Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small

Jason Elkins - Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast
Negara Amerika Serikat
Genre Society & Culture, Places & Travel
Bahasa EN-US
Episode 177
Terbaru 30.05.2026

The Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small takes listeners beyond typical beach resorts and cruises to explore unique destinations and activities. Host Jason Elkins interviews adventure travel experts who share insights on experiences like climbing Kilimanjaro, scuba diving in the South Pacific, and hot air ballooning in Turkey. The podcast aims to create meaningful connections between travelers, tour operators, and local communities.

Episode

  • Adventure Travel with Samrawit Moges - Travel Ethiopia 03.06.2026 1j 9mnt
    Guest Bio Samrawit Moges is the Founder and CEO of Travel Ethiopia, a private, eco-conscious tour and safari company established in 1994. With a career in Ethiopian tourism that stretches back to 1981, she has spent decades helping travelers discover the many dimensions of Ethiopia, from its historic landmarks and cultural traditions to its wildlife, landscapes, and living heritage. She built Travel Ethiopia from a small operation with just a few employees and vehicles into a respected touris...
  • Adventure Travel with Julie Fishman - Adventures Overland 30.05.2026 56mnt
    Guest Bio Julie Fishman is the Partner and General Manager for the U.S. at Adventures Overland, where she is leading the expansion of guided driving expeditions for American travelers. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate leadership, Julie built her career around delivering exceptional customer experiences—an approach she now brings to the world of adventure travel. Her passion for exploration began early, shaped by immersive international travel and a lifelong curiosity about t...
  • Adventure Travel with Andrew Lamb - Wales Outdoors 27.05.2026 1j 24mnt
    Guest Bio Andrew Lamb is the founder of Wales Outdoors, a premier guided hiking and touring company showcasing the landscapes, history, and hidden gems of Wales. With more than 30 years of experience as an outdoor professional, Andrew began his journey pioneering mountain bike guiding in the Brecon Beacons before evolving his business into a full-service adventure travel operation focused on immersive walking tours. A certified Mountain Leader and Green Badge Tourist Guide, Andrew combines de...
  • Adventure Travel with Matt Hoffman-Beals - Breaking Away Adventures 23.05.2026 1j 18mnt
    Guest Bio Matt Hoffman-Beals is the founder of Breaking Away Adventures, an experience-driven motorcycle touring company focused on community, exploration, and personal growth. An adventure-driven entrepreneur and lifelong traveler, his journey has taken him from a career in hospitality and event management to the open road on two wheels. After more than 20 years creating memorable experiences in fast-paced environments, Matt shifted his focus toward a life centered on exploration, connection...
  • Adventure Travel with Yvonne Halling - Bed & Breakfast Coach 20.05.2026 1j 11mnt
    Guest Bio Yvonne Halling is a hospitality business coach, consultant, and founder of Bed and Breakfast Coach, where she helps independent accommodation owners transform the way they run and grow their businesses. After spending 17 years operating her own bed and breakfast in France’s Champagne region, Yvonne evolved what began as a modest side venture into a highly profitable operation generating over €100,000 annually from just four rooms—without relying on online travel agencies. Today, she...
  • Adventure Travel with Mark Phillips - Nomad Stays 16.05.2026 1j 26mnt
    Guest Bio Mark Phillips is the Founder of Nomad Stays, a platform created to help digital nomads find comfortable, reliable accommodations built for long-term remote work and travel. A tech-driven entrepreneur and global business leader, Mark has spent years building ventures and relationships at the intersection of technology, hospitality, and international travel. Across an entrepreneurial career spanning tech and travel, Mark has explored more than 100 countries and developed an unusually ...
  • Adventure Travel with Lindsay Nieminen - Amman Food Tours 13.05.2026 1j 32mnt
    Guest Bio Lindsay Nieminen is the co-founder and owner of Amman Food Tours, a culinary experience company based in Jordan’s capital, and the travel writer behind the blog Carpe Diem OUR Way. She has been exploring and documenting Jordan since 2016. After repeatedly returning to the same local cafés, bakeries, and family-run restaurants in Amman, she began envisioning a way for visitors to experience the city through its food and the people who make it. That vision became reality in 2022 when ...
  • Adventure Travel with Alexander Souri - Relief Riders International 09.05.2026 1j 34mnt
    Guest Bio Alexander Souri is the founder and executive director of Relief Riders International, an organization he launched in 2004 to combine adventure travel with meaningful humanitarian work. Through Relief Riders, Alexander designs and leads horseback-based missions that deliver medical care, educational programs, and community support to remote villages where access to services is limited. The organization brings together travelers, volunteers, and local partners to create journeys that ...
  • Adventure Travel with Lucinda Rome - Ganders Travel 06.05.2026 1j 41mnt
    Guest Bio Lucinda Rome is the Founder and Managing Director of Ganders Travel, a bespoke travel company specializing in journeys throughout East and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean. Her deep connection to Africa began nearly twenty years ago when she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for charity and followed it with a safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara. What started as a single adventure quickly became a defining turning point in her life and career. Soon after that first trip, Lucinda moved to Zambia...
  • Adventure Travel with Linda McCall - Nomad Stays 02.05.2026 1j 4mnt
    Guest Bio Linda McCall is the co-founder of Nomad Stays, a global accommodation platform designed specifically for digital nomads seeking community-driven, longer-stay experiences. Raised in the remote outback of Australia’s Northern Territory, Linda grew up dreaming of faraway places—though she never imagined her journey would include serving as an international first-class flight attendant, working with the Saudi Royal Family, or building a global travel brand. With a professional backgroun...
  • Adventure Travel with Keren Mikva - Alpengirl, USA 29.04.2026 57mnt
    Guest Bio Keren Mikva is the Director of Alpengirl, an outdoor adventure program dedicated to empowering young women through immersive experiences in nature. Originally from Chicago, Keren discovered her love for the outdoors during summers spent at sleepaway camp in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. After earning a B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University, she realized her path lay far beyond the world of politics. She booked a one-way ticket to New Zealand, setting off on a journey...
  • Adventure Travel with Dana Skogstad - Travelzoo 22.04.2026 1j 8mnt
    Guest Bio Dana Skogstad is the Sales Director, Canada at Travelzoo, a global members club for travel enthusiasts. With extensive experience leading sales teams in the travel industry, Dana specializes in strategic growth, partnership development, and helping travel brands connect with highly engaged audiences. Raised in Southeast British Columbia and now based in Vancouver, Dana developed an early appreciation for the outdoors that continues to shape both his personal and professional life. F...
  • Adventure Travel with Genevieve White - Campion Comms & Coaching 15.04.2026 1j 9mnt
    Guest Bio Genevieve White is a travel and tourism copywriter and coach, and the founder of Campion Copy, based in the Shetland Islands, where dramatic landscapes and close-knit community life shape both her work and worldview. With a background in education and writing — and a lifelong fascination with travel — Genevieve helps travel businesses express the true value of the experiences they create through thoughtful, story-led copy. Working with boutique tour operators, destination manageme...
  • Adventure Travel with Lisa Pagotto - Crooked Compass 08.04.2026 1j 1mnt
    Guest Bio Lisa Pagotto is the founder and CEO of Crooked Compass, a pioneering adventure travel company redefining how people engage with the world. With a deep commitment to cultural integrity and immersive experiences, Lisa has carved out a space for meaningful, off-the-beaten-path journeys that challenge traditional tourism models. Her leadership empowers travelers to connect authentically with remote and emerging destinations — far beyond the ordinary itinerary. Lisa is also a captivating...
  • Adventure Travel with Bryan Lewis - Tenon Tours 01.04.2026 1j 16mnt
    Guest Bio Bryan Lewis is the founder and CEO of Tenon Tours, a boutique travel company specializing in custom-crafted vacations across Europe. With over two decades of experience in the travel industry, Bryan has turned a college-era passion for organizing trips into a thriving business dedicated to creating immersive, flexible, and deeply personal travel experiences. Under his leadership, Tenon Tours has grown to offer journeys in 18 European countries, acquired the adventure-focused Lemonro...
  • Adventure Travel with Charlie Krarup - Adventure Base – Experts in the Alps 25.03.2026 1j 10mnt
    Guest Bio Charlie Krarup is the Owner and Managing Director of Adventure Base, a leading adventure travel company specializing in experiences across the European Alps. With a deep passion for mountain sports and a knack for big-picture thinking, Charlie leads a dedicated team that designs unforgettable alpine adventures—from mountaineering and trekking to ski touring and trail running. A lifelong outdoor enthusiast, Charlie brings an energetic, hands-on approach to leadership, blending strate...
  • Adventure Travel with Keith Sproule - Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy 18.03.2026 43mnt
    Guest Bio Keith Sproule is the Executive Director of Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy (AKP), where he oversees a global portfolio of 73 community-led projects across 30 countries. With a career spanning over three decades, Keith has worked extensively in sustainable tourism and development, advising ministries and nonprofits on five continents. His expertise bridges ecotourism, conservation, and community investment — with fieldwork ranging from joint-venture tourism in Namibia with the Wo...
  • Adventure Travel with Azdean Elmoustaquim - Host of the Destination Morocco Podcast 11.03.2026 1j 20mnt
    Guest Bio Azdean Elmoustaquim is the creator and host of the Destination Morocco Podcast, an immersive audio series that explores the heart of Moroccan culture, travel, and hospitality. Originally from the vibrant city of Marrakech, Azdean grew up with strong family ties to the nearby village of Telouet. After moving to the United States in 1995, he eventually settled in Houston and began finding new ways to reconnect with and share the richness of his homeland. Launched in 2022, the Destin...
  • Adventure Travel with Lynne Nieman - Wander Your Way 04.03.2026 1j 5mnt
    Guest Bio Lynne Nieman is the founder of Wander Your Way, a travel planning company dedicated to helping people experience Europe with authenticity and heart. She’s also the host of the Wander Your Way podcast, where she shares destination insights, planning tips, and stories that inspire listeners to explore Europe independently. With a background in photography and a passion for off-the-beaten-path destinations, Lynne has spent more than a decade crafting personalized European itineraries...
  • Adventure Travel with Martin Rosenberg - Overseasinfo.tv 25.02.2026 1j 4mnt
    Guest Bio Martin Rosenberg is the founder and CEO of OverseasInfo.tv, a pioneering video-based travel platform that connects travelers directly with tourism operators. With a background in international sales and procurement, Martin has spent decades building relationships across Europe and Asia. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, he moved to London in 1985 before settling in Antalya, Türkiye, where he now balances semi-retirement with entrepreneurial passion. Known for his creative vision,...