The first in a series of episodes where I talk to Travel Bloggers on what got them started down the path of becoming a travel blogger. We talk about the challenges, the opportunities, as well as the realities when it comes to earning a living, and establishing oneself as a full time global traveller. If you are interested to hear about the life and times of someone who has changed their life course to become a perpetual traveller then you should find plenty of interesting things in this episode.

Two people, two kayaks, two weeks in Antarctica. This intrepid couple don't just love the outdoors, they seek it's farthest extremities. Beyond wilderness is their life motto, and in this episode we find out how these two antipodeans not only survived but thrived alone in Antarctica with only themselves to care for. From the ultimate in whale watching scenes, to close encounters with penguins and other animals that love to live in the deep south.

One Woman, one vision, one nasty disease. Pat Wetzel is a trailblazing cancer survivor who is building a travel based platform to inspire Cancer sufferers from across the world. This incredible woman  discusses candidly her own journey with cancer, and how after much inward searching she thru caution to the wind to travel the world to heal herself. Now well and truly back on her feet, she is on a mission to travel, film and share that very passion of traveling with other cancer patients and survivors.

Courage, determination, persistence and above all else hope. After being bullied in school over her body shape in her native South Africa, Juanita fines herself in New Zealand years later facing some awkward mental health challenges. She decides to change that, and makes a commitment to herself and to others to trek the Inca Trail. This was the first step in this inspiring woman changing her life direction and now she finds herself an inspiration for others. This is one story that will change lives.

From Corporate warrior to spending his days trekking to the base camps of the fourteen highest peaks in the world. Australian Trevor Builder along with his partner Emma, are taking on a personal challenge with a twist. That is to encourage anyone from around the world to join them as they conquer the remaining eight treks to some of the highest pillars in the world. In this episode we hear of the transition away from corporate life, and into a world where one can true connect to nature.

A couple in their early thirties along with their dog take to the worlds longest highway, Highway No 1 in Australia. The 'lap' of Australia is infamous for its connection to the community affectionately known as the Grey Nomads, or those citizens getting on in years, who ply the dusty asphalt all year round. This couple have a different take on life, their trip is about balancing a life of travel, and work, to achieve life's highest honour - freedom. Join Mark as he shares with us this first instalment.

Courage, determination and not too much in the way of planning. What started out as a bet in a pub, ended up as a very life challenging event this past summer as Neil Peters, aka Stick Daring sailed his 14 ft boat around the mainland UK, and nearly lost his life in the process. We talk about all things from Orca whales, to prostate cancer to the generosity of humanity along the way. Find out what this man did in 76 days when many others sunbaked on nearby beaches.

National Geographic Photography Award Winner, prominent Violinist and Commercial Pilot Jassen Todorov talks to me about his journey from Bulgaria to the USA to start a new life, and how he has thrived from his connection to people, his passion for the arts, and his compassion in giving back. This high achiever see's no limits when it comes to achieving what you want in life. You will find this conversation both inspiring and refreshing. From Beethoven to Death Valley we cover it all.

From being a Carpenter to flying the super rich and famous around the world. Graham Railtons life journey is both inspirational and motivational. Having crashed landed an aircraft he was piloting to flying to some of the most remote places on this planet, Graham has jammed a lifetime into his flying career. In this candid chat he shares his journey from his little boys dream, through to touching down with some of the worlds elite seated behind his cockpit. If you love travelling then this is for you.

Have you ever thought what it might be like to cross the world as a passenger on a Cargo Ship? My guest today Donna Salter shares her amazing experience as she crosses from one continent to another. Life on the high seas aboard a fully laden container ship is very different than being on a Cruise Ship. Donna shares all of the inside information on who can do this, how to go about it, and how much it costs. You just might be surprised how truly amazing this choice of travel can be.