How does hearing someone else's story change your thoughts about the world?
Today, I am joined by author and climate change activist Devi Lockwood to talk about her story-fueled cycling journey, which took her to 20 countries spanning 6 continents and eventually led her to write her first book, 1001 Voices on Climate Change.
If you love story-telling or have ... Show More
Oct 7
Peru’s Hidden Gems, Why NOT to Hike the Inca Trail + Amazing (Less Crowded) Alternatives with Heather Jasper
Is it possible to hike the Inca Trail ethically? Heather Jasper is a travel writer and photographer who has been based in Cusco, Peru, since 2019. She has written for BBC Travel, Fodor’s, Frommer’s, and other major outlets, leading readers off the beaten path across Peru. In this ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 2
Surviving On a Desert Island + Transformative Travel with Tom Williams from Desert Island Survival
Do you have the skills to survive on a deserted island? Tom Williams is the founder of Desert Island Survival, an adventure travel company that maroons people on desert islands, and the winner of the TV survival show Alone UK 2023. In this episode, Tom traces his path from wealth ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 30
Top 7 French Riviera Hidden Gems (A Local’s Guide) + A Lifestyle Redesign Built Around Travel with Cédric Pages
What if the French Riviera you’ve seen in photos is only half the story? Cédric Pages is the founder of WhatToDoRiviera.com, a local tour entrepreneur driving discovery across the Côte d’Azur by partnering with small operators and curating authentic experiences. In this episode, ... Show More
1h 3m
Jun 2024
160. Solo Travel, Expat Life, and Doing Sh*t That Scares You with Kacie Rose Burns
In this captivating episode of the Financial Feminist podcast, Tori Dunlap welcomes the inspiring travel content creator and author, Kacie Rose Burns. Join us as Kacie shares her incredible journey from being a professional performer in New York to becoming an expat living in Flo ... Show More
1h 36m
Sep 4
Why Fear Can Save Your Life: Nelly Attar on K2 and Everest
What happens when one of the Arab world’s most fearless adventurers sits down to share the risks, triumphs, and raw truths behind her record-breaking climbs? In this riveting episode of Luca’s Insight Track, Luca is joined by Nelly Attar—the first Arab woman to summit K2—whose jo ... Show More
1h 6m
Feb 2025
279: Finding Aubrey. Langtang National Park.
In April of 2010, a young woman from Colorado was living her dream in Asia. At the tail end of her five month solo journey to the continent, Aubrey Sacco elected to embark on a week long trek within Langtang National Park, a place known for its welcoming teahouses, ancient monast ... Show More
56m 59s
Sep 2024
2305: Why You Should Consider an Adventure Honeymoon by Ali Cornish of Everthrive on Wedding Planning Advice
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2305:Ali Cornish shares the story of her unconventional honeymoon, where she and her husband chose to camp around Iceland in ... Show More
11m 52s
Sep 15
Episode 595: Would You Move Abroad for Political Reasons? (with Jennie Spohr)
There are many reasons a family might choose to move abroad. In the case of Americans, that reason is generally motivated by a desire for adventure, change, new scenery, unfamiliar culture, a slower pace of living, or just plain fun. But not always. Today we sit down with friend ... Show More
33m 2s
Nov 2024
Life as a Travel Filmmaker with Ryan Tu: Creativity, Travel, Gratitude and The Art of Authentic Storytelling
Ep 199: This week, Ceara has on filmmaker and photographer Ryan Tu, a travel videographer who works and lives remote all over the world. Ryan and Ceara are currently traveling together for a video shoot in Lake Como Italy, and they discuss their experiences working in this indust ... Show More
50m 8s