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Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small

Jason Elkins - Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast

Welcome to the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, where we go far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruises to explore the really cool places, people, and activities that adventurous travelers crave. If your idea of a great vacation is sitting on a beach at an all-inclusive resort, you’re in the wrong place. However, if you’re like me, and a beach resort vacation sounds like torture, stick around. You’ve found your tribe.My name is Jason Elkins, and as an adventure travel marketing

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Adventure Travel with Becki Rupp - Trailblazer Wellness

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/07/15

Guest BioBecki Rupp is a certified Personal Trainer and Adventure Travel Coach, and the founder of Trailblazer Wellness. Through her coaching, Becki helps travelers build the strength, stamina, and confidence they need to take on meaningful adventures without feeling overwhelmed by the physical or mental preparation. Her work is especially valuable for people preparing for big hikes, cycling trips, Camino-style journeys, Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, and other active travel experiences that stretch the

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Adventure Travel with Aiste Stanley - Trabeona Travels

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/07/08

Guest BioAiste Stanley is the founder of Trabeona Travels, an award-winning boutique travel agency specializing in meaningful, immersive, and highly personalized travel experiences. Born and raised in Lithuania, Aiste brings a global perspective to her work as a luxury travel advisor, helping clients move beyond surface-level vacations and into journeys shaped by culture, connection, learning, wellness, cuisine, history, and adventure. Through Trabeona Travels, she designs custom itineraries, small

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Adventure Travel with William Blair - The Best of the...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/07/01

Guest BioWilliam “Will” Blair is the manager of Best of the Wild, a pioneering explorer, conservation-minded fly-fishing guide, and destination developer whose career has been shaped by remote rivers, wild fisheries, and a deep respect for places few travelers ever reach. Through his work with Best of the Wild and Best of Kamchatka, Will has spent decades helping anglers experience some of the world’s most extraordinary wilderness destinations, from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to the southern

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Adventure Travel with Nuno Santos Fernandes - Walking...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/06/24

Guest BioNuno Santos Fernandes is a mentor and partner at Walking Mentorship, a Portugal-based personal and team development company that uses walking in nature as a powerful setting for reflection, clarity, and growth. A lifelong walker with a curiosity for paths less traveled, Nuno’s professional journey has moved through marketing, entrepreneurship, animal care, environmental work, veterinary clinics, land management, agriculture, forestry, and development projects. His wide-ranging experience

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Adventure Travel with Daan Oxener - Home of Friends...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/06/20

Guest BioDaan Oxener is the co-founder of Home of Friends Guesthouse & Community Experiences Uganda, a community-rooted guesthouse and adventure travel hub based in Kapchorwa on the slopes of Mount Elgon. Originally from the Netherlands, Daan’s path to Uganda began with an early fascination for Africa, later deepened through travel, social entrepreneurship, youth development, and sport.Over the past seven years, Daan has worked alongside local guides, athletes, families, and community members to

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Adventure Travel with Sally Guillaume - Undiscovered...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/06/17

Guest BioSally Guillaume is the founder of Undiscovered Mountains, a specialist adventure travel company based in the Southern French Alps. Originally from the UK, Sally’s path has included work as a science teacher, outdoor pursuits instructor, and BBC journalist before her love of mountain life led her to France in 2005.Through Undiscovered Mountains, Sally helps travellers experience a quieter, more authentic side of the Alps through walking, cycling, climbing, canyoning, ski touring,

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Adventure Travel with Justin Wateridge - Steppes Travel

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/06/13

Guest BioJustin Wateridge is the Managing Director of Steppes Travel, a specialist tour operator known for designing immersive, tailor-made journeys around the world. With decades of experience in the travel industry, including previous leadership as Managing Director of Abercrombie & Kent UK, Justin brings a deep understanding of both luxury travel and meaningful exploration.Raised in Zambia and educated at Oxford, Justin’s passion for travel was shaped early through exposure to diverse

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Adventure Travel with Dimitry Elias Léger - Author of...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/06/10

Guest BioDimitry Elias Léger is an award-nominated novelist whose work blends global storytelling with deeply human themes of identity, resilience, and belonging. A finalist for the PEN Open Book Award, his writing has appeared in leading publications including The New York Times, Time, Fortune, Granta, The Miami Herald, Literary Hub, and The Millions.Before focusing on fiction, Léger built a career in international affairs, studying geopolitics at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government and spending

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Adventure Travel with Samrawit Moges - Travel Ethiopia

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/06/03

Guest BioSamrawit Moges is the Founder and CEO of Travel Ethiopia, a private, eco-conscious tour and safari company established in 1994. With a career in Ethiopian tourism that stretches back to 1981, she has spent decades helping travelers discover the many dimensions of Ethiopia, from its historic landmarks and cultural traditions to its wildlife, landscapes, and living heritage.She built Travel Ethiopia from a small operation with just a few employees and vehicles into a respected tourism company

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Adventure Travel with Julie Fishman - Adventures...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/05/30

Guest BioJulie Fishman is the Partner and General Manager for the U.S. at Adventures Overland, where she is leading the expansion of guided driving expeditions for American travelers. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate leadership, Julie built her career around delivering exceptional customer experiences—an approach she now brings to the world of adventure travel.Her passion for exploration began early, shaped by immersive international travel and a lifelong curiosity about the world

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Adventure Travel with Andrew Lamb - Wales Outdoors

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/05/27

Guest BioAndrew Lamb is the founder of Wales Outdoors, a premier guided hiking and touring company showcasing the landscapes, history, and hidden gems of Wales. With more than 30 years of experience as an outdoor professional, Andrew began his journey pioneering mountain bike guiding in the Brecon Beacons before evolving his business into a full-service adventure travel operation focused on immersive walking tours.A certified Mountain Leader and Green Badge Tourist Guide, Andrew combines deep local

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Adventure Travel with Matt Hoffman-Beals - Breaking...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/05/23

Guest BioMatt Hoffman-Beals is the founder of Breaking Away Adventures, an experience-driven motorcycle touring company focused on community, exploration, and personal growth. An adventure-driven entrepreneur and lifelong traveler, his journey has taken him from a career in hospitality and event management to the open road on two wheels. After more than 20 years creating memorable experiences in fast-paced environments, Matt shifted his focus toward a life centered on exploration, connection, and

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Adventure Travel with Yvonne Halling - Bed &...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/05/20

Guest BioYvonne Halling is a hospitality business coach, consultant, and founder of Bed and Breakfast Coach, where she helps independent accommodation owners transform the way they run and grow their businesses. After spending 17 years operating her own bed and breakfast in France’s Champagne region, Yvonne evolved what began as a modest side venture into a highly profitable operation generating over €100,000 annually from just four rooms—without relying on online travel agencies.Today, she works

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Adventure Travel with Mark Phillips - Nomad Stays

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/05/16

Guest BioMark Phillips is the Founder of Nomad Stays, a platform created to help digital nomads find comfortable, reliable accommodations built for long-term remote work and travel. A tech-driven entrepreneur and global business leader, Mark has spent years building ventures and relationships at the intersection of technology, hospitality, and international travel.Across an entrepreneurial career spanning tech and travel, Mark has explored more than 100 countries and developed an unusually broad

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Adventure Travel with Lindsay Nieminen - Amman Food...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/05/13

Guest BioLindsay Nieminen is the co-founder and owner of Amman Food Tours, a culinary experience company based in Jordan’s capital, and the travel writer behind the blog Carpe Diem OUR Way. She has been exploring and documenting Jordan since 2016. After repeatedly returning to the same local cafés, bakeries, and family-run restaurants in Amman, she began envisioning a way for visitors to experience the city through its food and the people who make it. That vision became reality in 2022 when she and

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Adventure Travel with Alexander Souri - Relief Riders...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/05/09

Guest BioAlexander Souri is the founder and executive director of Relief Riders International, an organization he launched in 2004 to combine adventure travel with meaningful humanitarian work. Through Relief Riders, Alexander designs and leads horseback-based missions that deliver medical care, educational programs, and community support to remote villages where access to services is limited. The organization brings together travelers, volunteers, and local partners to create journeys that provide

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Adventure Travel with Lucinda Rome - Ganders Travel

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/05/06

Guest BioLucinda Rome is the Founder and Managing Director of Ganders Travel, a bespoke travel company specializing in journeys throughout East and Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean. Her deep connection to Africa began nearly twenty years ago when she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for charity and followed it with a safari in Kenya’s Masai Mara. What started as a single adventure quickly became a defining turning point in her life and career.Soon after that first trip, Lucinda moved to Zambia to work

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Adventure Travel with Linda McCall - Nomad Stays

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/05/02

Guest BioLinda McCall is the co-founder of Nomad Stays, a global accommodation platform designed specifically for digital nomads seeking community-driven, longer-stay experiences. Raised in the remote outback of Australia’s Northern Territory, Linda grew up dreaming of faraway places—though she never imagined her journey would include serving as an international first-class flight attendant, working with the Saudi Royal Family, or building a global travel brand. With a professional background that

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Adventure Travel with Keren Mikva - Alpengirl, USA

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/04/29

Guest BioKeren Mikva is the Director of Alpengirl, an outdoor adventure program dedicated to empowering young women through immersive experiences in nature. Originally from Chicago, Keren discovered her love for the outdoors during summers spent at sleepaway camp in the Berkshires of Massachusetts. After earning a B.A. in Political Science from Stanford University, she realized her path lay far beyond the world of politics. She booked a one-way ticket to New Zealand, setting off on a journey that

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Adventure Travel with Dana Skogstad - Travelzoo

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2026/04/22

Guest BioDana Skogstad is the Sales Director, Canada at Travelzoo, a global members club for travel enthusiasts. With extensive experience leading sales teams in the travel industry, Dana specializes in strategic growth, partnership development, and helping travel brands connect with highly engaged audiences.Raised in Southeast British Columbia and now based in Vancouver, Dana developed an early appreciation for the outdoors that continues to shape both his personal and professional life. From

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