Traveling and photography go hand and hand. The art of capturing a moment is made especially valuable when those moments are on an adventure in an amazing place. We sit down with Nikola Kostic, professional photographer and professional adventurer. He has been across the globe seeing amazing places and having incredible experiences. We catch up with him in Bali, where he has decided to stay a while with his wife and daughter. You are going to be amazed by the life that Nikola has had! Welcome to...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 16
The Cotta Brothers couldn't stay away from Australia for too long. So we've come back but this time to Sydney. Sydney is the largest city in Australia and arguably the most famous, but can it stand up to Melbourne in terms of sites and activities? We will stoke that rivalry and learn about everything to do in this incredible destination. Our guest Mark will take us to the best hole-in-the-wall eateries, he will show us where to grab a beer with a view, and he'll give us a guided tour of the Sydn...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 15
Melissa A Wiringi and her family started World Travel Ambitions to blog about their upcoming, year-long, around the world vacation. They had planned for years to pack up and take their life on the road. First stop Vietnam! They arrived in Vietnam in March 2020, one week before COVID-19 shut down travel globally. Rather than calling it quits on their lifelong dream to adventure as a family, Melissa and her husband adjusted their plans. They have been in Vietnam now for 6 months and they are lovin...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 14
In 1985 our Grandma, Letty Cotta, visited Peru on a "Fam" trip, sponsored by the Peruvian government. She had never dreamed of seeing such amazing sights and exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu, but there she was in the Sacred Valley learning about the storied history of the Incas. More than 30 years later, the Cotta Brothers visited Peru on an amazing family trip, and saw many of the same sights and wonders. It is hard to explain just how magical the South American country is, but we will try o...
Aug 26, 2020•59 min•Ep. 13
On this episode we interview our friend Megan Moser. She moved to Melbourne almost 6 years ago from San Diego and has fallen in love with the city. You will hear why Melbourne is a wildly underrated Australian destination. Many travelers flock to Sydney, and while that is a truly amazing trip, there is just as much to see and do in the South. From the curious laneways to the amazing rooftop bars, Melbourne is a city with fantastic secrets just waiting to be discovered. Food, art, and tons of gre...
Aug 04, 2020•48 min•Ep. 12
The COVID-19 pandemic has moved a lot of people to remote working situations. No more office, no more commute, and pretty much free range to work wherever we want, as long as there is wifi. For our guest Alex Obertelli, that's been his lifestyle for the last almost 5 years. Alex is a digital nomad (although it's a term he's hot and cold on), which means he works remote all the time, but not from his house, all over the world! Alex has been to countless countries and been on amazing adventures. H...
Jul 21, 2020•52 min•Ep. 11
The tenth episode! Feels like a milestone. We set off on this journey to bring the adventures to us while we were on lockdown. Since the first show a lot has changed and while our original goal isn't gone, we feel a sense of added responsibility to not only speak and interview people from around the world, but truly listen and absorb their experiences. In doing so we are not only grabbing bits of info from travelers, we are creating a network of progressive and unselfish individuals. We want to ...
Jun 24, 2020•59 min•Ep. 10
Diana Cook is not an amateur travel enthusiast. She is an intrepid and experienced solo female traveler that has explored countries across Europe and Asia on trips that last many months. Most recently Diana crossed the Eurasian continent on a 5 months adventure in 2018. Her stories and advice give us a guide to traveling solo and immersing yourself into a culture. Diana tells us about hiking in Switzerland and singing karaoke in South Korea. We'll take yacht along Croatia's Dalmatian coast and h...
Jun 15, 2020•48 min•Ep. 9
We are introducing something a little different for this episode of the Cotta Brother's Travel Club. Instead of a single destination city guide we are following along with an explorer to see how traveling shaped their life and changed their perspective. We are excited to introduce our wonderful Grandma, Letty Cotta, for this first episode in this format. She went to a million different destinations during her career as a travel agent, but perhaps the most interesting locations were the USSR and ...
Jun 01, 2020•40 min•Ep. 8
Seattle is called the Emerald City, and it is the gem of the Pacific Northwest. This place is fueled by innovation, but it is inspired by nature. Our guide is Connor Alvarez, a podcast veteran. Connor gives his take on the hip scenes across Seattle's eccentric neighborhoods, and then takes us deep into the beautiful National Parks that encircle the city. There is so much to experience, that it is no wonder that Seattle turns up on most peoples' must-see lists.
May 26, 2020•42 min•Ep. 7
Journey to Iceland with the Cotta Brothers Travel Club. The Land of Fire and Ice is full of adventure and natural wonders, like bubbling hot springs, magnificent waterfalls, and the breath-taking Northern Lights. There are few places on Earth that boasts this much majesty. Lucky for us our travel guide, Brenton Muhammad is an experienced local as well as a professional soccer player. We hope you enjoy this exciting destination explained by our equally exciting guest.
May 18, 2020•40 min•Ep. 6
The Cotta Brothers head back across the Pacific Ocean to visit the hidden gem of Asia. Taipei and all of Taiwan is full of unique experiences that cannot be found in any other destination. Our tour guide is Kevin Lin, his extended family lives in Taiwan and he visits the destination annually. His experience there is sentimental but also driven by a love of the immense food culture cultivated by Taiwan's thrilling night markets. Enjoy!
May 11, 2020•41 min•Ep. 5
We head North for our first episode in Canada. Toronto to be specific. Our guide is Simon, a former professional basketball player, and a current world traveler. Toronto is incredible, with cuisines and parties that capture the diversity of the city. As Simon tells it, "this city is on fire" let's see for ourselves. Welcome to Toronto!
May 04, 2020•31 min•Ep. 4
On this episode we explore the Windy City with two amazing tour guides. It's chock full of food and bar recommendations that are going to have you dashing to Chicago the minute quarantine ends. The biggest question is which deep dish joint are you gonna hit?
Apr 29, 2020•42 min•Ep. 3
Welcome back to the Cotta Brothers Travel Club! On this episode we head to the far east to visit Singapore. This beautiful city-state may be small but it packs in a ton to see and do... and eat! Our guides are Casey and Andrew, long-time friends of the Cotta Bros and Singapore residents. Enjoy!
Apr 24, 2020•47 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the Cotta Brothers Travel Club, a podcast where we explore some of the worlds best destinations while stuck in COVID-19 quarantine. How? you ask. Through our amazing friends and family members that reside in or have explored the wide reaches of the globe. One day we'll be able to adventure again, but until then join us as we experience amazing places. Our first stop is Miami, FL! Beaches, sunshine, and tons of places to eat, drink and party! Enjoy!
Apr 21, 2020•35 min•Ep. 1
