Take a Wander with Shebs
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMy successful YouTube show, 'Take a Wander with Shebs,' is now ready to be listened to in audio format. The show features some of the biggest names from the world of travel. Each show aims to take my guests on a wander and uncover topics that may not be discussed on their platform or media. Whether that's the state of travel blogging and journalism as it is today. Or whether there is enough diversity within the sector. Perhaps what impact technology and social media have had on the industry. Or, in general, the impact of current affairs on the business.
I also try to find out the journey behind each individual's success, as this is more important to me than the actual travel.
Get ready to be inspired and Take a Wander with Shebs!
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Story of Travel & culture Writer Katherine Parker-Magyar
June 13, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutes - 83.5 MBKatherine spoke to me Live on the 21st of September 2020 on my Instagram about how she started off her writing career, and how she became successful within a couple of years. I discussed where the initial love for travel started with Katherine, and I spoke to her about some of her transformative travel experiences. Katherine used to be based in New York but moved across to Wyoming during the lockdown. She does state it was temporary. Even though she couldn't travel internationally after Mar...
A Dose of Travel | Dr Nabila Ismail | South Asians Travelling
June 13, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 61.6 MBI sat down and spoke to Pharmacist and Travel Blogger, Dr Nabila Ismail about how she first fell in love with travelling and why she wants to make that a part of her life going forward in her professional career. Growing up in the United States of America, Nabila talked to me about her first experience of travelling abroad. Before starting university, she spent time as an Au pair in Spain which she feels was one of her most significant transformative travel moment. Nabila went and trained as...
Guy in Dubai | Paris Norriss
June 13, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 99.9 MBI had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking to entrepreneur and TV personality, Paris Norriss. In our discussion, we talked about his education, work, travel and becoming a host of his own travel show, Guy in Dubai. Paris discussed with me what it was like growing up and having a few family holidays. This left him wanting to travel more. He went through to university, studying Business studies and focused on finance. He explained why he went down the financial route. When he graduated, P...
12 Trips in 12 Months | Journey of Jen Ruiz | Jen on a Jet Plane
June 12, 2021 17:45 - 48 minutes - 91.5 MBJen and I sat down to go over her wonderful and successful career up to the present day. We discussed her transition from being a lawyer to a full-time travel blogger. She is also an established author. Jen is the founder of 'Jen on a Jet Plane' where her aim is to help people live life on their own terms. This ethos in life also led her to become the founder of; 'People of Puerto Rico,' a non-profit organisation, which aims to help local entrepreneurs establish an online income stream. I di...
How depression hit me during the pandemic | Jeannette Ceja
June 12, 2021 17:45 - 48 minutes - 91 MBJeannette and I sat down and spoke about 2020 and her career up to the present day. Jeannette spoke candidly with me about how she struggled when we all went into lockdown back in March 2020. She stated she fell into a mild form of depression. We spoke in-depth about why this was triggered and where she is now with it. We also spoke about why mindset is so important when it comes to wanting something in life. Whether that aspect is on a career level or just her day to day goals. She spoke to ...
Journey of Jen Ruiz | Jen on a Jet Plane
June 12, 2021 17:45 - 48 minutes - 91.5 MBJen and I sat down to go over her wonderful and successful career up to the present day. We discussed her transition from being a lawyer to a full-time travel blogger. She is also an established author. Jen is the founder of 'Jen on a Jet Plane' where her aim is to help people live life on their own terms. This ethos in life also led her to become the founder of; 'People of Puerto Rico,' a non-profit organisation, which aims to help local entrepreneurs establish an online income stream. I di...
The year & life of Jeannette Ceja | Jet Set with Jeannette
June 12, 2021 17:45 - 48 minutes - 91 MBJeannette and I sat down and spoke about 2020 and her career up to the present day. Jeannette spoke candidly with me about how she struggled when we all went into lockdown back in March 2020. She stated she fell into a mild form of depression. We spoke in-depth about why this was triggered and where she is now with it. We also spoke about why mindset is so important when it comes to wanting something in life. Whether that aspect is on a career level or just her day to day goals. She spoke to ...
I love flying a drone | Christine Lozada | Where in the World is cL
June 12, 2021 17:30 - 39 minutes - 75.5 MBChristine and I spoke about her extraordinary journey in life up to the present moment. She fell in love with travel from an early age and when she was in university, she was able to go on off the beaten path and experience what travel really had to offer. We discussed her work in the corporate world where she eventually landed a job working remotely. She was married to her best friend, both with great careers, and their lives all planned out ahead of them. That was the issue! You will find...
Is Travel Inclusive for everyone? Romey Louangvilay
June 12, 2021 17:30 - 34 minutes - 64.6 MBRomey and I spoke on my Instagram Live on June 15th, 2020 at 11 pm BST/6 pm EDT on his life and career. Romey is the Partner, Head of Communications at ELMNTL, President at TravelUnity, and Forbes 30 under 30 Finalist in Marketing in 2016. Based in New York, I spoke to Romey about his passion for travel and why it is so important to him to bring inclusivity within the travel sector. Romey and I discussed his upbringing. The initial love for travel came for him whilst growing up in Huntsvill...
Journey of Christine Lozada | Where in the World is cL
June 12, 2021 17:30 - 39 minutes - 75.5 MBChristine and I spoke about her extraordinary journey in life up to the present moment. She fell in love with travel from an early age and when she was in university, she was able to go on off the beaten path and experience what travel really had to offer. We discussed her work in the corporate world where she eventually landed a job working remotely. She was married to her best friend, both with great careers, and their lives all planned out ahead of them. That was the issue! You will find...
Always a 'Plane Ticket Away'
June 12, 2021 17:15 - 31 minutes - 59.5 MBI sat down and spoke to David about some of his travel experiences. David took his first trip with his parents to Ibiza when he was 18 months old (not that he can remember that). But from an early age, he was fascinated about travelling the world one day as he never went away with his family after that trip. I discussed with David his current situation as he was meant to be in China with his partner teaching English. I spoke to him about where he sees himself once we go back to some normalit...
Only tourist in the Faroe Islands | Robin Meuleman
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 46.5 MBI sat down and spoke to Robin about his travels and his love for photography. Robin discussed how he first started travelling and how that led him to explore more as time went on. He spoke to me about his love for Iceland and the Faroe Islands. He has the ambition to see more of the world and talked to me about a few places on top of his bucket list. We spoke about over-tourism as well. Our discussion was based on places like the Faroe Islands having too many tourists visiting that the local...
Life of a Peruvian Explorer | Jimmy Dick Ezcurra
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 49 MBI had the pleasure of talking to my friend, Jimmy Dick Ezcurra. Jimmy and I met on a group tour in Peru where he was my tour guide back in September 2016. We remained friends since that time as I loved Jimmy's outlook on life. In our discussion, we spoke about how travelling started for him, as he states his father was a pilot which meant he boarded a flight for the first time before his first birthday. Ever since that time, he has always wanted to experience the world. Jimmy spoke to me a...
Life & Career of Lauren Jarvis
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 75.8 MBI sat down and spoke to British Freelance Travel Writer, Lauren Jarvis about her career and her love for travel. Lauren and I discussed her life journey, which has led her to write about travel, wildlife, and conservation. We spoke about where that initial love for travel started. She mentioned her backpacking trip to Australia being a transformative moment. I spoke to Lauren about how she got started in writing and talked to me about what it takes to put in the research to write a good art...
The importance of Conservation | Life & Career of Lauren Jarvis
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 75.8 MBI sat down and spoke to British Freelance Travel Writer, Lauren Jarvis about her career and her love for travel. Lauren and I discussed her life journey, which has led her to write about travel, wildlife, and conservation. We spoke about where that initial love for travel started. She mentioned her backpacking trip to Australia being a transformative moment. I spoke to Lauren about how she got started in writing and talked to me about what it takes to put in the research to write a good art...
The photo that launched my photography career | Lola Akinmade Åkerström
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 51.9 MBI had the pleasure of talking to Lola about her life and career up to the present day. Lola is internationally recognised for her work and has won numerous awards. Some of her work has been featured in the likes of CNN Travel, National Geographic Traveller, and BBC Travel. We spoke about how it all started for her in the industry. Lola told me that she moved to Maryland, USA, and started her education there and then eventually moved across to Europe and settling up in Sweden. She started he...
Life & Career of Jeanine Barone
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 53.3 MBI sat down and spoke to Jeanine about her life and career up to the present day. Jeanine is quite eclectic in her pursuits. She is a travel writer and photographer, fashion and product designer, comedy screenwriter, and entrepreneur. (Her line of clothing, bags and wallets can be found here http://www.jthetravelauthority.com/store/) She has visited 100 countries and all 50 states, often bicycling, hiking, or Nordic skiing. Her quirky comedy short film that she wrote, 'Such A Deal,' debuted ...
Travel Energetics | Journey of Chelsea Joy Arganbright
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 45 minutes - 86.6 MBI spoke to Chelsea about her journey through her extraordinary life. She has lived a life as a nomad since she was a baby, as her mother moved her around from country to country. In her own words, not even army brats have moved as much as her. We spoke about her journeys in more detail, where she is now, what got her into Travel Energetics with her being the CEO of her company Larrikin Travel. Plus, we spoke about her past relationships and where she sees herself in the future. Chelsea is a...
Karl Watson | Travel & Documentary Maker
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 79.2 MBKarl and I sat down and spoke about some of his experiences in travel and what it took for him to start his travel channel, 'Karl Watson-Travel Documentaries.' We spoke about some of his early days and where the love for travel started. The conversation then led to us talking about filming documentaries and where that all started. He has gone on to make some wonderful feature-length films, usually as a one-man band, occasionally with the help of others. He spoke to me about a few key points...
Joys of Sri Lanka | Yashodha Edirisinghe
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 35.6 MBYashodha Edirisinghe and I sat down and spoke about some of her experiences travelling around her home country, Sri Lanka. We talked about why it was important to her to travel around her home first before embarking on a journey abroad. There were some specific places she spoke to me about and places where she recommends. Yashodha also spoke to me about why waterfalls were always on her list of things to see and experience. Plus we talked about the types of food to eat, and what to try when...
Journey of Sucheta Rawal
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 76.4 MBI spoke to, Sucheta Rawal, a travel expert with a mission to raise awareness in the world through meaningful travel and cultural understanding. Sucheta spoke to me about when she moved away from India at the age of 17 to America. In particular, we discussed some fundamental reasons why telling that story, whether it is through writing or other various social media outlets, was a vital narrative to inform and inspire, especially as she is from a south Asian background. We spoke about going fr...
Journey of Raha Moharrak
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 71.5 MBI had the honour and pleasure of speaking to Raha Moharrak about her epic journey on completing the 7 summits, career and life, and her plans for the future. Raha spoke to me about her early ambitions in life. We talked about where her love for travel came from and where and why this idea of conquering the 7 summits came from. We spoke about the challenges she had in convincing her parents to want to achieve her dreams. As a Saudi woman, she felt as though she would be breaking down barriers...
Journey of Lola Akinmade Åkerström
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 51.9 MBI had the pleasure of talking to Lola about her life and career up to the present day. Lola is internationally recognised for her work and has won numerous awards. Some of her work has been featured in the likes of CNN Travel, National Geographic Traveller, and BBC Travel. We spoke about how it all started for her in the industry. Lola told me that she moved to Maryland, USA, and started her education there and then eventually moved across to Europe and settling up in Sweden. She started he...
Journey of Garance Choko
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 57.9 MBI had the pleasure of sitting down and talking to Garance Choko about her life, career and her travels up to the present day. Garance spoke to me about her early life journey and how she found it difficult, growing up in Paris, France. She explains that she had always wanted to leave due to not feeling welcome due to her race. You will see why this was the case as we spoke in detail about racism in society as a whole. She talked to me about the journey she took that led her to parts of Sout...
Journey of Bemused Backpacker Michael Huxley
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 69.6 MBI had the chance to speak to someone who doesn't live too far away from me, and that was Micheal Huxley from Bemused Backpacker. I spoke to Michael about the journey he took into starting Bemused Backpacker and how he had transitioned from being a nurse to a full-time travel blogger and making his business a success. Over the years, Michael's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, BBC, The Globe and Mail, USA Today Travel, NASA and much more. One of the most important topic...
Sasta Traveller | Sahil Pole
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 31.8 MBMy talk with Sahil Pole was based on his early travels and what's ahead for him in the coming years. Sahil talked to me about how he has travelled a fair bit of India and parts of the country where many tourists and even Indians haven't been. He spoke to me in detail about specific trips and what he had gained from those experiences. To this day, Sahil has travelled with companions but is open to the idea of travelling solo in the future. There are many places he wants to see around India b...
Photography & Travel | David Ktorza
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 52.5 MBDavid and I spoke about various things, including his incredible photography and his love for wildlife and travel. David spoke to me about where his initial love for travel started and how that led him to explore more of the world. We talked about some of his specific trips and what sticks out in his mind. We talked about his passion for photography. He explained that he learnt his craft on YouTube of all places, and got better with more time. His most immense love is taking photographs of...
Solo Female Traveller from India | Rutuja Kulkarni
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 41.8 MBI sat down and spoke to Rutuja Kulkarni about some of her experiences regarding her travels. Rutuja is a solo female traveller from India. Not many females from India travel solo, but she spoke to me about why she explores solo. One of the big reasons behind it was due to her relationship as she was married. She talked to me about the different mindset and environment the man she married had grown up in. Perhaps how that stopped her from wanting to explore more about her inner self and life....
Perseverance to succeed | Life & Career of Jeanine Barone
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 53.3 MBI sat down and spoke to Jeanine about her life and career up to the present day. Jeanine is quite eclectic in her pursuits. She is a travel writer and photographer, fashion and product designer, comedy screenwriter, and entrepreneur. (Her line of clothing, bags and wallets can be found here http://www.jthetravelauthority.com/store/) She has visited 100 countries and all 50 states, often bicycling, hiking, or Nordic skiing. Her quirky comedy short film that she wrote, 'Such A Deal,' debuted ...
Writing about food from my travels | Journey of Sucheta Rawal
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 40 minutes - 76.4 MBI spoke to, Sucheta Rawal, a travel expert with a mission to raise awareness in the world through meaningful travel and cultural understanding. Sucheta spoke to me about when she moved away from India at the age of 17 to America. In particular, we discussed some fundamental reasons why telling that story, whether it is through writing or other various social media outlets, was a vital narrative to inform and inspire, especially as she is from a south Asian background. We spoke about going fr...
Robin's Love for Travel | Robin Meuleman
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 46.5 MBI sat down and spoke to Robin about his travels and his love for photography. Robin discussed how he first started travelling and how that led him to explore more as time went on. He spoke to me about his love for Iceland and the Faroe Islands. He has the ambition to see more of the world and talked to me about a few places on top of his bucket list. We spoke about over-tourism as well. Our discussion was based on places like the Faroe Islands having too many tourists visiting that the local...
Is animal conservation important | David Ktorza
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 52.5 MBDavid and I spoke about various things, including his incredible photography and his love for wildlife and travel. David spoke to me about where his initial love for travel started and how that led him to explore more of the world. We talked about some of his specific trips and what sticks out in his mind. We talked about his passion for photography. He explained that he learnt his craft on YouTube of all places, and got better with more time. His most immense love is taking photographs of...
I'm French and I travel | Journey of Garance Choko
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 57.9 MBI had the pleasure of sitting down and talking to Garance Choko about her life, career and her travels up to the present day. Garance spoke to me about her early life journey and how she found it difficult, growing up in Paris, France. She explains that she had always wanted to leave due to not feeling welcome due to her race. You will see why this was the case as we spoke in detail about racism in society as a whole. She talked to me about the journey she took that led her to parts of Sout...
How to start a successful Travel YouTube Channel | Karl Watson
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 42 minutes - 79.2 MBKarl and I sat down and spoke about some of his experiences in travel and what it took for him to start his travel channel, 'Karl Watson-Travel Documentaries.' We spoke about some of his early days and where the love for travel started. The conversation then led to us talking about filming documentaries and where that all started. He has gone on to make some wonderful feature-length films, usually as a one-man band, occasionally with the help of others. He spoke to me about a few key points...
Why Travel Iran? with Safoura Taheri
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MBI spoke with Safoura Taheri about why Iran is a place to travel. Safoura spoke to me about the country's beauty and why there is a misconception of Iran from the western media. We talked about some of the places she loves to visit, and perhaps people should put on their bucket list. She spoke to me about wanting to travel abroad after she has seen all of Iran. Some of the places on her list include Europe and the United States. Safoura is married and said she would love to travel even more...
Emirates woman of the year | Raha Moharrak
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 71.5 MBI had the honour and pleasure of speaking to Raha Moharrak about her epic journey on completing the 7 summits, career and life, and her plans for the future. Raha spoke to me about her early ambitions in life. We talked about where her love for travel came from and where and why this idea of conquering the 7 summits came from. We spoke about the challenges she had in convincing her parents to want to achieve her dreams. As a Saudi woman, she felt as though she would be breaking down barriers...
Why you shouldn't work for free | Bemused Backpacker Michael Huxley
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 69.6 MBI had the chance to speak to someone who doesn't live too far away from me, and that was Micheal Huxley from Bemused Backpacker. I spoke to Michael about the journey he took into starting Bemused Backpacker and how he had transitioned from being a nurse to a full-time travel blogger and making his business a success. Over the years, Michael's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, BBC, The Globe and Mail, USA Today Travel, NASA and much more. One of the most important topic...
Deaf Boy Abroad | Max Taucher
June 12, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 42.5 MBMax Taucher is a very charismatic young man. I sat down with him and spoke to him about his life, his YouTube channel, and what got him to start making travel videos. Max was born deaf, but with a successful cochlear implant technology in his ears, this now allows him to hear and speak. Max has desires to have his 'Deaf Boy Abroad' channel grow and would like to reach 1,000 subscribers very soon. Perhaps also get international recognition. Also in the future, he would love to work in the pr...
Travelling as a Family | Sharon & Mike Cassidy
June 07, 2021 22:30 - 33 minutes - 63 MBI had the pleasure of speaking to Sharon and Mike Cassidy about their lives and where they sit today. Sharon & Mike Cassidy are expats living in Dubai. They are kiwis with two daughters and travel as much as they can as a family. They discussed with me what it’s like to travel as a family and how they are looking to do this on a full-time basis. They both met in New Zealand and didn't necessarily want to travel the world, but with opportunities arising, they eventually moved across to UAE...
Travelling As A Family-Sharon & Mike Cassidy
June 07, 2021 22:30 - 33 minutes - 63 MB'Travelling As A Family' I had the pleasure of speaking to Sharon and Mike Cassidy about their lives and where they sit today. Sharon & Mike Cassidy are expats living in Dubai. They are kiwis with two daughters and travel as much as they can as a family. They discussed with me what it’s like to travel as a family and how they are looking to do this on a full-time basis. They both met in New Zealand and didn't necessarily want to travel the world, but with opportunities arising, they event...