Zero Travel Regrets: Norm Steve's Armchair Travel Journeys

In this episode, we talk about Solomon Airlines as an armchair journey into the Solomon Islands—one of the Pacific’s most remote-feeling destinations—and the airline story that makes exploring it possible. If you’re ready to turn the daydream into a real itinerary, visit Far and Away Adventures.com and start at https://farandawayadventures.com . Normand Schafer is joined by Jenny and Shandi from S...

In this episode, we talk about Serenity Island Resort and why it can be the kind of trip you won’t regret: simple access, casual comfort, snorkeling off the beach, and a resort rhythm that’s designed to help you genuinely unwind. If you’re planning Fiji, start at Far and Away Adventures.com and connect with our team at https://farandawayadventures.com so your itinerary matches your pace and the ki...

In this episode, we talk about Samoa as an armchair journey with Losa from the Samoa Tourism Authority—an invitation to travel in your imagination now, and plan the real thing when you’re ready. To start turning that daydream into an itinerary, visit Far and Away Adventures.com and plan at https://farandawayadventures.com . Normand Schafer and Losa begin with Samoa’s purpose as a destination: not...

In this episode, we talk about Savasi Island Resort and why it can be the kind of trip that leaves you with zero travel regrets: a private, lush, deeply personal Fiji experience where guests often say the most memorable part is the human connection. If you’re planning Fiji, start at Far and Away Adventures.com and connect with our team at https://farandawayadventures.com so your itinerary matches...

In this episode, we talk about Palau with Deer from Fish ‘n Fins and Ocean Hunter, and it’s an armchair journey into one of the world’s most legendary underwater destinations. Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com are mentioned early because even an armchair dive trip benefits from the same ingredients as a real one: timing, intention, and a sense of what makes a place t...

In this episode, we talk about Return to Paradise in Samoa as an armchair journey—part story, part culture, part travel inspiration—built around a beach with a famous past and a living present. If you want to turn this daydream into a real trip, visit Far and Away Adventures.com and start planning at https://farandawayadventures.com . Normand Schafer invites you into a conversation with Raz from R...

In this episode, we talk about Royal Davui Island Resort and why it can be the kind of trip that leaves you with zero travel regrets: a true adults-only private island in Fiji designed for romance, seclusion, and deep restoration. If you’re planning a honeymoon, anniversary, or couples reset and want help building a seamless Fiji itinerary, start at Far and Away Adventures.com and connect with our...

In this episode, we talk about Niue with Sarah from Niue Tourism—an armchair journey that turns into a real-world plan for a trip you’ll never regret taking. To plan with expert help, visit Far and Away Adventures.com and start here: https://farandawayadventures.com Some places feel like they were designed for the kind of travel stories you tell for years, and Niue is one of them. Normand Schafer...

In this episode we talk about Rivers Fiji and why the Upper Navua River rafting experience can be the kind of travel day that eliminates regrets—because it’s not interchangeable with anything else. If you’re planning Fiji and want help building an itinerary with one truly unforgettable “wild interior” day, start at Far and Away Adventures.com and connect with our team at https://farandawayadventur...

In this episode, we talk about traveling—at least for a little while—from wherever you are straight to Rapa in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia. Far and Away Adventures.com ( https://farandawayadventures.com ) sponsors the show, and Normand’s conversation with Roti M delivers the kind of armchair journey that feels personal: a small community, powerful cultural traditions, and an honest loo...

In this episode, we talk about imagining—and planning—a New Caledonia trip with the kind of pacing that leaves you with zero travel regrets. For help turning this armchair journey into a real itinerary, visit Far and Away Adventures.com and start here: https://farandawayadventures.com Some destinations are hard to summarize because they’re not just one thing—and that’s exactly what makes New Caled...

In this episode, we talk about Rivers Tubing Fiji and why some travel regrets disappear when you choose one day that truly connects you to a place—its landscape, its people, and its living story. If you’re planning a trip to Fiji and want help building an itinerary that includes experiences like this, start at Far and Away Adventures.com and connect with our team at https://farandawayadventures.co...

In this episode, we talk about Rimatara in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia as an armchair journey—listening for the details that make a small island feel unforgettable: the quiet roads, the reef-protected shoreline, the community-first lifestyle, and the cultural celebrations that visitors rarely get to witness. If you want to turn this armchair trip into a real one, start with Far and Awa...

In this episode, we talk about Nauru from the comfort of your armchair—one of the Pacific’s least-visited nations, where a tiny footprint holds outsized history and surprisingly easy local connection. Far and Away Adventures.com is where to turn inspiration into a plan, and you can begin at https://farandawayadventures.com . Lean back and picture a country you can drive around in about 22 minutes....

In this episode, we talk about the kind of travel story that lingers long after the photos—when a destination feels like a living place rather than a staged escape. Far and Away Adventures.com is where you can start planning when you’re ready to turn daydreams into tickets, and you can explore more at https://farandawayadventures.com . Host Normand Schaefer is joined by Sava, Assistant Resort Mana...

In this episode, we talk about Rurutu in the Austral Islands of French Polynesia as if we’re traveling there together—listening for the details that make a place feel alive: the rhythm of daily life, the relationship with the land and sea, and the way a community chooses to welcome visitors. If you want to turn this armchair journey into a real one, start with Far and Away Adventures.com and conne...

In this episode, we talk about the Marshall Islands as an armchair journey—storytelling, identity through handicrafts, and the ocean-centered experiences that define this remote nation. Far and Away Adventures.com is where you can turn inspiration into a real plan, and you can visit https://farandawayadventures.com . Far and Away Adventures https://farandawayadventures.com Settle in for a destinat...

In this episode, we talk about Raivavae in French Polynesia’s Austral Islands—through a conversation that feels like sitting on a porch and hearing what island life is really like. If this episode sparks your own “no regrets” travel dreaming, visit Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com to plan with an expert who can connect remote islands, cruises, and local stays the ri...

In this episode, we talk about Vanuatu through the stories that make you want to go—Tanna’s volcano, Pentecost land diving, cultural village life, and the warmth of the people—plus why having support on the ground can help you travel with fewer worries and more joy. Far and Away Adventures.com is where to begin turning armchair inspiration into a real plan, and you can visit https://farandawayadve...

In this episode, we talk about Tour Managers Fiji and why group trips have fewer regrets when you get two things right: a welcoming arrival that sets the tone, and an itinerary built early enough to secure what you actually want. If you’re planning Fiji and want help creating a trip that feels smooth and meaningful, start at Far and Away Adventures.com and connect with our team at https://farandaw...

In this episode, we talk about the kind of travel story that sticks with you—the ones built on people, not just places—recorded aboard the Aranui 5 freighter cruise in French Polynesia with longtime guide Steven Tahhiva. If you want to plan a journey that feels personal and well-connected, visit Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com . Steven’s 21-year history with the Ar...

In this episode, we talk about the Austral Islands with veteran archaeologist Mark Eddowes, sharing the kinds of stories that make armchair travel feel vivid—and make real travel feel worth doing with care. Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com are included early because remote French Polynesia is a destination where a little planning and cultural context can turn a trip...

In this episode, we talk about Guadalcanal Province in the Solomon Islands as if we’re mapping out the trip together—imagining the days, the routes, and the experiences that would make the journey feel unforgettable and regret-free. Far and Away Adventures.com is where you can start planning with expert help, and you can explore ideas at https://farandawayadventures.com . Normand introduces Guadal...

In this episode, we talk about the island days that turn a trip into a story—Aranui 5 shore excursions and experiences, told through the eyes of Lehi, a guide who has spent 14 years welcoming travelers into the Marquesas and beyond. Far and Away Adventures.com and https://farandawayadventures.com are included early because journeys like this are the kind you don’t want to get almost right; thought...

In this episode, we talk about the Solomon Islands as if we’re planning the journey together from home—imagining the days, the tours, and the moments that could make this trip unforgettable. Far and Away Adventures.com is where you can start planning with expert help, and you can explore ideas at https://farandawayadventures.com . Normand sits down with Sunila from Guadalcanal Travel Solomons to s...