Our Travel Experiences
By Kyle Rasmussen
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Our Travel ExperiencesFeb 08, 2024
Episode 105- My Trip(s) to Florida
In this episode I am discussing my trips to Florida in two consecutive years. This is just a brief overview of what I did and a look at some of the pictures that I took.
Episode 104- Ultimate Travel Bucket List Pt. 2
In this episode we continue along with number 26-50 of the Ultimate Travel Bucket List article that I found, written by Julianna Barnaby. Enjoy!
Episode 103- Ultimate Travel Bucket List Top 100 Pt. 1
In this episode I go through the first 25 travel bucket list places to see from the article written by Julianna Barnaby. Many of these I have experienced and many I have not. They all look incredible and should inspire you to travel! Enjoy!
Episode 102- A Potential Road Trip Across All of Canada
In this episode I am discussing one of my dream trips of traversing the country of Canada from the far eastern end to the far western end. This epic road trip would mainly follow the Trans-Canada Highway, stopping through many of the major cities in the country and exploring some other beautiful places along the way. Let me know what you would like to see if were to explore Canada!
Episode 101- Inspiration for the Three National Parks in Washington State
In this new version of the OTE podcast I'm sharing my trips to the three national parks in Washington State with stops I would recommend along the way. I have video and audio up which should make the episodes more impactful moving forward. Enjoy!
Episode 100- My Trek to Everest Base Camp
Welcome to Episode 100!!! I can't believe this is the 100th episode of this podcast I started 2 years ago. Thank you to everyone who has listened and support over the years. In this special episode I share about my experience of trekking to Everest Base Camp as well as some real time thoughts I recorded when I was standing at base camp. Enjoy! If you want to support giving others the opportunity to experience something like this. Please become a premium member below or donate to the mission at the link below: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kyle-rasmussen4/subscribe https://tr.ee/Qzk2zjnxDK
Episode 99- Rotaract Delegates Coming Together in Dubai to Create Positive Change
This episode is a special episode that I recorded in Dubai after having got to know and work with the other 11 Rotaract delegates selected from around the world to represent Rotary International on the global stage at COP28. This was the first time that Rotary has had the representation they had at COP. Not only was it incredible experience for myself, but I now have many new friends around the world and a plethora of ideas and inspiration to create a more sustainable, healthy environment that will benefit all life on Earth. If you want to learn more about Rotary and how you can get involved you can reach out to me, follow @rotaryatcop28 and go to: Home EN | Rotary International If you want to follow all the incredible work of my colleagues and learn more about the work that each one of them is doing in their own communities and beyond to create positive change you can follow them on Instagram @sofiiamoreiraa @elliottlancaster @rob.sisson @ndlovucinderella @advika.ag @carlos_montoya_2030 @haneekah_rahil @mawuenaa_abla @iamawaissaqi @lamechlamarch @ummyfarms
Special shoutout to Maggie @maggiepoposka and Ramzi @ramzi_nassar along with Audrey @chogea and Glenn @glenny_d_ for organizing and coordinating our involvement. None of this could have happened without them!
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Ep. 98 (Premium)- Emma (An Epic Year of Travel)
This is a fun conversation with my friend Emma who has traveled to numerous destinations around the world this year. She discusses the various locations she has visited in 2023 including Cuba, Switzerland, Italy, and Turkey. She shares her thoughts on group travel and solo travel as well as advice for solo female travelers. Enjoy!
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Episode 98- Emma (An Epic Year of Travel)
This is a fun conversation with my friend Emma who has traveled to numerous destinations around the world this year. She discusses the various locations she has visited in 2023 including Cuba, Switzerland, Italy, and Turkey. She shares her thoughts on group travel and solo travel as well as advice for solo female travelers. Enjoy!
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Episode 97- Shannon (Trekking to Everest Base Camp)
This is a fun conversation with my friend Shannon who I trekked to Everest Base Camp with. She shares her thoughts on the trip, how this dream of hers became reality, and provides advice for those who are looking to make the trek to Everest Base Camp. We recorded this episode less than two hours after completing the 81 mile, two week long trek. Enjoy!
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Ep. 97 (Premium)- Shannon (Trekking to Everest Base Camp)
This is a fun conversation with my friend Shannon who I trekked to Everest Base Camp with. She shares her thoughts on the trip, how this dream of hers became reality, and provides advice for those who are looking to make the trek to Everest Base Camp. We recorded this episode less than two hours after completing the 81 mile, two week long trek. Enjoy!
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Episode 96- Anil (Guiding in the Himalayas & Providing Education & Opportunity to Nepali Children)
This is a fun and inspiring conversation with my Everest Base Camp trekking guide, Anil. Anil shares about how he became a guide for visitors to the Himalayas, his incredible success story as a student provided with education through a local organization called Friends of Himalayan Children, which he is now President of this year. He shares about how the company he guides with, Take On Nepal, along with Friends of Himalayan Children is empowering Nepalese women to obtain careers of their own. He also shares about some of the traditions, food, and religions of Nepal. Anil is incredibly inspirational and one of the kindest, humblest, most passionate people I have met. If you want to be inspired to do good for the world, this is the episode for you. You can follow Anil on Instagram @batase_anil, follow Take on Nepal @takeonnepal, and Friend of Himalayan Children @fhc.nepal. Also make sure to check out the Friends of Himalayan Children website out to learn more and support the great work that they do: Friends of Himalayan Children - Empowerment Through Education (f-hc.org)
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Ep. 96 (Premium)- Anil (Guiding in the Himalayas & Providing Education & Opportunity to Nepali Children)
This is a fun and inspiring conversation with my Everest Base Camp trekking guide, Anil. Anil shares about how he became a guide for visitors to the Himalayas, his incredible success story as a student provided with education through a local organization called Friends of Himalayan Children, which he is now President of this year. He shares about how the company he guides with, Take On Nepal, along with Friends of Himalayan Children is empowering Nepalese women to obtain careers of their own. He also shares about some of the traditions, food, and religions of Nepal. Anil is incredibly inspirational and one of the kindest, humblest, most passionate people I have met. If you want to be inspired to do good for the world, this is the episode for you. You can follow Anil on Instagram @batase_anil, follow Take on Nepal @takeonnepal, and Friend of Himalayan Children @fhc.nepal. Also make sure to check out the Friends of Himalayan Children website out to learn more and support the great work that they do: Friends of Himalayan Children - Empowerment Through Education (f-hc.org)
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Episode 95- Traveling for Live Music
Episode 94- Corey (Founding and Running an International Non-Profit)
This is a fun and inspiring conversation with Corey who us the executive director and founder of Imagine Scholar, a South African based non-profit. Corey shares about how his travels led hime to starting Imagine Scholar. He shares about what it was like starting the non-profit and how it has evolved over the years. He dis usses the challenges and successes the organization has had and how the organization has benefitted many children in rural South Africa over the years. If you ever wanted inspiration to do good for the world, this is the episode for you! You can follow Imagine Scholar on Instagram @imagine_scholar and check out their website for more information at: imaginescholar.org
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Ep. 94 (Premium)- Corey (Founding and Running an International Non-Profit)
This is a fun and inspiring conversation with Corey who us the executive director and founder of Imagine Scholar, a South African based non-profit. Corey shares about how his travels led hime to starting Imagine Scholar. He shares about what it was like starting the non-profit and how it has evolved over the years. He dis usses the challenges and successes the organization has had and how the organization has benefitted many children in rural South Africa over the years. If you ever wanted inspiration to do good for the world, this is the episode for you! You can follow Imagine Scholar on Instagram @imagine_scholar and check out their website for more information at: imaginescholar.org
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Episode 93- Estrella (Discipline, Positivity, & So Much More!)
This is a fun, informative, and impactful conversation with my friend Estrella who is not only a mom, but a wife, loan officer, soccer coach, fitness coach, and nutrition coach. She wears all these hats while still maintaining her health and fitness and being a leader in the community and beyond. She shares about how she fits everything into her daily routine, how she deals with distractions and adversity, and how discipline is key to her successes as well as maintaining a positive attitude no matter what. If you want to learn more about and from her, you can follow her on Instagram @star.sanchez or email her at: coaching.star@yahoo.com
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Ep. 93 (Premium)- Estrella (Discipline, Positivity, & So Much More!)
This is a fun, informative, and impactful conversation with my friend Estrella who is not only a mom, but a wife, loan officer, soccer coach, fitness coach, and nutrition coach. She wears all these hats while still maintaining her health and fitness and being a leader in the community and beyond. She shares about how she fits everything into her daily routine, how she deals with distractions and adversity, and how discipline is key to her successes as well as maintaining a positive attitude no matter what. If you want to learn more about and from her, you can follow her on Instagram @star.sanchez or email her at: coaching.star@yahoo.com
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From Around the World Fridays Ep. 57- Glacier National Park
This week I am sharing in full my trip to Glacier National Park with recommendations to make your trip to Glacier as enjoyable as possible!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 56- Travel Trivia Pt. 3!
We are continuing with the travel trivia this week. Let me know how you do!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 55- Tour of Texas Pt. 3
In this final installment of the Tour of Texas series we explore the Alamo, Riverwalk, and Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, TX.
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 54- Tour of Texas Pt. 2
In this week's episode, we go on a road trip to Baylor, Texas A&M and Houston as well as explore the Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio. Enjoy!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 53- Tour of Texas Pt. 1
This week we are exploring Austin, Texas! Join me as we check out this amazing city!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 52- Travel Trivia Pt. 2!
This week I am continuing with the travel trivia series. I did a little bit better this time than the first go around. Think you can beat my score?
Episode 92- Leanne & Lyle (Traveling as a Retired Couple & Travel Podcasting)
This is an incredibly fun conversation with Leanne & Lyle, the hosts of the Beach Travel Wine podcast. They share about how they started their podcast after selling their business and retiring in 2019. They talk about slow travel, spending as much as 8 weeks in just one country. They share how learning Spanish has helped them get more out of their travels in Spain. They also discuss taking their whole family on a ski trip in New Zealand, exploring their home country of Australia, and so much more! They have some amazing and fun stories that you won't want to miss. You can follow Leanne & Lyle on Instagram @beachtravelwine and check out their podcast and also learn more about them and their many adventures on their great website: BEACH TRAVEL WINE
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Ep. 92 (Premium)- Leanne & Lyle (Traveling as a Retired Couple & Travel Podcasting)
This is an incredibly fun conversation with Leanne & Lyle, the hosts of the Beach Travel Wine podcast. They share about how they started their podcast after selling their business and retiring in 2019. They talk about slow travel, spending as much as 8 weeks in just one country. They share how learning Spanish has helped them get more out of their travels in Spain. They also discuss taking their whole family on a ski trip in New Zealand, exploring their home country of Australia, and so much more! They have some amazing and fun stories that you won't want to miss. You can follow Leanne & Lyle on Instagram @beachtravelwine and check out their podcast and also learn more about them and their many adventures on their great website: BEACH TRAVEL WINE
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From Around the World Fridays Ep. 51- A Last Minute Trip to the NCAA Nat'l Championship in Houston!
I made a very last minute trip to Houston, TX to watch my alma mater, San Diego State University compete for the NCAA Men's Div. 1 basketball national championship. Enjoy the trip with me!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 50- Pictures from the 50 States
Welcome to episode 50! Wow 50 weeks of From around the World Fridays. I am sharing pictures that I took in each state. Full disclosure I could not find my pictures from some of the states and ran out of time to search any further for them. Hope you enjoy what I have and enjoy a brief journey across the 50 states.
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 49- Travel Trivia!
This week I am testing my travel knowledge with some travel trivia. Can you get more correct than me?
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 48- Havana, Cuba Pt. 4
In this final installment in the Havana, Cuba series, we are learning about and experiencing Afro-Cuban culture, visiting a local artist's gallery, walking around Old Town, getting a haircut, and having our final dinner of the trip.
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 47- Havana, Cuba Pt. 3
In this third portion of the Havana, Cuba series, we visit a sustainable farm, go for a horseback ride, walk through old town, and spending the evening at Time's top 100 places in the world to visit- Fabrica de Arte Cubano
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 46- Havana, Cuba Pt. 2
In this second installment of the Havana, Cuba series we explore Revolution Square, learn salsa dancing from the Havana Queens, explore one of the coolest art studios ever, smoke Cuban Cigars, and watch the Havana Queens perform.
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 45- Havana, Cuba Pt. 1
In this first portion of my time in Havana we are taking a walking tour of Old Havana, running along the Malecon, and cruising in some classic cars to a Spanish fort.
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 44- The Olympic Peninsula Pt. 3
In this final portion of my trip to the Olympic Peninsula we are exploring Cape Flattery, the Northwestern most point of mainland USA, Rialto Beach, Ruby Beach, and the Hoh Rainforest. Enjoy!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 43- The Olympic Peninsula Pt. 2
In this second part to my Olympic Peninsula trip, I will be hiking up Mount Storm King, briefly exploring Port Angeles, and heading out towards Cape Flattery.
Ep. 91 (Premium)- Maddie (Solo Trip to Australia & New Zealand)
This is a fun conversation with my friend Maddie who recently returned from her first solo trip abroad. She spent one month traveling Australia and New Zealand. She shares about attending her friend's wedding, hanging out at Bondi Beach, exploring Perth, visiting New Zealand's wine country, and spending time at Hobbiton along with so much more! Enjoy!
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Episode 91- Maddie (Solo Trip to Australia & New Zealand)
This is a fun conversation with my friend Maddie who recently returned from her first solo trip abroad. She spent one month traveling Australia and New Zealand. She shares about attending her friend's wedding, hanging out at Bondi Beach, exploring Perth, visiting New Zealand's wine country, and spending time at Hobbiton along with so much more! Enjoy!
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From Around the World Fridays Ep. 42- Olympic Peninsula Pt. 1
This week, I am sharing the first part of my birthday weekend trip to the Olympic Peninsula. This was an amazing trip full of beautiful sights and hikes. I hope you all enjoy!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 41- Lisbon, Portugal
This week I am sharing sights from around Lisbon, Portugal. I got to spend a couple of days there and enjoyed it immensely. If you are looking for a fun, tourist friendly destination, Lisbon is the place for you!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 40- Postcards Pt. 8!
In this final edition of postcards for the time being, I share the postcard that I have accumulated this year along with a few random ones I found cleaning. Which place do you want to see in person?
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 39- Alaska Pt. 2
This is the second half of my trip to Alaska in December 2022. If you need some inspiration to get up to Alaska to see the Northern Lights, I have it for you! What an incredible experience it was!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 38- Alaska Pt. 1
This week I am exploring my 50th and final state! I spent a few days in the Fairbanks area to close out my journey of exploring all 50 states! Join me as check out the sights!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 37- 100 Places Bucket List Pt. 3 (41-60)
This week we are looking at 41-60 on the 100 places bucket list poster.
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 36- Morocco Pt. 5 Marrakech
In this finale to the Morocco series, we will be exploring Marrakech and doing some fun activities!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 35- Morocco Pt. 4 Making Our Way to Marrakesh
In this episode we are starting the morning in Ouarzazate, exploring Ait Benhaddou, traveling over the Atlas Mountains, and into Marrakesh.
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 34- The Sahara Desert
Join me as I head into the mighty Sahara Desert for a magical evening and morning!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 33- Fes, Morocco
In this second part to the Morocco trip, I am sharing our incredible, jam-packed day in Fes, Morocco.
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 32- Tangier and Chefchaouen, Morocco
This is the first part of my trip to Morocco. I will be breaking it up into various pieces in order to highlight all of the amazing things about the country! This episode focuses on the northern section of Morocco. Enjoy and let me know what you think!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 31- Postcards Pt. 7!
This is the final pile of postcards I have at this point. Enjoy!
From Around the World Fridays Ep. 30- 24 Hours in Iceland!
I had a 24 hour layover in Iceland on way down to Morocco and I made the most of it! From lounging in the Blue Lagoon to eating fermented shark and everything in between, my brief time in the magical country was incredible!