Experiences You Should Have

Learn about the amazing colors and sea life you can see while diving the channel islands in Southern California aboard the Spectre Dive Boat.

Love travel and adventure? Learn from travel podcast host, Mariel Fry, about her experience of touring Vietnam via Motorcycle.

Learn about the 3 Sisters Marathon, hiking North Sister, Middle Sister and South Sister in 24 hours with experienced athletes Dave Rasca, Jon Rasca, Joe Rasca and Ken Reed.

Learn about this lesser known thru hiking trail, the Oregon Coast Trail known as the OCT with experienced thru-hiker Brian Tanzman.

Find out the top experiences you should have at night (or in the dark). These are true bucket list experiences for seasoned adventurers.

Learn about this epic swing at the end of the world in Baños, Ecuador and how you can plan the most amazing adventure trip.

Learn more about total solar eclipses from experienced eclipse chaser, Dr. Kate Russo and find out when the next accessible solar eclipse is and why you should experience 100% totality.

Learn about a lesser known wine region, the Valle de Guadalupe in northern Baja Mexico and what makes it so special.

Listen to the replay of Skydiving Everest featuring Tom Noonan, who recently passed away. Blue Skies, Tom. Remembering you.

Find out why Scuba diving means so much to Gail, the host of Experiences You Should Have Podcast and how she got into Scuba diving including tips if you're thinking about diving.

Can't get a permit for the Inca trail? Find out why you should hike the Salkantay trek to Machu Picchu and how it differs from the Inca trail.

Find out about walking the Camino de Santiago trail. Learn about top tips and highlights from seasoned hiker, Rob Wisnouckas.

Stay in a treehouse at Playa Viva eco resort in Mexico and find out what it means to be a regenerative hotel invested in social impact.

Interested in becoming a triple crown thru-hiker? Learn about the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) so you can earn your triple crown status.

Learn about the incredible experience of diving Saba island in the Caribbean. Dive with sharks, turtles and experience everything this vibrant island has to offer.

Learn about the perilous hike to Angels Landing in Zion National Park, one of the most dangerous hikes in the world. Trent Wann (the CEO of Bucket) tells all on this episode of Experiences You Should Have Podcast.

Learn about climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain. Add this multi-day mountain climbing trek to your bucket list.

Learn about hiking the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) with thru-hiker, Angie Holbrook. Find out why you should add this to your hiking bucket list as well as top logistics to make this experience happen.

Learn about one of the lesser known thru-hikes, The Florida Trail. Erin Franke tells all on her experience hiking through Florida, all 1,100 miles of it.

Learn about cavern diving in the Mexican cenotes with expert cenote diver, Aydin Dinc (the cenote guy). Find out the best cenotes to dive by season, skills needed, costs and more.

Learn about rock climbing at Smith Rock in Central Oregon with owner of Smith Rock Climbing School, Cliff Agocs.

Learn about how and where to swim with wild dolphins with Allison Stillman, a dolphin enthusiast, who leads spiritual retreats to swim with dolphins in Bimini.

Learn about hot air balloon skydiving and what it takes to make this ultimate adventure experience a reality.

Learn about skydiving at night and why this is an amazing experience you should have. Learn about the requirements to go night skydiving and if this is the right experience for you.

Learn about ice fishing with ice fishing enthusiast, Kevin Uncapher. Find out what you need, when to go, and some of his favorite spots to ice fish in Utah.

Learn about this incredible bucket list experience of diving the Galapagos Islands. Coincidentally, this podcast was born on this trip in the Galapagos. Find out how to make this trip a reality.

Thinking about planning future bucket list experiences? Look no further than Experiences You Should Have podcast to give you ideas on what to save for next.

Learn about cross country skiing in Bend, Oregon at the beautiful Meissner Sno Park featuring nordic enthusiast, Alyce Pearce.

Looking to get adventurous in the kitchen? Learn how you can make Italian pizza at home with Fabio Errante. He teaches how to make homemade pizza with simple ingredients and an Italian technique to bring you happiness on a plate.

Spending more time at home? Learn about experiencing hygge at home and how you can increase the hygge in your life with Author Pia Edberg of The Cozy Life.

Many people visit Hierve El Agua's petrified waterfalls, but most don't spend the night because it's not advertised anywhere until now.

Learn about hiking upper and lower Antelope Canyon in Arizona and find out which is the best slot canyon for you to hike!

Listen to Experiences You Should Have Podcast on getting to know your neighbors and how you could brighten their day with one simple action.

Experiences You Should Have Podcast Show Notes Going Crabbing: Interview with Dr. Alan Snyder I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Alan Snyder for this fun episode on crabbing in the Chesapeake Bay. Dr. Snyder was born and raised in Baltimore, MD where both eating and catching crab is part of the culture. Seafood and Old Bay are also in your blood if you're from Baltimore, personally, my 2 favorite things! If you love eating crab, then please read on! Listen to the episode above to get the full experience. Also, check out Dr. Alan Snyder's podcast, Boo's Your Daddy, a 30-minute unscripted podcast where they drink a beer and tell comical stories about life with a game of Trivia. Dr. Alan Snyder eating his Crab with a Natty Boh Beer Experience Crabbing When you go crabbing, it's a lot more complicated than fishing; there is a lot more preparation involved. If you have a boat, you're going to set up a massive line with a buoy, and a cinder block and tie bait on your line every 10-15 feet or so. I know it sounds weird, but the best crab bait is chicken necks. If chicken necks aren't your thing, you can use eel and fish guts as bait. You slowly feed the line over a PVC pipe, the crabs then hold onto the chicken necks, and as the line comes up, you pull the crab up with nets. There are other ways to capture crab: fishing poles, traps, professional crates, etc. You need to make sure based on what state you're in that you have the correct permit and proper size before you capture them, cook them, and eat them. When is the Best Time to go Crabbing on the Chesapeake Bay? You can go crabbing year round on the Chesapeake Bay, but the best time for going crabbing is the end of summer or fall months. Preparing and Cooking Crab When you're preparing crab, fill the bucket or cooler with ice, and put them right side up. It dulls their movement and feeling and makes it easier to cook them. It takes about 20-30 minutes to steam crabs. If there is any blue or green coloring left on the crabs, you'll need to keep cooking them. Alan recommends using beer, rock salt, and plenty of Old Bay Seasoning when steaming! While this post is about east coast crab, here's a video on how to break down a Dungeness Crab (west coast crab). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48WTCnF2rSQ Alan's Favorite Way to Eat Crab Crab Cakes are Alan's favorite way to eat crab. It's 90% crab meat (jumbo lump back fin meat), broiled with an egg, parsley, squirt of yellow mustard, mayo, few ritz crackers with lemon juice and of course Old Bay. Alan is a purist and doesn't like tartar sauce on his crab. If you're a beer drinker and on the East coast, then pop open a Natural Bohemian Beer--Natty Boh beer, is the best drink to have with your crab when in Maryland. When eating crab, make sure you're eating just the meat from the legs and back. Maryland Crab Cakes This crab cake recipe is 90% crab meat and is best eaten wtih a Natural Bohemian Beer and provided by Dr. Alan Snyder 1 lb backfin crab meat1 egg1 tbsp mustard1 tbsp mayo1 tbsp old bay1 tbsp parsley8 Ritz crackers crushed1 tbsp lemon juice Mix together all of the above ingredientsBroil at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes

Love nature, wildlife, National Parks, and staying away from crowds? Learn why you should visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park on your next road trip.

Thinking about buying a van and hitting the road? Listen to this podcast episode on van life and find find out how van life has been affected by the pandemic, costs involved, and how to get creative with your schedule.

Learn about climbing Washington State's tallest mountain, Mt. Rainier. Chris Tucker, experienced mountaineer, is on a quest to climb the tallest peak in all 50 states, and he has now checked off Mt. Rainier. Learn more on how you could do this bucket list experience.

Learn about photographing the Aurora Borealis in Alaska and how you can experience the Aurora from home during this COVID times. Ronn from the Aurora Chasers explains capturing the Aurora and how COVID-19 has affected their Aurora photo tour business.

Learn more about the producer and host of Experiences You Should Have Podcast including Gail's background and the incredible origin story that includes hammerheads.

Learn about the Perseids Meteor shower including what it is, when to see it, and how to find the dark sky. This is the perfect social distancing activity and an incredible celestial event.

Learn about one of the newest Thru-Hikes and find out how you can Hike the Te Araroa in New Zealand from the North Island to the South Island.

Ready for a true adventure? Learn about diving with tiger sharks without a cage at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas.

Learn about diving (or snorkeling) the Silfra Fissure in iceland and what it's like to dive between two continents!

Learn about the Sziget festival in Budapest. While it is canceled for 2020, we will (hopefully) get back to normal one day, so why not add to your festival bucket list.

Learn about hiking the Narrows at Zion National Park including when to go, what to bring, and how to beat the crowds.

Peter Greenberg, CBS Travel Editor, tells all on traveling to Saint Helena Island, one of the most remote islands in the world. Find out the fascinating history here and incredible nature you can experience.

Learn about why Baja is the best place to on an expedition to experience humpback whales, gray whales, blue whales, whale sharks and more!

Learn about this amazing opportunity to volunteer in Laos and give back to a community through permaculture.

Has the coronavirus (Covid-19) got you on lock down? Listen to this podcast for how the host, Gail, is coping with these times and how you can use this podcast as a virtual travel guide.

Discover the art of Shibori and how you can have a hands on experience with this beautiful Japanese Tye-Dye style in Waimea, Hawaii or in the comfort of your own home.

Listen and learn about the Sailing Stones with Brian Dunning from Skeptoid Podcast. Find out what creates this phenomenon and why you should experience it!