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Zero To Travel PodcastTimor-Leste Hidden Gems: Blue Whales, Diving, and Slow Travel in One of the World’s Least Visited Countries with Jonty CraneCould the least-visited places offer the most rewarding travel experiences?
Jonty Crane is a New Zealand-based traveler, guidebook author, and longtime advocate for meaningful, off-the-beaten-path travel. With over 75 countries under his belt, he’s currently volunteering in Timor-Leste, where he’s helping promote sustainable tourism while living the slow travel lifestyle.
In this episode, we unpack what makes Timor-Leste one of the most under-the-radar travel destinations in the world. From coral reefs and dramatic mountain landscapes to warm, welcoming locals and a fascinating (if difficult) history, Jonty gives us a deep look at what it’s like to...2025-07-081h 20
Not LocalThe True Weight of GoldZeke speaks with Sasha Lezhnev, a Senior Policy Advisor at The Sentry, about the Democratic Republic of Congo and the corruption involved in the extraction of the country's rare earth minerals. Get full access to Not Local at notlocal.substack.com/subscribe2025-06-0349 minZero To Travel Podcast5 Surprising Experiences in Africa, How to Transition to a New Career After Travel, and Exploring the African Diaspora With Jay CameronHow can one trip entirely change your life? Jay Cameron joins me to share about the life-altering trip he took to Ghana when he was 40 years old.After having this experience, Jay left his career running summer camps for kids and founded Maximum Impact Travel, a tour company connecting people to the magnificent continent of Africa and the African diaspora in the Americas, Caribbean, and Europe.Jay and I talk about the misconceptions and negative narratives about Africa and the importance of changing the narrative through travel media. He talks about the African diaspora and...2024-05-211h 13
TripCast360Puerto Rico: Exploring The Wonders Of This Caribbean ParadisePuerto Rico: Exploring The Wonders Of This Caribbean ParadiseAre you ready to explore the wonders of Puerto Rico, the Hawaii of the Caribbean? In this podcast, we will take you on a journey through the island's diverse and captivating attractions, from its stunning beaches to its historic landmarks. Join us on a journey to Puerto Rico with our guest Sasha Lezhnev from the popular Off the Beaten Travel!Support the showTripCast360 --- It's all about travel, lifestyle and entertainment.Web: TripCast360.com.Twit: https://twitter...2023-12-171h 07Zero To Travel PodcastTop 10 Hidden Gems: East Africa (Beyond the Safari) and Transitioning to Travel With Sasha and Megnote LezhnevIs a trip to Africa on your list? Today, I’m joined by Sasha and Megnote Lezhnev to get their list of the top 10 hidden gems in East Africa. In this episode, Sasha and Megnote talk about what it took for them to take a career break to travel full-time as a family and share practical advice for anyone wanting to do the same. You’ll learn about their connections with Africa, Sasha’s nonprofit that helps to reintegrate former child soldiers and refugees, and how they’re helping others get off the beaten path and explore hidden ge...2023-12-051h 13TripCast360Top Destinations in Africa: 7 Hidden GemsJoin us on a journey with our guest Sasha Lezhnev as we discover the "Top Destinations in Africa: 7 Hidden Gems."Africa is a vast and diverse continent known for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and abundant wildlife. While popular destinations like Egypt's pyramids and South Africa's safaris draw millions of visitors each year, there are many lesser-known treasures waiting to be explored. Here are seven hidden gems that offer a unique and unforgettable African experience.Support the showTripCast360 --- It's all about travel, lifestyle and entertainment.Web...2023-11-011h 10
Design Her TravelThe Ultimate Guide to Off the Beaten Path Travel #37Are you someone who likes to get off the beaten path? Are you curious how to discover unknown places as you work and travel full time? If so, this episode is for you!Joining us this week is the renowned author and intrepid travel blogger, Sasha. We unveil the secrets to an extraordinary life off the beaten path and delve into the beauty of straying from the conventional tourist trails and embracing the thrill of unexpected adventures.Sasha's first off-the-beaten-path travel led him to Uganda, where he created a groundbreaking non-profit dedicated to rebuilding the...2023-10-1746 min
Journey with JakeNurturing Humanity While Navigating the Globe with Sasha Lezhnev#071 - Let's take an exciting trip as we ride shotgun with Sasha Lezhnev, an unbridled adventurer with a heart for humanity. Sasha's tales from the road are as diverse as they are inspiring - from wild weddings in Italian castles to challenging mountain hikes in Ecuador and even a cherry spitting contest. Yet, his journey is more than just an adrenaline rush; it's also about his impactful work in Africa, rehabilitating former child soldiers, and his contributions to the Democratic Republic of Congo.Fasten your seatbelts as we journey through Sasha's life as a full-time traveler, including t...2023-09-2156 min
STAND Student PodcastDemocratic Republic of Congo Series: Episode 6 pt. 2Have you ever wondered what your phone is made of? What kind of journey it made before reaching your hands?
In the last two episodes of our podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo, we’ll explore conflict minerals and supply chains.
The DRC is a country with a massive abundance of mineral resources. This should be a blessing, but it has also proved to be a curse – for many seek to secure these minerals for their own economic advancement.
To get to the...2020-09-2029 minSTAND Student PodcastDemocratic Republic of Congo Series: Episode 6 pt. 1Have you ever wondered what your phone is made of? What kind of journey it made before reaching your hands?
In the last two episodes of our podcast series on the Democratic Republic of Congo, we’ll explore conflict minerals and supply chains.
The DRC is a country with a massive abundance of mineral resources. This should be a blessing, but it has also proved to be a curse – for many seek to secure these minerals for their own economic advancement.
To get to the...2020-09-2034 min
Finding Humanity1. Path to Peace: Victor Ochen on Facing the Lord’s Resistance Army and Rebuilding Lives Post-ConflictA childhood shaped by one of the most cruel rebel groups in history. Rape, killings and an abducted brother who was never found. If these defined decades of your life, the last thing you would want to talk about is peace — unless you are Victor Ochen.
Our first episode takes us to Uganda, which has been plagued by civil unrest and rebellion since the 1980s. We dive into Victor’s life, a young man, wise beyond his years, who refused to be enlisted as a child soldier. Growing up in between refugee camps, Victor was forced to conf...2020-05-0633 min
Cuestión de PoderEntrevista Sasha Lezhnev y Frédéric Massé (repetición 10/10/2019)Hoy conversamos con Sasha Lezhnev, director adjunto de The Enough Project, y Frédéric Massé, co-director de Red de Monitoreo del Crimen Organizado en América Latina, sobre el caso de minería ilegal en Venezuela.
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Cuestión de Poder NTN24Entrevista Sasha Lezhnev y Frédéric Massé (repetición 10/10/2019)Hoy conversamos con Sasha Lezhnev, director adjunto de The Enough Project, y Frédéric Massé, co-director de Red de Monitoreo del Crimen Organizado en América Latina, sobre el caso de minería ilegal en Venezuela. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-12-2716 min
New York City Bar Association PodcastElections Delayed, Governance Denied - The Way Forward for the CongoThe presidential election first scheduled for 2016 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and then for 2017 never took place. The election is now scheduled to take place on December 23, 2018. The Prime Minister has said that President Kabila will not run again, and he will abide by the constitutional limits. The delayed elections spurred anti-Kabila marches and protests, led by laity of the Catholic Church and youth activists. The government has cracked down on this opposition, harassing, arbitrarily arresting, detaining, injuring, and killing protestors. Many still remain in detention despite increasing health problems. The panelists examined the way forward for...2019-05-071h 58
Enough Project PodcastSasha Lezhnev's Enough MomentSasha Lezhnev, Executive Director of Grassroots Reconciliation Group and consultant to Enough, describes how he first got involved with the campaign to end mass atrocities. From first becoming aware of conflict diamonds in Sierra Leone to leading the charge on conflict minerals in the Congo, Sasha's story helps provide historical perspective on how to end the atrocities occurring in the Congo. Through the promotion of activist and legislative actions, Sasha is a leader in the campaign to trace, audit and certify minerals being mined in the Congo and used in our own electronic devices and jewelry.2010-03-0300 min