ADVENTURE OPTIONS
By Shayna Brazier
ADVENTURE OPTIONSOct 02, 2018
Mark Mulvey: Tour Guide
An interview with Mark Mulvey where we talk all things Ireland.
Raj Gyawali: Socialtours
This is an interview with Raj Gyawali who is the founder of Socialtours in Nepal. You can check out the company at https://www.socialtours.com.
Jane Howard: IslandJane Ecotours
This episode is an interview with the charismatic Island Jane. she shares the spirit of Aloha and how we should always be learning from one another. Jane offers ecotours throughout Hawaii as well as facilitates tours in Columbia. You can check out whats she up to and what she offers at http://www.islandjaneecotours.com .
Michael Hodgson: HI Travel Tales
This episode I interview Michael Hodgson who is a travel writer, photographer, story teller, and business owner. He started HI Travel Tales with his wife. You can check out what they are up to at https://hitraveltales.com . He has also authored many books related to the adventure travel/ outdoor world. You can review and purchase some of those at https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Hodgson/e/B000APK4M4.
Dave Butler: Canadian Mountain Holiday
In this episode I interview Dave Butler who is the director of sustainability at Canadian Mountain Holiday. He is also an educator with the ATTA and to make him even more interesting, a murder mystery writer. You can check out the CMH here: https://www.cmhheli.com and you can check out Dave's novels here: http://www.davebutlerwriting.com
Emilie Hagedoorn: Green Heart Tourism
In this episode I get to interview Emilie Hagedoorn who is the founder of Green Heart Tourism. We chat about responsible tourism and what the Ubuntu experience means. Visit http://greenhearttourism.com to learn more.
John Tanzella: IGLTA
In this episode I get to interview John Tanzella who is the president of the IGLTA (international gay and lesbian association). John shares about his background in the travel industry as well as what the association is doing to help make travel for the lgtbq community safer and friendlier.
If you want more information about the IGLTA or the convention that we talk about, visit their website https://www.iglta.org .
Wayne Dunlap: Plan Your Escape
This episode is an interview with Wayne Dunlap who is the creator of Plan Your Escape. Wayne and his wife Pat have retired and spend their days traveling the world. Because they are such generous people, they created a blog to share tips and tricks about how to travel more on less money. All of the advise is free and you can check it out at http://unhooknow.blogspot.com . Wayne has such a positive outlook on this world that if you need a pick me up, this is the episode to listen to.
Brad Nahill: SEE Turtles
This episode is an interview with Brad Nahill who is the president of SEE turtles. Brad shares his background and how he got into conservation. Then he explains the threats that the sea turtles face and what is being done about it. To learn more about Brad or the organization go to seeturtles.org . Also, if you want to sign the pledge against turtle shell jewelry go to tooraretowear.org .
Gregg Bleakney: Where Next
In this episode I interview Gregg Bleakney who is the founder of Where Next. We talk about his crazy bike ride from Alaska to the southern tip of South America and what he learned along the way both about the countries and himself. Then he walks us through his journey to become a world renowned photographer and videographer which is how Where Next began. Visit wheretext.com for more information.
Marcel Perkins: Latin Trails
In this interview I speak with Marcel Perkins who is the owner of Latin Trails. We talk about the diversity that Ecuador has to offer and the values of family and time. Marcel also shares some interesting information about restoration and reforestation. You can learn more about Latin Trails at latintrails.com
Special Episode: Holidays Abroad
Happy Holidays! On this special episode I interview Jake, one of my senior writers at Adventure Writers. We talk about living abroad during the holidays. Happy New Year! adventurewriters.agency
Chris Mackay: Crooked Trails
Visit crookedtrails.org to learn more about Chris and how you can be involved in their many meaningful endeavors.
Jorge Perez: Tierra Del Volcan
Cory Lee: Curb Free with Cory Lee
Michael Bennett: Explorer-X, Muddy Shoe Adventures
To read "Love Letter to Myself" go here: www.explorer-x.com/travel-stories
Visit explorer-x.com to learn more about the adventures that we discussed. Remember to "travel with intention, travel with heart".
Brian Mullis: Guyana Tourism Authority
We talk about Brian and his early career as a line cook in Yellowstone. We talk about the different ventures that he undertook and what he learned from each of his positions.
Brian shares what the "Travel Better Certificate" is and how you can earn one. He also tells us all about Guyana and what you can expect when visiting the country.
Vicky Smith: Earth Changers
Vicky's website is a great resource for anyone who would really like to study sustainability in tourism. You can check it out at earth-changers.com.
One of my favorite quotes from Vicky was "Emotion is what travel is about".
Maria Baltazzi: The Sojourn Experience
Maria has 3 different avenues that she works through: tv, adventure, and mentoring. In this episode we talk about living a full life which I think you will agree Maria does.
We talk about Maria's career in television and how it helped to fund her love of travel. We talk about Africa and the transformational powers it gives people. We get spiritual and philosophical as we explore happiness and life.
You can check out all that Maria has to offer at sojourn-intl.com, and as a bonus Maria has graciously offered a discount to you for her happiness mentoring program. You can enter code: OWA40 for a 40% discount!
While you are there be sure to sign up for the free "8 good things" email that she does for a little splash of happiness in your inbox.
Kurt Kutay: Wildland Adventures
Kurt talks about his childhood and how it paved the way for adventure travel. He shares a harrowing story from the tip of South America and the moment where he encountered death.
Kurt shares his take on sustainability and walks us through some of the exciting trips that Wildland will be hosting including a spiritual journey through India.
Visit wildland.com for more information.
Nicky Fitzgerald: Angama Mara
We talk about her late husband Steve, and the impact his love of adventure had on Nicky's life.
Then we get funny. We talk about the charity arm of Angama and we spend a lot of time talking about a particular toilet. Then Nicky gives us a 1st class reenactment of a giraffe eating.
If you need a good smile, then this episode is for you.
Visit agama.com for more information.
Tyler Davis: Angama Mara
Tyler then tells us all about the exciting things that are happening at the Angama and the many ways that you can experience the bush and the people. Tyler highlights the companies role with "Travel Without Plastic" and what they are doing to protect our natural resources.
Visit Angama.com to learn more about the lodge.
Jo Hendrickx: Travel Without Plastic
Travel Without Plastic helps hotels reduce their single use plastics. They have a super ambitious goal of eliminating the need for over 1 billion items by 2020.
Jo explains that it is so much more than just the breakfast items. There is single use plastic all over the industry. Jo has the perfect personality to tackle such a large goal. She shares her wisdom that it really is the little things that can make all the difference.
Check out Jo's site at www.travelwithoutplastic.com to get help as a hotel manager, see who Jo is partnering with all over the globe, or just to see what she's up to.
Erik Spiniello: VOPO
Erik and I chat about growing up in Venezuela and moving to Australia. He shares his love of conservation and how he figured the best way to help with the flow of plastic into our oceans is to shut the tap off. Vopo works with NGO's putting waste management systems in these remote villages that otherwise don't have the infrastructure.
Erik is sincere in his passion and he shares about some of the relationships that have been fostered through his efforts with Vopo.
Visit vopo.earth for more information.
Ty Manegold: ROAM fitness
Ty and his co-founder (Cynthia Sandall) met in grad school where they came up with the concept. They wanted to make sure that the gym would be located past airport security so people on layovers wouldn't have to leave and go back through. They then had to get a very rigid industry to see that not everyone wants to drink and eat the whole time they are waiting for their flights. They came up with the genius idea to have shoes and clothes available for rent (at no extra cost) for those of us who don't travel in our gym wear. Then they put luxury shower rooms to freshen up. (Not gonna lie, I would go just for the shower if I didn't have time to workout).
Ty's piece of advise at the end is golden. Try to make the airport experience the least anxiety provoking possible. It's the little things that make the experience enjoyable. Also, leave the booze for the destination, not the journey. That stuff with dehydrate you right out.
Visit www.roamfitness.com for more information
Jake Haupert: Transformational Travel Council; Explorer-X
Maike Berkemeier: Latinspirations
Nigel Malone: Adventure Junky
Dan Moore: Pandion
Stephen Oddo: Take Walks
Geoff Manchester: Intrepid
I ask him something that no one had asked his before and I forget to turn my mic on.
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For the video on elephants visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbZvouw6GYo.