Near and Far

Greg Clifford is a retired broadcast engineer and avid ham radio operator. Discover Greg's adventurous career journey, from maintaining mountaintop transmitters for a public television station in Idaho to his passion for ham radio. Explore the challenges and joys of field engineering, and learn how Greg's experiences have shaped his unique perspective on technology and nature. Tune in for an engag...

Marina Steiner didn't expect to build a life of travel, but an undergraduate certificate in global health set her on a journey to Nepal, New Zealand, central Asia, and beyond! From moving abroad without housing to trying fermented horse milk in Uzbekistan, Marina shows us the benefits of being comfortable with being uncomfortable, She shares how any of us can make an impact on a global scale throu...

Michael Zislis lived in Japan for several years before starting a company (JPN Guides) that helps other westerners learn how to navigate the "land of the rising sun." In this episode, Michael tells how he happened upon his favorite ramen, shares why he visits his favorite sushi place at 5:00 a.m., why he recommends venturing into the Japanese countryside, life in Niigata, recommendations in Sappor...

Javier ran with the bulls in Pamplona, Navarra... and the he ran again and again and about twenty more times! Javier Ochoa-Reparaz grew up in the Basque culture in northern Spain and enjoyed Basque traditions, food, and language until he moved to Boise. In addition to his encounters with bulls during the Festival de San Fermin, Javier speaks about growing up in the Basque culture, experiencing sep...

Becca and Phil Stich just can't catch a break on road trips. They routinely drive 1,200 miles on road trips to visit family, and their cars routinely get broken, pummeled, or buried in the cold remote stretches of North Dakota, all while their kids are screaming in the back seat! Becca and Phil have become experts at adapting to change, and their mantra "Embrace the Fluidity" offers us a model for...

William Meany knows how to get there on a budget! We discuss a shocking theatrical experience during a class trip to the UN, William's tips for traveling affordably (including a $1 trip to Manhattan), and why the rest of us should consider visiting his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio! ----- Travel book recommendations: http://nearandfar.travel/books/ https://bookshop.org/shop/near_far_travel ----- Fol...

Travel can be challenging, unpredictable, treacherous... and wonderful! Why do we do this to ourselves?!? Sophia Theodossiou embodies all of the best traits of a world traveler. She discusses growing up in Greece with a dad who is a pilot, how her mom got kids to behave on flights before screens were commonplace, a saga of getting stranded at Christmas with three heavy duffel bags full of cheese,...

Ben has followed his passions around the world. From leading Boise State's drumline at the Fiesta Bowl during the NCAA college football playoffs to performing around Europe to finding fish in Idaho's remote streams, Ben Martin has followed his passions around the world. ----- Travel book recommendations: http://nearandfar.travel/books/ https://bookshop.org/shop/near_far_travel ----- Follow Near an...

Bryn Thoms has been shaped by people with very different backgrounds than his own. In his youth, Bryn's parents hosted Eritrean refugees and he speaks about Portland's Eritrean community. We then discuss his role remediating mining contamination in Oregon, and how he brought those skills to Huancavelica, Peru to help heal the toxic legacy of the largest Spanish colonial Mercury mine in the America...

Welcome to the Near and Far Podcast! This show is about embracing curiosity, leaping beyond your comfort zone, and learning from adventurers like yourself who have traveled near and far. Follow Near & Far 📰 Monthly Newsletter: https://nearandfar.travel/newsletter/ 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/near_far_travel/ 🧵 Threads: https://www.threads.net/@near_far_travel 🦋 Bluesky: https://...