The Quest Express: Travel, Culture & Untold Stories

Your smartphone isn't just stealing your time - it's robbing your genius. Want to join the Jan 1 Creator's Lab? Cart will open on Mon. Dec 9th and close on December 27th. 👉🏼  YES! I'm interested!  To enquire or join the first lab, email us @ host@thequestexpress.com with "LAB" in the subject line to get on the list.  We'll send you the link and any info you req...

This week The Quest Express travel podcast unlocks an ancient way to travel through the Middle East: on foot!  We sit down with Miles Spencer who co-authored "A Line in the Sand" with Wells Jones. 📕  Buy A LINE IN THE SAND right here 👂🏼    Buy the Audio Version with Edoardo Ballerini 🎥  Download REELAY from the Apple Store and share movie recommendations with friends.  Miles' Co...

This week we're exploring "the new" with Sally Morgan's innovative programs around voice. Join her world or study with her at the links below: 🎶 Singers: https://www.singlikeyouspeak.com 🎤 Speakers: https://www.commandtheroompro.com The Quest Express speaks to Sally Morgan, an award-winning singer-songwriter, voice coach, speaker development trainer, keynote performer, and au...

Join our WAITING LIST here HAWAII: Zack Geist lives with his wife and community in an ecovillage on the Hamakua coast of Hawaii. They are in service to the ecology, beauty and transformation. Visit DREAM TEMPLE HAWAII Apply for the Workshop HERE - Jan 6-31, 2025 Visit Student Loan Tutor: The Smarter Way to Repay Student Loans Inside this episode: The journey home to the Hamakua coast Cosmos &...

Celebrating our 100th episode, we're going to continue to talk to the most interesting and passionate guests all over the world, but under a new theme. New episodes hit every Monday.   Email: host@thequestexpress.com  Website:   https://www.thequestexpress.com Feedback Survey:  https://forms.gle/6yMieXo2iGEE1Qmr9 Say Hi:   host@thequestexpress.com Music Credits:  INTRO:  Loyalty - Philip Ayer...

TOP 10 Episodes of Season One:  On November 11, 2023 The Quest Express launched the first episode starting with a reflection on how environment shapes and influences everything. Then we began an odyssey through Venice, Italy.  This year we've chatted with authors, comedians, artists, trailblazers, tour guides, businessmen, and more. We all share a love of place, environment and travel. I hope...

We're approaching Season Two so let's reflect on the past year. We interviewed people in Venice, New Orleans, Edinburgh, Jerusalem and Aspen. In this episode we dive deep into what makes each city unique. Next episode: Take a quiz to find out your city personality Episode mentions: The Joe Rogan David Mamet Episode where they discuss dying civilizations  Confederacy of Dunces by John Ken...

MAUI: In Part II of the interview with Maui-based Jonathan Hammond, we conclude a discussion on the principles of Huna, Hawaiian ancient wisdom. Visit Jonathan's website HERE .  Follow The Quest Express on any major podcast networks. Season 2 starts November 11! Watch the full episode by video Inside this episode: 🌺The principle of Manawa 🌺The principle of Aloha 🌺The principle of Mana 🌺Th...

MAUI: Part I of two episodes on Hawaiian indigenous culture and traditions, the wisdom of kahunas, and the magical vortex of Hawaiian energy with Jonathan Hammond.  Buy Jonathan's book HERE .  Jonathan lives on Maui, Hawaii. He is in private practice in Hawaii, and he sees online clients from North and South America, Europe, Australia and the Far East. BIO:   Jonathan is a Maui-based Author,...

BONUS - SOUTH AFRICA: Feeling like there is too much darkness in the world? Today The Quest Express parts the clouds for a moment with beacon of light Candice Mama, who was born in apartheid South Africa and turned adversity into a parable on forgiveness when she forgave and hugged her father's murderer. "Dehumanisation stems from an invalidation of experience and incorrectly narrating a...

BONUS: From travel trends to the DNA of a real foodie Devaki Das, Founder of Weave a Thousand Journeys takes us through a delectable journey starting with her intimate Supper Clubs and ending with her Last Supper. For all serious foodie travelers, having the WATJ team in your pocket is a very smart move. Website: Weave A Thousand Journeys Food Blog: Weave A Thousand Flavors IG: @weavejourneys Insi...

BONUS: Foodie travellers, don't miss this episode. The Quest Express talks to Devaki Das of Weave A Thousand Journeys ! From Mumbai to Australia, from meeting her husband in Singapore to a book of clients who have claimed her services for life - enjoy her personal journey to Weave A Thousand Journeys. Inside: Family template and influences Singapore, architecture & life partner How Devaki...

BONUS: The Quest Express talks to the principal of a middle school in Canada, but not the kind of principal on Ferris Bueller, "Nine times, Mrs. Bueller. Nine times." No, Danielle Shantz is more of a People's Principal and advocate for students, parents and teachers alike. She was inspired to write Healing in the Halls after witnessing the widespread damage to kids, parents and teac...

BONUS EPISODE: Today we meet an American expat and former journalist who has made Buenos Aires her permanent home. We talk tango, AI, the globalist agenda, off grid living & Bucket List travel.  Visit her platform at the links below: https://wander-argentina.com/travel/ https://wander-argentina.com/buenos-aires-tours/ https://wander-argentina.com/f-a-q-living-in-argentina/ https://andewanderer...

ASPEN:  Today we conclude the Aspen Series with 4th generation Aspenite and Aspen Hall of Famer, Tony Vagneur, who gives us a historical tour of Aspen. Read Tony's column, "Saddle Sore" in The Aspen Times here :  Visit the Aspen Historical Society: www.aspenhistory.org and if you're living in Aspen or moving there... Hire his daughter Lauren, Creator & Owner of Chic & T...

ASPEN:  The Quest Express speaks with our final guest in our Aspen series: Tony Vagneur. He writes a column for The Aspen Times, called "Saddle Sore" which you can check out HERE and subscribe to The Aspen Times to follow. Also check out:  www.aspenhistory.org and www.chicandtidy.com (more about this organization business in Part II) Inside this episode: Tony's first childhood memor...

ASPEN:  Today The Quest Express continues with Barclay Dodge, Owner of Michelin-Star Restaurant BOSQ, reveals what it really takes to capture a Michelin Star. What's on the menu for Barclay's Last Supper and how he manages his rock star team. Make reservations at BOSQ, contact:  molly@bosqaspen.com Part I of the interview HERE on Apple   or HERE on Spotify Visit BOSQ Inside this episode:...

ASPEN:  Barclay Dodge has traveled the world and honed his craft for the last 35 years working in great kitchens, under amazing chefs. In 2010, he returned to his Aspen roots to focus on his restaurant and create a family of two girls, Lennon & Mia along with his wife Molly.  Make reservations at BOSQ, contact:  molly@bosqaspen.com Visit BOSQ Inside this episode: The smells of Aspen His stage...

ASPEN:  Part II of our conversation with Pitkin County Commissioner, Greg Poschman. Paris, Hollywood, and the spirit that buoyed Aspen during the pandemic. To read Greg's bio or listen to Part I, CLICK HERE Inside this episode: Working with Sting in Paris The road to the Emmys How filming documentaries became public service The tension & resolution between groups in Aspen How to be heard...

ASPEN:  Today we speak with Emmy-award winning Greg Poschman whose parents owned a ski lodge called The Edelweiss, and is currently serving Aspen as Pitkin County Commissioner. Going back to WWII we learn about his origin story, how his parents settled in Aspen and his path from engineering to producer, director & cameraman. Inside this episode: How Greg's parents met Skiing, Edelweiss &a...

Click here to buy Growing Up Aspen   |    Bios & Episode 1 click here or here Want more bite-sized Aspen stories? Catch the  Growing Up Aspen podcast with Andy Collen & Chris Pomeroy HERE What happens to a sunken fishing boat or a thirsty truck driver? And what got into Burt Reynolds? The Quest Express continues the wild ride with the authors of Growing Up Aspen: Adventures of the Unsuperv...

Read Growing Up Aspen now >> PURCHASE HERE on Amazon Catch the Growing Up Aspen podcast with Andy Collen & Chris Pomeroy HERE LO SEMPLE Lo arrived in Aspen in 1974 in the back of his parents green Volvo station wagon. He currently writes a local column every Saturday for the Aspen Daily news, and can be spotted around town or on the bike trails and ski mountains of Aspen and Snowmass. He...

ASPEN: We sit down with Valery Moore Kelly, Founder & Creative Director of Snowlight Arts in Aspen. With fond memories of how Aspen used to be, we discuss how Aspen inspired her love of nature, art & community. Episode mentions:   Snowlight Arts Aspen Emporium Gift Shop & Artisan Collective Intersect Art Aspen Art & Design Fair BIO: Valery Moore Kelly, founder and creative director...

ASPEN: The Quest Express launches its next city series with a painter who was born and raised in Aspen. Aspen episodes will air through the remainder of the summer. Purchase her artwork HERE Inside this episode: What was Aspen to those who were raised here pre-colonization The influence of nature on Valery's work The loss of a family home and other unintended consequences Bougainvillea, famil...

BONUS EPISODE: Some thoughts about the current political climate, villainization of parties and individuals, and why dark forces feel compelled to snuff out the truth. Excerpt: JFK's Inaugural Speech. It will be a rocky five months ahead - we only have control over how we choose to behave. "I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and sile...