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Speaking of Travel®

548 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Welcome 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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An Undaunted Spirit Made A Difference In The Aviation Industry

August 20, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Michael Chowdry, founder of Atlas Air, lived life with passion and enthusiasm. His wife Linda created a special memoir to honor Michael's drive, creativity, charismatic personality and his love of aviation. Her book, "No Man's Son - A Flight from Obscurity to Fame" is the story about her immigrant/entrepreneur husband who came to this country with just about nothing and, through hard work and an undaunted spirit, started several aviation companies, including the highly successful Atlas Air C...

Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series Supports Environmental Stewardship

August 12, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series with Richard Crawford, host of the Amazon Prime TV show "Leave No Trace," features Ben Alcott, the show’s director and cameraman (and more) from Australia, to discuss responsible travel and provide some steps we can take to become more mindful travelers. Ben also shares what it's like to film Ricky on location of Leave No Trace and the  challenges he faces. This show is a ball!  Also join Andrew Nehlig, founder of The Sauna House in Asheville, ...

Shakespeare & Company Moves Forward With Sustainable And Integrated Programs

August 06, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Allyn Burrows is the artistic director of Shakespeare & Company, located in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts and one of the world’s top Shakespeare festivals. They are committed to inclusion, diversity and racial and gender equity as its foundation. They believe that live theatre connects us all in the universal pursuit of a purposeful existence and reveals through storytelling the meaning of our humanity and can only be achieved when theatre is genuinely inclusive and reflects the st...

Shakespeare & Company Moves Forward With Sustainable And Integrated Programs

August 06, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB

Allyn Burrows is the artistic director of Shakespeare & Company, located in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts and one of the world’s top Shakespeare festivals. They are committed to inclusion, diversity and racial and gender equity as its foundation. They believe that live theatre connects us all in the universal pursuit of a purposeful existence and reveals through storytelling the meaning of our humanity and can only be achieved when theatre is genuinely inclusive and reflects the st...

How To Cherish Your Travel Adventures Forever With Dune Jewelry

July 31, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

What if you could live for the moment and then take it with you? Holly Christensen, founder of Dune Jewelry, creates unique customized and personalized collections that are perfect for holding on to special travel moments.  Dune Jewelry & Co. creates Experiential Jewelry by handcrafting personalized, custom designs using sand and earth elements from thousands of memorable and iconic locations around the world.   Holly shares her thoughts on what sets Dune apart from other jewelry brands an...

Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Returns And Carries On Traditions

July 22, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Around the world, live performances are beginning to emerge again. In Cape Cod, there’s excitement in the air as the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival returns this August after a year of live shows being put on hold. What I love about the Cape Cod community is the Festival’s first show will be themed as an ode to people who continued to support the local arts scene when they needed it most.  The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival has been a presenter of chamber music since 1979. After a year hi...

Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival Returns And Carries On Traditions

July 22, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Around the world, live performances are beginning to emerge again. In Cape Cod, there’s excitement in the air as the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival returns this August after a year of live shows being put on hold. What I love about the Cape Cod community is the Festival’s first show will be themed as an ode to people who continued to support the local arts scene when they needed it most.  The Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival has been a presenter of chamber music since 1979. After a year hi...

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford

July 17, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

I'm excited to announce the new Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series with the host of the Amazon Prime series, Richard Crawford. Each month Ricky and I will bring guests to Speaking of Travel to highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism.  On this premier episode, Ricky reveals how he discovered a passion for the health of our planet and modern social issues. He shares his vast experiences traveling the world and explores solutions to inspire our acti...

The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace Series with Richard Crawford

July 17, 2021 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

I'm excited to announce the new Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace series with the host of the Amazon Prime series, Richard Crawford. Each month Ricky and I will bring guests to Speaking of Travel to highlight the importance of conservation, sustainable travel and eco-tourism.  On this premier episode, Ricky reveals how he discovered a passion for the health of our planet and modern social issues. He shares his vast experiences traveling the world and explores solutions to inspire our acti...

Romantic Author Karina Kennedy Shares Her Passion To Explore The World

July 09, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Karina Kennedy’s laugh-out-loud travel comedy novel, “A Not So Lonely Planet: Italy,” is brimming with art, love and sexy Italian adventures.  As an intrepid explorer, Karina doesn’t want to miss out on a memory and is even willing to bend the rules. She inspires and entertains others who share her passion to explore the world, fall in love and just have fun. Discover how Karina's personal travels inspired "A Not So Lonely Planet: Italy," and why she chose Italy for the setting in her new b...

JoAnn Reilly Yoder Is An Explorer, Wanderer And Adventurer Of The World

July 04, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MB

JoAnn Reilly Yoder is happiest when traveling the world and fearless when doing so. Bungee jumping, skydiving or paragliding off one of the highest peaks in Queenstown is what she loves to do. JoAnn was born and raised in the Republic of Panama and accustomed to living outside the United States. Traveling continues to teach her to love and accept people for who they, no matter where she is, with no judgement and she always wants to leave people and places better than she found them.  JoAnn ...

Jill Culiner Chooses Slow Travel As The Ultimate Journey Of Self-Discovery

June 24, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Jill Culiner has crossed much of Europe on foot, travelled by bus, train, car and truck. Imagine having lived in a Hungarian mud house, a Bavarian castle, a Turkish cave dwelling, on a Dutch canal, and even in a haunted house on the English moors. Jill has lived this life. And her artistic work is exhibited in cultural centers, galleries and museums across Europe and Canada.  Jill is truly a kindred-spirit who is a joy to talk to. Her stories reflect her love for life and are juicy tidbits ...

Chef Santiago Vargas Shares Exquisite Peruvian Flavors From His Heart

June 18, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

Chef Santiago Vargas is a chef and consultant who follows his passion for food by lovingly preparing his dishes with a dose of passion, a love of culture and a touch of magic. Santiago is well-loved for his culinary artistry. Chef Santiago was born in Lima, Perú, surrounded by flavors and traditions from the Andes. From a very young age, he loved the art of cooking. Before becoming a private caterer and chef, Santiago owned an award-winning food truck, "Out of the Blue Peruvian Fusion Cuisi...

North Carolina Is Preserving Natural Areas Through Their Outdoor NC Initiative

June 12, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Heidi Walters oversees marketing initiatives of group travel, international and sports marketing and industry relations for the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (Visit NC). Heidi shares how their Outdoor NC initiative and partnership with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is helping preserve the state’s precious natural resources. So what and why does NC need an initiative like Outdoor NC and why partner with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics?  Heidi say...

North Carolina Is Preserving Natural Areas Through Their Outdoor NC Initiative

June 12, 2021 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Heidi Walters oversees marketing initiatives of group travel, international and sports marketing and industry relations for the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (Visit NC). Heidi shares how their Outdoor NC initiative and partnership with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is helping preserve the state’s precious natural resources. So what and why does NC need an initiative like Outdoor NC and why partner with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics?  Heidi say...

Re-Introducing Travel To Africa With Outdoor Africa And What To Expect

May 27, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Toby Brown, U.S. Partner and lead safari coordinator with Outdoor Africa explains what visitors can expect in the days ahead when making plans to journey to this beautiful and exotic bucket-list destination. Toby shares how their focus on private custom tours is a benefit to travel in a post-Covid environment and how they have spent time building their brand and partnerships all over Africa. Outdoor Africa now can work with partners in Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe...

The RV Lifestyle Captures Our Imagination And Lifts The American Spirit

May 23, 2021 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Traveling in an RV creates timeless memories. Jim Calderbank, a former RV manufacturing executive and current campground owner, explains why the RV lifestyle is the best way to connect with the outdoors and with each other. "The people that come here, they love the outdoors, they love nature, ... at the end of the day just to see the stress drain away from them is very rewarding." Discover why the RV lifestyle allows you to be in the safety of your home in unsettling times, with family or ...

Jenna Torres Is A Singer/Songwriter Who Finds Power From Within

May 17, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB

Jenna Torres lives a life that is a tale of two cities. When she signed with Warner Music as a single mom living in NYC and sent to Nashville, her life changed and opened up her heart and her world. Her music reflects the freedom of mind and soul. Discover how Jenna found her tribe and her heart place within a kindred nature of community. "The minute my foot hit the tarmac, I had a feeling that I was somehow in this heavenly spot," Jenna said. Find out how Jenna is now emerging with new so...

La Carmina Shares A Unique Focus On Gothic Destinations And Culture

May 08, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

La Carmina has a passion to shine a positive spotlight on misunderstood and marginalized subcultures worldwide. She began her La Carmina travel & fashion blog in 2007 as a creative outlet during her studies at Yale Law. Since then, she’s published three books, hosted travel TV shows for major networks and explored over 70 countries for fashion and tourism projects. La Carmina shares stories about her unique focus on Gothic destinations and culture, including death rituals, which she writes ...

Rob Lenfestey Is An Educator, An Innovator And A Magnificent Human Being

May 02, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Rob Lenfestey traveled the world and after years of expanding his edges, he came to the Appalachian forest and founded Mandala Chocolate, an organic chocolate factory and Mandala Springs, a peaceful sustainable retreat on the edge of the Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina. Rob’s passion is to give the gifts of knowledge, empowerment and health to all.  Rob says, "There is no need for us to live anything less than magnificent. Nothing less than magnificence is what we need to c...

Rob Lenfestey Is An Educator, An Innovator And A Magnificent Human Being

May 02, 2021 18:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Rob Lenfestey traveled the world and after years of expanding his edges, he came to the Appalachian forest and founded Mandala Chocolate, an organic chocolate factory and Mandala Springs, a peaceful sustainable retreat on the edge of the Pisgah National Forest in Western North Carolina. Rob’s passion is to give the gifts of knowledge, empowerment and health to all.  Rob says, "There is no need for us to live anything less than magnificent. Nothing less than magnificence is what we need to c...

Dream, Plan And Book Incredible Holidays With Girl About Travel Club

April 24, 2021 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

Girl About Travel Club makes it easy for women to book incredible holidays but don't know where to begin. Based in the UK, Rebecca Miles is Girl About’s travel editor and freelance journalist who inspires and shares ideas to create memories to cherish.  Girl About offers everything you will need to make your best holiday choices through access to experts and trusted booking partners and from a community of like-minded women. It is indeed a one-stop-shop when you are choosing where to go an...

Photographer Stephen R. Brown Follows His Passions And Shares With The World

April 18, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Stephen R. Brown is a professional photographer and writer who created a life doing what he loves. From his travels to Europe, the Middle East and Morocco, to being a teacher and photojournalist, Stephen follows his intuition and is rewarded with life-changing opportunities.  Stephen’s images and articles on photography have appeared in Smithsonian, Life, Newsweek, Time, Fortune, the New York Times and National Geographic… just to name a few. His work has been exhibited in solo shows here a...

Impact Travel Alliance Inspires, Educates And Builds Awareness For Travelers

April 01, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Impact Travel Alliance Founder and Executive Director Kelley Louise shares new insights into how we can actively participate in advocating for more impactful initiatives around sustainable tourism.  Kelley explains how important it is to take a holistic approach to empowering communities and protecting our environment so everyone is connected. Also, find out what's in store for travelers moving forward and what we should keep in mind as we get back out and begin exploring again.   ITA is a...

Impact Travel Alliance Inspires, Educates And Builds Awareness For Travelers

April 01, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Impact Travel Alliance Founder and Executive Director Kelley Louise shares new insights into how we can actively participate in advocating for more impactful initiatives around sustainable tourism.  Kelley explains how important it is to take a holistic approach to empowering communities and protecting our environment so everyone is connected. Also, find out what's in store for travelers moving forward and what we should keep in mind as we get back out and begin exploring again.   ITA is a...

Falling In Love With Italy Is Easy With Private Italy Tours

March 25, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Find out how 2021 is shaping up in Italy and plan your trip with Mark Gordon Smith, founder of Private Italy Tours. Mark’s unwavering commitment to providing unique and unforgettable experiences is stronger than ever. Mark is  creating a not-for-profit that will focus on Arts Education and the restoration of works by female artists of the Renaissance in Italy and of the Dutch Golden Age and he is creating an archive to house scientific analysis information and all of the photos and videos ta...

Falling In Love With Italy Is Easy With Private Italy Tours

March 25, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

Find out how 2021 is shaping up in Italy and plan your trip with Mark Gordon Smith, founder of Private Italy Tours. Mark’s unwavering commitment to providing unique and unforgettable experiences is stronger than ever. Mark is  creating a not-for-profit that will focus on Arts Education and the restoration of works by female artists of the Renaissance in Italy and of the Dutch Golden Age and he is creating an archive to house scientific analysis information and all of the photos and videos ta...

Novelist Jenny Cressman Transports You To Cuba Without Leaving Home

March 14, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Jenny Cressman is the author of the Cuban Kisses series. The stories and characters are fictional, but Jenny has drawn on her own background and experiences (travel and otherwise)  to create an authentic feeling. Many people have commented that the setting is so authentic and transportive, it's like taking a mini-vacation.  For Jenny, Cuba is always on her mind and she's looking forward to the time she can lead a group there again, or even slip away on her own to do more writing. Jenny help...

The World Wanderers Changed Gears From Backpackers To Digital Nomads

March 07, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Amanda Kingsmith and Ryan Ferguson are The World Wanderers and have a passion for travel, living life to the fullest, and finding happiness in all corners of the world. Through their popular blog and podcast, they share their amazing experiences with other travel enthusiasts and explain how travel has changed and impacted their lives in a positive way, how travel has shaped their view of the world, and what it means to be truly happy.  Amanda and Ryan have traveled to six continents, 50+ co...

The World Wanderers Changed Gears From Backpackers To Digital Nomads

March 07, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Amanda Kingsmith and Ryan Ferguson are The World Wanderers and have a passion for travel, living life to the fullest, and finding happiness in all corners of the world. Through their popular blog and podcast, they share their amazing experiences with other travel enthusiasts and explain how travel has changed and impacted their lives in a positive way, how travel has shaped their view of the world, and what it means to be truly happy.  Amanda and Ryan have traveled to six continents, 50+ co...

Justine Abigail Yu Stirs Consciousness And Uplifts Voices For Global Social Justice

February 28, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Justine Abigail Yu is a communication strategist who works to change our world for the better. She is a leader, a mentor and a strong woman not afraid to do the work necessary to be an advocate for social justice and healing.  Justine has worked with organizations operating in North America, Central America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Her expertise lies in growing enterprises from the ground up through strategic digital marketing, compelling storytelling and genuine community engageme...

Train Travel Is An Affordable, Scenic And Comfortable Way To Travel

February 18, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Long-time train enthusiast Bill McClement volunteers as a passenger train host with the NC Train Host Association, a group of ambassadors who ride state-supported AMTRAK trains. Bill provides a history of AMTRAK's  50 years and gives us a rundown of the events leading up to its formation and where it has gone from its beginning. Learn why rail travel makes you feel truly transported.   Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, a...

Become Immersed in Japanese Culture And Travel With Novelist Jonelle Patrick

February 13, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Jonelle Patrick is the author of five novels set in Japan and has been writing about Japanese culture and travel since moving to Tokyo in 2003. She explores how books transport readers past gatekeepers to immerse us behind-the-scenes to other countries and cultures. Jonelle explains how reading fiction opens our eyes to a lot of things we might walk right past in our travels. Who knows... you might not know those clusters of handsome guys you see walking around Tokyo's red light district wor...

Become Immersed in Japanese Culture And Travel With Novelist Jonelle Patrick

February 13, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Jonelle Patrick is the author of five novels set in Japan and has been writing about Japanese culture and travel since moving to Tokyo in 2003. She explores how books transport readers past gatekeepers to immerse us behind-the-scenes to other countries and cultures. Jonelle explains how reading fiction opens our eyes to a lot of things we might walk right past in our travels. Who knows... you might not know those clusters of handsome guys you see walking around Tokyo's red light district wor...

Visit Winnipeg And Explore Canada’s Most Awesome Capital

February 06, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

I don’t know if I want to let this secret out of the bag, but Winnipeg has world-class performing arts, is a foodies dream come true, and you can go see polar bears swimming over your head. This place celebrates human rights, and is quietly moving from the center of the continent to the center of our attention.   Vogue calls Winnipeg, “an absolute must-visit destination,” and National Geographic listed it as “one of the best trips on earth,” while Conde Nast Traveler named Winnipeg as one o...

Visit Winnipeg And Explore Canada’s Most Awesome Capital

February 06, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

I don’t know if I want to let this secret out of the bag, but Winnipeg has world-class performing arts, is a foodies dream come true, and you can go see polar bears swimming over your head. This place celebrates human rights, and is quietly moving from the center of the continent to the center of our attention.   Vogue calls Winnipeg, “an absolute must-visit destination,” and National Geographic listed it as “one of the best trips on earth,” while Conde Nast Traveler named Winnipeg as one o...

Ray Blakney Is A Bootstrapping Entrepreneur Who Embraces His Travel Passion

January 28, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

Ray Blakney was raised in Turkey and lives in Mexico with his growing family. Seeing the world outside his office walls and embracing his travel bug is a priority for Ray.  His stories of hiking the Incan Trail, driving through Tuscany in a Ferrari and sleeping under the stars in the Saharan desert and almost being killed by a camel named Jimmy are epic. Ray credits being positive, creative, open-minded and a much better problem solver to his travel experiences.  Find out how following his p...

Live An Awakened Life With Strategist, Entrepreneur And Author Dr. Sheri Rosenthal

January 24, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

Dr. Sheri Rosenthal is one of the most sought after retreat strategists for coaches, speakers, authors and travel professionals and the owner of Journeys of the Spirit Travel®, a boutique agency specializing in the planning and management of group travel. Through vast experience and her love for travel, Sheri created a totally online business she can run from anywhere in the world.  Through her Wanderlust Entrepreneur Community and her signature course, The Retreat Blueprint Program, she ha...

Johanna Garton Shares The Inspiring Story Of Mountaineer Christine Boskoff

January 14, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MB

Writer Johanna Garton provides a gripping and powerful tribute to human endurance and one of the greatest unknown stories in mountaineering in her book, "Edge of The Map," a story of resiliency, seeking to find your passions, travel and adventure.  Christine Boskoff, who disappeared while climbing in China in 2006, was the only American woman to summit  8,000 meter peaks.  She ran a mountain guiding company and lived her life in a world which was almost exclusively male and found herself un...

Neale Bayly Is A Motorcycle Rider, Philanthropist, Adventurer And Master Storyteller

January 08, 2021 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Neale Bayly has a lifetime of storytelling adventures and travelled in over 80 countries, more than 50 of them on a motorcycle, as a photojournalist, two-time Tele award winning television producer-host, and as a humanitarian. He formed Wellspring International Outreach to benefit sick and abandoned children in Peru, South Africa, and Kenya. Today, Neale is still just as passionate about motorcycles, travel, and philanthropy as ever and is working on his next documentary to bring the old mot...

Neale Bayly Is A Motorcycle Rider, Philanthropist, Adventurer And Master Storyteller

January 08, 2021 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.3 MB

Neale Bayly has a lifetime of storytelling adventures and travelled in over 80 countries, more than 50 of them on a motorcycle, as a photojournalist, two-time Tele award winning television producer-host, and as a humanitarian. He formed Wellspring International Outreach to benefit sick and abandoned children in Peru, South Africa, and Kenya. Today, Neale is still just as passionate about motorcycles, travel, and philanthropy as ever and is working on his next documentary to bring the old mot...

Land Remote Jobs And Work From Anywhere With Mike Swigunski

December 23, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

In his best-selling book, "Global Career: How to Work Anywhere & Travel Forever," Mike Swigunski shares what he's learned from years of trial and error about how to travel long-term and advance your career. Mike is the founder of GlobalCareer.io, an international job board for remote workers. Mike explores the future and explains how in today's world, the workforce is remote. But he explains how the real future of work will be more flexible and likely to be one where workers are focused on ...

Black Tomato Provides Reassurance To Book A Much-Deserved Getaway

December 18, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Brendan Drewniany, Director of Communications at Black Tomato, a luxury travel company in the US and the UK, shares some innovative approaches to create handcrafted travel experiences designed for your new travel memories.  Find out what the newest trends are in travel and where to go in 2021 to shake up 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.

Black Tomato Provides Reassurance To Book A Much-Deserved Getaway

December 18, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

Brendan Drewniany, Director of Communications at Black Tomato, a luxury travel company in the US and the UK, shares some innovative approaches to create handcrafted travel experiences designed for your new travel memories.  Find out what the newest trends are in travel and where to go in 2021 to shake up your bucket list!  Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories and so much more.

Flash Fiction Changes How We Tell Stories With Writer Nancy Stohlman

December 14, 2020 15:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MB

For over a decade, Nancy Stohlman has been writing, publishing and teaching flash fiction around the world. Much of her creative process is finding the sweet spot as a writer, performer and innovator and she teaches at the University of Colorado Boulder. Nancy tells us about her new book on the writing of flash fiction, "Going Short: An Invitation to Flash Fiction," and her future Flash Fiction Retreats for 2021/2022.  Flash fiction is changing the way we tell stories and Nancy is an enchan...

Embracing Humanity Through Music, Medicine and the Peace Corps

December 04, 2020 17:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

While in the Peace Corps in Malawi, Africa, and living in extreme circumstances, Dr. Jack Allison found inner resources allowing him to not only thrive, but to give the best of what he had to those who needed it the most. And he never intended to write the #1 hit song in Malawi or be described by Newsweek as more popular than Malawi’s own president. Since 1967 Dr. Allison has raised $160,000.00 with his music, and he & his wife, Sue Wilson, have given away all of those monies to various char...

Unexpected Travel Twists In 2020 Challenge And Excite Patrick Fitzsimmons

November 29, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MB

Patrick Fitzsimmons knows going beyond his comfort zone and taking risks reap rewards. His transition to what was the beginning of a well-planned career move and life style choice became a challenging and exciting chapter of his life. When Patrick was last on Speaking of Travel, he had recently returned from a trip of a lifetime to Patagonia and had certainly added some challenge and excitement to his life. But nothing compared to what was to be an even more challenging and exciting chapter ...

Unexpected Travel Twists In 2020 Challenge And Excite Patrick Fitzsimmons

November 29, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MB

Patrick Fitzsimmons knows going beyond his comfort zone and taking risks reap rewards. His transition to what was the beginning of a well-planned career move and life style choice became a challenging and exciting chapter of his life. When Patrick was last on Speaking of Travel, he had recently returned from a trip of a lifetime to Patagonia and had certainly added some challenge and excitement to his life. But nothing compared to what was to be an even more challenging and exciting chapter ...

The Coca-Cola Trail Provides A New Look At A Trusted Friend

November 22, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Author Larry Jorgensen conducted extensive research in current and former Coca-Cola communities to create The Coca-Cola Trail, a journey to discover the history of the world's most recognized product. Discover why Larry decided to research and write this book and what contributed most to the early growth and popularity of Coca-Cola and how did the bottling of Coca-Cola get started. His new book, "Return to the Coca Cola Trail More People and Places in the History of Coca Cola" further explor...

Sara Barrack Thanks Travel For Her Confidence Moving Through Life

November 15, 2020 20:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Sara Barrack was a child traveler and learned not to be afraid of trying something new and that experiencing new things is a joy. She shares why traveling was a great way to see how one handles life when things don't always go smoothly and why as an adult she is confident in herself, whether traveling or not.  Sara explores the profound influence of traveling early in life and the perspective travel elicits. For her, friendships forged while traveling have a certain elevated quality and its...

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