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Adventure Travel - Big World Made Small

Jason Elkins - Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing

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Welcome to the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, where we go far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruises to explore the really cool places, people, and activities that adventurous travelers crave. If your idea of a great vacation is sitting on a beach at an all-inclusive resort, you’re in the wrong place. However, if you’re like me, and a beach resort vacation sounds like torture, stick around. You’ve found your tribe. My name is Jason Elkins, and as an adventure travel m ...
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The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast celebrates the magic of live music through sharing personal stories. Each week, our guests will share their stories of different shows that were memorable and meaningful to them. We’ll also have concert reviews and conversations with musicians and crew members who put on those live shows. By sharing their stories, we hope to engage you - our audience - to relive your live music memories also. So please join us every week as we explore the transformative power of ...
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Womens Trips, Group Travel Janet Scalzo Chief Adventurer & Owner Canyon Calling Adventures for Women With a passion for female empowerment, an endless sense of curiosity, and over thirty years of experience in the travel industry, Janet found herself innately drawn to Canyon Calling’s mission. She followed the call of her adve…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us on this week's episode as we sit down with Jeff Greenblatt, who takes us through his early musical experiences shaped by his parents' love for oldies, doo-wop, and Broadway show tunes. Jeff also shares how his initial interests in video games and sports eventually gave way to a burgeoning passion for music, thanks to…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Desert Island Survival, Extreme Adventure Tom Williams Founder Desert Island Survival Tom founded Desert Island Survival a company that maroons people on uninhabited desert islands. He has walked to the north pole and most recently look part in the survival TV show Alone in an effort to survive as long as possible in the Canad…
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Send us a Text Message. Our guest this week is my college roommate, Dr. Stephen Berkwitz. We reminisce about our college days and Steve's influence on my musical tastes. Steve shares great stories about the shows he's seen throughout his life, spanning a wide variety of musical genres and acts from Prince and Soul Asylum to Alice Cooper and The Lun…
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Area/Topic Southeast Asia, Sailing, Competitive Rowing, Family Adventure Rob Hamill Captain The Cruising Kiwis Marathon rowing champion Rob Hamill represented New Zealand in rowing for 16 years. Rob's numerous rowing achievements include a silver medal at the World Championships, Commonwealth gold and a world record on the indoor rowing machine. Ro…
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Area/Topic Ecuador, Adventure Sports Santiago Granda Cofounder Amazing Ecuador DMC I am passionate about traveling and enjoying the big outdoors. And having the Andes, the Amazon, the Galapagos and the Pacific Coast as my backyard opens limitless possibilities to enjoy nature, wildlife and local encounters all day, everyday. https://amazingecuador.…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's guest is Jason Rushforth, who shares his journey through the world of live music. From the magnetic pull of The Beatles, courtesy of his British father, to the electrifying vibes of his first Motley Crue concert, Jason's stories are a testament to the lifelong magic of music. As he takes us through his early days…
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Area/Topic Canada, BC, Paddleboarding Pamela Martin Owner Blue Jellyfish SUP Adventures Pam tried paddleboarding for the first time in 2010 and fell in love! She is now is a certified Paddle Canada SUP Basic & Advanced Flatwater Instructor, as well as a Coastal Touring 1 Instructor. ​Pam studied Marine Biology at the University of Guelph & Commerci…
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Area/Topic Turkey, Anatolia Aydin Kudu Travel Designer & Documentary Filmmaker Turkishmoon I traveled in my native country, Turkey, on a bike and hitchhiking back in 80s when I was a university student. During those trips I preferred not to reveal that I was local, speaking anything but Turkish, to find out people's approach to travelers. I found p…
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when an Aussie music enthusiast falls for the American live music scene? Join us on this episode as Soph Stafford, our first international guest, shares her fascinating musical journey. Soph's story is fueled by a deep love for live shows, which for her means coming to the United States with her husband at least…
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Area/Topic Ecuador, Galapagos, Luxury Cruising Fernando Diez Marketing Director Quasar Expeditions Born and raised amidst the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands, Fernando Diez is a proud Ecuadorian who has dedicated his adult life to sharing the unique beauty and rare wildlife of this enchanting archipelago with adventurous travelers from eve…
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Area/Topic Chile, Bicycling Fernando Padilla Co-Founder Cicloaustral Chile Fernando, is 34 years old. He was studying Ecotourism when he started Cicloaustral as a school project for a marketing and entrepreneurship class, and now runs one of the most respected cycling tourism companies in the Chilean Patagonia. In 2012 he traveled 2.200 km by bicyc…
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Send us a Text Message. The Rolling Stones blew through the Metropolitan area over Memorial Day Weekend, and I was fortunate to be able to catch the first of their two shows at MetLife Stadium. This concert review breaks down the the entire show - whether you're a lifelong Stones fan or just know their music, you will feel like you were right there…
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Area/Topic South Africa, Hot Air Ballooning Dale de Klerk CEO Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris Dale de Klerk is a passionate aviator! Having developed an interest in aviation at the age of 7 he has not stopped learning, embracing new opportunities and …becoming fully involved in all aspects of aviation from hang gliding, microlights, gliders,…
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Area/Topic New Zealand, Nomadic Lifestyle, Travel Writing Lisa Jansen Modern-Day Nomad & Writer Life Done Differently Lisa Jansen is a writer and digital nomad based in beautiful New Zealand. She spent almost five years travelling full-time in her RV, meeting amazing people, challenging society's norms and exploring the great outdoors of New Zealan…
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's episode, Sam Elkin of C3 Presents and I walk through the sonic corridors of our past, reminiscing about the shows that shaped us. Prepare to see concerts from a different perspective as Sam, with his insider know-how, unravels the complex tapestry of curating some of the most dynamic live music events in the i…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Climbing, Personal Discovery Oliver Browne Founder True Summit Adventures Professional guide, adventurer and coffee lover. I am the founder of True Summit Adventures and I love travelling - typically to high mountain arenas but I am up for all sorts of adventures - in January I rowed the Atlantic. https://www.truesummitadventu…
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Area/Topic Guatemala, Bicycling & Trekking Matt Hartell Owner, Lead Guide Old Town Outfitters Matt originally from North Carolina moved to Antigua, Guatemala in the late 90's after a brief visit to Guatemala. Drawn by the vibrance, color, history and seemingly endless singletrack, he Knew Guatemala was the place that needed to be explored more deep…
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Send us a Text Message. This week, I sit down with Rod Drysdale, an old friend and former bandmate, to chat about our shared passion for the rock gigs that have become the soundtrack to our lives. Rod's love of music runs deep, and we go through his musical evolution, from Adult Contemporary music in the '70's, to Southern Rock, then Prog, then Met…
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Area/Topic Jordan, Mixing Culture & Adventure Bader Abdel Jawad Founder B Adventure Meet Bader, the adventurous soul behind B Adventure, a true explorer with an unquenchable thirst for the extraordinary. Bader's deep love for creating personalized journeys in Jordan, combined with a heartfelt connection to the country's hidden gems, is nothing shor…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Tuk-Tuk Adventure Travel, Challenge Travel Julian Carnall Co-founder Large Minority Ltd Born and raised in Kenya, Julian began travelling at a very young age and has never looked back. He has always harboured a great fascination for discovery, and it was while in the early years of his career that he discovered his true passio…
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Send us a Text Message. On this week's show, we're skating down memory lane with the engaging lead vocalist of The Zambonis and The Levees. Dave Schneider is a great storyteller, and his musical journey is a series of anecdotes that ring with laughter and joy. From making up original songs at open mic nights to the Zambonis' recent induction into t…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Guide Stories Kaitlyn Shinney & Lainie Reisman Adventure Guides Adventures in Good Company Kaitlyn lives just south of Boston along the ocean with her husband and rescue pup GoodGirl. She first became part of the AGC family in 2007 with backpacking the Grand Canyon, Northern Cascades, Kilimanjaro and Greece. She was hired in 2…
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Area/Topic Sweden, Fishing, Spirituality, Sami People Per Jobs Owner/CEO Fish Your Dream Per Jobs is the jazz composer with a fishing passion that almost 20 years ago turned his love of nature into a full time business. While operating lodges on several locations in Sweden, he tries to push the boundaries of sustainable tourism and conservation of …
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Send us a Text Message. It's our first concert review here on the podcast! I was lucky enough to score a last-minute ticket to see Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Syracuse, and it was a special night. The show was yet another testament to the enduring energy that Bruce and the band pump into the crowd, and the crowd is happy to give righ…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Luxury Travel Trends, Remote Bespoke Camps Sam Bradley Finance and Operations Director Cookson Adventures Sam is a travel and adventure enthusiast. He works for Cookson Adventures organising luxury holidays to remote parts of the world, and most of his spare time is spent travel writing for various websites and magazines. He's…
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Area/Topic Patagonia, Fly Fishing Pablo Negri Edwards Associate Director Palatine by Viajes Temixco With over three decades of professional luxury travel experience, I hold a BA degree and an MBA in International Business. I'm a well-known ecologist, active conservationist, fly fisherman, high-seas sailboat captain, and professional photographer, w…
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Send us a Text Message. The Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast - Episode 005 with John Zilch. John is a former colleague of mine, and a real child of '90's alternative rock, who has expanded his tastes as he's become an adult and a parent. Hear stories about his first concert - a who's who of '90's alt rock aspirants - and the joys of being surprised by find…
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Area/Topic Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand Elodie Courzadet Senior Business Development Manager Vivu Journeys part of TMG Hi ! My name is Elodie. I was born and raised in France, got a BA in foreign applied languages and a Master’s degree in tourism management. Having difficulties finding a job in the tourism industry right after uni, I …
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Area/Topic Ecuador, Adventure Travel, Ecotourism, Business Henry Sisa CEO-Founder Adventure Journeys I love adventure travel. I have been in the tourism industry for more than 15 years, almost all of that time as a naturalist guide and adventure trip leader throughout Ecuador and The Galapagos. I am particularly interested in the Amazon rainforest,…
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Area/Topic Chile, Chiloe Island Cyril Christensen Director Chiloe Natural Cyril is originally from Santiago de Chile. With a bilingual background he studied forestry and his first job was as a Park Ranger for the Chilean Forest Service. He then worked in the cruise industry as a Photographer and met his wife in the city of La Serena in Chile. Toget…
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Area/Topic New Zealand, Maori, Spirituality Jean-Michel Jefferson Owner Ahipara Travel Jean-Michel Jefferson is the founder and CEO of Ahipara Luxury Travel. Educated at various schools in North Africa and the Middle East (son of a diplomat), then Rugby School, and the universities of Exeter and Sheffield, Jean-Michel spent 9 years with Price Water…
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Send us a Text Message. Mark Hutchison joins us with his road case full of stories, ready to review the soundtrack of his life on this episode of the Rock-N-Roll Show Podcast. His journey is a testament to the power of a great rock anthem, but it's not just about the tracks that shaped him – it's about the communal pulse of concerts that have etche…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Fly Fishing, Photography, Travel Writing Jess McGlothlin Freelance Photographer and Writer Jess McGlothlin Media Jess McGlothlin sees her mission as a simple one: tell stories. Working as a freelance photographer and writer in the outdoor industry, while on assignment in the past few years she’s learned how to throw spears at …
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Area/Topic Africa Julia Nesbitt Director African Safari Company Julia’s summers as a child were spent exploring her grandparent’s farm in Zimbabwe, game parks throughout the region and visiting family in South Africa. These experiences shaped her more than she could have imagined, and in her early 20s she packed her bags and headed to Zambia to man…
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Send us a Text Message. As a live music enthusiast, I've had my fair share of concert escapades, but I pale in comparison to my latest podcast guest, Russell Kahn, the Chief Content Officer at News-O-Matic and a veteran of nearly a thousand shows. Imagine losing yourself in the throngs of a Phish concert or catching John Popper's harmonica mid-air;…
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Area/Topic South America, Destination Management, Career Dalia Gibu Regional Sales and Marketing Director Abercrombie & Kent Latin America Born and raised in Lima, with grandparents from Peru and from Okinawa. Dalia always had a love for geography and arts. She studied Tourism management in Lima's San Martin University and afterwards two Master Deg…
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Area/Topic Sweden, Fishing, Tourism Business Development Helen Lundgren Founder & Administrator Catch & Relax I am married to my husband Bo, 2 daughters 22 and 17 and our dog Minnie. Running Catch & Relax since 2005 and Business Improvement Consultants since 2002 and have my coaching Program Life On Your Terms for 1 year. I live on an island in the…
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Area/Topic Adventure Tourism, Family Business, Challenges & Rewards Kasey Austin Morrissey Head of Global Product & President USA Austin Adventures & Active Adventures Kasey was born in Alaska and raised in Montana. She graduated from the University of Montana, Missoula with a degree in Education. A member of the Austin family (Dan Austin’s daughte…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Fly Fishing, Adventure Travel Jeremy Kehrein Manager - Travel Sales Orvis Adventures Originally from the Driftless area of Wisconsin, Jeremy spent a lot of time trout fishing from an early age. Once he became an experienced fly fisherman, he made his way to South America for work so he could explore the opportunities in Patago…
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Area/Topic Greece, Diving, Sailing, Adventures Stavros Makris Co-founder Bearing True South Based in Athens, Greece, and with a background in Biology, Stavros has worked as a documentary photographer for newspapers, NGOs and media organisations across five continents. Combining a passion for adventure with the curiosity his parents instilled in him…
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Area/Topic Ecuador, Galapagos, Andes, Amazon, Ecotourism Paul Peralvo Co-Founder Amazing Ecuador DMC From a young age, I embarked on explorations across Ecuador, reveling in exciting vacations at my grandparents' rural haven south of Quito. Fond memories linger of long hours spent wandering fields at the foothills of the snow-capped Carihuairazo vo…
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Area/Topic Sweden, Fishing Micke Nyberg Owner & Head Guide Anglerman Fishing Adventures Micke hails from the genuine countryside and wilderness of Sweden, region Dalarna, in the community of Älvdalen. Operating as a professional guide since 2006, he's lead Anglerman fishing adventures since 2013. Micke's committed to delivering fishing experiences …
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Area/Topic Montenegro, Western Balkans, Adventure Travel Guide Training Hayley Wright Owner/Operator Black Mountain Montenegro Inspired by adventurous parents and after journeying to and living in some of the world's colder places (including the North Pole and Siberia) Hayley turned a passion for adventure travel into a full time job as co-owner/ o…
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Area/Topic Western United States, Tourism Business, Career Melissa Chiella Director of Operations Bindlestiff Tours Melissa hails from the great state of New York. Growing up in Long Island & NYC she quickly developed an edge & pursued a Corporate Legal Career – thinking this was the path for her. However, in 2010 after an 8-year stint in law, she …
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Area/Topic Kosovo, Trekking Virtyt Gacaferri CEO Balkan Natural Adventure Virtyt Gacaferri is the driving force behind Balkan Natural Adventure, an exhilarating hiking and trekking company that calls Kosovo home while serving the entire region. But this isn't just your typical adventure outfit. Virtyt's journey from being an ex-journalist, who once…
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Area/Topic Asia, Japan, Languages, Adventure Travel with Kids Laura Hagler Senior Travel Specialist Global Basecamps Laura grew up in Missouri counting the days till she could set off and see the world. After jumping at the chance to study abroad in the UK and travel through Europe and Africa, she returned to Florida Atlantic University to complete…
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Area/Topic Worldwide, Fly Fishing Pat Pendergast Director of International Travel The Fly Shop For close to 30 years I have been guiding fly anglers to the finest international fly fishing destinations in the world. From Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, Kamchatka Russia to Chile, Patagonia, freshwater or saltwater, I have been fortunate to have traveled…
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