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Losing a Friend Cemented His Path Forward with Richard Bangs | Enchanted Earth Podcast
In this episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Richard Bangs, an acclaimed author, filmmaker, and often referred to as the father of Adventure Travel. Richard shares captivating stories from his adventurous life, including personal experiences that shaped his passion for adventure travel. He shares a poignant story from his early days as a river guide on the Colorado River and the profound impact of his friend Lou’s tragic death. Tune in to hear about his transformative journeys, the influence of his father's global perspectives, and his thoughtful approach to venturing into uncharted territories. Subscribe and join us for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the power of nature and adventure to transform lives.
00:00 Introduction to the Enchanted Earth Podcast
01:01 Meet Richard Bangs: The Father of Adventure Travel
03:40 Richard's Early Inspirations and Adventures
06:37 The Transformative Power of Adventure
10:43 A Life-Changing Friendship and Tragic Loss
15:11 Rediscovering the Joy of Adventure
24:56 Cultural Encounters on the Omo River
31:59 Reflections on Cultural Preservation and Change
34:01 Personal Rituals and First Memories
41:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Get Your Copy of my book The Enchanted Earth! https://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Earth-Embracing-Discover-Connecting/dp/1684816858
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About Richard Bangs
Richard Bangs has been a pioneer in travel, digital media, e-commerce, and other frontiers. In the early 90s Richard produced the first internet travel site (www.mtsobek.com), the first travel CD ROM (The Adventure Disc), and the first virtual expeditions (www.terra-quest.com ).
He was founder and editor-in-chief of Mungo Park, a pioneering Microsoft travel publishing effort. He was part of the founding executive team of Expedia.com (www.expedia.com ) and served as its Editor-at-Large.
Richard has oft been called the father of modern adventure travel, and the pioneer in travel that makes a difference, travel with a purpose. He has spent 30 years as an explorer and communicator, and along the way led first descents of 35 rivers around the globe, including the Yangtze in China and the Zambezi in Southern Africa.
Richard has published more than 1000 magazine articles, 19 books, produced a score of documentaries and sev
About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.
COURSE OFFERINGS AND CONSULTATIONS: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/
BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859
SPEAKING: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/feng-shui-speaker/
SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@maureencalamia
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By Maureen CalamiaIn this episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Richard Bangs, an acclaimed author, filmmaker, and often referred to as the father of Adventure Travel. Richard shares captivating stories from his adventurous life, including personal experiences that shaped his passion for adventure travel. He shares a poignant story from his early days as a river guide on the Colorado River and the profound impact of his friend Lou’s tragic death. Tune in to hear about his transformative journeys, the influence of his father's global perspectives, and his thoughtful approach to venturing into uncharted territories. Subscribe and join us for an inspiring conversation that celebrates the power of nature and adventure to transform lives.
00:00 Introduction to the Enchanted Earth Podcast
01:01 Meet Richard Bangs: The Father of Adventure Travel
03:40 Richard's Early Inspirations and Adventures
06:37 The Transformative Power of Adventure
10:43 A Life-Changing Friendship and Tragic Loss
15:11 Rediscovering the Joy of Adventure
24:56 Cultural Encounters on the Omo River
31:59 Reflections on Cultural Preservation and Change
34:01 Personal Rituals and First Memories
41:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
--
Get Your Copy of my book The Enchanted Earth! https://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Earth-Embracing-Discover-Connecting/dp/1684816858
--
About Richard Bangs
Richard Bangs has been a pioneer in travel, digital media, e-commerce, and other frontiers. In the early 90s Richard produced the first internet travel site (www.mtsobek.com), the first travel CD ROM (The Adventure Disc), and the first virtual expeditions (www.terra-quest.com ).
He was founder and editor-in-chief of Mungo Park, a pioneering Microsoft travel publishing effort. He was part of the founding executive team of Expedia.com (www.expedia.com ) and served as its Editor-at-Large.
Richard has oft been called the father of modern adventure travel, and the pioneer in travel that makes a difference, travel with a purpose. He has spent 30 years as an explorer and communicator, and along the way led first descents of 35 rivers around the globe, including the Yangtze in China and the Zambezi in Southern Africa.
Richard has published more than 1000 magazine articles, 19 books, produced a score of documentaries and sev
About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.
COURSE OFFERINGS AND CONSULTATIONS: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/
BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859
SPEAKING: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/feng-shui-speaker/
SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@maureencalamia