travel writer

Melanie Radzicki McManus is an accomplished through-hiker and distinguished travel writer. She has conquered an impressive lineup of trails, with six major through-hikes under her belt—including the scenic stretches of the Arizona Trail and the historic pathways of the Potomac Heritage Trail. Her journey continues as she aims to complete all eleven National Scenic Trails, sharing insights from her experiences on the ICE Age Trail in her book "Thousand-Miler: Adventures Hiking the Ice Age Trail" and promoting outdoor exploration in her guide "100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Dells Before You Die."

Enjoy this episode with Melanie on the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! 

QUESTIONS WE DISCUSSED

1. What inspired Melanie to embark on her first thru-hike, and how did that experience shape her subsequent adventures?
2. Melanie emphasizes the importance of certain gear for safety and comfort on the trails. Which piece of gear does she consider essential for beginners and why?
3. How does Melanie balance her love of solitude with the social aspects of hiking when she's on long trails, and what does she gain from each experience?
4. Considering the diverse landscapes Melanie has traversed, which single trail would she recommend to someone looking to experience the sheer beauty of nature and why?
5. With Melanie's husband joining her on some hikes, how does she feel his companionship enhances the hiking experience, and what advice would they give to other couples looking to hike together?
6. What logistical challenges does Melanie face when preparing for a months-long thru-hike, and how does she approach problem-solving on the trail?
7. Melanie mentioned the importance of not having regrets and quoted Helen Keller about life being a daring adventure. Can she share a specific moment on her hikes where she felt this philosophy was truly tested?
8. For those with physical disabilities who wish to experience hiking, what advice would Melanie give, and how can they find accessible trails that accommodate their needs?

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Melanie and her work, visit her website at  https://thethousandmiler.com/

You can also visit Amy on these social sites:

Facebook
Instagram

RESOURCES

Ice Age Trail Alliance
National Scenic Trails

NEXT STEPS

If you enjoy podcasts devoted to the outdoor adventure space, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and sharing.

KEYWORDS

Melanie Radzicki McManus, Through-Hiker, Travel Writer, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview, OWAA

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Craggy Wash near Lake Havasu City starts to get crowded and after a week, I decide my neighbors are a lot of drama and sucking my will to live. 

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Larry Olmsted is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author who has published many intriguing books and thousands of articles for major newspapers and magazines worldwide over the past 25+ years. 

And he personally broke or set three different Guinness World Records, in skiing, golf and poker. It's no wonder he was named one of the “10 Most Extreme U.S. Journalists” by the Society of Professional Journalists and Travel Writer of the Year by the State of Mississippi.

Larry shares why he wrote his book, Real Food, Fake Food: Why You Don’t Know What You’re Eating & What You Can Do About It, and explains why food is the one unifying element of travel and what he tries to learn about local and regional food wherever he visits.

As an active traveler, Larry is also a passionate cyclist and reveals his love of cycling tours, including his personal favorite, the combination of cycling and gastronomy.

He shares the fun he's had on some of his bike trips in Italy, including Tuscany, the Ligurian Coast, Piedmont and the Veneto. And his visits to Parma, Bologna and Emilia-Romagna touring cheese dairies, ham producers, and taking cooking lessons. Yummy!

With all this travel under his belt, Larry provides some useful and timely travel tips, including why you should hire a guide or take a tour to really get to know the places you travel.

A must listen. Only on Speaking of Travel!

Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

On episode 31 of The Move Abroad Coach Podcast, Elizabeth Lavis joins us to talk about her experience of being a traveling writer and how she made that work when she decided that it was time to leave her hometown of Buffalo, NY. At 35 years old, Elizabeth decided that life was simply too short to not do what we wanted to do — so she moved abroad! 

With a plan of just 6 months abroad to live abroad, Elizabeth’s plans quickly shifted as she discovered just how much she loved it. With leaving her sales job behind, her family and friends supporting this endeavor, and no plan ahead, she took the leap of doing what makes her happy! So how did she do it exactly? How did she land freelance gigs? What about figuring out those next steps? Tune in to today’s episode to learn exactly what she did.

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• It is NEVER too late to go after what you want in life.
• Rejection? Don’t let it scare you! Keep moving forward.
• So how does one pitch themselves exactly?
• Does Elizabeth regret making this jump in life? Find out for yourself.

Resources Mentioned:
→ Episode 12 — Escape the 9-to-5: Building a Life of Freedom through Freelancing with Kelly Dunning
→ www.elizabethlavis.com
→ Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Escape Plan Bootcamp Waitlist
→ NEW — Lonely Planet Costa Rica
→ Lonely Planet Experience Costa Rica
→ Email Elizabeth — elizabethlaviswriter@gmail.com
→ MyTEFL —  http://www.adventuresaroundasia.com/mytefl

"What if you could somehow create an expansive enough life that you could synchronize seemingly incongruous opposites into a world view that excludes nothing?” - Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat Pray Love

Can a book be mythical and kind of a life time journey.  Yes it can!  This a story about the book Eat Pray Love and the journey I have had with this book….

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Pico Iyer helps bring an understanding of cultural differences to all of us by interacting with people whose culture, experiences, or worldview might differ from his own. 

For over four decades, he’s written 16 books, translated into 23 languages, on subjects ranging from the Dalai Lama to globalism, from the Cuban Revolution to Islamic mysticism. For Pico, travel is a professional devotion as much as a spiritual one. 

Pico shares how he discovered wonder and beauty right in his own backyard and why a physical location is not so important as long as you live life as a good human being. He shares how he came to realize why home lies in the things you carry with you vs the ones that tie you down.

Travel is a key theme in most of Pico's works. He tries to see within a society or way of life from an outsider's perspective. Pico shares his thoughts and curiosity about the bigger world to help us rethink assumptions and to be mindful about new ideas and insights. 

Oh, and there's ping-pong too. 

A special conversation with Pico Iyer. “A person susceptible to "wanderlust" is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.” Thank you Pico! 

A must listen. Only on Speaking of Travel.

Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

Mary Novakovich is a British travel journalist specialising in Croatia and the Balkans. Both her parents are originally from Croatia, which at the time of their births was part of Yugoslavia. 

Mary’s memoir, My Family and Other Enemies: Life and Travels in Croatia's Hinterland, was released in August this year and documents her many journeys to visit family in Lika, where her mother was born and grew up. Mary first visited as a little girl when the country was part of Yugoslavia and later took her mother back down memory lane there. 

Having witnessed how the country and her parents' birthplace has changed over the decades, her memoir gives a personal account of a moment in history, but it’s above all a travelogue which talks of the breathtaking scenery and authentic cultural experiences on offer.

Mary tells us all about the book and her other adventures as well as sharing tips for getting off the beaten path in Croatia.

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As a full time working creative, travel writer, videographer and YouTuber,  Ayngelina Brogan of Bacon is Magic shares how she has used her small YouTube channel of just over 10 thousand subscribers to build an engaged community and double her overall income.

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This is a great episode for creatives who:

• are unsure of the power of video
• are looking to build a highly engaged community around their work
• dismiss YouTube because they're too small to earn revenue
• dismiss YouTube because they’re too old! (Ayngelina is 45)
• think the only option for monetizing YouTube is ad revenue (there are other ways!)
• needs a paradigm shift when it comes to selling their work!

For a summary of this episode and all the links mentioned please visit:
Episode117: Surprising Success with a Small YouTube Channel

You can find Melissa at finelimedesigns.com, finelimeillustrations.com or on Instagram @mhchipmunk.

You can find Ayngelina on  her YouTube channel, Instagram and at her website, Bacon is Magic. You can also support her on Patreon.

You can connect with the podcast  on:

• Instagram at @andshelookedup 
• Facebook 
• YouTube 

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And She Looked Up Creative Hour Podcast

And She Looked Up was born from belief that creating for a living takes a special kind of person: one part artist and one part businessperson.

Each week The And She Looked Up Podcast sits down with inspiring Canadian women who create for a li

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• Facebook
• YouTube
• Tik Tok at @AndSheLookedUp

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Each week The And She Looked Up Podcast sits down with inspiring Canadian women who create for a living. We talk about their creative journeys and their best business tips, as well as the creative and business mindset issues all creative entrepreneurs struggle with. This podcast is for Canadian artists, makers and creators who want to find a way to make a living doing what they love.

Your host, Melissa Hartfiel (@finelimedesigns), left a 20 year career in corporate retail and has been happily self-employed as a working creative since 2010. She's a graphic designer, writer and illustrator as well as the co-founder of a multi-six figure a year business in the digital content space. She resides just outside of Vancouver, BC.

Jess Vincent started writing about travel a few years ago when she went backpacking in South America. It wasn’t long before she scored commissions with the big names and won awards for her words.  

Jess has covered South America extensively, penning stories about hiking the Camino Copalita - a little-known trail only a privileged few get to experience in Mexico - and tasting the country's ancient "caviar". Having grown up in Spain,  she knows where to find the hidden gems and experience truly authentic food and hospitality.

While she was grounded during lockdown, Jess got her fix by burying her head in the great work of other travel writers, when she came up with the idea of collating all of these stories into one big anthology. And so,  with the help of some of the other most-respected names in the world of travel literature, The Best British Travel Writing of the 21st Century was born. 

During this episode, Jess talks to Laura about the mammoth task of selecting stories for the book and what makes a great piece of travel writing, as well as reflecting on some of her favourite adventures.

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Buzzsprout  is the #1 podcast hosting platform and made launching  the True Travel Podcast really easy.  As a subscriber, you get tons of guides, from finding the right equipment at the right price to growing your podcast organically; as well as detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more.

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Travel writer Joshua Jung traveled to Uzbekistan as a tourist and before long he began to feel as though he was being treated like a local. Josh shares why sometimes it's better to stand out as a tourist.

Josh describes why being immersed in the life, culture, and language of another country through the lens of a local is the experience travelers search for. But for Josh, being an American – Korean-American, he's quickly outed as a tourist and proceeds to have a classic "tourist" experience.

Discover why Josh chose Uzbekistan, a country with a rich culture and one of the last hidden gems in the backpacking community. 

Also on Speaking of Travel are Lisa Vann and Ben Krueger, owners of Huli Sue’s BBQ & Grill in Asheville, NC. They share how their long-time success with a restaurant in Hawaii keeps the spirit of Aloha alive and well in their lives. 

Thanks for listening to Speaking of Travel! Visit speakingoftravel.net for travel tips, travel stories, and ways you can become a more savvy traveler.

New York Times travel columnist Elaine Glusac is an expert at something that has become increasingly essential for travelers: finding the best alternatives to the world’s most popular destinations. She joins Bruce to dive into the top spots for experiencing everything we love about over-touristed spots—minus the crowds.

Elaine starts by giving us a behind-the-scenes look into the New York Times’ “52 Places” article, an annual feature that explores the newspaper’s picks for the year’s most compelling destinations. One spot Elaine has suggested several times for the list—the Great Lakes region—has never made the cut. The Chicago native tells us why she thinks the world’s largest freshwater system is so deserving, and why it’s
such an interesting and important destination for travelers to consider right now. 

A couple of Elaine’s other recent stories for the Times cover the concept of alternative destinations, including “Driving Iceland’s Overlooked North,” in which she recounts her family’s adventure in the country’s rarely visited Diamond Circle—a region that offers at least as much natural wonder and drama as the bustling Golden Circle. Her “Go Here, Not There” article—the inspiration for this episode of Travel That Matters—offers up a number of other great options for those looking for all the thrills without all the people. Starting with Europe, Elaine suggests Montenegro instead of Venice or Dubrovnik. The small country south of Croatia has incredible shorelines, well-preserved ancient cities, and the deepest rafting canyon in Europe, among other attractions. She also thinks travelers should consider Brittany the next time they visit France, for a more locals’ perspective on the country.

Moving beyond Europe, Elaine shares her favorite spots for winter sports in Canada, including a network of ice-skating trails in the flooded forests of Quebec. She also discusses Panama (instead of Costa Rica) and its Chagres National Park; Dunedin, New Zealand, where the wildlife resembles that of the Galapagos; and much more. Throughout it all, her inspiring insights and tales are sure to make you think differently about travel—and start seeking out more alternative destinations.

Links & Notes:

• Diamond Circle
• Go Here, Not There
• Where Trails Are for Skating, Not Hiking
• Elaine Glusac on Instagram
• Amsterdam-Noord (The hip neighborhood AJ was referring to)
• Travel That Matters recommended boutique hotel in Barcelona:  https://www.casabonay.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic

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We are back with another inspiring education & a story-filled episode. The final episode in Season 4 on the topic of travel.  Our guest Colin Price  joins us from Royal Caribbean International & he is going to share with us:
📍His journey & choices as a young man at 17 that has led to his much loved 26-year career in travel.
📍All about the Cruise Industry
📍Behind the scenes | What it's like to work on a Cruise Ship
📍RCI private islands | Perfect Day at Cococay
📍Type of ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet
📍Great cruise vacation choices for families, couples, & friends | Quick cruise getaways
📍The affordability of a cruise holiday
📍We end with fun personal travel questions for Colin

What is this episode all about:
02.25 - TIP; how to enjoy episodes in a shorter time frame
05.40 - Setting the stage for Colin's introduction to a career in the travel industry
09.30 - Going the extra mile
10.40 - Working onboard a Cruise Liner | Carnival Cruises; Front Desk | Holland America; Gift Shop | Learning about sub-companies onboard a Cruise Liner
16.20 - Side stepping into a rewarding career with Flight Centre | Keeping the fingers in the travel pie.
19.40 - Colin's Dream Job with RCI | Stepping onto some of the most incredible ships in the RCI Fleet
22.40 - Travel Perks
23.18 - Working in Antarctica | Orient Cruises | Tuxedos & snowball fights
26.30 - Information to share with your agent when booking a vacation | What to expect as a parent with children on a Cruise Ship
31.30 - Romantic getaways for couples | The Odyssey of the Seas & its spectacular facilities
33.45 - Short getaways | Navigator of the Seas from Los Angeles
34.10 - The affordability of a Cruise Vacation
35.30 - Cruise Loyalty Memberships | The Oasis Class Cruise Ship 5 500 guests
37.55 - Private Islands | Perfect Day | Vegas meets Tahiti
41.00 - Tips for the Best Cruise Vacation Choice | Number of ships in the RCI fleet
43.20 - BONUS - Fun, Personal Travel Questions for Colin | Travel Rituals | Why travel insurance | Must-haves for Colin's hand luggage | Visiting Estonia

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Do you love to travel?  Do you want to work in the travel industry and don't know where to start or know someone who would love to become a Travel Agent? 
In this episode, you will meet a returning guest & contributor Heather Stuart also known as The Bliss Coach & we are talking about a topic we are both passionate about travel. Heather will share with us about working under the umbrella of Travel Masters, how to become a travel agent, & why becoming a travel specialist works in your favor.  Where to find those travel deals, the value of a good agent, & what important information should be shared with an agent when booking your next vacation.   Nightmare travel experiences & how we can avoid them. Why travel is so important even if it is within your own home country. Heather & Paula share their travel rituals & there are tons of fun travel stories to be heard.

What is this episode about 🙋‍♀️:
02.10 - Introduction to Heather Stuart | Who are Travel Masters the Business & Leisure Travel Specialists |  All about the Travel Industry
13.40 - Travel to Greece & Importance of Booking with a Specialist
15.45 - The In's & Out of a Work from Home Travel Agent
21.15 - Information to Share with your Agent when Booking a Vacation | Your Expectations
23.18 - How to Connect with a Travel Masters Agent | Clickable Link in the Show Notes
27.48 - Travel Perks Working in the Industry
30.09 - Why Work Under the Travel Masters Umbrella
Storytelling Time w/Heather:
33.08 - Most Interesting Place Heather has Visited & Why
35.35- Nightmare Travel Experiences 
39.00 - Travel Rituals w/ Heather & Paula
41.15 - Closing Comments | Dream Big | Travel Makes You Richer

Next Episode: You will meet Cruise Specialist, Colin Price from Royal Caribbean Cruises & we talk all things Cruising.

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How well do you know Dubai? To many people, it's a country that you only layover in. But if you ever decide to stay and live there, chances are traveling or working there brings its own sets of challenges. This episode aims to show what it's like living or traveling in Dubai; and what rules you should follow to avoid getting into trouble.

Have questions or concerns? We’d love to hear from you. Email: hello@taraletstalk.com. 

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In episode 10 of Sense in the City Sydney, Ruby meets up with travel writer, author and academic Roslyn Jolly. They enjoy lunch under a large umbrella in the rain on the terrace of a cool, converted incinerator in the lower north shore. They discuss Roslyn’s favourite writers and texts on Sydney, her perfect day in town (with lots of walking!), and her love of the city’s harbour, beaches and bushland.

Support the Show

• 1:06 The Incinerator - https://theincinerator.com.au/
• 9:10 The Cambridge Companion to Prose
• 12:15 Syril Bedford
• 13:40 Christina Stead
• 16:00 Joseph Conrad ‘Lord Jim’
• 17:00 Robert Lewis Stevenson, ‘The Wrecker’
• 18:00 The Domaine 
• 18:30 Ruth Park, ‘The Harp in the South’ and ‘Playing Beatie Bow’
• 21:00 The QVB (Queen Victoria Building) 
• 22:00 The Strand Arcade 

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Erin Gifford shares some of her favorite Virginia hikes for families with Hike listeners. We chat about leave no trace, hiking with kids, tips for making hikes enjoyable (like snacks, good shoes and more snacks!) and teachable moments on trail.

Here are some of the trails mentioned and links to Erin's hikes on Go Hike Virginia:

Devil’s Bathtub

Crescent Rock

Big Cedar Creek Falls

First Landing State Park (Bald Cypress Trail)

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Belle Isle

Buzzard Rocks

Rose River Falls

Connect with Erin:
Web: Go Hike Virginia
Facebook: Go Hike Virginia
Instagram: @gohikevirginia
Buy the Book: Hiking with Kids Virginia: 52 Great Hikes for Families

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Instagram: @thehikepodcast
Twitter: @thehikepodcast
Facebook: @thehikepodcast

Email Lori at hikepodcast@gmail.com 

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Can you imagine embarking on something new at exciting that you've never done before in your late 70s and sharing it with the world?

That's just what happened when an almost-80 year young travel writer couldn't globetrot thanks to the pandemic. With time on her hands, she created an award-winning travel podcast, at 79, with listeners in over 110 countries.

Meet the energetic and engaging Lea Lane - noted author, travel blogger for Forbes.com, and now, podcast host. Lea shares her gifts for travel, conversation and adventure with listeners on her podcast, Places I Remember with Lea Lane.

Can't travel right now? Lea gives us a global passport to soak up the beauty and joy of traveling.

Where some see age limitations, Lea sees possibilities for learning, personal growth, and new experiences.

Her story is inspiring on many levels. I love what she shares about:

✳️ How the pandemic and health challenges led her to reinvent herself as a podcaster at 79
✳️ How she expanded her mindset to see new possibilities beyond her imagination
✳️ What she's gained from her reinvention journey and podcasting
✳️ What she learned from others' inspiring stories that we can apply to our own lives
✳️ Why we should follow our dreams at any age
✳️ Why we need to keep our minds sharp and our hearts open
✳️ How she turned her love of travel into a career
✳️ How to get started with traveling solo and her top 3 travel destinations

This episode will inspire and transform your ideas about what's possible as we age. Lea proves that age is simply a number and there are truly no limits. She eloquently illustrates and expresses the desires of so many of us as we age - to live full out, boldly and with deep joy and satisfaction.

Connect with Lea:

Award-winning travel podcast: Places I Remember with Lea Lane
Website: placesirememberlealane.com
Twitter: @lealane
Instagram: PlacesIRememberLeaLane
Facebook travel page: PlacesIRememberwithLeaLane
LinkedIn: PlacesIRememberLeaLane

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Emily was an award winning journalist before she even graduated from college, where she completed three majors in four years.  Emily soaked up her experiences at her college newspaper, her study abroad to Spain, and her internships, all of which she used throughout her career.  She has launched a magazine, lived in Cabo, started her own freelance business (more than once!), and is now writing for executives of Fortune 500 companies.   Join us for the thoughtful wisdom she has to share from her journey. 

For some travelers, visiting a destination isn’t just about what they can experience, but about the specific goals they set out to achieve while there. Bruce calls it Accomplishment Travel—a term he coined to describe the one-of-a-kind adventures of his friend and fellow journalist Jackie Caradonio.

The daughter of a hotel general manager, Jackie grew up in hotels, but it was at childhood sports camps where she started developing a travel style all her own. Whether it was tennis, equestrian, or cheerleading camp, Jackie always set out to learn something new, improve an existing skill, and compete with others and herself. Today, she applies that same goal-oriented approach to her travels as an editor, writer, and photographer for Departures (former travel director), Robb Report (former senior editor), Travel & Leisure, and many other top publications.   

Accomplishment Travel can encompass everything from physical feats to deep cultural dives. Jackie’s favorite example of the former is the time she ran the Lewa Safari Marathon—an especially challenging race for a first-time marathoner. The route cuts through the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in northern Kenya, starting at 5,000 feet and featuring some 7,000 feet in elevation gains. Endurance wasn’t the only challenge she faced, however—the race was delayed because a lion killed an impala on the route. The thrilling setting and course attracted some of the world’s most famous runners, and Jackie found herself running alongside the likes of Eliud Kipchoge, who holds the world record for fastest marathon.  

On the more cultural side of Accomplishment Travel, Jackie discusses a trip she took to Jordan to research women’s issues. As a Western woman, she typically would not have been allowed unchaperoned visits with other women without a male present. On this particular journey, however, she found herself in Wadi Rum with a woman chaperone and visiting with women and families in rarely touristed regions of the country. She was surprised at how liberal thinking has started to trickle out into these more remote regions, including women expressing the desire to start a career and not get married. It was a behind-the-curtain view of the country’s women that few get to see.

Jackie also talks about trips to Cape Town to become an expert on contemporary African art, to the mountains of Malibu to complete an extreme fitness program, and much more. She discusses the next destinations she has her eye on—from Amangiri’s Camp Sarika in the Utah desert to Angama Safari Camp in Kenya. Wherever the destination, she says that setting out with specific goals can make travel more meaningful not just for the participant, but for the places you visit and the people you meet. 

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