Best Shebs Alom Podcasts (2024)

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From Olympian to Politician to YouTube Adventurer: Meet The Cruising Kiwis – Sailing, Travel, & More 31:26

3h ago31:26

31:26

Led by parents Rob (an ex-Olympic rower) and Rachel (a twice gold medal winner at the World Triathlon Championships) Hamill, The Cruising Kiwis, along with their three boys, Finn, Declan, and Ivan, have an unusual and poignant story, which really sets them apart from other families who have broken free of the rat race to sail around the world. Back…

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Behind the Scenes with Fly Brother's Ernest White II: Flying High 23:05

20d ago23:05

23:05

In this podcast, I spoke to producer and host Ernest White II about his television docuseries, Fly Brother with Ernest White II. We delved into the current season 3, which is airing on PBS, and his journey in filming the show. We also touched on his previous appearance on the podcast, which you can watch on this link 👉 https://youtu.be/MROgsF1yHGg …

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Paddle in 40 of the best places in France | Anna Richards author interview 35:06

2M ago35:06

35:06

During this interview, Travel Writer and Author of the new book, 'Paddling France: 40 Best Places to Explore by SUP, Kayak & Canoe', Anna Richards, spoke about her love for the water and her journey into writing this guidebook. We spoke about how she broke into the travel industry, her life now in France, and a bit of imposter syndrome. 👉You can bu…

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"We'll always have Paris" | Discovering the Unseen | Andrew Nelson Author Interview 31:42

3M ago31:42

31:42

Renowned Travel Journalist, professor and author Andrew Nelson shared insights into his incredible work during our interview! His new book, ‘Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations,’ is in association with National Geographics. He spoke to me about the reason why he decided to write this book, as he felt it was a necessity to have for an…

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Why We Travel: Exploring the Science & Psychology Behind Our Travel | Ash Bhardwaj Interview 37:37

4M ago37:37

37:37

On this podcast, I delved into the fascinating world of travel psychology and exploration with Ash Bhardwaj, the author of the new book 'Why We Travel'. From the psychology behind our innate desire for adventure to the societal implications of travel, my conversation with Ash offers profound analysis and compelling points of view; every insight wil…

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Adler Spa Resort: Is this the Ultimate Retreat in Sicilian Paradise? 9:23

4M ago9:23

9:23

Adler Spa Resort Sicilia is a hideaway where luxury and peace infuse every minute. My recent stay here surpassed conventional hospitality, offering a sensorial trip that left a lasting impression. And you can also experience this outstanding indulgence. This podcast will tell you everything you need to know about this resort! 👉Read my article on my…

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Charms of Northern Portugal in 2024 13:43

4M ago13:43

13:43

Charms of Northern Portugal in 2024 is a podcast that delves into why Northern Portugal should be on every traveller's bucket list for 2024. The podcast provides an intriguing peek into this coastal city's lively culture, rich history, and alluring appeal. The discussion will leave listeners on an immersive journey through Northern Portugal's breat…

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Reasons to visit Porto in 2024 14:48

4M ago14:48

14:48

Reasons to Visit Porto in 2024 is a podcast that delves into why Porto should be on every traveller's bucket list for 2024. The podcast provides an intriguing peek into this coastal city's lively culture, rich history, and alluring appeal. The discussion topics range from enjoying world-renowned port wine beside the Douro River to meandering throug…

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Essence of Ramadan & is it on the Verge of Commercialism | Tharik Hussain's New Book 32:30

5M ago32:30

32:30

📘 About 'Ramadan Mubarak': In this episode, I have a thought-provoking conversation with acclaimed author Tharik Hussain as we delve into the heart of his latest book, 'Ramadan Mubarak: A Little Inspiration for the Blessed Month.' 🌙✨ Tharik opens up about the significance of Ramadan in his life and shares the motivation behind writing this inspirin…

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Unveiling Life's Adventure: Lisa Jansen's Journey in a Campervan | Life Done Differently 39:52

7M ago39:52

39:52

🌟 In this episode, I dive into and discuss an inspiring journey with Lisa Jansen in this interview where we unravel the pages of her captivating book, 'Life Done Differently: One Woman's Journey on the Road Less Travelled.' 📖 Lisa shares the profound reasons behind her decision to explore New Zealand, turning a campervan into her home. 🚐 In this ca…

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Honeysuckle Rose: Food Tasting Extravaganza with Ryan & Kelleanne Jones 38:52

8M ago38:52

38:52

🌟 Welcome to this edition of the podcast on our look at this food-tasting restaurant, Honeysuckle Rose, where culinary excellence meets heartfelt hospitality! 🍽️ I had an exclusive conversation with the brilliant minds behind this food haven, Ryan & Kelleanne Jones. 🎙️ In this engaging discussion, we explore the meticulous attention to detail in ev…

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Rowing To The Horizon: The Incredible Journey Across The Pacific In 39 Days | Paris Norriss 31:43

9M ago31:43

31:43

This is a special landmark episode, as it's the 100th show! I felt it fitting for Travel Host and entrepreneur Paris Norriss to speak to me on this special episode about his recent expedition rowing across the Pacific Ocean. Paris has been on the show previously (https://youtu.be/pDteFs8p9go), where you talked to me about the beginning of his journ…

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Tales from the Wanderlust Trail | Karen Gershowitz 29:23

10M ago29:23

29:23

In this episode, I welcomed back to the show explorer and author of the new book Wanderlust: Extraordinary People, Quirky Places, and Curious Cuisine, Karen Gershowitz. We discuss what Karen's new book entails and how it differs from her first book. We dive deep into some of the chapters that stood out for me and what she learned from writing this …

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Jeremy Bassetti | Journey through Bolivia: A Memoir of Culture, Adventure, & Discovery 26:55

10M ago26:55

26:55

In this episode, I spoke to writer, photographer, Podcaster, and educator, Jeremy Bassetti. Our discussion was based on his upcoming book, The Hill of the Skull. We delve into the book, a 7,000-word travel memoir and 50 photographs from his visit or, as Jeremy puts it in the interview, pilgrimage to a sacred mountain in Bolivia. I go into why he al…

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Empowering Women through Adventure | Kelly Kimple 26:34

11M ago26:34

26:34

In this episode, I spoke to the CEO and owner of Adventures in Good Company, Kelly Kimple. We discussed Kelly taking over the company in 2020 and how the ethos still empowers women to travel, whether solo in a group or accompanied. We also touch on the company's longevity and the secret to it, as it has been running since 1999. We also discuss what…

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Luxury Travel Blog for the Experienced Traveller | Amanda O'Brien 25:15

12M ago25:15

25:15

In this episode, I spoke to travel blogger from The Boutique Adventurer, Amanda O'Brien. Our discussion was around Amanda's early working years, moving away from Australia, and transitioning from marketing to blogging. I discussed with her what Boutique Adventurer was about and how it helps people travel. What challenges she may have faced starting…

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Why I started 'Helping Rhinos' | Simon Jones 33:12

1y ago33:12

33:12

In this episode, I spoke to the founder & CEO of Helping Rhinos, Simon Jones. We started by discussing why Simon decided to leave a corporate job and begin Helping Rhinos, as well as how far the charity has come since its launch in March 2012. Simon talked about his goal to assist the species to thrive in their native environment at a sustainable l…

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Being part of a Luxury Travel Club | Amit Jaipuria 23:03

1y ago23:03

23:03

In this episode, I spoke to the founder & CEO of Postcards Travel Group, Amit Jaipuria. Amit explained that Postcard Travel Club is a global membership network of mindful travellers seeking immersive travel experiences that encourage strong self-growth and personal development. We discussed why he started the company and his intentions when he firs…

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How to master trekking with a tyre | Dominic Renshaw 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

26:13

In this episode, I spoke to explorer and mountaineer, Dominic Renshaw about his attempt to break the world record from John O'Groats to Lands End trekking with a tyre. We discussed why he wanted to do this and whether there were more goals after this trek. One aim he has is to raise awareness for BlackDog Outdoors: "The Long Tread" - Raising awaren…

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Don't do this when you travel | Mark Wolters 36:33

1+ y ago36:33

36:33

In this episode, I spoke to professor and YouTube sensation from Wolters World, Mark Wolters. Mark and I discussed how he first fell in love with travel. We discussed how and why he became a professor and felt the need to start a YouTube channel called Wolters World. We spoke in great detail about what the channel entails and how he has generated s…

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What food tells us about culture | Denise Castaneda 39:17

1+ y ago39:17

39:17

In this episode, I spoke to food and travel blogger, Denise Castaneda. Denise and I discussed how she got started in the industry and what made her want to go down the section where it is heavily saturated. Her full-time job is working as a consultant, but she talked to me about how she can help people with her food and travel blog. She talked abou…

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My photographs, are better than yours | Stuart Forster 36:35

1+ y ago36:35

36:35

In this episode, I spoke to award-winning travel writer, photographer and blogger of Go Eat Do, Stuart Forster. Stuart and I discussed in detail how he got started in the industry and what it took him to get established and recognised by his peers. We also spoke about some of the specific work that earned him recognition. We also discussed the pote…

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I saw the volcano erupt in Iceland | Martha Knight 24:59

1+ y ago24:59

24:59

In this episode, I spoke to travel blogger from May Cause Wanderlust, Martha Knight. We spoke in detail about why she started her blog and how the blog and discussed her unique selling point as a blogger. Why collaborating is a critical factor to being a blogger. We also discussed how the blog could evolve with time. She discussed travelling to Ice…

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How to succeed in the media industry | Bella Falk 27:32

1+ y ago27:32

27:32

In this episode, I spoke to Documentary filmmaker, photographer, travel writer & blogger, Bella Falk. Bella and I discussed how to break into the media and make it a success through hard work. She talked to me about working in the BBC early on in her career and then taking that experience into what she does now. Bella now works on a freelance basis…

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Shape of a Boy | Acclaimed family travel book | Kate Wickers 37:26

1+ y ago37:26

37:26

In this episode, I spoke to journalist and author of the book Shape of a Boy, Kate Wickers. I initially discussed how Kate got into journalism and where her love for travel started. I then talk about how the book reflects Kate's love of travelling on adventures with her family. Kate spoke to me about why writing a book like this is important for fa…

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Travel Mania: Stories of Wanderlust | Karen Gershowitz 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

30:46

In this episode, I spoke to the author of the book Travel Mania: Stories of Wanderlust, Karen Gerhshowitz. I discussed how the book reflects Karen's love of globe-trotting adventure and describes how she built her whole life around it by getting a job where she effectively got paid to travel. We detail why she felt it was necessary to write a memoi…

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Vision behind starting a new Travel Magazine | Voyagers Voice 26:50

1+ y ago26:50

26:50

In this episode, I talked to three key members at the time of recording from the travel magazine Voyagers Voice, Marco Geri, Antonis Tsapepas, and Gary Davis. Our discussion was based on why the magazine was formed. The discussion went into detail about the goal and intention when the magazine started during the pandemic and how they stand alongsid…

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Get Paid To Travel: Teaching English Abroad | Mia on the Map 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

35:47

In this episode, I spoke to travel blogger from Mia on the Map and teacher, Mia Townsend. Our discussion was about how Mia started her career in teaching and why she wanted to pursue a career in the industry. We detail her studying abroad and specific destinations being significant factors in her decision to become a teacher and a blogger. Mia talk…

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Travelling During Ramadan | Tharik Hussain 51:15

1+ y ago51:15

51:15

In this episode, I spoke with award-winning author and journalist, Tharik Hussain. We discussed how Tharik journeyed to discover Muslim Europe, why he decided to write his book, Minarets in the Mountains, and what significance the book would have for the Muslim community and society. We both discussed our Bangladeshi roots and went into detail abou…

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Ocean Photographer | Chris Warren 32:18

1+ y ago32:18

32:18

In this episode, I talked to ocean photographer Chris Warren. During the discussion, Chris and I discussed how he decided to pursue his passion and love for photography. Before becoming a full-time photographer and specialising in the ocean, Chris talked to me about working in the financial industry for over 20 years. We discussed in detail why he …

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La Fortuna: Costa Rica's Most Popular Destination 12:58

1+ y ago12:58

12:58

In this episode, I spoke to entrepreneur, David Castro. David is a hotel owner from La Fortuna, Costa Rica. We talked in detail about his hotel, Hotel Bijagua, and what plans he has going forward. We spoke about why La Fortuna was a destination many should consider visiting soon, as it is one of Costa Rica's most popular destinations. David detaile…

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Stop texting me; I'm not that interesting | Mari Jiménez 51:18

1+ y ago51:18

51:18

*Warning* ⚠️ Readers may find the description distressing Feed your soul with Spiritual Adventure In this episode, I talked to an adventure designer and certified tour guide from Duruimity, Costa Rica, Mari Jiménez. Mari and I discussed various topics about how she has journeyed to the point of today. Mari realised she wanted to be in nature while …

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How to save money on Hotels | Kamilė Navikaitė 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

26:27

In this episode, I talked to the content manager for RatePunk, Kamilė Navikaitė. Kamilė is responsible for marketing strategies, campaigns, collaborations, texts, and blogs that all have to do with RatePunk for it to reach its success. Justin Albertynas and Janis Možeiko founded RatePunk. As Kamilė explained to me, the business concept is for peopl…

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Traveling Greek | Social Media Expert | Kat Banks 24:06

1+ y ago24:06

24:06

In this episode, I sat down and spoke to Traveling Greek, Kat Banks. Kat and I talked about how she fell into the travel space, travel writing and the influencer world. Kat went into detail about why Twitter was such a game-changer for her and how that platform could take you down an avenue you are seeking if you can use it correctly today. We talk…

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Budget Travel in Zimbabwe | Eminently Eve 26:13

1+ y ago26:13

26:13

In this episode, I sat down and spoke to travel blogger Eve. Eve started a successful blog, Eminently Eve, which caters to people looking to travel to Zimbabwe on a budget and sustainably. Eve goes into specifics on how people can save money. I went into detail about why she wanted to help people travel in this way and what her intentions and goals…

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It's 2 Years of Podcasting 18:25

1+ y ago18:25

18:25

I look back at some of my memorable talks for my second year of podcasting on Take a Wander with Shebs! Watch the full episode of my talk with Ash Bhardwaj on the link below. https://youtu.be/sDO_Nb3iiQI Watch the full episode of my talk with Sade on the link below. https://youtu.be/lIlFOj2sktI Watch the full episode of my discussion about Afghanis…

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Dubrovnik's Tourist Guide | Ivan Vukovic 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

31:19

In this episode, I talked to one of the most eminent tour guides in Dubrovnik, Ivan Vukovic. We discussed in detail how he first gained a passion for becoming a tour guide, which has become a 20-year career. I went into detail about how he stays motivated and what makes him unique from his other colleagues. We discussed how Dubrovnik has become one…

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Coming through Domestic Abuse and Starting a Travel Career | Jessica Lee 33:36

2y ago33:36

33:36

In this episode, I sat down and spoke to, Jessica Lee, about her travel coaching business, The Wander Word. Jess talked to me about after a decade of wandering; she noticed a massive problem for travellers – over-tourism. With her cultural immersion coaching service, she spoke to me about how she hopes to get people to learn how to connect with the…

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Change your story, transform your life | Jessica Lee 33:36

2y ago33:36

33:36

In this episode, I sat down and spoke to, Jessica Lee, about her travel coaching business, The Wander Word. Jess talked to me about after a decade of wandering; she noticed a massive problem for travellers – over-tourism. With her cultural immersion coaching service, she spoke to me about how she hopes to get people to learn how to connect with the…

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Journey Home Festival | Saqar & Den Tut 19:53

2y ago19:53

19:53

I spoke to two key people who run the Journey Home Festival, Saqar Ahhah Ahershu and Den Tut Rayay. We went into detail about the festival's intentions and what they hope to achieve. They told me that the objective is to bridge the gap between African Americans, African Caribbean, and African Europeans to travel to West Africa, specifically Liberia…

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Journey Home Festival | Saqar & Den Tut 19:52

2y ago19:52

19:52

I spoke to two key people who run the Journey Home Festival, Saqar Ahhah Ahershu and Den Tut Rayay. We went into detail about the festival's intentions and what they hope to achieve. They told me that the objective is to bridge the gap between African Americans, African Caribbean, and African Europeans to travel to West Africa, specifically Liberia…

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Podcasts vs Traditional media | Leah & Trizzy 42:41

2y ago42:41

42:41

In this episode, I sat down and spoke to the Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast hosts, Leah and Trizzy. During our discussion, I talked to them about why they started their podcast and its intention and goal—also the intended target audience. We also spoke about whether podcasts will challenge traditional media and where it stands today. Whether they want t…

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Podcasts vs Traditional media | Leah & Trizzy 42:40

2y ago42:40

42:40

In this episode, I sat down and spoke to the Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast hosts, Leah and Trizzy. During our discussion, I talked to them about why they started their podcast and its intention and goal—also the intended target audience. We also spoke about whether podcasts will challenge traditional media and where it stands today. Whether they want t…

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Why I started Gallivant Radio | Miriro Matema 36:58

2y ago36:58

36:58

I sat down and spoke to the Founder of Gallivant Africa and Gallivant Radio, Miriro Matema. Miriro and I discussed how she fell into travel journalism and her intention and goal behind starting Gallivant Africa. I then spoke to her about her vision behind Gallivant Radio and why she felt having a dedicated travel radio station was important for Afr…

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Why I started Gallivant Radio | Miriro Matema 36:57

2y ago36:57

36:57

I sat down and spoke to the Founder of Gallivant Africa and Gallivant Radio, Miriro Matema. Miriro and I discussed how she fell into travel journalism and her intention and goal behind starting Gallivant Africa. I then spoke to her about her vision behind Gallivant Radio and why she felt having a dedicated travel radio station was important for Afr…

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Importance of Hispanic Representation in the Travel Industry 57:16

2+ y ago57:16

57:16

This episode is in association with Travel Unity, as they provided me with three influential individuals to discuss the importance of Hispanics within the travel industry. They were Karen Kuhl, Danny Guerrero, and Jeannette Ceja. National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recogni…

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Xplor.Earth with Harsh Patil 43:25

2+ y ago43:25

43:25

In this episode, I spoke to the founder and CEO of xplor.earth, Harsh Patil. xplor.earth is a luxury travel advisor firm that provides customised itineraries for a unique travel experience. I spoke to Harsh about his intention and goal when he started the business. Harsh talked to me about how the company listens to its customers, and every trip is…

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Get a bespoke trip with xplor.earth | Harsh Patil 43:24

2+ y ago43:24

43:24

In this episode, I spoke to the founder and CEO of xplor.earth, Harsh Patil. xplor.earth is a luxury travel advisor firm that provides customised itineraries for a unique travel experience. I spoke to Harsh about his intention and goal when he started the business. Harsh talked to me about how the company listens to its customers, and every trip is…

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Where to travel to in 2022 | Katherine Parker-Magyar 35:17

2+ y ago35:17

35:17

I sat down and spoke to Travel Writer, Katherine Parker-Magyar, in detail about what people can look forward to in terms of travel in 2022. Katherine talked to me about some of the destinations she feels people can travel to in 2022 as the world has opened up. We spoke at great length about Fiji being the number 1 hotspot for everyone. It was a fas…

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