Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs Bradley

Melissa welcomes Stockton Rush, founder and CEO of OceanGate Expeditions, to talk about the fascinating cross-section of marine science, history, archeology and opening up the deep sea to travelers.  More than 80 percent of the ocean is unexplored and Stockton is leading the charge to change that statistic. OceanGate is known for their spectacular expeditions to view the wreckage of the legendary...

In this week’s episode, Melissa Biggs Bradley transports you to the world-renowned Ritz Paris, overlooking the Palace Vendôme. Founded in 1898 by Cesar Ritz, famous guests of the hotel include Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway, Princess Diana and French novelist Marcel Proust.    Melissa sits down with acclaimed bartender at the legendary Bar Hemingway Colin Field and Marc Raffray, General Manager of...

In this week’s episode of Passport to Everywhere, Melissa Biggs Bradley highlights two fascinating guests from previous episodes.   First, Melissa welcomes Mary Celeste Beall from the legendary Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain in Tennessee, two properties that are at the pinnacle of American hospitality. The two discuss sustainability, staying present in life and while traveling, what to do...

Soon the entire world will be turning their attention to Qatar as they welcome the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.   On this episode of Passport to Everywhere, Melissa Biggs Bradley welcomes Pierre Daniel to discuss how Qatar is preparing for the global soccer tournament. Thirty-two teams will compete with visitors coming from all over the globe to cheer on their countries and take p...

This week on Passport to Everywhere, Melissa welcomes Massimo Bottura, a prolific chef, innovator, entrepreneur, and the founder of Food for Soul, a nonprofit organization empowering communities to fight food waste and end hunger.   The captivating conversation spans Massimo’s earliest memories of food, his perspective on culinary creativity, his experiences as a restaurateur, and advice for young...

Pascal Deyrolle, General Manager of The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, joins Melissa Biggs Bradley to talk about the rich history of train travel in Europe, the timeless elegance of the restored train cars, the preservation of artisanship, and the incredible experiences travelers have had and continue to have on The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express TRAIN.    Pascal and Melissa transport you to the pa...

This week Melissa welcomes Sebastian Copeland, an award-winning photographer, adventurer, and environmental advocate. Over the last 25 years, he has led numerous expeditions across both polar ice caps and continues to use his platform to sound the alarm against climate change and its consequences for not only humans and animals, but the earth itself.   Melissa and Sebastian discuss his passion for...

Shannon Knapp from Leading Hotels joins Melissa to talk about the trends in the luxury hotel business and what travelers can expect in the coming months as the tourism industry continues to boom.   Leading Hotels represents the world’s largest collection of impressive independent luxury hotels, such as The Lowell in New York City, Portrait Firenze in Florence, Nihi Sumba in Indonesia, Royal Mansou...

Although she was born and raised in the United States, J.J. Martin moved to Milan as a freelance journalist with a background in advertising a little over 21 years ago and never returned. Instead, she launched her own Italian-based fashion house, La DoubleJ. Her joyful, pattern-forward collection of ready-to-wear clothing, tableware, and home decor is the love child of her obsession with vintage c...

From a six-room country inn Mary Celeste and her family have created a business and a brand at the pinnacle of American hospitality.  They championed authenticity long before it was a buzzword, learned how not just to thrive on but also to survive their success and explosive growth, and survived as well the sudden death, at 39, of the company's head, Mary Celeste's husband, Sam, the son of Blackbe...

In this episode of Passport to Everywhere, Melissa Biggs Bradley takes you on an unprecedented look at Venice through the eyes of two residents that have experienced the city in an intimate way.   First Melissa transports you to Venice as she welcomes Countess Bianca Arrivabene, whose family operates and lives in the iconic Palazzo Papadopoli, an Aman Hotel. The Countess describes her day-to-day l...

Melissa Biggs Bradley, the founder of Indagare Travel, welcomes you to a brand new SiriusXM show and podcast that elevates the way we experience the world through travel. Jane Poynter, founder, co-CEO, and CXO of Space Perspective, joins Melissa to discuss the experiences travelers can expect from space travel and her passion for pushing the boundaries of science. Melissa welcomes Trip Designer Li...

Every week, you are invited to join Melissa Biggs Bradley, CEO and Founder of Indagare Travel, on an incredible worldwide journey as she introduces you to inspirational guests, transports you to dream destinations, shares travel tips and advice, and explores the future of travel. This is your Passport to Everywhere.