The Travelers Blueprint

TTB 158: September Travel Bites In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of September. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:  Update on Bob’s personal COVID travel experiences Woolly mammoth resurrection project receives $15 million boost COVID-sniffing dogs now on duty at Miami International Air...

TTB 157: Travel Around Table - The Travel Photography Blueprint On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses what it takes to be a travel photographer with some hard hitting questions, including;  What separates travel, cultural, or environment-based photography apart from other forms of photography?  Are there any positive contributions travel-based photography has to...

TTB 156: Hiking 1,200 Miles Along the Ice Age Trail Emily Ford gathered some essential belongings, her dog Diggins, and set out on a 1,200 mile hike in the dead of a Wisconsin winter along the Ice Age Trail. Taking a total of 69 days from start to finish, @emilyontrail spent a majority of this time callusing her mind and body. Fighting boredom, loneliness, frozen clothing, deep snow, and gas stati...

Alice Morrison is a Scottish Adventurer based in Morocco. As presenter of the BBC2 Series Morocco to Timbuktu: An Arabian Adventure, she has undertaken some tough, physical and mental challenges including: The Tour D’Afrique, cycling from Cairo to Cape Town; running round Everest;  and the Marathon des Sables, the toughest footrace on earth; She has just completed a 4000km (2,458 miles) explo...

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of August. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:  He Hiked 2,100 Miles In 209 Days To Complete The Appalachian Trail. He's Only 5 ‘No one comes here any more’: the human cost as Covid wipes out tourism - An article about once booming remote tourist destina...

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses;  What is the Relevance of History to Travel? Why is it important to travel in order to document major historical events (i.e. protests, wars, elections, natural disasters, migrations) What role do you see the US playing as countries like China and Russia continue to expand. Will the US be the top dog? Remember to check out our g...

Michael Wedaa launched his first book after visiting almost 100 countries, entitled International Travel Secrets: Take Shorter Trips, More Often, for Less .  Michael’s goal is to get more people traveling by debunking common myths about international travel by sharing secrets on getting rock bottom prices on travel... without booking last minute or staying in crowded hostels.  This week...

Jonty Yamisha is an American Circassian, third-generation refugee, and accidental polyglot. He's fluent in four languages and dabbles in six. Jonty's love of travel and languages is the result of his unusual upbringing. With relatives all over the world, Jonty was exposed to a number of cultures, languages and lands. In his professional life, Jonty earned a bachelor’s degree in International Studi...

@JamesAsquith, the youngest man to visit every country in the world and Founder of @HolidaySwap, a custom-built travel platform for those seeking adventure, value, and security joined us on the podcast this week for a discussion on his year traveling during the height of COVID-19 (totalling 120 flights), why Holiday Swap is such an incredible platform for those looking to expand their travel horiz...

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of July! We break down our favorite different news articles, including:  Delta Variant and Travel This Luxurious 132-night World Cruise Costs $73,000 a Ticket — and It Sold Out Within 3 Hours Boeing cargo plane makes emergency landing in ocean near Honolulu, both pilots rescued Fl...

TTB 148: Travel Around Table - The Archaeologist Blueprint On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses the Archaeologist Blueprint - including what the field of archeology contributes to modern society, our panelists' inspiration for entering the field of archaeology, and information/recommendations on how YOU can become an archaeologist and travel the world!! Remember to check...

Liz Warner turned to running almost 8 years ago while living in Tokyo as a way of grappling with her father’s recent passing. Soon after, she decided to combine her new love of running with her passion for travel and deep, deliberate exploration of other cultures. In early 2019, Liz launched Run to Reach, an 18-month philanthropic marathon expedition with the goal of running 30 marathons in 30 cou...

Jess (aka @jesswandering) is an outdoor enthusiast based in Seattle. Jess grew up exploring the Pacific Northwest, and early on was infected with the travel bug. Originally, she tried to suppress her wanderlust in pursuit of a traditional career path, but after a short stint as a lawyer, she left the confines of her office to get back in touch with her roots. Now, Jess wanders the world taking pho...

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of June. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:  Meet the secret nomads whose bosses don't know they're working abroad European Union Is Officially Dropping Travel Restrictions for US Tourists Where can you travel abroad and is a vaccine card enough proof?...

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses the brutal act of animal poaching. The women who joined us today have taken a stance along the frontlines against wildlife trafficking, and on this podcast we discussed multiple topics associated with the 20-billion dollar poaching industry; including the purchase of illegal animal parts, trophy hunting, issues facing elephant riding...

Kate McCahill is a writer, editor, and educator. Her first book, a Latin American travel memoir titled PATAGONIAN ROAD: A Year Alone Through Latin America was an experience that spanned four seasons, 10 countries, three teaching jobs, and countless buses. On this podcast we discuss her journey through South America where Kate's solo journey from Guatemala to Argentina brought on struggles with lan...

Angèle Rose is the Founder of @bloom.stories, a storytelling project that was born from a love of traveling and telling stories of people changing our world. On this podcast Angèle discussed her extraordinary story of being stuck on the small island nation of @vanuatuislands when the pandemic closed down the world in early 2020. But it doesn’t end there! She also spent time with a community of can...

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of May. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:  A man traveled cross-country to mine the diamonds for his girlfriend's engagement ring -- he dug up a 2.2 carat beauty An Indian couple is under investigation over a chartered flight linked to their wedding. B...

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses everything related to becoming a teacher abroad! From how to pick a country, compare payment options between countries, consider healthcare options, and the reward of teaching children in a foreign country! Each guest provided us with invaluable personal experiences, creating a conversation that essentially maps out The Teaching Abroa...

Captain Pete Bethune is a Conservationist, a world record  holder, Producer of his own TV show “The Operatives”, author of two published books, public speaker, and founder of Earthrace Conservation.  He’s been shot at multiple times, incarcerated in Libya, held under armed guard in a Guatemalan Military camp, and spent 5 months in a maximum security prison in Japan. He was knifed in...

Mark Wolters of Wolters World gives honest 1st hand travel advice to help fellow travelers get the most out of their travel experience. In this episode, Mark discusses what makes his travel content so enjoyable to watch, with insight on the best & worst parts of traveling so that you can be better prepared for your vacation in a way that helps you know more about the culture & people of th...

As Co-Host of Disney+'s "Rogue Trip", Mack had the opportunity to work on projects on 6 continents where he visited some of the world’s less traditional tourist destinations, including Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Lebanon and Ukraine. Mack, being an incredibly talented photographer, is addicted to capturing moments and living amongst people with a deep sense of culture.    Learn...

In this episode we discuss some of the recent travel related news we found interesting or relevant over the month of April. We break down our favorite different news articles, including:  Biden administration will not require COVID-19 vaccine passports, White House says A Guide to Vaccine Passport Apps for American Travelers Most of the world’s countries added to State Department’s ‘do not tr...

On this episode of the Travel Around Table, the group discusses everything related to becoming a Digital Nomad. From various occupations you can pursue to what you can expect while on the road long term, this episode will serve as a great way for you to get the information you need on achieving location independence! Each guest provided us with invaluable personal experiences, creating a conversat...

This week we spoke with Trevor Cole, who’s photography captures inimitable moments today to reflect upon tomorrow. Trevor’s photography focuses predominantly on culture and landscapes; images which reflect a spatial and temporal journey through life and which try to convey a need to live in a more sustainable world. He seeks the moments and the light in whatever context he finds himself and endeav...