Travel Tales with Mike Siegel

Dennis Hoerter - Traveling through Retirement

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Kentucky native Dennis Hoerter took a windy road through the turbulent 60's, finally ending up with a career in Hollywood. He now enjoys retirement by seeing as much of the world as he can.

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Antoinette Hannan Leon - COO of Passport/Visa Company

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Antoinette Hannan Leon is the COO and Senior Vice President of Itseasy.com- a passport and visa service company.

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David Razowsky - Teaching Improv Across Borders

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Actor and Second City veteran David Razowski travels the world teaching the art of Improvisation.

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Barton Brooks - Spreading Good Around The World

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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In the early 2000s, Barton Brooks decided he was going to travel the world doing good deeds wherever he stayed to try to make the world better than he found it. Waylaid by a horrific motorcycle accident in Uganda and years of rehab that followed, he's now back with new projects and a new non-profit - The Nomadic Bridge.

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Dorie Klissas - Former TV news producer covered the world

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:15:00 -0400

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Dorie Klissas now runs her own media marketing company, but she earned her chops working over 20 years for TV network news and sports. She traveled the world covering both Summer and Winter Olympics, and produced segments for The Today Show, CBS Evening News, and more.

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Harry Mitsidis - The World's Most Traveled Man

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Harry Mitsidis is widely regarded as the world’s most traveled person, having visited nearly every region on Earth - and one of only a handful of people to have visited every country twice.

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Leo Flowers - Comedy is his passport

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:15:00 -0400

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Chicago native and college athlete Leo Flowers struck out for Hollywood with nothing but a dream. That dream led him to stand-up and nearly every continent.

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Kaitlyn Rosati - The NoMan Nomad travel influencer talks Italy, NYC, and solo travel

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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New Yorker Kaitlyn Rosati's journey includes a music career, working for the UN, bartending, and ultimately, being a successful travel blogger and creator of NoManNomad.net.

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Mike Schibel - Travel With Meaning host and knodel expert

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Mike Schibel, host of the Travel With Meaning podcast and travel site, rejoins us since his first visit in 2017. A lot has happened since, to say the least!

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Lance Ringnald- former US Olympian talks about the nomad life of an athlete

Thu, 28 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Lance Ringnald was one of the youngest members ever of a USA Mens Gymnastics Olympic team when he competed at the 1988 Seoul Olympics as an 18-year-old.

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Clint Palmer - Hollywood cameraman dodges danger in Mexico and Africa

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Retired Hollywood cameraman Clint Palmer (Die Hard, Predator, Empire Strikes Back) shares crazy work Tales of dodging gunfire in a Nairobi hotel, being stalked by Mexican law enforcement, shooting in 1980s China, and much more.

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Teresa Stevens- Mexican who emigrated to Canada digs deep into the immigrant experience.

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Dr. Teresa Stevens grew up in Mexico and has made her home in Calgary for the last 20-plus years. She's recently written a book on the immigrant experience and how it translates to all walks of life.

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Angie Orth - travel influencer shares nightmare Tale of being stranded in Africa during Iran invasion.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Travel blogger/podcaster Angie Orth from Angieaway.com stops by to share her crazy Tale of trying to return home to Florida from the Maldives as the Iran bombing shut down airspace over the Middle East.

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Ronan O'Connell - Aussie photographer/journalist and his life abroad in Asia and Ireland.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Journalist and photographer Ronan O'Connell joins in from Perth, Australia to talk about his new coffee table book, Hidden in Plain Sight.

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Janice Martin - high-flying entertainer and military veteran on her life playing for international audiences.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:35:00 -0400

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Janice Martin is a multi-talented singer, instrumentalist and aerialist who served in the US army and performed all around the world.

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Lisa Pattenden -guide to the Northern Lights

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:05:00 -0400

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Lisa Pattenden is a US Air Force veteran who's lived and worked in Qatar and has made her home in the UK for the past two decades. She now lives in the Scottish Highlands and leads tours to see and photograph the Northern Lights.

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Kyle Lamont - rocking around the planet one venue at a time

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Maine native Kyle Lamont's love of music brought her around the world following her favorite bands and eventually led her to Hollywood.

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Joe Miragliotta - lifestyle blogger settles in an unlikely place when not cruising the seas

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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OG lifestyle blogger Joe Miragliotta of JoesDaily.com returns to the show after a decade to update us on his move to southern Illinois, his latest travels, and his new focus on the cruise industry.

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Marin May - new empty nester spreads her wings to Europe

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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Marin May just returned transformed from her first trip to Portugal, and looks forward to traveling more now that her son is off to college!

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Maria Kamau - Kenyan travel coach inspiring women to explore

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

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A trip to Germany as a teenager inspired Kenyan Maria Kamau to want to travel the world. Nearly a hundred countries later, she now runs her own Nairobi-based travel coaching business inspiring other women to follow in her footsteps.

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Bob Gillespie - Chicago transplant shares Tales of his new life in Costa Rica

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400

My old comedy pal from Chicago is now an expat living in Costa Rica. Time to check in to see how it is living La Pura Vida.

Bryan Lewis - Tenon Tours founder specializes in European travel

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Boston-based Bryan Lewis is the founder of Tenon Tours, a bespoke travel agency specializing in Europe.

Graham Elwood - comedian's new life in Thailand

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Back for a 3rd appearance on Travel Tales, comedian Graham Elwood shares his experiences of living in Thailand for the past year.

Gavin Solomon - Our favorite Aussie gives the scoop from Down Under

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400

G'day, mates! We head Down Under to check in with our Aussie pal Gavin Solomon, a Sydney native who now makes his home in his nation's capital of Canberra.

Jack Rathmell - from Amish Country to South Africa and London

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Jack Rathmell grew up in Pennsylvania Amish country and after only a year in college, decamped to South Africa, first as a volunteer and later as a student and resident. He now lives in London and has written a memoir about his experiences, "How The Rhino Lost His Horn."

Sarah Dandashy -From concierge to media maven

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0400

It's been nearly a full decade since we chatted with Sarah Dandashy of AskAConcierge.tv and she's been busy: leaving her day job, appearing on TV, creating content for multiple brands, Ted Talk, and much more.

J. Keith van Straaten - Honeymoon in Europe and Africa

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Podcast/game show host extraordinaire J. Keith van Straaten just returned from whirlwind honeymoon to Europe and Africa and has plenty of Tales to tell.

Rael Zieve - Zimbabwe native promotes African travel

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Rael Zieve is a native of Zimbabwe now making his home in England. He is the founder of the Keep Travelling Africa website and podcast.

2025 Year in Travel - a solo Mike recap

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:44:00 -0400

Happy Holidays! Mike here. As the year ends, thought I'd take an episode to recount a crazy year of highs and lows. Let's all look ahead to a better 2026 shall we?

Johnny Cardinale - comedian entertains troops and cruises

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Comedian Johnny Cardinale spends the bulk of the year on the road, and his jokes have brought him to nearly every corner of the world.

Steve Mazan - Navy vet-turned- comedian on finding laughs in a war zone

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Comedian and Navy veteran Steve Mazan just returned from two weeks in Poland entertaining the troops.

Mark Phipps - Longtime nomad has your passport covered

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Mark Phipps left his native England at 19 and never looked back. After stints living in Australia, New Zealand, and the US, he now makes his home in Koh Phangan, Thailand. He is the founder of Lost In Paradise Travel, which makes trackable hardware covers for passports.

Azdean Elmoustaquim - Morocco native and travel expert

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Azdean Elmoustaquim emigrated from Morocco to Houston 30 years ago, but has since turned his passion and expertise for his homeland into his travel business, Destinations Morocco.

Scott Neeson - Saving Cambodian children - encore episode

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:10:00 -0400

This week is an encore repeat from 2021, with Scott Neeson, former Hollywood exec who left it all to help starving children in Cambodia. Truly inspiring.

Cathy Ladman - comedy veteran returns from Europe

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Cathy Ladman is a longtime comedian who recently returned from a whirlwind trip to Europe.

Krishna Shivdasani - Indian entrepreneur creates a new travel app

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Krishna Shivdasani is an entrepreneur who co-created a new travel app, Now You Know.

Mark Parton - first impressions of Japan

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Mike welcomes back his old high school friend Mark Parton, who recently returned from his first ever trip to Japan.

Craig D. Forrest- longtime filmmaker and TV producer has covered the world

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Craig D. Forrest is a 40-year veteran filmmaker and TV producer who has visited 161 countries and covered war zones, famines, religious cults, and everything in between.

Melissa Rodway - Canadian world traveler turns emails into travel memoir

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:15:00 -0400

Toronto native Melissa Rodway took a 4-month trip through Southeast Asia back in 2010, writing lengthy, detailed emails along the way. She's compiled those emails for her new travel memoir, The People You Meet.

Jennifer Johnson - US couple become permanent expats

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Jennifer Johnson is one half of Jenn N Scott Adventures, a site following the exploits of an American couple living full-time around the world.

Kenny Dunn

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:03:00 -0400

Kenny Dunn is a Philly native and founder of Eating Europe, which provides food tours and recommendations in the Continent's top cities.

George Jerjian

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:15:00 -0400

George Jerjian had a cancer scare in his early 50's that forced him into retirement. He soon earned he needed more than just golf to keep him fulfilled, and travel filled a great hole and gave him perspective.

Carrie Dow

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Freelance writer Carrie Dow created the blog, "What's Pawsitive", showcasing animal welfare experiences around the world.

Evlyn Mondo

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Quebec native Evlyn Mondo had a dream to retire to a warm tropical island. She made it come true when she and her husband purchased a luxury villa in Barbados.

Oli France

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:30:00 -0400

English adventurer Oli France shares Tales of his treks to go from the lowest to highest points on each continent by human power alone.

Eryn Gordon

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

A year teaching English in South Korea inspired Eryn Gordon to create her own travel blog/guide, EarthToEditorial.com.

Melissa Curtin

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Melissa Curtin returns to Travel Tales 12 years after her first appearance, to fill us in on what's happening with her longtime travel/lifestyle site LaLaScoop.com, along with her successful new side hustle as a travel agent!

Jordan Giberson

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Jordan Giberson is a Texan who fell in love with London at first sight and moved there in 2019. She now has a website and podcast encouraging others who are considering a move abroad.

Justin Walter

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

After nine years, travel TV host and influencer Justin Walter returns as Your Bucket List Guide, inspiring people to not wait to see their dream travel destinations.

Kate Fincham

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Toronto native Kate Fincham threw caution to the wind during Covid and bought a houseboat to live on all year-round. She documents her life on board on her popular Instagram page, @MyLittleHouseboat.

Tom McLauchlan

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Englishman Tom McLauchlan is a classical guitarist who has performed around the world.

Kellie Paxian

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Canadian Kellie Paxian left her PR job in Vancouver to take a life-altering trip around the world for six months. She now lives in Cape Town, South Africa and runs her own travel company.

Bonus Episode - Let'er Buck! Broncos, Steers, Whiskey & Beer at the Pendleton Rodeo (from Hidden Trails of Oregon)

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In this special bonus episode we're headed to Oregon with the our friends the hosts of the Hidden Trails of Oregon Podcast.

“It’s part action movie, part rock show blurring into the superbowl. It feels modern, but bull riding itself goes back to the bronze age. And that’s true for rodeo contests in general: bull riding, barrel racing or wild cow milking, they’re all based on tradition, and in keeping those traditions alive.

‘Let ‘Er Buck’ makes a lot of sense from the back of a bull. But as we find out, it’s much more than a rodeo shout: it’s a way of life.”

We’re leaping headfirst into the rodeo to end all rodeos, the 115 year-old Pendleton Roundup! In this episode, host Aaron Millar tests his mettle on a massive mechanical hog, before climbing into the stands for a (literally) explosive ‘Xtreme Bulls’ finale. We’ll lean over the bucking chutes and get clobbered by dirt flung from bronco hooves. But the roundup isn’t all spectacle, it’s also about family and tradition. We’ll step back in time to learn about the history of the event while sipping whiskey in the notorious ‘Let ‘er Buck’ room. Stories of champions, princesses, suicide-racers and steer-wrestlers wait around every corner.

We’ll meet a generational indigenous horse relay racing team, hand them microphones, and listen in on their insane bare-back bid for victory. And through it all explore the western ties that bring all these groups to rodeo together each September.

LET ‘ER BUCK!

Remember you can see all of this yourself. Go to PendletonRoundup.com for details and take our advice: book early!

Plan your next Oregon adventure at TravelOregon.com and you can find the full Hidden Trails of Oregon Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

Thank you to all guests featured on the show: Toni Minthorn, Scott and Dylan Abramson, Pat Nogle and Butch Knowles A special thank you to Greg and Petra for showing us such a great time, we can’t wait to come back. Brian Thacker led our pre-production, Charles Tyrie assisted on audio editing, and the episode was recorded by Jason Paton who also wrote and co-produced along with host Aaron Millar.

Alex Bogaard

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Photographer Alex Bogaard was born and raised in Europe and has traveled the world shooting amazing photos along the way.

Laura Kiniry

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Travel writer Laura Kiniry returns after 11 years(!) to fill us in on where she's been. Hint- it's a lot of places!

Kinga Philipps

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0400

TV host/producer Kinga Philipps became the first female host of her own show in 33 years of Discovery Network's Shark Week. She continues to travel the world, above and below the ocean surface.

Ron Placone

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Comedian Ron Placone tried for years to get Italian citizenship, only for the country to change the rules overnight.

Matt Tory

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Filmmaker/Author Matt Tory visited all 50 US states and every National Park. He shares his Tales in his new book, Go See America!

Mia Anne

Thu, 22 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Realtor Mia Anne turned the heartbreaking loss of both parents in a 10-month span during Covid into motivation for an epic journey across America.

Donna Pleiman

Thu, 15 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Donna Pleiman is a Kentucky-based doctor who spent 6 months with her family in New Zealand during Covid.

Jenny Geyser

Thu, 08 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400

For as long as she can remember, LA-based yoga instructor Jenny Geyser had wanted to live in Italy. In 2024, she made it happen.

Gary Arndt

Thu, 01 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Successful travel blogger, award-winning photographer, and host of the popular Everything Everywhere Daily podcast, Gary Arndt.

Lori Mooney

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Lori Mooney loves TV and movies: so much so that she works in the TV industry and has traveled around the US seeking out filming locations to take in her own piece of showbiz.

Jessica Parker

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Travel advisor Jessica Parker, AKA The Trip Whisperer, joins us to share Tales about her journey through the travel industry, her time living in Lebanon, and so much more.

Matt Kepnes

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Nomadic Matt in the house! Longtime travel blogger and author Matt Kepnes stops by to talk travel and his new book, How To Travel the World on $75 A Day.

Leon Logothetis

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Leon Logothetis returns to Travel Tales eight years after finishing his travel TV series, The Kindness Diaries. He now has a new film, "The Kindness Within."

Danielle Frank

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Native New Yorker Danielle Frank has called LA home for over 20 years, but has traveled the world for longer!

Ricardo Kaljouw

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Ricardo Kaljouw is a Dutch adventurer who has climbed to the peaks of the highest volcanic summits on all seven continents.

Jill Robinson

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Bay Area representing! Adventure travel writer Jill Robinson checks in from Half Moon Bay, CA to share Tales of her professional and personal journeys.

Megan Snedden

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Travel junkie Megan Snedden figured out early in life how to live around the world, and she shows no signs of stopping.

Kristen Gill

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0400

The Giller is back! We check in with adventure travel writer Kristen Gill on her layover from Japan!

Meredith Cochran

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Entrepreneur Meredith Cochran is all about the wellness, whether it's outdoor activities, travel, or food and drink. Follow her at MeredithCochran.com!

Jacob Lemanski

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Jacob Lemanski hopped on his bicycle in Colorado and decided to ride solo as long as he could. He didn't stop until he made it around the entire world.

Suzanne Wentley

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Longtime digital nomad/ author/ house sitter/ life coach/ yoga teacher Suzanne Wentley checks in from Vietnam to discuss her life on the road.

Mark Nizer

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Professional juggler Mark Nizer has been touring the world since the '80s and has seen it all: having his props stolen in Aspen, killing a bird mid-performance, dying a horrible (stage) death in China, and so much more!

Peggy Cleveland

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Travel writer Peggy Cleveland returns to share details on her recent trip to Maui and spread some love for the fire-damaged island.

Alex Harz

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Alex Harz is an adventurer and filmmaker who recently released his documentary of climbing Mt. Everest in both 2D and VR!

Kylee Nelson

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Kylee Nelson caught the travel bug as a traveling nurse and parlayed it into the passportsandpreemies.com travel site.

Taylor Sokol

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Former cruise director Taylor Sokol joins us to share Tales of his adventures on the high seas.

Erin Hynes

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Erin Hynes is the creator of the PinaTravels.org travel blog and the host of the Curious Tourism podcast.

Jeff Johns

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Jeff Johns, author of the new memoir "Jetlag Junkie," grew up with a severe case of ADHD that inspired him to constantly seek out new experiences - including lots of travel.

Tom Turcich

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

A tragedy inspired Tom Turcich to embark on an seven-year, around-the-world journey on foot across six continents.

Ash Maharaj

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Ash Maharaj has been the owner and proprietor of the Harmony Motel in 29 Palms, CA for 20 years - a mid-century modern spot with a rock n' roll past!

Mike Siegel - Iceland and Beyond

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:22:38 -0400

Mike returns after month abroad to recap his adventures in Iceland, Scotland, Ireland, and England.

Christina Johnston

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:10:35 -0400

Opera singer Christina Johnston talks about her journey from small town England, to Prague, to performing around the world.

Ken Kristensen

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Big time Hollywood writer/producer Ken Kristensen shares Tales of his days as a travel writer in the 90's and early 2000's.

Angie Orth

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:18:47 -0400

Angie Orth is the travel blogger behind AngieAway.com and recently published her travel memoir, "Flirting With Disaster."

Alaska -A Cruise Guide

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Mike does a solo show to give all the tips and recommendations for those who want to cruise the USA's 49th state.

Pete Schwaba

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

On Wisconsin! Mike's longtime comedy pal Pete Schwaba checks in from Americas Dairyland.

Michaela Guzy

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Michaela Guzy is the host and creator of travel shows "Oh the People You Meet" and "Sleeping Around Safely."

Kristen Van Nest

Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Author/comedian Kristen Van Nest shares Tales of her years spent in Shanghai, Luxembourg, and beyond

Paul Morrissey

Thu, 16 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Comedian Paul Morrissey recalls his trips performing in Europe, Asia and the Middle East

Piper Moretti

Fri, 03 May 2024 01:00:26 -0400

Piper Moretti returns to recap her first-ever trip to Japan and what it's like to travel with yours truly!

Angelyn Rudd

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

She's back! The Wild Child from Louisville makes a return appearance to catch us up on her recent trips to Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, and South America.

Courtney Cronin

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Courtney Cronin rocks! When the comedian is not entertaining crowds on rock-themed cruises and festival lineups, she's traveled back to Europe and beyond with her German husband.

Laura Hayden

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Comedian Laura Hayden stops by the studio to tell Tales of her recent trip to Japan and countless other locales.

Amber Zinsmeister

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Wellness expert Amber Zinsmeister left her small town Michigan upbringing for California and the world beyond.

Bob Gillespie

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0400

An old friend from the Chicago stand-up trenches, Bob Gillespie became a success in the world of finance and travels the world for business and pleasure.

Laura Grier

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0400

The return of Laura Grier! After 8 years, catching up with the photographer/entrepreneur about her many adventures and formation of an artisan hat company based in Peru.

Joanna Kalafatis

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Joanna Kalafatis is an actress and creator of the travel blog, LoseTheMap.com

Mike Siegel - Australian Holidays

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Mike returns from a month away to recap his holidays Down Under.

Sascha Mayerer

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Sascha Mayerer is the CEO/Managing Director of Historic Highlights of Germany, promoting tourism in lesser known smaller cities throughout Germany.

Dom Joly

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0400

British comedian/writer Dom Joly talks about his Lebanese/English upbringing, his brief career as a diplomat, his TV career and travel writing.

Cortney McDermott

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Author and speaker Cortney McDermott is a Chicago native who has lived in a small village in Northern Italy for over 20 years.

Mike Siegel -Moorea and More

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:18:23 -0400

Mike does a solo episode recapping his recent trips to French Polynesia, Washington DC, and Toronto, while catching us up on where he's headed.

Sandra Weinacht

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Sandra Weinacht is the co-owner of boutique tour company Inside Europe Travel Experiences.

David Haldane

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

David Haldane is a former LA Times journalist who married a woman from the Philippines and now splits his time between her homeland and Joshua Tree, CA.

Eric Chamberlin

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Eric Chamberlin is a Maine native now living in France. He's the author of the blog "Thrive At Fifty Five"

Nathan James Thomas

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Nathan James Thomas is a New Zealand native now based in Poland, and the author of "Untethered - Living the Digital Nomad Life In An Uncertain World"

Gary Brightwell

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:04:49 -0400

Comedian Gary Brightwell stops by to share Tales of performing for the troops in war zones in the Middle East and beyond.

Cal Amir

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Cal Amir was living the "American Dream" on Wall St.. but it left him empty inside. He took a year off to travel, and 30 countries later, he never went back to his old life. He now splits his time between NY, LA, and Bali.

Fede Vargas

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Fede Vargas was born in Mexico, Raised in Toronto, and lived for three years in Ireland. He is the host of the "My Most Authentic Life" podcast.

Richard Currie

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Richard Currie left Scotland to live in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where both chaos and magic ensued, resulting in his new memoir, "Beers, Tears, and Broken Veneers."

Kat Medina

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Kat Medina is the author of "The Joys of Jetlag - How to Use a Traveler's Mindset to Not Be an A+Hole in Everyday Life"

Leo Rossi

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Leo Rossi is a former tour manager for Fleetwood Mac, the Beach Boys, Billy Idol and more!

Meredith Hackwith Edwards

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Meredith Hackwith Edwards is a part-time model, surfer, and host of the "Meredith For Real - the Curious Introvert" podcast and Youtube channel.

Alisha Mansfield

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Alisha Mansfield is a nurse who created the Travel Today- Work Tomorrow website.

Blake Pfeil

Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Blake Pfeil is the host of "abandoned: the All-American Ruins Podcast."

Vanessa Angel

Thu, 04 May 2023 17:38:52 -0400

Celebrity in the house! Star of Kingpin, Spies Like Us, Stargate SG-1 and the to-be-released tomorrow Johnny and Clyde- Vanessa Angel!

Marilyn Ball

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Marilyn Ball is the Asheville, NC - based host of the Speaking of Travel radio show.

Uncruise

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400

I recently returned from an awesome travel experience aboard the Safari Voyager in Baja California with Uncruise Adventures. While on board I interviewed Capt. Andrea Kosto and Adventures Coordinator Erika Hernandez Calvo.

Julie Fannon

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400

Julie Fannon is co-owner of Naturalist Journeys, a boutique travel tour company that specializes in nature trips, especially - birding!

Lady Journey

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Separately, Katie Hannigan and Sarah Tollemache are New York-based standup comedians. Together, they are the women of Lady Journey, a lifestyle blog and podcast that touvhes on everything from travel, to food, to nightlife and more.

Mark Wolters

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0400

Mark Wolters is the creator of WoltersWorld.com and the successful YouTube channel of the same name.

Sahara Rose DeVore

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Sahara Rose DeVore is a wellness travel coach and the founder of the Travel Coach Network.

Richard Nason

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Return guest Richard Nason used the pandemic shutdown to achieve the dream of many a traveler- get his pilot license and buy his own plane.

Don Bunnell

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Don Bunnell took his experiences of living in China, Australia and his travels around the world, to create SwankGuide.com, a site that reviews boutique hotels around the world.

Chip Chinery

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Comedian/Actor Chip Chinery chronicled every gig he did on the road his first year of standup, and compiled the stories and photos in his new book, Charging Mt Standup - My First Year on the Road.

Noman Hosni

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Comedian Noman Hosni grew up outside of Paris with parents of Tunisian and Iraqi backgrounds, and lived in Switzerland for 12 years before coming to Hollywood.

Ellie Rollins

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Entrepreneur/singer Ellie Rollins overcame a tough background to raise 3 kids on Hawaii's Big Island while also creating multiple businesses. Aloha!

Brendon David

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:33:52 -0400

Native Texan Brendon David became obsessed with Japan in high school and found himself teaching English for two years in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Jonathan Legg

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Host of travel TV show "Road Less Traveled," Jonathan Legg leads viewers to off-the-beaten-track locations and engages in high-risk adventures.

Shannon Smith

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Chef Shannon Smith is travel and food-obsessed, and we can't blame her. She's scoured the globe for food and drink inspiration.

Liz Galloway

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Liz Galloway is a PR exec with a focus on wellness and adventure travel destinations, who's lived in Morocco, Costa Rica, Alaska, and many other exotic locales.

David Moscow

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0400

David Moscow went from child actor (Big, Newsies) to Broadway producer, to host of a travel TV show, "From Scratch", where he investigates the relationship of food to a location, its history and its people.

Ryan and Sophie

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:33:46 -0400

American Ryan was in Stockholm, Sweden on business where he began dating French expat Sophie. Soon they hatched the idea of ditching corporate life and living on a sailboat around the world. Four years and a successful YouTube channel later, they are still on the high seas.

Shane Mahoney

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Shane Mahoney is the founder of Lugos Travel, which specializes in luxury travel around the world.

Matt Meltzer

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:42:15 -0400

Travel writer Matt Meltzer stops in to tell Tales of his journey from Pacific Northwest kid to Miami-based worldwide food and travel expert.

Peggy Cleveland

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Travel writer/author Peggy Cleveland was a Navy brat before joining the Army herself, and moved 33 times before settling down in Tacoma, WA.

Allan Karl

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Allan Karl saw his dreams of tech startup riches implode in the early 2000's, which led him to hop on a motorcycle, travel the world solo for 3 years, and acquire a new set of dreams.

Jessica Lipowski

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Author and Michigan native Jessica Lipowski lived in Amsterdam for years and now shares a sailboat with her fiance' in Marina del Rey, CA. She skydives, teaches yoga, and recently climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Cali O'Connor

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Cali O'Connor of The Travel Shifters website talks about helping people change their lives and work remotely from anywhere in the world.

Jennifer Broome

Thu, 19 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400

TV meteorologist and travel lover Jennifer Broome shares Tales from her recent trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp!

Lane Fournerat

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Lane Fournerat is the patriarch of the Travel Vlog Family, a popular YouTube channel that teaches families how to travel on a budget.

Rob Samborn

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400

Rob Samborn is a New York guy who followed his writing dream to Hollywood, and has since relocated to Colorado. He shares Tales of inspiration and travel working on his new Venice-based novel, Prisoner of Paradise.

Jennifer Raezer

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Jennifer Raezer and her husband left their jobs back in 2003 to travel the world. They began writing travel guides, which morphed into their current business - Approach Guides - which provides travel media content for businesses.

Greg Abandoned

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400

Greg is a native of Poland who emigrated to the UK and is now teaching high school calculus in Beijing, China. His side gig is seeking out and photographing abandoned sites around the world.

Marti Buckley

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Direct from San Sebastian, Spain, chef/author Marti Buckley dishes on life in the foodie heaven that is Basque Country.

Melissa McGibbon

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Adventure travel journalist Melissa McGibbon checks in from Utah to share Tales of skiing, scuba, and meeting Fidel Castro!

Stephanie von Watzdorf

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Born in Europe and raised in New York City, fashion designer Stephanie von Watzdorf has traveled her entire life, and the pandemic didn't slow her down one bit.

Mike Siegel - A Cruise Story

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0400

For three weeks over the holidays I made my return to performing on a cruise ship. Let's just say, it did not go as planned. Here's the story.

Robin Dorian

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Catching up with my fellow VH1 VJ from the 90's, Robin Dorian! She and her husband Nick went on to create the Find Eat Drink foodie site and now, the FED Travel Guides.

Nicole Chamberlin

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Nicole Chamberlin has lived a life on the move. She was an army brat who lived in Germany as a teenager before moving to Colorado. She later became a flight attendant, then a TV producer living in LA. She's since lived for three years in Hong Kong and now, Minneapolis.

Nailah Hayward

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Nailah Hayward of the travel blog TheresSoMuchToSee.com stops in to share her Tales of journeys around the world.

Ron Placone

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Comedian Ron Placone spent time living in Italy, in hostels throughout America, and even in his car.

Krissy Krash

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Krissy Krash earned her moniker on the roller derby circuit, but is still rolling strong! She's now a life coach and personal trainer living and surfing in Costa Rica.

Nate Ritter

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Nate Ritter is the founder of RoomSteals.com, a site that offers hotel rooms at wholesale prices.

Travel Tales 10th Anniversary

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 07:02:20 -0400

Mike celebrates 10 years and 300 episodes of the Travel Tales Podcast by sharing some of his favorite travel memories, answering frequently asked questions, and taking a look at the road ahead. Thank you, listeners!

Lenny Schmidt

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Comedian Lenny Schmidt has just returned from his first post-pandemic run of cruise gigs to give us the scoop on what to expect on the high seas in this new world.

David McNeill

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

After leaving the US and living in both Japan and Germany, David McNeill now makes his home in Portugal and founded ExpatEmpire.com to assist others in transitioning to the expat life.

Scott Marshall

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Colorado-based Scott Marshall is the President and CEO of Semester At Sea.

Scott Neeson

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 04:58:24 -0400

Former Hollywood exec Scott Neeson had it all: big house in the Hollywood Hills, cars, boat, and money to burn - until a trip to SE Asia inspired him to sell everything he owned, move to Cambodia, and create the Cambodian Children's Fund charity.

Angelyn Rudd

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 04:20:42 -0400

Angelyn Rudd caught her traveling bug following the Grateful Dead. That sparked a travel Jones that led to over 60 countries and counting.

Nisreene Atassi

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Senior Director/Head of Communications for Expedia, Nisreene Atassi, is a Chicago-area native who worked in Dubai and now makes her home in Seattle. We talk tips, trends, and some of her worst travel experiences!

Jessica Drucker

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Author Jessica Drucker literally wrote the book on being expat.

Jessica Drucker

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

We're talking expat life with someone who literally wrote the book on the subject - Jessica Drucker!

Robert Babirad

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Rob Babirad never felt settled as an inner-city schoolteacher or a run-of-the-mill lawyer, but he did feel the calling of other countries and cultures. His travels inspires his book "In-Transit Passenger."

Mike Savas

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 18:47:47 -0400

Mike Savas took off during the pandemic for what he called his "Mid-Life Awakening" - learning 12 new skills in 12 months in 12 countries.

Travis King- repost

Sat, 05 Jun 2021 02:22:35 -0400

For some reason this episode first posted under the wrong name! Here is the correct name - Travis King!

Milwaukee native Travis King has lived the better part of the last decade working and traveling around the world and now makes his home in Mexico.

Travis King

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 22:30:00 -0400

Milwaukee native Travis King has lived the better part of the last decade working and traveling around the world and now makes his home in Mexico.

Avi Liberman

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Comedian Avi Liberman spent the bulk of the 2020 pandemic shuttling between Israel and any other place he could get into, including Turkey, Bulgaria, Serbia, Dubai, and Russia.

Andrew Steven - Repost

Thu, 13 May 2021 19:29:18 -0400

Andrew Steven's April 22, 2021 episode seems to have vanished into Apple Podcasts air, so here is a repost:

Andrew Steven wanted to challenge himself and lose weight while doing it. One month and 100 pounds later, he finished hiking California's John Muir Trail.

Sara Winokur

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400

California-based geneticist Sara Winokur set her debut thriller novel in Iceland, and went there to do research. She has never stopped visiting.

Andrew Steven

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Andrew Steven wanted to challenge himself and lose weight while doing it. One month and 100 pounds later, he finished hiking California's John Muir Trail.

Polly Letofsky

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Back in 1999 Polly Letofsky took off with one goal in mind- to walk around the entire world. Five years later, she achieved her goal.

Kristen Gill

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Travel writer Kristen Gill checks in from her new home in La Paz, Mexico. She shares Tales of her expat life, her many travel-related injuries, and much more! The Giller!

Eric Giuliani

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Eric Giuliani had a dream to travel around the world in one trip - without ever flying. He sold his belongings, saved his money, and took off on a nearly four-year journey. He came back to write a book about his amazing Tales, "Sky's The Limit."

Katherine Parker-Magyar

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Travel writer Katherine Parker-Magyar shares Tales of her many Caribbean adventures and trips to the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.

Michael Wedaa

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400

SoCal native Michael Wedaa talks about his personal travel hacks in his new book, International Travel Secrets, and his trips around the world.

Andrew Gold

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400

English journalist/filmmaker Andrew Gold calls in from his home in Berlin to talk about his upbringing, years in Buenos Aires, and films about exorcists and pedophiles!

Mikkel Thorup

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Mikkel Thorup of EscapeArtist.com stops in to explain how to live the expat life abroad.

Bryan Souders

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400

World Traveler and LA native Bryan Souders calls in from Sweden to share Tales of his many adventures and his Swedish lockdown.

Simon Palomares

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Aussie comedian/actor/director Simon Palomares shares Tales of his lockdown experiences from Melbourne, his time on cruise ships, his Cuban documentary, and performing around the world.

Tess Rafferty

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Writer/comedian Tess Rafferty is back to talk about her new novel, "Under The Tuscan Gun" and her favorite subject of all - Italy!

Jennine Cohen

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Travel professional and Lifestyle Coach Jennine Cohen has traveled extensively through Central and South America, and we caught her just before she makes her permanent move from San Francisco to Mexico.

Meena Amani

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Actor/stuntwoman/filmmaker Meena Amani shares Tales of ocean adventures around the world, her many injuries, and her new film about ocean conservation.

Vera Camarena

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Vera Camarena returns as guest to give us an update from Portugal, where she and her husband Cam opened a boutique hotel just before the global pandemic and lockdown hit.

Rob Paravonian - Repost

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 19:52:49 -0400

Posting this week's episode as a test for those who didn't receive the new ep on Apple Podcasts.

Rob Paravonian

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Checking in with our old friend Rob Paravonian in Brooklyn to get a taste of what life during COVID-19 is like in the Big Apple.

Nate Timmons

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Nate Timmons graduated college and took off in a 1985 VW Vanagon (and later a bicycle) to visit a father in each state and write a book on parenting - The Dad Book.

Bob DiMenna

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Bob DiMenna is one half of the Traveler's Blueprint podcast. He shares Tales of his trips abroad, what he loves about travel, and his road philosophy.

Stephen Chrisanthus

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Stephen Chrisanthus shares his Tales of living in Cabo San Lucas, his many road trips across the US, and his experiences of traveling for four months during Covid-19.

Piper Moretti

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Dialogue Coach and Crypto-realtor Piper Moretti stops by to share her Tales of a recent trip to the Middle East.

Jenny Geyser

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Taking a shot of wellness and a side of Italy with yoga instructor Jenny Geyser.

Cristina Alcivar

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

We welcome the founder of Vane Airport Media, Cristina Alcivar, from her home base in Toronto! Can wellness be found in an airport? Yes it can!

Tyler Smith - repost

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:49:51 -0400

REPOST OF 7/2/20 EPISODE- Been getting notice from some listeners that they did not receive last week's episode with Tyler Smith on Apple Podcasts (I didn't either!) so I'm resending it this week. Sorry about that. Still working on what happened! -Mike

Tyler Smith

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Filmmaker and host of the Battleship Pretension podcast Tyler Smith makes a long-awaitied return to the studio.

Christine Williams and Jules Hatfield

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0400

We turn the interview tables on Christine and Jules from the Not So Bon Voyage travel podcast and the Don't Forget to Move blog!

Christina Cindrich

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Christina Cindrich has hosted and produced countless travel TV shows in over 40 countries around the world.

Brittany Lynne

Thu, 21 May 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Brittany Lynne is a yoga and meditation teacher who spent the better part of last year working in the jungles of Costa Rica.

Roger Nygard

Thu, 07 May 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Filmmaker Roger Nygard returns to talk about traveling and doing research for his latest documentary, The Truth About Marriage.

Rachel Rudwall

Fri, 01 May 2020 08:00:00 -0400

A special episode as we check in with travel expert Rachel Rudwall, who is recovering from her battle against the COVID-19 virus.

Brittnay Sharman

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Since 2016 Brittnay and her boyfriend Jay have been traveling the world and staying for free as house sitters. The Aussie/Kiwi couple started TheTravellingHousesitters.com and show no signs of slowing down!

David Lowe

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400

David Lowe is what many would consider to be a "Renaissance Man." An Englishman with a background in science and a PhD from Oxford, David moved to France and became a successful actor for 30 years. Last year he won an immigration lottery and relocated his family to Venice, CA.

Barbara Tarricone

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Special COVID-19 episode. Mike puts in a ZOOM call to Sky Italia entertainment reporter Barbara Tarricone in Bologna to get an update on the situation in Italy.

Steve Bramucci

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Steve Bramucci is a novelist, travel/food writer, adventurer, teacher, and storyteller. He is also editor of the LIFE section at Uproxx.com.

COVID-19 message

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 05:51:37 -0400

A brief announcement to discuss the Coranvirus lockdown and what it means moving forward for Travel Tales and the entire travel industry. Stay safe people!

Ernest White II

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Author and travel journalist Ernest White II stops by to chat about his upcoming PBS travel show Flybrother, and to share Tales of his experiences living in places like Sao Paolo, the Dominican Republic, Cape Town, and more!

Philip DeBevoise

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Philip DeBevoise is an entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Citizine.tv destination site and helped launch the Travel Video Awards back in 2018.

Chris Cisneros

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Chris Cisneros is a Venezuelan comedian and voice-over actor who emigrated to Medellin, Colombia due to his home country's political situation. We compare comedy notes, talk about Medellin, and what it's like to be a stranger in a strange land.

Darby Butts

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Ever meet anyone who's spent a year living at the South Pole? Me neither...until I met Darby Butts! Darby is an old friend from my 2014 Kilimanjaro climb who's now living and working in Medellin, Colombia. He lived and worked for a year at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station and has the most amazing Tales.

Krista Parker

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Born and raised in Australia to American parents, Krista Parker seemed destined to cross continents. She's made travel her lifestyle, and has had many adventures throughout Asia, South America, and beyond.

Andrew Bender

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0400

Travel Writer Andrew Bender has lived as far away as Japan and Poland, and has spent over 20 years contributing to newspapers, magazines, and travel guides. He also leads tour groups through Japan.

Vera and Cam Camarena

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0400

Recently married couple Vera and Cam Camarena are leaving New York City to open a countryside hotel/spa/wellness retreat in Vera's native Portugal.

Cheryl Gaudet

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Hola from Mazatlan, Mexico! In November I did a comedy show in Mazatlan and sat down with the woman who books the show, Canadian expat and musician Cheryl Gaudet.

Greg Schwem

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Greg Schwem is one of my old comedy pals from Chicago, who makes his living in the lucrative world of corporate comedy. He also has a new YouTube series about staying at AirBnB's on the road- "A Comedian Crashes Your Pad."

Jennifer Richardson

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Jenny Is Free! That's the name of the blog and Instagram handle of Jenny Richardson, a digital nomad who's worked and lived in Thailand, China, and around the world!

Glen Gilmore

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0400

As a lawyer, travel blogger, teacher, influencer (TravelEsquire.com) and former mayor of a city in New Jersey, Glen Gilmore certainly wears a lot of hats. I met Glen on my recent trip aboard Rocky Mountaineer, and enjoyed hearing of his many varied journeys throughout his life.

Kashlee Kucheran

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Creator of the Travel Off Path blog and minimalism author and advocate Kashlee Kucheran shares her story.

Amber Tozer

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Writer/comedian Amber Tozer returns three years after her last appearance with a whole new life- married and living in England!

Jacki Ueng

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

The Bohemian Vagabond is in the house! Travel blogger/Influencer Jacki Ueng is in the house to talk solo female travel and all things food!

Jesse Kazemek

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Entertainer Jesse Kazemek joins Mike on the Yellow Submarine (actually the MS Zaandam) to talk about being a successful Beatles tribute act on cruise ships around the world.

Jude Day

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0400

All aboard! Cruise Director Jude Day sits down to discuss what it takes to keep the party rolling on the high seas.

David Peck

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:38:52 -0400

Canadian David Peck is a man who wears many hats: entrepreneur, philosopher, podcaster, and even magician! He works in developing nations around the world and has a great perspective and also great Travel Tales!

Angela Sun

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0400

TV host Angela Sun (American Ninja Warrior, MTV, ESPN) stops by to talk about her Chinese/Taiwanese roots, her travels around the world, and her documentary film about ocean waste, "Plastic Paradise."

Megan Snedden

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Megan Snedden from the sites HeyWanderWoman and TheKindEffect stops by to share how travel helped her recover from tragedy and how she devotes her time to spreading random acts of kindness.

The Gorilla Gang

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 23:00:00 -0400

Recorded in Africa, Mike chats with five women from his tour group that spent a week in Uganda and Rwanda trekking to interact with mountain gorillas.

Mike Schmidt

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Mike Schmidt from the popular 40-Year-Old Boy podcast returns to spin Tales of his first-ever trip to Japan!

Diana Dixon

Thu, 30 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Friend, neighbor, producer, and content creator Diana Dixon stops by to tell her Tales of her Wisconsin upbringing and her trips around Europe, Iceland, Asia and beyond.

Jack Maxwell

Thu, 16 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Host of Travel Channel's Booze Traveler and longtime friend Jack Maxwell stops by to share Tales of drinking around the world, his cancer scare, and his new projects.

Kelley Ferro

Thu, 02 May 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Travel host, producer, blogger, video producer: Kelley Ferro is a one-woman travel industry!

Monica Ortega

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Travel host/producer Monica Ortega (MonicaGoes.com) reveals her journey from Michigan, through Nashville, to Hollywood, and following her dreams.

Alexi Lalas

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Soccer legend and Fox Sports broadcaster Alexi Lalas shares Tales of being an international pro athlete, attending multiple World Cups, and touring as a musician.

Kinga Philipps

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0400

You may recognize Kinga from her work as a guest commentator on Travel Channel’s Park Secrets, The Wild Side with Kinga Philipps, and VH1’s 100 Greatest. She is perhaps best known as the host of the hit Syfy series Legend Quest and National Geographic's America's Lost Treasures.

Pat Francis - UpLyft

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0400

Good friend and host of the Rock Solid Podcast Pat Francis returns to talk about the documentary he shot last year called UpLyft, where he and a friend traveled across America taking only Lyft ride share service.

Jeannette Ceja

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Podcast favorite Jeannette Ceja is back to talk about her revamped website, Jet Set with Jeannette, and shares Tales of her many travels and personal growth over the past two years.

Valerie Wilson

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0400

The woman behind the website trustedtravelgirl.com stops by to share her Tales of starting her blog, what travel means to her, and her bucket list destinations.

Patrick Leipold

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:00:00 -0400

French adventurer Patrick Leipold has been a safari guide in Tanzania, he drove the entire Trans-Continental Highway from Patagonia to Alaska, and leads tour groups around America and elsewhere.

Jeff Peterson

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:53:38 -0400

Comedy magician Jeff Peterson has ben performing on cruise ships worldwide for over 25 years and has been to over 100 countries.

Jessie Festa

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:00:00 -0400

Jessie Festa of the popular JessieOnAJourney.com website gives great tips on how to become a successful travel blogger and influencer. She also share some her favorite places and Tales.

Elisa Kotin

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Elisa Kotin of The World Traveled website joins us to share how travel transformed her life literally and figuratively. When she travels, she goes far off the grid: Africa, Asia, and more!

Juliana Dever

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0400

We have a real TV star in the house!

Juliana Dever, one of the star's of ABC's Castle joins us to talk about her career, her love of travel, and we should join her on a trip to the country of Georgia!

Adrien Behn

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Adrien Behn, host and creator of the Strangers Abroad Podcast, calls in to share what travel and storytelling mean to her.

Michelle Halpern

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Instagram star and travel blogger Michelle Halpern of Live Like It's The Weekend talks about her journey from disgruntled fashion employee to web influencer.

Rob Paravonian

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Comedian/musician Rob Paravonian is back after five years to catch us up on his latest Travel Tales. The Brooklyn resident talks Afghanistan, Disney cruises, and an ever-changing New York City.

Sarah Haywood

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Worldwide and celestial traveler Sarah Haywood spreads some love with Tales from Burning Man, pursuing her art wherever it takes her, and life on the hemp front lines.

Alison Teal

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Alison Teal is neither Naked nor Afraid!

Dubbed "The Female Indiana Jones", the Hawaii native first gained notoriety by appearing on the Discovery TV show Naked and Afraid, and her survival instincts, great attitude, and world traveling experience led to more TV opportunities. She now hosts and produces her own travel series, while championing the cause to rid the world of plastic waste.

Ashley Colburn

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:00:00 -0400

She's back! Five years after her first visit, travel host/producer and Croatia TV star Ashley Colburn returns to fill us in on all her travels around the world, and what it's like being a new homeowner in Croatia!

Chelsea Gilson

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Yogi, organic eater, actor, TV host, travel expert and creator of the lifestyle blog The Traveling Fig, Chelsea Gilson is in the house!

Nick Robinson

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 08:00:00 -0400

We are happy to welcome Nick Robinson to Travel Tales! Nick is a native of South Africa who has lived on the Algarve Coast of Portugal for nearly 20 years, runs a stand-up paddle boarding business, and is the creator of the website/podcast AlgarveAddicts.com.

Judy Otto

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Katei

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Rock violinist Katei is of Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese and Japanese descent, and grew up in Australia. He survived a massive Tokyo earthquake and went from Sydney street busker to performing worldwide.

Joseph Reohm

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Magician Joseph Reohm takes some time between cruise ship performances to share Tales of performing around the world.

Arnette Stricker

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Arnette Stricker is the creator of the travel blog, Round the World Girl. She shares her Tales of how a tragedy inspired her to take a 19-month trip around the world and send her life and career into a different direction.

Matt Disero

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Comedy magician Matt Disero sits down to share Tales of his many years on the road and at sea as a performer. A proud Canadian, he talks about his home country, performing at military bases around the world, visiting both the North and South Poles, and more.

Daniel Pierson

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 17:29:24 -0400

Today's guest is Daniel Pierson, the man behind travel site Bolt Collective. Bolt crafts custom group itineraries for its members, and Daniel shares what he's learned traveling around the world and why he wanted to create a different kind of tour company.

Chad Uddstrom

Thu, 31 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400

We're joined by Chad Uddstrom, the man behind the popular Instagram site @TheBroAbroad. Chad shares his Tales of how he went from just a regular hockey-loving kid from Pittsburgh to a celebrity in his adopted country of Paraguay. Also shares great South America travel tips.

Alex Person

Thu, 17 May 2018 17:00:00 -0400

Alex Person is a young man of many talents: photographer, shoe designer, digital marketer, but most of all, traveler! Growing up in Franklin, TN, Alex didn't get too many opportunities to see the world. Man, has he ever made up for it!

Jen Ruiz

Thu, 03 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Jen Ruiz was a lawyer by training, who decided to start her own travel blog, and JenOnAJetPlane.com was born! Jen checks in from her home in Naples, FL to share her Tales of how she got started, writing books, finding love on the road, and more!

Jason Cochran

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Jason Cochran has been a travel authority and consumer expert for 20 years, starting in 1998 when, on a two-year round-the-world backpacking trip, he created one of the first regular travel blogs in the industry. He is currently Editor-in-Chief of Frommers.com and co-host of the weekly Frommer Travel Show, broadcast on WABC out of New York City.

Phil Sylvester

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Direct from Sydney, Australia! Phil Sylvester of World Nomads checks in to talk about travel insurance: why you need it, why you don't, what is covers, and what were some of the strangest claims they've ever received. He also gives great Australia travel tips!

Rollie Peterkin

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Rollie Peterkin was a wrestler through college, and took a cushy job on Wall St to start his career. But a chance encounter led him to Peru, where he became a professional MMA fighter.

Brandon Pearce

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Brandon Pearce of PearceOnEarth.com checks in from Mexico to share his story of raising a family of three daughters while traveling the world. Inspiring!

Nena Komarica

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0400

In her 30+ years of working for Croatia Tourism, Nena Komarica has seen her native country go from rarely-visited part of communist Yugoslavia to one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Recorded live at the Bellevue Hotel on the island of Losinj, Croatia.

Dr. Anamarija Margan Sulc

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Bonus episode! While on a recent trip to Losinj, Croatia, I chatted with local doctor Anamarija Margan Sulc about the beautiful island's history as a wellness and healing retreat.

Christian Vollmert

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Prost! We call Hamburg, Germany to check in with travel blogger Christian Vollmert of VolleOnTour.com to find out what drives him and how he makes money to pay for his trips around the world.

Jared Schwitzke

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0400

With a name like AirMule, it's got to be on the level, right? Turns out, yes it is! Jared Schwitzke talks about his air courier company that pays passengers to bring packages to China and back.

Angel Castellanos

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Travel pro Angel Castellanos shares his story of how he built his brand, gives travel tips, and tells us where the hot places to go in 2018.

2017 Year in Review

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0400

Mike calls time on a 2017 full of changes and looks ahead to 2018. Thank you, Listeners!

Bassam Tarazi

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Engineer-turned-Author Bassam Tarazi was at a crossroads in his life, when he decided to join with two friends and take part in the Mongol Rally road race across Europe. The monthlong journey gave him renewed focus and inspired a new book as well.

Katrina McGhee

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Author and Life Coach Katrina McGhee stops by to talk about the trip that changed her career direction and reset her goals in life.

Krystal Kelly

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Krystal Kelly is a California girl determined to see the world on the back of a horse. She's a certified horse trainer, riding coach, polo player and endurance rider who's lived in over a dozen countries and now resides in England. And did we mention she's also a yoga instructor and drove the Mongol rally solo over 72 days? Great Tales!

Jenee

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Traveling through Europe in late September, I met up with my longtime friend Jenee in the Algarve coast of Portugal. An LA native and former comedian, she now makes her home in Phoenix and travels the world by renting her home out on Air BnB. Recorded in Albufeira, Portugal.

Lou Ann Loveday

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 08:00:00 -0400

How did a nice Texas gal end up running a small hotel on a Greek Island? Good question! That's just what I asked Lou Ann Loveday when I stayed at her lovely hotel, La Selini, on the island of Paros, Greece. Hear Lou Ann's Tales of making her way to Europe by way of Canada, what it's like to run a business in a foreign land, and some Greece travel tips from an insider.

Rocky Mountaineer Brand Ambassadors

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 08:00:00 -0400

While riding the Rocky Mountaineer train in April, I spoke with my fellow brand amabassadors about the RM experience from their varied backgrounds.

Frank Biernat

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Apple executive, travel lover, and rock music uberfan Frank Biernat sat down for a rooftop interview on the Venice Beach boardwalk to discuss growing up in a changing Germany, his current life in Switzerland, and what America looks like from the outside.

Pilar Alessandra

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Returning guest Pilar Alessandra shares her Tales of teaching screenwriting in Colombia, China, South Africa, and more!

Happy Camper Wives

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Valerie and Jessi had enough of the rat race in San Francisco, so they took off in a used truck pulling a 15-ft teardrop camper and hit the road for good, touring around the US and Canada.

Eric Trules

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Performance artist/teacher Eric Trules, host of the "E-Travels with E. Trules" podcast, shares his Tales of embarking on an alternative lifestyle in the 60's, and what the adventurous life has taught him

Leon Logothetis

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Author, TV host, and Philanthropist Leon Logothetis shares Tales of how he went from a soul-crushing job to traveling the world solely on the kindness of strangers.

Eytan Elterman

Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0400

One of the founders of LokalTravel.com, Eytan Elterman talks about culturally-enriching, sustainable travel that benefits local populations. And his former life as a hip-hop DJ in Buenos Aires!

Rocky Mountaineer

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 08:00:00 -0400

All aboard Rocky Mountaineer - Canada's one-of-a-kind luxury train! Mike is a 2017 Brand Ambassador for the train, and on a recent trip he interviewed RM Training and Development Specialist Heather Glasgow, Executive Chef Jean-Pierre Guerin, and Train Host, Terrea.

Mike Schibel

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:00:00 -0400

The man behind the website travelwithmeaning.com shares Tales of what travel means to him, and what it could do for the world.

Konrad Waliszewski

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Konrad Waliszewski stops by to discuss the inspiration behind creating his travel app TripScout, and living and working abroad in Egypt, Asia and beyond.

Lost and Found Travel - Margaret & John

Thu, 25 May 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Newlyweds Margaret and John lost their jobs just before their honeymoon, forcing the couple to reevaluate what travel means in their lives.

Workationing - Kari and Kelly

Thu, 11 May 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Friends Kari and Kelly started the Workationing podcast and website to promote their digital nomad lifestyle.

Kristina Wong

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Performance artist Kristina Wong shares her Travel Tales of making her first trip to Africa and becoming Uganda's most unlikely rap star.

Jason Windebank

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 08:00:00 -0400

With little sailing experience and buying a boat in Turkey sight unseen, Jason Windebank and his brother set out on a 3-year journey to sail around the world.

Rachel Reenstra

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 08:00:00 -0400

TV Host Rachel Reenstra returns to talk about her recent trips to Costa Rica and Thailand, and her new projects focusing on her love of animals.

Lisa Dickey

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 08:00:00 -0400

Author Lisa Dickey joins us to talk about her new book, Bears in the Streets, chronicling three of her journeys to a changing Russia in 1995, 2005, and 2015.

Alice Kandell

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 20:24:00 -0400

Alice Kandell is an author and photographer whose collection of Tibetan artifacts now graces the Smithsonian.

Caroline Cagle

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Real estate agent Caroline Cagle took a break for 3 months to study meditation in Rishikesh, India. She also talks about her high school years as an exchange student in Belgium.

Matt Weinhold

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Comedian, TV writer and host of the Monster Party podcast Matt Weinhold joins us to talk about a country he loves - Japan!

Mehera Blum

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Return guest (Oct. 2013) Mehera Blum is back from Indonesia and India, where she searched for inspiration and skilled craftsmen to design her latest line of high-end handbags and accessories.

2016 Year in Review

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 05:00:00 -0400

A little recap of an eventful year and a look ahead to 2017. Thanks for listening and happy holidays!

Murray Valeriano

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Our first simulcast is with return guest Murray Valeriano, who aired this episode on his most recent Road Stories podcast. Murray talks about his recent trips performing for the troops in the Pacific and Middle East.

Amy Whetsel

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Amy Whetsel's skills as a costume designer carried her from small-town South Dakota, to Hollywood and around the world.

Amy Rachlin

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Actor/director/photographer Amy Rachlin stops by to tell Tales of her early MTV days, her time living in London, and hitting the road with Pearl Jam.

Kevin Wilkerson

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 08:00:00 -0400

The founder of PubClub.com Kevin Wilkerson joins us in the studio to get the party started.

Mike Schmidt

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Longtime friend Mike Schmidt of the 40-year Old Boy podcast stops by to tell Tales of a recent trip to Kuwait as a guest of one of his fans.

Zoe Wild

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Zoe Wild has devoted her life to helping those in need. She is a meditation teacher, grief counselor, and recently won a humanitarian award from President Obama for her work helping Syrian refugees in Europe. One of our most inspiring guests yet!

Mariana Cestellos

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Mariana Cestellos sells rare gems on the high seas. As a sales rep for Gem Blue, she extols the virtues of Tanzanite aboard cruise lines. The Mexico City native sat down for a conversation aboard the Holland America Niuew Amsterdam in Alaska.

Nick Jans

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Writer-photographer Nick Jans knows Alaska. He knows it very well. He's written 12 books and hundreds of magazine articles on the state, and also specializes in wildlife photography. Amzing tales from a man who's led an amazing life.

Adam Kario

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 19:02:00 -0400

World champion professional juggler Adam Kario joins us to talk about his Ohio upbringing, his Greek roots, and traveling the world as an entertainer.

Jeannette Ceja

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 07:01:00 -0400

Travel host/reporter Jeannette Ceja stops by to talk about getting her start in the travel business, what travel means to her, and the difficulties of finding good Mexican food around the world!

Trigg Watson

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Comedy Magician Trigg Watson shares Tales of moving from Australia to the US at age 11, and what life is like performing everywhere from kids parties to an audience of Bahrani royalty.

Jessica Blotter

Thu, 14 Jul 2016 08:12:00 -0400

Founder of charitable website kindtraveler.com, Jessica Blotter joins us to talk about her inspiration for her business, giving back to the community while traveling, and living the vegan lifestyle.

Bruce Marshall Romans

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Julie Andersen - Encore

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Not gonna beat around the bush folks- a guest canceled on me days before I left the US for a month. Therefore, I bring you an encore of one of our most popular episodes ever. Julie Andersen left her career as a successful PR exec to devote her life to shaving the endangered shark population. An inspiring Tale of someone who gave up her own comfort to care for one of nature's most misunderstood creatures.

Jordan Bishop

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 08:00:00 -0400

For people who love to travel, the best thing about running an internet business is the ability to work from anywhere in the world. No one knows that better than Jordan Bishop. The founder of flight hacking website Yoreoyster.com and travel site HowITravel.co has been based out of Thailand and Hong Kong for the past two years. The Canadian entrepeneur joins us via Skype from Thailand, where he explains the good and bad of running a company from overseas, and where he sees the future of web travel sites are headed. Jordan also shares Tales of his solo journeys through mainland China and other exotic locales, and for the first time talks about getting mugged in Buenos Aires!

Amber Tozer

Thu, 19 May 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Comedian / Author Amber Tozer talks about her travels through Southeast Asia, Europe and her toughest journey of all - from alcoholic to sober.

Justin Walter

Thu, 05 May 2016 08:32:00 -0400

TV Host/Travel Blogger Justin Walter joins us to recall his days trekking through Patagonia, camping in the Australian outback, and his obsession with the Survivor TV show.

Linda Jager

Thu, 21 Apr 2016 06:57:00 -0400

As the Director of Communications for Visit Park City, Linda Jager can answer any question you may have about visiting the picturesque Utah mountain town. We also chat about her experiences working for the USA Olympic team!

Jerry Whitworth

Thu, 07 Apr 2016 08:07:00 -0400

TV producer Jerry Whitworth talks about his road trips in classic cars, buffalo stampedes, & the ups & downs of traveling Route 66 in a rickety VW Bus.

Danny D'Oscar

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 08:00:00 -0400

Danny D'Oscar was born and raised in Cuba to a famous family of circus performers. He defected to Mexico in his 20's then made his way to Las Vegas, where he performs regularly on the Strip. Recorded aboard the Emerald Princess cruise ship.

Sarah Dandashy

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Sarah Dandashy, award winning concierge and creator of Askaconcierge.tv is here to answer everything you always wanted to know about hotels!

Tess Rafferty

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:00:00 -0400

Writer Tess Rafferty returns to talk about her love of all things Italy.

Henry Saxby

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:30:00 -0400

All aboard the Emerald Princess cruise ship as Mike sits down with Australian piano man Henry Saxby to discuss the finer points of life on the high seas, and being forced to play Billy Joel tunes every night.

Rachel Brill

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 09:00:00 -0400

TV exec. Rachel Brill knows how to make the most of a layoff. After getting her pink slip she climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, which set her off on a journey to climb the world's Seven Summits.

Christy Stratton

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 09:00:00 -0400

TV writer and fellow Rock Solid co-host Christy Stratton joins to tell all about her native Texas, trips to Europe, and flying with a vomiting 6-year-old. Enjoy!

Spencer Spellman

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 07:40:00 -0400

Traveler and food & drink expert Spencer Spellman (WhiskeyTangoGlobetrot.com) shares how he got from small town North Carolina kid to worldwide traveler and blogger.

Graham Elwood

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 08:30:00 -0400

First Travel Tales guest ever, Comedian, Filmmaker and podcast ambassador Graham Elwood joins us in the Travel Tales studio to talk about his recent trips, to China, Japan, and Australia.

Laura Grier

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:36:29 -0400

Photographer Laura Grier shares Tales of shooting exotic weddings in far-reaching places around the world, and growing up with parents in the spy game!

Andrew Tyree

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 09:00:00 -0400

Andrew Tyree started his own business, Coast to Costa, where he leads tours through Spain, Cuba, and Mexico. He stopped by the studio to explain how he got started and where some of his favorite secret destinations are to visit.

Lisa Curry

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:57:52 -0400

Comedian Lisa Curry talks about running with the bulls in Spain, scuba diving in Asia, and more!

Trish Suhr

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 07:30:00 -0400

Comedian/TV host (Clean House) Trish Suhr shares stories of her journey from small-town Kentucky to Hollywood. She also has great Tales of being fired upon while performing for the troops in the Middle East!

Jim Pickell

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 07:01:00 -0400

The president of HomeExchange.com stops by to talk about his company and a new way to travel in today's shared economy.

Lucas Cardholm

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 07:30:00 -0400

Before heading to the Stockholm Airport, Mike sat down with his generous host Lucas Cardholm to talk about living life in Sweden.

Erin Cahill

Thu, 17 Sep 2015 07:30:00 -0400

Prolific actor Erin Cahill just joined her musician boyfriend on his tour of Europe and the east coast, and recounts her recent trips to Africa for Charity and safari.

Kristin Herold

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 07:30:00 -0400

Actress/TV Host Kristin Herold joins us to chat about her recent trip to Staniel Cay in the Bahamas, and give us tips on which are her favorite island destinations.

Lisa Alvarado

Tue, 18 Aug 2015 07:37:22 -0400

Comedian Lisa Alvarado stops by to discuss the six weeks she recently spent in Mexico to shore up her Spanish skills. Ole'!

Pat Francis

Thu, 06 Aug 2015 07:30:00 -0400

Longtime friend and host of the Rock Solid Podcast, Pat Francis joins us to talk about his recent trips to Rome, Dublin and London, and how he escaped small town Pennsylvania.

Steve Benaquist

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 06:34:34 -0400

Comedian/writer Steve Benaquist shares Travel tales of his two-week trip to Cuba with his girlfriend.

Joe Miragliotta

Thu, 09 Jul 2015 07:30:00 -0400

Joe Miragliotta, the man behind the popular JoesDaily.com lifestyle website, stops by to talk about his travels as a style influencer and the tech he uses when on the road.

Tony Dimond

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 07:28:02 -0400

TV producer Tony Dimond Shares Tales of his travels for HGTV's Island Hunters. He also talks about his early days doing standup on the road, boyhood trips to Mexico, and more!

Jahnavi Goldstein

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 06:37:01 -0400

Lawyer Jahnavi Goldsteing makes her 2nd appearance on Travel Tales, and she's got a doozy of a Tale: during her last trip to Bali she contacted Dengue Fever and spent over a week in the hospital! She also discusses her 3-month trip through Europe taken just before the ill-fated Asia experience.

James Lawrence

Thu, 28 May 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Lifestyle journalist James Lawrence specializes in wine, restaurants and travel - a great way to live! The London-based Lawrence was one of the media members on my train trip aboard the Rocky Mountaineer in Canada. While the amazing Canadian Rockies passed by the window, we recorded this interview. Cheers!

Jeff Pelletier

Tue, 26 May 2015 02:33:32 -0400

BONUS EPISODE! All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train! Celebrating its 25th anniversary, The Rocky Mountaineer invited members of the media including yours truly, to share the experience. I chatted with communications specialist Jeff Pelletier on the train to get the details on the Rocky Mountaineer legend.

Lisa Ellen Niver

Mon, 11 May 2015 07:30:00 -0400

Writer, teacher, scuba diver, blogger and founder of the We Said Go Travel website Lisa Ellen Niver (as in diver) joins us in the studio for a chat.

James Fell

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 05:51:02 -0400

James Fell saw photos of himself over 20 years ago and didn't like what he saw. He decided to lose weight before proposing to his girlfriend, now wife. Thus started a lifetime of fitness and eventually a change in career. James created the Body For Wife website and began posting fitness articles. His humorous and sometimes scathing critiques of trendy diets and fitness crazes struck a chord with readers, and soon the marketing exec was a fitness guru full-time. His job requires travel, which often is not conducive to dieting. But James gives some tips on how to stay in shape on the road, and recounts his travels to run marathons on both coasts. Recorded in James' hometown airport of Calgary, Alberta. How Canadian is he? He ran his first two marathons wearing a Rush shirt. Now that's Canadian! Thanks, James!

Josh Johnson

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0400

Video producer/storyteller Josh Johnson is a seeker of new experiences, new lands, and new hallucinogens.

Tom Rhodes

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 04:23:29 -0400

No comedian has parlayed comedy into more worldwide travel than Tom Rhodes. He's hosted a late night talk show in Amsterdam, and performed comedy throughout Asia, Europe and the Middle East. A dream guest!

Jessica Howard

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:58:06 -0400

LA native Jessica Howard works as an expert in education. Her last vacation with friends was also a chance for her to fulfill a dream of experiencing a place made famous by one of her idols, Charles Darwin - the Galapagos Islands.

David "Reaper" Justin

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 04:20:48 -0400

David "Reaper" Justin came by his fearsome moniker as a tactical expert and crack shot on the professional paintball circuit. Justin honed his skills as a soldier in the Israeli army back in the 80's, after the California native sold his possessions and moved to a kibbutz to find a new way of life. He returned to Cali after years in Israel with a new wife, started a family, worked in the software business, and later took on the weekend-warrior paintball hobby full throttle, earning endorsements along the way. We discuss his travels throughout the Middle East, Crete, Japan, and more. Enjoy!

John Bizarre

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 19:56:12 -0400

Back in '94, John Bizarre quit a successful stand-up and acting career in LA to move to Amsterdam, drive a pedicab, and smoke a lot of weed. He returned two years later a 140-pound opium addict. Now sober and living and working in Las Vegas, John recalls his travels throughout Europe and Southeast Asia with no (OK, maybe a few) regrets. Drugs, prostitution, smuggling - this episode's got it all!

Jessica Bendinger

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 08:30:00 -0400

Hollywood screenwriter Jessica Bendinger shares Tales of traveling through Asia and her younger days as a model living in Europe.

Lee Abbamonte

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 21:42:28 -0400

Some people are well-traveled, and then there's Lee Abbamonte. By the ripe old age of 32, Lee became the youngest American to visit every country in the world. From war-torn regions like West Africa and Iraq, to both the North and South Poles, the Connecticut native has seen it all. I caught up with Lee while he was making a pitstop in LA, and we covered all bases: how long his journey took; how he paid for it; scary border crossings; police run-ins; bizarre foods, and everything in-between. Pleasure to meet you Lee, and see you down the road!

Rosie Tran

Tue, 06 Jan 2015 05:47:38 -0400

An American-born child of Vietnamese immigrants, Rosie's parents met in the thriving expat community in the Crescent City. It may seem like an odd mix of cultures at first, but consider the similarities: humid weather, a strong French influence, and a prominent fishing industry among others, and the match begins to make sense. Rosie began her comedy career in New Orleans before moving to LA, and her family and upbringing provided a wealth of material. We talk about her family's fascinating backstory, and she gives insider tips on the best places to go in New Orleans off the beaten tourist path.

2014 Year in Review

Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:10:50 -0400

Highlights from Travel Tales guests and a wrap-up from a great year of travel.

Flight Attendant Gretchen

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 08:52:53 -0400

We all have questions about flying, and Gretchen (not her real name) is here to answer them.

Yoshi Obayashi

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:18:35 -0400

Comedian Yoshi Obayashi grew up with Japanese and Korean parents in Japan and emigrated to the US as a boy. He adopted a love of many things American: our freedoms, our language, and of course, our massive serving portions. He also developed a love of stand-up comedy, and since starting his career in the Pacific Northwest and LA, comedy has brought him around the world. He's performed in Europe and gone as far as Afghanistan. He's also held some interesting jobs along the way. Great Travel Tales!

Robert Peters

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 06:52:17 -0400

You may recognize Robert Peters as an actor in numerous films and commercials, but he's also a writer/director whose films have played in festivals around the world. Robert shares his Tales of hanging with the stars in Cannes, is behinnings in Oklahoma, his love of Thailand, and much more. Enjoy!

Lesley Nagy

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 07:49:20 -0400

Lifestyle and entertainment editor for Travelzoo.com Lesley Nagy stops by the studio to talk about her love of travel and her sweet gig.

Kathy Bianchi

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:00:00 -0400

Small-town Illinois gal finds her fortune flipping real estate in London and Mexico.

Rachel Rudwall

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:00:00 -0400

Rachel Rudwall has traveled a lot for her job as a reality TV producer, mostly to Alaska (Ice Road Truckers, Deadliest Catch) and for her own Youtube channel, How2Travelers.

J. Keith Van Straaten

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:17:43 -0400

Actor/comedian utilizes frequent flyer programs and low fares to see the world. Latest travels have been to Easter Island, Peru, Spain, Nepal and India!

Amy Daniels

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 10:00:00 -0400

Amy Daniels just came down from hiking the John Muir Trail to share Tales of her time spent in China, the Peace Corps in Ukraine, Mt. Everest Base Camp, and most impressively, North Korea!

Amsi Hernandez

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 07:43:03 -0400

Laura Kiniry

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 12:00:00 -0400

Want to be a travel writer, or ever wonder how someone becomes one? Laura Kiniry tells her story about traveling the world and getting paid for it.

Alex Robinson

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 20:30:00 -0400

Photographer/travel writer Alex Robinson splits his time between his native England and his adopted home of Brazil. And has the jungle kidnapping story to prove it!

Paul Bradbury

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:38:08 -0400

Blogger Paul Bradbury visited over 90 countries before he was 30, and now lives on the Croatian island of Hvar. Amazing life and amazing Travel Tales!

Matt Knudsen

Mon, 23 Jun 2014 08:30:00 -0400

A young man spends what would have been his college years working on cargo ships around the world.

Jamie Kaler

Mon, 09 Jun 2014 09:00:00 -0400

The actor/comedian got his first taste of world travel when he signed up for a hitch in the U.S. Navy.

Jahnavi Goldstein

Tue, 27 May 2014 08:00:00 -0400

From a Hare Krishna daughter to a comedian / lawyer, Jahnavi has traveled and seen the world from all sides.

Phyllis Katz

Tue, 13 May 2014 04:59:23 -0400

Off to India for a new hip and a new way of thinking.

Bradley Dobler and Bertha Villalobos

Mon, 14 Apr 2014 19:20:27 -0400

A whirlwind press tour through Bangkok and beyond combines yours truly with a travel writer and a Muay Thai boxer.

Mike Dwyer

Wed, 02 Apr 2014 09:00:00 -0400

A private jet pilot sees the world while transporting the rich and famous.

Matt Harris

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 04:00:00 -0400

A TV writer/producer reflects on a teenage life spent living in Asia and Venezuala.

Karin Jones

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:00:00 -0400

A NY native finds a career helping others discover her beloved Africa.

Michele Mahone

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:00:00 -0400

The Kentucky native and TV host/comedian talks about her days spent working for Australian television and how she earned the nickname "Wrong-Way Mahone."

Eric Rosen

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 10:00:00 -0400

Eric Rosen from The Points Guy website drops in to talk about maximizing your rewards points and miles, and his life in the travel biz.

Mary Anne Been

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:30:00 -0400

Editor-In-Chief of travel site JetsetExtra.com Mary Anne Been stops in to give us the lowdown on travel media, seeing the world, and more!

Julie Andersen

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 08:30:00 -0400

A succesful P.R. exec gives up her career to form a non-profit dedicated to saving the world's endangered sharks.

Lauren Marke

Mon, 30 Dec 2013 13:30:00 -0400

Lauren Marke is not your everyday attorney. Here she discusses her climbs of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Everest base camp, and some of her other travels around the world.

Andy Wood

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:00:00 -0400

A solo surf trip to Nicaragua leads a comedian down some unexpected paths.

Jonathan Taylor

Tue, 03 Dec 2013 05:00:00 -0400

Jonathon's career as a camera assistant, along with his passion for travel, has taken him around the world.

Christine Blackburn

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 08:00:00 -0400

The actress/comedian shares Tales of working as a flight attendant before joining the Peace Corps. Fasten your seat belts!

LA Podfest part 2

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 04:30:12 -0400

Comedians Wayne Federman, Jackie Kashian, and Murray Valeriano join us backstage at LA Podcast Festival to share some Travel Tales!

LA Podcast Festival 1

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 03:32:13 -0400

Steve Benaquist, Chris Mancini, and Matt Knudsen sit down with Mike backstage at the 2013 LA Podcast Festival to talk Travel.

Lauren DiMarco

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:30:00 -0400

Creater if the travel website Lola's Travels, Lauren Dimarco sits down to share her Travel Tales!

Mehera Blum

Tue, 01 Oct 2013 18:23:25 -0400

Multiple trips to Asia were enough to send an actress on an entirely new career path.

Bruno Trapan

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:00:00 -0400

The winemaker welcomed Travel Tales to Croatia with open arms - and open bottles.

Sara Dodson

Thu, 05 Sep 2013 02:13:00 -0400

Chris Fairbanks

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 02:21:00 -0400

Laurenne Sala

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 23:13:00 -0400

From childhood in suburban Chicago to leading travelers through the Amazon, this writer has come a long way, baby.

Murray Valeriano

Sat, 03 Aug 2013 03:13:00 -0400

Christina Myers

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 07:32:00 -0400

ep. 29 April Richardson

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 20:20:00 -0400

ep. 78 Russ McGarry

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 06:11:00 -0400

Tanya Memme

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:19:54 -0400

The star of A&E's "Sell This House - Extreme" shares Tales of life on the road, both on and off-camera. Travel Tales is pleased to welcome longtime friend and TV celebrity Tanya Memme to the show! As host of A&E's "Sell This House - Extreme" for the past 12 years, Tanya has spent a good portion of her life on the road.

ep. 77 Mark Parton

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 04:02:00 -0400

A love of wine drove this Chicago native to relocate to the West Coast, then seek out the finest grapes in Europe and South America. Some of my earliest travel experiences (without parents leading the way) were with my high school friend Mark. Many long hours were spent together in our cheap little cars, driving to places like Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Ohio State Fair, and even a tiny farm town in Southern Indiana that seemed like it was from another planet to our naive eyes. We got out of there unscathed, thankfully avoiding any "My Cousin Vinnie" type incarceration. As we grew older, Mark and I went our separate ways. But eventually we both ended up in California -- me in Hollywood pursuing the dream, and he in the Napa Valley pursuing his love of wine. Mark founded a wine marketing business, and he and his wife took numerous trips to the vineyards of Italy, France, and Chile. They built entire vacations around drinking some the finest wines of the world -- sounds good to us! Mark shares Tales of getting lost in Chile, recommends his favorite wine regions in France and Italy, and describes the record-levels of food we ate at our friend's wedding in Sicily. All that and more! Thanks Mark! Here's to another 30 years...

New site announcement!

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:21:00 -0400

Welcome to Travel Tales Podcast version 2.0!

ep. 76 Iris Braydon

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:03:00 -0400

The actor (not actress!) shares how her travel experiences have shaped her life and profession. They say every actor draws on life experiences, and Iris Braydon is no exception. She shares some Travel Tales that include: making out on a nightclub table in Israel as a teenager, getting scammed her first day in Paris, being chased by a heroin addict, and much more. Iris has a performer’s gift for storytelling, and we’re glad she sat down for a chat. Bravo, Iris!

ep. 75 Adam Gropman

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:10:00 -0400

Ever wonder what life on an Israeli kibbutz is like? Do you even know what the heck a kibbutz is? This episode's guest, comedian/writer Adam Gropman, describes the 4-1/2 months he spent in the Israeli desert as a 21-year-old laboring at what Woody Allen once described as "socialist summer camp." Let's just say his skill at [...]

ep. 74 Darin Dusan

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:46:00 -0400

Is film producer Darin Dusan's life story more interesting than yours? Probably. Darin has lived many lives since leaving small-town Iowa some 20 years ago. After relocating to San Francisco, he lived and worked in Bali for two years while dating a princess. Later, when an attempt at owning a cafe back in Iowa City proved [...]

ep. 73 Ashley Colburn

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:21:00 -0400

How did a nice San Diego girl end up a TV star in Croatia? We find out as we're joined by TV host/producer Ashley Colburn, who saw her brother's Croatia travel photos and decided that it would the perfect place to produce a travel program. Now Ashley's numerous shows can be seen all over Europe [...]

ep. 72 Melanie Wynne Waldman

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:37:00 -0400

Melanie Wynne Waldman may have three names but her travel website is all about two's. Melanie started Travels with Two to urge couples to get out and see the world. She's since split with her other half, but that doesn't mean she's stopped traveling. Far from it. Melanie has toured most of Central America and [...]

ep. 71 Jason McAnear

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:30:00 -0400

A lot of people say they're going to chuck it all and move to a tropical island, but very few have the stones to do it. Jason McAnear possesses those stones. The ex-Marine left his career and cold weather back in Boise, ID, and moved to the Caribbean island of Roatan, Honduras. Six months later [...]

ep. 70 Matt Bannister

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:53:00 -0400

Ahoy, Mates! All aboard The Rock Boat! What's the Rock Boat, you say? It's a floating 5-day rock festival with over 30 bands playing multiple stages throughout the day. My friend Graham Elwood (Travel Tales episode 1 guest), was the comic relief on the boat and had a spare cabin - which I promptly filled. [...]

ep. 69 Taryn Sammons

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:32:00 -0400

Taryn Sammons is a small woman with a big title: Social Media and Media Relations Manager for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau in South Mississippi. Whew. Based in Biloxi, MS., Taryn's main job is to promote Mississippi Gulf Coast tourism in the wake of two major disasters over the eight years- Hurricane [...]

ep. 68 The Cranky Flier

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:15:00 -0400

Brett Snyder has a thing for air travel. While most kids were building tree houses and playing Little League, Brett was collecting flight schedules and booking friends and family as an actual travel agent. After years of working in the airline industry after college, Brett started Crankyflier.com- an award-winning travel site featuring all things air [...]

ep. 67 Voyage Vixens

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:41:00 -0400

Lindsay Taub and Lanee Lee met as travel writers on a press trip. They decided to join forces to create their own travel/lifestyle website, and Voyage Vixens was born! In just their first six months together, they've already been to Kenya, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Mexico, Utah, Washington State, and more. They love adventure, with a [...]

ep. 66 Justin Rosenfeld

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:00:00 -0400

The TV producer dropped everything to travel around the world for a year. Our kind of guy!

ep. 65 Nick King

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:20:00 -0400

Australian filmmaker/cameraman Nick King joins us to share his Travel Tales! Nick recently shot a film project that took him from the North Pole all the way to Colombia. Frightening helicopter rides? Check. Scary border crossings? Check. Frozen camera lenses and batteries? double check. Nick also opens up about his travels in SE Asia and [...]

ep. 64 Kiersten Rich

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:02:00 -0400

Kiersten Rich got her business degree and took a job in the big city of Los Angeles. All was going to plan, but like so many of us, she heard the call of the open road. The San Diego native decided to quit her job, travel the world, and start her own travel blog- The [...]

ep. 63 Melissa Curtin

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:23:00 -0400

The travel writer stops by to tell us about her favorite locales around the world

ep. 62 Johnny Jet

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:44:00 -0400

The man behind the popular website JohnnyJet.com shares the Tales of how he became travel blog royalty. Johnny Jet is living the dream. In the early days of dial-up internet in the ’90′s, Johnny started blogging about his travels before anyone knew what a blog was. In 2000, he started JohnnyJet.com to urge people to get out and see the world. Since then, he’s parlayed his travel knowledge into a mini-empire: talk show appearances, Travel Channel show, book, sponsors, you name it. Now Johnny gets paid to crisscross the globe. He was kind enough to sit down for an interview and share his Tale of how an asthmatic kid from Connecticut got to the top of the travel heap. Johnny’s an inspiring guy- be sure to say hi when you see him on the plane. Thanks, Johnny!

ep. 61 Marla Bautista

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0400

The TV producer dishes dirt on her native Philippines and getting robbed in Barcelona!

ep. 60 Matt Kirshen pt. 2

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0400

More with our favorite worldly English comic!

ep. 59 Matt Kirshen pt. 1

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0400

The English comedian shares Tales of his life in the US and across the pond.

ep. 57 Vicky Taylor

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0400

Recorded in London with our favorite Brit!

Ep. 56 Dara McGarry

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0400

Talkin ' England with Dara McGarry!

ep. 55 Jessica Nahmias

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0400

Around the world with TV producer Jessica Nahmias!

ep. 54 Stamie Karakasides

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0400

ep. 53 Laura House

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0400

ep. 51 Becky Pedigo

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:00:00 -0400

ep. 50 Mike Siegel

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:00:00 -0400

For our 50th episode, I play guest and am interviewed by my pal J. Keith Van Straaten.

ep. 48 Paul Choo

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0400

My pal Paul Choo stops by to talk all things Korea and his many trips overseas.

ep. 47 Rob Paravonian

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Musical comedian Rob Paravonian shares Tales of his gigs nationwide and the Middle East.

ep. 46 Greg Otto

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Comedian Greg Otto joins the show to talk about his career working on cruise ships around the world.

ep. 45 Jim Short

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Comedian Jim Short moved from Australia to Texas as a child, and the contrast was jarring, to say the least.

ep. 44 Ted Russell Kamp - pt. 2

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Alt/country musician continues his Tales of life on tour.

ep. 43 - Ted Russell Kamp

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Alt/country rocker Ted Russell Camp, has toured the world as a solo act and backed up artists such as Shooter Jennings and Wilson Phillips.

ep. 42 Brendan Hunt - Before Coach Beard

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Actor/comedian Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard on Apple TV's "Ted Lasso") spent five years performing in Amsterdam, and picked up a love of the beautiful game along the way.

ep. 41 Jimmy Dore

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Longtime friend and hilarious comedian Jimmy Dore stops by to share Tales from the road.

ep. 39 Ivana Dragounova

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Roped into a podcast interview in exchange for a place to stay, my guest was a pleasant surprise!

ep. 38 Steve Mazan

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Comedian Steve Mazan goes from a hitch in the Navy, to performing in the Middle East, to fighting back after a cancer diagnosis.

ep. 37 Chip Chinery

Wed, 30 May 2012 17:43:00 -0400

The money guru gives his tips on how to work travel rewards programs to maximum advantage. Actor/comedian Chip Chinery is a different kind of Travel Tales guest. He’s the first to admit he doesn’t travel much. What Chip does do however, is play the money game very well. Since money is a big part of travel, Chip joins us to share his many tips on how to acquire thousands of frequent-flyer miles and hotel points without having to leave the house or spend a penny. Traveling is great, but traveling for free is even better! This is useful stuff, and Chip makes it easy to understand. To check out his financial blogs and videos, click on the links below. Thanks, Chip!

ep. 36 Lisa Hochberg

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Breast cancer survivor Lisa Hochberg tells how travel has remained the one constant highlight during her health struggles. Inspiring!

ep. 35 Jerry Whitworth

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:00 -0400

TV producer Jerry Whitworth ("Survivor") shares Tales of working in Africa, Asia and more!

ep. 30 Dart and Map

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:00:00 -0400

Inspired by wine and "Thelma and Louise", two bloggers hit the road.

ep. 27 Rachel Reenstra

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:19:00 -0400

Whether swimming with sharks or standing in bat guano, the show must go on. Travel has brought many things to comedian/actress/TV host Rachel Reenstra, and they all seem to be a little out of the ordinary. As host of Animal Planet's "Ms. Adventure", she traveled as far as the jungles of Borneo to film interactions with animals in their natural habitats. She repelled into bat caves, wallowed ears-deep in mud pits, and battled temperatures that would make most showbiz divas fire their agents. But Rachel is cut from a different cloth. Needless to say, her stories veer to the "extreme" side of the tourism spectrum. Stick around for the whole episode, when Rachel unexpectedly reveals her true colors and talks about taking a Rick Springfield fan cruise. Is she secretly Jesse's Girl? Listen and find out!

ep. 26 Jose Reis Santos

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0400

Recorded live while drunk in Budapest! Portuguese scholar Jose reis Santos talks politics, football, and the quirks of his adopted city.

ep. 25 Jimmy Swift – the return

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:44:00 -0400

He's organized East European car rallies, toured Chernobyl, lived on Indian beaches, and much more. Jimmy has plenty of Travel Tales and loves to share them. Travel Tales welcomes back it’s first repeat guest, TV producer/street artist/perennial wanderer Jimmy Swift. We caught Jimmy during his brief stop in LA before heading back to Asia. He spent most of last summer organizing and competing in his 2nd Annual Black Sea Run car rally. He then then headed to Goa, India for a winter of beach lounging. Along the way, he posted his art on unsuspecting buildings and even got to visit the famous nuclear meltdown site of Chernobyl. Safe travels, Jimmy!

ep 24 Richard Nason

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0400

Actor Richard Nason celebrated his honeym

ep. 23 Nana Chen

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:00:00 -0400

Recorded live in Saigon, photographer Nana Chen discusses her life in the bustling city

ep 21 Christy Murphy

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0400

Recorded in Dumaguete, Philippines, comedian Christy Murphy moved from Los Angeles to her mother's hometown to write a book.

ep. 20 PM Carter

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0400

California native PM Carter took off for Thailand in the 90's and never looked back, building a new life and family on the island of Koh Samui.

ep. 19 Pilar Alessandra

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0400

Recorded in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, screenwriting coach Pilar Alessandra took a break from teaching the locals how to write movies and sat down to talk about her unique career path.

ep. 17 Dan Rosen

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Hollywood writer/director Dan Rosen discusses his love of travel.

ep. 15 Paul Gilmartin

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Mike sits down with longtime friend, comedian, and fellow former TBS host Paul Gilmartin to discuss his travels and Paul's podcast, "The Mental Illness Happy Hour."

Chris Lusvardi

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Screenwriter Chris Lusvardi got permission from his pregnant wife to travel around China and follow the Shanghai Sharks professional basketball team.

Adam Blaker

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:00:00 -0400

TV producer Adam Blaker left his Orange County, CA roots to study abroad in Japan and Spain.

Tyler Smith

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Podcaster Tyler Smith shares how his Christian faith has affected his travel experiences.

ep. 10 Dwayne Perkins

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Comedian Dwayne Perkins has performed in Europe and Asia - a long way from his native Brooklyn.

ep. 9 Stevie Ray Fromstein

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Comedy writer Stevie Ray Fromstein talks about his frequent trips to India for meditation, and how a Rolling Stones concert in Paris turned him into an athiest.

ep. 7 Avi Liberman

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Talkin' Israel with comedian Avi Liberman

ep. 6 Jackie Kashian

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Straight from her own popular podcast, The Dork Forest, comedian Jackie Kashian discusses her recent trips to Afghanistan and Iraq.

ep. 4 Roger Nygard

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Filmmaker Roger Nygard ("Trekkies") shares Tales of trekking the globe to film his latest documentary, "The Nature of Existence."