Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball

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  Scenic Travel Moments And The Joy Of Discovery 14.09.2026 48dk

  There’s a new idea taking shape around the way we experience places and it’s called Scenic Travel Moments. Justin Belleme, Publisher and Partnerships Manager at RomanticAsheville.com, joins Speaking of Travel to talk about where the idea came from and why he believes there is an opportunity to create something different for travelers. Scenic Travel Moments begins in Western North Carolina with extraordinary landscapes and some wonderfully unexpected places to stay. But the idea isn’t simply a...
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  Michael Yang Discovers New Beginnings On The Open Road 06.09.2026 48dk

  You got what you wanted. Now what? It seems like we spend so much of our lives moving toward what’s next, always looking ahead to where we’re going and what we’re supposed to accomplish along the way. We work toward the goal, reach the milestone, check the box, and then one day, sometimes, we actually get there. And what happens then? For Michael Yang, that question opened the door to a whole new chapter. He came to America from South Korea as a teenager, built a successful technology company...
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  What The World’s Greatest Landmarks Are Hiding With Ronan O’Connell 27.08.2026 48dk

  There are fascinating stories all around us and many are in places we least expect to find them. On this episode of Speaking of Travel, I’m joined by award-winning travel journalist and National Geographic contributor Ronan O’Connell, author of Hidden in Plain Sight. Ronan takes us beyond the postcard view to uncover the forgotten stories, mysteries, history, and human experiences hidden within some of the world’s most iconic places. Our conversation becomes a deeper exploration of curiosity ...
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  Finding Her Way Back To Life With Abigail Carter 19.08.2026 48dk

  Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, we continue to remember the lives that were lost and the lives forever changed by that day. And that's why I’m revisiting a very special conversation with Abigail Carter, a gifted writer and artist whose husband was killed in the 9/11 tragedy. For years, grief became part of the landscape of Abigail’s life. But eventually, something inside her began to whisper that it was time to go. Not to forget. Not to leave the past behind. But to find a way for...
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  How Sarah Aviram Turned One Bold Idea Into A Year Around the World 06.08.2026 48dk

  Sometimes the life we imagine for ourselves begins with something very simple, like taking that first step. Sarah Aviram didn't stumble into a year of travel. She created it. She made the bold decision to leave behind the familiar and designed a plan to travel through 12 countries in 12 months while continuing to work remotely. And she trusted herself enough to make it happen. In this episode of Speaking of Travel, Sarah shares the remarkable story behind her upcoming memoir, The Scenic Route...
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  Experience Italy Through The Eyes Of Those Who Call It Home 🇮🇹 29.07.2026 52dk

  Some places capture your imagination. Italy captures your heart. If you've ever dreamed of experiencing Italy beyond the guidebooks, this is the journey you've been waiting for. Join Becky and Marcello Simone of Viaggi Italiani, together with Anne Robichaud, your expert guide to the hidden treasures of Umbria, on an unforgettable 10-day Fall 2026 Small Group Art & Cultural Tour through the heart of Italy. Carefully designed for travelers who value authentic experiences, meaningful connec...
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  It's Never Too Late To Write Your Next Chapter With Michael Cowan 17.07.2026 44dk

  Michael Cowan has lived many lives. He's been an attorney, educator, businessman, musician, songwriter, and now, an author. His debut novel, John B. Peoples, is proof that some of life's most meaningful adventures begin long after we think we've settled into who we are. In this episode of Speaking of Travel, Michael shares what inspired him to finally write the novel that had been quietly waiting inside him, why France, and especially Paris and Marseille, became such important settings, and h...
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  Travel with Purpose: A Conversation With Jared Sternberg Of Gondwana Ecotours 11.07.2026 50dk

  Travel has a way of changing how we see the world. And perhaps that’s where the possibility of changing it begins. On this episode of Speaking of Travel, join Jared Sternberg, founder and CEO of Gondwana Ecotours, for a thoughtful conversation about what it really means to travel with purpose. Jared shares how an unexpected journey took him from law school and backpacking adventures to building an international ecotourism company, challenging the idea that travel is simply about seeing new pl...
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  Singer-Songwriter Katie Cole From The World Stage To The Soul 05.07.2026 50dk

  Some conversations feel like catching up with an old friend. And that's exactly what it was like welcoming Katie Cole back to Speaking of Travel. Katie is not only a remarkable singer-songwriter, she's one of the kindest, most genuine people you'll ever meet. From her years touring with the Smashing Pumpkins to performing the iconic music of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit before audiences around the world, she's inspired countless people through both her extraordinary talent and h...
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  The Journey Home To Yourself With Anthony Dyer 24.06.2026 42dk

  The world teaches us how to move forward, but it rarely teaches us how to heal. But healing may be one of the most courageous adventures we ever undertake. On this deeply human episode of Speaking of Travel, meet Anthony Dyer, whose extraordinary journey from military service to healing is a powerful reminder that our most important journeys are often the ones no one else can see. Originally from Sylva, North Carolina, Anthony spent more than a decade flying high-risk missions around the worl...
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  A Seat At The Table And A Window To The World With Cottage Cooking 16.06.2026 46dk

  What happens when a love of food becomes a passport to the world? On this episode of Speaking of Travel, we're joined by Liisa Andreassen and John Godts, the husband-and-wife team behind Cottage Cooking, whose adventures have taken them across six continents and more than 40 countries. What began as a creative way to fund their travels has evolved into a meaningful journey centered on food, storytelling, cultural exchange, and human connection. John and Liisa have discovered that food is one ...
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  The Maine Windjammer Way: Sailing, Storytelling, and Slowing Down 07.06.2026 45dk

  Some journeys change the way we see the world. On this episode of Speaking of Travel, we're setting sail along the coast of Maine with Justin Schaefer and Jocelyn Schmidt, owners and captains of the historic Schooner J. & E. Riggin. Together they've created an experience where the wind sets the pace and the sea shapes each day. And how the simple moments become the memories that stay with us long after the journey ends. As proud members of the Maine Windjammer Association, Justin and Joce...
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  A Journey To St Helena Island And The Transformative Power Of Place With Ryan Enslin 01.06.2026 43dk

  We spend so much of our lives trying to get somewhere, we sometimes forget to simply be where we are. In a world that constantly urges us to move faster, do more, and keep up, this conversation with Ryan Enslin offers a different perspective. A gentler one. As a journalist and photographer from Johannesburg, South Africa, Ryan has learned that some places seem to exist outside the pace of modern life. One of those places is St Helena Island, a remote island in the South Atlantic that has prof...
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  The Quiet Magic Of The NC Arboretum With Drake Fowler 21.05.2026 48dk

  The places that stay with us aren’t always the ones that demand our attention. Sometimes, their impact is much quieter. You arrive carrying noise, deadlines, distractions and the weight of everyday life. And then somewhere between the trees, the silence, the air itself, something begins to soften. You remember there is another way to live in the world. More connected. More awake. More human. This episode of Speaking of Travel lives inside that feeling. What unfolds here is more than a discuss...
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  Bassoonist Frank Morelli And The Journey Of A Life Well Played 12.05.2026 48dk

  The most memorable conversations often have less to do with accomplishments and more to do with the journey behind them. Internationally acclaimed bassoonist Frank Morelli is both. His story is about far more than music. It’s about what happens when a lifetime of dedication shapes not only an artist, but a human being. There’s something deeply moving about a person who spends a lifetime devoted to music and still meets the world with humility and a genuine sense of wonder. In this heartfelt e...
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  The Asheville Regional Airport Reflects The Heart Of Western North Carolina 08.05.2026 48dk

  There’s something deeper unfolding at the Asheville Regional Airport and you can feel it the moment you step into this conversation with Angi Daus, VP of Air Service and Corporate Communications. This isn’t surface-level support. It’s a lived commitment to Western North Carolina, shaped through real relationships and a genuine presence in the community that shows up in how they collaborate and how they listen. And how they continue to grow alongside the people and businesses around them. As t...
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  Bryan Lewis Of Tenon Tours On Going Beyond the Destination 01.05.2026 42dk

  Travel has a way of catching us by surprise. A beautiful view may stop us for a moment, but it’s often the feeling we carry home that stays with us. On this episode of Speaking of Travel, we step into that space where travel stops being about the plan and becomes a way of seeing and living. It becomes a way of loving the world with more courage and intention. Tenon Tours founder Bryan Lewis understands that shift in a deeply personal way. His story didn’t start with meaning but rather with mo...
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  Indigenous Food, Modern Impact: A Conversation with Chef Nathan Davis 24.04.2026 48dk

  On this episode of Speaking of Travel, we move beyond destinations and into something deeply human... food as a living expression of memory, identity, and belonging. Chef Nathan Davis shares his story shaped by the land, where hunting, fishing, and foraging were not choices, but teachings guiding him to understand food as relationship, responsibility, and respect. With formal training from Le Cordon Bleu, Nathan learned the language of technique. But it is his return to Indigenous foodways th...
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  Connecting Cultures Across The Middle East With Rihab Abouzaki 20.04.2026 42dk

  In a time shaped by rapid change and constant headlines, this conversation invites us to pause, to listen, and to look beyond perception into lived experience. My guest, Rihab Abouzaki, is an advertising strategist and Director of This N That Communications. She works at the intersection of culture, business, and global storytelling. Moving between the United States and the Gulf region, she brings a perspective rooted not just in strategy, but in humanity. Together we explore the Gulf Coopera...
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  Italy’s Lost Women Artists Are Being Found And Rewritten Into History 15.04.2026 46dk

  There’s something quietly extraordinary unfolding in Italy, inside museums, churches, and hidden archives where history has long rested in silence. For centuries, luminous works of art created by women were tucked away, overlooked, or forgotten. Not because they lacked brilliance, but because their stories were never fully told. And still, they remained, waiting, holding their place in time. Today, that silence is beginning to lift. In this episode of Speaking of Travel, we’re joined by Jane ...