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Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyAward-Winning Wellness with SHA Vice President Alejandro BatallerAlejandro Bataller is the Vice President of AB Living and the SHA Wellness Clinic, one of the best wellness clinics in the world. Since its founding, SHA has led the way in innovative, holistic health. The clinic has won numerous awards, including being named “World´s Best Wellness Clinic” from World Spa Awards and “Best Medical Spa International” from Conde Nast Traveller and Tatler. Born in Argentina with Spanish-Italian roots, Alejandro has led a fascinating life in international business. He’s been awarded the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from Gentleman magazine, as well as the “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” Awar...
2024-12-2635 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleySearching for Humanity's Origins in Kenya with National Geographic Explorer Louise LeakeyLouise Leakey is a third-generation paleoanthropologist and National Geographic Explorer who has spent much of her life searching for humanity's origins in Kenya. Growing up in East Africa, her family has contributed enormously to understanding our African origins through their work in both Kenya and Tanzania. Louise earned her PhD in Biology from the University College London and is an anthropology research professor at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and a research associate at the National Museum of Kenya. She directs the palaeoanthropological expeditions of the Koobi Fora Research Project, and her team’s di...
2024-12-1947 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHotel Legends: Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn with Co-founder Mike FreedLocated along California’s Highway 1 on the cliffs of Big Sur lies Post Ranch Inn, one of the most extraordinary eco-hotels in the world. Surrounded by sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Lucia mountains, it’s a sanctuary for the soul—an ideal place for relaxation, rejuvenation or romance. Mike Freed, the co-founder of the legendary property, joins Melissa to explore the story behind the nature-inspired hotel, which was originally a cattle ranch and multi-generation homestead. Mike is a leader in sustainability; he co-chairs the Visit California Luxury Initiative and the Task Force for Sustainable Touris...
2024-12-0542 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyThe Legends of Mount Everest with Peter Hillary and Jamling Tenzing NorgaySir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa became the first team to summit Mount Everest on May 29, 1953. Their historic feat turned the pair into an international symbol of adventure, courage and teamwork. Joining Melissa for this special episode of Passport to Everywhere are the duo’s sons, Peter Hillary and Jamling Tanzing Norgay, who have carried on their families’ legacy. Peter Hillary is an author, motivational speaker, expedition leader and mountaineer, and he first ascended Everest in 1990. Since then, he’s completed the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. Jamling Tenzing Norgay is a climbe...
2024-11-1444 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyRedefining French Cuisine with Michelin-Adored Chef Yannick AllénoChef Yannick Alléno is widely known as one of the world’s greatest chefs. He’s dedicated his career to reinventing French cuisine across 17 international restaurants, which have earned a total of 16 Michelin. He joins Melissa to talk about his London debut Pavyllon and its dedicated Bar Antoine at the Four Seasons Park Lane. Chef Yannick has infused his creativity into Pavyllon, transforming it into one of the most coveted reservations in London (which earned its first Michelin star within six months of opening). Originally from the outskirts of Paris, Chef Yannick details how growing up in Franc...
2024-10-3141 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHotel Legends: Japan's Gora KadanA trip to Japan isn’t complete without a stay at a ryokan, and Gora Kadan in Hakone National Park captures this authentic experience in a world-class way. A 90-minute drive outside of Tokyo, the luxurious, traditional Japanese inn was originally a summer retreat of the Imperial family, and it now attracts both local and international travelers from all over the world. Melissa is joined by Ryutaro Hashimoto, the CEO of Gora Kadan and co-head of Japan at Star Asia, and Malcolm MacLean, the founder and current managing partner of Star Asia. Hashimoto San has spent almost a decade at...
2024-10-1740 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHotel Legends: St. Regis Celebrates 120 YearsThe iconic St. Regis celebrates its 120th anniversary this year, and to help tell its epic story, Melissa is joined by three key members of the brand: Amanda Nichols, the global brand leader of St. Regis; Octavia Marginean-Tahiroglu, the general manager of The St. Regis New York; and Israel Kelly, who’s been on the frontlines of the respected butler team for 29 years. Together, they discuss how the prestigious collection of hotels set a new standard for luxury hospitality, starting with the opening of The St. Regis New York in 1904. From the Astor family’s original vision to the rich...
2024-09-1241 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyThe Art of Sustainable Luxury with Architect & Designer Bill BensleyBill Bensley is an avid traveler, visionary architect, interior designer, artist and landscape designer. After studying landscape architecture at Harvard, he left for Asia in the early 80s and founded his company BENSLEY in 1989. He now has offices in Bangkok and Bali, and his team has crafted over 200 extraordinary projects spanning 30 countries. He brings a creative, curious approach to his work on iconic hotels, resorts, spas, homes and palaces around the world. Melissa and Bill explore the inspiration behind Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal, Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia and Capella Ubud in Bali—as well as one of hi...
2024-08-2936 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHotel Legends: Fogo Island Inn with Founder Zita CobbCEO and founder of the Canadian foundation Shorefast, Zita Cobb is also the creator and innkeeper of the Fogo Island Inn. Located in the subarctic on an island off an island, or as Zita says, “far away from far away,” the Fogo Island Inn remains one of the most captivating hotels in the world. A daughter of a local fisherman, Zita grew up on the island and returned home after paving a successful path in business with the aim of giving back. The powerful, wild geography of the Labrador current, the unique culture of the island and a forward-thinking busi...
2024-08-2244 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHotel Legends: Mallorca’s Cap Rocat with CEO and Founder of Marugal Pablo CarringtonPablo Carrington is the founder and CEO of Marugal, the hotel management company in Spain that owns one of Indagare’s most beloved hotels, Cap Rocat. Originally a 19th century military fortress, the hotel opened in 2010 reflecting the essence of the island in its mystical rooms carved in rock overlooking the dazzling Mediterranean Sea. Pablo joins Melissa to share his unexpected path into the hospitality industry, and how capturing a “sense of place” became essential in offering guests an authentic experience. They explore Spain’s tumultuous history and how it’s reflected in both Cap Rocat and the bustling port of Pa...
2024-08-1542 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHow to Plan the Perfect Trip: Insider Tips from Consumer Psychology Expert Jeff GalakJeff Galak is an expert in decision making, consumer behavior, and consumer psychology. He’s spent decades studying how people maintain happiness and has used his findings to understand what this means for travelers. With a Bachelors of Science in Marketing and Economic Theory, Master of Philosophy in Marketing, and Ph.D. in Marketing all from New York University’s Stern School of Business, Jeff now serves as an Associate Professor of Marketing at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business. In this episode, Jeff reveals practical, research insights you can apply to your next vacation in order to max...
2024-08-0850 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyKnow Before You Go: Camino de Santiago with Spiritual Coach Elizabeth LesserElizabeth Lesser is a spiritual coach, bestselling author, and co-founder of the Omega Institute, a specialty retreat center located in New York. She’s led multiple Insider Journeys with Indagare, including two on the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago, also known as the Way of Saint James, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Spain that has attracted pilgrims for thousands of years. Elizabeth shares her experience walking the Camino – from what she expected and how she prepared to how it surprised and transformed her. As a spiritual seeker, she explores the gift of walking and ways it c...
2024-08-0145 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHotel Legends: "World's Best Hotel" Passalacqua on Lake Como with Valentina De SantisItalian hotelier Valentina De Santis has turned dreams into reality at Passalacqua on Lake Como. Often referred to as the Italian Eloise at the Plaza, she grew up running the corridors of her family’s hotel, the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, and was instilled with a love for hospitality at a young age. She joins Melissa to share stories of her magical childhood, her deep rooted love for hotels and the unexpected, serendipitous journey of her family’s latest endeavor, the mystical Passalacqua. After opening in 2022, the intimate, family-owned villa was recently named the “World’s Best Hotel” by the World’s 50...
2024-07-2549 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyKnow Before You Go: Paris 2024 OlympicsThe Managing Director of Paris je t’aime Tourist Office, Corrine Menegaux, joins Melissa to explore everything happening in Paris in anticipation of the 2024 Olympics. Paris has spent years transforming in preparation for the opening ceremony on July 26th, and Corrine shares an inside look at how Paris has invested in new initiatives to make this one of the world’s most exciting games yet. They discuss the iconic monuments hosting competitions, exciting events to look out for and how Paris plans to make sustainability a part of its Olympic hosting legacy. She also reveals exhibitions to have on your...
2024-07-1837 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyTransforming Paris through Art with Chinese Designer Jiang Qiong ErShanghai-born artist and designer Jiang Qiong Er joins Melissa to explore cross-cultural exchange and innovative art. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France, Musée Guimet invited Jiang Qiong Er to put together an exquisite installation titled Guardians of Time. Before diving into the meaning behind her latest work, Jiang Qiong Er shares stories from her childhood during a unique period of China’s history and reveals how painting played a pivotal role in shaping her international life. She then describes in detail her choices on the daring project in Paris inc...
2024-07-1142 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyKnow Before You Go: Grand Canyon with Expert Guide Geno KellyIn honor of the 4th of July, we’re re-airing one of our most popular archival episodes exploring the Grand Canyon National Park. Melissa met expert Grand Canyon guide and outdoor adventurer Geno Kelly on a trip to Sedona. As a retired firefighter, Geno has been studying, hiking, rafting and guiding the Grand Canyon for over 45 years and has visited the nation’s wonder thousands of times. In this conversation, he shares mesmerizing stories of the unique geology, wildlife, archeology and history of the Grand Canyon. Tune in to unravel the layered history of the Grand Canyon and discover Geno...
2024-07-0458 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyThe Art of Tea and Travel with Steve SchwartzSteve Schwartz is the founder, CEO and Master Blender of Los Angeles-based tea company, Art of Tea. Through the brand's 20 year existence, he’s worked with a number of big names, including Vera Wang, The Peninsula Hotels, and Wolfgang Puck restaurants, and he published his debut book, Art of Tea: A Journey of Ritual, Discovery and Impact, in 2022. During this episode, Steve shares how tragedy launched his unexpected journey into Ayurvedic healing which then led him to discover the art –– and science –– of tea. He shares stories from his encounters with tea farmers in Israel, Thailand, Laos and beyond. Tune in to...
2024-06-2739 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyFashion Icon Trina Turk on California & DesignFashion icon and designer Trina Turk shares the lessons she learned in creating her optimistic, colorful line at the age of 34. She explores how growing up in California influenced her dreamy brand and her favorite destinations in the golden state. She also reveals her favorite flea markets in Los Angeles, her love for Palm Springs, tips for vintage shopping and more. Together, Melissa and Trina explore some of the places they’re most excited about - from Mexico City to South America - and dive into Trina’s joy of architectural tours while traveling (hint: Hollyhock House). She also reve...
2024-06-2047 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyDiscovering Krug Champagne with Olivier KrugKrug Champagne has continued to set new standards for quality, creativity, and excellence since 1843 when Joseph Krug laid the foundation for the globally recognized Champagne house. In this week’s episode, Melissa is joined by Olivier Krug, sixth generation of the Krug family and current Director of the House. The two dive into Krug’s techniques and innovations, including the Krug Single Ingredient, an initiative founded in 2015 that invites chefs from around the world to craft recipes around each Krug Grande Cuvée and Krug Rosé Édition. This year’s ingredient, Flower, will be highlighted in three upcoming Indagare Insider J...
2024-06-1333 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHotel Legends: Inside NIHI Sumba with CEO James McBrideLocated in Indonesia an hour east of Bali, NIHI Sumba is an extraordinary place that fuses nature, beauty and wellness in a thoughtful, soulful way. The hotel has been named the ‘Best Hotel in the World’ for two years in a row by Travel & Leisure and has mastered the art of transformative, luxurious simplicity. CEO and co-founding partner James McBride joins Melissa to explore what makes this hotel so special and how its magic came to be. After growing up in South Africa, he spent over two decades leading some of the world's most incredible hotels and has been reco...
2024-06-061h 00Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyFinding Inspiration in Bali with John HardyThe visionary John Hardy has led a legendary career in jewelry, hospitality, design and education. In today’s episode, he takes Melissa through the thrilling journey of his life – from the beginning of his iconic jewelry line to the Green School (which gained global recognition from his TED talk) to the innovative boutique hotel, Bambu Indah. He shares his thoughts on why Bali is unlike anywhere else in the world, and why he believes bamboo is the hope for the future. Plus- on this week’s Indagare Insight Melissa shares her insider tips for jewelry shopping abroad.Follow...
2024-05-3054 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyTravel Trailblazers: Princess Mabel van Oranje on VOW for GirlsBefore Princess Mabel van Oranje was a royal, a prominent human rights activist and serial entrepreneur for social change, she grew up in a typical Dutch Family. In fact, it was her father, whom she lost far too young, who inspired the activist in her with his stories of far flung destinations and the challenges certain communities face. On this week’s episode, Mabel talks about the path that led her to founding VOW for Girls; the organization, borne from a friend’s wedding, strives to build a world with no child marriage. She and Melissa also discuss some of t...
2024-05-2345 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyExploring the Golden Age of Travel with Author Francisca MatteoliAward-winning travel writer Francisca Matteoli has authored over a dozen books and collaborated with the likes of National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveller, and Louis Vuitton, but what is now a fulfilling and celebrated career was once just a passion. Francisca was raised in a family of travelers –– in fact, her grandfather once had the bill for an entire year at the Hôtel du Louvre waived because he was such a cherished guest –– and, she’s been collecting and telling stories for her entire life. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear about her unique childhood, as well as her t...
2024-05-161h 01Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHotel Legends: Pellicano Hotels with Marie-Louise and Roberto SciòFather-daughter duo Roberto and Marie-Louise Scio of the Pellicano Group sit down with Melissa to discuss the legacy and the future of their triumvirate of three iconic Italian hotels: Il Pellicano, Mezzatorre and La Posta Vecchia. The episode is full of Italian storytelling at its finest as Roberto recounts memories from his first overnight and his early days as a guest of Hotel Il Pellicano, through to his decision to purchase the hotel and to expand the collection. Marie-Louise explains how she fell very naturally into the role of Creative Director –and now CEO–merely by “making the walls talk”...
2024-05-0952 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyThe World Made Local with Condé Nast Traveller's Global Editorial Director Divia ThaniIn this week’s episode, Divia Thani, Global Editorial Director of Condé Nast Traveller, speaks with Melissa about how she found herself in what many would call their dream job. From growing up in former Bombay with a single, working mother during a time when such a thing was very uncommon, to attending university in the States, spending time in New York and returning to India only to fall deeply in love with her home-country again, Divia’s journey has been a winding one. Listen in not only to hear her story, but also to understand her vision for CNT a...
2024-05-021h 01Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyPico Iyer on Japan and Changing PerspectivesWhen he was just 26, Pico Iyer, the prolific British-born travel writer, essayist, and novelist decided to move to Japan after a fortuitous layover changed the trajectory of his life. He has written 15 books that have been translated into 23 languages, and his Ted talk on the Art of Stillness has received more than three and half million views. On this week’s episode, he sits down with Melissa to discuss everything from globalization and his time traveling to Iran, Myanmar and other countries undergoing change or else plagued by political unrest as well as his time with the Dalai Lama, hi...
2024-04-251h 01Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyTravel Trailblazers: The Bucket List FamilyGarrett and Jessica Gee of The Bucket List Family have traveled to over 90 countries with their kids, all three of whom are under 10 years old. Through exciting video storytelling, they’ve amassed quite a following and even have their own production company, The Bucket List Studios. But before their family of travel journalists became such a hit, Garrett and Jessica were just two young parents exploring the world on a budget with their easy-going children in tow. Tune in to learn about how what they originally intended as a family video-log transformed into The Bucket List brand, get details on...
2024-04-1851 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyExploring Paris and French Style with Inès de la FressangeDesigner, bestselling author and Roger Vivier Ambassador Inès de la Fressange is one of the most famous French supermodels of all time. She’s worked with Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent and even signed an exclusive contract with Chanel in the 1980s. She’s co-authored multiple books on French home design, the art of happiness and Parisian style (including the New York Times Bestseller Parisian Chic). She’s also created her own fashion brand, and her final collection with UNIQLO celebrating effortless Parisian style was just released. In this episode, Inès sits down with Melissa...
2024-04-1152 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHotel Legends: Inside Vienna's Hotel Sacher with Alexandra and Matthias WinklerLocated in the heart of Vienna steps away from the State Opera House and the Albertina, Hotel Sacher is one of the most legendary hotels in all of Europe. Melissa is joined by Hotel Sacher’s co-owner Alexandra Winkler and her husband and business partner Matthias to explore not only the history of this elegant hotel, but also the captivating charm of Vienna. The two share their take on the enchanting cultural capital and how it continues to meld history, art and architecture. Plus- Melissa shares her personal recommendations for Vienna from her top museums and favorite exhibits to th...
2024-04-0449 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyFinding Love and Life in Paris with Author Anna KlootsNew York Times Bestselling Author Anna Kloots joins Melissa to talk about her memoir, My Own Magic: A Reappearing Act, which details her travels around the world entwined in a coming of age story. After her marriage ended at the age of 30, Anna decided to fulfill her lifelong dream and move to Paris. In this heartfelt episode, she shares her journey with Melissa and explores why travel serves as a vehicle for finding confidence and rediscovering the magic within. Anna also shares what living in the “real Paris” is like, including a very romantic love story with her neighbor…yes, it...
2024-04-0453 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyChristian Louboutin on Design, Inspiration and PortugalOn this episode of Passport to Everywhere, Melissa sits down with renowned shoe designer Christian Louboutin to discuss his latest venture: a boutique hotel in the scenic hills of Portugal. Christian is widely recognized in the fashion industry for his glamorous footwear line featuring coveted red-bottom shoes. He has now, however, ventured into the world of hospitality with his latest project, the Vermelho Hotel. Vermelho opened in April of 2023 and is located in Melides, a quaint fishing village in Portugal. In this episode, Christian shares his journey of opening Vermelho (it was originally going to be only...
2024-04-0446 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyTravel Legends: Sir Richard Branson on the Power of Travel and Son Bunyola in MallorcaMelissa is joined by legendary entrepreneur and adventurer Sir Richard Branson to explore the power of travel and his latest hotel in Mallorca. Renowned for his trailblazing spirit, Richard has carved a name for himself in diverse industries such as music, aviation, hotels, and even space exploration. The episode delves into his remarkable journey, starting from his early days when he left school at 16 to launch his own magazine, to starting Virgin Records later Virgin Airlines and the Virgin Limited Edition hotel group, and bringing us to the current day as he celebrates his hotel Son Bunyola in Mallorca...
2024-04-0439 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyUnder the Tuscan Sun Author Frances Mayes on Italy and Embracing ChangeFrances Mayes is the New York Times Bestselling Author of Under the Tuscan Sun, which was turned into the beloved romantic movie starring Diane Lane in 2003. Frances joins Melissa to talk about how her love for Italy transformed her own life while also capturing the attention of women ready to make a change around the world. Plus, with her book, A Place in the World: Finding the Meaning of Home, she explores the mysterious concept of home and what it encompasses, from the homes we build to the countries we visit. She explains how “the house protects the dreamer” and...
2024-04-0452 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyHotel Legends: The Legacy of the Ritz ParisIn this episode, Melissa Biggs Bradley transports you to the world-renowned Ritz Paris, overlooking the Palace Vendôme. Founded in 1898 by Cesar Ritz, famous guests of the hotel include Coco Chanel, Ernest Hemingway, Princess Diana and French novelist Marcel Proust. Melissa sits down with former acclaimed bartender at the legendary Bar Hemingway Colin Field and Marc Raffray, former General Manager of the Ritz, to talk about the hotel’s storied history, how it has evolved over the years, what makes it so iconic and, of course, the best way to secure a spot at Bar Hemingway. She'll also tell you...
2024-04-0454 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyAerin Lauder on Style, Beauty and TravelOn this episode of Passport to Everywhere, Melissa is joined by her friend Aerin Lauder, who is also the granddaughter of Esteè Lauder and the founder and Creative Director of AERIN, a global luxury lifestyle brand. Melissa and Aerin discuss how Aerin’s travels have inspired her brand, including special childhood trips with her grandmother. Aerin also shares stories and travel recommendations for destinations that have a special place in her heart – from London to Paris, Palm Beach and the Hamptons. Aerin’s passion for travel has taken her all over the world, and those journeys have allowed her to inco...
2024-04-0448 minPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyPassport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs Bradley Returns on April 4thJoin Indagare Travel Founder and CEO Melissa Biggs Bradley as she transports you across the globe to dream destinations and the world’s most legendary hotels, shares travel tips, news and advice and explores the future of travel. On the show, Melissa will answer your questions and introduce you to the most incredible people she has met on the road from thought leaders, authors, chefs, and filmmakers to travel experts, conservationists, and hoteliers. Passport to Everywhere will inspire and empower you to embrace the positive power of travel, have you fantasizing about your next vacation and also give you th...
2024-03-2200 min
Secret Spillers PodcastTravel Secrets, Spilled: A Conversation with Victoria of Indagare TravelIn this episode, J&G sit down J’s littlest sister, Victoria to talk about all things travel! Yes, J is likely to be fired for nepotism after this episode airs – and she’s also running out of family members to invite on the pod. But in all seriousness , this episode is a really great one. Victoria, who works for the esteemed luxury travel company Indagare, give listeners insight into how to plan a trip as a conscious consumer, with sustainability, community, and impact in mind. She also provides insight into how to plan trip that is truly relaxing/wellne...
2023-09-2540 min
Byoblu24 intervisteMORTALITÀ INFANTILE IN ECCESSO: "È URGENTE INDAGARE LE CAUSE" - ALESSANDRO CAPUCCIÈ notizia di poche ore fa che il Garante per l'infanzia e l'adolescenza della regione Abruzzo ha deciso di istituire un Tavolo tecnico di sorveglianza al fine di indagare l'eccesso di mortalità infantile nell'ambito della regione. Sebbene i dati in possesso delle autorità regionli si riferiscano agli anni 2015-2020, le cronache giornalistiche e i dati Euromomo portano a sospettare che la mortalità infantile sia ulteriormente cresciuta negli ultimi due anni. Il Comitato difesa minori da mesi promuove incontri informativi sul tema, sollecitando la regione ad indagare su un problema che, inspiegabilmente, sembra non suscitare l'attenzione che ci si aspetterebbe.Byoblu ne h...
2023-08-1026 min
The One Way Ticket ShowMelissa Biggs Bradley - Travel Expert, CEO & Founder of Indagare Melissa Biggs Bradley is the CEO and founder of Indagare, a membership-based luxury travel agency and media company that combines curated content with high-touch service and leverages its global network to create extraordinary, meaningful experiences for sophisticated travelers. Since launching, the company has been named to Inc.'s Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S. and to Crain's 50 fastest-growing companies in New York. Indagare believes that how you travel matters and its mission is to inspire and empower people to change their lives–and the world–through travel and to have a positive impact on the places they visit. ...
2023-04-1456 min
Indagare Global ConversationsMelissa Biggs Bradley, Indagare CEO and author of Safari Style: Wild KingdomWhy does unplugging in the bush return you to your more primitive senses and enable you to hear your inner voice? Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley and Simone Girner discuss Melissa’s lifetime of safari experiences and her new book Safari Style, which showcases the design and conservation innovations of some of her favorite safari camps across seven African countries. Plus, how to plan a safari (and what to pack), her most memorable wildlife encounters—and why standing still (and staying quiet) may sometimes be the best advice.
2021-09-2350 minIndagare Global ConversationsBecky Diamond, Video Journalist: Tales from the War ZoneMelissa Biggs Bradley talks with NYU professor and former war correspondent Becky Diamond about how her passion for journalism came through travel, reporting from the frontlines in Afghanistan and Iraq, her passion (and her favorite places) in the Middle East. Plus, finding flow and living in the present—and the ways travel builds resilience and gratitude you won’t forget. https://www.womenforwomen.org/ https://www.rescue.org/
2021-09-0248 minIndagare Global ConversationsFabien Cousteau, Aquanaut, Conservationist and Filmmaker: Journey to the Bottom of the SeaWhat are the small steps we can take to protect the planet and its oceans for future generations? Melissa Biggs Bradley sits down with aquanaut and filmmaker Fabien Cousteau to talk about his underwater adventures, his passion for sharks(!), ocean conservation and his latest project Proteus—and why travel is the best classroom for life. https://www.fabiencousteauolc.org/
2021-08-2646 minIndagare Global ConversationsInès de la Fressange, Fashion Designer and Roger Vivier Ambassador: Defining French StyleMelissa Biggs Bradley sits down with style icon, author, Roger Vivier ambassador, and designer Inès de la Fressange to talk about the evolution of Parisian style, what makes fashion “timeless,” the beauty of simple things (and her latest clothing line), why taking risks matters and much more. https://www.rogervivier.com/
2021-08-1937 minIndagare Global ConversationsDawn Davis, Bon Appetit Editor: A Taste for TravelHow can food help you discover the essence of a place—and be a conduit for memories? Melissa Biggs Bradley finds out when she sits down with Bon Appetit’s Dawn Davis. They also discuss the magical chaos of New York in the rain, their mutual love for Africa, what it really means to eat like a local, the pleasures of planning a trip around food—and why taking chances is easier when you’re someplace else.https://www.bonappetit.com/
2021-08-1238 minIndagare Global ConversationsTravel Experts Talk: Trips of a LifetimeWhether you’re a “first returner,” a trailblazer or you’re dreaming about traveling again, this one’s for you: Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with four top travel experts about the trips to take now, the destinations on their wish lists—from Rwanda to Paris, Greece, Uzbekistan and beyond. Plus, their travel strategies, Covid’s impact on travel, silver linings and much more.
2021-08-0544 minIndagare Global Conversations(Listen Again) Sonu Shivdasani, Eco-Luxury Pioneer: Sustaining ParadiseSonu Shivdasani is the co-founder of Soneva Resorts and founder and former CEO of Six Senses and one of the leading pioneers of sustainability and barefoot luxury travel in the Maldives. He talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about his passion for the island nation, his latest projects, why Slow Travel matters more than ever, his favorite destinations and much more. https://soneva.com/
2021-07-1545 minIndagare Global Conversations(Listen Again) Conor Knighton, Author and Correspondent: Exploring America's National ParksMelissa Biggs Bradley sits down with the Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and author of Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park and learns what it’s like to visit all 59 U.S. National Parks (and why your visits matter), why the great American road trip has never been easier, how you know travel is part of your life story and more. http://www.conorknighton.com
2021-07-0842 minIndagare Global Conversations(Listen Again) Hotelier Meryanne Loum-Martin: For the Love of MarrakechFrom the garden of her Morocco hotel Jnane Tamsna, author and Morocco's only black hotelier, Meryanne Loum-Martin talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about growing up as a Senegalese diplomat’s daughter, how she kicked off the riad-hotel craze in Marrakech and her latest projects: the cultural collective, AFreeCulture, which showcases the African diaspora in literature, cinema and entrepreneurship and a book, Inside Morocco. https://www.afreeculture.orghttps://travel.indagare.com/globalclassroom
2021-06-1743 minIndagare Global Conversations(Listen Again) Writer Paul Theroux: The Principles of TravelAcclaimed travel writer and novelist Paul Theroux tells Melissa Biggs Bradley why he’s been in his own personal lockdown since 1963; how he gets to the “flesh and blood” of a place when he’s on the road; his principles of travel—from America to Africa; why the best travel is not really about travel at all; and why going alone is the way to self-discovery—in short: you learn everything from leaving home.
2021-05-2738 minIndagare Global ConversationsTravel Experts Talk: The Potential Perils of UndertourismThere is no doubt that the pandemic has changed the travel industry forever. Join Melissa Biggs Bradley as she talks with top experts and thought leaders in travel conservation and sustainability about Covid’s tumultuous impact and how it’s reshaping the new travel landscape, the destinations we love and how we experience them.http://sttakenya.org/https://www.tourismcares.org/https://responsibletravel.org/https://www.theconscioustravelfoundation.com/
2021-04-2939 minIndagare Global ConversationsDiana de Cadaval d’Orleans, Portuguese Noble and Author: A Royal HeritageMelissa Biggs Bradley talks with Her Royal Highness Princess Diana of Orléans about Portuguese royal history—and the importance of preserving family heritage and cultural traditions. Plus, her passion for writing historical fiction, Covid’s impact on travel, her favorite places in the Alentejo, travel to Portugal in the past, present and future, and more. http://www.palaciocadaval.com/
2021-04-2246 minIndagare Global ConversationsZita Cobb, Entrepreneur and Innkeeper: Island TimeMelissa Biggs Bradley talks with Fogo Island Inn’s Zita Cobb about the benefits of living a life outside and respecting the natural world; the bonds that form in the places that matter to us; misconceptions about remote and rural places—and the richness to be found in them; why one of Canada’s oldest settlements should be at the top of your list of places to go and much more. https://shorefast.org
2021-04-1555 minIndagare Global ConversationsConor Knighton, Author and Correspondent: Exploring America's National ParksJust in time for summer, Melissa Biggs Bradley sits down with the Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and author of Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park and learns what it’s like to visit all 59 U.S. National Parks (and why your visits matter), why the great American road trip has never been easier, how you know travel is part of your life story and more. http://www.conorknighton.com
2021-04-0844 minIndagare Global ConversationsDr. Barbara Sturm, Skincare Expert: Skin DeepSkincare expert Dr. Barbara Sturm talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about all things beauty—from her famous platelet-based “blood cream” and the masks and serums that have given her a cult-like following to female entrepreneurs, plus, her tips on how to improve your skincare routine—and look younger longer. https://www.drsturm.com
2021-04-0137 minIndagare Global ConversationsTravel Experts Talk: How to Travel Safely NowMelissa Biggs Bradley sits down with Yale infectious disease specialist Dr. Manisha Juthani, Scott Jordan of Delta Airlines, and Belmond’s Daniel Pasquali to assess the impact of Covid-19 vaccines on travel, what airlines and hotels are doing to make travelers safer, the news on Europe, digital passports, how to choose a destination, when to book flights and more.
2021-03-2543 minIndagare Global ConversationsDalida Waldha, Rwanda Guide: A Survivor's StoryHow do you reconcile the past and find light amid the darkness of your own personal history? Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with Rwanda guide Dalida Waldha, who shares her powerful story of surviving the Rwanda genocide—and the lessons she learned about reconciliation, the true meaning of forgiveness and how it has helped her country reshape its future.
2021-03-1854 minIndagare Global ConversationsFrances Mayes, Author: We'll Always Have ItalyFrances Mayes sits down with Melissa Biggs Bradley to talk about her latest books, how Under the Tuscan Sun really came to be, how to feel at home (fast) when you travel; plus, the Italian region that has the most prized place in her heart, what Rome is like without the crowds and why Italy’s small towns make for the most magical discoveries.https://www.francesmayesbooks.com/books
2021-03-1146 minIndagare Global ConversationsPatricia Schultz, Author: A Solo Traveler’s Guide (Part 2 of 2)1,000 Places to See Before You Die author Patricia Schultz continues her conversation with Melissa Biggs Bradley about the benefits of going solo, how female travelers can stay safe, her favorite places at home and abroad, why there’s no downside to travel—canceled flights, lost passports and all—what it will look like once we can go more freely again, where she (and we) will be going and more. (Part 2 of 2)
2021-03-0436 minIndagare Global ConversationsPatricia Schultz, Author: A Solo Traveler’s Guide (Part 1 of 2)What makes a good traveler? In the first of two episodes, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die’s Patricia Schultz talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about her first travel epiphany, when she knew she was a nomad, why she started collecting places and why what happens along the way can be more exciting than the destination itself. Plus, the impact of Covid on our travel mindset and much more. (Part 1 of 2)
2021-02-2540 minIndagare Global ConversationsMary Morris, Author and Travel Writer: Finding Yourself Through TravelBest-selling travel writer, Mary Morris (All the Way to the Tigers: A Memoir) Mary Morris talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about what it means to be a wanderer, the benefits of traveling without an itinerary, finding your identity through travel, the particular perks of solo travel, why tigers are her spirit animal and how to be at home in the world.http://www.marymorris.net
2021-02-1848 minIndagare Global ConversationsLouise Kennedy, Fashion Designer: Made to LastHow is Covid changing fashion? Melissa Biggs Bradley sits down with Louise Kennedy to discuss the Irish designer’s influences and inspirations—from the Bouvier sisters to Aerin Lauder, her passion for travel, Turnbull & Asser, India, her favorite places to go in Dublin and beyond, travel rituals, and must-pack items, why buying better matters more than ever and more. https://www.louisekennedy.com/
2021-02-1154 minIndagare Global ConversationsSebastian Copeland, Photographer and Explorer: Developing Your Conservation ConscienceWhat’s it like to be an Antarctic explorer? Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with Sebastian Copeland about his hair-raising encounters with polar bears, the dangers of crossing crevasse fields, how he is using photography to advocate for global climate change, how to raise your conservation conscience—and neutralize your carbon footprint when you travel—plus, why his dream trip is out of this world, and more.http://sebastiancopelandadventures.com/advocate
2021-02-0442 min
Arethusa LibreriaOggi presentiamo "INDAGARE L'OCCULTO" di Andrea Pellegrino con Igor Caputo di ArethusaOggi abbiamo incontrato Andrea Pellegrino, uno degli autori di "INDAGARE L'OCCULTO". Un libro molto interesante che affronta in modo interdisciplinare tematiche molto care a tutti noi. Andrea è noto al pubblico di Arethusa per il suo fortunatissimo libro "Anatomia Occulta" che tanto avete apprezzato in questi anni, ma è anche un giornalista laureato uin Scienze dei Beni Cultrali con alle spalle un corso di perfezionamento in Criminologia clinica e psicologia criminale. In più è redattore e ufficio stampa della Libreria Esoterica di Milano e vicedirettore di "Libraio Editore", una casa editrice specializzata in esoterismo che si sta dintinguendo nel panorama della letteratura spec...
2021-01-301h 07Indagare Global ConversationsEmily Fletcher, Founder of Ziva Meditation: How to Stress Less and Accomplish MoreAre you making time to “get good at life?” Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with Broadway showgirl-turned-meditation-expert Emily Fletcher about the benefits of her Ziva technique and the three Ms—Mindfulness, Meditation, and Manifesting. Plus, what’s underneath “I’m too busy,” how to say yes (and stress less), her travel wish list, and so much more.zivameditation.com
2021-01-2840 minIndagare Global ConversationsMelissa Biggs Bradley, Indagare Founder and CEO: Where to Go in 2021As a new year (and season 2!) begin, Melissa and members of the Indagare team sit down to talk Covid travel safety and testing tips, the best private and remote options, safaris, Bucket List trips, the destinations they (and our community) can’t wait to get back to, and much more!
2021-01-2134 minIndagare Global ConversationsMichael Smith, Interior Designer: Design for AmericaMichael S. Smith, one of America’s most high-profile interior designers, whose clientele includes the Obamas, Hollywood stars, A-listers, and financial titans, shares the backstories on redecorating the White House and the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Spain with Melissa Biggs Bradley. Plus, Some of his favorite resources and top cities for shopping, how art can make space come to life, how design is like fashion, and more.
2020-11-1944 minIndagare Global ConversationsSonu Shivdasani, Eco-Luxury Pioneer: Sustaining ParadiseSonu Shivdasani is the co-founder of Soneva Resorts and founder and former CEO of Six Senses and one of the leading pioneers of sustainability and barefoot luxury travel in the Maldives. He talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about his passion for the island nation, his latest projects, why Slow Travel matters more than ever, his favorite destinations and much more.
2020-11-1247 minIndagare Global ConversationsJames Oseland, World Food: Mexico City author: From the Global KitchenAward-winning food and travel writer James Oseland, formerly a judge of Bravo's Top Chef Masters, shares stories of his food quests from Indonesia to Mexico, Paris, and beyond with Melissa Biggs Bradley. In this lively look at the symbiotic relationship between food and travel, he offers insights on the cultural traditions behind his favorite cuisines, tips on finding the best local markets and authentic cooking—and how to bring the global kitchen home.
2020-11-0541 minIndagare Global ConversationsMelissa Biggs Bradley, Indagare CEO and Founder: Travel's New Outlook: What Lies AheadWhat does the future look like for travelers in a post-Covid world? Melissa Biggs Bradley assesses the current travel landscape after returning from Kenya for the first time since the pandemic began and shares her thoughts on the timeline to recovery, the need for a more considered approach, the pros and cons of Covid travel, and why she’ll never stop venturing out—as long as she is able.
2020-10-3030 minIndagare Global ConversationsDr. Mounir Neamatalla, Pioneering Environmentalist: Egyptian WonderDr. Mounir Neamatalla is the visionary behind Adrere Amellal, the desert retreat he built In the midst of Egypt’s Siwa oasis in the Western Desert. He tells Melissa Biggs Bradley the story behind his one-of-a-kind resort that also supports local Berber communities, why Egypt should be on everyone’s bucket list, why chance encounters are the greatest gift of travel, and his theory on the pandemic’s silver lining. g.
2020-10-2941 minIndagare Global ConversationsBill Harlan, Napa Valley’s Legendary Winemaker: Life, DistilledLoss, perspective, hope: In the aftermath of the Glass Fire that has devastated California wine country, Bill Harlan, one of Napa Valley’s founding vintners, finds inspiration for the future in Napa’s history and his “200-year vision;” and tells Melissa Biggs Bradley where you’ll find the best wines in America; how his travels shaped his life—and why what you learn about yourself, when you’re out in the world, changes who you eventually become.http://www.invictusnv.com/
2020-10-2237 min
Indagare Global ConversationsRwanda Activists Josh and Alissa Ruxin: At Home in AfricaMelissa Biggs Bradley sits down with Josh and Alissa Ruxin to talk about why they came to Rwanda on their honeymoon and never left, the country's complicated history and reconciliation process and its rapid development, the power of resilience, and the best way to experience Kigali. Plus, the making of Heaven and The Retreat, their hotels and restaurant, the places they dream about, and more.
2020-10-1547 min
Indagare Global ConversationsHotel and landscape architect Bill Bensley: Design interventionMeet the magic man behind some of the world’s most sustainable—and unforgettable—resorts from Ubud and Siem Reap to the Golden Triangle and beyond. Listen in as he tells Melissa Biggs Bradley about why he builds hotels with a purpose beyond just housing guests, how he arrived in Singapore with $17 in his pocket and ended up in Bangkok, plus the places that are still on his bucket list, the benefits of Slow Travel and much more!
2020-10-0841 min
Indagare Global ConversationsThe Future of Travel SummitThe week of October 26, 2020, Indagare will host a virtual travel summit!Over the course of one week, we will host engaging keynote conversations, panels, and sessions in partnership with leading travel experts, hotels, airlines, and tourism boards to discuss the future of travel in the era of COVID-19.This summit will inspire and educate our community on how and where to travel safely now and in 2021. We hope to see you there!
2020-10-0102 min
Indagare Global ConversationsDecorator, Author, Philanthropist Charlotte Moss: A Wanderer at HeartOur design series continues with Renaissance woman and interior designer extraordinaire Charlotte Moss, who talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about cultivating your own aesthetic, how Southern hospitality and travel have influenced her, why the place she’d rather be right now is the Serengeti. Plus: the French Gardens trip she’s hosting with us next year and much more. Monticello.org; bonemarrow.org; acp-usa.org; nokidhungry.org; feedingamerica.org
2020-09-2447 min
Indagare Global Conversations1st Dibs Founder Michael Bruno: This Old House - ObsessedMichael Bruno is a serial lover of places and a self-professed “house junkie,” which may explain his passion for collecting them—and why his latest project is a hotel. He tells Melissa Biggs Bradley about how travel influences the way you live and shares tips on how to shop for furniture, how to find your dream home as well as his favorite places for antiques hunting.
2020-09-1743 min
Indagare Global ConversationsInfectious Disease Specialist Dr. Scott Weisenberg: COVID-19 Travel TipsFor advice on what you need to know to stay safe when you travel in a COVID-19 world, Melissa Biggs Bradley sits down with infectious disease expert Scott Weisenberg. Here, what to know before you get on a plane, the best mask, how to lower your risks for exposure on the road, healthy habits, a vaccine update and more.
2020-09-1040 min
Indagare Global ConversationsCanyon Ranch’s Dr. Cindy Geyer: How to Be Healthier in Mind, Body and SpiritWhen you want to know the right steps to take for better health, who better to turn to than the medical director of Canyon Ranch? Melissa Biggs Bradley sits down with Dr. Cindy Geyer and learns why one weight loss program doesn’t work for everyone, why a moving mindset matters more than a trip to the gym, how much sleep you really need—plus, the best foods for a healthy diet, fasting tips and more.
2020-09-0344 min
Indagare Global ConversationsThe Ashram Co-founder Cat Hedberg: How to Say “Yes!” to LifeLooking to reset your health and fitness or weight loss regimen? Cat Hedberg has answers and offers her insights to Melissa Biggs Bradley on simple living, the evolution of exercise, being in nature and why her cult “boot camp” works. Plus: choosing the positive, finding your center and living in the now—especially during COVID.
2020-08-2740 min
Indagare Global ConversationsWellness Pioneer Anna Bjurstam: A Prescription for Spiritual and Emotional FitnessThe mastermind behind the world’s top spa programs, Anna Bjurstam has persuaded resorts like Aman, Four Seasons and Six Senses to embrace holistic health. She shares her best advice with Melissa Biggs Bradley on everything from meditation, sleep and energy medicine to healing practices, the benefits of intermittent fasting and detox and the near-death experience that changed her outlook. https://m.socialgiver.com/campaign/got-rice-covid-relief-fundraiser/
2020-08-2047 min
Indagare Global ConversationsFashion designer Anna Trzebinski: Surviving Tragedy by Fostering BeautyNairobi-based designer Anna Trzebinski is proof that beauty and strength can emerge from tragedy and heartache: In sharing her story with Melissa Biggs Bradley, she reveals insights on love, loss, the healing power of nature, getting advice from Ralph Lauren, pivoting her business post-COVID and creating a “nest” for the women in her community to help them thrive. https://annatrzebinski.com
2020-08-1345 min
The Badass CEOEP 7: A New Way to Plan Travel with Indagare Founder Melissa Biggs BradleyFor twelve years, Melissa served as the travel editor at Town & Country and launched Town & Country Travel magazine, which, under her editorship, was nominated for a National Magazine Award for General Excellence by the American Society of Magazine Editors. Then in 2007, Melissa founded Indagare because she believed that creating a platform for exchange between like-minded, passionate travelers would allow for more transformative journeys and meaningful global connections. By bringing together curated content, an engaged community and the ability to book travel with experts, Indagare has established a new way to plan and book memorable experiences. Since Indagare’s founding, Me...
2020-08-1127 min
Indagare Global ConversationsInterior Designer Rodman Primack: Living for DesignHow does travel inform a designer’s eye? As Rodman Primack explains to Melissa Biggs Bradley, it defines your values, your aesthetic and how you express them through design. He also discusses moving to Mexico, the artists and communities—from Oaxaca to Guadalajara—that inspire him, living with color, working for Peter Marino and Larry Gagosian and why the best experiences happen when you’re willing to let go. https://eldiadespues.mx
2020-08-0647 min
Indagare Global ConversationsTravel Writer Sophy Roberts: On The Road Less TraveledTravel writer Sophy Roberts talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about what she looks for in a destination (“I want meaning, memory, texture—I want real,”); why protecting fragile environments post-COVID matters even more; and why her “anti-bucket list” (and her latest book) have led her to some of the remotest—and most incredible—places on earth. https://wildphilanthropy.com/tongwe-trust-donate/ https://www.grumetifund.org
2020-07-3047 min
pagine e svolteIndagare la storia, un esercizio complessoIndagare le cause di un evento storico è come fare un esercizio in palestra: serve a rinforzare l'intelligenza, l'acutezza. Accontentarsi di una sola ragione porta invece al contrario a svuotare la nostra mente di alcune straordinarie possibilità. E alla fine di tutto rischia di restare solo un grande senso di noia.
David Bidussa, nella nuova puntata di "Pagine e svolte", torna ancora sui banchi di scuola. E ai libri che, in quel periodo, ne hanno segnato la formazione. Come Sei lezioni sulla storia, pubblicato in Italia da Einaudi: vi sono raccolti sei stimolanti interventi tenuti all'Università di Cambridge dallo sto...
2020-07-2900 min
Indagare Global ConversationsRestaurateur Camilla Marcus: The (post-COVID) Business of Restaurants (Bonus Episode)It’s true that restaurants rely on the idea that people will turn up to eat, but they also make up four percent of the U.S. GDP. Camilla Marcus, the restaurateur behind NYC’s Westbourne, talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about the industry’s battle for survival, the way we eat now, the meals that dominate her flavor profiles, along with the parenting skills she’s trying to acquire and why she’ll never stop traveling. https://www.saverestaurants.com, https://www.roarnewyork.org
2020-07-2544 min
Indagare Global ConversationsMeadowood chef Christopher Kostow and WSJ’s Howie Kahn: The Future of RestaurantsHow does food connect us across cultures and what are the destinations for foodies? Meadowood’s Christopher Kostow, WSJ.’s Howie Kahn and Melissa Biggs Bradley indulge in these and other existential foodie dilemmas in a COVID world: what makes a memorable meal, why restaurants matter—and why they will survive—and what’s always in their pantry (the choices may surprise you). https://wck.org https://www.shpreschoolforall.org
2020-07-2247 min
Indagare Global ConversationsFilmmaker and Activist Nadine Labaki: Resilience and Revolution in LebanonCan you manifest resilience? For Oscar-nominated filmmaker Nadine Labaki (Capernaum), the answer lies in finding joy and humor wherever you can—and being able to improvise. She talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about the beautiful contradictions of her home country of Lebanon, how her passion for justice has played out in her films, and why she is very hopeful about the future—and the positives that will come out of the COVID crisis. https://www.beitelbaraka.org https://lebanesefoodbank.org
2020-07-1537 min
Indagare Global ConversationsFormer Hollywood Executive and Philanthropist Scott Neeson: The Power of TransformationHow do you know it’s time to change your life forever—and never look back? Former Hollywood executive Scott Neeson shares his story with Melissa Biggs Bradley about the moment he found his new passion and purpose in the Cambodia Children’s Fund; leaving L.A.; the transformative power of travel; and why meeting people from other countries is the greatest gift you can give (or receive). https://www.cambodianchildrensfund.org/
2020-07-0843 min
Indagare Global ConversationsHotelier Meryanne Loum-Martin: For the Love of MarrakechFrom the garden of her Morocco hotel Jnane Tamsna, author and Morocco's only black hotelier, Meryanne Loum-Martin talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley about growing up as a Senegalese diplomat’s daughter, how she kicked off the riad-hotel craze in Marrakech and her latest projects: the cultural collective, AFreeCulture, which showcases the African diaspora in literature, cinema and entrepreneurship and a book, Inside Morocco. https://www.afreeculture.org
2020-07-0243 min
Indagare Global ConversationsWriter Paul Theroux: The Principles of TravelAcclaimed travel writer and novelist Paul Theroux tells Melissa Biggs Bradley why he’s been in his own personal lockdown since 1963; how he gets to the “flesh and blood” of a place when he’s on the road; his principles of travel—from America to Africa; why the best travel is not really about travel at all; and why going alone is the way to self-discovery—in short: you learn everything from leaving home.
2020-06-2539 min
Indagare Global ConversationsCabana Editor Martina Mondadori: A World of CreativityWill there be a new wave of creativity in Italian design and fashion post-coronavirus? Tastemaker Martina Mondadori, the editor behind interiors bible Cabana Magazine, ponders the question with Melissa Biggs Bradley, as they discuss the DNA of Milanese design (and the Italian way of doing things), the layering of your own personal history into your style and interiors, treasure-hunting while traveling, lockdown learning and more.
2020-06-1831 min
Indagare Global ConversationsWriter Fiona Caulfield: From India, with LoveWhat makes some people choose the road less traveled? Author of the cult book series Love India, Fiona Caulfield, joins Melissa to share her passion for the subcontinent and travel that is soulful, mind-opening and always involving people to truly get to the heart of a destination. She’ll also talk about having the “nomad gene,” the ice walls of Everest and the value of conscious travel in the wake of COVID-19. https://www.giveindia.org/
2020-06-1248 min
Indagare Global ConversationsFilmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert: In the Wild Heart of AfricaExplorers-in-Residence and award-winning filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert join Melissa to talk about living in the bush, their obsession with big cats, the buffalo attack that nearly took Beverly’s life and how it completely changed their outlook on life. http://www.rhinoswithoutborders.com/ https://www.nationalgeographic.org/projects/big-cats-initiative/
2020-06-1143 min
Indagare Global ConversationsAuthor Elizabeth Lesser: A World of WisdomIn a new age of anxiety, co-founder of the Omega Institute Elizabeth Lesser—the mindfulness expert who counseled Oprah on her Super Soul Sundays—offers her advice on coping with coronavirus, staying open to love and loss, harnessing the good in grief, the benefits of practicing patience, and how to bring a better world into being for ourselves. https://www.eomega.org/
2020-06-1137 min
Indagare Global ConversationsDesigner India Hicks: Life Lessons and LockdownIndia Hicks—designer, entrepreneur and goddaughter of Prince Charles—talks with Melissa Biggs Bradley from the Bahamas and opens up about island life (and parenting) during lockdown, starting—and losing—her beloved business, why travel matters and more. https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/
2020-06-1133 min
Carlo Benzoni - Il PodcastIndagare e Giudicare un Incidente OspedalieroFare un’indagine su un incidente ospedaliero o per il giudice giudicare a un processo arrivando a un giudizio oggettivo, giusto e proporzionato non e’ facile per niente anche a causa delle interferenze dei bias cognitivi che costantemente cercano di influenzare il tuo giudizio e allontanarti dalla verità.Il BIAS COGNITIVO è automatico, non ci rendiamo conto quando stia operando ed è difficile sottrarvisi. La mancanza di CONSAPEVOLEZZA di questi bias cognitivi può LIMITARE seriamente la capacità di indagare e giudicare un evento.
2019-10-1705 min
Start Me UpImmagini per indagare e valorizzare le aree interne italianeDal 17 al 22 settembre nella provincia di Palermo, in Sicilia, si è svolto: “Madonie - Immagini e Immaginario”, un laboratorio di fotografia e territorio per costruire una campagna fotografica collettiva che sia strumento di conoscenza e che apra un dibattito per e con le comunità del Parco delle Madonie. “L’obiettivo è quello di giungere ad una nuova comprensione del territorio con una predisposizione fortemente progettuale, al fine di indagare e valorizzare l’identità locale”.****Sostieni Start Me Up su> Patreon https://www.patreon.com/fabbruno> Satispay https://tag.satispay.com/radiosmue entra nella community degli innovatori al...
2019-10-0225 min
Girlboss Radio with Sophia AmorusoMelissa Biggs-Bradley, Founder & CEO IndagareIf life is all about the journey, then Melissa Biggs Bradley is doing things right. The founder and CEO of the boutique travel agency and website Indagare has traveled to over 100 countries, six continents, and can rattle off hotel recommendations at the drop of a hat. Prior to Indagare, Melissa worked at Town & Country magazine for 12 years and launched Town & Country Travel which was nominated for a National Magazine Award for General Excellence by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). On the podcast, Melissa recounts her long childhood plane rides to Australia, gives us some trips for traveling on...
2016-09-0846 min
Ambition 2.0Melissa Biggs-Bradley, Founder & CEO IndagareIf life is all about the journey, then Melissa Biggs Bradley is doing things right. The founder and CEO of the boutique travel agency and website Indagare has traveled to over 100 countries, six continents, and can rattle off hotel recommendations at the drop of a hat. Prior to Indagare, Melissa worked at Town & Country magazine for 12 years and launched Town & Country Travel which was nominated for a National Magazine Award for General Excellence by the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). On the podcast, Melissa recounts her long childhood plane rides to Australia, gives us some trips for traveling...
2016-09-0846 min