Podcasts about inca trail

Today we have Christopher. He is 27 years old from Melbourne, Australia and he took his last drink on July 13th, 2019.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   On October 4th-15th, we are going to Peru!  There are still three spots available for this 11-day 12-night journey throughout Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Included in this journey are hiking the Inca Trail and a service project with Peruvian Hearts.   [02:38] Thoughts from Paul:   Today Paul presents the third of a three-part series where he covers the healing one may expect in the first year away from alcohol. This week he covers the spiritual (not necessarily religious) component of healing and what can generally be expected over the course of the first year away from alcohol.   Spiritual growth isn't necessarily linear and likely won't start in the first week. There may have been a moment before your last drink when time seemed to stop, and you were pulled into the present moment where you could see where things were headed if you didn't quit drinking.   For some this growth may involve religious exploration and for others it may just be feeling the pull to be in nature or seeing life synchronicities and being able to decipher signals of intuition in your body. Creativity may return and books like Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way can help unblock creative channels.   Paul shares many different ways spiritual healing can show up for people on the journey to being alcohol-free.   [09:28] Paul introduces Christopher:   Chris is 27 and lives in Melbourne, Australia. He is about to start being a psychologist in a few weeks where he looks forward to being of service, but currently is working in the restaurant area of a pub. For fun he enjoys the outdoors, running, hiking and is a fan of philosophy.   Chris' drinking began like many others when he was in his teens. He says he instantly felt free, and his problems slipped away. He drank when the opportunities arose, and it was mainly binge drinking on the weekends.   Chris said he cared a lot of what others thought of him or if they found him interesting, so he began to believe that he had to drink in order to please them. This led to an escalation in his drinking and not long after he began to question his it but didn't feel like it was an addiction. He kept himself busy to avoid dealing with those thoughts. When Chris was 19 or 20, he was going into another semester at school and was exhausted. He decided to take this time to quit alcohol and drugs. He found himself thinking about alcohol a lot during this time and began to explore what this meant to him. Chris didn't want to share with anyone what he was doing so kept it to himself.   After the three-month break, Chris went back to drinking and it wasn't the same. He realized that alcohol had been ruined for him. He was drinking just because he was terrified of the alternative but eventually decided to quit and this time shared his intention with others.   In spite of having multiple years away from alcohol, Chris didn't feel completely sober. He recently began to prioritize his sobriety and utilize more resources in his recovery. He was listening to the RE podcast but also became more active in Café RE and started going to AA meetings and getting a sponsor. Realizing that he couldn't do it alone was a big revelation for Chris. He says that prioritizing his sobriety is the most important component to having control over the rest of his life.   Christopher's parting piece of guidance: “do what's right for you. Your truth is your truth and there is going to be a lot of outside noise, but you probably know what is going on deep down better than you realize.”     Recovery Elevator Go big, because eventually we'll all go home. I love you guys.   RE on Instagram Café RE RE merch Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes       

Professor Brian Doak talks with the Director of the Center for Study Abroad at George Fox University, David Martínez, about travel strategies: spontaneity or careful planning? Overpacking or minimalism? Frequent moving or putting down deep roots? David advocates for slowness in both travel and living, and Brian shares his most recent "travel miracle".Matthew 10:9-10“Don't take any money in your money belts—no gold, silver, or even copper coins. Don't carry a traveler's bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick."Wanderlust: A History of Walking by Rebecca SolnitWendell BerryA Philosophy of Walking by Frédéric GrosIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

Today we sit down with Robert Harrington.Robert Harrington is the founder and owner of Bella Media, a video production company known for its heartfelt storytelling, technical excellence, and personalized service. Bella Media has been serving clients for over 20 years. With a background in technical theater, Robert discovered a passion for storytelling through video and turned it into his life's work. He leads a talented and diverse team dedicated to helping clients authentically connect with their audiences. One of his most meaningful projects took him to Kenya, where he captured the story of a local orphanage and helped rally vital support. He also captured the story of a blind man in Peru making the 4 day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu. Whether behind the camera or connecting with clients, Robert's mission remains the same—build relationships, serve others, and use storytelling to make an impact.

In this deeply moving episode, Carrie interviews Lesa Mueller, a contributing author in both The Lighthouse Series Volume 1 and Volume 2. Lesa shares her journey of advocating for her mother during her final days—honouring the grace and gratitude her mother embodied in both life and death. Lesa reflects on the profound experience of "walking her mom home", a gift she wishes she had fully appreciated earlier but is deeply grateful for now. She speaks candidly about reaching a place of acceptance rather than anger before her mother passed, the delayed grief that often comes with caregiving, and how being “in the trenches” can make it difficult to process emotions in the moment. Together, Carrie and Lesa explore: ✨ The emotional complexities of caregiving and advocacy for a loved one ✨ How grief can be delayed when we are focused on showing love and care ✨ Why we are wired to do hard things—but also need to be kind to ourselves ✨ The mantra "Inhale love, exhale gratitude", which Lesa first discovered while hiking the Inca Trail and later leaned on as a guiding practice through her mother's passing ✨ How trusting your intuition becomes easier when you approach life from a calm place While we can't fully prepare for life's hardest moments, we can practice the tools that help—breathing, pausing, stepping away—to navigate them with more grace and presence.

“Four people start this adventure every year to make an attempt to get to Alaska, but usually everyone quits in the first year. Most people quit because they say they fall in love.” - Lucy Barnard Our guest on this episode of TFM is on a mission most of us would only dare dream about - to walk the length of the world. Yup, WALK. Currently on her 22nd pair of shoes, Lucy Barnard joins us with her trusty companion Wombat from Denver, Colorado - where she's prepping for the final part of the journey, which'll take two more years. 18 months if all goes to plan. On the menu is; King Crab empanadas after a week of misery, freshly cooked beef after stumbling upon a cottage during an alpine blizzard, Wombat's free food at markets on the Inca Trail, plus a bunch of insights you'd only hear from someone attempting this incredible feat.  Lucy's social cause is CLIMATE - a community led initiative to monitor alpine temperature extremes which Lucy is ambassador for, carrying a MeteoTracker with her to measure the weather along her journey. Follow @tanglesandtail for more epic adventuring. Send us a textTo find out more about the project and Savva - head to threefoodmemories.comInsta - @savvasavas @threefoodmemoriesEmail us at threefoodmemories@plated.com.au, we'd love to hear from you! TFM is produced and edited by Lauren McWhirter with original music by Russell Torrance.

"Machu Picchu Paces is inspired by my own trek along the Inca Trail in 2024, a journey of beauty, grandeur, and mystical setting culminating in Machu Picchu that left a deep impression on me. The raw beauty of the young Andes Mountains, the shifting terrain and biomes, and the sacred sense of place – a perfect integration of architecture into the landscape – resonated deeply with me. "My composition was created exclusively using a field recording from a 5-day trek along the Inca trail – the same duration as mine. The piece responds to the walking rhythm captured in the recording, which seemed unusually fast compared to my experience. Slow and steady is the way of the Inca Trail, and I wanted to expand the scope of rhythms to embrace the full range of travelers. I used time scaling to adjust the step rate and create four variants at different tempos, ranging from 40 steps per minute (an elderly hiker) to 150 (a professional porter). These operations produced sound files of different durations, which were then each time-scaled again to a common cadence to simulate a group hiking together. Subtle fluctuations introduced in individual tracks within the common cadence group reflect the natural dynamic of hikers falling behind or surging ahead — group formation, dissolution, and the effort of the climb. "Through minimal additional sound processing techniques limited to simulated analog delay, filtering, and mixing, I aimed to retain the essence of the original recording while revealing something unexpected. What emerged surprised me – almost animal-like sounds within the fractured density of layered paces, reflecting how the “natural” landscape of the Inca Trail has merged with cultural forces to create something both timeless and new. "Machu Picchu Paces reflects on tourism and collective movement along this historic path. As our guide reminded us, the worldwide appeal of Inca heritage supports a vital economy for local communities. Culminating in a pre-dawn descent to the historic site, I arrived exhausted and overwhelmed by the scale of the built environment and the surrounding mountain peaks. While Machu Picchu is rightfully named one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, the trail that leads to it is equally filled with wonder – present yet veiled, mystical and arduous. Machu Picchu Paces highlights the sonic heritage of a journey that connects travellers across centuries." Trek to Machu Picchu reimagined by David Galbraith. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

Tamara is just back from a bucket list trip to Peru with her daughter and she shares all about her lodge-to-lodge trek with Mountain Lodges of Peru and tips for visiting Cusco and Machu Picchu. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Tamara “won” this trip as part of an auction that benefits the Adventure Travel Conservation Fundthat takes place each fall When visiting Cusco and the Sacred Valley, it is best to give yourself 3-4 days to get used to the elevation prior to hiking (Cusco is at about 11,000 feet) You can take Diamox or acetazolamide (prescription) to help prevent altitude sickness Coca tea and coca candies help you with altitude but it also has caffeine so it can disrupt your sleep Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo are at a lower altitude so ideal you would start there and work your way up Peruvian food has a lot of rice, quinoa, and potatoes. For proteins there is beef, pork, chicken, alpaca, and a specialty — guinea pig! The portions are also very large. You shouldn't drink the water (even to brush your teeth) and consider avoiding salads, veggies, and fruits that are rinsed in water Tamara and Hannah took a 5 day trek with a small group of six people and one local guide with Mountain Lodges of Peru. The trip was perfect for those that like to hike but don't want to camp. It includes a mix of cultural activities and hikes but you stay at nice lodges. Some activities included visiting an alpaca museum, a ceremony with an Incan priest, enjoying dancing and music with locals at a weaving cooperative, visiting local markets, exploring Incan ruins, and having lunch at local homes. You need to bring your own hiking poles and need to pack in a light duffel bag or backpack The rainy season is typically November – April and they typically close the Inca Trail in February. However, this year was worse than usual because of El Niño. For the most part you can use credit cards but it helps to have some Peruvian Soles (or some US Dollars) to tip guides, pay for bathrooms, and purchase from local vendors and markets. For the first two nights in Cusco, we stayed at the Andenes Hotel, which was affordable, nice, and great traditional architecture. On our return, we stayed at the Palacio del Inka, which is a part of the Marriott Luxury Collection (which we booked via points.) RELATED EPISODES: Machu Picchu with kids Galapagos with kids

Send us a textWelcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Elva Peppers, President of Florida Environmental & Land Services, Inc. about FAEP, Mentoring, and Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.   Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 0:23 - Manatee Fun Fact!2:13 - Interview with Elva Starts3:02 - Leadership in the FAEP12:40 - Mentorship Opportunities20:20 - Field StoryPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Elva Peppers at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elva-peppers-56a3b335/Guest Bio: Elva graduated from FSU in 1990 with biology major and chemistry minor. She worked for 4 years for a large environment consulting company on a natural gas pipeline project in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana doing wetland and species surveys. She started her own firm in 2001 and has been rocking on for the last 23 years with that. Besides being President of Florida Environmental & Land Services, Inc, she has volunteer positions with the state Acquisition & Restoration Council (ARC), Leon county Advisory Committee for Quality Growth, FAEP (Past President) and Tallahassee Area Association of Environment Professionals (past president/treasurer). Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Menopause may bring its fair share of challenges, but it also comes with rewards. Having no more menstrual cycles, more freedom, and a fresh mindset of not caring about the little things all come to mind. This episode is here to inspire you to embrace the next decades of your life with a fresh perspective. We are connecting with other women to share our experiences and deepen our understanding of the mind-body connection. We're asking more questions, diving into new research, reading empowering menopause books, and learning to nourish ourselves in ways that promote strength and vitality. This isn't about becoming smaller or skinnier—it's about becoming strong, resilient, and mighty. We're redefining what it means to thrive in midlife.Midlife can often feel like a time when adventure takes a back seat for some women. Perhaps you, like me, have osteoporosis and feel apprehensive about activities like hiking or skiing. Maybe you're managing an old injury that has made staying active more challenging. Or perhaps adventure has never been part of your life, and stepping outside your comfort zone feels overwhelming. My guest today is Becki Rupp, who is a certified personal trainer (American College of Sports Medicine) and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, whose vision is to empower more people to pursue their adventure travel dreams by helping them gain the strength, stamina, and confidence to make the most of their adventures and life. She supports her clients through a transformation, from being uncertain about their upcoming adventures to being physically and mentally prepared and confident.Becki has summited Kilimanjaro, hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and completed the Portuguese Camino from Porto to Santiago, among many other multi-day hikes and cycling trips. Over the past 5 years, she has worked with dozens of clients who have completed multi-day hikes and cycling trips in 14 countries. She founded Trailblazer Wellness, which offers customized training plans and one-on-one coaching for clients who are seeking support with improving their fitness for adventures such as multi-day hiking trips, single-day long-distance hikes/climbs (non-technical), multi-day cycling trips, and multi-sport trips (hiking, cycling, paddling). Medical Disclaimer:By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice or to make any lifestyle changes to treat any medical condition in yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any of the guests on my podcast.To Find Becki:Website: https://trailblazerwellness.com/about-adventure-coach/IG: @trailblazerwellness FB: @trailblazerwellness Stay in touch with JFW:Watch on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jillfooswellness/videosFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillfooswellness/Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jillfooswellnessGrab discounts on my favorite biohacking products: https://www.jillfooswellness.com/health-productsEnjoy 20% savings and free shipping at Fullscript for your favorite supplements by leading brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/jillfooswellnessSubscribe to the JFW newsletter at www.jillfooswellness.com and receive your FREE Guide on How To Increase Your Protein in 5 Easy Steps and your free Protein Powder Recipe Ebook. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute Zoom consultation here:https://calendly.com/jillfooswellness/30-minute-zoom-consultations

Model, racing car driver and TV personality Jodie Kidd joins Tanya Rose to divulge her travel secrets in this week's episode.Jodie discusses her experiences spending summers in her grandmother's house in Barbados, why driving is a fantastic way to see a country and reveals she'd have Indian food for every meal if she could!Plus, she shares her poignant experience hiking the Inca Trail in Peru for charity and explains why it's so important to be prepared for the worst when travelling…Don't forget to follow @travelsecretsthepodcast and remember, you can watch all of our episodes on YouTube.Places mentioned:Jade Mountain Hotel, St LuciaBarbadosInca Trail, PeruWhitsand Bay, CornwallCove Valley, ExmoorGlencoe, ScotlandThe Half Moon, KirdfordUdaipur, IndiaMyanmar (formerly Burma)Nepal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we have Jeremy. He is 43 years old and lives in Portland, Maine. He took his last drink on January 23rd, 2019.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   Recovery Elevator is going back to Peru in October 2025. On this 10-night, 11-day trip of a lifetime, we will be hiking the Inca Trail and participating in two service projects. Registration has been open for two weeks and we have about five or six spots left.   [01:40] Thoughts from Paul:   About three weeks ago, we had a gentleman named Nate share his story for one of our dry January sessions. He mentioned that just before he quit drinking, his spouse poured out a bottle of Jameson Irish whiskey onto their lawn. The whiskey killed a circular patch of grass, making it an area where conditions were no longer suitable for growth, and Nate eventually had to replace the entire section of grass.   Today's episode is titled "Would a Drink Help?". This phrase is often depicted in movies, TV, and other media after a long day or stressful event. For those of us who find it difficult to have just one, a drink will never help. It's not the fifth or the 10th drink that gets you into trouble, it's always the first. Because it leads you to have the fifth or 10th drink which will leave a dead ring of grass inside us.   Unlike grass, our brains and bodies can heal from the poison. So, in answer to the question of “would a drink help?” the answer is always no, and it will always leave you in a worse position. We wouldn't ask this question about any other substance either.   It takes time before the neurons in the brain that a drink can help stop firing together so go easy on yourself.   [07:11] Paul introduces Jeremy:   Jeremy is 43, married with no kids and works in tech consulting. They have an English bulldog and for fun, Jeremy enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and music. He is also a house music DJ and plays multiple instruments.   Jeremy first began to recognize that his drinking was an issue for him in his twenties. He began drinking in his teens and used alcohol to help him escape feelings around an assault that happened when he was 15. Since Jeremy didn't participate in team sports in school, he spent time with people that did other things like drink and do drugs.   After taking a six-month break from drinking when he was 22, Jeremy thought he was fine since he was able to quit for a period of time. He moved to Boston, made some friends there and began grad school. He shares that his drinking didn't look out of control but as he approached his 30s, he realized that his friends were starting to slow down, have families and he was still wanting to spend time in bars. Over time his drinking was creating issues with his wife, and he was starting to feel unhappy both when he was drinking and when he was not. Things looked ok on the outside, but inside they were breaking down. The blackouts were becoming a major issue for him, and he couldn't see a way out.   In 2018, Jeremy and his wife had a fight and that's when he broke down and told her he was struggling. He started reading books about quitting but was still struggling after a few weeks. A note from his wife was a catalyst to seek help from therapy and he discovered SMART Recovery. He kept going back and made connections with others in the meetings.   Jeremy shares how there are so many ways to get sober now and that you don't have to hit rock bottom to quit drinking. He says you have to get over the fear and just focus on the day in front of you. Since quitting drinking Jeremy says he has learned that he doesn't need alcohol to feel comfortable anymore. He is comfortable with who he is now and with therapy has helped learn to love himself and forgive himself for the past.   Recovery Elevator You took the elevator down; you got to take the stairs back up. We can do this.     Café RE RE merch Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes       

Today we have Kathy. She is 57 years old from Phoenix, AZ. She took her last drink on October 21st, 2024.   Sponsors for this episode include: Better Help – 10% off of your first month   Registration for one of our best international sober travel itineraries opens today, as we are going back to Peru October 4th – 15th, 2025. We are starting off in Cusco, then head into the sacred valley, and of course we're doing the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.   Next Monday our first ever AF Songwriting Course starts at 8pm EST. Connect with other sober musicians and improve your own song writing skills.   [02:43] Thoughts from Paul:   At the end of last week's episode, I discussed how certain chapters in our lives might be closing, particularly those involving drinking and all the associated antics. As Yung Pueblo poetically expressed, endings are a natural part of life. The universe thrives on cycles, where every beginning anticipates an eventual end. Embrace this closure, grieve it, if necessary, write a farewell letter and consign it to the flames if it helps. But remember, alongside the end of the partying comes the end of hangovers, bloating, puffy eyes, heartburn, and a myriad of other unpleasant side effects.   Let yourself mourn the end of this chapter. For me, the cessation of drinking heralded a new beginning in September 2014. Let's explore what awaits after setting the bottle aside—a life free from elevated liver enzymes.   Five months ago, I asked our Instagram followers to describe sobriety in three words. The prevailing themes were peace, energy, and presence. I can't predict your future, but I can assure you that whatever it holds, you'll face it with more vitality, tranquility, and mindfulness. This journey is far from solitary, as more Americans are reducing their alcohol intake.   So, as one party ends, another begins, brimming with the promise of a healthier, more vibrant life.   [06:09] Paul introduces Kathy:   Kathy is 57 years old, is divorced and lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husky mix named Mario. She works in big data analytics. For fun, Kathy enjoys walking her dog, hiking, riding a mountain bike, kayak and read. She enjoys memoirs, thrillers and enjoys Quit Lit.   Kathy says her drinking was in the moderate category for many years. In her forties she became part of a friend group that enjoyed drinking and spending time on the lake together. Kathy was comfortable letting her hair down and didn't have any fears of becoming an alcoholic.   Kathy did begin to question her drinking after it started noticeably affecting her sleep and how she felt the next day. She explored some Quit Lit and since her drinking didn't look like the author's, Kathy decided it wasn't bad enough to stop completely but would try to cut back a bit and skip days here and there.   When Kathy was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, the doctors put her on pills she couldn't drink with. It was a relief to her to have to stop, but was surprised how little support others would have for her not drinking. After her oncologist told her she could drink a little, she started drinking again. A constant cycle of ramping up and ramping down began.   After some issues with her white blood count, Kathy had to quit for three weeks awaiting a blood test. She decided to join Café RE for support to quit drinking. Kathy really identifies with gray area drinking and has found stories from other people helpful in continuing her pursuit of quitting drinking. She prefers her life without alcohol and hopes to continue. She says her sleep has improved and she looks forward to lifting weight again, traveling and being cancer-free.   Kathy's parting piece of guidance: if you're questioning it, just start talking to sober people, join Café RE, seek out more podcasts, whatever.     Recovery Elevator Alcohol is shit and we both know it. I love you guys.     Café RE RE merch Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes       

Today we have Nick. He is 41 and lives in Richfield, MN. He took his last drink on November 8th, 2023.   In one week, registration for one of our best international sober travel itineraries opens, as we are going back to Peru October 4th – 15th, 2025. We are starting off in Cusco, then head into the sacred valley, and of course we're doing the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.   Next Monday our first ever AF Songwriting Course starts at 8pm EST. Connect with other sober musicians and improve your own song writing skills.   Sponsors for this episode include:   Better Help – 10% off of your first month   [03:19] Thoughts from Paul:   Imagine if aliens were cruising the universe and made a stop on planet Earth and they saw human beings drinking a substance that appeared to be damaging their lives.   But first, this is revealing of the power of the unconscious mind, or the paradigms in our society. If you take crack, cocaine, heroin and meth and right off the bat it's like, yeah, that will fuck your life up. But with alcohol, which has the data to show it's the most dangerous drug on the planet, it's flipped. Thankfully the correct messaging is starting to come out, but we have a way to go still.   Paul shares what he imagines would be the conversation between aliens and humans as they begin to ask questions about why we humans are consuming a toxic substance that has no health benefits and leaves them incapacitated the next morning.   [08:24] Paul introduces Nick:   Nick is married with three young children. He says he is a pop culture aficionado. He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and spending time at their cabin a few hours away. Nick is big into fitness as well.   Being around alcohol was a normal thing for Nick growing up. He drank some in high school but hit the ground running in college with all the typical vices. He says he never had any major consequences and did well in school. The “work hard, play hard” mentality ran strong even after college.   Nick met his wife on a flight and soon after they began a long-distance relationship. Around this time Nick says his drinking was causing some negative behavior and people were noticing. A comment from his dad had Nick feeling some embarrassment so he started trying to moderate his drinking by limiting his consumption while socializing but drinking more at home alone. After attempting to moderate with the use of an app, Nick found himself drinking more in secret. He and his wife would have conversations about it, but he wasn't ready to quit. Nick was hiding bottles of alcohol throughout the house and drinking daily and going out less, so it wasn't as obvious to others that he had an issue. It was a constant battle in his mind.   One afternoon, Nick drove with his wife to pick up their daughter from preschool. When he came out of the school, his wife had taken the driver's seat. He had driven to the school drunk, and she decided enough was enough. She took them to the police station and had him arrested. When he came by the house the next day he expected her to kick him out but instead she hugged him and shared she just wanted him to get better.   Nick was able to stay sober for three months, but wasn't doing it for himself so it didn't stick. His drinking ended up worse than ever after that until he finally hit rock bottom. He wasn't doing well physically or mentally at this point. He woke one morning and decided to go to treatment that week.   Nick threw himself into treatment and experimented with several modalities. In the past he was resistant to AA but now embraces it as an abundant resource and enjoys the community. Nick's health has greatly improved, and he has been able to get off of all medications in addition to ditching the booze. Fitness is his medicine now, Nick says.   Nick's parting piece of guidance: You can do it. Do it for yourself, don't do it for someone else.   Recovery Elevator Alcohol is shit and we both know it. I love you guys.     Café RE RE merch Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes       

Dive into the heart of Peruvian adventure with the newest episode of The Bucket Lister podcast. Our host, Keith Crockford, sits down for a deep-dive with Alex Herhuay Porcel III, our vastly experienced and renowned head guide directing our Machu Picchu Treks at The Bucket List Company. This episode covers insightful routes like the Lares, the Salkantay Trek, and the iconic Inca Trail, as Alex shares his first-hand experiences and vivid tales from the trails. Not only that, but the conversation takes an exciting turn as Alex unfolds the less explored and untamed terrains of Choquequirao! And if that isn't thrilling enough, hear about the upcoming plans The Bucket List Company has for introducing Choquequirao into our portfolio of adventurous treks. Whether you're an avid trekker, someone who's drawn to the mystique of ancient trails, or simply love the thrill of exploration, this episode is brimming with engaging narratives and insider tips. Tune in - get ready to be bitten by the travel bug!For more information on our treks click the links belowInca Trail Trek to Machu PicchuLares Trek to Machu PicchuSalkantay Trek to Machu Picchu———————————————We are The Bucket List Company. Welcome to our Podcast, where wanderlust and inspiration meet practical tips and information for all of the top adventure travel destinations around the world.FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_bucketlist_coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucketlistcompanyOfficial Website: https://thebucketlistcompany.co.uk/———————————————#bucketlisttravel #adventuretravel #travelbucketlist #bucketlisters

In this episode Netflix Griselda two special guests starting with Safowa Bright Bitzelberger a TV and Film costume designer. Most recently, she earned an Emmy nomination for her work as a costume designer on Netflix's Griselda, starring Sofia Vergara. As a multidisciplinary creative, and throughout her career in the industry, Safowa has worn several hats as a costume designer, wardrobe stylist, and costume supervisor. Beyond her work on Griselda, Safowa also worked on many acclaimed films, like Ava DuVernay's Origin, and TV shows, including Ballers, starring Dwayne Johnson, and DMZ, starring Rosario Dawson. Knut Loewe is a film and TV production designer and most recently, his outstanding work has been featured in Netflix's hit miniseries Griselda, starring Sofia Vergara. He just completed another miniseries titled Murder on the Inca Trail and has worked on a biopic about one of the most successful German entertainers Hans Rosenthal. He previously worked on many critically acclaimed TV series, like Starz's Counterpart, created by Justin Marks; Survive, starring Sophie Turner; and BAFTA TV Awards-nominated BBC drama Sinking of Laconia,starring Brian Cox. He won four German TV Awards with two additional nominations and was nominated twice at the German Television Academy Awards. Knut's credits in film range across various genres, including comedy The Pharmacist, and period drama Cold Is the Breath of Evening. Phillip Boutté Jr moderator/producer Sponsored by Western Costume Company @westerncostumecompany

Today's episode will lead you into the liminal space of consciousness shift and spiritual growth as we trek along heightened elevations and altered states of consciousness with my guest Gene Ang, Ph.D. Tune in to discover:Anchor Points of Arcturian and higher extraterrestrial consciousness on the planet The liminal experience of sacred trekking as energetic activation & cleanse to spiritual sites of high altitudesHarnessing the energy of sacred lands to create expansional experiences on site as a sacred travel facilitator How the Sacred Site Medicine of the Inca Trail has opened up new pathways in Gene's awarenessTrusting your natural capacity to integrate expanded spiritual states to support and inform your daily human life About Gene:Gene Ang, Ph.D. has a healing practice based in Orange County, CA and sees clients for a number of energy healing and shamanic healing practices. Gene received his BA from Stanford in Human Biology and Philosophy/ Religious Studies, and Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Yale. Find out about upcoming soul expansion trips with Gene here. Connect with Gene:Website: https://arcturianhealingmethod.com/Instagram: @presencehealingllcFacebook:   @PresenceHealing  If you like the show, please do me a favor and like, follow and leave me a review or tag me on your socials #thesacredtravelpodcast. Thank you so much!  Ready to embark on your own expansion journey? 2025 Sacred Travel Waitlists are out and waiting for you to inscribe!Seeking guidance and clarity for a land calling or a conscious travel experience? Book your Soul Wisdom Quest Counseling with me. Connect with me on Instagram: @soul_wisdom_by_juliaFor more information and to subscribe to my newsletter, visit www.soulwisdom.ch.Send me a message!Support the show

We're sadly back from Japan and in the spirit of an aunt who's just walked the Inca Trail, we've got a lot of stuff to show and tell. We chat about our time at the Godzilla hotel, Super Nintendo World at Universal, a traditional ryokan, Ben's embarrassing toilet moment, and a whoooole lot more. Let us know in the comments if you've been, or if you have any questions! ▼ Swapping Joysticks ▼ ● All previous episodes available at http://swappingjoysticks.com ▼ Ben's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/biggusbennus ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/biggusbennus1 ● Follow on Instagram - http://instagram.com/biggusbennus ● Join the Discord - http://discord.gg/biggusbennus ▼ Ed's links ▼ ● Follow on Twitch - http://twitch.tv/ed_nights ● Follow on Twitter - http://twitter.com/ed_nights 

Episode 508 – Your Job is to Have Fun   Today we have Fanny. She is 39 years old and lives in Wilmington, NC. She took her last drink on February 3rd, 2021.   Recovery Elevator is going back to Peru in October 2025. On this 10-night, 11-day trip of a lifetime, we will be hiking the Inca Trail and participating in two service projects. Registration opens January 13th and closes May 30th in order to secure tickets to the Inca Trail.   Sponsors for this episode:   Better Help  - code ELEVATOR for 10% off of your first month   Sober Link - $50 off of device using this link   [01:43] Intro:   Better Rhodes recently sent Paul a couple of drinks to sample, and he shares that they were all fantastic. Gone are the days when O'Doul's was the only alcohol-free option around.  Paul says his favorite was Hiyo.   Better Rhodes – code RECOVERYELEVATOR15   [04:05] More thoughts from Paul:   Paul shares an article called Benefits of Play for Adults that shares the importance of being playful as adults. Remember that as a child, you were naturally playful without alcohol. Somewhere along the way we forget how to be playful and then we link alcohol with having fun.   This is great news for healing. Just like some of us have goals to hit a certain amount of steps in our day, you should aim to have at least a certain amount of laughs. Laughter is the best medicine and some of the side effects may be a boost to your immune system, release of endorphins, reduction of stress and anxiety and improvement of mood.   Your job, listeners, is to have fun. The healing pathway will contain challenges, but overall, it cannot be more stressful or boring than when you were drinking. You need to have fun and please don't take yourself too seriously at any moment on this journey.   [09:48] Paul introduces Fanny:   Fanny has lived in NC most of her life and recently proposed to her fiancé who she plans to marry in March. For her profession, she says it's all things food. Recipe developer, food writer and content creator. For fun, Fanny enjoys outside activities such as biking, hiking and walking her dogs.   During high school and college, Fanny says she drank like any other college kid and always enjoyed a party. Over time, Fanny found herself using alcohol to push down negativity and some lingering questions about her sexuality.   When Fanny moved to California for a while, she said drinking was fun again. She says she learned a lot about herself there including that she didn't want to be an actress, her real passion was food, and she found herself wanting to return to North Carolina.   After moving back, Fanny met someone, and they eventually married. Drinking was a big part of their lifestyle. They moved to Illinois for his job right before the pandemic and found themselves isolated without family and friends. Fanny says the drinking ramped up and there were some incidents that gave her a lot of guilt and shame. They eventually divorced and Fanny moved back to NC.   Fanny started a relationship with a friend from college who expressed their concerns over drinking because their ex had an issue. Fanny assured her that she was not like she was in college. After a two-day bender, it was Fanny's girlfriend that helped her call her parents and get some help. Fanny was able to find a rehab in Western NC with the help of her therapist.   Fanny says the first few days were tough, but eventually she settled in and became a sponge trying to learn everything about the addiction. Through her rehab she was exposed to several different recovery modalities and found she enjoys Recovery Dharma the most. She really identifies and enjoys the Buddhist perspective on recovery.   Recovery Elevator We took the elevator down; we got to take the stairs back up. We can do this.     Café RE  - promo code OPPORTUNITY waives the set up fee RE merch Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes       

Join us on the latest episode of "The Bucket Lister" podcast where our host, Keith, takes us through the top bucket list trips trending for 2024. Listen in as Keith shares captivating insights, adventurous tales, and practical tips on making these mesmerising trips a reality.The List in reverse order were#15 - Surf in Indonesia - Best of Indonesia#14 - Visit Angkor Wat - Vietnam and Cambodia#13 - Ride in a hot air balloon above Cappadocia - Discover Cappadocia#12 - See the Grand Canyon#11 - Gorilla Trekking - Gorilla Trekking in Uganda#10 - Space Travel#9 - Dive the Great Barrier Reef#8 - Go on an African Safari - Best Tanzanian Safari#7 - Everest Base Camp Trek - Everest Base Camp Trek#6 - Explore the ancient city of Petra - Best of Jordan Adventure#5 - Take an Antarctic Cruise#4 - Climb Kilimanjaro - Kilimanajaro Treks#3 - Visit the Galapagos Islands - Galapogas Add On#2 - Trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu - Inca Trail Trek to Machu Picchu#1 - See the Northern Lights - Iceland Winter AdventureKeith's passion for adventure shines throughout this exciting countdown, equipping you with all the inspiration you need to start planning your bucket list adventures for 2025. Tune in, get inspired, and start ticking off these incredible experiences from your own bucket list. Listen now – your future self will thank you!———————————————We are The Bucket List Company. Welcome to our Podcast, where wanderlust and inspiration meet practical tips and information for all of the top adventure travel destinations around the world.FOLLOW US:Instagram: https://instagram.com/the_bucketlist_coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bucketlistcompanyOfficial Website: https://thebucketlistcompany.co.uk/———————————————#bucketlisttravel #adventuretravel #travelbucketlist #bucketlisters

Would you walk 500 miles just to be the man who walked 500 miles to see a footy match? Today's guest would. In fact, he did! Join us as we talk with Tom Stoker, a Three Lions fan who marched from Manchester to Gelsenkirchen this past summer to witness England's EURO 2024 opening match against Serbia at Arena AufSchalke (aka Veltins-Arena for sponsorship reasons). For more on Tom's journey, check out his Instagram account.   04:41 | Getting to know Tom's skill set(s) 08:08 | Walking across Wales 10:10 | The planning phase 12:44 | Tom's long walk stats & countries visited 15:25 | “Tent” Alexander-Arnold 18:50 | But did Tom actually make it?! 23:17 | Tom goes full-kit wanker & a Kyle Walker appearance 27:04 | A Morrisons meal gone wrong 32:05 | Tom's take on English fans 37:03 | Mike “walks” us into rapid fire 44:07 | Tom's “Final” satisfaction   *RATE & REVIEW* Wherever you're listening, be sure to hit 'Follow' or 'Subscribe', leave us a star-rating, and if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, leave us a proper review to let others know what you think of the show! *JOIN US ON OUR NEXT TRIP* Head to FootyTravelers.com to learn more about our UK trip in November/December and how you can join us on all the footy travel adventure we have planned! Or hop directly onto the waitlist. *GEAR UP* You can also head to FootyTravelers.com to visit our fan shop and gear up with limited edition jerseys and supporters scarves.   *This episode features music by The Proclaimers. All rights to the song are owned by The Proclaimers, and we do not claim any ownership over the copyrighted material.  

Imagine spending months training for the Inca Trail's intense altitude and 4 day, 26 mile, 14,000 feet hike for it to be CANCELLED as you driving to the entrance.  WATCH US ON YOUTUBE FOR THE FULL EXPERIENCEThat's exactly what happened when Michael and I when in Peru. The adventure didn't stop there-in this episode I break down the magic that happened while we were in Peru and the beauty that comes with being prepared for anything and letting the universe surprise you... WITH A REAL LIFE SHAMAN. 0:00 - Introduction: Embracing Life's Adventures 1:00 - Childhood Story: Overcoming Challenges 2:24 - Altitude Sickness & Change of Plans 5:44 - Discovering Shaman Town & Meeting a Shaman 7:01 - Magical Experience with the Shaman 9:23 - Unexpected Discoveries in Peru 12:38 - Conclusion & Travel Inspiration

Have you ever thought about signing up to hike the Inca Trail?Or summit Mt. Rainier?Or even join a pub run at your neighborhood bar?And then stopped yourself, because you're worried about slowing the group down or getting left behind?Friend, if you are feeling ashamed of your pace and worrying you won't fit in ...I have a GOLDEN tip for you on this week's episode of Climb Your Mountain. We'll discuss:⭐️ Why the fastest is not always the fittest (

On this episode, my guests are Jesse Mann (editor-director) and Tyson Sadler (director), the brains behind the documentary The Last Tourist. Jesse is both a picture editor and director whose professional work has spanned commercial, tv and film projects. The Last Tourist is her second feature film as editor. Her first film, as both editor and director, Material Success, screened internationally and won the Audience Choice at the Canadian Film Festival and Best Film at the Canadian Film Festival (2012). Most recently, she both directed and edited the online horror mini-series “The Confinement” (2021). She is a member of the Directors Guild of Canada and an associate member of the Canadian Cinema Editors. Jesse has an B.F.A. from Ryerson University's School of Image Arts.Tyson Sadler is an explorer, traveller and award-winning filmmaker. He has directed video content and documentaries for The New York Times, Associated Press, and The Huffington Post. His films have been screened at festivals around the world including Tribeca Film Festival, South by Southwest, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival. An early pioneer i virtual reality documentary, he has worked tirelessly to use cutting edge technology to tell stories that build empathy around causes such as climate change, forced migration, and human rights.Show Notes:The Film's InceptionIndustry PolarityRegulating TravelAddressing the Root ProblemsGreenwashing Animal and Child Welfare TourismHow the Wealth Gap Increased During COVIDWhat was Left on the Cutting Room FloorHomework:WATCH THE FILM HEREThe Last Tourist Film Website | Instagram | FacebookThe Last Tourist TrailerJesse Mann's Website | InstagramTyson Sadler's Website | InstagramTranscript:Chris: Welcome Jesse and Tyson to the End of Tourism Podcast. Jesse: Thanks Chris for having us. Tyson: Thanks for having us. Chris: Thank you so much for joining me today to talk about your documentary film, The Last Tourist. So, it was released in 2022 to great reception.And as you might imagine, many of my listeners have pointed me in its direction. And after watching the film, I found myself really grateful that people finally approached these themes in the medium of documentary filmmaking and with what seemed to be a budget to do justice to what those themes confront. And so first I'd like to ask you two how The Last Tourist got started and what the inspiration behind the film's creation was and how did you decide to write a treatment for it? Tyson: Ultimately, you know, I think the inspiration for The Last Tourist came from a combination of personal shared experience and a shared passion for travel and particularly responsible travel.You know, in early 2018, I was approached [00:01:00] by the executive producers to write a treatment, for a short film around responsible tourism in the country of Peru. And through, you know, some follow up conversations, we sort of quickly realized that we had an opportunity because, a large scale documentary, on the subject of responsible tourism just didn't exist yet. I mean, we have wonderful films out there which challenge our conversations with our relationship with climate change and our relationship with our food source like An Inconvenient Truth or like Food Inc., but we didn't at that time yet have a documentary which really challenged our perceptions of the global impact of the travel and tourism industry and so over conversations with with our team and the producers we quickly realized that we had a unique opportunity to make "An Inconvenient Truth" for the travel industry and in early 2018, we seized on that opportunity to explore the positive and negative impacts of tourism on destinations.Jesse: And I think just to add to what Tyson was saying, I think originally [00:02:00] it started off as a short project and yourself and the executive producers who brought us together kind of pushed for it to become the large scale project that had ended up being filmed in 15 different countries or 16 with 400 hours of footage.So, sometimes you don't know, especially myself as a co-writer and editor, when you come on to a project, in the initial stages, you think, "Oh, you know, this is wonderful. It sounds like a great project." I had been an avid traveler, lived in a few different countries over 20 years and I thought, yeah, this is a story that needs to be told, but I will say in no way in the beginning, did I ever think it was going to be, and I think Tyson didn't either, was it going to be such a huge project. And you comment, Chris, on the expansiveness of the subject and the different kind of facets of the tourism [00:03:00] industry we were able to look at.And really I have to say that I'm happy that we got to touch on all those points and to the chagrin of my personal sleep and Tyson's as well, but it started off small, I have to say that, and it grew into something tremendous that I think we're very proud of.Tyson: It really was a natural progression of our desire to raise awareness about responsible tourism and its consequences. We had our world premiere, honestly, I think it was about two years ago now at the Vancouver International Film Festival, two years ago. And a little over two years ago, a little over two years ago.And the film is still doing a festival run. Just last weekend, Jesse was at the the Innsbruck Film Festival and it's still been getting a wonderful response, great conversations around it. And we're streaming on platforms around the world, you know, Crave in Canada, Hulu in the U.S., Amazon Prime in other countries. I was just in French Polynesia and was able to find our film on Amazon Prime, which was really delightful [00:04:00] to see that. Jesse: Yeah, it makes us happy as filmmakers to know that the story that we spent a lot of time trying to create in a way that we thought would connect with audiences worldwide is actually getting out there. And so it's really nice to be speaking to you on your podcast as well and kind of extend that out to potentially more people who haven't seen the film or some who just want to talk more about the topics. Chris: And I wanted to ask you two, given the fact that the film was released, you know, still very much in a pandemic during the, the COVID 19 times what the reactions were given the fact that tourism had ground to a halt in that time you know, I received a lot of Mail regarding your film, like, ah, you have to check this out.You have to watch this, right? And so a lot of people really excited about the project, about the film. But then I guess I'm also curious about[00:05:00] if there was much of an industry backlash in regards to the degree of sincerity perhaps around which the film exhibited these kind of deep and sometimes dire consequences that visit themselves on places and people in the name of tourism.Tyson: Yeah. I think the reactions to the film have been in my experience, almost entirely positive. But people don't come to me with criticism, they come to me with congratulations, but I think there's a lot of individuals in the tourism industry and sponsors that have really welcomed our film, The Last Tourist, as a necessary and eye opening piece of work.It sparked a lot of interesting conversations and prompted the industry to, in many ways, I think, reevaluate some of their practices. You Jesse: If we back it up to when we were just when we were meeting with all of the different professionals that we interviewed across the different facets of the tourism industry, I mean, when you and I were writing the story, there were so [00:06:00] many different conflicting opinions on how to solve one issue that we still come across that sometimes when we meet those industry experts outside of, let's say, film audiences.Because When we were writing it, we had to kind of decide which side of the coin we were going to follow through our story with, and whether it's a topic of let's say regulation, that was a topic that Tyson and I had a lot of conversations about when we were making the film because the industry in itself is kind of very polarized in terms of regulation.There's some strong proponents within the tourism industry who want regulation. And then there's some who are very against it. And Tyson and I had a lot of conversations about that. And I think we still do when we meet certain industry professionals out there and I think that's a really important topic as well.[00:07:00] Now that you are bringing up, post covid and the pandemic where we saw kind of what happens when things are shut down. You know, we see both the positive and the negative. I mean we mentioned it in the film, but almost every single person that we interviewed in our film lost their means of income during that time. Gone.And at the same time, the world experienced kind of you know, a refuge from, you know, airplane emissions and damage to destinations. And, you know, these were calculable things like we could see that this was a definite impact. So, I think there's these kind of topics and these conversations are where we see a lot of polarity.And I think that we tried our best to focus on the people and the developing nations in our story. But, there are a lot [00:08:00] of stories that were left on the cutting room floor and so it is good to discuss them after in a podcast like this. I know that's kind of a long winded interjection, but I do believe that we do have some polarity for sure Tyson and I have come across, but just not in terms of what Tyson is talking about, in terms of not not so much with the audiences It is more a bit in the industry. Tyson: I'll share an observation. During the process of creating this film, we interviewed literally dozens of travel experts, you know from academics to tour operators across the industry.It's universally recognized that responsible tourism and sustainable tourism is a good thing. But then when we dive a little bit deeper I found a very fractured kind of industry because everybody believes that they know how to do responsible tourism, right. And everybody else, often, isn't executing responsible tourism correctly.And so, on a foundational level, sure, we all believe in responsible tourism, but I think, the approach at how we get there isn't universally accepted, throughout the industry, and I think [00:09:00] that that's, on a basic level, we kind of explore those themes in the film as well as we interview people who kind of take different approaches to how to engage responsibly with tourists and host communities.Jesse: And we had to make some hard decisions, obviously based on the research that was coming in on what side we wanted to promote in the story. But sometimes I think it's fair to say, Tyson, if you agree with me that we did try to leave it a bit more open for audiences to try to make their own decision based on what we had learned, because it's not always an easy answer for every situation.It's quite nuanced, I think. Tyson: Absolutely. Chris: And you mentioned Jesse, regulation. In terms of the people you interviewed and your research, generally speaking, what does that look like, or what might that look like in particular locales or within the industry?Jesse: Well, I think we've seen quite a bit of it post pandemic because where we thought there was going to be [00:10:00] an ease back into traveling that has not happened. All the reports are coming back in that tourism is back up in droves and a lot of the same problems, if not more are back with travel again.And so we've seen places like Machu Picchu has started regulating the amount of people that are able to visit annually. Worldwide, there's different popular tourist destinations who have decided to limit the amount of tourism and tourists that come to certain destinations.You know, I think when it comes to destinations, we just have to be really careful that it doesn't become a tax that is elitist because that happens a lot with regulation across the board. You've seen it with cigarettes, you've seen it with airfare as well. You're paying a higher price for travel. And although I do believe personally and Tyson, you [00:11:00] can speak to this as well, but because we haven't discussed this recently, but when you put a strong tariff or tax on travel, I think it is important, but I think it has to be calculated so that it's not elitist because if we only have people traveling in the world who can afford it, if it becomes so unaffordable, this is totally against the core value of travel, which is to unite all people of all different socioeconomic statuses and really connect with different cultures and people, and if it's just suddenly becomes for people who can afford a really overpriced flight, I think that will completely take away the value of the core value of travel.But I do strongly believe that, and this I think is a very controversial thing to say. I do believe that things have to be regulated and there has to be something done, especially about the amount of flights that are happening on this planet. Because, you know, for instance, I don't know the statistics for Canada, but I was looking at it the other day for[00:12:00] the UK.And I think something like 70 percent of all flights in the UK are taken by 15 percent of the population, and I don't doubt that that's very similar for a lot of the Western world without knowing all the statistics specifically, so I think that that has to be really taken into consideration when putting out regulation in terms of flights or destinations and such.Chris: Yeah, I've thought about it quite a bit as well, and the elitization of travel, and this understanding that, well, we remove subsidies, for example, for air travel or other things, that we'll just have rich people flying around the world, which is more often than not the case already. Most flights are undertaken for business travel and that's a huge thing that I think most people don't know about, but instead of getting people with corporate backed funds or just rich people flying around the world, we're obviously looking for people with strong principles and good behavior to be the ones [00:13:00] traveling.But then how do you measure that? How do you quantify that in a way that honors the kinds of worlds we want to live in? And it's not just this like, oh, it's impossible. Sure. And we could take that understanding that to quantify such a thing would be next to impossible, but then it could also open up these kind of doors of imagination where in like what kind of infrastructures would we want to put in place that were not maybe Government sanctioned or not maybe top down, but actually from the bottom up, creating these kind of international or intercultural bonds and practices between people that would allow not just for the kinds of people who locals in quote unquote "destinations" want to receive to be able to travel, but then also to create the conditions whereby that kind of, for lack of a better word, behavior or principles could be deepened in the world.I mean, it'd be extremely difficult to, [00:14:00] to manage, but How would you quantify that? How would you measure that? Jesse: Yeah, and I think that's such a, such a complicated issue and I love what you're saying though. I think it's absolutely wonderful. And I do think it's possible to move in that direction.I'm not sure I have the answer for that and maybe Tyson wants to speak to it, but I also want to say that something that I think could be part of the solution is also promoting train travel as well. And I know that that kind of that stops at domestic. But at the same time, you know, I think governments should be allocating a lot of funds to push train travel to create and develop train travel and to also subsidize train travel more because it's just a wonderful way to reduce emissions and to actually continue allowing people to travel. Tyson: Yeah. There are some countries here in Europe, Jesse, and I think Europe is just far beyond a lot of the rest of the world. Canada, I think we're still living in the dark ages, you know, when it comes to long [00:15:00] distance train travel.Jesse: That's a shame. It hasn't been made a priority. Tyson: It just doesn't exist.Chris: Well, I'm curious also for you two how your own travels in your lives might have come to bear on your production or pre production and research in the film. Maybe you could tell us a little bit of how you've seen the world over the course of your life and your travels and if that came to bear at all in the making of the film.Tyson: Personally for me, I traveled extensively, for 20 years prior to embarking on this film. I worked in the travel industry. I worked for an airline for many years. I was also a journalist and I've done work for several large publications, which allowed me to travel to very, some very remote and exotic destinations around the world.This travel really exposed me to the beauty and the wonder of the world. But also the environmental and the cultural challenges that a lot of these destinations face. You know, the experiences, with travel for both work and for pleasure, I think they served as a [00:16:00] catalyst, for me just to delve deeper into this topic.And so when I was approached about directing and writing a film on this topic, I don't think there could have been a better fit. Like it just, everything just kind of fell into place and I just felt like I was really well poised because prior to that I had traveled to 70 different countries in a number of different capacities.I had personally engaged in a number of behaviors that we are critical of in the film in terms of animal interaction, you know, interaction with other cultures. And my travel through two decades was really an eye opening and learning experience for me. And what this film really is, I think for me and in many points in the film is a reflection of my past travels and things that have been illuminated in my mind in terms of what are some important aspects that we really need to address if we want to be more conscious and responsible travelers.Jesse: And I think from my end I surely [00:17:00] had not traveled to as many destinations as Tyson. But I did indulge my wanderlust in my twenties and thirties. I lived in a few different countries, Holland, South Africa, Germany, Canada. And I think that the absolute best aspect for me personally of travel is meeting the people.I absolutely love meeting people in different cultures and seeing the differences and the similarities and learning the wisdom as much as I possibly can in such a moment of my life, when I'm in a destination, if it grants me such a gift. And I think from that, I still do have such a deep, deep gratitude to my privilege and being able to travel in and meet such people.I've made such beautiful friendships over the course of 20 years and many I still keep in touch with across the various places I've lived. And I think that when you come back, [00:18:00] perhaps from living in different cultures in different countries and you come back to your home, the place you were raised in and where you were born and where you were raised culturally, and you can note the vast differences, and it's not a negative thing, but you start to pick up on the ways in which many people can see different cultures or different countries in a way that is completely disconnected from the actual truth and and this knowledge often comes with privilege.I was privileged enough to be able to travel to these destinations to meet certain people and to dissuade certain prejudices, but not everyone can. And so part of this film, I have to say, ironically, is that if you can't travel, this film is also a wonderful film to watch because it's something that you can meet these people [00:19:00] in these destinations.You know, there's so many places that I've been to also that are so many places I have not been to that were featured in the film as well. And with documentary filmmaking and making, and especially as an editor, I really do feel like I get to know these people so well, and I don't think that's just exclusive to myself.I think audiences, hopefully, if I've done it correctly, if Tyson and I have, have made the film correctly, that these people's hearts have come through in the film. And, this is something that Tyson and I really worked hard on. And I'm sorry if I'm deviating from the question a bit, but it does connect very deeply to my love of travel is is people and also my love of editing people and so it was something we worked really hard to focus on is how do we give these people a podium. They have their voice there. They're saying their truths. How do we give them a podium [00:20:00] and as the white filmmakers who are coming into different countries, how do we take a step back and really let them preach their wisdom? And so it was a balance for us really in finding the right voices, obviously speaking to the right professionals and speaking to professionals within different cultures that you see featured in the film and really making sure that their knowledge, their voice, their direction was giving us direction on how we edited and formulated the story and stories of everyone that we met in the travels of the production as well. Chris: And on that note, I'm curious for each of you, what was the most important topic or theme that came up in the film for you personally?Tyson: For me, maybe it's an echo of Jesse's sentiments there, but really it comes down to the impact on the communities that so graciously host us when we when we do travel. Travel you know has you know has an encyclopedia [00:21:00] of challenges that come with traveling responsibly unless we address the people. And I think we address this and the the film addresses this, but we can't begin to you know to start focusing on the environment unless we first focus on the communities who are there and helping them emerge from poverty. We can't begin to focus on how we can solve the problem of poaching in the African savannah unless we first address the root causes of why it's there and how it affects the host communities and how poverty affects people's decisions to be involved in this trade. Jesse: That was something that Jane Goodall was was really adamant about speaking in the film about as well Tyson: Yeah, and so to answer your question Chris, I mean ultimately it comes down to the communities and the people, the humanity of it all. First, we need to address the human aspect and then we can address the secondary aspects of what it means to be a responsible traveler.[00:22:00] Jesse: So for me, personally, the most incredible voices in the film that when they came in, I just thought, "oh, wow," were definitely Lek from Elephant Nature Park and one of our contacts in Kenya Judy Kefergona, who ended up being one of the main speakers and narrators throughout a huge portion of our film.These two women were just heroes. Like just with Judy, with the words that she was able to express for the people working in not just only the tourism industry in Kenya, but the people of Kenya who were vulnerable to unethical tourism, and then speaking to so many different subjects that were connected to so many different stories worldwide with such eloquence and such power and such knowledge [00:23:00] and encourage really, I think. She spoke about these topics. I was just enamored, just blown away and so grateful for her coming onto our film and Lek Chailart is just a modern day hero. She is the tiniest woman with the biggest heart who when I saw her story in our film against the backdrop of these beautiful giants, these elephants that she has rescued. And essentially she's an elephant whisperer in the truest sense of the word. And it's just such a magical thing to see.Listeners won't be able to understand this. I'm getting goosebumps when I just talk about her and this was the kind of thing that when Tyson and I were looking through footage and looking through stories that we were looking for, "Oh, that's the moment, ah! the moment. I got the goosebumps. That's it. It's there. And we found it in the stories, not just these two women, everyone you see featured in the story and some that were left on the cutting room floor, unfortunately there that gave us beautiful insight that we still used in crafting the story, that just wasn't able to [00:24:00] make it into the actual film for timing constraints.But really, I would have to say that these two, it's not specifically the stories, although both of them touch on really important stories, including child welfare and animal welfare, which to me, those two stories were really close to my heart. And we felt really strongly that they needed a really important part in the film.But it was really these two women who I just felt so grateful for in the film. Chris: I mean, the, the chapter on animal welfare was quite devastating for me in part because it had reminded me that in my early twenties, I had visited Thailand and I had gone to an elephant sanctuary. Not a zoo but a sanctuary, and had the opportunity to ride an elephant for a short time, and I felt really uncomfortable probably because I was on top of an elephant, just the kind of immediate awkwardness of such a thing, having never seen one in person, having never [00:25:00] experienced that before, but also kind of like, "what am I doing here?" And so, that part of the film really kind of opened up for me why I felt that perhaps existential discomfort, not just about being on top of an animal of that size, but in the context of the dynamic, you around how that was happening and why that was happening and not having the context for it so long ago.And of course, this is one of the things that we touch on in the episodes, in the interviews, in the podcast, is how can we come to understand these things when our visits are so short in these places, when we are only in a place for just a very brief time and there's really no context for the history and the culture and the political dynamics that surround these things.And then, most travelers, most tourists just end up leaving and the consequence of one's presence on the scene is kind of forgotten, at least by the tourist or traveler. Yeah, so thank you for [00:26:00] for that. Jesse: That question did come up actually at the recent screening of the film in Innsbruck at the Nature Film Festival, whereas someone in the audience asked very specifically, even though it would be great to stay at a destination for a long time, most people are, saving up for short travel when they have time off work. And they need to take this kind of tour because they can only afford this one. And what do you say to those people who want to travel better, but feel like they're kind of stuck or don't know where to go. But I would say in short, I think that touches on an issue that we have in the modern world with a lot of things. We are all overtired, overworked, and we don't have time to be ethical, we don't have time to do the research, we don't have time to investigate, if anything is against our core values, and we don't have time to and I get that, you know, it's not easy for everybody.And if you do have the [00:27:00] time and you are able to really do a deep dive then you're very privileged, because you have the time, which just means that you have the money. So we did try to give a lot of smaller tips at the end of the film in terms of how you can do smaller acts of, of kindness and of conscious traveling, to travel local, to put money into local economies to make sure that you're not requesting your sheets to be washed every day, making sure that you're traveling using reusable, to make sure that you're and I guess this goes into a little bit more of the extensive questioning is to ask the destination that you're traveling to what their policies are in connection with the locals, in connections with the environment. Unfortunately, there is a lot of greenwashing in tourism. And you know, that's in all industries right now worldwide. So it's not going to be so easy for someone who isn't an investigative [00:28:00] journalist to really find out the truth behind it all the time, but we can do our best.And there are quite a few links on the website thelasttouristfilm.com where you can see some of the different organizations that we spoke with that have lists upon lists of different collaborating companies that you can look to that can can show you places that are not greenwashing or that are working with locals, but back to the idea of taking the time and it is about taking the time, whether it's an hour even, just to take the time and do a bit of research and this especially comes back to the topic of child welfare and people who are still, en masse, volunteering worldwide to orphanages and orphanages where children have existing family members and that these orphanages have become of monetary value to developing nations [00:29:00] because they make money and it's really easy for us to pass judgment on places that do this, and it's definitely wrong, but if we as travelers are going there and saying with our travel dollars, this is something we want to invest in, then people in developing nations are going to say, this is how I make money.And it's the same with animal welfare. You pay for an animal sanctuary that you haven't done the research on. They're going to keep perpetuating that cycle. It's going to be the same with child welfare. So, if you do want to be ethical, you have to fit in a little bit of research in your travel time. And that's it. And I know it's not so easy for everybody.Tyson: Yeah, I'd like to expand a little bit on a theme that sort of both of you have talked about. Jessie, you had mentioned greenwashing. Chris, you had mentioned that you had been to an elephant sanctuary in Thailand. One of the most memorable takeaways that I had from this film is just the massive amount of greenwashing [00:30:00] and deception that exists within the industry.I came to know a lot of companies that appeared to just be normal travel companies doing the same thing that has been going on in the travel industry but marketing "green" although nothing really changes. It's just their marketing strategy that's changed. If we look at, for example, in Thailand, there are a number of places that call themselves an elephant sanctuary, an elephant retirement home, an elephant rescue center. And we can't rely on those names anymore to know that the service provider is giving us an ethical experience. We really need to ask deeper questions. It's the trend in the industry now to use this type of language, " sustainable," "responsible," "eco," all of these buzzwords.And I've just come to find these completely meaningless, in those terms. We really need to ask some deeper, more challenging questions of these experiences and the tour operators and the service providers to actually know whether what they're doing is ethical or not because it is very easy to call yourself a [00:31:00] sanctuary, when in fact, it's the complete opposite. If it truly was an elephant sanctuary, we wouldn't be able to ride the elephants, in that place and they would be providing them a life of dignity free from exploitation. And it's the same with children. Calling these places orphanages ,I think it's a misnomer. It's incorrect. You know, 70 percent of children who live in these quote unquote "orphanages" actually have at least one living parent.But it's all under the guise of trying to gain sympathy from the traveler. "Oh, come see an elephant at a retirement home. Come see a child at an orphanage." It's just a piece of marketing that doesn't reflect the truth. We have a lot of companies doing the same unethical practices they've been doing for decades.However, they've just really changed their marketing to appear more green.Chris: Yeah, it seems to be a never ending cycle where responsible isn't good enough, that now we got to be regenerative. So many of these words just end up becoming, marketing tools. Tyson: I'm hearing that word a [00:32:00] lot more these days as well. Chris: Yeah, so how do we proceed, not just with a degree of dedication towards research and, and and planning, but also deep discipline as to how these words are unfortunately, as you said, becoming kind of meaningless in their significance..I want to take a little turn with you both to ask about what happened as the film was going through post production and its release because most of the footage that you have is quote unquote pre pandemic and the COVID 19 pandemic hit, obviously, in 2020 and from what I understand your team was entering into the post production process and, of course, tourism ground to a halt almost completely, worldwide. And throughout the film, there are people that you two interview that contend with the consequences and context of tourism and look [00:33:00] to a more honorable path that it might take. But I'm curious in regards to the people that you did interview who had found a degree of success and perhaps within a more small scale, a more honorable way of doing tourism that those flights, those trains, the reception of people in their villages went from a hundred to zero, basically overnight.So much of the dire consequences of tourism revolve around or end up as exile, local people can't afford to produce food anymore in their places. And the education systems kind of move them towards getting jobs in the next city or even in other countries, and I'm curious in the context of the film and I guess the treatment that you put forward, you know, never perhaps thinking that something like this could happen. What was the fallout among the people that you interviewed in regards to their understandings of tourism and if it was [00:34:00] still this kind of for lack of a better word, golden goose or calf or sacred cow that they could rely on for the rest of their lives.What did you hear kind of in the ether as you were doing that post production? Tyson: I think it substantially expanded the wealth gap. I think during COVID the people that were hit the hardest are the people in the tourism industry that often are paid the least.Depending on what their jobs were, they were the ones who were suffering layoffs and they were the ones whose businesses couldn't afford to sustain themselves. And so I think, for the most vulnerable populations, the pandemic was absolutely devastating.People couldn't afford to put food on the table and pay rents, not just, I think, in developing countries, but even in the developed world. Airlines were laying off massive amounts of employees. Hotels were cutting staff. This was a global challenge that affected everyone. However, at that same time, we did hear stories that, you know, CEOs of major airlines were taking million dollar bonuses[00:35:00] for cutting costs. And that was an observation of mine, through that experience, you know, that the people who needed tourism the most for daily sustenance and to put bread on the table were the ones who were absolutely the most affected and the people kind of at the top of the tourism industry were still fine and they were also taking bonuses, which really bothered me just because the wealth gap just seemed to get further and further apart through that. But we do know, with the stories, that were featured in our film... there's a wonderful lodge in Ecuador, a homestay that we look at and they lost their income during that time.The elephant sanctuary in Thailand, the one that does do great work, not one that greenwashes an elephant sanctuary but they lost a lot of revenue where it was very challenging to feed the elephants and to house the elephants because they didn't have that revenue coming in to support the project. Jesse: We were hearing in in Africa, right?Some of the rangers [00:36:00] were who were placed in defense of the elephants and animals and rhinos and such were just gone. They just weren't there anymore at that time because if they're not getting paid, they can't stay there. And so poaching also went up in those areas as well.But you know, I think that in terms of what the positive was, I think a lot of people were hoping that post COVID that there was going to be hope for change, for renewal for doing things differently. And I think this was in when we were in post that this was maybe, potential to show people how things can be different by showing kind of the polar opposite and the effect and also showing how intrinsically connected people's livelihoods are to this industry and how vulnerable they are to massive change like this. I mean, the Dominican Republic that has [00:37:00] almost 90 percent of their GDP related to tourism? Tyson: Island nations are the ones who are most affected by tourism. You know, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic. The Caribbean islands specifically. I don't know if it's as high as 90%, but the vast majority of their GDP from island nations comes from the travel and tourism industry, and they were certainly hit the hardest during the pandemic. Jesse: And so I think that we can see from that, I think the hope for us during post production was, okay, you know, this is a horrific blow to the people most vulnerable in this industry, but if we can get this message out after the pandemic, perhaps this could be something that could really change. And to be fair, change is slow sometimes and I mean, it's wishful thinking that post pandemic right after that suddenly everyone was going to become ethical travelers but I see so much potential just in the discussions online the people that we're [00:38:00] meeting at different screenings, the interest that we're getting worldwide, just to have these conversations and see that there is an interest in change.And when you talk about moving change, it does often come from the people, and I think, across the world over the past few decades, we've all been seeing again, I think our power as people, as citizens, as individuals, and the power that we have to come together over certain issues that we feel need radical change and even if it is slow change, I do see the inklings of that change happening within the tourism industry and I think it's really positive.Tyson: You still have a lot of work ahead of us. Chris: Amen. I think that's really, really important and, and perhaps fits properly inside of the context of the dominant culture, at least of North America or the quote unquote West, wherein, the pandemic also produced a deepening of the [00:39:00] culture of "everything now."Suddenly it was like, "okay, well, I can't go out here, so everything has to be deliverable, and at the tip of your fingers, right? And what might come with that is this notion that, we also expect social change to happen overnight. Right? And that it might be overshadowed by this kind of dominant culture of wanting everything now and also the unwillingness to do the necessary work, which is sometimes generational.Right? Not just a week or a month or a year, but generations.In that regard, the themes of the film are extremely broad and you go into a lot of detail and depth with each. So I'm very grateful for that, but I'm also curious what might've gotten left out.What might, one day end up on a director's cut of the film. Jesse: Oh, so much. Tyson: Ask the editor. Jesse: Oh. Well, I mean, you had so many stories that you brought [00:40:00] to the table that were beautiful, beautiful stories. Forgive me. I don't remember his name and you'll remember Tyson.But one of the. Tyson: I know who you're talking about. Jesse: Oh, do you? One of the men you interviewed at the UN had a really beautiful story to tell. And then we also had a really beautiful story from Costa Rica. An animal welfare and environmental story. Oh, my goodness. There were so many stories.Tyson: We had a wonderful story from Cusco Peru with an organization that was putting the first female porters on the Inca Trail and really fighting for gender equality on the Inca Trail.Jesse: What was that company's name again, Tyson? Well, the reason why I bring it up is because it's so unique that I just think, "oh, we should definitely highlight that to listeners" because they were taking female porters and they were reorganizing the whole industry based on their [00:41:00] precedent because they were treating porters with dignity, with safe conditions, with, valuable wages and this is something that's just not done across the industry on the Inca Trail with the male porters and there was some really, really horrific footage that we came across of the way these porters were living just not too far from where the tourists were sleeping comfortably in their tents. And this is a wide practice across the industry and Miguel from this company Evolution Treks and the gallon, do you remember his full name, tyson? Tyson: Miguel Angel Gongora Jesse: from Evolution Treks, yeah, a wonderful, wonderful man who was really, really passionate about changing the industry. And we spoke with many of the female porters, and yeah, that was a story that we were really, really sad to lose that [00:42:00] story. Tyson: Yeah. Yeah. With only 90 minutes, you know, we yeah, really had to make some challenging decisions on what to be included in the film and I really feel that a 90 minute film can scratch the surface, it can spark some interest in a number of these themes, but certainly, and maybe that's next steps for us, but I certainly think that what this the subject matter, deserves is a series, you know, cause we could dive much deeper.Jesse: Tyson and I have been talking about it. Tyson: Yeah, we, we can dive much deeper into each of these subjects and create a 90 minute doc on each of them. And so, at some point in the future, we'll be making some pitches and writing some additional treatments into how we can make a six part series and expand on the themes in this film, you know, from the environment to gender inequality to animal welfare and everything deserves a lot more time, but hopefully, what we've done with this film is just been able to spark a number of conversations and inspire people to go and do some additional research [00:43:00] into how these themes impact these communities.Chris: Yeah, well, thank you both so much for that. I have a lot more questions, but maybe that'll also be saved for a sequel. Jesse: Yeah, we'd love to speak to you again, Chris, if you'd like, in the future. Chris: That'd be great. Before we finish, I'd like to ask you what might be next for you two in your respective filmmaking and writing lives?Tyson: My world currently revolves around photographing wildlife particularly large wildlife. Yeah, I've been spending a lot of time traveling recently and in the ocean. I mentioned to you, I mean, tomorrow I'm hopping on a flight and I'm heading to Norway to go photograph large marine mammals in Norway. So that's that's where my life is taking me right now is in pursuit of wildlife filmmaking and photography. Jesse: Although I wish I could, I could say similarly, I right now my life is a little bit calmer. I had a baby 20 months ago. So, I've been on an extended maternity leave [00:44:00] and I'm currently just in development of projects for the future.I finished up this project in full right before my child was born. And I still have a few projects that were finished up recently, but as of the moment I'm completely in development and yeah, I really look forward to developing something with Tyson in the future in regards to what he was talking about a series on travel and on a lot of stories that we were so passionate and so blessed to come across, but that we just didn't have the ability to give the podium to in our film, but yeah, so I'm really excited for the future and just coming from this festival that I was at recently, I'm just so invigorated with the energy of the audiences and the passion to travel better and to demand better travel from the industry and from travelers as a whole. So this just really gives me a lot of hope. Chris: Well, congratulations on your [00:45:00] motherhood. Thank you. And having a little one in your life and this work and Tyson and the opportunity to be able to travel as you do, and to try to honor the lives of those beautiful four leggeds and no leggeds and the tailed and finned ones. So finally, how can our listeners watch The Last Tourist? Are there any screenings coming up? Jesse: Definitely on the website, thelasttouristfilm.com, right when you go to the webpage, there's a whole list of all the different avenues you can watch the film.But maybe Tyson could elaborate more. Tyson: Absolutely. Yeah, you can connect with us on Instagram at Last Tourist Film, as well. We're just kind of wrapping up the fall festival season before we do some additional screenings next spring. We just wrapped up in Germany and Iceland.I think streaming is the best way to find us, in Canada we're streaming on Crave. In the United States, we're streaming on Hulu. Delta Airlines, Emirates Airlines. In other countries around the world, you can also find us, I [00:46:00] know in France, in French Polynesia, Hong Kong on Amazon Prime. And there's a number of other markets that the film will be opening in very shortly which is really exciting.It's not available everywhere, unfortunately, around the world, but if you have a desire to see it, you know, please get in touch with us and we'll do our best to make sure that you have an opportunity to see the film. You can host a private screening. There's a number of ways that you can see this film, but please let's keep the conversation going.Let's get in touch. I'd love to hear from a number of the listeners, and let's find a way that we can allow everyone to see this film. Jesse: And what's been really exciting is we've got a lot of interest from schools. So, educational screenings have been happening all across the world, and that's just been amazing.Those are the best for us, I think. And I would just say, if any of the listeners have any further questions for us, we're always open to taking questions and chatting. Personally, Tyson and I can both be reached at our Instagram. So you can I think Tyson's is @TysonSadler, and mine is [00:47:00] @JesseMann, two S's, two N's. So if you want to leave that for your listeners, they're welcome to contact us. And anyone who's listening can contact us directly that way, who want to host a screening or find out ways to watch. Chris: Absolutely. Yeah, I'll make sure that all the websites and handles are available for our listeners at theendoftourism. com. And on behalf of them on behalf of myself, I'd like to thank you both for joining me today. Your film is incredibly inspirational, necessary, and deeply important for these times and I don't doubt that our listeners think the same. So, I wish you the most beautiful paths ahead on your travels with your families.And ...We get the opportunity to speak again sometime. Tyson: Thank you, Chris. This has really been a meaningful conversation. Thank you. Jesse: Yeah. Thank you so much for giving us this space and I wish you all the same. Chris: My pleasure. Get full access to ⌘ Chris Christou ⌘ at chrischristou.substack.com/subscribe

This episode was recorded last week on a road trip I did in Kirgizstan with my good friend, Cynthia. We've done this before when we did another drive through Saudi Arabia. It's basically about choosing between two travel related bucket list things – and a great way of getting to talk about travel.  This time we've asked ChatGPT to give us the questions:  Would you rather:  … hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru or the Torres del Paine Circuit in Chile?  … take a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia in Turkey or watch the Northern Lights from a glass igloo in Finland?  … camp under the stars in Wadi Rum desert in Jordan or in the Sahara Desert in Morocco?  … attend the Rio Carnival in Brazil or the Holi Festival of Colours in India?  … visit the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt or the Moai statues on Easter Island in Chile?  … explore the fjords of New Zealand or the Scottish Highlands?  … take a scenic train ride through the Swiss Alps or the Rocky Mountains in Canada?    I hope you will play along. Let me know what you think of what we say in the comments on Facebook or YouTube.   I'll be ready with a regular travel episode next Tuesday.  

This episode was recorded last week on a road trip I did in Kirgizstan with my good friend, Cynthia. We've done this before when we did another drive through Saudi Arabia. It's basically about choosing between two travel related bucket list things – and a great way of getting to talk about travel.  This time we've asked ChatGPT to give us the questions:  Would you rather:  … hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru or the Torres del Paine Circuit in Chile?  … take a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia in Turkey or watch the Northern Lights from a glass igloo in Finland?  … camp under the stars in Wadi Rum desert in Jordan or in the Sahara Desert in Morocco?  … attend the Rio Carnival in Brazil or the Holi Festival of Colours in India?  … visit the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt or the Moai statues on Easter Island in Chile?  … explore the fjords of New Zealand or the Scottish Highlands?  … take a scenic train ride through the Swiss Alps or the Rocky Mountains in Canada?    I hope you will play along. Let me know what you think of what we say in the comments on Facebook or YouTube.   I'll be ready with a regular travel episode next Tuesday.  

Karen is a 64-year old grandma that started running around 62 years old.  Karen then hiked the Inca Trail in Machu Picchu last year on her 63rd birthday.  Karen's hashtag for 2024 is #64in24andDoingMore.  Conquering the #IncaTrail was a moment to be savored, surpassed only by the arrival at #MachuPicchu itself. This trek represented a test of endurance and a triumph of the will to keep going - a personal victory of resolve and pure #determination not to give up until the goal was reached!   "These are life experiences to give you something to talk about at a cocktail party."  Karen looks for an adventure label when she's looking for travel.  Karen is actively seeking new experiences and opportunities for personal growth in her life journey.   You can follow Karen at: Instagram – kkycdm   You can follow the I Can Do Anything Podcast at: Email me at – icandoanythingpod@gmail.com Watch on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeI1EHGodsDgwYbvHuOxLQQ And then there is always my website - www.icandoanythingpod.com Like and subscribe on Facebook - https://bit.ly/3bG0Efk Follow on X (Twitter) - https://bit.ly/2yqZczb Find me on Instagram - https://bit.ly/2xDFIa4 Get your merch here - https://bit.ly/teespringicdapod Join me on Goodreads – ICDA       I Can Do Anything Podcast https://www.icandoanythingpod.com/ https://icandoanything.libsyn.com Or you can listen anywhere you get your podcasts, such as Spotify.

Episode 487 – How Would You Walk?   Today we have Sarah. She is 45 and lives in Indiana. She took her last drink on December 31st, 2022.   Let's talk AF International travel with Recovery Elevator. We've got some incredible trips in the works. We're going to Vietnam for 12 days in January 2025. Then Back to Costa Rica for our 4th trip to the Blue Zone in April 2025, and then, we're going back to Peru in October 2025 where we're going to the Inca Trail and work with Non-profit Peruvian Hearts again.   Athletic Greens   [02:42] Thoughts from Paul:   The World Heart Federation published a policy brief in 2022 staying there is “no level of alcohol consumption that is safe for health.” There was and still is a collective belief that alcohol is good for you. This is especially prominent in the wine culture.   The paradigm is slowly cracking which is a huge step in the right direction. When Paul started Recovery Elevator in 2015, you couldn't find that line anywhere. It was almost customary to see a line that says something like “studies show moderate alcohol consumption can improve heart health and longevity”.  Today the tides are turning and a narrative that alcohol can wreck your world (aka, the truth) is emerging. People are waking up to the lies that Big Alcohol has sold us.   Check out this recent article about a new phenomenon called BORGS explains what these are and then follows it up with the snippet about alcohol being shit.     [09:18] Paul introduces Sarah:   Sarah is 45 and lives in Indiana. She is married with two kids and works in marketing. When she isn't running the kids to their practices and games, she enjoys exercising, reading and backpacking.   Sarah parents divorced when she was 11 and she grew up with her mother who she was very close with. She doesn't recall alcohol being very present in their lives. Sarah didn't drink much in high school but in college and into her 20s, everything she and her friends did involved alcohol. She always knew her drinking looked a little different than everyone else's, but didn't identify it as a problem.   When Sarah was 35, her mother was diagnosed with brain cancer. Sarah quit working so that she could care for her mother through the diagnosis. Her drinking increased as she dealt with being a caretaker, having a family in addition to not working.   After her mother died four years later, Sarah says she did not know how to deal with life. She would drink into a blackout almost daily and was stuck in the cycle of wanting to quit but not being able to. Sarah began to worry that it might not be possible for her and worried that she would disappoint her mother if she wasn't able to quit.   In time, Sarah found sober podcasts and tried medications to help. She says Antabuse worked, but she would stop taking it in order to drink. No one knew she was taking it to try and quit and Sarah feels that by not sharing, she always left the door open to drink again.   Sarah knew something had to change and decided to come clean with her husband. Being active in the Café RE community helped Sarah gain the courage to choose a quit date and write a letter to her husband letting him know what was going on. Sarah says she received a lot of support from him.   After the physical withdrawals, Sarah felt hopeful. As the months went on, she protected her sobriety by avoiding situations where there was drinking, and she began to gain more confidence. Sarah says that when she has thoughts of drinking, she does chooses to put her energy into her sober resources instead.   Sarah's best sober moment: experiencing the Northern Lights with her son   Sarah's parting piece of guidance: never quit quitting.   [41:14] Outro:   Paul invites listeners to answer some questions not with words in their minds, but in how they carry themselves. How would you walk if…….?   Café RE – promo code OPPORTUNITY waives set up fee. RE merch Instagram   Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes      Recovery Elevator Go big, because eventually we'll all go home. I love you guys.

In today's episode, you will learn a series of vocabulary words that are connected to a specific topic. This lesson will help you improve your ability to speak English fluently about a specific topic. It will also help you feel more confident in your English abilities.5 Vocabulary Words Related to the topicLandmark (noun): A well-known and easily recognizable building, monument, or other feature of a place. Example sentences:Visiting iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower is a must-do for any first-time visitor to Paris.The Great Wall of China is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.The local farmers market has become a popular landmark in the city.Off-the-beaten-path (adjective): Not frequented by many tourists, less popular.Example sentences:We prefer to explore off-the-beaten-path destinations and avoid crowded tourist areas.The village offers a glimpse into authentic local life, away from the off-the-beaten-path.Adventurous travelers often seek off-the-beaten-path experiences.Cuisine (noun): The style of cooking and the food of a particular country or region.Example sentences:We are eager to try the delicious Vietnamese cuisine on our trip to Hanoi.Italian cuisine is known for its fresh ingredients and flavorful pasta dishes.Exploring different cuisines is a great way to learn about different cultures.Trek (verb): To make a long and difficult journey on foot, especially in a mountainous or wilderness area.Example sentences:We are planning to trek through the Himalayas next summer.The trek to the summit was challenging but rewarding.Many tourists enjoy trekking through the lush rainforests of Costa Rica.Bucket list (noun): A list of things that a person hopes to do or achieve in their lifetime.Example sentences:Visiting the pyramids of Giza is at the top of my travel bucket list.He has completed several items on his bucket list, including skydiving and learning a new language.Creating a bucket list can help you set goals and plan for your future adventures.A Paragraph using the 5 vocabulary wordsMy dream vacation involves ticking an item off my bucket list: trekking the Inca Trail to the breathtaking landmark of Machu Picchu in Peru. Immersing myself in the rich history and culture of the ancient Incas while navigating the challenging off-the-beaten-path trek through the Andes mountains would be an unforgettable experience. Beyond the iconic landmark, I'm eager to explore the local villages and sample the unique Andean cuisine, savoring flavors unlike anything I've tried before. This adventure would not only be a physical challenge but also a cultural and culinary journey, leaving me with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the diverse world we live in.If you want to sign up for the free daily English vocabulary newsletter, go towww.dailyenglishvocabulary.com

Keith Bilous is a remarkable entrepreneur and host of "Live in the Lab with Keith Bilous," a daily talk show where he serves as a committed accountability partner, guiding business leaders and athletes towards their next big achievements. He stands out as a Business Athlete and the go-to expert for those seeking insightful guidance. His valuable insights are available at inside.bapl.ai.A visionary in both business and adventure, Keith founded ICUC. Social, a pioneering company in content moderation and social media management. Under his stewardship, ICUC.Social became a virtual powerhouse, partnering with top-tier brands like Coca-Cola, Disney, Mastercard, Starbucks, REI, IBM, and Novartis. His strategic approach significantly boosted their social media presence, multiplying revenue and enhancing brand recognition. Throughout his tenure at ICUC, the company not only led in revenue and profit among its agency peers but also achieved consistent annual growth.Beyond the boardroom, Keith's adventurous spirit has led him to remarkable feats around the globe. His explorations include:- Diving with Great White sharks in the Neptune Islands- Trekking the rugged terrains of Iceland- Trekking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu- Kayking through the Galapagos- Summiting notable peaks like Mount Kilimanjaro, Volcan Baru, and Mount Pico.His adventures extend to trekking the Mara plains in Africa and sailing the Southern Indian Ocean, showcasing his passion for discovery and photography.On a personal note, Keith is a devoted father to three children and two dogs. He cherishes his family time and maintains a balanced life, dedicating time to personal wellness and photography, capturing the essence of his adventures and the world's diverse beauty. His journey as an entrepreneur, adventurer, and family man paints a picture of a life rich with experiences and achievements.Learn more about Keith and his outstanding company at https://inside.bapl.ai/

Jose Martinez has walked the world's great pilgrimages. Learn all about the Jesus Walk; the Inca Trail; and a five million-pilgrim walk in Mexico. Jose loves the Camino and the Camino has become his life. Enjoy his documentary on the Mexican pilgrimage to San Juan de los Lagos here

OUT: European Summer. IN: Latin American Summer!! Make 2024 (and every year after) the summer YOU get down to Latin America, from Central America all the way down to Patagonia in Argentina. Yes, the southern hemisphere is the opposite and has it's winter while the north is having a lavish summer, but for you travelers that will mean smaller crowds, cheaper prices and flights, and more space to yourself!Euro Summer is now crowded, expensive, hot, no ice, and basically overrated. We don't want ANY of that when we're traveling!  Leah is a seasoned Latin America travel veteran and this episode is FILLED with travel tips, stories, travel advice, flight prices, best practices, and tricks as you navigate booking a flight to anywhere in LATAM. We talk about countries like Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil. Send this episode to a friend who is thinking of traveling there soon! Timestamps:0:53 Episode Intro5:49 Coffee and Tea of the Episode #LACaffeinated #TeaForTrizzy7:00 start of Main episode8:15 why you should visit Latin America in the Summer - Shoulder season9:10 Benefits of traveling during shoulder season10:00 Leah's South America credentials and the weather in South America11:50 Tourist visa in Colombia allows you 90 days in the country15:10  Thrillist article: quotes and stats16:30 The impact of working remote in South America19:00 Travel Advisories23:00 Flight examples to fly to Latin America from the USA27:10 Miscellaneous notes to consider before visiting South America29:25 Argentina's current economy (as of March 2024)32:10 Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in February is always closed Support the show---Always protect yourself on your travels: Sign up here to get your own SafetyWing Nomad Insurance (affiliate link).Curious about our favorite gear, other excellent podcasts, and sneak peaks at upcoming IRL events and episodes? Don't miss out - get our monthly newsletter "THE CHECK-IN", delivered straight to your inbox every 1st Wednesday!Connect with Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast!Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • TwitterIf you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting the show by Buying Us a Coffee! Click here to support the show. *Subscribe* to our Youtube Channel: Ticket 2 Anywhere PodcastListen to our podcast everywhere you stream:Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Amazon Music, & Pocket Casts Music : Tropical ChillMusic produced by OrangeHeadWatch : https://youtu.be/UsI6VbzGlIAWebsite : http://www.orangehead.netProduction by Trizzy of ...

From the mystical landscapes of the Inca Trail to the historic streets of Rome, I've trekked across the globe and returned with a backpack full of stories to share. I'm Jordan Edwards, your guide to a world where adventure molds the spirit and travel is the ultimate teacher. This episode isn't just about the places I've been; it's a heartfelt invitation to expand your own horizons. Through my tales of Birthright in Israel, embracing the bustle of American cities amidst a pandemic, and surrendering to the serendipity of seven weeks wandering through Europe, I'll show you the profound ways in which travel can shape your perspective and inspire your life's journey.Venture further with me as we chart a course for personal growth and intentional living. I challenge you to peel back the layers of narratives holding you back, to set your sights on goals that resonate with your deepest aspirations, and to craft a life brimming with adventure. Alongside our vibrant podcast community, I extend my deepest gratitude for the connections we've forged and the future we're stepping into together. So ignite your wanderlust, align with your purpose, and let's together turn the page on a new chapter of exploration and self-discovery. To Reach Jordan:Email: Jordan@Edwards.Consulting Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ejFXH1_BjdnxG4J8u93Zw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.edwards.7503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanfedwards/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanedwards5/ Hope you find value in this. If so please provide a 5-star and drop a review.Complimentary Edwards Consulting Session: https://calendly.com/jordan-555/intro-call

Today, I'm talking with endurance athlete Nadia Ruiz. I met Nadia at The Running Event in Austin last year. Nadia is a personal coach, the youngest female to finish 100 marathons, and has completed over 650 races around the globe. We talk about her love for running, the various events she has run, her coaching activities, and more. Facebook​ ​Twitter​ ​Instagram​ Love the show? Subscribe, ​rate, review, and share!​ Sign up for my Newsletter ​HERE​ I'd love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: ​rick@theoutdoorbizpodcast.com   00:00 Inspired by Ironman race, dreamed of participating someday. 03:34 Expensive, equipment-heavy triathlon; initially aimed for marathon. Discovered LA Marathon. 09:17 During the COVID pandemic, to pass the time, I created lists of my top 10 favorite trail marathons, international races, and US marathons. I have participated in over 650 races across the globe in the past 26 years, finding great joy in the people I met, the sights I saw, and the food I enjoyed. The experience of racing frequently has allowed me to connect with others who share the same passion. The first race I ever did holds a special place in my heart, as it made me feel invincible. 13:08 Ecuadorian heritage fuels passion for trail running. 17:05 I fit running into my schedule whenever possible, whether it's during lunch or in the morning or evening. It's not a chore for me, and I've been running for 26 years. 22:19 Success begins with small, consistent steps taken daily. It's important to remember that even the best athletes had to start with that first challenging step. 23:23 Favorite Piece of Running gear: Trekking poles and Micro-spikes 24:09 Favorite Books: Champion Mindset, Running Your First Ultra: Customizable Training Plans for Your First 50K to 100-Mile Race: New Edition with Write-In Training Journal 25:30 I'm open to help, don't hesitate to connect Learn More You can follow up with Nadia here: Links nadiacruiz@yahoo.com Next Steps If you enjoy interviews devoted to the outdoor industry, find us online at ricksaez.com/listen. We welcome likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them, too. Keywords #endurancecoaching, #running, #triathlon, #strengthtraining, #mobility, #aging, #recovery, #snowboarding, #swimming, #cycling, #cross-country, #dog-training, #running gear, #outdoor gear, #ultra running, #trail running, #marathon, #Ironman, #LA marathon, #event marketing, #education, #cross training, #triathlons, #Inca Trail marathon, #racing experience, #outdoor industry, #event production Podcast produced using Descript, CastMagic Podcast hosted by Libsyn use code 'outdoorbizpod' for 20% OFF Show Notes powered by Castmagic Website powered by Wordpress Note: As an Affiliate of Amazon and others, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Help me make travel plans, next video and etc 00:00 Intro 2:53 Welcomes 7:30 Trip plans for 2024 10:29 Brazil 13:40 Suggestions for hikes 16:07 Albania 21:28 Death Valley 22:30 GOTTA BE A DAD 27:39 Tour Monta Rosa 30:49 Alta Via 1 Hike 31:48 ABC Trek in Nepal 37:02  @MartijnDoolaard  40:23 Colombia 46:20 Cactus to Clouds 48:44 Ecuador 52:07 Turkey 1:04:07 Kyrgyzstan with Black Saddle 1:08:00  @JustinOutdoors  1:10:00  @OutdoorBoys 1:17:08 Podcast 1:20:50 Norway 1:22:33  @RyanShirley  1:29:26 Inca Trail with  @ColinandSamir  1:31:41 Isle of Skye 1:35:18 Podcast feedback 1:39:40 Hiking guide videos 1:45:34 Do I enjoy sharing BTS? 1:47:53 Geoguessr https://www.geoguessr.com/referral-program/3I8L-ST4V-MFQ6 1:49:08 Julia Hikes to Eat 1:54:02 Shorts and clips 1:56:35 Sasha needs a hug 2:01:42  @Julien2  2:03:22  @PewDiePie  2:05:53  @InternetHistorian  2:11:24 3 Hours of Relaxing Ambient Hiking 2:16:03 Break 2:18:55 Channel analytics 2:26:51 Instagram 2:30:28 Mexico City Vlog 2:33:14 YouTube shorts 2:40:02  @DrDisRespect  2:43:35 Orange Patagonia Puff 2:50:18  @AllanSu  2:57:27 South Korea 3:04:17 Milanote https://milanote.com 3:05:49 Obsidian https://obsidian.md 3:13:00 Mt Kinabalu 3:14:55  @khakees.official  3:25:54 Adventure Archives 3:28:44 Ambient Bakery Videos 3:37:01 Home vlogs 3:40:59 Brooklyn Bakery --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kraigadams/message

About the Show:"Exploring the world enriches us with experiences that resonate beyond borders, connecting us through the universal language of human curiosity and adventure."- Anela MalikIn today's episode, Randy Wilburn embarks on a journey of discovery with the well-traveled and insightful Anela Malik. A former U.S. diplomat turned influencer, Anela shares her transition from diplomacy to digital storytelling, revealing her unique perspective on the world through her platform, Feed the Malik. As she recounts her exhilarating plunge into the icy waters of Antarctica and her intimate encounters with diverse cultures, Anela's narrative is a celebration of embracing life's adventures and the beauty of forging genuine connections.Dive into an inspiring conversation that traverses the globe, from the hidden art scenes of Jordan to the close-knit community of Northwest Arkansas. Anela's reflections on the region highlight the vibrant community spirit and the myriad of opportunities that make it a special place to call home. With a passion for food, travel, and authentic storytelling, Anela's voice is a beacon for those seeking to live a life untethered by expectations and rich with joy and community.What you will learn in this episode:Anela Malik's evolution from diplomacy to becoming a renowned influencer with a passion for global exploration.The transformative experiences of travel, from the ethereal landscapes of Antarctica to the warm, popcorn-filled evenings on the Inca Trail.How Northwest Arkansas has shaped Anela's journey and what the region offers in terms of community, culture, and growth.The importance of staying true to your voice in the influencer space and navigating partnerships with brands.Insights into the future of content creation and the role of AI in enhancing, but not replacing, the authentic storytelling that defines influential voices.All this and more on this episode of the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast.Important Links and Mentions on the Show*Email Feed the MalikWebsite Feed The MalikFeed the Malik on InstagramFeed the Malik on YouTubeTune in to KUAF 91.3 FM to listen to the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast on Ozarks at Large.This episode is sponsored by*Signature Bank of Arkansas "Community Banking at its Best!" Northwest Arkansas Council - "Life Works Here!" Try ONBoardNWA.com Today! *Note: some of the resources mentioned may be affiliate links. This means we get paid a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.Connect more with I am Northwest Arkansas:Grab our Newsletter Email Us at

Dean shares the story behind another life-changing trip! Down in South America, Dean followed the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Hear all the hacks, the tricks, and what you HAVE to prepare before you take on the trail. Plus, find out which member of Bachelor Nation helped Dean plan his trip!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Beth Venit joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss some of the laws and regulations surrounding licensed professionals facing mental health and substance abuse disorders. They explore how these regulations can often become barriers to seeking the necessary help. Dr. Beth Venit dives into the intricacies of the recently enacted model regulation known as Safe Haven. This innovative program is specifically crafted to assist licensees in seeking support while maintaining their ability to continue working. LINKS Federation of State Physician Health Programs, Inc. (FSPHP): https://www.fsphp.org/ Model Regulations - Safe Haven Program (Download): https://www.aavsb.org/Download?url=scl/fi/la9qq8ib249c5cy25ip1o/Model-Regulation-for-a-Safe-Haven-Program.pdf?rlkey=xamzcxlzgf7msc9obkaafng75 LinkedIn: Beth Venit VMD, MPH, DACVPM: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-venit-vmd-mph-dacvpm-7a840ab/overlay/about-this-profile/ Uncharted Veterinary Conference 2023: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-april-2024/ Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Beth Venit VMD is a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2007. Throughout the area of Washington, DC, she practiced small animal medicine, both ER and GP, as both a full-time associate and a relief veterinarian for the next 12 years. In that time, she earned her Masters of Public Health from the University of Iowa and became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. She then worked at the US Department of State, first as a fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and then as a full-time project manager focused on training foreign partners on biorisk management and the prevention of bioterrorism. In 2022, she joined the American Association for Veterinary State Boards as their first Chief Veterinary Officer. In her free time, she enjoys hiking in various parts of the world with her husband (past trips include hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, several 14ers in Colorado, and a successful summit of Kilimanjaro), and being lazy on the couch with her pittie mix, Eleanor Woofsevelt and maine coon/tiger mix, The Chairman Meow.

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. LeBron James, Michael B. Jordan, Tom Brady, and Drake have all made sizable ownership investments in pickleball teams. One of them needs to get today's guest onto the roster. Owen Mitchell won first place in the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. He's also won the Florida state championship for his age group in four of the past five years. For him, winning is a goal, but not the goal. The sport has helped him find a purpose, and he thinks that's one of the keys to happiness in retirement. We also talked about his devotion to faith, his love for family, and the marriage seminars he and his wife lead throughout the year. Owen is a man of action. He's hiked the Inca Trail in Peru, gone to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and back twice, hiked Mt. Whitney, and so much more. Owen Mitchell thinks about his life as a story; as you'll hear, he's writing a real page-turner. 00:00-Start 02:12-Owen's Love for Pickleball 05:12-The Villages: A Pickleball Haven 07:24-Medicare Benefits You Don't Know About 08:33-Owen's Approach to Fitness and Health 10:50-Family Dynamics and Proximity 13:02-Owen's Marriage Ministry with His Wife 19:58-Owen's Career 22:19-Financial Discipline 24:55-Extensive Travel and Adventure Hiking 28:15-Pickleball on a Cruise Ship 31:39-The Wave: A Unique Natural Formation 33:22-Goal Setting in Retirement 35:30-Defining Happiness in Retirement 39:28-A Perfect Day for Owen 40:34-Caring for Elderly In-Laws 42:23-Retirement Planning and Financial Decisions 48:27-Less Limitations in Retirement 52:25-Advice for Achieving Happiness in Retirement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you will learn: Why Matt went to Peru for training and ended up living there. Determining your strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur. The most impactful things we make sure are part of every guys trip.   Resources + Links Follow Kyle on Instagram | @kyle_depiesse   Check out our next upcoming Guys Trip  https://www.guystrip.co/   Order my book! Guys' Trip by Kyle Depiesse   Subscribe to the Youtube Channel - Guys Trip https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJpr1V_QOM7in_nIEiVtRtA Show Notes Travel enriches your life and relationships in so many ways. In this episode, I'm joined by Matt Kinch as he shares some great stories of how he has made a career of creating travel experiences, met his wife through their careers in travel, his perspective on the Inca Trail trip he joined us on with some insights on what sets our Guys Trips apart. Plus, Matt shares some challenges he has overcome in his transition from corporate to starting your own business. Matt and I both create unique experiences for our communities through travel so if you're looking to travel more in 2024 and plan some bucket list experiences for yourself or looking to join one of ours, stay tuned.    02:45 Entrepreneurship, wellness, and family.  08:30 Canadian culture and accents with a guest from Winnipeg. 11:15 Travel industry career growth with a 12-year marriage.  18:00 Career growth and the decision to move back to a small town. 20:45 Pandemic-related career changes and relocation.  26:30 Building travel businesses through relationships.  32:30 What were your biggest challenges with starting your own business?  35:30 Determining your strengths and weaknesses as an entrepreneur. 41:45 The most impactful things we make sure are part of every guys trip. 44:00 What was it like doing the personal balance sheet with the group of men? 47:00 What are some travel experiences you think people should consider in 2024?

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!

Fitness Tips for Hikers – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 198 with Marcus Shaprio Marcus Shapiro is a pioneer in the online fitness coaching space. In 2009, he launched FitForTrips.com to provide custom fitness programs specifically for hikers and backpackers. Since then, he has helped thousands of clients conquer hundreds of different trails all over the world including Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Rim to Rim Grand Canyon, Inca Trail, 13ers, 14ers, and more.   He believes that any hiker who executes his unique training strategy called the “Fit For Trips Big 5” can complete any trail safely and confidently. Marcus holds a B.S. in Athletic Training from the University of Alabama and a CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and has over 30 years of personal training experience. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Marcus Shapiro about fitness tips for hikers. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How walking stairs is important for developing strength and endurance and people should focus less on time and more on elevation gain. - Why the eccentric loading during downhill hikes requires proper foot placement and control. - How proper foot placement and knee bending should be practiced to avoid overstriding when walking or running downhill reducing effort and main - How incline training decreases the risk of developing acute tendonitis when hitting the trail. - Why running on a treadmill is different than running outdoors. Connect with Marcus: Guest Contact Info Instagram@fitfortrips Facebookfacebook.com/groups/HikingTrainingSolutions Links Mentioned:FitForTrips.com Connect with Steven: Website Xeroshoes.com Jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter@XeroShoes Instagram@xeroshoes Facebookfacebook.com/xeroshoes

Las Locatoras traveled to Perú for Diosa's 30th birthday! They recount their experience doing the Inca Trail, Mala trying cuy for the first time, and Diosa visiting her family! For the second half of this episode, we discuss LA news and formerly elected officials. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/locatora_productionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, Stephy Steph and Bobby made it to the destination. The time spent there was short. They learned that the journey on the 4 day Inca Trail trek was the most beautiful part of this adventure. They chat about what they learned about themselves and about the journey.

Bobby continues his journey on day 3 of the Inca Trail. He reflects on failures and advice he would give his younger self. What would you tell your younger self? Bobby's advice deals with fear.Bobby is enjoying this physically brutal adventure. He reflects upon the adage that amazing things happen when you say why not!

What can you learn about yourself hiking the Inca Trail? Bobby chats about training and challenges as he makes his say on day 3 of 4.Do you need a challenge? Is Machu Picchu on your bucket list? Give a listen and come along on the adventure!

Imagine embarking on a journey that stretches from the Inca Trail in Peru to the Amazon jungle, punctuated by personal encounters with resilient locals weathering the pandemic. This episode is a testament to the power of a global perspective and a reminder of the privileges we often overlook. It's an exhortation to explore and broaden our horizons, in the physical and digital realms alike.But the journey doesn't stop at geographical exploration. The episode transitions into an introspective look at personal growth, drawing from the analogy of training for a marathon and the significance of repetition in achieving goals. We discuss redefining the parameters of success through the lens of five pillars - mental health, physical health, community service, philanthropy, spirituality and relationships, and stress the importance of self-understanding and the right mindset. Remember, your time is precious and reaching out for help doesn't mark failure, it signifies growth. To Reach Jordan:Email: Jordan@Edwards.Consulting Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ejFXH1_BjdnxG4J8u93Zw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.edwards.7503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanfedwards/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanedwards5/ Hope you find value in this. If so please provide a 5-star and drop a review.Complimentary Edwards Consulting Session: https://calendly.com/jordan-555/intro-call

Let's pack our bags and venture into the great outdoors with my uncle, Clay Abney, a seasoned adventurer who has traversed five continents and counting. As we forge our way through captivating stories of his travels, you're promised a vivid memory lane trip to Peru, an appreciation for physical preparedness, and a newfound respect for the discomfort that comes with venturing into the unknown.Our journey starts with the stirring tale of hiking the Inca Trail, where the awe-inspiring history of the Incas and the physical challenge of high-altitude trekking kindled my passion for medicine. Clay enlightens us with his meticulous strategies for such journeys, including resistance training with a weighted backpack, and how to prepare mentally and physically for altitude sickness. We then delve into the heart of outdoor adventures, where Clay shares the critical importance of understanding the culture and language of the places we visit and how local guides can make all the difference in safely navigating regions like Kilimanjaro and Nepal.As we round off the journey, Clay regales us with his gastronomic escapades of tasting unique dishes like reindeer meat, muskox, and seal. We also discuss the relevance of travel insurance and risk management in outdoor adventures, drawing insights from his experience of breaking his ankle on a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. And just before we unpack, we delve into a slice of history as we talk about the Vikings and their colonization of Greenland. Stay tuned for this exciting episode that promises to be a whirlwind tour of adventure, cultural appreciation, and lessons in exploration. Picmonic boosts confidence and grades. Our IRB study proved that with the Picmonic learning system students increase retention and test scores.Years ago, psychologists and education researchers found mnemonics to be an effective tool in increasing retention and memory recall. Today, lots of different strategies for learning and memorization using mnemonics exist including keyword, phrase, music and image mnemonics.Use code OFFWHITECOAT for 20% off Dedicated technology for medical schools, residency and health programs looking to optimize performance on in-service and licensure exams. Students get access to the content, questions, explanations, and all benefits of the SmartBank to help enhance their performances on high-stakes exams. TrueLearn provides national average comparisons, including score, percentile, and category weaknesses according to the exam blueprint. Use code OFFWHITECOAT for $25 off your purchase.Support the show

Dr. Beth Venit, Chief Veterinary Officer at the American Association of Veterinary State Boards, joins the podcast to discuss veterinary board complaints in the United States and Canada. Dr. Venit explains how board complaints are made, processed and communicated to doctors and technicians. She talks about what to expect at State Board hearings, and what practices are mostly likely to land someone in one of those meetings. Finally, she gives some simple "best practices" to protect your license if you are a veterinarian or technician. LINKS: AAVSB Website: https://aavsb.org/ Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Beth Venit VMD is a graduate from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2007. Throughout the area of Washington, DC, she practiced small animal medicine, both ER and GP, as both a full-time associate and a relief veterinarian for the next 12 years. In that time, she earned her Masters of Public Health from the University of Iowa and became a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. She then worked at the US Department of State, first as a fellow with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and then as a full-time project manager focused on training foreign partners on biorisk management and the prevention of bioterrorism. In 2022, she joined the American Association for Veterinary State Boards as their first Chief Veterinary Officer. In her free time, she enjoys hiking in various parts of the world with her husband (past trips include hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, several 14ers in Colorado, and a successful summit of Kilimanjaro), and being lazy on the couch with her pittie mix, Eleanor Woofsevelt and maine coon / tiger mix, The Chairman Meow.