This week we hear about one of the most epic trips on earth, kayaking Canada's inside passage. Here to talk to us is Chris Whittaker, who released a YouTube series of his 2022 expedition from Lund, BC to Skagway, Alaska. Learn about the experience of an incredible trip like this, as well as the logistics of a 72-day sea kayak trip. You'll also hear about how to get started sea kayaking, and how to lead a more fulfilled life. You can check the video on https://www.youtube.com/@ffsexpedition , and...
Aug 14, 2023•36 min•Ep. 130
This is a great episode, as we have Emily Rand talking about how the Camino de Santiago changed her life. Listen in to learn more about different routes you can take on the Camino, but what is more exciting is how the Camino can change your life. With Emily, hear how she transitioned from a corporate career to a full-time traveler, exploring the world and getting to know herself better along the way! You can follow Emily's blog , find her on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube or TikTok ....
Aug 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 132
Prepare to be inspired this week, as we have Chris Aubichon on the podcast. Chris was at a turning point in his life, and decided that he would cycle back to Vancouver Island to start his post-secondary education, riding from Moncton to BC. Hear why Chris describes this trip as "Heart Mending", and how this has changed his life. When we talked to Chris, he had ridden 3,000km and was in Manitoba, and we talk about his life, struggles with mental health, how the ride has benefited him so far and s...
Jul 31, 2023•38 min•Ep. 131
This week we have Jan Bakker, author of Cicerone's Trekking in Tajikistan guidedbook , and founder of the Pamir Trail . Jan shares why Tajikistan is such an incredible trekking destination, and some of his favourite places to trek, from those who are new to the country to some of the more challenging and remote treks. Jan also shares how he ended up writing a guidebook for trekking in Tajikistan, and why he is now working to create the 1,000km Pamir Trail, a thru-hike that takes trekkers through...
Jul 24, 2023•33 min•Ep. 129
This week we hear from Zerno Imran, who in the midst of his round the world voyage decided to buy a bike and cycling 2,600km up the length of Japan. Zerno's motto on why he is doing this bike ride reflects back on the famous Ferris Bueller Quote 'If you don't pay attention, life will go by in an instant'. Hear about Zerno's experience on the bike, and his route, and what cycling in Japan is really like!
Jul 17, 2023•26 min•Ep. 128
This week we talk with Mat Messier from Fjord en Kayak. We are talking about incredible sea kayaking in the Saguenay Fjord, where we hear about waking up in your tent to the sounds of whales breaching. Saguenay is a wonderful area to explore, and we talk about how to combine a trip to the region with exploring Quebec City or Montreal! Learn about options for a Family Sea-Kayak Adventure , a Beginner Sea Kayak Adventure , a 3-day trip in the Fjord and another that explores the estuaray ....
Jul 10, 2023•23 min•Ep. 125
This week we are learning about why Germany is such a great destination for bike touring and walking holidays. Listen in and hear about the abundance of car-free cycling routes that offer something for beginners all the way to more experienced cyclists. We will also hear about walking tours, and exploring from village to village, experience the local charm of Germany. Along the way we talk about great cycling trips, such as cycling Prague to Dresden on the Elbe Cycle path , Hamburg to Dresden , ...
Jul 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 124
This week we talk with Nate Jetter, who is 5 weeks into his around the world bike trip. Learn about how he saved for his trip and how this is his first real experience riding a bike. Listen in to hear how he's living on €800 a month, and what it's like 5 weeks in. You can check out more on Nate's experience using these links: YouTube , Instagram , or his website ....
Jun 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 122
This week we are learning about why Northern England is such a great destination for a walking holiday with the Founder of S-Cape UK, a boutique adventure travel company. Listen in and hear why this part of the world is a great destination for your next holiday, from the Lake District to the North York Moors, there is so much incredible countryside to explore. We talk about the Coast to Coast Path , Hadrian's Wall , James Herriot Way , the Lake District , and the Yorkshire Dales !...
Jun 19, 2023•44 min•Ep. 123
This week it's our summer special, where we share tips for some of the best adventure destinations for this summer. Helping us out is Nadine from 10Adventures. First off, you can check out these two summer blogs: Escape Crowds this Summer or 10 Tips to Tackle Summer Travel . We start off talking about Europe's top summer hiking trips, such as the Tour du Mont Blanc , Iceland's Laugavegur Trek, the Italian Dolomites , the Camino , and the Amalfi Coast . We also share some tips to beat the summer ...
Jun 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 126
This week we talk with local Sri Lankan guide and mentor, Dmitri Silva. Dmitri shares what makes Sri Lanka such a compelling adventure destination, and the one word that keeps coming up is DIVERSE! There is so much to see and do, all on a beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. Check out some of the tours Dmitri talks about, such as a 10-day classic Sri Lankan tour , a 13-day adventure themed tour , a wildlife tour , and an 8-day Highlights tour ....
Jun 05, 2023•31 min•Ep. 121
This week we talk with Brad Bowers, who completed the Via Alpina Yellow in 2022. The Via Alpina is a series of long distance walks that goes through the Alps. there are five trails, each a different colour (Red Trail, Purpole Trail, Yellow Trail, Green Trail and Blue Trail). Brad talks about his experience on the Yellow Via Alpina, which goes from Trieste in Italy to Obertsdorf in Germany. Along the way the trail goes through the Julian Alps, Carnic Alps, Dolomites, Ötztal Alps, Lechtal Alps and...
May 29, 2023•34 min•Ep. 120
This week is a special episode, as we hear from Jim Feeney who is currently biking over 10,000 miles around the perimeter of the continental US to raise money for the charity SBP. Here about what it takes to spend a few months riding the perimeter of the Continental USA, as well as Jim's experience on rides like this. You'll also here how the Peloton community has rallied around Jim and supported him on this journey. Finally, you'll hear about the great work SBP does, and Jim's involvement over ...
May 22, 2023•24 min•Ep. 118
If you want to go trekking in the Alps then this weeks episode is for you. We talk to Pierrick Delattre, a cerfified Mountain Guide and founder of Trekking company Watse about his favourite treks in the Alps. Listen in and hear about the Tour du Mont Blanc, as well as shorter 4-day TMB , 5-day TMB and 7-day TMB routes for people that can spare the time for the full 10 day TMB . We also hear about the Haute Route to Zermatt , hiking holidays in the Dolomites , including the Grand Traverse of the ...
May 15, 2023•32 min•Ep. 119
This week we learn all about Slovenia, a country that seems to be on all the 'up-and-coming' travel destinations. With us is Miha Gantar, founder of Slotrips, a specialist adventure tour operator located in Slovenia. Hear Miha talk about what makes Slovenia so popular and some incredible holiday options in Slovenia. Find out how you can trek, hike, and cycle in Slovenia. You will hear about hut-to-hut treks, such as one trip that goes through Triglav National Park , and another through the Julia...
May 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 117
This week we talk about why England and Wales are such a great destinations for active holidays. Steve Short from UK hiking and cycling tour operator Compass Holidays shares his favourite trips in England and Wales, with a focus on the Cotswolds, The South West Coast Path in Cornwall, and Offa's Dyke National Trail in Wales. Hear about these incredible trails, and why Spring and Autumn is the best time to visit these places. Listen in as Steve talks about walking the Cotswold Villages , The Cots...
May 02, 2023•24 min•Ep. 116
This week we hear about an epic bike tour through Ethiopia, as author George Balarezo comes to talk to us about his recent book 'Unhinged in Ethiopia: 2,000km of Hell and Heaven on a Bicycle'. Hear about the joys and challenges of bike touring in Ethiopia, from the great food, wonderful sites, as well as some of the more challenging moments. Find George's great book on Amazon , check out his Intrepid Global Citizen Podcast , or watch videos of his trip on YouTube !...
Apr 24, 2023•41 min•Ep. 115
This week we talk with Lead Guide Kerem Karaerkek about trekking and cycling in Turkey. Listen in and hear about the incredible history, hospitality and great trekking and cycling options that make Turkey such a popular adventure destination. Some of the activities we talk about include: Walking the Lycian Way , exploring the St. Paul Trail Pilgrimage , mountain biking near Cappadocia , as well as Cappadocia trekking , and locals favourite trekking in the Kackar Mountains...
Apr 17, 2023•31 min•Ep. 114
If you've wanted to hear about an epic journey, this week we talk with Mike Keen about his upcoming sea kayak adventure up the Western coast of Greenland. This 2,600 km journey will push Mike to his limits, and also allow him to support research around microplastics in our environment and the benefits of eating local. Tune in to learn about how Mike will eat local, and the benefits of this type of eating. Learn more about Mike at his website , Instagram , YouTube and Twitter. Check out some epic...
Apr 10, 2023•37 min•Ep. 111
This week we learn about the wonderful destination of Vietnam. Listen in as we talk about where to go, when to go, what to see, and the incredible food! Some of the trips we talk about are the 10-Day Vietnam Explorer , a 14-Day Vietnam tour , Vietnam Adventure Tour , exploring the Mountains of Northern Vietnam , a multi-sport tour of Vietnam , getting off the beaten path in Vietnam , Here to guide us along the ins and outs of traveling in Vietnam is Irina Hatcher from Realistic Asia, a local tou...
Apr 03, 2023•35 min•Ep. 110
Indonesia is famous for the diversity of the country. Straddling Asia and Oceania, it is made up of over 17,000 islands, home to diverse wildlife, great food, incredible history, stunning beaches, and wonderfully hospitable people. This week we hear from Koen Ruisch, CEO of Happy Trails, an Indonesian tour operator that specializes in creating custom adventures for people to explore the best of Indonesia. During the chat, hear about Indonesian Tours like The Best of Bali , Northern Sumatra , Lom...
Mar 27, 2023•23 min•Ep. 108
Afghanistan was said to be the crown jewel in Asian tourism back in the 1960's. Incredible culture, food, people and diversity made it a must-do stop on the famous hippie trail. Since the 1980s Afghanistan is struggled with war, first with the Russians and then with Western powers. Is now the time that travel resumes? This week we are talking with Joe Sheffer, a journalist who fell in love with Afghanistan while stationed there reporting, and has now started a tour operator, Safarat . Joe's goal...
Mar 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 107
Guatemala is one of those places we hear a lot of. It's got everything! History from the Mayans to the Spanish to today. Great weather, often called the Land of Eternal Spring because of the mild weather. Incredible natural beauty, with volcanoes, mountains, lakes, ocean and charming cities. This week we talk with Matt Hartell, founder of Adventure Guatemala about the places to see and things to do when you're in Guatemala. If you want to see more check out these itineraries: Best of Guatemala ,...
Mar 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 113
Are you wondering where to go this spring? The world is a big place, and it's hard to know the best places. This week we've invited Nadine Gravis from our 10Adventures team to share some inspiration, as we talk where to travel this spring. We talk about trips in Europe , such as the 8-Day Cinque Terre Portofino to Porto Venere Trek , Tuscany Cycling from Pisa to Florence , Amalfi Coast Walking Tour , a Puglia Cycling Tour , a Sardinia Coastal Walking Tour , the Via Francigena Walking Tour (Sicil...
Mar 06, 2023•39 min•Ep. 112
This week we dive into the Camino. This ancient pilgrim route that started all over Europe ended up in Santiago de Compostella, a town in Northern Spain. While you may think the Camino is just one route, it's actually a variety of routes. Here to tell us about the different options is Sabela Ruiz Gippini, CEO of Galiwonders, a specialist tour operator based in Northern Spain. Listen along as we talk about the Camino Frances , and a shorter version for those who don't have 36 days - the Camino Fr...
Feb 27, 2023•29 min•Ep. 109
This week we talk with Giorgi, a Mountain Guide in Georgia about beauty of the Caucasus mountain range, including the Svaneti region. Georgia is at the meeting point of Europe and Central Asia, and brings unique culture, great food, and deep history. Explore these wonderful Georgia Tours, like Hiking the Caucasus Mountains , Trekking in Svaneti , Canyons and Mountains of Georgia , Tbilisi to the Black Sea , and Trekking the Caucasus to the Black Sea...
Feb 20, 2023•27 min•Ep. 106
Is there a trip you've dreamt of doing for a long time? This week we talk with Tomás Corôa, who since boyhood dreamt of getting outside and exploring his home country of Portugal. A break in jobs meant he had 2 months free, and while having no experience in long-distance walking, he decided to walk the length of Portugal, from Sagres in the South to Caminha in the North. This is not a signed route, and Tomás had to experiment to find the route some days, while other days he could follow more est...
Feb 13, 2023•40 min•Ep. 105
Pakistan is emerging as an adventure destination, and for good reason. The stunning beauty of the Karakoram is legendary, with enormous mountains, stunning valleys, varied culture and friendly locals. This week we hear more about trekking in Pakistan from Umer Latif, the founder of Beyond the Valley, a boutique adventure company headquartered in Pakistan. Learn about the Nangma Valley , trekking to K2 Basecamp , and exploring some of the incredible valleys in the Karakoram, like the Hunza Valley...
Feb 06, 2023•27 min•Ep. 104
This week we learn about Mount Kilimanjaro, and rather than hear from a tourist, we're hearing from lead guide Julius Whitey of Ahsante Tours. Julius tells us about the different routes, as well as the pros and cons of each. We also hear from Daniel James about how to combine your adventure summiting Kili with a safari or beach holiday. Learn more about the Lemosho Route and the Machame Route , as well as a bike tour from Kili to Ngorongoro Crater !...
Jan 30, 2023•44 min•Ep. 103
We are back from our holiday break and we kick-off 2023 with a wonderful spring walking route. Today we hear about the GR92 from Angelina, one of the creators behind the Walking Nature World youtube channe. The GR92 is a very pretty walk that follows the Spanish coast through Catalonia. We also learn a bit about Italy's wonderful Via Francigena. Want to learn more, check out Walking Nature World on their Website , Youtube , Instagram or Facebook...
Jan 23, 2023•22 min•Ep. 102
