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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Richard Crawford Of Leave No Trace TV Begins Season Two
April 18, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford, continues. Like many modern-day explorers, Richard has the unique ability to blend adventure with a conscious effort to use his show, Leave No Trace TV, as a platform to raise awareness of environmental issues and sustainability that challenges our world. His passion for the environment leads him on some very impressive adventures. Richard shares his most recent adventures to Belize and Fogo Island for season two of Le...
Richard Crawford Of Leave No Trace TV Begins Season Two
April 18, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThe Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series With Richard Crawford, continues. Like many modern-day explorers, Richard has the unique ability to blend adventure with a conscious effort to use his show, Leave No Trace TV, as a platform to raise awareness of environmental issues and sustainability that challenges our world. His passion for the environment leads him on some very impressive adventures. Richard shares his most recent adventures to Belize and Fogo Island for season two of Le...
The Joy Of Riding Is Reason Enough To Own A Motorcycle
April 08, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBI’ve heard from many people over the years that riding a motorcycle gives you the total blending of your mind and body and you can actually have a meditative and somewhat spiritual experience. Michael Gouge, editor of Blue Ridge Motorcycling Magazine and senior lecturer of mass communication at UNC Asheville, shares how motorcycling is a stress reliever and a confidence builder and helps boost your wellbeing. Also Kyle Ellison, founder of Wai Mauna SUP Tours, explains how paddle boarding...
The Joy Of Riding Is Reason Enough To Own A Motorcycle
April 08, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBI’ve heard from many people over the years that riding a motorcycle gives you the total blending of your mind and body and you can actually have a meditative and somewhat spiritual experience. Michael Gouge, editor of Blue Ridge Motorcycling Magazine and senior lecturer of mass communication at UNC Asheville, shares how motorcycling is a stress reliever and a confidence builder and helps boost your wellbeing. Also Kyle Ellison, founder of Wai Mauna SUP Tours, explains how paddle boarding...
Grow Abroad Asheville Fosters International Cooperation, Community Outreach And Lifelong Relationships
April 02, 2022 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBKatie Wilson, Director and CEO of Grow Abroad Asheville, is a born teacher and life-long learner with a purpose to connect people, places and ideas. Grow Abroad Asheville helps create future agents of change and global citizens. “It is my purpose on this planet to connect people, places, and ideas. I believe in the necessity of empowering one another and believe it is done through fun, play, and support." Katie shares how Grow Abroad Asheville provides opportunities for intercultural lea...
Humanitarian Aid To Cuba Helps Support The People And Provides Hope
March 27, 2022 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBJenny Cressman is an author and occasional travel agent living in Canada who specializes in Cuba. Jenny shares how her recent trip provided an insider’s look at the resourcefulness and resiliency of the Cuban people. Jenny shares how one of the key reasons for this trip was to deliver some humanitarian aid – mainly basic “medicine-cabinet” items such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and naproxen. And some interesting news on the medical front regarding what the Cubans are doing to stay safe. J...
Sierra Club Partners With The Climate Listening Project To Help Save The Gulf Coast
March 21, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MBDayna Reggero is a documentary film director and founder of a collaborative storytelling effort called the Climate Listening Project. Kelly Sheehan is the Senior Director of Energy Campaigns for the Sierra Club, where she leads a national effort to advance climate justice and a transition off of fossil fuels. With huge strides being made in the quest for climate action and the general wellbeing of the planet, Dayna and Kelly highlight what it will take for the population in the Gulf to hav...
Building Environmental Awareness And Embracing A Green Lifestyle With Richard Crawford
March 13, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBThe Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series continues with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime series, Leave No Trace. Richard reviews principles of ecotourism and provides knowledge on how to create a sustainable way to travel. As we get out and begin traveling again, it's time for all of us to know the difference between green, eco-, and sustainable tourism. Richard shares how important it is to pay attention when you travel after the pandemic and think about choosing certified...
James Parton Is Inspiring Collective Action To Protect Global Ecosystems
March 06, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBNineteen-year-old James Parton is a photographer and filmmaker and is creating a movie about ecology and the connectedness of global ecosystems. The project focuses on less known issues and brings them into the spotlight to help provide solutions for all of us. James plans to show what we can do to help combat these situations. His stories are uplifting and inspiring as he creates a collective community to help make a positive change. Also on Speaking of Travel, Garrett Martin, an award-w...
James Parton Is Inspiring Collective Action To Protect Global Ecosystems
March 06, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBNineteen-year-old James Parton is a photographer and filmmaker and is creating a movie about ecology and the connectedness of global ecosystems. The project focuses on less known issues and brings them into the spotlight to help provide solutions for all of us. James plans to show what we can do to help combat these situations. His stories are uplifting and inspiring as he creates a collective community to help make a positive change. Also on Speaking of Travel, Garrett Martin, an award-w...
Ecology Project International Is Building A Brighter And More Sustainable Future
February 27, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJuan Carlos Zuniga is a biologist and the program manager of the Costa Rico site for Ecology Project International (EPI). He shares how their hands-on, science-focused programs around the world are life-changing. Founded as a nonprofit organization in 2001, Ecology Project International creates positive long-term environmental impacts through its science education programs, conservation initiatives, and engagement with local communities and partners. EPI's travel programs are designed to ...
Ecology Project International Is Building A Brighter And More Sustainable Future
February 27, 2022 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBJuan Carlos Zuniga is a biologist and the program manager of the Costa Rico site for Ecology Project International (EPI). He shares how their hands-on, science-focused programs around the world are life-changing. Founded as a nonprofit organization in 2001, Ecology Project International creates positive long-term environmental impacts through its science education programs, conservation initiatives, and engagement with local communities and partners. EPI's travel programs are designed to ...
Discover The Ancient City Of Rome Through The Eyes Of Locals
February 19, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBChiara and Federico, based in Rome, Italy, created Ideas 4 Travellers to offer authentic Italian walking tour experiences that uncover a different Rome. Explore the Eternal City with people with so much to share. Chiara and Federico help you see, hear, taste and smell life as a true Roman does, sharing stories and experiences the way an old friend might – with passion, care and love for their special city. If you are traveling to Rome, Chiara and Federico add some unique spices to the c...
Helping Navigate Responsible Travel Choices Moving Forward With Richard Crawford
February 12, 2022 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBThe Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime TV Show, Leave No Trace, continues to highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism with helpful information to help you create your own personal sustainable travel experience. Through epic travel experiences in Season One of his highly successful show, Richard reflects back on the impact when the world hit the pause button due to a global pandemic. For Richard and his te...
A Seasoned Digital Globetrotting Nomad Who Travels On His Own Terms
February 05, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBMatt Bowles co-founded Maverick Investor Group in 2007 as a fully remote real estate brokerage company. He also hosts The Maverick Show podcast while living a location-independent lifestyle as a digital nomad with no permanent base since 2013. Over the last nine years, he's run his company from 65 different countries on six continents. Matt shares how he created his travel lifestyle as a full time digital nomad with no permanent base as a way to find financial success and location independen...
Veganism Is A Compassionate Lifestyle Choice All Around The World
January 30, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBKim Giovacco, owner of Veg Jaunts and Journeys, shows you the world with a vegan focus by supporting vegan businesses like restaurants, food tours and vegan cooking schools. Kim shares how a vegan lifestyle can be easy and healthy. Her epic tours are expanding to celebrate the whole-food, plant based way of eating which actually differs from vegan way of eating. And instead of mainly offering European tours, half of her tour schedule will now take place in North America, offering vegan tou...
Volunteering Opens Up Meaningful Connections With People And Brings Joy
January 23, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBWhen you are passionate about something, there's no stopping you. Susan Gibson started volunteering in her hometown of Toronto, Canada as a teenager. And her book, "How To Be An Amazing Volunteer Overseas," is a practical and useful tool to help motivate aspiring volunteers to contribute in the most meaningful ways. Susan has been involved in the non-profit world for more than 35 years and has worked and volunteered in 70 countries. She is also a philanthropist actively engaged in the area...
Richard Crawford Traveled To Scotland And Discovers How Travel Is Changing
January 16, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBWhat’s it like to travel internationally today? Join Richard Crawford of Leave No Trace TV as he highlights his recent trip to Scotland and what he recognized looking at the world today as an environmentalist looking at sustainability. Also learn some new terminology to help you find solutions moving forward. Discover what to look for in the destinations you choose and how to be more mindful as we begin traveling again. Richard helps us better understand the difference in eco, green and su...
Richard Crawford Traveled To Scotland And Discovers How Travel Is Changing
January 16, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBWhat’s it like to travel internationally today? Join Richard Crawford of Leave No Trace TV as he highlights his recent trip to Scotland and what he recognized looking at the world today as an environmentalist looking at sustainability. Also learn some new terminology to help you find solutions moving forward. Discover what to look for in the destinations you choose and how to be more mindful as we begin traveling again. Richard helps us better understand the difference in eco, green and su...
Climate Listening Project And Sierra Club Collaborate On Gulf Coast Climate Justice Project
January 07, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBDayna Reggero, a documentary film director and founder of the Climate Listening Project, is partnering with Kelly Sheehan, Director of Energy Campaigns for the Sierra Club, to create the Gulf Climate Listening Project. Dayna's work on the Gulf Coast started when she was 19, appearing with animals on television to talk about environmental concerns. 2021 Pulitzer Winner Lauryn Higgins wrote: “By trade, Dayna Reggero is an environmentalist. Her work ranges from filmmaking to beginning her car...
Finding Your Way Home With Omileye Achikeobi-Lewis
January 02, 2022 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBEnter the world of Omileye Achikeobi-Lewis. Omi’s life has prepared us for this moment for her to be our guide. Her name means Water Gives Me Joy, Honor, and Dignity and she shares valuable insights on healing, happiness and mindfulness. Omi is trauma-focused counselor, kids yoga teacher, diversity facilitator, a mom, an artist and an author. She is a total water fanatic and for the last 15 years has traveled to many sacred waterways across the world. And she's been researching the iconogr...
Finding Your Way Home With Omileye Achikeobi-Lewis
January 02, 2022 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBEnter the world of Omileye Achikeobi-Lewis. Omi’s life has prepared us for this moment for her to be our guide. Her name means Water Gives Me Joy, Honor, and Dignity and she shares valuable insights on healing, happiness and mindfulness. Omi is trauma-focused counselor, kids yoga teacher, diversity facilitator, a mom, an artist and an author. She is a total water fanatic and for the last 15 years has traveled to many sacred waterways across the world. And she's been researching the iconogr...
The Patton Family World Schools Their Children And Shares Their Adventures
December 25, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBChantal Patton has traveled to over 100 countries with her husband and three daughters over the last eight years. They document this amazing journey on their YouTube Channel “Growing Up Without Borders.” Chantal is a location independent entrepreneur who has traveled to over 100 countries together with her husband and three daughters over the last eight years. They have a family goal to visit every country in the world together and are documenting their journey on their YouTube Channel “Gro...
Singer/Songwriter Nathan Evans Fox Writes Songs Providing Respite And Love
December 19, 2021 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBNathan Evans Fox is an accomplished songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His fourth album, Wasted Love, ignites joy, nostalgia and solidarity, shifting simmering anger and contemplative reflection to wry wit and unexpected sass. Writing the album in the midst of all this loss and uncertainty, Nathan wanted to write songs that would provide respite. In this sense, Fox’s music is all about work: blue-collar work, care work, reflective work. "We need music to do work for us that we’re too t...
A Special Conversation With Franny of Franny’s Farm And Mike of Pasta & Prana
December 14, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBEnjoy this special conversation on Speaking of Travel with Franny of Franny’s Farm and Mike of Pasta & Prana. What is Pasta & Prana and what does Prana have to do with pasta? It will all be discovered! Franny and Mike share the inspiration in creating an amazing event that's a love story and not about pasta at all. It's all about Food & Love! This new interactive dinner theatre is witty, enlightening and educational. It also tells a story of LOVE with Nona, the star of the show. Franny a...
Richard Crawford Of Leave No Trace TV Highlights Sustainable Travel
December 11, 2021 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBThe Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series continues and helps inspire actions through environmental stewardship. Richard Crawford is passionate about the health of our planet and finds solutions as he travels the world. During season one of Amazon Prime's "Leave No Trace TV," Richard brought us inside some of the world's most awe-inspiring destinations and connected us with cultures around the globe. And he delivers solutions to becoming more mindful travelers. With season two approa...
Resuming International Travel To Italy With Mark Gordon Smith
December 04, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBMark Gordon Smith, founder of Private Italy Tours, recently returned from a four-week trip through Italy. Mark shares how easy, based on his experience, travel is today and what you need to know to be stress-free. International travel is changing every day, and Mark provides a first-hand account of what it's really like to embark on a trip overseas to one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. Also, Don Cason, Executive Director for the Rutherford County Tourism Development A...
Curiosity For Communal Bathing Was Spurred By Cold Water Therapy
November 20, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBAndrew L. Nehlig, founder of the Sauna House in Asheville, NC, is an ambassador for health and wellbeing. Discover how Andrew's own wellness journey, and his travels around the world, became the catalyst to create a communal bathing experience. And Justin Bellame, the publisher of Romantic Asheville.com, shares what the latest travel trends are looking like and how innovative marketing approaches are soaring high. Also, Tina Kinsey Director of Marketing, PR and Air Service Development at...
Curiosity For Communal Bathing Was Spurred By Cold Water Therapy
November 20, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBAndrew L. Nehlig, founder of the Sauna House in Asheville, NC, is an ambassador for health and wellbeing. Discover how Andrew's own wellness journey, and his travels around the world, became the catalyst to create a communal bathing experience. And Justin Bellame, the publisher of Romantic Asheville.com, shares what the latest travel trends are looking like and how innovative marketing approaches are soaring high. Also, Tina Kinsey Director of Marketing, PR and Air Service Development at...
Encouraging Thought Leadership And Innovation Through Sustainability And Ecotourism Advocacy
November 14, 2021 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBThe Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford of the Amazon Prime TV Show, Leave No Trace, spotlights Glenn Jampol, an ecotourism pioneer and owner of Finca Rosa Blanca in Costa Rica. Glenn chairs the Global Ecotourism Network, a global group of other ecotourism pioneers and practitioners who want to share their years of experience in ecotourism and sustainable tourism practices, and their wide contact network, to help others. The Global Ecotourism Network brings the ...
Searching For Hope And Beauty In Greece With Acclaimed Author Peter Fiennes
November 07, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIs there hope for the future? In his latest book, A Thing of Beauty: Travels in Mythical and Modern Greece, Peter Fiennes travels to the sites of famous Greek myths on the trail of hope, beauty and a new way of seeing what we have done to our world. Peter explores what the ancient Greeks have to say to us today and why it's the people who give us hope. Peter walks through stunning and spoiled landscapes on the trail of dancing activists and Arcadian shepherds, consults the Oracle and lose...
Arms Around ASD- One Giant Hug For Families
November 04, 2021 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe autism journey begins very early for some and it can be an exploration filled with challenges. Michele Louzon, Executive Director of Arms Around ASD, a non-profit center providing holistic therapies for people on the autism spectrum, their families, care givers and the professionals who work with them, created a community of supporters and resources to help ensure a happier and more fulfilled life. The mission of Arms Around ASD is to support the autism community through self-care and d...
Inna Faliks Is A Passionate, Adventurous Artist Of Exquisite Versatility
October 29, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBUkrainian-born American pianist Inna Faliks was a performer from the earliest time she can remember and her distinguished career has taken her to thousands of recitals and concerts throughout the US, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. She is currently Professor of Piano and Head of Piano at UCLA. As a concert pianist, Inna's life was often consumed with traveling from performance to performance, across the country and around the world. In Spring 2020, all that stopped for over a year. Inna...
Inna Faliks Is A Passionate, Adventurous Artist Of Exquisite Versatility
October 29, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBUkrainian-born American pianist Inna Faliks was a performer from the earliest time she can remember and her distinguished career has taken her to thousands of recitals and concerts throughout the US, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. She is currently Professor of Piano and Head of Piano at UCLA. As a concert pianist, Inna's life was often consumed with traveling from performance to performance, across the country and around the world. In Spring 2020, all that stopped for over a year. Inna...
What To Know About Traveling To Italy Today With Suzanne Stavert
October 22, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBSuzanne Stavert of AdventuresofEmptyNesters.com is a travel writer, brand ambassador and culinary explorer and she recently returned from a trip to Italy. Find out how she planned her international travel and what you can do to make your travel dreams come true. Her work with Collette Travel, China Southern Airlines, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Viking Cruises, Hotels.com, Expedia, Oldways, and most recently with Tuscan Women Cook has taken her on culinary journeys through Italy, Japa...
What To Know About Traveling To Italy Today With Suzanne Stavert
October 22, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBSuzanne Stavert of AdventuresofEmptyNesters.com is a travel writer, brand ambassador and culinary explorer and she recently returned from a trip to Italy. Find out how she planned her international travel and what you can do to make your travel dreams come true. Her work with Collette Travel, China Southern Airlines, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Viking Cruises, Hotels.com, Expedia, Oldways, and most recently with Tuscan Women Cook has taken her on culinary journeys through Italy, Japa...
Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series Explores Sustainable And Innovative Strategies Through Conservation And Eco-Tourism
October 18, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThe Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime TV series Leave No Trace, continues with Richard reflecting how traveling surprises, and challenges, him. Richard explains how he first realized his love of travel and what it was like growing up in Scotland across the road from a major airport. After a soccer scholarship brought him to the U.S., he relates how awe-inspiring the excitement of traveling really was and how his life changed when he w...
Creating Sustainable And Innovative Strategies Through Conservation And Eco-Tourism
October 18, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThe Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime TV series Leave No Trace, continues with Richard reflecting how traveling surprises, and challenges, him. Richard explains how he first realized his love of travel and what it was like growing up in Scotland across the road from a major airport. After a soccer scholarship brought him to the U.S., he relates how awe-inspiring the excitement of traveling really was and how his life changed when he w...
Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series Explores Sustainable And Innovative Strategies Through Conservation And Eco-Tourism
October 18, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBThe Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime TV series Leave No Trace, continues with Richard reflecting how traveling surprises, and challenges, him. Richard explains how he first realized his love of travel and what it was like growing up in Scotland across the road from a major airport. After a soccer scholarship brought him to the U.S., he relates how awe-inspiring the excitement of traveling really was and how his life changed when he w...
Mark Gordon Smith Of Private Italy Tours Talks All Things Italian
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBMark Gordon Smith, founder of Private Italy Tours, loves to talk about his love affair with the most gorgeous country known for epic architecture, history, food, wine and gracious people. For a tour company, not touring and traveling equates to great loss. However, for Mark, there was no time for feeling sorry for himself. Instead, he created opportunities to bring together community across the globe. Mark talks candidly about the challenges and silver-linings during the time of the pan...
Empty Nesters Can Open New Doors To An Adventurous Life
October 01, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBSuzanne Stavert has a unique perspective to inspire empty nesters (and others) to find adventure wherever they go. Her blog, Adventures of Empty Nesters, is a movement and a valued resource. These stories are a way to open doors to new ideas and experiences and inspire you to find your version of an exciting and adventurous life. Her newest adventure is a podcast called Travel Connections. Suzanne will be talking with industry professionals and others and highlight special stories to make ...
Experience Is The Gift When Traveling The World With Children
September 26, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBStephanie Carroll Carson, co-owner of Gypsy Circus Cider Company, has many balls in the air. But she and her husband have found traveling with their kids is the most rewarding, exhilarating experience and builds unforgettable memories. A recent month-long trip to Ecuador allowed them to explore the country without the pressure that every day had to be phenomenal. Their flexibility paid off when they were able to book a trip two hours before the boat left for the Galapagos and they saved a ...
Experience Is The Gift When Traveling The World With Children
September 26, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBStephanie Carroll Carson, co-owner of Gypsy Circus Cider Company, has many balls in the air. But she and her husband have found traveling with their kids is the most rewarding, exhilarating experience and builds unforgettable memories. A recent month-long trip to Ecuador allowed them to explore the country without the pressure that every day had to be phenomenal. Their flexibility paid off when they were able to book a trip two hours before the boat left for the Galapagos and they saved a ...
CÚRATE Trips Uncover Mediterranean Culture With Fascinating And Unique Culinary Destinations
September 18, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBExplore the Mediterranean through acclaimed food and wine experiences with Felix Meana of CÚRATE. Felix is a pioneer of sustainable food systems and promotes eco tourism, conservation, and mindful travel. Felix and his wife, Chef Katie Button, have many endeavors through Katie Button Restaurants, including CÚRATE Tapas Bar and La Bodega by CÚRATE. They're changing the industry at its core by doing what they love. Felix’s close relationships with importers and wineries throughout Spain and ...
CÚRATE Trips Uncover Mediterranean Culture With Fascinating And Unique Culinary Destinations
September 18, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBExplore the Mediterranean through acclaimed food and wine experiences with Felix Meana of CÚRATE. Felix is a pioneer of sustainable food systems and promotes eco tourism, conservation, and mindful travel. Felix and his wife, Chef Katie Button, have many endeavors through Katie Button Restaurants, including CÚRATE Tapas Bar and La Bodega by CÚRATE. They're changing the industry at its core by doing what they love. Felix’s close relationships with importers and wineries throughout Spain and ...
Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series Highlights Sustainable Travel In The Maldives
September 12, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBArnfinn Oines, Secretary of the Soneva Foundation and Social & Environmental Conscience of Soneva, discusses eco-tourism and sustainability and their environmental, social and economic impact programs in the Maldives and the world. The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime TV series, continues with guests from all over the globe, highlighting the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism. Arnfinn and Richard explore...
Jennifer Ball Focuses On Inclusive Language To Break Down Cultural Barriers
September 05, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBJennifer Ball is a Chinese-speaking, magenta-haired, French horn-playing, rock 'n' roll singer/novelist who focuses on inclusive language. Jennifer explains how travel requires more listening because you're often in a new place. With listening comes thinking about language and word choice so you're not offending another culture. She lived in China for two years and taught English to Chinese college students. In the Fingerpuppets rock band she plays French horn, trumpet and keyboards and she ...
Jennifer Ball Focuses On Inclusive Language To Break Down Cultural Barriers
September 05, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBJennifer Ball is a Chinese-speaking, magenta-haired, French horn-playing, rock 'n' roll singer/novelist who focuses on inclusive language. Jennifer explains how travel requires more listening because you're often in a new place. With listening comes thinking about language and word choice so you're not offending another culture. She lived in China for two years and taught English to Chinese college students. In the Fingerpuppets rock band she plays French horn, trumpet and keyboards and she ...
Where It All Began: The 25th Anniversary of Woodstock in Bethal NY-1994
August 29, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn 1994, on the 25th Anniversary of Woodstock, a crowd of people showed up in Bethel, NY, on the site of the original festival. Find out the story of why Richie Havens called Bernard Fox a week before and said, “Whether there’s a sound sound system there or not, I have to play." Bernard quickly set about to set up and record an event for 150,000 people at the original location in Bethal, NY. concluding with the entire three-day event being produced with six HD cameras and including 107 s...
Akira Satake Finds Beauty And Imperfection In The Hands Of Nature
August 27, 2021 18:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBFor Akira Satake, the act of creation is a collaboration between him, the clay and the fire. Akira shares his experiences finding the beauty in imperfection and the importance of “ma,” the space in-between. Akira Satake was born in Japan and his first serious passion was American roots music. He taught himself to play guitar and banjo listening to his older brother’s Doc Watson and Flatt and Scruggs recordings. After years of working in the music industry, Akira was looking for a way to des...