The All-Around Adventure Podcast

Recently I had the opportunity to do a great collaboration with the amazing Chelsey Schultz, creator and author of the travel blog, The Ninja Gypsy. . She recently joined me as a guest on The All-Around Adventure Podcast, and she also interviewed me for an article for her blog. I talked about my journey as a martial artist; including the styles I've done, my short tenure as an MMA fighter, and the...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Laura Mellone, creator and author of the travel blog Blue Eyed Compass. . Laura first started traveling when she did a study abroad in Rome while she was in college. After seeing some amazing sites and trying some delicious foods, she got bit by the travel bug. Since then she found ways to go out and see more of the world. . Along the way, Laura has taken risks i...

To be transparent, this episode of The Blog Readings (TBR) is one that I recorded for selfish reasons. Lately, I've been finding myself slipping and succumbing to laziness and not getting a lot of things done. This has led me to procrastinate on projects that have deadlines, and I had to scramble last minute to try and complete them. This not only leaves me feeling stressed, but also diminishes th...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Chelsey Schultz, creator of the travel blog The Ninja Gypsy, and the author of the book Inspired: The Stories of Nine Solo Female Travelers. . This was a conversation that I was really looking forward to. Because like me, Chelsey is also a martial artist. She started training in Uechi-Ryu Karate at age 14, and now holds a 3rd degree black belt. She's also trained...

Today I speak from the heart about a topic that came to mind recently. Throughout my travels I've experienced many simple acts of kindness from other people. Now, I try to do the same unto others. And in doing so I've had many positive interactions with people that left me feeling good, and likely them as well. In this episode I share a few of these instances, and offer some tips as to how you can...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Brie Goumaz, creator and author of the travel blog Chasing the Wild Goose. . This was a conversation that I found interesting. During my call with Brie to record this episode, she logged into Skype from inside her van. Which she had parked in a Whole Foods parking lot and was using the store's WiFi. . For almost a year now Brie has been living in that van with he...

When I was growing up I used to play video games a lot! I remember starting with the regular Nintendo and playing games like Super Mario Brothers, The Legend of Zelda, Double Dragon, and Mega Man, just to name a few. As I got older, technology began to change. Next I was playing the Super Nintendo, then the Nintendo 64, then PlayStation and XBox came along. Now there's been several generations of...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by George Fox-Edwards, creator and author of the travel blog Nomadventurer. . George is a traveler who has covered a lot of ground. With many of his travels having been done in very unique ways. In 2018, he traveled to Australia to represent Great Britian in the ITF Tag Rugby World Cup. An event that he spent months preparing for, both mentally and physically. . Fol...

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to speak with Bryan Parady, host of the Bones to Bulk podcast. We did a live stream in the Bones to Bulk Facebook group, and we talked about my time in The Gambia as a Peace Corps volunteer. He was curious to know about how I managed to stay fit when I had no access to a gym and few nutritional options. Which certainly made for a great discussion. It also ma...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Izzy and Phil Kelly, the creators and authors of the travel blog The Gap Decaders. . This is the second time that I've welcomed two guests in a single episode. The first time I spoke with twin brothers. Now I speak with a married couple who have been traveling on an extended road trip through Europe. During the recording of this episode, Izzy and Phil called me f...

Memorial Day was this week, and it led me to think of a trip that I took late last year to the Pacific Northwest. This was a pilgrimage to visit one of my best friends from the Marine Corps, who died almost a decade ago. I wrote a blog post where I talk about that trip, the life of my friend, and the lessons that I learned from him. I also released an episode of The Blog Readings (TBR) where I sha...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Sander Van Den Broecke, the creator and author of the travel blog Ars Currendi (Latin, meaning The Art of Traveling). . This is a milestone episode, as Sander is the youngest guest to come on the podcast thus far. As of the recording of this episode, he is 21 years old. And even at such a young age, he's already covered a lot of ground as a traveler. . Sander has...

I don't believe that there is such thing as a perfect trip. When traveling, something is inevitably going to go wrong. It could be something minor, or it could derail an entire trip, or it could be just downright embarrassing! Though embarrassing moments may suck in the moment, they certainly make for great stories later. In this episode of The Blog Readings (TBR) I share a few of my own embarrass...

Today, for the second time around, I'm joined by my friend and fellow blogger, Chris Oldfield. Who is the Community Manager for Nomadic Matt, and the creator and author of the travel blog Lessons Learned Abroad. . Chris first joined me on the podcast about a year ago. When he came on to share some of his story, and we had a great conversation about ethical and sustainable travel. Which is a topic...

In this episode of The Blog Readings (TBR) I talk about my recent travels to North Carolina's Outer Banks for my job. It was a beautiful place to work, but it was also a challenging trip. It was for a project that was a bit stressful, and I was tossed in the deep end. However, by utilizing some key strategies, I was able to stay afloat. . Today on the podcast I tell the story and share those strat...

Today on the podcast I'm join by Sam Reyes, creator and author of the travel blog The Out of Office. Sam has covered a lot of ground as a traveler. With some of her early experiences being studying abroad in Costa Rica, and volunteering in South Africa. Eventually she went on to see many other places around the world; including Ireland, Belize, Thailand, and Colombia, among others. Most of which s...

Skydiving is an insane, but fun, adventure activity! Today on The Blog Readings (TBR) I share a post talking about my second skydive and the life lessons that I learned from it. . Thank you for listening! Don't forget to follow All-Around Adventure on these social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaroundadventure/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllAroundAdventure/ Twitte...

In this episode I'm joined by Sheree Hooker, creator and author of the travel blog, Winging The World. . This was a fun conversation! Like me, Sheree enjoys sharing her misadventures. Many of which include sketchy drivers, radical illnesses, cultural differences, and much more. Though as terrible as they may be in the moment, they make for great stories and lead to much personal growth. . Many of...

In this episode of The Blog Readings (TBR) I share a post that I wrote a while back. I had a friend visit me recently, and we reminisced about a time when he and I went trekking Scotland. This reminded me of a post that I wrote titled, Digital Detox While Trekking in Scotland. . In this day and age, people spend a lot of time looking at their phones. Sometimes I'm guilty of this as well. But when...

Today on the podcast I'm joined by Lane Belone, founder of Increase Freedom. A brand that's on a mission to help people reinvent themselves through travel, and live the life that they are meant to live. . I was looking forward to this conversation with Lane. Because like myself, he is also a military Veteran. Shortly after graduating from high school, he joined the Army and was stationed in German...

Today on The Blog Readings (TBR) I talk about a state of mind that was taught to me long ago. This was a lesson that I've carried with me as I've set out to achieve many great things in my life. I've certainly faced a lot of challenges along the way; challenges that have affected me mentally, physically, and spiritually. Though whenever I face these challenges, there are four words that I say to m...

I've had the opportunity to speak with travelers of all kinds on this podcast; from warriors, entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, and so much more! But today I'll be talking with the first musician to come on the podcast! My guest Andrew Brantley is the lead singer and guitar player for The Orange Constant, a vintage rock/jam band based in Athens, Georgia. . I got to meet Andrew, as well as the r...

I believe that physical fitness is critical for showing up better in all facets of life! However, staying fit while traveling can be a real challenge. Especially if you're traveling to a place that doesn't have a gym or other resources nearby. Fortunately, we all have our own personal gyms that can be taken everywhere we go... our own bodies. In this episode of The Blog Readings (TBR) I talk about...

In this episode I'm joined by Kristen Czudak, creator and author of the travel blog Yonderlust Ramblings. . I was looking forward to talking with Kristen because, like me, she enjoys active travels. Going to different places to go hiking, or running, or seeking out some other form of challenge. Or as she likes to call them; "hikecations" and "runcations"! . This passion for active travels began wh...

One of the final three questions that I ask my podcast guests at the end of every episode, is one thing on their bucket list that they have yet to do. So for this episode of The Blog Readings (TBR) I read a post that I wrote a while back where I share my very own bucket list! I updated the post prior to recording this episode. As I had a couple of things tocheck off, as well as some to add. Which...