Best Luxury Safaris

21/12/2024

In this three-part series, Dr. Robert Edwards and I discuss the fascinating mystery of DB Cooper. In 1971, a man hijacked Flight 305, received $200,000 in $20 bills, 4 parachutes, and skydived into the darkness over the Pacific Northwest, never to be seen again. Watch the Video Subscribe to my YouTu...

13/12/2024

Michael Zervos explains why North Korea is the toughest country to visit. Watch the video interview Listen to all 6 of my interviews with Zervos. Timeline 00:00 Why North Korea is the toughest05:30 How Zervos makes videos11:00 What's the upcoming schedule Follow him on Instagram More info To leave a...

10/12/2024

Michael Zervos of The Project Kosmos is two-thirds through his trip to every country. He's on track to break the record for visiting all the countries faster than anyone else. We talked while he was in Lviv, Ukraine in December 2024. Timeline 00:00 Intro 05:00 Ukraine War 11:00 USA Election reaction...

07/12/2024

Durian is recognized for its overpowering and foul odor, often described as similar to f***s. I decided to try it and record my reaction. See the video! Have you ever attempted to eat durian or smelled its distinctive aroma? Feedback Leave an anonymous voicemail on Speak...

30/11/2024

I attack the expression that says, "You can't compare...." About 99% of the time, you CAN compare anything with anything. You may dislike the comparison or believe the two things are vastly different, but that doesn't mean you CANNOT compare them. Feedback Leave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.c...

15/11/2024

Forgive me for rushing through this interview. We were under time pressure. But if you would like, send me a message encouraging me to interview Ege Riitsalu again in greater depth. In this episode, Ege Riitsalu shares her tragic personal story. It serves as an example of the power of radical forgiv...

08/11/2024

How do you get out of a rut and onto a ridge? Although my book, Hike Your Own Hike, offers ideas, it doesn't discuss radical forgiveness, which can lead to breakthroughs. Watch the Video In my first TEDx Talk, I discussed "How Travel Transforms You." But what if the wanderlust doesn't quite do the t...

31/10/2024

Who you vote for in the 2024 US Presidential election matters little if you don't live in Maine, Nebraska, or a battleground state. If you want to be highly pedantic and annoying, you could argue that your vote matters even in non-swing states like California.That's because if most Californian Democ...

25/10/2024

Niamh McAnally's memoir, Following Sunshine: A Voyage Around the Mind, Around the World, Around the Heart, offers readers a rich tapestry of travel, personal growth, and introspection. This book transcends the typical travelogue by intertwining McAnally's adventures with profound reflections on her....

14/10/2024

On the 100th anniversary of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine's death on Mount Everest, I interviewed Dr. Robert Edwards, author of Mallory, Irvine, and Everest: The Last Step But One, which reexamined their mysterious story in extreme detail. Watch my original interview with Dr. Edwards, my most popu...

11/10/2024

Eric Gilbertson is back! Eric Gilbertson and Branden Joy dragged 400 pounds (180 kg) of gear on 4 sleds across Greenland. They covered 1,539 miles (1,420 snow kiting, 119 man hauling) in 40 days. On his biggest day, he covered 218 miles kiting. His fastest kiting speed was 33mph. They did 4 first as...

04/10/2024

Everyone loves coincidences. During my month in Estonia, I bumbled into Krisli Melesk, who bumbled into Eric Gilbertson on K2. Eric & I were scheduled to record a podcast a few days after I met Krisli, so I invited her to join the show as a surprise guest! Eric Gilbertson is in the process of cl...

27/09/2024

P***e Bo is from Denmark, which controls Greenland. He's been to Greenland twice, and I was blessed to visit it in 2024. We share our thoughts. P***e hosts the Radio Vagabond podcast! Subscribe to it! Enjoy other P***e Bo episodes! Feedback Leave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTapon Or go....

20/09/2024

What kind of traveler are you? P***e Bo and I discuss the variety of travel styles and the myth of how people who have been to many countries travel. P***e hosts the Radio Vagabond podcast! Subscribe to it! Enjoy our other episodes together! Feedback Leave an anonymous voicemail on SpeakPipe.com/FTa...

11/09/2024

I share reflections on last night's Harris-Trump Debate in the first two minutes of this podcast. In the rest of the podcast, I review Yuval Noah Harari's newest book. Harari is one of my top three favorite authors. I also love Bill Bryson and Walter Isaacson. Therefore, I was thrilled that a few mo...

06/09/2024

Radio Vagabond Host P***e Bo shares the meaning of his name in various languages. We share what we've been doing since we last met in Thailand. Lastly, P***e shares why it's worth revisiting countries that gave you a negative impression the first time. P***e hosts the Radio Vagabond podcast! Subscri...

30/08/2024

26/08/2024

6 videos about Thailand on one page, including the one where I kiss an elephant and where I interview Ric Gazarian, organizer of the Extraordinary Travel Festival, coming to Bangkok in mid-Nov 2024!

5 videos show you what to expect when you travel to Thailand. Learn the history, temples, nightlife, aquatic life, island culture, and more!