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Travel Tips For Active Adults And Exciting Updates From The Asheville Regional Airport

Speaking of Travel® - July 15, 2024 14:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Being a savvy traveler is crucial to ensure safety, comfort, and the best experiences during your travels. What if you could transform your post-retirement years into a journey full of adventure and fulfillment? Join us as we uncover the vibrant world of travel for older adults in this enlighte...

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LEAF Global Arts Announces New Blues Festival And Lucho Serapio Shares Multicultural Platform

Speaking of Travel® - July 11, 2024 00:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Speaking of Travel continues the LEAF Global Arts Series with Melissa McKinney, International Blues Star, LEAF teaching artist, and member of the popular band, Mama and the Ruckus, and Lucho Serapio of Asheville Multicultural. Melissa curated the artist lineup for the Black Mountain Blues inau...

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Experience The Artistic Wonder Of Provence And Escape Into Nature On The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Speaking of Travel® - July 08, 2024 15:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Traveling helps you make your everyday life less boring. Travel experiences ultimately become your passions. So why not try new things and get out and explore the world? On this episode of Speaking of Travel, Josie Vosoba, founder of Lavender and Vine, a business running small-group tours to Fr...

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Liz Galloway Is A Rock Star Travel Enthusiast And Storyteller Creating Meaning Through Transformation

Speaking of Travel® - June 30, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
With a background in spa, wellness, marketing and business development, Liz Galloway has a rich history in international travel, tourism, and adventure spanning 20 years. Liz shares how her adventure-driven passion and determination has led to a transformation in her continued success in life an...

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Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series with Richard Crawford Featuring Darren Edwards, Disabled Adventurer, Author, And Motivational Speaker

Speaking of Travel® - June 20, 2024 20:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
The Speaking of Travel + Leave No Trace TV Series with Richard Crawford, host of the popular TV series, Leave No Trace TV, continues with insights on conservation, sustainable travel, eco-tourism, and accessibility. Special guest Darren Edwards, a disabled adventurer, author, and motivational ...

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World Traveler & Wellness Guru Rikimah Glymph Follows Her Heart And Life After Walking The Appalachian Trail With Hiker & Author Gary Sizer

Speaking of Travel® - June 17, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Rikimah Glymph is a world traveler, a wellness guru, and she puts together exceptional travel experiences. She shares how her work with people of all backgrounds helps identify challenges to think outside of their comfort zones. Rikimah has traveled alone to over 120 countries (72 of those count...

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Speaking of Travel LIVE At LEAF Global Arts Retreat

Speaking of Travel® - June 13, 2024 15:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."  Today I am living my dream of taking Speaking of Travel live with three amazing world- changing guests at the LEAF Global Arts Retreat. LEAF Global Arts  plays a significant role in fostering...

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Crafted By Juniper Creates Adventures In Western North Carolina And Asheville Regional Airport Update

Speaking of Travel® - June 11, 2024 21:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
There is always a proud sense of community that you find in small towns and communities in our country. And in the North Carolina Mountains, you can add to that something downright magical. Great people, incredible food, and Southern Hospitality to make you all feel like you’re home. People here...

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Travel To Cuba With Vanessa K. Harper And Support The Cuban People

Speaking of Travel® - June 10, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Vanessa K. Harper runs Travel Cuba With Us, a tour company specializing in ethical traveler tours and yoga retreats to directly support the Cuban people. Vanessa is also a founder of  a nonprofit organization, Support The Cuban People, prioritizing food and medicine aid to individuals in need, a...

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Travel Strategies For Spectrum And Special Needs Families And Asheville Regional Airport Update

Speaking of Travel® - May 31, 2024 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Traveling with children is always challenging, but for parents of children on the autism spectrum and/or those who have mood and attention disorders, it can be especially intimidating. Dawn M. Barclay wrote Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, an...

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Travel Writer Nan K. Chase Traces Four Decades Of Heartwarming Travel Storytelling

Speaking of Travel® - May 27, 2024 17:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
During a 40-year freelance career, Nan K. Chase has written about French Catalonia, urban wilderness in San Francisco, hunting for gemstones in North Carolina, and dozens of other off-beat topics and destinations. Nan shares how she became a travel writer and what it was like before computers,...

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Traveling Inward With Deanna Jannuzzi And Finding Wisdom With Adam Laufer and Erin Everett

Speaking of Travel® - May 16, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Deanna Jannuzzi is an Initiated Priestess in the Lineage of the Alchemical Rose, a Somatic Practitioner, and Soul Awakening Coach. Deana facilitates retreats, rituals, and ceremonies around the world.  Weaving in Transcendental Breathwork, Sound Healing, Personal Sovereignty and Empowerment, Sh...

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Strengthening Community With Justin Belleme And Understanding The Aviation World With Tina Kinsey

Speaking of Travel® - May 13, 2024 13:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Justin Belleme, owner and founder of JB Media Group and publisher of Romantic Asheville, shares how working with local entrepreneurs in the community and supporting organizations he believes in helps them achieve their vision. Justin is a travel industry leader and provides strategic direction a...

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French Broad River Academy Provides An Experiential Educational Program For Middle School Students

Speaking of Travel® - May 10, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Did you know middle school students who explored nature and took part in outdoor activities like climbing, canoeing, skiing and hiking, displayed improvements in social skills, resilience, and creativity? Situated on the banks of the French Broad River in Asheville, NC, is a school that provide...

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LEAF Global Arts Highlights World Changers Standing Up And Ready To Make A Difference

Speaking of Travel® - May 08, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Speaking of Travel continues the LEAF Global Arts Series with LEAF Co-Executive Director Erinn Hartley. Erinn shares how her unique LEAF journey began and how she arrived where she is today within the organization. LEAF Global Arts plays a significant role in fostering a sense of community and ...

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Glenis Redmond Is A Poetic Fire-Starter And The First Poet Laureate of Greenville, South Carolina

Speaking of Travel® - May 05, 2024 21:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Poet Glenis Redmond has learned to receive beauty without hesitation. Being diagnosed with cancer and amid COVID, she came up with the idea to visit South Carolina's State Parks with her grandson as a life-affirming way for them both to share this poetic journey. Her new book, “The Song of Eve...

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Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas And Wilderness Survival Expert Frank Grindrod

Speaking of Travel® - May 02, 2024 15:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas is the groundbreaking television series dedicated to uncovering the vibrant Afro-Latino culture across Latin America. Host, founder, and executive producer, Kim Haas, shares how her series allow viewers to discover a smaller group within the Black community. Kim...

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Speaking of Travel And Leave No Trace TV Series Spotlights Conservation And Sustainable Travel

Speaking of Travel® - May 01, 2024 20:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
The Speaking of Travel And Leave No Trace TV series continues with host Richard Crawford, our ambassador to the bigger world. Ricky shares where to watch Season One of Leave No Trace TV and gives an update on Season Two and when the first episodes will be coming out.  Also, Ricky highlights ins...

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The Timeless Wisdom Of The Tao Te Ching Interpreted For Today’s World Of Podcasting

Speaking of Travel® - April 29, 2024 14:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Author Charlie Birney, Chief Listening Officer at his company, Podville Media in Washington, DC, wrote his new book The Tao of Podcasting: An Interpretation of the Tao Te Ching, as a meditation on the purpose of podcasting. Charlie shares how the book serves as a guide to growth and transforma...

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Chef William Dissen Transforms Culinary Arts And Asheville Regional Airport Update With Tina Kinsey

Speaking of Travel® - April 25, 2024 14:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Sustainable Chef William Dissen, owner of The Market Place Restaurant in Asheville, NC, shares how his passion for building sustainable food systems, his love of hospitality, and serving in the American Chef Corps for the US State Department, has taken him around the world to promote American fo...

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UNC Asheville Study Abroad Program Provides Impactful And Rewarding Learning Opportunities

Speaking of Travel® - April 24, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
There are many reasons to study abroad. At UNC Asheville, Laura Dobson, Director of the Study Abroad program, along with Study Aboard faculty member Anne Slatton, and Study Abroad students, Emma and Adrien, shares the importance, and benefits, of study abroad opportunities. Discover how UNCA d...

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A Passion For Birds And Wildlife Conservation Leads Charlie Thomas To Islands All Over The World

Speaking of Travel® - April 17, 2024 20:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Charlie Thomas is an artist and environmentalist based on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. With a strong connection to the ocean and all its inhabitants, Charlie shares how his passion is creating a life of stewardship, leadership, and traveling. Charlie spent his summer holidays on Great Barrier I...

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Unpack Your Personality With Nina Zapala And Why Hospitality Matters With Andy McNeil

Speaking of Travel® - April 11, 2024 15:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Author and travel professional Nina Zapala shares why she is dedicated to helping people create a personalized, transformative roadmap for self-discovery. Her trailblazing personality paradigm encourages self-awareness through spiritually focused typing. Nina's typology is the keystone of her ...

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Unpack Your Personality With Nina Zapala And Why Hospitality Matters With Andy McNeill

Speaking of Travel® - April 11, 2024 15:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Author and travel professional Nina Zapala shares why she is dedicated to helping people create a personalized, transformative roadmap for self-discovery. Her trailblazing personality paradigm encourages self-awareness through spiritually focused typing. Nina's typology is the keystone of her ...

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Transformational Travel Leads To Inner Discovery And The Asheville Regional Airport Update

Speaking of Travel® - April 04, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Sarah Benoit is a digital marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and educator. She is also the co-founder and acting lead instructor of the JB Media Institute. And she is a passionate traveler. Sarah shares how traveling can be a way to deepen your intimacy, connection, and understanding of the pe...

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The Virtual Garden Club With Margaret Roach & Ken Druse And Mark Collins From RomanticAsheville.com

Speaking of Travel® - March 28, 2024 20:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Margaret Roach and Ken Druse are gardeners and writers offering up online courses on all things gardening. Margaret and Ken share how The Virtual Garden Club began and how they put together these programs to provide advice, encouragement, and camaraderie, along with answers to your gardening que...

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LEAF Global Arts Inspires, Brings People Together, And Breaks Down Cultural Barriers

Speaking of Travel® - March 25, 2024 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
In 1995, LEAF Global Arts began as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Their mission...  to connect cultures and create community through music, arts education, and experiences, and to cultivate curiosity, preserve cultures and promote global understanding. An organization like LEAF plays a si...

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The Perfect Interactive Map For Travelers And An Update From The Asheville Regional Airport

Speaking of Travel® - March 22, 2024 22:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
I recently read a study showing how researchers have found that when we look at maps, our brains are activated in different ways, creating this unique and enjoyable experience. Enter the future. Today, there are ways to look and interact with maps we could never have dreamed of even just a few y...

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Unlock Your Potential With Travel Experiences That Leave A Lasting Impact

Speaking of Travel® - March 16, 2024 01:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
I’ve had some amazing travel experiences when I was sharing those experiences with others on the trip. Traveling with other people provides opportunities to try new things and even increases courage when there are other people around encouraging you to try something new and jump into that opport...

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Speaking of Travel And Leave No Trace TV Series Highlights Sustainability

Speaking of Travel® - March 06, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
The Speaking of Travel And Leave No Trace TV series continues with host Richard Crawford. Richard talks to us while in Australia editing the epic Season Two of the popular Leave No Trace TV show with producer and cameraman, Ben Alcott. Ricky and Ben share updates and tell us about their day-to...

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