A huge part of travel is how it makes us feel.
No one embodies that more than my guest, Travel Advisor, Kevin Lowe.
After going blind at 17 years old, Kevin Lowe was determined to continue to travel.
He founded his own travel agency and continues to vacation around the world.
Kevin shares his unique perspective on travel, how the most meaningful benefits of travel don’t rely on sight, and why you should, in his words, just book the dang trip!
We also talk about...
How he stays positive in the face of adversity
What was worse than the thought of going blind
How he went from not knowing what a travel agent was to opening his own travel agency
How being blind helps him get to know his clients on a deeper level
The country he fell in love with
His top 3 travel destinations
Advice for people with disabilities who want to get out there and travel
His trick for making sure he commits to traveling
Listen on your favorite streaming platform!
Don't forget to leave a review and share with friends. 🙏
@kevinlowetravel
#travelinspiration
#podcast #accessibletravel #newperspectives #seetheworld
Social impact travel is a growing trend, but for Kimberley Sevcik, former human rights journalist turned child and family therapist, it’s always been about fostering a deep connection and having a meaningful impact in the places she visits.
In this episode, you’ll hear about ways to connect with communities on your travels through your hobby, skill, passion, or pro bono work, the importance of having cultural humility, and how to foster a true exchange of ideas and skills.
We also talk about...
How she used her journalism background to teach women how to tell their stories.
How to truly partner with and empower communities and the importance of letting them lead.
How to use your hobby, skill, passion, pro bono work to connect with a community.
How not to be a “savior” when it comes to engaging with other cultures.
How’s she evolved her approach to travel and gained more cultural humility and sensitivity.
Ways to educate and inform yourself about a place before visiting a country
The impact of donating money vs volunteerism.
The pros and cons of working with local non-profits vs international groups.
How to set an intention behind your social impact travel.
#travelwithpurpose #travelpodcast #positiveimpact #socialimpacttravel #participatorytravel #responsibletravel #evolve #mindfultravel #meaningfultravel #cultures #newepisode #newseason #explore #wanderer #culturalhumility #volunteerism
Social impact travel is a growing trend, but for Kimberley Sevcik, former human rights journalist turned child and family therapist, it’s always been about fostering a deep connection and having a meaningful impact in the places she visits.
In this episode, you’ll hear about ways to connect with communities on your travels through your hobby, skill, passion, or pro bono work, the importance of having cultural humility, and how to foster a true exchange of ideas and skills.
We also talk about...
How she used her journalism background to teach women how to tell their stories.
How to truly partner with and empower communities and the importance of letting them lead.
How to use your hobby, skill, passion, pro bono work to connect with a community.
How not to be a “savior” when it comes to engaging with other cultures.
How’s she evolved her approach to travel and gained more cultural humility and sensitivity.
Ways to educate and inform yourself about a place before visiting a country
The impact of donating money vs volunteerism.
The pros and cons of working with local non-profits vs international groups.
How to set an intention behind your social impact travel.
#travelwithpurpose #travelpodcast #positiveimpact #socialimpacttravel #participatorytravel #responsibletravel #evolve #mindfultravel #meaningfultravel #cultures #newepisode #newseason #explore #wanderer #culturalhumility #volunteerism #partnership
In case you missed my inspiring conversation with Adrienne Jordan about the other-wordly, meditative experience of scuba diving in some of the most beautiful places in the world. Go listen! #scuba #podcast #trynewthings #travel
As summer approaches and international travel remains limited, many of us will likely be spending our vacations in the outdoors.
Unfortunately, for marginalized and BIPOC communities accessing the outdoors and feeling safe and welcome can be a challenge.
That's why I found my conversation with Chad Brown, activist and conservationist, so helpful.
Chad is on a mission to break down barriers of fear that many BIPOC and LGBTQ+ experience in the outdoors, protect public lands and wildlife, and mentor the next generation of leaders and advocates for preserving nature.
In this episode, he shares his inspiring story of how he went from Pratt Institute graduate, to becoming a successful photographer in New York to finding himself homeless, and battling PTSD.
How he found healing in nature and why he founded his non-profit organizations to promote equity, mentorship and conservation.
We also talk about...
-The magic of the arctic circle and why it draws his soul back every year.
-What he’s learned from indigenous peoples about seeing nature through a different lens.
-The importance of having BIPOC people in your lives so that you can understand how they feel in the outdoors.
-How white allies can show up with grace.
-His passion for training the next generation of leaders and advocates for endangered land/wildlife, build confidence.
Head over to explorerinyou.com/podcast or to any major streaming platform to listen!
And don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
@_chadbrown_
#travelpodcast #equityintheoutdoors #bipocintheoutdoors #inclusion #accessible #diversityoutdoors #publiclands #podcast #interview
Kealan Casey has lived most of her life in international cities like D.C. and New York which led to her love of travel and appreciation of different cultures. Before moving abroad, Kealan was a marketing director for the iconic children's show, Sesame Street. She is now living in Switzerland with her husband and two small sons and is an editorial contributor and content creator for the family travel community, Bébé Voyage.
Kealan and her husband have explored over 40 countries together but it wasn’t until she moved abroad that she was confronted by ideas of identity and what it means to be a half Mexican and half Irish American living in Europe.
We also talk about
The challenges of moving to a new country especially at the start of COVID.
How she and her family have been able to continue exploring despite being on lockdown.
How she’s embraced Swiss life and been able to explore the country in unexpected ways.
The one place you should NOT miss if you go to Switzerland that is also kid-friendly.
Tips for embracing life in a new country and building community.
How to find purpose and support as a trailing spouse.
How living in a different country has influenced her parenting.
How as an American and multi-racial woman she’s had to confront ideas around race, nationality and identity.
Letting go of imposter syndrome and not being enough when it comes to being a Latina.
The power of sharing your story and helping others feel seen.
@theamimami
#travel #identity #switzerland #livingabroad #latinaswhotravel #wocstories #podcast #travelpodcast #newepisode #culture
https://www.explorerinyou.com/podcast
After a year without travel, I have an even greater appreciation for how much travel has enriched my life and how it can deepen my understanding of myself and the world
As we come out of shelter-in-place, vaccinations ramp up, and we start planning trips again, it's a great time to think about how we can approach travel in a way that offers us deeper, more meaningful experiences.
On this episode, I'm sharing a few questions that will help you explore the world more purposefully and trip ideas that can create more enriching and meaningful memories.
Enjoy! And don't forget to share with friends. 🙏🤗
#exploresafely #meaningfultravel #slowtravel #intentionaltravel #communitytravel #explore #intention #culturetravel #heritagetravel #familytravel #multigenerationtravel #connection #meaning #podcast #travelpodcast #enrichingtravel #impactfultravel
