Maya Azucena is an Award-winning Singer, Recording Artist and Humanitarian, and is a Cultural Ambassador with a focus on Women’s & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence, who has completed 12+ humanitaran tours sponsored by American Embassies and U.S. State Department to countries such as China, Tanzania, Suriname, India, Sri Lanka, Haiti and Turkey.

As a full-time touring Artist, she has traveled with her band to 40+ countries, most recently in Uzbekistan. We talk about this.

Other recent concerts have been in  Qatar, The Philippines, Myanmar, Tanzania, all around the USA, many European countries, plus South America and South Africa. She performed on countless stages and festivals, including Hollywood Bowl (17,000+ people), and Essence Fest in New Orleans.

Among several awards for her music and humanitarian outreach, Maya Azucena contributed her voice to a feature performance with Stephen Marley, which earned a Grammy for Best Reggae Album of the Year, and can be heard on her latest 2022 Stephen Marley collaboration, “Celebrating Nina: a Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone,” on Ghetto Youths record label.

Read about her on her website:

https://mayaazucena.com/

Here is a great video to check out

https://youtu.be/OYtRoaKA6Ns

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It was a long one.  

I was contracted as a Luminary to provide 10 educational talks about various travel subjects. My voice survived, barely.

Places visited:

• Bermuda
• Azores
• Lisbon
• Cartegena
• Valencia
• Mallorca
• Crete
• Rhodes
• Kusadasi
• Milos
• Athens

This is a brief trip report, from my current time zone to a place 7 hours ahead.

Then the long flight home, then jet lag.

A trip full of education, historical places and culture.

All good.

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Trina is a GenX adventurer, solo traveling across Africa.

Currently, she is traveling overland from Ghana to Namibia, exploring each country as she goes, then around South Africa, then up the east coast towards Turkey.  

In 2017, Trina and her husband sold everything and set off to travel the world. He was losing his vision and she wanted him to see as much as possible before it went completely. They traveled mostly in Southeast Asia and Africa, but then she lost him to health issues in 2022. They were in Ghana at the time and Trina paused there for a couple of years of healing and re-organizing.

Back on the road she is now for more adventure.

What a fantastic story this is. Enjoy it.

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In the past, people have asked me such questions as:

• Did you ever get into trouble?
• Did you have any close encounters?
• Did you have any near misses?
• Were you ever in jail in a foreign country?
• Did you ever fear for your life?

In this short podcast, there are a few examples of the above, with the exception of jail time, because that never happened.

Just to drop a hint or two:

• Flight MH 17
• Moscow in Dec. 1991
• First Gulf Crisis
• Scuba Diving incident
• Cyclone
• Earthquake
• Bali in 2002

..... to name a few.

The main thing is, though, that I am still alive.

A few near-misses, but life is short,

The adventure continues.

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Here is my "current "To Do List" for adventure travel, otherwise known as a Bucket List.

Will I get through the list before I am told that I will have to stay at home for the rest of my life? A horrible thought it is.

There are so many wonderful places on our planet and I rather be traveling to experience them than listening to all of the bad news on TV. The anger, the hate, the egos, the lies are all depressing. 

So I am making the most of it.

My bucket list will keep growing no doubt, but I rather have it that way, than nothing on it.

Enjoy my current top 10 from the Americas, Africa, and the South Pacific.

Life is short and fragile.  

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Since 2008, Ralph Velasco has been a full-time travel photographer and international tour organizer, having created and led over 120 international tours (all 5-star rated) in well over 30 countries on 7 continents (plus over 100 domestic tours in the U.S.).

He has been location-independent for 11+ years and traditionally spends anywhere from 8 - 9 months on the road internationally scouting and leading  tours.

Like many others, he is considering leaving the USA to live in Europe, for a few reasons. 

Check out how web site. There may be something that he is organizing that will interest you.

Get out of town everyone, and see the world.

https://continentaldrifter.co/

https://www.instagram.com/ralphvelasco

https://www.facebook.com/theContinentalDRIFTER/

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Paul W. Neville brings a wealth of firsthand travel experience, cultural insights, and actionable advice that captivates interviewers and audiences alike. Having explored over 120 countries, Paul is a seasoned adventurer with a deep understanding of global travel and the transformative power it holds. 

Whether offering practical travel tips, sharing stories of resilience and humor, or providing guidance for aspiring adventurers, Paul connects with audiences through his relatable and inspiring approach.

A U.S. Foreign Service Officer currently stationed in the Netherlands, Paul’s career and travels have given him a unique lens on the world. His Peace Corps service in Tonga and a yearlong backpacking odyssey through Oceania, Southeast Asia, Northern Europe, and South America shaped his global perspective and storytelling style. Fluent in Tongan, Thai, and Spanish, he has lived and worked in diverse countries, including Thailand, Honduras, Pakistan, and Mexico, gaining insights into cross-cultural connection and the human spirit.

Paul’s debut book, Endless Horizons: A Global Backpacker’s Quest for Adventure, Connection, and Discovery, is a tribute to the power of travel to foster growth, community, and self-discovery. As the cofounder of Lana Learn, an e-learning platform for language and workplace skills, he’s passionate about empowering others to explore the world and embrace new opportunities.

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Arias’s entrepreneurial journey is rooted in overcoming profound adversity. Raised by a single mother who worked two full-time jobs and a father who struggled with drug addiction, Arias experienced homelessness and instability, living in over 12 different places before turning 18.

Nowadays, as a digital marketing expert, he helps people build businesses and enables success, and he still finds time to travel.

Listen to his escapades in Cuba and Morrocco.

Check him out here:
https://ariaswebsterberry.com/
https://www.passportnoire.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariasweb/
https://www.instagram.com/ariasweb

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When you're ready for a good story, Miles Spencer has one.

He trekked 1,100 miles through the deserts of Israel, Saudi, Jordan and Syria based on the history of TE Lawrence.

He wrote "A Line in the Sand", a recent Amazon bestseller on Middle East history and modern humanity .. with recipes!

After listening to this  podcast, you will be wondering how Miles is still alive. Based on what he did, and where he did it, begs the question, "Why?"

He has the memories and achievements of which to be proud.

His is also a mentor in the business world.

Enjoy. 

https://milesspencer.com/

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Trisha  DePasquale is an early childhood educator and has been for more than 17 years and is also a world traveler.

Teaching kids about the world has been a love of hers throughout her entire teaching career. Providing teachers with resources to bring the world to their classrooms has become her passion.

She created Passport Adventures and American Adventures as a unique way to make children feel as if they are actually traveling to these places. A little imagination goes a long way, and it is quite inspiring.

Check our her web site:
https://www.mrsdepasquale.com/

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