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The Travelers Blueprint

201 EpisodesProduced by Bob DiMenna and Elliot ShibleyWebsite

Learn how you can become your own Travel Agent with insight provided by travel authors, tour guides, adventurers, conservationists, and digital nomads as we, hosts’ Bob DiMenna and Elliot Shibley, interview travel enthusiasts from around the world in order to gain knowledge on all aspects of travel.… read more

201 Episodes | 2019 - 2024

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February 22nd, 2024

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TTB 233: Journey Through Machu Picchu and Patagonia: An Immersive Adventure

February 19th, 2024

56:42

TTB 233: Journey Through Machu Picchu and Patagonia: An Immersive Adventure

Yaneth Cisneros and Matt Waugh, expert tour guides at South Andes Travel, are renowned for crafting immersive travel experiences in Peru. Their …

TTB 232: Traveling to Eastern Ukraine

November 13th, 2023

1:04:38

TTB 232: Traveling to Eastern Ukraine

Amidst the echoes of conflict in Eastern Ukraine, traveler and Oxford scholar Harry Mitsidis brings a touch of …

TTB 231: October Travel Bites

November 6th, 2023

19:25

TTB 231: October Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 230: September Travel Bites

October 2nd, 2023

32:39

TTB 230: September Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 229: August Travel Bites

September 4th, 2023

21:49

TTB 229: August Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 228: My Favorite Country:; Norway

August 14th, 2023

1:45:06

TTB 228: My Favorite Country: Norway

Michael Keating joins us this week to discuss our recent road trip through Norway. In this episode we discuss the …

TTB 227: July Travel Bites

August 7th, 2023

29:53

TTB 227: July Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found …

TTB 226: June Travel Bites

July 3rd, 2023

26:14

TTB 226: June Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found …

TTB 225: How to Hike Through Norway

June 12th, 2023

51:55

TTB 225: How to Hike Through Norway

Agathe Ledoux is the author of “Find Your Norway”, a book designed to provide you with all the tools you need to …

TTB 224 : May Travel Bites

June 4th, 2023

15:15

TTB 224 : May Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found …

TTB 223: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World

May 8th, 2023

1:10:04

TTB 223: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World

@EricWeinerbooks is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and speaker. His books include The Geography of Bliss and The Geography of Genius, as …

TTB 222: April Travel Bites

May 1st, 2023

27:22

TTB 222: April Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 221: March Travel Bites

April 3rd, 2023

30:56

TTB 221: March Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 220: A Pilot’s Journey Across the Urban World

March 13th, 2023

1:07:53

TTB 220: A Pilot’s Journey Across the Urban World

Mark Vanhoenacker is a commercial airline pilot and writer. The author of the international best seller Skyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot and How to Land a Plane, he is …

TTB 219: February Travel Bites

March 6th, 2023

23:37

TTB 219: February Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 218: Traveling for Enlightenment During The 1960s

February 13th, 2023

1:07:17

TTB 218: Traveling for Enlightenment During The 1960s

Patrick O’Brien recently unveiled a memoir titled The Adventures of Kozmos Lovejoy. Kozmos sets …

TTB 217: January Travel Bites

February 6th, 2023

20:41

TTB 217: January Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 216: Helping You Become a Remote Worker

January 16th, 2023

57:05

TTB 216: Helping You Become a Remote Worker

Eric Sutfin, founder & CMO of Zeal Remote Community, created this new platform to target the new flood of global remote workers and digital nomads. You, as a location …

TTB 215: Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach

January 9th, 2023

1:07:19

TTB 215: Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach

Sarah Stodola dives into the psyche of the beachgoer and gets to the heart of what …

TTB 214: December Travel Bites

January 2nd, 2023

32:17

TTB 214: December Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 213: Travel Book Recommendations

December 19th, 2022

53:48

TTB 213: Travel Book Recommendations

Anshula Varma is a small town obsessed, big city girl who plans weekly travel stories and a book club on her …

TTB 212: The Most Traveled Person in the World

December 12th, 2022

1:28:51

TTB 212: The Most Traveled Person in the World

Charles Veley is a driven traveler and entrepreneur who set a world record for land area covered, then created the online community and system of record for extreme …

TTB 211: November Travel Bites

December 5th, 2022

30:22

TTB 211: November Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 210: The Anywherist; How to Live Anywhere in the World

November 21st, 2022

54:55

TTB 210: The Anywherist; How to Live Anywhere in the World

Melody Warnick, is the author of If You Could Live Anywhere, and has found from personal …

TTB 209: Investing in Real Estate While Abroad

November 14th, 2022

57:44

TTB 209: Investing in Real Estate While Abroad

Sarah Weaver is a coach, speaker, real estate investor, entrepreneur, and business owner. When Sarah isn't analyzing deals, you can find her looking up her next flight. …

TTB 208: October Travel Bites

November 7th, 2022

32:40

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found interesting. 

This month …

TTB 207: Walking Wales and Ovarian Cancer Awareness

October 17th, 2022

1:05:44

TTB 207: Walking Wales and Ovarian Cancer Awareness

Ursula Martin was just 31 years old when she went to the doctor and......BAM.  Large growth, …

TTB 206: Pursuing a Family Travel Blog with a Newborn

October 10th, 2022

57:52

TTB 206: Pursuing a Family Travel Blog with a Newborn

Corritta and her wife were tired of the mundane routine of fighting traffic, spending 10 hours at the office, fighting more traffic, and then returning home - only to …

TTB 205: September Travel Bites

October 3rd, 2022

45:57

TTB 205: September Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 204: How to Buy an Island

September 19th, 2022

1:09:15

TTB 204: How to Buy an Island

Marshall Mayer is co-founder of Let's Buy an Island, the first successful crowdfunding effort to purchase a private …

TTB 203: Guatemala, the Land of Eternal Spring

September 12th, 2022

1:07:35

TTB 203: Guatemala, the Land of Eternal Spring

Valerie Russel is the CEO of Due South Travels, which offers custom guided tours throughout Guatemala, at a price point that makes travel accessible to people who never …

TTB 202: August Travel Bites

September 5th, 2022

38:17

TTB 202: August Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 201: Composing an Album on a Cross-Country Train Trip

August 15th, 2022

58:38

TTB 201: Composing an Album on a Cross-Country Train Trip

Cheryl B. Engelhardt is a composer and songwriter. She’s toured all over the world, had music in over 40 tv shows and commercials, performed on stage with Sting, …

TTB 200: Responsible, Impactful, Sustainable, Ethical Travel

August 8th, 2022

1:06:39

TTB 200: Responsible, Impactful, Sustainable, Ethical Travel

Vincie Ho, Ph.D., is a humane educator and social justice advocate, whom founded RISE …

TTB 199: July Travel Bites

August 1st, 2022

26:20

TTB 199: July Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found …

TTB 198: The Psychology of Travel Addicts

July 18th, 2022

1:04:26

TTB 198: The Psychology of Travel Addicts

Dave Seminara is a writer and former diplomat based in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is the author of four …

TTB 197: TAT Different Ways to Navigate a New City

July 11th, 2022

1:09:46

TTB 197: TAT Different Ways to Navigate a New City

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses the various ways to navigate a brand new city with a panel of travelers that have vastly different travel …

TTB 196: June Travel Bites

July 4th, 2022

26:22

TTB 196: June Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found …

TTB 195: Kidnapped, Bollywood Acting, and Finding Work Abroad

June 20th, 2022

1:02:06

TTB 195: Kidnapped, Bollywood Acting, and Finding Work Abroad

Derek Earl Baron, aka Wandering Earl, left home in 1999 shortly after graduating from …

TTB 194: Part Travel. Part Misadventures. Part Documentary

June 13th, 2022

1:09:19

TTB 194: Part Travel. Part Misadventures. Part Documentary 

Pashmina, a travel writer based in Malaysia has cycled in Kyrgyzstan, Taiwan, Laos and even traveled overland from Iran to Europe. Her stories are focused on …

TTB 193: May Travel Bites

June 6th, 2022

27:04

TTB 193: May Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we found …

TTB 192: Exploring the Robust World of Coffee

May 30th, 2022

1:05:32

TTB 192: Exploring the Robust World of Coffee

Valerian Hrala started Green Plantation Coffee in 2001, offering single origin coffee in Slovakia. For more than 15 years he has been working, living and writing about …

TTB 191: Why You Should Retire in Costa Rica

May 23rd, 2022

54:44

TTB 191: Why You Should Retire in Costa Rica

Erika Ebsworth-Goold served as a publicist and messaging expert for several non-profit organizations …

TTB 190: The Importance of Art, History, and Travel

May 16th, 2022

1:19:46

TTB 190: The Importance of Art, History, and Travel

Tamar is an art historian turned finance administrator turned independent radio producer.  She worked for years as an art history instructor and an adjunct lecturer at …

TTB 189: The Trip From Hell, Meeting El Chapo in Mexico

May 9th, 2022

1:04:27

TTB 189: The Trip From Hell, Meeting El Chapo in Mexico

Paul Wilson jumped at the chance to join two local icons on a dream surf trip In the summer of …

TTB 188: April Travel Bites

May 2nd, 2022

24:51

TTB 188: April Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 187: TSA, Our Travel Guardians

April 25th, 2022

1:05:49

TTB 187: TSA, Our Travel Guardians

Thomas Carter, Federal Security Director (FSD), leads the oversight of Newark, a Category X airport, and two spoke airports in the state of New Jersey, accommodating more than 30 …

TTB 186: TAT What is “Responsible Travel”?

April 18th, 2022

1:03:55

TTB 186: TAT What is “Responsible Travel”?

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses what it takes to be a “Responsible …

TTB 185: Paragliding with the Monarch Butterfly Migration

April 11th, 2022

1:08:38

TTB 185: Paragliding with the Monarch Butterfly Migration

Benjamin Jordan grew up in Toronto, Ontario and broke into the world of visual arts through pursuits of fashion and advertising photography. In 2006, Jordan and …

TTB 184: March Travel Bites

April 4th, 2022

35:02

TTB 184: March Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 183: Trashing the Florida Mangroves

March 28th, 2022

1:02:26

TTB 183: Trashing the Florida Mangroves

Andrew Otazo removed 15,290 pounds of trash from South Florida’s mangrove forests and ocean. He carried a 35-pound bag of mangrove trash (currently in History Miami’s permanent …

TTB 182: Love for Mexico, Spain, Peru, and Cuba

March 21st, 2022

1:12:09

TTB 182: Love for Mexico, Spain, Peru, and Cuba

Andrew Tyree has an incredible Super Power…the ability to curate a local’s experience with his tours …

TTB 181: Geopolitics Impacting Travel

March 14th, 2022

1:05:39

TTB 181: Geopolitics Impacting Travel

Michael Hilliard has been involved in journalism since 2010, working and reporting from countries ranging from …

TTB 180: February Travel Bites

March 7th, 2022

31:08

TTB 180: February Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 179: Exploring Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia on the Fly

February 28th, 2022

1:16:10

TTB 179: Exploring Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia on the Fly

Matt Mitzel recently traveled through Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. On the podcast today we discussed the logistics around his spontaneous trip, …

TTB 178: The World Walk

February 21st, 2022

56:32

TTB 178: The World Walk

Tom Turcich left his home in New Jersey on April 2, 2015 to embark on a five year trek across seven continents. Over five years he’s walked 18,000 miles across thirty-three countries. The dream of …

TTB 177: TAT How to Budget for Travel

February 14th, 2022

1:03:15

TTB 177: How to Budget for Travel

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses what it takes to be a travel photographer with some …

TTB 176: January Travel Bites

February 7th, 2022

32:51

TTB 176: January Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 175: Pandemic Travel Tech That’s Here to Stay

January 31st, 2022

50:24

TTB 175: Pandemic Travel Tech That’s Here to Stay

Jackie Snow is a freelance journalist published by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, National …

TTB 174: Traveling as the Ultra Marathon Man

January 24th, 2022

1:06:31

TTB 174: Traveling as the Ultra Marathon Man

Dean Karnazes was named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” and has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many …

TTB 173: The Cowboy Culture

January 17th, 2022

57:17

TTB 173: The Cowboy Culture

Matt Jacob is a photographer who’s main artistic discipline focuses on capturing the evocative, dynamic, and complex lives …

TTB 172: Walking 1,200 Miles for American Veterans Archaeological Recovery

January 10th, 2022

1:03:18

TTB 172: Walking 1,200 Miles for American Veterans Archaeological Recovery

Josh Guerrero (@allaroundadventure) is walking across the entire state of …

TTB 171: December Travel Bites

January 3rd, 2022

27:11

TTB 171: December Travel Bites

This month we bring you our Travel Bites episode where we break down the previous month’s travel related news that we …

TTB 170: A Travel Year in Review

December 27th, 2021

33:07

TTB 170: A Travel Year in Review

In this episode we reflect on the travel industry in 2021, discuss some of our favorite personal travel experiences over the past year, and then look ahead to 2022 with predictions on how …

TTB 169: Life Saving Conversations

December 20th, 2021

1:07:09

TTB 169: Life Saving Conversations

Adam Schluter is a photographer who has dedicated his life to trying to use his art to try and bring the world closer together. 5 years ago, he spent all of his money to buy a plane …

TTB 168: TAT How to Pick a Tour Company

December 13th, 2021

1:03:15

TTB 168: TAT How to Pick a Tour Company

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses how YOU can pick the right tour company for …

TTB 167: November Travel Bites

December 6th, 2021

22:01

TTB 167: November Travel Bites

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of November. We break down our favorite different news articles, including: 

TTB 166: Holistic History in Travel

November 29th, 2021

1:04:14

TTB 166:  Holistic History in Travel

Ja’Vonne and Gene were well aware that there was an unmet need among African Americans who not only wanted to see …

TTB: 165: How to Travel For “Free”

November 22nd, 2021

1:07:29

TTB: 165: How to Travel For “Free”

Julia Menez is a points strategy coach, speaker, and host of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast. After traveling to more …

TTB 164: The Quick Guide to Acadia National Park

November 15th, 2021

1:19:53

TTB 164: The Quick Guide to Acadia National Park

Elliot Shibley, Co-Host of the Travelers Blueprint Podcast and wife Amanda Shibley break down their recent trip to Acadia National Park in Maine. In this conversation you …

TTB 163: The Quick Guide to Rome, Italy

November 8th, 2021

1:20:43

TTB 163: The Quick Guide to Rome, Italy

Bob DiMenna, Co-Host of the Travelers Blueprint Podcast breaks down his recent trip to Rome, Italy. In this …

TTB 162: October Travel Bites

November 1st, 2021

27:06

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of November. We break down our …

TTB 161: Morocco and the Sahara Desert w/ Bob and Elliot

October 25th, 2021

1:27:47

TTB 161: Morocco and the Sahara Desert w/ Bob and Elliot 

Bob and Elliot head off to the Sahara Desert to explore, eat, hike, and stargaze their way across Morocco. We had an unforgettable and seamless experience made …

TTB 160: The Guide to Exploring Morocco

October 18th, 2021

1:18:34

TTB 160: The Guide to Exploring Morocco

Eva Westerling, together with her partner Hassan, runs an agency offering once-in-a-lifetime hiking tours in the Moroccan desert and organizing the logistics for various excursions …

TTB 159: Cheese, Wine, and Bread with Katie Quinn

October 11th, 2021

1:34:00

TTB 159: Cheese, Wine, and Bread with Katie Quinn

Katie Quinn is a video creator, podcast host, and cookbook author. She thinks there is a story to be …

TTB 158: September Travel Bites

October 4th, 2021

33:55

TTB 158: September Travel Bites

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of September. We break down our favorite different news articles, …

TTB 157: TAT - The Travel Photography Blueprint

September 27th, 2021

1:12:49

TTB 157: Travel Around Table - The Travel Photography Blueprint

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses what it takes to be a …

TTB 156: Hiking 1,200 Miles Along the Ice Age Trail

September 20th, 2021

1:08:54

TTB 156: Hiking 1,200 Miles Along the Ice Age Trail

Emily Ford gathered some essential belongings, her dog Diggins, and set out on a 1,200 mile hike in the dead of a Wisconsin winter along the Ice Age Trail. Taking a …

TTB 155: The 8,000 Mile Bicycle Ride Through Africa

September 13th, 2021

1:16:45

Alice Morrison is a Scottish Adventurer based in Morocco. As presenter of the BBC2 Series Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure, she has undertaken some tough, physical and mental challenges including: The Tour …

TTB 154: August Travel Bites

September 6th, 2021

28:47

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of August. We break down our …

TTB 153: Travel Around Table - The Relevance of History to Travel

August 30th, 2021

1:28:56

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses; 

  • What is the Relevance of History to Travel?
  • Why is it important to travel in order to …

TTB 152: Take More Trips, More Often, For Less with Michael Wedaa

August 23rd, 2021

58:53

Michael Wedaa launched his first book after visiting almost 100 countries, entitled International Travel Secrets: Take Shorter Trips, More Often, for Less.  Michael’s goal is to get more people traveling by debunking …

TTB 151: The Preservation of Language with Jonty Yamisha

August 16th, 2021

1:33:02

Jonty Yamisha is an American Circassian, third-generation refugee, and accidental polyglot. He's fluent in four languages and dabbles in six. Jonty's …

TTB 150: The Post COVID Travel Industry with James Asquith

August 9th, 2021

1:10:55

@JamesAsquith, the youngest man to visit every country in the world and Founder of @HolidaySwap, a custom-built travel platform for those seeking …

TTB 149: July Travel Bites

August 2nd, 2021

29:44

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of July! We break down our favorite …

TTB 148: Travel Around Table - The Archaeologist Blueprint

July 26th, 2021

1:27:30

TTB 148: Travel Around Table - The Archaeologist Blueprint

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses the Archaeologist Blueprint …

TTB 147: 30 Marathons in 30 Countries with Liz Warner

July 19th, 2021

1:19:21

Liz Warner turned to running almost 8 years ago while living in Tokyo as a way of grappling with her father’s recent passing. Soon after, she decided to combine her new love of running with her passion for travel and …

TTB 146: Jess Wandering | 9-5 to Full Time Traveler

July 12th, 2021

1:19:23

Jess (aka @jesswandering) is an outdoor enthusiast based in Seattle. Jess grew up exploring the Pacific Northwest, and early on was infected with the travel bug. Originally, she tried to suppress her wanderlust in …

TTB 145: June Travel Bites

July 5th, 2021

32:37

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of June. We break down our favorite …

TTB 144: Travel Around Table - The Women on the Frontlines Against Animal Poaching

June 28th, 2021

1:34:01

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses the brutal act of animal poaching. The women who joined us today have taken a stance along the frontlines against wildlife trafficking, and on this podcast …

TTB 143: Profound Self Discovery Traveling From Guatemala to Argentina

June 21st, 2021

1:12:27

Kate McCahill is a writer, editor, and educator. Her first book, a Latin American travel memoir titled PATAGONIAN ROAD: A Year Alone Through Latin America was an experience that spanned four seasons, 10 countries, three …

TTB 142: Cannibals, Flying Doctors, and Isolated in Asia During COVID-19

June 14th, 2021

1:18:11

Angèle Rose is the Founder of @bloom.stories, a storytelling project that was born from a love of traveling and telling stories of people changing our world. On this podcast Angèle discussed her extraordinary story of …

TTB 141: May Travel Bites with Bob and Elliot

June 7th, 2021

26:22

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of May. We break down our favorite …

TTB 140: Travel Around Table - The Teaching Abroad Blueprint

May 31st, 2021

1:16:15

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses everything related to becoming a teacher abroad! From how to pick a country, compare payment options between countries, consider healthcare options, and …

TTB 139: The Man Who Hunts Poachers

May 24th, 2021

1:41:11

Captain Pete Bethune is a Conservationist, a world record  holder, Producer of his own TV show “The Operatives”, author of two published books, …

TTB 138: The DO’s and DON'Ts of Travel w/ The Travel Doctor

May 17th, 2021

1:01:11

Mark Wolters of Wolters World gives honest 1st hand travel advice to help fellow travelers get the most out of their travel experience. In this …

TTB 137: The ‘Rogue Trip’ of a Lifetime

May 10th, 2021

1:09:09

As Co-Host of Disney+'s "Rogue Trip", Mack had the opportunity to work on projects on 6 continents where he visited some of the world’s less traditional tourist destinations, including Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia, …

TTB 136: April Travel Bites

May 3rd, 2021

23:27

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of April. We break down our …

TTB 135: Travel Around Table - The Digital Nomad Blueprint

April 26th, 2021

1:06:12

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses everything related to becoming a Digital Nomad. From various occupations you can pursue to what you can expect while on the road long term, this episode …

TTB 134: Documenting the Change in the Developing World

April 19th, 2021

1:22:09

This week we spoke with Trevor Cole, who’s photography captures inimitable moments today to reflect upon tomorrow. Trevor’s photography focuses …

TTB 133: Step By Step Process to Becoming a Location Indie Millionaire

April 12th, 2021

1:11:48

Ray Blakney is probably like every other award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who grew up in Turkey and lives in Mexico that you know. His specialty is bootstrapping 6 and 7-figure location independent online …

TTB 132: March Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

April 5th, 2021

31:36

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of March. We break down our …

TTB 131: Travel Around Table on Cultural Appropriation

March 29th, 2021

1:06:07

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses some of the issues related to cultural appropriation and how we, as travelers, can …

TTB 130: Creating The Ultimate Travel Experience

March 22nd, 2021

1:02:25

TTB 130: Creating The Ultimate Travel Experience 

Carolene Méli is an Experience Strategist helping businesses create exceptional experiences for …

TTB 129: Overcoming Personal Loss Through Travel

March 15th, 2021

1:19:04

TTB 129: Overcoming Personal Loss Through Travel

Charles Hammerton, while in the Royal Air Force, rescued a pet ferret called Bandit. The pair had a great bond and climbed mountains, trekked across countries and raised …

TTB 128: Promoting Inclusivity in Travel

March 8th, 2021

56:57

TTB 128: Promoting Inclusivity in Travel

Jeannette Ceja is a bilingual Travel Journalist, TV Host, Travel Advisor, and a Global Public Speaker. Last year, she was awarded as one of the top 20 Global Women of Excellence …

TTB 127: February Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

March 1st, 2021

39:03

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of February. We break down our …

TTB 126 : TAT The Travel Etiquette Blueprint

February 22nd, 2021

1:10:01

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses how we, as travelers, can be more mindful of the people, culture, cuisine, and …

TTB 125: Exploring Colombia

February 15th, 2021

1:31:13

Matt Waugh, a Scottish Expat, moved to Peru in 2006 as a tour leader responsible for groups of tourists from all over the world. He now leads treks …

TTB 124: Photographing Cultures in Transition

February 8th, 2021

1:17:51

Nikola Kostic, born in Serbia, has lived in Indonesia for the past 20 years. He has a passion for photography with a strong fascination for cultures …

TTB 123: January Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

February 1st, 2021

27:07

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of January. We break down our …

TTB 122: TAT Becoming a Backpacker

January 25th, 2021

1:11:08

TTB 122: TAT Becoming a Backpacker

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses:

(03:25): We open up strong with budgeting recommendations (or lack thereof)!

(08:55): Amanda and Ryan get into their long …

TTB 121: Less Laundry, More Travel

January 18th, 2021

1:11:41

Wen Muenyi is the creator of HercLéon, the world’s first laundry-free clothing. A native of Cameroon, Wen discovered antimicrobial fabric blends after a trip to Iceland. He realized some fabrics held odors longer than …

TTB 120: Retracing WWII Through Europe

January 11th, 2021

1:19:04

JD is the producer and host of The History Underground on YouTube where he provides an educational resource for history teachers and students. Found within that channel is a series called “History Traveler” where the …

TTB 119: December Travel Bites with Bob and Elliot

January 4th, 2021

38:07

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of December. We break down our …

TTB 118: TAT 004 - Is Social Media Killing Travel?

December 28th, 2020

1:03:44

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses:

  • (03:45): Is the age of the adventurer/explorer all but gone? 
  • (06:40): Has social …

TTB 117: The Ultimate American Wine Road Trip

December 21st, 2020

1:19:46

Nickolaus Hines (@nickolaushines) is a Denver-based freelance writer. His work has appeared in Food & Wine, Wine Enthusiast, INSIDER, and more! …

TTB 116: Autonomous Travel

December 14th, 2020

1:07:34

Larry Burns advises organizations on the future of mobility, logistics, manufacturing, energy and innovation.  His current clients include Waymo, Goodyear and Kitson & Partners.  Larry served as General Motors …

TTB 115: November Travel Bites with Bob and Elliot

December 7th, 2020

30:19

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of November. We break down our …

TTB 114: Traveling Misfits and Rejects

November 30th, 2020

59:09

Chapin is the creator of Misfits and Rejects, a travel podcast about the lifestyle design of expatriates, travelers, entrepreneurs and adventures. People who take that step toward the life they’ve always dreamed.

Inside …

TTB 113: The Art of Mindful Travel

November 23rd, 2020

1:17:57

Mag is the award-winning author of BOWING TO ELEPHANTS, Tales of a Travel Junkie (which hit #1 in 5 countries on the day it launched and just won Best Indie Biographies & Memoirs from Kirkus). Her book has been …

TTB 112: Achieving Location Independence

November 16th, 2020

1:23:09

Amanda & Ryan are the hosts of The World Wanderers podcast. They are both originally from Western Canada, but fell in love with traveling on their first big backpacking trip around the world in 2011. Since then, …

TTB 111: Into the Amazon

November 9th, 2020

1:01:16

Scott Lite was trained as an herbalist at the Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism in September 2011. Scott is an associate of the Botanical …

TTB 110: October Travel Bites with Bob and Elliot

November 2nd, 2020

22:32

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of October. We break down our …

TAT 003: The Future of Travel

October 30th, 2020

52:45

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses:

(3:45): What does the future of travel hold?  

(20:12): What are some of the things …

TTB 109: Vagabonding with Rolf Potts

October 26th, 2020

1:17:30

Rolf Potts’ adventures have taken him across six continents, and include piloting a fishing boat 900 miles down the Laotian Mekong, hitchhiking …

TTB 108: Travel Disaster Stories and Voluntourism

October 19th, 2020

1:23:33

Jules and Christine run the blog @Don'tforgettomove and podcast @notsobonvoyage which discuss ethical/sustainable tourism and when sh*t goes wrong on …

TTB 107: The Philly Guide

October 12th, 2020

1:10:47

Keshler Thibert is a Philadelphia native and member of Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides, a member of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and a contributing writer with Hidden Philadelphia. Today we talked …

TTB 106: SeptemberTravel Bites with Bob and Elliot

October 5th, 2020

28:30

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of September. We break down our …

TTB 105: Cycling From Alaska to Patagonia

September 28th, 2020

1:26:00

Mark Watson is a New Zealand-based photographer and author specializing in landscape, adventure and travel photography. Mark spent four years cycling from Deadhorse, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina, a distance of 28,000 …

TAT 002: Travel Safety

September 25th, 2020

1:00:35

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses:

  • Our biggest concerns when it comes to your safety abroad. 
  • Do men have it easier when …

TTB 104: Hiking Antarctica

September 21st, 2020

1:07:31

Justin Jones is one of the premier motivational speakers and extreme adventurers in the world. In our conversation today, Justin discussed how he completed the first unsupported kayak expedition from Australia to New …

TTB 103: Animals Using Drugs

September 14th, 2020

1:07:49

He was trained as an herbalist at the Appalachia School of Holistic Herbalism in September 2011. Scott is an associate of the Botanical Preservation …

TTB 102: August Travel Bites with Bob and Elliot

September 7th, 2020

41:49

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of August. We break down our …

TTB 101: War Tourism

August 31st, 2020

1:04:47

Michael Hilliard has been involved in journalism since 2010, working and reporting from countries ranging from Iran, Russia, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, …

TTB 100: The Roman Guy

August 24th, 2020

49:31

Brandon Shaw is the Co-Founder of one of Italy’s most popular tour companies, The Tour Guy/The Roman Guy. From how to navigate the city, where to …

TTB 099: Behind the Scenes of Venice

August 17th, 2020

1:10:09

On this podcast we spoke with Igor Scomparin of Tour Leader Venice, who specializes in off the beaten path tours in Venice. He shared a ton of ways YOU can stay away from the large crowds and get to experience Venice …

TTB 098: Oaxaca Mexico with Coast to Costa

August 9th, 2020

1:00:02

While living in Spain for four years, Andrew developed fluency for the language and fell in love with the culture. His time there has given him the …

TTB 097: July Travel Bites W Bob And Elliot

August 3rd, 2020

33:35

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of July. We break down our favorite …

TAT 001: Covid-19 and Travel

July 31st, 2020

1:04:00

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses how COVID-19 has impacted their travel plans, travel content, and general daily lives. We get into what the future of travel may be like post COVID-19 and …

TTB 096: Mesoamerican Psychoactive Flora

July 27th, 2020

1:17:31

Scott Lite is an ethnobotanist, herbalist, adventurer, seed-saver, plant hunter, explorer and apprentice to the shaman of the world. He was trained …

TTB 095: The Thoughtful Traveler

July 20th, 2020

1:09:01

Amanda Kendle is a travel podcaster, blogger, and most importantly a Thoughtful Traveler. Amanda is the host of The Thoughtful Travel podcast where …

TTB 094: The Travel Entrepreneur

July 13th, 2020

1:04:19

Joshua Biggers is a travel blogger, travel author, and digital creator living the Digital Nomad Life. Joshua creates informative travel content that helps people around the world see the world as affordably and as …

TTB 093: June Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

July 6th, 2020

31:54

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of June. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:

The European Union will not allow …

TTB 092: Walking the Yangtze River

June 29th, 2020

50:58

A continuation from the last episode:

Ash Dykes is an explorer, extreme athlete, motivational speaker and 3x World First Record Holder. Ash recently …

TTB 091: Walking Across Mongolia and Madagascar

June 22nd, 2020

50:43

Ash Dykes is an explorer, extreme athlete, motivational speaker and 3x World First Record Holder. On this podcast Ash discusses his mind boggling …

TTB 090: The London Tour Guide

June 15th, 2020

58:24

Simon Cole is the London tour guide. Simon has a deep admiration for the lengthy history and the quirky nature of the City of London and those who …

TTB 089: The Motorcycle Ride Across Two Continents

June 8th, 2020

1:00:10

This week we spoke with Paulo Martino, a professional motorcycle adventurer and owner of Artful Ink Studios. On this podcast Paulo brings us through …

TTB 088: May Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

June 1st, 2020

22:22

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of May in a world where travel news is still dominated by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. 


We break down …

TTB 087: Active Travel Adventure

May 25th, 2020

58:17

Kit Parks combs the planet to find the best multi-day active travel experiences for fit folks like yourself. She shares her findings with you on her …

TTB 086: The Buzzed Biologist

May 18th, 2020

1:02:13

On this episode we spoke with Preston, the Buzzed Biologist who travels the world in one of the more adventurous ways we’ve heard thus far on the …

TTB 085: Travel Bolivia

May 10th, 2020

1:04:13

Alan Cotter is an Irishman currently living in Bolivia for the past eight years. His venture to becoming an Expat came after visiting South America …

TTB 084: April Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

May 4th, 2020

36:05

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of April. We break down how our own personal travels have been impacted by COVID-19 and news and travel …

TTB Quarantine Special Edition. Virtual Tours With The Tour Guy

April 6th, 2020

29:19

In this episode I sat down with Brandan Shaw, Co-Founder of one of Italy’s most popular tour companies, The Tour Guy (aka The Roman Guy). As COVID-19 …

TTB 083: Psychoactive Flora of the World

March 16th, 2020

1:07:41

Scott Lite is an ethnobotanist, herbalist, adventurer, seed-saver, plant hunter, explorer and apprentice to the shaman of the world. He was trained …

TTB 082: High Altitude Medivac w/ Jeff Evans

March 9th, 2020

1:07:24

Jeff Evans is a world renowned adventurer, expedition leader, speaker, facilitator, author, physician assistant, high altitude medic, and humanitarian. As a highly sought after speaker / facilitator with over 20 years …

TTB 081: February Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

March 1st, 2020

33:30

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of February. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:

We break down some of the …

TTB 080: On Airplane Mode

February 24th, 2020

54:26

This week we spoke with Kirstie and Christine, a couple from New York City who are making progress on their goal of backpacking all around the world. …

TTB 079: The Global Travel Channel

February 17th, 2020

1:06:31

Mark Philpott has been travelling all of his life. From the age of sixteen when he left his home country of New Zealand, his exploration of the world commenced and has never stopped. Mark has been fortunate enough to …

TTB 078: Evidence of Hope in Tanzania

February 10th, 2020

1:03:49

Tasha Goldberg is a writer, reporter, video producer, and ethnobotanist. Tasha has travelled the world reporting at United Nations negotiations and …

TTB 077: January Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

February 2nd, 2020

24:39

On this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of January. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:

Before you travel we highly …

TTB 076: Lonely Planet - Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism

January 27th, 2020

1:10:02

Valerie Stimac is a San Francisco Bay Area-based space tourism and travel writer. She began working with Lonely Planet in 2014, providing local content about Seattle and San Francisco. In 2019, her first book Dark …

TTB 075: The Wild Indian Girl

January 19th, 2020

55:37

Priya Mareedu, aka The Wild Indian Girl was not content with the trappings of life’s status quo, she left the security of her law office to pursue …

TTB 074: Award Travel 101

January 13th, 2020

57:44

Jeffrey Brownson is the manager for AwardWallet’s social communities, including the ever-growing Facebook groups, Award Travel 101™, Travel Grumps 101, and Award Travel Singles Mingle. He also hosts the weekly Award …

TTB 073: December Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

January 6th, 2020

33:01

On this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of December. We break down our …

TTB 072: House Sitting w/ the House Sit Diva

December 29th, 2019

1:11:06

Kelly Hayes-Raitt, aka the House Sit Diva, ran for public office and got her butt kicked 10 years ago. After a 30-year career as a political activist …

TTB 071: Great White Sharks & Marine Research in South Africa

December 23rd, 2019

1:10:50

Dylan Irion is a marine scientist and Save Our Seas Foundation project leader working towards a PhD that aims to unravel the drivers of Great White …

TTB 070: Africa and Budget Travel Tips with Black Kintsugi

December 15th, 2019

49:21

Pelumi Nubi is currently in her final year of her PhD studentship in cancer research and human genetics. But she is also extremely passionate about travelling. 3 years ago she started travelling with a mission to visit …

TTB 069: Alaska National Parks w/ Miss Rover

December 9th, 2019

45:00

Melissa Miller, aka Miss Rover, quit her stationary job at 25, packed up her belongings in her Nissan Juke, and left Michigan where she has lived her …

TTB 068: November Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

December 1st, 2019

27:48

On this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of November. We break down 14 different news articles, including:

-The Mega Bus Giveaway this Cyber …

TTB 067: The Adventures Of The Beard Brothers UK

November 25th, 2019

1:06:33

The Beard Brothers UK, Luke and Chris, are two friends who love going on adventures, making videos out of them, and sharing them with the world. They are both from the green and pleasant land of almighty England. Luke …

TTB 066: Gary, the New York City Tour Guide

November 18th, 2019

1:07:09

Gary D is a native New Yorker, born and raised on the Upper West Side, who's lived and worked his entire life almost exclusively within three blocks of his childhood home. Gary gives us intimate insight into the world …

TTB 065: A Ride on the Trans-Mongolian Railway

November 11th, 2019

1:01:16

In this episode we spoke with Carly Heyward, an avid world traveler, adventurer and detail oriented travel blogger. Carly has now been to 67 countries and counting, editing her website, www.flightoftheeducator.com along …

TTB 064: October Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

November 3rd, 2019

28:09

On this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of October. We break down 10 …

TTB 063: Bloom Stories - In Search of Changemakers

October 27th, 2019

1:02:14

Angèle is from Provence in the south of France and based in Lisbon in between her travels. About 3 years ago, she left everything behind, booked a one-way ticket to Thailand and left with nothing else than a backpack …

TTB 062: The Safari for Everyone

October 20th, 2019

59:14

Robin Cormack and his wife, Clare are the co-founders and operators of Safari Deal. Robin was born and raised in Zimbabwe on a ranch in the south east of the country. His family moved to South Africa in the early 80’s …

TTB 061: 6 Months in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

October 14th, 2019

48:49

Analisa Morel recently spent six months living in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. A paradise unknown to most Americans, she enjoyed an easy-going …

TTB 060: September Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

October 6th, 2019

37:39

On this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of September. We break down 12 different news articles, including:

The devastation facing the Bahamas did …

TTB 059: Joyce Azzam - The First Lebanese Woman to Complete the Seven Summits

September 30th, 2019

1:11:46

On this episode we talk with Joyce Azzam, who is the first Lebanese woman to have climbed the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. She concluded this achievement by scaling Mount Everest in May of 2019. As …

TTB 058: Ordinary Jones - Exploring Italy's History

September 23rd, 2019

43:45

Samuele and Daniele of Ordinary Jones are interested in symbolism and anthropology with a historical approach throughout Italy. During their travels, …

TTB 057: Visiting Cuba with Coast to Costa

September 15th, 2019

1:03:57

While living in Spain for four years Andrew developed fluency for the language and fell in love with the culture. His time there has given him the …

TTB 056: Hiking the Italian Dolomites

September 8th, 2019

39:56

On this episode we talk with Christine, born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii currently works as an ER doctor. The shift work allows her to have a nice …

TTB 055: August Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

September 2nd, 2019

30:40

On this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of August. We discuss the rise in the trending slow-tourism, the Amazonian wildfires, and the clashes in …

TTB 054: RV-ing w/ Destination Rejuvenation

August 25th, 2019

54:36

Jennie and Lynn Owens have been foster and adoptive parents, worked in residential care, and started a clinic to help struggling children families. …

TTB 053: Design Your Detour

August 19th, 2019

55:40

On this episode we speak with Kelly Abanda who was spending her early adult life according to the structured template that society has laid out in …

TTB 052: Unleash Your Potential

August 12th, 2019

1:09:06

On this episode we talk with Zurab of Unleash Your Potential on why you should consider your physical and mental health while travelling. Zurab was …

TTB 051: July Travel Bites w/ Bob and Elliot

August 5th, 2019

31:36

On this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of July. From the electric car …

TTB 050: The Elephant Project

July 30th, 2019

49:38

After seeing elephants being abused in Thailand, Kristina was given the motivation to start The Elephant Project in order to help raise funds for elephants and create awareness for the well being of the species. …

TTB 049: Traveling to Iceland with GJ Travel

July 22nd, 2019

57:00

Gregory fell in love with Iceland as a teenager through its history and literature 13 years ago as a young student. The beauty of the country took over and drew him into the tourism industry when he realized that his …

TTB 048: Private Guide Worldwide

July 15th, 2019

43:41

Garth Hovell is an international travel specialist and private guide who escorts high net worth individuals and their families on adventure holidays …

TTB 047: Traveling with Pride

July 7th, 2019

45:31

Chase Angle is an avid travel that works a steady job like many of us aspiring world nomads. This episode focuses on logistics (inter-national vs intra-national travelling, lodging, and safety), finances, and advice on …

TTB 046: Couchsurfing Orange Acres

June 30th, 2019

56:36

Jefferey James is the owner and founder of Orange Acres Commune in Missoula, Montana. In his words, “Orange Acres is about helping veterans, at risk …

TTB 045: Mindful Traveling and Voluntourism

June 22nd, 2019

51:56

This week we talk with Travis Zane. Travis is a multimedia creative focused on creating insightful photo editorials, videos, essays, and travel …

TTB 044: Baby Can Travel

June 17th, 2019

56:41

Prior to having kids, Celine took a year off work to travel the world. She and her husband knew that when they returned they would spend the rest of …

TTB 043: Archaeological Exploration in Cambodia

June 10th, 2019

53:35

Dr. Sarah Klassen is the co-director of the Cambodian Archaeological Lidar Initiative (CALI). In recent years, imagery from two lidar acquisitions …

TTB 042: Inked and Abroad

June 3rd, 2019

1:04:46

Alex got Leukemia a week before Christmas. As he explains on this episode, “getting told you have cancer is hard. Going through the treatment might …

TTB 041: No Barriers

May 26th, 2019

1:14:50

In 2001 Erik Weihenmayer climbed Mount Everest. He has completed all of the Seven Summits-the tallest peak on each of the seven continents. His …

TTB 040: The Peace Corps in Africa

May 19th, 2019

1:02:14

Rick Hammond discusses his experiences as a volunteer with the Peace Corps in Zambia, and what two years living in Zambia was like as an American.

TTB 039: Skydiving, Mountain Biking, And More

May 12th, 2019

1:09:25

Peter Hayes has spent his life chasing adventures throughout the world. From skydiving around the world through the 1980’s and 90’s to skiing and scuba diving, Peter continued to keep his travel experiences active as he …

TTB 038: Peru Part 4 - Planning Peru (2 Of 2)

May 6th, 2019

1:20:45

This week’s episode is Part Two of a two part series of your favorite travel podcast hosts and their good friend Brian Driscoll breaking down the …

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