#039 - I am in one year into Journey with Jake and what a ride it has been!  Today's episode felt like a dream come true for me.  I had the opportunity to speak with Adam and Kathryn from Adventures of A+K.  Why is that a dream come true for me you might ask?  Adam and Kathryn were the first content creators that I said to myself that I would love to have them on the show.  It took me awhile, but I was able to chat with them about their lives and what they are up to.  They are just as fun in person as they are on social media.

Adventures of A+K is all about helping other travelers by sharing their experiences and resources on social media and in particular with a fantastic YouTube channel.  They have traveled most of the United States in their converted sprinter van and share experiences about van life and just the overall joy and challenges of full-time travel.

Adam and Kathryn have some of the best travel videos available on YouTube.  Be sure and give them a follow on Instagram @adventuresofaplusk and check out their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@AdventuresofAplusK .  

What a great way to start they year with Adventures of A+K. 

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#038 - I have always been intrigued by wildlife and one of my favorite things to do while traveling is look for animals along the way.  In this episode I had the chance to speak with Marshall Brown who is a professional wildlife photographer.

Not only is Marshall a wildlife photographer, but he also loves to travel.  Marshall has been to over 50 of the US National Parks including the Dry Tortugas.  He shares some fascinating stories and memories from all of these wonderful places he has visited.

Not only do we get to enjoy his experiences with wildlife, but Marshall also touches on the humanity side of things including an experience with Cuban refugees.  You will not want to miss this episode!

For more information about Marshall and his work as a photographer please give him a follow on Instagram @marshall.travels .  

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#037 - How many of us travel and think I need that "Wow" moment in order for me to feel like this trip is complete?  Although it is not necessary this is something Ann and Cory Stewart look for when they travel.

I am fortunate I had the chance to speak with Ann and Cory from The Traveling Stewarts about their recent trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  I have always been fascinated by both the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg.  Have you ever played miniature golf up on a mountain or visited a theme park on a mountain.  In Gatlinburg this all possible and happened for the Stewarts.  We also get to hear about the "Wow" moment for Cory in the Great Smoky Mountains!  You will really enjoy this episode!

If you want to look at more from the Stewarts be sure to follow them on Instagram @the_traveling_stewarts and also check out their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@thetravelingstewartssights7262 .

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#036 - One of the thrills of traveling for me are those sweet moments when everything seems to be just perfect!  We get to experience that on this episode as LeAnne and Lyle from the Beach Travel Wine Podcast talk about their love for Spain and some of their experiences in this wonderful country.

Lyle and Leanne are from Australia and made a commitment to travel as much as possible.  They have been all over the place including the Maldives (thanks Jimmy Barnes!!), but Spain is such a special place to them.

From seeing castells (human towers) in person to staying in Paradores (essentially a palace).  This episode has it all including a special quiet moment between Leanne and Lyle that seemed to be just perfect!  

After listening to Leanne and Lyle I am excited to book a trip to Spain very soon!!  

Get to know Leanne and Lyle by following them on social media or online.  You can find them on Instagram @beachtravelwine or visit their website www.beachtravelwine.com.  You will love learning about them and following them as much as I do!

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#035 - Have you ever been down under?  That's right we are going to Australia with our guide, Rick Bamford.  

Rick is a native Australian and not only travels within his own country, but he loves traveling all over the world.  We touch on some of his travels outside of Australia, but we really focus on a place called Airlie Beach.

I love how Rick cherishes those special moments including the time he was able to see both the sun rising and the moon setting at the same time.  He really enjoys those special moments as they come and Airlie Beach is a place to have those moments.

Feel free to give Rick a follow on Instagram @lord_rickster to see more of what Rick is up to.

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#034 - Family trips are some of my fondest memories.  This episode dives into a once in a lifetime trip for Brad Singley and his family as they ventured to Switzerland and Sicily this past summer.

I had such a fun time talking to Brad about their family trip this past summer.  Brad and his wife, Meg, are parents of 5 children ranging in ages from 17 down to 6.  As you can imagine the logistics and challenges of taking 7 people on an international trip.  We talk about some of those challenges including trying to drive a large rental van in Sicily down narrow streets.

You will love the experiences they had in Switzerland and just the beauty and majesty of that country.  I loved hearing his stories and why this trip meant so much to Brad and his family.

Please follow me on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast .  I will be posting more beautiful pictures from Brad's trip on Instagram.  Please share this podcast with your friends and family.

#033 - Tim Hurst has ran a marathon in all 50 states!  That alone is a HUGE accomplishment.  He has done all this with an amputated leg using a prosthetic running blade!

What an inspiration Tim Hurst is.  I had the chance to visit with Tim to not only talk about his experiences running marathons, but also the challenge of doing this as an amputee.  Tim opens up about his experience overcoming a motorcycle accident that left him hospitalized for a year and learning how to walk and run again with a prosthetic leg.

We also dive into his memories and love for traveling and how each state offers something unique.  From the forests of Oregon to the oil fields of Texas this episode has it all.  Not too mention a marathon run around Disney World in Florida.

For more information about Tim be sure and look up his blog at www.runningonmylastleg.com .  There is plenty of great information and photos from Tim's adventures.

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Remember, it is not always about the destination as it is about the journey!

#032 - I was so excited to have the chance to speak with Ashleigh Renard.  I found Ashleigh during the early stages of the pandemic as I came across her viral "How to Keep Monogamy Hot" video series.  She is also the author of the book, "Swing" which shares the story of her rehabbing her marriage.

This was a very unique one of kind conversation I had with Ashleigh.  We spent quite a bit of time talking about who Ashleigh is and how she found freedom and joy in her own life.

Since this is a travel podcast we also jump into the meaning of travel for Ashleigh and how the simple pleasures of travel can make each of us feel as if we are home.

For more information about Ashleigh and her work as a couples coach please visit www.ashleighrenard.com.  You can also check her out on Instagram @ashleighrenard

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#031 - We all love the tropical paradise that is Hawaii.  This episode with my good friend Dave Kahananui is more than just the beauty of this wonderful place.  Dave talks about the land, the people, the culture, and the spirit that is Hawaii!

Dave Kahananui is 50% Hawaiian.  His Father is 100% Hawaiian which is very rare in this day and age.  The connection Dave has to Hawaii is beautiful.  He does not live in Hawaii and has only been twice in his 40+ years, but the connection to the land and the people is strong.  Dave talks about those feelings he has for the blessed land of Hawaii.  Dave is man of faith and has a love for God and in turn feels the spirit of his Hawaiian ancestry.

I am so grateful I was able to connect with Dave to chat about his love for Hawaii.  I am thankful to all my listeners.  Thank you for listening each and every week.  I would love to hear from you.  Please send me an email to [email protected] with any comments or connect with me on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast .

#030 - Every now and then you come across a journey or story that really makes you appreciate the opportunities we are all given.  This episode with Sean Delaney really makes each of us appreciate our many gifts and blessing.

Sean is a two-time kidney transplant recipient and the gratitude for the gift of life he has been given is evident.  Sean has a love for the outdoors and travel.  Follow Sean on Instagram @seanny_mcseanerson and you will see plenty of posts and pictures of the beautiful outdoors.  Sean is also a fantastic photographer so you will love his posts.

Sean also touches on some of the places he loves to visit including Sedona and the Oregon coast.  Places like Sedona and Oregon have special meaning to Sean and I love how he feels about these places.

Sean would love to connect with other like minded individuals who love adventure and the outdoors.  Please connect with him on Instagram @seanny_mcseanerson.

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