The All-Around Adventure Podcast

Recently I had the opportunity to travel to the US Virgin Islands to conduct archaeological fieldwork! While I was there, I met a man who used the term Island Time . Upon hearing that term, I began to notice that things tend to move a little bit slower on the island. And things don't seem to be all that rushed. This led me to think and reflect on the importance of slowing things from time-to-time...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I talk with storm chaser and public speaker, Chelsea Burnett. Ever since she was a young girl, Chelsea has been fascinated with the weather and storms. While growing up in Oklahoma, right in the midst of Tornado Alley, tornados and intense thunderstorms were common. And it didn't take long until she realized that she wanted to become a storm ch...

A lesson learned from my travels that has really stuck with me is that I have much to be grateful for! I've seen first hand what poverty looks like in developing countries. Where the environment can be harsh and the resources scarce. This was especially the case while I was living in The Gambia, West Africa during my Peace Corps service. It goes without saying that it was challenging to live there...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I talk with world traveler and serial expat, David McNeill. David has covered a lot of ground throughout his time traveling and living abroad. While growing up, he became very interested in Japan and sought to visit the country someday. He began studying Japanese culture and the language in-depth in order to prepare ahead of time. This led to a...

Words can be very powerful! Not just the words that we say to others, but also the words that we say to ourselves. Bruce Lee once said, "As you think, so shall you become." I've reflected on this quote many times throughout my life. Especially during times when I experienced failure. If I were to beat myself up over my failures, then they became downward spirals that were hard to get out of. But i...

For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I talk with former US Marine, archer, master bowmaker, and survival expert, Correy Hawk. Correy has an extensive and diverse background. He joined the Marine Corps at the age of 20 and served for four years. During that time he went on a couple of deployments to the Middle East to work as a Motor Transport Operator. Following his service, he do...

My time living in The Gambia, West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer made for some fond memories! Though there were also many challenges that I faced. And times when I was put in some precarious situations that I had to overcome. Such as being stranded on the side of a road! During these moments, I had to keep a level head and think critically in order to get through them. In this episode of  Trav...

Scuba diving is a topic that has been brought up on the podcast before, though not discussed in depth. My guest today has had the opportunity to dive at some incredible places and has some amazing stories to share! For this episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast, I talk with PADI scuba instructor and marine conservationist, Caitlin McCall. Caitlin has logged hundreds of dives around the world...

I've talked a few times before on this podcast about the importance of maintaining your physical health. That your body is the vessel with which you will do all things. And if you have it running optimally, then you'll be able to show up more effectively in all areas of your life. Now that we're into 2021, and a virus is still within our midst. I think this is a critical topic to discuss once agai...

Here we go, the first guest episode of 2021! To kick off this new year, I'm excited to welcome back fellow podcaster and first-time author, Alex Starr. Alex is a man with a diverse background. He started off by volunteering as part of AmeriCorps and found himself traveling all across the US to work on various projects. Following AmeriCorps, he continued to travel and work around the county as a wi...

Now that 2020 is over, I'm sure we're all excited to be moving into a new year! I know I am! And I'm also looking forward to bringing you all some more great content on The All-Around Adventure Podcast in 2021. However, there will be some changes as we get into later this year. In this episode, I'll be going over what those changes will be and what you can expect to see on the podcast moving forwa...

Here we go! This is the last episode of The All-Around Adventure Podcast for 2020! And for this one, I can't think of anyone better to wrap up this year with than my brother and returned podcast guest, Zach Guerrero. Zach has traveled to several amazing places around the world. He lived in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for a time and worked in and around Isle Royale National Park. Costa Rica is...

It goes without saying that 2020 has been a stressful year! And there's a possibility that the stressors that we faced in 2020, could carry over into 2021. After all, life doesn't just stop sending crazy things our way just because the calendar changes. However, there are ways to reduce the number of stressors in our lives. And make it so that we don't become overwhelmed by them. One way to achiev...

Egypt is a part of the world that hasn't been discussed much on the podcast before. It's a country that has been on my radar for a very long time. Much of this is because of the vast array of ancient sites that can be found there. My guest today is someone who has been there several times and has studied the place in depth. In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and fellow archaeologist, Dr. Pau...

The first time that I traveled to California was to attend Marine Corps Boot Camp! For three whole months, I endured some of the most grueling training in the US military. Though there was one moment during boot camp that stands out in my memory. And it happened during the most difficult training event that Marine Corps Recruits face. That event is called... The Crucible . A rigorous 54-hour long...

House sitting is a topic that has not been discussed on the podcast yet before. It is also something that I have not seen being discussed very much among travel influencers. However, I've come to learn that there are many opportunities available for travelers to live in places long term and have free room and board through house sitting. My guest today is such a traveler. In this episode, I'm join...

We've all had mornings when it was a struggle to get out of bed! However, struggling to do one of the very first things that we have to do each morning. Can set us up to struggle for the remainder of the day! I've noticed this first hand during a recent trip to Mississippi to do archaeological fieldwork. And I've found that there was a very distinct difference between how I performed on the days t...

When it comes to getting the most out of our adventures, it works in our favor to travel light. When we have fewer things with us when we travel, we can focus on what we're there for and our trip will be less stressful. I've noticed myself, for whenever I travel, I only have what I can fit into a 40-liter carry-on bag. My guest today also experienced the benefits of traveling light and has sought...

Halloween may be over, and I'm saddened that we have to wait a whole year until my all-time favorite holiday comes again! But I have one last spooky travel story to share with you all! For this third and final installment of Spooky Tales From Afar , we're heading to central North Carolina. It was in the small town of Bear Creek where I went to explore a place that has been subject to local legends...

Perhaps the most impactful chapters of my life were the times that I had spent living abroad. It was during these times when I learned so much about myself and grew exponentially as a person. My guest today also experienced this during her own stints as an expatriate on two different continents. In this episode, I'm joined by travel blogger, serial expat, and coach, Lauren Bonheim. Lauren is the c...

We're getting closer to Halloween, my all-time favorite holiday! So let's keep the spooky travel stories going! For this second installment of Spooky Tales From Afar , we're heading to the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was there when I took part in perhaps the greatest ghost walking tour that I've ever done, put on by the City of the Dead tour company. And it was during that tour when I heard on...

I was a bit of a late bloomer when it came to world travel. With my first international trip being to Japan when I was 25 years. My guest today also started traveling later in her life and has already covered a lot of ground since she began traveling about six years ago. In this episode, I'm joined by Kerry Macuska; a travel blogger, digital nomad, and avid Liverpool Football Club supporter. Kerry...

It is now the month of Halloween! A little known fact about me, Halloween is my favorite holiday! I've always enjoyed spooky stuff when I was a kid. This was an interest that I continued to pursue as I got older and began traveling around the world. Whenever I visit a city or some other place that offers a ghost tour or some other kind of spooky experience, I'm very likely to buy a ticket! There h...

Traveling can allow us to gain a greater perspective on the world, as well as ourselves. This was especially the case for me during my time in The Gambia as a Peace Corps volunteer. My guest today also experienced this as he traveled around the world in order to be of service to others. In this episode, I'm joined by Jason Nacey; obstacle course racer, Ironman finisher, and traveling philanthropis...

In order to cope with the challenging lifestyle that I had as a Peace Corps volunteer. I adopted a consistent morning routine in order to start my days on a positive note. Although I'm no longer serving as a volunteer. Some of the things that were part of my morning routine then, have carried over and are part of my morning routine now. In this first episode of my new series, Travel Reflections ,...