of “The 2AM Principle,” which combines life-changing lessons with concrete science to show how to live more fully. Jon’s reputation as one of the foremost authorities on adventure is EPIC! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Elizabeth Blair Loves to Travel For Work and Fun!
May 06, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBElizabeth Blair, a senior radio producer and reporter, travels for her work and loves to travel just for fun. She once lived in Paris and co-produced Le Jazz Club From Paris with Dee Dee Bridgewater. -Whitney Biennial, New York through June 11 www.npr.org/2017/03/18/520254685/from-striking-photos-to-surprising-stained-glass-a-wide-ranging-whitney-biennial -Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Roomswww.npr.org/2017/03/01/516659735/priestess-of-polka-dots-yayoi-kusama-gives-gallerygoers-a-taste-of...
Kathy Triplett is an Accomplished Artist With a Hunger to Explore!
April 27, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.3 MBKathy Triplett tells us how experiencing places you’ve never been impacts your worldview and changes the way you view humanity. She discusses her latest trip to Iran and the warm hospitality and friendliness of the Persians! Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli Embrace Retirement As An Adventure!
April 23, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBIn 1991, Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38 and took off for travels unknown. Today they are recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors. In our conversation, they talk about their travel lifestyle and how they have made it work over all these years. Learn from their wisdom and experience!RetireEarlyLifestyle.com Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy t...
Mandy Lea is Living On The Road Following Her Dream!
April 16, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.4 MBMandy Lea has an insatiable desire to explore and document the beauty all around us through photography. She left her day job to pursue freelance photography, and she lives on the road out of her teardrop camper, and is following her dream!Mandy says: Don't Wait • Be Brave • Be Grateful • Love Our Planet • Love Each Other • Love Yourself!www.mandyleaphoto.com Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more ...
Dustin Berra Sees And Experiences What Most People Never Will!
April 15, 2017 04:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBDustin Berra understands the world isn’t fully explored and never will be. So he’s off exploring the less explored, exotic, physically challenging, and largely unknown places of the world. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Sarah Benoit Knows Travel is the Perfect Catalyst for Happiness!
March 31, 2017 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBSarah Benoit, co-founder at the JB Media Institute, recalls memories of happiness from her travels and how each journey contributes to her confidence, joy and contentment long after the trip is over. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Gabrielle Kristensen Ventures Into New Horizons On Her BMW Motorcycle!
March 25, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBGaby Kristensen spent 16 years working in the UK as a pilot. But she sold all her belongings, quit her job and with “Fox,” her BMW motorcycle, she hit the road looking to venture into new horizons. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.
Sarah Jane Wilson is A Woman On The Go!
March 25, 2017 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.6 MBSarah Jane Wilson went off traveling in 2002 and never looked back! She talks about traveling solo as a woman, meeting so many special and kind people everywhere she went and the impact of traveling around the world. Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.