I Am Not Your Tour Guide

Our guest this week, Debbie Chand, steals the show as she provides us with tips for traveling throughout India, not to be confused with Indiana. Debbie was born in the U.S.A and her father is from India. She has explored India in depth and provides us with her "to-do" list that she recommends. Join our podcast for some great travel advice and some "I almost died" stories, compl...

Join us on this week's podcast as we talk in depth with an amazing friend of mine,  Mike DiLonardo.  Mike has mastered the art of travel and now uses its benefits to do what he loves doing most, play golf. When he was fifteen years old, he started playing any course he could get his hands on. Now, he's on a search for top luxury golf courses across the globe and he enjoys it most when he...

The culture of rock climbing in Yosemite National Park is a way of life that I have always admired with a dash of jealously. But whether you are an avid climber or an individual who has respect for the artistry of Mother Nature, Yosemite is a place to visit where peace finds you. Visit our podcast this week to meet Chris Law, an incredibly entertaining outdoor enthusiast who has lived in the cultu...

Frederick Murphy, aka "Murph", is the founder and artistic creator of the project, History Before Us . Murph is a licensed therapist who used the canvas of the United States to get back to the thing that he really loved to do...which was creating oral histories by interviewing people on  their specified experience during Jim Crow. Since then, he has used his belief in the power of storyt...

There are people that are overwhelmed with a level of discomfort when they are asked to share their feelings and sentiments about life. Jay is not one of those people. On the contrary, he is a person who shares the details of his emotions without a morsel of apology. So, listening to Jay discuss how he sees the world through the viewpoint of a traveler is an experience that will unlock something i...

Today we are listening to the dynamic Brother/Sister duo who rocked the entire 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trial in just under five months. David and Ashley reminisce on the community of the trail, their daydreams of food, and their pursuit to actively avoid gear heads. These two have an undeniable sibling bond and an attractive take on storytelling. If you've ever thought of doing some hi...

Born in Venezuela, raised by a strong mother who taught her the importance of being an independent woman, Dariella shares her stories of how she prioritizes travel over having nice "things" in life. Her stories are laced with conviction as she stresses her devotion for giving back to the communities that she visits. Dariella's stories will inspire you to love a little more and also...

Join us this week as we listen to Rob De Clerk effortlessly spout out his tales of seeing much of this planet. His affection for dodgy little places is expressed as he narrates his version of the world. Rob's stories are concise and candid and I'm sure you will love him more for it. So, sit back and relax as you prepare yourself to get lost in his journey. 

Though I am fully aware that everything I say is not profound, I still love telling a good old fashioned story.  On this week's episode, we are mixing it up. My brother, Ryan Skelton, does an excellent job of making me feel that I'm more interesting than I actually am. So, I hope you join me, my country accent, and my over-usage of the word 'like' as I explain how and why I ent...

Although we don't  put a dent in Katie Skelton's repertoire of stories, she divulges her personal saga of getting engaged in Myanmar and giving birth to two remarkable daughters in Casablanca, Morocco. Katie taught abroad for over a decade, took a bus from Colombia to Argentina on a year-long honeymoon, and is now starting a photography business with her husband. Join me on this adventur...

Dr. Darcova Triplett sees the beauty in everything. Although she explores museums in every city she visits, she still appreciates art in the life that surrounds her. Darcova is an artist, teacher, poet, traveler,  line dancer and professional walker with a specialty in strutting. Join us as she entertains us with her travel experiences across the U.S.A and teaches us all a little about self-love. 

Henry Mcclain.  A man who doesn't need a host.....only a mic and someone to listen. Henry will take you on an adventure around the world that doesn't require packing or an overpriced plane ticket. He will make you laugh, shed a tiny tear, and shake your head as you question his reflections on travel. Join me as I sit back, grab my popcorn, and encourage the telling of  tales and tragedie...

RV's "make the adventure an adventure", is the outlook of my intrepid friend, Nyja. She chose to rent RV's with her husband, Mike, and toured around Alaska and Iceland. Nyja will unapologetically tell you what she thinks about her experiences, new and old.  Nyja is a globe-trotting enthusiast who sees beauty in the unfamiliar. The more she travels, the more places she wants to...

Scott Dunkle, master of calming souls in restaurant walk-in coolers with his shortly timed hugs and solid advice. Scott was just a young lad when he embarked on his first trip abroad to Chile. Join us as he relives his adventures and gained perspectives, compliments of travel. 

He would rather fight a man than a monkey....and he's a smarter man for knowing. Adam Massingale is living my dream life. He worked hard in Taipei for years as a teacher and found the love of his life in the process. Now, 45 countries later, Adam uses his skills that he acquired while travelling the world  to start his own outdoor-gear business. He's crushing it in life and I'm so e...

Don't let life keep you in one place if something inside of you is telling you to go. Susan Johnson is a story-teller who is actually a great listener as well. She's like a majestical yeti, traversing through North America and trying to find "her place". Susan has found peace in the small town of Kelso and she has no plans of slowing down. 

Aaron Moon, photographer and eternal optimist, shares his panoramic view on traveling and life.  His smile can be heard through the microphone as he divulges his affection for self expression and discloses his thoughts on finding a balance between taking pictures and living in the moment. Talking to Aaron makes me want to be nicer to people. Maybe.  To contact Aaron for third weddings, fifth-grade...