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Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Anietra Hamper - ThreeWordPressAnietra HamperOwnerThreeWordPresshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/anietra-hamper/Guest Bio Anietra Hamper is an award-winning journalist, outdoor adventure writer, and founder of ThreeWordPress. After nearly two decades as a top-rated television news anchor and Emmy-nominated investigative reporter, she transitioned into the world of travel journalism, where she now specializes in destination storytelling and fishing features. Anietra’s work has appeared in publications like Newsweek, USA Today, Women’s Outdoor News, Game & Fish Magazine, and TakeMeFishing.org, among many others. She is the author of Secret Columbus and 100 Thin...
2025-12-201h 04
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Christopher Byrd - Adventure Cycling ThailandChristopher ByrdFounder & Managing DirectorAdventure Cycling Thailandhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/christopher-byrd/A formerly enlisted U.S. Marine that originally came from Maryland, Chris lived in Washington, DC for the last 12 years that he was living in the United States. Chris moved to Bangkok in April of 2002 and resided there until August of 2008 when he moved down to Hua Hin to include day tours and multi-day tours as part of his bicycle touring business. He plans to continue living in Thailand and work on growing the popularity of his Tour...
2025-12-171h 17
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Dorothea Hochleitner - IG @doro.on.the.goDorothea HochleitnerExtreme Solo Bicycle TravelerIG @doro.on.the.gohttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/dorothea-hochleitner/Dorothea from Austria was a police officer for nearly twelve years before she decided to swap her stable job for exploring the world. She has now been on the road for more than two and a half years – first backpacking for 15 months through Southeast Asia and India, before switching the backpack to a bicycle in September 2024 and starting to cycle towards India again. Starting in Austria, she rode through 11 countries until Georgia, then decided to fly to New De...
2025-12-101h 06
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Vaibhav Kala - Aquaterra AdventuresVaibhav KalaFounderAquaterra Adventureshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/vaibhav-kala/Vaibhav has guided experiences from Morocco to the Inca trail, from the Colorado to the Yangtze, from the Futaleufu to Aconcagua, Ahansel to the Zambezi and from Kilimanjaro to the Everest trail. His leadership and expertise in both mountain and river environments, safety, risk management, knowledge, and impeccable planning has been the mainstay of the globally acknowledged Aquaterra Adventures. Vaibhav has opened many Himalayan trips to adventure tourism and his outfit is the only Indian adventure company on the 2008 & 2009 list of...
2025-12-061h 14
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Purvi Shah - Kampur Travel DiariesPurvi ShahHead of Sustainability and Senior Travel PlannerKampur Travel Diarieshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/purvi-shah/Purvi’s passion for travel was fuelled from the road trips and visits to national parks around Kenya with her family as a child. Some of her earliest memories are watching elephants at a salt lick in the Aberdares. During her university years, she travelled extensively around Europe, USA, South America and Australia, but there was always a great pull to return home. Her soul would always be in Africa. Her passion is to get yo...
2025-12-031h 14
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Leigh Barnes - Intrepid TravelLeigh BarnesPresident of the AmericasIntrepid Travelhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/leigh-barnes/Leigh has recently stepped into a new role as President of Americas, where he will oversee Intrepid’s expansion into the USA, the company’s fastest growing market. Leigh will manage direct, industry and white label sales as well as operations across North, Central and South America. Previously Chief Purpose Officer and then Chief Customer Officer, he’s been instrumental in building Intrepid’s reputation as a purpose-led, customer-focussed organisation. Outside of work, Leigh’s an avid supporter of local a...
2025-11-291h 04
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Mariam Khuberashvili - Magic Roads GeorgiaMariam KhuberashviliProduct SupervisorMagic Roads Georgiahttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/mariam-khuberashvili/Mariam is an experienced tour guide and product manager with deep expertise in the Caucasus region, particularly in her home country, Georgia. She currently serves as Product Manager at Magic Roads Georgia, where she designs and develops unique travel experiences across Georgia and the wider Caucasus. With her background in guiding and her passion for cultural discovery, Mariam brings an authentic and insightful perspective to every journey she creates.SummaryIn this episode...
2025-11-261h 05
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Danielle Finch - EqueraDanielle FinchFounder & CEOEquerahttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/danielle-finch/Mission-driven and people-centered leader with 10+ years of experience driving global initiatives in operations, product, and project management. Passionate about creating scalable solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities, combining strategic execution with empathy-led leadership. Proven track record of mobilizing teams, fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders, and delivering measurable social and organizational impact through innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth.SummaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Danielle...
2025-11-221h 26
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Emma Valahu - Inbox JourneysEmma ValahuFounderInbox Journeyshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/emma-valahu/Emma is the founder of Inbox Journeys and helps experiential travel founders build an automated system that turns website visitors and social media followers into warm, qualified leads—without them having to manually nurture every prospect.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Emma Valahu, founder of Inbox Journeys, about her journey in transformational travel and education. Emma shares her experiences living in various countries, including Ecuador and Ro...
2025-11-191h 21
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Christopher Hill - Hands Up HolidaysChristopher HillFounder and CEOHands Up Holidayshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/christopher-hill/Christopher is founder of luxury philanthropic travel brands Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations, and serves his majority US-based clients from New Zealand where he lives with his wife, two boys, and dog, Zola.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, Jason Elkins interviews Christopher Hill, founder of Hands Up Holidays and Impact Destinations. They discuss the unique travel experiences offered by these organizations, which combine adventure with community service. Christopher...
2025-11-1546 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Karl Wilder - The Chef ToursKarl WilderFounder & DirectorThe Chef Tourshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/karl-wilder/Chef Karl Wilder is a culinary innovator whose career spans continents and cuisines. From his roots in New Orleans, where he reimagined Southern classics at The Country Club, to launching the acclaimed Empire Biscuit in New York City, Wilder has consistently pushed the boundaries of traditional cooking. Previously, with both Eating Europe and Secret Food tours, he, along with PJ, set out to redefine what food tourism means. His passion for authentic, immersive food experiences led him t...
2025-11-121h 12
100 Cups MicroPodBetter Than AI: The One Skill That Never Gets ReplacedTools and tactics come and go - but trust, connection, and genuine relationships are what truly set professionals apart. Jason shares why learning to build authentic relationships is the most powerful skill you can develop - especially in the age of AI.
It’s not the newest tool or trend—it’s connection. In this short episode, Jason explains why relationships, not technology, open doors and sustain success.
Key Ideas: Building trust, authentic networking, human connection.
2025-11-1002 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Samantha Smits - Smits SusTour ConsultancySamantha SmitsFounder & Sustainable Tourism ConsultantSmits SusTour Consultancyhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/samantha-smits/Hoi! I’m Samantha Smits, a Sustainable Tourism Consultant based in the Netherlands and Tanzania. My goal? To empower you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to create real change.Originally from the Netherlands, I studied International Tourism Management at Breda University of Applied Sciences and earned a master’s degree in Tourism, Society, and Environment from Wageningen University & Research.I’m deeply involved in supporting community-based tourism initiatives, championing local businesses, and preser...
2025-11-0856 min
100 Cups MicroPod100 Cups MicroPod with Jason ElkinsA sip of calm inspiration for business owners, solopreneurs, and leaders.
The 100 Cups Micropod is your short pause in a noisy world. Take a few intentional minutes to breathe, refocus, and reconnect with your purpose.
Each episode is like a quick coffee chat with Jason Elkins. It is filled with honest stories, meaningful insights, and gentle reminders to help you:
● Lead with clarity and confidence
● Serve with heart and intention
● Stay grounded in what truly matters.
It's not just another business podcast. It's a rhythm of reflection and en...
2025-11-0700 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Siham Lahmine - Morocco Travel OrganizerSiham LahmineOwner & Cultural Curator, Morocco's First Local >> Woman-Owned Culinary & Luxury Heritage ToursMorocco Travel Organizerhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/siham-lahmineSiham Lahmine is the mastermind behind Morocco Travel Organizer. Recognized for her talents in luxury bespoke travel experiences, she creates fully immersive tours showcasing Morocco’s highlights, cultural richness, and culinary delights. As a local expert, she leaves no stone unturned when it comes to exploring the country’s uniqueness.Siham Lamine is a leading Moroccan cuisine expert with over 10 years of experience leading culinary adventures across Morocco and...
2025-11-051h 12
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Peter Syme - TourpreneurPeter SymePartnerTourpreneurhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/peter-syme/Peter Syme. Ex military, Ex Large Corporate, Ex Tour Operators of multiple travel businesses in several countries. World wanderer and adventure addict, having visited over 140 countries. Now spending time building the world's largest community of tour operators with the aim of making them more profitable. To do so we work in the intersection of operators, technology and platforms.summaryIn this episode, Jason Elkins interviews Pete Syme, a partner at Tourpreneur, discussing the challenges and opportunities...
2025-11-0156 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Tamuna Tabidze - Magic Roads GeorgiaTamuna TabidzeDirectorMagic Roads Georgiahttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/tamuna-tabidzeDirector of the local branch of International tourism holding Magic Travels, previously Sales Manager with extensive experience of Business to Business Sales, working as Head of South Europe and Latin America Markets, later on North and Eastern Europe, MICE Department and as Chief Executive of Luxury department. With comprehensive knowledge of Georgian hospitality industry. Working experience at one of the leading Georgian hotel of International chain and local brands. Skilled at Sales, Branding, Operations Management, Event Management, International Relations and...
2025-10-2952 min
The AI Compass For Travel Leaders by MyTrip.AIFrom Data to Travelers- How AI Transforms Destination Marketing & Market IntelligenceIn Episode 7 of the AI Compass Podcast for Travel Leaders, Jason Halberstadt sits down with Santiago Rodríguez—tourism strategist and creator of 9 free GPT tools—to show how DMOs, tour operators, and small destinations can attract high‑value international visitors without big budgets.We cover the full funnel—from strategy → market intelligence → content → outreach—and how AI (ChatGPT/Gemini/Claude/Perplexity) compresses months of work into a single morning when guided by the right context and prompts. Santiago also shares a practical framework for bui...
2025-10-2334 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Phoebe Maina - Steri Tours and Travel | KenyaPhoebe MainaCEOSteri Tours and Travel | Kenyahttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/phoebe-maina/With over a decade in the non-profit sector and a smooth transition into private travel planning, I bring a unique skill set for individuals, corporate clients, and international NGOs. My background gives me a deep understanding of client needs, while personal interactions with Americans and Europeans help me tailor meaningful African travel experiences.I am the founder of Steri Tours and Travel, dedicated to crafting impactful journeys that support women’s empowerment, community development, business growth, and child protection. Wi...
2025-10-2253 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Abdylla Geldiyev - Undiscovered FrontiersAbdylla GeldiyevFounder & Managing DirectorUndiscovered Frontiershttps://undiscoveredfrontiers.com/Abdylla Geldiyev is the founder and managing director of Undiscovered Frontiers, a boutique travel company based in Michigan. A lifelong traveler and advocate for immersive, culturally rich experiences in Central Asia, his journey into tourism began in 2005, when he was asked to guide an Italian writer/enthusiast researching the native dogs of Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert. What started as a chance opportunity quickly grew into a passion and ultimately a career.Over the years, Abdylla built a reputation as one of the mo...
2025-10-151h 06
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Sarah O. Vidal - Cultured CreativeSarah O. VidalFounder & Brand ConsultantCultured Creativehttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/sarah-vidal/Sarah is the founder of Cultured Creative, a brand strategy and design studio that guides responsible tourism brands to attract the right guests. She’s seen many purpose-driven travel businesses struggle with visibility. The issue isn’t a lack of heart, but a lack of the right tools and guidance. Drawing on her Nigerian-American roots, passion for cultural travel, and 12 years of branding and marketing experience, Sarah shares strategies to help travel brands tell their stories and grow in ways that hono...
2025-10-111h 07
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Nicole Dane - Heart of India TravelNicole DaneFounderHeart of India Travelhttps://heartofindiatravel.com/What began as a one-time journey has become a life where I spend eight months a year in India, embraced by people who now feel like family. With 3 years of experience creating authentic and sustainable journeys through Heart of India Travel, I’ve seen how transformative travel can be for both visitors and local communities.At Heart of India Travel, we believe tourism can support underrepresented communities, preserve heritage, and protect nature. We connect guests with villages where traditions, arts, and crafts th...
2025-10-081h 09
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Ingeborg Sæbø Oluka - Alakara TravelsIngeborg Sæbø OlukaManaging DirectorAlakara Travelshttps://alakaratravels.com/As the founder and managing director of Alakara Reiser (Norway) and Alakara Travels (Uganda), I work to create customized, small-scale journeys that connect travelers with Uganda’s incredible landscapes, cultures, and communities.What drives me is not only a deep passion for meaningful travel experiences—but also a strong commitment to creating dignified employment and economic opportunities in Uganda. Alakara is built on long-term relationships, regional expertise, and a belief in tourism as a tool for local development and cr...
2025-09-241h 12
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Eric Segalstad - Gondwana EcotoursEric SegalstadVice President & PartnerGondwana Ecotourshttps://www.gondwanaecotours.comA Norwegian native now based in Vermont, Eric Segalstad has spent the past two decades working in the travel industry, with adventures spanning five continents. His career has included guiding exploratory ski trips in Kashmir, Patagonia, and Japan, collaborating with leading tour operators, and volunteering with the Rainforest Alliance to support indigenous-owned lodges in the Ecuadorian Amazon.Eric is Vice President & Partner at Gondwana Ecotours, where he oversees brand experience, operations technology, and tour development. Among his projects...
2025-09-171h 09
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jordi Llonch Esteve - SatlantisJordi Llonch EsteveHead of GrowthSatlantishttps://satlantis.io/Jordi Llonch Esteve is a lifelong nomad, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for freedom technologies. After traveling over 50 cities as an airline pilot, he transitioned into entrepreneurship and innovation, helping hundreds of entrepreneurs grow their startups each year. Today, he leads growth at Satlantis.io, a social network built for frequent travelers and digital nomads. Satlantis empowers users to discover their next destination, connect with like-minded nomads, and navigate the world with digital freedom, no centralized platforms needed.Summary...
2025-09-101h 05The AI Compass For Travel Leaders by MyTrip.AIFrom Strategy to Action: How AI Can Align Teams & Drive Growth in TravelIn Episode 6 of the AI Compass Podcast, Hans Bernard Lagerweij, author of The Why Whisperer and founder of The Flying Dutchman Consultancy, shares powerful strategies for turning insights into growth. With over 25 years of global leadership experience in hospitality, adventure travel, and expedition cruises, Hans explains why 95% of strategies fail due to poor implementation—and how AI can help close the gap between leadership vision and team execution. Joined by hosts Jason Halberstadt (MyTrip.ai) and Jason Elkins, Hans reveals: The 6C Model for stra...
2025-08-1529 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Ami Jones - TerraFauna JourneysAmi JonesCEO & FounderTerraFauna JourneysAmi Jones is a seasoned travel professional, passionate conservationist, and respected leader in sustainable tourism with over 15 years of experience designing and guiding meaningful journeys across the globe. Her path began in 2008 in Placencia, Belize—an early spark that ignited a lifelong commitment to using travel as a force for good.Since then, Ami has held key roles in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors spanning student travel, wellness, educational tourism, and conservation. She has led innovative sustainability initiatives—including the development of pioneering low-impact travel models—and helped...
2025-08-131h 00The AI Compass For Travel Leaders by MyTrip.AIMastering Travel SEO in the Age of AI: Google Overviews, ChatGPT & AEO ExplainedIn Episode 5 of the AI Compass Podcast, we sit down with AI strategist and hospitality expert Michael Goldrich from Vivander Advisors to explore how generative AI is reshaping visibility in search—and why tour operators, travel agencies, and hotels need to pivot now. Michael breaks down the concept of “Answer Engine Optimization” (AEO), the alligator graph of declining clicks, and how travel brands can survive (and thrive) in an AI-first search world.Special Guests:Michael J. Goldrich – AI strategist at Vivander AdvisorsJason Halberstadt – SEO expert, co-author of Who Took My Clicks?Host...
2025-08-0836 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Trish Sare - BikeHike AdventuresTrish SareFounder/OwnerBikeHike Adventureshttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/trish-sare/Trish Sare is a passionate adventurer, cultural connector, and founder of BikeHike Adventures, a pioneering travel company that has been curating unforgettable active journeys around the world for over three decades. With a deep love for meaningful travel and cross-cultural experiences, Trish has guided travelers through remote corners of the globe—always with a bike, a pair of hiking boots, and an open heart. Her mission is simple but powerful: to connect the world through active, immersive, and soul-stirring adventures. Trish joins us to...
2025-08-0655 minThe AI Compass For Travel Leaders by MyTrip.AIGoogle AI Overviews Explained: Who took my clicksDiscover how Google’s AI Overviews are changing the rules of organic search. In this episode, Jason Halberstadt and Daniel Halberstadt (father-son SEO duo) join Jason Elkins to unpack the silent shift happening in travel SEO. They introduce their new ebook, "Who Took My Clicks? The 2025 Playbook for Travel Brand Visibility in the Age of AI," and explain how your travel business can stay visible, even when clicks disappear.What You'll Learn:Why 70% of users no longer click organic linksHow AI Overviews (a.k.a. AI Mode) are stealing traffic from travel web...
2025-07-3134 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Chris Torres - The Marketing Coach & TourprenuerChris TorresDirectorThe Marketing Coach & TourprenuerI started at 16 illustrating children’s books and never looked back.After that, I spent years learning on the job—working in design studios and marketing agencies as an art-worker, designer, web developer, and eventually a marketing strategist.I didn’t go to university. Truth is, I hated school. I was told I’d never amount to much. That doubt didn’t discourage me—it fuelled me. I’ve spent my whole career proving people wrong, building a path on grit, self-teaching, and real-world results.
2025-07-301h 09The AI Compass For Travel Leaders by MyTrip.AIFixing the Frankenstack: How to Use AI to Integrate Your Travel Tech Systems In Episode 3 of the AI Compass podcast, Jason Halberstadt and Jason Elkins dive into one of the biggest challenges facing travel companies today: the 'Frankenstack'. 💡 After interviewing 40+ travel company owners and analyzing 60+ AI conversations, one insight stood out — companies are drowning in disconnected systems. Booking engines, WhatsApp, email, CRMs, payment tools… all working separately. Learn how AI can bring these pieces together, create a unified view of your travelers, and even predict what clients need before they ask. Discover what a Model Context Protocol (MCP) is, how reverse-engineering your best client journeys can surface blind spots, and h...
2025-07-2430 minThe AI Compass For Travel Leaders by MyTrip.AIHow to Use AI for Strategic Planning in Your Travel Business In this episode of the AI Compass podcast, Jason Halberstadt and Jason Elkins dive into how travel businesses can use AI for strategic planning. They explore how to go beyond gut decisions and create your own AI-powered advisory board using a powerful prompt framework: CRIT (Context, Role, Interview, Task). 💡 Learn how to simulate real-world scenarios — like conflict in a travel region — and gain insights from virtual experts, such as airline CEOs, tourism ministers, or financial analysts. Discover how using AI strategically can illuminate problems in your business you didn’t know you had — and help you tak...
2025-07-1729 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Sharyn Means - Doves Rest Cabins | TexasSharyn MeansCEODoves Rest Cabins“I’m Sharyn Means, CEO of Doves Rest Cabins. I am the creator of the Kia Oro customer service brand that develops a culture of excellence, powered by staff that can anticipate customer needs, exceed expectations, create goodwill and make it all feel seamless.”“Born and raised on the remote Island of New Zealand, I learned at a young age to stand on my own two feet, how to do things myself, or find an alternative solution to the issue. My entire career has been in proje...
2025-07-161h 02The AI Compass For Travel Leaders by MyTrip.AIWhat Are AI Agents and How Will They Transform the Travel Industry?In this first episode of the AI Compass podcast, Jason Elkins and Jason Halberstadt dive into the world of AI agents — what they are, how they differ from old-school chatbots, and how travel companies can start using them to automate real business processes. 💡 Discover how integrating AI into your internal systems can turn your assistant into an autonomous agent — one that works while you sleep, evaluates your website, finds flaws in your sales process, and never forgets a policy. 🧭 Whether you're just getting started or already using tools like ChatGPT, this conversation gives you a clear directio...
2025-07-1032 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Mari-Liis Luha - Taisto Bussid | EuropeMari-Liis LuhaSales DirectorTaisto Bussid | EuropeMari-Liis Luha is the heart behind our partnerships. With a background in hospitality, sales, and team management, she leads the sales department at Taisto Bussid with care, clarity, and purpose.As the main point of contact for travel agencies, tour operators, and corporate clients, Mari-Liis ensures every collaboration is smooth, efficient, and built on trust. She combines over a decade of experience in customer-facing roles with a deep understanding of the travel and transport industry to find solutions that truly...
2025-07-0944 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Nancy De Losa - A'qto Cycling | ItalyNancy De LosaCo-FounderA’qto CyclingNancy De Losa is the Co-Founder of A’qto Italian Cycling Tours, a boutique cycling tour company offering immersive experiences in Italy. With a background in brand, marketing, and entrepreneurship, Nancy blends her deep connection to Italy with her passion for people and travel. Since launching A’qto Cycling Tours with her husband Damian Hancock in 2015, she has curated unforgettable experiences that combine cycling, cultural exploration, and authentic Italian hospitality. Fluent in Italian and deeply attuned to the country’s traditions, Nancy en...
2025-07-0259 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Matthew C. Johnson - Sustainable Ascents FoundationMatthew C. JohnsonPresidentSustainable Ascents FoundationMatthew is a self-described adventure traveler in search of a plot, a part-time endurance athlete, a mosh pit enthusiast and an accidental Fellow at the Royal Geographical Society.summaryIn this episode, Jason Elkins speaks with Matthew Johnson, president of the Sustainable Ascents Foundation, about the importance of sustainable tourism in climbing and how it can empower local communities. Matthew shares his personal journey from a free-range childhood to becoming an advocate for responsible climbing practices that benefit local economies. They discuss the...
2025-06-251h 07
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Mark Everton - Explore Seattle SouthsideMark EvertonCEOExplore Seattle SouthsideMark spent 35+ years managing hotels for Four Seasons, Marriott, Hilton and Joie de Vivre on the west coast and Hawaii. In 2016 Visit Oakland (California) was searching for a new leader. Mark chose to make the leap from hotel to destination leadership. In the midst of Covid and the shut down of travel, the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority began a search for a replacement for the retiring founder of the organization. The area surrounding the SeTac airport was an interesting opportunity and Mark was fortunate to be s...
2025-06-1858 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Gerardo Niklitschek - ALSUR ExpedicionesGerardo NiklitschekOwner & FounderALSUR ExpedicionesGerardo Niklitschek is the founder of ALSUR Expediciones and one of Patagonia’s most seasoned and respected adventure guides. With more than 30 years of experience exploring the wild landscapes of southern Chile and Argentina, Gerardo leads unforgettable journeys into the heart of Patagonia—combining cultural insight, deep environmental knowledge, and technical expertise.Born and raised in Chile, Gerardo is a certified Physical Education and Recreation Instructor with advanced training as a rafting, sea kayaking, and mountain guide. His work has taken him acro...
2025-06-1159 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jeff Peterson - Reelin Family FunJeff PetersonOwner & FounderReelin Family FunMeet Jeff Peterson, the spirited owner of Reelin Family Fun! He’s all about transforming ordinary family outings into extraordinary adventures filled with laughter and learning. With a deep passion for fishing and exploring the outdoors, Jeff, along with the dedicated Reelin Family Fun Staff, creates interactive experiences that bring families closer to nature and each other. It’s not just about the fish you catch, it’s about the time spent together and the memories made! Known for his love of the outdoo...
2025-06-041h 03
The AI Compass For Travel Leaders by MyTrip.AIIntroducing The AI Compass For Travel Leaders by MyTrip.AIAI is transforming the travel industry—and fast. The AI Compass Podcast for Travel Leaders by MyTrip.AI is your weekly guide to staying ahead.Join us for this introductory episode to meet your hosts, and learn what to expect on future episodes of the AI Compass Podcast.As one of the first companies to bring AI solutions to the travel space, MyTrip.AI is leading the conversation on how this technology is reshaping everything from marketing to operations. Join hosts Jason Halberstadt and Jason Elkins...
2025-06-0203 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with David Brodie - Voyascape Podcast NetworkDavid BrodieFounder & CEOVoyascape Podcast NetworkDavid is founder of Voyascape and one of the world’s first travel podcasters, having launched the Travel in 10 podcast in 2005. He continues to host and produce Travel in 10 & also co-hosts the Journeytelling Podcast. He’s the former Global VP of an award-winning PR agency where he led award-winning campaigns for clients like Tourism Australia, Destination British Columbia, Emirates, Expedia. He’s also a former senior advisor to the Canadian Prime Minister, and as an avid traveller and adventurer has visited 50+ countries.s...
2025-05-2847 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Tony Carne - VidereoTony CarneCo-FounderVidereoTony has travel flowing through his veins. From starting as a guide to building the global Urban Adventures business at Intrepid Travel, Tony has always worked in service of the local businesses & communities who underpin travel. Tony continues this today at Videreo.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Tony Carne, co-founder of Videreo, about the intersection of AI and travel, the creator economy, and the importance of grassroots tourism. Tony shares his journey from being a...
2025-05-211h 10
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Wells Jones - A Line in the Sand MediaWells JonesAuthorA Line in the Sand MediaWells Jones (aka Tad Jones) is former Navy Antarctic Pararescue & Survival Instructor, American Academy of Dramatic Arts NYC graduate with Off-broadway, commercial, TV & film credits, producer/director of multiple live events in venues including Kennedy Center Opera House, Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall and along the Red Sea Coast, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Wells is co-author of Wells Jones (aka Tad Jones) is former Navy Antarctic Pararescue & Survival Instructor, American Academy of Dramatic Arts NYC graduate with Off-broadway, commercial, TV & film credits...
2025-05-141h 10
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Emanuel Rose - Strategic eMarketingEmanuel RoseFounder/AuthorStrategic eMarketingEmanuel Rose was born and raised on the West Coast of the United States. He has spent over three decades earning a reputation in cutting edge marketing. As an author and expert in the field, Emanuel specializes in direct response advertising, and content marketing at his digital agency, Strategic eMarketing.His passion lies in helping companies achieve business success with authentic storytelling. Emanuel’s unique approach to marketing strategies has resulted in countless clients reaching their goals.summary...
2025-05-0740 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Edward Lyimo - Pristine TrailsEdward LyimoFounder & CEOPristine TrailsAs the founder of Pristine Trails, Edward brings 20 years of experience in the tourism industry, backed by a degree in African Wildlife Management. His commitment to ethical travel, team development and personal growth for his staff sets a unique standard in the local tour industry. Edward’s vision for Pristine Trails is clear: to stand out by embodying ethical travel practices while crafting tailor-made East Africa tours that provide unforgettable tourist experiences. Residing between Los Angeles and Tanzania with his family, Edward thrives on connecting with new and returning tr...
2025-04-301h 06
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Angelo Carotenuto - LivToursAngelo CarotenutoFounder and Co-OwnerLivToursAngelo Carotenuto, founder of LivTours, has been transforming travel since 2009 by creating intimate, unforgettable experiences across Europe. Starting as a tour guide and performer in his hometown of Rome, Angelo saw the demand for authentic, small-group and private tours and launched LivTours (formerly LivItaly Tours). A hands-on leader, he forges partnerships, trains expert guides, and supports a global team dedicated to delivering top-rated, hand-crafted travel moments.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small Adventure...
2025-04-231h 03
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Tom Rosenbauer - The Orvis CompanyTom RosenbauerChief EnthusiastThe Orvis CompanyTom Rosenbauer has been with the Orvis Company since 1976, and while there has been a fishing school instructor, copywriter, public relations director, merchandise manager, and was editor of The Orvis News for 10 years. He is currently their chief marketing enthusiast, which is what they call people when they don’t know what else to do with them.He has fished extensively across North America and has also fished on Christmas Island, the Bahamas, Belize, in Kamchatka, Chile, and on the fabled En...
2025-04-1643 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Juli Berwald - Tela CoralJuli BerwaldAuthor & PresidentTela CoralMarine invertebrates stole my heart on my first snorkel in the Red Sea during college. Hoping to study the ocean forever, I spent seven years building mathematical algorithms to interpret satellite imagery of the ocean, receiving my Ph.D. in ocean science.My husband stole my heart next, and I drifted away from the ocean to Austin, Texas to be with him. Over the years, we added two children and a couple of dogs to our family.Landlocked, I began...
2025-04-1358 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Kelsey Tonner - Guest FocusKelsey TonnerFounderGuest FocusKelsey Tonner is the founder of Guest Focus Tour Business Coaching and for two decades he’s been helping tour business owners as a mentor, consultant, speaker, experience designer, guide trainer, and award-winning tour leader.Since 2015, their programs have helped over 2,000 tour operators from 75+ countries around the world and Kelsey has been a regular speaker at over 35 industry events and conferences.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, Jason Elkins interviews Kelsey Ton...
2025-04-0944 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jake Field - The Ultimate Adventure Travel CompanyJake FieldOwnerThe Ultimate Adventure Travel Companyhttps://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/jake-field/My Name is Jake and I am the founder and owner of The Ultimate Adventure Travel Company. I have been working in the travel industry for the past 7 years and after leading many trips abroad to places like Everest base camp and Kilimanjaro i set out to pursue my dream of being a business owner and helping as many people as possible travel the world and experience their bucket list.summary...
2025-04-061h 00
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Brian Schon - True Colombia Travel and CannúaBrian SchonCo-Founder and PresidentTrue Colombia Travel and Cannúahttps://truecolombiatravel.com/With ten years of experience leading travelers around Colombia, Brian is an expert in Colombian tourism and hospitality. He is focused on True Colombia Travel’s commercial and administrative departments, and is also one of a small number of internationally certified rummeliers (rum sommeliers) in Colombia. Brian grew up in the United States and earned an MBA and an MPP from Brandeis University.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small pod...
2025-04-021h 00
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Maddi Bourgerie - RVshareMaddi BourgerieTravel ExpertRVshareMaddi is a seasoned travel expert with over a decade of experience in the travel industry. Having explored nearly all 50 states, more than 25 countries, and 25 RV rentals, Maddi has a wealth of knowledge in outdoor travel. She is currently a full-time advocate for RVshare, where she passionately supports the company’s mission to help travelers discover the magic of RV adventures.From the East Coast to the West Coast, Maddi has embarked on countless road trips, checking off National Parks and RV experiences from her ever-growing bucket list. He...
2025-03-301h 00
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with David Long - Eko PatagoniaDavid LongFounderEko PatagoniaA former exchange student turned visionary founder, my journey to creating Eko Patagonia led me to Chile’s pristine Aysén region. Through personal transformation and deep connection to the land, I developed the ALIVE AWAKE AWARE framework that now guides our lux boutique eco-lodge. Our innovative approach to regenerative travel combines world-class fly fishing, cultural immersion, and conscious adventure in one of Earth’s last wild places.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins interviews David Long, found...
2025-03-261h 08
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Lindsey Conroy - AdZENturesLindsey ConroyOwner, Lead GuideAdZENturesLindsey is an avid traveler and has designed a life that is centered around movement, travel, unique experiences and social interactions…and yoga. She has been practicing yoga for the past 13 years and after a few years of practice, decided she wanted to learn more while having no intention to teach…that changed very quickly. She received her teaching certification in 2011 and has loved the path that yoga has taken her down since diving deeper into the lifestyle and practice.After 6 years in the corporate world, gaining expe...
2025-03-231h 09
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Kieron Wilde - First Nature ToursKieron WildeFounder and CEOFirst Nature ToursKieron Wilde is an Ecologist and Entrepreneur with 18 years of tourism industry experience. His company First Nature specializes in curating tours for individuals, corporations, and school groups that blend education, adventure, and sustainability to make a positive impact on the planet. Kieron is also the Vice Chair of the Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance – a bi-state nonprofit dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism in the Columbia River Gorge region of Oregon and Washington.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, ho...
2025-03-1942 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Julian Kheel - Points PathJulian KheelFounder and CEOPoints PathOver the last 15 years, Julian Kheel has become one of the world’s top experts on travel rewards. He first learned the ins and outs of travel loyalty programs while flying more than 200,000 miles a year as a TV producer and director for World Wrestling Entertainment (and yes, of course it’s all real). He expanded his expertise on travel topics in the following years, writing about travel for U.S. News and World Report, along with popular weekly columns for the travel rewards websites Frequent Miler and Trav...
2025-03-161h 04
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Kim Bennett - AtlasGuruKim BennettFounder/CEOAtlasGuruKim Bennett is a passionate leader with a mission to revolutionize travel planning through building an AI itinerary to Advisor. She launched AtlasGuru to empower travelers with honest information, sourced from a global community and uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology to personalize trip planning using human-curated itineraries from the platform.Before AtlasGuru, Kim had over 15 years of experience in senior marketing roles for renowned companies like Condé Nast, Martha Stewart, Amazon, and Nordstrom.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small pod...
2025-03-1246 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Vanessa Gordon - East End TasteVanessa GordonCEO and PublisherEast End TasteVanessa Gordon is not just a name; she’s a powerhouse in the world of culinary travel and lifestyle!As the CEO and Publisher of East End Taste, she curates a digital publication that dives deep into sustainable and international culinary travel, all with a refined focus on seasonal coastal destinations. Her passion for food and travel is palpable, making her a go-to expert for anyone looking to elevate their experiences.In 2018, Vanessa launched the Hamptons Interactive Brunch, an annual summer event series th...
2025-03-0956 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Eric Sheets - Latin ExcursionsEric SheetsFounder / DirectorLatin ExcursionsIn Spring 2004, then a corporate-world warrior, I decided to bring some colleagues to the Galapagos Islands for an adventure in Darwin’s archipelago. My Ecuadorian mother instilled in me a deep love and appreciation for the islands, so this adventure to the Galapagos was a chance to share my insider knowledge with fellow travellers. The success of that first trip left me yearning for more … and I set out on a path combining insider knowledge of places with the transformative power of travel. Latin Excursions was born. 15+ years later, we c...
2025-03-0546 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Simon Locke - Colombia57 Tour, Travel & LogisticsSimon LockeCo-OwnerColombia57 Tour, Travel & LogisticsSimon grew up on a dairy farm in the beautiful New Forest, England where he developed a strong love for the countryside and fishing. His adventures in various industries helped him build valuable business skills—starting with Mechanical Engineering at an automotive leader and later launching his own successful startup focused on oak timber frame buildings.During three amazing years of hitchhiking and walking through South America and Asia, Simon discovered his passion for travel. A special moment in Colombia opened his eyes to a fantastic bu...
2025-03-0253 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Simon Grove - Simon Grove TravelSimon GroveCompany OwnerSimon Grove TravelHaving travelled extensively across Europe Simon embarked on an epic overland journey from London to Kathmandu via Nairobi in the mid-90s. Upon his return, he found his calling in the travel industry and joined Explore Worldwide as a tour leader.Over the past three decades, he's worked in adventure, luxury, tailor-made, small group tour operators and has even planned, built and operated a luxury yurt camp in Iceland. His focus has always been to build sustainable travel experiences that forge meaningful connections between travellers and...
2025-02-261h 09
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Richard McColl - Colombia Calling PodcastRichard McCollColombia Jack of All Trades!Colombia Calling PodcastRichard is a long-time freelance foreign correspondent based in Colombia, host of the Colombia Calling podcast and the LatinNews podcast, author of Colombia at a Crossroads and owner of two small guesthouses in Mompos...in addition to being a husband to Alba and father to two small boys.summaryIn this episode, Jason Elkins speaks with Richard McColl, a passionate advocate for Colombia and host of the Colombia Calling podcast. They explore Richard's journey from England to Colombia, discussing the...
2025-02-231h 04
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Pilar Osorio - Ancestral Travel ColombiaPilar OsorioCommunications AdvisorAncestral Travel ColombiaAs a Communication Advisor, I channel my passion for storytelling into sustainable tourism and purpose-driven projects, fostering experiences that respect both people and the planet. I am also a literature professor with a PhD in Literature and Film, for whom literature has always been a way of journeying—a portal to new worlds, emotions, and perspectives.For me, travel is about connecting with the emotions, people and stories that shape our world. My consulting work allows me to merge my passions for justice, nature, and storytelling, cr...
2025-02-1246 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jorge Salas - New Paths ExpeditionsJorge SalasCEO and FounderNew Paths ExpeditionsJorge Salas, the visionary CEO and founder of USA based New Paths Expeditions, is guiding the celebrated tour operator into its milestone 10th anniversary in 2024. With a lifelong passion for wildlife and exploration, Jorge has extensive experience in the travel industry, having led expeditions across South and Central America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the polar regions. He has served on the board of leading U.S. travel brands, including International Expeditions as Product Developer, Operations Director, Crisis Handler, Director of Safety, and Senior Expedition Leader, while creating...
2025-02-051h 03
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jean Zunkel - BJ AdventuresJean ZunkelPresident & Co OwnerBJ Adventures, Inc.At the age of 13, I knew that I wanted to travel the world. I designed my life to make that possible. I was in the textile world for 45 years, married to an International Banker and then started a travel business. I have been to over 195 countries and have new ones on the agenda for every year going forward. I love art, food, great wine (first choice is South African), and meeting people all over the world. My daughter and her family come first in my life. She...
2025-01-2949 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with James Michael Dorsey - Author & ExplorerArea/TopicExploration, Whales, Indigenous CommunitiesJames Michael DorseyAuthor & ExplorerJames Michael Dorsey is an award-winning author, explorer, and lecturer who has spent three decades researching remote tribal cultures in fifty-nine countries. His personal narratives give a small voice to those who otherwise would vanish from the earth with few people ever knowing they existed. His separate passion is working as a cetacean naturalist on whale boats in California and Mexico, a parallel career he has pursued for three decades. These combined journeys have resulted in over 800 published essays and articles and...
2025-01-1558 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Sara Kearns - Travels with SaraArea/TopicAfrica, SafarisSara KearnsOwnerTravels with SaraI am a dedicated passionate seller of Africa. My highly regarded private safaris are customized, tailored to the client. I travel with them to give the very best safari experience. Always looking for new adventures in the splendor of Africa. I have also published a very successful guide book "Ultimate Sourcebook East Africa" and a memoir about me and my life.https://sarassignaturesafaris.com/summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host...
2025-01-0851 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Gary Arndt - Everything Everywhere DailyArea/TopicWorldwide Travel, Travel Writing, Photography, PodcastingGary ArndtPodcasterEverything Everywhere DailyGary Arndt is the host of Everything Everywhere Daily.Before launching Everything Everywhere Daily in July 2020, he spent the previous 13 years traveling around the world. His travels have taken him to over 200 countries/territories, and all 50 US states….twice!His blog Everything Everywhere was named one of the Top 25 Blogs in the world by Time Magazine. He has also appeared in USA Today, the New York Times, the BBC, and National Geographic.He...
2025-01-0151 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Maria Samper - Calanoa AmazonasArea/TopicColombian Amazon, Indigenous Communities, EcotourismMaria SamperCo-OwnerCalanoa AmazonasMaria is a global humanitarian, artist, and singer who has lived in 14 countries, embracing the diversity of cultures and experiences. Maria also facilitates healing workshops, inspired by deep roots in the Amazon, channeling the wisdom and magic from her early years spent with indigenous communities and shamans. Passionate about reconnecting people with their pure human essence, Maria is deeply involved in the Calanoa Project, her family's initiative that invites visitors to explore their true nature in harmony with the natural...
2024-12-2551 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Doni Belau - Girls' Guide to the WorldArea/TopicWomen's Group & Independent TravelDoni BelauFounder & CEOGirls' Guide to the WorldDoni Belau founded the women-only tour company Girls’ Guide to the World in 2009. With a mission to empower women of all ages to explore the world, Girls’ Guide to the World now offers 60 tours to 40 countries. As an intrepid traveler who has explored over 80 countries, Doni has used her destination knowledge to curate a diverse portfolio of trips catering to a wide range of interests, from cultural immersion and culinary tours to active adventures and well...
2024-12-1836 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Bruce McLean - BnB Colombia ToursArea/TopicColombia, Incentive TravelBruce McLeanFounderBnB Colombia ToursI’m a Kiwi who found a home in the heart of the Colombian Coffee Zone after falling in love with this incredible country (and a girl) back in 2009. Now settled in a small town here, I’ve had the adventure of traveling across Colombia, discovering its breathtaking diversity, and connecting with amazing people. It’s these experiences that inspired me to start BnB Colombia Tours, where I get to share my love for this vibrant country by creating unforgettable travel experi...
2024-12-1153 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Phil Paoletta - Scoot West AfricaArea/TopicWest Africa, Business, Culture, Food, Scooter TripsPhil PaolettaCo-ownerScoot West AfricaFormerly a middle school teacher in Washington, DC, Phil Paoletta is now a semi-nomad based in West Africa. An obsession with highlife music originally drew him to Ghana in 2005. Once he arrived there, he found other things — groundnut stew, the Twi language, mapouka (both the dance and the liqueur), orange-headed lizards — that he also liked. In 2010, he quit his job to travel back to West Africa. He figured he had enough money for a 6-month trip...
2024-12-041h 07
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Todd Smith - AdventureSmith ExplorationsArea/TopicWorldwide, Expedition Cruises, Adventure Tourism Industry, BusinessTodd SmithFounder & PresidentAdventureSmith ExplorationsInspired by his grandfather to camp and travel the world, Todd’s wanderlust started early. A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment changed his outlook on life, instilling at an early age a precious perspective to live life to the fullest. Launching his career as a naturalist guide in Alaska and Baja California, Todd gained firsthand experience operating expedition cruises and learned what it takes to exceed traveler expectations. He was instrumental in pioneering early adventure cruises with Zo...
2024-11-271h 27
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Sebastian Riedel - Oasis Travel PlatformArea/TopicTechnology Trends & TourismSebastian RiedelCEOOasis Travel PlatformSebastian is the CEO of the Oasis Travel Platform, a company dedicated to streamlining travel operations for businesses. From an early age, Sebastian’s life was shaped by his passion for travel, which led him to transition from a successful career in technology to the travel industry. He co-founded Global Basecamps, an international tour operator that offers unique, authentic travel experiences.Through Oasis, Sebastian combines his expertise in technology with his love for exploration, offering a solution that simplifies tr...
2024-11-2053 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Marc Leaderman - Wild Frontiers Adventure TravelArea/TopicWorldwide, Central Asia, Middle EastMarc LeadermanProduct & Operations DirectorWild Frontiers Adventure TravelWhen I was younger we never journeyed anywhere as a family, so my love of travel really started at university when I spent one summer teaching English in Romania, in what turned out to be one of the most transformative trips I have ever experienced. It was just after the fall of communism and it was a real eye-opener for me to see people, the same age as me, living such different lifestyles - something I’d...
2024-10-231h 08
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jason Halberstadt - MyTrip.AIArea/TopicGuiding, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Artificial Intelligence for Tour OperatorsJason HalberstadtFounder and CEOMyTrip.AIJason Halberstadt has been helping tour operators innovate online and grow their businesses since the dawn of the Internet in the 1990's when he moved to Ecuador from the US and started a digital marketing agency specialized in travel. He launched MyTrip.AI in 2023 to develop AI software and services to help small and medium-sized travel companies innovate in order to compete with industry giants.https://mytrip.ai/summary
2024-10-091h 10
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Staci Steele - SA ExpeditionsArea/TopicWorldwide, Latin America, Tourism BusinessStaci SteeleCommercial ManagerSA ExpeditionsStaci has dedicated a significant part of her life to globetrotting, especially across South America. She's embraced exploration not just as a hobby but as a disciplined endeavor to understand and facilitate connections between the English-speaking world and countless communities in South America.Her journeys, which began with just a backpack and a sense of wanderlust, have evolved into a professional capacity for executing experiences that are as refined and remarkable as anyone else in her industry...
2024-09-041h 01
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jon Bilger - PredictWind LtdArea/TopicWorldwide, SailingJon BilgerManaging DirectorPredictWind LtdOlympian, two-time America’s Cup winner, and New Zealand National Champion in multiple classes, PredictWind Founding Director Jon Bilger spent years accessing the very best private wind and marine forecasting tools in the world. Jon founded PredictWind in 2010 to share this potentially life-saving technology with the public at large, and today PredictWind provides the world’s most accurate and reliable forecasting technology to more than a million users. A lifelong competitive yachtsman, Jon lives in Auckland with his wife and two daughters, who...
2024-07-0647 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Rob Hamill - The Cruising KiwisArea/TopicSoutheast Asia, Sailing, Competitive Rowing, Family AdventureRob HamillCaptainThe Cruising KiwisMarathon rowing champion Rob Hamill represented New Zealand in rowing for 16 years. Rob's numerous rowing achievements include a silver medal at the World Championships, Commonwealth gold and a world record on the indoor rowing machine.Rob rowed for New Zealand at the Atlanta Olympics and published The Naked Rower on how he and Phil Stubbs captured headlines around the world winning the gruelling and inaugural Atlantic Rowing Race in 41 days. He then led teams to...
2024-06-151h 16
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Aydin Kudu - TurkishmoonArea/TopicTurkey, AnatoliaAydin KuduTravel Designer & Documentary FilmmakerTurkishmoonI traveled in my native country, Turkey, on a bike and hitchhiking back in 80s when I was a university student. During those trips I preferred not to reveal that I was local, speaking anything but Turkish, to find out people's approach to travelers. I found people all over the country very welcoming, warm, hospitable, curious about other countries and with no expectation in return. Towards to my graduation I realized this reality becoming a strong motivation to start working in...
2024-06-0557 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Bader Abdel Jawad - B Adventure JordanArea/TopicJordan, Mixing Culture & AdventureBader Abdel JawadFounderB AdventureMeet Bader, the adventurous soul behind B Adventure, a true explorer with an unquenchable thirst for the extraordinary. Bader's deep love for creating personalized journeys in Jordan, combined with a heartfelt connection to the country's hidden gems, is nothing short of heartwarming. With a genuine commitment to sustainability and a heartfelt mission to reveal the safe, welcoming, and breathtakingly beautiful side of Jordan, my team and I are on a mission to make the world better through adventure tourism.
2024-05-111h 07
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Kaitlyn Shinney & Lainie Reisman - Adventures in Good CompanyArea/TopicWorldwide, Guide StoriesKaitlyn Shinney & Lainie ReismanAdventure GuidesAdventures in Good CompanyKaitlyn lives just south of Boston along the ocean with her husband and rescue pup GoodGirl. She first became part of the AGC family in 2007 with backpacking the Grand Canyon, Northern Cascades, Kilimanjaro and Greece. She was hired in 2017 and led trips to Acadia, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket, Newport RI, Vermont, Adirondacks, Utah, Montana, Virginia, Georgia, Minnesota, Wyoming, U.S.V.I., Ireland, and Portugal to name a few. Her friends and family love when sh...
2024-05-041h 08
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Pablo Negri Edwards - Palatine by Viajes TemixcoArea/TopicPatagonia, Fly FishingPablo Negri EdwardsAssociate DirectorPalatine by Viajes TemixcoWith over three decades of professional luxury travel experience, I hold a BA degree and an MBA in International Business.I'm a well-known ecologist, active conservationist, fly fisherman, high-seas sailboat captain, and professional photographer, with top-notch expertise in Patagonia.Former world-famous Nomads of the Seas, Sales and Marketing Director - since it launched, and over a decade - I hosted two well-known fly fishing + sustainable tourism TV shows (ESPN and later FOX Sports) for...
2024-04-241h 42
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jess McGlothlin - Jess McGlothlin MediaArea/TopicWorldwide, Fly Fishing, Photography, Travel WritingJess McGlothlinFreelance Photographer and WriterJess McGlothlin MediaJess McGlothlin sees her mission as a simple one: tell stories. Working as a freelance photographer and writer in the outdoor industry, while on assignment in the past few years she’s learned how to throw spears at coconuts in French Polynesia, dodge saltwater crocodiles in Cuba, stand-up paddleboard down Peruvian Amazon tributaries and eat all manner of unidentifiable food.She is a passionate writer and photographer who brings a unique, energetic perspective an...
2024-04-0657 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Kasey Austin Morrissey - Austin Adventures & Active AdventuresArea/TopicAdventure Tourism, Family Business, Challenges & RewardsKasey Austin MorrisseyHead of Global Product & President USAAustin Adventures & Active AdventuresKasey was born in Alaska and raised in Montana. She graduated from the University of Montana, Missoula with a degree in Education. A member of the Austin family (Dan Austin’s daughter), Kasey grew up in the industry and has worked her way up doing just about every job in the company. She’s now the Head of the Product Team, ensuring Austin & Active’s product line-up is top notch and the Op...
2024-03-231h 03
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jeremy Kehrein - Orvis AdventuresArea/TopicWorldwide, Fly Fishing, Adventure TravelJeremy KehreinManager - Travel SalesOrvis AdventuresOriginally from the Driftless area of Wisconsin, Jeremy spent a lot of time trout fishing from an early age. Once he became an experienced fly fisherman, he made his way to South America for work so he could explore the opportunities in Patagonia. Once back stateside, Jeremy eventually made his way to Montana as an outfitter and a guide. In 2012, he took a job with Orvis Adventures and has been lucky enough to fish multiple cont...
2024-03-2048 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Stavros Makris - Bearing True South GreeceArea/TopicGreece, Diving, Sailing, AdventuresStavros MakrisCo-founderBearing True SouthBased in Athens, Greece, and with a background in Biology, Stavros has worked as a documentary photographer for newspapers, NGOs and media organisations across five continents.Combining a passion for adventure with the curiosity his parents instilled in him from a very young age, it was almost impossible to stay put. Twenty years and over 80 countries later, he still finds himself addicted to travelling, amazed by the complexity of nature, the vast differences - and surprising similarities...
2024-03-161h 28
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Micke Nyberg - Anglerman Fishing Adventures SweedenArea/TopicSweden, FishingMicke NybergOwner & Head GuideAnglerman Fishing AdventuresMicke hails from the genuine countryside and wilderness of Sweden, region Dalarna, in the community of Älvdalen. Operating as a professional guide since 2006, he's lead Anglerman fishing adventures since 2013.Micke's committed to delivering fishing experiences to customers from all over the world, exposing guests to the culture, history, surroundings and nature, promoting sustainable tourism throughout the area. All packages are adapted depending on the customers’ wishes. Anglerman's mantra is “By fishermen, for fishermen” and they take pride in underst...
2024-03-0931 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Hayley Wright - Black Mountain MontenegroArea/TopicMontenegro, Western Balkans, Adventure Travel Guide TrainingHayley WrightOwner/OperatorBlack Mountain MontenegroInspired by adventurous parents and after journeying to and living in some of the world's colder places (including the North Pole and Siberia) Hayley turned a passion for adventure travel into a full time job as co-owner/ operator of an adventure travel business together with husband Jack in beautiful Montenegro. The destination is fast becoming known for its incredible mountain and coastal landscapes, rivers,lakes and canyons together with the melting pot of culture, warm Balkan...
2024-03-0654 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Pat Pendergast - The Fly ShopArea/TopicWorldwide, Fly FishingPat PendergastDirector of International TravelThe Fly ShopFor close to 30 years I have been guiding fly anglers to the finest international fly fishing destinations in the world. From Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, Kamchatka Russia to Chile, Patagonia, freshwater or saltwater, I have been fortunate to have traveled the world with a fly rod in hand. I have been a fly fishing guide, owned and operated my own lodge, and have helped develop some of the most sought after fly fishing operations in the world.
2024-02-1755 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Dan Christian - Travel Trends Podcast HostArea/TopicTravel Industry Trends, Traveling with KidsDan ChristianPodcast Host, Travel TrendsTravel Trends Podcast with Dan ChristianDan Christian is a highly respected travel industry executive & entrepreneur. Following the pandemic he wanted to create a new travel podcast that told the stories of travel’s return through the experiences of his outstanding travel colleagues, our clients, and the key industry leaders that are shaping the future of the Travel Industry.https://www.traveltrendspodcast.com/SummaryIn this episode, host Jason Elkins in...
2024-01-2352 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Gonzalo Fuenzalida - Chile Nativo TravelAdventure Travel, Chile, Tourism Business, Sustainability & ResiliencyGonzalo FuenzalidaCeo/founderChile Nativo TravelAs founder, Gonzalo is responsible for maintaining and developing the characteristics that Chile Nativo is famous for: top notch service, excellent outdoor programs and a continued commitment to sustainability. Eternally optimistic Gonzalo is an eternal fan of Chile’s great south, its sublime landscapes, moody weather and uncharted canals and islands. His Patagonia travel tip? Choose the shoulder season: bursting with flowers and baby animals in spring; followed by crunchy copper-toned leaves, empty trails and more stable we...
2024-01-1757 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Ryan Powell - andBeyondAdventure Travel, Africa, Bhutan, ExpansionRyan PowellChief Operating Officer - Sales & TouringandBeyondRyan Powell is andBeyond’s Chief Operating Officer of Sales and Touring. His is currently focused on leading their exceptional touring businesses in Africa, Asia and South America to ensure a consistent, leading, world-class guest and partner experience. He is passionate about the conservation of wildlife and natural spaces, and community development, and proudly works for a company which strives to leave the world a better place for the next generation.https://www.andbeyond.com/...
2024-01-131h 01
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Cristian Levy - Amity ToursAdventure Travel, Chile, Bicycling, E-bikesCristian LevyCEOAmity ToursHi, I'm Cristian Levy, Founder & CEO, father, husband, cycling enthusiast and passionate skier. Master Degree in Hotel Management and Tourism Business Administration.My father and I started Amity Tours in 2003. We are a boutique inbound tour operator in Chile, specializing in 4 products: Bike tours, Hiking tours, Skiing tours and Conservation tours. Likewise, we offer Multisport trips, Family Adventures and Woman tours. Our headquarters are located in Pucon, the Capital of Adventure Travel in Chile. I live 3 months in the...
2024-01-101h 14
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jan Wigsten - 360° MongoliaAdventure Travel, Mongolia, Ecotourism, CultureJan WigstenFounder360° Mongolia360° Mongolia is a collection of extraordinary bespoke experiences in Mongolia, designed by Jan Wigsten. Jan has been engaged in Mongolian tourism since 1980. Since 1993 as a local entrepreneur. He is widely recognized as Mongolia’s sustainable tourism pioneer.Our approach to travel in Mongolia has always focussed on the places where we develop long-term partnerships with local communities and conservation initiatives. These favourite places have what can only be described as 360° landscapes with unspoiled views in every direction – an immersive experience in another wo...
2024-01-061h 01
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Jordan Jamison - Bay of Fundy AdventuresAdventure Travel, Canada, NB, Bay of FundyJordan JamisonOwner & Operations ManagerBay of Fundy AdventuresJordan Jamison is an Owner, Ops. manager, Guide, and more at Bay of Fundy Adventures and Shipyard Cafe in St. Martins, New Brunswick. Jordan is passionate about sharing the Province he calls “Canada’s Best Kept Secret” with visitors from around the world. Jordan spends his time in furtherance of the company’s main goal: to showcase New Brunswick’s beautiful landscape and culture through adventure, interpretation, and unique personal experiences.https://www.bayoffundyadventures.com/
2023-12-2047 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallAdventure Travel with Karl Egloff - Cumbre Tours EcuadorAdventure Travel, Ecuador, ClimbingKarl EgloffInternational Mountain Guide / Professional Mountain AthleteCumbre Tours EcuadorI was born and raised in Ecuador, studied business administration in Switzerland, dedicated myself to guiding all over the world (Switzerland, Ecuador, Venezuela, Turkey, Egypt) and decided to return to Ecuador to train professionally as a guide and open my own mountain agency. Since 2014 I started to set speed records in important mountains such as the local ones, Cotopaxi-Cayambe-Chimborazo-Ilinizas as the emblematic 7summits Kilimanjaro - Aconcagua- Elbrus, Denali. In 2022 together with my partner we were able...
2023-12-0655 min
Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made SmallNow Boarding - Big World Made Small Adventure Travel PodcastWelcome to the Big World Made Small Podcast for the adventure traveler, where we go far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruises to explore the really cool places, people, and activities that adventurous travelers crave. If your idea of a great vacation is sitting on a beach at an all-inclusive resort, you’re in the wrong place. However, if you’re like me, and a beach resort vacation sounds like torture, stick around. You’ve found your tribe.My name is Jason Elkins, and as an adventure travel marketing consultant and tour operator myself, I am on...
2023-08-1303 min