Had To Be There

Meet Laura, an Atlanta-based author and business professional, deeply enchanted by the allure of Daufuskie Island. Join us as Laura unveils her passionate journey of restoration, development projects, and her captivating connection to this hidden South Carolina gem. Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Coming soon to YouTube.   Connect with Laura Elizabeth:  Website:  ⁠ www. TheIslandMys...

Meet Rebecca Chandler, the globetrotting storyteller who's braved life's twists from Southern California to the heart of Africa. Join us as Rebecca unveils her thrilling journey gorilla trekking in Rwanda, offering insights that span continents and decades. Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Coming soon to YouTube.   Connect with Rebecca E. Chandler:  Website:  ⁠https://www.reb...

Meet Cheryl, a history loving travel guru on a mission to combine her two passions! Join us as Cheryl takes us to the site of one of America's most poignant and historic landmarks. Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Coming soon to YouTube.   Connect with Cheryl Johnson:  Website:  https://www.readwritetechnology.com/the-fifth-principle LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwlte...

Meet Brandon, a pastor and memory collector residing in Omaha, Nebraska! Join us as Brandon gets us lost in Sydney, Australia! Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? It’s up on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XUM7bPw7sgg?si=5mE74xZDlEzbgolK   Connect with Brandon Hair:  Website: brandonhair.me Blog: thisawesome.life Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-awesome-life/id1675601972 Tw...

Meet Austin and Monica, college sweethearts living their best digital nomad life. Join us as the pair recount a road trip gone awry while cruising down Highway 1 through Fort Ross, CA! Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? It's available on Spotify and YouTube:  https://youtu.be/aIjuWAkYWNM Looking for the Epcot Food & Wine Fest Foodie Guide, as promised? Click here!   Connect wit...

Meet Lisa, the woman who does it all! Join us as this flight attendant, social worker, published author, and animal rescuer shares a Had To Be There experience she had at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah! Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? It's available on Spotify and YouTube: https://youtu.be/vjg2SJSjGuo   Connect with Lisa Wilkes:  Website: https://www.lisamichellewilkes...

Meet George, documentary filmmaker and host of the Tell Us How to Make It Better podcast. Join us for the "Had To Be There" moment George had traveling between villages in Cinque Terre and how he crossed paths with former Morgan Stanley CEO, Phil Purcell! Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? It's available on Spotify and YouTube: https://youtu.be/YN32-AVIRNo   Connect with...

Meet Shawn, a lifetime entrepreneur and inspiration to us all. Join us as Shawn shares how he turned a negative into a positive in Barcelona and which country he'll be walking across next! Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Too bad, because it's audio only 😜 Don't fret - video episodes will return next week!   Connect with Shawn Anderson:  Website:  https://shawnanderson.c...

Meet Mike, a higher education admissions consultant who has traveled extensively in the US and around the world for both work and pleasure. Join us as Mike shares some of his hilariously awful travel stories including a visit to India that left a “had to be there” impression.  Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j-b7fa9PvcU   Connect with Mike Frantz...

Meet Shaun, a clean comedian who has toured on five different continents. Join us as Shaun shares one particular "Had To Be There" experience he had while trying to get to a show in New Zealand against all odds. Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cxwKotlCYB0 Connect with Shaun Eli: • Websites: www. BrainChampagne.com & www. IvyStandup....

Meet Don, a veteran with a successful military career spanning nearly 30 years. Join us as Don shares the "Had To Be There" moments he experienced while exploring the beautiful Yellowstone National Park with his young family. Looking for the VIDEO VERSION on this episode? Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3oqkYS48r4E Connect with Don Gleason: Achieve New Heights: https://achievenewhei...

Meet Nikkee, a two-time Jeopardy! contestant, trapeze artist, and a true erudite - constantly consuming and imparting knowledge. Join us as Nikkee shares the wild "Had To Be There" moment she experienced trying to get from her vacation rental to the airport. Connect with Nikkee Porcaro: No Anxiety Prep: ⁠⁠https://www.noanxietyprep.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/noanxietypr...

Meet Jeremy, a United States Air Force veteran with a particular area of expertise. Join us as Jeremy shares his "Had To Be There" moment that he experienced while guarding a mysterious crate in the Jordanian desert in the 90s. Connect with Jeremy McGowan: YouTube: ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@JeremyMcGowan Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.twitter.com/OSIRISUAP⁠ Connect with Had To Be There: Insta...

Meet Brian, a SoCal native and president of BSG PR. Join us as Brian shares his "Had To Be There" experience that came when he accepted a client's invitation to join them in running a half marathon in North Korea. Connect with Brian Scott Gross: Website: ⁠ https://bsgpr.com/ Twitter: ⁠⁠ https://www.twitter.com/bsgpr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsgpr Connect with Had To Be Th...

Meet Allie, author and remote work leader. Join us as Allie shares some of the highs and lows of her experiences abroad. Content warning: our conversation includes the unpleasant reality of the presence of sex trafficking and exploitation of women and children in Madagascar. To learn more about this grim reality and ways you can help, I encourage you to read this article by Matt Ray on medium.com:...

Meet Patti, a lifelong educator and now adventure travel writer. Join us as Patti shares her "Had To Be There" experience trekking in Nepal, the wonderful children she met along the way, and the lengths she has gone to make sure they get a quality education. Connect with Patti Lefkos: Website: www.pattishaleslefkos.com Facebook: ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/APRIKVILLAGECHILDREN ⁠ Connect w...

Meet Scott, a New England-based career coach with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals and organizations achieve their professional goals. Join us as Scott shares his "Had To Be There" experience through-hiking the famously challenging GR20 trail in Corsica. Connect with G. Scott Graham: Website: https://gscottgraham.com Coaching Services: https://trueazimuth.biz Facebook:...

Meet Urmi, an Italian-Bengali currently living in Montreal. Join us as Urmi shares her "Had To Be There" moment she experienced when she went exploring away from her resort in Cancun. Connect with Urmi: LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/urmi-hossain Book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B75X14G7/ref=sr_1_2?crid=38ODHSOSYZ3W8&keywords=urmi+hossain&qid=1658373403&sprefix=urmi+hos...

Meet Roger, host of the popular Crossing It Off Podcast. Join us as Roger shares the Had To Be There moment he experienced while crossing an item off his own bucket list - visiting the filming locations of Ted Lasso. Connect with Roger: Website: ⁠ https://crossingitoffpodcast.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠ http://instagram.com/crosser.offer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crosseroffer Connect with Had To B...

Meet Diana, a familiar voice and fellow Academy Travel affiliate. Join us as Diana shares how her passion for travel began and her Had To Be There moment of peace in Istanbul, Turkey. Connect with Diana: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/galaxcytravelin/ Email:  diana.dobbs@academytravel.com Connect with Weekly Roundup Guest Co-Host Andy: Website Instagram:  @andytrvls Facebook:  Andy Cundiff,...

Meet Kelly - oh wait, that's me! Join me as I recap my first trip to Puerto Rico last fall and hear about the many "Had To Be There" moments my husband and I experienced during our stay. Connect with Kelly: Instagram: ⁠ @vacationsby_kelly Facebook: ⁠ Vacations By Kelly Twitter: ⁠ @KellyVacations Connect with Had To Be There: Instagram:  @hadtobethere203 Facebook:  Had To Be There Twi...

Meet Megan, a fellow Academy Travel affiliate and self-proclaimed lover of all things nerdy. Join us as Megz shares some of the Had To Be There moments she experienced on the Galactic Starcruiser and why this adventure should be on every fan's bucketlist! Connect with Megz: Instagram: @meganolenatravel / @mega2minniemegz Facebook: Megan O'Lena Travel   TikTok: @MeganEOLenaTravel / @Mega2Minni...

Meet Sandra and Håkan, an adventurous married couple from Sweden currently living in Spain. Join us for the pair's "Had To Be There" moment they experienced in Mongolia and hear all about their experience along the Transmongolian Railway along the way. Connect with Exploring Planet Home: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@exploringplanethome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exploringplanethome/...

Meet Jake, a traveler who recently went viral after sharing a true "Had To Be There" moment on social media. Join us as Jake takes us along on his trip to South Georgia Island and all the emotions he experienced leading up to this moment. Connect with Jake: Instagram: @jakerosmarin  Tiktok: @jakerosmarin Connect with Weekly Roundup Guest Co-Host Cassie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cass...

Meet Andrew, host of the Flying Smarter podcast and fellow Disney fan! Join us as Andrew reflects back on his visits to every Disney Park around the world and why Tokyo Disney has such a special place in his heart. Connect with Andrew: Website: www.flyingsmarter.com   Facebook: www.facebook.com/flyingsmarter   Instagram: www.instagram.com/flyingsmarter   Twitter: www.twitter.com/fly...