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The world is going to need a lot of healing in the coming months, and we believe travel will play a crucial role in providing that healing. Travel Unites Us was started by Richard D'Ambrosio and Aaron Schlein, two travel storytellers who want to unite the world by sharing YOUR travel story. You are the heart of travel. And travel unites us all.

Richard D'Ambrosio and Aaron Schlein


    • Apr 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Waiting to welcome you to Carunchio, Italy: Massimo Criscio and Joan McGee Qualls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 57:35


    Palazzo owner Massimo Criscio and travel advisor Joan McGee Qualls explore the culinary delights and lesser-known thrills that await you in Italy. We visited https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/carunchio?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG (#Carunchio), a small hilltop village in central Italy, with Massimo Criscio at https://www.facebook.com/abruzzocibus/?eid=ARCr8cHuAkx6Qb0LRU7veO70S_ch5zy7EQq1vwW0djpWn8RIGBXeesU_oIZeyklK9E-zHxULKLL4whSu&fref=tag (Abruzzo Cibus), and https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/traveladvisor?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG (#traveladvisor) https://www.facebook.com/joan.mcgee.qualls?eid=ARDP19QnN3kNTr7RVAMMjg2nK9v7hh-dfQAk3o_rH8spA-yIT_8I6Gp5oaVLXcIHdRZ9MA9F7qy_FV3z (Joan McGee Qualls), https://www.facebook.com/TastefulVoyages/?eid=ARBIJOg_T5aaPacj4UZOPVYVM2tPoggKSQBEaUcRHmAC8R0fZZyatSw9I3AYDAQx3pBkMV3syPZjBSHD&fref=tag (Tasteful Voyages). We talked about Italian food and wine, the glory of cooking classes and destination weddings and what it is like to truly immerse yourself in Italy. https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/italy?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG (#Italy) https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/italianfood?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG (#Italianfood) https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/cookingclasses?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG (#CookingClasses) https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/abruzzo?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG (#Abruzzo) Discover more stories from the heart of travel https://travelunitesus.com/ (https://travelunitesus.com)

    Family adventures await!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 44:23


    Jennifer Shanks specializes in helping families go outside their comfort zone. Jennifer and her 7-year-old daughter, Lavinia, share their expertise, advice, and experiences—including some of her favorite family travel memories. Connect with Jennifer at http://familyadventuresawait.com (http://familyadventuresawait.com) More travel stories at https://travelunitesus.com (https://travelunitesus.com)

    United with Nicole Johnson, ICU nurse & wellness retreat host.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 37:30


    ICU nurse & wellness retreat host Nicole Johnson discusses the emotional toll of coronavirus on healthcare professionals and the importance of practicing gratitude during the pandemic. Watch the full video interview at https://www.facebook.com/TravelUnitesUs.US/videos/248300396295721/ (Facebook.com/TravelUnitesUs.US) RESOURCESNicole's wellness retreats for nurses https://unwoundretreats.com/ (UnwoundRetreats.com) Follow Nicole on Instagram: https://instagram.com/nicolejohnson.rn (Instagram.com/nicolejohnson.rn) Listen to Nicole's podcast: https://meltdowncitypodcast.com (MeltdownCityPodcast.com) Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share)https://travelunitesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_2062.jpg ()

    Fleeing Lebanon as coronavirus closed the world’s borders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 46:22


    Alexandra Talty (https://www.alexandratalty.com/ (AlexandraTalty.com))fled Lebanon as coronavirus containment closed the world's borders. She packed up her life in five hours and even had to leave her dog behind. Alexandra is an award-winning Senior Contributor at Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandratalty/ (Forbes.com/sites/alexandratalty)) where she covers travel. She's filed stories from five continents for organizations like The Daily Beast, Outside Magazine, Playboy Magazine and AFAR. In 2019, she was named a National Press Foundation fellow. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share) https://travelunitesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_2009.jpg ()

    Waiting to welcome you to Croatia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 53:15


    Vanja and Elinda Ravlić are waiting to welcome you to https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/croatia?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG (#Croatia), a country that has grown more popular with tourists, especially after it hosted filming production of https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/gameofthrones?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG (#GameofThrones). But these sisters want you to find the hidden gems that allow you to immerse yourself away from the popular places, and get to know the people who live there. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share)

    Exploring Africa with the only American female Safari Level 2 Field Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 68:01


    Today we explore Africa with Jody Cole, the only American female Safari Level 2 Field Guide -- and a woman filled with great joy for the 400 guests and the 14 countries she has led them to. Owner of https://www.facebook.com/WildRainbowAfricanSafaris/?eid=ARC80ycpM0zkUna44CrUfSB6ag-ABHJBtADUi8plpb-udmHQ0mv6lI9y6dTwtl-nxDVP1bQN-kj_4Cv2&fref=tag (Wild Rainbow African Safaris) Jody told her incredible story about how an Alabama farm girl found herself leading travelers on foot in the African bush, making the deepest of connections with the animals, the land, and the people of this amazing continent. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share) https://travelunitesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_1988.jpg ()

    Rich & Aaron reflect on the first two weeks of Travel Unites Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 17:56


    Listen in on a private conversation (broadcast live on Facebook) between Travel Unites Us co-creators Rich D'Ambrosio and Aaron Schlein. Rich and Aaron reflect on the whirlwind that was the first two weeks of the Travel Unites Us movement.

    Live from North Carolina! Julia Matheson of Travel Julia’s Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 42:46


    We journey to Paris with Julia Matheson, owner of Travel Julia's Way, who has fallen in love with a city that for so many of us is the symbol of love. When the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris endured that horrific fire about one year ago, Julia grieved, she loves Paris, its citizens and its sights that much. If you want to visit The City of Lights when this crisis is over, you will want to book with Julia. Tomorrow, we'll help you understand why. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share)

    Live from Wuhan, China! World traveler Roger Dong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 38:54


    Wuhan resident Roger Dong share his experience with his family at the epicenter of the #COVID19 outbreak. Roger also speaks about his 3-year stay in America as a student and tour guide, and realize just how United we are, through the wonder of travel. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share)

    Live from Connecticut! World traveler Jim Alkon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 47:30


    World traveler Jim Alkon discusses an incredible 2017 Safari to Africa. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share)

    Live from Ohio! Barbara Khan of Vista Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 40:17


    https://travelunitesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_1880.jpg () https://www.facebook.com/barbara.khan1?eid=ARC0gNqP-6DLDDQdfqi4gb_v5LxpCVuXGduNtPeQgKpqD4f1gbn_WqC2U0oxGntpSA7vDSGTQIesofgK (Barbara Khan) of https://www.facebook.com/TravelWithVista/?eid=ARCnaoRFIoqnsTZcz8aVxhP3oYmF8s3LYzW7JQHw-CWlbh7fP5yX12Zqll7ITXsqMvaCcp-TNU-yj-Qf&fref=tag (Vista Travel) speaks about how she helped get her clients home while countries were closing borders; how she is helping clients traveling soon protect their investments and plans, and the value of a great travel advisor. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share) https://travelunitesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_1880.jpg ()

    Live from Iran! Ali Reza Nokhostin, owner of Come2Persia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 49:49


    We had the incredible pleasure of interviewing https://www.facebook.com/alireza.nokhostin?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDllvWHH-ueSf2GZYJPZvDlKJlz7Rp_oU3hTae-4b4uwx9aW76DkcFYgHc-rWjWvNtWzWQxts1ijW07&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCYqrLlOdrqHNcJhjjOrdglgE_xIMvGRpZwRkcxHBwNcFl5sQk9j9zViRICB-FKh61sa809rpN0sBnVisKWAEH9P1EkpIk7Th06M2T8K5tZyZ2S3DHYZvQc_1CXzJ7vuhn88Ihk4MmHmx-1e_p26fa4V36o0mx1MDEXs2fu7TMKoEl2ljzsU_Xq-sPyfAsGIlXep3xDsOwDAMyvXaCyYRgHY6hc-Y9AbFn4XmMWuOsOMaISpO3OtRi7sTRH-Prgz1pyhdc29y4GZ1BJuTXIRrlGwDIqFQokFALiBbZMsWpvDgwXx_m5p8WLJfb1kc2lnp9tFwgNbkmWqVMYZbS8qRVSLzsacx8wOVQ (Ali Reza Nokhostin), owner of https://www.facebook.com/come2persia/?__tn__=K-R&eid=ARDrRrLfrBI95Ql6AOP__h72s7aMxpzOIioVLV0EDeocgfSQYKa0srpuLB1xZS8PkEk64olXBShXuNKj&fref=mentions&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCYqrLlOdrqHNcJhjjOrdglgE_xIMvGRpZwRkcxHBwNcFl5sQk9j9zViRICB-FKh61sa809rpN0sBnVisKWAEH9P1EkpIk7Th06M2T8K5tZyZ2S3DHYZvQc_1CXzJ7vuhn88Ihk4MmHmx-1e_p26fa4V36o0mx1MDEXs2fu7TMKoEl2ljzsU_Xq-sPyfAsGIlXep3xDsOwDAMyvXaCyYRgHY6hc-Y9AbFn4XmMWuOsOMaISpO3OtRi7sTRH-Prgz1pyhdc29y4GZ1BJuTXIRrlGwDIqFQokFALiBbZMsWpvDgwXx_m5p8WLJfb1kc2lnp9tFwgNbkmWqVMYZbS8qRVSLzsacx8wOVQ (Come2Persia), a tour operator based in https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/yazd?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCYqrLlOdrqHNcJhjjOrdglgE_xIMvGRpZwRkcxHBwNcFl5sQk9j9zViRICB-FKh61sa809rpN0sBnVisKWAEH9P1EkpIk7Th06M2T8K5tZyZ2S3DHYZvQc_1CXzJ7vuhn88Ihk4MmHmx-1e_p26fa4V36o0mx1MDEXs2fu7TMKoEl2ljzsU_Xq-sPyfAsGIlXep3xDsOwDAMyvXaCyYRgHY6hc-Y9AbFn4XmMWuOsOMaISpO3OtRi7sTRH-Prgz1pyhdc29y4GZ1BJuTXIRrlGwDIqFQokFALiBbZMsWpvDgwXx_m5p8WLJfb1kc2lnp9tFwgNbkmWqVMYZbS8qRVSLzsacx8wOVQ&__tn__=%2ANK-R (#Yazd), https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/iran?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCYqrLlOdrqHNcJhjjOrdglgE_xIMvGRpZwRkcxHBwNcFl5sQk9j9zViRICB-FKh61sa809rpN0sBnVisKWAEH9P1EkpIk7Th06M2T8K5tZyZ2S3DHYZvQc_1CXzJ7vuhn88Ihk4MmHmx-1e_p26fa4V36o0mx1MDEXs2fu7TMKoEl2ljzsU_Xq-sPyfAsGIlXep3xDsOwDAMyvXaCyYRgHY6hc-Y9AbFn4XmMWuOsOMaISpO3OtRi7sTRH-Prgz1pyhdc29y4GZ1BJuTXIRrlGwDIqFQokFALiBbZMsWpvDgwXx_m5p8WLJfb1kc2lnp9tFwgNbkmWqVMYZbS8qRVSLzsacx8wOVQ&__tn__=%2ANK-R (#Iran). Please come visit his beautiful city, and listen to the love from one of his 2019 clients, a surprise guest on our call, Margarete Roth-Ahra. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share) https://travelunitesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_1836.jpg ()  

    Live from Mexico! Toronto-born travel advisor Lori Gold of TWIL Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 16:34


    Live interview with Toronto-born https://www.virtuoso.com/advisors/362166/lori-gold#.XoEvDNNKhQI (Lori Gold) of TWIL Travel, who lives in Mexico. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share) https://travelunitesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_1883.jpg ()  

    Live from California! Ashley Metesh-McCoy of Kinship Vacations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 58:59


    Ashley Metesh-McCoy of https://www.kinshipvacations.com/ (Kinship Vacations) unites all of us, including the travel advisors you should get to know better. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share)

    Live from New Jersey! Rebel on the Go’s Wendy Livingston Guth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 48:06


    Live interview with Wendy Guth from https://www.rebelonthego.com/ (Rebel on the Go). Learn from an amazing travel advisor about what they do, how they do it, and why you want one when you start traveling again. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share)

    Live from Houston! Serendipitous Traveler’s Krystal Eicher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 41:51


    Krystal Eicher from https://serendipitoustraveler.com/ (Serendipitous Traveler )speaks candidly about what travel advisors do, how they do it, and why you want one when you start traveling again. This episode is hosted by Richard D'Ambrosio. Share YOUR story on Travel Unites Us! Visit https://travelunitesus.com/share (TravelUnitesUs.com/Share) https://travelunitesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_1823.jpg ()

    The travel world is waiting to hear YOUR story!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 21:07


      The world is going to need a lot of healing in the coming months. Richard D'Ambrosio and Aaron Schlein believe travel will play a crucial role in providing that healing. In this episode, Richard and Aaron chat about their mission to share the human stories at the heart of travel. Get in touch and share YOUR travel story at https://travelunitesus.com/share/?fbclid=IwAR1kK1ZXGZFshA49k9lAAc6mZHTWM2GoaV02ZA3s2obox8QYVytn9rmC20A (https://travelunitesus.com/share) https://travelunitesus.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_1826.jpg ()

    Travel Unites Us – Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 1:45


    The world is going to need a lot of healing in the coming months, and we believe travel will play a crucial role in providing that healing.   Travel Unites Us was started by Richard D'Ambrosio and Aaron Schlein, two travel storytellers who want to unite the world by sharing YOUR travel story. You are the heart of travel. And travel unites us all. Visit TravelUnitesUs.com. for the latest from the Travel Unites Us community. And if you want to share YOUR story, all you have to do is visit TravelUnitesUs.com/share

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