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When In Roam...

Christine Maxfield

Whenever I tell people that I’m a travel writer, their first response tends to be to raise their eyebrows followed by lots of questions. What’s it like? Where have you been? How did you first get into that business? I understand their reactions, since this career can be considered a bit...eccentric. But it also means that I’m fortunate enough to call some of the most fascinating people my friends, since travel writers are always on the ready with a good story. So stay tuned every other Monday for a

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When In Roam: Andrew Blackwell

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2014/01/20

I can honestly say that my next guest is one of the most fascinating people I've ever had the pleasure to speak with! In fact, the word "fascinating" came up again & again during my interview with filmmaker & journalist Andrew Blackwell, specifically about his travels. Andrew calls himself a "pollution tourist," since he has traversed the globe seeking out the dirtiest & most degraded areas in the world to try to find some beauty amidst the muck. His findings were

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When In Roam: Abbie Kozolchyk

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2014/01/06

My next guest is a kindred spirit of mine, mainly in the way that she likes to travel, but also because of her magazine journalism background. Abbie Kozolchyk is the beauty & travel editor of "Every Day with Rachael Ray," but I was dying to chat with her at Hostelling International in New York because she's been published six times in the Travelers' Tales "Best Women's Travel Writing" book series. That seriously has to be a record!So listen to her inspiring tales from abroad,

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When In Roam: Kim Barker

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2013/12/23

My next guest has me in awe! Journalist Kim Barker's travels make all of my adventures abroad seem like Travel Lite, & I don't mind telling her, because she's earned every single one of her stories. As the South Asia Bureau Chief for the Chicago Tribune from 2004 to 2009, Kim has covered major stories like the assassination of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto, & the rising militancy in both Pakistan & Afghanistan. Kim shared some of her hair-raising tales with me at

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When In Roam: Matt Stabile

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2013/12/09

I've been looking forward to speaking with Matt Stabile, the founder and editor in chief of TheExpeditioner.com, for quite a while now. That's mainly because of his irreverent take on travel. After all, life on the road is supposed to be fun, & Matt tells it like it is, both on his blog & in his book "The Expeditioner's Guide to the World."I hope you enjoy our conversation at Hostelling International in New York as much as I did, & that it inspires you to get out there &

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When In Roam: Kelly Lewis

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2013/11/25

Let me tell you a story. Last April, I spoke at the NY Travel Festival, & I met the most amazing girl named Kelly Lewis. Kelly's the founder of Go! Girl Guides, a guidebook series that's tailored toward the specific needs of women on the road. After the festival, we went to the nearest Irish pub with my friend Masha Vapnitchnaia, & between the three of us, we came up with the idea to start a women's travel festival. I don't know, maybe it was the pints that inspired us...But the difference

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00:37:35

When In Roam: Peter Potterfield

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2013/11/11

If you're a huge outdoor buff like I am, then my next guest is for you! Peter Potterfield has spent the past several decades climbing some of the most treacherous peaks & mountain ranges in the world, & has spent countless hours exploring backcountry that man has never seen before.Then in the '90s, Peter took a huge fall that nearly cost him his life, which he writes about eloquently in his highly acclaimed book "In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World."

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When In Roam: Alison Wright

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2013/10/28

It is my honor to bring you my next guest speaker! Alison Wright is an award-winning photographer (in fact, I'm sure you've seen her work grace the pages of National Geographic for decades now), & she's also a very talented travel writer. She has a new book out that documents the beautiful nomadic & tribal people around the world called "Face to Face: Portraits of the Human Spirit."But we're going to be speaking mainly about her tragic accident that nearly left her dead on the side

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When In Roam: Jason Cochran

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2013/10/14

It is my absolute pleasure to bring you the brilliant Jason Cochran. And I mean brilliant, not just in travel, but also his insights about the entire media industry, plus he's a huge history buff. I'm thrilled that Jason & I share a common background as previous editors at Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel magazine, so listen to his tips about traveling on a budget, not getting scammed abroad, & what it's like to work for the legendary Mr. Frommer.I'm also pleased to announce that Jason is the

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When In Roam: AnneLise Sorensen

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2013/09/30

To say that my next guest has a personality that's larger than life would be an understatement! Likewise, if I were to say that she's a successful travel writer, that would be putting it mildly as well.AnneLise Sorensen has had a colorful & fascinating life with a full career to match, & she's always such a sweetheart to divulge her words of wisdom to her fans...including me!Make sure to keep an eye out for more information about her new book on her website www.AnneLiseSorensen.com, and her

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When In Roam: Don George

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2013/09/16

I'm so honored to be speaking to my next guest, who pretty much is considered by everyone in the biz to be the godfather of travel writing! If I mentioned all of Don George's accolades & awards, we'd be here all day, so I'll have to point out just a few. Don has edited nine wonderful anthologies, he's written the definitive how-to book about travel writing called "Lonely Planet's Guide to Travel Writing," he's the editor at large & book review columnist for National Geographic

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When In Roam: Rachel Friedman

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2013/09/02

In 2012, I ran into my buddy, travel writer Rolf Potts, who was opening for legendary travel writer Pico Iyer at the University of Pennsylvania campus. When I mentioned to Rolf that I was writing a book, he said that I simply had to meet Rachel Friedman! Author of "The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost: A Memoir of Three Continents, Two Friends, & One Unexpected Adventure," Rolf loves that book. He even says so on the cover. I quote, "Friedman's coming-of-age memoir captures the

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When In Roam: Andrew McCarthy

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2013/08/19

You may know my next guest as the guy from "Pretty In Pink." That 80's movie became so popular that it's now considered a cult classic from that decade. This entrenched Andrew McCarthy firmly into a group of young actors known simply as the Brat Pack. But I dare you to think that this is where his story ends...Andrew and I chat in New York about his transition into travel writing, and how seeing the world has changed his life, which he touches upon in his new book called, "The Longest

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When In Roam: The Lost Girls

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2013/08/05

Today I chat with the lovely Holly Corbett, Amanda Pressner, & Jennifer Baggett about their popular book "The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World." They've embraced that title, & have been known as The Lost Girls ever since!Just two weeks ago, Holly gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Blake, and two days ago, Jennifer gave birth to her baby boy named Jack. Combined with Amanda's wedding, it sounds like these girls aren't lost

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When In Roam: Charles Scott

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2013/07/22

Have you ever cycled across an entire country by yourself, or recreated a famous historical expedition? Yeah, me neither! Now let me ask you something else: Could you imagine doing that with a couple of kids? Today I chat with Charles Scott, a family adventurer & author of "Rising Son: A Father & Son's Bike Adventure Across Japan." His stories will make you reconsider how you can travel with your family!Also keep an eye out for his new book "Intel to Iceland" that's

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When In Roam: Patricia Schultz

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2013/07/08

My guest today doesn't need any introduction. You've already seen her books, like, everywhere! I even have the desk-calendar version in my office. I'm speaking about Patricia Schultz & her popular book "1000 Places to See Before You Die."Today we chat at Hostelling International in New York City about her new edition & the app that goes along with it, & we also get some insider tips about secret places around the world from the woman who's seen it all.Make sure to download the

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When In Roam: David Farley

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2013/06/24

Today I have the great pleasure of interviewing one of my dearest friends in the business. He's a major fixture in the NY travel-writing world, he hosts a popular monthly reading series called Restless Legs, he's a speaker at most large travel events around the area, & he teaches a travel-writing course at New York University.Let's see, what else...He's also a contributor to Afar magazine & The New York Times, & is the author of "An Irreverent Curiosity" that is currently being

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When In Roam: Marybeth Bond

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2013/06/10

I'm very excited to bring you Marybeth Bond (better known as the Gutsy Traveler) whom I'm fortunate enough to call a mentor, but more importantly a kindred spirit & a friend. Around 20 years ago, when Marybeth was 30, she decided to travel the world solo for two years. When I was 34, I did the same, but for one year & with a lot more technology & information at my fingertips.Needless to say, Marybeth is my hero & I want to be her when I grow up! Today we talk about a new edition of

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When In Roam: Rolf Potts

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2013/05/27

Rolf Potts is probably best known for his book “Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel,” which earned him a loyal following of devoted travelers & the distinguished title of “Jack Kerouac for the Internet age” from USA Today. Rolf’s second book, “Marco Polo Didn't Go There,” is equally impressive & is a collection of previously published essays & articles with some added juicy details behind some of his adventures.As you’ve probably guessed by now, Rolf is a

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When In Roam: Matt Gross

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2013/05/13

If you spend any amount of time with Matt Gross, you’ll find his enthusiasm for rugged travel and his intrigue for cultural experiences abroad highly contagious. Matt has had a travel-writing career full of extremes—extreme sicknesses, extreme dangers, but through it all, extreme curiosity that has formed him into the talented and road-wise individual we can see today.As the New York Times Frugal Traveler columnist from 2006 to 2010, Matt racked up a gazillion tales that he’d love to share with us

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