Wild Americas

On this week's episode, Isaac gives an update about his last days in Colombia, crossing over into Ecuador, and enjoying his first few days there before heading to the Galapagos. Next, he gives a guide on how to visit the Galapagos Islands on a budget. Finally, he is joined by Dom Peckham, a friend he met on a graffiti tour in Bogota, Colombia. They discuss what it is like working in a hostel, the day they watched the Euro Cup and Copa America final together in the same day, connecting with people while traveling, and much more.

Isaac begins this episode of Wild Americas updating the listeners on his last week visitng the Tatacoa Desert, Caño Cristales, and now working on a small coffee farm. Next, he is joined by Daianna Moreno to discuss issues regarding immigration around the world, her background as an immigrant herself, and how she has embraced her roots by exploring Colombia. Lastly, Isaac closes the show with a Travel Tip of the Week about how to sound (a little) less like a gringo when speaking Spanish in Latin America.

On this week's episode, Isaac provides an update about his time in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia (also known as the Athens of South America). He is then joined by his trip leader from the San Blas Islands boat trip, Ruby Partington, to discuss what it's like guiding these types of adventures, some of the different jobs she has had during her travels, and much more.

On this week's episode, Isaac starts off by giving an update about his time in the small towns of Colombia the last couple of weeks. Next, he is joined by Lorenz Henzler to discuss what it's like hitchhiking by boat from Europe to South America. He then closes the show with the Travel Tip of the Week about how to avoid getting lost on hikes.

On this week's episode, Isaac talks about a scary experience he had in Colombia. Next, he gives some travel tips about how to stay safe as a solo traveler.

On this week's episode, Isaac is joined by his elementary school classmate Yuji Doyle. Yuji walks listeners through the timeline of his travels all over Europe, including stories of new friends, stolen phones, Brazilian raves, and much more!

This week, without a guest interview, Isaac brings a shorter episode where he recounts the magical journey from North America to South America via the San Blas islands. He talks about all the activities they did, hanging out with travelers from all over the world, and the unique cultural experience he got to have with the indigenous Kuna people who populate the islands. Then, for the Travel Tip of the Week, Isaac gives his Top 10 Must-See Nature Spots in Mexico & Central America.

Jenna's Fundraiser: https://my.thirstproject.org/fundraiser/4699757 On this week's episode, in honor of his last day with Marty, Isaac reminisces on some of their best times together. Next he is joined by Jenna Gilbreath, who is currently in the middle of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. They discuss the logistics of a hike that size, some of her highlights, and the community that she has built on the trail. Lastly, Isaac does a Travel Tip of the Week about how to cross foreign borders with a vehicle.

On this week's episode, Isaac begins with a short update and a BIG announcement! Next, he is joined by Wild Americas' first repeat guest: Alessandra Scala. We get an update about what she has been up to, and then her and Isaac draft the worst types of people to run into in a hostel. Lastly, Isaac brings the Travel Tip of the Week about a cost-effective way to explore nature in the USA.

On this week's episode, Isaac has his first live interview! He sits down with Roxane Hanriot (France), Maria Tosi (Italian), and Alek van Dam (Cayman Islands) to discuss the ins and outs of the backpacker lifestyle. They touch on their biggest highlights/lowlights in Central America, tips for hitchhikers, missing home, and much more.

Isaac is back after a break last week! He begins by updating listeners on his last two weeks in Honduras and Nicaragua. Then, he is joined by Founder/Executive Director of SOL International Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Roatan, Honduras that supports the local youth in their educational and athletic goals in a variety of ways. Lastly, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week about how to meet people when staying in hostels.

On this week's episode, Isaac gives an update about his last week traveling through Honduras. Then he breaks down the most useless and useful things he packed for his journey to give other travelers some insight about only packing what you truly need.

On this week's episode, Isaac begins with an update about the end of his time in El Salvador and his first adventures in Honduras. Then he is joined by Ryo Reis, a seasonal deckhand for tour boats up in Alaska. They discuss all the behind the scenes of the job, benefits of working seasonally in a place like Alaska, and much more. Lastly, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week, this time about how to cross the infamous Darien Gap.

On this week's episode, Isaac begins with an update about his first week in El Salvador. Next, he is joined by William Mock to discuss the powerful experience of going to see the recent solar eclipse in totality, their first backpacking trip they did together as kids, and much more! Lastly, Isaac brings you the Travel Tip of the Week on how to find the best places to eat and visit when you are traveling abroad.

On this week's episode, Isaac starts off with an update about his last week visiting Lake Atitlán, Volcán Acatenango, and Antigua in Guatemala. Then he is joined by Lauren Mckenna, a schoolteacher he met during his time in Belize, to discuss what it's like moving to a different continent, cultural differences in teaching in Mexico City vs. Scotland, and much more! Lastly, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week about 20 essentials to keep in your vehicle for emergency situations.

On this week's episode, Isaac gives an update about his last few days in Belize, a hectic border crossing on Easter Sunday, and his highlights so far in Guatemala. Next, he is joined by Justin Newmann, a Geologist he met along the Dalton Highway in Alaska, to discuss his work in the field, living seasonally in a remote region, and how he takes advantage of his time off from seasonal work. Then Isaac closes the show with a Travel Tip of the Week about proper trail etiquette.

In this week's episode, Isaac starts off by giving an update of his last week in Belize: snorkeling the 2nd biggest barrier reef in the world, solo swimming in caves, and much more! Next, he is joined by Evan Vaughn to discuss what it's like being behind the scenes for big studio films, living in Atlanta, and their previous travels together. Lastly, Isaac provides the Travel Tip of the Week about something useful you can use your Eno straps for besides hanging your hammock.

On this week's episode, Isaac gives a short update about his week visiting Lagunas De Montebello National Park, seeing 'Dune: Part Two', and driving through roadblocks made by protestors in Mexico. Then he tells his top 3 border crossing stories, which include getting chased by Canadian Border Patrol during his very first border crossing. Next he closes the show with the Travel Tip of the Week on how to make sure you don't miss your timed bookings when you're on the road.

On this week's episode, Isaac begins by giving an update on his last week in Mexico as he visits multiple national parks and ancient ruins. Next, he is joined by his fiancée, Shelby, to discuss what it's like being the significant other of someone who travels, their travels together around the USA , and much more. Before closing the show with the Travel Tip of the Week about the best type of biodegradable soap to use when traveling.

On this week's episode, Isaac begins by updating listeners on his adventures in Mexico City over the last week. He talks about visiting various museums, touring ancient civilizations, and attending several sporting events in the world's 5th most populated city. Next, he brings us the Travel Tip of The Week with a guide to international banking, currency exchange, and everything you would want to know about how to make purchases abroad.

On this week's episode Isaac is back on the road and recording from Mexico City. He gives an update about his flights back to Mexico, spending time with Jesus's family again in Chihuahua, and his journey so far in Mexico City. He then closes the episode with the Travel Tip of The Week: how to avoid paying bribes when traveling outside of your home country.

On this week's episode, in honor of the Super Bowl, Isaac is joined by friend and host of Sport's Illustrated's 'Hornets & Heartbreak' podcast, Tim Rogers, to discuss how sports fandom has brought them together, what it is like to be a diehard fan of failing franchises, gaining empathy with age as a sports fan, and many more topics surrounding sports fandom.

On this week's episode, Isaac is joined by Michael Davis, a sports broadcaster and writer from North Carolina. They discuss his passions in the industry, their time working at a summer camp together, and much more. Then, Isaac closes the show with the Travel Tip of the Week on how to safely view wildlife at national parks.

On this week's episode, Isaac begins by answering listener submitted mailbag questions. Next, he sits down for an interview with Jordan Wood to hear about how the outdoor community in Colorado has helped her find her way after moving across the country, her rock climbing adventures, and much more. He then closes the show with the Travel Tip of the Week, offering advice on an essential item to carry when traveling.

In this week's episode, Isaac interviews a barber from South Carolina to hear about how he got started in his field, why he's passionate about cutting people's hair, competing in barber competitions, and much more. Then, he closes the episode with the Travel Tip of the Week, discussing the best clothing materials to wear in the outdoors to keep your body at a safe temperature. Jesse's Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strive_greatnessss?igsh=cm9iZnZrMWE1a3Nn Youtube: https://youtube.com/@JG_TheBarber?si=BUag89tc6KXcSZLb  

In this week's episode, Isaac begins with an interview of Coleman Klapheke, a longtime friend who Isaac visited during his Pan-American journey. They discuss Cole stepping out of his comfort zone to move to California and then Wisconsin, his life as an artist, and how you can find fulfillment by ignoring society's timelines for our lives. Then, Isaac brings the Travel Tip of the Week in the form of a deep-dive surrounding bear safety, how to prevent bear attacks, and what to do during a bear encounter to keep yourself safe.

Isaac starts this episode off with the Travel Tip of the Week, outlining the 7 principles of Leave No Trace and how to implement them when traveling. Then he is joined by longtime friend and peer Emma Beveridge to discuss their recent middle school reunion, growing up in a language immersion school and how it has impacted their lives ever since, and much more!

In this week's episode, Isaac begins by talking about his top 5 National Parks that may not get the love and recognition that some others do. Next, he is joined by Chris Lopez to discuss living in the Bay Area in California, their travel stories together, and how travel positively impacts their lives. Before closing the show out with the Travel Tip of the Week about how to maintain hygiene while overlanding.

In this week's episode, Isaac begins with an interview with a Zookeeper to discuss her time working in the field and ethical concerns that surround zoos today. Next, he does a Travel Guide for Indiana Dunes National Park. Then he closes the show with giving tips to listeners who are interested in getting into film photography. Indiana Dunes Photo Ops #1: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv6TlgEOXF5/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==   Indiana Dunes Photo Ops #2: https://www.instagram.com/p/C042uatumFi/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Isaac begins this week's episode by giving an update about how he's spending his time back in North Carolina while on a short break from the Pan-American Highway. Then, he is joined by National Park After Dark's Danielle LaRock to discuss her journey in the podcast world, personal stories about grief, how death is viewed differently in cultures around the world, and how becoming comfortable with topics surrounding death can improve our everyday lives. Next, Isaac gives the Travel Tip of the Week about the 4 essentials of overland travel.

On this episode, Isaac is joined by a Singer-Songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee to discuss his life in music, performing all around Europe, why he loves to tour in Alaska, how he got involved with the music festival 'Salmonfest', and much more!

On this week's episode, Isaac starts off with a story about locking his keys inside his car in Acadia. Next, he gives a comprehensive travel guide about all the best hikes, photo spots, and places to eat and camp in and around Acadia National Park. Then, he gives tips about contributing to local economies when traveling, before giving some freeing media recommendations.

In this week's episode, Isaac starts off by outlining his adventures in Copper Canyon and the time he spent with his new Mexican family in Chihuahua before returning home to North Carolina for the holidays. Then he is joined by this week's guest, Ashlyn, to talk about how a life of seasonal work has made a positive impact on her life, how we can find true joy by living the life we truly want to live, her time hiking the Inca Trail in Peru, and much more!

On this week's episode, Isaac details his last week in Ciudad Obregón sleeping in an auto shop, finally getting his car working again, and meeting a new friend on the way to Copper Canyon. Next, he is joined by Hannah Mudge to discuss the hilarious circumstances under which they met in Kenai Fjords National Park, what her life is like as a Family Therapist, and much more. Finally, Isaac brings listeners a Travel Tip of the Week about how to properly cover your windows when overlanding.

After a week off due to food poisoning, Isaac gives an update about his time in Cabo Pulmo National Park, halloween in Cabo, getting an awful case of food poisoning, and his first days in mainland Mexico after taking the ferry over from Baja. Then, he is joined by a friend he met in Alaska, who details his incredible life doing seasonal work all over the United States. Lastly, Isaac touches on why gas stoves are the way to go for any traveler in this week's Travel Tip of the Week.

Isaac begins this week's episode by discussing things we take for granted in our everyday lives that he has come to appreciate on the road. Next, he gives an update about his last week in Baja seeing ancient cave paintings and hopping around different beach towns. Then, he is joined by childhood friend Miles Jackson to discuss the impact moving can have on you growing up, what it was like playing college baseball, and so much more. Finally, he gives a guide to visiting New York City before finishing the episode off with the Travel Tip of the Week.

In this week's episode, Isaac begins by outlining his time in Ensenada (getting Marty repaired, turning 25 in Mexico, and another encounter with corrupt police officers). Then, he touches on his experience visiting his first National Park in Mexico, Sierra de San Pedro Mártir, visiting the world's 2nd biggest water geyser, and beach camping in the remote town of Bahía de los Ángeles. This is followed by an interview with old friend Ingrid Iverson, which dives into her life in Minnesota, health journey, and experiences with open water swimming races. Lastly, Isaac shares some recommendations on what to do when visiting Philadelphia before giving the Travel Tip of the Week.

On this week's episode, Isaac starts off by outlining an insane last week: wrecking his car, visiting a National Park in Arizona, nerding out over cowboy landmarks and UFO museums, going to the world's largest hot air balloon festival, getting denied entry at the Mexico border, and dealing with corrupt police officers. This is followed by an interview with fellow world traveler, Alessandra Scala, to discuss what traveling the world solo is really like. Finally, he closes the episode with another Travel Tip of the Week.

On this episode, Isaac first gives an instant reaction to seeing a UFO (or 3?) in Arizona and a recap of his last week going to Red Rocks with some friends he met back in Alaska. Next, he is joined by 68 year old marathon runner Jane Lanford to discuss her life and charity runs. Finally, he does a Travel Rewind for Washington DC and discusses all the best things to do there and gives the Travel Tip of the Week.

On this episode, Isaac first gives an update about his last week in Los Angeles and Channel Islands National Park. Then, he is joined by Sports Illustrated's Mark Biernacki to discuss their time together in Boston, Mark's transition into the world of data science, and what it's like being away from where you're from. Isaac closes the show with a Travel Rewind of his time visiting Atlanta and the Travel Tip of the Week.

Wild Americas follows host Isaac Black's multi-year voyage of driving the longest road in the world, the Pan-American Highway. Through a series of crazy stories, travel reviews, and interviews with people he meets along the way, you will be given an authentic account of what it is like to travel by car all over the Americas, from Alaska to Argentina.