Episodes
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Tchad-Chad Travel Advice Show
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
Sunday Jan 24, 2016
The rarely-visited and phenomenal country of Tchad (Chad) is discussed by Wendy Simmons, wendysimmons.com, Chris, and Jerry. In 2014, only 100 tourists came to this Sahara-desert covered country which rarely sees more than 300 tourists annually. Recently returned from Tchad, Wendy shares her experiences as she covers 4,000 km of Tchad's varied terrain, cultures, food, and scenery. Additional topics include: the people, transportation, topography, weather, best time to visit, obtaining a tourist visa, and the Ennedi mountain range with its caves, fossils, unbelievable wind and wind and water carved formations, and sunsets. Surrounded by politically troubled countries, now is the time to visit and be amazed with the friendly, spectacular country of Tchad.
Friday Jan 15, 2016
Costa Rica Travel Advice Show
Friday Jan 15, 2016
Friday Jan 15, 2016
Dan Crandall of adventureswithinreach.com joins Chris and Jerry to discuss one of the most bio-diversified countries in the world, Costa, Rica. Truly offering something for nearly everyone, topics including descriptions and differences of many of the National Parks, transportation including should you rent a car, beaches, best time to go, wildlife, family travel, safety, suggested week vacation itineraries, and adventure options including whitewater rafting, jungle hikes, canyoning/repelling, ziplining, and others are discussed to help make Costa Rica one of your best vacations ever.
Sunday Dec 06, 2015
Peru, Tanzania, and Kilimanjaro Travel Advice Show
Sunday Dec 06, 2015
Sunday Dec 06, 2015
Do not visit Peru and Tanzania without listening to Robin Paschall of Adventutres Within Reach, Chris, and Jerry discuss these two exciting destinations. Along with the basic facts, often unknown and fascinating insights are given such as where the best beaches are located in Zanzibar, the different accommodation options such as lodges and permanent and movable tented camps in the Serengeti, unique cultural experience of visiting the Haya "mud people" in Tanzania, cooking with the locals in Cuzco, visiting Lake Titicaca, talking about the various Inca Trails, and when is the worst time to visit Peru and Tanzania. This show will greatly assist you in your planning stage to make the best decisions for a fabulous vacation.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
New Zealand Adventure Travel Advice Show
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Tuesday Dec 01, 2015
Karen Hardy of Australia 2000 returns as guest with Chris and Jerry to
discuss the wide-range of outdoor, unique and adventure activities and
options while visiting New Zealand. Heli-skiing and hiking, whitewater and
sea kayaking, trout and deep sea fishing, sand dunes and multi-day treks
were just some of the topics discussed. Listen to this program for
fabulous ideas to enhance your New Zealand experience.
Sunday Nov 29, 2015
aCanela Travel Advice Show
Sunday Nov 29, 2015
Sunday Nov 29, 2015
Kylie Chenn, of Acanela, joins Chris and Jerry to talk about this unique company. Inspired by incredibly talented artists in third world countries to share their talents with the world, Acanela offers a wide variety of itineraries, including trekking, adventure, culinary, and photography, to India, Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, and other world-wide destinations. What sets her tours apart from others, is the ability for the tour members to actually participate with these artists as they cook, design, and paint. Her culinary tours allow tour members to learn to cook local cuisine in homes and with noted chefs in the area. Her unique Artisan Expeditions incorporate instructional classes from local artists, giving them a means to monetize their skill. You'll enjoy Kylie's sense of humor, dedication, and love of introducing tour members to these rarely-offered opportunities.
Monday Nov 16, 2015
Wendy Simmons Travel Advice Show
Monday Nov 16, 2015
Monday Nov 16, 2015
Join Chris and Jerry as they discuss three important travel topics with Wendy Simmons, wendysimmons.com, who has traveled to more than 85 countries and counting. A noted travel photographer and writer, including the Huffington Post and her forth-coming book on North Korea (DPRK), Wendy has a down-to-earth, realistic travel approach. This unique program discusses women traveling the world alone, suggestions and directions for taking photographs that truly capture the subject, and some excellent packing trips to make your travel less stressful. Wendy's sense of humor and enthusiasm for traveling is catching and fun and immediately comes across. This definitely is a must-listen-to program prior to any trip you take.
Sunday Nov 01, 2015
Alps Travel Advice Show
Sunday Nov 01, 2015
Sunday Nov 01, 2015
Greg Witt, president and founder of Alpenwild, joins Chris and Jerry to discus the many options to experience the Alps. The primary emphasis is on walkiing, hiking, and trekking the Alps of Switzerland, France, and Italy, including the definitions of walking, hiking, and trekking, difficulty of the various trails, age and health requirements, types of accommodations, food, including cheese and chocolate, times of year, including winter, to do the various activities, and many other pertinent facts to enhance your Alpine by foot experience. Greg goes into great detail on the famous and not-so-famous hikes. He also discusses their exciting multi-rail trip which includes the various cog rail trains and trains pass through the scenic the scenic areas of Switzerland, including the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Goldenpass Line, and tunneling through the Elger to arrive at the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Prior to solidifying your trip to the Alps, you must listen to this show to learn many options to make your vacation truly exciting and memorable.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
Trusted Adventures Travel Advice Show
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
Consortiums,
an increasingly popular one-stop travel shopping source, is discussed
by Dave Wiggins, Executive Director of Trusted Adventures, Chris and
Jerry. Trusted Adventures, an excellent consortium example, consists of
eight trusted and well-established adventure company members allowing
travelers to identify and book top quality adventure travel vacations
with confidence and ease at one source. Ways to utilize consortiums,
reason why they were created and many other topics are discussed to help
narrow down any adventure trips you want to take.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
River Running Travel Advice Show Podcast
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
Tuesday Mar 17, 2015
Guest, Bill Dvorak of Guest, Bill Dvorak of Dvorak Expeditions, joins Chris and Jerry in
discussing the exciting world of river travel. Whitewater rafting,
kayaking, fly fishing and multi-sport trips ranging from half day to
over one week are discussed. Everyone ever wanting to take an
exhilarating river trip needs to listen to this program as Bill gives
valuable information to ensure your category 1-5 river trip will be one
to remember. You'll definitely take a second river adventure.
Sunday Mar 15, 2015
Antarctica Travel Advice Show Podcast
Sunday Mar 15, 2015
Sunday Mar 15, 2015
Often called the "Last Continent" or "The Greatest Vacation Experience", Antarctica is truly on the top of all traveler's lists. Unique in many ways, the Frozen Continent offers experiences unlike any other found on earth. Using zodiacs, ship, kayaks and walking, this trip offers fabulous experiences exploring fascinating animal life, icebergs and weather. Chris and Jerry give suggested ways to visit the continent, explain best months to visit, discuss crossing the Drake passage, compare different companies that offer programs and many other ideas to enhance your experience.
Sunday Oct 05, 2014
Adventure Travel Advice
Sunday Oct 05, 2014
Sunday Oct 05, 2014
Chris and Jerry discuss one of the fasted growing forms of travel: adventure travel. Covering a wide range of experiences, they discuss various options of adventure travel from low-keyed and less-physically active to the extreme, often life-threatening. Tour operators, world-adventure travel destinations, and many other topics are discussed to help you broaden your life and travel experiences.
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Scuba Diving Travel Advice
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Marjanna Helwig, owner of Great Expeditions, joins Chris and Jerry on a world discussion of Suba Diving. Travel advice on suggested first time dive destinations, detailed explanation of live aboard diving, options for mixed diving and non-diving traveling companions, times of year to go, various types of diving such as wall, reef, fish and other “critters”, wrecks, "hot spots" and many other topics are explored. Perfect program for all levels of divers.
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Surfing Travel Advice
Monday Apr 07, 2014
Monday Apr 07, 2014
The exciting world of long board surfing is discussed by trainer and enthusiast Terry “Simba” Simms of terrysimmssurf.com , Chris and Jerry. One of the world’s most talented and respected surf trainers, Terry explains that anyone can surf; they just haven’t done it yet. Every level from beginner to professional is discussed including how to select a surf board, places to surf depending on level and many other topics are explored.
Saturday Apr 05, 2014
Hot Air Ballooning Travel Advice
Saturday Apr 05, 2014
Saturday Apr 05, 2014
Chris and Jerry discuss the fabulous concept of hot air ballooning with guest Buddy Bombard of Buddy Bombard's Europe. Topics include how long is each day's balloon excursion, where do you stay, who is the typical guest, where do you eat and why the sensation of hot air ballooning turns your European vacate from the norm into the magnificent. Before you complete any European itinerary/vacation plan, listen to this program. You will want to include a Buddy Bombard Hot Air Balloon Insider's Europe experience.